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  John Lardin 3:07 pm on March 11, 2018 Permalink  

  11 March, 2018 15:07 

  MEMORIES FROM THE MARCH 2008 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Once again we had a good month with the only one reported being in need of our prayers was loveable Blondie Forsyth. I will quote the article “Blondie is having a hammer toe operation on March 12 at Botsford Hospital. Straight and to the point, told like it is. Please pray for Blondie. The rest of the newsletter was reports on the coming and goings and happenings to Club Members. We start with Peg and George Hoffman who had recently purchased a park model trailer in N. Ford Myers, FL, Bob Kuhr retired since the end of Dec. and his retirement keeping him busy with tennis twice a week, bridge twice a week as well as some charity work. Then we have Diane Plocharczyk who was in Tampa FL the end of Feb. for a work related meeting and also the recipient of a performance trip to the Mayan Rivera in Mexico and finally Vickie, Judy, Nick and John on their eight day trip to Cancun Mexico. Upon their return from Mexico Judy and John taking off to Corpus Christi TX for a week to visit son Larry and family and finally Sue and Terry Dunham made a trip to Washington DC the end of February and visited most of the landmarks in Washington as well as Mount Vernon and Williamsburg. Tri-V Women were invited to join Marin Anderson on May 10 for a trip to Eastern Market by bus for the annual Flower Day, lunch and if interested a casino visit. The Steak Roast was set for Aug. 8 at Gunnar Metalla Park, Wixom. The February Social at the Detroit Institute of Arts was attended by 31 Tri-V members and guest followed by dinner at McNally’s Restaurant on Woodward in downtown Detroit.

  MEMORIES FROM THE MARCH 2013 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  It is with sadness that we report the loss of Babs Wagner on March 4 in Novi, MI at the age of 94. She was a former wife of Tri-V member Lu Wagner. Our prayers go out to her family. Our prayers go out to Art Trachsel who fell and broke his wrist last week and fractured it in at least three places.

  The month of February is busy for the Lardin’s with good weather when Jack and Nick visited the first part of the month, and when Mike, Bev and Alyssa visiting the middle of the month. The weather was not pool friendly when niece and older son John, were there the end of the month. Judy left on March 6 to attend the memorial for Babs and John left on the 8th to celebrate granddaughter Bella’s 10th birthday. Both returned to Florida on March 10. They plan to return to MI on or about April 7 and hope to see all at Final Pinochle.

  Shirley Suchner will be leaving FL on March 28 permanently. After her and Bill were snowbirds for 27 years she has decided with the passing of Bill she wants to be closer to the family in Michigan.

  Upcoming events include The Tri-V 2013 golf season will start April 15 at Hickory Hills Golf Course, Wixom, Final Pinochle on April 20 at Leon’s of Wixom, May Open House on May 11 at Brentwood Golf Course, White Lake, the Anniversary Party scheduled for June 22 location TBD, and final golf the weekend of Aug. 16-18 in Gaylord at Ray’s Retreat. The Family event was held at Drakeshire Lanes on March 10 with 24 in attendance.

  Final Pinochle standings had Jane Trachsel in first place with 156 points, Romas Bliudzius in second place with 143.5 points, and Mike Trachsel in third place with 130 points.

  Not a whole lot to report once again. A few observations, the 1998 Anniversary Issue of Tri-V Umph did not have any anniversary greetings; the 2003 issue had 9 greetings while the 2008 issue had one anniversary greeting. Hopefully the June 2013 issue when we will be celebrating our Anniversary will have more greetings. 2008 Judy and John Lardin had one grandchild, March 2013 Judy and John Lardin have 11 grandchildren. Guess the boys finally got it right. Easter will soon be upon as we read this issue. This is the earliest it has been in a long time. Many of us will take the time to reflect on what the Easter Season means and hopefully we have fond memories from this period of time. I can remember as a child making a trip to Sears at Grandriver and Oakman or Monkey Wards, as we called it, to shop for Easter clothes. What about the family get-togethers for dinner and maybe and Easter Egg hunt or the chocolate bunnies that our parents let us have. Take the time to tell your children and grandchildren about your Easter. I am sure all of us have a few stories we can tell. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 5:58 pm on February 11, 2018 Permalink  

