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November 16, 2021: Smith Family Annual "Christmas" gathering, Spaghetti Factory, Verona Beach, NY
November 13, 2021 Twenty two family members made the trek to Verona Beach for an afternoon of great conversation, great food, and "good" weather. Pictures have been posted in the Photo Gallery, 2021 Family Reunions Album. We will add more if more become available.
August 25, 2021: Odds and Ends -
News Update
Reunion 2022
at VBSP: Reservation of the South Pavilion at VBSP has
been made for Saturday, July 9, 2022! Additional information will
be posted under the Reunion Info link as it becomes available.
Higham Homestead at 418 Floyd Avenue, Rome,
NY. The house built by Joseph Higham and completed in 1888
was lived in by the Higham family until about 1919. The house was
then owned continuously by the Walsworth/Eakin family until 2016 when it
was sold. We have established communications with the current
owner and have visited the house for the first time! It is
magnificent! More tours will be planned for the Fall for those who
wish to see the interior. An album of photos is being assembled
and the location of which will be made known to family members when
ready.
Smith Family Annual "Christmas"
gathering, Saturday, November, 13, 2021. Miriam Smith
Parmelee has announced the scheduling of the gathering at the
Spaghetti Factory, Verona Beach, NY,
2:30 P.M. until ~5:00 P.M.. Watch for emails to the larger
Woods/Curtiss - Higham -Seubert - Smith list with details about
notifying us of your intention to attend.
April 20, 2021: Family Reunion for
July 10, 2021 Cancelled. After having expected to be able
to hold a reunion in 2021 after the cancellation in 2020, we now find it
will not be feasible or prudent to hold a reunion at VBSP in 2021.
We will see what happens for 2022. We will reserve a pavilion for
2022 at the earliest possible time allowed by the Park. We will
keep you apprised of developments via Family Group email messages and an
updated Reunion Info page.
As an alternative we will hold a
Zoom Virtual Family Reunion on the same date and time as
originally scheduled for the reunion this year, Saturday, July
10, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. Announcement of meeting
sign-in details will be emailed to all on our email list. Contact
me if you have questions.
June 29, 2020: Too
much time has gone by since the last update of this page! My Bad!!
However, since last August, periodic emails have been sent with new
events that happened in the larger family. Notifications of
several passings and the cancellation of the 2020 VBSP Reunion due to
the corona situation should already have been received. If you did
not receive any updates please contact me to make sure I have a current
email address for you.
Recently several of our family members have been
experimenting with video conferencing through Zoom.
This has been a successful venture and promises to provide us with a
means of holding "Virtual Family Reunions" with a larger group from
among the nearly 70 family members on my Curtiss/Higham/Seubert/Smith
Family Reunion contact list. Information will be sent via this
list to members announcing a schedule of Zoom Meetings. To assist
in getting connected at first, I offer a
one-on-one Zoom meeting with you to "talk" you through the
connecting procedure. Once you have connected the next times are
pretty transparent. Please contact me if you are interested
now.
We will continue to add
photos to the Photo Gallery for existing albums, such as the Ancestors
Album, or any Family Album, and encourage you to send photos you want
posted otherwise.
August 19, 2019: 60th Anniversary party held for Jan and Jack Higham, 8/10/19 (Anniversary 6/20/19) Photos are posted from the recent fete arranged by our children. About 37 attended. See the Photo Gallery, 60th Anniversary album. Don't forget to check out all of the albums. And, if you have pics to add for your own family album, send them this way and I'll post them accordingly. Many have access to Facebook, but to keep photos with captions for posterity send them along to me.
July 14, 2019: Afterglow:
26 attending. Great weather. Great Food.
Great company! Stay tuned for the Fall gathering info and plans
for 2010. See details in Reunion Info.
Check for pictures in Photo Gallery.
July 7, 2019: 6 Days and Counting.
Check Reunion Info.
July 5, 2019: Reunion attendance as
of 6/30 deadline - 27
See Reunion Info link at left for
details for numbers of people and food being brought.
Reunion, Saturday July 13, 2019
June 21, 2019: Happy Summer!
Three (3) weeks to the Reunion.
Deadline to
register, June 30, 2019 (One week away!!)
Get the latest
info at Reunion Info link at the left.
May, 8, 2019:
Reunion 2019, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at
Verona Beach State Park.
A little more than 60
days until Reunion Time.
An email will be sent shortly to
all on the Reunion Mailing List with pertinent information, including a
summary of the food discussion, and other particulars. Visit the
Reunion Info link at the left to keep up to date on registrations,
regrets, food items to be brought, and more.
September 15, 2018:
Annual November Family Luncheon in Camden to
be held Saturday November 17, 2018.
Send
your intentions by November 10 to Miriam or to me. Cost about the
same as in previous years.
July 15, 2018: Reunion Summary:
Final Attendance - 64 Full details at Reunion Info link at
left. An email message with important information
will be sent to Family Group Heads shortly providing a summary of picnic
details, and asking for your feedback on the "good and the less than
good" of the 2018 Reunion. We will begin the process of planning
for 2019. Pictures will soon be posted in the Photo Gallery.
Keep checking!
July 6, 2018: Tomorrow!
Numbers
at 69. The Reunion Info link page has the latest information on details.
Refer also to your Family Group Head attachments sent by email for who
is coming, what they are bringing, celebrations to be noted and more.
Be sure to have your emergency contact list with you.
June 30, 2018: 7 Days to go.
Numbers at 67. The
Reunion Info page (see link at the left) will be updated as new
information becomes available from you.
June 24, 2018:
13 Days until Family Reunion
Registration is at 69 with
no additional expected. An important message was sent today to
Family Group Heads with the latest information about Time Schedule
Change,
Attendance Numbers and Names, and Other Reunion
Details. The Reunion Info page (see link at the left) will be
updated as new information becomes available from you.
