I am now 67 years old and at a prime age for complications from covid 19. I think a lot about my life, no one will care much when I pass. I had such dreams when I was young. I wanted to explore my dreams in art and stage. My maternal grandmother supported me and believed in me, she was my best friend. She was my savior during my father’s commitment at a psychiatric facility when I was a child. She tried her best to shield me from my siblings mental illness; my sibling’s horrible cruelty. When Nana died in my 16/17th year, a part of me died and I no longer cared. When Tommy was born I felt I had purpose, but my poor judgement led me to believe he was better off at age 9 to live with my parents. I was blind to reality. My father, was extremely abusive to me, but gentle with Tommy. My father beat me with his hands, a belt and threw glass at me that cut me and shattered around me leaving me unable to move. He hit me so hard once in front of Tommy that I fell all the way from the kitchen to the next room. Yet the sun rose and set on my father because I felt responsible for it all. My parents always told me to look out for my mentally ill sibling because they said I had more common sense. My mother always blamed all of us for my father’s breakdown instead of him and his abusive mentally ill ways. When my grandmother died my mother told me to forget about art school. I went into Social Work because I wanted to cure people, people like my father and sister. But it was a complete waste of my life. If the covid 19 kills me it will a totally wasted life. Tommy died in a horrific car accident. I want so badly to go back and never leave him with my parents. I want him back. If I live I will devote the rest of my life to my truths, my truths and no one else’s truth. I will live the life I wanted, the life my grandmother advocated and my Tommy longed for.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Saturday, May 27, 2017
I am back and will never let myself be diverted by a stalker or a harassment. My house still needs more renovations, but it will be completed in time. I hope you will enjoy following my journey. I am a survivor, a survivor of so many deaths of my loved ones, a survivor of stalking and harassment. It feels so liberating to be back. I may be speaking to myself after so much time, but I am back!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
January 31, 1919 - December 10, 1919
January 31, 1919
The regular monthly meeting was held January 31, 1919. The minutes of the last meeting were read and proved correct. The Treasurey gave her report and stood correct.
Due to illness Mrs. Ort and Mrs. Parliament were not able to be present.
It was moved and carried that the secretary buy a hectograph from J.L. Hammett & Co of Brooklyn, letter size, $2.50
Mrs. Hoppins, summer resident of the Califon vicinity- presented a U.S. Flag to the school. To be presented Feb. 22, 1919. The teachers were asked to prepare a program for that day. They heartily consented.
The Assoc. decided that the school needed a flag pole. As the Assoc. funds were getting low. It was agreed that a box social be given on the Eve of Valentine's Day.
A committee was appointed to find out where the best fag pole could be obtained.
Mr. Hoffman and Miss Haver were invited to attend the flag raise.
At the next Assoc. meeting the topics "What the Teachers expect from the parents" was to be prepared by Miss DeGroat. "What the Parent expect from the teachers" by Mrs. Harry Guiese(note: Geist).
A special meeting to be called Feb. 3, 1919.
There was no further business the meeting was adjourned.
March 3, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called March 3, 1919. The members reported at 2:30 at the school and spent the afternoon covering library books.
The committee reported that they could not induce the proprietors of our saw mills to get and sell us a flag pole. The plumber also refused to undertake such a large proposition.
Feb. 14, 1919
Parent Teacher's Association held a Valentine's Day Box Special Feb. 14, 1919. The proceeds $7.50 taken at the door, $12.40 from the social; donated $1.10; total $20.00.
Feb 28, 1919
March
The Parent Teacher's Association held their regular monthly meeting Feb. 28, 1919. The Association decided that only a bill of $15.00 be sent to Mrs. Hoppins.
The Association decided to have a St. Patrick's Social, Friday Evening March 14, 1919. The special feature of this program is to be given by Mrs. Doran. The topics which were prepared for this regular meeting and were not given because of so few members present will be given at the social. It was also decided that refreshments be served. The materials to be served, to be donated by the parents of the Association. Miss Trimmer, Mrs. Geist, Miss Cass, Mrs. Tiger, Mrs. Neigh and Mrs. E. Philhower were appointed to be solicitors for their districts. Admission 25 cents.
