Cooney Class of '78 Chalkboard
Archive Dec 2001 - Dec 2002
December 21, 2002
Claudia Lyman-Marren sends us her e-mail address. It is: tmarren60805@attbi.com.
December 21, 2002
The Webmaster wishes the OSHS Class of 1978 all the best for 2003.
Click on the card to see the original size.
December 20, 2002
You've probably seen this before...but it's that time of year to see it again!
-Darlene Bandomir-Andre
THOU SHALT NOT SKIM FLAVOR FROM THE HOLIDAYS
By Craig Wilson, USA TODAY
I hate this time of year. Not for its crass commercialism and forced frivolity,
but because it's the season when the food police come out with their wagging
fingers and annual tips on how to get through the holidays without gaining 10
pounds. You can't pick up a magazine without finding a list of holiday eating
do's and don'ts. Eliminate second helpings, high-calorie sauces and cookies made
with butter, they say. Fill up on vegetable sticks, they say. Good grief is your
favorite childhood memory of Christmas a carrot stick? I didn't think so. Isn't
mine, either. A carrot was something you left for Rudolph. I have my own
list of tips for holiday eating. I assure you, if you follow them, you'll be fat
and happy. So what if you don't make it to New Year's? Your pants won't fit
anymore, anyway.
1. About those carrot sticks. Avoid them. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday
buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots,
leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as
you can. And quickly. . . . it's rare. . . You can't find it any other time of
year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip?
It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a
treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's
Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Pour
it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the
volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your
eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's
food for free. Lots of it. Hello? Remember college?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You
can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for
long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a
10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted
Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them
and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of
attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. You can't leave them behind.
You're not going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you
don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When
else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory
celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards,
mate.
10. And one final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention.
11. Reread tips. Start over. But hurry! Cookieless January is just around the
corner.
December 4, 2002
Myrna Snell-Tieberg sends us her e-mail address. It is: tieberg@wyoming.com.
November 27, 2002
The meeting scheduled for December 4th regarding our 25th class reunion has been rescheduled to December 10th, same time, same location (see below). Hope to see you there. Please call or email any thoughts regarding the gala event.
Mike Herro: mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
November 27, 2002
Hello Classmates: To all of
members of the class of 78 you are invited to attend the 25th class reunion
meeting December 4th @5:30 pm at the Irish Pub in downtown Oconomowoc. We are in
need of all sorts of help. So don't be shy. Please join us in person or by
email. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Mike Herro:
mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
262-567-3611
November 22, 2002
Ann Novotny-Gehrke sends us her new e-mail
address. It is: annng@wi.rr.com.
November 20, 2002
Music Requests for the 25th Reunion: "Anything by Boston, Fleetood Mac or Aerosmith will do nicely!"
Tracy (Abendroth) Yochum
November 12, 2002
Dear Verhoeven sends us his new e-mail address. It is: deanverhoeven@cswebmail.com.
November 9, 2002
What a great place we have
come to. Moving here was quite an adventure but once here, the transition has
been rather easy. People here are so gracious and helpful. The University is a
good size--3,000 students. It has the feel of a small private school but with a
public school price tag. Gone are suits and ties--I wear an aloha shirt to work
everyday.
The fresh fruit and vegetables are bountiful and inexpensive as is the fresh
fish. Hilo has a great farmers market twice a week.
I gaze out my office window at blue skies and palm trees. It will be a another
spectacular day with a high of 82 and low about 66.
Hope all is well with you.
Jeff Scofield:
jscofiel@hawaii.edu
November 8, 2002
Randy Witt and Jeff Scofield both send their new e-mail addresses. They are:
Randy Witt: rwitt@wi.rr.com
Jeff Scofield: jscofiel@hawaii.edu
November 8, 2002
Ashley
Cooper is pictured both left and right together
with Donald Trump. The occasion was a groundbreaking ceremony for a new
golf course in Bedminster. Read all about it
here. Congratulations to Ashley and thanks for sharing it with all of
us.
Click on an image to see a larger version.
November 1, 2002
Ken Bowles sends his new e-mail address. It is: deskman@att.net.
October 23, 2002
Kim Sidler-Gresbach sends us her e-mail address. It is: kgresbach@hotmail.com.
September 27, 2002
Angela Grosskrueger would have grduated with us in 1978 but had to leave Cooney in grade 9. Her e-mail address is: angieg97223@yahoo.com
September 25, 2002
Audrey Halvorson sends us her e-mail address. It is: audreyhalvorson@hotmail.com
September 18, 2002
Andrew Cousins sends us his e-mail address. It is: acousins@uic.edu.
September 17, 2002
Peter Knight (changed now to Peter Lindsey) sends us his e-mail address. It is:
September 17, 2002
It's not really my band, it's
the band I am allow to be a part of. For those of you still in the area, we will
be playing the Silver Saddle in beautiful downtown Oconomowoc September 28th at
9:30pm. A good time will be had by all.
Thanks,
Stuie: faydog@wi.rr.com
September 12, 2002
Lisa Lidholm sends us her e-mail address. It is: lisael60@hotmail.com.
September 10, 2002
John Miller sends us his
e-mail address. It is: John_Miller@mercmarine.com.
September 1, 2002
Leah Conlin-Horner says
hello and sends her e-mail address.
It is: ibbaken@hotmail.com.
August 31, 2002
Susan
de French sends us this recent picture to compare with her Yearbook
shot. Click on the recent image to
see the full version. Thanks Sue!
