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Class Of 83 Blog

Please bookmark the blog and put the gmail address in your address book. We are planning to keep these open and use them for future activities. If anyone has photos of the reunion that they would like to have posted please send them to the Gmail.

Many people at the reunion said that they would like to get together once a year at a restaurant to catch up so next year we will update any information concerning that here and will email anyone that we have email addresses for if you would like to be on that list send your contact information to the Gmail.

cdowenclassof83@gmail.com

Class of 1983 Gift to the School

Tree Planting at Owen

Reunion Closeout

Reunion Closeout

As we closeout the 30th reunion we have a few items to convey.

If you did not get a t-shirt and would like one please email the size and mailing address to cdowenclassof83@gmail.com by Friday September 13th.

If you have photos you would like to share email them and I will post on the blog. 

If you have found someone on the lost and found and know their contact info forward it to the gmail.  

We would like to thank everyone who helped and particiapted in the reunion.

Reunion News Update

Reunion News UPDATE

Saturday September 7

10:00 Tree Planting at the school. The horticulture students will dig the hole tomorrow for the tree. Saturday morning we will be planting the tree and placing the plaque. Bring a shovel and be apart of leaving a gift from our class to the school.

5:00 Dinner/Dance Ale House

Park across from Tysons on Broadway. Ale House address is 117 Cherry Street Black Mountain. Enter on the Boardway side.

From I-40 head toward downtown Black Mountain cross railroad tracks Ale House will be on the left. 

From US 70 turn right on Broadway half way down the street is the Ale House Entrance. 

Friday September 6th Tailgate Update

Tailgate Details

September 6th -4:00pm to 7:00pm Between the baseball & softball fields at the high school see map below. Check in at the registration table to pick up or purchase tickets $10.00 per family.  Please plan to have your dish and drinks there by 5:30 when we will start serving and will end at 6:30. Also bring chairs for your family. We will have T-shirts commemorating the reunion on sale for $10.00 each. Come hangout, reminisce and play cornhole & washer toss before the game. Football game tickets are $7.00 each at the gate.
 

GOLF ON September 7th Need Response by Friday

'For those interested in playing golf, the Black Mountain Golf Course has provided us with a reduced green fee and cart rental of $30 for Saturday, September 7th.  Tee times begin at 11:28 a.m.  If you would like to play, please send Allen Blizard an email (allen.blizard@gmail.com<mailto:allen.blizard@gmail.com>).  Please include your handicap or average score for 18 holes.  Also please include your cell phone number.'  Response is needed no later than Monday, September 2nd.

Reunion Count Down 13 Days Update August 24

Reunion Weekend is Approaching FAST!

Wanted to give everyone an update on activities:

Tail Gate

September 6th -4:00pm to 7:00pm upper lot at the high school if you want to just attend the tailgate cost is $10.00 per family . Please plan to have your dish and drinks there by 5:30 that's when we will start serving and will end at 6:30. We will have T-shirts commemorating the reunion on sale for $10.00 each. Come hangout, reminisce and play cornhole before the game.

Tree Planting

September 7th -10:00am Grounds of the high school we will be planting a Southern Magnolia Tree and placing a plaque as a reminder of our class to future generations of the warhorse spirit.Please plan to attend. Details on meeting location to follow.

Golf

September 7th Golf at the Black Mountain Municipal Course in the afternoon please send an email to cdowenclassof83@gmail.com if you plan to participate in the golf outing. Please let us know by September 3rd.

Dinner

September 7th Ale House 5PM-10PM . Cost $40.00 per person. Dinner, dancing, door prizes and a walk down memory lane. Please get you money into Lynn ASAP.

If you have not sent your money and you plan to attend please email and let us know we need a headcount for the Tailgate and the Ale House. I know last time people were disappointed they did not have a customized name tag. We need to know you plan to attend to make name tags and as you know September is just a week away.

Please continue to search for lost Classmates and spread the word.

Reunion News Update

If You plan to attend get your money in Now!

