Reflections - Fall 2011 Edition

Volume XIII Issue II Fall, 2011

Elaine Huyck Gransbury (‗82) stated that ―Yes the Elks was devastated again this year. We had 8 inches less water this time, making our total water level at 5 1/2 feet this time versus 6.2 feet in 2006. Right now the Elks has been gutted and we are in the process of seeing what we can salvage versus having to buy new. Our tentative goal is to be back up and running by December 1st but as you know that date could be elusive.‖ We have learned that the Elks Lodge is doing business out of the Masonic Temple at this time.

Flooding Damages Sidney... Again Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Lee following Hurricane Irene the week before was more than the Susquehanna and the surrounding area could handle and in September Sidney incurred a lot of damage from flooding. It was not as severe as the flooding of 2006 but if you were among those affected that didn‟t really matter much. Kay Greene DeMott, ’56 submitted the following article describing some of the aftermath. The article was written September 13th. Since then businesses have reopened, some people are rebuilding and some are not. Your donations to flood relief in Sidney can be send to the Sidney United Way, PO Box 14, Sidney, NY 13838. Be sure to indicate “Sidney Flood Relief” on the check. You can also donate using Paypal at the website www.sidneyunitedway.org Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

Hurricane Irene – go away! Sunday, August 29, 2011, we lounged on the back patio to the tune of the heavy rain, watching the trees swing from side to side. It had rained most of the night and brought to mind memories of 2006 – our area's 100 Year Flood. It can't happen again, or so we thought. The power went out about 8:30 am, came back on and went out again lasting until the following Wednesday night – 4 ½ days here on Poplar Hill and so many more were without power for many more days.

Calm Labor Day Weekend 2011 Labor Day weekend was coming – and after the long power outage that we had, we had to get the freezers and refrigerators cleaned out before we left home for the last, long weekend of the 2011 summer season.

Tropical Storm Lee— go away !! Then...Labor Day Monday came in with rain, wind and generally awful weather. Everyone was prepared to send their kids back to Sidney Central School on Tuesday, September 7th. The first day of school was rainy, but then on the very next day, the kids had early dismissal, due to the pending storm and flood advisories. Today is September 13 and the kids are still home from school awaiting news that the water supply is safe to use and that cleanup is going on and the state of emergency has been lifted. During this period of time, we are seeing a repeat of the Flood of 2006 and in some cases, it is more serious than the last time. The American Legion, the Elks Lodge, Amphenol, Rite Aid and so many community establishments have suffered again. In this article, we will visit some of our SCHS people and get their input on the current tragedy.

Construction on the Fairbanks building.

help each other in our small, close-knit town. People do take pride in our area and work together to help others and themselves recover from what comes our way. The Sacred Heart Church, although the basement was totally full of water, was able to move all items from the basement to the to the upstairs level and the church proper was not covered with water as in 2006. Fr. Gordon Polenz noted that he had people calling to help, but cleaners were acquired for the cleanup for this 2011 flood. Of course, when church records are compromised, they could be lost forever. Luckily, this was not the case.

Dave VanValkenburgh, ('76) was behind the Rite Aid Pharmacy counter today, as though nothing has happened. In talking to Dave, he told me that, although there was no power, his staff worked at the pharmacy to keep residents supplied with vital medications so needed. They worked in minimal lighting to put up meds and to dispense it through the side window. Although the river water was up to this area, fortunately the new Rite Aid did not take on any water during this time. After satisfying people at the pharmacy, Dave worked at the shelters assuring people that their medication needs would be taken care of for them. They worked with the Red Cross, who assisted getting the proper medicines set up for shelter-bound people. Today seems like a normal day, our medication was ready and all seemed okay. We are seeing a lot of the kinship and helping and caring for others in this time of need happening in our town, but didn't we always !! Following the Flood of 2006.Dave VanValkenburgh put a completely new basement floor under the Fairbanks building which had at the time incurred a lot of water damage. The floor has lasted well, but a wall caved in during the most recent disaster. Wakeman Construction (Sidney graduates) are currently getting ready to repair this wall on the Liberty St. side.

The bridge to Route 7 from Sidney. Landers Funeral Home, engineered by Jim Barnhart ('62), Jeff Bagley ('89) and Rosemary Gregory ('03) had the usual water in the back room, but managed during this flood not to have their entire building full of dirty and foul river water. In their business, it is required that work goes on, regardless of the condition of the premises. Again, their fast thinking kept them operable. (Continues on page 13)

Flooding in Sidney Forces SHOF Ceremony to be Postponed Until Thanksgiving Weekend

Recently, a pair of women from the Afton area opened a consignment store in the Fairbanks location and it had just opened to the public. Nothing was damaged during the flood and it will be business as usual in the very near The October 14-15 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekfuture. end was forced to move everything to Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25-26 based on the flood recovery The Flood of 2011 is affecting yet another Sidney event! timetable. The SCSAA‘s Sports Hall of Fame Induction will now be held on the weekend of November 25-26, per Greg Davie While this almost last-minute call caused many to change ('76) who is chairman of the SHOF Committee. or even cancel their plans, the outlook is still good for a great weekend, which will also see the full return of the Alumni basketball will make its full comeback on the Sidney Alumni Basketball Night, the night prior to Hall of same weekend. Greg notes that our inductees will be hon- Fame festivities. ored at that time. A social hour will be held following the game and the balance of this event will be held as sched- All four inductees - Loren 'Moby‘ Collins, '51, Jon Deuled, but at the Sidney Fire Training Center, still hosted Temple, '61, Noel Kobia, ‗65 and Sue Ferraro, '77 were by the Elks. The Elks Lodge will continue to do business contacted in time to rearrange their schedule. In fact, both as usual, following the water damage that it received for Sue and Jon have expressed interest in playing in the the second time in five years. This should prove to be a Alumni Game. As for the Legacy Group - the 1962-1963 great and fun event for all the sports' fans, inductees and unbeaten and Sus League champion Sidney Baseball Warfamilies. Enjoy this ! riors - there appears to be team representation of which Hall of Fame coach Al Drake would be proud. Pride in the Tribe !! Tickets are $25 and will be available through the Sports (SCHS sports' teams' slogan) It takes a flood ???? I guess we never believed that we Hall of Fame Committee, as well as VEP and Glad Tidings would suffer another tragedy so soon after the Flood of in Sidney or call Greg Davie, '76 at 607-643-2913. (Continued on page 14) 2006. Sidney natives and newcomers have worked to

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Straight From the Gavel By Terry Dermody ‗65

President's Annual Message As President of the SCSAA, it is my duty and privilege to deliver the annual report on the State of the Association. The purpose of this report is to provide to the Association‘s Board of Directors and Membership the current status of the organization and the vision for our future direction. This report will document the progress, accomplishments and challenges we experienced in pursuit of our goals and objectives over the preceding year. As we complete our 13th year, we find the state of the Association fundamentally sound and committed to incorporating our founding purposes into every aspect of the organization. Overall we can claim another successful year. In some instances I will be reporting on events for the last two years since last report ended on July 1, 2011, prior to the Alumni Weekend festivities. Our financial position continues to be strong. We have ended the past two years with budget surpluses of around 10%. This was a reversal of the prior two years, which ended with deficits, and represents a fulfillment of major objectives. A major factor in achieving this financial goal is the intense membership campaign undertaken by the membership committee over the past two years. As a result of their extraordinary efforts, paid membership grew by 43%, to 1025. This was the first time membership exceeded 1,000 in our history. Other factors that contributed to our financial growth included, adopting a cover charge to defray the cost of the entertainment at Alumni Weekend, instituting large ticket item raffles, adding a putting contest to the golf tournament and large donations to the Association from several alumni benefactors. Our current fund balance is $42,646. If anyone is interested in further details of our finances,

…..The Editor‘s Corner ―You Know You Are From Sidney if You Can Remember……‖

contact the Association and we will be glad to share them with you. WHERE DID WE SPEND MOST OF OUR TIME? Our core activities continued to consume the majority of our resources and time commitments. A tremendous amount of our efforts involved planning, organizing and producing: 

Alumni Weekend

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"Reflections"

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Wall of Fame

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Sports Hall of Fame

In addition to the activities listed above, the Alumni Website is a major function of the Association that requires constant attention. Our webmaster seems to be available no matter when called upon. The website continues to expand and is an integral part of the communications arm of Association. For the most part our core activities enjoyed relative success and in several cases, phenomenal success. Alumni Weekend 2010 The 2010 Annual President's Report only covered the period up to July 1, 2010 so for the purpose of continuity, I have included Alumni Weekend 2010 with this report. One of those successes that falls into the phenomenal category was Alumni Weekend 2010.It was one FANTASTIC WEEKEND in ALL respects! It ranks right up there as one of the best of all times and deserves some additional comments.

I‘m hoping that you‘ll read this and send any suggestions that you might have for me regarding this topic. I have loved putting the newsletter together but I think it is time for new ideas and maybe a different direction. Please help us out. As I have said many times before—the newsletter is only possible because of your input. I love to see the pictures and hear what you are all doing– as does everyone who receives it.

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The cover charge implemented yielded around $1,500. The TV Raffle netted $500. The putting contest earned almost $200 net. The memorial service was very inspirational with the music provided by Dave Hollister.

Our old standards also did very well:  The Luncheon produced a surplus of almost $700.  The Pancake Breakfast realized $200.  The Golf Tournament was sold out and yielded $4,600 including $325 for the auction item. What was especially gratifying was the participation of the younger classes. It was evident from the number of Class Banners from the 80s and 90s at the March of Classes and the number of those same alumni at the Socials that something extraordinary occurred this Alumni Weekend. I sensed a revival of sorts and I walked away from the Weekend with my spirit refreshed. Alumni Weekend 2011 Alumni Weekend 2011 continued the momentum of 2010 in most categories. Overall it was a financial success, earning a gross income of $4768, although there was a reduction of 16% over 2010. A sold out golf tournament, the continuance of the cover charge and the reintroduction of the Alumni Store were the key contributors here. Participation of the younger classes was again evident this year at the Social events. This is a very encouraging sign for the Association.

