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	Family
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 This section will be used to keep the family informedof any news, births, weddings, celebrations, etc.
 Let me know what's going on in your life and it will beposted here.  Send info via email to richard@briscar.com
 
      
      
        
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          Birthdays and Anniversaries
        
        This month  
          2 January 1952 Donald Joseph BRISCAR (73)4 January 1994 Isaiah Matthew SAMPSON (31)
 12 January 1987 William Joseph RYANT (38)
 13 January 1944 Mary (Billie) ELLSWORTH Preston (81)
 13 January 2024 Josephine Marie Tulevski BRISELLIE and Samantha BRISCAR 
		(1)
 14 January 2003 Shane SMITHBURGER (22)
 15 January 1975 Nathan OKORN (50)
 16 January 1968 Timothy ELLSWORTH (57)
 18 January 1979 Rebecca FISCHLIN Isom (46)
 20 January 1960 Steven Vincent GALLAGHER (65)
 21 January 2009 Juliet May ISOM (16)
 25 January 1943 Rosanna Marie NICOLETTI Briscar (82)
 26 January 2006 Zoe Grace MARTEL (19)
 27 January 1961 Keith SMITH (64)
 
 
 
 
 
         Need more info? Click here to see the
			Family Tree
 
        The birthdays shown above come from the family history database and
        show the maiden names of our ladies.  If you have a birthday this month and your name
        does not appear there is only one reason - I don't have a record of 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
				KATHRYN ANN STREETS
 Mar 31, 1949 - Aug 30, 2024
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 AMBROSE 
				J. BRISCAR
 NOV 9, 1933 - APR 27, 2024
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 WADE E. SWINK
 
 MAY 31, 1951 - MAY 5, 2024
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              | IN 
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 JANET MARIE TURNEY
 
 JUL 16, 1962 - NOV 14, 2023
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 WILLIAM NEWELL STOOTS
 
 Jan 23, 1946 - Aug 27, 2023
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 Theresa Ellsworth Kiser celebrated her 60th birthday in 
				May, 2023. Theresa is shown here with cousins Rosanna and Richard Briscar.
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				Congratulations to Ally Fortier, who graduated from Saint 
				John School Pre-School on June 2.  Sister Kate Fortier is 
				next to her. The boys (left to right) are brother David Fortier 
				and cousins Elias, Victor and Tristan Jiminez.  All these 
				kiddos are grandchildren of Kathy Streets. June, 2023 |  
			
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				Congratulations to Sadie Teal, pictured here with her 
				grandparents Don and Andrea Blakely. Sadie has achieved her 
				Associate of Science Pre-Nursing Degree from Georgia Military 
				College. June, 2023 |  
			
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				 Congratulations to Ben Isom, who has earned a 4.0 GPA all 
				during middle school. Ben is pictured here with his parents, 
				Becky and James Isom.
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				| The End of A Generation The two lovely ladies appearing below were the 
				last of a generation. All our Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles 
				have passed onto their final rewards, leaving us to lead and 
				provide for the future growth of our families.
 
					
						
						
							| Veronica Briscar Valentovich
  
 John S. Briscar - Anna Mika
 Mary Briscar - John 
							(Bill) Ellsworth
 Helen Briscar - John Chuska
 Vincent Briscar - Mary Agnes Stoots
 Sally Briscar - Herschell Sampson
 Joseph Briscar - Elizabeth Valentovich
 Veronica Briscar - Joseph Valentovich
 Dolores Briscar - John Gallagher
 
 | Dorothy Stoots Hurst
  
 Richard N. Stoots - Genevieve 
							Schnepp
 James Stoots - Dorothea 
							Swink
 Catherine Stoots - Elmer Hughes, Otto Michel
 Elizabeth Stoots - John Gajdosik
 Mary Agnes Stoots - Vincent Briscar
 William (Pete) Stoots - Evelyn Smith
 Joseph Stoots - Vera Brown
 Dorothy Stoots - Henry Siesky, William Hurst
 John (Mike) Stoots - Sarah Mullnix
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 DOROTHY STOOTS HURST
 
				APR 21, 1924 - jan 2, 2023
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              | IN 
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				VERONICA M. BRISCAR VALENTOVICH 
				APR 27, 1929 - SEP 3, 2022
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				|  | In Memory of Veronica M. Briscar Valentovich - 
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				|  | Daniel Isom, Ph.D., researcher and assistant professor at the 
				University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is making 
				scientific breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. 
				
