Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

Hi Gary,

I didn't go to the prom (too much of a hippie for such things!) but I'd guess that a party dress from Best would have run between $75-150. I bought a Pendelton wool dress that I wore for work and it was $50, much more than I would have usually paid but it was considered "good" and a worthwhile investment because of the quality. I still remember being shocked that I would spend that much for a dress at the time, but "good clothes" were a thing then.  :)  

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Checked in with Kiki Kahani (Wiksel) from our class by email.   She lives in Tel Aviv.  Kiki says that she and her family are okay, but everyone is traumatized.  

Ric Rivera

Awesome previous posts!

Ok, Seward Park was the back or front door for some of our classmates. For all of us in the hood, it was our playground sanctuary. Old Growth! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO Link! - The insert below was written by Paul Shannon, Friends of Seward Park in the nextdoor website. - You may wish to Support Research into Species Decline in Seward Park’s Old-Growth Forest - 

The Friends of Seward Park just released an 18-minute documentary on the old-growth "Magnificent Forest" at Seward Park.  We got permission through the mayor's office to fly a drone, so you will see some beautiful footage from above and within the canopy of our rare 500-year old forest. 
 

https://sewardpark.org
Despite years of (mostly) citizen science effort, we still do not understand why the sword ferns are dying.   We have been glad to see that though the die-off continues, it has now slowed down.
The documentary film tells the story, brings in many strong voices: scientific, indigenous, and from young people - a wide sample from our diverse neighborhood. 

This winter, with UW interns, we will  do an in-depth survey of  dramatic ongoing mortality of Western Hemlocks. 
Looking on the bright side, we found out last summer that the many huge & beautiful doug firs, the backbone of the forest, appear to be in good health.

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Thanks Ric.  I'm grateful to get this update on our beloved Seward Park.

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Steve Condioty,  Happy belated birthday.  Hope you had lots of fun. L'shalom, Yaela

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

Thanks for the Seward Park video, Ric. Had no idea that was old growth forest. All those years of rocketing around the loop in happy ignorance. Sad and scary the ferns are dying -- hope they figure it out and get the help they need!  

Wayne Cofer

Thanks for the info on Seward park. It was a great story. 

 I do hope they figure out how to save the ferns in the park. 

Shame how much is alread gone.

Besides all the fields of large ferns and the wonderful old tree, I miss the old fish hatchery too.  

The video brought back a lot of memories.  

Bill and I used to run along all the various paths with in the park. Our cross country team would 

run down from Franklin and do hill workouts at Seward park. I really enjoyed them. 

OK,  that might have come across as a rather sick coment -- but I truly did love those hill work outs. 

Wayne   

Mike O'Brien

Seward Park, for many of us, was (is?) a big and beautiful playground. So many good times spent there! Sad that they had to stop the drive-around option. Sign of the times I guess. Still a gorgeous park!

Al Ovadia

Thanks Ric. Brings back lots of memories.

John MacLeod

Gary,  I checked with the wife unit.  Her dress cost $125.00 in 1964.  I bought a pair of Danner Boots in 1965 for $35.00.  Same boots are now $475.00.  !972 a 4'x8'x1/2" sheet of plasterboard was $.75.  It is now $16.50 .   A 2"x4"x8' stud was $.25, is now $3.75.  Suits at Klophensteins cost me $125.00 each and a tuxedo was $275.00.  All circa 1974.  My first year at WSU cost me a total of $1,920.00 for room, board, tuition books and misc. BS.  I had an envelope with all the reciepts until a year/two ago.  Oh, wait.  Those are all from the latter quarter of the 20th century.  What gives with that?  That might make a prom dress $1,500.00 to $2,200.00, today.  Ouch!  By my math that means prices have gone up from 15 to 20 times.  

Maybe some answers at the next family dinner.  Stuff happens traveling west............John

John MacLeod

Sherry Jones lived at the hatchery.  One of my Times paper routes included her house and the concession building.  What a pain in the sit-down when it came time to collect.  Made a good chunk of changes collecting bottles and hauling them up to Ray's Thriftway.  Like most of us, great memories.