Please review the Lost and Found List and help spread the word anyone who has found by their name has been conatcted about the reunion either by phone, Facebok, email, or text. The Lost & Found List was updated today August 20th.

Friday September 6^th

Tailgate -Owen Vs Reynolds at Charles D. Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 4:00pm-7:00pm. Hot Dogs & Hamburgers provided. Please bring a chair, a covered dish & a non alcoholic beverage to share.  Please bring your covered dish and plan to begin eating at 5:30pm. Ballgame entrance fee separate.

Saturday September 7^th

Plant a Memorial Tree at Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 10:00am

 

Golf Black Mountain Municipal Course please email if you plan to play golf. We need a head count.

 

Dinner & Dance at the Ale House, 117 Cherry Street, Black Mountain 5:00pm -10:00pm

Passed Appetizers, Dinner selections Steak, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian Entrée with

a cash bar and DJ, Dress business casual.

Cost  includes the Tailgate and Dinner

                                            $35.00 per person August 1-August 31st

                                            $40.00 per person September 1-September 7        After Sept 1st email for instructions on payment. Do not mail payment to Lynn.

 

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin thru August 31st.

Mail to:

Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund

c/o Jim Ellis  

PO Box 523

Carrboro, NC 27510.

 

If you  have questions contact cdowenclassof83@gmail.com.

 

 

3 Weeks till Reunion

Time is running out

If you are planning to attend we need to hear from you NOW! Plan to come on out for a fun weekend of tailgating, dinner, dancing, catching up and good times.

Cost Tailgate and Dinner
$35.00 per person August 1-August 24^th 
Cost Tailgate
$10.00 per family till August 24^th

If you buy tickets by August 24^th your name will be entered once for a chance to get a refund on your tickets.

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:

Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund
c/o Jim Ellis  
PO Box 523
Carrboro, NC 27510.
If you have questions contact cdowenclassof83@gmail.com 

Less Than A Month Till Reunion

Spread the Word September 6 & 7

I know everyone is busy with summer winding down and back to school around the corner but we still have many Lost classmates. Please help spread the word to any Lost Classmates that you may be in contact with. If each person contacted 5 people we could reach everyone. We have less than a month left until reunion day. The main goal is to ensure that all class members are aware of the reunion and have the opportunity to attend.

Updated Event Information

Charles D Owen

Class of 1983

30 Year Reunion

September 6 & 7

Friday September 6^th

Tailgate -Owen Vs Reynolds at Charles D. Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 4:00pm-7:00pm. Hot Dogs& Hamburgers provided. Please bring a chair, a dish & a non alcoholic beverage to share. Ballgame entrance fee separate.

Saturday September 7^th

Plant a Memorial Tree at Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 10:00am

Golf Black Mountain Municipal Course time TBD Green fees paid at the course

Dinner & Dance at the Ale House, 117 Cherry Street, Black Mountain 6:00pm -10:00pm

Passed Appetizers, Dinner selections Steak, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian Entrée with

a cash bar and DJ, Dress business casual.

Cost for Tailgate and Dinner $35.00

Cost for just Tailgate $10.00

  If you buy tickets by August 24^th your name will be entered once for a chance to get a refund on your tickets.

 

Bring your Owen memorabilia to share!

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:
Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund
c/o Jim Ellis
PO Box 523
Carrboro, NC 27510.

If you would like to help with events or have questions contact cdowenclassof83@gmail.com or message Charles D Owen Class of 83 on Facebook. Remember to watch the blog for current information http://cdowen1983reunion.blogspot.com

Time is running Out

Please let us know if you plan to attend the reunion.

If you plan to attend the reunion please take a moment to send your money for your tickets.See information below:

Charles D Owen

 Class of 1983

30 Year Reunion

September 6 & 7

Friday September 6^th

Tailgate -Owen Vs Reynolds at Charles D. Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 4:00pm-7:00pm. Hot Dogs & Hamburgers provided. Please bring a chair, a dish & a non alcoholic beverage to share.  Ballgame entrance fee separate.

