Volume 8 Number (Journal 668) May, 2015 in this issue

Most of our generation were HOME SCHOOLED in many ways 
My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and 
I can take you out..." 

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Ohio Cleveland Crazies RUPA Luncheon 
Fourteen of us gathered around the festive board at TJ’s Restaurant in Wooster for our March meeting. Our 
ladies were well represented and how much we enjoy their presence. Kenny Wheeler had a mini reunion in 
the presence of his son Bill and granddaughter Christi Deem. Kenny gets wonderful personal help from his 
caregiver Diane Johnson who faithfully chauffer’s him to our monthly meetings. About 65 miles from 
Zanesville to Wooster on my sectional and Kenny rarely misses a meeting. Bob Olsen took advantage of 
beautiful flying weather to fly his RV-6 into Wayne County from Wakeman (think WAKEM intersection in 
aviatorial terms.) The airport vehicle was not available but the ever congenial airport manager loaned Bob 
his truck for transport to the downtown lunch spot. A most hospitable thing to do. 
Lots of catching up on everyone’s part. We have endured a “crisp” winter in these parts and it had not 
warmed up a great deal for the meeting. Pretty but cold. Inside, though, the temps were as pleasant as the 
company. The great stories continue to abound. There were vacation stories and skiing tales and as usual we 
flew everything from RV-6’s to C-130’s. An occasional 3350 rumbled to life. As always, the stories were 
unembellished. Resident humorist Kenny Wheeler kept us laughing with his portfolio of jokes. And so 
forth. Our wonderful waitress, Vickie, cared for us in her always pleasant manner. We’ll gather again on the 
third Thursday in April, same time, 1:00, same place, TJ’s Restaurant in Wooster. Drop by should you be in 
our area. Or fly in to Wayne County weather permitting. If the airport car is not available nor the managers 
truck, we’ll be happy to provide transport airport to restaurant. We love to have you join us. Meetings 
always coed. 
Around the table , L to R back row: Dick Sanders, John Hochman, Jim Burrill, Harvey Morris, Rich 
McMakin. George Bleyle, Diane Johnson, Bill Wheeler, and our wonderful waitress Vickie. 
Front row, L to R: Pat Morris, Carol McMakin, Bob Olsen, Diane Zaleski, Kenny Wheeler, and Christi 
Deem. 
Everyone at the meeting in accord: always a treat to read the “
RUPANEWS
.” A great publication full of 
familiar names and faces, many evoking lifelong memories of times and places. 
Respectfully and fraternally, 
Dick Sanders
Interim Scribe 

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