We reserve this space for announcements from the Danube-Swabian community. Weddings, anniversaries, births, parties, you name it - this is the place for it!
Appointment:
Graduates of the United States Military Acadamy at
West Point are known as the "Long Gray Line". They include
some of our nation's most famous and influential men: Ulysses S.
Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, George S.
Patton, Omar Bradley, Douglas Mac Arthur, Dwight Eisenhower, and
Norman Schwarzkopf.
Each candidate must obtain a nomination from a member
of Congress or from the Department of the Army and are evaluated for
admission on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated
leadership potential, physical aptitude and medical qualification.
Soon another name will be added to that "Long Grey Line", Kurt Boehm; son of Herb & Marie Boehm and grandson of Josef & Grete Boehm and Les and Susan Rushing.
From all of us, Good Luck Kurt. We're all proud of you.
Births: Latest score, Boys 2, Girls 2
Congratulations
Stephan & Mitzi !
Presenting Kirsten Hailey Kurz
Mom, Dad and Kirsten are doing fine.
Congratulations
Wally and Laurie !
Presenting Lindsay Isabella Wippler
Born January 21, 2004 at 6:26 AM
Mom, Dad and Lindsay are doing fine.
Congratulations Carla and Phillip !
Presenting
Derek Leopold Mayer
Born November 1, 2003 at 2:46 PM
8 lbs. 1 oz., 19 1/2 Inches
Mom, Dad and Derek are doing fine.
Congratulations Erika and Michael!
Presenting
Joseph John Widak
Born September 8, 2003
8 lbs. 21 Inches
Mom, Dad and "Little Joe" are all doing fine.
Engagements
Congratulations
Jennifer and Will!
Look who's tying the knot! Will Kolbow asked Jennifer Dahl to marry him on a beach in Cambria. How romantic! The two met at California State University Fullerton in of all places a statistics class! Will had just passed the test with an "A" and Jennifer, well she didn't get an "A". Being the polite guy that he is (and recognizing the opportunity to make time with an available co-ed) Will offered to help Jenn study for the next test. Their first "study session" consisted of dinner at TGI Friday's and a horrible game of pool. There must have been at least a little studying going on because they both passed the statistics class, and the rest is history. That brings us to the wedding. It's scheduled for August 7, 2004. The ceremony and reception will be in the evening at the Springfield Banquet Center in Fullerton and The Express will be playing.
Wedding
Marisa and Jonathan Grossman
June 22, 2003
Erika (Bauer) and Dale Lemmon of Laguna Beach happily announce the marriage of their daughter, Marisa Dawn, to Dr. Jonathan David Grossman, son of Susan and Mark Grossman of Agoura Hills, on Sunday, June 22. Marisa's Mom is a former member of the dance group, and her proud grandparents are Heidi and Josef Bauer, of Vista, California.
The couple exchanged vows overlooking the ocean at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dana Point, surrounded by family and friends, many of whom had traveled from as far away as Austria, the Persian Gulf, and the east coast to participate in the festivities. The dinner reception was held in the Pacific Promenade Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton, where guests celebrated and danced until almost midnight!
The bride recently received her master’s degree in Education and Psychology from Pepperdine University; the bridegroom received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University, and will be completing his medical residency in New Jersey and Minnesota, where they will be residing after a Hawaiian honeymoon. Congratulations!
Stacy and Brian Lemmon
November 9, 2002
Ceremony: Cypress Gardens, Winterhaven, Florida
Receptions: The Admiral's Inn, Winterhaven, FL
The Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA
Marisa's brother, Brian Erich Lemmon, beat her to the altar when he married Stacy Marie Williams, daughter of Gail and Tim Williams, of Avon Park, Florida on November 9, 2002. The nuptials took place at Cypress Gardens in Winterhaven, Florida, with a reception immediately following. A second reception was held a week later at the Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach, California, where family and friends celebrated and danced the night away to the music of The Express. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and are making their home in Daytona Beach, Florida. Stacy received her Bachelor's Degree in Business from Stetson University and is currently employed by Bank of America; Brian, a pilot, received his Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle University, where he is currently on the university's staff as a flight instructor and air safety specialist.
Anniversary
Joe & Grete Boehm
50th Anniversary - April 12, 1953
St. Stephen's by Father Lani
Original members of the Dance group
Wedding
Mitzi
Oliver & Stefan Kurz
Date: April 19, 2003
Ceremony & Reception: Los Serranos Country Club
Well it's about time! Mitzi and Stefan met at work in 1993 and have been soul mates ever since. Stefan is the ATM Supervisor at Brinks Armored Security but before that he was a member of the Middle Dance Group. Mitzi is an insurance company receptionist. They will be setting up housekeeping in Chino Hills where they recently purchased their home. We wish them both our sincerest best wishes.
Wedding
Stephanie
Konrad & Christopher Stabio
Date - September 15, 2001
Ceremony - St. Stephen's
Reception - Phoenix Club
Stephanie's been in the dance group since she was a little girl. Six years ago, on a trip to Raging Waters in San Dimas, she meet the "perfect" man for her. Chris is a police officer and is practicing his dancing to impress all of us on his wedding day! Stephanie has also been busy, she's started a new job with the city. They have already purchased a home to start their new lives together. We wish them both all our best.
Congratulations
Linda & Chris
Births:
Alexandra
Diamond
Born to Jeff and Sabena (Friedrich) Diamond
March 21, 2001
Alex says, "As soon as Mommy potty trains me, I'm joining the "Little" dance group! She says there's going to be cute little boys for me to dance with."
Parties:
Each year, "die Burschen" head out
"ohne Frauen"
for the weekend. This summer we spent it at the Rudy's cabin in Lake Tahoe. It gives us a chance to
reminisce - who had the fastest car? (Joe Widak always wins this one!). Who had the best
party? (The girls, in general, win this one - they had better food than the guys). Who
dated the cutest girl? (We all did!) The stories get better every year!
