March 2019 “Keeping in Touch and Having Fun” VOL 40 No 2

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SPRING FLING As Spring approaches we are anxious for warm weather, trees budding, smell of fresh air as windows are opened to allow the warm breeze into our homes.

Recently there have been days that are just so spring-like with temps in the 60’s! Wow time to get those shorts and flip-flops ready to wear!!! Spring weather is so unpredictable! One day so warm you want to turn on the AC then the next day you just can’t get warm enough. Then look-out the window and you see snow flurries! Normally by the first of May the unpredictable temperatures are becoming more constant with warm weather each day. Yippee!! That’s a good reason to come out and join the folks at the AMS Spring Fling Luncheon on Wednesday, May 8 for the good food at Dutch’s Daughters, 581 Himes Avenue. Frederick, MD 21701. Folks get together at 11:30 AM to meet and greet one another with lunch being served around noontime. The menu and reservation information is on page 7. The AMS Board will meet following the luncheon and any member is invited to attend.

AMS History Fi les JohnWaters-Heflin

At this writing I’ve begun taking steps towards up-dating our AMS Historian files (stored within cabinet at CFCU Reston, VA) with the idea for changing how it can be better used, not just sticking items in a drawer and pretty much forgotten. What good is it if we’re saving all these items never to be seen again? In some way, we all have helped build our AMS history. I believe it’s time to bring our history back alive! To do this I’ll be setting up displays with a few of these items at each of our AMS functions.

What might you be seeing – past newsletters, plaques, odds and ends, and likely the most interesting of all, old photos of your work friends. My hope these items will stir up a little, perhaps a lot of reminiscing. That’s the aim while adding to “KEEPING IN TOUCH and HAVING FUN!” The first Historian display was at the March AMS St. Patrick’s luncheon. The next display will be at the Spring Luncheon. I’m confident there will be a lot of – “I remember that!” or “I remember them!” or even “I was there!

Tribute to Patrick Week

It saddened many AMS members to learn of Pat Weed’s recent death on March 20. Pat was on the AMS Board and served two terms of VP (2005, 2011) and President (2006, 2012). Pat was an active representative for AMS. He and Linda attended most all of the AMS events regardless of location – in the DMV area, SC, or Florida. Pat was an encourager and mentor to new board members. He knew

no stranger and enjoyed greeting and talking with AMS members who he made welcomed. Pat will be missed. Pat’s full remembrance is on page 6.

Within this AMS News Issue Page Membership; Keeping in Touch; 2 Upcoming Events; Unit Citation; IAGS; D-Day Pilot & Flight Nurse

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St. Patrick’s Lunch 4 Remembrances 5-6 Spring Luncheon Registration 7

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President’s Message

Wow three months in 2019 has zoomed by and now it’s spring!! The weather is playing havoc with us – one day in the 70’s and next day your scraping the ice/frost from your windshield and need that heavy winter coat again. With the blossoming of flowers and leaves budding on the trees – Spring is Alive!! The weather is nice in May and most

folks want to get outdoors. Take a break from the gardening and yard work and attend the Spring Luncheon on May 8. The AMS Historian will have another display and your help is needed to identify folks in various pictures, the event, and possibly even the department too!

AMS – Keeping in Touch

AMS Website www.mappers.org is a source of information for current and past AMS events. Check out the many tabs that are filled with a wealth of information about our organization and what’s coming next! Let the members know what you’re doing with pictures and your other life’s happenings. Forward your information to our Webmaster, Ralph Mayer at ralphmayer222@outlook.com

Join the AMS Facebook page and include your events to keep the members in touch! Tell us how you are

enjoying retirement! Keep current with AMS activities. On the Facebook search block enter Association of Mapping Seniors and from the drop down list, select Association of Mapping Seniors on AMS page, select “Join” to “Keep and touch and have fun! “

Emails announcing events, registration forms, death notices, and other pertinent information from the Association of Mapping Seniors or from Greg Cross as custodian for the AMS mailbox. If you are

not receiving AMS emails, check your “Junk Mail”! AMS email address is mappingseniors@outlook.com.

Where R U?? AMS Members have been great Sherlock Holmes detectives in locating previous MIAs. Your assistance is requested to locate these MIA members

Phyllis Evens Janet Robertson Ruth Leonard Charles R Seibold Robert L Maurer Frank R Walden Mary Murphy

If you know their whereabouts notify Merle Biggin, Membership Chair. Updated AMS Directory as of March 3, 2019. The secure AMS Directory is on the AMS website and is password protected. Don’t know the password – contact our Webmaster who will provide the password to you.

Amber Beall

Remember!! Keep your contact information postal address, phone number (house and cell), and email address current with AMS! To update your contact information, inform Merle Biggin, AMS Membership Chairman, Address: 4808 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853 Phone: 301-946-4485 or Email: merlebiggin@uwalumni.com

W elco me AMS New Member

David M. Glowacki

Looking forward to meeting you at AMS events!!

