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  John Lardin 9:03 pm on November 29, 2019 Permalink
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  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  Please remember in your prayers Bob Wendt. His heath continues to deteriorate. He is unable to do anything on his own and spends most of his time sleeping. His pain medicine has been increased regularly and is in hospice care. Those traveling were Art Trachsel to North Fort Myers for Thanksgiving and Judy and John Lardin to Corpus Christi TX the first part of Dec. This trip for Art and Judy and John has become regularity for this time of the year. Peg and George Hoffman made it home for the holidays. While here Peg will have minor foot surgery and the return to FL has not been determined. There were articles on pinochle hosted by the Connollys and Wutkas. Through the Dec. play in first place was Nick Angelosanto with 75 points, Romas Bliudzius in second place with 74.5 points and Vickie Angelosanto in third place with 69 points. The TRI-V Wives Christmas dinner was set for Dec. 16 at Plymouth Crossings, Plymouth; the TRI-V Council party was set for Jan. 23 at Novi Bowl, Novi, and the Florida TRI-V Anniversary party for March 9-11 at Lazy Daze in FL.
  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  There is not too much to report from the December 2014 issue of Tri-V. The women were still having Wives’ club meetings and book club discussions monthly. The November social was on Nov. 15 with 11 TRI-V members/wives gathered at Aubree’s pizzeria and grill and then the Schoolcraft College Theatre seeing Neil Simon’s “The Star Spangled Girl”. Children’s Christmas party was set for Sunday, Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar arena, Livonia. The Tri-V pinochle standings through Dec. had Onallee Trachsel in first place with 74.5 points, Victoria Angelosanto in second with 67 points, and Jan Cashman in third with 66.5 points. The Council Party is scheduled for Saturday, January 24 in downtown Rochester and will be treated to Rochester Fire and Ice Festival. Judy and John Lardin enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with son Larry and family making it here for the week. The grandkids, Christine 9 and Jacob 7 had never seen snow and were expecting some. The snow came down on Friday after they had left to return to Corpus Christi, TX. Judy and John will be going to Corpus Christi on Dec. 15 to celebrate grandson Jacob’s birthday. There were 19 Christmas greetings in Tri-V Umph 2014. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. This being the last one of the year, take the time to think back all that has happened with you, your family and the TRI-V family in 2019. Perhaps there is someone who has lost a loved one this year, remember them, pray for them. Was there a special Holiday Season? Take the time to share those memories we grew up with. As we see each other start with “Remember when” and go from there. It might be a previous Christmas or just something that happened last Feb. or March. Just take the time to share the memories. Do not let the good or unfortunate thing just fade away. It is all part of what has made us what we are both as individuals and family. Until we see you next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 5:49 pm on October 27, 2019 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2009 ISUE OF TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2009 ISUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  Ken Plocharczyk underwent cataract surgery on November 5th on his right eye and is scheduled to have the left eye done on November 11th. We ask you to remember Ken in your prayers for a complete recovery from the surgery. Jacqui and Jack Schaefer are thrilled to announce their son Mark, who lives in Indiana, is going to be a father in May. This will make number 5 grandchild for Jacqui and Jack. Bev and Mike Lardin are expecting their first child in June. This will make 11 grandchildren for Judy and John. Those traveling had Judy and John to Corpus Christi TX the middle of October to celebrate granddaughter’s Christine 5th birthday and upon their return making plans to return to TX to celebrate grandsons Jacob birthday the first part of December then plans for the three month stay in Ft. Myers FL. Thanksgiving will be a full house at the Lardins with Judy’s Mom, her sister and her sister’s family coming in to celebrate the holiday. There will be a full house of 20 for dinner. Tim Gies will begin his easing into retirement starting January 1 when he goes on hourly pay and cuts his work load allowing him to spend time in FL. The Tri-V Children’s Christmas party is set for December 6 at Maples Lanes Golf Club, Sterling Heights and the Tri-V Wives Christmas dinner is scheduled for December 16 at Plymouth Crossing, Plymouth. The Tri-V Council party is set for January 23 at Novi Bowl, Novi and the Florida Anniversary Party is Johns River, Astor, FL. Looking back at the 2009 memories and the announcement of Bev and Mike expecting the birth of Alyssa the following June brings back memories and we all know the effect it has had on Grandma Judy.
  MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2014 ISUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  Once again everyone seemed to be in good health in November of 2014. The October stag was held on Friday, Oct. 24th at the Cadieux Café in Detroit with 11 people for dinner and two more for feather bowling. The November social to be held at the Schoolcraft College on November 15th, at Schoolcraft college theatre, proceeded by dinner at Aubree’s pizzeria and grill. The ladies Christmas luncheon will be held a CHAMPS Americana on Haggerty Road in Livonia. The Children’s Christmas party is scheduled for December 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. Jan and Cal Cashman hosted November pinochle with Cal coming in first place with 27 points, Onallee in second with 26 points, and Jane in third place with 24.5 points. Pinochle scores through two months of play had Onallee in first place with 53 points, Cal in second place with 46 points and Brian Trachsel in third with 44 points. Judy and John Lardin made the annual October visit to Texas to visit Son and family and celebrate granddaughter’s 10th birthday. The trip was uneventful with the temperature and humidity in the mid 90’s. Larry and family will make it to Michigan for the Thanksgiving holiday, and then two weeks later Judy and John will be making a trip to Corpus Christi to celebrate grandson Jacob’s birthday as well as the Christmas holiday. Upon their return they will start making plans for the three month Florida trip. This is another time of the year that we again create new memories. This is also the time that we can discuss our own memories from years past. With the Thanksgiving/Christmas Season arriving take the time to share those hidden memories. Share them with each other. You might be surprised when sharing with others some of the details that have been forgotten. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord Willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 2:40 pm on October 2, 2019 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  October 2009 was much better health wise than 2004 with only known TRI-V member in need of our prayers was Terry Connolly who was recovering from hip replacement on Sept. 8. Reports of travel included Diane and Ken Plocharczyk to Las Vegas doing a lot of sightseeing on the trip and Sherry and Bob Kuhr in Albania for a month visiting son, Rob and family. Those having visitors included Judy and John Lardin with son Larry and family in from TX for a week. The trip included the whole family (21 total) making a trip to Cedar Point and Kirk Trachsel, son of Art, making a quick trip to Sarasota FL for a short visit. The October Stag event is an evening of whirly ball scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Novi Sports Arena, Novi, and the Children’s Christmas party scheduled for Dec. 6 at Maples Lanes Golf Club in Sterling Heights, MI. There were articles on pinochle hosted by the Clingermans and the Lardins. Pinochle scores for the first month of play had Jane Trachsel in first place with 26 points, AnnMarie Angelosanto in second with 25 points and Donna Clingerman in third with 24.5 points. Five years ago we had three houses with six couples at each house for Tri-V pinochle each month. This year we have only two tables with five couples at each house. What is the future of TRI-V pinochle?
  MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  We were fortunate that the October issue had no one in need of prayers. The October stag was scheduled for the 24 at the Cadieux Café, Detroit; and the November social was to attend the play “The Star Spangled Girl” on Sept. 15 at Schoolcraft College. The ladies Christmas luncheon is scheduled for Dec. 6 at Champs America in Livonia. The Children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Arena, Livonia. The first night of pinochle had Onallee in first place with 27 points, Ken Stress in second with 26 points and John Lardin tied with Brian Trachsel in third place with 21.5 points. Those travelling included Judy and John Lardin to Akron, OH to visit John’s cousin, Corpus Christi, TX to visit son Larry and family, and celebrate granddaughter’s birthday. Cal and Jan Cashman celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary by taking a 7 day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. The trip included a 3 day visit with Jan’s son in San Diego and daughter Kathy in Arizona. After 64 years Blondie Forsyth found it necessary to sell her home in Northville and move to assisted living in Brighton. Kirk Trachsel flew in from Las Vegas to celebrate Art Trachsel’s 94th birthday.
