NICK UPDATE
I would like to tell everyone that I was in the hospital. I had diverticulitis (If you don’t know what it is, look it up in the dictionary.) I spent four days in the hospital. They did the surgery and I am feeling better every day. Thank all for your prayers.
Nick
CHRISTMAS GREETING
Merry Christmas to the TRI-V Family. This has been a hard year for all of us with the corona virus. We have missed being able to socialize with the TRI-V Family. As the year comes to an end we ask all to remember the Christ Child birthday and wish all in the TRI-V Family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Love, Judy and John
I would like to wish everybody in my TRI-V Family a very Happy and a Blessed Holiday.
Love, Nick
Presidents Message
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
As I write this the election season is coming to an end. No matter whom you are voting for I’m sure we can all agree that it will be nice to not have the political ads bombarding everything we watch and read.
As we start this 2020 holiday season we all want to enjoy the holidays with family, but the surging corona counts in all states has Liz and I have been trying to determine the best and safest way to proceed. I’m sure this discussion is taking place in many families.
Have a great Thanksgiving and please stay safe. We’ll all pray that some sense of normalcy returns in the near future.
JUST a REMINDER to everyone to please use the club paper, text messaging and calling list as much as possible to keep the club informed of anything happening within the Tri V family.
President Jay Trachsel
LARDIN TRIFLES
John and Judy were finally able to go to Texas to visit Larry and family. Our neighbor dropped us off at the airport at 7:30 a.m. for our 9:30 a.m. flight only to find out flight had been delayed due to mechanical problems. The plane was coming from Traverse City, finally left for San Antonio at 11:50 a.m. Larry drove approximately 3 hours to pick us up from Corpus Christi. We finally got to Corpus Christi around 5:30 p.m. It was great to see all of them since last time we saw them was Thanksgiving 2019. We usually go to Texas once we return from Florida but with the Coronavirus we were unable to do so safely until now. We got to see our granddaughter play two basketball games and win a tournament. We enjoyed playing games, visiting, and of course eating. Larry drove us back to San Antonio for our return home on a 3:30 p.m. flight only to find out it had been cancelled. We were able to take a plane to Atlanta and then switch planes to Detroit—finally arrived home around midnight—long day since Larry dropped us off at 1:00 p.m.
Our grandchildren in Texas are doing virtual school. For Christine, who is a sophomore, it works out because she is very focused. She does virtual school but does go to basketball practice and games at the school. Jacob who is in eighth grade is not doing well with virtual school—he eventually gets his work done but it is a struggle with him to get homework done in a timely manner—he may be heading to school soon—they had a choice and felt safer with virtual.
John saw the oncologist the next day and the doctor’s time management is nil. Appointment time was 1:30 p.m. and did not see doctor until approximately 5:30 p.m. Nothing new to report, John will have CAT scan first part of November to make sure things have not changed.
MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2015 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
It is hard to believe that another issue of the Umph with no new serious ailments to report in the TRI-V family. The TRI-V Wives Christmas luncheon will be held on December 12. Location TBD. There was one home for pinochle in October which was hosted by Victoria and Dominic Angelosanto. Ken Stress was in first place with 27.5 points; second was Romas Bliudzius with 25 and third was Mike Trachsel with 24.5 points. Marble standings after Oct. and Nov. had Dave Burke in first place with 23 points; John Lardin in second place with 19 points and four persons in third place with 18 points. The November social is set for a trip to the Motown Museum on Nov. 14 with dinner afterwards at the Hop Cat restaurant. The Children’s Christmas party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Livonia YMCA, swimming included. The Council party is scheduled for January 9, 2016 at the Dearborn Ford Rouge Factory followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. John and Judy Lardin once again made the trip to Corpus Christi for granddaughter’s birthday with another trip planned to Corpus Christi in December for grandson’s birthday. John had a three month checkup with the heart doctor and his defibrillator—all good news. This wraps up another trip down Memory Lane. We just celebrated Halloween. This was a great time to take the time to share past Halloween experiences. We can share what costumes were like, “tricks” we may have participated in and the total Halloween experience sharing them with our children and grandchildren. The important thing is to share our memories. We are only a few weeks away from Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas Season. Speaking of Christmas Season, take the time now to get your Christmas Greeting into the December issue of the Tri-V Umph. Give our editor time to compose the issue. Please do not wait until the last minute. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.
MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2010 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
It is hard to believe that another issue of the Umph with no new serious ailments to report in the TRI-V family. The closest reported incident was Ann Marie Angelosanto who was stung by a bee. Unfortunately she is allergic to bee stings but a prescription from the doctor saved a trip to the emergency room and she did recover. The Clingermans are in their new home in South Carolina with most of the boxes unpacked and are now ready to enjoy the area making a trip to TN for the National Storytelling Festival. The Lardin’s continue their frequent trips to TX this time spending the 14 thru the 18 of October in Corpus Christi to celebrate granddaughter’s sixth birthday. Upon their return Judy was to go to her mom’s in IL to help Mom out, going back there to celebrate Thanksgiving. Then back to TX the middle of December to celebrate grandson’s fourth birthday. Sue and Terry Dunham continue into the full retirement mode with Ter playing golf with the old timers on Wednesday and will play up to the week before Thanksgiving. Both are busy with the American Red Cross and Journey Church business. They have started a library at church and also sell books approved by the Pastor. Jeff Trachsel announced the engagement of his daughter, Andrea to Steve Novak and looking at a September 2011 wedding. The Fall Stag event was set for Nov. 13 at Snookers Pool-N-Pub, Livonia with a pool and dart tournament. TRI-V Wives Christmas dinner was set for Dec. 15 at Sophia’s Restaurant, Farmington Hills. They specialize in Greek and Italian foods and there is something for everyone. The Children’s Christmas part was set for Dec. 12 at F. B. Wright Co. located in Dearborn, MI. Pinochle3 standings after two months of play had Jane Trachsel in first place with 57 points, Robyn Mackson in second place with 53.5 points and George Hoffman in third place with 52 points.
