Great Bend High School

October 24, 2011 at Great Bend Historical Society

2011-10-19T08:15:16-04:00

John Scott to Great Bend area High School classmate

Hey, Classmate!

My colleague-friend Dennis Montegna of the Philadelphia office of our National Park Service, will be in Great Bend soon--see link below. Dennis headlines October 24 at the Barton County Historical Society, where I hope you'll be able to attend his lecture about garden cemeteries and Civil War memorials found there:

http://bartoncountymuseum.org/news.html

Dennis' topic and abstract remind me of the Nickerson, KS garden cemetery where some of my Huffman ancestors were interred. I've been there many times since, but when dear departed Mom first guided me to that cemetery, I learned from the marble headstone that "General" Abraham Huffman had only been a corporal, after all! At least he survived the Civil War, came to Kansas, and sent me his genes! Huffmans and cousins farmed in Rice County between Nickerson and Hutch through the 1940s, I believe.

Enjoy meeting Dennis Montagna and hearing his talk!

~ John

Thank you!!!

2010-09-28T13:51:05-04:00

Dear Committee Members,

Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated all your hard work for a fantastic 40th reunion. I had so much fun and was so happy that I was able to reconnect with old friends. I have great memories. Take care and hope you all get the much needed rest you all deserve.

Fondly,

Debby (Bird) Downs

RE: Thanks to Planning Committee

2010-07-13T20:56:52-04:00

Thanks Bruce it's has been fun. Really looking forward to seeing everyone Taylor

Thanks to Planning Committee

2010-07-10T19:39:30-04:00

I appreciate the efforts of the planning group. I'm sure that's what you all really needed....more meetings in your lives. I enjoyed the photos of the meeting too, with all the familiar faces. Anyway, nothing would happen without you.....no website, no reunion, period. So.....THANK YOU. -Bruce Huss