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  David Burke 7:01 pm on July 2, 2016 Permalink  

  JULY MEMORIES 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2006 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  A check of my records did not show a TRI-V Umph being published in July 2006. At the time we were in the process of changing editors/publishers. Now would be the chance to sit in the warm evenings and try to remember special memories from that month.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2011 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  We are happy to report of no known members of the TRI-V Family being in ill health and in need of our prayers. On the bright side our congratulations go out to our President Matt VanHollebeke on his marriage to Kli in June and Onallee and Bill Trachsel who celebrated their 66 years of marriage on July 14th. New arrivals to the Trachsel Family include Delaney Jane who arrived on June 14th to Amber and Steve Trachsel. John Mackson was getting ready to start his first season as Head Coach of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Men’s Basketball Team after a successful five seasons at Taylor Kennedy High School, Taylor, and to Beverly Lardin who’s college she attended on a scholarship in Kansas City MO team was inducted into their College Hall of Fame, the first girls team to be so inducted.

  All kinds of movement in the TRI-V Family with members and family coming and going. Judy Lardin after having cataract surgery on June 16th and followed again on June 30th made a trip with three days at Kalahari Water Park in Sandusky OH and on her return to IL to spend a week with her Mom. Karlyn and Tim Gies daughter Lisa Sponsky and kids made a trip the middle of June for a week visit with Mom and Dad then Karlyn and Tim spend the weekend of July 4th at Rainbow Lake to visit the Kathy and Art Dushary. Onallee Trachsel and the Gies will be visiting with Diane and Ken Plocharczyk and Art Trachsel the last weekend of July.

  Congratulations were due to Dave Burke on his hole in one Monday at golf and perhaps an equally impressive quarter drip in the shot glass as the VFW after golf. Final Golf is set for the weekend of August 19th – 21st at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord MI, the TRI-V annual Picnic on July 17th at Mettala Park, Wixom and the TRI-V Steak Roast on August 28th also at Mettala Park, Wixom.

  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Unfortunately not many memories to share but that is what is going to happen in our daily lives if we don’t take the time to share our current memories. I continue to ask your prayers for my current medical condition and this is one memory I will never forget going through. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  David Burke 10:22 pm on May 31, 2016 Permalink  

  June Memories 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2006 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  The month of June 2006 was not one of the best months for TRI-V with the loss of long time member Beecher Todd on June 3rd at the age of 90. Beech became a member of TRI-V in the fall of 1937 and being a Vice-President of Surety Federal Savings and Loan he soon became Club Treasurer until his status became local inactive. At that point he became the unofficial Club photographer. He will be missed. Our prayers also went out to Bill Trachsel who fell while taking a shower. Miraculously he did not break anything though he seems to have hurt his rotator cuff and has his wrist in a brace. Onallee Trachsel will be having hip replacement surgery in late July.

  Cy and Dorothy Richeson are moving back to MI and living in the Presbyterian Village in Redford. Club members were traveling everywhere it seems. Bill and Shirley Suchner returned to MI for the summer via Amtrak’s Auto Train and had plans to return to FL in the fall the same way. Saves a lot of time driving. Art Trachsel made a trip up to Hattiesburg MS the flying up to Fling and will spend four weeks with Diane and Ken Plocharczyk returning to Sarasota FL the end of Aug. Jeff and Karen Trachsel have been busy going to FL for two weeks then off to Vegas for Karen’s daughter’s wedding then down to South Carolina for Ryan’s graduation from basic Marine training. Tim Gies and family will be traveling to Sandusky OH and the Kalahari Resort and Water Park for a family reunion. Finally Judy and John Lardin did their monthly travels to San Antonio TX to visit son Larry and Kim with Mike joining them later and on return all three making it to IL to spend time with Judy’s Mom. This was followed by a trip to Niagara Falls Canada staying at the Embassy Suites Hotel overlooking the Horseshoe Falls. The rip was a retirement, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day present from son Mike.

  New retires include Judy Lardin from Ford Motor Co. and Jacqui Schaefer from her in-home day care. Jack celebrated her retirement with a trip they made to TN to visit Susie and Terri Dunham. Susie Dunham has been accepted as a humor card freelance writer for American Greetings Card Co. The Initiation Dinner for Jerry Gies was held on June 9th at Walker’s Speakeasy. There were 34 members in attendance, 24 active and 10 local inactive. The annual Steak Roast was set for Aug. 5th at Mettala Park, Wixom, the Men’s golf weekend Aug. 18th-20th at Kendallville IN and the Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 17th at Madonna University, Livonia.

  MEMORIES FROM THE JUNE 2011 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH

  Once again we have to share the loss of two TRI-V Club Members. First there is Don Winters, one of the original Club Members on My 26th. Don was the last of the original five members. We also lost Member Dave Ruetenik, husband of Geri, who passed away on May 11th after a long illness. Our prayers go out to the families.

