December 31, 2000
It took me 6 months to get, but I finally got the coveted "Camel in the
Pick-up" picture - now I can die a happy man!! MAJ William R. GLADBACH

December 29, 2000
A BIT OF PERSPECTIVE.....
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the millions who will not survive this week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.
If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harrassment, arrest, torture or death, you are more blessed than 3 billion people in the world.
If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish somewhere, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.
If your parents are still alive and still married, you are very rare, even in the United States.
If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed, because the majority can but most do not.
If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer a healing touch.
If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over 2 billion people in the world that cannot read at all.
--Have a happy and safe New Year all, and here's to an abundant 2001.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com

December 26, 2000
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!!!!
~Matt Groehler: doggie@netwurx.net

December 19, 2000
Before I forget, Happy Holidays to everyone and God Bless.  -Seth

December 19, 2000
Matt Groehler sends us his e-mail address. It is: doggie@netwurx.net

December 12, 2000
Susan Wilcox sends us her e-mail address.  It is: lawill@wi-net.com

December 7, 2000
It's been a great while since I have thought about our graduating class...so long in fact, I have forgotten most of the names. Thank you and the others for creating the Cooney website. It was there where I learned of Scott Haley's death. I was struck by the page and filled with a sense of dread scrollng through the unfortunate who met death prematurely. Scott and I weren't exactly good friends, but for a brief period we worked together and talked about studying geology in college. Jobs were lined up. He did prevail in his goal, I found another direction.

Despite losing touch with my fellow classmates, I have found that I still have a closeness with many of them, something i hadn't realized until seeing the website.
My best to all of you.
Jeff Wincapaw: winc@nwlink.com
(ps. I am presently living in the Seattle area with my wife Dana and daughter Sarah. Life is good.)

November 30, 2000
Just wanted to share a pic of the boys with my deer.  Had a great hunting season this year and I now have about 80 lbs. of venison to share. This one was an eight pointer.  My son Jeff, on his first deer hunting trip, shot a six pointer.

Click on the image to see a larger version.

Thanks,
Steve Poe

November 30, 2000
Nancy Miller-Ruppenthal sends us her e-mail address: rup@execpc.com

November 29, 2000
William (Bill) Clauer sends us his e-mail address.  It is: wardrop@execpc.com

November 27, 2000
Residual Thanksgiving greetings to all! One more returned postcard to report: Judy Gryboski-Laurin, Kenosha has moved without a forwarding address.  If anyone knows of her new address, please let her know we are looking for her! Thanksabunch!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

November 21, 2000
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Becky Burns, please let me know, thanks
Stuart Oliver: faydog@worldnet.att.net

November 18, 2000
More recently missing classmates due to address changes!  If you know where:
Bret Shaske, Rochester, IN.
Karen Mueller Wotruba, Cooney, or
Judith Mulvanny, Watertown, WI
has moved to, please let them know we are looking for them.
Thanksabunch...
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

November 17, 2000
Rose Becker-Burns sends us her e-mail address.  It is: tboondocks@gateway.net

November 15, 2000
From a recent postcard mailing to our classmates, the following people have turned up missing. If you happen to know where they moved to, please let us know! Thanks.
Jill Herro, Canton OH
Laurie Bruschnig, Waukesha
Tori Kehl-Owens, Oconomowoc
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

November 12, 2000
Melissa Streeter-Bowersock sends us her e-mail address. It is: beemeli@msn.com

November 10, 2000
Bill Sorrentino sends his e-mail address.  It is: BillSrntno@aol.com

November 9, 2000
Dennis Cira has sent us his e-mail address. It is: Denlyncira@aol.com

November 8, 2000
Michael Ryan sends us his e-mail address.  It is: mryan@omniquip.textron.com

November 8, 2000
Dennis Kestner sends his e-mail address: dkester@execpc.com
Keane Barthenheier sends his e-maiul address: keane.barthenheier@mscsoftware.com

November 7, 2000
Dave Harris sends us his e-mail address and this great snap shot. His address is: Davedawg1959@cs.com
Click on the image to see a larger version.
 
 

November 7, 2000
Doreen Hagen Arndorfer sends us her new e-mail addess.  It is: Dorfers2@execpc.com

November 4, 2000
Hello Cooney Class of '78:
The web site looks great.  I especially like the page that remembers those who have gone on to be with the Lord Jesus. For those of you that don't know.  In the plane crash that killed Scott Haley were Renee Fishers parents.  Renee Fisher was also in our graduating class.  Her parents, Earl and Louise, were going for a quick ride with Scott. Scott and Renee have been good friends since high school and got together as often as their hectic lives allowed.  Scott was also a long time family friend and knew Earl and Louise very well. Earl and Louise are survived by their seven beautiful children:  Renee, Mark, Susie, Kathy, David, Heidi, and Tammy Joe.  They are all married (most have children) and live in and around the beautiful Oconomowoc area with the exception of Renee who lives in Alaska. Please keep them in all in your prayers as this has been a great tragedy.

My love and prayers are with them as well.
Jennifer Ryker Thorne: jthorne@juno.com

November 4, 2000
Randy Rupnow sends us his new e-mail address.  It is: RupnowRL@corona.navy.mil

November 3, 2000
Douglas Warzyn sends us his e-mail address. It is: dpwarzyn@worldnet.att.net

November 2, 2000
Well, it has been fun looking back to, and back into, life in Cooney as recorded by the Enterprise and sharing it but the time has come to bow out, for the time-being at least.  If any of you would like to take a turn at selecting the bits and pieces that you deem relevant to life as we knew it, without benefit of an editorial review board (only subject to the delete key of the MASTER editor, Mr. Seth Ruef), now is your opportunity!  Just let us know. Later! Charlie: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

November 2, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  Oct. 19, 2000 Edition
- St. Paul's Lutheran: A Family outing is scheduled for Oct. 28th at Eberts' Greenhouse in Ixonia. The event includes hayrides, bonfire, music and a chili supper for $2 per person or $7.50 per family.
- Ashippun News: A limited number of seats are available on the historical bus tour of the town of Ashippun.  Due to the overwhelming response to the May and Oct. 1999 tours, another tour is offered to those still hoping to take the tour or wanting to take the tour for a second time.  (A special stop along the way will be made to point out the actual, and only, bar doorway that I was thrown out of in my career - and it happened to occur while I was working there that evening!  Just kidding - about there being a special stop! crb)
- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: 1975: The high school girls swim team placed fourth in the Little Ten.. Other team members that received ribbons were... and Shelly Johnson.
- Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Cooney - 19th Annual Shrimp Dinner - All-You-Can-eat!! Sunday, Oct. 29th.
- The OHS football team was in a must-win situation Friday in order to have a chance to qualify for the WIAA playoffs and with they did. The Coons hosted the West Bend West Spartans who came in with a Little Ten record of 3-1, 3-4 overall. Cooney won 28-14.
- Classifieds: Trucks/Vans/Rv's: DEER HUNTERS SPECIALS - Isuzu (1988) 4x4 Trooper $700/Offer. - 262-650-8355.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

November 2, 2000
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Pam Cox, Jeff Rogers would like to get in touch with her.
Posted by: Stuart Oliver: faydog@worldnet.att.net

October 30, 2000
Recently the web site team were contacted by an old friend of Dave LaKane asking if we knew his whereabouts. Seems they had been out of contact for over 20 years and found they only lived an hour apart (in Florida). They have since reunited over dinner and are catching up on lost time. We wanted to share this story in the hopes that others will have the same luck.

October 29, 2000
We finally got our pictures developed from our family vacation on the Belgian Coast. Here is s snapshot of my wife Liselotte and I taken by our 10 year old son Mark.  Hard to believe that 55 years ago this beach, along with many others on this stretch of coast, were covered with W.W.II material.  Just 10 minutes away is the infamous beach of Dunkirk, France where English soldiers were pushed to the beaches by German troops and evacuated by anything that could float.
Regards -Seth

October 25, 2000
Hey everyone: A thought--it seems to me that the best way to remember those classmates who have passed on is to remember them. What do I mean? This message board would be an ideal place for those among us who have specific memories and incidents of times with Bob Barnick, Joan Lurvey, Scott Haley, be they funny, profound, whatever, to write up and share those here with all of us, to help all of us maybe know these fine people and appreciate more their unique lives and contributions. I invite all to contribute in this way to memorialize and honor our friends who have gone on ahead. Thanks!
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

October 24, 2000
If anyone knows where Dave, Mike or Cheryl LeKane are at please let them know Mike McAndrews says HI and would like to get in touch.
Mike McAndrews: mcdornmike@yahoo.com

October 21, 2000
Paul Luby sends his e-mail address: plubyjr@hotmail.com

October 21, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  Oct. 12, 2000
- The Cooney JV and freshmen teams earned homecoming victories over Wisco Lutheran last week.
- The Coons were defeated 35-18 in their homecoming match.
- Concord News: Mike Herro appeared before the town board to request a conditional use permit so work can start on a new restaurant/gas station at the site of the old Standard Station at F and 94.
- weather - Sunday, H 48, Low 29  .12"rain/snow.(BRRRR)
Charlie Boyer

October 21, 2000
I am very proud of my youngest son Ryan (6 years old) who became this years state champion flat track racer in the 50cc pw motorcycle class. He is also the state champion of Illinois and upper Michigan. He also holds the #1 plate for the whole northeast part of the country. He currently is rated 7th nationally. This is his 3rd year of racing. Next year we hope to have him become #1 or #2 in the country. I guess I am just  a very proud parent and had to let my classmates know how well he did.
Jeff Weber: jweber2112@aol.com

October 11, 2000
Please visit the Photo Album page where Bill Gladbach has posted some lovely underwater photos of his recent diving expedition in Saudi Arabia.  -Seth

October 7, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  Sept. 28, 2000
- Monday Spet. 25  High 56, Low 40
- Homecoming 2000 begins Sunday.
- For the first time in the its history, the Cooney Public Library will open for regular Sunday hours.
- Marks Farm in Cooney will host the 10th annual Wisco's North American Pumpkin Weigh-off on Oct. 7th.
- Dare Program replaced by CHARLIE (Chemical Abuse Resolution Lies In Education (I am NOT making this up! cb)
- Ashippun to offer historical bus tours of Old Ashippun, Alderly, and Toland.
- Class of 1955 holds 45th reunion.  Shown in picture, along with many others, is Mary Tetzlaff Fochs - Larry's mom)
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

October 5, 2000
Jean Mlsna-Kniess sends us her e-mail address.  It is: rjkniess@execpc.com
Thanks Jean!

