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| Karla (Nagy) Johnson East Helena, Mt |
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| Karla (Nagy) Johnson East Helena, Mt |
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Family: Yes, wouldn’t trade them for anyone else, yet. Husband Otto and daughters Tina (17) and Jessie (15).
Career: Running around to every podunk town in Montana for High School Rodeos as well as financing them through my job with the Montana Stockgrowers Association.
Accomplishments: Keeping my sense of humor.
Classmates: I seemed to get in trouble with ...... you know who you all are!
Teachers: Mr. DeKam, and the reason there should not be tenure...Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Goodheart.
Activities: Extracurricular.
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| Koren "Rennie" (Nelson) Cleaveland Bristow, Va |
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Family: Husband Audie (after the World War II hero and actor Audie Murphy) Cleaveland, two cats and one dog.
How Did You Meet Your Spouse: I met my husband while working at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California. He worked in the building next door to where I worked and I would deliver magnetic tapes to be transmit to other bases and one day I asked him to go to a movie with me because I had a free ticket and our relationship grew from that point on.
Career: Production Control Analyst for Navy Federal Credit Union (world’s largest credit union)
Accomplishments: Surviving ten years of life as a Marine wife and having to relocate to places where people ask "Where in the H--- is that?!" and still maintain a career.
Classmates: Too many to mention.
Teachers: Ms. Whelan, Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Swor, Mr. Beniger, Mr. Chancy and of course Mr. Hardy.
Activities: Pep band.
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| Denise (Nettik) Hayden Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Just me and Bill my husband, and our cat Casey.
Career: Still at Hofbrau (Bullwinkle's now), Keno Manager, 18 long years.
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1988
Family: Wife: Trena Ness
Career: Fire Technician III
In the fall of 1978 I attended Missoula Vo-Tech in Forestry Technology for a year. I spent 79, 80 taking it easy, went back to school in Missoula at the Forestry Vo-Tech 81, 82. I began working summers for Mt. Dept. of State Lands fighting fires in 1981. I attended University of Montana in 1983 studying Forestry, and continued fighting fires in 1981 through 1986. In 1987 I excepted a permanent position with the Mt. Dept. of State Lands as a Fire Technician III. I meet a fantastic lady in 1984 and married her, and have made Helena our home.
Jan 2005 Update
Name that we knew you as: Mike Ness
Spouses (maiden) name: Sharmie
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Wade, 16, Male
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Mikayla, 2, Female
What is your profession (i.e. Accounting, Computers, Domestic Engineer, etc): Fire, Arson and specialized investigations
What company do you work for: Investigative Tech Corp
What department do you work in: Partner in company
What is your job title: Forensics Fire Investigator, C.F.I.
Explain your job: I should have known at 9 yrs old what my destiny was when I started that grass fire behind our house in a vain attempt to impress my 9 yr old friend Julie Williams. So here I am conducting forensics fire and arson investigations in the Western States. We primarily investigate fires to determine a cause and origin for a mulitude of clientel. It is interesting to say the least.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): I formally attended the UofM and MVTC right out of high school and that was it for a while. Since going into fire investigation, I have been attending numerous schools annually, related to my forensics work and I guess if I ever actually sat down and figured out all my credits it would add up to a masters degree in Fire Science.
How and where did you meet your spouse: I am divorced now after a 10 yr marriage. The wonderful woman I am with now, I met through work related activity and discovered we had a great deal in common. Our personalities were perfect for each other so we just had to make it happen.
Favorite teacher(s): I actually thought all my teachers were ok. No problems.
Your Favorite High School memory(s): To many and probably best not repeated here. I did live for the weekends however.
What states/countries have you lived in: I have ventured into Portland, OR and now live in Utah. And I do not miss those cold Helena winters one bit.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: I see a few familiar faces when I make it to Helena. I worked alongside Don Thelen and his wife Chris for years. Ran into Scott Kottas at his new digs in Clancy a couple years ago. Lost a good friend and fellow classmate Scott Moore a few years back.
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Hmmmn! Oh, by the way, Mitch Ness is not related, but people seemed to get us mixed up some times and I remember a few times taking the blame for him with mistaken identity. Thanks alot Mitch!
