Jim Bob Payne

I am only going to be there once.

Donald Cooper

Thanks to Rick Gutzmann for letting us know about the passing of a great friend and our classmate John  (we all knew him by his middle name, Larry) Cannon. He was a very special warm, friendly, and outgoing guy whose personality always entertained us with unexpected surprises. I have so many excellent memories flashing back of times and adventures we shared. He greatly enriched my Highland years and beyond. I last saw him when he and his wife were on vacation and stayed with me and my wife at our San Diego home. Together we all had a fantastic day attending all the whale, seal, and  dolphin shows at Sea World.

As with so many of our Highland classmates, Larry was enterprising and accomplished much during his lifetime. Starting out, he began a business with his wife, The Sassy Pup, a combination dog grooming and antique store.  Later he was best known for his fascination and love of Hatch green chilis. In 1977 on his own home’s kitchen stove he formulated a product, Cannon’s Sweet Hots, that combined the excellent taste of those green chilis with the savory flavor of sweet dill. It was a unique, one of a kind product, that spurred the development of his new company. That product and others soon appeared on grocery shelves and was an award winner at a national food show. Larry’s business was successful for over twenty years at which time it was sold. Cannon’s Sweet Hots are still available.

Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

I am so touched to by the tributes to Highland friends, often ones I didn't know.  My appreciation grows for our school era and the shared values that surface at these sadder times.  Friendships are treasures indeed.

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Did you save the date?  Next Monday is our luncheon date—July 8 at 1pm!  We are going to a recommended restaurant—Neo Szechuan Asian Kitchen at 7200 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite F2 in Louisiana Plaza.  It is on the south side of Montgomery halfway between Louisiana and Pennsylvania.  In fact, it is next door to our last lunch at J’s Var B Q!  The menu is varied and full, even offering smoothies and mochi ice cream—-if you like to start with dessert.  (I tasted the orange chicken, and, yes, I want more!). Please RSVP here or to me privately, mentioning if July is your birthday month! 
    We had 25 for lunch last month, enjoying the rare company of Merl Schafer and Kati as well as Jim Bob Payne. Furthermore, Gloria's homemade candy was So-o-o good! Thanks, birthday girl!  Enjoy the memories:

^. ^. Merl And Kati Schafer        v Neal Kloepfer, Jim Bob Payne

 ^ ^. Diane Bostick Jones, Steve Brooks, Susie Strong Neuschwanger        v Walter Huebner, Andy Paquet

^  ^. Michael and Ruthie Wartell         v  Janet and Danny Padilla (our photographer)

^ ^. John Criswell, Connie Pecha Welty.     v  Susan Thompson, Jim Bell

^.  Steve Brooks, Jack Dettweiler.         v.  Helen Stambaugh Williams, Sandy Stewart Smallwood 

^.  Sherril Coulter, Marty Glantz Farmer.   v  Gloria Ruiz Santana and Joe

Sherril Coulter

I will be there!

Diane Bostick (Jones)

Danny Padilla

Andrew Paquet, Jr.

I will be there for more golden chicken. Andy

Helen Stambaugh (Williams)

I'll be there.  Thank you!

Sandra Stewart (Smallwood)

 I will be there.

Neal Kloepfer

Sounds like a plan to me. See you all there.

Steven Brooks

Gloria Ruiz (Santana)

Joe and I will be there next Monday. Thanks Martha

Susan Thompson

Jim and I will be there. 

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

I will be in Albuquerque then and can attend lunch.  It will be myself, Susan and John.  Looking forward to seeing everyone again.  

Walter Huebner

Planning to be there on Monday.  I have a birthday in July.

John Criswell

I'll be there and Connie will be driving herself to the lunch. Glad to see she feels safe driving again.

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

LUNCH:  We’re going Irish this month at O’Niell’s Pub!  We will meet at 1pm next Monday Aug. 12 at 3301 Juan Tabo NE (on the west side of the street between Candelaria and Comanche).  They offer a tasty side dish I’ve never heard of—poutine.  Those of you who frequent O’Niell’s can advise me.  Leave your RSVP here.  Birthdays will be celebrated, if you let us know.
    Last month we had 25 people enjoying wonderful Chinese dishes served on the biggest lazy-susans I’ve ever seen. Take a look at the pictures below.  (And think about coming to lunch next Monday.)

Connie Pecha Welty, John Criswell, Susan Thompson, Jim Bell

Janet Gater Padilla, George Boyden, Sandy Stewart Smallwood, Lynn Brosman Romero, Diane Bostick Jones

Steve Brooks, Walter Huebner, Andy Paquet, Carla Irwin Cates, Marty Glantz Farmer, Jack Dettweiler, Susan Myers Puckett, (the backs of John Schaefer, Betty Myers Schaefer, Helen Stambaugh Williams).

Lynn Brosman Romero, Gail Stark, Diane Bostick Jones

Helen Stambaugh Williams, Gail Stark, Walter Huebner, Andy Paquet.

John Criswell, Susan Thompson, Jim Bell, Neal Kloepfer, empty seat of our photographer Danny Padilla, Janet Gater Padilla, George Boyden, Sandy Stewart Smallwood, Diane Bostick Jones, Sherril Coulter.

Carla Irwin Cates, Marty Farmer, Jack Dettweiler, Tooey Lanning Boyden, Susan Myers Puckett.

Betty Myer Schaefer, Helen S. Williams,Gail Stark, Steve Brooks, Walter Huebner, Andy Paquet, Jack Dettweiler, (Tooey L. Boyden, Susan M. Puckett).

Danny Padilla

Gloria Ruiz (Santana)

Looks like we will have to miss again. I have a doctors appointment at 1:30. Have a great time. 

Helen Stambaugh (Williams)

I'll be there.  Thanks!

Andrew Paquet, Jr.

Will be out of town, visiting relatives in South Lake Tahoe. Hope you all have fun. Andy

Steven Brooks

Sherril Coulter

I Wii be there!

Walter Huebner

Planning to be there!