A special meeting to be called Thursday 3:30, March 6, 1919.
March 15, 1919
A special meeting of the Association was called March 6, to make the necessary preparations for the social.
The St. Patrick's social which was held Saturday March 15, 191 brought a net of $34.88.
May 5, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called May 5, 1919 at 7 P.M. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the preparations for the (note: the sentence was never completed by the secretary)
May 26, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called May 26, 1919 at 7 P.M. The purpose of the meeting was to give the sum of $10.00 towards the library fund.
The result of the Spring Festival was $31. from which the ice cream bill was to be paid.
December 10, 1919
A meeting of the Parent Teacher's Assco. was held Dec. 10, 1919 at 3:30. The important business was the election of new officers. The election results as follows:
President - Mrs. Neigh
Vice Pres - Mrs. Wm Philhower
Secretary - Mrs. Ogareck
Treasurer - Mrs. Raymond Apgar
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The unsanitary and unsatisfactory condition of the school was commented upon but no action was taken upon the matter.
The misconduct of some school children was discussed and the motion was made and seconded that the complainants appear before the Board of Education and state their objections. Another motion was passed that the teachers send the names of the pupils in question to the Bd of Education.
As there was no further business the meeting adjourned at 5 P.M.
The regular monthly meeting was held January 31, 1919. The minutes of the last meeting were read and proved correct. The Treasurey gave her report and stood correct.
Due to illness Mrs. Ort and Mrs. Parliament were not able to be present.
It was moved and carried that the secretary buy a hectograph from J.L. Hammett & Co of Brooklyn, letter size, $2.50
Mrs. Hoppins, summer resident of the Califon vicinity- presented a U.S. Flag to the school. To be presented Feb. 22, 1919. The teachers were asked to prepare a program for that day. They heartily consented.
The Assoc. decided that the school needed a flag pole. As the Assoc. funds were getting low. It was agreed that a box social be given on the Eve of Valentine's Day.
A committee was appointed to find out where the best fag pole could be obtained.
Mr. Hoffman and Miss Haver were invited to attend the flag raise.
At the next Assoc. meeting the topics "What the Teachers expect from the parents" was to be prepared by Miss DeGroat. "What the Parent expect from the teachers" by Mrs. Harry Guiese(note: Geist).
A special meeting to be called Feb. 3, 1919.
There was no further business the meeting was adjourned.
March 3, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called March 3, 1919. The members reported at 2:30 at the school and spent the afternoon covering library books.
The committee reported that they could not induce the proprietors of our saw mills to get and sell us a flag pole. The plumber also refused to undertake such a large proposition.
Feb. 14, 1919
Parent Teacher's Association held a Valentine's Day Box Special Feb. 14, 1919. The proceeds $7.50 taken at the door, $12.40 from the social; donated $1.10; total $20.00.
Feb 28, 1919
March
The Parent Teacher's Association held their regular monthly meeting Feb. 28, 1919. The Association decided that only a bill of $15.00 be sent to Mrs. Hoppins.
The Association decided to have a St. Patrick's Social, Friday Evening March 14, 1919. The special feature of this program is to be given by Mrs. Doran. The topics which were prepared for this regular meeting and were not given because of so few members present will be given at the social. It was also decided that refreshments be served. The materials to be served, to be donated by the parents of the Association. Miss Trimmer, Mrs. Geist, Miss Cass, Mrs. Tiger, Mrs. Neigh and Mrs. E. Philhower were appointed to be solicitors for their districts. Admission 25 cents.
A special meeting to be called Thursday 3:30, March 6, 1919.
March 15, 1919
A special meeting of the Association was called March 6, to make the necessary preparations for the social.
The St. Patrick's social which was held Saturday March 15, 191 brought a net of $34.88.
May 5, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called May 5, 1919 at 7 P.M. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the preparations for the (note: the sentence was never completed by the secretary)
May 26, 1919
A special meeting of the Assoc. was called May 26, 1919 at 7 P.M. The purpose of the meeting was to give the sum of $10.00 towards the library fund.