Reflections Karen Cycon Dermody ‘63 Editor Deb Woytek Puffer ‘68 Assistant Editor Roberta Meehan ‗62 Assistant Editor Ray Taylor ‗55 Webmaster Board of Directors SCSAA

Emily Smith Droddy‟s ring from 1961

Bonnie Provenson Curtis ‗59 Greg Davie ‗76 Terry Dermody ‗65 Jon DeTemple ‗61 Dick Germond ‗63 Adele Green Harrington ‗88 Bryan Innes ‗01 Kerri Insinga Green ‗97* Wayne King ‗52

Jim McIntyre ‗60 Anne Mott ‗83 Ann Petrosky Philpott ‗61 Dennis Porter ‗66 Debby Woytek Puffer ‗68 Doug Sheldon ‗59 Elizabeth Spinelli ‗65 Ray Taylor ‗55 Jessica Woodyshek Wheeler ‗91 (Continued on page 12)

*School Board Designate

Reflections is published semi-annually for the Sidney Central School Alumni Association, which is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization. Articles printed in this publication do not necessarily express the views or opinions of the editor, officers or directors of the association. Articles submitted for publication may be edited for content and/or brevity. Reflections will be delivered to those members in good standing. Dues donations are currently set at $10.00 annually (65 and over $5.00) and are due each year on or before July 31st. SCS Alumni Association PO Box 2186 Sidney, NY, 13838

Vicki Miller Kulse—1970

To advertise your business in Reflections send your business card or card sized logo along with $25/ ad / issue to the above association address. Reflections is mailed to alumni all over the world. Your advertisement helps to defray the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter.

This issue has been a difficult one to put together. I haven‘t gotten a lot of input from alumni and you will note that there are more pictures than articles. My thanks to Kay DeMott for being a ―reporter‖ and seeking out the effect of the flooding in Sidney and submitting it to us for the newsletter. I realize that we mail the newsletter to many more people—those who aren‘t on facebook or even online. But I‘m wondering what our goal should be? How can we get the kind of contributions and interest from alumni that I am reading on Facebook?

The changes we introduced for 2010 fared well:

One of the topics of the group was class rings—and covered styles (with pictures posted), what had happened to them (many were lost, stolen, given to boyfriends/ girlfriends, and some were treasured mementos). I have included three photos for you to see.

As the days went on, the group also became a place to check up on people who were affected by the flooding in September. Announcements were made, directions given, pictures posted and it was immediate. It was a touch of home for those of us who don‘t live there and a place for those who do to tell us how they were faring. I have been on Facebook for awhile and I love to use it to keep in touch with friends and family, but I have to admit to a feeling of dismay when I realized the energy and immediacy that this group that Emily started was exactly the kind of thing that I have been hoping to have for this newsletter for a dozen years. I wondered if it was possible to ―harness‖ this energy for the newsletter; indeed for the Association.

Attendance broke records. There were easily 500 or more at the major venues. Financially, we broke records too, earning a surplus of over $5,700.

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A few weeks ago, Emily Smith Droddy,‘60 created a group on Facebook with the intriguing name, ―You know you are from Sidney if you can remember…….‖ Within a couple of days there were over 1000 people who joined and began a conversation sharing memories of growing up in Sidney. I watched in amazement as more and more people shared pictures, comments and their own thoughts about growing up in the town we all love. It wasn‘t always easy to follow the thread of the conversation but it was clear that people have a lot to say about their past and their memories. It was also interesting to read about what happened in the time after I moved away from Sidney. Many of us think that growing up in the 50s and early 60s was the ―golden time‖, but it was gratifying to hear that younger alums also loved the time spent at SCS and in Sidney.

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SCSAA Officers January ‗11 – January ‗12

Jean DeBloom Geissman—1962 If you would like to share your own photos or any other memories or news - please send it to me at karencycon@yahoo.com and we‘ll keep trying to make the newsletter relevant. Karen Cycon Dermody

Terry Dermody President Doug Sheldon Vice President of Operations

Jim McIntyre Vice President for Strategic Planning

Jon DeTemple Vice President of Finance

Debby Woytek Puffer Corresponding Secretary

Betty Spinelli Recording Secretary

Wayne King Treasurer

Anne Mott Assistant Treasurer

Alumni Update

the 5 of them he has 7 grandchildren. He enjoys all sports.

2003

Rosemary Gregory is a NY licensed funeral director, currently working at CH Landers Funeral Home with Jeff Bagley and Jim Barnhart and enjoys reading, bowling, and spending time with family. She is soon to be married to Brandon Fisher.

1963

Marion Jipson Luce is retired from the National Education Association of NY and lives in Adirondack, NY. She enjoys golfing, biking and tennis and has 1 daughter, Tina.

1977 Bruce and Lorna DeMott Wilhem live in Cooperstown and have two children; Kristin and Brett and two grandchildren; Kayleigh and Davis.

Kimberly Davis Ryan retired as a physical therapist in 2008 and enjoys traveling, reading, golf and the beach. She has a daughter, Erin and 2 grandchildren; Jack & Kiah. ―Growing up in Sidney was one of the happiest times of my life. My successful career was due in part to the education I received at SCS. I will be forever grateful.‖

1973

Christina Horton Pabst lives near Guilford Center, NY and is now single. ―I have a small hobby farm with Border collies, sheep, miniature horses, chickens, and a donkey. That keeps me pretty busy and I also work at a veterinary hospital and enjoy hiking, genealogy, gardening, and being a member of a local historical society. I would love to hear from classmates! My e mail is stonecroft@citlink.net.‖

1971

William Caden is an engineer/project manager and lives in Riverside, NJ and enjoys skiing and kayaking. He has 2 children; Erica and Andrew. John Ferraro is a retired and rehired NYS licensed professional engineer and lives in Rochester. He has 2 grown daughters; Elyse and Victoria.

1970

Janice Muir Feather is retired and lives in Burke, VA. She enjoys quilting, singing, playing piano, travel and reading. She volunteers as a greeter at the WWII Memorial and sings at nursing homes and in the church choir. She says, ―My roots in Delaware County are important to me and I treasure my life-long friends from Sidney‖!

1969 Maryanne Lawrence Collson lives in Almond, NY and is a teacher. She enjoys sports and reading. Margaret Wade Hoffman is a Nurse Anesthetist from Harwich, MA and has 3 children; Sam, 22; Molly, 20; and Emily, 18. Kathy Kimball Kaltenbach lives in Tully, NY and is an Ultrasound/X-ray Technologist. She enjoys fishing

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Sean White (Class of 2002) is currently deployed to Afghanistan with 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York. He and his wife Meghan Hager White (Class of 2003) are expecting their first child, a baby boy, this December. They were lucky enough to have Sean present for the first ultrasound and on the phone for the second when they found out they were having a boy! They are both very excited and cannot wait for their new addition to arrive! Sean is expected home for the birth of the baby but then will have to return to Afghanistan until sometime next year. tral New Jersey. She has one daughter, Sarah and enjoys travel and gardening. Fred Root. ―I have three children: Jeremy, 32, who is a lawyer; Amanda, 30, a school psychologist; Samantha, 22, a grad student in Biology education. I have been married to Lisa for 13 years and we have one child together: Marley who is 11 and in 5th grade. I am currently working with the Southern Regional Education Board as a part time consultant and travelling about the country after retiring from my HS Principal position. Lisa is teaching Pre-K for the New Lebanon School District.‖ Fred lives in East Greenbush, NY. Linda Schweighofer Neish is a semi-retired RN and lives in Spencerport, NY. She enjoys gardening, travel and spending time with her 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

1965

Gale Finch Goodrich retired from nursing in 2008 and lives in Walton, NY. She has 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

Norma Hayward Steimer ―My husband, Tom and I were visiting family in New York State and went to our first ever New York State Fair August 26, 2011. Tom and I never knew that the main thrust of the fair was to eat yourself into oblivion but we certainly did our part! Mid-afternoon we wandered into the cow building. I never knew that a breeding cow could sell for $100, 000! Wow! The sign above the cows said that they were from Unadilla. There were a few teens and ―20 somethings‖ sitting watch over the animals. My brother said, ‗I see you are from Unadilla. We all are from Sidney and graduated from Sidney High School.‘ One young man said, ‗my grandfather, Walt Lawrence, graduated from Sidney High School.‘ I said ‗Oh my gosh, I went to the all night graduation party in 1963 with your grandfather!‘ Small world or what?‖ Pat Romano Burki has a grandson, Liam Karl Morris, born on January 29, 2011 to her daughter, Alycia (Burki, ‗87) and her husband, Andy Morris. The baby is named Karl after his grandfather, the late Karl Burki, ‗61. Alycia and her family live in Geneva, New York.

1962

Jean DeBloom Giessman retired in 2006 and lives in Owego, NY with her husband, Fred. She has a son, Andy and she enjoys ceramics & computers and volunteers at her church. Kathy Pollack lives in the Villages, FL and is a retired day care teacher. She did an Amazon River Boat cruise in Peru. ―I enjoy receiving information about Sidney, great job.‖ Patricia Gray Tancredi lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and enjoys golf, travel, reading, and visiting her 4 grandchildren from her 2 daughters; Heather & Beth. She also volunteers at her church and on golf committees.