August 31, 2002
Laura Van Horne sends us
her e-mail address. It is: vanhorne@earthlink.net
August 31, 2002
Congrats to Dorothy Kucken
- today (Aug 28) marks 20 years of wedded bliss!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
August 26, 2002
Scott Thayer sends us his e-mail address. It is dhawk7@yahoo.com.
August
25, 2002
Hello
Classmates: We are again meeting to discuss our 25th class reunion
September 10th @5;30pm at the Irish Pub in beautiful downtown Ocnomowoc.
For those
who cannot make it but still would like to get their oar in the water regarding
some aspect of the reunion please email me your thoughts and ideas.
The
reunion is scheduled for July 5th, 2003 at the new Lac La Belle Country Club.
Be there
Mike Herro: mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
August
22, 2002
Debra Breckenfeld-Bures sends us her e-mail address.
It is: Craig-Debbie@msn.com.
August 19, 2002
Join us in congratulating classmate
David Harris who was
recently married. Click the image to see
the original version. Dave's e-mail address is:
Davedawg1959@cs.com.
August 19, 2002
Check out the new Song Request Forum. Use this to
request your favorite song(s) for the 25th reunion.
PS - 'Stairway to Heaven' IS allowed.
August 18, 2002
Sandie Tetting-Lelonek sends us her e-mail
address. It is: smleo@nnex.net.
August 11, 2002
Susan Breckenfeld-Berman sends us this lovely photo (right)
of her taken in May at her friend's wedding, not five miles from their home in
California. The picture on the left
is Susan as we knew her in 1978. Click on the more recent
photo for a full-size version and coastal view. Thanks Sue!
August 10, 2002
Gail Ebert-Maurer sends us her e-mail address.
It is: gmaurer@amfam.com.
August 7, 2002
Sue Breckenfeld-Berman sends her e-mail
address. It is: Susanberman2@cox.net
August 6, 2002
Thomas Parulski sends us his new e-mail
address. It is: tjsdmjb@execpc.com.
August 3, 2002
Dale Hackbarth sends his e-mail address. It is:
MDHackado@aol.com.
August 2, 2002
Eric Wunrow writes from Colorado to send us his
e-mail address. He has also posted a fine web site devoted to Wunrow
Pictures. His e-mail is: ew@ericwunrow.com
and his web site is www.ericwunrow.com.
Thanks Eric!
August 2, 2002,
Jeff Scofield writes us from Longwood University
where he will work until Aug 8. Beginning Aug. 19, he will be the Director
of Financial Aid at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He will be moving
there together with his wife and two children (ages 6 and 4). His current
e-mail is: jscofiel@longwood.edu.
Good luck Jeff!
August 1, 2002
Jan (Petski) Kibler writes that she moved to
Tennessee when she was 19 and then to Florida at 29. She and husband Jon have
four children. She hopes very much to make it to the next reunion.
Her e-mail is: jankibler@excelonline.com.
Thanks Jan!
July 31, 2002
Anna Zapata (Witmer) writes "I'm not missing,
I've just been a bit busy these past several years. We had a baby boy on
November 2nd, 2000 - John Michael. Now I understand why everyone carries
on about their kids so much....Can't imagine life without him : )"
Her e-mail address is: cleto@tds.net.
July 31, 2002
David and Debbie Horn send us their e-mail
address. It is: davidmhorn@yahoo.com.
July 31, 2002
Jennifer (Radke) and Chris Czerwinski have a new
e-mail address. It is: ChrisJenSki@cs.com.
July 31, 2002
Catherine Culverhouse-Campbell has a new e-mail
address. It is: CCAMPB@co.waupaca.wi.us.
July 31, 2002
David Harris
writes "I'm getting Married Friday the 2nd of August!!" We say
"Congratulations!"
July 28, 2002
Ever wonder what's going on now at the old
school? Check out the OHS official home page here: http://www.oasd.k12.wi.us/Schools/OHS/home.htm
and learn all about the school's latest activities as well as the
faculty. They even have Robotics! Very cool.
July 25, 2002
Ron Daley's new e-mail address is: ronbo42@msn.com
July 25, 2002
Hello 78-ers!
The site was great and now even better. You
guys just keep outdoing yourselves! Looking forward to the reunion. I'm
with Doug (HI Doug!), that it's hard to help with the pre-plans, living so far
away, but count me in to help pre/during/post reunion days. Re: the golf
game--can it be played so that the team with the most laughs, wins? For anyone
heading to Houston, be sure to let me know. We can stop in at
Cheddarhead's for a taste of "home".
Betsy Peterson: betsyp220@aol.com
July 25, 2002
Hello Mates: The committee will again meet July
18th 5:30 pm at the Irish Pub in downtown Oconomowoc to further discuss details
of our upcoming 25th class reunion (scheduled July 5th, 2003) For all
those wanting to get involved please show up or email me your ideas,
suggestions or good jokes.
Mike Herro: mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
July 10, 2002
I know Elkhart Lake's Road America is not in Cooney's
backyard unless you happen to live in Plymouth, Hi Claire, but I have the
ability to get tickets at a reduced rate. If there was interest in seting up a
official or unofficial hospitality area I could look into that. If anyone
happens to come and visit the track I am usually at turn 5 waiting for someone
to crash. Look me up or ask someone dressed in orange nomex and they can find
me.
Jay Peartree: peartree@execpc.com
July 9, 2002
Please note that this site is now available at http://cooney78.com. Thanks Charlie for
taking care of all the paperwork and payment.
July 2, 2002
Golf? Did someone mention golf? Mike - I
am in. I recently picked up the game (well, been playing for about 10
years, but still play like I recently picked it up). Count me in!
