Dale Benington

Last Friday I got together with several of my retired teacher friends at one of Toledo’s newest restaurants, BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse and we all liked it. Talked to Ed about it, and he made the arrangements for us to go there on Tuesday, June 25th. 

Kim Wening (Maros)

Great choice Dale.  Joe and I ate there, it was a good experience.

Dale Benington

Thanks Kim, and will the directions provided help everyone to get to this particular location with minimal travel frustration?

Kim Wening (Maros)

Yes Dale, you did a great job explaining it.  See you and Pam there.  Love Kim 

Pam Galbraith (Hudson)

We plan to be at the Fundango tomorrow night!!!

Francis Bialecki

Just letting everyone know Mr Ralph Hower (retired counselor) passed away. He was 87. I didn't have him as my counselor but I'm sure others from our class did. His obituary was in Sunday's Paper.

Gary McMahon

 

Ralph D. Hower

 
1932 - 2019

 

 

 

Ralph David Hower, age 87, passed away under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio on June 25, 2019. Ralph was born on February 20, 1932 to the late Margaret and Raymond Hower. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1950. He attended the University of Tampa and received his Bachelor's degree and his Master's in Education from the University of Toledo. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. He was a teacher, counselor, and administrator in the Toledo Public Schools for 30 years. Ralph was known for his sincere friendliness and ability to remember the names of every person he met. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, sang in the choir at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, and was a Eucharistic minister and usher at OLPH.

Mark Cramer

Ralph Hower was a fantastic guy, and I worked with him for many years. He was originally an English teacher, and then a counselor at Start where we all met him. Later he became a principal, but eventually found it difficult to justify playing the political game that one must play as a high school principal in TPS. He went back to the classroom and once again taught English, and he was passionate about that. We were both building reps for the TFT and would have some drinks together at the annual OFT convention. When I think of him, I will always see his red hair and warm smile. 

Karen Narewski (Warlick)

Walter "Chip" Carstensen

We were very fortunate to have Mr. Hower as a teacher and counselor. He had a very wise mind and always carefully listened to you before he responded. You new his advice well because he explained his thinking and as a result you actually learned something.  He helped you think through things and it gave you confidence in your subsequent actions.  He was a gentleman and will be missed, but fondly remembered!

Janet Kazmierski (Fiedler)

Mr. Hower was a special man.  He made you feel he cared and that he was willing to help. I was always grateful for his assistance in getting me an interview for an open TPS teacher position at DeVilbiss High School, where I taught for 3 years.  May his soul rest in peace.  Amen.

Dale Benington

Greetings to one and all. I trust that everyone is enjoying their summer? Well, hopefully you will have the time for our July "Summer Fundango." Ed and I both think that we have picked something very special for everyone to enjoy.

We were thinking that a Summer Fundango, down on the river would be fun, so mark it down on your social calendar, for Tuesday, July 30th, 5:30 thru 8:30, down at Zia's.

So come on down to the East Side waterfront, over on “The Docks,” to Zia's, which is located at 20 Main St., Toledo. Should be a great time.

Roger Worley

Marge Updegraff (Mendeljian)

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Zia's tonight!

Marge Updegraff (Mendeljian)

ZIA'S

JULY 2019

FUNDANGO

Great to see everyone!

Delicious food and lots of fun!

Karen Kowalski, Kathy Storm, Pam Galbraith, Cheryl Miller

Chip Carstensen & Kim Wening

Cheryl Miller & husband Jack

Roger Worley & wife Elaine

Chris Grevis & wife Kathy

Mike Zielinski & wife Carol

Ed Kanarowski & Marge Updegraff

Paul (Jackie Hanna's husband), Kathy Storm & Jackie Hanna

Deb Pfann, Karen Kowalski & Pam Galbraith

Pam Galbraith & husband Ron

Kim Wening & husband Joe

Ed Kanarowski & Chip Carstensen

Deb Pfann & Nancy Wolff

Patrick Gilbert

Thanks for the pix Marge.. You all look great. I'm betting a grand time was had by all... Enjoy gang. Wish we could be there more often...

Kim Frisk (Jensen)

Don Weber

The Start High Class of '66 would like to extend a cordial invitation to the Start Class of '68 to join your fellow Spartans on Friday, August 16th for a Mexican Fiesta at Tekela Mexican Cocina y Cantina, 5147 Main St. in Sylvania.  We've reserved one of their private rooms so we can mix & mingle and all the fun starts at 6:00 p.m.  There's no admission charge and to make things easy, you'll be able to order food from a special menu of their most popular Mexican dishes as well as drinks (both soft & "adult") and simply pay for whatever you order.  All we ask is that you let us know you'd like to join us so that we can let the restaurant know how to set up the room and plan for staff.  This may be accomplished in one of two ways; either drop us an email at Start66@bex.net, or send us a quick note using the "Contact Us" feature of our Start Class of '66 website.  We really hope you'll join us!

Michael Bones Bochnovich

Thanks everyone , looks like I better

Hurry an finish my bucket list for my 60 s👍

Diane Paren (Marchand)

Thanks for the great pictures of your last Fandango.  I do enjoy seeing all of you even if I can’t be there.  Warms my heart!  Have a lovely rest of your summer!

Harriet Brown (Cooper)

I would like to thank  everyone for the birthday wishes. Today is not only my birthday ,but our 50th wedding anniversay. I figured if Terry ever forgot he would be in double trouble. Our big gift is our new home,which we will not move into until September.Again thanks for all the wishes,

Love to All,

Harriet

Karen Narewski (Warlick)

Karen Narewski (Warlick)

Dale Benington

Greetings, yesterday Ed and I traveled through Point Place, out to the Lost Peninsula, to check on the availability of Webber's Waterfront Restaurant.  The place has changed quite a bit since I was last there, but it certainly appears to be more than adequate to accommodate our needs. So after enjoying our meal, we made all of the necessary arrangements for our August “Fundango,” to be held on Tuesday (08/27), at 6339 Edgewater Dr., starting at 5:30. Hope that you all can make it. 

Cheryl Miller (Johnson)

Webber's is a great choice.  Unfortunately I can never make it on the 4th Tuesday.  Hi to all!  Enjoy!