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				|  | Christmas In July - 2022. Photos of our Cleveland family 
				at their first family function since the COVID pandemic.  Click 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
				WILLIAM EDWARD CARTER 
				dec 23, 1971 - apr 7, 2022
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              | IN 
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				WALTER ANDREW LUCAS
 Jun 21, 1941 - apr 13, 2022
 
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              | IN 
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				RITA ANN WALKER 
				DEC 13, 1936 - SEP 26, 2021
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				|  | Welcome to the world, Faye Dunn Briscar -
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				|  | Welcome to the world, Gracelyn Noelle Briscar -
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 JOSEPH 
				m. VALENTOVICH
 FEB 13, 1961 - mAR 10, 2021
 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 SHIRLEY 
				D. HANN-DETWILER
 FEB 1, 1935 - mAR 7, 2021
 
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				|  | In Memory of Shirley D. Hann-Detwiler -
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 PAUL 
				R. KELLEY JR.
 MAR 9, 1969 - JAN 20, 2021
 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 RICHARD a. STOOTS
 
 MAR 9, 1941 - NOV 3, 2020
 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 GERALD W. ELLSWORTH
 
 JUN 21, 1938 - MAR 17, 2020
 
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				|  | In Memory of Gerald Ellsworth -
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				|  | Welcome to the world, Aiden Hargnett - 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 David M. Valentovich
 
 MAR 28 ,1953 - FEB 26, 2019
 
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				|  | In Memory of David Valentovich -
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				|  | A Sunday visit to Patterson's 
				Apple Farm - Click 
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				|  | Welcome to our family, Ellison McKenzie Briscar -
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				| _small.JPG) | Welcome to the world,
				Felix Vincent Rios -
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				|  | Joseph Briscar 
				Graduates from American University in DC - 
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				|  | Veronica Briscar Valentovich Celebrated her 
				89th Birthday on April 27, 2018
 
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 ALLEN j. oKORN
 
 Jul 21,1949 - dEC 3, 2016
 
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				Allen Okorn - Click Here |  
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				| Merry Christmas 2015 |  
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				| Joseph and Sagan |  
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				| Juliette, Jessica, Josh, Julian, Don and 
				Sandy, Stuart and Amanda, Joseph and Sagan, Candace and Evan
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 ADAM j. ELLSWORTH
 
				
				FEB 5, 1990 - MAY 27, 2015
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				|  | Meet Stuart and Amanda Briscar - Nov 22, 2014 -
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				|  | Victor Manuel Jiminez - Oct 1, 2014 -
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 IRENE R. BRISCAR
 
				
				oct 23, 1934 - jan 12, 2014
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 ELMER E. WALKER
 
				MAY 26, 1935 - DEC 19, 2013
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				|  | In memory of Elmer Walker -
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 ELIZABETH F. BRISCAR
 
				AUG 23, 1923 - MAR 15, 
				2013
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				|  |   In memory of our beloved Aunt Betty -
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				|  |   David Vincent Fortier - Dec 21 2012 
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          |  | Meet Mr. and Mrs. 
          Sean Mowbray.  Natalie Pramuk and Sean Mowray 
          exchanged wedding vows July 16, 2010 in Florida. 
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        group of artists has come together to produce "We Are The World", but nothing can top the original. April 5, 1985 was a 
        memorable day, and a special day in the
 life of Don Briscar.  Click 
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        Halloween 2009
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              | IN 
              MEMORIAM
 
 FLORENCE L. BOEHMER
 
              SEP 1, 1939 - JUL 19, 2009
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        |  | Florence Boehmer passed away July 19, 2009 after a 
        courageous battle with ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease.
 