The result of the Spring Festival was $31. from which the ice cream bill was to be paid.
December 10, 1919
A meeting of the Parent Teacher's Assco. was held Dec. 10, 1919 at 3:30. The important business was the election of new officers. The election results as follows:
President - Mrs. Neigh
Vice Pres - Mrs. Wm Philhower
Secretary - Mrs. Ogareck
Treasurer - Mrs. Raymond Apgar
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The unsanitary and unsatisfactory condition of the school was commented upon but no action was taken upon the matter.
The misconduct of some school children was discussed and the motion was made and seconded that the complainants appear before the Board of Education and state their objections. Another motion was passed that the teachers send the names of the pupils in question to the Bd of Education.
As there was no further business the meeting adjourned at 5 P.M.
Monday, August 19, 2013
December 4, 1919 (1918) - January 2, 1919
Dec 4, '19
Friday, December 4, 1919 (1918) the regular monthly meeting was not held, there being not a majority of members present. Informally the mothers present offered their help in anyway they might be needed for the xmas entertainment.
Jan 2, '19
The regular monthly meeting of the Assoc. was held January 2, 191. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the Treas. read her report, and stood correct.
It was moved and carried that the bills from the stage ($16.66) and for the piano ($125.00) be paid in full. Also, that a paper cutter and hectograph(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hectograph )
be bought and paid for.
The secretary was asked to write again to the Cable Music Co, for the school music books.
The meetings did not seem to give the interest to the parents as our President would like them to. The Pres. gave us many valuable means to help give new life and tome to the Assoc. One way was to have a mother or outside citizen give a short talk on a helpful and valuable subject. Or contests would help to give some new interest & enjoyment to the members of the Assoc. and induce others to come and share with them.
It was decided that Mrs. Parliament be asked to talk on "The Value of Religion in the home".
The teachers offered to bring a new line of interest in the mothers to visit and become interested in the Assoc. by having the school entertain the mothers for part of the school afternoon.
It was then mentioned that the last Friday in each month would be a better day for the Assoc. meetings. Therefore, the regular monthly meeting of the Assoc. will be held on the last Friday of each month instead of the first.
The teachers promised to give a program to represent some part of the school work done during the month.
There being no further busy the meeting was adjourned.
Friday, December 4, 1919 (1918) the regular monthly meeting was not held, there being not a majority of members present. Informally the mothers present offered their help in anyway they might be needed for the xmas entertainment.
Jan 2, '19
The regular monthly meeting of the Assoc. was held January 2, 191. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the Treas. read her report, and stood correct.
It was moved and carried that the bills from the stage ($16.66) and for the piano ($125.00) be paid in full. Also, that a paper cutter and hectograph(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hectograph )
be bought and paid for.
The secretary was asked to write again to the Cable Music Co, for the school music books.
The meetings did not seem to give the interest to the parents as our President would like them to. The Pres. gave us many valuable means to help give new life and tome to the Assoc. One way was to have a mother or outside citizen give a short talk on a helpful and valuable subject. Or contests would help to give some new interest & enjoyment to the members of the Assoc. and induce others to come and share with them.
It was decided that Mrs. Parliament be asked to talk on "The Value of Religion in the home".
The teachers offered to bring a new line of interest in the mothers to visit and become interested in the Assoc. by having the school entertain the mothers for part of the school afternoon.
It was then mentioned that the last Friday in each month would be a better day for the Assoc. meetings. Therefore, the regular monthly meeting of the Assoc. will be held on the last Friday of each month instead of the first.
The teachers promised to give a program to represent some part of the school work done during the month.
There being no further busy the meeting was adjourned.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Nov. 26, '19
The Parent Teacher Association called their first meeting this school year Friday afternoon, November 26, 1919 (1918) to organize and elect new officers. The following officers were elected. President-Mrs. William Philhower, Vice Pres-Mrs. C. Neigh; Sec'ty, Miss DeGroat; Treas. Mrs. R. Tiger. After the officers were elected the President took the chair and told us the meaning and purpose of a P & T Assoc. and asked for a hearty cooperation of the mothers and teachers.
