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I have not been very good about checking my yogi email account and today when I opened I was saddened by news of loss. Two of my classmates lost their mothers in the last several days.
Allan Goforth lost his mother Inel sometime in late Feb.
Hershey Cordell lost his mother several days ago. I had an email from Hershey that I will share....Anna Rush, mother of Russell, Hershell and Karen passed away on Febvruary 29 at the ripe old age of 87. No lingering illness just decided to have a heart attack and go to be with the Lord. One of last instructions given to her by the nurse was " stop talking so much and breath more of the oxygen". She will be missed deeply by her children and all who knew her.
Nerissa Hardwick
Wenzal Hardwick
Class of '85
The newscast was on KSDK.com... Sharron
John Madden was in New England to announce a football game one weekend when he noticed a special telephone near the Patriots' bench.
He asked QB Tom Brady what it was used for and was told it was a hotline to God.
John asked if he could use it.
Brady replied, ''Sure, but it will cost you $200."
John scratched his head, then thought, what the heck, I could use some help picking games. He pulled out his wallet and paid the $200. John's picks were perfect that week.
The next week, John was in Indianapolis when he noticed that same kind of phone on the Colts' bench. He asked what the telephone was for and Peyton Manning told him, "It's a hotline to God. If you want to use it, it will cost you $500."
Recalling the previous week, John pulled out his wallet and made the call. Again, John's picks were perfect that week.
Last weekend, John was in Dallas, when he noticed the same kind of telephone by the Cowboys' bench. He asked Tony Romo, "Is that the hotline to God?"
Tony Romo said, "Yes, it is and if you want to use it, it will cost you 50 cents."
John looked incredulously at Romo and said, 'Wait a second! I just paid $200 in New England and $500 in Indianapolis to use the same phone to God! Why do the Cowboys only charge 50 cents?"
Romo replied, "Because in Dallas, it's a local call!"
Welcome to God's Country!!!
from Dennis Kiker --------I appologize in advance for putting the following
information in bulk form, but it is the best way that I know to get the information
out in the quickest way possible. If any of you know someone that might need
to have this information and is not on the list, please pass it forward.
The dates and times are lost in the fury of Dad's illness, so please bear with
me. Here are the basic facts. Dad is in Shannon Hospital in San Angelo,Texas
room 418. The phone number is ***-***_**** the phone is right next to Dad's
bed so any conversations so please remember will be overheard as Dad has a difficult
time hearing on the phone and sometimes a difficult time talking due to medication.
Mom is staying on a cot in his room almost 24 hours per day. Donnie and I are
alternating staying there as much as possible.
I deleted
this part of the letter as it was written to family and I am not sure that I
have permission to print that part. I don't think Dennis will mind me posting
the general message about his Dad who many in this audience know and respect...(yogi)
The doctor said that dad's vital signs are improving, but not stable. The medicine
to reduce the stone is not working. It seems that this illness is going to be
drawn out for a long while under the best circumstances. Dad's tenacity, overall
health profile and the support of his family and friends have helped to bring
him this far. Mom asked if Dad would be coming home soon and the doctor indicated
that he would not. So, that leaves the invasive option, but only when his cardiac
profile improves. Donnie is there with Mom this morning and I will be going
down in a few hours. Our cousin, Gene Perry lives in San Angelo and has opened
his home to us as a place to stay as needed. (He is Uncle Gene (Mom;s brother)Holcomb's
son). In all of this we have seen some mighty blessings and a remarkable outpouring
of love and support.
I want to thank everyone for their continued support and prayers. If any of
you would like to send Dad a card or letter, Hubert Kiker, c/o Shannon Medical
Center, 120 E Harris, Room #418, San Angelo, Texas, 76903
Was so sad to hear about Mrs. Lovett! Tisa was in my class all my sympathy
goes to Tisa and her Family.
Mrs. lovett will be missed greatly I'm sure to all her many old students.
Tammye Halliburton Edwards "83"
I just learned that Merle Lovett was killed in an
automobile accident yesterday morning. It was a one
car roll over and not sure what the cause was. It was
told that she had just come from the clinic at the
hospital to get some medication and was on her way
back toward Roby. The accident happened at the "S"
curve by the Floyd house. If I hear anything else I
will let you know.