AMS Membership Thereare 1141membersandhave98memberswhoare90yearsoldorolderandthreemembersare100yearsoldorolder!

P o s t a g e D o n a t i o n s AMS News “Keeping in Touch”

AmberBeall AliceFMasonJackFahey RobertJMital

PatandLindaWeed

Thank you for your generosity!

Before you pray – Believe Before you speak – Listen Before you sped – Earn Before you write – Think Before you quit – Try Before you die – Live

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Upcoming 2019 Events As details for each event are finalized the will be announced on the AMS website, emails, FaceBook and included in future AMS News. Reservation forms are on the webpage.

CRAB FEAST The Annual AMS Crab Feast offers all the crabs you can eat plus a wide variety of side dishes to fill everyone’s tummy. The Crab

Deck is located on Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore. Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM Place: Fisherman’s Inn Crab Deck 3116 Main Street, Grasonville, MD MYRTLE BEACH LUNCHEON Date and events TBD. PICNIC Our picnic with hamburgers and hot dogs and other tradition picnic food will be prepared at the pavilion. Each member is asked to bring a snack and/or dessert to share.

Date: October 2, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM

Place: Carderock Park – Large Pavilion Bethesda, MD

AMS Holiday Luncheon/Annual Meeting A short business meeting follows the luncheon for the purpose of electing officers for 2020. The AMS Board pays for each member’s meal of members who are 90+ years old and their driver’s meal too. Date: December 4, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM

Place: Dutch’s Daughter, Frederick, MD

Unit Citation Streamers NGA OCC is planning an exhibit on the legacy organizations of NGA that will include flags and important awards. Unfortunately the DMA and component flags no longer have the Unit Citation Streamers attached. The alumni associations have been asked to see if anyone has one that they

could donate or knows where they might be located. This picture is an example of the streamers. If you can help, please contact Jack Hild at JackHildGEO@gmail.com .

Seeking IAGS Info AMS member, Jack Hild has been researching the stories of IAGS and supporting staff that died in accidents while conducting surveys and mapping in South and Central Americas. He recently visited the memorial at IGM (Chilean Mapping Agency) in Santiago where three US staff who died surveying Chile in 1952 and 1979 are recognized. He

expects to have a revised draft in April. Since some former IAGS employee reside in San Antonio, there maybe an opportunity for a meet and greet during the GEONINT Symposium 2-5 June 2019.

The D-Day Pilot and Flight Nurse Steve Pedone and his wife, Ximena, will be attending 75th Anniversary of D-Day ceremonies and special events this June in England and Normandy. The anniversary has special importance to Steve, since his dad was the co-pilot of the lead Pathfinder Troop Carrier C-47, dropping the first 101st AB Pathfinder Paratroopers into Drop Zone "A", and his mother was a Flight Nurse, who flew soon afterward into Normandy on the same C-47s to evacuate the wounded. Steve says, "It is an honor to represent my dad and mom who were there in 1944." The full article provides an interesting historical perspective, and is on the D-Day Squadron's web site at this link: http://ddaysquadron.org/the-d-day-pilot-and-flight-nurse/

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Jack and Diane Hild

Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."

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St Patrick’s Lunch The St. Patrick’s lunch was held on Wednesday, March 13, at Lahinch’s Tavern and Grill Potomac, MD. Each guest was greeted with a choice of either a green necklace or an Irish pin with various sayings. After all we didn’t want anyone to get “pinched”!! A souvenir AMS pencil was at each place setting. Members greeted each other and were glad to get out into the sunshine and warm weather for a March afternoon. The gathering opened with the Pledge of Alliance lead by Merle Biggin, followed by Gil Monk saying the invocation, and John Koslin leading everyone singing God Bless America. Invited guests from Constellation Federal Credit Union included Bobby Josephson, CEO, Cindy Taylor, Board Chair, and Patty Fraser Board Vice-Chair. Guest from Northwest Federal Credit Union were Alex Lane, SVP Operations and Sonia White, SVP Human Resources. Attendees once again contributed to the CFCU Children’s Miracle Network campaign with a 50/50 drawing. Following the delicious lunch, Bobby Josephson and Cindy Taylor provided information concerning the pending merger

between CFCU and NWFCU resulting with AMS members expressing their concerns through a question and answer period. Attendees: Amber Beall, Merle and Nancy Biggin ,John Bik, Larry and Judy Bowles, Joe Brannan, Frank and Jeanne Casamento, Rick and Diana Davidson, Erin Droneburg, Jack Fahey, Patti Fraser, Vince and Rose Goudreau, John Grigg, Paul and Susan Hayduk, Bobby Josephson, John Koslin, Alex Lane, Gilbert and Joy Monck, Michaela and Carol Mullins, Harry and Caroline Strats, Cindy Taylor, Rob Thomas, John and Patty Waters-Helfin, Dave and Fawn Weed, Sonia White, Ken and Berna Yuen

