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December 31, 2004
Join
us in wishing Linda (Kozlowski) Bourret all the best for her and her husband.
Linda has a new e-mail address and it is posted here as well as on the
Directory page. Click on the picture to see a
larger version.
Linda Bourret: lbourre@wpsr.com
December 13, 2004
My
new husband and I just got back from our honeymoon - we went out to Glacier Park
and northwestern Montana. While there, I visited Bridget Byrnes Fuglei. We spent
a few hours together, and had a blast catching up! It was the highlight of my
trip! Here's a photo her husband took of us.
Linda Kozlowski Bourret:
Exquisite1961@aol.com
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larger version.
December 13, 2004
Jazz Helping & Jazz Helping: Second Serving
Benefit CD’s Update and Holiday Special
Thanks to the help of many, sales of both Jazz Helping and the new Jazz Helping:
Second Serving have done well over the last many months, and have allowed us to
donate over $5100.00 thus far to the New York Police & Fire Widows & Children’s
Benefit Fund. The joy of being able to help out in this way and of recording
these solo jazz piano discs has been a tremendous honor and a special
artistic-musical pleasure.
With the holidays coming around the bend, noting that many folks have given
these CD’s as holiday gifts to others, I’ve decided to offer a special on both
CD’s from now through Christmas.
Free shipping--mailing on all CD’s—so, instead of $16.95 each, they’re $15.00
apiece. AND if you order more than 3 total, they’re $14.00 apiece, each
autographed and personalized to whomever you wish, again with free shipping.
CD’s are always mailed promptly, the day after the order is received.
Open Flyer
Tim Clausen:
December 11, 2004
Hi Everyone! Here is the site to find out about
getting your free annual credit report. As someone that has dealt with the
aftermath of credit fraud, please take my advice and check your report!
www.annualcreditreport.com
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
December 1, 2004
Charlie,
I'll try some, Colleen
1st row Principal Egan, 4th Cathy Herro
2nd row far right Tom Roth, 3rd row-2nd in a Pankow, Lynne?
Row 4 6th in a Geszvain,? last one Dave Schwartz
Row 5 Chuck Herman?, 6th a Habeck?, 7th a Wittnebel, last one Tom Davy?
Colleen Sielaff-Wandsnider:
tcwand@netzero.com
December 1, 2004
Karen King sends us her new e-mail address. It is: k.king@comcast.net. She also writes that she is now a patent attorney at Pfizer, Inc., which acquired the company she used to work for in the Chicago area, Pharmacia Corporation. Her home page is: http://home.comcast.net/~k.king/
December 1, 2004
Caroline Post sends us her new e-mail address. it is: cpost1@triad.rr.com.
November 28, 2004
Here
is an updated picture for you. It was on the cover of the Palm Beach Post last
Wednesday. Donald and I played with Anika Sorenstam again this year in the
pro/am at the LPGA Championship that we host at Trump International in Palm
Beach. Always fun with those two even though we did not defend last years win. I
am still the Chairman of Trump National Bedminster (http://www.trumpnational.com/)
and I am really enjoying that. The family is great but it is amazing that I have
a daughter in College who is home for Thanksgiving vacation.
-Ashley
November 27, 2004
Click on the image to read more about classmate Roberta Carpenter.
November 27, 2004
If you haven't ALREADY completed your holiday
shopping, I want to suggest you contact classmate Eric Wunrow about getting
signed copies of his new book for everyone you know. The art is excellent, the
printing superb, and the price well within reason. Also, for those of us that
are chained to chair, it is a great mental vacation! Eric has just published his
first edition e-news of Eric's Trail Reports.
Send him an email and ask to be put on the distribution list. Honestly, the
pictures and writing can almost take the reader to these far and mysterious
places. Here is Eric's address:
EW@EricWunrow.com.
If you happen to know of any other of our classmates that are out there doing
their own business, let the rest of know, and maybe we can support them and make
our presents a bit more meaningful!
All the best, all the time,
Charlie
October 9, 2004
I just received my copy of Jazz Helping - Second Serving, by Tim Clausen and I love it. Sitting at the computer with this playing in the background, you would almost think you were sitting at the Red Circle Inn (a favorite of my parents back then) with Tim tinkling the ivories in the lounge. The recording is professionally done but with an honesty that makes it sound as though you are treated to a private session. Do yourself a favor and order a copy from Tim while supplies last. See below for information.
Seth
September 8, 2004
Bridget Byrnes-Fuglei sends us her new e-mail address. It is: bridget@fuglei.com.
