August 10, 1983,89-99

Wedding Rehearsal and Funerals

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1983 - Virginia (Jean's sister) passed away.  [Virginia Ballantyne Dailey born in New Cumberland on August 22, 1914, died at the age of 68 at the Sky View Terrace Nursing Home in Pittsburgh PA.  Funeral was held at the Stephens Funeral Home in Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 13.  Her husband, James F. Dailey, originally from Steubenville, died July 27, 1965 at the age of 55.]

Thursday 1989 - [Hawaii for ABA to airplane to mainland] Went for AM swim, had breakfast in the room (Miramar Hotel, Room 1204, $60), made good use of the refrigerator.  Took #2 bus to 'Iolani Palace for tour at 9:30, $4 each.  Jean got free bus pass, regular fare is 60¢.  Visited the Capitol, had courtesy phone in Lt. Governor's office.  Jean thought she had lost her billfold but found it in the luggage here in NV.  Airport bus is $5, took 20 minutes.  Brought pineapple and papayas back.

Friday 1990 -  The C.J. Moore's invited us out to dinner, went to Deer Creek Lodge.  Jean had Orange Roughy, $12.95.  The Moores were married there in June 1985.  Double room rate is $78, after 11/1 through 3/31 is $68.

Saturday 1991 - Had to get flange on wheel chair fixed.  Met John at 2:30 at Granville Inn for place settings.  Checked in at Best Western Inn, #301 for $53/night.  Rehearsal at 5:30 and reception at 7, very nice buffet meal.  Bill Moore gave a toast.  John and Julie each introduced their friends.

Monday 1992 - [San Francisco for ABA] Went to Bar Meeting, also Wells Fargo museum which was interesting with the old stage coach there.  Jean was about walked out.  Went to WRU [Western Reserve] Law School open house at Pan Pacific Hotel, their 100th year.  Tuition is now $15,000 compared to $300 when I went there [~1947-49].  Had soup at Salmagundi and then cake at David's next door.

Tuesday 1993 - [Newport to McMinnville OR] Went for a walk on the black beach then breakfast.  Nice visit to aquarium and then supper in Lincoln City at the Dory Cove, a good value.   Then a "long drive" to the Flying M. Ranch with a McMinnville address, but actually some 20 miles from there, mostly on gravel roads, but we did make it.  Quite a big place once we got there.

Wednesday 1994 - Services for Bill at 11:30.  Don and Ed Johnson had the sermon, MV sang two songs and Larry gave a "summary."

Thursday 1995 - Went to Wilmington for court hearing, Jean to District Office to help.  Had lunch with the Bailey's at Bob Evans.  They have a number of $3.99 lunch specials.

Saturday 1996 - Went to Wilmington, got new razor (Braun) at Walmart.  Had supper at Samuel Walker's, just opened.  City chicken $13.95, dried beets on top of salad.

Sunday 1997 - [Cuzco Peru] Sightseeing – those close cut rocks are always interesting.

Tuesday 1999 - Elsie Satterfield's 92nd birthday.  Tom Gibson and Ann had lots of goodies, two cakes, cream puffs, celery, stuffed mushrooms, meat, cheese punch and coffee.  Carry (only original owner of condo in 1975) is 86.   She had brought lady from Wilmington.  Kyota [?] was there as were Mike and Shirley Puckett.  He teaches Industrial Arts in WCH.  He met her when she put a plastic sheet in a sandwich he ordered at a restaurant where she worked.  Letter from Holden.

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From HH: In 1999 that was Holden Village, a place in central WA where we went on an Elderhostel. Quite remote, had to take a boat and then a ride in their bus to get there, which the Lutherans had taken over as a retreat, from an old mining site when the ore gave out.

MV: Don't remember the dates but didn't Serena Uible Reynolds live in Alaska for awhile and then briefly at Holden Village?  Will have to research it but thinking I saw a census or something with that info.

August 9, 1989-99

Wendy to Yavapai College

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 - [Hawaii for ABA] Took Polynesian Cultural Tour, 10:30am-10pm, we especially liked the Samoa exhibit, $55.

Friday 1991 - MV and Don arrived, he complained of pains, couldn't get MD appointment so went to hospital and was admitted.  Got letter from EPA about bubble discharge.

Sunday 1992 - [San Francisco for ABA] Went to prayer breakfast, $25 each, then to Muir Woods and Sausalito for lunch at The Spinnaker's – very nice.  Bar reception in the evening, lots of cheese.

Monday 1993 - [Gold Beach to Newport OR] Up to Newport where we had reservations at Sylvia's, place full of books.  [Sylvia Beach Hotel: truly a hotel for book lovers]  At Florence we went on sand dune ride.

Tuesday 1994 - Calling hours for Bill from 6-8pm, plenty long.  Afterwards they had supper at the House, Anna Louise brought her usual carved watermelon with lots of fresh fruit and grapes on the outside.  Carolyn had a big relish tray and GG brought fruit and Italian salad, plus lots of sandwiches from the NV Senior Citizens.  Larry [Kintner] and their two sons arrived today along with their dog.  The town repaired our street (College) today, first time I can remember in all the years [almost 40] we have lived here.  Glad to get rid of the junk car.

Wednesday 1995 - Wendy called us about her plans to go to Yavapai College in Prescott, starting in three weeks.  Hope she sticks it out.  [She did make it through one semester and then transferred to Glendale Community College and thankfully did eventually graduate from ASU West.]

Friday 1996 - Article in WNJ about old La Max Movie Theater, now UMC parking lot, last show 1953. [opened ~1930]  New restaurant opening in old J.M. Rice Furniture store.  [According to Clinton County Timeline, Rice Furniture opened in Wilmington in 1909.]

Saturday 1997 - [Amazon Jungle to Iquitos to Cuzco Peru] Back to Iquitos with lunch on the boat.  Had supper at restaurant on the town ⃞.  Evening flight to Lima where we slept (?) for two hours from 1:30-3:30 before leaving for flight to Cuzco where we had a hotel at the edge of town, yet menu prices were in $.

Sunday 1998 - Joan had good sermonette on paper, throw away things and then paper $ and what it would do, like pay the preacher or for the new chairs in the SS room.  Then she gave each of them two $1 bills followed by the collection.  Ate at Golden Corral, $5.49 for the buffet, plenty of food but hardly an uplifting environment.  Drinks were $1.19.  Went to Extended Care and then to see Ruth.  Talked with Cris and Angela about going to Chicago with them.

[Old Chinese Proverb included on this page as follows]
If you would be happy for an hour, take a nap.
If you would be happy for one day, go fishing.
If you would be happy for one week, kill your pig and eat it.
If you would be happy for one month, get married.
If you would be happy for one year, inherit a fortune.
If you would be happy for life, love your work.

August 8, 1981,89-99

John's Bachelor Party, Don & Aunt Mary birthdays

HH's Diary 1988-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday, 1981 - [New Orleans for ABA] MV, Mie Young, Jean and I all in New Orleans for ABA meeting.  Ate at Anything Goes at 727 Iberville.  [Closed in the mid 1980s, now the Penthouse Club at that address.]

Tuesday 1989 - [Hawaii for ABA] Took Sociological tour of Honolulu, three hours $15.

Wednesday 1990 - Don C. and MUH birthdays

Thursday 1991 - Went to Ashland to see Nancy Kolp [Nancy Hadaway, Controller and Nancy Patterson, Purchasing Agent listed on their website] of National Latex, had lunch at "A" Country Club, then to Newark to meet John at the Bank, got the Tux, then went to Bill Moore's home for "bachelor party."  Got home about midnight.  Julie just got a job teaching 8th grade English.  GHU seemed very alert about going to the wedding. 

Saturday 1992 - [San Francisco for ABA] Went to Bar Meeting and then we met for supper at Julius' Castle [closed 2008] on Telegraph Hill, quite a walk but very nice, 3-stars in Mobil Tour Book.  We had rack of lamb $40.

Sunday 1993 - [Gold Beach OR] Went on a long jet boat ride, 104 miles, $65.  Had lunch at the Paradise Lodge.  Lots of kids on the way wanted to use those "water guns."  Got better acquainted with Linda and Pete Johnson, Kent WA, who are very outgoing.  At the Tu Tu Tun Lodge we all ate at tables of 8, very easy to get acquainted with people.

Monday 1994 - Crowsons arrived, had birthday party here for MUH and Don.

Thursday 1996 - [Essex, Montana for Family Reunion at Glacier National Park to home] Back from Essex MT after five days there at Izaak Walton Inn, what a place for train buffs, really very nice.