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        |  | Jim Valentovich, Jr - April, 2009 
        
        Congratulations to Jim Jr. as he graduated from the 
        University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Click on the photo for details |  
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          |  | Meet Mr. and Mrs. 
          John Manning On May 30, 2009 John Manning and Megan Kilburn exchanged wedding vows 
          in Sonora, California.
 
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          of the Bride and Groom to see more pictures. |  
      
      
        
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          |  | May 9, 
          2009 was a memorable day for Stuart Briscar... 
 as he attained his Bachelor of Science - Accounting degree from 
          North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, NC
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          |  | Veronica Briscar Valentovich 
celebrated her 80th birthday on April 27, 2009. A few days later she had a surprise 80th birthday party 
with all her children, grandchildren and friends present. Veronica would like to 
share these photos with us.Click on the photo to see who attended the party.
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        Kaitlyn Do you remember me?  I remember you.  I'm Kaitlyn Smith 
        and we met last spring after my baptism.  A few weeks ago I took 
        Mommy and Daddy and my grandparents to a photo studio because I wanted a 
        picture of my family.  They behaved very well and the picture was 
        very nice.  Click on my picture to see how nicely it turned out.
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              Marschia's Christmas Tree - submitted by David Valentovich 
                The Christmas Season has passed and it is time to crank up the 
                New Year.  As I go on to live each of the remaining days of 2009 
                I felt a desire to share these four photographs from the Marschia 
                and David Christmas in Delaware.  The one that says Happy New 
                Year I was blessed to photograph on a cold January morning in 
                2006.  It has served to be the dawn of every new year for me 
                since then.  God Bless you.  David. 
                
                
                
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  | November Scholastic Achievements for 
          Tyler and Emily Briscar 
          
          Congratulations to Tyler and Emily for outstanding 
          achievements at Central Middle School in Euclid, Ohio. Tyler earned Honor Roll status in 
          November.    Emily has been named Student Of The Month 
          for November and is on the Merit Roll.
 Both Tyler and Emily take school very seriously, and deserve the 
          praise of all their
 family members and friends.  Keep up the good work!
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          |  | Graduates 2008 Congratulations to 
          our recent graduates, Micella Kaiser and William McCafferty.  
           Micella graduated from Warren Christian School 
          and will attend Virginia Marti College of Fashion Design. |  
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          |  | Whose smile do you 
          see?  I has been said that physical features pass on from one 
          generation to another.  You have heard people say things like "he 
          has his daddy's eyes" or "she has her mother's nose".  Whose 
          smile do you see here? Click Here 
          to find out. |  
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          |  | Happy New Year 2008 From The Teals - Click on the image for a 
          larger representation and more info. |  
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          |  | A Valentovich
          Thanksgiving - This past Thanksgiving the 
          Valentovich family gathered at the home of their Matriarch, Veronica 
          Valentovich. Click on the image to see a larger representation. |  
        
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                | IN MEMORIAM
 
                MARY AGNES BRISCAR 
                8-1-1918 - 9-22-2007   |    |  
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 | June Graduates 2007 
          Joseph Raymond 
          Briscar, son of Don and Sandy Briscar of Rocky Mount, NC graduated 
          from Rocky Mount High School.  Joseph has been accepted at North 
          Carolina State University where he will pursue a career in motion 
          picture film directing. Cindy Manning, 
          daughter of John and Judy Manning of Cleveland, OH has graduated from 
          Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School, 
          and has been 
          accepted at Cleveland State University where she will pursue a career 
          in Business Management.   |  
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          | David Valentovich Retirement 
          Announcement 
 
            
              Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:59 AM 
              Subject: Retirement Notice 
 
            
            Effective March 30, 2007, Dave 
            Valentovich  will be leaving 
            Volkswagen.  After 30 years of service, Dave is looking forward to 
            his retirement. 
              
