Remmick-Hubert Letter Page - Lodi Union High School, Class of 1960-Newsletter
Vol.10: 29 May 2003
>>Hi Judy:
I certainly understand why you had no clue as to who was sending you a change of address. Sorry I didn't make it clear. I (Sharon Edinger, former address,rpfarrer@earthlink.net) want to thank you for trying to keep us informed and together. I moved my Mom from Lodi to Camarillo, where we live, in 2000, and I miss my visits with relatives and friends. Thanks again for everything!!
Sharon Edinger Pfarrer
>>Judy's Note: The reason I've placed this e-mail here first is because I want to remind you that I receive 50-100 e-mails in one day because of my world wide genealogy web site. So, I can't possibly remember everyone's e-mail. Also, because I get so much I delete anything that doesn't have a subject line I reconize. [You would not believe some of the stuff I get in my "in box". So, please, place Class of 60 or just Lodi in the subject line and I'll read your mail and return an answer.<<
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In a message dated 2/10/03 4:56:44 PM, hoodiecrow13@attbi.com writes:
<< Hi,
Found your site by accident while doing another search.
In you photo #24 you've identified everyone but the last person in the photo (far right); that's me -- Aline O'Brien. If you're interested in links, my site is at http://www.machanightmare.com (my 'nom de broom').
Cheers!
Aline >>
In a message dated 1/6/03 5:56:56 PM, erik790@attbi.com writes:
<< Hi, Judy - Claire Fujita Omura just sent me your latest email about the newsletter. Mind if I add my name to the list of recipients? and/or contributors? I attended the 10 year reunion but lost touch after that. My mother recently passed away in Lodi and I reconnected with Claire. Thanks in advance for including me
- Madeline Terrell Maddox ...>>
In a message dated 3/13/03 6:00:32 PM, knlambert@dmacc.edu writes:
<< Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Judy,
This is Ken Lambert, class of 1960. I was reviewing your list of fellow students and realized you did not have a "L"-student listed. Thought you needed an "L" in the list of last names!
So.... if you wish to add me...
Married, Betty Miller (Iowa native). Home: Des Moines, Iowa. We are Professors, Computer Science, at a college in DM. Four children, one granddaughter.
Use email: knlambert@mchsi.com
Your web site is well done and a tribute to the class of 1960!
Thanks
Ken Lambert >>
In a message dated 2/18/03 12:58:56 PM, dannyb@maui.net writes:
<< Aloha Judy
....I did forward your announcement to Karolyn McGladdery in Lodi. . . tho't she might enjoy.
Yep! I DID have some ideas for "questions" . . . (since you asked)! We all know the old "adage" about avoiding "religion & politics" etc. Wellllll . .. it might be interesting to see how each of us may have changed from those "good-ole-daze" . . . for example . . . I have four siblings . . . as far as I can tell I am the only one in "da family" (including parents) whose "political party" affiliation is the same as when we were growing up! All the rest of the family has "re-registered" . . . hmmmm. I wonder what the rest of the class has experienced . . . ? Maybe . . . "what has been your 'political journey' over the years" . . . stayed the same? . . . moved slightly/drastically left or right?
Then . . . (if we wanna REALLY open da proverbial can o' worms) we could discuss "spiritual journey" . . . Do we have the same (or no!) religious affiliation we had in high school? What about our families? Same? Drastic change? Hmmmm . .!
Dunno why I even tho't of it . . . I'm kinda curious, I guess . . . maybe it's the Maui weather gittin' t' me! (giggle!)
Thanx again fer all th' work you put into "keepin' us t'gether" . . .
db >>
JARH NOTE: Sounds good Dan. Will add this to question list for our next newsletter.
In a message dated 2/14/03 7:46:20 PM, foggystem@webtv.net writes:
<< Thanks for the efforts in keeping things alive. Sorry I haven't been a big participant, but I've enjoyed keeping up.
FYI-I'm unplugging my webtv and will have a new email address.
In a message dated 4/28/03 5:37:39 PM, bever10@dellepro.com writes:
<< Had to get rid of my old e-mail address, so here's the new one...
Hope to hear from you soon.
Bette Everett>>
Jerry Hugo sent me an e-mail, which I've misplaced. He asked to be placed onto our list and add his e-mail:
In a message dated 4/27/03 11:36:37 PM Marsha Sanger, jfgrins@hotmail.com writes:
<< Update #8
May 28, 2003
Winding down the school yearÉ
Greetings and konnichiwa from MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station), Iwakuni, Japan.
