Even dozen BJ retirees at monthly lunch

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There were so many at the monthly gathering of BJ retirees at Papa Joe’s restaurant – 12 – that everyone had to move over and squeeze in late arrivals at a round table that usually has a half-dozen or so. The 12 ties the September total. There were fewer attendees at all the gatherings in between.

At the 1 p.m. second Wednesday of the month lunch were Cal Deshong, Don Roese, Gene McClelland, Armand Lear, Al Hunsicker, Carl Nelson, Watson Blanton, wife Rosetta and their friend/driver, Lonnie Thomas, Bob Pell Sr. and his son, Bob Jr., and John Olesky.

You're welcome to join the laughter at Papa Joe's, where Portage Trail and Akron-Peninsula Road meet. 1 p.m., second Wednesday of each month.