  Judy and John Lardin continue their travels this time to Corpus Christi TX to attend granddaughter Christine kindergarten graduation and on their return Judy celebrated the first birthday of daughter Alyssa and that was followed by cataract surgery on June 16th on one eye and on June 23rd for the other eye.

  The annual TRI-V picnic will be held on July 17th at Mettala Park, Wixom, and the Steak Roast on Aug. 28th also at Mettala Park, Wixom. Final Golf is set for the weekend of Aug. 19th – 21st at Ray’s Retreat and Country Inn, Gaylord.

  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. A lot to share for 2006 and not much for 2011. Please keep in mind that though we have face book and a TRI-V Web site not all have or use these electronic wonders. I think the Newsletter is still the main source of information to share with Club Members. Every day there is a new memory that happens. Don’t let them get lost in our daily shuffle of life. Take the time to share them with each other as well as our family members. All of them are precious, don’t let them get lost. Until we see you next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  David Burke 4:22 pm on April 27, 2016 Permalink  

  May Tri-V Club Memories 

  MEMORIES FROM THE MAY 2006 ISSUE OF THE TRI-V UMPH

  May 2006 issue of the TR-V Ump was one of the most varied issues in recent times. We started out requesting our prayers to the Little Family on the passing of Mary Ann Little; spouse Al, on her passing the end of April. Bill and Mary Ann moved to Chicago and ran a successful printing business before Al. passing. She spent her last 20 years in Elk Rapids MI. Our prayers were also needed for Art Trachsel who received a pacemaker the first part of May to regulate his heart rhythm and Lynn Barnes who underwent hernia surgery on May 11th and also to Karlyn Gies who continues to struggling with a painful knee though she was not ready to join the knee surgery just yet. Dorothy Richeson was suffering some discomfort from a fall. Though only badly bruised she spent three days in the hospital and then transferred to a rehab center where she is receiving therapy to help with her balance and strength for walking. Our congratulations went out to Matt Hoffman and his pending marriage to Christina in Mexico and to Judy Lardin on her retirement from Ford Motor Company on May 1st. Jay and Liz Trachsel were traveling to Las Vegas the first week of May while Jeff Trachsel and Karen Thrift were traveling to North Fort Myers for 12 days then to Las Vegas to attend the wedding of Karen’s oldest daughter and then to South Carolina for the graduation of Ryan Trachsel from Marine Boot Camp. John and Donna Clingerman were traveling the South East looking for the perfect retirement area and finally Vicki Angelosanto was flying to Arizona for a quick visit with her sisters the middle of May and returning with her Mom to spend the summer. The initiation Dinner of Jerry Gies was scheduled for Friday, June 9th, at Walker’s Speakeasy on Beech Daily Road, Dearborn Heights, with golf planned earlier in the day at Gateway Golf Club in Romulus. The TRI-V Picnic was set for Sunday, June 25th, at Gunnar Mettala Park, Wixom. He Girls Weekend was set for August 11th – 1th in St Joseph MI. It was five year ago the Lee and Marian Anderson purchased their Florida Home in Fort Myers.

  MEMORIES FROM THE MAY 2011 ISSUE OF THE TRI-V UMPH

  Please continue to pray for Earl Tishler. He is out of the Skilled Care Oakwood Commons. He was unable to return the assisted living area and is now a resident of the Alzheimer/Dementia unit. He no longer has a phone. He seems to be doing fine. His stroke has compromised his life and it is taking time for his adjustment. We (all) are taking a one day at t time and doing our best.

  Little Dominic Mackson, son of John and Robyn is in his youthful glory. He had a 15 minute surgery on April 19th to remove his tonsils and adenoids and for a week was able to get to eat as many popsicles and surplees he wanted.

  Congratulations to John Mackson who was voted Coach of the Year by the News Herald for boys’ basketball season. Although the team did not repeat as Downriver League champs, they did win their District.

  Those traveling in May had John and Judy Lardin making a trip to Corpus Christi TX to celebrate granddaughter’s Christine kindergarten graduation. This will be their first trip to TX since December of 2010 and they miss seeing their TX family. Upon their return Mike, Bev and family along with John and Judy spent Easter in Illinois with Judy’s Mom. Judy’s Mom continues to do as well and has adjusted to her limitations and we can ask no more than your prayers.

  The TRI-V Children’s Easter Party was held on Saturday, April 23rd, at the Fairland Woods Apartment Clubhouse, Dearborn. There were five families with nine children and nine adults. Final Pinochle was held on Saturday, April 15, at Leon’s of Wixom with 25 of the faithful gathered. There was a variety of different games played. Final Pinochle standings for the 2010-2011 Pinochle season had Jane Trachsel in first place with 142.5 points, Mike Trachsel in second place with 140 points, Jeff Trachsel in third place with 139 points and Vickie Angelosanto in fourth place with 137 points.