1961 Jean Travers Duvall lives in South New Berlin with her husband, Edward and her daughter works at Unison. She enjoys sewing, spinning, weaving, natural dyeing, cooking and gardening. Bob and Jeanette Ireland Hinkley live in Unadilla and have a daughter Suzanne, ‘89 and a son Andrew, ‘94. They are both retired from Amphenol and enjoy working with the fire department, camping, hunting and fishing.

Sharilyn Van Woert Weeks just retired this Alumni Weekend on a beautiful night by the river, the Class of „63 year after 26 years in the social work area and gathered for dinner and welcomed classmate, Harry Bouvier and saw her only child, Jessica, get married in Canhis sister Judy Bouvier Austin,„58. cun in June. She lives in Prior Lake, MN. and golf and has 3 children. She says, ―I miss seeing all the ‗old gang‘, we had some great times‖!! 1964 Sharron Hamilton Sandberg is a retired food service worker and volunteers 1968 Jean Wagner Wiggin is married to Dec and as a Daisy Girl Scout leader in lives in Folsom, CA. She has two daughters and three Sherburne but lives in Norgrandsons. She is a Title Officer and Dec is a retired wich. She has a daughter, surveyor. Lorraine and 2 grandchildren; Elijah and Dannah. John Freleigh lives in Utica NY and is a music teacher who enjoys martial arts and collecting antiques. Theresa Sileo is a retired NYS purchasing officer and lives in Scotia, NY. She enjoys quilting, gardening, read1967 Susan Perry Badeau says, ―You all do such a ing, and taking day trips. She great job with this paper. Love reading and catching up has a daughter; Stephanie and on people, thank you.‖ 2 grandsons; Nicholas and Jacob. Raymond Closs lives in CA and is retired and loves history. He says, ― You all are going far out of your way William Sisson lives in Regina Possemato Steele, class of 1966, and husband Joe enjoyed a gathering of to keep Sidney‘s spreadout classmates – thanks.‖ Avondale Estates, GA and has family to celebrate September birthdays and baptize their youngest grandson, Max3 children by his first mar- well Pasquale. Brother Paul "Posse" Possemato, class of 1963, joined us from AZ. 1966 Sylvia Frembes Alphonse lives in Toms River, riage and 2 stepchildren from Pictured with them are son Michael with Tammy and children Dominique, Bella and NJ and works part time at Caregiver Volunteers of Cenhis 2nd marriage and between Max; daughter Christie with Brian and children Brodie and Aidan; son Jason; son Joseph with Kelley and children, Jackson and Finley.

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Vince Warner lives in Masonville and works with work horses making harnesses, etc. Elaine Leggett Senn ―The class of 1961 had their 50th class reunion this year. It was good to see people again that I had not seen in several years. Some I didn‘t know, some hadn‘t changed that much. It was so much fun. As someone‘s wife said ‗we looked like we grew old gracefully.‘ It was great to talk about what has been happening in all those years. It was also good to walk Main Street, Sidney which I had done many years before I moved. A lot has changed, but the roots are still there. I enjoyed the street celebration on Saturday, that was neat. When you have been gone so long you are a

1954

Ted Tacea and Mary Moran Tacea, ‘75 are still enjoying living in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. They spend the summers on a sailboat on Lake Ontario. They travel to visit their son Mark, ‘79 and family in CA; son Chris about to marry; and friends; as well as classmates. Their friends are amazed at the reunion our Alumni Association puts on. ―Great job SCSAA‖!

1953

Patricia Greene lives in Unadilla and enjoys travel, reading, bowling and golf. She volunteers at her church and various women‘s clubs. She has 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Phyllis Betts Place is the church treasurer and lives in Palmetto, FL. She has 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Shirley Segall lives in San Antonio, TX and has 2 children; John & Jennifer and 2 grandchildren; Emma & Jenna. She retired in 1996 as a RN and enjoys listening to classical music, walking and current events. She says, ―I moved to San Antonio in Sept 2010 and live in a retirement community in Class of ‗62 during Alumni Weekend, 2011 the Independent section. I (l-r)Marty Burdick Benson, Pat Rafferty Smith, Rena Cole Doing, Dave Doi, Arlene Hubenjoy reading the Reflecbell McCoon, Dolores Hayes Breunig. tions.‖ little hesitant to just jump into the socials but the people from class of ‗61 were great. Sandi and Mary just took me under 1952 Bernadette Frisch retired in 1997 and lives in their wing so thank you so much girls for that. I now call Sandy Hook, CT. South Carolina home but my real roots are in Sidney, New Bernice Gillar Gaydorus retired in 2010 as a RN and York‖. enjoys her family of 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She spends October – June in Nevada 1960 Ellis ‗Red‘ Cronauer lives in Bouckville, NY and and summers in Afton, NY. says he is in pretty good shape for a man of his age and physical condition!! He winters in Box Springs, GA. Benjamin Gloeckler lives on Sidneys Rd in Round O, Donna Skinner Gibson is a literacy volunteer and also volunteers at her church. She enjoys quilting and travel and has a son Brent and a grandson Luke. She lives in Troy, NY with her husband Robert.

for my wife Betty for 53 ½ years with more coming (I hope).‖ Jacquelin Logan Shields retired in 1992 as a school secretary/receptionist and lives in Castleton, NY. She has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

1948 Marjorie Rettberg Blankley finally retired at the age of 80 after the company was sold. She has 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and lives in Mesa, AZ. Dawn McElligott Brennan says, ―Enjoyed the current newsletter, especially stories, short articles about former students. Anethma Cole Ireland enjoys model trains, miniature dollhouse and has travelled in every state except Maine and Alaska. She has no children of her own but has had 10 foster children at various times and took in a nephew after his father died. Worked on a farm for 20 years and as a cook at BG school and stock clerk at the Carol Ann store. Also cleaned house and home care for Doc Elliott in Sidney.

1947

Joyce MacDonald Alexander lives in Sidney with her husband Bruce. She has 3 children; Sue, Donna & Ralph and 4 grandchildren; Geoff, Andrew, Greg & Austin. Corinne ‗Connie‘ Hays Kramer is a retired nurse and has 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She lives in Lake Wylie, SC. Helen DeMott Palmer lives in Conklin, NY and retired in 1992. She volunteers for Mended Hearts and various hospitals. She has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Dortha Bidwell Volt lives in Grand Junction, CO and enjoys card stamping, writing verses and loved going to the Outer Banks, NC with her family. She has 4 children (all graduates of SCS), 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She says, ―Enjoyed the all class reunion last year. The paper is much anticipated always and life is good.‖

SC. He has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

Joie Stelmach Jackman says, ―Look forward to the paper twice a year. Enjoyed the article about Margaret & Joe Cycon. They were friends of my father and our neighbors for many years. She was a beautiful woman and I always enjoyed visiting Margaret when I came to Sidney.‖ Elizabeth Skinner Siewers retired in 2006 as an Account Clerk and enjoys travel and reading. She has 4 children and 4 grandchildren and lives in Nineveh, NY. She says, ―Had a great time at the 50th reunion and looking forward to the 55th.‖ David Thompson retired in 1997 from aerospace work and enjoys photography, kayaking, boating and travel. He has 2 sons and 2 grandsons and lives in Hilton Head Island, SC.

1959

Richard Alcott celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 2011 with a trip to Alaska (land & water). He lives in Binghamton, NY and really enjoys Reflections. Jack Skinner says, ―Life is good! Enjoy reading Reflections and keep up the good work.‖ He lives in Hickory, SC with his wife Maggie and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys golf, yard work and walking and volunteers at the Rock Barn Golf Course.

1956

Ann Chisko, 63, and family spent a summer vacation together. (l-r) John Balling, former SHS faculty, Ann, son in law, Andy, daughter, Kathy holding baby Grace, son, Steve and daughter in law, Leanne.

Janice Risley Knight lives in Belmont, MA and has 2 children, Kristin & Jay and 4 grandchildren. She enjoys history and travel and is retired from publishing. Hey Janice, we could use you on this paper!!!

1951 Loren Collins lives in Riverview, FL and has 3

1955

Donna Garrison Ketchum retired in 1999 as a school secretary and lives in Bliss, NY. She has 4 children and 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She enjoys xcountry skiing, reading, quilting and flowers and volunteers with Hospice. She says, ―Enjoy reading about my ―old‖ classmates. Keep up the great work‖!

Marguerite Place Hoag has 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and lives in Delhi, NY.

Richard Kuebler enjoys golf, woodworking, wintering in FL, and cruising since retiring in 1999. In 2010 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with 2 of 3 children on a cruise from NYC to St. John and Halifax. He has 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and lives in Corinth, NY. Joan Dean Knych lives in Indianapolis, IN.

Ernest & Betty Patrick Riesen live in Belleview, FL and have 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Ernie enjoys reading the Bible, bike riding and handyman work and says, ―We praise our Lord Jesus Christ for his saving grace and mercy. Praise him for my excellent health. Thanks to the Lord

children, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He enjoys Disney World with his grandchildren and visiting his son in NH.

Forrest ‗Frosty‘ Landon has been in VA for 56 years but still misses Sidney! He has 2 children and lives in Roanoke.

Louise Niles Westlund is a retired office manager and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She lives in Unadilla, NY and enjoys reading and quilting.

1945 Janet Moore Caswell is a retired accountant and has 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She lives in Cornwall, NY and enjoys reading, crafts, gardening and the seashore. She says, ―I am so sorry I can‘t attend this year as I just got home from hospital and recovering from a severely fractured hip. See you next year‖!!

