Barb Franz (Meyer)

Brownie- thanks for lengthy text from game, oh thats right you were watching game, just wanted you guys to know was there in "spirit". Mole is the best above all the rest. Hopefully they keep some of gym floor, like UNK did, makes great fundraiser to sell wood blocks from history, ball games, slumber parties (GAA) PE, and of course graduation. Everyone looked great on TV nobody looked a day over 40! Yes, I accept gratuities. Proud Radio - Out  (ps Brownie texted, yes)

Randy Brown

Welcome!

John Wolf

​REMINDER

Kathy Hiner (Woodard)

Wish I were at the coffee, but it is a beautiful day here in St. Louis - I voted, now let's see what happens.  Of course I am a Democrat, an anomoly in Nebraska, I know!! All of the trees are blooming here with pretty flowers, the daffodils are out, and soon, the lilacs will be blooming, and strawberries are actually ripe here.  My harbinger of spring and summer in Nebraska was always when the lilac bushes bloomed.  I remember there were two beautiful lilac bushes in front of Longfellow ( I used to spend a lot of time on the steps there, do not ask why  - but it was fun at the time!!!  Hope everyone is well and happy this early part of '16 - !!!

Wayne Garrelts

This is a little late but thanks for the great night in the old gym!! For those that couldn't make it, you missed a great evening! Am working on a video with pictures etc!

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE! MR BOB "MOLE" ELLIOTT AND NANCY WILLIAMS, and Wolfie and Brownie! AND A VERY SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO THE '70 CLASS MEMBERS WHO DID A WONDERFUL JOB PITCHING IN AND MAKING THIS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, DICK GARRELTS AND DAN CAVANEE (it wouldn't have been as good without your help), plus all the others I am sure I left out! THANK YOU!

Another shout out goes to Judy Henning, if you see her, thank her for her generosity for helping the Rowdies make our goal.

There will be more coming soon, so please keep watching.
 

Bob Elliott

Wayne,

Thanks so much for your continued  hard work on the Rowdy Project!  I've been extremely busy with work since 2/19, but extending the Rowdy Legacy is never far from my mind. Contact me me privately to brainstorm what the "next thing" is for establishing a permanent endowment of some sort.  My ideas range from buying all of the school's basketballs every year to an endowed scholarship fund for one or two deserving Rowdies each year.

BE (Mole) KHS '69

John Wolf

​Class of '69 "After Work" event in Kearney

When:  Tuesday, April 19 at 6 PM

Where:  Platte Valley Brewery / 14 East Railroad Street

You're invited!

Please join your fellow KHS '69 classmates, spouses and friends for an "after work" get together at Platte Valley Brewery. 

This will be a "no host" event.  Food will be available from a limited menu -- the last time we met, we shared pizza. 

​Please invite a fellow classmate or friend of the class to join us.  See you there!

John Wolf   

Rick Houchin

Thoughts are with my old friends as they gather today. Wish I could be there, but maybe next time.

John Wolf

To All '69 Classmates,

​Please Join Us for Coffee and a Donut!

We will meet at Daylight Donut (2315 Second Ave.) on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30 AM

John Wolf

Class of '69 Coffee

​Please join us on Tuesday, June 21 at 9:00 AM at Panera Bread in Kearney for coffee and conversation.  Ladies will receive FREE coffee, so come on guys and get your money out!

Also, please save the date of July 21 on your calendars for attending the MONA concert with us.  More information will be fothcoming.   

Wolfie

Denise King (Capek)

Hello again to all.  I logged on hoping to see some great fishing stories/ photos.  Come on where are all the fishermen/ women?  I'd love to hear your stories from start to FIN-ish.  Just some other brain buzz.  A couple of nights ago a commentator on PBS Nightly New Hour posed the question.."What is wrong with the Democratic Party"?  She asked this for a straight face.  Through 10 min of mindless blather, I was still rolling on the floor laughing.  I could have answered that is 10 seconds--they did not have any Psychopaths for candidates,   This from a lifelong moderate Republican, who like so many others in the party are red from embarassment.  I know politics are probably a verboten topic, but I had to share this bit of incredible irony.  I am still trying to get to retirement, on paper I'm part time, but the schedule has not gotten the memo.  I would appreciate any advice about adjusting to retirement that any of you would like to volunteer.  Loved all the Rowdies photos, almost as good as fish stories.  Summer has sure arrived with a vengeance, we could sure use some rain and a cool down.  Speaking of weather, last month we were gifted with a "Hell of a Hail Storm", baseball size hail in Southeast Lincoln.  Still waiting to have the roof reshingled and the part of the siding and fence replaced.  Apparently 20,000 homes had damage and the neighborhood has more yard signs than a contested campaign for roofing/construction companies.  Also the constant tapping/ nailguns to replace the shingles are a great background noise, almost as much fun as dodging all the trucks, trailers and cranes for the shingles.  But the other morning I was driving home from a night shift and they were already working in hot humid conditions.   Makes me glad to have an inside job with air conditioning !!!
 

Randy Brown

Trying to post a photo, will have to wait until I can get on a better computer. Has nothing to do with the guy running the . . . .  I think I lost the signal. . . . .

Candi Imming

Brownie, condolences on the loss of your wonderful mom.  I am sure you have great memories of her and the good times shared.

Bob Elliott

Sorry, Brownie.  I remember your Mom well from "back in the day".  BE

Dick Garrelts (70)

My deepest sympathy, Brownie.  Your Mom was a remarkable woman.  Our community has been greatly blessed by her many contributions, and her life has touched many of our classmates individually.  On behalf of the Class of 70, our sincere condolences.

Kathy Hiner (Woodard)

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom Brownie.  My prayers are with you and your family. 

Sue Eikermann (Streich)

Prayers and hugs your way, Brownie.  Thinking about you and your family....please take care.

Mike Blocher

Brown lives matter.

Dave Shonkwiler

I have pleasant memories of your mom, Randy. She was a kind and giving lady who I'm sure will be fondly remembered by many.

Shelley

Wayne Garrelts

Brownie, it was good to see you at the viewing on Thursday, and meet your cute granddaughter...Your Mom touched a lot of lives, too many to count, she is gone from here but not from our memories, she will be remembered! GOD BLESS! PRAYERS!!

John Wolf

YOU ARE INVITED!

What:  Tunafish Jones Concert

Wayne Garrelts

Just to add to Wolfie's post, Tuna Fish Jones is a smooth, groove and rock band!! They are great, you can bring your "drink of choice", includes alcohol!! And bring some munchies to share! The food trucks will also be down there that night! Let me know if you are coming so we can save spaces! Should be a fun evening and it is FREE!!!! Thursday July 21st at MONA, doors open at 6pm and music at 7pm. The "theme" is Christmas in July! The band will judge table decorations and we could win a prize! SEE YOU THERE!!!

Bob Elliott

Boy, that concert and the food truck thing sure sounds like fun!  Wayne & John -- I'm desperately trying to figure out a date to get back to Kearney before summer disappears.  We have unfinished Rowdy business to discuss (I probably should be driving that effort, but the final push to insure the sustainability of my business, without me :), has been a 24/7 activity in 2016).  I'm in Europe until the 27th,  I'll be in touch about getting together in August/September.  Ciao for now!

Nancy Rogers (Williams)

The MONA event sounds so fun!  Bob and Wayne, let me know what I can do to help with the Rowdy project.

Thanks John and Wayne for organizing the event next Thursday!

Mary McKinney (Kommers)

YIKES, I just got a message from MONA that due to the excessive heat tonight's Sounds of Summer Concert has been cancelled.  Wayne will be individually mailing all of you that responded to him and were planning to come!