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October 2007 News

Dear BSU Friends,

Well, our 2007 BSU Reunion is over. We had a wonderful time. We met at the First Baptist Church in Herrin IL. Our theme "Harvest Days" was successful in every way. The weather was in the low 80's-- the trees were beginning to show their splendid fall colors, and the fall vegetables were ready for harvest. The church was decorated with fall pumpkins, apples, corn stalks, and beautiful red, green and yellow fall leaves. We felt the magic of the season as we enjoyed the beauty of fall. The First Baptist Church was a wonderful host, and we loved every minute of our 2007 BSU Reunion. We express our thanks to those who made it happen.

See the individual pictures from the reunion by clicking here.

I want to share some Statistics with you.

Summary Page 2007 Reunion

Number of Letters sent out	241
Number returned	5
Number registered but could not come	9
Number registered	120
Total Number Present	130+
Those who were 80 years or older	33
Number of those who were in their 70's	78
A few young ones (60's)	8
States represented	10
Number of visitors	11
Survey Sheets returned	70
Booklets made	75

Next years reunion will be Sept.25-26 2008

Serious illnesses during this past year
Doris Dempsey--Louise Boyd--Mrs Myron Dillow
Joyce Showers-Irma Swope--Joy Mayo--
Michi Nicol--Dale Clemens-- LaRue Blackwell-and Others.

Deaths this year:

• Marlyn Dabney
• Jim Lipe
• Taylor Neely
• Mary Mighell Asbury
• Jerry Williams
• David Mills
• Loretta King.
• George Davis
• Wayne Clapp (husband of Lela Clapp)

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