Love Bobbie
Homecoming 2007....from Yogi and Lela
WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD AT HOMECOMING 2007 .... IF YOU MISSED IT ... YOU JUST
DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MISSED... MAYBE THESE PICTURES CAN SHOW YOU A LITTLE OF
WHAT YOU MISSED .... THE SAT NIGHT ON THE SQUARE WAS A BLAST ... FULL OF VISITING,
REFLECTING, DANCIN, EATIN', LAUGHIN' AND ENJOYING THE WONDERFUL WEATHER WE HAD
THERE ... I DON'T HAVE ANY PICS OF THE DANCING THAT WENT ON .. CAUSE I WAS TOO
BUSY DANCIN MYSELF ... DANCIN' AND SWEATIN' !!! THE HOMECOMING COMMITTEE AND
VOLUNTEERS COOKED AND SERVED A DONATION ONLY MEAL ... AND WE MADE ENOUGH TO
PAY FOR EXPENSES INCLUDING PAYING FOR THE D.J. THAT PLAYED UNTIL ALMOST 4 HRS...
SOOO HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2009 IF YOU WEREN'T ABLE TO BE THERE .. PLEASE
SHARE THESE WITH OTHER EXES THAT YOU HAVE ON YOUR EMAIL LIST ... I WILL
BE SENDING MORE ...
BECCA
Why I Fly to Work
Yogi
My grandparents knew her family. My grandparents lived in Roby until their
deaths. C.E. (Slim) and Alma Smyrl.
(note from: Sweeden, Deborah J.
(HSC))
The Class of 57 is holding its 50th reunion on the 7th and 8th of September. We have 31 class members attending this year. We will be meeting at the MCM Elegante’ Suites Hotel, in the Cancun Room, in Abilene all day on Saturday the 8th. We will also have most of the classmates attending the football game and participating in the Homecoming Parade on Friday the 7th in Roby. Visitors are welcome to stop by the hotel to visit on Saturday. The hotel is near the Mall of Abilene.
David Doyle
I have this ladie's email address if someone has an answer for her......yogi
Good evening!
I am currently looking for anyone knowing my grandparents who raised their family
in Roby. My grandfather (Benjamin Paul Harrison) was the minister of the Baptist
church in Roby for several years. He passed away in 1956. My grandmother lived
there until her death in April of 1965. Her name was Georgia Harrison. Her brother
JP Davis owned the Silver Spur Cafe there for many years as well. JP was married
to Faith who was one of the oldest living triplets at one point in time.
I know that you are young, but did you know any of these people or know of anyone
who did?
My name is Georgia A. Harrison Sarakas and I go by the nickname Susie. I would
appreciate any feed back you may have.
Have a great day!
Just working on homecoming stuff and thought I would share with you a list
of phone numbers of local hotel/motels if anyone needs a room for the weekend
of homecoming ..
The Roby Motel is owned and run by Terri Ascerno and they only have a few rooms
left at this time for that weekend. The number there is 325-776-2675 and their
single rooms are $40 tax included ...
for those wanting an R.V. hookup at the Roby R.V. Park just so of town one mile
the number to call is, 325-776-2178 or 2228
Rotan Windwork Inn --325-735-3391
Sweetwater
Ranch House--325-236-6341
LaQuinta--236-6887
Days Inn--235-4853
Holiday Inn Express--235-3500
and there is a sleep house--fully furnished, 1 bdr., 1 bath, linens, dishes..325-370-6756--I
don't know anything about this house, but there has been an ad in the paper
and it is a nice house.
hope that helps out for anyone needing to make stay over arrangements ... and
remember it is dove hunting season and that will make a difference in availability,
so call as soon as possible for reservations.
HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT HOMECOMING!!!
Becca
Yogi .... well .. the Lord finally answered our prayers... or the dams broke on the ranches south of us ... no really we got a large amount of rain in the right places.... although we are very excited about the water we got and it filling the lake.... there are people in Roscoe, Hamlin, Abilene and Merkel that got flood water s in their homes and THAT isn't good ... the Hamlin school got water in it .. so it won't be starting on time !!! but .... I am enclosing the pictures that I have of the lake and the progress of water ..... it was amazing to watch it come in and come up !!! ........read more
Becca
Just wanted to share the upcoming Roby Homecoming schedule with everyone that
may read on here, that we didn't have a mailing address for and couldn't mail
them an invitation for homecoming ...