  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Read in the paper where the last Bob-Lo boat was being towed to New York to be refurbished and used as some attraction there. Do you remember making that bat ride to Bob-Lo Island and the amusement park? Share with each other your memories of those trips. Back when we had Bob-Lo we also had a Winkleman’s and Sanders store in the neighborhood. How about attending a hockey game at Olympia Stadium to watch the Red Wings and shortly a new stadium and Joe Louis will be a memory. Kresges and Woodworth’s were called “dime” stores and Kresges is now K-Mart and they continue to close them. Another memory to be gone soon. Then we have the Good Humor man in his white uniform and truck going through the neighborhood selling what our parents thought was expensive ice cream treats (mmmm those toasted almonds ice cream bars). Lastly we went on a tour of the Wonder Bread Bakery on Grand River and received a small loaf of bread. Now it’s the Motor City Casino. How sad to think back at all that are now just memories. Take the time to share with each other. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 10:39 pm on August 24, 2019 Permalink  

  SEPTEMBER MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Once again the month of Sept. was a good month for TRI-V members and extended family as there were no reports of anyone in need of our prayers. John Lardin is about 98% recovered from the soreness he has been suffering the last five weeks from his short fall. No more said about that. Ann Marie Angelosanto’s brother, Curtis Lipinski, is recovering slowly from his operation on his left leg. Judy Lardin joined Mike and Bev over the Labor Day Holiday with a trip to Illinois to visit Judy’s mom who turned 86 in April and son Brian had surgery for a torn meniscus and was playing golf 11 days after the surgery. John was finally getting his Father’s day present as son Larry and family were coming in from Texas for a week’s visit. The Angelosanto Family was headed to the west side of MI for a day at the Double JJ Ranch. As fate would have it for them, it rained and was cold for their entire stay. The rules and schedules were published for the 2009/2010 Tri-V Pinochle and the Oct. Stag event was set for Oct. 17 for an evening of whirly ball at the Novi Sports Arena, Novi. There were articles on the Wives weekend held the weekend of Aug. 28 in Alma with 12 women attending and Final Golf weekend of Aug. 28.

  MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Our prayers got out to Bob Kuhr on the loss of his brother who passed away from an apparent heart attack at the age of 64. And a special “Happy Birthday” to Art Trachsel who celebrated his 94 birthday on Sept. 16th. He is the oldest living member of Tri-V. The pinochle season is about to begin and the number of players continue to decrease. The Tri-V golf winners were A flight—Jay Trachsel; B flight—Matt Van Hollenbeke. The monthly Tri-V meeting will be on Tuesday evening at Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington. Final Golf was held the weekend of Aug. 15-17 in Gaylord, MI with 24 golfers making the trip. 26 people enjoyed the steak roast at Rotary Park in Livonia. Children’s Christmas party will be Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. Judy and John had guests from Columbus, OH and (guests) have a condo in FL in same complex where Judy and John stay. Two guests participated in the Susan G. Komen 3 day, 60 mile walk. Ken Plocharczyk traveled to Denver to spend a week with his 7 year old granddaughter, Katy. As I prepare this article it brings back to mind what was written back in the memories of the Sep. 2004 issue that John Lardin was diagnosed in 1994 with a sugar problem and was told by the doctor that medication and weight loss should resolve the problem and eliminate continued use of the medication. Guess after ten years the “diet” John is on is not working and it might be wise for him to switch to a different one. Now it is 2014 another ten years later and 20 years since John was diagnosed with the sugar problem and again the damn diet he switched to in 2004 is still not working. Hopefully in ten years (2024) the “new” diet will be working. On the serious side are we sharing memories less and less with our family and friends? Let’s not wait until it is too late so please share a memory. Take the time to do it now. Maybe getting out some old pictures and talking about when they were taken might be a start. Until we see you in print next, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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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 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 8:03 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 11:07 pm on March 29, 2019 Permalink  

