She always wanted to be married there. And on June 26, 1966 she married the love of her life, Ed Hines in Heinz Chapel. Our friend Tom Clark sent us this link that tells about the restoration of Heinz Chapel.
Thank you, dear Tom. By the way, Tom was in our wedding!
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Pittsburgh Trip, July 14th - July 18th 2017
My
twin, Jan, fondly known as Bumpkin,suggested we travel to the Burgh
because there was to be a big car event in Schenley Park. Great idea, Uncle Bumpkin!
After Laurie/Tim and the girls spent time at Madeline Island Camping,
they drove back here and left Signy, Roslyn and Liesl at our place. They returned
to TX making it through in their trusty Odyssey in one day! We flew to
Pittsburgh on Friday, July 14, and we all met at the Spring Hill Suites
in Bakery Square.
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At Westview Cemetery at Digby and Mole's Graves.
There is a row of 15 ginkgo trees that line the road
in back of the graves!
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| In Heinz Chapel |
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| 4600 Gardenville Road, not in the best shape |
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| At the Biblical Garden at Rodef Shalom. Oh how I love this Garden.
We ran into Rabbi Walter Jacob in the lobby! Which reminds me
I want to send another donation to Dr. Jacob. Once he wrote to me
"Judy, you always have a home here."
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| Wonderful picture of Uncle Bumpkin and Tim Ackermann |
Eliza June Hines born in Seattle, June 17th 2017 -- Laurie and Tim's wedding anniversary date!
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| Eliza June with her big sister, Gabriella |
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| Eliza's first yawn! |
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| Eliza wearing Feinert's bib purchased at Rodef Shalom Gift Shop. Proud Daddy! |
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| Eliza's first picture -- still at birthing center |
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
12 Thunderbird Drive, Ballston Lake, NY
Laurie and Neal -- Remnants of the three-level tree house Daad built are still there!
CAPTAIN -- Facebook
CAPTAIN's Facebook page is comprehensive.
Upon returning home, Sue Catroppa called to ask if I would like to be the honorary chair person of a gala they are celebrating in October to commemorate 40 years of service. No work, just be there! In the meantime, I found contact information for Donna Rudzinski, another person who was instrumental in the founding of CAPTAIN, but sadly, she had to leave the group early-on because her husband was in a dreadful motorcycle accident. So I was on my own, however had a small board of directors who were wonderful. As Sue said during our visit, "I am the missing link" on their detailed Excel spreadsheet listing all important steps in the development of the program.
Upon returning home, Sue Catroppa called to ask if I would like to be the honorary chair person of a gala they are celebrating in October to commemorate 40 years of service. No work, just be there! In the meantime, I found contact information for Donna Rudzinski, another person who was instrumental in the founding of CAPTAIN, but sadly, she had to leave the group early-on because her husband was in a dreadful motorcycle accident. So I was on my own, however had a small board of directors who were wonderful. As Sue said during our visit, "I am the missing link" on their detailed Excel spreadsheet listing all important steps in the development of the program.
Monday, May 22, 2017
CAPTAIN
Pete and Pat Simpson who live in Clifton Park, south of Saratoga Springs, was our last stop before flying home. Pete is a long-time friend of Ed's who went to Deerfield as well as Colgate. Pete said, "Judy, do you know what has happened to CAPTAIN over the years?"
When Ed was offered his first professor-ship at SUNY, Albany we moved to Clifton Park as well. It was a bedroom community with little for teenagers to do. A few of us met and started CAPTAIN,Community Action Program for Teens and Interested Neighbors offering a Friday Evening Drop-In Center at the Junior High with pizza and we hired one counselor who had hours after school in a small office at the Town of Clifton Park building. However, before we went ahead to develop the program, we did a survey with the students which told us the need was there. To add to the fun, we invited teens to the Town Hall to create a name for the program and that is how the name CAPTAIN came about.
I contacted CAPTAIN and introduced myself as one of the founders, and was connected with the Executive Director who was more than happy and surprised to hear from me. CAPTAIN has a budget over 2 million dollars! We met for over an hour and learned of the multitude of services CAPTAIN offers. From their website: "We are a volunteer-driven nonprofit, helping young people and their families navigate the rough waters of poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, violence, academic challenges, family dysfunction, human trafficking, and more. CAPTAIN has developed into one of the most recognized and highly respected volunteer-driven organizations serving the principal needs of youth, individuals and families in Saratoga County and beyond."
