Epilogue

There’s this guy from my church named Tom.

Tom was a Marine who served in Vietnam.  When I was thinking about local vets we would be honoring, Tom was who I thought about most often.  He called me a few times before Kilroy, because he wanted to be sure he wouldn’t miss it.  My husband had more extensive discussions with him about the play and about Tom’s service in general, including a long talk on a bench in Walmart about USO clubs stateside as well as USO shows in Vietnam.  Maddi also remembers having a lengthy chat with him at church about the USO, and about how much he was looking forward to the show.

Tom came to the Friday night show and he LOVED it.  He probably visited with some of you in the receiving line – he may have called you ‘Hon’.  Lindsey, he called you a traitor.  J

My husband had another nice talk with him a couple weeks ago, and Tom reiterated how much he liked the play.

I found out this evening that Tom died in a car accident on Tuesday.

Tom was a great guy who loved serving Jesus and who loved serving his country.  He had a strong faith, and is with his Savior right now.  I’m happy for Tom, but I’m going to miss him. 

I’m profoundly thankful to each one of you for working so hard and putting on such a great show for all of the vets, but especially for Tom.

Directions to Jackie's House

Direction to the Holbrooks for the Cast Party:

 

From Shawano:

 

Take HWY 29 west to Cty Rd G (south). Cty. Rd. G goes both north and south with the north (right) turn first. If you look for the Baptist Church on your right, south G turns left right across for the church. Then go about 4 miles until you come to Homestead Rd. Take a right on Homestead (it only goes right) and go about 1/2 mile to Malueg Rd. Turn left ( this road only turns left) and go about 2 miles down this dead end road. We are the last place on the right almost at the end of the road ( we are up on a hill a ways off the road ) N4055. If you do go past our place you'll come to the end of the road. Just turn around and then we are the first place on your left.  

 

If you take Cty. Rd. M west out of Shawano it will take you into Caroline. At the stop sign by the Post Office ( this will be the second stop sign) take a right turn onto Cty. Rd. G then go about 2 miles until you come to Homestead Rd. Turn left on Homestead and go about 1/2 mile to Malueg Rd. Turn right on Malueg Rd. and follow the above directions once you are on Malueg Rd. to our house.

 

From Clintonville:

 

Take HWY 45 west to Marion. Just past the HWY 110 junction Cty. Rd. G turns right. Take Cty. Rd. G all the way into Caroline. At the Post Office Cty Rd. G will turn right again. Take Cty Rd. G about 2 miles until you come to Homestead Rd. Turn right on Homestead and go about 1/2 mile to Malueg Rd. Turn right on Malueg and go about 2 miles to our house. We are the last place on the right almost at the end of Malueg. If you go past our place just turn around (at the dead end) and we will be the first place on the left.

 

Can't wait to see everyone at the party. Hope all of you can come 'cause we always have such a fun time. See ya, Jackie

 

If you have any questions please call 715-754-4959.

Cast Party Sign Up Sheet Found

It was in the lost & found box in my garage.  Here's what it has:

Hot Dishes:  Shuler, Braun

Baked Beans:  Boughton, J. Holbrook

Salads:  Shuler, Reinke, Hintz, Green 

Chips: (2 large each):  Schinke, Stuewer, Martin, Kowalkowski

Ketchup & Mustard:  Ritter

Pickles, Relish, Olives, Chopped Onion:  Pedersen

Desserts:  Fuller, Reinke, Bartz, G. Holbrook

Buns:  Kluge (all)

I know that in the comments some people said they'd bring things (Elisabeth Michaels - salads, Greens - Creamer, etc.) as well.

It looks like we could still use a few casseroles, if anyone could bring one of those.

-CLS

Breakfast Club Link

Here's the link to the breakfast show on WTCH.  You might need to click on 'previous' until you get to April 27.

http://www.radiop1.com/mediacenter.aspx?stationid=37

Cast Party! (from Mrs. Holbrook)

Hi all,

  I somehow lost the paper we had at CHS for the cast party. I remember a few of the things that were signed up for. Please help me out!!!

 

Boughtons are bringing baked beans, Ritters are bringing ketchup & mustard, Kersterns a dessert, and that's about all I remember.  As far as I know no one signed up for hot dishes and we should have at least four of them.  We need two people to bring 4 1/2 dz. hamburger buns each, and 2 dz hot dog buns. I know the chips were all taken care of I just don't remember who. I think we still need someone to bring a large jar (like a gallon) of pickle slices, a large jar of olives, & one onion chopped up (the same family should bring all of these). Also, we should have at least 4 salads such as: fruit, mixed lettuce, or some type of veggie salad. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided as well as plates, napkins, table ware, and drinks. Oh, could someone bring half n half or coffee creamer? We'll need a couple of quarts of that. You can come anytime after 2 if your children would like to play soccer or v-ball. We'll plan on eating at 4. I usuallly start a fire in the fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and just hanging out by. You are all welcome to stay as long as you like. Abby, could you bring your sound system?  

 

 If you need directions to our house, please let me know. See you all next week!

                                                                                                                                     Jackie

 

PS: Cast party is May 10th. (Thursday)

Entire Cast Shout-Outs

Ahhhhh!  I think I'm finally recovering from my post-Kilroy crash! I can't say enough how pleased I am with how well each one of you performed!  You were spectacular!

We had record attendance numbers:  270 on Friday, 255 on Saturday, 331 on Sunday for a total of 856!  All of the numbers aren't in, yet, but we also had a record amount of donations.  WooHoo!

Now, for the cast shout-outs:

From Anonymous:  "Great Job!"
From Elisabeth Michael:  "I want to thank everyone for the wonderful time I've had participating in all the plays.  I'll miss everyone.  You've all been a blessing in my life."
From Amy Martin:  "You have done a wonderful job and glorified God with your talents"
From Nick:  "You guys (and gals) make this so worthwhile.  Thanks!"
From Raphael: "You are the best cast I have ever had"
From Michael Conto: "Everyone - Great Job!"

From Elisabeth Michael to Mrs. Conto:  "I want to thank you for all the hard work you do.  I appreciate it deeply."
I'd like to echo Elisabeth's sentiments - Mrs. Conto is the unsung hero of our group.  I don't think I've ever met a more selfless person.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Okay, now it's time for me to get on with my life.  Where did all of that laundry come from?  And those weeds!!!!

Again, thank you all!  We'll see you May 10 at the cast party at Mrs. Holbrook's!!!