  FEBRUARY MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2008 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  February 2008 was a good month for TRI-V members and their families. No serious medical problems reported though Bob Wendt did try to be the TV handyman helping out the Brighthouse Tech. over the phone. Bob was asked to read some numbers located on the lower part on the back of the TV, Bob had to squat to low in a tight squeeze that he was unable to get up and had to call 911 to help him. While he was doing this Peg fell down in the kitchen and hit her head on the table and put an inch gash in it. She pressed her alert button and they sent a second EMS unit out. Both were hauled out on stretchers and after some tests and x-rays were allowed to return home that evening. Those reporting travels included Diane and Ken Plocharczyk in Fl to visit Art Trachsel the middle of Jan. Dorothy Suchner to FL the end of Feb. for two weeks and Diane Plocharczyk returning to FL the end of Feb. for business and adding some time to visit her Dad, Art Trachsel. Karlyn Gies is also officially retired and she and Tim will be travelling in March to visit retirement communities in N. Carolina, S. Carolina and Florida. Judy and John Lardin made a trip to FL the end of Jan. to visit Marian and Lee Anderson. Upon their return along with Vickie and Nick Angelosanto were preparing to spend a week in Cancun Mexico. Upon their return from Cancun Judy and John will take a week to visit son Larry and family in Corpus Christi, TX. Sure is a good thing that Judy has kept John healthy to keep him on the go. Finally Mike Lardin and his fiancée Bev were making a trip to Naples FL during spring break from school to make final plans for their upcoming wedding on June 21 in Naples, FL. The February Social was a tour at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Feb. 23 with dinner to follow at McNally’s on Woodward Ave, downtown Detroit. Final Pinochle was set for April 5 at the Wayne AM Vets Hall on Merriman Road in Westland. Pinochle standings through Feb. play had Jeff Trachsel in first with 199 points, Brian Trachsel in second place with 114 points and Jacqui Schaefer and Romas Bliudzius tied for third place with 108 points.

  MEMORIES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2013 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Our prayers go out to Art Trachsel as he has been suffering some physical and mental deterioration over the last six months. This fall he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s moderate stage and was placed on a drug that slows the progression. He is very weak, very tired, often confused and is now confined to a wheelchair as well as sleeping much of the day.

  Congratulations to Jeff Trachsel on the birth of granddaughter Kailyn Anne born to daughter Andrea and husband Steve Novak.

  Judy and John Lardin made it safely to FL leaving MI on Sun., Jan. 6 and arriving in Ft. Myers on Mon., Jan. 7 at three in the afternoon. There was very little traffic and no bad weather. It took a couple of weeks to get set up completely in the new condo this year. We are in the same complex but a different unit. It has not been upgraded but seems larger than the previous one we rented. John Walked in, saw the king size bed and said “I like it”. Friends from NY had us over for dinner that evening and after Bill said “Welcome John” asked “Do you want to play golf tomorrow?” John looked at Judy and she smiled and said go ahead. Life is good. Between getting set up, golfing, hand-in-foot (card game), euchre and renewing acquaintance from friends we have made over the last five years, we have been busy. As you read this Nick Angelosanto and Jack Schaefer, will be out guests for 10 days arriving on Mon., Feb 4 and return home on Wed., Feb. 13. When asked how much golf they wanted to play Nick responded “as much as possible” while Jack responded at least four times. Cal and Jan Cashman arrived on Thurs., Jan. 31 and will be here for a month renting next door to Lee and Marian Anderson. We made to trip to N. Ft. Myers on Sat. night for Florida version of TRI-V Pinochle, joining Bill and Onallee, Tim and Karlyn and George and Peg. Judy will be heading back to MI on Feb. 10 and returning with Alyssa on Feb. 13. Grandma needs her quality time with granddaughter. On Fri., Feb. 15 Mike and Bev will be arriving for a week. That will be followed with Judy’s niece and her friend coming in on the 13th for a week, and then oldest son, John arrives the end of Feb. for a week. John keeps track of the weather on Sirius radio and does honestly feel sorry for all you are having to put up with but does not miss the winters.

  There were additional articles pertaining to the upcoming TRI-V election to be held at the March meeting. Final Pinochle on April 20 at Leon’s in Wixom, and final golf the weekend of Aug. 16-18 in Gaylord at Ray’s retreat.

  Pinochle standings through Feb. play had Jane Trachsel in first place with 133 points, Mike Trachsel in second place with 111.5 points, and Terry Connolly in third place with 110 points.

  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. It seems each year the memories are shorter and shorter. Let’s try this year to share your ongoing happenings with the Tri-V family as they will be our memories in the future. Most of all remember to take care of one another until we continue in print next month, the Good Lord willing.

