A Place for all the Old Timers to Get Together

 

The Pioneer's Club

The Pioneer’s Club Newsletter

Volume 5, Issue  2

February 2011

Florida Picnic

Obituary Page

We lost eight individuals that I am aware of in January. 

They will be missed by who knew them.

 

· Robert M. Merkel "Bob", January 1, 2011. Bob worked for RG&E for 30 year.

 

· Phillip  B. Kinney, January 4, 2011, Dansville, NY at age 81.  Phil worked on the Electric side of the company.

 

· Howard F. Topel - January 7, 2011 at age 67. Howie was a retired General Forman for Line Operating. and a Navy Veteran.

 

· Donald H. Deverell -January 11, 2011, Palmetto ,FL.

 

· Edward J. Mason - January 19, 2011. He was employed in Customer Service for 40 years and he was a military veteran.

 

· Nancy E. Gruendike- January 21, 2011 at the age of 85. Nancy was a company nurse working out of Employee Relations.

 

· Wilbert L. Knight-January 17, 2011. A retiree of BeeBee Station and an Air Force Veteran.

 

· Angelo Marcanio-January 28, 2011, Greece, NY at the age of 87. He was a retiree from Russell Station.

January Events

Here are the important dates for February.

 

February 1st—Substations Lunch Keenan's George Town Plaza

                            Ridge Rd. East—Noon

February 2nd—Ground Hog Day

 

February 3rd—Chinese New Year

 

February 6th—Waitangi Day (New Zealand)

 

February 11th—National Foundation Day (Japan)

 

February 12th—Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

 

February 14th—Valentine’s Day

 

February 15th– Flag Day (Canada)

 

February 21st—President’s Day

 

February 22nd—George Washington’s Birthday

Florida Picnic Pictures

Seneca White Deer

It’s getting close, so you’d better start making your plans to attend. I don’t have the whole history of the Florida Picnic, but it was started as a meeting place for those snow birds who missed their old friends and to give the retirees who relocated to the warmth a chance to see some old friends.

 

This year the picnic is sponsored by Lee & Vi Harris, Jack & Chris Klein, and Don Jeerings.

 

I received the following information from Lee:

 

Please pass on that the event is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2011 at Shelter #5, Lake Seminole Park, 10015 Park Blvd., Seminole, FL.  We expect to be set up to greet attendees by 10:00 a.m.  Those attending should bring their own food, drink and table service.  There is plenty of table capacity within and outside the shelter.  For those so inclined, there are two large grills, each large enough for at least 6 people to cook at a time, located immediately adjacent to the shelter.  Charcoal for the fires and ice for any nonalcoholic drinks that attendees might bring will be available.

 

Those interested in enjoying more of the Florida sun may to bring lawn chairs.  You might also mention that sidewalks have been installed and the shelter has been extensively modified for handicap accessibility.

 

Everyone that can attend is encouraged to do so.  We look forward to seeing them.  It will be a great way to become reacquainted with many old friends.

 

Please note that this year you will need to bring your own food and drink. I hope you find the time to attend

Vera Bellows sent me some photos she had from the 2000 Florida Picnic. The number of people you see, represent  about the normal attendance.

I want you all to notice the lack of snow in the pictures and all the smiles.

Dennis Money sent me the fall issue of the newsletter put out by the Seneca White Deer, Inc.

 

For more information on the great organization see their web site at www.senecawhitedeer.org

Vietnam Memorial

 

 

Vietnam Wall

 

First click on a state.  When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. 

Then click on their names.  It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals. This really is an amazing web site.  Someone spent a lot of time and effort to create it.

I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country.

The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam war with the names, bio's and other information on our lost heroes.  Those who remember that time frame, or perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site.  Pass the link on to others, as many knew wonderful people whose names are listed.

 

http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

 

This information was sent to me by Ken Mullen.

Birthdays          

I have been a little remiss in wishing our members a “Happy Birthday”.

 

So here are our February babies.

 

News Wanted

This newsletter was started as a place to keep Pioneer’s Club members informed of the happenings of interest to each other. I try to publish everything  you send me. And I thank you for your contributions.

 

If this newsletter seems a little “light” it’s only because you guys didn’t do your job and keep me informed.