            Dave began 
            his career with Volkswagen during
            November of 1976
            in 
            Transportation at the Westmoreland Assembly Plant located in New 
            Stanton, PA.  Then in 
            1988 moved to the Port of Houston working in the PIA, Port 
            Operations, and VPC departments.  
            Dave was 
            transferred to Port Wilmington in 1992 
            as the Distribution and Inventory Supervisor.  In 1995,
            he was 
            promoted to Port Manager.  
            Due to his 
            engagement and knowledge, he was able to drive the port to its 
            success today.    Please join us 
            in thanking Dave for his 
            many years of service and dedication, and we wish him and his wife Marschia 
            a healthy and happy retirement.      
            Christine 
            Judd                                                           Mindy 
            Weinberger 
            General Manager Port & Railhead Operations             
            Human Resources Consultant -------Congratulations, Dave, from everyone in the 
          family!
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          |  | Meet 
          Aidan Ben Smithburger. Ron and Alyssa Smithburger would like to 
          introduce us to their newest family member. Ben was born November 22, 
          2006. Big brother Shane has been teaching Aidan about the wonders of 
          life. Click 
          on the photo to see the Birth Announcement |  
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          | Meet The Briskars 
          - John Briscar was related to the 
          Briskars but details of the relationship are unclear. This is our 
          chance to finally meet some new family members. 
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                | IN MEMORIAM
 
                STEVEN L. BRISKAR 
                7-22-1947  -  12-13-2006   |  |  
          | Stacie Scott has informed us that 
          her father, Steve Briskar, died on Dec. 13, 2006 in 
          Clearfield. He had been battling cancer for many years. Steve was the 
          son of the late Steve Briskar, who was a brother of Rudy Briskar.
 
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          (including a photo gallery)
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          | Graduates 
          2006 The 
          spring of 2006 was eventful time in our family and cause for 
          celebration.  Three cousins (and a Mr. and Mrs.) received advanced 
          education degrees.  Congratulations go out to Daniel Isom, Sandra Isom, 
          John Manning and Rachel Okorn. 
          Click here 
          for more information |  
 
        
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          all remember Julian Briscar from his baby pictures on the web album 
          page.  As sure as the grass grows and snow falls, little boys 
          don't stay little for very long.  Mom Jessica has sent us some 
          recent photos.  Julian wants his grandparents, Don and Sandy 
          Briscar, to see how handsome he looks. 
          Click on Julian's picture to see 
          more. |  
 
        
          |  | What
          do Donald Trump and Chris Valentovich have in common?  
          Well, Donald Trump is a billionaire and Chris is still working at 
          becoming one.  Click the photo to find out more. |  
 
        
          | Anniversary Celebrations 
 Congratulations to Dan and Renee (Valentovich) Pramuk on the 
          celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary June 20th.
 
          Ambrose and Irene (Lucas) Briscar 
          celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 28th.  Sincere 
          congratulations from all the family. |  
        
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              |  | Zoe Grace Martel is 
              the newest addition to our family. Born January 26, 2006, Zoe is 
              the daughter of Bob and Nancy Martel of Strongsville, Ohio.  
              If you would like to see some more pictures of Zoe, just click on 
              her picture or choose Web Albums from the main menu. |  
 
            
              |  | Christmas 2005 Greetings from the Valentovich Kids.  They all got 
    together one weekend in the fall and though it would be a great time to take 
    the Christmas picture.  How many of us remember them as little kids?  
    I know I do, and I'm proud of all they have accomplished.   They 
    are the children of Joseph and Veronica Briscar Valentovich. 
 Click on the photo to see a larger representation.
 
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    Jonathan Briscar 
    got what he has always wanted - a Mohawk haircut.  His uncle Brett did 
    the original damage and dad Curt finished it up.  It's a good thing 
    school is out for the summer or a certain boy would either be in detention 
    or be expelled. *sigh*
 
   
 
 
    
 Nancy 
    Briscar Martel ... Ever since Aunt Cookie gave Nancy her first 
    scrapbook
  when 
    she was 8 years old, Nancy has been  making scrapbooks.  And while 
    that's not very unusual in itself, it turns out that Nancy's works have been 
    published in a major journal.  In Nancy's own words, " 
    My scrapbook pages, entitled, 
    "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" appear in "The Journaler's Handbook" by 
    Tracy White, (Creating Keepsakes, 2005). I have 
    three layouts appearing in The Premiere Issue of "My Life in a Scrapbook 
    Ezine," set to be released on April 1, 2005" 
    .--Nancy Briscar-Martel Come see my Scrap Book Bio
          
          
          http://www.ScrapSubmit.Com/Bio.php?3852
           and 
          while you are at it, feel free to check out my weblog at 
          
          
          http://scrappyknees.blogspot.com .
   