August 24, 2004
Well, Craig and I survived Hurricane Charlie just
fine. A lot of branches and one tree came down, but no damage to the house! We
were only without electric for 8 hours, which is incredible since there are
people down here; a week & 1/2 later, still without it! My "little" sister
Lynette had 3 trees fall on her house! (She & her family live in Deltona, which
was hit harder than DeLand) Fortunately the trees came up by the roots and
landed "softly" enough to not cause any major damage. They were without electric
for 5 days. All in all, we were very fortunate, it could have been so much
worse!
Debra Breckenfeld-Bures:
Craig-Debbie@msn.com
August 8, 2004
Just
returned from an 80 mile walk in Wales, UK. Drove all the way there and
back from Luxembourg on a Suzuki 750 (more than 1,000 miles and a channel
crossing) and I am cured of any further desire to tour on a bike. The wife
is pleased. However, I highly recommend the walk. Great fun and good
exercise. seth.ruef@education.lu.
August 8, 2004
Eric Wunrow FINALLY got a Class of 78 Yearbook from E-bay. It had belonged to another student and he will return this to her as it contains many inscriptions. He is in the market now for another and would like to hear from anyone who may have one to sell. He would also like one from 1976 and 1977 to complete his set. Please contact him at EW@ericwunrow.com should you be able to help. Eric also sent us this picture of his latest toy. Click on the image to see a larger version.
August 8, 2004
Ken and Jodee Grunewald-Laabs send us their new e-mail address. It is: kjl60@verizon.net.
July 13, 2003
Ok, Chas, I'll do my best. From Left to right,
top row: Sue "Willy" Wilcox, Tim Miller, ??, Rob Daley, Sue Koester, Charlie
Boyer. 4th row, first photo: Rose Wittnebel, 3rd photo: Renee Chaffin. That's
all I can figure out. Good luck!
Sue Borchardt-Myers: smtm@dwave.net
July 6, 2004
Top row 3rd from right Sue Koester. 4th row far
left Rose Wittenable. 4th row, 4th from left Mike Keeling.
Stuart Oliver: faydog@wi.rr.com
June 30, 2004
You are batting 1000 Stu!
Charlie: ezpilgrim1@aol.com
June 29. 2004
Fahrenheit 9/11 - GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com
June 29, 2004
With regard's to the May 31st posting below,
Stuart Oliver writes; "Third row far right Christine Sevenz? Fourth row third
from left Rene Chaffin?"
Stuart Oliver: faydog@wi.rr.com
June 24, 2004
Kristi Rummel sends us her new e-mail address. It is: kristirummel@choiceonemail.com.
June 17, 2004
Hi To All!!
I was just in Oconomowoc this past Sun. & Monday for a quick trip (I live in New
Smyrna Beach, FL). I was very upset and saddened to find out my old house may
be torn down as part of a 10 year Master Plan. The house is located at 221 E.
Pleasant Street. The plan may include demolishing this house along with 2
others on the street and 3 on St. Paul Street. If anyone has ANY information
regarding this could they please let me know. The house is not lived in right
now and I believe the owner is Jeffrey Seymour. If the house is going to be
torn down I would really really love to get some of the architectural pieces
inside, i.e. doors, bannister / railings, windows. I think it is a travesty to
tear these old houses down, much less to not salvage any of the old
architectural pieces from them. If you have a shred of information on any of
this please please email me. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Jenny Schneider: jennys@cydi.com
June 16, 2004
Help the Class of 1980! Their Reunion organizers write:
We wanted to give you a heads up to let you know
that we have begun planning our 25th Class Reunion. It will be held:
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Olympia Resort -- Oconomowoc. If you have any questions or suggestions for
the reunion committee, you can contact us at:
ReunionCommittee@ohs80.com
May 31, 2004
Charlie Boyer asks "Know any of these people?" Have a look at the grade 6 of Ashippun in 1972.
May 29, 2004
Nancy Storrs (formerly Schroeder) sends us her new e-mail address. It is: ncstorrs@aol.com.
May 24, 2004
As
I get ready to return home, I thought I'd share a few pics with you. I've been
here in Kuwait since Feb and will return to the DC area in in mid-June and begin
the slow move toward closing this chapter in my life and will retire on 30 Sep.
This has been an interesting trip, although I did not go north to Baghdad, I was
able to travel to Qatar and return back to Saudi for a few days too. the
pictures include a couple taken right at the Kuwaiti - Iraqi boarder crossing
(the one warns our soldiers to watch out for kids as they will run in the road
when the troops throw MREs to them as they drive by), a sand storm that came up
quickly as we were driving to a base near the boarder, and one pic of what's
called the "bone yard" - which is where all the
1000's
of vehicles and artillery pieces now reside
from
the 1st Gulf War's "road of death" north of Kuwait City - the image that looks
like a ridgeline in the background of that pic is actually more vehicles and
arty pieces, truly remarkable in it's carnage - it makes you pause and ask why.