As I sit here at our new church on a Thursday morning enjoying a beverage and donuts I find myself thinking about our Tri-V family. We miss you all and meeting at the events.
We have been blessed with our move to Arizona and are finding wonderful people to associate with even with Covid, but it also comes with challenges. The job that brought us out here did not work out when Covid changed the industry, therefore I am looking for work. However, we are doing well and the kids are in soccer for the first time and really enjoying it.
I will state that I do not really miss the weather. It is hard to discuss it with people as it is pretty much perfect here (hot this summer) but getting better there. I am not the best at keeping in touch with everyone, but will try to keep posting here.
Potentially exciting news (more exciting for some little ones) is that we have adopted a new member of the family. Evee, (parakeet) was brought to us in a large cup by our neighbor who saved her in a parking lot a few weeks ago. His words is seeing ours he knew we were the right people for her. So, I no longer talk to my neighbor (Joke).
Just visited by my parents and had a great visit. Have now started to really claim the house by putting holes in the walls. Moving is a much larger task than anyone thinks, and by the way we all have too much stuff, really.
Blessing to you all,
Matt Hoffman
Presidents Message
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. The fall season is here and we are still in a holding pattern as far as getting back to normal. I know talking to the parents with school age children and our teachers that schooling in today’s environment is challenging.
We have started the Tri V bowling season but it is a very different feeling season so far. They are operating the bowling alley in a limited fashion with one team per set of lanes and face masking is required.
At the September meeting 4 proposals were voted on and all 4 passed. These proposals affect Tri V’s schedule going forward. Here is the list of passed resolutions
1. There will be no dues collected for the upcoming year
2. All scheduled events are cancelled until at least summer of 2021.
3. There will be no meetings held (unless it is determined that important club business needs to be discussed) until at least March 2021.
4. There will be no election of officers in 2021. All current club officers and council have agreed to remain in office for another year.
I will use the urgent messaging system for anything requiring a special meeting or club announcement.
I want to remind everyone to please use the club paper, text messaging and calling list as much as possible to keep the club informed of anything happening within the Tri V family.
President Jay Trachsel
September proved to be a busy month for the Lardins. What started out to be an easy month medically changed quickly. It all started when it was necessary for John’s chemo being delayed a week because of his platelets count being too low. This was followed with a carted artery check with all good news. Then to the eye doctor to try to solve the problem with his eyes continuing to water. After several checks it was determined that the chemo had caused his tear ducts to be blocked and there was no guarantee that surgery would solve the problem. The Dr. did put a solution in each eye and John could feel the ducts open and the medicine get to his sinuses and drained. After two weeks it has helped though there is still some blockage. Judy and John did play a round of golf with Jan and Cal followed by dinner than a few games of marbles. A quiet enjoyable time by all. John continues to play golf on Friday at various courses with a group of 24 from various cities. Current plans call for Judy and John to go to Corpus Christi TX to celebrate granddaughter Christine 16th birthday. Judy and John have not missed a birthday in TX from day one and John was not going to let the virus stop him this year. John continues with the chemo every other week getting it on a Tuesday and getting a pump removed on Thursday. Has been over four years not. Hope all are well and stay safe and continue to pray for all your family, the TRI-V Family as well as all others in need of our prayers. THEY DO WORK!
MEMORIES FROM THE October 2010 issue of TRI-V Umph
Our prayers go out to Jan and Cal Cashman on the loss of Jan’s mother Adelene Rex on September 7. Reports of travels this month included Judy and John Lardin to Corpus Christi TX the middle of October to celebrate granddaughter Christine sixth birthday and upon their return Judy will make a trip to Illinois to spend some quality time with her mom. Millie continues to have her good and bad days and Judy asks you to continue to remember her in your prayers. The middle of September Onallee and Bill Trachsel met Diane and Ken Plocharczyk in Sarasota FL to celebrate Art Trachsel’s 90th birthday. October pinochle was hosted by the Lardin’s and Karen Thrift and Jeff Trachsel. First place winner at the Lardins was Dion Angelosanto with 32.5 points and at Jeff Trachsel first place with 33.5 points. Standings for the first month of play had Jeff Trachsel in First place with 33.5 points, Dion Angelosanto in second place with 32.5 points and Brian Trachsel in third place with 30 points. September 19 found nine TRI-V coupes and friends boarding a bus for a seven day trip to Branson MO. The trip included overnight stays in St. Louis MO along with nine shows, three shopping trips (though we cancelled one of them) and a stop at Harrah’s Casino in St. Louis MO on the way home. TRI-V golf league had Mike Trachsel winning the first half and Matt VanHollebeke winning the second half and Mike winning the league championship in the end of year playoff. Each and every day of our lives we have a new memory. Some of those are happy ones while others are sad ones but they are all important. Thinking back it was in 2005 that Robyn and John Mackson were involved in an auto accident that totaled their car but fortunately did not cause any injuries. The trip to Branson MO was the first for some, second for others and for Judy and John Lardin their third trip in six years. Each trip was different but enjoyable.