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Since we had our last event, our 55 year reunion, another year has flown by, so it’s time to catch up on some news, good and bad.  

First, those who missed our 55 year event missed out on a great experience. We didn’t go “all out” as we did for the 50^th, but it was special nonetheless. First we saw a bunch of classmates at the picnic at the fairgrounds, including Wayne Copeland, who left Mariposa after the 8^th grade, so was in the class of ’57 but not in Mariposa; as well as Charles Noblet, who was with us during Freshman year, but managed to avoid the camera and wasn’t in the yearbook.

In the evening, Ed and Debbie Davis played host at their beautiful hilltop property above Midpines, where they are remodeling the home Ed lived in when his family first came to Mariposa County. Ed showed off his skills as a barbecue chef, and approximately 30 classmates and guests enjoyed an outstanding potluck supper, as well as precious time with many friends from the past.

Photos from the event are on line here and here, as well as the bottom of this page.

We aren’t planning any specific activities for the picnic this year, but hope to see some of you at the Fairgrounds on June 15.

Bad news came on a regular basis, as a number of our classmates lost their spouses. In late 2011 Larry, husband of Julie Williamson Clark passed away, followed in early 2012 by Larry Miller, husband of Win Wiswall Miller. Judy Sicher-Golder lost her Ted in September 2012, Carolyn, wife of Casey Franck passed away in December 2012, and Pete, husband of Loretta Acord Erickson died early in 2013.

Also in September 2011 classmate Gayle Kelly passed away, and in December 2012 we lost James “Tuck” Deshaies, as well as Ebel Thatcher. He was in our class only through the 7^th grade, but those of us who attended school in Bootjack remember him well.

Not long after our reunion, Lee DeLaMare’s husband Tom was diagnosed with cancer. He went through a series of treatments, which first showed promise, but he ultimately lost the battle on April 30.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these classmates and friends, who will continue to live in our memory.

We also send best wishes to Bryce Green, who has been having some health problems with pain in his limbs. The problem has not yet been identified, but we wish Bryce a quick recovery.

Turning to more positive news, we received a note from Beverly Van Gundy Bowman, who will miss the picnic because she and her husband Wes are on an extensive motor home trip, visiting relatives in southern California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Montana.

Bev Baker Williams and her partner Bob will be heading to Sandpoint, ID in August for the marriage of her oldest granddaughter.

Dick Estel is having fun spoiling his first great grandchild, Colton James Upshaw, born in December. Spoiling duties are shared by daughter Teri and her husband Tim, who are enjoying their first grandchild. The proud parents are their son Johnny and wife Brittany.

ADDRESS CHANGE: Loretta Acord Erickson’s new address is 5712 145^th SW, Edmonds, WA 98026.  

DID YOU KNOW? In 1932 the Mariposa High sports teams were known as the Mariposa Miners, and the colors were green and white.

Linda Barnes Davis & Jerry Davis

Ed Davis prepares to serve the ribs