Saturday September 7^th

Plant a Memorial Tree at Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 10:00am

 

Golf Black Mountain Municipal Course time TBD Green fees paid at the course

 

Dinner & Dance at the Ale House, 117 Cherry Street, Black Mountain 6:00pm -10:00pm

Passed Appetizers, Dinner selections Steak, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian Entrée with

a cash bar and DJ Black Mountain Beats, Dress business casual.

Cost  includes the Tailgate and Dinner $30.00 per person July 31^st

                                                           $35.00 per person August 1-August 24^th

 After August 24^th tickets subject to availability due to venue capacity.

Early Birds if you buy tickets by July 31^st your name will be entered into a drawing three times to receive a refund on your tickets. If you buy tickets by August 24^th your name will be entered once for a chance to get a refund on your tickets.

Bring your Owen memorabilia to share!

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:

Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund

c/o Jim Ellis  

PO Box 523

Carrboro, NC 27510.

If you would like to help with events or have questions contact cdowenclassof83@gmail.com or message Charles D Owen Class of 83 on Facebook.

 

43 Days Till The Reunion

As summer comes to a close and we all are getting back from vacation it's time to think about fall plans. Can you believe it's only 43 days till our 30th High School Reunion? If you are planning to attend now is the time to send your money in and be gathering your Owen memorabilia to share. Please let us know if you plan to attend and send your money in today to have a chance at getting a refund on your tickets.

When you send your check or money order please include the number of people attending the Tailgate and the name of your guest for the dinner that will help us with preparing name tags.

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:
Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund
c/o Jim Ellis
PO Box 523
Carrboro, NC 27510

We need help spreading the word we would like to ask each of you to contact 5 people that you were friends with in high school and make sure they are aware of the reunion and encourage them to come and catch up.

If you are on the missing list email your information to cdowenclassof83@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

90 Days till the Reunion Get Your Tickets NOW!

 

We are now 90 days out from the reunion can you believe it? It seems like just a couple of weeks ago several of us were messaging about it being our 30 year reunion. That was actually back in January!

Get your tickets now to attend and you will be in a drawing to get a refund on your tickets. When you send your check or money order please include the number of people attending the Tailgate and the name of your guest for the dinner that will help us with preparing name tags.

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:
Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund
c/o Jim Ellis
PO Box 523
Carrboro, NC 27510

Check the LOST & Found if you have contact information for people please send it to cdowenclassof83@gmail.com and help spread the word.

We are looking for help on Friday night with the tailgate anyone who has canopy, tables or a large trailer gas grill?

We are looking for volunteers to help plant a memorial tree on Saturday morning at the Highschool.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great reunion!

 

Reunion Details Updated Information

Charles D Owen

 Class of 1983

30 Year Reunion

September 6 & 7

Friday September 6^th

Tailgate -Owen Vs Reynolds at Charles D. Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 4:00pm-7:00pm. Hot Dogs & Hamburgers provided. Please bring a chair, a dish & a non alcoholic beverage to share.  Ballgame entrance fee separate.

Saturday September 7^th

Plant a Memorial Tree at Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain 10:00am

 

Golf Black Mountain Municipal Course time TBD Green fees paid at the course

 

Dinner & Dance at the Ale House, 117 Cherry Street, Black Mountain 6:00pm -10:00pm

Passed Appetizers, Dinner selections Steak, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian Entrée with

a cash bar and DJ Black Mountain Beats, Dress business casual.

Cost  includes the Tailgate and Dinner $30.00 per person July 31^st

                                                            $35.00 per person August 1-August 24^th

 After August 24^th tickets subject to availability due to venue capacity.

 

Early Birds if you buy tickets by July 31^st your name will be entered into a drawing three times to receive a refund on your tickets. If you buy tickets by August 24^th your name will be entered once for a chance to get a refund on your tickets.

 

Bring your Owen memorabilia to share!

Please make checks to: Lynn Marcin

Mail to:
Charles D. Owen Reunion Fund
c/o Jim Ellis  
PO Box 523
Carrboro, NC 27510.

