Submitted on: September 23, 2005 12:53:07 PM EDT
Name: Joe Rope
Nick Name: 
Block: 
Class Of: 
Email: 
Subject: "Trib"
Comments: sorry! it,s in september 22 2005,s Paper,on the front page of the tempo section......
 
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Submitted on: September 23, 2005 12:50:37 PM EDT
 Name: rope
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: trib
 Comments: you may have to try to obtain the thursdays edtion and look in the tempo section
 
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Submitted on: September 23, 2005 11:17:06 AM EDT
 Name: LaShawn Williams
 Nick Name: Shawny
 Block: 6
 Class Of: 1987 (CVS)
 Email: 
ldw0808@yahoo.com
 Subject: CHGO TRIBUNE LINK
 Comments: I'd love to read the story about Ms. Woods-Walker--can someone please post the link on the Trib's site? I had trouble locating the story there. Thank you.
 
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Submitted on: September 23, 2005 6:42:26 AM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: Ray J.
 Block: BLOCK3
 Class Of: 1963
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: cogratulations to loisteen
 Comments: I want to congratulate loisteen personally myself in what she is doing in a neighborhood that needed this change for a long time coming and she & her group of people who live's there are doing just that changing that neighborhood(chicago lawn)the way it should have been a long time ago Congratulations Loisteen Your Friend Forever Raymond (block3)
 
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Submitted on: September 23, 2005 6:34:13 AM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: ray j.
 Block: BLOCK3
 Class Of: 1963
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: September 22, 2005 2:09:03 PM EDT
 Name: Joe Rope
 Nick Name: rope
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: Loisiteen Woods Walker
 Comments: Well Now ... It,s steen again, this time a write-up in the chicago trib,in the tempo in thursdays paper, she altho from Altgeld has since moved into another community,Marquett Park, and is makeing her presence felt! besides haveing a plateful being a super for the city of chicago ,and a welcome contributor to this web site she is also active in her community as a block club president now with aLL THAT ,Kudos....... we aLL LOVE HER! ROPE
 
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Submitted on: September 20, 2005 6:11:12 AM EDT
 Name: Joe Craig
 Nick Name: Butchie
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 1977
 Email: 
Butchie@altgeldgardens.com
 Subject: 2006 Altgeld Gardens Reunion
 Comments: Good Morning! Several months ago I put up a page on our website entitled "Alumni Association." The idea was simply for us to organize our group to support ongoing efforts that we deem important. With that in mind, I would like to begin our discussion on the "2006 Altgeld Gardens Reunion." I have be struggling with this idea so that we may possibly be able to do some things in the future. We have well over 400 active members of our website now, even more people stop by and check in. What would it take to get a carnival full of rides and fun for all... to stop by for the weekend on August 18th,19th and 20th in 2006? Or how about workshops designed to give back knowledge and information to whomever decides that they are interested? I am suggesting that we turn our website into a collective and ongoing source of unity, and yes, financial support for future endeavors. Let's get started on 06!
 
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Submitted on: September 19, 2005 10:49:51 AM EDT
 Name: Darius Swain
 Nick Name: Insane
 Block: 12
 Class Of: 2006
 Email: 
dariusx2@yahoo.com
 Subject: I miss neighborhood!
 Comments: What's up too all my boys in the hood?
 
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Submitted on: September 18, 2005 10:45:43 PM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: In my prayers
 Comments: My love and prayers to all the families that have love ones gone on to Glory! My prayers also with the families that are having health chanlleges. God is able! ~ May His will be done! ~ love, Queen Vet....ps ~ congratuation to grandma Gloria on the twins due in Jan. God bless! ~ My son and his family moved back to Arizona, yea! I get to see my grandbabies more often!
 
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Submitted on: September 18, 2005 4:35:17 PM EDT
 Name: geneal
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
genealslegacy@aol.com
 Subject: 2006 Reunion
 Comments: JOE CRAIG I received your e-mail, and thought it was a great ideal. If you will( since a lot of people read the guess book ) post your e-mail on this page also. Thanks much.
 
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Submitted on: September 12, 2005 6:05:57 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: Berevement( the Austin Family blk. 4)
 Comments: I want the Altgeld family to be in prayer for the family of Pearl Brandon. She was the mother of the Austins- Geraldine, Wilma, Audrey, Anthony,Jerry, Lester, Donald, Barbara, Timothy & Dwayne. The services will be held Thursday, Sept. 15 at Evangelistic Crusaders COGIC located at 9046 Cottage Grove. The wake is at 10:00-11:00 and the homegoing service from 11:00 - 12:00. The Austins moved to AG in 1952 and she still lived there until her death. Her family is rejoicing for they know she is no longer suffering and in a better place according to Anthony. God is good and Anthony called my home today by accident looking for a company who could do slides for a funeral. I recognized the voice for we had just talked at the picnic and I looked at the caller id, called back and it was him. He informed me of his mothers passing. There are no accidents in the Lord. Keep praying for them and all our bereved. If any of you know the Knight family from Progressive, Rev. Knights wife, Carrie passed. They were not from AG but if you ever went to Progressive, then you know Rev. Knight. Her service will be Saturday Sept. 17 from 10:00-11:00 wake and the service beginning at 11:00 at Progressive M.B. church, 127 State st. Keep them in your prayers also.
 
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Submitted on: September 10, 2005 11:59:59 AM EDT
 Name: Loisteen Woods Walker
 Nick Name: Steen
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
 Subject: Altgeld Gardens
 Comments: Bereavement: Debra Jefferson from Block #9 passed on Tuesday Sept 6, 2005. Her Homegoing services will be held Sept 11, 2005 @ Rev.Meeks Church, Salem Baptist Church on 11800 South Indiana Ave, from 6-7 wake & 7-8 funeral. Elvia Arnold Brock Johnson (2) Get Well Get well to Charlene Piggee Adams (2) She is recuperating nicely at home. Elvira Richardson(1,10, 9), mother of Ida Richardson Standberry and Ruth Bolden Dobbins, grandmother of Donna Jean, Vice, Paul, James, Trellis, LoLo, is very ill. Say a prayer for her and keep the family in your prayers.
 
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Submitted on: September 10, 2005 11:58:59 AM EDT
 Name: Loisteen Woods Walker
 Nick Name: Steen
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
 Subject: Altgeld Gardens Newsletter
 Comments: Dear Altgeld Alumni, While watching the events unfold on TV for the past couple of weeks, I realized that some former Altgeld Alumni had relocated to New Orleans years ago. Makeyah (Marsha) Daurham(1), Pearl Eckles(1), Alfonse & Bernice Austin(2), Diane & Brenda Brumfield (8), Michael Harper (2)and the son of LaTonia Cage(12) . Ironically, Makeyah relocated back to Chicago the week before the storm; Tonia's son is living with his dad and Tone has reported that they are ok, the Brumfields had to relocate but had plenty of relatives in Northern Louisiana so they are ok; I’m still checking on the Austins, but Michael Harper lost everything. The Red Cross relocated him to a hotel in Lake Charles La,. As of today, he has used all of his credits with them and will have to leave. He has found employment and will begin to work again at a Lake Charles Casino on Thursday. He has no money and no clothes. His mother still resides in Altgeld. I’m reaching out to Altgeld to help him. If you want to help let me know. His sizes are 31/32 pants; 15/16 button down shirt; Large-T Shirt, medium underwear. I'm trying to work out how to get the things to him. Please pass this on. Peace and God Bless.
 
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Submitted on: September 9, 2005 6:27:53 PM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: ray jay
 Block: 3 &6
 Class Of: 63
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: 2005 picnic pictures
 Comments: just as soon as I get them back Iwill have them posted so other A.G.S can see them now I don't have a lot, just a few;hope that's good enough.
 
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Submitted on: September 8, 2005 9:00:15 AM EDT
 Name: Getting in Peoples Business
 Nick Name: noise
 Block: 1 thru 17
 Class Of: Of Many
 Email: Yeah! : -)
 Subject: Looking for pictures from the 2005 reunion
 Comments: Can somebody please post their pictures from the 2005 picnic. I missed it but I really look forward to seeing the pictures online. Hahhahahahahha!! I know you all are wondering who in the heck is this. Well keep wondering. Just post those pictures. Love All My AG Peeps.. Hahahhahahahahh!! Smile We Have Each Other.
 
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Submitted on: September 4, 2005 12:50:18 AM EDT
 Name: Gloria kendricks McClay
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
gloriamcclay@aol.com
 Subject: Holiday
 Comments: May all my Altgeld family have a wonderful Blessed and safe Labor Day.
 
