HI-LIFE II

LSHS Class of 1957

Vol X # 8 August 2012
Emeritus Ed Heinlein, E IC

Its that time of year again are we ready for some FOOTBALL???? The Program below shows that LSHS football did continue after losing our boys from the Class of 57, but Im sure they were missed. Took the Tigers one game (against Higginsville) to get going without us, but I heard they had a pretty successful season after that. They WON this Dads Night game against Olathe! The following program comes to you courtesy of Dees Drug Store, The Farmers Trust Co. AND Bob Hovermale 58 . . .

Photo of the Month

(if you left click and then drag the corners of the program you can make the names larger and easier to read space limitations wouldnt let me do this. Works on any picture)

From the R-7 News Update . . .

PUBLIC INVITED TO LSHS FOOTBALL DINNER AND AUCTION AUG. 18

The community is invited to attend the Lee's Summit High School Tiger Gridiron Club Dinner and Auction, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at LSHS. Tickets for the event are $20 each and include salad, two meat entrees, side dishes and dessert. Also included is a silent and live auction. Businesses are also invited to sponsor the event or donate items for the auctions. For more information about the event, including sponsorships and auction donations, visit http://www.ihigh.com/lstigerfootball/custompage_9395.html. Advance tickets may also be purchased at this website. The event is a fundraiser for the LSHS football program.

My niece, Mary, posted this USA map on her Facebook page . . . I thought it was pretty cool for this time of year. She LOVES football, just like the rest of my family

An update from our fearless leader Ed Heinlein

Hello from sunny California where the days are in the 90s, but the evenings are in the 50s. On the National Neighborhood GTG Night last week, we all had to put sweaters on by sundown. I love it! All of us were touched by the death of our Classmate, Ted Adkins. As shown in his bio sent out by Marilyn last week, Ted was not only an affable and intelligent fellow, but he was also quite the professional in his field of radio communications. Those of us who stayed in close touch with him over the past ten years were blessed by his humor, courage and his willingness to share his ills and the treatments thereof. We shall all miss him. After conferring with Karen, we are in the process of nominating him for the Hall of Fame. Karen said that Ted would be honored, and she will be helping with the application. You might keep the latter part of April open, as I feel certain we will need to attend his induction dinner! More on this later. Last month I mentioned I was starting some research on the Peace Corps and the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program and Pauls involvement with them. The first thing I learned was the high regard for Paul held by each of the people with whom I have talked in this endeavor. I have been sent an amazing packet of materials. A duplicate set is being sent to Lee Summit. It is my hope that District R-7 will choose to participate in the World Wise Schools project. There also is a program to assist Peace Corps volunteers who have a desire to go to graduate school in one of approximately 20 disciplines. This program is named Coverdell Fellows. Approximately 70 graduate schools have a Coverdell Fellows Program. The University of Missouri and UMKC have the program. MU gives Fellows $12,000.00 per year in addition to waiving tuition and providing health care benefits. It seems to me that the Nation remembers Paul well and this little ole country boy has made quite a name for himself and, for those in the know, for the Class 1957, LSHS and for Lees Summit, as well. By the next time I report, I shall give a full account of the nuptials of our 21 year old granddaughter and her young man, Mike. This is a tear and cheer event, if ever there was one. See you next month. Ed

From Sharons Kitchen . . .

Well be going to a couple of pot-lucks in the next few weeks and Ive been thinking about what to take that I can fix ahead and will be easy to transport. I think the Salsa-Bean Salad will do nicely. Its kind of a three-bean salad gone Tex-Mex. It makes enough for about 10 people so Ill probably double it. If you want to make a smaller amount, you might use those small (8-oz I think) cans of beans and reduce the other ingredient amounts to suit your taste. The Summer Peach or Strawberry Pie is not recommended for pot-luck fare unless the pot-luck is at your house. But then, youll have to make two or three of them because everyone will want a piece. Its really quick and easy to make though, especially if you use a prepared refrigerated pastry crust. Sharon

SALSA-BEAN SALAD
3 15-oz. cans beans, such as red kidney, garbanzo, and black beans, rinsed and drained 1 8-oz can whole kernel corn, drained cup chopped, peeled jicama or water chestnuts 1/3 cup sliced green onions cup salsa 1/3 cup French salad dressing

In a large mixing bowl combine the beans, corn, jicama or water chestnuts, and green onions. For the dressing, stir together the salsa and French dressing. Add to the vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. Toss before serving. Makes about 10 side-dish servings.

