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Send us an update about your life.  Did you get married?  Have kids?  Are you a vice president?  What is new with your life?  Send an email to Mark Simpson at mark-simpson@comcast.net, let me know your news and if it's cool that it is added to this site.  Also, send me a photo of you or your family and your contact information with permission to post it here, if you'd like.  Good information to know is your successes:  spouse, kids, job, where you live, future plans, last celebrity encounter, etc.

Tom Baril, Tawnya Beard, Jeri Behne, Scott Bents, Jackie Brown, Mary Diesterhaft, Jim Ellis, Lisa Fahlbeck, Matt Hendren, Sheri Huebner, Jane Motycka, Brian Stevens, Mike Wurm

Mark Adler

Barb Agen

Brenda Agen

Mike (Mickey) Allen

Steve Anderson

Dennis Austad

Tom Baril:  tom.baril@sanmina-sci.com

20 years…I knew I should have hung onto the autographed Fatal Vision shirt I had…that would be worth a fortune on EBay! I moved to Turtle Lake in 1996 (I live on Echo Lake about 2 miles North of TL) and have been employed with Sanmina-Sci (formally Hartzell, CMS-Hartzell and SCI) for 18 years. I started my career as a tool and die maker and progressed into engineering.  My current position allows me to travel around the US and an occasional trip to Taiwan or China when needed. I have a son (Tux) who is 11 years old. He’s kind of smelly so he usually sleeps outside in his kennel. I like to spend my free time on a golf course, riding my Harley or enjoying the lake with friends. I still enjoy all kinds of hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and the “normal” stuff people from this area do. Anyway…this is starting to sound like a Personal Ad so I think I’ll grab myself a 2 liter bottle of Sun Country wine cooler, put on the Zubaz and crank some Bon Jovi! Hope to see you all at the reunion!!

 

Tawnya Beard now Tawnya Kieffer:  TKieffer@lakeelmobank.com

I will not be attending the reunion; my Husband Scott is turning 40 on the 25^th and we already have plans.  As you probably already know, I married Scott Kieffer and have been married 19yrs this August.  We have 3 children, Mitchell is 14 and going to be a freshman this year.  Trust me, I will never tell him the things I did in high school!!  Jacob is 9, and Madison is 8 (going on 18).  Well there isn’t much to tell, we live in Osceola, I work in Lake Elmo and enjoy spending time with my children.  We like to travel, fish, and spend time with family.

 

Jeri Behne now Osborn:  cty90006@centurytel.net

Wow - 20 years is just hard for me to believe. I'm beginning to feel old. I still live in Spooner and have been working at the same company for over 17 years - guess I must be doing something right if they still keep me there this long. Our company makes small explosive devices for the military so right now we are really busy, I work in the office/accounting area though so don't worry about me blowing myself up :o). I've been divorced almost 2 years, but from my marriage, I got two wonderful kids. My daughter, Samantha, is 11 and my son Tony is 9.

 

Between work, taking care of kids, softball & little league, and trying to keep my house in order - I don't have a lot of spare time, but when I do I enjoy a few drinks and going out with friends. I'm going to try and make it to the reunion, but I've got some plans for that weekend which I'm trying to switch so I can at least say "HI" during the day.

 

Melissa Bellefeuille

Scott Bents:  sbents@pressenter.com

Lisa and I have settled down on a hobby farm south of River Falls, WI. We have two girls Tess (10yrs) and Natalie (8yrs). (Photo attached from last year’s dominating 1st place entry at the River Falls Days kiddie parade!!) Our two golden retrievers, Toby and Abby, and barn cat, Lillie round out the rest of our family. I work at Thermetic Products, Inc in Minneapolis as a sales development manager. Lisa teaches nursery school 3 days a week at Rainbow Preschool in Afton, MN. Much of our “spare time” is consumed by the renovation of our 105 year old farm house. You’re all welcome anytime!........Just be sure to bring some work clothes! My future plans include spending as much time as possible hanging out in Mark Simpson’s basement, as I’ve recently learned he lives 3 blocks from my office in Minneapolis.