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Submitted on: September 3, 2005 4:53:40 PM EDT
 Name: Martha Harris (Sewell)
 Nick Name: Marty
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 1973
 Email: msdoreen7755
 Subject: Wonderful site
 Comments: It's good to read and get info. about what's going on. See you at the next event. keep me posted please!!!
 
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Submitted on: September 3, 2005 4:49:18 PM EDT
 Name: Martha Doreen Sewell-Harris
 Nick Name: Marty
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 1973
 Email: 
msdoreen7755@yahoo.com
 Subject: Wonderful site
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 11:44:24 PM EDT
 Name: Tisa Harper
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 12
 Class Of: 80
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: Hey steen , just passing thru and i see u are still hanging in there , keeping us folks connected. Hope everyone is doing great ,see you sometime in the future.By the way Amber is now a sophmore in college ,my mom and dad are doing great , so is everyone else.
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 11:28:55 PM EDT
 Name: Tisa Harper
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 12
 Class Of: 1980
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: Hey
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 10:54:30 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: 73/74 cruise
 Comments: Are any of the class of 1969,1970 or 1971 going on this cruise?
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 7:32:00 PM EDT
 Name: Glenn Scott
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 16
 Class Of: 83- carver middle, 87- cvs
 Email: 
gclm04@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: blk 16
 Comments: Growing up in one of the blocks in the back of the Gardens was fun. Nobody really knew you were there unless you ventured out into the Gardens. I ventured out. Venturing out in the Gardens taught me a lot. We didn't have much but I learned there were a lot of people in the same boat. To pass time we played softball, hill dill, hide and go seek, red rover, red light green light, and catch the girl kiss the girl(this game gave me a nice life scar on my knee). Thanks Micky for carrying me.
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 11:33:18 AM EDT
 Name: Dawn Guy-Macklin
 Nick Name: Dondon
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
sheadigga03@aol.com
 Subject: BARLOW FAMILY
 Comments: From my recent trip to Tennessee (returning my daughter to college), I visited the Barlow's formerly of blk #4 for several days. Most of them now reside in Jackson, TN. Mother Barlow & son Raymond are ill...please add them to your prayer list. A while ago, I placed a msg on Sharon's behalf w/her mailing info included. Here's a personal msg from Sharon again...class of '74. "Greetings from the Barlows! I'm doing fine and would love to hear from my friends, neighbors and former classmates. You can write me and I will respond...my info is probably in the "old" msg area on this website. May God Bless you all.
 
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Submitted on: September 2, 2005 8:14:28 AM EDT
 Name: Loisteen Woods Walker
 Nick Name: Steen
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
 Subject: Reunion
 Comments: Hey everybody. It was another wonderful year at the Altgeld Gardens Family Reunion OldTimers Day Picnic. The entire weekend was an extraordinary event. No one else does it like Altgeld. My family had a ball. Thanks to Maggie "Boosie" Scott Thomas for allowing the "oldtimers" to come to Ruby's to get the weekend started. FREE! Like my sister Pat Nelson, I didn't get my voice back til Tuesday. I love all of my friends, so it was especially nice to have an opportunity to sit and chat with everyone, something I really haven't been able to do in the past 12 years that CBLL gave the Ball. Maybe next year. Shout to Pat, Lynn, Andrea, Maggie, Butchie Walker & family, Geneal, Carolyn Richardson and Osbey, Ms. Juanita Moody and family, Terri Smith and family, Mr. Hardin, Hope & Geno, Jackie Moody, Harold Rosser, Karla & Karen Branham, Villa Perry, Quintana Evans & family, Joyce Elmore, Diane Parker, all my CBLL homies and many more too numerous to name, it's my pleasure making a place for you every year to eat with me. EVERYONE, REMEMBER, THE GARDENS IS NOT BEING TORN DOWN. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PICNIC IN ALTGELD GARDENS. WHERE ELSE WILL THE ALTGELD PICNIC BE? Please keep in your prayers the families of the bereaved and ill Altgeld Alumni. These people passed a couple of weeks preceding the Reunion: Mr. Phillips(8), Mary Bailey(5), Hermon Hodges(7), Elizabeth Blackmon Schaefer Dickey(6), Haywood Leflore(10). Get well wishes to Mickey Johnson(1). Love and Peace until we meet again.
 
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Submitted on: September 1, 2005 3:53:21 PM EDT
 Name: carla (savage) scott
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 6
 Class Of: "88"
 Email: 
gclm04@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: great memories
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: August 31, 2005 4:08:38 PM EDT
 Name: Pat Strange Nelson
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
pcn8@cdc.gov
 Subject: Ruby's & The Picnic
 Comments: Thank You Lord for allowing me one more time to celebrate and be with family, friends and out in the GARDENS again. We had a BALL, I got my voice back by Tuesday and I went home on Wedneday. Many thanks to all - my Sister Maggie and Loisteen for the idea of Ruby's. We should have the GARDEN Spot at Ruby's again next year. Perhaps we can get $5 from everyone and get plenty of food because that was all that was missing. We dance until the Cows came home. Lynn showed all how to "Walk that Dog" Ruff...What a wonderful time and then the Picnic was the bomb..Thanks Loisteen/Ricky for your good hospitality to me and my family (good food, fun, and drinks). Andrea thanks for for the invite to eat as well. The Harrell's as usual has my back and a place to eat with them as well. I love you guys for lookin' out for a sistah that's your family. I truly enjoyed seeing so many friends and class mates. I hold these memories deep in my heart and they keep me warm all year around. Shout out to Carolyn Richards, Lynn Cornelius, Robette Pagan Parker, Renee Macklin, Cheryl Smith, Patricia & James Halston, brother-in-law Fred Barney (love to step with you darlin')It was all good in the neighborhood. Until we meet again, please keep GOD first in your life, PEACE... Oh Butchie, I should have taken the T-Shirts with me, I could have sold all of them. Next year let's consider it. Love you all, Pat
 
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Submitted on: August 28, 2005 7:14:25 PM EDT
 Name: JACQUELINE PRITCHETT TAYLOR
 Nick Name: JACKIE
 Block: BLK 2
 Class Of: 1957
 Email: TAYLORBUSSIE
 Subject: LOOKIN UP OLD FRIENDS
 Comments: HOLDING ON TO THE SWEET DAYS OF LIVING IN BLOCK 2.
 
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Submitted on: August 28, 2005 2:27:01 AM EDT
 Name: Velda Everett
 Nick Name: 
 Block: "1"
 Class Of: 1972
 Email: 
veldavv@yahoo.com
 Subject: "the picnic"
 Comments: Andrea, I looked all over the park for you. It was truly a pleasure to see all the people out there sunday at the park. I saw soooo many people I can hardly remember who I saw or did no see. I went to the party at the "Jewel Box" lounge. Maggie you look good and it was nice to see my old softball friends HOTSHOTS, Biggie and Paula. I was especially gland to see Geneal Lewis,Betty McShan,Bruce Clay, Butchie Walker, oh man I could go on but I will stop here and say I really enjoyed the picnic. I think next year we should have a baseball game and all the hotshots should play. I even got to see my old coach Leon Duncan. I saw some of the old carver cheerleaders, "once there was a rooster". It was a blessing to see all of the people in the park on sunday. Hope to see many more next year....
 
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Submitted on: August 26, 2005 8:46:39 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: picnic/wow what a good time, family ,friends, food, fun!
 Comments: Well, I guess I'll add my comments, but before I do let me say in love to Shawny & Raymond, there were a lot of people in the park, more this year than last. During the early afternoon most people still go to worship, but they show up when church is out. I also noticed that a lot of people were on the outskirts utilizing the space across the street and by the woods. Now with that being said and don't get mad, I had a gooood time. It was good to see all my old classmates, Leola Black, Roberta Balenton, Arnell Winfrey, Pat Strange, Larry Pugh, Orzella Wells & family, Carolyn Richardson, Chiquita Nuckolls & Irene Rainey(puddin), & Elmos all class of 70. Geneal I'm sorry I missed you. There was so much love and we had our usual neighbors, Cleora Benton & family, the Bounds, the Bakers and the Wells family. It was good to see Anthony Austin who said this was his first picnic, Babbette Upton, Rev. Preston Winfrey & wife, Velda Everett, the Purvis', Louvenia Boles,the Lewis', Mrs. Womack, the Muldrows, Lynn Washington aka the three finger boy and more that I could name but I will save some space for others. Hats off to the class of 73/74 who decorated a tree in Carver colors and promoted their cruise for next year.(go Jocelyn) And to the cutest couple, Val & Steve Black, I really enjoyed you and Val get that leg well soon. Oh yeah, Virgie Pitts, where is my knife you borrowed? I guess you will bring it back next year.(smile) Renea Dennis, you can't come to the park to bar-b-que and not have nothing to turn over your meat with.(smile) I love the old-timers weekend and look forward to next year.
 