Sheenie - I will be seeing the Doobie Brothers in concert this month. It is at a winery, but I plan on smuggling in a 6-pack in honor of the typing classes we skipped out on to go over to Mike Ryan's house to listen to tunes and drink some brew.
If any of you golfers get
out to Northern California - give me a call!
Doug Olson: calnorsk@netscape.net
July 2, 2002
I wanted to let the class of '78 know of a recent
serious, traumatic situation that occurred to one of our fellow
classmates. Renee Fredricks (Schultz) and her husband Paul lost
everything in a fire a week ago today 6/24/02. Her husband Paul went to
work about 4:30 a.m. and Renee woke up at 5:30 to start getting ready for
work. Someone was banging on her door telling her to get out her place
was on fire. She noticed a bright glow coming from the balcony as she
approached it the heat threw her back. She paused for a second then ran
downstairs and got out. Just as she got out the entire apartment went up
in flames. All she had on was her p.j.'s no shoes even. Everything
is gone. They also lost their 3 cats. It was very very
heartbreaking to me we have been friends since the first grade...37
years. The Red Cross has put them up at the Baymont Inn & Suites in
New Berlin, WI. They were living in Muskego. Some of you may have
seen it on the news. They did have insurance, but nothing can replace the
memories or there adorable 3 cats. I am not sure what, if anything WE can
do. I am personally working on some things for them. Just wanted to
let you know. Thank you to all.
Sincerely,
Jenny Schneider: junk4u40@msn.com
July 1, 2002
Chas: Thanks for volunteering to drive.
However, if you are in the cart, you have to play. That makes three, all
we need is a fourth. Anybody interested???? Puds, Sheeny,
Shorty?????
Michael Ryan: mryan@omniquip.textron.com
June 30, 2002
You can say what you want but when I compare the
music from '74-'78 to what my 17 year old is listening to today (Eurotrash and
Techno), at least our bands played real instruments! If you want to brave
a walk down the memory lane of true FM gold, get a copy of ECHOES - The Best of
Pink Floyd. Absolutely the best of this era. Never been a band to
compare. And to think that my first copy of Dark Side of the Moon was on
8-track! Go figure. And Tim, I think the true torture is Abba, best
of Volume II. - Seth
June 30, 2002
Great mid-late 70's tunes, hmmmm.... Let's see...
Howsabout the Carpenter's "Sing"? Rumor has it that captured
prisoners in the Middle East are being tortured by having to listen to a tape
loop of this song, 24/7.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
June 29, 2002
OOOPS! I apologize for the recent 'downtime' of
this site. I am in the process of moving it to a new home and at the same
time redirecting the domain. The current location at www.iteachnet.com
has surpassed its quota (due mostly to pictures) so my good friend and
colleague at iteachnet is giving us space on another server. I will post
the address here once it has been determined and Charlie will include it in his
next notices. Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. -Seth
June 28, 2002
Sorry to take up so much room on the board...I've had
to pare this list down a couple of times already. Here's some of my picks
from circa '78:
Paradise By The Dashboard Light - Meatloaf
Miss You - Rolling Stones
Beast Of Burden - The Rolling Stones
What's Your Name - Lynyrd Skynrd
Don't Look Back - Boston
Runnin' On Empty - Jackson Browne
The Loadout/Stay - Jackson Browne
Double Vision - Foreigner
Dust In The Wind - Kansas
Just What I Needed - Cars
Lights - Journey
Roll With The Changes - Reo Speedwagon
Badlands - Bruce Springsteen
Who Are You - Who
Fooling Yourself - Styx
Heading to
"Fest" Sat. nite...If you can find me, I'll buy the first few
rounds!!
Steve Poe: spoe@wi.rr.com
June 28, 2002
Here's one for Mike Ryan: 'Jesus is Just All Right'
by the Doobie Brothers
Randy Rupnow: rupnows@earthlink.net
June 27, 2002
My favourites:
'Lifes been good (to me so far)' - Joe Walsh
'Victim of Love' and 'Hotel California' - Eagles
'Hot Legs' - Rod Stewart
'Baker Street' - Jerry Rafferdy (sp?)
'Wish You Were Here' and 'Sheep' - Pink Floyd
Seth
June 27, 2002
So I'm listening to the classic rock station while
working late again tonight and got thinking about high school (Aerosmith, Joe
Walsh, Deep Purple, Stones, Pink Floyd, etc.gee, I wonder why I got thinking
about high school?). Anyway, got thinking this chalkboard might be a place to
gather some requested music for whatever musical entertainer might be hired for
the 25th reunion. Here's one I doubt most DJ's will have in their standard
arsenal: 'Stand By Me' by (I think?) The Clash. Or how about some stuff from
the band that mercifully finally blew disco out of the water. The Knack.
"What a long strange trip it's been"
Time to get back to work, the clasic rock station
just pored some more audio coffee for me...'Slow Ride' by FogHat
Randy (Sheenee) Rupnow: RupnowRL@corona.navy.mil
June 26, 2002
I volunteer to drive the cart!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
June 26, 2002
I was checking the chalkboard today, and noticed
Traci (Abendroth) Youchum's message about a golf game during that
weekend. I love the game, but it hates me with an equal amount of
passion. That weekend is also a holiday weekend, and scheduling could
come into play. If there is enough interest I will schedule tee times,
and we can get better pricing if we have a larger group of golfers.