 

Arne Bister

Linda Boucher

Greg Briese

Jackie Brown now Maurer:  redheadfrog@msn.com 

Wow- 20 years already, time sure does fly by.  Chuck and I live in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and have been married for 15 years.  We have 2 sons, Christopher 18, he will graduate in 2009 and Joshua 11, he will be in 6th grade.  We also have 2 Shih-Tzu's (Gizzy and Littlebit) and a 15 year old cat (Socks).  I have been working at the Allina Medical Clinic in Cottage Grove for 6 years as a Medical/Mental Health Receptionist/Scheduler and a lead super user for our new Excellian computer system.  In 2005, I became a single mom for 2 years as my husband was sent to Mississippi for 6 months of military training and then off to Iraq in April 2006.  He returned safely in July 2007.  It was a very long and scary 2 years.  We both enjoy going to different NASCAR races and we were able to meet Dale Earnhardt Jr in Milwaukee after he won the race and also Dale Sr in Charlotte, NC the year before he died.  My mom and dad still live in Cumberland so we get up there a few times during the year.  Our future plans are to get Christopher graduated and ready for the real world.  Hope to see you all at the reunion.

Julie Chistensen

*Brian Clark

Will Cordes

Brent Denoma

Brent Diesterhaft

Mary Diesterhaft now Berg:  davemaryberg@centurytel.net

20 years ?? It's hard to believe we will all be turning 40 in a few ...yikes! Does that mean are biological clocks are ticking? I have been married almost 17 years (October 12th) to my husband David. We have one child, Brady ~ he will soon be 9 in August...a big third grader this fall. We keep busy with him ~ he is our little all star...involved in baseball, soccer, and flag football. We spend a lot of time at the ball fields ~ We live in the country at Osceola, Wi. ~ that is where my husband is from....so we have been here many years and we love it! It is a small town, great community ~ reminds me of my home town of Cumberland. I am employed at the RiverBank in Osceola...I love it and have been there almost 14 years...I feel like a permanent fixture some days. It is funny how people pick on me when I tell them I am originally from Cumberland...is there something wrong with us people from north of 8? ...absolutely not! Proud of it!  Tawnya Kieffer, Julie Boerboom & I are now from Osceola & only live within 10 minutes from each other... are kids are friends also...what a small world. My family is my big success, no big future plans...takin' it one day at a time...we are planning on attending the reunion party. Can't wait to see everyone and their families.

 

Julie Donatell

Jeremy Effertz

Jim Ellis:  jellis@mhlt.org

Well, it’s hard to believe it has been 20 years.  In 2001, I moved from Turtle Lake, WI to Minocqua, WI to begin my educational leadership career.   I was an Assistant Principal for two years and I am in my sixth year as the Superintendent for the Minocqua School District.  Minocqua is also nicknamed the “Island City”, but instead of having a Rutabaga Festival, we have Beef-A-Rama.  Trust me, it’s not the same.  I get back to Cumberland regularly, but more often lately, as I have been dating my girlfriend, Sue Franks, for a year and half and she lives in Almena.  She has turned me into a country music fan and into the enjoyment of camping in a RV.  I am finishing up my Doctorate and will be graduating in May of 2009.  As a student, I realize that I am as much of a procrastinator now as I was in high school.   When not working with students or being a student myself; I enjoy riding motorcycle, snowmobiling, golfing. I also take an annual trip to Vegas. I am looking forward to the reunion.

 

Tammy Elm

Darren Erickson

Lisa Fahlbeck:  rheutmaker@wwt.net

How life has changed since our 10 year reunion. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's emails. However, I have 2 very small boys and a busy work life. (and I can't stand people that constantly brag about their kids being the most brilliant little Einstein's ever, so I won't do that to you). But I do think they are pretty great. My sons are Mitchell 3.5 years and Nicholas 6 months (so be prepared, I am still struggling to lose the baby weight at 38 years old!) Yes, still the same terrific husband and lots of blessing. I am feeling too overwhelmed to even begin to tell it all. So, I just wanted everyone to know that I am loving the fact that Mark has set this up, and hope to see you all at Brian's Party!!! This is by far the COOLEST class reunion idea ever you guys. Thanks!!!!

Mike Frazee

Corey Graf

Jeff Hanson

* Sue Hanson

Lucinda Hegenbarth

Nick Helstern

Matt Hendren:  matthend13@yahoo.com

It was great to see some photos and read about you and your families. Glad to see that most of you are still doing well. I am currently residing in Racine, Wisconsin with my wife, Crystal, and our five children. We have three girls and two boys. I traded my '81 Camaro in for a minivan years ago! I don't work Undercover anymore and even tried working as a uniformed Police Officer for a while. I even worked as a Cumberland Police Officer for a short time. I ended up with Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department, but found it hard to be a farm-boy in a BIG city. My wife and I currently run three web sites and are launching three new ones this summer. You could always log onto: www.videotourmybusiness.com and see what we have been up to. Sorry that we couldn't make the 20th, but we have been extremely busy, as most of you with careers and families can understand. See you at the next one!

