WE WILL MISS YOU MR. WILLIAMS

GEORGE BENNETT WILLIAMS, 79, Clinton, IL, died at 2 am Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at Liberty Village, Clinton, IL  61727

Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 at Calvert Funeral Home, 201 South Center, Clinton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am Friday, Jan 7 at St John Baptist Catholic Church, 502 N. Monroe, Clinton, with the Rev Mr James Henning, officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.

Memorials may be made to Clinton Community Education Foundation, 1210 Rt 54 West, Clinton, or St. John Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton. 

The Williams family wishes to convey their thanks to all the staff members of Liberty Village for George's ever loving care while he was tormented by the ravages of Alzheimer's.

In Memory of Bill Mandrell December 31, 2006

MEMORY OF TOM DIXON

Today we remember Tom Dixon a classmate who passed away December 15, 1998.  Because we're all in this together...Class of 73

IN MEMORY OF DONNA CUNDIFF HICKS-December 9, 2007

To feel life is to remember good friends long gone to another realm.  Knowing when our times comes......we will all meet again.  Till then my friend.....because we're all in this together   Class of 73

WALKERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARADE!

From left Cris Rogers, Kenny May, Loretta Rogers, Pam Cunningham, Mark Cunningham and Patrick Peterson

We had so much fun getting together . It brought back great memories of the high school dayz of building floats for Homecoming.



 CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE
FIRST PLACE FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
great job Class of 73!

THANKS goes to Kenny May for pulling the float with his jeep!




Our finished project....with Christmas lites and trees.....of course a PEACE SIGN!!!



The parade lining up on East Main Street!

Cris Rogers, Patrick Peterson and Bill Good.....we couldnt have done it without them!

SIDEWALKS FINISHED AT THE ROQUE COURT PEACE PARK

WINTER has arrived and the Clinton Roque Court Peace Park Project will be picking back up in the spring.  The parking lot, waterfall and planting will be added.  The park project is a dream come true for the Class of 73 and the City of Clinton.

CONCRETE PART I .......Sidewalks finished at the Roque Court Peace Park



When the City of Clinton, Class of 73 and
Clinton Friends come through with the
 Roque Court Peace Park..........





WHAT A STORY IT WILL MAKE!



CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIDEWALKS HAVE BEGUN

Teach our children that things are built by hardwork and dedication.  Thanks to everyone for their contributions, time, and energy.  It wouldnt be happening if it wasn't for friends like you.  Thank you for making our dream happen!

The Class of 73 starting construction on the float entry to the Clinton Christmas Parade!

Patrick Peterson playing with his power tool.

Patrick and Cris Rogers checking to see how the sign will work.

Yep!  I think that will work.....just fine!

Patrick wont play well with the others....he doesnt like to share the power tools!!!



Our three amigos.....Cris, Patrick and Bill





SUNSET INN & SUITES MAKES A DONATION

Dick Douglas, left, owner of Sunset Inn & Suites and also a member of the Class of 73 makes a $500 donation to the Roque Court Peace Park Project.  Accepting the donation for the project is Loretta Rogers, right, member of the Class of 73.  Through contributions of friends like Dick Douglas progress on the roque court is ahead of anticipated completion to the restoration project.  The restoration of this park is just one small step towards the enhancement of both Clinton and its rich history.

Pergola Being Built



 

Dave Nelson working at the Roque Court

Dave Nelson of Waters Construction putting the finishing touches on the pergola

THE PERGOLA LITES UP THE NITE

SPEAKING OUT FOR THE ROQUE COURT

If you havent heard the news ....... Cris Rogers loves to talk about the Roque Court Peace Park Project.  We have been busy booking his speaking engagements for the park.  The ladies at the Presbyterian Church luncheon loved him!  The Rotary Club only gave him 15 minutes to speak...not a happy camper!!  Book Cris for your next gathering!! 



PEACE LOVE AND MORE

The Class of 73 would like to thank everyone for their support to the Clinton Roque Court Peace Park.  It is your generosity and support that keeps us focused on the task that we have undertaken.  Be sure to stop by anytime to see what can be done when we all work together!!!

ROQUE COURT SHELTER NEAR COMPLETE

Thanks to Waters Construction for their hard work in building the shelter at the Clinton Roque Court Peace Park Project.  It is a great feeling knowing that the vision is starting to become a reality.



















THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SIGHT TO SEE!
Thanks to Sessions Electric for installing the lights for us!!!!!

EUGENE "MAC" MCKINNEY

                          Mac McKinney....our friend!
This 95 year old man will be in the hearts and minds of the Class of 73 classmates forever.  On Wednesday, Sept 22 Mac touched our lives by sharing with us his stories of the Roque Court and his family.  He was married to his late wife Edna for 67 years.  Mac is the last known founding member of the Clinton Roque Association who is still living.  He won two state championship titles in roque 1946 and 1947.  We told him that he will be invited to the dedication of the Roque Court Peace Park but he said we had better hurry up.......because he doesnt even buy green banans anymore.

APPLE AND PORK PARKING FUNDRAISER

 WhAt A gREaT wEEKeND!  tHE clASS Of 73 SPenT pARKinG cARS DUrINg ThE aPPLe pORK fESTIVAL.  gREAT pEOPLE sTOppING BY TO saY hEY!!.... SEE YOU alL nEXT yEAR!

Bill Good and Patrick Peterson busy putting in the
posts around the lot

Mark Cunningham busy flaggin down the cars

Another one of Cris Rogers weekend outfits!!

Kenny May our Papa Smurf!





It that Grizzley Adams...no it is our very
own Kevin Peterson...his coyote hat



Mark and Pam Cunningham working the lot

Phil Smith clean up time!



Phil playing May Pole

Bill and Patrick only have about 20
more poles to pound it



Class of 73 Chain GANG

Cris Rogers and Scott Weaver goofing off
AGAIN!

Scott Weaver and Patrick Peterson coming
back with our class purchase from the
Apple and Pork
Also pictured is Reagan

Cris Rogers....love the outfit!

EXELON DONATION

The Clinton Power Station recently held a fundraiser to raise money for local projects.  Linda Obermeyer-Tipton, right, presented a $420 donation to Loretta Rogers, member of the Class of 73, for the Clinton Roque Court Peace Park Project. 





Great progress has been made through the help of our friends and the City of Clinton.

THE SHELTER CONCRETE PAD FINISHED

Cyrulik Concrete putting the finishing touches on the shelter pad at the Peace Park.  It has been friends like them that are making this project a great addition to our peaceful town.

Roger Cyrulik and crew of Cyrulik Concrete working hard to finish the shelter  concrete pad.

The frame work is just the beginning of the shelter pad at the Roque Court Peace Park

ELECTRICITY INSTALLED TO SHELTER WALL

The Class of 73 would like to thank Sessions Electric for their help at the Roque Court Peace Park Project.  With their help our dream will soon be coming a reality.