Mrs. Haver of Flemington, our county helping teacher, gave us a few ideas, as what we can do to be the most helpful and beneficial to the school and community. She suggested a means by which the school grounds could be graded and walks layed leading to the school. She also helped to make clear the aim and purpose of the association.
Mrs. Doran was present at this meeting. She offered her services in any way that she might be of help and benefit to the school. She also tried to make us see and feel the value of music in the school & home. Mrs. Doran is a woman who has traveled some and offered to give a talk on the visited countries, home life and arts produced. Mrs. Doran offered the association her piano at a very reasonable price.
It was moved and carried that the Asso. buy one (1) 300 candle porecre (sp ?)lantern for the school. Also, music books.
There being no futher business the meeting was adjourned.
Mrs. Haver of Flemington, our county helping teacher, gave us a few ideas, as what we can do to be the most helpful and beneficial to the school and community. She suggested a means by which the school grounds could be graded and walks layed leading to the school. She also helped to make clear the aim and purpose of the association.
Mrs. Doran was present at this meeting. She offered her services in any way that she might be of help and benefit to the school. She also tried to make us see and feel the value of music in the school & home. Mrs. Doran is a woman who has traveled some and offered to give a talk on the visited countries, home life and arts produced. Mrs. Doran offered the association her piano at a very reasonable price.
It was moved and carried that the Asso. buy one (1) 300 candle porecre (sp ?)lantern for the school. Also, music books.
There being no futher business the meeting was adjourned.
April 3, 1918
April 3, 1918
Miss Haver of Flemington called the parents and teachers together and gave them an interesting talk on school work.
Miss Haver asked the parents and teachers to vote on the parents and teachers to organize a parent and Teachers Association which was voted on and carried.
Preisdent- Mrs. Mammie Philhower
Vice Mrs. O. B. Philhower
Sec'ty Mrs. Carrie Neigh
Treasurer Mrs. Leonora Hummer
On April 23 a special meeting was held to talk about a lunch at the school house for the May Festival. It was decided to have lunch and ice cream for sale. Mrs. Neigh was appointed to solicit among the community for eats.
No further business we adjourned.
On May 23rd Credit of 92.63 from Spring Festival
Furman Cox for expenses 1.00
Geo N. Beaty + Sons .55
V.C. Hoppaugh Ice Cream + cones 16.00
Danial Smith (Bunting)
Mrs. Crammer
Wilma Trimmer
Balance (Note: could not read due to damage to the page)
Proceeds from Box Social held
Nov. 22, 1918- 52.00
Mr. F.L.Fritz 10.00
Mr. Geo. Allegar 1.00
Mr. Thilson 1.00
Mr. Frank Burd 1.00
By mail 1.00
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66.00
Miss Haver of Flemington called the parents and teachers together and gave them an interesting talk on school work.
Miss Haver asked the parents and teachers to vote on the parents and teachers to organize a parent and Teachers Association which was voted on and carried.
Preisdent- Mrs. Mammie Philhower
Vice Mrs. O. B. Philhower
Sec'ty Mrs. Carrie Neigh
Treasurer Mrs. Leonora Hummer
On April 23 a special meeting was held to talk about a lunch at the school house for the May Festival. It was decided to have lunch and ice cream for sale. Mrs. Neigh was appointed to solicit among the community for eats.
No further business we adjourned.
On May 23rd Credit of 92.63 from Spring Festival
Furman Cox for expenses 1.00
Geo N. Beaty + Sons .55
V.C. Hoppaugh Ice Cream + cones 16.00
Danial Smith (Bunting)
Mrs. Crammer
Wilma Trimmer
Balance (Note: could not read due to damage to the page)
Proceeds from Box Social held
Nov. 22, 1918- 52.00
Mr. F.L.Fritz 10.00
Mr. Geo. Allegar 1.00
Mr. Thilson 1.00
Mr. Frank Burd 1.00
By mail 1.00
_______
66.00
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