FRIDAY
5;00 pm PARADE--line up at the school parking lot at 4:30pm if you are going
to have a car or ride with your classmates in the parade... We need an entry
from each of the classes ....following the parade will be the Pep Rally on the
square.. hope to see you all
6;00 pm --SUPPER IN THE CAFETERIA hosted by the Jr Class
MEETING FOR THE KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES in the band hall at 7:00pm. If you
are a candidate you should be recieving a letter in the mail soon. We are honoring
the classes of 6's and 7's this year.
7:30 pm -FOOTBALL GAME -- Roby vs. Sterling City -- Presentation of the Coming
Home Queen and Kings at halftime
GET TOGETHER AFTER THE GAME IN THE CAFETERIA
SATURDAY
9:00 am COFFEE in cafeteria
11:30 am LUNCHEON in the cafeteria
1:30 pm BAND CONCERT in the High School Auditorium
2:00 pm BUSINESS MEETING & presentation of the CITIZEN OF THE YEAR &
SPEAKER
class count ... and presentation of King and Queen candidates
8:00pm DON'T MISS THIS ... SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE SQUARE .. just like old times
.. but with FOOD AND MUSIC, bring your lawn chairs and stay awhile and visit
!!
Please remember to register. There will be opportunities at all the activities
for you to do that and give us your mailing address so that we can update our
records. If you have any other addresses you would like to share with us ..
please do or you can email them to gcherry@rpmh.net or bjvaught@sbcglobal.net
or mail them to Roby Ex-Student Assoc. , P.O. Box 422, Roby, Texas 79543
the registration fee provides funding for future homecomings.
If you would like to support the Scholarship fund ... donations can be mailed
to the above address .... This scholarship money goes to a deserving Roby Graduate
each year.
BECCA
Subject: Karen Elizabeth Wright Boggs
KAREN ELIZABETH BOGGS
Memorial services for Karen Elizabeth Boggs, 42, of Sweetwater will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at McCoy Chapel of Memories under the direction
of McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.
She died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Abilene.
Karen was in my class.
Gina Stewart McCrea
Class of ‘83
I worked in Miami last week and Lee made the trip with me. Up to 80 degrees while it was in the 20s here at home. That is Miami across the bay behind Lee. We stayed over on Saturday and went up to Fort Lauderdale.
Here is a note from Tammye (Halliburton) Edwards......Just wanted to
let anyone from the class of 1983 know one way or another we will have a reunion
this homecoming!
Turn out the last few times has been low so lets see if we can do better this
year PLEASE.
Tammye
I have email address changes for Sandra (Simmons) Hurst (65) and Johnny Howard (63)
and the following from Amanda.....Amanda Moore is now Amanda Vingren.
If you could change that for me,
that would be awesome. I showed this website to my students here in
Connecticut, and they couldn't believe how red the earth was. I love the
pictures because, believe it or not, it's relaxing to think of home.
Thanks for the website.
Sincerely,
Amanda (Moore) Vingren
Roby Class of 1996
I added Michelle Romero from the class of "92" to the directory list. Welcome Michelle. If anyone would like her email address ... send me an email and I will forward it to you. Michelle says she hopes to be at homecoming.
You will notice that there are some new elements added to the site. Both from Google, they accomplish different things for Roby Texas.com. The search box can be used (as we all already know) to search the web for whatever we need or need to know. The added value is that by clicking the radio button to switch to the site mode, the Google search engine is turned on the many pages of RobyTexas.com and a name or year or phrase can be found quickly. The other element is the ad boxes. If you see anything that interests you feel free to utilize them knowing that a few pennies accrue to help offset the cost of this site.
I am currently trying to rework the site in a manner that will make it harder for the spammers and destructive types to give us all grief. It may seem slow but earning a living has to take top billing and some of this stuff is tedious. In the meantime if you will email me ...yogi@robytexas.com ... I will put up your comments on this board....I will email you any email address from the directory to help you get in touch with someone. The blog is a new tool that will stick around. I have always avoided posting too much about my life here on the message board because I wanted it to be about us all. However, the blog is a current dialog and I will feel free to talk about things that I have avoided here.