Traci, you need to learn to 'sandbag' his handicap a bit if you want to find a
game for your husband. You should have said it was a 12. (Current
WSGA Handicap 9.3)
Michael Ryan: Mryan@omniquip.textron.com
June 24, 2002
The new e-mail address for Dawn (Mueller) Gastrow is dgastrow@execpc.com.
June 22, 2002
I'm hopeless at golf (but love the game) and would
really prefer to sit and sip PBR (forgotten how it tastes), eat bratts and chat
with classmates. I would also like to sample some Kiltie (sp?) and may
save that for the 5th. -Seth
June 22, 2002
Hi, all,
Just went to my husband's reunion in Oklahoma.
It was nice to have an informal mixer the day before to spend a little more
time with everyone. I think a BBQ would be great! Anyone putting
together a golf game? My husband has a 5 handicap, and I'd love to find a
group for him to play with. He's an outgoing extrovert. You'll
enjoy him!
Traci (Abendroth)Yochum: yochum@tminet.com
June 22, 2002
And the results are in! Of 501 classmates, emails
were sent to 148 which we have addresses for. Of these, 33
responded. Of the responses, 29 voted for www.Cooney78.com. We will
proceed with getting that domain. Regarding the the picnic, 26 responded with
interest, 3 maybes, and 4 not interested. The majority of interest was in
a picnic on Sunday afternoon that simply was structured by naming a place and a
time. Everybody would responsible for themselves regarding food, beverage and
entertainment. Most people thought this would be a the best way to follow
up the fun at LaBelle the night before and have a chance to talk a bit before
everyone heads home for the next 25 years. Other people already are
making plans with smaller groups. (Hey Lynne, Howzabout a frizbee and warm
sixer of PBR at Fowler?) Keep those suggestions coming!
Other suggestions received: Golf, ALMS Racing,
"Historic" bar touring,
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
June 20, 2002
Summer has arrived
in Luxembourg! Man, if you want some nice roads, bring those Fatboys,
Electra Glides, Softails and Sportsters over here. If you want to see a
nice film clip (approximately 5 meg), point your browser here. Wishing the
entire class of 78 a wonderful summer! Seth.
(Click on an image to see a larger version.)
June 15, 2002
Jenny Schneider just e-mailed this website to me, and I
have been strolling down memory lane for hours! Jenny moved to Florida before
our senior year, but still found this website a huge comfort in the memories of
our youth. I am writing to you for two reasons, one to let you know where I am,
and my new name; Renee Schultz (Fredricks), living in Muskego, with my husband
Paul. The second reason, is to let you know of another one of our deceased
classmates; Laurie Bruschnig. Laurie died, February 3rd 1999 of a brain tumor.
It's still hard for me to even think about that time to write anything more,
but I know that she was a proud alumni and loved "Cooney Class of
78." I thank you for this website; and I am grateful for being
able to keep Laurie's memory alive in the class of 78.
Thanks, Renee E. Schultz (Fredricks): Mrsbizr1@aol.com
June 15, 2002
Stu Oliver sends us his new e-mail address. It
is: faydog@wi.rr.com.
June 3, 2002
Hi To All - I was wondering if any old classmates
were living in the Daytona Beach, Florida area? Please email me if you
are around here and you want to get in touch. I went to Greenland
Elementary then OJHS and left my sophomore year of high school to move down
here. I hung out with Renee Fredricks and Lori Kaufman. The three
of us were always seen together. I have lost touch with Lori, but Renee
and I have been friends for 36 years. She has been my rock and support
through all the tragedy I have been through. Can't wait to see everyone in
2003. '78 STILL RULES!!
Jenny Schneider: junk4u40@msn.com
May 29, 2002
Greetings classmates-- I've a favor to ask. Last
Sunday, May 26th, HBO broadcast a highly acclaimed documentary about September
11th which was narrated by Mayor Guilliani. A friend at work with cable kindly
offered to tape it but the resultant tape turned out blank--oy! Did anyone
happen to tape this special? I would gladly pay for the cost of a copy and
shipping, or if someone would lend me their copy I'd gladly get a copy made and
return the original to you. I'm very, very grateful if someone can help out
here! Main mailing address is PO Box 511218 Milwaukee WI 53203.
Thank you
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
May 23, 2002
Alive and lov'in every minute of it!!! Hello
everyone. Jeeesh- gotta take a typing class. This message alone has taken too
long to type. F.Y.I. splitting my time between Fond du Lac and Dousman. To
bring everyone up to speed been divorced 'bout 8yrs now. Life does go
forward and I'm happy to say that my son and I enjoy an excellent relationship
that only working for Quad-Graphics allows me to relish b/4 he tells me to take
a hike. I would be remiss if I did not give big KUDOS tovChas, Neil &
Seth..Hell of a site gents.......
Hope everyone and the
one's they love are in good health.
Alan (Ole) Ericksen
May 11, 2002
Hello Classmates: The reunion committee meeting
this week has choosen La Belle Coutry Club as the site for our 25 year class
reunion on July 5th, 2003. Get your tickets earlier.
The next reunion meeting is scheduled for July 18th.
If you have any suggestions or would like to join the reunion committee please email me at mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
Go Cooney
Mike Herro
May 7, 2002
Help Us. The following e-mail addresses are no
longer valid. If you know the correct address for anyone listed, please
encourage them to contact us. Many thanks, Seth, Charles and Neal.