All the best and hope that you all have a
wonderful summer
vr/Bill: William.Gladbach@kuwait.army.mil
(Click on an image to view a larger version.)
May 19, 2004
Yo! If anyone is up for a beverage - I'm buying!
June 2, noonish, at the Great Dane in Madison. See ya there!
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com
May 1, 2004
Shelly Navine sends us her new e-mail address. It is clyde33301@comcast.net.
May 1, 2004
Would be fantastic to see some of you class of '78 classmates at the release party for the new CD on Sunday May, 23rd in Milwaukee. Should be a very fun night!
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You Are Cordially invited to a CD Release Party - for Tim Clausen’s
brand new recording,
Jazz Helping: Second Serving
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WHEN: Sunday, May 23rd, 2004, beginning at 6:30 pm, and winding up around 8 or 8:30 pm
WHERE: at the architecturally splendid Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2717 E. Hampshire, on Milwaukee’s east side, a block and a half northeast of UWM’s Kenwood and Downer avenues. The festivities, refreshments and fellowship will begin with a 45 minute concert featuring tunes from the new recording, played with gusto by the artist on the church’s steinway grand.
This promises to be a fun, relaxed and enjoyable evening in a beautiful setting. (Wait ‘til you see the incredible tiffany windows in the sanctuary…) Please feel free to bring along a friend or guest or two. Hot-off-the-press copies of Jazz Helping: Second Serving will be available for purchase after the concert, autographed by the artist, to the person or persons of your choice.
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Any questions? Call Tim at 414-372-8008.
Hope to see You there!
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Hello Friends
The first batch of the brand new second CD is due to be ready this next
Friday--can't wait! Continuing with the helping tradition of the first
recording, the new CD will continue to benefit the N.Y. Police & Fire Widows &
Children's Benefit Fund. I'm very happy with it, and venture to guess that you
may very well be too. Here's the flyer to get
yourself or a friend a copy--satisfaction guaranteed if you enjoy fine jazz &
blues piano!
Enjoy,
Tim: tclausen@myexcel.com
April 27, 2004
Sue Breckenfeld-Berman sends us her Reunion Photos. Please have a look!
April 17, 2004
Sue Breckenfeld-Berman sends us her new e-mail address. It is: Susanberman@cox.net.
April 3, 2004
Jan Petski-Kibler sends us her new e-mail address. It is: jkibler@knology.net.
March 20, 2004
I'd like to invite any and all area classmates
out to the Polo Lounge at Olympia for some Saturday evening piano jazz. Oly is
trying out some new musical things, and I've been booked to open the proceedings
and play on Saturdays April 3 & 10 from 5-8 pm to start. Would be fun to see
some of you! Happy spring all.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
March 15, 2004
This
article about Roberta Carpenter is from the March 4th Oconomowoc Enterprise.
Click on the image to see (and read) a larger version.
March 15, 2004
Check out what is being auctioned on e-bay today:
eBayISAPI.dll-ViewItem&item=3903431162&category=39727
March 15, 2004
David Bielby, Cooney class of 79, has started a new web site for his class at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cooney79/
March 5, 2004
One last adventure - I retire 30 Sep, but they
got me for one last trip back to the sandbox. I can be reached at
william.gladbach@kuwait.army.mil
until 4 Jun. I thank both Charlie and Seth once again for this website, it's
nice to have contact when you're so far from home - it really does help.
vr/ LTC Wm R GLADBACH
March 4, 2004
Randy Campbell sends us his preferred e-mail address. It is: thegrtwizard@charter.net.
February 27, 2004
Ah Chris, you bring back many memories about the Rec Center Rink. I don't think we made out on near the island, but there were others I do remember. Recently, my nephew Jacob (My Brother Jim's son) had his birthday party on 1/10/04 on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, and all the kids and parents went to the rink for skating prior to cake and ice cream. Basically, we wanted to tire out the kids so the parents could indulge, but that didn't work. There may have been 15 people besides our party of 18 or so, that were out their skating. I was very disappointed in the turn out, but had a wonderful day, and greatly enjoyed being able to lace up the skates and relive the memories of the 440 yard oval, and the speed skating competitions (Eric Heiden did skate on that oval as an FYI) pompon games, and ice hockey on the inlet by the island. I remember crashing the boards more than once, but I was not a good skater. Going down to the rink on Friday nights to party, try and chase the ladies, oh man those were the days. Since the party, my family and my brother's family have been back 2 or 3 times to the rink for a wonderful time, and actually we are going to buy some new skates for Michelle and myself to have the freedom to get down there and for me to relive my past. For those who live in the area (We recently moved to Hubertus, near Holy Hill) it is a cheap form of enjoying ones' self ($ 10.00 resident season pass, unlimited usage) at any time since the rink is open until 9:00 or 10:00 pm on the weekdays, and 11:00 pm on the weekends. My son was hooked and loved the opportunity to get on the lake, and try skating. Kids have no fear of falling and hurting themselves, but us parents are another story. Hope to see you on the ice at sometime!!!