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Inez Suttle Pillsbury enjoys singing, bike riding and swimming. She is the treasurer of her church in Bradenton, FL and has 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Thelma Short Serino lives in Rome, NY but loves travelling to FL and other places. She volunteers for her church and AARP. She has 10 children, 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She says, ―Always busy, help older people in their homes, painting, have a garden and visiting my kids.‖

1943

Elizabeth Zurbruegg Simpson enjoys travelling but lives in Cobleskill, NY. She has a daughter, Sheryl and 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

1941

Isabel Plossl McIntosh retired in 1993 as a museum curator, lecturer and from research and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She enjoys Eiber arts, baskets and other crafts. She volunteers at the Heard Museum where she catalogs photos. She has 3 children (2 are deceased), 6 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She says, ―Life is a journey and I am still enjoying mine.‖

1940 Norma Burnside West lives in Dunedin, FL and has 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She would like information about a classmate, Betty Barry Page please.

1937 Elizabeth Smith Rowe lives in Syracuse, NY and enjoys knitting and walking. She has 3 children; Dan lives in NH; Betsy lives in Albany and Kathy lives in Syracuse. She has 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

1933 Frances Tripp Ackley says, ―I just celebrated my th

96 birthday in May. I live with my daughter, Joyce and her husband in West Falls, NY, near Buffalo. I have 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.‖

Remembering Mary Anne Maynard Cramton As I think about my relationship with Sidney, a town in which I was educated and grew up and in which my parents lived from 1945-2007, and as I think about my reintroduction to Sidney on a continuous basis more than a decade ago when I decided to devote time, energy and talent to SCSAA and to the Wall of fame, the overriding impression is how lucky I was to be grounded and to be steeped in the ―culture‖ of Sidney. The reconnection with classmates and friends of years gone by and the meeting of new citizens and alumni and students in Sidney has regenerated my spirit and my belief in the value of an education and upbringing in Sidney and taken away some of the cynicism garnered in the big city business world of New York and many foreign capitals—much as the life and spirit of my grandchildren has also given me a fresher look at the depth and positivity of human nature. With the passing of Mary Anne Maynard Cramton, ‗59, I have had to reflect deeply on all of my life and friendships. In some ways, Mary Anne represented the best of Sidney. There was something about her that was luminous, magnetic, beautiful and full of life and spirit through all the good and sometimes very difficult things life presented to her. She was tough but warm-hearted; practical but generous; full of energy, verve, spirit and when needed, spit and fire. She was a glorious example of how to be both independent in life but vulnerable and always giving to others. She was a great mother, a committed and caring nurse, a genuine friend, a dynamic personality, and a great human spirit! And she gave back to Sidney, the town she loved, as a director of SCSAA and an important element in the development of both the SCS Alumni Association and its‘ Wall of Fame. Her passing diminishes us all and so we just have to remember and emulate her vibrant, positive, dynamic and loving human spirit. —Doug Sheldon, „59

Edward Abbot, Jr. lives in Sidney and taught Social Studies from 1966-1998. He has 3 children, 7 grandchildren. He does work for Brown University and loves attending Naval Ship reunions. He paid the higher dues as a protest to old age! He and his wife spend some time in FL but they are not snowbirds.

Bertha Bouvier Donnelly taught 5th grade at Sidney Elementary and lives in Ellenton, FL and is still very alert at age 102 says her niece Judy Bouvier Austin. Mary Morrison started out as a physical ed. teacher and then ended her career as a guidance counselor after 32 years. She lives in Sidney with her 2 dogs and 7 cats. Richard Stevens taught special education at Sidney from 1986-1998 and all 4 of his children (Terri, Diane, David and Pat) graduated from Sidney. He has been married to Violetta for 53 years and they graduated from Bainbridge together. Marlene Wilklow was a teacher from 1971-1983 and the elementary principal until 1994." I enjoy keeping up with everyone via Reflections . Not only can I keep track of former students, but it is also a great way to read about former friends and neighbors."

Parents Deborah Wagner has lived in Sidney since 1977 and her two children graduated from Sidney; Jason Wagner in 1992 and Lora Kelly in 2003. ―Keep up the good work!‖

We Remember… James O’Neil 1935 Richard Cooley Joseph Rutkowski 1946 James Barney 1976 Robin Constable Gosso 1978 Betty Dutcher Whitney 1953 Geraldine Sherman Martin 1942 Richard “Dickie” Cole 1961 Ruth Soules Germond 1934 Barbara E. Wilson 1955 Phyllis Perry Wood 1934 Richard Halbert 1938 Charles Welcher 1960 Ruth Egli VanVoorhis 1937 David Germond 1967

Faculty

William Davidson taught 7th grade Math from 1961-1963; 8th grade English from 1963-1988 and part time math tutor from 1991-1994. He was also a wrestling coach, x-country coach and track and football coach. He lives on Old Hill Rd in Sidney and has 3 sons (all graduates of SCS) and 2 grandchildren. Bill writes, ―I consider myself so fortunate to have taught and coached at Sidney Central School and to have had so many wonderful students and athletes‖!! He enjoys reading and walking and volunteers at the American Legion, school listening to first graders read, church and various committees for different organizations.

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Mary Anne Maynard Cramton 1959 Patricia Ward Stogsdill 1964 Patrick Lynch 1974 Donald Stanley 1967 Gary Torino 1965 Mary Anne Maynard Cramton was an integral part of the SCSAA. She oversaw and personally funded the Nature Walk—our Saturday AM activity. Mare‟s enthusiasm was infectious and we were all better for having known her.

Thanks to retiring SCSAA Board members Bonnie Provenzon Curtis, ‗59 and Ann Petrosky Philpott, ‗61 for their many years of service to the Alumni Association! MembershipMembershipMembershipMembershipMembershipMembershipMembershipMem bershipMembershipMembershipMembershipM embershipMembershipMembershipMembershi pMembershipMembershipMembershipMember shipMembershipMembershipMembershipMem bershipMembershipMembershipMembershipM embershipMembershipMembershipMembershi pMembershipMembershipMembershipMember ship JOIN NOW!!!!

Jon Fisher 1960 Hilda Verderber 1947 Charles Downin 1941

Signs and pictures such as this one, in the window of Glad Tidings, decorated Main Street for all of July and welcomed Alumni to Alumni Weekend.

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Reunion News

Class of 1948 Celebrated in July (above) This year our get together was held at the Trackside Diner in Sidney at 12:30 PM on Friday, July 15, 2011. There were 20 of us and the women outnumbered the men 12-8. Mrs. Rood would have wanted us to simplify this ratio to 3:2! We had good conversation, good eats and good laughs. Everyone hopes to be able to attend next year's event God willing and the Susquehanna doesn‘t rise for the third time....lol. After the luncheon, several of us congregated at one of our classmates' homes for more gabbing and "wining" (libation). Now hear this: all classmates and their mates - please keep open the second Friday of July 2012 for a repeat performance. Details will be forthcoming.—The Committee.

Don‘t Miss This! Alumni Basketball Game November 25 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony November 26

The Class of 1961 partied all weekend for their 50th!

It is 40 years for these happy people!

The Class of „66 celebrates the 45th.

Mark Your Calendars! Alumni Weekend 2012 July 13-15

Happy 65th Reunion!

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Reunion News

Happy 50th Birthday Class of „79! This impromptu gathering took place on Friday night of Alumni Weekend at Tim Doyle‟s house. (l-r) Darcy Wessels Schwartz (TX), Matt Kott (GA), Athena Coutavas Blitz, Tim Doyle, John Gregory, Teri Mark Niles, Pam Pendorf Thomas(KY), and Dennis Voltz. Also attending that night was Denise Paige Boise (OH).

Dr. Elliott celebrated 80 years since graduation!

Happy 60th Birthday Class of „69! L-r Cathy Smith, Irene Shofkom Williams, Mary Ann Lawrence Collson, Karen Vandervort Shapiro. Back Row: Denis Egli, Valerie Anderson Wittkamper, Arnie Jump, Richard Gardner

The Class of „64 Celebrated birthday number 65! (l-r) Pat Dilley Dumond, Kris Johnson Chambers, Paul Drotar, Terri Boardman Hager, Rick Grey, Craig Carlson, Ann Wlasiuk Lane, Dave Lane

Class of „81 Celebrates 30! A large group of Class of „54 Marched on Saturday. Happy 75th Birthday !!!!

Saturday evening of alumni weekend several people from the classes of „84 and „86 met at the Elks Lodge. (l-r) Todd Hunt, '84, Linn Dann Livingston ,'86, Lisa Marcellus Helmstadt, '86, Renae Palmatier Ruff '86, Michelle Dann Stewart '84, and Tom Spychalski '84.

Some of the Class of 1951 Celebrating their 60th Reunion. (l-r) Evelyn Brush Thayer, Janet Ellis Flyzik, Annie Miller Arnold, Kathy Littlejohn Senko, Jackie Logan Shields We joined the Class of 1950 at the Ingall‘s home. We had a lovely day, beautiful surroundings, wonderful food, and great conversation; the time seemed to go by so quickly and I wish there had been more time for visiting. Irene, Don, their children and the SCHS Class of 1950 welcomed us so graciously. It was a good time together and the Class of ‗50 asked us to join them whenever we can. So put it on your calendar for next year and let‘s make a big effort to be together in 2016 for our 65th class reunion!

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Reunion News

It was a small but spirited group of 1976 SCS graduates who came home for their 35th reunion this summer. But then, fun is not always measured in the number of the people who return, but by the collective enjoyment of those who did.

ing moment when he knew he'd ―be okay‖ in that capacity. It was when he stifled a protest by some of our radical classmates at the flagpole...not by his words of wisdom, but by a rainstorm that forced everyone inside. It was at that point we announced our ―Spirit of 76‖ award would go to Dr. Berkowitz.

Plans were once again formed by the duo who still recall walking the graduation path together – Sheri Emerson Kinsella and Greg Davie. The theme was ―Come Back to '76‖ and the mode was definitely ―casual‖.