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Submitted on: August 25, 2005 9:05:56 AM EDT
 Name: Joe Rope(nee Sanford)
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 4 ,3 and6 in that order
 Class Of: 56
 Email: 
 Subject: Picnic
 Comments: Gneal and you can be sure ,I need all SIX wheels Now! good to see you as well, as I met and put a face to some other of the website participants Gloria Kendricks Mc, you Know I knew all Of Pat Jenkins Family, as we were all from BLK 4 I like being from the Gardens and especially when Kids remember me from my "SNack Shop Days... one of the Evans Girls came up and Spoke of those Famous WHAM-BURGERS ,and right next door the "Original BARBER SHOP!!!one of these daysI will Share with all of you my memories of Altgeld ........
 
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Submitted on: August 25, 2005 1:13:08 AM EDT
 Name: GENEAL LEWIS
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
GENEALSLEGACE@AOL.COM
 Subject: REUNION
 Comments: Big ups to Maggie. It was great seeing everyone. Loisteen, Sharon,Belinda, Pat, Lynn, Lynn needs help yall. smiling (what happens in the club stays in the club ok) Bruce, Donald, Onion all, It was alot of fun thank people. Hey Joe Rope i see you traded in your motorcycle for a motorhome (old timer). well until we meet again God Bless you all Oyeah come on dondon
 
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Submitted on: August 24, 2005 8:26:46 PM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: RAY
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 63
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: altgeld picnic &old classmates
 Comments: I was at the picnic in carver park where the picnic should always be even tho there was not a lot of us in carver park I still enjoyed myself especially when I seen an old classmate of mine his name is Theron Aytch;he still looked the same older of course he didn't change much at all to me recognize him right off maybe if the good lord's willing I will see another annual altgeld gardens picinic next year;maybe Iwill see my other classmates Peace to all the Gardens & oh yes mike vaugh send me your correct email so I can give you Arnold Cifax's email address.peace to you bro.Raymond Johnson
 
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Submitted on: August 23, 2005 8:21:44 PM EDT
 Name: shavon
 Nick Name: Sp
 Block: 3, 17
 Class Of: 98
 Email: 
boobabylove80@yahoo.com
 Subject: 
 Comments: Well, well, well we finally got someone younger on the guest book. I would like to say that i had a ball over the weekend, us youngins went out to the lick on saturday and of course the beals was tearin the club up (not fighting.dancing.). The old timers was great, i felt good to see all my family and friends, Peady and misha, Pooh, Biggie, Fairy, L.P., lil nikki, re re, matica, Lord S.C., T.M.C., Trina and rita bita and allll the other beals, what up big Rosie! ha ha ha. and A.B. baby you look so good. I'll be back real soon.
 
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Submitted on: August 23, 2005 7:24:09 PM EDT
 Name: Dawn
 Nick Name: Dondon
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
sheadigga03@aol.com
 Subject: 2005 Picnic
 Comments: The "Ball" started for me on Saturday nite, Aug. 20th at Ruby's Jewel Box Lounge...big props to Maggie Scott! It was so good seeing my play sis Loisteen, Butchie Walker, Roland Bolden; the Lewis family & Clay brothers of my former blk and many others. Thanks guys for showing me a good time...much love. As for the picnic, too many folks to mention but to name a few; my baby's aunties the Young's from blk 17...you know who you are!...Pat Jenkins, Gloria, Carmela (good walking w/you my sista). Thanks Jenny for feeding me & my crew, "Pops" of blk 1 (take care of YOU sweetie), "Squalie" formerly of blk 17 now 8...my road dog w/your crazy self, much love & prayers to you. Good seeing my former next dr neighbor Pam...you & me are dangerous! Ha!! And Phyllissssss, my neighbor & other big sis it always good to see ya, to Mike V. thanks for the info and to my 'lil bro..."Keeb", good seeing you too & be good. My big bro Elmos!...much love to you my King! (take care of yourself sweetie). Hope to see you all & more in a yr...God Willing.
 
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Submitted on: August 23, 2005 1:11:13 PM EDT
 Name: Stephanie Austin Tucker
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 4 & 8
 Class Of: 1983
 Email: 
tuckerfast@bellsouth.net
 Subject: 2005 Picnic
 Comments: I HAD A BALL !!! I hung out with my girls, Charlene, Margaret. I saw Tunja, Val and Rhonda, Bertha, Freda McKnight, and so many, many, many more. Many of my brothers are still taking care of themselves, which is a blessing. The wonderful part was I saw their children. God has truly been good to us. I was looking at my yearbook and the memories are wonderful. Phillip Jordan new name is baby face. I talked with the Ms Solamon in Blk 8, Mary Hopkins, My mother and grandmother. Their words of wisdom will stay with me even into eternity. I am still processing the whole event. ****Just a note I heard many people say this will be the last year for the picnic at the park? If so, this need to acted upon now. If not let's not spread rumors.***** Be Encourage, God has not forgotten us. Let not forget Him. Much Love, Stephanie
 
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Submitted on: August 23, 2005 12:07:58 PM EDT
 Name: LaShawn Williams
 Nick Name: Shawny
 Block: 6
 Class Of: 1987 (CVS)
 Email: 
ldw0808@yahoo.com
 Subject: AG WKND: MY THOUGHTS
 Comments: I had a BALL, despite the somewhat emptiness/lack of people out in the park during the day. I DID notice, however, that the later it got, the more people showed up. I even managed to hang out there until almost 2 a.m., which for me these days is like REALLY late!! :-) What I especially love about this weekend is that just when you think you'll see the same folks over and over every year, you're always surprised by seeing somebody 'new' whom you haven't seen in ages!! That's a GOOD thing... I'm shoutin' out to all my peeps that I ran into and hung out with during the weekend and I want to say that I love all of you to death!!!!! (Y'all all know who you are...) I hope everyone else enjoyed their time in Altgeld last weekend as I did. Thanks!
 
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Submitted on: August 22, 2005 2:06:47 PM EDT
 Name: sharon
 Nick Name: bald
 Block: 4
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
sharon53davis@hotmail.com
 Subject: calling all class mates
 Comments: I love you all, please contact just to let me know you'll still around or just to say hello. god you you all.
 
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Submitted on: August 22, 2005 12:53:27 PM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: Hey Glo
 Comments: Hey Glo, I'm glad you had a great time in the park, sorry I couldn't be with ya this year, however like you said if it is the Lord will, I will see you next year or like we said before when you visit your daughter and her family in Arizona, love you girl, ~ Queen Vet
 
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Submitted on: August 21, 2005 11:06:06 PM EDT
 Name: Gloria Kendricks McClay
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
gloriamcclay@aol.com
 Subject: Picnic
 Comments: I'm just getting in from the picnic, as usual I had fun seeing all my former classmates and friends. I walked around the park 1 time and tried to see people that didn't pass by my spot where I was cooking for my family and friends. Again thanks Joe Rope for the chair you loaned me until my family arrived God Bless You. Looking forward again to next year if God says the same.
 
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Submitted on: August 21, 2005 2:48:52 PM EDT
 Name: donald woods
 Nick Name: don
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 1972
 Email: 
djw2655@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: hello
 Comments: i would like to say hello to all my old friends of block 2 and all over A/G special love goes out to tyrell pumpkin debbie and all the old Indians of block two
 
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Submitted on: August 20, 2005 11:57:18 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: condolences for Mrs. Bailey, blk. 5& 7
 Comments: I am sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Bailey the mother of Elaine, Lorraine, Ramela, Mary, Teresa & Perez & I can't remember the oldest brothers name and there may be more siblings, I'm not sure. Her services are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22 at Progressive M.B. Church on 127th State where her son Perez is a deacon. Wake, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:00. Our condolences go out to the family. Mrs. Bailey was a pillar in Altgeld and she was the first adult I remember seeing ride a three wheel bike. Keep her family in your prayers.
 