 
	 
    One of the visitors to our web site signed the guest 
    book and wrote "Stuart Briscar is a hottie".Is he or isn't he?  Find out for yourself.  Check out his web site 
    at 
    http://www.stuartbriscar.com
 
 
    Somebody turned 50 years old this past July.  Do you have any idea who it may be?
    Click here to find out.
 
    Chris Valentovich
    has a new friend he would like you to meet.
    Click here. 
 
          Two New Additions To Our Family! 
          
           April 
          27, 2004 - Scott And Tracie Smithburger announce the birth of their 
          son Connor Joseph Smithburger.  
          Connor came into the world at 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 inches long. 
          click for a larger 
          picture 
 December 2, 2002 - Eric 
          and Tiffani Preston proudly announce the birth of their son 
          Aaron Connor Preston.  Aaron joins 
          brother Branden (1995) and Jessica (1999) in Warner Robins, GA.  
          Eric is the son of Bobby Preston and Billie Ellsworth Preston.  
          Eric promises some pictures soon.
 
 
 Another New Family Member !  This is 
          what we have been waiting for.Ron and Alyssa Smithburger proudly announce their new arrival.
 
          Well, 
          Shane is here!!
 He was born on 1-14-03 (same birthday as my father Dave Smithburger) 
          weighing in at 7 pounds and 9 ounces.  A whopping 20 inches long too.
 
 Shane is doing well.  He is feeding, sleeping and pooping up a storm.  
          This little version of me is the best.  I am so glad I waited to find 
          Alyssa to procreate.  Imagine Shane's disposition having her as a 
          Mom.  She loves him.
 
 I am telling you, we should all be so lucky.
          
          I will 
          get some pictures scanned soon for emailing purposes.
 
 Later all.
 
 
  Why 
          is Mick Valentovich Smiling? 
 December 2, 2002 was the first day of the 
          dear season in Pennsylvania and Mick, a second year hunter, bagged a 
          5-point buck on the first day!  In Mick's own words...
 "I 
          just wanted to ad some more information to the pictures of First Kill. 
          The thought can over me, that the location of the kill would be 
          interesting for the web site. 
 Chuck Mitchell and I were hunting just outside of Lemont Furnace on 
          that
 day. We started out at the intersection of Beeson Hill, Polecat Rd, 
          and Jumonville Rd. The journey took us up over the hill toward Craig 
          Lane and Beeson Farm, across what was long ago the Kennedy Landfill.
 
 The push up the hill was negative, so we returned to the bottom. I 
          found an ash roadway to follow and it took me behind the Coolspring 
          Ball Field. I made the first kill only about two hundred yards from 
          Hopwood-Coolspring Rd.
  
 I hope that this will allow those readers that know the area how 
          plentiful deer are in the low lands."
 
 Mick
 
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          why is Santa so sad? Because he just found 
          out that his brother killed Bambi!       |  
      
        |  | Julian Nicholas Briscar 
        Jessica Briscar brought 
        Julian into the world on February 22, 2002 at Floyd Medical Center in 
        Rome, GA. Julian is the grandchild of Don and Sandy Briscar. Julian's 
        uncles Stuart, Joseph and Evan don't give him a moment's rest.  
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        | Graduates 2002 
        Valerie S. Soto Fayetteville, NC - 
        Congratulations to Valerie Soto, Graduate Cum Laude of Massey Hill Classical High 
        School.  Valerie is a NC Academic Scholar and has received the 
        Presidential Award For Academic Excellence. Valerie is the daughter of Israel and Judy Soto. |  |  Careers Curt Briscar Cleveland, Ohio - Congratulations to Curt 
      Briscar on his new position as Help Desk Specialist with the prestigious 
      law firm of Ulmer & Berne LLP, Attorneys at Law.  Curt's experience 
      in Customer Support, Tech Support, Web Site Design and Consulting provide 
      the foundation for a potentially long and rewarding career. Further congratulations are 
      in order for Curt, as he has been named Assistant editor of Music's Bottom 
      Line, a magazine 
      dedicated to the promotion of today's music and its musicmakers. In 
      addition to maintaining the Web Site, Curt's responsibilities include
       such duties as coordinating
      interviews and releases with all of the major labels.  
      Visit Music's Bottom Line at 
      http://www.mblzine.com .   
        