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Sherry Jones' father, cleaned out one of the fish ponds and let Sherry and I swim in the pond.

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

John,

Glad your wife confirmed the range I figured.  The sad thing is, we probably wouldn't pay $125 for a dress now -- things are so cheaply made and made by people being paid peanuts. We used to sew our own clothes because it was less expensive. Now it's MORE expensive to make your own clothing.  Wish housing, healthcare and education prices had kept pace with clothing prices!  

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Hey everyone, I just heard from Donna A. by way of Trollice Flavors, that Ray Campbell passed away.  Does anyone know anything?  Please let me know so I can post something on the In Memory section of this website.  Thanks a bunch.

Dorothy Rodes

Nancy, there's an obit online for Ray Hosea Campbell of Maple Valley, age 73. I wasn't able at first pass to get more info. The link is dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/seattle-wa/ray-campbell-11512873..

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Thanks Dorothy.  I will check it out.

John MacLeod

Checked out the Legacy web site.  No mistaking him in the photo.  Mark Weaver left a comment at Legacy. Let's see here?  FromTrollis to Donna to Nancy.,can't get any better than that..  Yup.

John MacLeod

Holiday greetings to all usins.  Chaunuka has come and gone.  Christmas has been and gone.  Unless you live in Russia, then it is in January.  Kwanza is just starting for a week.  Select one, two, none or all of the above.  Thanks to my FHS experience I choose all of the above.  Yippy, skippy still so drippy.

Thought for all the years come, gone and yet to be.  Holding a grudge is letting someone live rent free in your mind............................Time to go, yo-ho.

Ric Rivera

From my Facebook cover profile photo. BEST WISHES - Auld Lang Syne - Happy New Year 2024, Facebook friends and friends of friends. - -  We write a new novel. Begin fresh like the taste of a new delicious food dish that’s yummy to our taste buds. Out with the old, in with the new. The latest you, me, our resolutions. Ah, but the only things that hold us back are the things we can't let go of. Resolution intention: - make new buds like a flowering plant – spring out and blossom - let go. Wishing y’all the best as we roll! - Forward ho! 

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Thanks Ric for your great New Year's post.  Happy New Year everyone!   Yaela

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Word is coming in that Jerry Grashin has passed.  I will post information as I get it.

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

January 15, 2024 - 6 Shevat, 5784    Our condolences on the passing of Gershon (Jerry) Grashin. Brother to David Grashin, and father to Tamar Ghelman.    Funeral services will be held at the BCMH Cemetery on  Wednesday, January 17th at 12:30 pm at 1340 N 115th St.   Shiva & Minyan will be held at the Balkany home at  6202 Wilson Ave S. Shaharit 8:00 am Minha/Arvit 4:30 pm   Shiva visits can be made from Weds  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm   Thurs 9:00 am-12:30 pm  2:00 pm-4:30 pm  7-9 pm   Friday 9-12:30 pm   (No Shabbat services)    Motzai Shabbat 6:30 pm-9:00 pm   Sunday 9:00 am-12:30 pm  2:00 pm-4:30 pm  7-9 pm   Monday 9:00 am-12:30 pm  2:00 pm-4:30 pm  7-9 pm   Tues 8 am Shaharit

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Thanks Nancy for posting about Jerry's death.  I also really appreciate your inclusion of all the Shiva times.

Marlene J Souriano (Souriano-Vinikoor)

I attended Jerry Grashin's funeral yesterday. His brother David described him during the HS days as very  popular. Yes and he often had 2 women at his side. I have known him more recently as an enthusiastic, grateful, happy man who did an enormous amount of priva te good deeds in our community. I was pleased to have visited him about a week before he died. He was the self appointed greeter at The Kline Galland Home where he lived these last years. After our visits there he always volunteered how he was "so happy to see you guys". I know he meant every kind gesture and loved life. He is irreplaceable. 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Thanks Marlene for your wonderful message of remembrances of our classmate Jerry.