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Submitted on: August 20, 2005 2:44:39 AM EDT
 Name: artemas henry
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: August 19, 2005 3:21:16 PM EDT
 Name: Aristine Fields
 Nick Name: Tina
 Block: 12
 Class Of: 1956
 Email: 
Ftinababe@comcast.net
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: August 17, 2005 7:54:23 PM EDT
 Name: Dawn Guy
 Nick Name: Dondon
 Block: blk 17 & 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
sheadigga03@aol.com
 Subject: Lamb Family
 Comments: Hello Tunja (or anyone who knows how to contact the Lamb Family formerly of blk #17 & 3) I have written you several emails in the past, in a sincere attempt to obtain contact info. I know you are the wife of my longtime childhood friend & neighbor Charles "Chili" Lamb. Although we do not know each other, I would hope that you would pass the word to the Lamb family that the Guy family, formerly of blk 3 wishes to make contact. My mother has been trying to get info for Mrs. Mary Lamb for some time now. These matters are of great importance to us, our families have been knowing each other since they were staying in blk 17. I know this is last min., but there's another old neighbor of ours who lives in California and is currently in town and wishes to reach Mrs. Lamb. They will try to make the picnic but just in case, contact info would be nice to have. So please, would you at least pass on my email address? I've tried to reach Evelyn as well from a msg on the community website but the msg came back. Must be a small problem w/her email address. Also, if there's anyone who knows how to contact Valerie Roberts, formerly of blk #4, sister of Sandra Roberts, please let me know by emailing me. I thank you in advance. May God Bless! Dawn
 
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Submitted on: August 15, 2005 11:15:18 PM EDT
 Name: loisteen woods walker
 Nick Name: steen
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
 Subject: ALTGELD GARDENS PICNIC
 Comments: FYI - The Picnic date did not change. The Picnic has always been the 3rd Sunday in August, as it is this year. August 21, 2005 - in Altgeld from Sun up to sun down. PASS THE WORD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY & OUT OF TOWN GUEST A WELCOME ALTGELD GARDENS GET TOGETHER WILL BE HELD FOR ALL ALTGELD ALUMNI ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2005 (THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PICNIC) AT RUBY'S JEWEL BOX LOUNGE 9035 S. ASHLAND ADMISSION IS FREE OF CHARGE CASH BAR 6 PM TIL 12 ALTGELD IS WELCOME HOSTED BY MAGGIE "BOOSIE" SCOTT OF BLOCK 4/5 MANAGER OF RUBY'S COME ON OUT AND JOIN US, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, ADULTS ONLY SEE YOU THERE!!!
 
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Submitted on: August 15, 2005 2:04:19 PM EDT
 Name: Pat Burch
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 85
 Email: 
 Subject: Thanks
 Comments: Pat Strang, Thank you for your response. I was just curious.Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to the picnic this year. I will keep everyone in my prayers and hope all goes well. Thank you for the info :)
 
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Submitted on: August 15, 2005 1:45:16 PM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: Hello to my homies!
 Comments: Thank you Min. E. for your greeting. However I will not make the picnic this year, I am experienceing some health challenges. Please keep me in prayer, I do know that this too will pass! Also Margo will be going to take her granddaughter to college so she will be out of town. Renea sorry I won't see you at the picnic this year but keep the e-mails coming and we can set up something later. If you come to Phoenix, Az. before I get to Chicago we can meet up somewhere. Love you girl, I pray blessings on your businss. I did tell you that the picnic is on the 21, of August this year in a posting on the web site. But it's all good girl. Pat Strange Nelson I will not be on the plane with you this year,LOL! but have a good time as always.Keep the e-mails coming too! Some of them just make my day! LOL!Pat Jenkins you too! you girls are still too funny! love you all, blessings! Queen Vet
 
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Submitted on: August 15, 2005 12:25:02 PM EDT
 Name: Joe Rope
 Nick Name: 
 Block: They Hadn,t Numbered them YET!!!!!
 Class Of: 56
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: Just saw Red Ward, he said that for those that can still Skate .... there will be a skateing party on friday 19 august 2005 from 8:30 until .....Hmmmmmn wondering if I can skate with my cane in my hands???
 
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Submitted on: August 15, 2005 11:42:54 AM EDT
 Name: Pat Strange Nelson
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: To Pat Burch, I know the Freeland's well. At time was Ms. Coffee living on the corner. We are the old timers for Block 5, I belive we moved in 1967, I know the McGhee's, Pagan's, Freeland, Vernor, Cole, Montgomery etc, that was just the row alone. I think we had just moved from 13250 S. Corliss. Hope to run across you at the picnic, if you know Andrea Evans, I should see you. With God's Grace and Mercy, I shall be there Thursday of this week. Andrea talk with you later. Pat
 
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Submitted on: August 14, 2005 8:27:55 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: oops, i made an error
 Comments: In my earlier comments I meant to say check out the parade. They usually have it the Saturday before. That's what I get for not proof-reading my comments. Mrs. Gearring taught me better.
 
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Submitted on: August 14, 2005 8:22:57 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: picnic
 Comments: Boy Gloria, you are fast. I was getting ready to answer Renea and scrolled down and read some new comments and scrolled back up and you had already answered. What can I say, the class of 70 was always smart!!! Renea, I remember your family. First you lived on Chiquita's half and then you moved to our side. You all lived next door to the Pitts family. Gloria, you forgot to say the picnic is in CARVER PARK!!!! Looking to see all the Old-timers and check out the picnic. It's always the Saturday before. I guess they will have it but don't be too late. You might miss it. Does anyone know about the skating at OLG? My sister inquired but I see no one has answered that yet. Come on people. Somebody knows something! See ya next Sunday, sun up to sun down and am looking to see my regulars that we always share the same spot,the Bakers, the Bounds and the Terrells, so don't stake out our spot.(smile) We have had the same spot for years. Come claim your own space. Pat & Yvette, it will be good to see you and Margo Reliford and Leola Black, will you make it this year? Hope so.
 
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Submitted on: August 14, 2005 12:22:04 PM EDT
 Name: Gloria Kendricks McClay
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
gloriamcclay@aol.com
 Subject: Picnic
 Comments: Yes renea the picnic is next sunday on August 21
 
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Submitted on: August 14, 2005 8:16:01 AM EDT
 Name: RENEA DENNIS WOODS
 Nick Name: NONE
 Block: 7
 Class Of: `1971
 Email: 
NAEWDS9@SBCGLOBAL.NET
 Subject: DID PICNIC CHANGE ?
 Comments: WHEN DID THE PICNIC DATE CHANGE AND WHY WAS IT NOT ON THE SITE? IS IT NEXT SUNDAY PLEASE RESPOND TODAY THANKS
 
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Submitted on: August 13, 2005 4:35:52 PM EDT
 Name: valarie fields-holmes
 Nick Name: mother-nature
 Block: 17
 Class Of: 85
 Email: 
darnellval@aol.com
 Subject: i have my own cleaning service
 Comments: if there is any way that i can offer my services.please give me a call @773-459-4324
 
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Submitted on: August 13, 2005 11:39:48 AM EDT
 Name: Pat Burch
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 85
 Email: 
 Subject: QUESTION FOR PAT STRANGE
 Comments: Pat Strange, I was reading on this site and I see you stated you lived at 13250 S Corliss. I was wondering during what years? My family lived there from 1968 to around 1991.Mrs Freeland(Mrs.Coffee) was my neighbor and Mrs Willams during that time.It just really felt stange seeing someone else lived there besides my family. When you stay there so long it seems like no one else was ever there.Just Curious. Have a Blessed Day
 
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Submitted on: August 12, 2005 1:33:14 PM EDT
 Name: Pat Strange Nelson
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
pcn8@cdc.gov
 Subject: Donnell Digby - How is your family?
 Comments: How Ruby, Jerry. Evelyn tells me about Earl all the time. How is Jerry's kids, I know they are grown. Tell Jerry to email me. I will be at the picnic are you attending? Susan told me she was at the party for your mom. How all is well. Do you know what ever happen to the Harris's that live on you row? Jean Harris, who was Marilyn's good friend and mine? Shout back.
 