 If you would like to help with events or have questions contact cdowenclassof83@gmail.com or message Charles D Owen Class of 83 on Facebook. Remember to watch the blog for current information http://cdowen1983reunion.blogspot.com

UPDATED Lost & Found August 20,2013

This list is compiled from the graduation program & the 1983 Yearbook. Thanks to Tina Stafford Barnes for pointing out that the yearbook and program were not the same.

First Name	Last Name	Status
Ray	Alberts	Found
Dean	Allen	Lost
Stacey	Allison Spivey	Found
Timothy	Arrington	Lost
Robert	Asher	Lost
James	Ayers	Found
Stacey	Ayers	Found
Lisa	Ballew	Lost
Ruth	Banks	Found
Billy	Barber	Lost
Nancy	Barker Beck	Lost
Denise	Barnes Cothern	Found
Susan	Barry Allen	Lost
Randy Charles	Bartlett	Lost
Jackie	Bear	Lost
Billy	Biddix	Found
Katie	Blaylock	Lost
Allen	Blizard	Found
Clifton	Bradley	Found
Hal	Bowling	Found
Amy	Bowman	Lost
Mark	Buckner	Found
Joel	Burton	Lost
Jim	Cannon	Lost
Pinky	Carpenter	Lost
Mike	Chandler	Lost
Zack	Chandler	Lost
Mary	Chesselet	Lost
Dinky	Clements Davis	Found
Gary	Cline	Lost
Ann	Cockrell	Found
Sandra	Cordell	Lost
Ronald	Cox	Lost
Ceicil	Davidson	Found
Lori	Davis Blankenship	Found
Donna	Davis Massey	Lost
John	Davis	Lost
Randy	Davis	Found
Lynn	Davis	Lost
Charles	Dehart	Found
Ronald	Dehart	Lost
Chris	Diaz	Found
Brett	Dillingham	Found
Charles	Dotson	Lost
Sharon	Dotson	Found
William	Dunavant	Found
Daniel	Duyck	Lost
Rusty	Earley	Lost
Charla	Edmonstone	Found
Gary	Eggers	Found
Kevin	Elliott	Found
Chet	Ensley	Lost
Greg	Ensley	Lost
Jim	Ellis	Found
Lisa	Evans	Lost
Trudy	Fain	Lost
Lindy	Fender Yelton	Found
Nadine	Fender Burleson	Found
Karen	Fowler Douthitt	Found
Cindy	Frizell	Lost
George	Fuentes	Lost
Kurt	Gagnon	Found
Scott	Godfrey	Found
Wanda	Grant Frady	Found
Tim	Guffey	Found
Lisa	Guy Hartis	Lost
Tammy	Hall Wilson	Lost
Judy	Hancock Turner	Found
Matt	Haney	Lost
Sharon	Harper	Lost
Devin	Harris	Found
Mike	Hartis	Found
Mike	Harvey	Found
Billy	Harwood	Lost
Cheryl	Harwood	Deceased
Durenda	Haynes	Lost
Tim	Haynes	Found
Kim	Hensley Flenard	Found
Becky	Hensley	Lost
Jamie	Heofling	Found
Mike	Hollifield	Found
Paula	Hollifield	Lost
Randy	Hollifield	Lost
Mark	Hopi	Deceased
Tony	Hudgins	Found
Sandra	Hunnicutt Williams	Found
Charlie	Hutto	Found
Jimmy	Hutto	Found
Jeff	Irwin	Lost
Amanda	Jackson	Lost
Darryl	Jones	Lost
Billy	Jumper	Found
Robin	Kalogerakis	Found
Susan	Keck Foster	Lost
Denise	Keeter	Found
Robbie	King	Found
Lynn	Kirkpatrick Davis	Found
Mark	LePlante	Lost
Laughter	Carl	Lost
Tony	Ledbetter	Found