My trip to Tibet during Spring Break was canceled less than two days before departure. I had just purchased my travelers checks and was on my way out on the economy to buy disposable cameras. I decided to stop off to eat something at home before heading out the gate when the phone rang. Our tour leader was on the other end telling me that he had to cancel all trips to China because of the SARS scare. Our group started off with twenty-four participants, but by the time he canceled, there were only eleven of us on his list. As long as the leader was willing to go, then I was willing to go too. But, our government, as well as the military was suggesting that no one should go to China unless it was on official business.
So, Plan B kicked right in. I was able to have two documents written up in order to take Space-A Travel. Planes fly in and out of here often, going who-knows-where? The paperwork just meant that I was on leave, as it was Spring Break, and could hop on a flight going wherever the plane was going. Several went to Okinawa, but I decided to just stay right here in Iwakuni. My bag was packed, but just to hop on a plane and go "somewhere" for free was not my first choice. If I were younger, perhaps!
The Spring Bazaar was going on during that weekend, so I went over to see if anything called to me. Ended up purchasing a document file. A former neighbor had one in her quarters that I had admired, but I hadn't seen one anywhere since that time. It truly called out my name as I walked by. It has eighteen drawers, but one can only place items that are quite thin, such as a document. It's unique, but not sure how useful.
Also bought a small step tonsu that I use for a telephone table, and a kotatsu, which is a squatty, open slatted table used over a heat source, which one sits around when eating on the floor. I really was talked into that purchase and have NO IDEA why I purchased it other than a friend said that I just HAD to have one. Maneuvering through my BOQ is becoming very tricky as I'm slowly but surely acquiring more "stuff".
On Sunday, a friend and I left at 6:00 A.M. for a trip to the Yamaguchi Flea Market. I went with someone who knew the way, is a real shopper, and did the driving. She's the one who I've spoken of before who has the "pillow" collection. Her day was successful as she found three new "pillows". I bought a bamboo screen with four panels. It was in very sad shape, but I'm in the process of restoring it to something that I'd want inside my quarters as opposed to outside. By the time the crowds arrived, we had finished shopping and were heading for home and the Spring Bazaar.
However, I guess next time we might have to even go earlier, as the husband of our counselor just opened "Finders Keepers Antiques" here on base. The "sold" sign was on one item that I was interested in, but he had already purchased it. He must have to get up VERY early, but I guess that's part of his business.
There were several of us left behind because of the trip cancellations to China, so I had a few friends to choose from to see the sites right here in our own backyard, so to speak.
The cherry blossoms were at their peak during this week, however it managed to rain parts of almost every day. We couldn't imagine why it was so crowded with Japanese tourists everywhere we went, but I'm sure it was because of the cherry blossoms (Sakura). I borrowed the digital camera from school so will try to attach a photo or two of the gorgeous cherry blossoms that I captured on disk.
First day of Spring Break, I hopped on my bike and took several car registrations and an equivalent of $400 in yen with me to go to a place to pay for our road taxes, which is based on the size of a car's engine. I was able to handle three of the forms at one office, but one registration was for a car with a smaller engine, so that meant that I had to go to another place; the fourth floor at City Hall. Took me awhile to find it, but on the way I discovered several very interesting shops. I was in territory where I had never ventured before.
Three of us took off one day to explore Miyajima Island. I was last there during the fall when the maple trees were displaying their dazzling colors, but this time of the year, it was the cherry blossoms who were in their glory. We spent the day walking, eating and drinking in the sights.
Another day, a neighbor took the day off from work, and we rode our bicycles all day around the area. Managed to get lost a time or two, but after seeking help, we found our way home again. Good thing that we stopped to ask directions as I was exactly 180 degrees off. . . a scary thought as we could have REALLY been lost. Once I lose sight of the ocean/river or Iwakuni Castle on the mountaintop, I then become confused.
We visited a Washi Factory in Otake, a small town next to Iwakuni, scoping it out for a possible school field trip. However, I decided that it was an interesting field trip for me, but my students wouldn't appreciate it. The thought of having my twenty-four students in this one shop at the same time was not pleasant. Washi is a type of paper made from mulberry trees. I ended up purchasing a small print depicting the colorful carp fish, koinobori, which are displayed on Boys Day in May done on washi paper.
Another day, two of us drove to Oshima Island and took the drive all of the way to one end to visit a hands-on aquarium. My friend decided to take her second-grade class there on a field trip. Across the street was the Mutsu Memorial Museum that was built to honor 1,121 sailors who lost their lives on June 8, 1943, when their ship disappeared mysteriously. In 1970, efforts were started to bring up the remains of the ship and its memorabilia that were buried 130 feet below the surface in a watery grave, and now many items are on display in this museum.