        
          
            | In Loving Memory of
 Helen M. Briscar Chuska February 20, 1915 -
              June 15, 2001   |  
 
        
          |  | Engagement Announcement 
 Ron Smithburger and Alyssa 
          Peskin are pleased to announce their engagement.  The wedding is 
          planned for October 6, 2001.   Best wishes Ron and Alyssa!
 |  Wedding Bells for Dan Isom and Sandy Martin 
        
          | May 27, 2001 - Willoughby Hills, Ohio 
 Daniel Isom and Sandra Martin took the vows of Holy Matrimony at Pine Ridge Country Club in Willoughby Hills.
 Sandy is the daughter of Bill and Debbie Martin of Eastlake, Ohio and Dan is the son of Larry and Mary Ellen (Briscar)
            Isom, also of Eastlake. |  |  Dan and Sandy currently reside with their dog, Ruby in Baltimore, where Dan is pursuing his Doctorate in Micro-Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University.  Sandy is employed at Johns Hopkins. Wedding bells for James Isom and
    Becky Fischlin
 
      
        |  | Eastlake, Ohio October
        21,2000 - James Isom and Rebecca Lynn Fischlin exchanged wedding vows at St. Justin's
        Church in Eastlake. James and Becky reside in Willoughby, Ohio with Becky's daughter,
        Autumn.  The bride is the daughter of Joe and Judy Fischlin and the groom is the son
        of Larry and Mary Ellen Isom |  |  Kathy Is a  Hit with The Streets Geneva, Ohio August 5, 2000 - Kathryn Ann
    Briscar Okorn became an instant hit with the Streets family and she and David Ray Streets
    were married at the home of the groom.  The bride was given away by her son, Nathan
    Okorn.  Kathy also became an instant grandmother as David's son and daughter-in-law
    recently had their first child.  
 Graduates 2000
 John Robert Manning June 14, 2000 - Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School - Cleveland, OhioJohn is the recipient of the USMC Distinguished Athlete Award and is a member of the
    National Honor Society. John was awarded the Dean's Scholarship and will attend Ohio
    Northern University. John is the son of John Manning and Judy Briscar Manning.
 Rachel Lynne OkornJune 11, 2000 - Geneva Area High School - Geneva, Ohio
 Rachel will attend Lakeland Community College in the fall. She is the Daughter of Allen
    Okorn and Kathy Briscar Okorn.
 Benjamin Joseph PramukJune 2, 2000 - Laurel Highlands High School - Uniontown, Pennsylvania
 Ben will attend the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland and will major in Film Studies.
    Ben also received his Eagle Scout Award September 19, 1999.  Ben is the son of Dan
    Pramuk and Renee Valentovich Pramuk.
 Jessica Leigh BriscarMay 27, 2000 - Rome High School - Rome, Georgia
 Jessica will attend Georgia State University in the fall. Jessica is an aspiring
    journalist and the Daughter of Don Briscar and Sandie McCullers Briscar.
 Daniel Gerard IsomMay 21, 2000 - Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio
 Daniel graduated With Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Chemistry. Daniel
    will attend Johns Hopkins University. Dan is the son of Larry Isom and Mary Ellen Briscar
    Isom.
 Careers James IsomJune, 2000 - Eastlake, Ohio - James Isom has successfully passed the Paramedic and
    Fireman's examinations required by the State of Ohio and will serve in the Willoughby and
    Eastlake Fire Departments. James is the son of Larry Isom and Mary Ellen Briscar Isom.
 
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