Friday 1997 - [Amazon Camp Peru] Jean stayed here and I went out in a dugout canoe, killed a wild pig.  We went upstream, the big river bends and had to cut limbs to get through.  Saw an electric eel, and carrion over a long boa. 

Saturday 1998 - [J. Raymond] Smith sale in Sabina with Bob Roach as auctioneer, he is 78 "not retired, just tired."  [Website says call Anna Marie Roach]  He has been married to his second wife for a year.  Item in paper about Microsoft, in 1986 was 37¢/share now $105/share ($10,000 → $2.5 million)

Sunday 1999 - 130 at Church.  Action Singers (1972) group helped.  Judy Henderson Croghan is leader of new Action Singer Group.  Minister spoke on 5 loafs and 2 fishes.  Quite appropriate as there was enough food left over from last night [Action Singers Reunion] that we had dinner today for everyone after Church.  Had a little shower, much needed.  The Wendell Walkers are now on E. Main.  Sharon Henderson Rider talking about how bad Rev. Rider is health wise, he is 69.  Had quite a chat with Howard Wolfrom, he is just helping around the house now.  Ann has lost 10#.  We went to Blue Jacket [Drama performance, closed and filed for bankruptcy in 2007] (near Xenia).  Enjoyed the performance.

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2010 HH added: Howard Wolfrom: Some years earlier we went on a canoe trip (it was work portering between navigable waters and putting up the tents at night) with them to upper Ontario.

Always enjoy your research in the blog about places that have gone out of business. National Latex was one of Well's big customers, but then they went broke and Pioneer Rubber took them over.

MV added in 2010: I just enjoy reading and being reminded of things we enjoyed--not to mention Dad's point of view!

August 7, 1989-99

American Bar Association

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Monday 1989 - [Hawaii for ABA, Home and Garden Tour, three hour tour of three of the loveliest homes and most elegantly landscaped gardens in Honolulu, $25.]

Tuesday 1990 - [Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA to home]  Breakfast and lunch in our room.  Left Chicago at 3pm, supper at Chi-Chi's in Indianapolis and got to NV 8 hours after leaving Chicago.

Friday 1992 - [to San Francisco for ABA] Leave for SF for the Bar Meeting, flight at 7:10 from Columbus, much cheaper than from Cincinnati.  We are paying $145 for round trip.  Had lunch at the Cliff House, then tour through Golden Gate Park.  Had rooms 602 and 603 at the Alexander Inn (1-star) for $52/night, including continental breakfast.  It was OK. 

Saturday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater to Gold Beach OR] Had two nights reservations at Tu Tu Tun Lodge (4-stars), a very low key luxury place for $115/night + $10 for breakfast and $30 for supper, way too much food, but a great piece of lamb with cauliflower souffle.

Sunday 1994 - Altar flowers in honor of Jack and Virginia Walker, a surprise to them, their 47th Anniversary.  Cris and Laura made it to church.

Monday 1995 - [Roberta visiting] Took Roberta to Columbus for flight to Phoenix, had supper at Clarmont Restaurant on South High, a nice place that we hadn't been to in years.  [Opened in 1947, possibly still open, website says now in "56th year" which would have been 2003.]  Stopped at Jeffersonville Mall and got 9 packages of bagels at 99¢ each.   Roberta and Jean worked on back bedroom at GHU's. 

Wednesday 1996 - [Essex, Montana for Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96]

Thursday 1997 - [Amazon Camp Peru] Market below was set up by 6am, about 25 came, either by walking or by canoe and all were gone by 7:30.  They don't waste any time.  Staff here of 28 people. 

Saturday 1999 - Action Singers Reunion [name tag attached] at our Church.  About 150 present.  Served Pork, beans, tomatoes, salad, hot dogs, and plenty of sweets.  We were on the committee but the Mahanes and the Thornburgs were the real workers.  Had a big tent and was well organized.  Got new rim on back wheel of bike, tire and tube, $69.

August 6, 1989-99

Uncle Bill takes last breath

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1989 - [Hawaii for ABA, invitation to President's Reception included: entertainment. music, dancing, and encounters with natives from Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Japan, China and the Philippines will be the highlights of the reception to be held on the grounds of the Sheraton Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotels.] Prayer breakfast ($20) at Hawaii State Capitol.  Took walking tour of downtown Honolulu, then lunch at Marie Callender's.

Monday 1990 - [Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA]  Parked on the street, $5 until 7pm.  Had reservations at the Pump Room, $111 for the four of us.  Very nice and plenty of ice cubes always being added.  We were there two hours.  Oh yes, the Pump Room has the world's smallest Hot Fudge Sundae, $1.49, in four little cups: nuts, ice cream, sauce and whipped cream.

Thursday 1992 - V.P. Quayle in Wilmington, flew in and then had three limos for the group.  GHU is showing new pep.

Friday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] We got tickets on the ground for Anthony and Cleopatra, one was in the 2nd row, the other was the top row.  A three hour play with one intermission.

Saturday 1994 - [Vevay IN to home] Picked up Joe at the airport, went to the hospital.  Bill is really out of it.  Did have lunch in coffee shop at 2pm.  We left at 3:30 with MUH, Cindy, Laura (Cris's daughter) with us.  Bill passed away at 7pm with the four children there.  They got home about 10pm.

Sunday 1995 - [to Kentucky and back, Roberta visiting] We left about 7am with Bert and Aunt Mary.  Oh the traffic at Mile 124, van turned over (4 fatalities with sheets over them).  So got to Somerset at end of Church.  Went to Crowsons for soup and salad, then the recital was at 3pm.  Had to go back to Crowsons as Roberta left her billfold there.  Then about Mile 145 more heavy traffic (another accident) so got over to US-25 at Corinth and got Mary to the airport for flight to Harrisburg with 10 minutes to spare.  Snack at White Castle, $4.96 for the three of us. 

Tuesday 1996 - [Essex, Montana for Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96]  Another big breakfast.  Serena talking of Cuckoo Clock we had – we have no memory.  [I remember that clock!  Seems like it was in the Recreation Room for awhile and then the dining room or vice-versa.]  White water rafting [water was extremely cold]. 

Wednesday 1997 - [Amazon Camp Peru] Hiked through woods to a big kapok tree where the guide used a sling shot to put rope over a limb some 80' up, then a little rope to put your foot in.  After supper had "Hayman" [Shaman?] who mixed up wild brew with fire water and scraping off some root and he blew cigarette smoke into it.  Then he went around to each person and waved it around this dried plant leaf on to which he blew smoke.  The dance after that was a good mixer.

Thursday 1998 - Busy day at the office. [John] McKibbin lock box opening.

Friday 1999 - Doris Martin down with her Aunt's problems.  Called up several people on Free Friday.  Helen Kuntzman has been having her medical problems, MUH said she fell asleep watching TV and then was so stiff when she got up she could hardly walk.  She's now using a cane.

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MV added in 2010:  The cuckoo clock must have been prior to the infamous trip of 1962 that so many in the family expect me to remember. :D

Serena added in 2010: Ummmm . . . actually I *think* cuckoo clock was bought in 1954 - before even I was born. (But not before the elder(ly) sisters.)  I have clear memories of the clock in the recreation room. Both M&D were sure I was imagining things (again). Then I found the photo - with the cuckoo clock in the recreation room.

August 5, 1989-99

Uncle Bill worse, family gathers

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Saturday 1989 - [Hawaii] Lucille [Reynolds, cousin] and Ito (he will be 80 next month) came down and we had lunch at the Jolly Roger, then visited art gallery in the Hyatt.

Sunday 1990 - [Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA]  Jean and I went to the Prayer Breakfast ($20 each), Sarah Brady [wife of James Brady, White House Press Secretary under Reagan who was disabled during the Reagan assassination attempt in 1981] spoke.  Met the gals at 5pm and visited their first cousin near Loyola, their daughter is trying to get into medical school.  ABA reception, nothing unusual.  Did see KK from New Delhi there.

Thursday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] Lips Together, Teeth Apart.

Friday 1994 - [Batesville to Metamora to Vevay IN] Catherine and Serena went to Cincinnati to see Bill.   We left for Metamora, took the canoe boat ride over the viaduct.  Lots of shops there.  Then to Madison where we visited the Lanier Mansion.  The tour guide was _________ Muzzy , Conrad's daughter who used to live in Blanchester [and owned Muzzy's Pizza in the 1980s, two daughters Anna b.1970 and Sarah b.1975] and is now a sophomore at Hanover College.  Her Dad runs Tropical Sun [?] in Kenwood Towne Center, next to Walden Books.  She wants to work in a museum.  Had reservations at Ogle Haus Inn in Vevay, Room 203, very nice place on the river.  We ate at the Key West Shrimp place in Madison.  Serena called us at the motel and said that Bill was worse and asked that we meet Joe at the airport tomorrow at 11:30.

