The Gang- September 11, 2021

Bottom row left to right – Tom Sheirbon, Eric Mortenson, Gary Willis, Loyd Dillenbeck, Steve Curtiss.  2^nd row – Carol Hukari Garibay, Janice Carter Claxton, Connie Segura Herbison, Laura Gehrig Miller, Christie Allers Weseman, Ruth Daley Beecher, Debbie Lyddon Vaday, Betsy Brunquist Swyers, Margo Brunquist Hess, Nanette Stanton.  3^rd eow – JoAnn Winter Frazier, Nick Kirby, Dan Negley, Dave Patton, Carl Asai, Alan Borton, Mick McClain, Wanda Smiley, Barb Young Stein, Rich Cushman, Francie Fenwick LaMarche, Penny Copper Pack, Greg Picking Lane, Selma Annala, Steve Bickford,  Debby Hinrich Fateley, Ginny Stancin Bland, Bill Bayless, Pam Lichens Newman

Biography Reminder - Last Call

To those of you who attended the reunion, we say THANK YOU.  What a fabulous evening!! To those of you who were unable to make it, we missed you!  We'd like to give you the chance to fill out (or update) a short Biography on the ReunionDBwebsite so that you will be included in our Memory Book. We will be emailing it to you soon, even if you did not attend the reunion. You can view a sample page below to give you an idea why we want you to take a few minutes to fill in your own biography. All biographies need to be entered by midnight October 15th!
 
https://www.reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Sample_Biography_Book_Page.pdf
 
To fill in your biography, follow the simple steps below:
1. Go to www.ReunionDB.com
  **(desktop/laptop computers recommended instead of mobile devices)
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) & legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record when it appears
5. Click on your photo to enter your Biography (click on the Active Military/Veteran checkbox if applicable)
6. Make sure to hit SAVE when finished.
 
If you have any questions or would like your CURRENT photo included in the Memory Book, if you didn't get a photo taken at the reunion, please email your headshot to the planning committee at: wyeast70@gmail.com

Reunion/Covid Variant Update

A few classmates have asked us about the current status regarding any venue restrictions for our reunion.  Below are key points that we want to communicate and that you can forward to other classmates if needed:

1. Our reunion is still taking place on September 10-11, 2021 and is not being canceled or rescheduled.
    
2. We will be following the current county and venue guidelines with regards to attendance limitations/social distance restrictions and/or mask requirements. Mask requirements are in place at both venues, except when eating or drinking. 
    
3. Although we cannot mandate that all of the reunion attendees be vaccinated, we are strongly encouraging itfor those who can be vaccinated.
    
4. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the reunion.

We will continue to update everyone should there be any changes. 

We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Your Reunion Planning Committee

* IMPORTANT REMINDER: Final Ticket Purchase Deadline is SUNDAY!

 

 
*** IMPORTANT REMINDER: Final Ticket Purchase Deadline is SUNDAY!
To finalize headcount planning for our caterer, ALL reunion tickets must be purchased by midnight August 29th. Sorry, no ticket sales at the door. Don't Miss the Party!
  
To view our current "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the prompts
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf

Final Ticket Purchase Deadline is NEXT WEEKEND!

*** IMPORTANT REMINDER: Final Ticket Purchase Deadline is NEXT WEEKEND!
To finalize headcount planning for our caterer, ALL reunion tickets must be purchased by midnight August 29th. Sorry, no ticket sales at the door. Don't Miss the Party!
  
To view our current "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the prompts

A scholarship is available for the reunion, please contact the reunion committee at wyeast70@gmail.com.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf

August gathering

You're invited to gather with Wy'east 70 at Tabby's Hole in One Clubhouse, 1850 Country Club Rd, at the Golf Course, August 9th at 4pm.

Come join the fun!

Final Reunion Ticket Purchase Deadline is COMING SOON!

*** IMPORTANT REMINDER: Final Ticket Purchase Deadline is COMING SOON!

To finalize headcount planning for our caterer, ALL reunion tickets must be purchased by midnight August 29th. Sorry, no ticket sales at the door. Don't Miss the Party!
  