   
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  John Lardin 8:37 pm on January 9, 2018 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE JANUARY 2008 ISSUE of TRI-V Umph 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JANUARY 2008 ISSUE of TRI-V Umph

  All TRI-V Members seemed to be in pretty good health though there are a few of the extended family we remembered in our prayers. We had Kirk Trachsel, son of Art and sister of Diane Plocharczyk, who was still recovering from his accident that it seems happened ages ago and to Jamie Forsyth, granddaughter of Blondie, who had successful kidney and pancreas transplant surgery. Newest

  Retirees were Bob Kuhr on Dec. 21st and Art Dushary the end of January. Upon Art’s retirement they have moved to their Florida home in Ocala, Florida. Cal Cashman’s daughter, Kelly and her family came up from Franklin, TN to spend the Christmas Holidays with Cal and Jan. Judy and John Lardin shared their whirlwind trip to IL and Branson MO over the Thanksgiving Holiday with her Mom. The Tri-V Anniversary Party was scheduled for March 15th at the Maples, Novi and the Florida Anniversary Party was scheduled for early March at the Roaring 20s in Ellenton, FL. Pinochle standings through Jan. play had Jeff Trachsel in first place with 96.5 points, Brian Trachsel in second place with 91.5 points and Dion Angelosanto in third place with 88 points.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JANUARY 2013 ISSUE of TRI-V Umph

  Our prayers go out to Art Trachsel. Art fell in his apartment on Dec. 14 and severely sprained his left upper arm. Besides a trip to ER he’s had a home health care nurse coming to his apartment several times a week to inspect the wound and change the dressing. It has taken over a month but he is almost healed. In addition he is getting physical therapy to help with balance and strength issues. Good news for Kathy Dushary; she had her 6 week check-up with a clean bill of health from the oncologist. She just has to get semi-annual check-ups for the next two years. On the other hand, the results of Art’s biopsy revealed that he has kidney cancer. The cancer runs from the lower part of the right kidney and the upper part of the tube from the kidney to the bladder. So the kidney and tube will be removed in January. The good news is that the cancer is contained and the surgery should be the only treatment needed.

  Judy and John Lardin arrived in Ft. Myers, FL the first week of January. They survived the trip to Corpus Christi, TX in December. The trip was much better than the trip in October. Larry and John planned a round of golf but the temp Sunday afternoon was in the mid 80’s and on Monday the high was 45 with 30 plus miles wind. Only in Texas can the weather change this much in one day.

  The Tri-V Council party will be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Jan. 19th followed by dinner at the Traffic Jam and Snug restaurant located in midtown
  Detroit.

  The Tri-V Wives celebrated their Christmas luncheon on December 16th with lunch at Rocky’s in Northville. There were 16 in attendance.

  The Children’s Christmas party was on Dec. 17th with 41 adults and 23 children attending. The party was held at the Garden City Museum. An Ugly Sweater contest was held for the first time; Judy Lardin was the winner. Victoria and Dominic Angelosanto hosted January pinochle. Robyn and John Mackson tied for first place with 27.5 points; and Nick coming in third with 22.5 points.

  The Tri-V Committee assignments for 2013 were published along with an article pertaining to the upcoming election to be held at the March meeting.

  Pinochle standings through January had Jane Trachsel in first place with 102 points, Terry Connolly in second place with 92.5 points and Mike Trachsel in third place with 88 points.

  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Hopefully all had a wonderful and Merry Christmas and the New Year is better for you than 2017. With Christmas just ending, now is the time to share that special moment that happened over the Holiday. These will become our memories to share in future years. Don’t let them get lost. These memories are precious to all.

  For the next three months you will be receiving the memories from Florida and for those still here in the north please stay warm. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 12:40 pm on December 6, 2017 Permalink  

  DECEMBER MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2007 TRI-V UMPH

  What a wonderful way to start the Christmas Issue of TRI-V Umph with no reported RI-V family members in need of our prayers though I do imagine there might have been some. There were a few reported traveling the later part of Nov. and Dec. The Clingermans spent Thanksgiving in Mexico for their nephew’s wedding. Ken Plocharczyk to Las Vegas to lend a helping hand to his brother-in-law, Kirk Trachsel who was recovering from leg surgery and the Hoffman’s and Bill Trachsel’s returning to MI for the Christmas holiday. Bob and Peg Wendt have decided to stay where they are and not go to a retirement home at this time as their health continues to be on the positive side. We had the details about the trip to Greece in late Sept. by the Kuhr and Tim, Jerry, Karlyn and Barb Gies. There were articles on the Florida TRI-V Anniversary Party on March 15 in Elton, FL, the TRI-V Council party to be held at Novi Bowl, Novi, on Jan. 26 and the TRI-V February Social a guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts on Feb. 23. We read about the November Social held Dec. 7 at the Palace of Auburn Hills and the Children’s Christmas Party and pinochle hosted by the Schaefer’s. Pinochle standings through Dec. play had Jeff Trachsel in first place with 77.5 points, Jacqui Schaefer in second place with 73 points and Kate Stress in third place with 68.5 points. This has been a special year for the TRI-V family. I cannot remember in all my years as a Club member so many of us suffering both Club losses as well as personal family member losses. For all we have to thankful for the support and love shared with the Tri-V Family. In 2002 we had 2002 Christmas greetings and in 2007 we had 22 Christmas greetings. This has been about average but could be more. It does not take much effort to send a greeting. How will 2012 be?