Saturday 1995 - [Roberta visiting]

Monday 1996 - [Essex, Montana for Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96] All day trip "Highway to the Sun" in the red jammers.  Lunch at McDonald Lodge.

Tuesday 1997 - [in Peru w/Hinshaw group at Amazon camp] Separate water for showering (one temperature) and for drinking.

Wednesday 1998 - [Stratford Ontario to home] Left Stratford about 10am, had "lunch" at Tim Horton's at Rest Stop east of Windsor.  Got to Pine Club in Dayton at 5pm, really too much food and brought home some.  Plenty of bread.  About 400 miles.  Sent in Elderhostel application for Portugal [April 1999].

Thursday 1999 - Dennis Smalley from Lancaster to drill holes in ground around Wells for environmental survey.  Two men from Humboldt Ohio were here to look at Wells.

From HH in 2010: (1990) Would like to elaborate on "KK" – Forgot how we met him, (probably just saying hello for we saw him several times at these meetings) but anyway he was the delegate from India to the ABA convention and when we went to India he invited us over to his house, it was a mansion. His driver came to our hotel and picked us up there in New Delhi. Before we went to India he sent us several interesting books on India. Peaches had enough of India but I found it very fascinating for such extremes of prosperity.

(1994) Had forgotten about our stay in Vevay, IN, but do recall rushing away from that nice motel to meet Joe.

HH adds in 2011:  In 1999 that drilling at Wells was to discover if any hazardous substances were in the ground. There had been a gas station on the lot, so they had to pull out the tank and any soil that would have oil residue. That was not cheap, but the land got a clean slate AND the sale went thru.

August 4, 1989-99

Welcome Andrew!

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Friday 1989 - [Honolulu Hawaii for ABA]

Saturday 1990 - [Merrillville Indiana to Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA]  Left GG and Annie at the Museum of Science and Industry, they came to the Hyatt later on the bus.  We got the key to the John Hancock building and visited the Palmer House, our first experience with the Hilton Senior Citizen deal, $60, Room 16-207, two double beds and 2 bathrooms.  Had supper at Convito Italiano at 11 E. Chestnut [only restaurant with that name now is in Chicago suburb of Wilmette] and lunch at Ed Debevic's, oh the signs in there. 

Sunday 1991 - Ed Johnson spoke on "pride in work", the reason for working.  Had Mother here for lunch and she sort of fed herself.  

Wednesday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] Midsummer's Night Dream.

Thursday 1994 - [home to Batesville IN] After Jean's therapy we drove to Batesville IN after first seeing Serena in Hamilton and seeing Western Retirement area.  Had lunch at Jake's in Fairfield.  Staying at the Sherman House where the Morgans are also for their RV business get together.  Had supper at the hotel. 

Friday 1995 - Went to Columbus to meet John, Julie and Kate who had gotten Roberta at the airport.  Met at Schiller Park in German Village.  School built in 1874.  Very nice playground and pretty flowers.   I-71 is one lane for 10 miles, very slow.  Finally had a nice rain.  Planted lettuce in AM.

Sunday 1996 - [Essex, Montana for Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96]  Left at 9:15 for Two Medicine trails, divided into three groups: 1) the hikers, 2) the middle group, and 3) easy hike.

Monday 1997 - [Amazon Camp Peru] Meals at 8, 1, and 7.  Got 2 shirts, $12 and $18.  At 6am there was a boat ride and then at 9:30 went for boat ride and hike to a lake where we saw the big birds.  The guide carries a machete and makes plenty of walking sticks.  Amazing how low the river is, [rainy season is November through May] lots of big sticks along the bank.  At 8:30pm we took an hour boat ride, very comfortable then, saw owls and caught a 3' alligator. 

Tuesday 1998 - [Toronto Ontario Canada for American Bar Association to Stratford Ontario] Hard to check out of Guild Hall, no record of our supper charges.  Went to Ontario Science Museum, lots of hands-on exhibits, such as making paper.  Had lunch there.  Left at 3 for Stratford, missed the Rt. 8 turnoff, did have very nice room #194 at the Festival Inn.  Had quick supper then to the Avon Theater $62/each, had trouble staying awake.  Full house for "Much Ado About Nothing."

Wednesday 1999 - Betty Ashcraft called at 3pm said John, Julie, Kate and Andrew were en route from Atlanta, so we rushed to be at the airport in Columbus at 4:30.  Quite a group to greet them.  Andrew was a year old on July 18.  We were there about an hour and then went to see the Thompsons.  He seems about the same, lots of shaking.  She is on her second year of leasing the pick-up truck.  Stopped for supper at Cracker Barrel.

August 3,1989-99

Amazon adventure begins

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Thursday 1989 - [Kauai to Honolulu, Hawaii for ABA] Visited library in Lihue, open from 8am to 4:30.  Had noon flight, long wait and walk to get bus ($5) to downtown.

Friday 1990 - [home to Merrillville Indiana en route to Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA]  Left at 2pm, supper at Olive Garden in Indianapolis.  Really a fast exit at US-30 for Red Roof Inn.

Saturday 1991 - First big rain in over three weeks.  Article in National Geographic about 75th anniversary for the National Park Service.

Monday 1992 - Bill and Diane Wilkerson helped Serena move into Hamilton, 107 Village Street, four blocks from the library.

Tuesday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] A Flea in Her Ear [performance] was so funny -- about the revolving bed room.

Thursday 1995 - Writing the salesmen about my inaction at Wells.  Picked up cans along Careytown Road.  Ed Brown here to get signature on his petition for Mayor, complained about truck repair across the street.

Saturday 1996 - [Waterton National Park, Alberta Canada to Essex, Montana] Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96.  We're in Room #6.  Lunch at big hotel at East Glacier [Glacier Park Lodge].

Sunday 1997 - [Iquitos to Amazon Camp Peru] We are in back room, Ambassador Hotel, a 3*.  Breakfast was a big juice, ham, eggs and toast.  Motorcycle cab to the dock where we got on a long narrow boat for 7+ hour ride.  Our luggage was down the middle.  Got to Amazonico [?] Lodge about 5:30, [must use] either flashlight or lantern.  We are 129 steps to __________ [the river? the outhouse? the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve?]

Monday 1998 - [Toronto Ontario Canada for American Bar Association] Went to CWRU [Case Western Reserve University] breakfast, 10 of us there.  Tuition for class of 2000 is $20,500.  Legal holiday in Toronto.  Staying in Room 424 of Guild Hall, rather dog-eared though nice room and beautiful grounds.  [Closed in 2001, partially destroyed by fire in 2008, hotel towers approved for demolition in 2009.]

August 2, 1989-99

Serena to Iowa

HH's Diary 1988-1999 [lightly edited]

Wednesday 1989 - [written on some later date while catching up on news after returning home]  Article in WSJ that the US Interstate Highway System started in 1956.  In 1919 it took the Army 58 days to cross the US.  42,000 miles have been built at a cost of $95 billion.  790 miles left to build.  [Eisenhower was a young Army officer in the 1919 Army Convoy along the then uncompleted Lincoln Highway, where the pavement ended in Illinois and bridges collapsed under the weight of the convoy.  They averaged 58 miles/day.  The official name of the interstate is the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways because of his championing of the road system.  The building and history of the interstate system is described in The Big Roads: The Untold Story of the Engineers, Visionaries, and Trailblazers Who Created the American Superhighways by Earl Swift.]

Wednesday 1989 - [Kauai, Hawaii] After breakfast on our porch [Plantation Hale] we drove to the Lihue Port Area, walked around the Westin – what a show place.  Jean found a copy of today's Honolulu Advertiser, article about a 35-year-old gal how had killed her husband (a state legislator), who had filed for divorce, then went to the police station and confessed, then went to restroom and shot herself.   We drove to Waimea and up the Canyon Road all the way to the Kalalau Lookout, great view and easy parking.  Finally had lunch at the Golf Club House near Poipu Beach.  Neither Sheraton or Stouffer were anything extra.  Went to museum in Lahue, used to be library.  The library closes at 4:30, opens at 8am.  Had supper at the Country Kitchen across the street from Kapaa Public Library.  Drove 213 miles, took 7 gallons of gas which cost $1.65/gallon.

Friday 1991 - [Anchorage Alaska to home with Don and Martha Ann Bernard after two week trip] Left Anchorage at 2am via Delta with a change in Seattle and arrived in Cincinnati at 2pm, 8 hours later.  Bought another 8 Delta tickets for $792.

