July is my favorite month of the year. I was born July 9--only 5 days from being a "firecracker". Well, some say I didn't miss it at all. Well, be that as it may. July is an exciting month. I am excited as I write this July news. I am working on the 17th Annual BSU Reunion. It is a lot of work but something I like to do. I do hope you are planning to attend. We will be meeting in Carbondale again. We always have our best attendance when we can go "home" to Carbondale. There are so many memories and so I have chosen as our Reunion theme "I Remember When". It has been fun working on this theme. I think you will enjoy it too. You do remember the "old apron" Grandma used to wear, don't you? And that "dainty" little handkerchief we all carried. I don't know why--It was so small and fragile--it was hardy good for anything. We never left home without one though. And, those precious "little golden books''. How we all loved those stories. I remember too those "from the scratch home baked pies" that my mother used to make. Gee, I do Remember When.

NEWS ITEMS FOR JULY

1. Don Boyd had a Kidney stone removed in May. Surgery was required. He is doing ok now .Don has quite a story to tell. If you have time ask him about it. I did!!
2. Gloria Brown had a Heart Cath May 26. Otto say's she is doing fine. We were happy for that good report.
3. Mrs. Roberta Wheeler died May 15. She was 93. She lived in Charlottesville, Va.She was the widow of George Wheeler IBSA Brotherhood Secretary. They had three children--Sandra, Robert, and Daniel. Many of you will remember the Wheelers.
4. Carolyn Rushing died June 23 in Herrin
5. Robert and Suzi Stuckey are in the process of moving into an Assistant Living Facility. I will send address later. They will not be with this year. A trip is planned to Indonesia.
6. I have several Email address changes Walter and Bessis Mae Davis is:bmdwrd@att.net. ---Sam White is now: altofbc@shawneelink.net---Marge Oldhoeft is m.oldehoeft@hotmail--and Kenneth and Jo Nell Cannon phone number is 618-242-2605
7. Dale and Ada Ann are still planning to move to the Cambridge House at 6960 St Rte 162, Maryville,Il 62062 He is still at Maryville Manor
8. Kathy Hesketh.sent me three death dates for my Memories list on the web site. I am grateful for that----.Harrison Croslin, Carol Jones, and Duane Jones (Check web site www.bsu-siu.com)
9. Earnest and Doris Jean Standerfer will mark their 50th Anniversary June 24, 2009. They are friends from Logan St. (Mt. Vernon) days
10. Juanita Walker died Thursday June 25. She was married to Robert Walker.She lived in Ballwin Mo. Bob died in 2003
11. Bess Mae Ice Davis writes: How thankful I am for God's blessings. My sister (who was like a mother to me since I was ten) went to be with the Lord and He has given wonderful peace and comfort. Had a safe but tiring trip to Southern Illinois. Tim drove us; however, Greg and Jeff were not able to go. Walter assisted in the service on Saturday and it was beautiful.

2009 REUNION UPDATES
Nate Adams--- -------------- Guest Speaker
Doris Taylor Bush----------- Guest Pianist
Korean Singers-------------- Special Singing Group (Walnut Street)
Chapel Singers---------- Special Feature
Entertainers--------------- The Clowns(Barrows)
View 2008 BSU Reunion --Thursday night
Thursday night "supper"---Quizno's Special


IMPORTANT MOTEL NEWS FOR THE REUNION
Super Eight Motel
Cost -$55.00 plus14%=$63.40
Phone number is 1-618-457-8822br> Manager Wanda Cable (can be reached at the above numbers 9 am to 3:00pm most days. I have reserved 16 rooms Down stairs- No Smoking --10 with 1 bed (Queen) 6 with double beds The Raby's, Dillows, Robinsons and my crew wiill be staying at Super Eight. Breakfast is free. I suggest you get your reservation in soon if you want to stay at Super Eight..-check the web site for other motels in Carbondale. There are several there. Super Eight is located East of town near Ponderosa Steak House ( Odle's did the leg work on these motels.)

An alternate Motel is American Best Inn located 1345 East Main across street from Super Eight. Rates a bit cheaper but I could not get them to reserve rooms in advance. That number is 1-800-237-8464. Rooms with a single bed is $39.75. They will not reserve in advance. If you are there and room (they only have 7) is available you can get one. Steve is the contact man. He said most of these rooms are taken for several days at a time so would not be available. I plan to stay at Super Eight. I will reserve rooms for the Robinsons, Raby's, Dillows and my crew.

      Love to you all
      Helen Green Galloway
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