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: Wow, a lot of things. I guess I kind of had this love of wildlife and the forest and thought about drifting toward a career in Forestry.
Tell us more about your children: Wade is my best buddy, just a wonderful son. He lives with his mom in Helena for part of the year and spends his summers and school vacations with me. He goes to HHS although he would have rather been at CHS. He loves to fish and go watch our horses race at Wyoming Downs.
What are your hobbies these days: I love to fish and camp with my son. Traveling is always nice and forays to Vegas a few times a year are fun. My best friend and fiance enjoy watching our horses race every summer here in Utah and WY Downs. The beer selection here in Utah is dismal, so hobby or not, I occasionally make beer runs to Montana to get 6% Corona Extra for friends here in Utah. I was informed recently that this is illegal, so not sure how long that will continue, but hey you only live once! And if you ever make it to Utah, let me know so I can give you my liquer list to bring down.
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): Well, short of writing a novel here, lets just say I spent many summers working with Don Thelen, Bobb Lawrence and others fighting fires before moving on to a business partnership involving forensic fire investigations. I make it to Helena a few times a year and seek out my old haunts. I was married 10 years before divorcing and have been with my best friend for about 5 yrs now. We recently had a gorgeous baby daughter join our lives (1 1/2 yrs) and between her and my son, they keep us young at heart.
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| Keith Noem East Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Wife - Laurie
Career: ASARCO Employee;; Wife is data analyst for Policy Resources Inc. (Helena Consulting Firm.)
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| Kevin Nordahl Helena, Mt |
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1988
Family: Wife: Sheryl, Daughter: Brittney (2)
Career: Painter, Rodeo
Casper College 3 yrs. MSU 2 yrs., B. A. in Ag. Business. 3 time Montana Pro Rodeo All Around Cowboy, 2 time Bull Riding Champion. Married Oct 8th, 1983, owned painting company 2 years. Rodeoing professionally since 1982. Traveled all over the US and Canada.
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| Michael S. Nordahl Helena Mt |
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| Judy (Norman) Pigman Sierra Vista, Az |
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1988
Family: Husband - Dave, Daughter Jenny (7), Son - Jake (5)
After graduation, I worked at Mountain Bell for four years and then at Norwest Bank for three. I was married to Dave Pigman on Aug 4th, 1979 and we have two children, Jenny (7) and Jake (5). My husband is a bricklayer and work became hard to find in Montana, so we sold our house and moved to Arizona in July 1987. Since that time, I've become a full time mom and housewife. Don't know how I ever managed working and kids before!
We plan on staying in Arizona for awhile, but really don't intend on it being permanent.
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| Michelle "Shelly" (Novak) Parmer Helena, Mt |
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1988
Family:Husband: John "Butch" Sons: Michael (10) and Randy (9)
Career: Taco John's
After High School I went to U of M for awhile. Came back and went to the Vo-Tech for two years and came out with two certificates. Married Wes in 1982. Went to work for Capri Inc. and I'm still here after 7 years. in Feb of 1987 my husband and Scott Kottas bought Riley's Bar and Restaurant at Canyon Ferry so all my spare time goes to working there. I still like to snow ski and water ski.
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| Kelly O’Connell Kalispell, Mt |
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| Kimmy (O’Connell) Skiftun Helena, Mt |
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I still live in Helena, I'm still married to Wes and I still work for our family business. Pretty boring!!! Oh, and I still don't have any kids and too old to have them now anyway. Wes did change jobs since the last reunion. He works at the Helena Cycle Center as there salesman.
Okay so what do we do. We snowmobile, mostly Wes snowmobiles and I ski. We have property up in the mountains by Jefferson City and we go up there alot and camp. We still live at the lake so we swim and go boating. We have 4-wheelers and ride those all the time. Wes and I are both on pool leagues and he is on a horseshoe league in the summer. We do alot of community projects such as the Stampede and Kaleidoscope. I have been the chairman of the Kiddies Parade for the last 10 years also.
I have done a lot of traveling in the last 10 years. One of the places that stands out it is the Olympics in 96'. I was in the park about 4 hours before the bombing.