Monday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] Really surprised that Paul Jerry, who is one of our instructors, lived in NV in the 1950s.

Friday 1996 - [Calgary to Waterton National Park, Alberta Canada] Reached Head-Smashed-In [Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre], 5 floors of exhibits.  Took "shortcut" to Waterton Lakes National Park, lots of gravel.  Great view from Prince of Wales Hotel [not to be confused with the Prince of Wales Hotel at Niagara-on-the-Lake where they stayed 7/31/98] and oh the wind.  Had rooms at Bayshore Inn, #203D.

Saturday 1997 - [to Florida and on to Iquitos Peru]  Leave CVG [Cincinnati] for Miami to join Bob Hinshaw group for flight to Iquitos.

Sunday 1998 - [Toronto Ontario Canada for American Bar Association] Prayer breakfast with Elizabeth Dole speaking, $30 each.  Ken Starr, the Independent Counsel was there and was very cooperative for picture taking.  Went to R.O.M. [Royal Ontario Museum] in the pm.  Fish House for supper, Jean had a real coughing spell.

Monday 1999 - Mowed across the street, first time since June.  Serena called, she has rented an apartment in Des Moines on 17th St.  Talked with Roberta, no Iowa bike ride next year.  Item in WSJ about how new airplane seats are just 17" wide.  We are now 15 and 16 on wait list for trip to England next March.

August 3,1989-99

Amazon adventure begins

Dad's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Thursday 1989 - [Kauai to Honolulu, Hawaii for ABA] Visited library in Lihue, open from 8am to 4:30.  Had noon flight, long wait and walk to get bus ($5) to downtown.

Friday 1990 - [home to Merrillville Indiana en route to Chicago with GG and Annie for ABA]  Left at 2pm, supper at Olive Garden in Indianapolis.  Really a fast exit at US-30 for Red Roof Inn.

Saturday 1991 - First big rain in over three weeks.  Article in National Geographic about 75th anniversary for the National Park Service. 

Monday 1992 - Bill and Diane Wilkerson helped Serena move into Hamilton, 107 Village Street, four blocks from the library.

Tuesday 1993 - [Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] A Flea in Her Ear [performance] was so funny -- about the revolving bed room. 

Thursday 1995 - Writing the salesmen about my inaction at Wells.  Picked up cans along Careytown Road.  Ed Brown here to get signature on his petition for Mayor, complained about truck repair across the street.

Saturday 1996 - [Waterton National Park, Alberta Canada to Essex, Montana] Family Reunion at Glacier National Park until 8/8/96.  We're in Room #6.  Lunch at big hotel at East Glacier [Glacier Park Lodge].

Sunday 1997 - [Iquitos to Amazon Camp Peru] We are in back room, Ambassador Hotel, a 3*.  Breakfast was a big juice, ham, eggs and toast.  Motorcycle cab to the dock where we got on a long narrow boat for 7+ hour ride.  Our luggage was down the middle.  Got to Amazonico [?] Lodge about 5:30, [must use] either flashlight or lantern.  We are 129 steps to __________ [the river? the outhouse? the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve?]

Monday 1998 - [Toronto Ontario Canada for American Bar Association] Went to CWRU [Case Western Reserve University] breakfast, 10 of us there.  Tuition for class of 2000 is $20,500.  Legal holiday in Toronto.  Staying in Room 424 of Guild Hall, rather dog-eared though nice room and beautiful grounds.  [Closed in 2001, partially destroyed by fire in 2008, hotel towers approved for demolition in 2009.]

August 1, 1989-99

Alaska and Hawaii

HH's Diary 1988-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1989 - [Kauai, Hawaii] Didn't sleep too well, we have room 12, in building F, nice living room with porch, 2 beds in separate room, bath and kitchen.  Went for walk along water up to the Sheraton, buffet was $9.95, near us is Porky where buffet is $3.95 and looked about the same.  Went for a swim and headed north about 10am, visiting the Kilauea Lighthouse (built 1913) and church built of volcanic stone.  Drove around the big development at Princeville.  Had lunch at Charo's near Haena Beach Park.  Lots of beautiful green scenery, reminded me of pictures I have seen of the hills near Guilin China.  Had ice cream at Lappert's, small cone is $1.75, nice library in Kapaa but no sign outside.  Traffic is virtually a constant stream.  Drove up to Opaekaa Falls and visited the market area.  Had supper in our room, had bought a very good pineapple at 39¢/lb.

Wednesday 1990 - We walked down to Ralph's and got ice cream cones, 45¢ for the small size.  Visited Ray Rayl on the way home.  They built the house in 1982, came here because they thought NV was a friendly place.  Got water bill, 417 cubic feet, base rate is $3.67 + usage $10.42, sewer $10 + $5.62, total $33.01.

Thursday 1991 - [Denali National Park to Anchorage Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Left the Crow's Nest and Don and Jean took the 50 minute helicopter ride.  Breakfast at McKinley Cabins about 14 miles south, had a big bowl of hot cereal.  Jean got bag at Wasilla Library, we went to Carr's and got some fruit in the PM, also the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla.  Visited Eklutna Historical Park which included a Russian Church.  Went to the Loussac Library [in Anchorage], they closed at 4.  Ended up eating at Phyllis's [Cafe and Salmon Bake] as other places had a 45 minute wait.

Saturday 1992 - Crowsons got a slow start, were going to see Ruth S. and then to Middletown to see frineds.  Catherine called at 8:15, 5:15 her time.  Had our first red tomato out of the garden.  John and Julie played tennis here in NV.

Sunday 1993 - [Jacksonville to Ashland OR for Elderhostel: Last Call! A Week at the Theater] Breakfast came with our room.  Supper to be at one of the best restaurants in Oregon.  Took a tour of the [Southern Oregon University] facility in the afternoon.

Tuesday 1995 - Wrote final checks on GHU estate.  Then RS Clearance is supposed to be coming.  Jean went to Dr. Moore here in NV, then to CMH for x-ray, she has some congestion in her chest.  First rain in about a month.  Gene and Hilda left for Amsterdam.

Thursday 1996 - [Calgary, Alberta Canada] To Olympic Park, simulated a bob sled ride.  Ate at the Tea Room.

Friday 1997 - Martha Freeland in office with granddaughter for dissolution, her second and she will be 20 in November, what a problem.  Also Randy Whalen matter.

Saturday 1998 - [Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto Ontario Canada]

Sunday 1999 - Had SS lesson on Ezekiel 25.

July 31, 1989-99

Busy Traveling

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Monday 1989 - [to Kauai, Hawaii]  Left NV about 7:15, made a business visit to A.I.D. to pick up a check.  Had plenty of time to make our American Airlines flight to Chicago, airport parking is $2.75/day for the first week, then $1.75/day.  Our DC-10 non-stop to Honolulu was virtually full, had lunch about 3pm (Ohio time) then they started the movie when we got over the ocean.  At Honolulu we took the shuttle bus to the InterIsland terminal for Kauai, three nights at the Plantation Hale with rental car for $95/day, had three-room apartment.  AAA had originally booked us into the Coconut Beech hotel and with car would have been $150/day.  We were both sleepy with the six hour time change, we walked over to Foodland Food Market and bought $21 in groceries, bananas 89¢/lb.

Tuesday 1990 - Have SS phone appointment, getting bricks at Wells pointed up ['91 mortar replaced].

Wednesday 1991 - [Denali National Park Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] We drove around on our own, had breakfast at the Premium place, made reservations to go to the Cabin Night program, like a salmon bake but served with entertainment, $22 each.

Friday 1992 - We went to Murphin Ridge for supper, had Vegetarian Delight for $8.95.  Desserts are $8.50.  Brought back the two new chairs.  John and Julie arrived with pictures of their scrapbook that John had made.  GHU was wide awake today.

Saturday 1993 - [Eugene to Jacksonville OR] Had breakfast at the Valley River Inn (4*), very scenic along the Willamette River.  Had reservations at the Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville.  Took the trolley bus ride  around the "city."  In the evening we went to the Britt Festival, outdoor seating, $16 each.  For $2 less could sit on blankets in the back.

Monday 1995 - Jo Williams is 85, she showed me this ledger book of 1820 that someone had pasted poems over the ledger sheets.

Wednesday 1996 - [Wetaskiwin to Calgary, Alberta Canada] Went to the Dinosaur [Royal Tyrrell] Museum, then on to Calgary at the Crowhead Inn.  Ate supper at Cannery Row.  Walked over to the Palliser Hotel.