Becker-Burns, Rose: tboondocks@gateway.net
Brummitt, Ann: mexico@execpc.com
Daley, Ronald: Ronbo@msn.com
Hertneky, Mitch: easy@execpc.com
Hess, Lynne: lphess@students.wisc.edu
Riemann-Kirkpatrick, Kim: kirks5@cedar.net
Sell, Steven: stevensell@home.com
ewalter@logos.co.za
May 7, 2002
Hello Classmates: The reunion
committee is meeting May 8th at 5:30 pm at The Irish Pub to pin down a location
for the 25 year class reunion, and all the other particulars regarding the big
event. Please mark your calendars, July 5th, 2003 is the date of
the 25th class reunion. If you have any suggestions of would like to join the
reunion committee please email me. Look forward to hearing from you.
Mike Herro: mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
Visit our web page and let us know what you think if you
can't make the meeting!
http://www.iteachnet.com/~seth/cooney/cooney_main.htm
Do you know any of the lost people?? Let them
know they are being sought.
April 27, 2002
Hello Classmates: The reunion
committee is meeting early May to pin down a location for the 25 year class
reunion, and all the other particulars regarding the big event. Please
mark your calendars, July 5th, 2003 is the date of the 25th class
reunion.
If you have any suggestions of would like to join the reunion committee please email me.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Mike Herro: mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
April 14, 2002
I was in Tampa this week, and went into a bar called
Hat Tricks downtown. There, carved into the men's room wall in a
strategic location was "Big Bri - Oconomowoc WI"!!! Of course,
this well-placed bit of graffiti brought back many memories of similar moments
spent in similar situations in the best damn bars anywhere in the world!
Hope the years have been kind to you all, and next time I'm home, I'll try to
find out who "Big Bri" is, so I can buy him a beer!
John Wittnebel: jlwitt22@mac.com
April 11, 2002
Ken and Jodee Laabs have a new e-mail address.
It is: kenjode1@comcast.net.
April 9, 2002
We're planning on being there! Have we gotten
any suggestions for a place yet?
Steve Poe: spoe@wi.rr.com
April 9, 2002
Anyone else planning on coming to the reunion next
year?
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com
March 31, 2002
Happy Birthday to my son Daniel John Ruef.
Today he is 17 years old and I love him very, very much.
Seth
March 31, 2002
Want to experience real gratitude and know how
blessed you truly are? Spend some time at this very sobering and moving
website, www.cantorfamilies.com. Cantor-Fitzgerald occupied some of the top
floors of the World Trade Center and lost virtually all of their employees
there on September 11. You can get to know and meet some of these wonderful
people--many of whom were younger than we are--and see their pictures and
sparkling eyes and smiles and learn about what a difference they made in the
lives of others during their lifetime. This is extremely important you
will find it time well spent.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
March 22, 2002
Our new web address is blondefaith.net. It doesn't do
it's job properly as of this moment but the band geeks are working on it. The
schedule link works so I guess that's the important part.
Stu: faydog@worldnet.att.net
March 16, 2002
William Gladbach sends us his new e-mail
address. It is: gladbachwr@hotmail.com.
Thanks Bill!
March 15, 2002
The Blonde Faith show at Bogey's on Main in Merton
has been postponed. Our drummer had to have microsurgery on his back and we
thought it would be better to cancel than to take a chance on him not being
able to play 4 sets of music. Our next show will be Wed. April 10 at Donges Bay
Clubhouse, in
Germantown, 7pm-11pm.
Stuart Oliver: faydog@worldnet.att.net
March 11, 2002
Randall Bargo sends us his e-mail address. It
is: ran_go@msn.com. Thanks Randall!
March 9, 2002
A quick hello from the latest little vaction (6 months)the
US Army has sent me on - hello from GTMO, Cuba or as we call it here "the
least worst place" more later pics to follow - B
William Gladbach: gladbachwr@hotmail.com
March 5, 2002
Ron Daly sends us his e-mail address. It is: Ronbo@msn.com. Thanks Ron!
March 5, 2002
Hello Classmates: For those of you that can
think way out there might want to jot this down in your palm pilot, the Cooney
Class of '78 25th reunion is set for July 5th, 2003. More details to follow
soon, but I didn't want anyone saying they were not warned in time. And yes,
if you should of graduated in the OHS Class of '78 you are more than welcome,
as long as you can sing the Cooney fight song and cough up coin.
All the best to you and look forward to seeing you in the Dairy State July 2003.
Mike Herro, Class of '78
mlherro@oconomowocrealty.com
March 3, 2002
Gotta check this out... Wish our classmate Ken Nehls
had access so he could see this, as he does the riverboat thing for a living! http://www.graddon.net/towboat/towboat.htm
Charlie Boyer: Ezpilgrim1@aol.com
March 3, 2002
Hello all! Just looked at the site for the first time
in a few months. Congrats to Terry Whalen on the twins!! It made me
remember to contact him about some reminiscing I was doing with my own kids
when I was their age (4th and 7th grade).
Are we really talking about a 25-year reunion??? Wow, that does not seem quite real. One thought for the gala event would be to have a family picnic prior to the reunion (assuming it would be on a Saturday night). So, on Saturday afternoon, we can all get together to introduce the kids and begin the reminiscing. Unfortunately, I would not be able to assist in the organizing (living in California and all...) but would be happy to help with set-up and clean-up activities!
If we have something like this, a thought for the location (If possible) may be in the sports field at the High School. I have not even seen the place for many years (apparently it has been remodeled), and it would be fun to show if off to the family. Maybe we can even get inside the school for tours? Just a thought!
Charlie & Seth - Great job on keeping the site alive and giving all of us the opportunity to keep in touch!
Doug Olson: calnorsk@netscape.net
February 28, 2002
Doug Olson sends us his new e-mail address. It
is: calnorsk@netscape.net.