I have recently started going back to school at the Vo-Tech to keep up on all the lastest computer technology and will be going back again in the fall. Its funny how much I really like going to school now.
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| Gayle (Oelkers) Wooten Helena, Mt |
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Family: Two sons, Marcus age 14, and Chance age 11.
Career: Continue to be employed at Helena Industries as the Assistant Director of Programs after 16 years.
Accomplishments: Continue to enjoy life, marriage and children!
Memories: To me, all of high school was memorable; as I enjoyed everything about it.
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| Daniel O’Fallon Lino Lakes, Mn |
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1998
Family: Married to Kathryn Timm, daughters Genevreve (Genny) 4 ˝ ; Elizabeth (Beth) 2 ˝ ; and born June 28, 1998 Brigid Kathryn.
Career: Attorney - partner at Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi in Minneapolis Minnesota. Currently working on Minnesota’s law suit against the Tobacco Companies. Robins represents the State of Minnesota & Blue Cross/Shield. Trial should be over before the reunion - We hope.
My Favorite High School Memories (if printable): Good disclaimer! Nothing printable - but you all were there & know the stories.
2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Dan O'Fallon
Current (married) name if applicable: I kept my maiden name
What do you do for a living: Attorney handling plaintiff's side product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury cases, specializing in medical devices and drugs.
What company do you work for: I am a partner in the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP, on the web at http://rkmc.com
Spouses name: Kathryn Timm
Child 1's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Genny, a 9 year old girl, dob 11/28/93.
Child 2's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Beth, a 7 year old girl, dob 9/2/95
Child 3's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Brigid, a 4 year old girl, dob 6/28/98
How and where did you meet your spouse: We met at the University of Montana
Favorite teacher(s): Senor Logan
Your Favorite High School memory: Vigilante Day parade, all years.
What have you been doing with yourself since High School: Going to school (7 years), working, having a family, moving around the country, living life.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Rick Foster, Jeff Ebert, and whoever else is around when we come to Helena.
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| Karen (Olsen) Eve Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Fantastic husband of 19 years, Joe. Two sons, Gary (16) and driving for one year. Jeff (13) and wishes he was driving.
Career: Owner of North Valley Daycare for about eight years. Joe is Branch manager for Great Western Chemical.
Accomplishments: Raising kids that are not mine. I am now treasurer for 4-H Council, this reunion is the weekend after fair, time will tell what my condition will be for the reunion.
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| Sharon (Olsen) King Helena, Mt |
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Family: There are six of us. My husband Bill (CHS Class of 77), and children Mike (18), Nick (16), Rochael (14), and Teddi (3). No Teddi was not an accident, she was very much wanted.
Career: I work at the FRB Helena. I have been there for 8 years and I am a mother.
Accomplishments: I have raised four children.
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| Terry Olson Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Melody Lynne Garoutte Olson; Heather Nichole Olson (3 years); Bryan David Olson ( 6 months).
Career: Self Employed - Consulting for a Fire & Safety Company also a CPR & First Aid Instructor.
Accomplishments: (Heather & Bryan) - Fire Chief York Volunteer Fire Department - EMT & Firefighter Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department & QRU.
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| Sharon O'Reilly Long Beach, Ca |
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1988
Career: Secretary
After high school I went to MSU for 2 years. I wasn't sure what I wanted to be when I grew up so I quit and went to work for Blue Shield of Montana. I was there from March of '81 until May of '86. In April of '85 I took a cruise of the Caribbean and realized that there was more to the world than Helena, Montana. So the following spring - I packed up my bags and moved to California. I stayed with Theresa (Flanagan) Kjelland and her husband for approx. two weeks until I found a job and a place to live. And the past is HISTORY! I work for IT corporation aka International Technology Corporation. We are an Environmental Management Service Corp. - What that means is that whenever there is an oil spill, or hazardous waste spill, toxic waste to be cleaned up, etc - we send our crews out to clean it up. It's an interesting Company. In this day and age - we are always busy! I plan to stay in California for awhile although I miss my friends and family. There is always something to do here - I don't really care for the smog and congestion of people, but there are a few places you can get away from all that. I'm not married yet, no kids yet - I'm waiting for Tom Selleck to come to his senses! Well sorry I can't be there - I guess you'll have to carry on without me! I'm going to try and come up at Christmas. Maybe I'll see some of you then. I mean like - have a totally RAD time! I mean like for sure!