September 30, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  Sept. 21, 2000
- Homework Hotline being repaired: The Cooney Middle School Homework and Information Hotline is being repaired and is temporarily out of service.
- The Friends of the Cooney Public Library will hold their annual fall used book sale Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
- The Cooney School Board decided to ask voters for $44.5 million for a building program.
- Village hosts own Web site: Information about Oconomowoc Lake is available on the Internet at www.execpc.com/oconlake.
- City site noted: Information about Cooney is available on the Internet at the Web site www.ci.oconomowoc.wi.us.
- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: The girl's golf team at the high school now has a 5-1 record for the season after taking two victories... Jill Kowaleski was the medalist followed closely by Pam and Paula Wick.
- Cooney Chamber of Commerce web site noted: www.oconomowoc.com
- Football: Penalties prove costly in 17-14 overtime loss at West Bend East
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

September 27, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines & Notes  Sept. 14, 2000
- Field Day planned: The annual Cooney High FFA Field Day will be held from 9 to 2 on Sept. 21.
- Bart Starr will speak at OMH event.
- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: 1975 - The HS's tennis team split its first two matches of the season as they defeated Waupun 4-1 and were blanked 7-0 by Arrowhead. Varsity winners were Bridget Byrnes, Patty Trepte, Clare Cheny and teh doubles team of Kim Brown-Sue Nicolette.  The doubles team of Liz Pireshalla and Debbie Barker lost 8-10.
- The Cooney class of 1937 held its 63rd class reunion Aug. 24 at the Lake Terrace Restaurant.
- The Web site for Cooney Area School District is  www.oasd.k12.wi.us
- Cooney varisty football team won the conference opener 41-14 against Watertown.
Charlie Boyer: Ezpilgrim1@aol.com
 

September 23, 2000
Our email address has changed to faydog@worldnet.att.net
Stuart Oliver

September 15, 2000
I can't believe that with all the talent in the Class of '78 alone, not to mention the thousands of students graduated annually from OHS, that the International Herald Tribune (the US's leading news rag overseas) has to publish such an article.  The article entitled ' For Better or Verse, U.S. Awash in Poet Laureates' names Wisconsin as one of 14 states without a poet laureate. Governor Tommy Thompson has named a committee to review the applications.  The article goes on to state "Meanwhile, a newspaper in Madison printed "state test" for poet laureate. One question asked nominees to devise a limerick that rhymed with Wisconsin town names like Oconomowoc and Menominee." So you Cooney grads of '78, the gauntlet has been dropped! (Click on the image to read the article.)
- Seth Ruef

September 15, 2000
Hello Everyone,
I couldn't believe all of the tragedies that had occurred this summer. My prayers go out to all of them and their families. I guess we just never know when our time is going to come. My husband, Gary and I are trying to help put an end to the number one cancer threat to woman, breast cancer. Gary and I belong to the Rock River H.O.G. Chapter, which for the last 6 years has held a Pledge Ride for Breast Cancer Research. In the last five years we have raised over $530,000. All money raised at this event goes to research in Southeast Wisconsin  70% goes to researching new treatments, 20% toward diagnosis, and 10% toward supporting innovative concepts or therapies. If there is anyone out there that would like to help stop this terrible disease, come ride with us on September 30 (even if you don't ride, you can still come to the after ride party). There is a minimum pledge of $25  which includes food, bands, door prizes, a Betty Boop Bandanna, and a surprise poker draw. We also have a live auction, raffles, and a cash beer and soda tent. Anyone interested can visit Wisconsin Harley-Davidson at 1225 Robruck Drive in Oconomowoc and pick up your pledge packet with details. If you can't join us  Gary and I, the Rock River H.O.G. Chapter, Lady Riders Breast Cancer Research Foundation and thousands of women and men would greatly appreciate it if you would have it in your heart to sponsor us. You can make your check out to LRBCR Foundation and mail it to me:

Chris Pernat
N5724Hillside Drive
Sullivan, WI  53178

Any donations need to be received by September 28th, 2000.

I don't know about you guys, but I have already known way too many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Did you know: 1 out of 8 women will get breast cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women between 35-54, every 12 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer (GOD, BLESS JOAN), and 3% of men have breast cancer, and the statistics are rising. Thank you so much in advance for anyone who is going to donate a few dollars to help us stop this ugly disease.
Chris Pernat (Feuling): cpernat@gdinet.com

September 15, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  August 31, 2000 Edition
* Thanks to a donation by Cooney Public Utilities, the Cooney Police Dept. has a new vehicle in its motor pool - a bicycle.
* Foti, Fitzgerald announce opposition to pipeline route.
* Enterprise seeks guest columns: The Cooney Enterprise welcomes the submission of guest columns and guest editorials by those interested in expressing opinions on local issues.PO Box B, Oconomowoc (Subscriptions at: 262-567-5511)
* Gnewuch couple marks 50 years: Carl and Elsie Gnewuch (Classmate Steve's parents) will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sept. 16th, 2000.
* Three sustained drives were enough for Menomonee Falls to spoil Mark Jona's debut as Cooney's new football coach. (20-14)
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

September 7, 2000
Thanks Charlie--if anyone would like to get a copy of this great jazz piano trio CD, I can readily/happily get you a copy. Email moi for details...
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

September 5, 2000
After a too-long time of sitting on the shelf I was finally able over the long holiday weekend to take down the CD "Time Lines" that Tim Clausen writes of and take a good long listen to it.  And it was time well spent.  An artist friend of my once shared his thoughts that any artist, through their art, must take the participant on a journey to a place away from where that person actually is, and return them safely, without the struggle the artist endured to create the passage, destination, and return passage.  This fine music accomplishes this end.  This straight-ahead jazz cooperation between the trio's members will not be in the mainstream of most music listener's taste and interest, but it should be heard - and LISTENED to - as representative as some of the best of this type of music.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

September 2, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  August 24, 2000 Edition
* This year marked the 30th anniversary for the Feestival of the Arts, held in Fowler Park on Saturday and Sunday
* Cooney Police are investigating and armed robbery that occurred at the Sentry Food Store on Royal Mile Road.
* Oconomowoc Lake officials took the strictest steps possible Monday to prevent adult-orientated establishments from forming in the village
* Car collides with gas pump at Clark station.
* Winners annouced in Rotary Raffle fund-raiser. The Snyder and Herro families were well represented in the list of winners.
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim!@aol.com

August 31, 2000
I came across this little sentiment and felt compelled to pass it on.

Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end,
Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone.
And I never see my old friends face,
For life is a swift and terrible race,
He knows I like him just as well,
As in the days when I rang his bell.
And he rang mine if, we were younger then,
And now we are busy, tired men.
Tired of playing a foolish game,
Tired of trying to make a name.
"Tomorrow" I say "I  will call on Jim"
"Just to show that I'm thinking of him."
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,
And distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner!- yet miles away,
"Here's a telegram sir"  "Jim died today."
And that's what we get and deserve in the end.
Around the corner, a vanished friend.

Don Thomas: dmtsd@gci.net

August 30, 2000
Neal Minogue writes "It is with my apologies to Shelly (Navine) and her husband I post this very nice picture sent to me via Charles. Charles sent it to me some time ago and I have been blatantly irresponsible regarding this posting. Sometime in the past few months Shelly and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary. I wish you and your husband many more years of wedded bliss....Congratulations! Bravo!" (Click on the image to see full size version with accompanying article.)

August 28, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, August 17, 2000 Edition
* Old depot site chosen for new rail station.
* The Cooney Common Council approved a $12,069 project to restore the shoreline in Fowler Park.
* Taste of Cooney: A little rain did not dampen the spirits at the Cooney street dance Satuday night. (Berrin Snyder is shown with Patty Pampuch in picture.)
* The Ashippun Lions Club held its 13th annual Ken Bohen Classic at Deertrack Gold Club on Monday.  Ron Jaeger won the marshmellow long drive.  (Don McCullum is shown in picture. That would be "Mr. McCullum" for all of us past Ashippun grade schoolers!)
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim!@aol.com

August 28, 2000
Jeff Timmer's e-mail address is: jtimmer@artromick.com

August 28, 2000
Steve Poe's new email address is spoe@wi.rr.com

August 28, 2000
Party? At our age?
Marja (my wife) and I will be in Madison on September 23rd at the Harmony Bar to listen to the one and only Sleepy LaBeef.  Stop on by - the drinks are on us.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

August 20, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, August 10, 2000
* Anniversary marked: With today's issue, the Cooney Enterprise enters it s113th consecutive year.
* Legion Band concert will precede boat parade of lights.
*  Sportman's Club Picnic:  The annual Ashippun Sportsman's Club picnic will be held at the clubhouse next to Fireman's park.  Saturday's events include a Euchre Tournament and merchandise trap shoot, both beginning at 2 p.m.
* Laura Kraut, of Cooney, has qualified for the US Olympic show jumping team.
* CAMPUSNEWS: Joshua Serbian, son of Ron and Joy (Grunewald) Serbian, has been initiated into the Beta Theta Pi by the chapter at UW Oshkosh.
* Until Next Week!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

August 18, 2000
The two people who who died with Scott Haley on August 16 were Earl Fisher, 67, and his wife, Louise Ann Fisher, 63, of Oconomowoc, parents of 1978 graduate Renee Fischer.  To Renee and all the surviving members of the Fischers, We offer our deepest felt condolences.
Seth Ruef: seth.ruef@ci.educ.lu

August 18, 2000
From Henry David Thoreau:
On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world.

So our human life but dies down to its root and still puts forth its green blade to eternity.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

August 18, 2000
Dear Classmates:
It is with great sadness that I post the information for Scott' funeral.

Scott R. Haley
Services will be Saturday for Scott R. Haley, 40, of Oconomowoc, who died Tuesday in the crash of a small plane in Watertown. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1978, attended Northern Arizona University, worked for Continental Airlines and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Angela Haley of Oconomowoc  and two sisters, Susan Haley (fiance Eric Blohm) of Milwaukee and Andrea (Steven) St. Thomas of Oconomowoc.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 E. Summit Ave., Oconomowoc. The services will be at 2 p.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 211 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Father John Yockey will officiate.

Memorials to the Humane Society of Wisconsin in Milwaukee were suggested

It's been a tough week for the Lurvey and Haley families, and class of '78. God be with all of us.

Clare Cheney Sedlacek: clare.sedlacek@turner.com

August 17, 2000
Life is too short for all this bullshit that goes on around us.  Please take a moment to think about your actions, for tomorrow may be too late.  Ask yourself  "what have I done today to let someone know that they are special?"  "What have I contributed today to my neighborhood, community or the world?" Don't worry about looking like a dork.  Take the time to say hello.  Drop someone you haven't seen in a long time a short note or e-mail, just to let them know you were thinking of them.  Talk, and actually listen to the stranger sitting next to you in the waiting room.  Go for a walk.  Squeeze someone's hand.  Smile and mean it.  In the long run, who really cares how much money you made or what you did for a living or how many weeds were in your flowerbed?

Linda Kozlowski Huguet: Marlinz50@aol.com

August 17, 2000
I awoke this morning to find that one of my best friends from OHS (Scott Haley) had died. There were really only two people who would be seen with me those four years between 1974 and 1978.  One was Jerry Rabe and the other was Scott 'Skits' Haley. I knew his family, I was a regular guest in their home, skied with him behind his boat and spent hours with him at school. At the 20 year reunion, Scott sat with Jerry and me and showed us marvelous photos of his travels and his planes.  Scott had been living a life full enough for 100 men and loved every minute.  I was grateful to him for the time he shared that night and was hopeful that his travels would bring him to Luxembourg one day.  At the very least, I 'knew' we would meet again at the 25th.  I will miss him very, very much.

To Scott's family I offer my deepest condolences for their loss and hope that Scott has found peace.

Seth Ruef: seth.ruef@ci.educ.lu

August 16
The funeral information for Joan Lurvey is as follows. Visitation from 12-3P.M. at Ottawa Presbyterian Church in Dousman followed by the funeral at 3P.M. Thursday August 17 is the day.

Sincerely,
Julie Weber Ellis: KEllis1603@aol.com

August 16
What a tragedy and shock hearing about Joan Lurvey's passing. Sometime in late spring I was in Oconomowoc one day and stopped in at Little Vittles for a quick sandwich and bottle of water, and was pleasantly surprised to find Joan staffing the deli counter there. We had a nice several minute conversation and she seemed very peaceful and content and upbeat and certainly gave no indication (or mention) of health problems. Joan, then as always, was a very kind, sweet, soft-spoken and humble person, and she undoubtedly will be missed by many, many people, including her classmates. This kind of thing always--rightfully--makes me ponder the meaning of life, the meaning of my life, and what are the quality of my contributions? One of the finest things I've ever read about all of this is Max Ehrmann's timeless philosophical statement, The Desiderata, which reads:
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly  and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant  they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons  they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble,
it's a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Excercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is  many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love
for in the face of all arididty and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrenduring the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you concieve him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

August 15, 2000
Joan Lurvey passed  away this morning (August 14) of breast cancer.
Julie Weber-Ellis: KEllis1603@aol.com
 

August 13, 2000
Please take a moment to vist the most recent additions to the Class of '78 Photo Album where Major William Gladbach has posted some more shots of his stay in Saudi Arabia.