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2012 TRI-V UMPH

  What a wonderful way to start once again with no reported Tri-V family members in need of our prayers though I do imagine there might have been some. Twenty four members and wives travelled to Birmingham, MI for the November social to see the musical “Sunset Boulevard” at the Birmingham Village Players, followed by dinner at Pasquale’s family restaurant. The Lardin’s hosted December pinochle attended by the Connolly’s, Angelosanto’s, Stress’s, Robyn Mackson and Romas Bliudzius, Karen Thrift and Jeff Trachsel. High points for the night were Terry Connolly with 30.5 points; Jeff with 25 points and Judy with 21 points. Upcoming events include the Children’s Christmas party on Dec. 16 at the Grand Parlor at Garden City Historical Museum and the Tri-V Council party on Jan. 19 at the Detroit Institute of Arts followed by dinner at the Traffic Jam and Snug restaurant located in midtown Detroit. The only known travelers were Judy and John Lardin making their annual trip to Corpus Christi, TX to celebrate grandson Jacob’s sixth birthday and Christmas. On their return they will get ready for their 3 month stay at Fort Myers, FL. leaving in January and returning in April. We are happy to report that Judy did survive her week of watching two year old Alyssa. She is tired but did say “If necessary, would do it again”. In 2007 we reported 22 Christmas greetings unfortunately only 12 in 2012. Pinochle standings in December had Jane Trachsel in first with 82.5 points, Terry Connolly second with 71.5 points, and Jack Schaefer third with 67.5 points. One cannot help as we watch our children and grandchildren open their gifts how it was when they were small and the excitement when they received that “special” gift they asked Santa for and were fortunate to receive. Take the time this year to share these memories, take pictures or movies to share in the future with the family. Most important do not let the precious moments disappear as they happen. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

   
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  John Lardin 2:15 pm on November 10, 2017 Permalink  

  NOVEMBER MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2007 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  The Nov. 2007 issue of Tri-V Umph had no reports of any members or extended family in ill health, a rare occurrence. The weather was finally cooling down some in Fl for Peg and Bob Wendt to begin enjoying the time there and were still awaiting word from Azaleas Park on their move. Congratulations were in order to Katie and Jim Trachsel on the birth of Ian on Oct. 12th, to Ellie and Terry Connolly on the birth of their fourth grandchild, Ryan, to son Chris and Kelly on Oct. 19th and to Marian and Lee Anderson on the birth of Summer on Oct. 3rd to son Bryan and Rebecca in Atlanta. Robyn Mackson competed in her marathon on Oct. 28th in Grand Rapids. She finished the 26.2 miles which was her goal and after completion she thinks this would be her one and only marathon.

  Those traveling included Art Trachsel going from Sarasota to North Ft. Myers to spend Thanksgiving, Jan and Cal Cashman in San Diego to visit son Matt and Shirley and Bill Suchner also making a trip San Diego to visit their niece and two sons then back to MI to prepare for the trip to FL for the winter via Auto Train out of Lorton VA. Of course like every month Judy and John Lardin also were traveling somewhere. This time they along with Judy’s sister-in-laws to Akron OH to visit their counsin, then to IL for Thanksgiving with her Mom and a trip to Branson MO, than back to TX to celebrate grandson Jacob’s first birthday. Donna and John Clingerman shared their stressful experience their daughter, Beck, endured with the Peace Corps in Tanzania by one of the villagers with a 2 x 4. Thankfully she was not injured and was able to be transferred to a different village that was more advanced and more motivated to accept change. Upcoming events included the November social, a Pistons Basketball game on Dec. 7th, the Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 2nd at F.B. Wright Co. in Dearborn and the Tri-V Wives Club Christmas Dinner on Dec. 12th at Giulio’s in Livonia. Pinochle standings after Oct./Nov. play had Jacqui Schaefer in first place with 50.5 points, Jane Trachsel in second place with 49.5 points and Jeff Trachsel in third place with 49 points. It has gotten to the point when I list the pinochle standings for the month as soon as I hit the letter “J” the computer automatically types in Jane Trachsel. She is good. We mentioned the loss of Fraser back in 2002. So many current members did not know him. Repeating what was wrote 10 years ago. Fraser was a purist. Play the game by the rules. Give a 6 inch putt on the golf course? Not a change! Play poker with wild cards? No way! Play the game the way it’s supposed to be played. That’s Fraser and that’s the Fraser we knew and loved.

  MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2012 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We’re sorry to report the loss of member Dick Barnes who passed away while napping Oct. 12th. Dick is the father of club member Brett Barnes. Our prayers go out to Brett, Lynne and family.

  Judy and John Lardin made their trip to Texas to celebrate granddaughter’s 8th birthday. The trip was very uncomfortable with the heat index of 101 degrees and to add insult to injury grandson Jacob came down with virus followed by Christine, then son Larry, Judy and finally John, not a fun trip. Judy and John spent veteran’s day in Lansing with some of John’s high school buddies and wives returning on Monday, November 12th for a2 day trip to Akron, OH to visit John’s cousin. Judy’s great niece and family will come in from IL for Thanksgiving. This will be a hard Thanksgiving as it is the first holiday, Mom, will not be with us.

  The weekend of September 12th Bill and Onallee Trachsel, Tim and Karlyn Gies, Karen Thrift and Jeff Trachsel, Brett and Lynne Barnes, Jay and Liz Trachsel and Brian and Jane Trachsel travelled to Gladwin for a “sibling” weekend. Art Trachsel was able to join them during their stay.

  The October stag was held on the 26th of Oct. at the Cadieux café in Detroit. There were 13 in attendance and all had a great time.

  The November social will be on Nov. 17 at the Birmingham Village Player’s theatre to see the play “Sunset Boulevard” followed by dinner at Pasquale’s restaurant, Birmingham.

  Kathy Dushary had surgery on Nov. 5th which was successful.

  The Tri-V Wives will have their November meeting on the 14th at the home of Judy Lardin and the Christmas party is scheduled for December 15th at Rocky’s restaurant in Northville. The November hosts for pinochle with the Cashman’s and Schaefer’s. Top scorer at Cashman’s was Terry Connolly with 26 points and at the Schaefer’s was Jane Trachsel with 31 points. Pinochle standings after two months are Jack Schaefer in first with 51 points, Jane Trachsel, second, with 50 points and Brian Trachsel in third with 48 points.

  The Children’s Christmas party is set for Dec. 16 at the Grand Parlor in Garden City, Garden City Historical Museum.

  Now we have the Christmas season approaching sooner than we might want it to. Start now to think of our past. Think of our childhood when we anxiously awaited Santa or maybe we were less fortunate and the gift was a Goodfellow delivering a few presents to you. Some of the memories may not be happy for you but they did happen. Don’t block them out but share with others especially your family and children. We in Tri-V are sooo blessed as adults. Many of our children, though grown, are not aware of the sacrifice that our parents made for us or the sacrifice we made for our children for them to have the better life. Take the time to share those memories both good and bad. That’s it for the month. Hope you enjoy the reading. In the meantime take care of one another until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing.

   
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  John Lardin 3:53 pm on October 8, 2017 Permalink  

  OCTOBER MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  This issue of TRI-V Umph found members in pretty good health. George Hoffman was recovering successfully, with a few minor delays, with his recent surgery while Mike Lardin’s MRS on his knee showed only some torn cartilage and had surgery that only took 4 minutes. Congratulations to Jayme Trachsel, daughter of Jay and Liz Trachsel, on the birth of her Gabriela Phoenix on Sept. 2rd and to Rob and Diana Kuhr, son of Bob and Sherry Kuhr, on the birth of Robert Paul on Sept. 18th. Those traveling included Dorothy Suchner from Traverse City, MI to DeKalb, IL into a senior apartment, Judy and John Lardin to IL and on their return to TX to celebrate granddaughters Christine’s birthday. Also traveling were Donna and John Clingerman to Lake Tahoe, NV to celebrate oldest daughter, Julie marriage and then onto Pittsburgh PA to celebrate John’s 40th class reunion and Marlene and Dennis Watuka spent two weeks in CA with son. Finally Jeff Trachsel and Karen made a trip to Camp Lejeune to welcome home son, Ryan, from Iraq. The Children’s Christmas Party was set for Sunday, Dec. 2nd at F.B. Wright Co., Nick Angelosanto’s place of employment. Pinochle standings for the first month of play had Jeff Trachsel in first place with 28 points, Mike Lardin in second place with 26.5 points and John Mackson in third place with 26 points. Did Terry Dunham ever retire and get to travel in his new RV for the first year of his retirement? Did Karlyn and Tim Gies find Fairfield Glades the perfect place to retire?

  MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We ask you to remember in our prayers Leo Fanos on his passing on Sept. 10 at age 86. He is survived by his wife, Florence, of 60 years. A special thank you from Judy Lardin for the many prayers, phone calls, cards, and masses with the passing of “Mom”, (Mildred Hoch mother of Judy Lardin. Things have finally settled down some for Judy Lardin. She has finally finished most of the necessary changes being executor of mom’s estate. Judy and John will be leaving on Oct. 13th for Corpus Christi to celebrate granddaughter’s 8th birthday returning home on Oct. 17. Congratulations to Kristen and Michael Trachsel on the birth of their son, on September 24th. The Tri-V Stag is scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Cadieux Café, Detroit. The November social is scheduled for Nov. 17 to attend the Birmingham Village Player’s musical “Sunset Boulevard” at the Birmingham Theatre. The children’s Christmas party will be held at the Garden City Historical Museum on December 16th. There were 13 ladies that attended the getaway weekend on Sept. 6-8 at Hartland/Fenton/Grand Blanc area. Pinochle standings for Oct. had Karlyn Gies in 1st place with 28 points; Time Gies 2nd place with 26 points and Romas Bliudzius in 3rd with 25.5 points. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. School is back and all have started to slowly get in the groove. The new activities are about to start and let’s all try to attend as many as possible. Share your memories of past years with our family and the Tri-V family. Do not let the memories fade away for good. Until we see you in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 8:35 pm on September 9, 2017 Permalink  

  SEPTEMBER MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2007 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We continue to remember those in the TRI-V Family as well as the extended family with our prayers. Victoria Battel, mother of Vickie Angelosanto, was admitted to the hospital when her temp went to 104. A chest x-ray showed she had pneumonia and she spent three days in the hospital before being released to the care of her daughters. George Hoffman’s surgery for Aug. 30th was cancelled and rescheduled for Sep. 17th due to a state of dehydration. He was admitted to hospital where he received IV and drinks for a day and was released to go home. Terry Dunham is still recovering from his shoulder surgery in Tenn. While Mike Lardin suffered cartilage damage and arthroscopic surgery was scheduled for Sep. 13th at Botsford Hospital. Peg Wendt lost her speech on May 18th when she had her last ITA (mini stroke). With speech therapy this summer it is coming back. She is also able to maneuver the walker okay in the house. When the Wendts return to FL on Sep. 8th they will be selling their home and moving into a retirement home. People on the move included the Macksons to New York for a week by train while Tim and Karlyn Gies along with son-in-law Nick and their daughter travelled to Chambersburg, PA. Cal and Jan Cashman had a visit from their granddaughter, Ashley, who lives in Plano TX. Her visit was followed by a visit from their granddaughter, Cassidy, who lives in Tenn. Bob and Sherry will be leaving on a cruise to the Greek Islands the end of Sept. Bob and Sherry’s sons Rob and Chris along with daughter-in-law Diana gave them a surprise 4oth Anniversary the end of August in Ann Arbor. The Angelosantos and Lardins have finalized their winter vacation plans and will be leaving on Feb. 6th for a week in Cancun Mexico. The TRI-V Picnic was held on Sun., July 15th at the Metalla Park in Wixom. There were 19 members, 1 prospective and 29 adult guests and wives in attendance. Final Golf Weekend took place the weekend of Aug. 17th in Kendallville IN.

  MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMP

  We are sorry to report the loss of Virginia Buckley, 92, wife of Jim, who passed away. After the death of Jim she continued to be very active with TRI-V. We also reported the loss of Mildred Hoch, mother of Judy Lardin, on August 26. She went peacefully with both daughters at her side. Though not associated with TRI-V she would always ask Judy about the TRI-V family members. The Lardin’s kept busy with company from New York for a week; and then a trip to Illinois and then Larry and family came in from Texas; followed by a trip to Texas mid October to celebrate granddaughter’s 8th birthday. Tri-V golf season came to an end in August with Mike Trachsel, club champion for the third straight year. Pinochle was set to start Oct. 6 with play being at individual homes. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Our old memories are something to share with one another. With school starting you might enjoy sharing with your children and grandchildren what it was like when you made your first day back to school regardless of what grade it was. Until next month, when we see you in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 9:42 pm on August 12, 2017 Permalink  