P.S. I forgot to tell you what type of work I do: I enter stock prices into the computer, exercise stockholders stock options, renew business licenses, process bond requests for our jobs and other general secretary stuff.
Nov 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Shari (Sharon) O'Reilly
What company do you work for: IBM
What is your job title: Project Office Administrator
Explain your job: IBM has Project Offices all over the country & the world where we are at the Customer's site. I help to manage that office and ensure that all IBM's security guidelines are being followed - and believe me..... there are ALOT of them!! There are many, many IBM Policy and Procedure Guidelines that I am constantly keeping track of......I also track the Project Office's assets, purchase products/systems for our developers, everyday office "Stuff". In other words, a glorified Admin Asst!
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): I went to MSU for 2 years, then decided to quit wasting my parent's money, because I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do..... so, I entered the working world.
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. Logan, Mr. Malee
Your Favorite High School memory(s): I really don't have one favorite, but I have many nice memories of hanging with my friends...
What states/countries have you lived in: Montana, New Mexico, California
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: None..... I've lost track of everyone. Hopefully, with this info, I will get in contact with some of them again. Mindy Grove, Amy Pfeifer, Theresa Flanagan, Theresa Romasko, Leslie Stipcich & Nancy Francis...
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Not anything that I can think of... I was too shy in High School.
Now...... college and later in life, that is another story!!
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: An architect... but I soon realized that you need math for that... and I was and still am, horrible at math!
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): After I left college, I went to work at Blue Shield in Helena. I left after 5 years, moved to New Mexico for 3 months, then headed to California. In the 17 years I've lived in California, I've moved 15 times! No... I am not running from the law! I just got bored with each apartment and kept moving. I bought a condo in August 2001 hoping that would stop my wanderlust, but to no avail. I sold it and bought my second condo May 2002 and am thinking of moving again! I got married in March '96 and divorced in Sep 2000. It was a marriage of convenience... long story.... don't ask! I then left for Ireland to explore my roots...for a 2 week visit... and other than that, not much else has happened.
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| Carl Ortloff Townsend , Mt |
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Nov 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Carl Ortloff
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Elli,19,f
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Anthony,8,m
What company do you work for: Lynx Enterprises
What is your job title: Partner
Explain your job: Move Setup and service mobile homes
Favorite teacher(s): Harry Hardy
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| Kerri (Otto) Eakin Billings, Mt |
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1988
Family: Husband - Ira, Daughters - Kim (6) and Andria (3)
Career: Legal Secretary
78-81 I was in the U.S. Army, Texas
81-84 Occupation; a cook in Baker, Mt
84-87 Housewife, we moved to Billings in June of 87
87-88 Legal Secretary in Billings, Mt
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| Greg Patton Federal Way, Wa |
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1988
Family: Wife - Tracy, Son - Jason Gregory Patton (3)
Career: Graphic Illustrator
1978-1980 Colorado Institute of Art
1981-Present Seattle, Washington
Pursuing art career-Hot Edge Graphics Studio/Freelance Design Boeing Aerospace Co.
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| Debbie (Peacock) Docherty Spokane, Wa |
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1998
Family: Rusty, husband - he’ll be 40 before me! Daughters Jillian (7 1/2) and Katie (3)
Career: ECEAP Lead Teacher, East Valley School District, Spokane, WA
Accomplishments: Trying to work full time, raise two rils, keep my house clean and I’m learning to tap dance!! Will be in a show soon with other women, walk for exercise daily. Dream about extra sleep or a vacation.
Classmates: Tracy, Nancy, Margaret, Rita, Sue, Sandy, Cindy ...all of us driving around singing to tapes.
Teachers: Mrs. Robertson (DECA). Gosh, I even married a DECA teacher!
Activities: DECA, choir, driving up and down the "Drag".
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Debbie Peacock
Current (married) name if applicable: Debbie Docherty
Spouses (maiden) name: Rusty Docherty
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Jillian, 12, girl
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Katie, 8, girl
What company do you work for: East Valley School District, Spokane Valley
What is your job title: Teacher
Explain your job: Respond to TEACHER!! TEACHER!! all day long....love my job very much!!!