Michael Ryan: mryan@textronfinancial.com
February 26, 2004
I
talked to Vicky Hubbard last week and she told me about the website. First I
heard of it...lol. Please post my info on it in hope a few of our 'ol friends
will get in touch. I'm sending a pic of my daughter and I. ... All is well
here... still driving truck. ... I run from the Dells (that's where I've been
living for the past 11 years) to the Twin Cities and back 5 days a week. Kinda
like running to the store and back...lol. About 460 miles a day... about 7 hours
worth. ... I have 2 boys...24 & 22, both married with 2 kids each and my
daughter is at UW Madison.
Randy Campbell: thegrtwizard@yahoo.com
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February 26, 2004
Figure you 40+ year old Midwesterners might get a
kick out of this story from the Milwaukee Journal about Milwaukee's favorite
son, Da Crusher. At 77 he still looks like he stays fit by strapping a barrel
of beer to his back while cross county skiing:
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/prep/feb04/210410.asp
Randy Rupnow: Randal.Rupnow@navy.mil
February 25, 2004
9 a.m. Friday March 5th, 2004...Cooney High
School flashback... Vic Passante has invited yours truly to give a presentation
in the Little Theater to a sellout crowd of students, (all of whom are likely
required to attend)... It's a trial run of sorts for a presentation I'm working
on delivering to college audiences on "September 11th and How You Can Help in a
Challenging World." I need a decent videotape of the presentation and Vic said
they'd be more than happy to have a camera crew from Tom Pinter's now high-tech
old department--using 3 cameras no less--do the honors and the editing, very
professional-like, since the speaker offered to do this free of charge. Should
be fun, hopefully not too nerve-wracking. Wish me luck! Am also busy recording
Jazz Helping: Second Serving, the new CD, which will help benefit the
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
February 20, 2004
Just wanted to wish BETSY PETERSON a HAPPY 44th
BIRTHDAY. Hope everything is good.
John HAINES: hallmark@pitnet.net
February 18, 2004
To all my Ice Skating & Hockey Playing friends....It was a sad day at the Cooney Rec Center rink a few Saturdays ago. My Daughter had a figure skating competition in Chicago the weekend of 2/1 and we decided to drive up to Lake Mills after the event to see my Dad. Well having lived in Texas all her 14 years, Tahlia has never skated on a lake so we took her to the Rec Center rink - and no one was there!!!! I was crushed - luckily it was open so the 2 of us skated for a while, but what happened to the crowds?!! I guess kids are just too busy with other stuff these days. Tahlia fussed about the ice being uneven but then was hooked - we had to pull her off the ice. And I got to skate that rink again, so for us it was a great time. But do you remember skating out on the lake and the ice cracking under our feet?! And sneaking around that little island to make out? And warming our frozen toes on the registers? I'll just have to hold onto those memories and maybe it was just too cold out that night. Hope y'all are doing well! - Cris Duchow-Palafox: cris.palafox@brinker.com
February 12, 2004
I've lived in Florida since 1982. I left
Oconomowoc after Snyders' party in 1974 and moved to Milwaukee to attend Pius XI
High School. My daughter Shelby is 12 and when she graduates in 2010 I will be
moving back! I would love to hear from all of my old friends.
Mary Lou Lemke: maryloufla1@aol.com
February 2, 2002
This summer I will be helping Mom with some
estate planning issues and am looking for any input/recommendations you may have
on Wisconsin estate planning/tax attorneys and trust companies.
Thanks!
Charlie Boyer: EZPilgrim1@aol.com
January 19, 2004
January 19th--Happy 44th today to Annie Melchior,
Mitch Hertnecky and Missy Reuter. Congrats!
Tim Clausen: tclausen@myexcel.com
January 7, 2004
Scott Luer sends us his new e-mail address. It is: scottluer@hotmail.com
January 6, 2004
Dale Hackbarth sends us his new e-mail address. It is: mdhackado@sbcglobal.net.
January 4, 2004
Leah Conlin-Horner sends us her new e-mail address. It is: ibbaken@cox.net.
January 3, 2004
While browsing the Class of '75 Website (my brother's class), I found a wonderful page dedicated to then and now. It really is worth a look. The page can be found at: http://www.ohs1975.com/archive/thennow.html. The link to the entire site is on the front page of this site.
January 1, 2004
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10727555&BRD=1402&PAG=461&dept_id=173492&rfi=6
Check out this link to a news article about Jeff...
Charlie Boyer: ezpilgrim1@aol.com
January 1, 2004
Happy New Year Classmates!
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