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  John Lardin 1:19 pm on July 28, 2019 Permalink  

  MARK ELLIOTT MEMORIAL 

  MARK ELLIOTT MEMORIAL

  The memorial service for TRI-V Member Mark Elliott was held on June 8th at White Chapel Cemetery.

  TRI-V Members attending were Nick and Vickie Angelosanto, Lee and Marian Anderson, Terry and Ellie Connolly, John and Judy Lardin, Brian and Jane Trachsel, Jay and Liz Trachsel and Ken and Kate Stress.

  A few things we did not know about the Elliott Family were Mark Sr. set the school swim record in high school and in the 1942 Olympics that were cancelled because of the war and were still held privately by the Americans. Mark Sr. won the silver medal. He was beat out of the gold medal by Johnny Westmiller who later became Tarzan in the movies. Mark Jr. who was very quiet about his personal life is a different story. E worked for the Detroit Water System and was a 185 bowler and an 8 handicap golfer. What we did not know how good an athletic he was. In high school he broke the swim record that had been established by his dad years before. He was a catcher in baseball and did make it to the minor leagues. His wit and sense of humor will be missed. For those who knew him and were fortunate enough to be involved with him we were blessed.

  YOU WILL BE MISSED MARK.

   
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  John Lardin 12:53 pm on July 28, 2019 Permalink  

  THE LARDINS 

  THE LARDINS

  July proved to be another busy month for Judy and John. John restarted his chemo every two weeks while Judy was golfing every Mon. morning with Jan Cashman in a Farming Hills league with an 8am tee time. Judy continues to take care of our 94 year neighbor who is in assisted living in Northville. Bev is teaching summer school so Tue., Wed. and Thur. Judy watches granddaughter Alyssa half the day. Of course Alyssa always wants a sleepover and go shopping. John has been able to play golf with TRI-V retires on Mon. and with another group of retires on Friday. Judy’s sister and niece were here for a long weekend and was an experience. They did make a couple trips to Caesars in Windsor to see David Foster, Chicago and Howie Mandel. Other than that we are doing little. Please continue your prayers for all in the TRI-V Family and friends as they are needed and do work.

   
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  John Lardin 12:35 pm on July 28, 2019 Permalink  

  AUGUST MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE AUGUST 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Esther Chamberlain was recuperating from a heart attack and will be moving to American House on Joy Rd., Westland. We are asked to remember her in your daily prayers. Bud Massoll has moved to his new residence in Brighton, MI. Judy and John Lardin continued their travels which included a meeting with a group of guys that John graduated with from high school. They are meeting in St. Joe, MI and then Judy panned for them to continue their journey to visit her Mom in Illinois for a few days. Donna and John Clingerman became grandparents for the first time when oldest daughter, Julie, gave birth to grandchild, Isabel, on July 6. The highlight of the newsletter was the trip Judy Lardin, Jacqui Schaefer, Judy’s sister-in-law Mary and Jacqui’s friend Dawn, made a quick decision to go to New York City for a week. The annual Tri-V Family Picnic was held on July 25 at Metalla Park, Wixom, with 50 adults and 20 children in attendance.

  MEMORIES FROM THE AUGUST 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  The highlight of this month’s issue was the Ladies getaway (nine women) on August 4 to Hankerd Inn Resort in Pleasant Lake. It was three days of a girl’s just enjoying their time together. The Tri-V picnic was held on July 13 at Rotary Park in Livonia with 35 adults and 15 children in attendance. The girl’s chipping contest, if you can believe, was won by Judy Lardin. Final golf is scheduled for Aug. 16-18 in Gaylord; the steak roast is set for August 23 at Rotary Park; children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena. Congratulations to Jeff and Karen who became great grandparents on August 7. Our prayers go out to Karen Thrift’s father who is having heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. Judy Lardin has been kept busy watching granddaughter, Alyssa, as Beverly teaches summer school. John’s golf game was cut short because of back strain he suffered. Judy and John had three house guests from Ohio that were walking in the Susan G. Komen cancer walk. That wraps up another trip down memory lane as we enter the “lazy days of summer”. As you can tell, it was also a lazy day for sending in articles for the newsletter. If you can take the time to put things you are doing on Facebook and TRI-V website, while doing why not send the article for the newsletter also? Until we see you next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 12:25 am on June 30, 2019 Permalink  