  APRIL MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE APRIL 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We are happy to report that there were no known members of the TRI-V family including the extended family that had special need for our prayers though I am sure there are and to those we ask you to remember them in our prayers. We introduced two new prospective members to the Club. Dave Oflara, sponsor is Bill Trachsel Jr. Dave and his wife Josephina are the parents of two boys, Dominic who is three years old and Vito who is ten months old, reside in Sterling Heights, MI. Our other prospective is Jason Osborne, sponsor is Dion Angelosanto. Dave and his wife April are the parents of Jaylynn and reside in Garden City, MI. Judy and John Lardin on their return from FL the first part of April spent a week in Corpus Christi TX with son Larry and family. They helped them move into their new home that is on a canal that leads into the Gulf of Mexico. Larry found it necessary to close his restaurant and was fortunate to be hired as a manager at Red Lobster. Upcoming scheduled events included TRI-V Anniversary Party on April 18 at the Maples of Novi; the first night of the TRI-V Golf league on April 20 at Hickory Hills Golf Course, Wixom, TRI-V Final pinochle on April 25 at Docs, Livonia, May Open House on May 1 at Gateway Golf Club, Romulus, Ladies May Dinner on May 20 at Bonefish Grill, Novi, TRI-V steak roast on Aug 8 at Mettala Park, Wixom, TRI-V Wives Weekend Getaway on Aug. 28 and 29 at Saravilla Bed and Breakfast, Alma and Tri-V Final golf the weekend of Aug 28-20 at Ray’s Retreat, Gaylord.

  MEMORIES FROM THE APRIL 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We are sorry to report that Dorothy Suchner, wife of founder, Ray Suchner, passed away from natural causes on the 25th of May. She was in hospice for three weeks and died a peaceful death. Our prayers go out to her family. Judy and John arrived back from FL on Monday, April 7. Judy had mixed feelings about returning as the weather was still predicted to be on the cool side while John had wishes to stay one more week. The winter was good this year in Florida with visits from son John in March, and Mike, Bev and Alyssa the middle of February and sandwiched in between their visits “little brother”, Nick Angelosanto for a week. Plans have been confirmed for next year at the same condo and same dates. Art Dushary spent another birthday in the hospital. He was light headed while heading back to his chair and passed out and landed face first on the floor. He had a broken nose, black eye and eight stitches on his face. They are running tests to find out what the cause was. Congratulations to Steve and Amber Trachsel on the birth of their second daughter, Adalena Rose, on March 20; and to Michael and Kristen Trachsel on the birth of their daughter, Madeline Michelle, on March 29. The newly elected council members for two year terms are Dave Burke, John Mackson, and Jeff Trachsel. The June initiation is scheduled for June 6, time and place TBD. Final Pinochle was set for April 5 at the Cadieux Café, Detroit with feather bowling followed by dinner. The Tri-V golf season will start on April 14 at Hickory Hills, Wixom. May Open House will be at Brentwood Country Club, on May 10. The Anniversary party is scheduled for June 27; more info to follow. Tri-V picnic scheduled for July 13 at Rotary Park, Livonia; Final Golf the weekend of Aug. 15-17 in Gaylord with reservations at Ray’s Retreat and finally the Children’s Christmas party will be on Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, Livonia. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Easter will be here soon and hopefully with warmer weather. Judy and I were in FL on a vacation and we were the first non-family members that Lorraine Trachsel met. She always had a special place in our hearts. Pat and Stan Reid were a fun couple to be around. Unfortunately Stan became a member of TRI-V at a late age and then retired to FL and Jim Buckley was responsible for the bidding to be changed in TRI-V pinochle. He felt it was better for him to over bid his hand and go set and let the opponent get half of his bid than for the opponent to get the bid points. In the golf course Jim would say so often “The ball just does not go where I hit it.” These are memories I have to these people. There are so many other memories we all have in our minds and hearts. Some of them are about people, some of things we did as children as well as with our children or grandchildren. Don’t keep these memories locked up; take the time once in a while to share them with others. See how many of them that you remember they also remember. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 12:23 pm on February 28, 2019 Permalink  