August 13, 2000
I saw Val's brother Todd Saturday and he informed me that Val was killed in a car crash Aug.28th 1998.
Stu: faydog@execpc.com

August 13, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, August 3, 2000
* Parents of children entering 5th - 7th grades have a new option for school this fall.  The non-sectarion IMPACT School of Cooney will open its doors Sept. 6 at Zion Episcopal Church.  IMPACT was founded by Cooney area teachers (and our classmate! crb) Rick and Shelly Grothaus.
* Library repair work begins next week: Repair work on the front ramp, porch and steps of the Cooney Public Library will begin Wednesday'
* Main Street Depot gets OK to hold summer-ending party outside.
* Sidewalk extention project to begin with Silver Lake Street.
Charle Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

August 13, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  July 27, 2000 Edition
*  The Okauchee Lake Yacht Club and Sailing School has filed a petition seeking an injunction charging that some people living near the club threatened its members by unruly behavior recently.
* A couple formerly from Madison is going to try their luck on the greens of Olde Highlander Golf Club the slopes of Olympia Ski Hill.
* Weather - July 24th high of 73, low of 49.
* Snyder Insurance enjoys 40 years in Cooney.
* St. Catherine will hold their "Family Day in the Park" September 10th. The day will include a noon polka Mass at the park, a pork and beef dinner and games.
* CrimeLog: Theft: Daniel Shaw, manage of Olde Highlander Gold Club reported the theft of a flag and pole set and a golf ball cleaner.
* Youth raises tadpoles in anticipation of Derby Days frog-jumping contest.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

August 1, 2000
Lynn Battenberg-Darnell writes to send us her e-mail address.  It is: ldarnell@netwurx.net.

July 29, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, July 20, 2000 Edition
* The Cooney School Board agreed to a start date of Thursday, Aug. 24, for the 2000-01 school year.
* High-speed trains moving between Madison and Milwaukee will stop in Cooney but official still don't know where that stop will be located.
* Alice in Dairyland Rozanne Westphal, formerly of Cooney, will be on stage most mornings of the Wisconsin State Fair held in West Allis August 3 to August 13.
* Stories and history of old Cooney will be shared on an old mail boat tour around the shorelines of Lac LaBelle during Festival of the Arts Week, Aug. 11 to 19.
* Cooney Softball - Wed. Co-ed: Winger's Tap 11, Lord of Life 5, while Judy Faust had perfect 3 for 3 night at the plate. (Way to go, Judy!)
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

July 27, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes  July 13, 2000 Edition
* Dog found: A female black lab has been found near Oakwood Avenue.
* About 280 copies of "harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" were sold at Books & Company by 1:40a.m. Saturday.
* Monday July 10th, high of 72, low of 47, .16" rain.
* The Cooney American Legion Band will present its sixth concert of the season at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the City Beach Band Shell.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

July 27, 2000
William Gladbach writes to say that his  email address has changed to: gladbachw@riyadh-emh5.army.mil

July 27, 2000
I just love great quotes, this one from my illustrious ancestor (and 2nd cousin Pat Shaw's too) George Bernard Shaw: "This is the true joy of life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one  the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailment and grievance complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live it is my privelage to do for it what I can. I want to be used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live, and I rejoice in life for it's own sake. Life is no "brief candle" to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before passing it on to future generations."
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

July 19, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, Thursday, July 6th Edition
* Annual report deems city water as safe.
* Parks & RecNews: Log rolling for those age 6 and up will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays July 10 through Aug. 2.
* Tinus Marine celebrates more than 50 years of service.
* SPORTS: Brickstone Cons. 12, Winger's Tap 3  Two doubles by Jeff Ranta and Mike Ryan, a single by Eric Wangerin, and a home run by Mike Gleesing produced four runs for the nail pounders in the bottom of the fifth.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

July 18, 2000
Dale Hackbarth made the July 17th Focus. He participated in the Can.Am Police and Fire Games in Milwaukee. Says he has been on the Dallas PD for 15 years. Is SWAT a sport? Wonder if he's still a Packer Fan?
Jay Peartree: peartree@execpc.com

July 17, 2000
Charlie, I appreciate you posting these. Our latest adventure took a few of us out into the desert to look for sharks teeth.  As you can see we found a few, but the heat quickly became too much for us and we packed it in (135 that day).  Icluded are a few pictures of the camels which belong to the Bedouins (who still live in tents and are generally nomads), but move freely across the desert and they are in NO particular hurry to do anything.  This is truly a different experience from anything I have ever encountered.  The 5 times a day prayer, where everything shuts down for about half an hour, women must be covered with their Black Abia's and some have the full face covering (as determined by their husband),  women can not drive and unless they are married to the driver - they can not sit in the front seat of the car.  The people are friendly, but in a stand offish way - they really do not want to mix the cultures and maintain a safe distance.  We are generally free to travel and move around with out restriction, but unlike travel in Europe, one always feels truly "foreign" at all times.  My work here is real-world and is therefore challenging and rewarding.  I am currently assigned as the Chief Intelligence Officer for the U.S. Army Central Command - Saudi Arabia, mainly responsible for the protection of our forces (Counter-Terrorism and Counterintelligence). I'll continue to pass photos from future trips/excursions and I really do enjoy tapping into the HomePage.  Can't tell ya how good it feels to be able to get some news from home - I especially like the headlines section you do every week  pls continue it thanks again
Bill: Gladbach, William  MAJ  ARCENT-G2 318-435-8121 SMTP:GladbachW@riyadh-emh5.army.mil

July 17, 2000
Hey everyone--Treat yourselves to this amazing book, published fifty years before most of us happened along. Best of all, you can download it for free. Check out www.scienceofgettingrich.net Let me know what you think! Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

July 10, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines & Notes - June 29, 2000 Edition
* School board members have decided building an auditorium in the school district is necessary.
* Oconomowoc Historical Society has been conducting a $430,000 capital funds campaig to restore the Oconomowoc & Lake Country Museum building , enrich the programs and build an endowment.
* Nashotah House, a theological seminary of the Espicopal Church, received a $1.5 million grant to create a permanent endowment for a faculty chair.
* The 50th anniversary of the Cooney Toastmaster Club was celebrated recently.
* Cooney once again has a toy store with the arrival of Donovan Toy Store at 123 E Wisconsin Avenue.
* 5-Os narrowly avoid getting knocked off by Merton.
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

July 3, 2000
How about a website for the class of 74?  I'm too technologically stupid to do it myself!!
Joy Herro-Hay: pehay@setnet.net

July 3, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, June 15, 2000 Edition
* Nearly half a century after leaving Japan, Ralph Gladbach was recently reunited with a Japanese soldier he worked with in 1955.  The reunion came about because of Gladbach's son, Mike, who is stationed at the same camp where the older men first met. (Large article and photos included)
*Residents reminded of skating rules and routes.
*This week in history: 1975 - Don Thomas, representing the Cooney YMCA, took a first place in his specialty, the 100 yard backstroke at the National Invitational swim meet held in St. Louis.
*Oconomowoc High School Graduation Ceremonies, Sunday,  June 11.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

June 29, 2000
Don't forget the OVFD Carnival. Sweet Tarts on Friday, and Yes Big Al on Saturday. And just for the record I believe they play at Ashippun next Saturday.
Jay Peartree: peartree@execpc.com

June 24, 2000
Sally Wendorf-Mallow sends us her e-mail address.  It is: smallow215@aol.com

June 22, 2000
Hi Guys!
I'm going on vacation tomorrow, and had a brainstorm! It would be nice to know who from our class lives in the states that I will travelling to - I'd stop in and visit!  I would also love to see anyone coming up to Green Bay - I know lots of people come here to see some sport or something.  Not a clue how you'd do that - perhaps a map with dots? Click on your destination and it brings up classmates who live nearby?
Linda Kozlowski Huguet: lhuguet@wpsr.com

June 21, 2000
Big Al and the Hi-Fi's are playing Ol Kauchee days Saturday June 24th. Oh by the way my band, the Hot Classics ( yes I  know) are playing Friday the 23rd.
Stuart Oliver: faydog@execpc.com

June 16, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes - June 8th, 2000 Edtion
* Gary's Automotive Service Now Open. Owner: Gary Naylor - 422 S. Lapham, 262-569-7701
* The Cooney baseball team won a sectional championship with a win over Waterford and Wilmot.
* Cooney track team respresented well by four state qualifiers.
* The Cooney American Legion Band is marking its 76th summer season of Concerts in the Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 14th, at the City Beach Band Shell.
* Roxanne Westphal of Eau Claire, a former Cooney resident, was named the 53rd Alice in Dairyland Friday.
* The Cooney Scholarship Fund, now in its 53rd year, announces $49,000 in awards for 2000.
* Big Al and the Hi Fis performing Saturday (Yes, this is for real, but the article does not say where or when!) Until next week!

June 15, 2000
Apologies to Dean Verhoeven.  We have been listing his e-mail incorrectly.  It is: verhoeven@csi.com.

June 11, 2000
This is one of very best "must see" sites on the web. http://www.iowafarmer.com/corncam/corn.html
Please let me know if you know of anything comparable dealing with cheese.
Charlie Boyer: EZpilgrim1@aol.com

June 11, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes - May 25th, 2000 Edition
*Crime rate drops in city during 1999
*Town of Oconomowoc - Culver Project Postponed - The replacement of failing cross-culvert on CTH P has been postponed due to weather conditions.
* Sunday May 21st weather - Low 41, High 54.
*Okauchee Lake Yacht Club will have their first fish fry of the season from 6 to 8 June 9th for members and guests.
*Memorial tournament includes hole in one contest.  Snyder Insurance and Snyder and Ek announce the third annual "Pops" Memorial Golf Outing in memory of John Snyder Jr.  It will be held Monday, June 12th, at Kettle Moraine Golf Club.
*Retired Teacher Art Hall is a recipient of the Dick Davis Friend of Education Award.
*Oconomowoc Softball News - Kiltie 10, Back Stage II 7 ...Jeff Timmer hit a dinger..Until next week!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

June 11, 2000
Chris Feuling-Pernat sends us her e-mail address: cpernat@gdinet.com.

June 5, 2000
Jay Huenink has a new e-mail address: bassman@wcf.net

June 1, 2000
Kelly Marti Slater's new e-mail address is: kellyslater@mn.rr.com.

June 1, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes - May 18, 2000 Edition
*Town of Concord - Polka Festival Slated for May 19 to 21 at Concord House.
* No Kindergarten at Ixonia next year.
* Town of Oconomowoc hires first female officer.
* Oconomowoc Historical Society receives preservation award - Ernie Nicolette exhibit chairman, accepted the award.
* SMELT EXTRAVAGANZA! May 19-21 Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties. www.travelwi.com
*Until next week!
Charlie Boyer: EZpilgrim1@aol.com

May 27, 2000
Congratualtions to Greg Rupnow - the 100th classmate to submit his email address!
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

May 27, 2000
Hi to the Class 0f "78"!!!  My wife (Mary) and I have lived in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin for 15 yrs now . Mary is a Chemist for Covance Laboratories in Madison and I have been a Schwansman for 12 yrs. No kids, 3 dogs and 2 birds . Mary's Hobbies: Quilting, sewing and collecting bears and dolls. Greg's hobby: 'Civil War collecting' Swords, medals, photo's, etc. (I love E-Bay) Civil War re-enactor  (2nd Wisconsin Iron Brigade) I also give presentations to schools on Wisconsin in the Civil War. Best wishes to all.
Greg (Epy) Rupnow: GRu9326503@aol.com

May 26, 2000
Would anyone out there (that has WAY too much time on their hands!) like a listing of the missing classmates to search for? All you need do is send back addresses to me and I contact them via snail mail in our semi-annual mailing.Later!
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

May 20, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, May 11, 2000 Edition
* INBRIEF Deadline Extended - Registration for the 25th reunion for the OHS of 1975 has been extended to June 1st. So far more than 90 classmates and spouses have registered for the July 1st reunion.
* Cooney Public Library installs computer system, throws out card catalog.
* Underage drinkers, suppliers cited after Saturday part. ...investigation indicated that some of the alcohol had been purchased  by an underage person at LITTLE VITTLES.  (Wow! time warp there folks! I am going to go get a beer and think about this..cb)
*Until next week!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