  AUGUST MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE AUGUST 2007 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  On July 29th we lost Ginny Massoll, beloved wife of Bud for 68 years. Our prayers go out to Bud, children and grandchildren. Kathie and Art Dushary were hosting the Wendt Family at their home with 16 sleeping wherever around the house. A side note that their home was now on the market. Karlyn Gies and her daughter, Tracey, and granddaughter, Natalya, travelled to Pennsylvania to visit with Lisa and the newest addition, little Andrew, the first part of July. The end of July found the Kuhrs, Clingermans and Gies travelling to Houghton Lake for the weekend. The Trachsel family again spent a week together at an Ohio State Park the week after July 4th. The travel plans for Judy and John Lardin included trips to the west side of the State for dinner with four of John’s high school buddies, then Judy making a trip to IL to visit her Mom and attend her 45th class reunion while John is at final golf then upon their return a trip to Texas to visit Larry and family. John and Robyn Mackson packed up their two babies and took the train to New York City to o lots of site seeing and taking in a ball game. Jack and Jacqui Schaefer missed the steak Roast as they were in Indiana to work on the farm that has been in their family for over 150 years. Mike Lardin announced his engagement to Bev Pritchard while Jack and Jacqui Schaefer were marrying off their last child in September. It looks like 2007 was the last year for the “Annual” winter get away for Nick, John, Cal and other TRI-Vers and friends after over 20 years. It all started when the airlines were deregulated and the three of them flew to AZ in Jan. to play golf. We had as few as six and as many as 16 making the annual trip with the highlight being the 10th anniversary when the wives joined us for a week.

  MEMORIES FROM THE AUGUST 2012 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We are sorry to report the loss of longtime member Bill Suchner on July 13. Our prayers go out to Shirley and the rest of the family. The end of July and first part of August was a busy month for Judy Lardin. The health of her mom has continued to deteriorate. She spent a week with Mom the end of June, again in July, and also August. Son, Larry, and family came in from Texas August 12th and went immediately to Rantoul to be with Grandma.

  Judy and John have the same condo in Fort Myers for three months and Cathy and Bill, friends from Fort Myers, were in Detroit for a teacher convention and spent a week with John and Judy.

  The Tri-V Picnic was held at Clintwood Water Spray Park in Clarkston. It was attended by 36 adults and 18 children. The steak roast was set for August 11 at Metalla Park in Wixom. Final golf will be held the weekend of August 17 at Ray’s retreat in Gaylord. The ladies getaway is set for Sep. 6 through the 8th in Holly, Hartland and Fenton area. This wraps up another trip down Memory Lane. Judy Lardin’s new look of no glasses lasted for almost 9 years as she is back in glasses and the lake front house that Art and Kathie Dushary had for sale in 2007 finally sold in 2012. We are now in the ending part of summer as our children and grandchildren will be returning to school. Are there any special things that happened this summer that will be a memory in the future? Maybe put together some pictures and write a little story to share in the future when they are all older to see if they remember. Don’t let your memories slip away. Until we see you next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 9:01 pm on July 11, 2017 Permalink  

  JULY MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2007 OF TRI-V UMPH

  We reported last month on the heart attack suffered by Kirk Trachsel, son of Art and brother of Diane Plocharczyk. The update was printed in the July issue and bottom line is Kirk has successful come through the life threatening surgery. All of our prayers seem to have paid off. Robyn Mackson has decided to train for a marathon that is scheduled for Oct. 28th in Grand Rapids, MI. Judy Lardin continued to travel this time to Corpus Christi TX to help Larry and Kim watch the grandkids while Kim’s grandfather had emergency heart surgery. The surgery was successful and upon her return she and Mike were headed to Illinois to visit Mom/Grandma for five days and Mike to do a few things around the house for Grandma. Tim and Karlyn Gies became grandparents again when daughter Lisa gave birth to baby Andrew on July 3rd. There was an article on the TRI-V 70th Anniversary Party held the weekend of June 22nd through the 24th at McGuire’s in Cadillac, MI. There were five Anniversary Party Thank You’s, from Club members. The Steak Roast was set for Aug. 4th at Gunnar Metalla Park, Wixom with dinner scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The girl’s book club is still going strong and continues to read and review a book each month and as of June 2012 have read 15 books. Did Robyn Mackson ever continue her training and run in the marathon at Grand Rapids in 2007? Sumer has arrived in earnest. Now is the time to sit back and reminisce of previous summers. Maybe it as the trip down the Detroit River on the Boblo boat or that night at Edgewater Park? Perhaps it was a family trip to Kensington Metro Park for a swim and picnic or the warm evenings we would just “hang” out with our friends and share a laugh. These are memories that once in a while we have to share so we do not lose them completely.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2012 OF TRI-V UMPH