  JOHN LARDIN UPDATE 

  JOHN LARDIN UPDATE

  The month of June started quietly as we celebrated granddaughter Alyssa’s ninth birthday but got hectic the end of the month. We started with picking Terry and Ellie Connolly the beginning of the month at 12:30AM and spending the night with us. That followed by being part of 14 TRI-Vers attending the memorial service for Mark Elliott. Then the fun started. On the 14th a lengthily meeting for John’s 60th class reunion next June then chemo finally started again on the 18th and disconnected on the 20th. On the 21st Judy and John took off for Corpus Christi TX to visit Larry, Kim and the grandkids returning on the 28th. The temp for the week was anywhere from a high of 88 to 97 with the heat index from 98 to 106. Much too hot for Judy and John. Jacob was on the Little League All Star team and did get to see him play in two games. Larry and John did get to play nine holes of golf with the temp 88 when they teed off at 9am. Judy and John were celebrating their 56 wedding anniversary on the 29th and John back on chemo July 1st. Other than the above, nothing going for us. Still asking all to please continue to remember John and all others of the TRI-V Family in your prayers. They do work

   
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  John Lardin 8:26 pm on June 29, 2019 Permalink  

  JULY MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We start off the July 2009 issue of the TRI-V Umph with the members and extended family being healthier than the July 2004 issue. We are asked to remember in our prayers the family of Nick Angelosanto who suffered the loss of his sister Sally Layton on July 25th. Terry Connolly had a portion of his lower lip removed on June 16th. The sore turned out to be squalors cell cancer and the doctor got it all. On June 9th Karen Thrift had surgery on her right hand to relieve an arthritic thumb. They took out a bone and inserted a pin. Karlyn Gies daughter, Lisa, was in severe pain suffering from Bells Palsy and Lyme disease which required Karlyn to spend two weeks in PA helping Lisa and the family with her recovery. We ask you to remember them in your prayers. Congratulations go out to Sherry and Geoff Steinhauer on the birth of daughter, Alyssa on June 16th. Those travelling included Judy Lardin, Jacqui Schafer and two friends on a last minute five day trip to New York City. The TRI-V golf league had a three way tie between Romas Bliudzius, Dave Burke and Billy Trachsel at the half way point of the season. Final Golf was set for the weekend of Aug. 28th – 30th in Gaylord with accommodations at Ray’s Retreat Country Inn. There were 28 members and guests committed. The Tri-V Steak roast was set for Aug. 8th at Mettala Park, Wixom.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Our prayers go out to Art Dushary and family. After 6 rounds of chemo we have bone back to Moffitt Cancer Center and Art’s cancer is in remission although he has one new lesion and they do know if it is cancerous. They want him to keep going to chemo to keep any new cells from forming. Because he was so run down they gave him a break for seven weeks to hopefully get him built up. August 21st Art will go back to Moffitt for another pet scan and go from there. Lee Anderson got lucky on a fishing trip on Lake St. Clair catching a 30 lb. Muskie, 49.3 inches long. Nick Angelosanto took his 1979 Z28 Camaro to his first car show in Ypsilanti. Channel 4 news used his car as a showcase in their news story. Ellie and Terry Connolly made their move to Ocala, FL on July 11th. Judy Lardin continues to keep busy as she watched granddaughter Alyssa while daughter-in-law Bev teaches summer school at Canton High School for five weeks. Judy Lardin, Karlyn Gies and Jan Cashman are golfing in a Monday morning league scramble. The first half of the TRI-V golf league ended on June 9th with Jay Trachsel winning the A flight and John Mackson taking the B flight. The Anniversary party was held June 27th at Joy Manor in Westland with 39 in attendance. The Tri-V picnic will be held on July 13 at Rotary Park in Livonia. The ladies getaway is scheduled for Aug. 4th-6th at Hankerd Inn Resort near Jackson, final golf is scheduled for Aug. 16th-18th in Gaylord, and the steak roast is scheduled for Aug. 23rd at Rotary Park in Livonia. The children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Dec. 14th at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, Livonia. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. The cancer suffered by Terry Connolly in 2009 returned again this year and was hopefully once again removed for good. My personal prayers go out to little brother Nick on the loss of his sister Sally. Nick also lost his brother, Michael 18 years ago, both so young. Perhaps now is a good time for all of us to take a moment and reflect on family and friends that are suffering various ailments. Do not wait until it is too late. Like I continually tell friends, “Do not be ashamed to give that family member or friend a hug. The day will come when you will say “I wish I could give him one more hug”.” Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 8:17 pm on May 27, 2019 Permalink  

  LAST CHANCE 

  Wed. June 5 is the last day to notify John Lardin (call or text) 734-776-7770, if you plan to attend the memorial for Mark Elliott. As of today, we have confirmation from John and Judy; Lee and Marian; Cal and Jan; Terry and Ellie; Jay and Liz; Brian Trachsel and Nick Angelosanto.