May 16, 2000
Terry Lynn McGarvey sends her e-mail address: MCGART@MAIL.MMC.ORG

May 16, 2000
Don Walesewicz sends his e-mail address: wallie@execpc.com

May 16, 2000
Ashley Cooper writes "I am still happily married to Linda Kummrow and we have 3 kids ages 7, 11 and 14 if you can believe that.  I retired from a Wall Street career in late 1998 and I am now developing real estate. Our main project now is a 434 acre piece of property in Bedminster N.J. that we bought out of bankruptcy court from John Delorean (the car guy).  We are building a private golf course, equestrian center, and 10 to 15 acre single family home sites.  That should keep me busy for the next 5 years. Great job on the web site by the way and thanks for the notice. My email address is:   acooper70@home.com

May 15, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, May 4, 2000 edition.
* Local woman a finalist for Alice in Dairyland title.  Diane Westphal, who grew up in Cooney, is one of six fianlists for the title.
* INBREIF - Okauchee - Final Event Announced: Okauchee School has schedueld its final event, a family picnic and barbecue with games, from noon to 4 p.m. June 4.
* WEATHER - The low for Saturday, April 29, was 35.
*Prom Royalty - OHS prom king and queen, Jim Draeger and Alison Hayes, were crowned during an assembly Friday afternoon at the school. The school celebrated prom Saturday.
* ASHIPPUN NEWS - Ashippun Forever Young Club - The club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ashippun Sportsmen's Club. After a short business meeting, cards and bingo will be played.  Refreshments and lunch will be served. Visitors are always welcome.
* CRIMELOG - Town of Oconomowoc - Suspicious person:  After receiving a report of a suspicious body in the road April 29, police picked up the person from the road, who was very drunk and said he didn't know how he got there, and drove him to a friend's house in Cooney.
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

May 8, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes - April 27, 200 Edition.
* INBRIEF - Senior Showcase to benefit Scholarship Fund.  Cooney High School Students will present the Senior Showcase, a talent show of music, dance, drama, humor and more at 7:30 P.m. May 12 in the Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $3 each.
* Bill Chapman chosen by the Cooney Chamber of Commerce as the Citizen of the Year for 200.
* Obituaries - Dorothy Winger, 1918-2000. Wife of Lester Winger.
* Jeff Ranta to suit up for last season with 5-O's after career spanning four decades.
Until Next Week!
Charle Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

May 6, 2000
Vicki Hubbard sends us her e-mail address: VICKILORD@MSN.COM

May 4, 2000
The Cooney Class of '80 has their reunion in two months and are still missing the following people.  If you know anyone on the list - give a call!Wendy (Adams) Fritz
Greg Bahr
Dawn (Barker) Bakie
Denise Benson
Jeffrey Bergman
Darra (Blockwitz) Winecoff
Steven Briant
Kerry Brown
Alan Burger
Shelby (Burr) Wessel
Lisa (Chaffin) Zamiatowski
Lois Christenson
Scott Colvin
Thomas Conlin
Christopher Denton
Elizabeth Ehrlich
Robin Emerson
Todd Emerson
Peggy (Fenzl) Bolstad
Mark Gephart
Jennifer (Greatwood) Worsham
Joy Griswold
Jeff Hacker
Michael Harmon
John Hosfield
Timothy Janasik
Todd Jenkins
Barbara Jewell
Theodore Johnson
Mark Johnson
Shawn Johnson
Chuck Kafura
Douglas Kester
Rhonda Kolander
Pamela (Salzberry) Kullman
Tracey (Kummrow) Kopacz
Robert Laird
Tamra (Larsen) Hale
Jeff Larson
Michael LeKane
Jeffery Lemley
Michele (Lisak) McLaughlin
Kim (Lucht) Schirmacher
Philip Lyman
Robert Lyman
Shawn McGarvey
Susan (McKinney) Schmidtberger
Guy McNutt
Laura Meinel
Carolyn Meske
Kevin Meyer
Penny (Miller) McMickle
Steven Moore
Jon Natzke
Robert Nelson
Matthew O'Brian
Donald O'Dell
Kristin Ohm
Clyde Olson
Edward Papp
Sara Pawlowski
Barbara Pelzman
Mac Pett
Jeffrey Popham
Dawn Powers
Shari (Pullam) Gilbert
Michael Pushkash
Christine (Reinke) Sarrar
Todd Rockwell
Lisa (Rode) Lindert
Denise (Rosecky) Sigmund
Lynn Rudolph
Cynthia (Ryker) Davis
Paul Salzman
Ralph Salzman
Pam Schindler
Charlene Schuett
Chuck Seybold
Michael Sheryak
Peter Spahn
Julianne Spangenberg
Linda (Stetz) Kowalke
Philip Stringfellow
Bonita (Swan) Mills
Lynn (Swanson) Sheldon
Joseph Sydow
Roy Thiede
Moyne (Treat) Kornman
Joesph Vincent
Robert Walesewicz
Todd Wehmeyer
Robert Weir
Patricia Wender
Shari Widder
Penny (Wilde) Davison
John Witzlsteiner
Tina Zunker
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim@aol.com

April 30, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, April 20, 2000 Edition
*INBRIEF - Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital will host Olympic gold medallist Peggy Fleming as its annual spring speaker.
*Summit swimming fees will increase. The prices have gone up from $30 to $35 for town residents.
*AREA NEWS - The Okauchee Lions and Lioness Clubs are taking orders for their annual geranium sale. Call Karen at 262-367-4876.
*Track teams take it outside - Agnew delivers for Cooney boys - Senior Tom Agnew took the Coons' only first place with a shot put of 48 feet and 2.5 inches.
*Toy store to move into downtown Oconomowoc - Donovan's Toy Store of Waukesha will be expanding and opening its second location in downtown Oconomowoc and will be occupying both sides of the former Snyder's Clothing Store on East Wisconsin Ave.
*WHO'S IN THE NEWS - Snyder Insurance of Oconomowoc was recently honored by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company for outstanding performance in the company's agency incentive program.
*The Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce welcomed business Como Photo to the Old Theater Mall on East Wisconsin Ave during a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 12th. Larry Crawford is shown in a picture cutting the ribbon.
*COURTNEWS - Jerome S. Snyder, 39, Oconomowoc, impediment of traffic by slow speed, $99.50.
*Classifieds - Oconomowoc Realty advertises "Spacious ranch home has unbelievable gorgeous views of rolling hills and countryside in the Town of Ashippun" for $229,000. With a really unbelievable gorgeous view of Mike Herro included in the ad.  www.OconomowocRealty.com
Until next week!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

April 24, 2000
You just never know who you're gonna run into these days!  Went into Suburban Harley to take a look at a jacket and found Jeff Weber and his beautiful young daughter!  Actually, he was the one who recognized me.  It was great!  Thanks, Jeff...lookin' forward to spending more time at Suburban HD!  For the Harley fans...don't forget that the 100th Anniversary Celebration for Harley Davidson is in 2003 in Milwaukee (right around the corner).
Steve Poe: stevepoe@execpc.com

April 23, 2000
OCONOMOWOC ENTERPRISE HEADLINES AND NOTES - April 13, 2000.
* OHS robotics team takes third in nation."..took third place at the national robotics competition Sunday, beating out big schools with big-name sponsors and even some university teams. ... Some of these teams had invested a quarter to a half-million dollars, while Oconomowoc's was a low-budget affair.
*Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital publishes a Thank You to Volunteers which include Milton Babinec and Charles Hocking.
*George Webb Restaurant advertises Bacon & Eggs with Toast for $2.29 (When was the last time you posed the question to yourself at 1:00 in the morning - "Webb's or JC's? cb)
* SAUER RESIGNS AS WLT'S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. "After almost 10 years of service, Dave Sauer has turned in his resignation as the executive secretary of the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference.  ... He served as OHS's Athletic director for 10 years before his work as the WLT's executive Secretary.  Sauer was an employee of OHS for a total of 23 years, also serving as a math teacher and department chairman. ...  Sauer said he will use the added time to work on his golf game IF THE WEATHER EVER GETS BETTER (emphasis added by cb)
*TINUS MARINE advertises over 50 new pontoon boats in stock. www.tinusmarine.com
***CRIMELOG!!!! Suspicious circumstances: Police responded to the construction area in Okauchee Saturday for a report of a phone lying on the ground near an end-loader and blood at the scene. Before police arrived, a woman came to the scene and told the construction workers she had been walking home after drinking too much the night before when she walked into the end-loader, hit her face and dropped the phone.  Police took no action. (Since when is drinking too much and doing something stupid SUSPICIOUS in Okauchee? cb)
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

April 16, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines & Notes, April 6, 2000 Edition
*Obituaries - Louis Sieczkowski, 1913-2000. Louie of "Louie's Trading Post" in Monterey.  A memorial celebration will be held at the Trading Post on Saturday, April 29th at 2 p.m. with a service at 3:p.m.  (This celebration is to honor the life of man and the passing of a time - a time in our lives..  Charlie) 'til next week!
Charles Boyer EZPilgrim1@aol.com

April 14, 2000
AND a big thanks to Randy Rupnow for this bit of serendipity: that interesting personality test led to a thorough exploration of that site and resulted in finding an article called "Abuse it-Lose it", which details how to productively deal with kids who are disruptive in class--my son is a real class clown and gets thrown out of class more often than any of us would like--(wherever did he get THAT from?). The whole thing makes a tremendous amount of sense, and I forwarded copies to my ex and to the school counselor. The beauty of the method is that it teaches kids both self control and self esteem. I was really happy to find this "answer" to the Nick/school dilemma. Thank you Randy! ALSO-- It was brought to my attention that there were difficulties ordering that wonderful jazz piano trio CD I talked about here early in January, the one I got to write the liner notes for. I'm always ordering up more of these, and the best way to get one is just to send a 10.00 check  to Darrel Tidaback, (contact me directly for the address and phone) Darrel produced the recording and will be more than happy to send you one. Let me know how you like it if you order one up!
Thanx.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

April 13, 2000
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Enjoy
Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

April 11, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, March 30th 2000
*WRESTLING - The Oconomowoc Wrestling Club recently particiipated in the Watertown Wrestling Open. Placing second were ...., and Zach Mommaerts.
*BASEBALL - According to head coach Pat Neary, the answer as to how the Oconomowoc baseball team will do this season is, "one big question mark."
*WEATHER - Monday H 53, L 31.
*GOLF - St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, Weekday, 9 Holes @ $8.00 (Well, yes, I did put these last two together intentionally as a statement about golfing in Wisconsin -cb)
*ADVERTISEMENT - Ashippun Home & Farm Center GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE. Until Next Week!
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

April 2, 2000
Guardian. I have recently become the Lead Guitarist for a band called the Hot Classics ( I know we need to change the name but we have way to many business cards still layin around). We will be playing Ol Kauchee Days June 23, 8:00pm till around Midnight. The beer will be cold and the classics hot, get it ha, sorry. We will also try to keep the volume down because I know how loud music bothers 40 year olds. A good time will be had by all. And besides it's free. See ya there,
Stu
Stuart (Stuie) Oliver: faydog@execpc.com

April 1, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, Thursday, March 23rd, 2000
*INBRIEF: Class Members Sought: Oconomowoc High School is seeking over 250 members of its Class of 1985 for its 15th reunion. Anyone who can help locate class members should email Jack (Beth) Loppnow at rjloppnow@netwurx.net
*The AG program at OHS is the only one in the district, and its growing.
*Biker Cops Could Crop up in Oconomowoc Lake.
*Classmate Edith "Edie" Christian, CPA advertises for her tax practice to do your taxes.
*Ralph's (Chadwick) Towing and Sales in Ashippun is listed in the Business Review.  Ralph is NOT a classmate, but I am still thankful for his late-night assistance in getting me out of a "sticky" situation many years ago. Thanks again Ralph!
*Ed Rux, the long-time head football coach at OHS, will be honored at banquet to be held at the Oconomowoc Lake Club at 7 p.m. March 23. (Whoops! a little late on that one!)
Until next week!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