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): University of Idaho, Moscow, Id. New Mexico State University (exchange student) BS. Child Development and Family Relations. Gonzaga University, Spokane WA. (go ZAGS), and a Masters of Elementary Education should be completed in May 2004
How and where did you meet your spouse: Rusty and I met at the U of I. We dated 3 years and have been married for 16 years. We met in an Education Class and lived in the same apt. building.
Favorite teacher(s): Mrs. Robinson- DECA
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Meeting some of my lifetime friends who mean the world to me!!!! DECA trips.
What states/countries have you lived in: MT., Mass., ID., N.MEX. WA.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: I try to stay in touch with Tracy Dahl, Nancy Mills, and Ed Campbell through visits and emails
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Can't publish it....opps I was young(er) then!!!
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: A senior....!!!
Tell us more about your children: I love being a mother. I am lucky to have the same days off and vacations they do. I have one very tall girl who is very "girl like and mellow" and one very short girl who is very "athletic and driven" (They do well in school so Rusty and I are wondering if they are really ours.)
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): Since my college graduation I spent seven years as a Child and Family Therapist. Have been teaching for the East Valley School District since 1992. I love hanging out with my family and close Spokane friends. I feel very blessed and extremely happy with my life!!! (wouldn't change a thing.. maybe the most bizarre thing I did in H.S.!!!)
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| Art Pembroke Helena, Mt |
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Family: Happily married (9 years) to Twyla. Two children Tom age 13 and Rick age 9.
Career: Administrator, Justice Information Systems Division Montana Department of Justice.
Accomplishments: Have survived my children thus far.
Classmates: Dan DeGrandpre, Tim Thennis, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Amy Ward
Teachers: Mike Logan
Activities: Too many to list
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Art Pembroke
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Tom, 18, male
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Rick, 14, male
What company do you work for: City of Helena / Lewis & Clark County (Joint)
What is your job title: Director, Information & Technology Services Department
Explain your job: Manage a staff that supports the technology infrastructure for the city and county. Strategic planning and budgeting are my primary focus these days. In other words paperwork, budget, paperwork, budget, etc...
I do work with a great bunch of people and that makes the job very rewarding.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): Carroll College - AA degree in 1989.
Favorite teacher(s): Michael Logan
Your Favorite High School memory(s): The people.
What states/countries have you lived in: Arizona, California, Washington and of course Montana. Spent time overseas but never lived outside of the U.S.
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Senior year. Go to lunch at the old Hofbrau (beer and keno) then try to pay attention in the afternoon classes.
Tell us more about your children: Both my sons live with me and all kidding aside they are good kids who like to keep me on my toes. Tom just graduated (CHS) and is undecided about his future (come September I am going to assist him with making up his mind!!). My youngest Rick will be a freshman at Capital this fall. He is active with the Humane Society and loves to bowl.
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): Raising my sons, playing softball and golfing. I have also been pretty busy the past few years helping out with our church activities.
Sep 2004 Update
An article published in the Helena Independent Record on Art:
A SOLDIER'S TALE
We’ve seen hundreds of Helena soldiers leave. But we don’t always talk to them when they’re over there.
Here’s what City of Helena employee and Chief Warrant Officer Art Pembroke is up to:
9/25/2006 -
My name is CW3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) Art Pembroke and I am currently stationed in South West Asia. I am a Montana National Guardsman from Helena, Montana. My civilian job was with the City of Helena and Lewis & Clark County as the Director of Information Technology. I am serving as a member of the Regional Computer Emergency Response Team for Southwest Asia or RCERT-SWA as it is known in theater. We are based out of Camp Doha, Kuwait but travel routinely to various sites in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan conducting assistance operations and training.
Life over here is significantly different than what I was used to before I came over. The heat took some getting used to as we have been over the 110-115 degree mark almost every day since we arrived in June. The hottest day I have endured so far was 136 degrees when we were working at a camp in Iraq called Camp Bucca. The further north into Iraq you go the more the temperatures drop, but they are still very hot (100+). We are moving into the cooler part of the year now and expect the temperatures to finally start dipping below 100. But as with all things, we have adapted to the temperatures and after the first 3 or 4 weeks you don’t notice the heat as much.