SUMMER PEACH OR STRAWBERRY PIE

1 baked pie shell, cool 1 small pkg. Jello (peach for peach pie strawberry for strawberry pie) Fresh peaches or strawberries Whipping cream 1 cup sugar 4 Tbs. cornstarch 2 Tbs. corn syrup 1 cup water

Bring sugar, cornstarch, water and corn syrup to a boil. Add Jello to mixture and stir until dissolved. Fill pie shell with whole strawberries or sliced peaches and pour mixture over. Chill and top with whipped cream.

And from the mailbox . . .

Received from Little Jim Brockman after the July NL went out telling of the Colorado fires . . . Hi Marilyn, I just read the Hi-Life and thought you would like to know that the fires
just missed Warren (58) & Sharon Brown in Colorado Springs. They were in Indiana visiting their daughter and did not realize that the fire came very close to their house. I just got off the phone with Sharon as Warren was not home. I also wanted to let you know I am flying to Phoenix on Thursday to see my dad. I will give you an update when I get back to Oregon. "Little" Jim

I received a postcard from Judy (Barrett) Damsgaard who is Enjoying the hot Danish summer with (her husband) Bamsa, friends & family. She didnt say when they would be returning, but apparently in Sept/Oct because she mentioned that when they return she will be campaigning in the Presidential election scene. And the following note from Dee Ann (Ott) Herde . . . The sale of our home closed on Monday, Aug 6th, at 8:30 a.m. and we left Lee's Summit about 10 a.m. Arrived at our daughter Sandra's in Derwood, Maryland, on Wednesday night. Our motorhome is parked in front of their home while we take a two-week rest. We plan on leaving Sandra's August 19th and taking our RV to Punta Gorda, Florida, to find our new home." Eve (Cook) Hoygaard reports . . .
Summer 2012 in Denver has been one of the hottest on record and, like in so many areas, it is compounded by the drought that has also been a factor in the forest fires we have experienced. I expect Garry G is the expert on the fires! We could see the smoke at times. We are looking forward to fall and hopefully more moisture. When the humidity is less than 10%, it is dry! Bill and I just spent a week at a working ranch (not to be confused with a dude ranch) SW of Gunnison CO. We have done this for a number of years and really enjoy getting to see friends old and new plus extended family. This year the age range was 7 months to 87 years. The cabins are very basic (an example of this is you provide your own personal paper products!) but are clean and comfortable. No cell coverage. No TV. No internet. Other pluses include beautiful blue skies and clear star-filled cool nights. It takes about 50 minutes to drive to pavement . . . 18 miles. We got to herd cattle one day . . . in our SUV on the dirt road when we encountered two cowboys moving cattle to another pasture. "Just drive slowly, M'am, the cows will move out of your way." Not quite true but the delay was fairly short. The ranch family is very nice and we are booked for 2013 dates. We are planning a driving trip to Idaho this month ... will return via Yellowstone National Park. Might go into Canada for a day or two. A main purpose of the trip is to see Bill's granddaughter before she starts classes for her second year of college. Fall is looking busy for us and I hope that includes a 2012 Gathering of the Colorado Chapter of the LSHS Class of'57! Eve

I, along with other friends of his, received a message from Harold Shewmaker saying We are taking a long trip to the Northeast and down the East coast. Even during trips like this, friends are able to keep track of each other thru Facebook when you have the fancy phone like Harolds wife Carolyn has. Shes been posting pictures .. lots of pictures .. along the way. Looks like they are having a wonderful time! After the first group of pictures Carolyn posted, I made the comment Good pictures! Have fun ... travel SAFE! A little later I saw a comment made by Marilyn (Mitchell 57) Pruyn: Love the pics--except the one where Harold pinched the baby! I got such a laugh out of that, I wanted to give you all a chance to enjoy it, too . . .

GREAT GRANDPA SHEWMAKER AND CHARLOTTE

The City Of Lees Summit Welcomes Chick-Fil-A

August 4, 2012 Lees Summit Tribune Brad Munson, Franchising Operator Tribune Photo/Jessica Root By Jessica Root, Intern Report for the Tribune

Lees Summit finally has its own Chick-fil-A, 690 NW Blue Parkway, Lees Summit, Missouri 64086 in Summit Fair. Brad Munson is the Franchised Operator of this new establishment. (Read article at http://lstribune.net/lees-summit-news/the-city-of-lee-s-summit-welcomes-chickfil-a.htm

Health Updates
The promised update on Mr. Brockman from his son, Jim (7/26) . . .
He is very frail and has lost a lot of weight. I think he may be going into assisted living in the next few days. His spirit is great and he wanted me to tell everyone THANKS FOR THE BIRTHDAY CARDS!!!!! Most were from the class of 1957, but there were probably 15 cards from other classes. I read every one of them, as he had saved them for me. Keep him in your prayers, Jim

Great idea from Eve Hoygaard: I hope we will have his (Mr.Bs) new address available and

cards (post cards with interesting photos are easier to look at and display) are welcome to most residents of assisted living facilities. It shows other residents that this person has many people who care about them . . . and, the staff see this too. It only takes a few minutes to send a post card and I can assure you it will be viewed by many. I wish him well.