Afterwards, the classmates and spouses arrived at the Elks Lodge to continue the night of fun. Interesting that more classmates were ―found‖ there, evidently opting to hold some seats for us or something.

Some of the guys arranged to play golf a day early, which got the ball rolling for the next day's Alumni Golf Tournament. While two members (Mike Feltman and Doug Porter) could not defend their title from a year ago, the laughs were plentiful as ―Felt‖ and ―Pug‖ were in the same tee group as classmates Dave Osborn, Bob D'Imperio, Greg Davie, Rick Mirabito and Jeff Kirby. Jeff was the winner of the putting contest, and the two groups each won a ―skin‖. Drinks on them!

Sunday morning, during the Memorial Service, Class President Carole Redmond Stanbro read the 11 names of deceased classmates. And Greg Davie played bass as part of an ensemble that performed the song ―Way Over Yonder‖ by Carole King. There is a double significance to that song, as it was quoted in the senior Reflector yearbook as a dedication to Reggie Reynolds and it was played during the very first Alumni Memorial Service in 2002.

CLASS OF 76 – 35TH REUNION

The generosity of Jim & Doreen Wakeman and Joe & Rosemary Mirabito allowed a large group of alumni ―and friends‖ to party that night at Wakeman's house. Mark Champlin '75 and Tim Shackleton '80 joined Greg Davie for some live rock & roll as we all partied with food & drink into the wee hours of the morning. Many 1976 classmates who could not make the dinner the following night showed up (as did some of our teachers, plus alumni from the 1960s through 2010!) to soak in the nostalgia and catch up on the present activities of classmates and their families.

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Since this was the 10 annual Memorial Service held, ―Way Over Yonder‖ was a natural choice for music. And Reggie's mother Barbara Smith was in attendance, which made the experience even more complete.

Once again, Sheri & Greg would like to thank everyone who attended – it is believed that about a third of the class actually participated in some part of the weekend. Next one for us is our 40th in 2016. But please don't wait five more years. The hats we wore say it all ―1976 SHS – the Best Class Ever‖!

Class of „76 group with the banner in its‟ proper position.

Saturday morning, the March of the Classes was again MC'd by our own Greg Davie who was ―punk'd‖ by the 76ers carrying the class banner – upside down! Thanks to all who showed up for that light-hearted moment. In keeping with the casual mode, the class assembled at the VFW for an informal buffet and class picture. Sheri and her crew really made the room look special, highlighted by the memorial tribute to our lost classmates with senior pictures and lit candles arranged on a splitlevel table. In the midst of our joyous celebrations, this display gave us all a moment of somber reflection. The Class of 1976 thanks Sheri Emerson Kinsella for the first-class decorations and proper tribute to our deceased friends. After enjoying a nice meal, it was time for the short program, hosted by Greg Davie. We had invited our Senior-year principal Perry Berkowitz back for the evening, but never got confirmation until he arrived! ―Dr. B‖ as we called him then, gave a great talk on his memories of starting a long career in Sidney with us as our principal. In his remarks, Perry recalled his defin-

Front Row: Kathy Dombrowski Donadio, Carole Redmond Stanbro, Bev Warner Pettys, Sheri Emerson Kinsella, Cheryl Wood, Margaret Blanchard Schultes, Joanne Hunt. 2nd Row: Lisa Allen-Ziemann, Rick Mirabito, Bernie Egnaczak, Bill Palmer, Greg Davie, Dave Osborn, Steve Fessenden. Back Row: Kelvin Crandall, Craig Niles, Mike Feltman, Phil DeMott, Mark Barnes.

Two Seek New Three Year Terms on SCSAA Board Doug Sheldon—1959 I am happy to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the SCSAA. Perhaps, after more than a decade on the board and seven full years chairing the Wall of Fame, my interest in Sidney and the Alumni Association and its affairs may be clear. Sidney was my home and that of my brother and sister and particularly of my mother and father, both of whom taught decades in SCS and impacted the lives of hundreds of young people in a positive way. Perhaps my nostalgic but nevertheless forward looking reminiscences about my life and connection to Sidney and my thoughts on the passing of my classmate, Mary Anne Maynard Cramton will add a dimension to my continuing willingness and motivation to 'give back' to Sidney and to commit to another term with SCSAA.

Wayne King—1952 I have enjoyed being a part of the SCSAA organization and serving on the board of directors for many years. I would like to continue to serve and ask that the members allow me to do so. It is because of the alumni membership and leadership, that our association remains strong. Please send your ballots voting for these two individuals to SCSAA, PO Box 2186, Sidney, New York, 13838. Or to vote online, visit our website www.sidneyalumni.org and cast your vote there. Voting will continue through December 31, 2011 and results will be announced at the next board meeting in January.

Class of 2001 10th Reunion Tom Dugan, Amanda Benedict, Bryan Innes, John Copeland, Chad Haynes, Jeremy Harvis, Matt Palmeri, Christina Gobbo, Katrina Dumond, Sarah Porte, Carly Ackley, Allison Clune, Jacqueline Jenson, Matt Jerman, Chris Benson, Kari Northrup, Stephanie Sampson, Jenn Gregory, Lisa Mirabito, Jamie Clark, Beth Felter, Elijah Brown. Election Ballot Board of Directors YOU MUST BE A PAID MEMBER OF SCSAA TO VOTE

———— Wayne King ———— Doug Sheldon Send this ballot to SCSAA PO Box 2186 Sidney, New York 13838 or visit www.sidneyalumni.org and cast your vote there

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Reunion Weekend Sunday

Sunday of Alumni Reunion Weekend traditionally starts with a Memorial Service where Anniversary Classes remember those who are no longer with us. This year featured music by Greg Davie and Cameron King and vocals by Josette Woodyshek Wood, ‟93 and Hannah Wood, 2014.

Classmates gather for the memorial service.

Joe Hager reads the names of the deceased from the Class of 1961. Chairs of the Memorial Service Committee Pat Greene, ‟53 and Karen Cycon Dermody,„63 Right: Doug Sheldon, „59 is the Master of Ceremonies for the Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Chairman of the Committee.

Working hard taking tickets for the Alumni Reunion Luncheon Anne Mott, „83 and April Rosa McWeeny,„85. Joelene Wood Cole, „70 sells the Sidney Historical Association‟s history of Sidney.

Wall of Fame for Distinguished Alumni and Faculty, Class of 2011 Inductees: Steve Wade, „67, Bill Schmidt, „61, John Uhorchak, „71 and David Pysnik, Faculty.

SCSAA President, Terry Dermody welcomes everyone to the All Class Reunion Luncheon.

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Annual Alumni Golf Tournament

Bryan Innes, „01 chaired another successful tournament and organized his 10th class reunion! Proceeds from the golf tournament fund the scholarships given annually by the SCSAA.

Volunteers, Jim McIntyre, 60, Anne Rock Corrigall,„65 and Nancy Cycon Gunn, „65 registered the golfers on Friday morning.

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Lori Mayo, „92 served up great hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch on Friday. Later the staff of the Club put on a delicious barbecue for golfers and guests.

Old friends Tracy Peck, „92 and Jess Woodyshek Wheeler, „91 caught up at the banquet.

Golf Champs 2011!

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SCS Art Club under the stellar direction of Mr. Lissandrello, painted warrior heads and anniversary signs for Reunion Weekend, 2011. These students dedicated every Monday in May and June to drawing and painting for the SCSAA. They were incredible to work with and were instrumental in decorating Main Street, Sidney with our classic Maroon and White for this memorable annual event.

Alumni News!!!

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Class of 1952 Plans for 60th Reunion in 2012 We will be celebrating our 60th Class Reunion next summer. It is time for everyone to make their arrangements for a place to stay. They are in short supply so get your request in early!! Fortunately the 2011 flood has not forced us to change any of our plans. We will meet the same weekend (July 13 th, 14th and 15th) as the SCSAA Alumni Reunion Weekend. We will meet in Afton at Vincent‘s on Friday evening and our banquet will be at Ye Olde Mill on Saturday evening. Friday evening, except for drinks, will be paid for by our Class ―kitty‖ left over from previous years. A Menu for Saturday will be coming out early next year. Don‘t forget to bring your SCHS Class of ‘52 Shirts to wear at the March of Classes!! To get your questions answered contact any of the following: Helen 607/723-3880, Wayne 607/967-8881 or Tom 760/480-0610. I‘m really looking forward to seeing everyone, let‘s really try hard to have a good turn out!!! I‘d really appreciate it if everyone remembers to send me updates on their place of residence, their phone number and email address. I don‘t want to lose tract of anyone. - Tom Rogers, Class of 1952

Erin Andrews and Joe Pascarella were married on June 18, 2011. Back row (L-R): Lizzy Leidy '03, Melissa Mitchell, Shaun Savarese '03, Wylie Boyle '02, Eddie Gazzetti '03, Sierra Jensen Kulas. Middle row: Katie Liberatore '03, Steve Gazzetti '99, Tom Mirabito '02, Lora Kelly Valentine '03. Front: Erin Andrews Pascarella '03, Joe Pascarella '02. Photo credit: Danielle Brace Kelly '03.

Class of 1982 plans for 2012 Class representative, Michelle Pressler is busy planning for next years Class of ‗82 30th reunion. Please contact her to update your information at michellepressler@hotmail.com or 815-623-3436. Any help you might want to give will also be gratefully appreciated.

COL Ret John J. Halloran, Jr , ‗72, Honored by City of Lake Charles, LA Col. Halloran received the 2011 Patriot Award for exemplifying patriotism, honor, integrity and character. This award was presented by the Mayor, during the 5th Annual Mayor‟s Armed Forces Commission Patriots Ball. The citation read by the Commission President states that “COL Halloran is tremendously active in the community especially helping veterans. He understands the crisis that the older veterans are in and what is needed. He goes out into the community and really gets involved by helping the veterans out and he also has been helping the youth out as well.”