  The TRI-V Steak Roast is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th, at Mettala Park, Wixom, with dinner to be served at 4:00PM.

  The Girls Weekend Getaway is set for September 20th with a dinner show and one nights stay at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth.

  This wraps up another trip down Memory Lane. So much to write about one month and so little for another month but that is how things have been going. The month of May is also the month when we pay special attention to our Mothers, Grandmothers and our wives. Do all your best to honor them in some way. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord Willing, take care of one another.

   
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  David Burke 6:39 pm on March 29, 2016 Permalink  

  April Tri-V Club Memories 

  MEMORIES FROM THE APRIL 2006 TRI-V UMPH
  Our prayers this month are needed for several TRI-V Members and the extended family for accidents they suffered. First to Belinda Bliudzius, wife of Romas, on the passing of her Mother in CA. Next was Dave Ruetenik who fell and suffered slight concussion. This was followed a week later by again falling on a large glass vase and suffered many cuts and abrasions of which needed eight stitches on his cheek. Unfortunately the glass was also in the eye he lost the sight in the eye. Earl Tishler slipped on the ice hitting his head and the cut required stitches. Art Trachsel passed out in his kitchen while getting supper and test showed an irregular heartbeat. Mike Lardin was involved in an auto accident the end of March and though he was not injured, his “baby” Red Mustang was totaled and he is now driving a 2006 blacl Mustang GT. On the bright side Ann Marie and Dion Angelosanto welcomed the arrival of Isabella on March 20th.
  Shirley and Bill Suchner are taking the auto train from Stanford FL to Lorton VA on their return to MI from FL. This will save them one night stay for the trip and they will stop and see Peg and Bob Wendt on the way for two nights. Dorothy and Ray Suchnere will be leaving FL for MI on April 28 and stop in Westland on the way to Interlochn MI to visit their grandson, Tony, and the new great-granddaughter. Judy and John Lardin continue to use their flight benefits with a trip to Las Vegas to help celebrate Judy’s sister-in-law and brother-in-laws 40th wedding anniversary followed by a trip to Illinois to visit Judy’s Mom and that followed by a trip by John to visit Kim and Larry in San Antonio TX. Judy’s retirement from Ford Motor Co. was scheduled for May 1st. TRI-V Golf season was set to begin on April 17t , the Men’s Club Open House was set for May 13th at the Jackal Golf Club, Mt. Brighton, the Wives Club Spring dinner was set for May 18th at Chef’s Cruisine, White Lake and the Ladies Weekend was set for Aug. 11th thru 13th at St. Joe, MI. The TRI-V Club Initiation will take place on June 2nd at Walker’s Speak Easy, Joy Rd, Dearborn Heights. Judy Lardins retirement from Ford Motor Co. took effect April 1st because of some new benefits changes that were to take effect in May. The 69th Anniversary Party for TRI-V was held on March 11th at The Maples of Novi. There were 44 Club Members and guest in attendance.

  MEMORIES FROM THE APRIL 2011 TRI-V UMPH
  So sorry to have to report the loss of Memorial Member John Fischer on March 28, 2011. Joan was married to Ruben Fischer several years ago unexpectialy and both will be missed.
  Judy and John Lardin will be leaving FL and returning to MI on April 5th. They will return by way of IL to spend the rest of the week with Judy/s Mom and help celebrate her 88th birthday on April 7th. This will follow going back to IL with Bev, Mike and Alyssa to celebrate Easter returning the Mon. after Easter. The last planned trip will be to TX to visit Larry and family the weekend of May 20th.
  The 74th TRI-V Anniversary Party was held in a very untraditional way. 30 Club members went to Northville Downs for a fun filled evening of food, company and betting. This change was necessary because of the closing of Hawthorne Valley Theatre.
  Final Pinochle was set for April 16th at Leon’s of Wixom, Wixom, TRI-V Golf Season is scheduled to start on April 18th at Hickory Hills golf Mecca, Wixom, the TRI-V Children’s Easter Party set for April 23rd at Fairlane Woods Apartment Club House, Dearborn, and the Girl’s May Dinner set for May 18th at bayside Grill, Walled Lake MI.
  Have you noticed how each month we read the names of our “loved” ones who are no longer with us? As you read the names take the time to think of some special memory you can associate with them and share that memory with fellow Club Members. Though they are gone they are part of the foundation the Club continues to exist on. We have a late Easter this year (2011). Can you think back to some Easter that was also this late in the season? I can remember one going to “Monkey Wards” on Grand River and Greenfield to shop for Easter Clothes with the sun shining brightly and all coatless. Considering all it was a good time and memories with family and friends. This raps up another trip down memory lane. Please continue to share your memories with family and friends. Don’t let them get lost. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.