Jack Fahey, Judy & Larry Bowles Michael & Carol Mullins, Patty Waters-Heflin

John Bik, Patty Fraser, Cindy Taylor

Rose & Vince Goudrea, Susan Hayduk Harry & Caroline Strats

Erin Droneburg, Sonia White, Alex Lane

Nancy & Merle Biggin Joy &Gil Monck, Fawn & Dave Weed, Joe Brannen, Rob Thomas

Berna & Ken Yuen, John Grigg Diane & Rick Davidson

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I N R E M E M B R A N C E

James William Hobbs, Sr. of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Murial Hobbs. Devoted father to James William Hobbs, Jr. (Leigh), Debbie Ritchey (Michael), Georgia Pierce, Ricky Zimmerman

(Debbie), Trudy Smith, Roxanne Dunn (Ronnie), Cindy Dwier, Barbara Roy (Michael) and Janet Padgett. Also left to cherish his memory are his loving nephews and niece as well as a host of great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Snodgrass and Sarah Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs was honorably discharged from the Army in 1945 and treasured his travels all over the United States. His greatest passion was his large variety vegetable garden, where he grew everything from turnips to corn, which he generously shared with friends, relatives and neighbors. He also enjoyed his time riding around on his tractor.

James M. Tarleton, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019; the beloved husband of the late Margaret June Tarleton; father of James Mahlon (Dorothy) Tarleton, Jr., Catharine Judith (John) Sekely, Robert Charles Tarleton,

Anne Marie Tarleton and Mark Edward (Sharon) Tarleton, Sr. and the late Margaret Lynn (Arnold) Simmons. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bertha J. Walak, 90, of Fairfax, VA, passed away on January 22, 2019. Born on February 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Horgas. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Annandale, VA, and was retired from the Pentagon as a secretary for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She is survived by a niece, Barbara Russo, of Charleroi; In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George Walak; sister, Marie; and brother, Paul.

Patrick (Pat) Albert Weed, age 79, of Rockville/ Frederick, Maryland, passed away March 20, 2019. He was surrounded by family and died peacefully. He was the husband of Linda E. (Rundell) Weed. Pat was born May 3, 1939 in Washington, D.C., and was the 2nd child of the late David L. Weed

and Wilma (Sparks) Weed.

He graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps. He trained to be a Mortarman, specifically the 81mm mortars and also trained as an automatic rifleman (the BAR). He later became a parachutist after completing the Airborne course at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He qualified and was a member of the newly formed 2nd Force Recon Company as a member of the Pathfinder Platoon. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Pat graduated from Montgomery College with a degree in Cartography. He worked as a Cartographer for the Federal Government Defense Mapping Agency and retired after 36 years. During this time, he also served as the Union President for AFGE Local 3407. Pat was also an active real estate broker with over 50+ years of experience and owned Patrick Realty Company. One of Pat’s biggest gifts was helping people, and through real estate he helped not only his friends, but several generations of clients in the Rockville/Kensington area. He also enjoyed his time owning and working at the ski lodge in Braddock Heights, Maryland. Pat and Linda enjoyed 42 years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. Pat also enjoyed continuing education classes and Sudoku to keep his mind sharp. He loved playing euchre, as well as, his favorite game, Rummikub. Most importantly, Pat cherished the time he spent with Linda, his 4 kids and 9 grandchildren. Pat is survived by his wife Linda, his four children and their families: Robert & Yvonne Weed of Westminster, MD and their children Patrisha & Logan; Lisa & Dave Simpson of Canton, OH and their children, Matthew, Lauren, and Andrew; Teresa Lammers of Canal Winchester, OH and her children William and Erika; and Charles & Molly Weed of Columbus, OH and their children Zachary and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his 3 brothers: Michael and Judy Weed, WV; David and Fawn Weed, MD; and Timothy Weed of MD. He was loved and will be missed by family, friends and colleagues along with his many nephews and nieces and their families, and in-laws. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law Harry Rundell, his sister-in-law Suzanne Weed, nephew Brian Weed, and his “chosen brother” and best friend Walt Bowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Pat to the Hospice of your choice.

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Remembrance prior to 2019 – View entire obituary on AMS website at http://www.mappers.org/remembrance/

Myrtle Voigt Clark passed on June 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband James Clark in May 2012.

DOROTHY MARIAN CONNOLLY (Age 94) On Sunday, August 27, 2017, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of H. Joseph Connolly, Sr.; mother of Patricia (Joseph) McAlarnen, H. Joseph (Wendy) Connolly, Jr. and Timothy (Anne) Connolly;

David Allen Gootee (77) husband of Agnes Gootee passed away Thursday March 15 2018 in Seaford VA. Dave's career spanned forty years He retired as a Federal Employee in 2001 from the Central Intelligence Agency.