Thursday 1997 -  Went to Main Medical, $47 office call for class 3 (?), my part was $7.  The Doan Trial is still on.  [Blanchester kidnapping/murder case]  New Vienna has new curb and sidewalk on the east side of S.R. 73 on the south side of town.  Feeling better [sick yesterday] though I haven't taken any of the pills.  Dug onions out of garden, had our first cabbage and yellow squash today.

Friday 1998 -  [Ashland OH to Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada]  Motel [AmeriHost] had continental breakfast, then to Specialty Advertising with next stop at Pennsylvania Welcome Station.  Lunch – picnic – at Angola NY rest stop.  No picnic facilities so used rock in parking lot as a table.  A mile back-up at NY toll booth, took long route to get to Jenny's ice cream place mentioned in Mobil tour book.  Finally got gas at 103.9¢, 12 gallons for 444 miles.  Pretty drive to Niagara-on-the Lake.  Bike path (bike rentals $7 for first hour, $3/hour for each additional hour or $22/day.)  In Room 2250 at the Prince of Wales Hotel, opened in 1864.  Had dinner reservations at 5:30, we were there for two hours.  Jean had salmon in a pastry pocket and I had a 10oz steak with mashed potatoes in a tall pastry shell.  Jean had a big piece of chocolate cake and each of our tea pots held 3 cups.  Went to Play "You Can't Take it With You" at Festival Theater Auditorium, seats in row "O."  This, supper, breakfast and Fort George are all part of the package plan.  The play was funny.  Gal told me they have 84% sell out for the three theaters.

July 30, 1989-99

Lots of compliments for MV

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Sunday 1989 - MV had charge of music at Emmaus meeting – a lot of compliments.  We went over at 4:00, testimonials ended about 6:30.

Tuesday 1991 - [Denali National Park Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Had breakfast at McKinley Chalet; got glass bolo tie.  Ice cream at Lynd Creek Pizza, 1 dip $2, two dips $2.75.  Bought video of "Iditarod Race," I talked with producer.  Had tickets for shuttle ride into the park at 1pm, 66 miles to the Eielson Visitor Center.  Buses every 20 minutes, saw caribou, grizzly bear and two cubs, fox, marlots, a lot of sheep and many glaciated areas.  As usual Mt. McKinley was clouded over.  [The name of the park was changed from McKinley National Park to Denali N.P. and Preserve in 1980, but despite local opposition the mountain has maintained the name Mt. McKinley.]

Friday 1993 - [Vancouver WA to Eugene OR] We drove up to Mt. St. Helens, the Forest Visitor Center just opened this year.  [Eruption on May 18, 1980 was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the US.]  Spent the night in Eugene with the Morgans, had supper at a Chinese Restaurant near the Best Western motel and the University of Oregon.

Saturday 1994 - Went to Otterbein Home, house open, Wayne Wills is 83, just got married last week.  Lone line at the Fish Fry.  We had a snack, ice cream cones 50¢.  Ate at 4:00, Don and Martha Ann Bernard were just behind us in line.

Sunday 1995 - Jean had SS lesson on Job.  Minister and Mary [MUH] here for lunch then Jean helped with Emmaus in Wilmington.  I cleaned out some files at Wells.  Still hot.  Phoenix had 118°, 96° here.

Tuesday 1996 - [Edmonton to Wetaskiwin, Alberta Canada] Went to Wetaskiwin for Reynolds-Alberta Transportation Museum, very interesting. 

Wednesday 1997 - Dizzy all day, after vomiting in pm I felt better.

Thursday 1998 - [to Ashland OH] Left home about 3pm, brief stop at London Public Library, ice cream place nearby.  Supper at Der Dutchman in Plain City, bigger than Waynesville.  Stopped at Delaware Public Library, then to Ashland, drove by National Latex [?] and Eagle, then to AmeriHost, Room 229.

July 29, 1989-99

Shower for Ginny in Wilmington

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Sunday 1990 - After SS (only 36 there) and Church we went to Ponderosa.  Bought NY Times for $3.  We are staying with Mother tonight.  She has some tender spots on her "bottom" from sitting too much.

Monday 1991 - [Fairbanks to Denali National Park Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Got away at 10, Jan [Underhill in whose house they were staying] is quite a talker.  Back downtown, Jean bought shirt at FWW [Woolworth's], they had postcards 8/$.  To Pump House for lunch, sat on veranda near the water.  Then to musk oil farm.  Great road rise going south.  Nice gift shop near Mile 80.  Got to Denali about 8pm, room 408 at the Crow's Nest, great view, small but nice room.  Ice cream at the Park Hotel, $1.75.

Wednesday 1992 - Crowsons arrived.  Shower at Colleen G's for Ginny on West Main next door to Dr. Hales in Wilmington.  Serena also here, she talks of moving to another apartment in August.  More rain, what a wet month.

Thursday 1993 - [Vancouver WA] We went with the Morgans up the Columbia River Gorge, the falls and the dam.  Lunch in Portland then to Powell's bookstore.

Friday 1994 - [Zanesville OH to home] Drove to Dresden, visited the museum, world's largest basket across the street.  A huge factory area and new building in a new area.  Pat told us she hopes to have her knee operation this fall.  Had lunch at Victorian place in Granville.  Bill about the same.  Putting up new curtains in kitchen.

Saturday 1995 - Lowell Cowman's auction, house brought $39,000.  Then to Otterbein Home, no line at all.  Mary [MUH] enjoyed the barbershop quartet.   Chuck Dilgard was our tour guide on the bus there.  Saw Mrs. Finch and Marie Broomhall, she is grisly.  The Stephens in the lobby.  Bought floor lamp and travel rack at the Cellar.  Car wouldn't start, dead battery.

Monday 1996 - [Jasper to Edmonton, Alberta Canada] Got to Edmonton about 11:30 and ate at Side Track downtown.  we walked through McD..... Hotel, great river view around capitol building, surprised to see kids using water pools.  Then to Ft. Edmonton.  Into three time zones today.  At B&B, $70 for the three of us.  Went to "E" mall, ate on Bourbon St.  Beautiful beach area with waves.

Thursday 1999 - Met the Goodings at Otterbein Home for fish fry at 11:30, $5 pre-purchased or $6 at door.  Kettering band played.  Had quite a talkative lady on first floor in Marble Hall.  Saw museum on 3rd floor.  Bob G. never for lack of words.  At 4:30 had pie and ice cream, where Jean ran into Helen Lehmann, who with her husband had moved to Willow St. 3+ years ago from Batavia and seems to like it real well.  Talked with Wayne Wills, he is 88.  Got 3 hamburgers at White Castle take-out for $1.23 (big deal).

July 28, 1989-99

Wendy looks at colleges

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Friday 1989 - Jean worked at Emmaus meeting.

Sunday 1991 - [Fairbanks Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Breakfast at 8:45: cantaloupe, watermelon, kiwi, etc., fish, ham, fried potatoes, breads and beverages.   Mrs. Underhill went with us to the Friends Meeting, one hour of silence.  Then the UofA Museum, the agricultural experiment station which had broccoli larger than my hand.  Salmon bake for supper – ribs, halibut, and salmon, all you wanted for $15.95 and we had a $2 off coupon.  Went to Copper Creek Resort and saw pictures of the Aurora Borealis.

Tuesday 1992 - This is a typical note that Sadie would write for us [concerning Grandma]:  [Note attached:  Tues., Harold, Pretty good today.  Ate fairly well, all milk and shake for supper.  But still not eating like she did.  Wed., Very alert, ate good lunch and all grapes by herself and drank by herself too.  Tired.  Back to bed after lunch.  Outside from 10:30 to 12, to church in A.M.]

Wednesday 1993 - [to Vancouver WA] Left for Portland Oregon, the Morgans have been there looking over colleges [primarily Evergreen State in Olympia WA where she later went for one summer].  We go to Ashland OR for Elderhostel on Shakespeare beginning 8/1.  Will see Midsummer Night's Dream.  Got Alamo Rental Car, Catherine had reservations for us at Nendel's in Vancouver WA.

Thursday 1994 - [to Zanesville]  Jean had Dr. appointment in Wilmington then to Columbus.  Lunch at Rigsby's, 698 N. High – very nice!  We split a sandwich and had plenty.  Had appointment with George Carey, re Wells and IRS.  Met Jean at the library.  Drove to Zanesville, supper at Italian Restaurant on N. Maple (Rt. 60) where we met Bob and Pat Ballantyne and John.  (Julie stayed home with Kate as she had ear infection.)  Stayed at Super 8 with the Ballantynes, separate rooms. 

Friday 1995 - Mary [MUH] fell en route to answering the phone.