Remember, this year is homecoming and the good folks in Roby need your help to get out the word. Look back about three posts before this one and get the contact info ..... bring your information (as well as anyone else you know) current and in their hands. We only have an opportunity to do this every two years and each of those opportunities will never come again. Every place and everyone that has been a part of our lives gives us the insights that guide our lives today. Your time in Roby, short or long, has made you different and is worth remembering.
It is hard to believe that it has been 40 years since the class of 67 graduated and scattered. Dianne and I visited at Violet Upshaw’s last year and discussed hope for a 40tth reunion. Please send any information on class members, phone numbers, addresses and e-mail addresses to me and I will assemble and distribute a class roster.
Nancye Ashley
Just wanted to pass this website on to the good people of Roby. It's
www.rotancentennial.com This is Rotan's 100th birthday and there are several
activities planned for the year.
Even though I graduated from Rotan in 1968 and I may be a little partial to
Rotan I still have many good memories of Roby. Thought some of the other Fisher
County residents might be interested in this centennial year and the happenings.
Rhonda Kelley Seymour
rbkellper@sbcglobal.net
From the Ex Students Association Homecoming 2007 Committee - Mailing
list for HOMECOMING - we need current addresses as soon as possible from as
many as possible. We are attempting to update the list we have in an effort
to send out a first "remember the date" type notice of Homecoming
which is set for September 7-8, 2007. We need their current address and any
other address info they might have, i.e.address of classmates, friends,
family. Send to Betty Joy Vaught @ bjvaught@sbcglobal.net,
or Gay Nell Cherry @ gcherry@rpmh.net.
We want to try to get notice out as early as possible so everyone can make plans
to attend. Please ask everyone who sees this to mark their calendar for Homecoming
September 7-8, 2007, and to spread the word. It's way more fun when everybody's
there so, lets make this one the best ever.
Thanks,
Ex Student Association
Homecoming 2007 Committee:
President - Gil Cherry
1st Vice Pres. - Lynn Gibson
2nd Vice Pres. - Becca Frierson
Secretary - Betty Joy Vaught
Treasurer - Gay Nell Cherry
Historian - Dianne Feagan
Lee and I went to the Rose Bowl Parade New Year's Day. We were celebrating being married for 30 years and all that time she would get up on January 1st and watch the Pasadena fiesta and say that she would like to be there. Well we did the whole tourist thing. Stayed at a great Hilton property in North Hollywood, rode the trains and subways everywhere and were part of the largest tailgate party in the world. There are one million people arriving between midnight and 6:00am along 6 miles of Colorado Blvd. She is quite a traveler and I always find the best food.
Yogi
Some times I remember things that are so small and yet give me great comfort.
We live in a great country and we were all raised in a good place.....
one late afternoon between 1961 & 1964 I was in the truckstop parking lot. Sitting
outside my car on the hood ..not wasting gas ( 21 cents a gallon). There were
several of us (choose three from the list of Tony Foreman, Hershey Cordell,
Bob Waddell, John Barry Hughey, Donnie Daniels, Gary Don Smith, Gary West, Jerry
Neighbors or Horace Mallard). As we sat discussing how the world at large worked
we noticed a family stop along the highway opposite where we were. The two adults
and two children got out of the car and were looking into the cotton field they
were parked beside. We strained to see what they were looking at when three
of them huddled up and the fourth took a photograph. It was then that we realized
that the object of their attention was the cotton.
We laughed quietly (we were polite) but got louder after they got in their car
and left. WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT A PICTURE OF THEMSELVES WITH A
FIELD OF COTTON?
fast forward 30 years....
I have been to a wheel plant in Monet, AR and am on my way to Jonesboro, the
home office of a company I do business with...I need gas and pull into a small
gas station across from a rice field. When I stop I notice two guys in lawn
chairs in the bed of a pickup and two others in lawn chairs just off the tailgate.
Young guys still in their teens ..... watching a family across the road document
their discovery of how they grow rice in the delta land.
Looking back at the guys a wave of nostalgia sweeps over me as I think..."I
know exactly what you are thinking........"
We share lots of things as a country, both good and bad. This week I choose
to celebrate the good....the good from the past and the good that is to come.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Here are a couple of photos I lifted from the Roby paper last week.
County officials
Congratulations to the Wetsels
yogi
USA