June 20, 2018: 19 Days until Family
Reunion! Registration is currently at
65! I believe this is
the largest turnout we have ever had, at least in my memory. See
Reunion Info link at left for details. This file will be
periodically updated as new info becomes available. Watch for
emails sent to the Registration List for current information as the date
approaches.May 7, 2018: 60 Days until Family
Reunion 2018 An email was sent today to more than 60
family members with registration information. Let me know if you
don't receive it, so I can correct any mailing errors. Follow
progress at the Reunion Info link at the left.
April 8, 2018: 89 days until Family
Reunion 2018!
See the most recent
Reunion
Info in the link at the left. An email will soon go to
all on the reunion mailing list. Mark the date on your calendar
and plan to attend our return
to Verona
Beach State Park.
January 7, 2018
Looking ahead
for this year. We will return to
Verona Beach State Park
for the July 7, 2018 Family Reunion. This change
was caused by a doubling of the pavilion rate for2018 at GLSP. Put
the date on your calendar and plan to attend. Send along ideas for
activities and events.
December 2, 2017: Fall Gathering at
Nicole's, November 18. The annual Smith Family
Thanksgiving/Christmas gathering was attended by 21 members.
Pictures can viewed in Photo Gallery 2017 Family Reunions Album.
Link at the left. Photo album displayed from Bruce
Wolhuter of Miller/Wolhuter family, descendants of Charles Cheetham and
Ella VanKleek Higham, their son, William Charles and Mary Harvey Higham,
and their daughter, Ella Mae Higham and Paul Miller, and their children
Alice Miller Wolhuter and George Wolhuter, and William Austin Miller and
Eleanor Roberts Miller. Most of the family were located in St.
Louis, MO, in the early 1900s. Wright Settlement Cemetery
Association donation plea from Rome Sentinel article circulated.
Will be sent to all Higham Family descendants.
October 13, 2017: Verona Beach
State Park for 2018! After encountering a doubling in the
rental rate at GLSP we have made an "executive decision" to return to
VBSP for the July 7, 2018 Family Reunion. The
rate at VBSP has not changed. A revised Reunion Info page is
posted in the link at the left and will be updated as we approach next
Summer. Emails to all family members will also help keep you
informed.
July 23, 2017: All
pictures from the 2017 Reunion now posted with captions.
And pictures from 2016
have finally been posted with captions. More on this
in an email to participants!
July 8, 2017, posted 7/11/17: Final
Numbers: 44
We lost a few and gained a few!
Great Weather! Great Food! Great Conversation!
No group photo taken, but captioned candid shots will be in the Photo
Gallery. See other details in Reunion Info link.
July 7, 2017: Final Update. Numbers at 46.
Email sent to "Family Heads" with picnic
attendance, etc.
See Reunion Info for complete
details.
July 4, 2017: Numbers at 45!
July 2, 2017:
Numbers now at 44! Check menu list if you have not yet
decided what to bring. Let me know. New
Reunion Summary to be sent tomorrow.
See Reunion Info for
complete details.
June 30, 2017: Reunion Count at 29.
One week to go! All family registrants will receive
summary update on attendance, food list and family cost by email
June 12, 2017: Family Reunion at Green
Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY, Saturday July 8, 2017, only 26 Days
Away. A reminder email to register will be sent to
everyone on the mailing list. A list of those attending will be
included.
June 6, 2017: In Memoriam:
SAUERZOPF , ELIZABETH H. “BETTY” Age 79 of Horseheads, NY passed away on
Tuesday June 6, 2017. Elizabeth was born on August 21, 1937 in Rome, NY,
the daughter of the late Wilfred and Mildred Walker Higham of Camden,
NY. She was also pre-deceased by her granddaughter Grace Sauerzopf.
Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s Degree from The State University of
New York at Oswego in 1960. Elizabeth was married to Robert C. Sauerzopf
on August 28, 1960. They would have celebrated their 57th Wedding
Anniversary on August 28, 2017. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Horseheads. Mrs. Sauerzopf was a member of The
Piecemaker Quilters of Elmira, a member of the Chemung Valley Audubon
Society, and was associated with numerous Professional Affiliations.
Elizabeth was a retired Teacher from SCT BOCES in Horseheads, NY. Mrs.
Sauerzopf is survived by her husband Robert C. Sauerzopf; sons: John
Sauerzopf of Apollo, PA and Rev. Dr. Richard C. Sauerzopf of Horseheads
, NY; daughter and son-in-law: Katherine and Jay Yuelling of Lindley,
NY; grandchildren: Jeffrey Yuelling, Tyler Yuelling, and Charles
Knerien; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jan Higham of Vestal, NY;
sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Barbara and Robert Snyder of Galax,
VA; Aunt Charlotte Caldwell of Rome, NY; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend a Memorial Service celebrating Elizabeth’s Life at the First
United Methodist Church 1034 West Broad Street Horseheads , NY on
Saturday June 24, 2017 at 11 AM. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL
HOME, 318 WEST BROAD STREET, HORSEHEADS, NY. Words of Condolence and
Memories may be left at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com. The family will
provide their own flowers. Those wishing may remember Betty through
memorials to the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA 2435 State Route
352 Elmira, NY 14903. Obituary Notice to run in
the Elmira Star Gazette on Sunday June 11, 2017, Wednesday June 21, 2017
and Thursday June 22, 2017. Corning Free Leader on Sunday June 11, 2017
and the Rome Daily Sentinel on Tuesday June 13, 2017, and Queen Central
News in Camden, NY
May 23, 2017: Family Reunion at
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY, Saturday July 8, 2017, only 45
Days Away! Look for the registration form in your email,
read it carefully, and respond quickly!
August 23, 2016: A very belated
summary of the July Reunion. My apologies! (We have
been very, very busy with construction on our home addition).
Final attendance count 40. See details in Reunion
Info at left. A copy of the group photo with caption has been
sent to all families as an attachment. Reunion 2017 is planned for
Green Lakes State Park, Saturday, July 8, 2017. The park pavilion
has been reserved. Photos will be soon added to
the Photo Gallery. If you took pix, please send copies to me for
the gallery.