Thanks Doug!
February 28, 2002
Wow--what a fantastic and succinct CD review
Milwaukee's Shephard Express just did this week on the Jazz Helping CD.
Shephard writer Tim Cowling writes: "Tim Clausen Jazz Helping Solo piano.
Local guy. Clean. Crisp. Clear. Played with such sincere hope that it will lift
your spirits. Fourteen cuts in 62:47. Four are his own tunes, plus he's got
"This Guy's in Love," "Don't Get Around Much," and
"Satin Doll" up his sleeve. Bluesy. Coolsy. Jazzy. Catchy. So
listenable and engaging. No vocals. But feel it breathe and live. Lift?
Brighten? This sweet, simple CD does just that." I couldn't be happier with
this review. For those of you who still haven't availed yourself of one,
allsyagottado is to send a check for 16.95 made out to Jazz Helping to...Jazz
Helping PO Box 511218 Milwaukee WI 53203. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Proceeds are benefiting the New York Police & Fire Widows & Childrens
Benefit Fund.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
February 26, 2002
Hi all - I think this age thing is turning me
sentimental and nostalgic - does anyone remember Julie Weeks or Belinda
Knoll. Both lived near each other on the north end of Christopher Ct - if
memory serves me. Has anyone kept in touch with either one of them or
their parents? Just curious. Also are any of you fellow "out
of towners" going to be in Cooney this summer - probably around July
4th? Let me know.
Cris Duchow-Palafox: nickcris@earthlink.net
February 26, 2002
My latest try in the music biz, Blonde Faith, will be
performing at Bogey's on Main in beautiful Merton, WI Sat. March 23rd at 9pm.
Check out our website for directions and future dates. http://belmontave.tripod.com/belmontavenue/id3.html
Stu (Stuie) Oliver: faydog@worldnet.att.net
February 26, 2002
298 things I almost forgot about Milwaukee Courtesy
of www.onmilwaukee.com
1. Samson -
the Gorilla at the Milwaukee County Zoo
2. The ice skating rink at Mayfair
3. Gimbel's
4. The "Milwaukee Clipper"
ferry to Muskegon, Michigan!
5. Ald. Michael McGee
6. Albert the Alleycat
7. The Oriental Pharmacy
8. Howard and Rosemary
9. Treasure Island
10. Jay Marvin, former WTMJ radio talk show
host
... for the rest, you
will have to visit the site.
Stu Oliver: faydog@worldnet.att.net
February 26, 2002
Hello everyone! Some people have started to talk
about getting things going for the 25th reunion NEXT YEAR! If you have an
interest in participating in organizing this grand event please leave a note on
the chalkboard about how you would like to help or what your ideas are.
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
February 9, 2002
Debbie Schlesner-Luczak sends us her e-mail
address. It is: Debbie.Luczak@Bruno.com.
Debbie married our classmate Scott and he can be reached at the same address.
Thanks Debbie and Scott!
February 8, 2002
Caroline Post sends us her e-mail address. It
is: CPOST2@aol.com. Thanks Caroline!
February 7, 2002
Bruce Wittnebel sends us his e-mail address. It
is: wittnebel@nconnect.net. Thanks
Bruce!
February 3, 2002
Scott Luer sends us his new e-mail address. It
is: sluer@attbi.com. Thanks Scott!
February 2, 2002
Laurie Nohl-Hovis sends us her e-mail address.
It is: hovis6@charter.net. Thanks
Laurie!
February 2, 2002
greetings to all who may recall who i am... or was as
the case may be... which is an awful lot like i was... with the exception of a
lt less hair where i want it and more where i dont... i cannot express nearly
enough what a truly GREAT experience this site has been to me... (thanks
charlie and seth, etel)... soooooooooo many memories come flooding back while
sifting through the pages... some of the names ring the bell... some of the
photos... some stronger than others... but none hit any sour notes... some of
you dudes grew into some scraping (and no... i may be in southern california...
and i may even be an artist... even a professional on at that as well... but i
dont even swing the way the following comment may lead you to believe) handsome
young men... aaaaaaaand you girls... damn... i really really really regret
having to leave what will always be the home in my heart... when i left... we
were all at that geekish phase in between being a kid and what we would
become... and not to beat a dead horse.... or should i say cow (dairy state and
all)... you girls really grew up nicely... some more nicely than others... but
all nicely... and again... note... i have been in southern california now for
the last gazillion years... so my standards are pretty high :)... anyway...
enough about asthetics... i do hope all of you have been blessed with a
pleasent journey to middle age... so many of you were a big part of my life
growing up and all the memories coming back to me are extremely fond... should
any of you kids ever find yourself traveling to the d-word (what we locals
refer to disneyland as because we never ever want to go there ever again)... or
southern cal in general... drop me a line... i have connections :)
PS: again... thanks to
charlie and seth and whoever else is making this thing breathe... they are
doing a FANTASTIC job and should NOT at all be taken for granted!
thom salisbury: higflu@yahoo.com
February 2, 2002
Thomas Ulm sends us his new e-mail address. It is: scarecrow38@hotmail.com. Thanks Tom!
February 1, 2002
Welcome Back! This
touching letter to Charlie from honorary class of '78 member Thomas Salisbury.
"... it was really GREAT to see this message and
the associated senior page... I assure you many hours will be spent trippin'
down memory lane... In any case ... not sure whether you remember me or not ...