  The service will be at the White Chapel Cemetery, 621 West Long Lake Road and Crooks. There will be a luncheon following the memorial at Picano’s restaurant at 3775 Rochester Road, Troy, MI. John has to let Sandy (Mark’s sister) know the count no later than Thursday, June 6.

   
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  John Lardin 8:03 pm on May 27, 2019 Permalink  

  JUNE MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Our prayers went out to Bob Wendt and Kathy and Art Dushary on the loss of Peg on May 15. Peg and Bob had been married nearly 63 years. She had suffered so much but never complained about it. June Initiation was held on June 6 at Walker’s Speakeasy, Redford, where we welcomed our newest member, Dave Burke, into the Club. He was sponsored by Jay Trachsel. Judy and John Lardin were once again traveling. They started with spending the Memorial Day weekend as guests of Jacqui and Jack Schaefer at their summer home in northern Michigan. On their return they spent a week visiting Larry and gamily in Corpus Christi, Texas. As usual it was already hot and humid and uncomfortable. There was also a thank you from Babs Wagner for all the cards and visits on her 90th birthday. Coming events included the TRI-V Club Picnic set for July 25 at Mettala Park, Wixom, TRI-V Steak Roast on August 8 at Mettala Park, Wixom, the Tri-V Wives Weekend Getaway set for August 28 and 29 at the Saravilla Bed and Breakfast, Alma and finally Final Golf the weekend of August 28-30 in Gaylord, MI.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2014 ISSUE OPF TRI-V UMPH

  Judy and John left June 12 for Corpus Christi, TX to visit Larry and family. The weather in Texas was in the 90s plus and the humidity 80% plus. Though uncomfortable when the grandchildren asked “when are Grandma and Grandpa coming?” we go. Initiation of Dale Horst and Ryan Trachsel was held on June 6 at Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Hills, MI with 21 members in attendance. The Ladies Annual May luncheon was held on June 21 at Brass Point Restaurant, Farmington Hills. The Anniversary party was scheduled for June 27 at Joy Manor in Westland. The Tri-V Picnic is scheduled for July 13 at Rotary Park in Livonia. The women of Tri-V will have a getaway on Aug. 4-6 at Hankerd Inn Resort in Pleasant Lake, MI. Final golf is scheduled for Aug. 15-17 at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord. The children’s Christmas party will be held Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. This wraps up another trip down Memory Lane. By the time most have read this Father’s Day would have passed. Hopefully you were able to take the time last month to spend that little time with Mom for Mother’s Day and still have the chance to get into good graces for Dad. Take that extra minute to spend some time with Dad or Grandpa. Let him know how important he is to you and your children. Too many times we are in touch with Dad when we want or need something from him. Let this time be different. Spend some time during the week to just sit and chat with him and live those memories that you might remember happening when you were younger or better yet ask him; let him tell you things that you never knew happened or do not remember happening with him. If you are not fortunate enough to have your Dad or Grandpa with you then share with other members of your family. MOST IMPORTANT, just because you are both males never, never are too proud to give Dad of Grandpa a hug regardless of the occasion if even just a “hello”. Remember the day will come for all of us when we will wish that we could give Dad or Grandpa ONE MORE HUG. Until we see you in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 10:24 am on April 28, 2019 Permalink  