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Submitted on: August 12, 2005 1:27:26 PM EDT
 Name: Pat Strange Nelson
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
pcn8@cdc.gov
 Subject: Butchie I want to get my Gardens T-Shirt
 Comments: Okay Butchie, I call the 806 number and left a voice mail, email me back please. Want to meet you to get my T-shirt for the picnic. Let a sistah know where to meet you on 78 it will only take a minute. I left for Chi town on Thurs. 8/19. Let me over this weekend please. Thanks, Pat
 
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Submitted on: August 12, 2005 9:47:47 AM EDT
 Name: Patricia Burch
 Nick Name: Pat
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 86
 Email: 
patricia.burch@target.com
 Subject: Just Saying Hi
 Comments: Hello. I'm new to this site,but happy to see that it's here. I was reading it today and it brought back alot of good memories. I'm currently living in Minnesota(13years).I visit Chicago often to see my family and friends.My Brothers and Sisters are Larry, Gilbert ,Lillian & Shirley. Thank God we are all doing well. We lost or Mother (Delores)in 2000 and she is dearly missed.I have 1 daughter and she is now in her 3rd year of college.I'm glad to see all in doing well. Lashawn-I remember you, we all use to play together (Lynette Walker,Victor Thorton, Keith Walker)I'm glad to see you doing well.Denise Smedly ,My sympathy goes out to you and your family for your Grandmother (give me a call ).I hope to reunite with old friends through this site. If anyone cares to get in touch please email me. God Bless!!!
 
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Submitted on: August 12, 2005 1:38:31 AM EDT
 Name: Yvette
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 73/74
 Email: 
ysapp@msn.com
 Subject: 73/74 Crusise
 Comments: The Class of 73/74 has planned a cruise for August 27 - 31 2006. We are going to the Bahamas. We will have a table at the picnic with more information. See Valerie and Stephen Black, Rickey Shannon, Jocelyn Clayton, Ruth Walker, Christopher Pittmon and Yvette Sapp. Check us out! All classes are welcome to attend.
 
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Submitted on: August 12, 2005 1:11:38 AM EDT
 Name: yvette
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 73
 Email: 
ysapp@msn.com
 Subject: Meet and greet and skating at the olg
 Comments: Can somebody please tell me what time are these events being held? Please answer asap.
 
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Submitted on: August 11, 2005 12:22:37 AM EDT
 Name: Donnell Digby
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 1972
 Email: 
DonnDigby@Digbyllc.com
 Subject: Hello
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: August 8, 2005 3:26:21 PM EDT
 Name: RENEA DENNIS JONES WOODS
 Nick Name: NONE
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
NAEWDS9@SBCGLOBAL.NET
 Subject: T-SHIRT SELL
 Comments: I WILL BE AT THE PARK SELLING T-SHIRTS FOR THE OLD TIMERS REUNION PICNIC THE PRICE IS $12 FOR SIZES S-L $14.00 FOR 2X-3X $15.00 FOR 4X I WILL ONLY HAVE A FEW SHIRTS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE I MAKE SHIRTS WITH PHOTOS ON THEM ANYONE WANTING TO ORDER A SHIRT PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO TO THE PICNIC. I DO CLOCKS $25,$20/COASTER SETS $20/MOUSEPAD $7/KEYCHAINS & MAGNETS $10 AND T-SHIRTS $12 AND $14
 
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Submitted on: August 6, 2005 8:42:48 PM EDT
 Name: Loistine Shannon
 Nick Name: Lois
 Block: 5-17
 Class Of: 67
 Email: 
www.MRS. Loistine@yahoo.com
 Subject: Looking For
 Comments: Hello to all of my Altgeld Family! It's a blessing to be able to communicate with you'll. This web site is really nice. Hello old timers! Hey does anyone know the whereabouts of Gloria McLauren from block, I believe 15 or 16 She lived right across from the old Carver High School. Also John Hubbard from blk 17. If anyone knows how to get in touch with them please give them my # 773)548-1366 stay blessed.
 
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Submitted on: August 5, 2005 11:22:55 PM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: ray jay
 Block: 3&6
 Class Of: 63
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: t-shirts
 Comments: hey there Renae: where in the park will you be at where folks who don't what you look like,where can I find you to get a couple of t-shirts & what is the price?Can you putnames on them at that time. would appreciate this info. so Ican come prepared; will tell my friends about you selling t-shirts at the picnic.hope you have carver colors raymond aka ray jay or rayj.
 
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Submitted on: August 5, 2005 6:36:12 PM EDT
 Name: Donalexander Goss
 Nick Name: Don
 Block: 10
 Class Of: 1968
 Email: 
gossdonalexander@hotmail.com
 Subject: Looking for & Class Reunin
 Comments: I am trying to reach Donna & Rennay Boylan( I am sure they are both married). I am also looking for Ella Mathews, and Douglas Carter. Douglas was last seem in DC by me several years ago. I would also like to know if my classmates "67/68" are planning a class reunion?
 
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Submitted on: August 4, 2005 1:24:35 PM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: Hey Renea
 Comments: What's up girl, I did get your e-mail and was pleasently surprise to hear from you. As stated in my e-mail there will not be a Class reunion for our class of 71'. But if it is the Lord's will, I will be in the Park on the 21, of August. Be blessed and be in touch. And say hello to the other classmates you mention in the e-mail for me. You did not give any address for them, but I might get to see them them, love you girl, Queen Vet ~ Class of 71' represent! LOL!
 
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 2:42:23 PM EDT
 Name: rope
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: date!
 Comments: Durnet I must be getting there, the Set will be saturday the 20th ........
 
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 2:38:26 PM EDT
 Name: rope
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: Hello Loisteen
 Subject: 
 Comments: Hi Lo, glad to see you are back! I don,t know about eny one else, but I missed YOU and your infomative e-mails ...see you soon(in the park) rope
 
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 2:35:17 PM EDT
 Name: rope
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 4
 Class Of: 00
 Email: 
 Subject: red,s alternative
 Comments: I saw red ward the other Day and he told me that He plans a STEPPERS SET at the Catholic, admission $10.00 come casual but no tennis shoes must be ___OLD! from 9pm untill
 
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 1:51:38 PM EDT
 Name: LaShawn Williams
 Nick Name: Shawny
 Block: 6
 Class Of: 1987 (CVS)
 Email: 
ldw0808@yahoo.com
 Subject: CLARIFICATION, PLEASE
 Comments: Might anyone be able to offer any enlightenment about Saturday night's festivities during our weekend? On the reunion page on this site, it lists that one event is cancelled, but that an alternative function; i.e., Red's event is happening, yet there are no details provided. Can someone please let me know what they know? Thanks!
 
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 10:47:52 AM EDT
 Name: Renea Dennis Jones Woods
 Nick Name: none
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
NAEWDS9@SBCGLOBAL.NET
 Subject: AWESOME SITE
 Comments: HI ALL, JUST THANKS TO JOE CRAIG (BUTCHIE) AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS WAS TOLD OF THE SITE BY GLORIA CLASS OF 1970 AT JAMES AMY (JIMMY) HOMEGOING SERVICES JULY 05 ANY 1971 CLASS MEMBERS HOLLA PLEASE LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS CLAUDETTE JACKSON/VERDELLA WHEELER/MARY BROWN/SHARON MISKELL I CAN DO T-SHIRTS/CLOCKS/KEYCHAINS MAGNETS/MOUSE PADS ETC I WILL BE AT THE OLD TIMERS PICNIC IF NOTHING ELSE AND WITH SOME SHIRTS I WILL BE BACK ON THIS SITE, BEEN ON THE SITE FOR OVER AN HOUR THIS IS AWESOME SISTER OF BROTHERS RENALDO DENNIS, REGINALD (REGGIE) GREGORY ANDERSON,(GREG) RANDY AND RONNIE ANDERSON ANYONE TRYING TO CONTACT ME OR MY BROTHERS CAN DO SO AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS. LOOKING FOR ELMO FRIEND OF REGGIE WHO OWNS R&L CONSTRUCTION CO. COUSINS OF CONNIE COMEAUX BLK 6 JANE & CEECEE STAMPLEY BLK 12 STILL IN ILLINOIS MANY BLESSING AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL "IN GOD THERE IS NO FAILURE"
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Submitted on: August 3, 2005 12:06:01 AM EDT
 Name: Loisteen Woods Walker
 Nick Name: Steen
 Block: 2
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
 Subject: ALTGELD GARDENS PICNIC
 Comments: PLEASE PASS THE WORD! CONTRARY TO ALL RUMORS BEING SPREAD, THERE WILL BE AN ALTGELD GARDENS REUNION PICNIC - IN ALTGELD GARDENS - SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2005 (3RD SUNDAY IN AUGUST) - FROM SUNUP TO SUNDOWN. THE GARDENS HAS NOT AND WILL NOT BE TORN DOWN, BLOCKS 1,2 & 3 ARE UNDER RENOVATION. CARVER PARK IS STILL THERE. SEE YOU THEN.
 