I do remember you... Especially after seeing your mug on [the yearbook] page
135 (I think)... I left cooney in 75 for a miserable high school experience in
Vegas ... where I pretty much was invisible ... since I have no roots to that
region... I am trying to reestablish whatever I can back there ... so ... that
said ... this is really cool and if defectors are invited to the reunion ... I
would certainly appreciate whatever inclusion info you can offer... Hope you
life's been sweet... thom!" higflu@yahoo.com
February 1, 2002
Sue (Borchardt) Myers sends us her e-mail
address. It is: smeb59@earthlink.net.
Thanks Sue!
February 1, 2002
Randy Campbell sends us his e-mail address. It
is: steelhorses1@hotmail.com.
Thanks Randy!
January 31, 2002
Joyce Smith Lewandowski sends us her e-mail
address. It is: lewan@netwurx.net.
January 31, 2002
William (Bill) Bull sends us his e-mail
address. It is: bbull@hiltonmilwaukee.com.
Thanks Bill!
January 31, 2002
Roger Troyer sends us his e-mail address. It
is: rogertroyer@hotmail.com.
Thanks Roger!
January 29, 2002
Amy (Jeffers) Roesch is sends us her new e-mail
address. It is: roesch@charter.net.
January 29, 2002
Jay Huenink sends us his new e-mail address. It
is: jhuenink@wi.rr.com.
January 29, 2002
Kay Rennhack-Molkentin sends us her new e-mail
address. It is: kwi94@yahoo.com.
January 28, 2002
Greeting! I usually don't forward this stuff, but
this one is really good. -Darlene
Andre
Take this quiz:
1. Name the five
wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America
contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or
Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for
best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series
winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers
who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through
a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you
something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel
appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have
inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not
the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about
the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in
Australia."
----- Charles Schulz-----
January 26, 2002
Pam Koerber-DiMiceli sends us her e-mail
address. It is: sandiego_sun@lycos.com.
January 24, 2002
Just wanted everyone to know that I am now a
Grandma. Yep, 41, looking FANTASTIC and a Grandma. I am also going
to finally get Married, on Groundhog Day, at the beach. WOW! What a last
12 months it has been! Life is great.
Barbara (Barb) Webb: bjwebb@cyou.com
January 24, 2002
Wendy Else-Holzem sends us her e-mail address.
It is: WendyHolzem@hotmail.com.
January 22, 2002
This system is great. Jody Nickel Sims just sent me
an email and told me about the web site as she saw our picture from
Thanksgiving 2001 on it. I had checked it out a long time ago but the
recent updates are great. I keep in touch with Dave Young all the time as we
bought a place together in Utah which is a great way for our families to stay
in touch. The family is great. Linda is still running marathons (15 and counting)
Griffin is 9, Katie is 12 and Lauren is 15. I am building a golf course and
developing real estate in New Jersey and I am also working on a project in
Montana. You can check out our golf development at www.lamingtonfarm.com.
Thanks for taking the time to do this. My email address is: acooper70@comcast.net
Ashley Cooper
Coop (I think but I know I have been called much
worse)
January 22, 2002
JEFF WEBER'S NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: JWEBER2112@CORE.COM
January 21, 2002
Susan DeFrench Jaworski sends us her e-mail
address. It is: Norfolkmonument1@aol.com.
January 19, 2002
Dennis Cira sends his new e-mail address. It
is: dcira@aol.com
January 18, 2002
Please click on the weblink provided to see what our
esteemed classmate Dean Sobel has to say about the Milwauke Art Museum. Just another
reason to be proud of being a member of OHS Class of '78!!
http://www.jsonline.com/onwisconsin/arts/jan02/11768.asp
Clare Cheney Sedlacek: csedlacek@wi.rr.com
January 16, 2002
Please do yourself and your descendants a huge
favor.... Last night I had the great pleasure of recording on cassette tape
(video would be great too) a two hour interview I conducted with my father, in
which I quizzed him about his recollections of his Oconomowoc childhood, his
parents and grandparents, his years as a baker in Guam during WWII, the
cicumstance of his meeting my mother, their early years, how they ended up
selecting my sister's and my names, etc... It was a delight and a revelation in
that I learned so many things about my father and about my heritage I hadn't
known before embarking on this process. It brought my father and I closer, and
now it is all recorded for posterity too. Dad found the interview enjoyable and
helpful and there were certainly some emotional moments during it for him. I
had planned to do a similar interview with my mother too but missed my chance,
thinking I had forever to do so. I can't recommend it strongly enough: if you have
a parent or parents or grandparents still living and still lucid, make and take
the time to do this while you can. You'll be very, very happy you did. Would
love to hear from those of you visionary enough to see the value in this how
your experience goes during the interview(s) with your own parents. Guarantee
your parents will love participating and be thrilled that you're interested
enough to ask them!
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
January 13, 2002
Polly Lueck-Lines sends us her new e-mail
address. It is plines@austin.rr.com.
Thanks Polly.
January 12, 2002
Dan Daniel's Alumni site address has changed.
The site, now called OHS Alumni Directoy, is located at: http://www.danary-graphics.com/OHS_Alumni/.
January 9, 2002
Deborah (Barker) Slavin sends us her new e-mail
address. It is: skyhawk@dellepro.com.
January 7, 2002
Karen King sends us her e-mail address. It is: karen.b.king@pharmacia.com.
January 7, 2002
Scott Aschenbrener sends us his new e-mail
address. It is: asch@wi.rr.com
January 7, 2002
Jorelyn Dreyer's (Propp) e-mail has changed to the
following gjdreyer@wi.rr.com.
