Ruth's Diary Divulges A Clipping From 1976

The picture (1981) is more recent than the diary entry from 1976.  Kate (11) is in front of:  Cindy (14), Diane, Dan and Lynn (15).  We were in Palatine, standing before the fireplace in the family room.  Lynn and Cindy were at Fremd High School and Kate was at Hunting Ridge, a grade school.

In Ruth Kellogg's diary was a newspaper clipping dated May 20, 1976 about the end of daughter Diane's volunteer time at Hunting Ridge School.   "Diane Pellettiere, parent education committee chairman for Hunting Ridge School, received a surprise award from the school's PTA  Citizenship Committee Tuesday night.

The award was presented for Mrs. Pellettiere's 'outstanding service to the school.'  She was given a silver charm and a silver charm bracelet."

Then living in Clearwater FL, Ruth also had an entry in her diary for May 17, 1976.  "Diane is 40 years old today!  As we don't exchange birthday gifts (adults) she rec'd our card before now.  We had our 2nd Bowling Class lesson from 3 to 5.  Some dropped out, but still a crowd.  Trying to 'pick up spares' was more difficult, but at the end I was helped with foot placement and AGAIN had a STRIKE on final try."