Hanami, cherry blossom viewing time, was spectacular this year. It managed to rain parts of most days, but we had our picnics under the trees just the same. One just takes along the proper weather gear. Discovered "Cherry Blossom Lane" where the trees form an arch over this narrow road and went there almost every day and kept introducing it to others to enjoy.
On Sunday, April 13, I was invited to go to Tsuwano, a very quaint town about a two-hour drive by car from Iwakuni, which is a designated "Protected Town of Culture". Once each year on the second Sunday of April is theYabusame Horseback Archery Festival where an archer on horseback charges down a path and tries to hit a target. There's much pomp and circumstance leading up to the performance. Each horseback rider has three tries. I guess in olden days, this was a test for a true samaurai and if one "passed", well, you were numero uno. The city officials came dressed for the occasion, but the rest of us folks were more casual.
I was invited by one of my neighbors and her Japanese friends drove us to this event. They had never been before either, but at least knew how to get there, where to park and what to order for lunch, which surely saves time. This all took place in a very scenic area under the cherry blossoms. We took the back roads going and returning, which added to the scenery rather than the high-speed freeway.
We visited Our Lady's Chapel up on a hill and the burial site of thirty-six martyrs as all died because of their Christian religion. A scant 120 years ago, before modern Japan's birth, Christians were exiled to this village, as Christianity was not allowed here. We met the current priest, a seventy-year man old from Hollywood, CA, who's lived in Japan for fifty years. He recalled his youth and spoke of attending school with some of the famous movie stars. According to our friend, he spoke fluent Japanese, but when we arrived, he spoke of course in fluent English. He hikes that hill every day and is in very good shape whereas we huffed and puffed all of the way.
Yesterday, I was given a partial refund from my trip to Tibet. As I counted the money on the table I told my friend who was delivering it that I would have MUCH rather have had Tibet than the money. Oh well, another time.
The building where I live is being painted, so we're enshrouded in canvas and our rooms are sealed with plastic, so needless to say, there's NO air circulating and the weather has turned very humid. I try not to spend too much time there.
Saturday, April 26, a friend and I decided to take a bike ride; first day in ages that we had absolutely no rain all day. We left around 9:30 AM and returned at 6:30 PM. Rode at least forty miles. We had planned to meet a friend who was going to drive us to a pottery shop where they take lessons in order to pick up their finished products. But, the cell phone that we had wouldn't work, as we were surrounded by mountains. Luckily, "our ride" proceeded without us, and we ended up riding our bikes there ---well walking our bikes there as the last part was up a fairly steep hill. What is so great is Japan is such a bicycle friendly place, so we had our special bike lane almost the entire time. Actually "flying" down the hill was quite a ride. Think I wore out my brakes, as I could smell my "smoking tires".
We kept meeting up with a young man who was walking along our route. He wasn't Japanese and we had created this scenario about him, but turned out he was a tourist from Norway who had come to town just to see our famous five arched bridge across the Nishiki River and our castle. So, Iwakuni is obviously on the "tourists' hot spots to see in Japan."
At the end of our ride we decided to eat dinner at a new place that I've been introduced to; dined there three nights in a row - not too many places around that I'd put in that category. As we finished and were paying our bill, there were many items for sale at the desktop by the cash register. One looked like a bottle of salad dressing that we thought perhaps was what they used on our salad. So, we went through the drill; pointed to the picture, poured the bottle and the waitress had the most puzzled look on her face. This went on for a minute or two before we FINALLY discovered that it was shampoo.
Not being able to speak/read the language has it definite drawbacks.
Still haven't made a decision about where I will remain for the next school year. I did apply for a leave of absence from DoDDS. Lodi has already offered one to me, except I feel that I need to come home and teach one more year and then retire. If I have any energy left, I will then return to DoDDS.
I called home this morning and spoke with both of my aunt's and all seems to be "okay". Hope and pray that it will remain that way.
Pretty please excuse all of the mistakes.
Hope this finds you and your enjoying each day to the fullest.
Here's to peace on earth.
TTFN and sayonara
Marsha [Sanger]>>
Robert Rocque's 40th Aniv. photograph of his wife and Pismo Beach [first digital camera photos]
Your e-mail is missing??????
If you sent me a letter and it's not here, I'm sorry, I probably misplaced it and will find it in a file someday and wonder how it ended up where it should not have. Please, do not think I've omited any of you on purpose. Send, again, please.
Judy A. Remmick-Hubert
remmick@aol.com
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2003
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