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Steve Newman
 
February 02, 1952
Meteorologist-Journalist
www.earthweek.com
Committed Relationship
2012-07-12 09:39:58
Howdy! After starting a career in TV weather in Sarasota at Channel 40 (now 7) in the early 70s, I moved up and down the dial in Chicago, Syracuse, Sacramento and Dallas. Finally wound up in San Francisco for 20 years, where I also ran a private weather consulting company. A silly little idea for a syndicated newspaper column 24 years ago finally allowed me to semi-retire and move back to a small horse ranch near Dallas in 2004. I’ve shared my life with another cowboy here for the past 6 years. You might have seen Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet in the Herald Tribune until they dropped it during cutbacks a couple of years ago. I’ve been hit pretty badly by the AIDS epidemic. I’ve lost three of my last four partners and countless friends to it, but am blessed to have escaped it myself. Those losses taught me how important it is to follow your passions and bliss. So, in addition to being a TV weather wrangler for 30 years, I became a rodeo cowboy, private pilot and even a long-haul trucker for a couple of years. A SF media critic once wrote that “Steve is going through the Village People costumes faster than anyone I’ve ever seen.” This will be my first reunion, so I am really looking forward to seeing everybody.
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Rita Herrmann (Hitt) (Barendse)
 
September 11, 1952
Accounts Receiveable Coordinator
Married
6
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2012-07-12 02:53:54
Other than when my first Husband was in the Navy and we lived in the Phillipines and California, I have lived here in Sarasota ever since graduation - I have 2 Sons, Matt and Jason Hitt from my first marriage, and have 4 Stepchildren, Ben, Seth, Amy and Devon Barendse. We have 3 WONDERFUL Grandchildren, Madison Barendse 5 yrs old - Jack Hitt 5 years Old - Natalie Barendse 1 1/2 yrs old, and what Beautiful/Good Looking/smart grandchildren they are !!! My husband Randy and I enjoy camping, riding motorcycles, and being around all of our kids and grandkids.
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Peggy Riley (Kalakauskis (Riley))
Hi everybody...I live in Jacksonville with my my husband Ed. I am the controller for a local retail tire company and my husband just retired after 40 years in the Army/Florida Guard. We have each other and our health! I guess you could say we are truly lucky! Send Peggy a Message
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Sheryl Burnell (Hornok)
August 28, 1952
Realtor, Associate Broker
Married
2
none
2012-07-12 02:24:36
Hello everyone! All the updates on what you all have been doing is really encouraging!. I have been living in Utah for the past 24 years with my husband Dan. (married 34 years) We have 2 children, son Aaron (30) who has recently moved to Sarasota, and a daughter, Andrea (28) who is married to Andy. No grandchildren and none on the way as far as I know. (They are temporarily living with us as they search for a church to Pastor.)I am currently working as an Associate Broker, Realtor, in the Salt Lake City area and have been for the past 20 years. Prior to that I was an RN for 18 years. Dan and I moved to Salt Lake to start a church from scratch 24 years ago. We are still here and the church is healthy and growing about 400 people. It has been challenging but fulfilling. We recently bought an old cabin in the mountains and remodled it. That has been exciting! Still trying to figure out how to be at least a snowbird to Sarasota. I miss the beach. Someday.... Send Sheryl a Message
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Debbie Griffin (Foss)
March 10, 1952
Retired
Divorced
1
2012-07-12 01:49:51
I retired from civil service as a Contracting Officer after 25 years and I'm currently enjoying all the amenities that Sun City Hilton Head has to offer. I am happily divorced and have one son, Greg who is a professional chef. I currently volunteer with the Red Cross, serve on the board of our neighborhood association and I hope soon to be a volunteer with an animal rescue group or animal shelter. I hope to see you all next year but if not have enjoyed catching up through the Buzz E-book.
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Edna Galik
April 04, 1952
Certified Pharmacy Tech
Single
2012-07-12 01:29:34
I spent 30 years as a Phamach Tech, at Kinnard's Pharmacy in Sarasota. In April 2004 I moved to Lafayette, AL. This is where all my family is. On May 5th 2004 I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. In October of this year it will be 5 years. I am doing very well and so far there is no sign of the cancer coming back. I work at a little gift shop in Auburn, AL. I really enjoy it. I have become an Auburn University Fan "WAR EAGLE"!!!!! This is the Readers Digest condensed version. I am not sure if I can come for the Reunion, but I would like to hear more about it. "GO SAILORS'. Edna Galik Send Edna a Message
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Reba (Jeanie) Smith (McQuinn)
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Blythe (Babs) Bellomo (McDonough)
August 22, 1952
Married
2012-07-12 01:12:56
I married one of those "Riverview Rams" and never left Sarasota! Donnie and I have 2 great kids and 4 beautiful grandkids with our 5th due any day. We have 3 plumbing companies from Bradenton to Port Charlotte which has kept up busy over the years. It is hard to believe that 40 years has gone by! I love working on the reunion committee and being able to reconnect with everyone. Don't miss it, it's going to be great!
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Joni (Joan) Heck (Miller )
 
February 11, 1952
Wachovia Trust - Associate
Married
2012-07-12 01:01:26
I have worked at Wachovia for 28 years as a Trust Assoicate. I have been married to John Miller for 22 year and have a 15 year old son Kyle. Kyle attends SHS & is in the 10th grade. Send Joni (Joan) a Message
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