To view our current "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the prompts
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our class Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

Looking forward to seeing all that can come!

August 2021 Gathering

 August 9, Monday, is the next Class of 70 gathering.

Tabby's at Hood River Golf Course, 1850 Country Club Rd, at 4pm.

Hope to see you there!!

Looking for missing classmates!!

We are excited to see our RSVP list growing, but we are still trying to make sure every classmate hears about our milestone 50+1 Year Reunion scheduled for the weekend of September 11, 2021.

 
Our hunt for missing email addresses is paying off thanks to classmates recognizing names listed on our missing email list. Simply click on the link below to see if you know any of these classmates:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/ClassmateMissingEmailPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
 
If you have ANY contact information (especially an email address) for any classmate listed, please follow the steps below:

1. Click on their name in the list and a pre-addressed email to the planning committee will pop up
2. Type their email address in the body of the email and click send
3. If an email window does not pop up, just REPLY to this email or send any contact information to our class email account: wyeast70@gmail.com
Information is kept private and even one email address from you is VERY helpful!
 
A sincere THANK YOU from your reunion planning committee

PS we have phone numbers from Steven Curtiss & Nick Kirby

Monthly gatherings have resumed!!!!

 Hallelujah we're able to gather again!!

The next gathering will be June 24th when Rick & Linda(Wingerd) Sharkey will be in town.

Tabby's at the Hood River Golf course on Country Club at 4pm.

July dates are pending, we hope to have Camille Hukari & Jerry Tausend join us...

it will be July 8 or 12...  will let you know or send us an email if you're interested in attending so we can keep you in the loop on firm date, time & location..

Reunion update - Biography Reminder!

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to fill out (or update) a short Biography on the ReunionDB website so that you will be included in the Bio/Memory Book. Everyone will be emailed a free digital copy of our book after the reunion. You can view a sample page below to give you an idea of why we want you to take a few minutes to fill in your own biography.

https://www.reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Sample_Biography_Book_Page.pdf
 
To fill in your biography, follow the simple steps below:
1. Go to www.ReunionDB.com
  **(desktop/laptop computers recommended instead of mobile devices)
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) & legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record when it appears
5. Click on your photo to enter your Biography
6. Check the Active Military/Veteran checkbox if applicable
7. Make sure to hit SAVE when finished. (Keep in mind that you will always be able to edit your Bio after you enter it.)
 
If you have any questions, please email the planning committee at: wyeast70@gmail.com
 
To view our current "Who's Coming" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201

Lodging info for the Reunion - September 2021

The Wy'east class of '70, 50+1 Year Reunion is COMING! Your reunion planning committee wanted to provide a list of motels in Hood River. Be sure to reserve your room as quickly as possible to ensure you have a room for the reunion. 

Best Western Plus - 1108 E. Marina Way, Hood River, OR 97031 (1-800-780-7234 / (541-386-2200)

Westcliff Lodge – 4070 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 (541-386-2992)

Sunset Motel - 2300 Cascade Avenue, Hood River, OR   

Hampton Inn & Suite – 1 Nichols Parkway, Hood River, OR 97031 (1-541-346-1600)

Riverview Lodge - 1505 Oak Street, Hood River, OR 97031 (541-386-8719)

Holiday Inn Express – 2625 Cascade Ave., Hood River, OR 97031 (1-888-465-4329 / 541-308-1000)

Columbia Gorge Hotel – 4000 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 (541-386-5566)

Hood River Hotel - 102 Oak St., Hood River, OR (541-386-1900) 

RV Parking available $20 per night - Hood River Fairgrounds - contact Laura Gehrig (541-490-7410) 

Also check out AirBNB and VRBO for other options.

 

If you haven't yet purchased your reunion tickets, here's what to do:

1. Go to www.ReunionDB.com and click the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the page, or "touch here for tickets" if you're using a smartphone.

2. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name.

3. Click on your record, then follow the prompts.

To view our early "Who's Coming" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201

The date is getting closer! Please don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with "old" friends. We're looking forward to seeing you -- see you there!

Your Wy'east '70 Reunion Planning Committee

Promotion Deadline is TONIGHT!!!