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Submitted on: August 2, 2005 6:57:48 PM EDT
 Name: Tyrone Nelson
 Nick Name: Slim
 Block: 4
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
nelsontynlsn@aol.com
 Subject: We are truly blessed
 Comments: Hi,my Altgeld family.Though I'm am new to this website,my family has been a fixture in the Cardens since 1953.I have many fond childhood and adult memories here, and have established friendships since I been here that are priceless.I was remembered mostly in elementary and high school for my artistic abilities,and have been a witness to our countless triumphs and our endless tragedies,most recently, the loss of Brenda Dancy, whose entire family was like an extention of my own. My love and heartfelt condolences go out to Sharon Dancy Jackson and her family.I used to think that we were somehow short changed by our experiences here, but now I realize how blessed and rich we truly are to be one family. Love you Altgeld.
 
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Submitted on: July 31, 2005 8:19:03 PM EDT
 Name: RICHARD Thompson
 Nick Name: Rickey
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 1977
 Email: 
richardthompson101@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: CHECKING IN
 Comments: Finaly stepping into the new mellinium, joining a lot of you already there. I hope to check in more often. The website is great. Two thumbs up to Joe Craig and the other initiators of the website.
 
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Submitted on: July 30, 2005 3:47:59 AM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: Hey Irene Rainey Randolph
 Comments: What's up girl? I got a photo of us from the Old Timers Picnic in 2003 and of Jackie Fox King too before she passed. My church in Phoenix, Arizona took a mission trip to Canada this pass week. FIBC, First Institutional Baptist Church. I hope to see you this year in the park, in the meantime take care, bless you, Queen Vet
 
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Submitted on: July 29, 2005 10:52:15 PM EDT
 Name: Michael Beyer
 Nick Name: Mr. Beyer
 Block: W.E.B. DuBois Elementary
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
automeris_io@yahoo.com
 Subject: Who would like to make a difference?
 Comments: I am a teacher at W.E.B. DuBois Elementary school, located at 330 W. 133rd St. We service many of the Altgeld Gardens residents. I was made aware of this website by Goldie Young, the amazing and ever reliable school secretary. We were wondering if anyone would like to help our school and students in any form or capacity. If so, please email me and we can begin to look at how we can all work together for a brighter, better future! Please put in the subject line "Altgeld Gardens" so I know the email is not SPAM. Thank you and God Bless!
 
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Submitted on: July 29, 2005 10:23:07 PM EDT
 Name: Stephanie Tucker (Austin)
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 8 and 4
 Class Of: 1983
 Email: 
tuckerfast@bellsouth.com
 Subject: Keep on, Keepin on
 Comments: Lefty, Pam and Desiree is a few names I recognize. Hey....email me. I'll be home for old-timers weekend on Aug 19-22,2005. It will be good to see everyone. Be Blessed and continue to prosper.
 
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Submitted on: July 29, 2005 10:59:58 AM EDT
 Name: Seyoum Owens
 Nick Name: Mr. Whey
 Block: 11
 Class Of: 1993
 Email: 
whey1@hotmail.com
 Subject: 
 Comments: What up to everyone who's still in the G and to those who made it out. Class of '93, let your voices be heard. Peace and Prosperity to all
 
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Submitted on: July 29, 2005 2:07:43 AM EDT
 Name: raymond johnson
 Nick Name: RAY
 Block: BLOCK3
 Class Of: 1963
 Email: 
rayjohn1944@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: mike vaugh
 Comments: hey there mike Itried to send you Arnold Cifax email twice but the info. came back both times need your correct
address.chefvaugh2002@yahoo.com was not right
 
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Submitted on: July 28, 2005 11:23:29 PM EDT
 Name: MIKE VAUGHN
 Nick Name: MIKE V
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
CHEFVAUGHN2002@YAHOO.COM
 Subject: ARNOLD CIFAX
 Comments: WHATS UP NEIGHBOR I NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
 
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Submitted on: July 28, 2005 11:21:26 PM EDT
 Name: mike vaughn
 Nick Name: mike v
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
chefvaughn2002@yahoo.com
 Subject: tony romero
 Comments: What up guy i got your email but you need to send me another email adress yours keep comeing back. yeah it me from O.L.G.
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Submitted on: July 28, 2005 11:21:07 PM EDT
 Name: mike vaughn
 Nick Name: mike v
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
chefvaughn2002@yahoo.com
 Subject: tony romero
 Comments: What up guy i got your email but you need to send me another email adress yours keep comeing back. yeah it me from O.L.G.
 
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Submitted on: July 28, 2005 9:34:00 PM EDT
 Name: Irene Rainey Randolph
 Nick Name: Puddin
 Block: 1
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
irenerandolph@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: Hello All From St. Louis
 Comments: I was on vacation in early July, visiting Toronto, Canada, and ran into some folks from the Gardens. Her name is Debra, I forgot her block, but I know that I perhaps have not seen her in a good 25-30 years! When our eyes connected in a crowd park in Toronto, it was like magic. We immediatedly spoke to each other, and I said, are you from Chi-town, the Gardens, and she said, and you know it! It was great seeing her. We took a picture together. She told me that my mother gave her, her first NYC job. She said that she is working at OLG (the Catholic school), my grade school. I told her about this site and I hope she check it out. Hello to Robert Reno, my family was in the JACKSON RAIDERS! Those times were really good times. My prayers and thoughts are with all, especially Alicia Hibbler and the family of Pat Strange and Sharon Dancey.
 
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Submitted on: July 28, 2005 2:39:18 PM EDT
 Name: Henrietta Holt Harris
 Nick Name: Hen
 Block: 8
 Class Of: 1964
 Email: 
hgrandma58@sbcglobal.net
 Subject: 
 Comments: Hello to Everyone. I think this website is great.
 
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Submitted on: July 27, 2005 10:47:08 AM EDT
 Name: TUNJA LAMB
 Nick Name: LEFTY
 Block: BLK 8
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: PAM WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY PARTY
 Comments: HELLO AGERS COME CELEBRATE PAM'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN THE BACK OF BLK 8 ON SAT 7/30 @ 9:00, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
 
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Submitted on: July 26, 2005 5:52:42 PM EDT
 Name: sylvia mack-ward
 Nick Name: jeannie (noonie)
 Block: 3,17,5,6
 Class Of: 1980
 Email: 
msmack448@aol.com
 Subject: JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO MY TO ALTGELD GARDENS FAMILY
 Comments: HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT OUR ALTGELD FAMILY REUNION FAMILY THIS YEAR! AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
 
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Submitted on: July 26, 2005 5:44:14 PM EDT
 Name: sylvia mack
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 
 Class Of: 
 Email: 
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: July 21, 2005 3:54:54 PM EDT
 Name: Bonnie Henley Smedley
 Nick Name: Twin (Connie -Bonnie Girl)
 Block: 17
 Class Of: 1975
 Email: 
bsmedley@uic.edu
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: July 20, 2005 2:17:44 PM EDT
 Name: Jeannine Bagby Everett
 Nick Name: 
 Block: Golden Gates
 Class Of: 1985 (Corliss)
 Email: 
 Subject: Tawanna
 Comments: Hey Tawanna, I look at this site from time to time. I want you and your family to know that Miles and myself hope that everything goes well with Wallace. He is going to be fine. Tell your sisters I said "Whazz Upp". Take care.
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Submitted on: July 20, 2005 12:48:52 PM EDT
 Name: Keisha Jones
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 17
 Class Of: 1993
 Email: 
ke23288@yahoo.com
 Subject: Sup
 Comments: Just checkin in...sup with all of you?
 
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Submitted on: July 19, 2005 7:29:59 PM EDT
 Name: Anthony Romero
 Nick Name: Tony Rome
 Block: 17 & 5
 Class Of: 76
 Email: 
aromerof1@yahoo.com
 Subject: 
 Comments: 
 
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Submitted on: July 19, 2005 11:53:51 AM EDT
 Name: TUNJA FALLS-LAMB
 Nick Name: LEFTY
 Block: 8
 Class Of: 1982
 Email: 
TUNJALAMB@YAHOO.COM
 Subject: PRAYERS TO WALLACE
 Comments: HI FAMILY ITS CHILLI & TUNJA,WALLACE YOUR GOING TO BE JUST FINE YOU ARE A STRONG AND DETERMINE MAN, WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU, MEANWHILE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP WE LOVE YOU!
 
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Submitted on: July 18, 2005 7:02:50 PM EDT
 Name: priscilla rowell
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 10
 Class Of: 1973
 Email: 
jesusimyrock1956@yahoo.com
 Subject: reunion
 Comments: youngest sister of Philip Rowell
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Submitted on: July 18, 2005 10:36:05 AM EDT
 Name: Gloria Kendricks McClay
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 3
 Class Of: 70
 Email: 
gloriamcclay@aol.com
 Subject: Sharon Dancy
 Comments: I talked to Sharon last night and she wants to thank everyone for their kindness and condolences. She dosen't have access to the internet.
 