Cheryl Wambolt Petrus, „83 and Robin Goodrich, „84 enjoyed Alumni Weekend.

Family! Jill Curtis Brazee, „79, Erica Brazee, „00, Ashley Brazee, „02, Bonnie Provenzon Curtis, „59 and in the middle Sally Provenzon one of the Founders of the Alumni Association.

Sisters! Kathy Boardman Tiska,‟59, Terri Boardman Hager,‟64, Connie Boardman Clark,‟66, Pat Boardman Nabinger,‟75

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As always the Pancake Breakfast drew a large attendance and the March of Classes continued its popularity. Alumni Field continues to be the choice of record as the permanent home for this event. I see no reason why it should not remain that way. Overall, attendance was good at all the events except the luncheon which was down 43%. This drop in attendance raises some serious concerns and needs to be addressed as we move forward. Alumni Weekend has been our prime source for funding the SCSAA Scholarships since our inception. As a result we have funded 10 scholarships for the years 2010 & 2011. In addition the Kristina Germond Memorial Scholarship endowment fund awarded two scholarships during this period to deserving SCHS students who are pursuing a degree in education. Wall of Fame: The Wall of Fame event is the culmination of the alumni weekend and creates the final overall impression of the weekend and there has been no disappointment here. Both the 2010 and 2011 Wall of Fame ceremonies, under the chairmanship of Doug Sheldon ‘59, have produced what many consider the most emotional and inspiring ceremonies of all. I thought 2010 event could not be topped but 2011 came close and possibly surpassed it. We witnessed two extraordinary afternoons filled with very powerful emotions. The overwhelming response from the audience created the realization that we have inducted some outstanding individuals. After hearing from them and their presenters it also made me realize that our instincts were correct and there is no doubt our inductees belong in the SCSAA Wall of Fame. Each one of them is an amazing individual and as I say in my opening remarks every year: Our inductees can measure up to Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace. One positive consequence of the WOF events is that Eben Bullock, the High School Principal, who attended the 2010 event was very impressed. Equally impressed was William Christianson, the new Superintendent, who was in attendance for the 2011 event. Through their reaction, it became very clear to me that with the Luncheon and Student Assembly, we have strengthened the bonds with the school as substantiated by their commitment to becoming a very strong advocates of the SCSAA. As Eben said to me , ―I had NO idea!‖ As mentioned above, the only downside to the Luncheon over the last two years is that the attendance has declined sharply . If this continues I believe it could have negative impact on the Wall of Fame ceremony. The Association needs to sit down and figure this out. Possibly a change in our format for Alumni Weekend is needed. There will be more information to come on this topic. ―Reflections‖ Although ―Reflections‖ popularity has not waned and the standard of excellence has been sustained, the negative trends that were documented in the 2010 annual message have not been reversed. The production of each issue of ―Reflections‖ for the most part is a product of the efforts of one or two individuals. Everyone is anxious to receive ―Reflections‖ but very few have answered our appeal for articles or volunteers. As a result the size of the paper is starting to shrink while the frustration level of those involved with the production is starting to rise at an accelerated level. The current editor of the newsletter has submitted her resignation but will stay on until a new editor can be found. Replacing the current editor will be a major undertaking. We all have a tendency to take things for granted and ―Reflections‖ seems to be no exception. We just expect it to be there twice a year. It is the heart and soul of the Association and if the heart was destroyed then it stands to reason the entire Association could be next. That being said, you would not know this is going on if you did not read it here. The quality of ―Reflections‖ has not suffered at all. It still remains a first class publication. The services have been expanded. ―Reflections‖ is now available electronically and it has become a revenue source through the sale of advertising. However this was solely due to the individual efforts of the editor and a few associates. Anyone interested in joining the ―Reflections‖ staff or who would be interested in being considered for the editorial position should contact me at the Association. Sports Hall of Fame: The 2010 Sports Hall of Fame can be placed in the positive column. We continue to pursue our goal of grass roots involvement and identifying candidates from the early years of SCHS. Greg Davie and his Committee continue to produce a quality event. In addition to focusing our attention on the core activities, our concentration was also directed at achieving our specific objectives that we had established : 1. Appointing four (4) new directors 2. Charter Alumni Chapters 3. Purchase a new computer system 4. Revitalizing Alumni Store 5. Recruitment of new volunteers 5. Moving forward with the Alumni Veterans Memorial 6. Create teleconference capabilities 7. Reduce the deficit

HOW DID WE DO? New Directors (Almost) We almost made it. While we did not achieve four, we did add three members and I am pleased to formally introduce Adele Green Harrington‘88, Bryan Innes ‘01 and Betty Spinelli ‘65 as our newest members to the SCSAA Board. Alumni Chapters (Not Yet) This concept was moved forward and introduced in my fall 2010 Reflections column, ―Straight from the Gavel‖ While there are a number of alumni groups who schedule "get- togethers" on a frequent basis, it would be premature to label them a chapter. None of these groups have stepped forward to seek a charter. Alumni Chapters represent one arm of our grassroots involvement campaign, so we are anxious to get this moving. The question remains - who will be first? There is a $250 prize for the first group to come forward. New Computer System (DONE) We took delivery of a state of the art HP computer system Friday January 14th. This new system was long overdue will allow us to improve our productivity and efficiency expand our capabilities in the communication, publishing graphic arts areas.

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Revitalize Alumni Store ( Almost) We worked with a local vendor (alumnus) in establishing a link to several products she developed for the SCSAA. In addition, we purchased some hats and jackets that were made available for sale at Alumni Weekend. However, several other vendors have also contacted us and would like to offer their products for sale through our website. We are open to multiple vendors but there are some administrative details that must first be worked out. Our next step for accomplishing our goal is to enter into formal agreements with these vendors which would outline the terms, conditions and parameters of our relationship. Once this is complete we will then be in a position move ahead with the store. Recruitment of new volunteers ( mixed results) We developed and broadcast an e-mail appeal for volunteers. I was very gratified by the tremendous response we had to this appeal for volunteers for Alumni Weekend. But I am extremely disappointed in the lack of response for volunteers for our other activities particularly for Reflections and our Website. This email broadcast has been proven to be a very effective way to spread the word in some instances but totally ineffective in others Possibly it is the message, so we will have to work on making it more effective That will become one of our critical challenges for 2012. Teleconference Capabilities (Accomplished) Another project that we brought to fruition is the purchase of a " Clear One" telephone conferencing system. Having this system will expand our capabilities. Not only will out of town board members be able to attend the meeting remotely; our committees can expand their membership to those who otherwise would be unable to attend because of geographical distance. Hopefully the system can play a role in expanding our horizons and increasing the number of committee members. Alumni Veterans Memorial (AVM) (Accomplished) I think one of the most gratifying, exciting and noble projects of the Association is the Alumni Veterans Memorial(AVM). The committee has been formed and activated and goals have been established. Joe Hager‘61, a retired Army Major, was appointed to Chair this new sub-Committee and he recruited the following members to participate on this Committee: Shane Eaton ('98), Blair Puffer ('70), Bill Schmidt ('61), and Dane Woytek ('68). The next steps for the AVM are developing an AVM design, researching the names and information to be placed on the AVM, coordinating, with the SVMPA a prominent location for the AVM an d developing an effective fund raising strategy . This project will probably take several years but it will be worth the effort. We are on the verge of creating something very special that could become a major component of our legacy. Reducing the Deficit (Done) As I mentioned above we have been operating at surpluses the last two years. This was a very important accomplishment for us. The key to reducing our deficit turned out to be a very simple solution but not so easy a task, expanding and maintaining our membership base. Special Thank-you‘s and a Special Remembrance We have two long time SCSAA Directors retiring this year and I would like to offer our sincere thanks for their service on behalf of the entire SCSAA Community. I would like to acknowledge the special contributions of : Bonnie Provenzon Curtis Class of 1959 Bonnie was one of the original members of our Board of Directors. Bonnie could be categorized as the ultimate volunteer. She served on almost every committee of the Association. She was always there to assist with the decorations and set up at all the venues of for Alumni Weekend, the Sports Hall of Fame

and any other event that the Association encountered. She was the Chair person of the Alumni Center Committee which meant she was responsible for all the operations that took place at the Alumni Room. She is also the Chief Historical officer of the Association. Bonnie operated her own mini historical association of SCHS memorabilia and class information. Bonnie was what we lovingly called the ―Den Mother‖ of the Association. We will miss her dearly. Her leaving the post of

Chair of the Alumni Room Committee presents another challenge for us in 2011. Bonnie will remain in her position on the Sport Hall of Fame Committee. Ann Petrosky Philpot ‗61 Ann attended the first organizational meeting of the Association in 1998. Ann was there as the Class representative from the Class of 1961. Ann had organized her Class reunions for many years prior to this founding meeting of the Association. She was well respected, not only by her class but by the group of the other class representatives at the meeting who elected her to represent the Class representatives on the SCSAA Board of Directors Ann has been faithfully serving the Alumni Association ever since as a Director. She too will be missed and we wish her well. Not only will we be losing two Members of our Board of Directors, we will be losing two members who have been with the Association from the beginning. Their departure definitely will have some impact on the continuity of the founding principles of the Association. Now on a sad note! Mary Anne Maynard Cramton ‗59 This summer we lost a very wonderful person and former member of the SCSAA Board of Directors. Mary Anne was a marvelous and fun loving person who faithfully served the Association in many capacities. She was an original member of the Alumni Weekend Planning Committee and an active member of the Wall of Fame selection committee. She came from the Class of 1959 as did several of our original Board members. Mary Anne was best known for her role as the cheerful person who hosted the nature walk event at the Ed Roelle Nature Trail each Alumni Weekend. No matter how late the Friday night social went Mary Anne was at the trail bright and early to greet everyone and handout the souvenir nature walk pin which she personally designed each year. God Bless you Mary Anne. The Alumni Association will not be same without you. Future Goals, Challenges and Threats: Each year I like to end the President‘s Annual message with some brief comments and observations relating to the issues described below which help to provide answers to the question: Where are we headed in 2012 and what will we be facing as an organization: Many of the issues that will be presented are interchangeable from one category to the other. What some might consider as a goal could also represent a threat or a challenge. So you might see the same issue listed under multiple categories: Future goals and objectives This is what we want to accomplish in 2012: 

