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June 30, 2009
Dear Class of 1959, Pemetic
High School:
You cannot imagine how thrilled we were when Donna Michard called to
invite us to attend your 50th Class Reunion in Southwest
Harbor. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever
expect
to see so many of you all at one time again. Don’t
let anyone ever tell you that miracles never happen!
Even though we decided to leave Pemetic and seek other areas of
employment, you
all remained in our hearts and minds over the years to follow.
My years at Pemetic were
some of the best years of my life and I missed you all more than you
could ever know. I
was thrilled to be part of your lives to help mold your educational
experience and I loved
and enjoyed my teaching career during my years at Pemetic.
In June of 1957 Carrie and I were married after my graduation from Business
College. We
moved to Southwest Harbor in
late August. Friday before Labor Day I reported to
Mr.
Furtwengler’s office and told him I was ready
to get my classroom
and plans organized.
He asked me if I thought I would have things ready
by Tuesday when classes
started. I assured him I would be and I
succeeded. I think he was a little
nervous but glad I had arrived. During
our years there we were fortunate to have a very warm and friendly
relationship
with both Mr. & Mrs. Furtwengler as they encouraged and supported
us. While there our children Michael, Richard and
Karen were born. We had another son,
Jeffrey, born in 1965.
On June 22, 2009
Carrie and I celebrated our 52 wedding anniversary. Friday, June
27,
we joined you all as you celebrated your 5oth
class reunion. We thank
you for the
opportunity to share in your special event. It
was
exciting to see you all and hear about
your life journeys. Our
accommodations and reception were marvelous
as we were
pampered by very special people who were part of our lives while living
in Southwest
Harbor. In all sincerity we are
so proud of all of you and the special men and women
you have become.
As you can see, dreams
can come true !
Fondly,
Richard and Caroline
Chick
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