July 7, 2016: Numbers Down to 36.
2 Days and counting. Check the latest food list to see
what else you may want to bring. If the family "tariff" is not
sufficient to cover the anticipated picnic costs, we may need to up the
rate from $3 to $4 per person. We'll let you know at the picnic.
July 1, 2016: 41 Expected. 8
days and counting.
The 2016 Reunion Info page has been updated, see link at the
left.
June 25, 2016: Registration Deadline!
Will you be attending? Have you sent in your info?
Two weeks and counting!!
April 23, 2016: Family Reunion,
Saturday, July 9, 2016.
An email has been sent to 67 members of the
Curtiss-Higham-Seubert-Smith families with registration information.
The 2016 Reunion Info page has been updated, see link at the left.
Dec. 6, 2015: Fall (pre-Christmas)
Family Reunion at Nicole's:
18 Family members gathered at Nicole's November 21 for the
annual Fall Family Gathering. Pictures are posted in the Photo
Gallery under the 2015 Famly Reunions Album (prior Fall gatherings are
under the Smith Album). N.B.
All future pictures will appear in the album for the given year.
October
16, 2015: Pre-Christmas Family Reunion set for
November 21, 2015 in Camden.
Mary Taglieri has made arrangements for the annual
pre-Christmas gathering at Nicole's in Camden for Saturday, November,
21, 2015. Let her know your intentions by November 6,
2015. All inclusive fee of $23 per person, payable on site.
A separate email has been sent to all on the greater family
mailing list withn the particulars.
July 18, 2015:
R-Day plus 7! 54 people attended. See Reunion Infor
for complete list. Great weather! Great food!! Great people!!!
Click on the picture below for an enlarged version. How
many can you identify? Visit the Photo Gallery link 2015 Family
Reunion Album for many more pictures and complete captions.
July 10, 2015:
Tomorrow!!
One name to add (David Higham), and
we have a Plan B Site in the event of dangerous weather. Fresh
info at the Reunion Info link.
July 9, 2015:
2 Days and Counting!
A final notice with latest list and an agenda has gone to
"Family Heads. You can see all of the latest info at the Reunion
Info link at the left.
July 2, 2015: 9 Days and
Counting! 54 people planning to attend as of today.
A notice has gone out to "Family Heads" with emergency contact info,
list of food being brought and lists of celebratory events.
You can see all of the latest info at the Reunion Info link at the left.
June 28, 2015: 13 Days and counting!
Have you replied with your intentions?
Registration deadline, Today, June 28,
2015. Look for email with a list of attendees and cell
phone numbers contact info. Check the Reunion Info link at the
left for the latest in attendance, food being brought and any other
news.
May 12, 2015:
Approximately 60 days and counting! Be sure to return
your Reunion Registration to us so we will know about your attendance. (Whether or not you can attend.) Check the Reunion Info link at
the left for the latest in attendance, food being brought and any other
news.
January 4, 2015: 2015 Family Reunion to be at Green Lakes
State Park, Fayetteville, again... Date: July 11, 2015.
Mark your calendar now for our gathering in July. Watch the
Reunion Info page for more details as they emerge in coming months.
And keep in touch with Facebook.
August 23, 2014: New Album in Photo Gallery
A new album, Ancestors,
has been added to the Photo Gallery which has also been streamlined.
Unused features of the Gallery have been removed, and a link back to
this page has been added in the Coppermine Menu. Still no
need to log in as stated at the left. Enjoy the new additions and
the streamlining. Send photos to be added or help with IDs.
July 27, 2014: Pictures Have Captions:
The photos in the Photo gallery (See link at left) are now captioned.
If you have any to add, send them along.
July 22, 2014: Reunion - 10 Days after!
Final attendance 46. See the final list
and other details in the Reunion Info link at the left.
July 10, 2014: One day left!
Attendance is at 49 +/-. Weather looks
to be great. An emergency phone list has been emailed to all
traveling families. See Reunion Info link at the left for complete
details. See you there.
June 30, 2014: Registration deadline has
passed, but if you plan to attend, let us know.
Attendance currently at 45... A very nice turnout. See Reunion
Info link at the left for complete details.
June 9, 2014: 33 Days and counting!
See latest attendance and food list at Reunion Info link at the left.
June 1, 2014: 2014
Reunion Info: July 12, 2014 Six Weeks minus 1 day and counting.
Have you signed up yet or sent your regrets? Take time to do it now.
May 18, 2014:
2014 Reunion Info: The latest is posted on the Reunion Info page. See
link at the left. Reminder: The reunion this year has been moved to
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, since the Verona Beach site was
unavailable. Green Lakes offers a wider range of facilities, so check it
out for more detail.
Get your Reunion
registration in early with your plans for attending, or regrets if you
can't attend. Be sure to give us all events in your family that we
can add to the celebration list.
November 8, 2013:
2014 Reunion Info: A decision has been made to change the location for
2014 to Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY. See reunion Info link at
left for more.
July 8, 2013:
A Great Day, Great Food, Great Company!!! Final numbers under Reunion
Info, and all the pix in the Photo Gallery, 2013 Family Album. Captions to
be added very soon.
July 3, 2013:
Some changes... More attending, see latest list. Numbers now at 47,
with guests and friends. Rain or Shine at VBSP. But, we have your
cell number, just in case.
July 1, 2013:
5 Days to go. Numbers same. Any change in food? Do we have your
cell number in case of bad weather?
June 28, 2013:
One Week to go. Numbers are at 35 and an email message has been sent
to all "Family Heads" with latest info about the reunion. Check the latest
info on the Reunion Info page at left.
June 16, 2013:
3 Weeks to go (less a day!) until Reunion time.
Registration deadline date, today, Sunday, June 16. Numbers now at
38. Check the names on the Reunion Info page at left.
June 6, 2013:
4 Weeks to Go! Have you replied with your intentions? If coming
send the registration form. If not coming send regrets and a greeting to
everyone.
