(NOTE:  We need more news about "promotions", "re-married", "another child" or even "becoming a grandparent".  So if you have that type of news...blow your own horn...pass it on!!!   I decided to change the order of the class news articles.  The most recent new articles will now be at the top of the page.  As you scroll down the date run in reverse.  (DK)     Oct 7, 2008      According to the Baltimore Sun Newspaper (Monday, Oct 6, 2008) our classmate and friend, Joseph (Lopez) Lyon and his wife were in a tragic accident.     The newspaper writes, "A 48-year-old woman who was a passenger on her husband's motorcycle yesterday afternoon died after the motorcycle and a car driven by a teenager collided in Carroll County, according to the Maryland State Police."     "Shortly after 4 p.m., state police said, Joseph Lyon and his wife, Joanne Lyon, were on Route 27 in Mt. Airy when a 1999 Honda Accord turned onto the road from East Ridgeville Blvd and cut the couple off."      "Lyon unsuccessfully attempted to swerve around the car, which was driven by a 17-year-old girl and crashed into it, authorities said."      "Joanne Lyon, who was wearing a helmet, suffered unspecified injuries and was transported by medevac helicopter to Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she died yesterday.  Joseph Lyon suffered some injuries, state policed said."   (NOTE:  Joanne Lyon, is the former Joanne Fischetti, KHS alumni, Class of 1977.   On Monday I spoke with Joe and learned the extent of his injuries.   He was released late Monday afternoon from the hospital.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe, his family and especially Joanne's children.)   Jan 8, 2008      Our classmate and friend, Paul Goldstein passed away on Dec 22, 2007 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a battle with cancer.       He was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Irwin and Beverly Bruntil Goldstein. A Kingston High School graduate, class of 1976, he married Alice M. Hendickson on June 28, 1990.  Surviving in addition to his wife, was his daughter Stephanie Goldstein of Kingston.       Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for his daughter: "Stephanie Goldstein Trust", c/o Lee Goldstein, 175 Windsor Dr., Hurley, NY 12443.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.   May 4, 2007      Received an email today from Brenna Lamoureux, it stated, "Trish (Patricia Amarello) Gallo's daughter, Gabriella, is part of this years May Court...as was her mother 31 years ago...I work with Trish and spoke with her this morning...the whole family is thrilled to be a part of this once again...she'll be bringing her box of tissues to the field house later today for the annual celebration."   Oct 4, 2006      Our classmate and friend, Gina Alecca (Quick) passed away on Sep 29, 2006 in Nashville, NC after a long illness.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA, August 26, 1958, daughter of Michael Joseph Alecca and the late Mary Ellen Hughes Kelly.  She is survived by her husband, Albert Quick and their three daughters.  Condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.   August 04, 2006      Congratulations are in order for our classmates, Steven J. Mazzuca.   Steve was selected as the "2006 Distinguished Alumni" to the Ulster County Community College's, Alumni Hall of Fame.        His bio reads:            Steven J. Mazzuca           Engineer, Business Executive and Community Volunteer               During his 23 years with IBM, Steven Mazzuca has held numerous technical and managerial positions, ranging from product development to strategic initiatives supporting worldwide product engineering organizations.  He is currently a technical project manager and team leader for quality initiatives, recognized as a team builder able to solve tough problems.  He is also a successful innovator who has acquired five engineering patents.           Currently he is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and co-chair of the SUNY New Paltz Industry Advisory Board.  He also serves as a corporate recruiting manager for SUNY New Paltz.  He finds time to coach Little League baseball and youth soccer and to perform as a professional musician with the Blue Mist Band.           Steve, who holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and two bachelor of arts degrees in engineering physics and Italian, is pursuing a master of arts degree in teaching at SUNY New Paltz.  He and his wife reside in New Paltz with their two sons.     (NOTE:  Visit  http:www.sunyulster.edu/people/alum_2006.asp)   August 03, 2006      The Daily Freeman (Sunday Jul 30, 2006) posted a wedding announcement for our classmate and friend, Cynthia Gill (Arnold).  It reads:             Twin Lakes was the setting of the marriage of Cynthia Gill (Arnold), daughter of Jack and Charlotte Gill of Hurley to Arthur David Lapp Jr, son of Peggy and Art Lapp of High Falls.           The Rev Charles Stickley officiated at the May 13 ceremony down near the lake.  The bride was given away by her father.           Maid of Honor was Julia Arnold, the bride's daughter.           The Best Man was Michael Arnold, the bride's son.           A reception followed at Twin Lakes.           The bride is a graduate of KHS and graduate of Elmira College with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.  She works for Gill's Farm in the spring through fall and Potter Bros Ski Shop in the winter months.           The groom is a graduate of Rondont Valley HS.  He is currently employed at Reclamation Inc. in West Hurley.        Congratulation to the happy couple from all your classmates and friends!    August 01, 2006      The 30th Reunion on  28 - 29 July 2006 was a hugh success.  Read the small excerpt in the "30th Reunion" section and see photos in the "30th Yr Reunion Pics".    December 6, 2005      According to the Daily Freeman (Friday Dec 2, 2005) our classmate and friend, Marvin Savatgy, passed away on November 30, 2005. The Daily Freeman writes, "Husband of Joann; father of Kenneth Savatgy; brother of Elizabeth Schovel and Vincent, Nicholas, and Matthew Savatgy.  