March 28, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes, Thursday, March 16th, 2000
*Relgion News: St. Jerome's Catholic  "Girl Scout Troop 931 will sponsor a breakfast and fashion show at 8:30 am April 9 in the St. Jerome gym.  Tickets are $5 and seating is limited. Call 262-567-7306 to make reservations."
*CRIMELOG: "Suspicious activity: Police took a report on the appearnce of three Watertown Daily Times newspapers in a newspaper box on Lac La Belle Drive, which the owner thought might be related to recent newpaper theft on Mary Lane.  The incidents remain under investigation."
* Classmate David Eichestaedt R. PH. tell of Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Medicines in his weekly advertisement for you Prescription Center Pharmacy located in the Whitman Park Professional Building.
* Cooney Now Tree City: Oconomowoc has been named a Tree City USA by THe National Arbor Day Foundation.
*Father and son duo post back-to-back perfect games in league: "Scott Froemming and his father Pat recently bowled back to back 300 games at Lakeview Bowling Lanes in Pewaukee."
*Park & Rec. Basketball: Last week: Winger's def. Glory Days48-44.
*Fish Fry Directory: Oconomowoc Inn, Pribnow's Maple Inn, Lindberg's, Golden Mast, Simply Seafood, Ron's Cozy Corner, Michele & Jerry's Pub & Pizza , Donny's, Art's Restaurant, Plank Road Bowling Center
Till next week!
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

March 28, 2000
Your Temperament is Artisan : SP
Your variant temperament is Performer : ESFP
Larry Fochs: pokey222@juno.com

March 27, 2000
Guardian here too!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

March 24, 2000
I took the test and was determined to be a Guardian.  I see that I am in good company: Harry Truman, Elizabeth II, Colin Powell and Mother Teresa.  The funny thing is, I have the same birthday as Mother Teresa.  Cool, eh?
Seth Ruef: seth.ruef@ci.educ.lu

March 24, 2000
Since Charlie is looking to stir the pot...
This is a personality identification survey.  Give it a go, it's rather interesting.
http://www.keirsey.com/cgi-bin/keirsey/newkts.cgi
From: an ENfP
Randy Rupnows: rupnows@earthlink.net
(nick)  Sheenee, Flod, Dolf, etc...

March 20, 2000
Oconomowoc Enterprise Headlines and Notes
>From the Thursday, March 9, 2000 Edition
* Okauchee School will close.
* Water Ski Show on Fowler Lake to Return.
* Lac La Belle Country Club Members Settle Dispute.
* Robert Grimm, Teacher, Passes Away March 1st.
>From the CRIMELOG:
* "the theft of a Milwaukee newspaper from a residentail newspaper box on Mary Lane. According to the report, this is a recurring problem which had occurred for 20 years, and which happens roughly every three weeks.  According to report, the perpetrator allegedly steals the new Milwaukee paper after it's delivered and replaces it with old newspaper, often the Watertown Daily Times."
* The Oconomowoc Memorial Hospita Foundation recently held its annual annual meeting at the Golden Mast.  Mike Herro is one of the 19 board members in the picture of the group.

Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

March 19, 2000
Pamela Dew-Rehberg sends us her e-mail address.  It is :prberg@uwm.edu.

March 6, 2000
Hello everyone!!!  I am so glad Charlie sent me a reminder to check out our website again!!  Well here's my apology to Jeff Krickhahn and anyone else for whom I ruined Christmas... Jeff, I am soooo sorry for being such a smarty and telling you in first grade there was no Santa.  Did I ever tell you I was a lier too?  Well, Santa does exist and he still comes to our house.  Our daughter, Tahlia, is 10 and stills believes - at least she goes along with us - she thinks those who don't are just clueless.  Our son, Jansen, is 6 and has already started his list for next Christmas.  Nick and I have gone through great pains to make sure Santa comes every year-we have separate Santa wrapping paper, tags and bows that stay hidden in the back of the closet.  We write letters each year and "mail" them to the North Pole - Santa even sends back a return letter just to let us know he got them.  It's amazing how times have changed - Santa has the greatest fonts and clipart!!!  So J!
eff, I hope you have armed your kids well for those annoying classmates who insist on ruining it for everyone!  We tell ours that Santa only visits houses of children who believe.  If anything, the idea of more presents will keep them going for a few years longer!  I hope you are all doing well!  If you ever make it to the Dallas area, please look us up - Cris Duchow-Palafox: cristine.palafox@brinker.com

March 6, 2000
Challange.
A call for special effort.

What can we do to draw in more participants?
What can be done to increase participation?

Suggestions have been offered for business tie-ins.
Suggestions have been offered for additional links.

What do you want?
What do you want to do?

Post a reply!
Charlie & Crew: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

March 6, 2000
Mitch Hertneky sends us his e-mail address.  It is: easy@execpc.com.

February 19, 2000
Carol Hamilton sends us her e-mail address.  It is: chamilton@excel.net

February 18, 2000
As you read this, pictures of our new little girl are on their way to Seth.  You're gonna love her!!
Steve Poe: stevepoe@execpc.com

February 17, 2000
ALL TOGETHER NOW.... "IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL.. IT'S A SMALL WORLD...." What a great airport story!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

February 16, 2000
Congratulations Steve on bringing home that new baby girl. She's quite a sweetheart! Her big sister and brothers looked pretty proud standing at the gate with the newest addition tothe family.

While I was waiting for my flight to Atlanta I noticed a big crowd of people waiting anxiously at the gate. As the first  people off the plane stepped through the gate threshold a big cheer went up. I didn't go to look at what the commotion was about right away, but my curiosity got the best of me. So, I went and stood across the way from the greeting party and just watched. All of a sudden it came to me -- this might be Steve Poe -- and it was.

On a personal note, it was a thrill for me to be a part of the welcome home party -- best of luck to whole Poe family!

Love, Clare Cheney Sedlacek: clare.sedlacek@turner.com

February 16, 2000
Well...we're finally home with Alyssa!!  Had quite a meeting party at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee.  Even a surprise guest...Clare Cheney!  Thanks Clare it was great to see you!! Everyone's home safely and doing great.  Everything went smoothly in Guatemala, and Alyssa is getting used to her new family and the snow!  Will post some updated pics soon.

Steve Poe: stevepoe@execpc.com

Februar 9, 2000
Anna Witmer-Zapata sends us her e-mail address. It is: AWitmer@AOL.com.

February 7, 2000
Hi Gang!!  Been kinda busy here.  A "belated" Happy Y2K to everyone!!  Just wanted to let everyone know that Tammi and I are headed to Guatemala on Saturday to FINALLY get our new little girl, Alyssa!!  Can't wait to see her again and finally bring her home.  It'll be a quick trip, Saturday through Tuesday.  Wonder how whe'll take to Wisconsin winters???  Right now it's about 70 in Guatemala City.
Steve Poe: stevepoe@execpc.com

February 3, 2000
I just received my order from Amazon.com of Eric Wunrow's book.  Spectacular.  What wonderful views of the world we live in, and what wonderful perspective Eric offers us of what he has seen personally.  Thanks, Eric!
Charles Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

January 27, 2000
Dear Neal,
Nice to hear from the chief duster himself. Of course I can resolve your debate. The distinguished gentleman in the photo is none other than Mr. Craig Degear. Mr. Degear currently teaches American History and Psychology at Oconomowoc High School. I will forward your e mail to Craig in the hope that he may respoond with additional information....Craig has been utilizing technology in his classes so I am sure he is frequently checking the mail.  I am hopeful that Spring is just around the corner.
Howard Kallio, OHS Principal, Howard.Kallio@mail.oasd.k12.wi.us

January 27, 2000
Regi Meyer sends us his e-mail address.  It is: rpmeyer@execpc.com.  Thanks Reg.

January 21, 2000
Hello All!
For Christmas this year my parents gave me a subscription to the Enterprise and this morning I enjoyed reading the story regarding Eric Wunrow's life and book.  Congrats to Eric for not only doing what he loves, but also for finding what he loves to do! Also, Theresa Jordon-Hagerman sent a note saying that she is well and happy with her family in Texas and is happily not on the internet while she sees to raising her children.  She relates that she looks forward to attending the next reunion and she will be forced back on-line when their youngest starts school. Later!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com

January 20, 2000
re: the 2nd grade photo from Greenland School, Don has pretty much everything right. In row 1 that's my old buddy Eric Jacobson sandwiched between Jill and Kim. He moved away a year or 2 later. Stacy Schantz is the mystery girl in row 3 across the way from Missy Reuter. (I believe it's both Missy and Mitch Hertnecky's (row 2) 40th birthdays today, 1/19. HB you two.)The guy next to Steve Thurow in row 5 I think may have been Todd Braunschweig, but not for sure on that one. Speaking of 2nd grade, I went and found in my childhood scrapbook this hilarious letter from March 11, 1968 from one Cynthia Lischka. I think it was in Mrs. Reichardt's class that we exchanged letters with another 2nd grade class in Watertown, and for some reason I saved this Cynthia's letter, along with some murky crayoned underwater scene she drew for me on a second page. Her letter is written on that sand colored, broad lined paper we used when we were perfecting our spelling and penmanship. It reads: "Dear Tim, My teacher is Mrs. Bornitzke. Thank you for the letter. We have 30 children in are classroom. My birthday is on February 21, 1968. I like to paint with paint brush. My singing lady is Miss Decker. I like singing so must. Are gym techer is Mr. Harris. How old are you. so how old are you if you no can you tell me soom if your Mothe can't see me. I like gym so mush. How does your school look. We got are new books the name is Just for fun. Here is a picture for you. you friend, Cynthia Lischka." Here's a month early happy birthday to Cynthia, wherever you may be.  -Tim Clausen: tclausen@excelonline.com

January 18, 2000
Mike Friedli sends us two e-mail addresses. They are mikef74@yahoo.com and mikefriedli@sm-p.com. Thanks Mike!

January 17, 2000
I wrote names on the back some years later but don't know or remember the names. Here is what I wrote
First Row: Lori Koch, Tim Rassmussen, Jill Ashby,???,Kim Hoffman Tim Clausen, Mrs Reichardt
Second Row: Don Thomas, Sarah Holton, Bill Sandsmark, Shelly Johnson, Mitch Hernecky, Mary Jo Thomas, Bill Atherton
Third Row: Missy Reuter, ????
Fourth Row: Mike Patton, Donna Dufenhorst, Kim Welnak, Tom Schwefel, Meg Shuter, Jay Peartree
Fifth Row: Debbie Barker, Mark Hanson, Sara Barr, Jim Hughes, Robbie Faust, ?????, Steve Thurow

Don Thomas: dmtsd@gci.net

January 17, 2000
Regarding the Greenland School 2nd grade class picture. Bob Barnick can not be in that picture because my mother, Ann Grunewald, had him in her class that year, and the teacher in the upper right hand corner, is not my Mom.  The teacher was a substitute for Mrs. Reichardt that year as she was out that year having a baby. A lot of the kids look familiar, but I guess only Don and his former 2nd grade classmates know the real identities.
Jodee Grunewald-Laabs: Kenjode1@aol.com

January 17, 2000
WOW, LOOK AT ALL THOSE YOUNG KIDS IN SECOND GRADE.MY EYES ARE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE,BUT, HOW ABOUT ROW 4 #6 MEG SCHUTER, ROW 1 #6 TIM CLAUSEN, #3 BONNIE HOGLE AND ROW 3#1 TAMMY TREICHLE.DOES THAT RING ANY BELLS? OVER THE HOLIDAYS I WAS REMINDED OF THAT ERA WALKING HOME FROM SCHOOL AROUND 1ST GRADE OR SO.CHRIS DUCHOW INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO SANTA CLAUSE.OF ALL THE IDIOTIC NOTIONS! EVERY BODY KNOWS SANTA IS REAL.SIX CHILDREN LATER AND COUNTLESS SESSIONS I STILL BELIEVE, DO YOU CHRIS??? THANKS FOR THIS CHANCE AT TRIPPING ALONG MEMORY LANE..I SINCERELY HOPE YOU ALL ARE HEALTHY, HAPPY AND RECIEVED ALL THAT WE ALL HAVE WORKED TO ACHIEVE. DROP A LINE ANY TIME,
JEFF KRICKHAHN: srfncr8@msn.com

January 11, 2000
More about the picture from Don Thomas. Possibly Mark Rassmussen top 2nd from left. Bob Barnick 2nd form left? Jim Hughes bottom center?