  We ask you to remember Judy’s mom, Millie inyour prayers. On her return to Illinois she was taken to doctor and they removed a liter of fluid from behind her lungs. This is the same problem she had when in Florida with Judy and John in 2009. Judy continues to be Grandma more and more with little Alyssa. She does not know when to say “no” and is a total joy to both Judy and John. She sure knows how to tire out Grandpa. The end of July Judy and John will have house guests from the Florida condo where they stay in winter. Cathy and Bill will be here for an education convention and will stay for a week after. In August Kim, Larry, and grandkids from Texas are scheduled to visit for 10 days. Karen and Jeff Trachsel returned from a visit with Trevor in Florida. They got caught in tropical storm Debbie driving down. Andrea and Steve (my daughter and son-in-law) is pregnant due on January 2013. The Dushary’s finally sold their home in Michigan after having it for sale on and off for four years. The closing with immediate occupancy is scheduled for June 15th. Terry and Ellie Connolly traveled via coach with the Livonia Travel Club, stopping in Auburn, NY, then on to Vermont and New Hampshire. Dominic Angelosanto finally retired after 42 years with F.B. Wright. This will allow Vickie to semi-retire as Nick will be able to share the deliveries for their company though Nick’s dad needs plenty of attention. We now share the daily visits to Dad. There was a flyer for a trip to Branson, MO in November that several Tri-Vers signed up to go on.

  That wraps up another trip down memory lane. Things we do now will be the memories we share down the road. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 10:07 pm on June 10, 2017 Permalink  

  JUNE MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2007 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  This was a special issue as it was the 70th Anniversary Issue. The bulk of the writings were the Anniversary Greetings though we did offer our prayers to Kirk Trachsel, son of Art and brother of Diane Plocharczyk, who suffered a heart attack on June 18th in Las Vegas. Our prayers are asked for Kirk. We were also asked to remember in our prayers Ryan Trachsel, son of Jeff. As you know Ryan is in the Marines stationed in Iraq and we ask the Man upstairs to watch over him and return him to us safely. Congratulations to our newest prospective, Steve Trachsel, for being offered a permanent teaching job for the Livonia School District. Curt Martin is doing well after his motorcycle accidence. Those coming and going included Sherry Kuhr, Ellie Connolly and Jan Cashman who spent three days in Clare Mi golfing; and Larry Lardin and family visiting Judy and John from TX for a week. The Wives Club May Dinner had 14 women in attendance. The TRI-V Family Picnic was set for July at Metalla Park, Wixom and the TRI-V Steak Roast was set for August also at Metalla Park. Not too much to share these two months. Hard to believe that it has been ten years that Brian and Gina Lardin and Dion and AnnMarie Angelosanto have been married. Did anyone notice the drop off of attendance from 22 to 14 ladies attending their May Dinner? This seems to be the trend of a lot of events lately in the Club. For the Club to continue as we know it we need more members as well as more participation of current members. Let us all do our best to try to correct this situation. This year we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of TRI-V Club. We all thought the 50th Anniversary Party at Mackinac Island was great and would not be topped. I think the 70th Anniversary Party in Cadillac was as good if not better. How will the 75th Anniversary Party in Chelsea compare? It will only be as good as those attending the Party want it to be.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2012 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We are sorry to have to share the loss of long time Member Jim DeLanoy on

  May 27th. Our prayers are also requested for Karen Thrift’s granddaughter, Jordan. They think the cancer is back. She has a spot on her lung is now undergoing Cat Scans and possibly a Pet Scan to determine if it is cancer again. Kathy and Art Dushary will be closing June 15 or sooner with immediate occupancy. Now they have to find a place to live. They have a trip planned to Idaho in mid July. Those travelling include Diane and Ken Plocharczyk with a trip to Virginia and Delaware in May to visit friends they met on their honeymoon 18 years ago. Their trip home included a tour of Flight 193 memorial honoring those who died on that flight on September 11. Also travelling was Judy and John Lardin to visit Larry and family in Texas for seven days. You read it right 7 days. John was able to get in two rounds of golf but with the wind, temperature, and humidity was not a lot of fun. When they returned; they were able to complete the renovation to the kitchen, dining room, living room caused by the icemaker leak in April while they were in Florida. The June Stag was cancelled because of lack of participation. The 75th Anniversary was scheduled for June 23 and 24 in Chelsea. Latest count had 38 for show at Purple Rose Theatre and 47 for dinner that evening. Upcoming events included Family Picnic on July 15 to be held at Clintonwood Park, Clarkston; the steak roast on August 11 at Mettala Park, Wixom; and final golf the weekend of Aug. 17-19 at Ray’s retreat, Gaylord. This year we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of TRI-V Club. We all thought the 50th Anniversary party at Mackinac Island was great and could not be topped. I think the 70th Anniversary party in Cadillac was as good if not better. How will the 80th Anniversary in Pleasant Lake compare? It will only be as good as those attending the Party want it to be. With the summer months finally here continue to share with your family and friends the memories of past summers growing up. You will be surprised as to how many things one will have forgotten when discussed. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.