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August 2009 News

August is our hot month here in Illinois. However, I thought we had a rather unusual July. It reached 100+ several days during the month--then we had several days of nice cool weather. Perhaps August will not reach that 100 mark often during these next 31 days. I celebrated my 87th birthday in a very calm manner. I still have very little energy and I want to do more than I can. Patience is not one of my strong points. However, I am doing better. My mind is good, my planning is excellent, my determination is strong and I have been able to plan, promote, and prepare for our 17th BSU Reunion in September -- next month really. I am amused sometimes how often you write, or call and ask again and again the date, the place, the time, etc. I just smile and realize that we are all getting older, more forgetful, less active, and indeed slower. (I count myself in this last group). WELL, here it is again. The Reunion is September 24,25, 2009. We will be meeting in Carbondale (where it all started). We will meet Thursday night at the Baptist Student Center on the corner of Mill and Forest. We will meet at 5:30 pm for a supper meeting. I have chosen to use Quiz'nos as our caterer. It is cheaper and faster than we can prepare it. It is free to all of you, too. Our Thursday night program will be there.. Thursday night is our fun, fellowship and entertainment night. We have fun!! You will enjoy!! Then Friday morning we will meet at the University Baptist Church on Oakland Avenue for our Friday worship program. We will begin at 8:30 A.M. with rolls, coffee, etc. in the PINK room. It is on the second floor. Individual pictures will be taken there, too. Our worship service will start at 10:45 AM in the auditorium. A large group picture will be taken at 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The noon meal will be served at 12:30 PM. Following lunch, the one and only, Nate Adams, will be our quest speaker. We are honored to have Nate with us again this year. Last month I shared with you the news that this will be my last year as your President. Due to my age, my health, my dependence on others to do the work, has lead me to think I should step down as your President. I have enjoyed doing this so very much. However, I must step aside and let someone else do this job. I will plan on keeping the web site active, if you will feed me news,etc. The web site has 244 mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and 150+ email addresses. On the web site you can find Anniversary dates, deceased dates, maiden names, reunion pictures (7 years) vintage pictures and even more. Use it as often as you need to. I created it for YOU. That address is: www.bsu-siu.com.

MY MONTHLY NEW ITEMS

1. Ruth Doughty had hip replacement July 5. Many of you can say, "Been there done that". Remember Ruth in your prayers. Her Email address is: ruthestherd@yahoo.com.
2. Several Friends have returned mail - email addresses - (sometime it states space is full). P. Dempsey, B. Davis, Jim Ebbs , and others. They do not get this very important newsletter. Help me if you can.
3. Don and Sarah Bethel have moved to the Heritage Woods Assistant Living Center at 1305 Bailey Lane Benton Il. That phone number is 618-439-9431.
4. Motel news for the reunion. Check out the July news for more information Click on Archive news if July news is not there. I save all news Letters The motel is Super Eight in Carbondale. I have set aside 16 rooms. First come basis. Ask for Wanda. That number is 618-457-8822. Ask for BSU reserved rooms.
5. News from the Whitmans: The Whitmans expect to move from South Dakota to Tulsa, OK, on or soon after August 1. Their new address is 9524 East 71st Street, Apt, 116, Tulsa OK 74133. Try temporary email jmw51924@live.com or phone 605-890-9714 (John) or 605-890-0566. Our other Tulsa BSU'ers, Bob and Barb Ross have already contacted the Whitmans to welcome them to Tulsa.
6. The Christoff's write: We are so happy here in our new apartment Brookview Glen on 1810 Graybrook Lane, Apt. 306. New Albany, IN. Hope that you will write or email us for we have not heard from some of you in many months and hope that we are reaching you. Please let us know. Our Phone number is the same 812-949 9490. The email address is: ivanchristoff@insightbbs.com
7. Cliff Burchyett writes: I have a new e-mail address. It is: burchyett@aol.com Cliff Burchyett
8. I received an interesting letter from Betty Burton. Here is a quote "I have been blessed to be a Guardian and an Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children in court. I have 13 now. In some areas it is called CASA. I have been blessed over and over" Betty "Mitch" Burton. Betty lives in Okeechobee, Fl. She was an active BSU member while at SIU.
9. Dale and Ada Ann are still living in their home in Maryville. They are waiting for space in an Assistance Living facility. Dale sends his love to all you BSU friends.

Well, that is all for this month. The registration letter for the BSU Reunion will be sent out mid-August. Gerald Glasco will do this. Please return your letter as soon as possible. We need to know how to plan. Our theme "I remember When" is a fun theme. You will enjoy. Your BSU President

Remember that I will always share my spoon with you

      Love to you all
      Helen Green Galloway
      1949 SIU Graduate