Stu (Stuie) Oliver: faydog@execpc.com

January 10, 2000
Looking at the picture from Don Thomas here are some names to go with the faces. Top Row: #1 Lori Koch, #5 Kim Hoffman? 2nd Row #3 Bill Sandsmark, #7 Dave Atherton, 4th row #1 Mike Paton, #4 Kim Welnak, #5 Tom Schwefel, #7 Jay Peartree 5th Row #1 Debbie Barker, #5 Rob Faust. I can think of a few more names but can't put them with the face. Fun.

Jay Peartre: peartree@execpc.com

January 9, 2000
Don Thomas sent us a wonderful scan of his 2nd grade class. Please go to the Photo Album page and have a look. If you were in school with Don, please let us know. We would love to attach some names to these lovely faces. Thank you Don!

January 9, 2000
Neal Minogue sent us some wonderful family shots. We just had to post the one with his son. Look at the Photo Album. Thanks Neal.

January 8, 2000
Neal Minogue has got his scanner working again and has posted some photos on the Photo Album page. One is a mystery teacher and classmates are asked to submit (to Neal) their guesses. We'll post them in a week or so.

January 8, 2000
Hello to Charlie. Thanks to you and Seth Ruef for getting this together. It's a nice dose of nostalgia. It's sad to see the obit notices though. Do you remember that Dan Eighmy died in a car accident the week of our graduation? Cindy Bergman was my locker partner in 7th grade.

Do you ever drive around the old neighborhood when you are in WI? I had fun pointing out to my husband all the people I used to ride the bus with! Take care!

Laurel (Laurie) Lembcke-Ling: rcling@cbcast.com

January 7, 2000
Additional classmates on the move!
The return mail has brought more notices of classmates'changes of address. If you know of the new residences of these people please us know or let them know we are looking for them. Below are the names and last known addresses. Thanks for the help!
Kevin Laurion - 1032 Oxford Drive, Hartland
Ellen Zivkovich-Patt - 15620 Burleigh Blvd, Brookfield
Julie Priola - 733 E Broadway, Waukesha
Charles Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

January 6, 2000
Greetings All!
In mailing out invitations to classmates to visit our website I have found out that the following people have recently moved because the mail was returned. I will give the names and the last known address. If you can help us update any of these addresses it will be greatly appreciated!
Lori Thorow-Gleesing - 1153 Boughton, Watertown
Richard Hearn - 9901 S Western Ave #208, Chicago
Ann Tinus - N59W35466 Surrey Drive, Hartland
Susan Umland - 1212 N. Laphem, Cooney
Thomas Brunner - 9541 Brown Street, Cooney
Thanksabunch! Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

January 6, 2000
Hey classmates, I need your help with something. In order to spend more time with my 11 year old out-of-state son, I began a telecommunications business last August with Excel Communications. (Excel/Teleglobe is the 4th largest long distance carrier in North America today, traded on the NY, Toronto & Montreal exchanges.) I am in need of a couple more people who would be willing to try my long distance service. We have a 7 cent a minute, as well as a 3 cent a minute out of state rate (THE lowest out-of-state rate anywhere.) Details are available on my website www.excelir.com/tclausen, where if you like, you can sign up directly. Or email me at trclausen@hotmail.com, and I'll be happy to email or ring you up with whatever details you want. Signup is a breeze, and if for any reason you are at all displeased with your Excel service within the first 90 days, Excel will pay to switch you back. Many thanks classmates for your help in this (to Betsy P. and Kurt M. already)! My son Nick and I appreciate it! --Tim Clausen

January 3, 2000
News Flash---- Mitch Hertnecky recently alerted me to the fact that Eric Wunrow has recently had a book of his nature photography published. The book, published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing, is called MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO, and apparently has text written/cowritten by a former Colorado governor. Schwartz books here in Milwaukee informs me that you can order up a copy of this hardcover beauty for 35.00. Any jazz lovers out there? I recently had the great honor of writing the liner notes to a superb new jazz piano trio CD called TIMELINES, featuring the late great Dave Catney on piano. Yours truly has been toiling away for about 5 years now on a biography of Mr. Catney, and was thrilled to be able to pen the liner notes for this, his last recording. It's an hours worth of masterful interpretations of Ellington, etc.. plus a number of ingenious originals you can get yourself a copy through the bassist/producer's website, which is http://members.aol.com/darrelt/index.htm Click on the "new from Logical Drive Records" section
Enjoy
Tim Clausen: timrclausen@hotmail.com

January 1, 2000
Jeff Krickhahn sends us his e-mail address and wishes everyone a safe and healthy Y2K. His e-mail is: srfncr8@email.msn.com.

December 31, 1999
On behalf of the Unofficial Cooney Class of '78 Website, I wish everyone who visits a Happy New Year and best of luck, health and happiness in the year 2000! Seth Ruef (in Luxembourg @ GMT+1)

December 31, 1999
HAPPY GNU YEAR EVERYONE. Will be hitting the big 4-0 tonite at midnite, the very moment 2000 rolls in. Let's hope the world and all of us and all of our working parts continue to function well in the new century. It's funny in that for several years I'd dreamed about spending the turn of the century in the tropics on a gorgeous island in the warm arms of the great love of my life, and instead I'll be seeing in the new year quite single, playing the piano at a bar/hotel in Mequon, probably with the same drunk and insistant woman from last new years breathing stale vodka at me while she demands "play me some Billy Joel" for the 60th time in 3 hours, while I pray fervently that she won't throw up all over me or the keyboard until she staggers back over to the bar. But hey, it's a living, or part of one. Wishing you all a phenomenal new year and century, and do check out my website and superstore at www.excelir.com/tclausen.

Aloha
Tim Clausen: timrclausen@hotmail.com

December 31, 1999
David Rettler sends us his e-mail address. It is: hairnorth@nconnect.net

December 30, 1999
Jeff Eick sends us his e-mail address. It is: ikester@execpc.com.

December 30, 1999
Neal Minogue has a new e-mail address. It is: minogue@cppweb.com.

December 30, 1999
I would like to wish all of my classmates a very Merry Christmas and one heck of a new and a very safe New year. Hope to hear from all of you again this year on this web page. This is still a great place to keep up with everyone again

Take care all
Jeff Weber: jweber2112@aol.com

December 30, 1999
John Wittnebel writes "I'm living in Burnsville, MN (suburb of Minneapolis) with my wife of 14 years (wow!) Jody, and our daughter Brittnay, 10, and sons Johnny, 6, Ian, 4, and baby Jack, 5 months. I'm a pilot for American Airlines, and my wife runs a small video production company out of our home when she's not chasing the kids. My parents still live in Oconomowoc, but we haven't been home for several years because it's much easier for them to come see us. My e-mail address is JLWitt@msn.com.

December 23, 1999
Merry Christmas to you! Well, I've tried and failed to keep up with the impossible standards set by that Martha Stewart woman, but did manage to bake cookies, make a pinata for my son's (Jimmy, 7) class, and arrange a family gathering between business trips - all during December! Is it the 24th yet? Can I relax? Did anyone else see the write-up a while back in the Journal on the show Suzette was in? So nice to see she's doing what she loves.

So where are the Millenium parties? Hope everyone has a relaxed holiday.... even me.
Nancy Ericksen: ericksen54935@aol.com

December 23, 1999
Season Greetings and Grated Seasonings to All! The visit back to Wisco two weeks ago was as good as it gets for such a short stay. Thanks to all that shared some time with Marja and I. Looking forward to a longer visit - when it warms up a bit! I hope your night tonight is clear and you have the opportunity to check out the full moon. The view down here was beautiful as it rose over the ocean. Happy Holidays!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com

December 16, 1999
Don Goulet writes to tell us his new e-mail address. It is donald.b.goulet@pfizer.com.

December 3, 1999
My Mother, Jean Oliver Neis passed away Nov. 30th from Lou Gehrig's disease. I thought some of her former students would want to know.

Stuart Oliver
faydog@execpc.com

November 23, 1999
Wow! What a nice compliment from Neal Minogue on 11/12/99.  You think you're spending a few nice moments reminiscing with an old friend and you wind up on a chalkboard with things said about you that are WAY too nice. Anyway, thanks Neal.  For the record, I am the Program Manager of the FILM Department at UW-Milwaukee. Hope the rest of you who read this are doing well and remember the nice things people say about you - because it happens. All the best, and have a wonderful holiday.

Best Regards,
Annie Melchior,
Class of '78
melchior@uwm.edu

p.s. stop by and see me some time!

November 12, 1999
Neal Minogue writes "I had a brush with greatness! I had the opportunity to meet with Ann Melchior. She has begun to put some of her writing on paper and I can only hope she will allow us all access to her work. Slightly hidden in her office in the theatre department at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee she humbly describes herself as the person who comes up with a good suggestion or answer from time to time for students and faculty issues alike. Yes, I have met many people like this and they are indispensable to educational institutions and corporations. Forget the job title, but if you must it would be something like the University of Wisconsin Theatrical Department Director of Eclectic Affairs. And if that title is not enough she is a MOM. Am I surprised? No! I endlessly impressed by so many of my fellow classmates who have aspired to greatness!"

Thanks Ann

October 27, 1999
Hello!

This is just a quick note to let you know that the Oconomowoc Class of 1980 Web Site has been updated. Please note that our missing list is most current. Please take a few minutes and see if you recognize any names on there and can provide us with an address or e-mail address of anyone on the list.

Just a reminder that you can find the site at http://ohs80.home.att.net

If you have any suggestions for updates to the web page, please feel free to make comments to OHS80@att.net.

Thanks! Judy Runt
OHS Class of 1980 Reunion Committee

October 24, 1999
Steve Poe writes "Tammi (my wife) and I just got back from a few days in Guatemala. We're adopting a baby girl! She should be home with us sometime after the first of the year. Can't wait to get her home. She's a doll! This is one of about 120 photos we took while down there. Lot's of "Kodak" moments!"

October 20, 1999
Charlie Boyer writes "Greetings All! Are any classmates in the investment business in Wisco? A friend that just moved there is looking for a introduction to an options broker. By the way, at least Floridians don't have to shovel with mittens on after hurricanes!

October 1, 1999
Diane Garliepp (Perrault) writes "FYI...Mike Herro is turning 40! on October 18th. He is also having a party at his barn on October 2nd in Lebanon (Spyder Stone Farm). (5:30 p.m. start time). Bring a snack to share..."

R.S.V.P. Mark 567-2750 or Kim 569-8968

September 30, 1999
From all of us at the Unofficial Website of the Class of 1978, we wish Ms. Kim Hoffman great happiness in her upcoming marriage to Mr. Schroder. Many years of happiness to you both.

Sincerely,

Neal, Charles and Seth
 

September 29, 1999
Nancy (Haroldson) Birr writes to tell us that Marc Harris is alive and well in the big town of Ixonia. He is employed as a photographer, with Quadgraphics and continues to play in two bands--Mostly Rythm and Blues. He also has produced two albums. She adds "Never married, no kids ..and believe me his sense of humor hasn't changed!

