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Friday, October 05, 2007

NOW HEAR THIS

CLIFFORD TYZICK 44-45






Clifford Tyzick, YN3, (plankowner) passed away






8 OCT 2009. Clifford made the sketch of the






"landing at Leyte, P.I." He also painted a picture






of the Casa Grande by memory.
















12/20/08






JIM JORDAN (57-60)






Received word that he went in for spinal surgery,






(tumor imbedded in spinal column) and now is paralyzed






from the chest down with no control of bodily functions






and no feeling in his legs.Would like to hear from Casa Grande






and other Navy buddies.






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*** BEN LINES ***






CASA GRANDE ASSOCIATION






PRESIDENT EMERITUS.






As a key founder and dedicated President for eight years,






the members awarded him this highest honor






during the last business meeting held in 2008.






(See "Association" page for begining history)






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6/20/08
WALTER PETERSON, PLANK OWNER
WAS LAID TO REST WITH MILITARY HONORS ON
24 MAY 08 WITH HONOR GUARD AND TAPS.
THE CEMETARY ROADWAYS WERE LINED WITH
AMERICAN FLAGS. MEMORIAL DAY WAS WALT'S
FAVORITE HOLIDAY.

"MAY HE REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE".
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We have been informed that Claude Blackwell's wife Helen
passed away in March and that Claude will be undergoing surgery
for cancer. He helped a great deal with our first reunions, 2000 & 2001 with
his knowledge of contacted ship crew and reunion experience. The award
from the Association for his efforts was well deserved. Expressions of sympathy and
well wishes may be sent to, 1828 Burwillow Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464.








REUNION OFFICERS 2010 - 2011

President: Ron Hiles

Vice President: Mel Foster

Secretary: Ida Moon

Treasurer: Dick Pivarnik



Master -at-Arms: Ken Lewis

Social Director: (appointed) "Mickey" Johnson



Chaplain (appointed) Ron Krucke



Newsletter Editor (appointed) John Kalnasy








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Editor: Jerry Lauinger retires at 2009 reunion.

Chaplain & Reunion Historian
Phil Forrest

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2010 CG REUNION COMMITTEE






Joe La Greca; John Kalnasy; Rodney Rhodes






June Lines; Mickey Johnson






Phil Forrest .






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2010 CG Reunion returns to






VIRGINIA, BEACH.






OCTOBER 3 thru the 8th at the






Holiday Inn , the location of our 1st reunion.






The special CG rate is $89 dollars per night that






includes 1 , 2 , or 3 in a room. This is available






3 nights before and after reunion dates.






(More information published soon).













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REUNION ASSOCIATION CHANGE

At the 2010 reunion business meeting, a
motion to have the yearly dues$15.00 dollars for crew members and $5.00 dollars
for crew family members .






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