And later received the following update from Jim Brockman:

I thought I would give you an update on my dad. He is having a very hard time talking, but he is still sharp as can be about understanding you. They have now put him on oxygen and that is making him feel better. I think he now realizes that he needs to be in assisted living. I told him he made it to 96 by himself, and having a little help now is alright. Hospice is with him and the nurse in charge said "I can sure see that he must have been a good principal because he does not like not being in charge". I think if anyone wants to send him a card, now is the time to do that. I do not know how fast he will deteriorate. His address is as follows: Grandview Terrace Care Center 14505 W. Granite Valley Drive, Room 311 Sun City West, Arizona 8537

Obituary Gail Smith 58

(Published in Kansas City Star on August 1, 2012)

Arthur Gail Smith, 71, Adrian, Mo., died July 30, 2012, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Memorial visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Memorials to the American Cancer Society c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.

The following comments were made after I sent out the Hi-Life II Special Edition and posted Teds obituary on Facebook in our LSHS Grads from the 50s and 60s Group :
Nancy (Todd 59) Hasselbach: I was sadden to read the post of Marilyn and Ed. Ted was a regular for great times with us all at the Lake. I hope Karen finds strength from all of our prayers and Ted is comforted by God's grace.

Marlene (Siler 56) Larson: Sorry to hear about another of your classmates. He has put up a good battle.

Marcia (Fields) Russell: This is an email Ive been dreading getting. Have expected it but, nevertheless, have hoped it wouldn't come. I expect everyone feels the same. Pat Damsgard Hoglund: So sad to get this report. He put up a gallant fight and we'll all remember his tremendous spirit and Karen's loving care all along. We should all be so lucky to have a loving mate like that. Hopefully we all do! They are both in our prayers. Our God cans are getting very full.
Terry Reynolds: I'm so sorry to hear this, I was praying that the experimental drugs would help him. My little sister went through this process and the results ended the same I'm sorry to say. Teddy will be missed. Our prayers go out to Karen, we know the fight she has been in. Eve Hoygaard: I remember hearing the name Ted Atkins (in Denver) on KIMN radio in the early '60's and wondering if it was LSHS classmate. He was very popular as I recall. He will be missed by many. Thanks, Marilyn, for your very sensitive message to advise us of his death. Lila(Warren58)Roasa: Ted, sending my sympathy to the family. Sure had some fun times at LSHS. Harold Lee Shewmaker: RIP Ted. We are losing way too many of our classmates.
Gary Peel (60s ??): Same Ted Atkins that was a DJ in K.C.? I remember the time I was working at Johnny Ray's, when I was a junior in high school, and he came into the kitchen and thanked me for the chili I cooked that night...I was impressed he took the time. RIP Ted, you brought a lot of wonderful moments in my young life, listening to you on the car radio. I remember when he told the joke comparing a girl friend to a screen door, it got him some time off the air, but it was so funny I laughed myself silly. He had a great sense of humor, and was always so quick with the adlibs. He'll be sorely missed. :( Lila (Warren 58) Roasa: Yes Gary, Ted was a DJ- I will never forget when he changed jobs and went to KUDL he said on the radio, "Can't tell you what station I'm going to but if you cuddle (KUDL) a little closer I might." He sure was a good DJ, fit his personality to a tee. Paula (Young 59) Morris I'm saddened at this news. A fun friend. A good man.