September 20. 1999
Charlie Boyer writes "If you are looking for Cooney people from different class years, try this site: http://www.execpc.com/~danielsd/main.html

September 14, 1999
Neal Minogue writes "YOU MIGHT BE A WISCONSINITE IF...
You define summer as three months of bad sledding...
Your definition of a small town is one that only has one bar...
Snow tires come standard on all your cars...
You refer to the Packers as "we"...
At least 50% of your relatives work on a dairy farm...
You can make sense out of the words upnort and Trivers...
You have ever gotten frostbitten and sunburned in the same week...
You can identify a Michigan accent...
You know what "cow-tipping" is.....
You learned to drive a tractor before the training wheels were off your bike...
"Down South" to you means Chicago...
Traveling coast to coast means going from Superior to Milwaukee...
The "Big Three" means Miller, Old Milwaukee & PBR...
A brat is something you eat ...
You were offended by the movie "Fargo"...
You know that Eau Claire is not something you eat.....
You have no problem spelling Milwaukee...
You consider Madison "exotic"...
You got a passport to go to Minnesota...
Your idea of foreign culture is listening to Da Yoopers...
You don't have a coughing fit from one sip of Pabst Blue Ribbon...
You've seen a hodag...
You used to think Deer Season was an official school holiday...
You know that Gotham is a real city...
You can actually pronounce and spell Oconomowoc...
You know what a bubbler is.....
The snow on your roof in August weighs more than you do...
Your idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a cow next to your blue spruce...
Your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new machine shed...
A Friday night out is taking your girlfriend shining for deer...
You go out for fish fry every Friday...
You go to work in a snowsuit in the morning and return home wearing shorts...
You can recognize someone from Illinois by their driving...
Bernie Brewer is your idol because he gets to dive in a giant beer mug...
Your idea of the seasons is Winter, Spring and the 4th of July...
You know how to polka....
Formal wear is a flannel shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap...
You tried to tap the "World's Largest Six Pack"...
Your children describe their summer vacation out of state as a "trip to Door County..."
You were unaware there is a legal drinking age...
You have caught a fish in Lake Michigan and it glowed in the dark...
You define "swimming season" as Labor Day weekend...
Your 4th of July Family Picnic was moved indoors due to frost...
You can visit Luxemburg, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Rome, Berlin, New London and Poland all in one afternoon...
You decided to have a picnic this summer because it fell on a weekend...
You have been involved in a "drive-by hay bailing".....
You drink "soda" and refer to your dad as "pop"...

September 9, 1999
Clare Cheney Sedlacek writes "As someone who has lost one of their parents in the last couple of years, I thought it might be nice to post the following information on our chalk board.

Ann Novotny-Gehrke's father Earle passed away on June 15th and Jody Nickel Sim's mother Joanie passed away September 1st. Visitation for Jody's mom will be held Friday, September 10, 4-7pm at Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm-Kruetzmann Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10:30am Saturday, September 11.

Both Ann's and Jody's e-mail addresses are posted on the website.

Thanks to all our classmates who become our strength in times such as these.

Love, Clare

September 3, 1999
Neal Minogue writes "As many of you know Bob Barnick passed away in January of this year. I have requested former classmates to send stories about Bob that honored his memory....below is one of the many humorus moments Bob left us with .....an email from Stu Oliver and Laura Oliver reveals Bob's outstanding wit and love to make us all laugh! -----

Original Message ----- From: Stuart & Laura Oliver
I was at Bob's funeral and at Winger's afterward ( I know that's hard to believe). Someone told a story about Bob. It goes something like this. Bob walks into Winger's and says "I'm buying the bar a round I just won the lottery." (Any time you go into Winger's and buy the bar around it's going to cost a few bucks). A little while later the bartender asks Barns "So how much did you win?" Barns says "Two bucks."

September 3, 1999
Stu Oliver writes "Wow I just checked out this site, nice job. It's really scarey to see that we are all really old.

September 2, 1999
Don Thomas writes "I live in Anchorage, Alaska now. I came up for the summer in '83 and forgot to go home. I've been a self employed computer consultant for around 10 years now. I mostly work with IBM AS/400's and some PC stuff. My wife and I have 2 kids 10 and 5. My wife is a stay at home mom but probably works harder than I do. Great job on the web page!!! I enjoyed it very much. I did a web search for Oconomowoc and came across Steve Poe's web page and dropped him a line. He gave me the link to the page. I've been pretty out of touch with everyone in Ocon. I haven't been back since the 10 year reunion, so it was great to stir up old memories. I believe I have some pic's laying around somewhere that might be fun to post. I'll see if I can dig them up.

Maybe one of you might come up and take a fly-in fishing trip. Bike riders heaven in the summer. It's light all the time from June thru mid July. You won't see country like this anywhere else. I play golf until 1:00 in the morning. Put in a full day at the office and get 18 holes in. Don

August 25, 1999
Lynn Hess writes "Hmm well glad everyone is doing so well.   Lynne and Slade(sarabellumholtan) haven't aged a day.  We are still in school and still single although we are both engaged.  (no not to each other!)  Slade's bachelor days are over along with years of traveling rock and roll lifestyle. Well at least for now. Hey where did the rest of this message go?  Anyone who remembers us or has an alternative lifestyle please reply.  Take care  slade sara bellum.   P.S.  I told you guys that FFA would be the cool club someday! Lets go to Fowler park and play some frisbee.

August 11, 1999
Neal Minogue writes "I am looking for a few people and I wondered if some of my classmates might help. Mike Lyle, Andrea Chapman (I think she was the class of 80) If you know where these people are let me know.

nminogue@tds.net

August 8, 1999
Charlie Boyer writes "HELP US CELEBRATE LARRY FOCHS' 40TH BIRTHDAY!
SHHHH! IT IS A SURPRISE!  TIME TO CATCH UP!  BONFIRE!  BEER & SODA!   SANDWICHES & SNACKS!  ROCK-N-ROLL MUSIC! PITCH YOUR TENT!  NO GIFTS - JUST COME AND CELEBRATE! BRING THE FAMILY! AUGUST 14TH AT 8:00PM TIL? LARRY WILL LOVE TO SEE YOU!
YOUR HOSTS:  GRACE, IAN, AND CORY FOCHS.  CALL GRACE AT WORK (414-513-7372) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

July 31, 1999
Stephen Poe writes"

Hey Charlie, and all!...The "Feeling Old?" list was great! They had some college freshmen on Leno last night (Jay Walking), and many of them had no idea who was president before Clinton. One of the young ladies didn't even know who Al Gore was. It was hilarious, but kind of scarey. Were we that "uninformed" in '78??? I don't think so! Teach your children well folks. You never know when they might show up on Leno (or whoever takes over for Leno in the coming years)! Wouldn't want anyone caught with their "pants down". BTW...Summerfest was nothing short of outstanding! Went down there a couple of nights. Saw The Bodeans, Hootie, B-52's. Drank too much, ate too much...It was grand!

July 31, 1999
Neal Minogue writes"Thanks to Clare, and Stuart who helped me hunt down a few past classmates. Much appreciated! Very kind of you both to respond.

July 1, 1999
Charlie Boyersends this little reminder ...

Subject: FEELING OLD?

Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the faculty a sense of the mindset of that year's incoming freshmen. Here is this year's list:
1. The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1980.
2. They have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan Era and did not know he had ever been shot.
3. They were prepubescent when the Persian Gulf War was waged.
4. Black Monday, 1987 is as significant to them as the Great Depression.
5. There has been only one Pope. They can only really remember one (US) president.
6. There were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War.
7. They have never feared a nuclear war. "The Day After" is a pill to them, not a movie.
8. They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up.
9. Tianamen Square means nothing to them.
10. Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
11. Bottle caps have always been screw off and plastic.
12. Atari pre-dates them, as do vinyl albums.
13. The expression "you sound like a broken record" means nothing to them.
14. They have never owned a record player.
15. They have likely never played Pac Man and have never heard of Pong.
16. Star Wars look very fake to them, and the special effects are pathetic.
17. There have always been red M&M's and blue ones are not new. There used to be beige ones?
18. They may have heard of an 8 track, but probably never have actually seen or heard one.
19. The Compact Disc was introduced when they were 1 year old.
20. As far as they know, stamps have always cost about 32 cents.
21. They have always had an answering machine.
22. Most have never seen a TV set with only 13 channels, nor have they seen a black-and-white TV.
23. They have always had cable.
24. There have always been VCR's, but they have no idea what BETA is.
25. They cannot fathom not having a remote control.
26. They were born the year that Walkmen were introduced by Sony.
27. Roller-skating has always meant inline for them.
28. The Tonight Show has always been with Jay Leno.
29. They have no idea when or why Jordache jeans were cool.
30. Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave.
31. They have never seen Larry Bird play, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a football player.
32. They never took a swim and thought about Jaws.
33. The Vietnam War is as ancient history to them as WWI, WWII or even the Civil War.
34. They have no idea that Americans were ever held hostage in Iran.
35. They can't imagine what hard contact lenses are.
36. They don't know who Mork was or where he was from.
37. They never heard: "Where's the beef?", "I'd walk a mile for a Camel,"or "de plane, de plane!"
38. They do not care who shot J.R. and have no idea who J.R. is.
39. The Titanic was found? I thought we always knew where it was.
40. Kansas, Chicago, Boston, America, and Alabama are places, not groups.
41. McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers.
42. There has always been MTV ...

June 25, 1999
Nancy (Schroeder) Ericksen writes "Glad to here about the chatroom, gang. Drop a line now and then. I'd love to keep up with what everyone is up to!"

Nancy (Schroeder) Ericksen

June 22, 1999
Robin Dabareiner writes "Hey great idea. Just found the chalkboard. I'm here in Texas teaching equine lameness to the veterinary students at texas A&M. Anyone in the area?

June 21, 1999
Dear Classmates. Luxembourg is absolutely beautiful this time of year. Please pay a visit to quick page I threw together after taking pictures tonight at 8:30 pm on the longest day of the year. Regards, Seth Ruef

http://www.restena.lu/aisl/ruef/home/june21.htm

June 20, 1999
Steve Poe writes "Hi Charlie!...Might be a good idea for your friend to try the SummerFest grounds and the Lakefront in general for entertainment this summer. I guess it depends on what he likes to do, see, hear, drink, etc., but that's a great place to start. Have him check out http://www.summerfest.com/spb/index.asp for a schedule of some of the big stuff down at the lakefront. Also, State Fair is in August (always a good time).

June 19, 1999
Charlie Boyer writes "A friend of mine is taking a position in Milwaukee and will be moving there in about a month. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is fun to do and see downtown that I can pass on to him? Thanksabunch! Charlie

May 17, 1999
Ed Fitzsimmons writes "Hello everyone, this is a great idea and thanks to Charlie, Seth and Neil for your efforts hope to see more messages in the near future. We are doing fine 17 years of marrige and two boys life is good! hope to hear from some of you!

Later Ed Fitz

May 14, 1999
Paul Luby writes "Greetings All, Found this site and thought some of you might have an interest

http://www.execpc.com/~danielsd/OHS_Alumni/index.html

This is an E-mail index of OHS alumni from all years (1940's to present) I noticed that our class does not have too many entry's. Let's show the rest just who's the best. Register soon. My thanks to Charles, Seth, and Neal for all of their efforts. It's a true pleasure spending time on memory lane.

May 12, 1999
Cris (Duchow) Palafox writes "Hi Y'All from Texas!!! Actually, I've been here 15 years and not very many people talk like that! Thanks to everyone for the pictures - they're great! I think my hair was bigger growing up than it has been here in Big-Hair country!!!! I have tons of good ones too, but need to get organized and have them scanned. Some day I'll surprise you.

I'm writing to get some info on good touristy (sp?) places to go up there. We're coming up on June 29th and staying till July 10th. Our kids are elementary age and haven't been to Wisconsin yet. What about the Dells? or any of the fun field trips we took as kids - I'd love your suggestions. We're staying part of the time in Lake Mills and part of the time on Whitewater Lake and driving is not an issue - we're used to it. Of course, we're doing Friday fish fry and the Carnival!!! Let me know your great ideas - I'll pass them on to the other out-of-towners who will be coming back too... Thanks - Cris

May 12, 1999
Bridget Byrnes-Fuglei sent these terrific 'You know from Wisconsin when ..' Enjoy.