Registration Deadline June 16, 2013, Fathers Day!
May 19, 2013:
Seven weeks to reunion! 4 weeks to registration deadline, June 16,
2013. Have you sent in your registration. In answer to a question...
There should be swimming, if the lake cooperates.
April 28, 2013:
An email has been sent to all Family Clan members, for whom we have a good email
address, that contains the Family Reunion Registration Form for the 2013
Reunion. The Reunion Info page has been updated for the 2013 Reunion.
Send your reply as soon as you can. Keep checking this page for updates.
See link at the left.
July 12, 2012:
Pictures Posted. See Photo Gallery at left. More pictures
needed. Did you take any pix at the party? Send them to Jack for the
Gallery (See 2012 Reunion Album).
July 09, 2012:
"And A Good Time Was Had By All," So said one attendee. With
a last minute change of venue to Camden, and some bad weather along the way, 49
intrepid souls managed to attend. Lots of good food and camaraderie See
the details in ReunionInfo at the left.
A follow up email will be sent to the Reunion List. Watch for it.
Check out Reunion Photos in the Photo Gallery at the left.
July 6, 2012:
Weather may become a factor tomorrow.
There is a good chance we may have thunderstorms at or near Noon. If so,
and a decision needs to be made to change the location of the Picnic for safety
sake, we will call you by cell phone to let you know before Noon. The
alternate location will be at the United Church of Camden (Presbyterian) Church
Social Hall in Camden, corner of Main and Church Sts., Routes 13 and 69.
Continue toward Verona Beach SP, unless you have heard that we have changed the
location. Call me tonight if you want more info (see below for number).
July 5, 2012:
Regrets from Steve and Arlene. Numbers at 49.
July 4, 2012: Happy Independence Day!! Three days to go.
July 3, 2012: A couple of regrets received. Numbers at 51.
July 1, 2012: 6 Days to Go!!
If you received the message about any of the info needed on the
Reunioninfo page, including names and addresses of people attending, and dish to
pass, please let me know immediately what your answers are.
June 29, 2012:
One week to the Eve. Numbers at ~54.
Lots of good food planned. Any ideas for entertainment? Send them
along.
June 28, 2012: Numbers approaching 50. Largest reunion in
several years. 4 generations of Seubert clan attending! Check
details under Reunioninfo at the left.
June 24, 2012: No recent contacts. Numbers at about 40-ish with
a few ??s. Looking for good weather. Long range says hot (89°)and
partly sunny.
June 18, 2012: Time's awastin' if you
haven't sent your intentions for the reunion!
If not coming, let us know what you are up to...
If attending, who is coming (name, address, phone, email); and
what you will bring.
Either way, let us know of celebrations or commemorations.
June 2, 2012:
2012 Reunion, July 7. A little more
than a month away. Have you replied yet with your intentions to attend, what you
plan to bring, and ideas? Or regrets, if unable to attend? We expect
to have a portable sound system available with a computer, so we are looking for
ideas from the younger set for some entertainment. Projection equipment
also available, so CDs, DVDs, etc., needed.
May 8, 2012: The
Reunion Info page has been updated. If you note a celebration or
commemoration missing from the list, let me know. Check the link at the left.
April 20, 2012:
An email has been sent to all Family Clan members, for whom we have a good email
address, that contains the Family Reunion Registration Form for the 2012
Reunion. The Reunion Info page has been updated for the 2012 Reunion.
Send your reply as soon as you can. Keep checking this page for updates.
See link at the left.
April 20, 2012:
The Photo Gallery has
been updated with pictures taken at the military funeral for John Higham
Mack, who passed away on 02/13/2012. His burial service was
04/13/2012 in Woodstock, NY. We are continuing to
rely on regular communication via Facebook. Some of us are not
connected with this resource, so send your family news to us anyway and
we can relay it to those connected.
November, 20, 2011:
Reservations have been made for 2012 at Verona Beach State Park for Saturday
July 7, 2012, Mary Taglieri confirms. The Reunion this year will not
include cooking on site. This will save time and cost and allow everyone
to participate more fully in conversation. Keep watch for Reunion Details
in early Spring.
November 26, 2011:
Fall (Thanksgiving/Christmas) Gathering of Kinfolk at Katie & Karl's,
Camden on Saturday for a buffet noonish meal. Becca has made
arrangements. $14 per person.
Recipes Needed.
Jan Rung Abrams puts out a call for family recipes for possible Family
Cookbook. Bring to Saturday Lunch or send to Jan.
Abigail Needs Help:
Miriam Smith Parmelee sends a request for financial help for Abigail for
European travel. See Smith Clan for details.
July 18, 2011:
Picnic plus 9 days. Great weather and plenty of wind, so the beach
algae problem was not a concern. However, no swimming. Total
attendance: 40. See reunion Info for details.
Pictures are needed
from the picnic. Did you take pix? If so, send copies
(electronic or paper) to me so they can be added to the Photo Gallery.
A survey will be
prepared and sent to clan heads to assess this event and to look for
ideas for the future gatherings.
July 7, 2011:
2 days and holding. Aunt Miriam Smith now unable to attend, so new
total is at 40.
July 6, 2011: Only 3 days!!
July 4, 2011:
Only 5 days!! The attendance numbers are at 41, and the
weather prediction seems to be favorable.
See the Reunion Info
for all the details.
June 27, 2011: Only
12 days until the reunion. If you have not replied, call or email us
immediately with your plans and updates. See the Reunion Info link for the
latest on the details.
July 13, 2010:
Picnic seemed to be a success. Great weather. Great food.
Great People. Attendance final count 48. All pictures in the Photo
Gallery (see link at the left below).
July 6, 2010:
Attendance now at 49. Will we break 50?
July 5, 2010:
Attendance steady. A couple of menu changes for balance.
July 2, 2010:
Attendance now at 47.
June 28, 2010:
Attendance steady as she goes!
