From Heidi & Ron

Hello Class of 1988,

It was great seeing some of you at the reunion and to those that didn't get to come, maybe our paths will cross someother way. Ron and I would like to thank all of you that contributed to the raffle benefit. This hasn't been the easiest of times for us, but having family and friends helping out has meant a lot. We hope to put the money towards furniture for our home or where ever we end up living in the future. We appreciate it very much. Thanks again and I hope we can stay in touch.

Heidi (Hinrichs) & Ron McKay

Reunion Photos

The reunion was a blast! I hope everyone had a great time.

Here is the link to some of the photos collected.

http://picasaweb.google.com/connie.gougler/20thClassReunion?authkey=u8QtK01BOyU

If at any time you want a photo removed from this group, just let me know and I'll take care of it.

Rhonda & Stephen

Rhonda and Stephen Krug will be married 8 years on July 15th. They reside in Atkins, IA. They have two children, Owen (2 ½) and Megan (8 months).

Rhonda worked at The United Fire & Casualty Insurance Company for 12 years, holding various positions. After United, she became employed at Alliant Energy. She is a Customer Operations Assistant II at the Cedar Rapids Operating facility, where the crews make sure your lights stay on. She handles the paperwork for the crews, along with daily clerical duties.

Her husband, Steve is a Licensed Landscape Architect for the Parks Department for the City of Cedar Rapids. He also farms 500 acres of corn and soybeans.

Rhonda and Steve moved into their new house the first weekend of June 2008. They are enjoying the extra room and spending time with family and friends. Rhonda is a photographer on the run taking photos of her kids and anything that sparks her interest. Rhonda and Steve have noticed a difference in personality between Owen, the laid back easy going toddler, yet, he has those 2 year old moments and then there is Megan, with her high maintenance attitude!

They look forward to seeing everyone at the 20th reunion this evening!

Tonight at 6:00pm! It's finally here!!

Everyone is looking forward to catching up with 1988 classmates!

When you arrive tonight, here's what to expect:

1) Sign-in first.

Verify that your current mailing address, phone number and email address is on file. Email is a preferred method of communication due to low cost, speed and flexibility. Following the reunion an email will be sent with a link to all photos from our 20th reunion!

If you have not already RSVP'd for the event, the event is $20 per person which covers rental of the Fireside Winery, catering, drinks, postage, etc. Cash or Check accepted at the door.

2) Test out your Trivia knowledge.

Take a trivia sheet upon sign-in and test your memory! If you have questions to add, let us know at the door and we'll add those to all remaining trivia sheets!

3) Participate in a Benefit / Raffle.

One classmate of ours lost her house in the Cedar Rapids flood. We'd like to pitch in to help her and her husband rebuild their lives. There will be a benefit box with envelopes available. If you would like to donate with a cash or check, any amount is greatly appreciated. Please write your name on the outside of the envelope and we will have a drawing for a gift a few hours into the event.

Reunion Location

Haven't been to the Fireside Winery?

DIRECTIONS:

Leave Marengo on Hwy 6 (Ampride Gas Station) and turn left (east). Continue on Hwy 6 (heading towards Homestead) to P Avenue and turn right (south). Fireside Winery is 2 miles south on the right (west) side of the road across from the First Lutheran Church. There are red flags out front.

PICTURES:

Take a look at where we will be hosting our reunion at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/connie.gougler/FiresideWinery?authkey=pCEo5Ad_Tmk

Desserts

Myer's Grill in Williamsburg is doing a nice job preparing food for our reunion. We'll have a tasty assortment of meats (chicken assiago, pork chops wrapped in bacon), vegetables, au gratin potatoes, salads, etc.

Desserts will be brought from various contributors, including:

Texas Sheet Cake - Kelsie Ballard
Chocolate Sheet Cake - Mary D. Miller donation
Fudge Cookie Bars - Tascha Yoder
Cookies - Lori Bearbower
Apple & Cherry Pies - Chad Martin

Need 1 Raffle Item for Saturday

We are looking for one raffle prize for classmates to contribute to a benefit. Please email ivhs1988@gmail.com if you have an item that could be raffled off for a very good cause.