Nephew of Betty and John Miller and Maryanne and Glenn Merriman".  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.   November 20, 2005      According to the Daily Freeman (Sunday Nov 20, 2005) our classmate and friend, David Burlew, passed away.  The Daily Freeman writes, "David, 47, of Kingston, died Thursday, November 17, 2005.  Beloved husband of Susan Grosner Burlew, loving father of Sarah, Erica, Ryan and Jeremiah Burlew, son of Ned and Doris Burlew, brother of Valerie Sperl, Nadine Felter, Lori Ragosino, Lucille Calabro and Grace Jones, grandfather of Rebecca Clark and Joshua Burlew, uncle of Lisa Snow and her daughter Meghan Snow".  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.   August 12, 2005      The Daily Freeman posted a wedding announcement for our classmate and friend, David Kilmer.  It reads:             VALDOSTA, Ga - The Lowndes County Court House was the setting of the Aug 9, marriage of Pamela J. Finigan, daughter of the late William and Alice Rutledge, and David J. Kilmer, son of Dorothy Kilmer of Kingston and the late Raymond Kilmer.           Attending the private ceremony were Bryan Finigan, the bride's son, of Highland and Linda and Nicholas Kilmer, the groom's children, of Valdosta, Ga.           The bride is a 1978 graduate of Kingston High School.  She works at Wal-Mart as a cashier in Valdosta, Ga.           The groom is a 1976 graduate of Kingston High School.  He works for Grand Bay Bombing Range as a range operator in Valdosta, Ga.           Former Kingston residents, the couple resides in Valdosta, Ga.        Congratulation to the happy couple from all your classmates and friends!   March 4, 2005      Our classmate and friend, Karen Kanover (Turkovitz),  passed away on Feb 13, 2005 in Irondequoit, NY, as a result of a heart attack.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.            The following is highlighted from the Democrat and Chronicle Newspaper:             February 15, 2005, "East Irondequoit teacher mourned Colleagues praise 'one-of-a-kind' educator and children's author."  Author and educator Karen Turkovitz had an abundant joy and enthusiasm for life that rubbed off on everyone she touched.           "She had an impact on every aspect of this school," said Joanne Zito, Principal of East Irondequoit's Ivan Green Primary School. "There is not one person here who was not touched by her.  Mrs. Turkovitz, of Irondequoit, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack. She was 46.           "She was like the Pied Piper in the classrooms and the school," said colleague Wendy Marasco, who with Mrs. Turkovitz and fellow teachers Linda Ryan, Karen Cunico and Anna Rivoli founded Five Degrees Press, the Greece-based company that published Mrs. Turkovitz's three children's books.           Mrs. Turkovitz began teaching at Ivan Green in 1998, after spending a short time in the Greece schools. She came to teaching after spending 17 years as a dental hygienist and earning a 1997 State University College at Brockport degree in psychology, with certification in elementary education.           While teaching during the day, Mrs. Turkovitz also found time to pursue writing.  She published three children's titles: What's So Special About Mitchell, on what it's like to be a student in a classroom that includes special-needs children, as well as Oh Frannie! and Not Again Frannie, the Adventures of Frannie Flotnik, both about the exploits of 12-year-old Frannie Flotnik, a character loosely styled on Mrs. Turkovitz when she was a child.           Karen Gurnett, President of the Ivan Green Parent Teacher Association, said Mrs. Turkovitz "always put the children first and made them feel like they were the most important thing in the world."           Mrs. Turkovitz is survived by her husband Phillip; three children, Ben, Hillary and Lauren ; parents Stanley and Barbara Kanover of Kingston, Ulster County; sister and brother-in-law Meryl and Robert Gondelman of Emerson, N.J; and nieces and nephews.           Meaghan M. McDermott           Staff writer, Democrat and Chronicle   January 28, 2005      Our classmate and friend, Richard Gavis,  passed away on Jan 13, 2005 in Kingston, as a result of Pancreatic Cancer.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.   June 1, 2004      Great News!  CONGRATULATIONS to Rob Newkirk and his wife Terri, on the many wonderful things happening within the Newkirk household.  Rob writes, "We welcome the newest addition to our family.  Logan Caroline Newkirk was born on May 4, 2004."  Mother and daughter are doing great.  Rob also writes in his email, "Logan's big sister, Bailey, graduated from the University of North Carolina on May 9.  Logan joins her other big sister Reed Alexis (born in Aug 00) in the Newkirk household."   March 28, 2003      Our classmate and friend, Mark Boomhower, passed away on Mar 15, 2003 in Tampa Florida as a result of a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident according to a Tampa newspaper.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.   February 21, 2003      Great News!  CONGRATULATIONS to Paul Mercier and his wife Dusty, once again becoming proud parents of a new baby GIRL on February 19, 2003.  Mother and daughter are doing fantastic.  Paul stated in his email, "I'll be 63 when she graduates high school.  Wish me luck!"   November 21, 2002      According to the Daily Freeman (Tuesday Nov 19, 2002) another classmate passed away.  Our classmate and friend, Joan "Patty" Driggs (Lawrence).  She passed on Monday, Nov 18, 2002.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.   September 30, 2002      Great News!  A belated CONGRATULATIONS!  On August 15, 2002, Lisa Incalcaterra gave birth to her second SON.  Mother and son are doing fabulous!  Lisa stated in her email, "I strongly suspect I'm the only woman in our class to have had a baby 26 years after our high school graduation!!"