June 26, 2010:
Attendance at 43.
June 24, 2010:
Numbers of attending are up (39 as of today), but many still not heard from.
Planning to attend? Let us know!!
Check out Reunion Info link at the left below.
June 16, 2010:
Much news. For now, all here. After the Picnic Reunion we will flesh
out the Clan Pages.
Get Well Wishes:
Mary Lou Costello Maynard, recovering from recent surgery;
Keith Watkin undergoing radiation treatment;
Mary Taglieri, following hip replacement;
Miriam Smith, following a short hospital stay with CHF;
Richard Sauerzopf, following successful open heart surgery to correct valve
problem;
Graduations, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.: See Reunion Info Page
Reunion Info, 07/10/2010: See Reunion Info for Picnic Details;
January 13, 2010:
Updates added to the 2009 Summary.
January 4, 2010:
A Summary of 2009 (A little late!)
Please send corrections or additions to the info below. Check
the Photo Gallery for latest Photos, and from the recent reunions. Send more
pix!
December: Ben & Ann Higham Hughes 15th Wedding Anniversary;
Dan Higham completes term as National Vice-Chief, Order of the Arrow, having
made 42 visits to about 20 states and covered nearly 74,000 miles;
Katie Higham completes 5˝ year Nursing program at D'Youville College, and
returns to begin work at Wilson Hospital in January;
Mary Lou Costello Maynard has 2nd knee surgery on right knee (Left one done last
year); great granddaughter, Olivia, born in Maryland to Laura, daughter of
Julie;
Birth: Clare Therese Lukaszewski born 12/16 to Luisa (Deanda) and Joe
Lukaszewski;
November: 70th Birthday for Richard Taglieri;
Fall Smith (and friends) Party at K&K's Camden; (See Photo gallery)
October: 70th Birthday for Steve Smith;
45th Wedding Anniversary for Roberta and Bernie Neu
September: Wedding of Doug and Donna Smith Brinkman. Uncle Dave
gives away the bride, Dr. Donna;
George W. Rung, Jr. passed away in Florida, 09/15. Memorial held in
October at Forest Park, Camden.
August:
Jane Higham completes internship at Syracuse VA Hospital; accepts
full-time position as Clinical Psychologist;
July: 2009
Family Reunion held at VBSP more than 50 attend
(See Photo Gallery);
70th Birthday for Dave Smith (at Reunion) (See Photo Gallery);
June: Births: Jesse Smith to Merrit and Patty (Contreras) Smith
on 06/10; Eli Glazer to Mary (Higham) and Mark Glazer, 06/11;
High School Graduations: Grace Sauerzopf; Abigail Parmelee;
50th Wedding Anniversary for Jack & Jan Higham. Party in July;
(See Photo Gallery)
April: 40th Birthday for Mary Higham Glazer;
29th Wedding Anniversary for Keith and Jane Curtiss Watkin;
February: Wedding in Florida of Michael & Michelle Fitzgerald
July 9, 2009: 2
days and counting! Nice crowd expected. Weather is predicted to be:
"Windy with afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely. Hazy and humid with
highs in the mid 80s."
So, warm, windy, and maybe wet in the afternoon.
As the Scouts say, "Be Prepared!"
Check the food list if you haven't decided what to
bring. A nice selection indicated, but some old time favorites are
missing, so far.
July 4, 2009:
Happy 4th of July everyone. Number at attendees is at 54!
This is the largest reunion of recent memory. One week from today.
See you there. If you have questions, check out the Reunion Info
for specifics, or contact me otherwise.
June
28, 2009: Two weeks, less a day, and
counting! Numbers attending are at about 48 with a couple of probablys
included. Still haven't heard from several. Have you sent in your
Registration Form? See Form link below. Waiting to get the
latest news from correspondents to update the Clan Pages.
June 11,
2009: The Count Down Begins-- One month to Reunion July 11 at VBSP.
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October 22, 2008:
Family gathering planned for Satuday December 20, 2008 at Katie & Karl's.
Buffet style. Becca Smith has sent emails to most everyone about the
event. Let her know your plans. As more details about price, etc.
become available, check here.
Reservation has been made for the South Pavilion at Verona Beach S.P. for the
2009 Family Reunion, Saturday, July 11, 2009. Put it on your calendar.
Curtiss Archives:
June 22, 2008:
Keith celebrated his 75th anniversary of graduation from Camden High School
on June 14, along with Jane and three of his classmates, and 230 other Alums.
In a write up commemorating his life activities since high school, Keith
describes his early days in high school and college as a drummer. Seems
like he is still keeping up quite a beat!
An email from Stephen
Curtiss: "We here in California have just become aware of the
family reunion and regret that, having visited in September of this past
year, we will not be able to attend. I am the great grandson of Hiram
Curtiss, grandson of Ward, and son of Richard who spent several summers
in his youth in Camden on the farm. We live in the San Jouquin Valley in
California in the same town as my father who is 88. I have two sons and
three grandsons and would love to attend a reunion in the not too
distant future." Steve Curtiss
June 16, 2007:
The Curtiss Clan was well represented at the Camden Alumni Banquet.
Attending were: Keith and Jane Curtiss Watkin, Carol Curtiss (celebrating
her 30th HS Anniversary Reunion); and Chris Curtiss Rivers, Class of 1979.
January 25, 2007:
Jane reported on December 31 that Keith was improving, following his earlier
surgery. Now he needs to gain some weight.
Higham Archives:
June 22, 2008:
John Mack contacted us with the information that Samuel Alexander (Zandy)
McLeod, husband of Lois Mack McLeod, passed away on June 15, 2008, as a result
of a recently diagnosed cancer. The McLeod's home is in Durham, NC.