Sunday 1996 - [Jasper, Alberta Canada] Drove up to Mt. Edith Cavell [named in 1916 for Edith Cavell, an English nurse executed by the Germans during World War I for having helped allied solders escape from occupied Belgium to the Netherlands, in violation of military law.]  One way traffic starts at 10AM, then alternating.  Had brunch at Chateau Jasper, great deal for $9.  Went on tour walk.  First train came here in 1912, road came in 1938.

Wednesday 1999 - Had [Charles] Day hearing in Wilmington, then to Batavia to file Leach Estate papers, then to Sankers where we had lunch at their house (thought we would eat out).  Bill took us on a ride in a '35 Ford (last year to have horn on outside of engine and first year to have two tail lights).  Went to White Castle with them, fish sandwich, 75¢ (wouldn't order another one).  They had just returned from Santa Barbara where Bill Campbell celebrated his 80th birthday.

July 27, 1987-99

Wendy's is Kate's favorite

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Monday 1987 - [west of Guttenberg Iowa to west of Kearney Nebraska] Lunch in Kearney, NE, van has 55,873 [miles].

Thursday 1989 - Took Jane [or Jean?] Kantner to Emmaus walk in Wilmington.  Hurriedly put out broccoli plants – what I had thought was broccoli was small cabbage.

Friday 1990 -  We, Mary, and Bill left Midland at 6:30pm on the train ride to Greenfield, cruising speed was about 25 mph.  There were 2 tables (six of us) in the observations car, also a club car, an observation car,  a coach and a diner.  Cost was $40 each.  Had an appetizer of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, also cheese and crackers, entree of chicken and green beans or beef on rice, strawberries over cake to wind up.  The meal was finished when we reached Greenfield.  Also had mushrooms, meatballs and all kinds of cookies.  Back in Midland at 9pm.  Got our Hilton card today. 

Saturday 1991 - [Fairbanks Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Breakfast at the bakery, then to visitor center, walked around downtown, then took ride on the boat Discovery III ($29.50 each).  Made a stop at Indian Village.  Mary Shields had demo on dog sled routes, etc.  In PM went to Alaskaland [now called Pioneer Park], ate at a Greek Restaurant and then went ⃞ dancing, $10/couple. 

Wednesday 1994 - Laura Hughes in the office.  She certainly has a negative attitude.

Thursday 1995 - Went early to Wilmington for Noon Leadership meeting.  Jean got new doorbell (the old one quite working), and I got a new wrist strap for my watch.  Got Marion Schantz (she was 86 last week) and took her and MUH to Murphin Ridge for supper, she seemed to enjoy it a lot.

Saturday 1996 -  [Banff to Jasper, Alberta Canada] To Morrow Lake.  At Lake Louise had lunch in Poppy Restaurant in Hotel.  Rode Snow Bus at Columbia Ice Field, $20/each.  Glacier was spongy,  Ate at Something Restaurant in Jasper, staying at Mt. Robson Motel.

Sunday 1997 - [east of Rhode Island, with John, Julie and Kate to Newark to home] Left Hampton Inn at 7:30, room was $59 and were in the "Chapel" in Akron for 10:40 service, near the UofA Campus, had trouble finding a seat.  They have four services on Sunday AM.  Spoke on Malachi 1 – what are we doing with our lives?  Had lunch at Wendy's, Kate's favorite.  A stop at Roscoe Village for ice cream, also at Longaberger, big plans for year 2000.  We left Newark at 4:30

Monday 1998 - Putting new roof on UMC SS rooms.  Lions magazine: 1,440,215 members and 43,897 clubs, 735 districts and 185 countries.

July 26, 1987-99

Uncle Bill's last flight

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Sunday 1987 - [Guttenberg Iowa to points west] Jean, MV, and Wendy arrived at 8:30, had picnic breakfast near the river.  Hosts took us for a ride on the river, what a HOT experience.  We took them out for dinner, got started west at 2pm with both bikes on van's top.

Thursday 1990 - Dug a few onions out of the garden. Went ⃞ dancing.  Jean working on Mother's Club 50th Anniversary program.

Friday 1991 - [Valdez to Fairbanks Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Left Valdez, beautiful drive through canyon, a little rough road from permafrost heaves.  Had lunch near Mile 190, finally a picnic table, many fish spawning.  Had reservations at Klondike Inn, much to be desired.  Through a lot of calls stayed with Jan and David Underhill, 1331 Pedro (six children) and a long story about their church.  Had supper at the ice cream place on College Rd, what a line.

Tuesday 1994 - Took Bill by air to University Hospital in Cincinnati, where they got him stabilized.  Put a ventilator in him.  Went out to see the Harners who gave us some pepper plants and also some sweet potato shoots.  O.D.'s eye still bothers him and he doesn't go to Dr.

Friday 1996 - [Kalispell MT to Banff, Alberta Canada] On to Banff.  Entry into park [Banff National Park] for three days is $24.  Spent four hours at Fort Steele [British Columbia, a gold rush boom town of 1864].  In Banff up to Upper Springs, big hotel.  Gas 56¢/liter, $1 worth $1.23 Canadian.

Saturday 1997 - [Rhode Island, with John, Julie and Kate] Left Green Tree in R.I. about 7, with a donut stop at Bess Easton.

Sunday 1998 - [Somerset KY to home] Went to 8:45 service at Somerset UMC, they seem to like their new minister.  Had brunch at Michael G's near airport, opened in spring of 1997.  They coated the parking lot at the UMC in NV.

July 25, 1987-99

Christian pushes himself

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Saturday 1987 - [end of RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: West Union to Guttenberg ~47 miles] Slept in basement in sleeping bag.  This couple married in June [or January].  For breakfast they had eggs, ham and beverage.  Roberta went to Sid's School Reunion, was back at 9am.  The Des Moines Register was sold out.  We ate at place sponsored by the Democrats, then when they saw us in Guttenberg said "We have seen you before, you look better now."  Had supper at a restaurant overlooking the river.  The Moritz's took us to friends for a swim.

Tuesday 1989 - We went to Wilmington, witnessed Mrs. Fenwick's will.  Met at the library, supper at Wendy's, Tuesdays special, Super salad bar for $3.89 less a $.

Thursday 1991 - [Valdez Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard]  Beautiful B&B, phone and TV in room, jacuzzi in the bathroom, also "night shades".  Great breakfast of juice, cereal, heavy sweet roll, fresh fruit and a big choice of beverages.  GG had message to call.  Don made reservations for oil line terminal tour.  Went to look for boat that Ted West works on, a large number of boats, and all the nets.  Visited fish processing plant.  Asked fellow at gas station twice about where a self service station was.  Had lunch at Pizza Parlor.

Saturday 1992 - [Auburn Indiana to home] Left Auburn with lunch at Palmer House in Berne IN.  They were having Swiss Days there.  Bought a baby coat, hangers, and measuring stick things for Ginny.  Had supper in Waynesville, what a huge place, one year old.

Monday 1994 - Item in Lions magazine: 1,417,352 members in 42,071 clubs.  [Lions Club International website, now lists 1.35+ million members in 45,000 clubs.]   Bill is difficult to handle.  More rain.

Tuesday 1995 - Mary [MUH] having trouble getting back on schedule.  She has plans for Joe's new house.  Using some of the fig bars and raisins that Roberta sent.  Bob Carey raving about Charm Country View Inn in Charm, Ohio.

Thursday 1996 - [to Kalispell MT] Flew to Kalispell, what a crowd.  Had lunch at old hotel, visited mansion.

Friday 1997 - [to Rhode Island? with JJK]  Lions Club: 1,430,305 members; 43,509 clubs.  Walter Schull born on Cleveland's east side near Hough Ave. and Crawford Road on 7/25/17.

Saturday 1998 - [at Aldersgate UMC camp near Ravenna Ky to Somerset KY with Ginny] Left camp at 10am, spent some time at Irvine Public Library.  Lunch at Food Court in Mall at Richmond.  Ginny's eyes are bigger than her appetite.  Staying at Somerset Motel.  Ginny was in the water for two hours.  Supper at Rockin Robin.  Christian seems very angelic and heavy.  He loves to push himself around the house in his walker.  Gas 86.9¢.