Adele Haas, 78, passed peacefully on August 16, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and after living in Laurel, MD, she moved to Lewes, DE in 2007. Ms. Haas retired from the Defense Mapping Agency after twenty years of service.

Irene Haramis, passed on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Irene is the beloved wife of the late George Haramis. Loving mother of Anthony (Debra) Haramis and the late Michael Haramis.

Benjamin Anderson Henry, Jr., 79, of Frederick, Maryland passed on December 21, 2017 in New Market, Maryland. He is survived by his daughters Trina Henry Tansey of New Market, Maryland and Daylynn Henry Wright, of Frederick, Maryland, his ex-wife, Catherine Didas, of

Frederick, Maryland. He is also survived 7 grandchildren. .

Joseph Robert Kolenda, Sr., (77) also known as Joe or “Joe Bob”, of Floresville, Texas, passed on September 10, 2017. He met his wife Libbie Ann Bayer, through his friends and her cousins. Joe is survived by his three children, Joseph “Jay” Robert

Kolenda Jr. (Terry) of Floresville, Timothy E. Kolenda

(Irina) of Chicago, and Pennie Jean Wright (Will) of Floresville; his 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren,

Libbie Ann Bayer Kolenda, longtime resident of Floresville, Texas, passed on September 28, 2015, at the age of 74. Libbie is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph Robert Kolenda, Sr., of Floresville; children, Joseph Robert Kolenda, Jr., (Terry) of

Floresville, Timothy Eugene Kolenda (Irina) of Chicago, and Pennie Jean Wright (Will) of Selma; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren

Emma Frances Maggi, 76, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Jefferson, MD, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Her husband, Alfred Francis Maggi, of nearly 58 years, daughter, Deborah A. Mahoney of Frederick, and sons, Victor Anthony Maggi of Woodsboro, Steven James Maggi of Boonsboro, and Kenneth Francis

Maggi of Jefferson; 3 grandchildren, and 1great-granddaughter survive her,

Susan A. Mitchell passed on December 11, 2014. Beloved wife of John F. Mitchell for 55 years; devoted mother of children John J. (Judith) of McLean, VA, Thomas (Laurel) of Ann Arbor, MI, David (Madeline) of Alexandria, VA, Charles (Karen) of Kirkwood, MO, Mary Culbreth

(Stephen) of Alexandria, VA, William B. (Amy) of Fairfax, VA and Susan Caldwell (Chris) of Warwick, RI. Sue Besley Oliver, passed away on December 27, 2018. Survived by husband Richard Oliver; sons Brent Moore and Bradley Moore; and daughter Priscilla Downey; stepchildren were Stephen, and Andrew Oliver; and Elizabeth Triglione. Her many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews were dear to her heart. Edith Agnes Painter, 88, of Hagerstown, MD, passed on December 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur David Painter. She is survived by her son Robert M. Painter (Sally); daughter Deborah A. Dickey-Anderson (Michael). Harry Lee Sanford, 85, of Archdale, NC passed away May 24, 2016 at High Point Regional.. Marion J Skowron on June 5, 2018, at the age of 95, passed in Clearwater Florida born in New York City, New York.

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RESERVATION FORM AMS Spring Luncheon

Dutch’s Daughters 581 Himes Avenue Frederick, MD 21703

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 @ 11:30 AM

Write the name of those attending and place a check beneath their menu selection.

Cost is per person as indicated with menu selection (includes tax and gratuities)

Entrees include --- Tossed Garden Salad, Seasonal Fresh Vegetable, Twice Baked Potato, Chef’s Choice of Dessert, Coffee, Tea, and Soda Note: Meal will be served between noon and 12:30pm

Please include number of people attending ___________ Total amount $___________ Payment by check (enclosed) ________ or PayPal (on-line) ________ Place your name where you can volunteer at our luncheon assisting with: Hand out Name Tags _______________________Sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets _________________________

Completed reservation form and payment due by April 30, 2019 Payment Methods –

1. Paper/mail – Send completed reservation form and your check payable to the Association of Mapping Seniors to Merle Biggin 4808 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853

2. Electronically – a. When using PayPal add $1.00 for each person to cover associated fees. b. Access PayPal from the AMS website front page at http://www.mappers.org/ and click on the “Donate” button.

At the PayPal page, complete the information as requested. c. On page 2, click on the “Add special instructions to the seller” and enter – Spring Luncheon and the names and

menu option for each person included with the payment. Example: AMS Spring Luncheon John Smith – Salmon; Mary Smith – Beef Tips.

d. Forward an e-mail to Merle at merlebiggin@uwalumni.com that includes the names, contact phone number, and appropriate menu selection for each person. State you are using PayPal to complete this transaction.

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