Richard Sauerzopf
graduated from Bexley Hall Seminary, Columbus, OH, on May 24, 2008, and
will be ordained in the Fall as an Episcopalian Priest in the Michigan
Diocese in Detroit. He has since been offered a position for the
coming academic year at Michigan State University in Lansing for a Post
Doctorate Fellowship. Pictured at the left is Richard with another
grad and Richard's mom, Betty, looking on. For more pictures of
the graduation in Ohio and of Richard's recent sermon in Columbus, visit
the link that follows:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22009749@N04/
Katie Higham, daughter of
Jim and Margaret Higham, graduated from D'Youville College, Buffalo, on
May 17, 2008, in a ceremony at Kleinhans Music Hall.
The family is pictured outside the Hall (Click on photo for larger
view.). During her college years she was coxswain on the rowing
crew. She will continue studies to earn her Masters Degree this
coming year.
The funeral for Mildred W. Higham was held Saturday, April 26, 2008 in
Camden. Dr. Richard Sauerzopf officiated. Delivering
readings were: Daniel Higham; David Higham; and Arik Foley.
Madeline Mack, wife of John Mack, died on April 14, 2008.
She had contracted a flu infection and seemed to be recovering, but
developed pneumonia and was unable to survive it. Her funeral was
conducted in White Plains on April 24, 2008.
March 14, 2008 -
Grandma Mildred passed away peacefully February 29, 2008. She had
contracted pneumonia and just didn't have the strength to fight it off. A
preliminary obituary ran in the Elmira, Binghamton, Rome and Camden papers
shortly afterward. A complete obituary follows:
HIGHAM Mildred W.
Age 100, formerly of Horseheads, NY, Johnson City, NY and Camden, NY,
passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008, at Chemung County Nursing
Facility, Elmira, NY. Mildred was born March 11, 1907, in Brooklyn, NY,
the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Newman Walker.
Mildred was raised and educated in Camden. She married Wilfred Joseph
Higham, July 25, 1934 in Richland, NY. He pre-deceased her on January 1,
1983. She was also pre-deceased by brother, Elwin in 1987, and his wife,
Rita; brother Elmer in 1988, and his wife Stella; and brothers in-law,
Erwin Philpott, and Edward Caldwell.
Mildred was a long-time member of Camden United Methodist Church; was a
retired telephone operator for NYNEX, and was a member of Telephone
Pioneers. She volunteered numerous hours to several organizations for
the betterment of her community. She loved her family and friends and
treasured the time she spent with each and every one of them. Mildred
was a true matriarch who was loved and respected by all. While she moved
her home in 1989 from Camden to the Southern Tier of New York to be near
her children, Mildred remained a loyal Camdenite, visiting her relatives
and friends several times each year until she was no longer able to
travel. Ever the telephone operator, she remained in telephone contact
with these people until she was no longer able to converse on the phone.
Mrs. Higham is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Jack & Janet
Higham, Vestal, NY; her daughter and son-in-law, Betty & Bob Sauerzopf,
Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, their spouses (and children): Joseph and
Linda Higham (Laurel), Patterson, NY; James and Margaret Higham
(Catherine, Daniel, and David), Vestal, NY; John and Cathleen Higham
(Rachel, Jacob, Nicholas, Thomas, Julia, and Madison), Cape Coral, FL;
Edward and Susan Higham Foley (Andrew and Arik), Vestal, NY; Benjamin
and Ann Higham Hughes (Riley, Joseph, and Samuel), Manlius, NY; Mark and
Mary Higham Glazer, Vestal, NY; Jane Higham (Andrew and Timothy Awad),
Delmar, NY; James and Joan Higham Entwistle (Tyler, Justin, and Cole),
Rochester, NY; John Sauerzopf (Grace), Jeannette, PA; Richard Sauerzopf,
Columbus, OH; Jay and Katherine Sauerzopf Yuelling (Jeffrey), Corning,
NY; sisters: Ruth Philpott and Charlotte Caldwell, both of Rome, NY;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends,
including her care givers at Chemung County Nursing Facility. The family
would like to thank the entire staff of Chemung County Nursing Facility
and especially the 4th floor staff for their compassionate and loving
care of their mother and grandmother, Mildred W. Higham. A private
memorial service was held on March 8, 2008 at First United Methodist
Church, Horseheads, NY, with the Rev. Dr. Robert O. Sherburne
officiating.
The Funeral Service for Mildred will be held at LaRobardiere Funeral
Home, 109 Main Street, Camden, NY, Saturday, April 26, 2008. Calling
hours will be 11:00 A.M. followed by the service at Noon. Mildred’s
grandson, Dr. Richard Sauerzopf, will officiate. Interment will be in
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to Camden United Methodist Church, or to a charitable organization
of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home,
318 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY.
January 29, 2008 -
In his Christmas note, John Mack indicates he is doing well following the
kidney surgery. He has now undergone cataract surgery in one eye and will
have the other eye done subsequently. He looks forward to the Reunion in
July.
Grandma Mildred keeps
amazing the CCNF Staff. She is regularly eating in the Dining
Room, feeds herself pretty well, and is certain to make known her
wishes, if things aren't the way she wants them.
Richard Sauerzopf, home
for the holiday break from Seminary in Columbus, OH, will complete his
studies this semester, and will be ordained at some later date in
Detroit.
August 22, 2007:
Grandma Mildred is still sleeping a lot, but has responded, has talked some,
and seems to be making some improvements. Her caregivers say she is "One
tough cookie!" Recently she announced to Betty that she needed to get out
of there and get back to work. Most of her eating is by straw, with some
food taken by spoon. She is particularly fond of a vanilla shake drink
that is heavily fortified.
July 2, 2007:
Grandma Mildred has declined substantially in the past 2 weeks. She has
been sleeping a lot and is generally not talking and interacting. She may
have been suffering from an infection at first, and may also have been troubled
by a medication reaction with her stomach. She is resting comfortably,
however, and taking some food, but has lost some weight. The Nursing
Facility Caregivers are doing an outstanding job with her. She has
probably suffered some mini-strokes.
Mark Glazer completed three more peaks in the Adirondacks
this past weekend, closing in on the completion of the full 46. He
expects to be an Adirondack 46er by Summer's end.
