Reunion Attendees ::

If you plan to attend the reunion shoot me an e-mail (fred.deaton(at)gmail.com) so I can post your name over on the right. If you know someone who does not follow this blog but who plans to attend then please let me know so I can add to the list. I'm looking forward to seeing as many people as possible.

I wonder of Sandy Cole Raynovic could bring some Moose meat for a barbecue! I've never had Moose although I have had some Elk. It tasted just like deer to me.

I flew into Anchorage, Alaska on Labor Day, 1969 on my way to being stationed at the U.S. Naval Communications station on Adak, Alaska (an island in the Aleutian chain) and my flight out to Adak was cancelled so I had to take a bus for an overnight stay at Elmendorf AFB. We hadn't gone more than 1/2 mile from the airport before 2 moose (mamma moose and calf) crossed the road in front of the bus. An interesting experience!

Gamecocks In The College World Series ::

I almost forgot about this and I'm watching in the 2nd inning with no score, as yet. USC can put it away tonight! Best of luck to them from someone who attended Clemson!

[update] UCLA scores. Now 1 to zip not in the Gamecocks favor!

[update] UCLA scores one, but the first base runner is thrown out trying to steal second. Gamecocks coming up to bat now

[update] Still 1 to zip, favor of UCLA, in the bottom of the 8th. Gonna go to bed so you have to get your own updates.

night, night!

[I lied--I'm still up and watching!] The Gamecocks have tied it up in the 8th with 2 out and a runner on 1st. Oops, the inning ends with the score tied.

[update] Going to the bottom of the 9th tied up with USC at bat. Fingers are crossed!

[update] Going into extra innings--definitely bed time right now. When I was younger I could have stayed up, but, unfortunately, I'm not the most interesting man in the world and I do have to work early tomorrow morning!

[next morning update]The photograph tells the story:


(photograph courtesy of The State)

Congratulations to the Gamecocks on winning the College World Series!

NCAA College World Series ::

8th inning and the Gamecocks are up 6 to zip. I'll be pulling for them, but it's looking pretty good right now!

[update] now 7 to nil Gamecocks. I'm not gonna see the end of this game-gotta leave in a few minutes, but I hope SC doesn't find a way (ala Clemson) to blow this!

[update] Just got back at 10:30pm CT and Carolina wins 7 to 1 with the next match tomorrow at 7:30 ET. I'll probably come into the game a little late, but I'm hoping that the Gamecocks can put it away.

I wonder if they've ever won the college world series in the past. Gonna have to check that out tomorrow.

Clemson vs SC At The College World Series ::

I came into the game late and SC is up 3 to 0 right now. I've watched both teams on tv the past few days and was both happy and surprised that the Gamecocks pulled out the win last night. Of course I'll be pulling for Clemson to go all the way in this, but I'm glad the home state college baseball teams are doing so well!

[update] Passed ball and Clemson scores! Now 3 to 1.

[update] SC batter hits a homer. Now 4 to 1 SC!

[update] SC still up 4 to 1 and I've got to leave for about an hour, or so, so I'll probably miss the finale. My congratulations to whichever team wins!

[last update] I just walked back in and turned on the tv and the winning pitcher is being interviewed by the ESPN sportsperson. South Carolina bests Clemson by a 5 to 1 final score. I'll have to check the time for tomorrow's game, but I'm pretty sure my time is spoken for if it's a late afternoon or night game.

West DeKalb St.

An empty building photographed January 24, 2007.

Donald Sanders Obit ::

LUGOFF - A memorial service for Donald Reid 'Donnie' Sanders, 62, will be held Thursday at 6:30 at Powers Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Charles Everett will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Mr. Sanders died Monday, June 21, 2010. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Purvis L. and Berline Jewell Rucker Sanders. A graduate of the University of South Carolina BFA, he was co-owner of Salt Pond Farm and Garden. He was a prolific artist in the mediums of oil prints, wood sculpting and pond pottery.

Donnie was an avid animal lover who accepted and nurtured all animals. Even thought he did not have children, he loved and treated his niece and nephews as his own.

Surviving are his brother, Lt. Col. Purvis L. 'Fuzz' Sanders, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.) and his wife, Linda, of Lynchburg, Va.; sisters, Sandra Sanders Hicks and her husband, Roger, of Lexington, and Judy Sanders Corbett of Pickens; nieces and nephews, Rick Hicks, Kathy Snelgrove, Michelle Painter, Andrea Porterfield, Jonathan Sanders, Ellen Sanders, Christi Leigh Corbett, and Turner Corbett; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a niece, Lara Miller.

As a part of Donnie's celebration of life and his relaxed life style, the family request that all of his friends dress in casual attire.

Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.

More Sad News ::

I got an e-mail message from Delores earlier today with the news, via Joe Stines, that Donnie Sanders had a massive heart attack and did not survive. I'll post the obit if it becomes available at a location where I can grab it.

Class Of 65 Reunion Attendees! ::

I've put up a list over to the right of those who have let me know they plan to attend. If you plan to attend, or know of someone who plans to attend, let me know and I'll add the names.

Reunion News ::

Here's the latest that I gleaned from a post on Facebook:

Reunion tickets are $25/person and checks can be sent to:
Jerry Sheheen
112 Sycamore Rd.
Camden, S.C.
29020

I'm going to try to compile a list of who is planning/confirmed to attend and post it over on the right so if you have plans to come please e-mail me at:

fred.deaton(at)gmail.com

and I'll add your name to the list. I plan to be there and I'm looking forward to it! Jerry says that there will be more information forthcoming and I'll pass it on when I have it.

James Taylor and Iris Dement ::

This is a pairing I would never have thought of:



I happen to be a huge fan of Iris Dement and was always a bit ambivalent about James Taylor, but I'm coming to appreciate him more as I get older!

A Short Blurb From Buster ::

Concerning the reunion:

Our class reunion [decreasing rather quickly] is set for Aug. 28th and we are expecting a big turnout. Please notify Jerry Sheheen [geraldsheheen@bellsouth.net] or Jimmy Ring [jimringsales@comcast.net] concerning your intentions. A good time to be had by all. B.

I'm looking forward to attending and hope that many classmates will also!