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Submitted on: July 16, 2005 11:46:56 AM EDT
 Name: Angela Watts Hayden
 Nick Name: Angie-B
 Block: 17
 Class Of: '89
 Email: 
sexyawatts@peoplepc.com
 Subject: Hello, my A-G Family :)
 Comments: I just want to say hi to everyone that is from the A-G. I am formerly residing in Minnesota and I am looking for anyone from class '85-'89 that went to Carver High that knows me to e-mail me. It will be so nice to reunite with old classmates that I went to school with. I hope that everything is well with you all and may God Bless you all.
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Submitted on: July 16, 2005 11:28:53 AM EDT
 Name: Angela Watts Hayden
 Nick Name: Angie-B
 Block: 17
 Class Of: '89
 Email: 
sexyawatts@peoplepc.com
 Subject: Hello, my A-G Family :)
 Comments: I dont know if you all know, But my sister (Sensie) passed in 2001 due to a car accident. The oldest child is with her father in Chicago and the other 2 are with their father here in Minnesota.
 
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Submitted on: July 15, 2005 1:10:58 AM EDT
 Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
 Nick Name: Queen Vet
 Block: 12 & 9
 Class Of: 1971
 Email: 
vetchatman@yahoo.com
 Subject: Praise the Lord anyhow!
 Comments: My prayers are with all the families that are facing lifes chanllenges.Thank you Minister E. for Sharon's address I will be contacted her.And how have you been? It has been a long time since our last chat! love you girl, keep up the great work.My dearest Butchie,I don't remember anyone asking for help with the CBLL Ball!I understand that they were a club and started the Ball idea. If that was the problem I'm sure it would have been voiced at the last one in 2004. However, your idea is great too. Let's see who would be interested in hosting what you call a HOMECOMING - I like that!Let me know what you want me to do on this end, keep me informed, thank you my Bro, love you man,keep up the great work.
 
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Submitted on: July 14, 2005 4:56:25 PM EDT
 Name: Andrea Evans
 Nick Name: 
 Block: 7
 Class Of: 1970
 Email: 
minevans@localnet.com
 Subject: Judge Micheal Stuttley
 Comments: Altgeld Family: I need to get in touch with Judge Stuttley ASAP! If anyone has a valid email address for him please email me and let me know. Also to Tawanna Sanders, daughter of Tina & Wallace, I remember your parents well. We will be praying for them. Whatever happened to your aunt, Lona Hutchinson? She went to school with us, class of 70. I know God will take care of your father because I know prayer works! Minister Andrea Evans
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Submitted on: July 14, 2005 6:58:34 AM EDT
 Name: Joe Craig
 Nick Name: Butchie
 Block: 5
 Class Of: 1977
 Email: 
JoeCraig@AltgeldGardens.com
 Subject: GREATNESS !!!
 Comments: Hello everyone! It just dawn on me that we are not taking full advantage of the bond and connection we have through our website. Recently, we all learned that the annual banquet has been cancelled. Although I have no insights into the reason why, I have a strong sense that it has more to do with us. Yes! You and I. I beleive that because I, we, us...never contributed to organizing the affair. Well AG/Carver Alumni, now is the time for us to contribute! I have started a page entitled "Alumni Association." Go over, sign up, and let's do something. You all are a part of my family, I am a part of yours. Let us not put the total burden of organizing our annual homecomings solely on one or two people. We are large enough to do anything we desire. At last count, we have approximately 325 members of this web communicaty. Why then would we not contribute to our own HOMECOMING? We we ask so much of a few, typically, they get tired. And when they get tired, we are faced with all that we contributed - NOTHING! We have radio personalities, reporters, actors, lawyers, professionals from all walks of life...yet we can't organize a HOMECOMING?! I think not! I think that we can do anything that we put our collective minds to. I see a day when we have amusement park rides, and yes...our beloved banquet. Come on Carver/Altgeld, let's be GREAT!

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Some messages are lost...March 26, 2005 thru July 14, 2005

submitted on March 26, 2005 7:04 PM EST
Name: Richard Harri
Nick Name: Boo
Block: 9 and Golden Gates
Class Of: 86
Email:
richardleeharris2002@yahoo.com
Subject: Much Love
Comments: Hey! I just wannna' say much Love to all those that remain strong and have managed to keep movin' on! I Love all yall'!

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submitted on March 23, 2005 7:11 PM EST
Name: MRS. LIQUITA CALHOUN
Nick Name: SISTER
Block: 15
Class Of: 89
Email:
HUSTLAYADIG@AOL.COM
Subject: MEMORIES
Comments: WOW ,HOW THE TIME HAS REALLY GONE BY.ALTGELD WAS A VERY FUN PLACE TO GROW UP,NO MATTER HOW MANY STRUGGLES,WE WERE ALL FAMILY,NEVER WOULD WE ALLOW A PERSON TO COME FROM OUTSIDE THE HOOD AND DISRESPECT,WE WOULD ALL PULL TOGETHER,WE HONESTLY LOVED EACH OTHER,NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THE WORLD,WE ALWAYS COME BACK TOTHE ALLIGATOR,LOVE SISTER BLOCK 15 ORIGINAL

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 submitted on March 22, 2005 10:35 PM EST
Name: Loisteen
Nick Name: Steen
Block: 2
Class Of: 70
Email:
eclwwalker@ameritech.net
Subject: Altgeld Newsletter
Comments: Velma Compton-Jordan ( Block 17) classe of 68, passed this weekend after a long illness. She is the sister of David, Edith Compton, and Carrie. Services are as follows: Viewing: 5 P.M. Wednesday, March 23rd noon - 5 P.M. Cage Funeral Home 76th Jeffery Wake: Thursday, March 24th 10a.m. Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W. 95th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Repass: Thursday March 24th before the services Trinity UCC 400 W. 95th Street
773 962-5650 Condolences may be sent to : Edith Compton, 9754 S. Hoxie, 60617 Thelma McDaniel (6), mother of Alvin(Butch), Joanne, Ardell(original member of Patti & the Lovelites class of 70), Clinton(class of 68), and Michael, passed this weekend. Her services are as follows: Visitation - Friday, March 25th 6 pm Brookins Funeral Home 93rd Ashland Funeral - Saturday, March 26th 9am Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W. 95th St. Burial Oakwood Cemetary 67th Cottage Grove Cards and Condolences can be sent to: McDaniel Family 10028 S. Yale Chicago, Il 60628 FUN! FUN! FUN! We had great fun at the annual Carver Alumni Starlite Party on last Saturday night.
Congratulations to the Committee for always throwing such a good party. Great hosts & hostesses, Altgeld Carver history, nostalgic memories, love for one another and good music made it a splendid success. Can't wait til next year. Thanks Alumni.

REMEMBER TO LOG ONTO - www.altgeldgardens.com - Altgeld memorabalia is now on sale. Click on UPTOP. 

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 submitted on March 22, 2005 6:02 PM EST
Name: Geneal Lewis
Nick Name: 
Block: 3
Class Of: 70
Email: 
Subject: Block 19, 20, &21 
Comments: ok Queenie love we all agree that Minnesota is block 18 right, no question about that. Can anyone give me the next three blocks, come on people help me out here.We have Las Vegas, Arizona , Tennessee, Georgia, Florida etc. qualifications three or more AG families. Maybe now we can settle this Vet, with love Geneal.
Hey Ralph are there any more AGers in Washington holla. 

