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Master of Photography

Rose — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:33:52 +0000

Rose and Leo going to the Master of Photography ceremony

Rose Hendershot now holds the Master of Photography degree from Professional Photographers of America. Rose and Leo traveled to New Orleans to attend the ceremony held on January 17, 2012. The black tie ceremony for 78 new degree recipients was held as the professional photographers annual convention came to a close.

New Orleans

Rose — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:14:58 +0000

I think we passed the Nestle company tonight

We are on our way to New Orleans. Things are going well. We are South of Indianpolis for the night.

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These are from our second day. We drove through Kentucky and Tennessee on our way to John and Marsha’s house. We did stop and take the self guided tour of Abraham Lincoln’s birth place. It was an interesting place to stop. Lots of history at this point and much more in the area. Maybe on the way back we can stop and see a bit more. Leo being a “retired” over the road truck driver, it is difficult to stop so a lot of the photos are taken as we drive.
Today we went to church with John and Marsha. They go to a cowboy church. It was very good preaching in an unusual place; the Lawrence County stock barn. I have a bit of video from there but no still photos.

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Today’s travels took us through Mississippi. We stopped at several Civil War battle fields. It was interesting to read about the history that took place here. The losses were devistating. We also stopped and saw the birthplace of Elivs. That stop was mostly looking to cash in on the love for Elvis. Tomorrow we will continue to New Orleans. Not sure what we will spot along the way. Stay tuned.

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Today we stopped at a Confederate cemetery in Mississippi. It was interesting to see the really old headstones. Some of the families still are using the cemetery for the more recent burials. The old markers went back before the Civil War. The Confederate section of the cemetery were mostly unidentified soldiers. We also stopped at an old mill in Mississippi. It was used during the Civil War to make clothes, hats, and other things for the soldiers. The mill apprentice learned how to make hats and went on his own after the war to make hats we now know as Stetsons.

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Today we rode the Street Cars all over the city. We stopped at many places including the cemeteries. It was a trip well worth the time. I think we might do a city tour in the next few days to find out the history of what we saw today.

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We went to the Honey Island Swamp today. It was really cold for a fast boat ride but when we stopped to watch the wildlife, it wasn’t too bad even the turtles were out to sun themselves on fallen trees. We could still see where Huricane Katrina did damage to the area. We were able to hold a baby alligator and see a blue heron and lots of Spanish Moss. Our tour guide gave lots of information about the area and the people. Great tour!

Leo and Rose in New Orleans

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I have been without internet for a few days so these photos are from Friday through today. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have the last few days. Who would have thought that the most expensive hotel to stay at would charge for internet when the reasonably priced ones along the way have been included in the room rate??? We toured New Orleans from Wednesday to Friday and then were involved with the Professional Photographers of America convention and degree ceremony from Saturday to Tuesday. Yes, I have officially recieved my Master of Photography degree!!! It was an amazing day! So many wonderful photographers. Leo and I went to the area where the carriages take passengers for our photo session all dressed up for the degree ceremony. The plan was to take a ride but we didn’t have the time. It was a lovely area and we had a great time. Today, we turned the car back north and have started the journey home.

Veterans Day 2011

Rose — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:30:51 +0000

This year the Thornapple Garden Club presented a Blue Star Memorial on the Barry County Court House lawn for the community to remember and celebrate our veterans. Nice job everyone!

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The Deer

Rose — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:30:57 +0000

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One car, one deer and me. Only one survivor; me. Sorry all you deer hunters. This 4 point buck couldn’t wait for gun season. I sure wish he had.

Battle Creek Central High School Reunion

Rose — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:07:05 +0000

Battle Creek Central High School class of 1961 50th reunion
The formal photos are here for you to see and check names and spelling. If there is more than 1 person in the photo, I will need the second persons name for the book.

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Who are these classmates and guests???

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you can put a welcome here or something you want to say to your classmates

Work on your Memory Book is coming along. The expected dleivery to you will be late Janurary or February.

St. Philip Catholic High School

Rose — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:13:22 +0000

Welcome to the photo gallery for Battle Creek’s St. Philip Catholic High School 50th class reunion. Keep watching as photos are added to your gallery.

The formal photos are here and will be listed in your Memory Book with your high school name as well as your married name.

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I need to know the name of the first person in the gallery.

Hastings Dog Park Costume Contest 2011

Rose — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:37:32 +0000

The Hastings Dog Park condutcted a Halloween costume contest for dogs. A great time was had by humans and dogs.

Here are a few of the photos.

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Hastings High School Class of 1961

Rose — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:16:30 +0000

Graduates of Hastings High School 1961

The class reunion of the class of 1961 from Hastings High School photos are ready for printing!!! You may still order your Memory Book and enlargement photos.

The following photos will appear in your book with your name. Please make sure that the names are correct and complete. Click a photo to make it larger and you can scroll through them from there also.

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Here are just a few of the pages from your Memory Book.

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St. Patrick’s Day in Hastings

Rose — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:14:06 +0000

Mike Smith plays his trumpet for the parade

On March 17 there was a whole lot of green all down South Jefferson Street. Lots of smiles and warm hand shakes were found in many spots as the people came out for the 8th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Click here to enjoy the photos. You may purchase individual photos if you see someone you know. You don’t have to be Irish to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day here.

Happy New Year Hastings

Rose — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:42:58 +0000

The New Year began here

The celebration included hot chocolate, a warming tent, and ice sculptures with live music led by Joe LaJoye. What a great family friendly way to end 2010 and start 2011.

Happy New Year Hastings. To check out the photos from downtown Hastings on New Years Eve, please click here.