Jean (Lush) Staub: So sorry to learn of Teds death. Thanks for the special edition and for including his bio. Photos from 57 Reflector

As you can see from these pictures, his being Captain Showbiz started at LSHS !
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Stories from the road of life

From Susan Miller (58) . . .
Hi, Marilyn. No wonder you are so great publishing the class newsletter. You have previous experience doing Carl's for him. I wish you could do the Class of '58 newsletter. We surely do miss Jack! Here's a brief story of something that happened to me while I was at Northern Arizona University. This had to be sometime in the 1990's as I retired in 2000. The NAU College of Education had a partnership with the Peace Corps. Returning PC volunteers earned their teaching certificate through NAU. A representative of PC was visiting NAU to see how the program was doing. I had a meeting scheduled with this person. After we visited a while about the program, I asked him if Paul Coverdell was still head of the PC. When I explained why I wanted to know, he gave me Paul's card. I called Paul and got through to him. I said, "Are you the Paul Coverdell who went to LSHS?" Of course, he responded in the affirmative and we had a wonderful visit. That was my "brush with greatness!" Susan Miller/SAM '58 (By the way, I take credit for nicknaming her SAM .. aka SusanAnnMiller!)

Just proves what a small World we live in! As I replied to Susan, we always welcome input from other classes. Our Class of 57 NL Hi-Life II has evolved into an LSHS from the 50s NL. Please, everyone join in!

ATTENTION! Lets see if we can help another LSHS class have a BIG reunion . . . This was posted on Facebook within the LSHS Grads from the 50s & 60s Group. If you know any of these people, please let me know and Ill get the contact info to them:
Class of 1964 - Let's get the word out - we are looking for addresses for: (for the women, I am using maiden names) Jean Allen, Bill Atkinson, Phyllis Beggs, Harlain Clemans, Helen Clemans, Barbara Crownover, Toni DeCarlo, Joanne Ford, Gail Gehrig, George Gibbs, Jimmie Green, Pat Harvey, Kay Hatfield, Tom Herlihy, Charlotte Hunter, Steve Jones, Richard Kinder, John Luna, Richard Mathis, Judy McKim, Donna Morris, Renae Mundy, Sharon Nichols, Richard Peak, Dorlis Pemberton, Ruth Phillips, Jimmy Pickard, Sharon Pratt, Ronnie Price, Karen Reynolds, Cliff Riley, Wayne Sanning, Donna Morris, Fred Walker, Melvin Whaley, Gloria Williamson, for our 50th reunion. 9

Why I Like Retirement ?? (shared with us by Larry Beary)

Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday Question: When is a retiree's bedtime? Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Question: How many retirees to change a light bulb? Answer: Only one, but it might take all day. Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done. Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors? Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount. Question: Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: They are the only ones who have the time. Question: What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire? Answer: NUTS! Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage? Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there. Question: What do retirees call a long lunch? Answer: Normal. Question: What is the best way to describe retirement? Answer: The never ending Coffee Break. Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree? Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents. Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth. And, my very favorite.... Question: What do you do all week? Answer: Monday through Friday, NOTHING..... Saturday & Sunday, I rest.

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Safety Patrol be aware

WARNING #1:

"There are several things to be aware of ... Gangs and thieves are now plotting different ways to get a person (mostly women) to stop their vehicle and get out of the car. "There is a gang initiation reported by the local Police Department where gangs are placing a car seat by the road...with a fake baby in it....waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the abandoned baby. Note that the location of this car seat is usually beside a wooded or grassy (field) area and the person -- woman -- will be dragged into the woods, beaten and raped, and usually left for dead. If it's a man, they're usually beaten and robbed and maybe left for dead, too. DO NOT STOP FOR ANY REASON!!! DIAL 9-1-1 AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW, BUT DON 'T EVEN SLOW DOWN.
WARNING #2:

"IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EGGS ARE THROWN AT YOUR WINDSHIELD, DO NOT STOP TO CHECK YOUR CAR, DO NOT OPERATE THE WIPERS AND DO NOT SPRAY ANY WATER BECAUSE EGGS MIXED WITH WATER BECOME MILKY, AND BLOCK YOUR VISION UP TO 92.5%, AND YOU ARE THEN FORCED TO STOP BESIDE THE ROAD AND BECOME A VICTIM OF THESE CRIMINALS. THIS IS A NEW TECHNIQUE USED BY GANGS, SO PLEASE INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THESE ARE DESPERATE TIMES AND THESE ARE UNSAVORY INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL TAKE DESPERATE MEASURES TO GET WHAT THEY WANT."
WARNING # 3:

It was about 1:00 p.m. In the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. Lauren's parents have always told her to never pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they get to a gas station, etc. Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called 112 on her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher checked to see if there were police cars where she was and there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way. Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes. Especially for a woman alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going on to a safe place. * I never knew about the 112 Cell Phone feature. I tried it on my AT&T phone & it said, "Dialing Emergency Number." Speaking to a service representative at Bell Mobility confirmed that 112 was a direct link to State trooper info.