June 23, 2007:
Vestal High Seniors Andy Foley and Dan Higham will receive their diplomas at
the Vestal Commencement exercises to be held at the Binghamton University Events
Center. Andy will enter Broome Community College in the Fall. Dan
will enter SUNY Oswego in the Fall. Rachel Higham, Cape Coral, FL,
graduated recently from Home School. She plans to enter college in the
Fall. When more plans are available for her, we'll let you know.
These three Higham offspring are separated in age by 11 days. Andy is the
son of Ted and Sue Foley Higham; Dan is the son of Jim and Margaret Bills
Higham; and Rachel is the daughter of John and Cathy Foster Higham.
June 2007:
Dan Higham, son of Jim and Peg Higham, was one of 21 Seniors awarded a
Student Community Service scholarship of $1000 by NYS Senator Tom Libous
and WBNG-TV.
May 22, 2007:
Dr. Richard Sauerzopf, a Seminary Student at Bexley Hall, Columbus, OH,
wrote: Dear friends, Here is a link to my Ascension Sunday sermon,
which I had the honor of giving at Trinity Church, in downtown Columbus
this last Sunday (May 20, 2007). It is the first sermon I have
ever delivered at a principal Sunday service. It is not exactly a
barn burner, but I am glad to think that it was at least well received.
Peace, Richard
http://trinitycolumbus.podbean.com/
May 5, 2007: Joe Hughes, son of Ben and Ann Higham Hughes,
celebrated his 1st Communion at Immaculate Conception Church in
Fayetteville.
April 28, 2007: The
Carousel Harmony Chorus, Jan Higham's Barbershop group, won 1st place
for small choruses at the Regional Competition in Syracuse.
Seubert Archives:
June 22, 2008:
Mary Lou finally had back surgery to correct spinal stenosis, having
suffered the discomfort long enough! She reports she is gaining strength
every day and hopes to attend the July Reunion.
January 29, 2008 -
Doug Burch, Virginia's son, replied to Mildred's Christmas Letter, informing
us that Virginia passed away November 15, 2007 in Queensbury, where she had been
residing with Doug.
June 15, 2007:
Mary Lou was unable to attend the Camden Alumni Banquet, but sent her
regrets. She also indicated George had passed away peacefully at his
daughter's home in Beaumont, CA, on January 21, 2007.
January 23, 2007:
I HAD PLANNED TO WRITE TO ALL THAT GEORGE WAS NOT WELL,
AND AM FEELING VERY NEGLIGENT ABOUT THIS...
I HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE DAILY FOR OVER A WEEK. WITH GEORGE... PAM SAID HE
SEEMED TO PERK UP FROM MY CALLS.. HE WAS UP ONE DAY AND DOWN THE NEXT...
THE NURSE SAID THAT HE WAS FADING, BUT WE DIDN'T EXPECT IT SO SOON...
PAM HAS BEEN SO WONDERFUL AND SHE AND GEORGE HAD BEEN READING THE BIBLE EVERY
NIGHT... I NEVER REMEMBER GEORGE GOING TO CHURCH EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS...
BUT I GUESS OUR MOTHER'S FAITH AND TEACHING CAME THROUGH, AS GEORGE WAS A TRUE
CHRISTIAN... I BELIEVE IT WAS FRIDAY NIGHT, GEORGE HAD A DREAM. HE WOKE UP
PAM AND THEY DISCUSSED IT... HE THOUGHT HE WAS IN HEAVEN, AND, I THINK,
SAW MOTHER.. SO HE WAS REALLY READY TO GO TO HEAVEN.. THROUGH
ALL HIS HEALTH PROBLEMS FROM TEEN AGE YEARS, HE WAS SAYING WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE
HE HAD.. ( PERHAPS SOME OF YOU YOUNGER PEOPLE MIGHT NOT
REMEMBER THAT GEORGE HAD PNEUMONIA FROM THE TIME HE WAS 16-20 YEARS OLD..
SURGERY WAS THE ONLY THING THEY COULD DO... SO HE HAS HAD ONLY ONE FUNCTIONING
LUNG FOR ALL THESE YEARS.. IN 1940 THE SULFA DRUGS APPEARED .. DR YOUNG DIDN'T
EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH TO GIVE.... SO GEORGE RECOVERED.. WHAT A MIRACLE...
MOTHER INSISTED THAT HE FINISH H.S. SO HE GRADUATED IN 1942..THIS WAS AS HARD ON
MOM AND DAD AS IT WAS ON GEORGE... OUR MOTHER CERTAINLY WAS AN ANGEL.. SHE
NEVER, EVER COMPLAINED....WE NEVER APPRECIATE OUR PARENTS WHEN WE HAVE THEM..
WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE THE SEUBERT INFLUENCE.. SO,
JACK, IF YOU WOULD PASS THIS NEWS ON TO THE FAMILY...GEORGE HAD HIS
FUNERAL ALL PLANNED BUT I'LL SEND YOU THAT. ANNA IS PHYSICALLY FINE BUT
WITH HER DEMENTIA, IT'S DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW MUCH SINKS IN.. WILL LET YOU
KNOW MORE...
