Hello All,
Beautiful clear sunny day (up to 0 degrees at lunchtime) as 13 of your Cretin classmates enjoyed the winter day .
The photos attached show some of the guys in attendance and the one photo where the people are all dark does show the very frozen Mississippi River in the background.
Speaking of winter I heard from two of our classmates earlier this week as one was walking the beaches on the Atlantic side of Florida (John Runyon) and the other was walking the beaches on the Gulf side of Florida ( Tim Valento)—THANKS GUYS.
The men at lunch today were Don Danneker, Dave Britz, Jim Dimond, Dave Tyree, Joe Brooks, Jim Hudak, Tom Troskey, Pat McDonnell, Dick Butler, Frank Villaume, Tom Schleck, Mike Gaida, Joe M McGrath.
In December we lost three of our classmates Richard Dennis, Jack Hansen and John Decker. We took some time to remember these fellows and it was especially nice to hear from three of our classmates who were long time friends of Richard ,Jack and John.
Joe Brooks told of his lifelong friendship with Richard, Jim Hudak told of his with John Decker and Frank Villaume of his with Jack Hansen. The stories they told us about these fellows were both humorous and certainly heart felt. Thanks for sharing the stories with the rest of us.
Our Friend and classmate Brian Dobie has been in the hospital for the past two weeks with heart issues but came home yesterday and his wife Colleen says his doing a bit better. Keep him in your prayers.
With us today at lunch is Joe M McGrath and as many of you are aware Joe has been battling lung cancer for quite a while, some good news from Joe today. His doctors are pleased with his recent diagnosis and so is Joe. Great news Joe and you are an inspiration to all of us.
Two of our classmates brought in books they authored, Dick Butler brought in his which is out of print—literally and Jim Hudak brought in his new book Blood & Brillance which he had copies he signed for classmates. Thanks Guys.
Some info about what is going on over at CDH, The boys basketball team is number 1 in the state and is lead by 6’11’ 250lb Tom Ahneman, the boys hockey team is number 6 in the state. Best of luck as the state tournaments swing into action soon. Also CDH has a new football coach, Ben Burk who was the coach at Lakeville South. Ben replaces Steve Walsh 85’. Steve called me last week and told me he was not the football coach any longer. It wasn’t his idea.
Steve was the coach for three years taking over a program that had not been successful for 5-6 years prior to his arrival. In the third year Steve took the team to the State tournament and lost to the undefeated team from Owatonna in OT.
I don’t understand it but I do not know Steve well enough to pry further. I am sorry to hear this change.
NOTE—80th class of 63 Birthday party will be Thursday August 14th The venue has CHANGED it will be held at the Pool & Yacht Club, the venue we normally use for our monthly class luncheons.. The change in venue has been made for financial reasons. The time remains the same – 11:30am-1:30pm, maybe longer. Please update your calendars. Approximate cost is estimated at $30.
Work on this event is being done by several of our classmates and I want to acknowledge and thank them for there effort to make this a fun day
Len Mitsch and Joe Schufman —- publicity
Joe Brooks and Dave Britz—- venue selection and food service
Dave Tyree—- searching for lost classmates (about 40 we do not have email addresses for)
Thank you Len, Joe S. Joe B. Dave B. and Dave T.
REMEMBER ALL THE CLASS OF 63 GATHERINGS ARE FOR ALL OF OUR CLASSMATES—-THE MORE GUYS WE GET TOGETHER THE MORE ENJOYABLE THE EVENTS ARE.
So mark your calendars,
Next lunch— Thursday March 13th
The Charlie golf outing —Wednesday August 13
The 80th birthday party—Thursday August 14
Best to all
Tom Troskey
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