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I thought it might be interesting to some of us to see just WHO from our Class of 57 lives nearby, so I did a little investigating and came up with this . . .
STATE AL AR AZ AZ AZ CA CA CO CO CO CO CO FL FL FL IA IL KS KS KS KS KS KS KS MD MO MO MO CITY Prattville Marshall Sun Lakes Sun City West Sun City West Stockton San Jose Aurora Cascade Denver Loveland Pueblo Ft. Lauderdale Gainesville Palatka Missouri Valley Charleston Leawood Lenexa Lenexa Newton Overland Park Shawnee Shawnee Bethesda Aldrich Belton Blackburn NAME Joyce Slagle Hitchcock Alice Owens Daniel Betty Casteel Reed Bob Hoke Judy Smith Lent J. C. Davis Ed Heinlein Evelyn Cook Hoygaard Garry Garrison Judy Yeaman Hicks Barbara Fann Lewallen Paul Wayne Bacon Gary Gunter Judy Barrett Damgaard John Dillingham Glenn Williams Judy Barnhart Barford Kevin Curran Sharon Barker Melich Mary Lea Heffner Todd Betty Brown Bolton David Nealy Leonard Jones George Luther Gary Clark Patsy Nesbit Stevens Edna Polston Vinzant Tom Bickham

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MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO MO NC

Blue Springs Bosworth Butler Clinton Greenwood Harrisonville Independence Joplin Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Lake Lotawana Lake OzarK Lampe Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Mendon Oak Grove Oak Grove Pleasant Hill Roach Shell Knob Springfield Stockton Monroe

Roger Deterding Glen Curl Larry Stark Deanna Coleman Martin Robert Dunning Roy Drake Tom Place Marcia Fields Russell Marilyn Prewitt Williams Harold Shewmaker Janet Snyder Marr Doris Wilson Sellards Kenny McCarty Bill Turner Jack Place Bobbie Andes Monahan Jim Brown Russell Childress Margaret Davis Offen Roy Hatfield Janice Holmes Mansfield Joyce Johnson Bailey Judy Kuhar Montgomery Jean Lush Staub Stan Magady Bill Mastin Marilyn Mitchell Pruyn Dee Ann Ott Herde Phyllis Perdue Whiting Terry Reynolds Theresa Rice Mehrer Cecil Robbins Lee Ann Smith Beard Danny Meads Nettie Hedgecock Willis Mullins Martha Love Church Kay Qualls Caldwell Don Lawrence Doug McGlynn Joan Chambers McKinney Gloria Field Yancey

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NC NM NV OK OK OK OK OK OR PA TN TX TX TX TX WA

Wilmington Santa Fe Las Vegas Cordell Duncan Duncan Konawa Oklahoma City Jefferson Pittsburgh Kingsport Cibolo Granbury McQueeney San Antonio Turnwater

John Eilert Karen Winterowd Katherine Ford Weinreich Paula Irwin Rhodes Jerry Davis Geraldine Wahl Davis Rowena White Garner Don Rittman Larry Beary Pat Callahan Graham Mary Ann Whiting Morie Pat Damsgard Hoglund Lee Barrows Carol Bates Franklin Vicki Hurlock Rittman Benita Rogers Margolis

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Classmates birthdays coming in September . . .

Sept. 5 Vicki (Hurlock) Rittman Sept. 9 Terry Paulson (deceased) Sept. 12 Don Lawrence Sept. 16 Roger Deterding Sept. 20 Larry Stark Sept. 21 Leonard Jones Jack Place Sept. 24 Carol (Bates) Franklin Johnny Bob Myers (deceased) Sept. 28 Tom Place Sept. 29 Martha (Love) Church

Submit your news to . . .

Marilyn (Prewitt) Williams 4248 N Drury Ave Kansas City, MO 64117 (816)437-9422; cell (620)224-6623 marilynwms@att.net

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PAUL D. COVERDELL CLASS OF 1957 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION Donor Information Name ___________________________________ Class Year _______ Street___________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ____________________________________________ Phone ______________ Email Address __________________________ Please make your tax-deductible check payable to: Coverdell Scholarship Fund In Memory Of______________________ Comments:________________________________ [ ] Check is enclosed [ ] Payment by Credit Card: Amount $__________________

Card #________________ Card Type__________________ Exp.Date___________ Signature ____________________________________________________________

Mail to: LS Educational Fdn, 301 NE Tudor Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64086-5702
or donate online at www.lsedfoundation.com

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