You Know You're From Wisconsin When.......
1. Every sweatshirt you own is either red and white, green and gold, or has the name of a bar on it.
2. FFA was the most popular club in high school. (That's Future Farmers of America to the rest of you.)
3. You have eaten a cow pie at the State Fair.
4. The town you grew up in had a bar called Ma's Place.
5. Cheese is an important staple in your diet.
6. There were at least 5 kids in your class who had to help milk cows in the morning...phew!
7. You have to drive thirty minutes to the nearest movie theater.
8. You know how to pronounce "brat".
9. Your hometown has a fest with a dairy food in its name.
10. Sunday morning at church involves lots of Tang, coffee, jello molds and >danish.
11. Country Kitchen was the place to meet after the party.
12. You know someone who can use "ya, hey der" in a sentence.
13. Your school lost half their student body during deer season.
14. You know how to polka.
15. At every wedding you have been to you have had to dance the hoky poky and the chicken dance.
16. You ever went to a wedding reception in a bowling alley.
17. You know that it's traditional for the bride and groom to go bar hopping between the ceremony and the reception.
18. You own at least one cheese head.
19. Sunday afternoons are sacred for the Packer game!
20. You have ever been to State Street in Madison during a protest of something.
21. Cheap beer is the best feature of your hometown
22. You get irritated at idiots that pronounce it"Wes-con-sin".
23. You've ever actually said "PBR me ASAP" and know what it means.
24. You thought everyone drank from "bubblers".
25. You went to the local tavern or McDonald's on Friday night for Fish Fry.
26. You have ever seen or played in a "broom ball"  game.
27. You have experienced snow storms in April.
28. You have had school closed because it's SO cold outside that you might die if you step out the door.
29. You know all the "why Wisconsin is better than Illinois" jokes.
30. You get choked up when you hear "On Wisconsin".
31. You believe that Badgers will always beat Gophers.
32. You have been to a "BoDeans" concert.
33. You have ever partied at Summerfest, Festa Italiana, German Fest, Irish Fest or all of the above.
34. You or someone you know was a "Dairy Princess" at a county fair.
35. You have gone out of your way to eat ice cream at Gilles', Kopp's, Kiltie, Wilson's or Babcock Hall.
36. When you ask for a soda you don't say "pop".
37. You order a brandy & water, brandy old-fashioned, brandy anything.

May 10, 1999
Many thanks to Linda Kozlowski for submitting five terrific photos for the Class of '78 Photo Album. Please have a look.

May 8, 1999
**THE GUY IN THE BAR
Submitted by iVillager Heidi F. (Resubmitted by Classmate Barbara Webb to Charlie Boyer who thought everyone would appreciate it!)

A guy goes into a bar. He's sitting on the stool, enjoying his drink when he hears, "You look great!"
He looks around--there's nobody near him, so he just keeps drinking his beer.

A few minutes later, he hears the voice again. "Sharp tie!" it says. The guy looks around again, and again there's nobody around.

After another couple of minutes, he hears, "Is that a new shirt or something? You are absolutely glowing!" He realizes that the voice is coming from a dish of nuts on the bar. "Hey!" the guy calls to the bartender, "What's with the nuts?"

"Oh," the bartender says, "they're complimentary."

April 11, 1999
Charles 'Charlie' Boyer writes "Greetings!

Have any of you used the web for looking up your ancestors? Any hints or experience available?

March 31, 1999
Neal Minoguewrites "During the past few months I was made aware of the deaths of two former classmates. Mr. Robert Faust died approximately four years ago and Mr. Robert (Bob) Barnick died this past January. If you have stories you would like to share which honor their memories please forward them to Seth, Charles, or myself as we would like to dedicate a page within the website to our fellow classmates who have passed on before us.

If you are aware of other students who have died please let us know.

Health and Happiness to the Class of 1978.

Respectfully,
Neal R. Minogue

March 26, 1999
Ken Bowles writes "Hi Charlie and everyone:

Sorry I haven't been lazy just busy. My 13 year old moved in with me 1-99,and I am adjusting to single parenthood temporarily. What else, my 90 yo grandmother has been here for 3 weeks ,she broke her hand on the plane it;s been interesting,but for 90 she is kicking. On the upside, I got engaged planning on marrying this year hadn't even met Anita when I was at the reunion(photo of Anita and my daughter Kay enclosed from Xmas). Spent last weekend skiing in Tahoe it was niiiiiiiice! Been in a new home in the Superstition foothills since 2/26(photo- eat your hearts out,I hike that mountain several days a week), it is great, my daughter flushed her first scorpion down the tub this AM before school. Essentially, I am having a great time, and never quite know what is coming around the corner, isn't life a scream?Hope to hear from some of you. There is usually room at the inn.

Best Wishes
Ken Bowles and Co.

March 26, 1999
Charlie Boyer writes "Response to Ann's Melchoir message for posting:

I don't have any locker dreams, but the cast from high school is often featured in my dreams! They keep showing up in the darnest places. The numbers range from a few bit parts to the total cast, but the show is never in Cooney. GO FIGURE!

March 15, 1999
Ann Melchiorwrites "Happy St. Patrick's Day all of you! I was wondering if I'm the only person who has dreams about going back to the halls of OSHS, returning to my old locker and trying to remember the combination. Well, I can't.

Do you remember your combination? Your locker number?

Until we meet again in the halls, in our dreams ...

March 6, 1999
Steve Poe writes "Hey Gang!....Gotta love the new WebSite!....Many thanks to Seth, Charlie and Neal for their hard work and their commitment to all of us WebNuts. AhhhhÄ.remember when the Computer Club consisted of a few kids with slide rules, BIG calculators, and industrial strength pocket protection??? Couldn't live without my PC now!

P.S. Professor WhalenÄ.thanks for taking the time to write what appears to be a truly outstanding book on my great, great Uncle EdgarÄ.8-)

March 4, 1999
Dear Classmates.
The AISL (American International School of Luxembourg) web site at http://www.restena.lu/aisl has been entered in a web contest in the category for non-profit organizations. If you have a moment, please visit the site and (if you feel it worthy), cast your ballot by clicking on the Luxembourg Web Awards contest icon.

Thanks,
Seth Ruef

March 4, 1999
Dear Class members
We have an Author Among Us.... It is with great pride I announce one of our classmates has published a book on Edgar Allen Poe. Professor Whalen recently sent me an email which stated: "My book on Edgar Allan Poe is now being advertised, in a small way (like most academic books).  You can check out the webpage for it at  http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/titles/6642.html"

Bravo Professor Whalen!
Neal R. Minogue

March 4, 1999
Charlie Boyer contributed a super snap shot with the following message: "This is Larry Fochs and I on the CA motorcycle trip that Randy Rupnow mentions. Hello to: Vickie Perkins, Doug Olson, Diane Perault, Sara Holton, Mary Kay Stippich, Mike Herro and Randy Rupnow. All wonderful hosts and hostesses on that trip. Beware! Mid-life crisis time is almost upon us! Maybe we will do it again!

March 3, 1999
Linda (Boom-Boom) Kozlowski-Huguet writes "What a wonderful idea come to life! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this - I'll have to find some good pictures to scan in. Keep up the communications and stop by if anyone is up in the Green Bay area!

March 3, 1999
Charles 'Charlie' Boyer writes "If anyone can locate Mr. Crawford, Mr. Unrein, or Mr. Wasserman, I would appreciate the information. I would like to tell Mr. Crawford that I have not as yet found a way to make a living as a cynic (though I am still looking!). I would like to thank Mr. Unrein for the books he made us read. And I would like to thank Mr. Wasserman for the lessons (not necessarily only in math) that I still rely on. Does anyone else remember his ³grade your own test²?

March 2, 1999
Jeff Weber writes "Hello everyone, This is a great idea for a web page. I would like to know if anybody knows how to reach Stuart Nelson. If so please contact me.
Thanks alot.
Jeff Weber

February 28, 1998
Traci Abendroth-Yochum writes "What a great idea for a web site! It was fun to scroll down the list of names-a walk down memory lane! I'm teaching in a little mountain community in California and raising 5 boys! My laundry piles up as we live at the Little League field these days. Sorry to have missed the reunion..had tickets to go, but lost a pregnancy that weekend. Got to see Lisa Lindemann, Mickey (Frederick) and John Hogan, and Donna (Dufenhorst)Sievert last summer. What a blast! Would love to hear from you,

Traci

February 27, 1998
Shelly Rose-Noldwrites "Hey ya'll! This is Shelly (Rose) Nold. I'm living down in Athens, GA. Sorry I couldn't make the reunion last summer. Someone please e-mail me and fill me in with all the good gossip. Looking foward to hearing from all of you.

February 24, 1999
Randy Rupnow sent us a fantastic snap shot with the following letter :

It's (the photo) from an annual ski trip we use to call the SOMF to the U.P. of MI vintage 1979. From L to R; me (Sheennee), Arne Ericksen('78), Doug (Dytty) Gretten ('77), Scotty (Rock'n Roll) Nailer ('77), Mike (Puds?) Herro ('78). We're helping Arne self medicate the concussion he got skiing that day by buying him good old Pabast Blue Ribbon. Hey Mike, what was Arne's nickname?

February 17, 1999
Did you forget who that was who sat next to you in typing? Browse the newly posted Yearbook pages and see who you recognize.

February 13, 1999
Ever wonder what happened to the Class of '78? Click here to see a chart showing just where they are dispersed around the country (world).

February 11, 1999
Barbara Webb writes "Here is a joke for you:

**SERVING SUGGESTION

According to the Knight-Ridder News Service, the inscription on the metal bands used by the US Department of the Interior to tag migratory birds has been changed.  The bands use to bear the address of the Washington BiologicalSurvey, abbreviated: Wash. Biol. Surv.  Until the agency received the following letter from an Arkansas camper:

"Dear Sirs,While camping last week I shot one of your birds.  I think it was a crow. I followed the cooking instructions on the leg tag and I want to tell you it was horrible."  The bands are now marked Fish and Wildlife Service.

I hope it made you smile.

February 9, 1999
Bridget Byrnes-Fuglei writes "C'mon you guys, PLEASE join me in sending in your pictures.  I don't want to be the ONLY one and you know what they say..."A picture says a thousand words...".  I'd be happy to scan a photo for you and email it to Seth.  Just drop me an email.  Thanks"

February 8, 1999
Randy Rupnow writes "Cool website...Ya'know, if this website had been up before the '99 Rose Bowl we could have used it to gather up any '78 Cooney alumni for a toast in the Rose Bowl golf course parking lot before the game. So now that it's up, lets do it next year! If any of you ever make it out to sunny S. CA, drop me an email. Charlie Boyer & Larry Fochs will attest that I'll even take in a couple of smelly, saddle-sore motorcyclist late on a Sunday evening.

February 7, 1999
Dedication to the Idea:   I was once told by a person I felt was intelligent and thoughtful "Good Ideas have a Power of their Own". Indeed this seems to be the case as I think Charles Boyer's idea to create this Website was one of those good ideas which has power. I like others have felt impelled to take part in creation of this site or to simply add to it to make it happen. Thank you Charles for allowing us all the opportunity to be part of your idea. You will always be remembered as the one who planted the seed and showed us how to make it grow! May we all grow together .

a Classmate

February 7, 1999
Betsy Peterson writes "My friend came with me to the class reunion and summed up what he thought of Oconomowoc and the people I know from there: "A slice of Heaven". I must agree!!
 

February 2, 1999
Neal Minoguepresently lives in Monroe, Wisconsin. A kind hello to all of you. Charles, Seth, and I look forward to bringing you this Website. We hope it will bring you great joy and fun. We will work hard to keep this site up to date and add new features often. This project has begun to span the globe with key players and computer technology from all over the world.

Look forward to hearing form you all soon. Send in those emails and pictures soon. My best to all of you!

January 29, 1999
Seth Ruef presently lives in Luxembourg and says hello to all 1978 graduates of OHS, especially Scott 'Skits' Haley and Jerry Rabe.