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 submitted on March 20, 2005 2:09 PM EST
Name: ELIZABETH HAYES
Nick Name: SHORTY OOP
Block: 17
Class Of: 89
Email:
EHAYESP@AOL
Subject: MEMORIES
Comments: JUST WANT TO SAY, WHAT'S UP TO ALL MY AG PEOPLE. IT'S ALOT OF MEMORIES BACK IN THE AG. HOW MANY OF U ALL REMEMBER THE PIMP BOY'Z. ALL THE SKATING PARTIES AT SCREAMING WHEELS ROLLER RINK. THOSE WAS THE DAY'S. MANY PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER ME BUT MY BROTHER WAS TORY
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 submitted on March 20, 2005 2:45 AM EST
Name: Ralph Pannell
Nick Name: 
Block: 3
Class Of: 69
Email: 
Subject: 
Comments: My family moved to Altgeld when it was first built,Charles,Howard,Jackie,Pauline,all graduatedfrom the old carver,my father name was ARTHUR, MY MOTHER WAS PAULINE, I GRADUATED FROM Dunbar Vocational nice to hear from old friends Geneal Lewis and Maurice CLAY

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 submitted on March 16, 2005 12:13 PM EST
Name: Mallika Parker
Nick Name: Mallika
Block: 6
Class Of: 1995
Email:
mallikaparker@Yahoo.com
Subject: 
Comments: It really was fun growing up in the gardens. It molded into the person that i am today

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 submitted on March 14, 2005 8:07 PM EST
Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
Nick Name: Queen Vet
Block: 12 & 9
Class Of: 1971
Email:
vetchatman@yahoo.com
Subject: Hey Geneal
Comments: What's up man? I thought you told me that Las Vegas was blk 19 and that if two more persons move here from AG then Arizona would be blk 20! OK now you got to keep up with the blks man! LOL! - How are you? I talk to our Buddy Elmos every week, he is getting better and back to work part-time. love you man, stay in touch! Queen vet blk 20 LOL! - My prayers are with the Woods family as well. God can do any thing but fail, according to His will!

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 submitted on March 11, 2005 6:28 PM EST
Name: Jerry G. Smith
Nick Name: Jerro
Block: 15
Class Of: 86
Email:
Jerryx53@yahoo.com
Subject: Movie
Comments: What's up to the class of 86, and everyone from the G. I'm in my last year of Film School and I heard that someone is thinking of making a film about the Gardens. If this is true send me more info about this project. 

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 submitted on March 11, 2005 4:14 PM EST
Name: T'nisha
Nick Name: Ne-Ne
Block: 7
Class Of: 2001
Email:
tnishajay@yahoo.com
Subject: Denise Bibbs
Comments: On Thursday, March 10, 2005 I attended Denise Bibbs's homegoing. For those of you who don't know her, she lived in block 7. If you still don't know, maybe you know her son's Andre & Albert(Pudda). I am pretty sure that alot of people know Andre and Pudda. They were the two brother who was friends with everyone. I knew Denise, but not as well as other may have, but I can only imagine how great she was because of how her son's were then and are now. I can remember Alicia and I going over to there house(next door) to play the game while Denise was at work. I never saw her again after they moved from the Gardens when I was younger, but she was one of those people I never forget. RIP Denise, you will not be forgotten:) 

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 submitted on March 11, 2005 3:50 PM EST
Name: T'nisha
Nick Name: Ne-Ne
Block: 7
Class Of: 2001
Email:
tnishajay@yahoo.com
Subject: Friends:)
Comments: I remember all of my friends from block 7. From me on down and around the block. Me, Nick & Bobby, Dawn & Ladybug, Pudda & Andre, Alicia & Angel, Sarah & David, Shamika, Kenny & Chaci, Cory, and Ke-Ke. More friend were added over the year as friends moved but these were my first friends. I remember playing baseball on the back with them and always losing the ball in the gutters . I still talk to Alicia all the time and Andre every once
in a while. I just found out about the web site when I spoke with Licia's mother Gloria Saturday while attending Andre and
Pudda's mother Denise homegoing. I seen so many faces from my past there but didn't get to talk to them like I wanted to. So know that I am on the web site I see that the Gardens goes back way before
me and even my father James(Jimmy)of block 1. I hope this message reaches my old childhood friends. I would really like to talk to you all:) So if this message reaches any one who I grew up with please email me. Thanks:)

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 submitted on March 11, 2005 1:32 PM EST
Name: T'nisha
Nick Name: Ne-Ne
Block: 7
Class Of: 2001
Email:
tnishajay@yahoo.com
Subject: My prayers are with you
Comments: Ms. Evans was truely a woman to remember. I grew up at 821 in block 7, it was right across from her house. I remember taking her plates of food when my mother, Virgie, would cook sunday dinners. I also remember her giving the kids candy and diffrent color balloons. My family and I heard the bad news to late, but we would like to let you know that our prayers are with you. She impacted so many people lives that here life will surely live forever.

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 submitted on March 11, 2005 1:15 PM EST
Name: T'nisha Amy
Nick Name: Ne-Ne
Block: 7
Class Of: 2001
Email:
tnishajay@yahoo.com
Subject: 
Comments: 

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 submitted on March 10, 2005 10:21 AM EST
Name: Patricia Strange Nelson
Nick Name: 
Block: Block 5
Class Of: 70
Email:
pcn8@cdc.gov
Subject: Feelin' Better Daddy Wood
Comments: Loisteen, tell Daddy Wood, I am glad that he is feeling better and on the mend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know Daddy Wood has a lot of meals to cook, but, I so look forward to him taking good care of me for so, so many years of me coming to the Gardens Picnic. It's hard to pack a lunch from Atlanta. However, he has always made me feel welcome to a good meal. I do
love him for more than just his cookin'. (smile). Looking forward to seeing all of you this summer. May God continue to bless my entire Altgeld Gardens Family. Peace Pat Strange Nelson

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 submitted on March 9, 2005 5:38 PM EST
Name: Geneal
Nick Name: 
Block: 3
Class Of: 70
Email: 
Subject: Block 18,19,20
Comments: Hey Vet remember block 18 is Minnesota block 19 Arizona and Tennessee block 20

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 submitted on March 6, 2005 2:54 AM EST
Name: Curtis A. Richie JR
Nick Name: 
Block: Fifteen
Class Of: 1975
Email:
richiecurtis@sbcglobal.com
Subject: HELLO EVERYONE !
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone

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 submitted on March 3, 2005 3:18 AM EST
Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
Nick Name: Queen Vet
Block: 12 & 9
Class Of: 1971
Email:
vetchatman@yahoo.com
Subject: Celebrate good times, come on!
Comments: Lolita (Cookie)Thomas and daughter Karen Beasley from Minnesota, we had a wonderful time together for Karen's birthday celebrating in Arizona. The party was the bomb,then on Sunday we saw the Movie, Dairy of a mad black women. It was hard to see you two leave on Tuesday, but thank God for the great time we had. love
you much Your Sis and auntie, Queen Vet

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 submitted on March 3, 2005 3:10 AM EST
Name: Yvette Pointer Chatman
Nick Name: Queen Vet
Block: 12 & 9
Class Of: 1971
Email:
vetchatman@yahoo.com
Subject: My Prayers are with you!
Comments: I would like to send my prayers and condolence to the Gordon and Jones families. May God grant you His peace and comfort during this time of loss. Love to you all, Queen Vet

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 submitted on March 2, 2005 11:01 AM EST
Name: Gwendolyn Everett Samuels
Nick Name: Pumkin
Block: 1
Class Of: 
Email:
honeydip462@hotmail.com
Subject: Condolences
Comments: To Cherly Gordon Brown (aka) Cherry Gordon. I would like to send my Condolences and Prayers to you and your Family in these sad times. May God be with you and yours. Be Blessed. Gwen Everett Samuels

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 submitted on March 1, 2005 8:16 AM EST
Name: Loyal nichols
Nick Name: London
Block: 13
Class Of: 1993
Email:
loyalnichols@yahoo.com
Subject: where's theo & joe fefee
Comments: If there's any one who knows how to get in touch with them please give me a call. (404)-512-0238

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 submitted on February 28, 2005 10:37 AM EST
Name: Sammy Allen Jr.
Nick Name: Big Sam
Block: blk 6
Class Of: 1968
Email:
www.youngsherm2002@yahoo.com
Subject: 
Comments: 

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 submitted on February 24, 2005 11:57 PM EST
Name: MIKE VAUGHN 
Nick Name: MIKE V 
Block: 3 
Class Of: 
Email:
CHEFVAUGHN2002@YAHOO.COM
Subject: kEN WILSON 
Comments: Whats Ken 

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 submitted on February 24, 2005 11:47 PM EST
Name: Michael Vaughn
Nick Name: mike V 
Block: 3 
Class Of: 
Email:
CHEFVAUGHN2002@YAHOO.COM
Subject: A friend is gone 
Comments: I want to saddly ask all my A.G. FAMILY to pray for the family of Lionell Jones of block 3 .Yes we have lost another soldier and yes a dear friend to all that knew him. The army is getting shorter but HEAVEN is getting crowded. God Bless my brother and my friend .For those that are able his Services are at Gatlings [we all know where's that at) Fri.-Feb.25th Wake from 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm Services from 7:00 pm til 8:00 pm Lets all come out and show some LOVE
TO MY VERY GOOD BROTHER AND FRIEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!