Sunday 1999 - Nancy Walker and her three children at Church.   SS picnic at Denver Park in Wilmington.  Judy Henderson Croghan had some gals dressed up with tin cars, etc.  Martinsville had a skit on Noah's Ark.  First Day of RAGBRAI.  Roberta got along fine.  [July 24-30, 2011 – RAGBRAI XXXIX]

July 24, 1987-1999

MV sings, brings tears

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Friday 1987 - [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Osage to West Union ~72 miles] Got away at 6am, light rain.  First stop was Elma.  Little Turkey had a band, straw to sit on.  St. Lucas was another good stop.  Roberta bought a ½ cantaloupe with blueberries.  Reached West Union about 3pm.  We try to follow signs to "Team Wonder" who handle our luggage.  Have seen many "cute" signs, i.e. "Cash and Carry prices", plenty of free parking, rest room next 7 acres, toilet paper on fence posts with ← women and → men.  The family last night had sign out front welcoming us.  Watermelon on [Fayette County] Court House ⃞.

Tuesday 1990 - Rode our bikes out to Paul and Betty Terrells.  He hasn't walked in three years.  Mother has some of the same help that he has, Joyce and Sadie.  Recall or trip to NYC with the Terrells in 1957 (?).

Wednesday 1991 - [Homer to Valdez Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard]  Visited Kenai Princess Lodge in Cooper Landing, then got in line for RR trip from Portage to Whittier.  Drove up a ramp onto rail car where we sit, two long tunnels, we had picnic lunch in car.  Whittier has one 14 story building.  Ferry left at 3pm and we arrived in Valdez at 10pm.  [Oil spill was in March, 1989]  Great view of Columbia Glacier, some ice floating around.  [We were] on M.S. Bartlett, 236 people, had supper in boat restaurant.  Car cost was $70, and for the four of us $224.

Friday 1992 - [Ada OH for School of Missions to Indiana] Left ONU with stop in Defiance to see Kay Dick Romero (the atty who was in NV), she got married again 6/92.  We have been eating too much at ONU.  Stayed near Cris and Angela at a B&B, $47.25.  Ate at Cap Jorrell, a 4-star place in Fort Wayne, $14.95 each.  [Can't find anything like that there now.]

Saturday 1993 - [Ginny visiting] Took Ginny to the Cracker Barrel at Exit 182 (just south of I-275) to meet MV and Sue (her travel companion) who were coming back from St. Olaf.  Then to downtown Cincinnati, what a crowd, thought we were in Africa, the annual jazz festival was on.  Met the Sankers, ate at Chinese Imperial Inn at 11042 Reading Road, $30 for the four of us.   Sankers had just gotten back from a seven day Alaskan cruise, as a stand-by through United Airlines.

Sunday 1994 - MV sang at church, as George Gano said her singing brings tears to our eyes.

Monday 1995 - Jean had meeting with Twig at CMH, then to Cincinnati to Mary (MUH), back from Phoenix.  Ate at Boston Chicken.  New Joseph Beth bookstore near Montgomery Road and Kemper where Card Factory is also, all cards 39¢.

Friday 1998 - [at Aldersgate UMC camp near Ravenna KY with Ginny] Lewis and Joanne Rickitts from Lexington, KY in charge, the kids silk screened their new t-shirts.  They sure enjoy the nice pool.  Campfire at 8:30.

Saturday 1999 - Got haircut at Greg's, $7.  He and his new bride Terri Wolfe went to Hilton Hawaii Village for a belated honeymoon.  Jeanne and Bill [Wolfe] also went with them.  Gene Williams here to work on our bathroom light.  Still up in the 90°s in the daytime and dry.  Roberta and four others start RAGBRAI.  Putting up curtains in Living Room after having new linings.

July 23, 1987-99

MV preaches

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Thursday 1987 - [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Forest City via Joice to Osage ~54 miles] On the 8am tour of Winnebago, 37' is their best seller.  Saw "Cris" making "pan" cakes, have a real dispenser that "drops" 48 at a time.  We got going about 10am, virtually by ourselves.  Blan [?] is place that made news, their parade stood still and people walked around it.   [Only "stand still" parade I can find on the internet is in Whalan MN]  Sign says "population 5", actually at Joice we ate, being on the tail end we got reduced prices.  At St. Ansgar we caught up with the drinkers.  Kids were making a fortune picking up cans at 5¢ each, we picked a few ourselves.  Reached Osage at 5:30, John and Cassie really took us in.  They have 7 children, have been married 42 years.  Ate at UMC, Art was our guest, he was the one who had tandem with skeleton on the back, i.e. anti-tobacco industry.  The church had potato bar, choice of two toppings, salad bar and dessert bar.  We bought little at the "flea market".  Had a very nice room and felt good to be under roof during the storm.

Sunday 1989 -  MV had the "sermon" at Villars Chapel, met her at Ponderosa.  The Hortons left this AM for Mich.  Our church had an outdoor baptism at Caesar Creek Nature Preserve near Waynesville and what a downpour of rain.

Monday 1990 - Working on 5500 report

Tuesday 1991 - [Soldotna to Homer Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] En route to Homer visited Russian church.  Berry place there, got two pictures at an art studio, then Chows [in Homer] for lunch.  Went to Ice Circle Fish Place and ordered fish to be sent via Federal Express.  Supper at the Bakery, split dessert four ways.  Saw them unloading fish from a large boat and the assembly line on cleaning the fish.  The fisherman really line the shores and they all pull in the big ones.  Fellow at gas station told us twice where to get self service gas.

Thursday 1992 - [Ada OH for School of Missions]

Friday 1993 - [Ginny and Roberta visiting] Picked big bucket of beans.

Saturday 1994 - Bill complains of being hungry but can't get food down.  Got new triangular saw at Walmart.  Got carry-out food at new Chinese Restaurant near Walmart.

Sunday 1995 - A quiet Sunday pm at home, cleaned out the files on hotels and restaurants where we have stayed.

Tuesday 1996 - Painted "valleys" on our roof and play house roof.  Finishing up new pavement on 73 from Snow Hill to 3C Hwy.  Dean Bernard's funeral [He was born June 7, 1941, son of Arthur Woodmansee "Art" and Virginia Carey Bernard.  Virginia died in 2011, Art in 2006.]

Thursday 1998 - [Somerset KY to Ravenna Ky with Ginny]  About 10 left for Aldersgate UMC camp near Ravenna.  The stone masons came from Ravenna, Italy that built the iron furnace in 1869, said to be biggest in US.  Sack lunch for supper.  Nice accommodations.  [MV added om 2010 that Aldersgate UMC camp was a "Grand Camp," Ginny being the other half of the grand equation and that Ginny loved it.]

July 22, 1987-99

Biking 102 miles

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Wednesday 1987 - [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Fort Dodge to Forest City ~82 miles + 20 to make the century "100" mile day] The Collins' were up at 5:30, home made cinnamon rolls and razzle [berry] juice.  First stop was at Hardy IA, about 30 miles out, had Iowa Pork Chops at Corwith where they had straw over the tracks and a # of parachutes tied together.  The UMC had free ice water and we ate the Collins rolls.  Here [at Corwith] we took the Century Loop.  Had lunch in Britt, grocery store stop for quart of buttermilk, banana and apricots.  We got to Forest City about 3pm with 102 miles with no problem.  Signed up for the Winnebago tour the next AM.  Had supper at Chinese Restaurant one block north of [Winnebago County] Court House, buffet $6.  For $10 we had room 127 at Rasmussen Hall, Waldorf College.

Saturday 1989 -  Liberty [Savings Bank?] had open house, the old Huck Building.  [Clarence] Jr. Sheeter was out front in a tux to greet everyone.  With the Hortons we ate at CMH [assume Uncle Bill had been released].  Jim Allen invited us and Shaffers (who couldn't come) to their place for a picnic.  Planted beans (also picked the first ones) lettuce, and beets.  New asparagus plants are looking nice.  We went to see Show Boat at the Magic Waters outdoor Theater near 7 Caves.  Jean Kantner called, she is going on Emmaus Walk next week.

Sunday 1990 - Went to Wooden Spoon, buffet $5.95 including beverage and sweets.  We stayed with GHU, not too much rest when one is up 3 or 4 times taking her to the bathroom. 

Monday 1991 - [Anchorage to Soldotna Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Left Anchorage, saw some very large snow blowers.  On to Columbia Glacier, beautiful visitor building.  Lunch at Summit Lake Lodge [in Moose Pass].  Now two nights in Soldotna, supper at Four Seasons back in the woods.  Got fruit at nice stand, gal had just graduated from Kent State.  Discovered we had leak in tire.  Solid line of fisherman lining the river banks.

Wednesday 1992 - [Ada OH for School of Missions]

Thursday 1993 - [Ginny and Roberta visiting]

Friday 1994 - Went to see South Pacific at Wilmington College, $7 each, 8-11pm.

Saturday 1995 - Went to Dayton, Sun Spot Village, they have a special dinner the last weekend of every July, then to Books and Co.  Supper at Welton's on Wilmington Pike.  Pretty good.