The name has been slightly changed: Community Action for Parents, Teens and Interested Neighbors.
When Ed was offered his first professor-ship at SUNY, Albany we moved to Clifton Park as well. It was a bedroom community with little for teenagers to do. A few of us met and started CAPTAIN,Community Action Program for Teens and Interested Neighbors offering a Friday Evening Drop-In Center at the Junior High with pizza and we hired one counselor who had hours after school in a small office at the Town of Clifton Park building. However, before we went ahead to develop the program, we did a survey with the students which told us the need was there. To add to the fun, we invited teens to the Town Hall to create a name for the program and that is how the name CAPTAIN came about.
I contacted CAPTAIN and introduced myself as one of the founders, and was connected with the Executive Director who was more than happy and surprised to hear from me. CAPTAIN has a budget over 2 million dollars! We met for over an hour and learned of the multitude of services CAPTAIN offers. From their website: "We are a volunteer-driven nonprofit, helping young people and their families navigate the rough waters of poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, violence, academic challenges, family dysfunction, human trafficking, and more. CAPTAIN has developed into one of the most recognized and highly respected volunteer-driven organizations serving the principal needs of youth, individuals and families in Saratoga County and beyond."
The name has been slightly changed: Community Action for Parents, Teens and Interested Neighbors.
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| Sue Catroppa |
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| CAPTAIN has more than 50 volunteers. |
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| One food pantry |
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| More items -- diapers, shampoo, etc., |
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| Fresh foods |
Trip out East - Early May, 2017
My husband, known as Oompa by our granddaughters, is a travel agent. He enjoys planning trips, figuring out the fights, finding Marriott Courtyards for us wimpy travelers, and then communicating with everyone about where to meet, and all the rest of the details that go into making a terrific trip go well. Except this time he did not plan on bad weather. Negotiating the winding MA and NH roads in rain and fog would have been impossible except our rental car had a GPS. But we never used one before! I like to figure out how to work things, so happily I was able to program the GPS which miraculously guided us to every destination.Whew!
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| With my dear high school friend, Jeanne Lang. We had lunch at the Olive Garden in Tynsboro, MA. Jeanne said this was one of Ray's favorite places because of the location -- you drive up a curvy drive and there it is, all by itself, high on a hill. Like a Tuscan Hill Town! |
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| This is where our beautiful wide plank heart pine wood floor was milled. Thank god for the GPS. |
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| With our friends Biff and Mary Atwater in Hampton, NH. Biff and Ed attended Colgate. They visited us out here twice. |
Friday, April 28, 2017
Neal and Gabi Visit
What a trooper both Gabi and Neal are after they had problems getting here. Rather than flying from Seattle to Midway, they flew into St. Louis and Oompa went down to Lambert to pick them up. This was AFTER many hours spent in the Seattle airport ! But they are here and spreading joy throughout the house plus they helped us get the wall closet and corner cupboard filled!
Monday, March 27, 2017
Updating our Beloved House, Charlie Knapp Builders
When Grandma Mimi came to live with us in 1998 it was apparent our quad in Pleasant Hills would present problems because of the steps. For two years we looked for a ranch without success. So we saw a lot out here in Charterwood and at age 65, we built 10281 Old Sawmill Road with contractor Charlie Knapp. Both Paula and Charlie became dear to us and they adored Grandma Mimi and so they told us if we wanted to go away, their daughter Kendra would be glad to spend the night. Grandma Mimi was sharp as a tack. The Knapp's soon developed a lovely relationship with Mim.
When we decided to "update" our house, Paula said they would be happy to help and thus about a month ago, the adventure began. Scroll down a bit on the Facebook link and you will see a picture they posted! Go further down and a note from Ed appears.
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| Andy, Wes Kaeb and Jason Kaeb. We served the fellas lunch and gave them pussy willows which they loved! |
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Have Been Thinking about The Notorious RBD
Jane Pauley does an excellent interview with the oldest Supreme Court member, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg has written a new book, All Rise. Must get it!
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