June 2026 Newsletter
The month of June has us remember D-Day (on the 6th); two members of my Rotary Club were part of that historic event. Another acquaintance was with the 82 Airborne Paratroopers who landed earlier that morning. And, Fathers’ Day (the 22nd )…what will be your special treat?
Adding on to thoughts of our recent 10th Class Reunion (by Zoom) when the speaker was BHS Athletic Director, Steve Jenkins. A comment was made about “major” and “minor” sports…during our days. Enclosed is a photo taken at an awards assembly of letters being presented by Coach Pete Wilson to cross country team members. And, a photo of the letter that our mom’s sewed onto letterman’s sweaters. Football, basketball, etc. got letterman’s jackets!
As an aside, my mom was so unhappy with the hand-me-down (ratty) uniforms for cross country that she attended a School Board meeting to complain. As a result, we all got new uniforms, albeit just a shirt and shorts…hardly a budget breaker!
Wally Riker tracked how many times our last Reunion link (by Zoom) was actually opened, and when he shares it, I’ll pass it on.
Bob Cockefair was a huge help in helping us locate Bill Hums obituary, herein enclosed. And AD Steve Jenkins included this photo of “Whip” during Steve’s presentation to us.
Last month we’ve heard from Armond D’Agostino, Carol Hill; Kay McCormick, Pat Howlett, Joan Meekin, Claire Reiss; Adie Harris, Marion Jago, Ann Zimmerman, Bob Alvine, and Wally Riker.
Our next Zoom reunion is Friday, November 6, 3 pm east coast time. Wally Riker will again begin at 2:30 pm for those who may need help logging on. We’ll send out the link on the 5th so hopefully it won’t be lost/forgotten. Some of you have requested telephone reminders.
William Hums, Obituary
William Hums, 71, of Lake Wallkill, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2009.
Born to William John Hums Jr. and Elizabeth Hums in Montclair, he had lived in the Lake Wallkill section of Vernon Township for many years.
Mr. Hums served with the United States Army and then received his AA from Brevard Junior College in Florida. He owned and operated Around the Corner Video in Newton for many years before retiring. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Hums was predeceased by his wife, Adrienne Hums, in 2005 and was the devoted father of Renee Hums, of Connecticut, Cheri Hums, of West Paterson, and Jeff Hums, of Teaneck. Dear brother of Neil Hums, of Pennsylvania. Cherished by two grandsons.
