DDC members enjoy many types of horse driving activities. They also may receive special recognition for various achievements. Sometimes there is sad news to share. Members are encouraged to share these events and accolades and send photos and announcements to Jane Licht - jlicht@sprynet.com
WEDDING NEWS
Congratulations are in order to long time DDC member Theresa Burns and her husband Harley Weyer who were married on January 23rd, 2010, in Perry, Iowa. Who gave away the bride? None other than long time DDC member Howard Kietzke! Theresa and Harley's new address, phone and email are in our DDC directory.
April 5, 2009 - Carlo and Ingrid Kraus hosted a party at Quivy's Grove. Many DDC members were in attendance.
Photos were taken of some of the DDC members attending the party.
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March 17, 2009 - Long time DDC member Harry Radtke died. Here is a tribute to Harry:
IN REMEMBRANCE OF HARRY RADTKE
By Roger Houk
I received the phone call from Carol Pasbrig with the news of Harry's passing and felt the loss.
For the past fourteen years, it seemed Harry and Marilyn were always there; at the Fun Drives, at the Columbus and Villa Louis shows, the DOC board meetings, the annual dinner meetings and at Old World Wisconsin.
The first fond memory is of that famous wide Radtke smile of warm welcome and the friendly handshake. I remember the truck and trailer pulling into the parking area somewhere hauling their beautiful Fjord and prized vehicles. I remember the drives where we gathered to share a simple lunch and solved the world's problems. I remember the laughter, oh, the laughter as Harry quipped about current events. I remember the jokes; lots and lots of jokes! I remember the stories about the adventures of buying horses in Canada and discovering treasured vehicles. I remember Harry, as passenger, while Marilyn drove the grounds of Baptist Center in their beautifully restored Trap; smiling and enjoying the day filled with sunshine and friendship.
I remember their vegetable wagon and the perfect costumes as they drove at Old World Wisconsin. The OWW staff still talks about that image which became a calendar picture. I remember Larry Schultz's painting which captured the charm of Harry and Marilyn. I remember the Picnic Class at Villa Louis that always displayed the Radtke touch. I remember the first time I saw their Tub Cart. I watched Harry and Marilyn beam with pride as their daughter Liesel and their golden-haired grandson showed at Villa Louis.
I remember the day Harry joked about being locked into the Old World Wisconsin parking lot after the park closed. He asked the Security people if they'd, "Ever broken up a senior citizen drinking party?" Bob Wolfe can supply further details to that story! I remember the wild ride at the Didier's grounds which Harry described as a minor incident in an other-wise fun-filled day. I remember a wrong turn which delayed this adventurous couple for 2 1/2 hours. According to Harry, "This short detour took us to places we had never seen."
I remember an overflowing parking lot. A church filled beyond capacity with family and friends to memorialize and celebrate this respected man. As I watched the video, I once again saw the famous Radtke smile. The photo of a sleigh loaded with children and his bride seemed to reflect Harry’s spirit and a life well lived. I remember Harry’s pride in the family business which will continue to grow under his children's care.
I'll remember Harry.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF HARRY RADTKE
By Roger Houk
I received the phone call from Carol Pasbrig with the news of Harry's passing and felt the loss.
For the past fourteen years, it seemed Harry and Marilyn were always there; at the Fun Drives, at the Columbus and Villa Louis shows, the DOC board meetings, the annual dinner meetings and at Old World Wisconsin.
The first fond memory is of that famous wide Radtke smile of warm welcome and the friendly handshake. I remember the truck and trailer pulling into the parking area somewhere hauling their beautiful Fjord and prized vehicles. I remember the drives where we gathered to share a simple lunch and solved the world's problems. I remember the laughter, oh, the laughter as Harry quipped about current events. I remember the jokes; lots and lots of jokes! I remember the stories about the adventures of buying horses in Canada and discovering treasured vehicles. I remember Harry, as passenger, while Marilyn drove the grounds of Baptist Center in their beautifully restored Trap; smiling and enjoying the day filled with sunshine and friendship.
I remember their vegetable wagon and the perfect costumes as they drove at Old World Wisconsin. The OWW staff still talks about that image which became a calendar picture. I remember Larry Schultz's painting which captured the charm of Harry and Marilyn. I remember the Picnic Class at Villa Louis that always displayed the Radtke touch. I remember the first time I saw their Tub Cart. I watched Harry and Marilyn beam with pride as their daughter Liesel and their golden-haired grandson showed at Villa Louis.
I remember the day Harry joked about being locked into the Old World Wisconsin parking lot after the park closed. He asked the Security people if they'd, "Ever broken up a senior citizen drinking party?" Bob Wolfe can supply further details to that story! I remember the wild ride at the Didier's grounds which Harry described as a minor incident in an other-wise fun-filled day. I remember a wrong turn which delayed this adventurous couple for 2 1/2 hours. According to Harry, "This short detour took us to places we had never seen."
I remember an overflowing parking lot. A church filled beyond capacity with family and friends to memorialize and celebrate this respected man. As I watched the video, I once again saw the famous Radtke smile. The photo of a sleigh loaded with children and his bride seemed to reflect Harry’s spirit and a life well lived. I remember Harry’s pride in the family business which will continue to grow under his children's care.
I'll remember Harry.
Harry and Marilyn in 2006 at the 25th anniversary show for the NFHR (Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry) in Winona, MN.
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Congratulations to Valerie Dingman, the ADS Pleasure Driving Junior Champion! Valerie won the Junior division at the 2008 Villa Louis Carriage Classic, and was the champion for the limited preliminary division at Iron Horse CDE last year. Below is a photo of Valerie driving her horse Smokey at the VLCC.
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2008 - DDC Members at the 3-Gaits 4th of July Horse Show
Kyle Rhinehart is driving his Miniature Horse Patriot in the Scurry at the 3-Gaits 4th of July Horse Show held at the 3-Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center near Stoughton, Wisconsin. Each year, DDC member Wes Licht organizes and judges the fun driving classes. Quite a number of the competitors are DDC members. At six years old, Kyle was the youngest participant this year. Kyle and his dad Chad also participated in the Double Jeopardy Class where they won first place. Congratulations to Kyle and Chad!
2008 - DDC Members at the Gayla CDE in Georgetown, Kentucky
Betsy Freiburger, whip, and her navigator Deb Bevan, rounding a turn in the water hazard at the Gala CDE on May 18, 2008. Photo by Nancy Nelson.
Mallory Gorman and Gadget, taking a break and talking to Deb Bevan while waiting their turn in the dressage ringe at the Gayla CED, May 17, 2008. Photo by Nancy Nelson.
2008 - Roger Houk is named Superintendant of the Year
Roger Houk and David Grayson, both of C.G. Schmidt, were named superintendent of the year and project manager of the year, respectively. This is the first time each has been honored by ASAWI.
The American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin (ASAWI) recently presented its annual awards for the best general contractor, architect, engineer, project manager, and superintendent, as voted by members of ASAWI.
All of the award winners were recognized for work on renovation of the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, a project that ASAWI cites for being particularly smooth, efficient and well coordinated, with fair contracts, prompt payments, effective management, and excellent cooperation.
Founded in 1986, ASAWI has been presenting the awards since 1990.
2008 - Wes Licht is in the ADS Wheelhorse
Wes Licht is the "Mystery Member" in the American Driving Society's Wheelhorse newsletter recently published to the ADS website. For the entire article, go to Wheelhorse, May, 2008