January 6, 2002
Almost two months ago, I had one of my most important
life experiences, and I'd like to share with you what I wrote to several close
friends at the time: "Hello friends--my mother died last night, 11/9,
about 8 pm at Marshfield Clinic. I had the incredible privelage of being with
her and holding her hand throughout the entire process. The experience was
truly indescribable--absolutely one of the most important moments of my
life I was so honored to be there in that way for her. I really opened up
my heart and spoke to her and know from the little tears welling up in the
corners of her eyes that she heard. I've never seen Mom more vulnerable and
lovable, and there was an enormous amount of feeling there between us.
Gradually her breathing ceased, and she went quietly into the enormous silence
of the mystery. The integrity of her humanity was immense and palpable and
incredibly touching to me. I sat with her and continued to hold her hand as the
heat from her skin dissipated and I felt such overwhelming gratitude for the
experience of having had this remarkable, strong woman in my life. I don't know
when I've ever felt so close or so connected with her as I did during this
time. On the long drive home to Milwaukee after I left the hospital, the stars
were gloriously bright and radiant and I saw a shooting star dart across the
sky right ahead of the highway and I gave heartfelt thanks to the Author of all
of this Creation for her life and example and her love and her freedom from her
worn out body. Mom had had trouble walking well for a long time, and my sister
Gail related to me last night that Mom had said several weeks back--commenting
on the sudden passing of another relative--that when her time came to not be
sad because "I'll be dancing."
Thank you all for your prayers and support--there was a tremendous amount of grace present leading up to and during my mother's passing.
*If any of you have the
opportunity to be present help usher out of this world the parent(s) who
ushered you into the world, do not miss the chance to be there. I almost did
and now can't imagine having missed the opportunity.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
January 6, 2002
Tim Clausen sends us his new e-mail address. It
is: tclausen@myexcel.com.
Thanks Tim!
Janury 5, 2002
As a result of Chalie's recent mailing, three e-mail
addesses are no longer valid. If anyone knows the correct addresses
for the following alumni, please contct Charlie
or Seth. Thanks
Jay Huenick
Paul Luby
Deborah Barker-Slavin
January 4, 2002
Greetings All!
Take a moment and drop a message to us to let others
know what is new with you. Also, with ONLY a year and half to the 25th
reunion, we need to try to find more of our "missing"
classmates. Please take a look at the missing list and drop us a line if
know of the whereabouts of anybody on the list. Or if you are in contact
with someone on the list tell them to contact us! Having as many email
addresses as possible is very important in keeping production costs down for
the reunion, which of course leaves more cash for beverages and such!
Take good care, the best
to you and yours,
Charlie Boyer,
for the homepage team of Seth Ruef, Neal Minogue, and
me.
January 2, 2002
Seth and Liselotte
Ruef wish everyone a Happy New Year!
All the best for 2002!
God Bless New York and God Bless America.
December 30, 2001
Read all about Roberta Carpenter (rcorch@execpc.com) and her new CD in the
December 13th Oconomowoc Enrterprise article below. Thanks to Charlie for
the scanning! Click on each page to see the original size image.
December 30, 2001
I apologize that this was posted late. I was
out of town. -Seth
Hi All-
I hope that you all had a terrific Christmas and wish
you my best for 2002. I just wanted to drop a note announcing the passing
of my grandma, Mary Wilkinson Byrnes. She died quietly in her home on
Lisbon Rd. Christmas Eve with a smile on her face looking toward heaven.
She was 96 yrs old, and the last of her generation of Wilkinsons. Her
father started the Wilkinson clinic and four of her brothers practiced there.
My entire family will be in Oconomowoc this weekend for her funeral, so if any
of you are in town and feel inclined to stop by and say hi, please do. We'll be
at St. Jeromes between 3:30-9 on Friday (visitation starts at 3:30, funeral at
7:00 followed by a reception in the church basement). I'd love to see you.
Take care, Bridget: bridget@customsinfo.com
December 23, 2001
Dear Friends,
The Luxembourg Ruefs wish all of you all the best for
2002. Please visit the little page we have prepared at http://www.restena.lu/aisl/ruef/winter01/.
May you all enjoy good health and happiness in the
New Year.
Seth, Liselotte, Daniel, Nadia and Mark Ruef
December 23, 2001
Hi everyone,
Nicholas Taesong Whalen and Audrey Taera Whalen were
born at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. Mother and children are doing
well. Nicholas weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz.; Audrey weighed 7 lbs. 2
oz. Both were delivered by C-section after 16 hours of labor.
We all came home from the hospital on Tuesday.
Warm regards and happy
holidays to all,
Terry Whalen and Unmi Song: twhalen@uic.edu
December 15, 2001
Classmates--happy holidays to you. A quick note to let
you know that the first $1000 check from CD profits has been mailed off to the
New York Police & Fire Widows & Childrens Benefit Fund yesterday. (Try
writing all of THAT on the "payable to" line of a check!) A great
charity with a 1% overhead, infinitely less bloated and inefficient than the
American Red Cross, so that's become the worthy and logical charity of choice.
Thanks to all who've already purchased CD's--we've sold just shy of 450 thus
far, and have had some very favorable press reviews in the Milwaukee Journal
and others. Thanks again!
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
December 1, 2001
Good news! The CD is finished. We have a website: http://www.zmusicintl.com/ that people
can visit. Phone orders for people out of state can be placed by calling
Hartland Music (262-367-5333). There will be an article in the Oconomowoc paper
probably two weeks from now. See what you think!
Roberta Carpenter: rcorch@execpc.com
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