  MAY MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE MAY 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We ask you to remember in your prayers Club Member Stan Reid. Stan passed away on April 12 at the age of 76. Many of our current members did not know Stan became a member in 1995 at the age of 60 and was sponsored by Bill Trachsel Sr. Many of our current Club members were not even around then. We also ask you to remember in your prayers Betty Galloway who has a blood disorder and has to have blood transfusions every so often and is still going through tests to find out what else is wrong; also to Nick Angelosanto who is having lots of new back pain and having a treatment at the Providence Pain Center the 5th of May. Congratulations were in order for John Mackson for being picked as the New Herald Newspaper “2009 High School Basketball dream Team Coach”. Once again Judy Lardin was off flying somewhere, this time to IL to be the Confirmation Sponsor for her great-niece while Vickie Angelosanto is going the first weekend in May to AZ to travel with her mom to MI. The Tri-V Anniversary Party was held at Maples of Novi on April 18 and upcoming events include May Open House on May 16 at Gateway Golf Course, Romulus, the Ladies May Dinner on May 20 at Bonefish Grill, Novi, the initiation of Dave Burke into the Tri-V family on June 5 at Walker’s Speakeasy, Dearborn Hts, the Tri-V family picnic on July 25 at Gunner Mettala Park, Wixom, the August Steak Roast on August 8 at Gunner Mettala Park, Wixom, the Tri-V Wives weekend Getaway on August 28 and 29 at Saravilla Bed & Breakfast, Alma and Final Golf the weekend of August 28-30 in Gaylord.
  MEMORIES FROM THE MAY 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  We welcome our two newest members, Dave Burke and Dale Horst, who were voted in at the April meeting. The initiation will be on Friday, June 6 at Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Hills. The young guys, Mike, Steve, Dave and Matt V won the bowling championship in the Drakeshire Lane league. Congratulations to them. The ladies annual lunch is scheduled for June at Ellie Connolly’s home. The ladies getaway will be at Hankerd Inn Resort (bed and breakfast), Pleasant Lake, MI on Monday, August 4 thru Wednesday, August 6. The TRI-V Anniversary party is scheduled for June 27, more info to follow. The Tri-V picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at Rotary Park, Livonia. Final golf will be the weekend of Aug. 15-17 with reservations at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord. The children’s Christmas party is scheduled for December 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice arena; more to follow. Judy and John Lardin ‘s return from Florida was short lived; she made arrangements to go to Illinois to assist her sister who is having both knees replaced in May followed by the graduation of her great niece the last weekend of May. Upon her return they will go to Corpus Christi, TX to visit Larry and family. The grandchildren keep asking “When are they coming to see us?” That wraps up another trip down memory lane. Each month I encourage all to share their memories with their family members and friends. With us just celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day approaching take time to get to know Mom and Dad again if you are fortunate to have them around. Remember the song by Cat Stevens when he sings about the father who did not have time for his son and when his son became a man did not have the time for his dad that “He had grown up just like me.” Don’t let this happen to you with your Mom or Dad or Grandparents. Call on another, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Brother or sister just to say “Hello”. Maybe try and find the time to call an Aunt or Uncle or cousin that you have been out of touch with because Mom and Dad are no longer around. I think of what my father-in-law who I loved dearly always said “When I die just cremate me because the only reason for a funeral viewing is to see the relatives that you have not seen since the last funeral.” Don’t let your memories come to that. Take the time to share our good as well as sad/bad times with one another. Until next month when we see you in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 10:20 am on April 28, 2019 Permalink  

  THE LARDINS 

  THE LARDIN’S

  Judy and John returned from Ft. Myers on April 3rd (Judy’s birthday) and have been on the run ever since. John had a cat scan and has not heard from the Drs. so guess no news is good news. He had been off chemo for three weeks so was a good time to have cataract surgery on his right eye and to be followed by the left eye on May 9th. It also allowed for him to have some necessary dental work. All this is necessary since he is on chemo he has to be off chemo three to four weeks before any type of surgery or dental work then an additional three to four weeks to make sure there is no infection. For most of you were able to read the update Judy sent out in April so you know how busy they have been. Future plans are a couple trips Caesar’s Windsor for couple of shows and a trip to Hillsdale to visit John’s uncle who is 96 years old and still lives by himself. In the mean time please continue with your prayers not only for John but all fellow TRI-V Member, their spouses and family. THEY DO WORK.

   
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  John Lardin 11:41 pm on April 27, 2019 Permalink  

  MOTHERS DAY 

  FOR ALL MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS ON MOTHERS DAY

  We have printed this before but feel it is worth repeating with all the Mothers we have in TRI-V.

  … And God Created A Mother

  When the Good Lord was creating mothers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when the angel appeared and said “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one…Six pairs of hands? No Way!”

  “It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” said the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes…one pair that sees through closed doors when she asks,”What are u kids doing in there?…Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t but what she has to know. And, of course, the ones here in the front that can look at a child who goofs up and says, “I understand and I love you.” without so much as uttering a word…”

  The angel circled the model very slowly “It’s too soft,” she sighed.

  “But tough!” said the Lord excitedly. You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure.

  “Can it think?”

  “Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise and dream,” said the Creator.

  Finally the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you you were trying to put too much into the model.”

  “It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”

  “What’s it for?”

  “It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.”

  “You’re a genius,” said the angel.

  The Lord looked somber. “I didn’t put it there.”