PAM'S ADDRESS IS PAM COSTELLO 111 ORANGE AVENUE, BEAUMONT CA,
92223. LOVE TO ALL, ML
Smith Archives:
June 29, 2008:
Ruthanne Smith Deanda
Ruthanne
Smith Deanda, 67, of Glendale, AZ, surrounded by her family, was
called to her heavenly home June 25th, 2008, after battling ALS for 5 years. She
joins her parents, Ralph & Jane Smith, grandparents Ray & Mary Higham and Leland
& Louese Smith, father-in-law Victor Deanda, and son-in-law Jeff Shepple, in
God's loving embrace. She was born in Westdale, NY in 1941. After college, she
joined the Air Force where she met and married the love of her life, Antonio. As
an Air Force wife, she moved her family around the world and back with a
patriots heart. Always full of joy and laughter, she loved to share stories and
tons of family pictures. Deeply loving, she gave her time to her family and
church community. Faithfully, she devoted her time to the Lay Carmelite Order,
Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed sharing her Rosary collection. She is survived
by her adoring husband of almost 43 years, Antonio; her life's greatest gifts,
her 4 children, Steven (Maria) Deanda, Catherine Shepple, Luisa (Joseph)
Lukaszewski, and Elizabeth (Michael) Hudspeth; her 2 step-children, Victor
Deanda and Debbie Deanda; her 10 Grandchildren who were her hearts delight;
brother R. Steven (Arlene) Smith, sisters Roberta (Bernie) Neu, Mary (Richard)
Taglieri, Miriam (Jim) Parmelee; her aunt, Miriam Smith, and many beloved
cousins, nieces and nephews. All services will be at St. Raphael's Catholic
Church, 5525 W. Acoma Rd, Glendale. Visitation will be Friday June 27 from
5-7pm, with Prayer at 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday June
28 at 10 am, with Internment to follow at Phoenix Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that contributions in her memory be made to the Arizona
Chapter of ALS at 4643 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85018-7740 or through
her fund via this website:http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Events/Arizona?pg=ffind&fr_id=2724.
My Ruthie, Mom, Sis, Grandma D, Aunt Ruth, Dear Friend, you are our hero. You
are dearly missed, but we are eternally grateful to have you watching over and
guiding us from Heaven.
Published in The Arizona Republic on
6/28/2008.
June 25, 2008:
Mary T called this morning with the information that Ruthie passed away
early this morning in AZ. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but
anticipated for Saturday June 28. She suggests people may wish to donate
to ALS of Arizona in Ruthie's memory. The link to the ALS web site can be
found at Ruthie's web site,
www.runforruthie.net As
soon as other information becomes available we will post it here. The
funeral will be held at St. Raphael's Church, Saturday at 10 A.M.
Mary indicated she, Steve,
Roberta, and Miriam and their spouses plan to fly out for the funeral.
June 22, 2008:
Word from Richard Sauerzopf from his mother that he was in Arizona,
June 15-18, and had the opportunity to visit Ruthie and Tony. He
greatly enjoyed the visit.
January 30, 2008 -
A call today from Steve to report he had a "heart event" starting last
Friday evening at work. Aspirin and rest and symptoms subsided, but then
returned. More aspirin and a trip to the hospital in Watertown.
Quick assessment that he had suffered a "heart event" and would be transferred
at his request to Crouse-Irving in Syracuse where he would see his cardiologist.
Ambulance ride to Syracuse, more assessment, then catheterization, then two
stents placed removing the problem. He returned home Tuesday with orders
to rest for a while. He says he feels good and will see the doctor in a
couple of weeks for follow up. In the meantime he is taking a closer look
at retirement.
January 29, 2008 -
Mary T. reports:
Many of you know that the web site for
my sister, Ruthie, has been down for some time. Due to some
computer problems, Dr. Barry lost it for awhile. He has worked very
hard to get it back up and running and it now is available again!!
However, he no longer can use runforruthie.com. The new web site is
www.runforruthie.net -
check it out! Some of the previous messages that were sent to
Ruthie have been lost. So, please, if you see your message is
missing, send another one. Or send a new one. She will see it!!
I can't tell you how much these messages
mean to Ruthie. This disease, ALS, is a horrible thing. She now is
only able to open and shut her eyes with some effort. But she still
can smile a little. She is still clear of mind so anything that can
keep her spirits up is a wonderful thing!
Ruthie's daughter,
Cathy Shepple sends the following: Hello family! Hello friends
of Aunt Mary & Uncle Richard!! Our family thanks you for your
prayers for Mom. She can still nod and shake her head but the
movements are sometimes very slight and that sometimes seems to take
some effort depending on how tired she is. She has been sleeping a
lot lately but perks up for us when we visit.
She told me yesterday that she feels that it is just the progression
of the disease, but she is not going anywhere. I watch a televised
Mass with her on Sunday mornings that is broadcast live from our
cathedral here in Phoenix. She spells out what she needs with the
use of an alphabet board. I am not much of a comedian, but I try to
crack jokes to get her to laugh. A big smile usually crosses her
face when Dad comes in.
An answering machine is setup in her room so we can call her and she
can hear us. She especially enjoys getting messages from the
grandkids (HINT!!HINT!!).
Her number is 602-393-5745.
We have not been able to get on the internet in her room since the
family doesn't have dial up anymore. I am working on wireless
options but in the mean time,
please send your messages and we'll print and share them with Mom.
We'll also be having Dr. Barry put some updates on the website
concerning happenings on the AZ ALS website. I am attaching a recent
picture of Mom & Dad for you to
enjoy!
Aunt Miriam Smith has moved. Now
residing at a senior living community, St.
Johns Meadows, 1 Johnsarbor Drive West, Rochester, NY 14620.
August 22, 2007:
Bernie and Roberta are moving back to New York State, returning to Freedom
Village, Lakemont, NY, where they will operate a Bed and Breakfast. Bernie
will retire, fully, in about 10 months. Meanwhile he is recovering from
shoulder surgery. They are looking forward to being with their children
and grandchildren and near relatives.
July 2, 2007:
Mary and Richard announced they are in the process of moving to their new home.
Mary says, "Our new address is 282 Penn Lane, Rochester, NY 14625. We are
actually in Penfield, but have a Rochester ZIP."
June 15-16, 2007:
It is on a sad note that I wish to inform of the passing away of of our
son-in-law Jeffrey Shepple, loving husband, of our daughter Catherine Shepple
from injuries received in the crash of a "quad" vehicle on the outskirts of the
town of Maricopa. Funeral arrangements are pending at St Timothy Church. Please
keep the Shepple and Deanda Families in your thoughts, prayers, and for that we
Thank You. In Faith and Love for Our Lord
Jesus, Tony and Ruthanne