Monday 1996 - Jean had hospital meeting in Wilmington.  DPL bill, 918 KWH, $84.75 (33 days)

Wednesday 1998 - [to Somerset KY] Took Sankers out to lunch at Mariemont Inn for their anniversary, on to Somerset where we stayed at new Comfort Inn, pool was just being filled.  Had supper at Sonya's.  Jean and Ginny went to the movie, Madeline, $3.50 each.

July 21, 1987-99

Uncle Bill to hospital, Ginny on toilet

HH's Diary 1987-1999 [lightly edited]

Tuesday 1987 -  [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Storm Lake to Fort Dodge ~62 miles] RAIN.  Karen got locked in room.  Went 35 miles in the rain and near Ft. Dodge had bad head wind.  Saw Boys Town type place, free lemonade and yet had pop for sale.  Many places had garden hoses out in the yard if you wanted sprayed.  Stayed with the Dick Collins', 222 F Ave, Fort Dodge, two children, married in 1974.  We took them to 1st UMC for lasagna dinner.  Large Walmart here.  Serena worked here at one time.  The kids slept in the tent so we could have their rooms.

Saturday 1990 - NVUMC Men's Breakfast.  Brad [or Bud? the Roberts part is crossed out] Roberts spoke on the tongue – better to say nothing than too much.  Very good.  Trimmed the four bushes to the east of our driveway.

Sunday 1991 - [Anchorage Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] Went to the UMC at 9th and G Sts., all attending were visitors at that service.  Went to Ted West's home.  He went there 20 years ago through the Boy Scouts.  Buffet at O'Malley's on the Green.  Then Potter Marsh [scenic wildlife refuge] and Anchorage Museum.

Tuesday 1992 - [Ada OH for School of Missions]

Wednesday 1993 - [Ginny and Roberta visiting] New roof on parsonage garage roof next door, $870.

Thursday 1994 - [Ginny leaves] Phone rang about 3:15am.  Mary [MUH] said they had taken Bill to the hospital.  CMH thinks he has stomach virus, he is in room 215B.  Meeting at Airborne.  Don arrived.  Ginny had some luck on the toilet.

Friday 1995 - Martha Freeland and her grand-daughter were in the office.  Martha just can't say "No" to her.  Jean cleaning out file cabinet.  Interesting letter from Leslie Reynolds and our friend in Denmark.  Had lunch at Frisch's in Hillsboro.  Several NV people there including the Glenn Dayes, Jacque Laymons, Clara Sears and Mabel.  Visited Henry [Edwards] while Jean went to Bob and Carl's, milk on sale for $1.79/gal.  Surprise party for Marvin [?] and Betty Hall who are moving to Friendsville TN.  Dean Bernard passed away.  Weather really turned cool.  Borrowed cap from Mitch Gillett.

Wednesday 1999 - Serena headed west, made reservations to meet Roberta at Amana Colonies Iowa after RAGBRAI bike ride.

July 20, 1987-99

Ginny not too peaceful

HH's Diary 1989-1999 [lightly edited]

Monday 1987 - [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Denison to Storm Lake ~55 miles] Had some fresh fruit and bread at the house, gone a couple of blocks and I realized the top of my speedometer was gone.  We were on the road at 6:30.  First stop was Kiron [14 miles], long wait for the restroom, ate while we waited.   Spent an hour in Schaller [41 miles] free popcorn and postcards.  The Carls had given us good directions to their home [Storm Lake], right on the lake.  Mrs. Carl took us down to get the luggage.  Nice underground building at the college [Buena Vista].  Jean called us about 5pm.

Friday 1990 - Met Sankers and took them to "J's" Restaurant in Regency Apt. House [Tower] on Madison.  Very nice ($79).  It is their 40th Anniversary.  Then to Fairfax to Walton [Creek] Theater to see "The Quilter" about a widow and her nine daughters.  Hard to stay awake.  The State has put up signs about the bridge reconstruction at the west edge of New Vienna.  John and Julie met Gerry and Catherine at the Columbus airport and brought them down.   Gerry seems to like running Best West RV.

Saturday 1991 - [Anchorage Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard] To the visitor center, walked around downtown.  Lunch at Simon and Seafort's, mix up on ½ portion of red and white salmon.  Drove out to UofA [University of Alaska Anchorage], Earthquake Park [site of 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America, 9.2 magnitude], seaplane area.  Supper at Carr's [grocery], still light at 11pm.

Monday 1992 - [to Ada OH for School of Missions] Studying Amos and the mid-east.  The Democrat candidate for President VP (Clinton and Gore) were in Wilmington Ohio.

Tuesday 1993 - [Ginny and Roberta visiting] We met the Goodings, they had just gotten a new Chrysler, and Serena at the restaurant in Waynesville.  Ginny was not too peaceful.  Liver and onions was $6.95 with two vegetables.  Roast beef and pork were $6.50.  Got new IBM computer at Wells.  Called the Ballantynes re our September trip there. 

Wednesday 1994 - [Ginny visiting] Picked first tomato, plenty of broccoli.

Thursday 1995 - Went to Wilmington.  Jean got her purse back at the Police Station and saw Dr. Kim.

Saturday 1996 - Filled dirt around concrete in back yard.  Thought MV was going to call us on way back from Minneapolis, but she went I-65 instead.  Waxed the pick-up and oiled my boots.

Monday 1998 - Lots of lightning, .8" of rain.

July 19, 1987-99

Ginghamsburg

HH's Diary 1987-1999 [lightly edited]

Sunday 1987 - [RAGBRAI Iowa bike ride: Onawa to Denison ~50 miles] Each of the overnight towns have souvenir newspapers.  The Denison Library to be open today 2-5.  Got started at 9am.  Really only made two stops, roadside fruit stand run by a guy working his way through college and lunch at the Ute UMC at 2pm.  Denison is really hilly.  First hill we had to walk.  Had trouble finding our luggage.  Our hosts had BIG burgers and fresh fruit.  [Michael] Dukakis crew [Dukakis was a Democratic presidential nominee in 1988] had free ice tea on the [Crawford County] Court House Square.  Plenty of entertainment and food.  Ate at the Masonic Hall.  Oldest person (on the trip) is 87.  Some people with small kids have bike trailers.

Wednesday 1989 - Went with the Harners to Hillsboro to visit Dr. N. J. Bodenhaven (?), on the east edge of Hillsboro on 124.  Quite an old house, was the center of US population in 1870.  He used to be an M.D. in NYC.  He recalled Douglas Pickens.  Had supper at Ponderosa, baked fish $5.49,  then to Quaker Meeting, the Wilmington yearly meeting.

Thursday 1990 - Took some "Club" books for Barbara Moore out to Fannie's house.  She sits on the porch and watches the sun go down, just to the right of Faris's house.  Went to Stacy's for lunch.  Arnold Appel was there.  Lunch $4.50.

Friday 1991 - [to Anchorage Alaska with Don and Martha Ann Bernard, *see below for link to full text of Alaska trip]  Up at 2:45, slept poorly, turned out I had turned the alarm off.  On the plane at 6am via Atlanta and Seattle, arrived at 2pm.  Had Dollar Rental Car for $155/week.  Staying at a B&B on O Street, $55/night.  Supper at Cyrano's [Bookstore]

Monday 1993 - [Ginny and Roberta visiting]

Tuesday 1994 - [Ginny visiting] Went down to see Bo Streber on business, then we went wading, Ginny preferred the swings and we had a picnic at North Beach.  Gas 112.9¢.  Serena surprise us by being here when we got home.  Elderhostel International catalog came.  The [Cincinnati Bengals] football team starts practice today at Wilmington College.  [Bengals moved their training camp to Georgetown in 1997 after 29 seasons at W.C.]  At Rocky Fork the 14' Lund Boat for four people is $55/day or $33 for 3 hours.  Non weekend is $50 and $30.

Sunday 1998 - We met John, Julie and Kate at Terrace Lounge in WCH, buffet $6.95, closed at 2pm.  John and Julie are talking of adoption.

Monday 1999 - [Auburn IN to home] Big tour of Cris's "Auburn Gear,", CNC plans a machine shop at ~1900 Wayne Street [is this where Cris is now?].  Way over our heads.  Hope he makes it.  Got charger for cell phone in Lima.  Ate at Tudors, it was OK.  Stopped at Ginghamsburg UMC, opened in 1994, what a big active place.  Services on Saturday at 5:30 and 7 and three on Sunday: 9, 10:15 and 11:30, staff of 80.

*Post about Alaska Trip with Don & Martha Ann Bernard July 19 - August 2, 1991