 

Chris Howell

Sheri Huebner now LiCalsi:  sherihuebner@hotmail.com or slicalsi@comcast.net

I can't believe it's been 20 years.  Wow, times flies when you are having fun,,,,,,ah I mean working!  In 1999, my husband Lou and I relocated from TN to Plantation FL (suburb of Ft. Lauderdale).  I received my Master's degree in 2002 and I am currently employed as a Project Manager for American Express.  Mitsy (cat) and Scooby (dog) are our only 'kids' for now.  We've recently purchased some land near Ashville NC and hope to become 'half-backs' someday (ie a term that folks in NC use for those northerns that move south and then 'half back' to the north).  I get back to Cumberland 1-2 times a year and have come to a few conclusions:  I love that there are no traffic lights and enjoy driving again and most importantly, the friends I made in grade school and high school are still the best !!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

Tammy Huehn

Candi Jenkins

Cory Jerry

Steve Johnson

Tasha Johnson

Shannon Kirby

Jay Kaemerling

Shannon Krecklau

Tony Lombard

Kim Maire

Bev Martin

Gayle Melton

Jodie Melton

Drake Miller

Patti Monroe

Jane Motycka now Fisher:  homehunter@charter.net

I did not graduate from CHS as my family moved in 86’ but I did attend from 3^rd-10^th grade and it was a fun blast from the past seeing all the names and faces on the site!

 

After HS, I traveled all over the East coast for about 2 years before deciding it was time to buckle down and further my education.  I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 93’ from Evangel College (NKA Evangel University) and then came back to WI and settled in Eau Claire.  After realizing that you can do absolutely NOTHING with a BS in Psych in Eau Claire, WI, I decided to sell houses for a year until I figured out if I wanted to go back for my Masters or relocate for better job opportunities.  That was 14 years ago and I guess I’m still thinking about it cuz’ I am still selling homes in Eau Claire for Coldwell Banker!  J  I’ve also been the Director of Training for all of our offices in northwestern WI for the last 6 years and also speak at various seminars and conventions throughout the U.S. for Coldwell Banker Corporate.

 

I’m married to my best friend, John, and we have 2 boys, Cameron (15) and Evan (10).   When we’re not working, we are at the baseball fields 8 days a week!  Not sure if anyone will remember me but feel free to post this info. if you feel it is relevant to the Class of 88’.  J  I’d love to even stop by the Class Reunion but we’ll be in MN for a Little League baseball tournament.  J

Jame O'Flanagan

Tammy Odell

Chad Olson

Chad Owens

Jeff Payer

Randy Pederson

Nick Pela

Paula Richey

Michelle Riebe

Jeff Rieper

Laura Rockow

Kathy Rohl

Stefanie Rous

Steve Scharmer

Mark Schoonveld

Russel Schroeder

Catrina Schweiger

Rick Sebens

Mark Simpson:  mark-simpson@comcast.net

Yes, I'm married to Theresa for two years and we have no kids but do have two lame cats and about 10 even lamer fish.  We live in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.  I work for Mercer Consulting as a highly paid and respected Senior Vice President lowly scribe.  My family still lives in Cumberland, and that is also where I am a failed slum lord looking to sell his very nice duplex (where I broke my ankle last winter)  My last celebrity encounter was with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson in fabulous Las Vegas, when our group sat next to his entourage and I got to shake his hand, which was softer than I was expecting being that he is a pretty tough guy with a crazy tattoo on half of his face.  And speaking of tattoos, I have my first one on my arm but not as many as Brian Stevens.  Rock on, class of '88!

Brent Sirianni

Tim Steinburg

Brian Stevens:  printden@charter.net

Shawn Thomas

Janelle Thompson

Tina Thompson

Jeff Towberman

Stephanie Webert

Angela Weiss

Erika Wickre

Paul Wickre

Debbie Wright

Mike Wurm:  mike.wurm@comcast.net

Hey class of 88, I can’t believe it’s been 20 years already. Let’s see, Angie and I have been married for 16 years and have 3 kids, Lauren (17), Brecken (15) and Paige (13). I’ve lived in the Twin Cities area since graduation and currently reside in Ham Lake. I work as an IP Video Engineer for Comcast and have been with them for 12 years. My wife works for a middle school in the lunch room and also works at the Metrodome in the cash room. Lauren and Brecken are very involved with the theater department at their high school and perform in four plays every year. < SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> Paige is a competition cheerleader and is on two teams this year, she loves to cheer. We enjoy traveling, working on the house and spending time with friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up at Brian’s on the 26th. Go Beavers!!!!!!

Tammy Young

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