  MARCH MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE MARCH 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  March 2009 was the 72nd Anniversary of Tri-V and things were still going strong. There was not a lot in the Trifles and that included no reports of anyone in need of our prayers though we always ask you to just remember the Tri-V family in your prayers as there are those ailing that we are not aware of. On the brighter side reports were that Donna Clingerman had quit her job allowing her to be around to bug John. They also received news that their oldest daughter was due in late July, a baby girl and will make this the first grandchild for Donna and John. This was the year that John Lardin was finally able to make his long dream of being out of MI for the winter. All the years he worked for the Free Press and Northwest Airlines he worked midnights and outside and just wanted to be away from Michigan. They rented their first condo in Ft. Myers, FL and were ready to go. Judy naturally had second thoughts about it but John suggested we take her Mom with us and that sealed the deal. While in FL they had the Schaefers visit them for a week, Bev and Mike for a few days and John’s youngest sister Mary for a week. Nick Angelosanto and son Brian made it down to join Jack and John for five days of golf in Bradenton. On Feb. 9 Bill Suchner had a good day on the golf course. He won the 50/50 drawing and had a hole in one. Fortunately there were enough winnings in the drawing to buy the round of drinks though Bill thought it was a dumb rule or tradition that the one getting a hole in one has to buy the drinks. Upcoming events included the Easter Egg Hunt on March 29 at Maple Lanes Golf Club, Sterling Heights, the Tri-V Anniversary Party on April 18 at the Maples of Novi, Final Pinochle on April 25 at Docs, Livonia, May Open House on May 16 at Gateway Golf Course, Romulus, Ladies May dinner on May 20 at Bonefish Grill, Novi, TRI-V Steak Roast on Aug. 8 at Metalla Park, Wixom and finally the Tri-V Wives Weekend Getaway scheduled for Aug. 28 and 29 at Saravilla Bed and Breakfast, Alma. Final pinochle standings for the year had Robyn Mackson finishing in first place with 155.5 points, Brian Trachsel in second place with 142 points and John Mackson in third place with 141 points.

  MEMORIES FROM THE MARCH 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Our prayers go out to Terry and Ellie Connolly on the loss of her sister, Mary Copperstone.

  What a beautiful month February for those fortunate enough to be in Florida. There was very little rain and a temp closer or in the low 80s almost every day. Judy and John Lardin made a short trip to Michigan to celebrate granddaughter Bella’s eleventh birthday. John returned to FL on March 5 and Judy on March 7. Mike and granddaughter, Alyssa, were able to make it to FL to visit for 10 days. Nick Angelosanto joined John on his return to Ft. Myers for a week and a needed break from the miserable weather. Final pinochle was set for April 5 at the Cadieux Café, Detroit. There will be feather bowling followed by dinner. The March family social is set for March 28 which will consist of a family fun movie night at Oak Pointe Church in Novi. The 2014 golf season is scheduled to start April 14 at Hickory Hills Golf Course, Wixom. Open house is set for May 10 at Brentwood Country Club. Tri-V picnic is scheduled for July 13 at Rotary Park, Livonia. The children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, Livonia. Finally Final Golf is set for Aug. 15-17 in Gaylord with accommodations at Ray’s Retreat. Final pinochle scores for the season had Romas Bliudzius in first place with 153 points, Robyn Mackson in second with 144 points and Bob Kuhr in third with 135.5 points. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Was there something special that happened in March 2004 or 2009 that was not reported? If so maybe share it with someone now. Judy and John’s first trip to FL was 2008 and the extended stay started in 2009 and they have been fortunate to stay at the same location since then including 2014. Soon it will be Easter and maybe now would be a good time to share the memories of your childhood with your children or grandchildren, the new Easter dress you wore or that first visit from the Easter bunny. Our lives are filled with so many happy memories. Let us continue to share them with each other. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.