Identify a new individual to become Reflections Editor

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Identify a replacement for Bonnie Curtis

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Search for a new headquarters

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Upgrade the Alumni Directory

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Increase grassroots participation in the nominating process for both the Wall of Fame and Sports Hall of Fame

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Charter Two Alumni Chapters

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Expand our volunteer base by 20%

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Restructure the Community Relations Committee

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Identify potential new Board members

Challenges: The general challenges listed below are for the most part a continuation of the challenges we face each year and if we are to stay true to our purpose the challenges that we will have to confront every year. The specific challenges listed below are the challenges we expect to confront and overcome in the immediate coming year:       

Maintaining our Mission and Founding purposes Developing creative ways to refresh the Association without deviating from who we are. Maintaining the growth in membership Locate a candidate for Reflections Editor Identify qualified and passionate candidates for the Board Address the declining attendance at the Alumni Weekend Luncheon. Finding a replacement for Bonnie Curtis

Threats: Threats are something that could actually diminish, or in the extreme case severely damage or destroy the Association if they are unaddressed. 1. Again this year complacency wins the top spot on the list of threats to the Association. Complacency is taking the Association for granted. Complacency could contribute to lowering of (Continued on page 14)

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Andy Matviak (former teacher at SCHS), now mayor of Sidney was reported as saying that the village government was immediately in charge of the situation for this flood of 2011 and was ready to meet all of the needs of the community. Shelters were set up at the Sidney Middle School, the Lutheran Church and at the Moose Club.

town, Sidney, NY. All else can be fixed or removed. Spring will come again and the flowers will bloom again and we will shudder a bit when the weatherman says: ―Flash Flooding‖ !

Persons going to these shelters were given food, sleeping arrangements and shuttle service to downtown, if needed. Many of our graduates, too numerous to mention, were assisting in these efforts. Ron Philpott ('59) and his wife, Ann (Petrosky ‗61), were there at the church with the Red Cross, along with many others.

The link can be found in the "Directory" box at the web site. This page was established through the efforts of Larry Halbert and Ray Taylor to identify and honor the Sidney Alumni Veterans. You will find the alumni veterans listed by graduation year. If you want to make additions or corrections to this list, please contact Larry Halbert at larryhalbert7@gmail.com.

Patrick Simpson, '56 sent along pictures of Sidney's Main Street circa 1952. "I was always taking pictures and took several for the 1956 Reflector as well." Pat is a well known author of historical works. His books can be found at www.booksbypatricksimpson.com. Below are three of his pictures

People were evacuated from River St. and close-by area streets and homes so rapidly that they came without all the vital items they would have liked to retrieve. Travel around the area was very limited and a state of emergency was in place for many days. This allowed the amazing road and utility crews to do their work. Sue Green ('83), manager of the Sidney Cutting Crew Salon, stated that for this event, they stayed fairly dry, but their customers and suppliers had trouble reaching them through the flood waters, which diminished their business for a couple of weeks. Currently they are back up and cutting and curling each day. Agencies have been most helpful to the local residents, some who still cannot go into their homes. If they can, they cannot do laundry, bathe or even have lights as yet. Joan MacDonald Barber ('54) stated to me today at church that they were again flooded and were ―just part of the river now‖, but they feel fortunate; so many people still need help. Joan and her husband Tony both noted that this flood again brought out the best of the people in Sidney; nothing is impossible to get done, including emotional support. FEMA arrived in town last Tuesday and is set up in the Boys and Girls Club at the Civic Center (formerly our high school)! Flood-affected people arrive there after being assessed by their insurance adjustors, if they are so fortunate. Seeing the FEMA sign on the Civic Center lawn is as ―foreign‖ as are the ―porta potties‖ you see on the lawn.

Sidney Historical Society‘s History of Sidney is Available ―Sidney‖ written by Erin Andrews and the Sidney Historical Association is published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Images of America series. The paperback book contains over 200 pictures with captions that illustrate and tell the history of the village and surrounding area. Thank you to the many alumni and residents of Sidney who have already purchased their copies. We have received very positive feedback about our book! If you haven‘t gotten your copy yet or if you would like to buy a copy as a gift you can purchase copies from the Historical Association. The price is $22. Shipping costs $5. Please contact Bonnie Curtis at 607- 563-1547 to order books. You can also visit http:www.facebook.com/ SidneyHistoricalAssociation to click on the link for the SHA book order form. Or, stop in room 218 at the Civic Center during our regular open hours Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays 9-11:30 a.m. to get your copy if you are in Sidney.

Amphenol...2 ½ ' of water – thanks to everyone, each and every employee who came back to work for the cleanup of this plant. The Amphenol offices have been relocated again to the Tri Regional Hospital on Pearl St. and are happily doing the administrative business of this company.

Copies of the book may also be purchased at Hometown Hardware, Maywood Historical Society, Walgreens, Borders, Barnes & Noble and online. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Sidney Historical Association.

A lot of pride is being realized seeing how quickly this vital Sidney asset can be up and running. Thanks go to every employee there for caring.

The SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial

Miracle on Main Street Sidney Center The town that always gets flooded seems to have dodged the water bullet this time. Looking from Jess F. Howes building up through Main St., there is just left-over rainwater around. These town folks certainly deserve this break during the Flood of 2011, as across the street from this location, the Sidney Center Methodist Church is gone; lost to an arson fire. Lynn Roof ('69) and his wife Sharon Rivenburg Roof ('73) work hard with their committee to find answers to what will happen to the church for the future.

The moral of the Flood of 2011 story is : ―it can be done‖ ... and can be done without any injuries, deaths and situations that are beyond the control of the people of our

By Joe Hager, „61 Chairman SCSAA Veterans Memorial Committee Reflecting upon the service and sacrifices of the Sidney High School alumni veterans, the Sidney Central School Alumni Veterans Memorial (AVM) Committee invites all Sidney alumni to share in the excitement of seeing the SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial become a reality. The AVM Committee is in the process of selecting three AVM design concepts/descriptions for submission to the SCSAA Board by the start of the new year.

Bickos Sweet Shop and Candy Cupboard

The Victory Store—Supermarket

Members of the SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial Committee include Shane Eaton-Armstrong, Bill Schmidt, Dane Woytek, Blair Puffer and Joe Hager. Sidney alumni are encouraged to post ideas, comments and/or questions regarding the Alumni Veterans Memorial at the Facebook open group page, SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial, which is accessible via the Sidney Alumni Association website (www.sidneyalumni.org) under "Web site Links" in the "Special Links" box; or by submitting an email to Joe Hager at txhager@gmail.com. The AVM committee has affected coordination with the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association for the SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial to be erected within the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park. The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park will honor and memorialize all Sidney area veterans. The eventual cost of the approved SCS Alumni Veterans Memorial will be determined after the estimates have been received for artist renderings and from monument building companies. Successful completion of this project depends upon the encouragement and financial support of our "Warrior" alumni. Also, there is a Sidney Veterans Memorial web page which can be accessed from the Sidney Central School Alumni Association's website, www.sidneyalumni.org.

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Membership Form Sidney Central School Alumni Association (SCSAA) May the SCSAA post your name and contact information in the class lists on its website (www.sidneyalumni.org)? ( ) YES ( ) NO Date form completed: _____/_____/_____ PLEASE PRINT YOUR ENTRIES NAMES AND SCS INFORMATION: Your SCS Class Year:_________ Your Last name: __________________________ Your maiden name, if applicable: _________________ Your First name: ___________________________ Your Nickname: _____________________________ Significant Other‘s last name (maiden name, if applicable) :________________________________ Significant Other‘s first name:______________ _________________________________________ Your Significant Other‘s SCS Class Year, if applicable:________ Are you or were you a SCS faculty member? ( ) Yes ( ) No _____________________

If yes, which subject(s) did you teach? Which grades? ____________________ Which years?

Did you coach any sports teams? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, which sports?_____________________________ Which level? _________________________________________Which years? _____________________ CONTACT INFORMATION MAILING ADDRESS Street number: ______Street name: ________________________________________________________ Apartment no. (if applicable): __________________ PO Box No. (if applicable): ___________________ City/Town:_____________________________________________________________ State: _________ Zip code: ________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER _______-_____-_________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________@__________._____ ANNUAL DUES Dues: $10 ($5 if you are 65 or older) per year. The membership year is July-July. Enclosed is my check for __________ dollars for dues for _____ years. Mail to SCS Alumni Association, P. O. Box 2186, Sidney, NY, 13838. Your membership expiration date is on the mailing label of your copy of Reflections. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Vocation: _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you retired: ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, when did you retire? __________ Hobbies/Vacation activities:_____________________________________________________________ Volunteer activities:______________________________________________________________________ Children‘s First Names: __________________________________________________________________ Grandchildren‘s First Names:_____________________________________________________________ Great grandchildren‘s First names: _________________________________________________________ Your personal statement: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ (Continued from page 1)

The dinner will take place November 26 at the Fire Training Center and be catered by the Elks Lodge. Legal beverages will be served. The social hour begins at 5pm and the ceremony/dinner at 6:15pm. The Alumni Basketball Night will be played Friday. November 25 at the Sidney High School Gym beginning at 6pm. Alumni can come in an hour prior to warm up and compete in shooting contest preliminaries. There are three games scheduled - Old Timers, Women (all ages) and Young Guns. Please contact Greg Davie at gdavie@stny.rr.com to confirm your spot. There will be a donation required to play, as the Sidney Alumni Basketball Association continues to give a $300 dollar scholarship to a senior basketball player each June.

