LEWISTON — On Tuesday, Lewiston High School’s Class of 1945 held its 70th reunion. They were a fun group, happy to see each other, laughed often and easily. They poked fun of their age.

“I just turned 87. My family tells me I’m 88, joked Elizabeth Tufts Goodrich. “This has gone on for years. I’m confused about my age.”

As class President Henry Santos told a story, he acknowledged he tends to ramble. “If I go on too much just ring the bell.”

When someone read the 50-50 ticket number and no one responded, one of them quipped: “We’re blind and deaf!”

Bob Maroon shared how recently his air conditioning stopped working in his Florida home. “True story,” he said. The service man told him the house was too warm, repairs were needed to prevent mold and mildew. “It’s going to cost you $2,000,” Maroon said. “I said, ‘OK. Do it.’

“Two hours later the telephone rings: ‘Mr. Maroon, that air conditioner is nine years old. For a little more we could have a brand new one with a 10-year guarantee.’ I said, how much? They said, ‘$6,000.” I said, do it.” But after he remembered he’s 89 years old, he said he shouldn’t have gotten the 10-year guarantee.

“Two hours later I get a phone call,” he continued. “’Mr. Maroon, I have a great deal for you. For an extra $1,000 we could give you another 10-year guarantee.’ I said, ‘Are you crazy?! I’d be 109 years old,” he said to a room full of laughter.

– Bonnie Washuk