*** REMINDER: Our Free Gift Card Promotion Deadline is TONIGHT!

We will be giving one of our classmates a $100 VISA Gift Card! If you have already purchased your ticket or you purchase your ticket by midnight ET April 30th, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to receive your gift card the night of our event! 
  
To view our early "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the steps or prompts 

** In the event we are unable to have the reunion in September this year, we will postpone until a later date and any tickets already purchased will still be honored.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please email us through our class Gmail account to discuss options.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our reunion Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

Friday is the Deadline

 

5 Days LEFT!!

*** REMINDER: Our Free Gift Card Promotion Deadline is FRIDAY!
We will be giving one of our classmates a $100 VISA Gift Card! If you have already purchased your ticket or you purchase your ticket by midnight April 30th, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to receive your gift card the night of our event! 
  
To view our early "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the steps or prompts  

** In the event we are unable to have the reunion in September this year, we will postpone until a later date and any tickets already purchased will still be honored.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please email us through our class Gmail account to discuss options.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our reunion Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

Our Free Gift Card Promotion Deadline is NEXT WEEK!

*** REMINDER: Our Free Gift Card Promotion Deadline is NEXT WEEK!

We will be giving one of our classmates a $100 VISA Gift Card! If you have already purchased your ticket or you purchase your ticket by midnight April 30th, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to receive your gift card the night of our event! 
  
To view our early "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the steps or prompts 

** In the event we are unable to have the reunion in September this year, we will postpone until a later date and any tickets already purchased will still be honored.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please email us through our class Gmail account to discuss options.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our reunion Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

*** REMINDER: Our Free Gift Card Promotion Deadline is COMING SOON!

We will be giving one of our classmates a $100 VISA Gift Card! If you have already purchased your ticket or you purchase your ticket by midnight April 30th, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to receive your gift card the night of our event! 
  
To view our early "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the steps or prompts 

** In the event we are unable to have the reunion in September this year, we will postpone until a later date and any tickets already purchased will still be honored.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please email us through our class Gmail account to discuss options.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our reunion Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

Also, if you're consider coming and need a room - get it booked now!  You can always cancel it if you change your mind.

Opportunity Time! Have we got a deal for you!

*** Our Free Gift Card Promotion Begins Today!

We will be giving one of our classmates a $100 VISA Gift Card! If you have already purchased your reunion ticket or you purchase your ticket by midnight ET April 30th, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to receive your gift card the night of our event! 
  
To view our early "Who's Coming So Far" list, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/RSVPPage.aspx?ClientID=1201
  
To purchase tickets on our secure website, follow the steps below:
1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com
2. Click on the yellow "find me" link at the bottom of the homepage
 - On mobile devices, use the "touch here for tickets" button
3. Type your Last Name (Maiden Name) and legal First Name if needed
4. Click on your record and then follow the steps or prompts

** In the event we are unable to have the reunion in September this year, we will postpone until a later date and any tickets already purchased will still be honored.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please email us through our class Gmail account to discuss options.
 
To view our reunion details, click on the link below:
https://reuniondb.com/reunion_details/1201_Wyeast_70.pdf
 
To join or visit our reunion Facebook group, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyeast70

Looking for current emails

 We have discovered we need new email addresses for:

Becky Brock Dehart 

Kathy Miller Wyatt

If you have one or a way to reach them, please let us know.

Fingers crossed for a green light on our Reunion this year!!

With great sadness - we've lost 2 more

Laura May Wright died September 5, 2020 from lung cancer

No obituary found for Laura.

David W Hinkley died March 3, 2021 from kidney failure.

https://www.andersonstributecenter.com/memorials/david-hinkley/4556241/index.php

Please keep their families in your thoughts.

In Memory of Classmates We Have Lost

 

We'd like to have you all take a moment to view the list of classmates whom we have unfortunately lost over the years. (see link below)
https://reuniondb.com/reunion/DeceasedPage.aspx?ClientID=1201 

If you know of any other classmates who have passed away and are not shown on our In Memoriam list, please email the reunion planning committee at wyeast70@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time, as difficult as we know it is to look through this list.

Your Reunion Planning Committee