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our ―standards of excellence‖ and cause us to veer off course and away from our founding purposes. Complacency will result in fewer volunteers, less participation in our events and activities, fewer contributors to Reflections, fewer members and less of everything required for a viable Association. Complacency takes the form of waiting for someone else to take charge or get involved. Complacency can spread fast and inflict great harm. Does this sound familiar? Already we are seeing this creep in with Reflections. 2. Retirement of some of our Senior Committee and Board members and with them a loss of continuity in the organization 3. Future departures of our Senior Board Members and Executives 4. A significant drop in attendance at the Alumni Luncheon What we are starting to see is a softening around the edges of the Association. This is being created by the retirement of Bonnie and Ann from the Board and the retirement of the Reflections Editor. The Association is top heavy with veteran people who have been serving with distinction since the inception. The burn-out factor is starting to accelerate. Another reason for the softening is that complacency is starting to intensify as described above. If left unresolved, the

softening around the edges could become the melting of the core. How badly do you want the Association to continue? That is the question that desperately needs an answer. There is still time but the red flag has been hoisted. If I can leave you with any words for thought, they are :" FOR OUR SAKE GET INVOLVED" Respectfully submitted, Terry Dermody '65 SCSAA President

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Class Representatives

In order to keep this list current—we urge you to contact us with any changes. Due to a lack of space, only one contact person per class is listed. 1940 Trudy Wurthrich Baker 2 Maple Ave Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-3151 1941 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

1943 Chris Bickos 97 River Street Sidney, New York 607-563-3181 1944 Henrietta Davis Booth 138 Rockdale Rd Mt. Upton, New York 13809 607-895-6227 1945 Lea Kenyon Gregory 24 Gilbert St. Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-1827

1959 Bonnie Provenzon Curtis 10 Secor St. Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-1547 jnbcurtis@stny.rr.com

1976 Sheri Emerson Kinsella 26 Old Village Road Unadilla, New York 13839 607-369-2205 skinsella@sidneyscd.org

1994 Tracy Wilson Simmons 1400 County Rd 23 Unadilla, New York 13849 607-369-5514 msimmons002@stny.rr.com

1960 Mary Besser Heatly 26750 OtterWay Long Neck, Delaware 19966 302-319-8360 jjheatly@verizon.net

1977 Lorna and Bruce Wilhelm 3258 Cty RD 33 Cooperstown, NY 13226 607-264-9340 lwilhelm@netscape.com

1995 Kimberly Becker Lenki 26B Haig Street Manchester, NH 03102 603-219-6419 kimbecker3@gmail.com

1961 Ann Petrosky Philpott 84 River Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-1489 si.ann@4cls.org

1978 Jackie Allen Lingner 1675 Red Bud Circle NW Palm Bay, FL 32907 jlingner@fit.edu

1962 Dolores Hayes Breunig 7 Pearl Street East Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-2311 fbreunig@stny.rr.com 1963 Becky Smith Holley 362 Butternut Rd Unadilla, New York 13849 607-369-5348 fhholley@frontiernet.net

1947 Erna Wurthrich Babcock 20 Gilbert St Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-2052

1964 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

1948 Norma Hyatt Palmer 652 Junction Rd Bainbridge, NY 13733 607-563-3430 nbjegg@yahoo.com

1965 Anne Rock Corrigall P.O. Box 116 Westfall, OR 97920 541-358-2271 anne_corrigall@yahoo.com

1949 Charlie Davis 574 Gifford Road Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-2223 daviscf32@earthlink.net

1966 Patti Jo Provenzon Doi 407 State Hwy 7 Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-3726 pjdoi@hotmail.com

1950 Bev Pierce 207 Co Hwy 1 Bainbridge, NY 13733 607-563-2030

1967 Gail Horth Ziegler 106 Nottingham Way Clifton Park, NY 12065 518-877-5742

1951 Dick Holloway 39939 So. Old Arena Drive Tucson, AZ 85739-5915 520-975-3526 Dickienyaz@aol.com

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1952 Wayne King 132 Dingman Hill Rd Bainbridge, NY 13733 607-967-8881 wking2@stny.rr.com 1953 Pat Greene 27 Barnes Circle Unadilla, New York 13849 607-369-7242 pgreene2@stny.rr.com 1954 Peggy Burlison Stilson 72 W. Pearl Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-1055 mstilson@stny.rr.com 1955 Jim Clum 5631 Longford Terrace Apt.203 Fitchburg, WI 53711-6910 jaclum@wisc.edu 609-347-1767 1956 Janice Risley Knight 430 Common Street Belmont, MA 02478 617-484-4537 janknight@verizon.net 1957 Pat Beames Bargher 5 Gilbert St. Sidney, New York 13838 607- 63-1412 bbargher@stny.rr.com 1958 Russ Olsen 6 Prospect Drive Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-7775 russolsen1@aol.com

1968 Debby Woytek Puffer 3346 St. Hwy 206 Bainbridge, New York 13733 607-967-8480 dwpuffer@frontiernet.net 1969 Valerie Anderson Wittkamper 511 Partridge Way Frederick, MD 21703 301-631-2252 1970 Vicki Miller Kulze 42 Overlook Drive Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-3384 dkulze@stny.rr.com 1971 Tony Zieno 17 Siver Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-1975 azieno@yahoo.com

1979 Lori Booth 220 Fox Street Sidney, New York 13838 lvbooth@yahoo.com 1980 Teresa Tuttle Wood 20 E. Pearl St. Sidney, New York 13838 ms_teresa@live.com 1981 Keith Theobald 65 Campmeeting Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-9169 ktheobald@stny.rr.com 1982 Michelle Pressler 10933 Chicory Ridge Way Roscoe, IL 61073 815-623-3050 michellepressler@hotmail.com 1983 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 1984 Michelle Dann Stewart 1546 N. County Rd. 300 E Danville, IN 46122 fourstews@att.net 1985 Marie Harris Gray (607) 563-1933 smgray@stny.rr.com. 1986 Patti Weed Bennett 1414 Redbud Drive Rogers, AR 72756 479-644-1272 winsamjess@yahoo.com 1987 Carol Bishop 14 Sherman Ave Sidney, New York 13838 cbishop@stny.rr.com 1988 Juli Curtis Howland 60 West Main Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-9208 jhowland@stny.rr.com 1989 Jeff Bagley 15 Pleasant Street Sidney, New York 13838 jbagley@stny.rr.com

1972 Dave and Becky Leidy 23 Seneca Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-2905 dleidy@stny.rr.com

1990 Jeff Sweet 6212 Downfield Wood Drive Charlotte, NC 28269 704-622-0165 jeffsweet@carolina.rr.com

1973 Vicki Romano Hills 13 Pearl Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-563-2923 vhills@stny.rr.com

1991 Jessica Woodyshek Wheeler 8 Hideaway Orchard Lane Sidney, NY 13838 607-563-2568 jesswheeler31@gmail.com

1974 Dennis Dermody 16 Sunstone Drive Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-454-5770 ddermody@hvc.rr.com

1992 Jason Wagner 3103 Eastpointe Drive Franklin, Indiana 46131 317-346-0005 Wagner_jason_k@lilly.com

1975 Larry Halbert 20 Ritton Street Sidney, New York 13838 607-237-4762 lawrencehalbert@mwv.com

1993 Donna Becker Dean 5454 State Highway 206 Sidney Center, NY 13838 607-265-3303 Donna.dean@frontiernet.net

1996 Dorene Ireland Hitt 1997 Candace Reynolds Cummings 233 Main Street Middleburgh, NY 12122 518-827-8270 creynolds@stiefel.com 1998 Mary Richards-Santana 43 Pleasant St Sidney, New York 13838 607-232-7864 msantana@stny.rr.com 1999 Lou Becker 5 Northbrook Drive Manchester, NH 03102 Lou.becker@gartner.com 2000 Erica Brazee 2 Greenlawn Ave Bainbridge, NY 13733 607-563-1604 eabrazee@stny.rr.com 2001 Bryan Innes 21 Fairview Ave Oceanside, NY 11572 646-369-2061 Bryan.Innes@Sirva.com 2002 Mike Sellitti mts@americanhomevestal.com 2003 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2004 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2005 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2006 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2007 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2008 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2009 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED 2010 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALUMNI AND CLASS REPRESENTATIVES The Class Roster and Class Rep list are essential for ensuring that communications about the Alumni Association reach you. The SCSAA has a class roster that contains the names of all Sidney alumni. Your contact information is only as current as your membership. When you join or renew and send your contact information, it is entered in the roster and on the website unless, in the case of the latter, you indicate you do not want it posted. The future of Reflections depends on alumni maintaining their official membership The list of Class Representatives has been updated and revised. Please check the list. Are you listed as the “Class Rep”? If so, is your contact information, i.e., name, address, phone number and email address, correct? Is there no Class Rep for your class? Would you like to volunteer? The membership form is in Reflections, and an abbreviated form is on the website. Membership is cheap – and it’s about the only thing that is these days!

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Class of 1959 l-r: Claude Greene, Don Clayton, Carolyn Mang Weeks, Gladys Marr Wickham, Don Curley, ? , Connie Knapp Edelen. Front : Dottie Kinch Georgia and Skip Hilary. This was taken on the Pleasant Street School playground around 1950.

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