David	Lehman	Found
Connie	Lewis Johnston	Found
Keith	Lewis	Lost
Maria	Lipford Hart	Lost
Shelly	Longmire Hall	Deceased
Rick	Lucas	Lost
Lynette	Lytle	Lost
Amber	Mason	Lost
Nicole	Massi Bond	Found
Marvin	Masters	Lost
Donna	Matthews Clark	Lost
Tim	Matthews	Lost
Brenda	McDevitt-Graham	Found
Debbie	McDonald	Lost
Lisa	McElrath Willett	Lost
Susan	McElrath	Found
Adger	McKay	Found
Karen	McKinney	Lost
Ruby	McMahan Griffin	Found
Pamela	McMahan Harris	Lost
Patricia	McMahan	Lost
Mischa	McPeters	Found
Angie	Metcalf Merritt	Lost
Robert	Meyers	Lost
Timothy	Middleton	Found
Chuck	Mixon	Found
Amy	Mobley Lee	Lost
Randy	Moody	Found
Connie	Morris	Lost
Deborah	Morse	Lost
David	Neuringer	Lost
Fred	Newton	Found
Donna	Norton Howington	Lost
Scott	Norton	Found
Kenneth	O'Connor	Lost
Scott	Osteen	Lost
Brenda	Owenby McFee	Found
Donna	Owenby Bruce	Found
Alan	Owenby	Lost
Kevin	Owenby	Lost
Tracy	Owensby	Lost
Rebecca	Padgett Harris	Found
Gus	Papas	Lost
Lesley	Parish Burns	Deceased
Eric	Parris	Lost
John	Parrish	Found
Laura	Pence Quattromani	Found
Steve	Pittman	Lost
Kim	Poe	Found
Beth	Price Mintich	Found
Marti	Price	Found
Ramona	Ramsey Robinson	Found
Lori	Rauschenberger Wilhelmi	Found
David	Reese	Found
Christine	Reynolds	Lost
Dana	Reynolds	Lost
Greg	Reynolds	Lost
Randy	Rice	Deceased
Sandy	Rice	Found
Valerie	Rickman Reese	Lost
Charles	Riddle	Found
Traci	Riddle Jochetz	Lost
Jamie	Roberts	Found
Susan	Roberts	Found
Gary	Robinson	Found
Ricky	Rogers	Lost
Sherry	Rollins Anderson	Lost
Eddie	Rose	Found
Michelle	Ross	Found
Jamie	Rumbough	Found
Elanie	Russell Wright	Found
Suzanne	Sawyer	Found
Teresa	Sawyer	Found
Billy	Sewell	Lost
Jennifer	Shoaf	Lost
Deborah	Silver	Deceased
Vickie	Slagle	Lost
Kim	Smiley	Lost
Danny	Smith	Found
Dwayne	Smith	Lost
Kandi	Smith Barham	Lost
Michelle	Smith Gossett	Lost
Clay	Smith	Lost
Mark	Sneed	Lost
Joe	Solesby	Lost
David	Spivey	Found
Tina	Stafford Barnes	Found
Lynn	Steel Marcin	Found
Richard	Stein	Lost
Kim	Stepp Dolan	Found
Lisa	Stevens	Lost
Rebecca	Stewart	Found
Cynthia	Stock Rutledge	Lost
Ron	Stoehrer	Lost
Greg	Studenc	Lost
Jo	Stuecher	Lost
Terri	Sykes Wilson	Found
Maria	Tannett	Lost
Susan	Taylor Lambert	Found
Lisa	Thomas Briggs	Found
Pamela	Treadway	Lost
Vanessa	Vance	Found
Amy	Venturella Turner	Found
Lisa	Wallace Haynes	Found
Mitch	Webb	Lost
Robert	Weir	Found
Ron	Wheeler	Lost
Jerry	Whitson	Lost
Scott	Wilhelmi	Found
Terri	Wilkerson Toms	Lost
Jeff	Wilson	Found
Robin	Wilson Lootens	Found
Stephen	Wilson	Lost
Vicky	Woodard Chandler	Lost
Kenny	Wright	Lost
Jerry	Young	Lost