The living conditions vary from base to base. Here at Camp Doha we have pretty good conditions compared to some of the smaller field camps in the theater. I live in a 2-man pod (stacked trailers in a warehouse) that is about 8 feet by 20 feet and have a bed to sleep in. When we are out visiting sites, we stay in the tran sient quarters (tents). All of the ones we have stayed in are air conditioned so it is not too bad. You get used to whatever living arrangements are available and make the best of it. The food over here is OK. They serve you three square meals a day (four if you want to go to midnight chow) and usually there is a variety day-to-day on the menu. My observations on the chow is that the chow halls in Iraq are much better than the ones in Kuwait. I like to think that they are going the extra mile for those soldiers that are really in harms way up there. Due to security concerns, we have not really been able to get off the bases to see the cultural side of the areas we go to. They have in the past offered day trips to some of the local markets, but those have been pretty few and far between (better safe than sorry I guess).
What do I miss? My son’s the most. I am a single parent of two great boys, Tom (age 20) and Rick (age 16). The hardest part of honoring my commitment to the Guard has been not being there for my son’s during this time. My family and friends have been wonderful about seeing that they are looked after and loved, but I still miss being just Dad. The other things I miss are my friends, coworkers, church family and the beautiful scenery of Montana. I had not expected to miss the scenery around Helena as much as I do, but when you are staring out over miles and miles of barren desert (with camel heards every now and then) you can not help but long for the mountains, lakes and simple beauty of home. The scenery in Afghanistan and in Iraq around Baghdad at least has some water and trees. But nothing compares to Montana.
The thing I would like everyone to know is that each soldiers story will be different, some better, some worse. The one common link is that we all are honoring our commitment to the Montana National Guard, the United States and our fellow citizens. We really appreciate the support we receive from you. Keep the letters, email’s and photos flowing to your soldiers to let them know that they are remembered. Nothing is more heartbreaking than to see the face of someone who has not heard from home in awhile when mail call comes around.
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| Mary Ann (Petek) Mailloux Lincoln, Mt |
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Family: Husband Tim, two children - Becky (11), Steve (10).
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| Amy Pfeifer Helena, Mt |
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Career: Staff Attorney
I graduated from the University of Montana in 1983 with a B.A. in economics and a minor in Philosophy. I attended Law School at the University of Montana, graduating June 1986. I work as a Deputy County Attorney for Hill County, Montana from Sept. 1986 until Sept. 1987 when I moved to Denver. In January of this year I became a Staff Attorney for Spokane Legal Services Center Spokane, WA. I am one of two attorneys in the Family Law Unit which handles mainly contested child custody cases involving allegations of domestic violence and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of children. I recently became a member of the Spokane Regional Women's Commission and Co-Chair of it's Task Force in Violence Against Women.
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Amy Pfeifer
Current (married) name if applicable: Amy Pfeifer
Spouses (maiden) name: Harley Harris
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Hans - 8
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Anders - 5
What company do you work for: State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Division
What is your job title: Attorney
Explain your job: The Child Support Enforcement Program is the state's Title IV-D agency - a federal/state partnership for child support enforcement. Our agency establishes paternity, health insurance and child support orders and enforces those orders. It is NEVER boring. I provide training and advice to caseworkers; draft administrative rules and legislation; lobby; represent the Division in the administrative tribunal as well as district court and the state Supreme Court; draft many letters, motions and briefs; interpret many orders of this and other states; research the law of this and other states and countries, since we enforce support orders from all states and many countries. I left out alot but you get the idea.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): I received a BA from the University of Montana in Economics with a minor in Philosophy. I also received a JD from the University of Montana.
How and where did you meet your spouse: Lobbying the Montana Legislature.
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. Bertlesen
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Generally, time with my friends and involvement in various clubs and yearbook staff.
What states/countries have you lived in: Maryland, District of Columbia, Vermont, Montana, Colorado, Washington
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: None. It's been a long time since I have had time to "hang out."
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Leaving my family to move to Helena to finish high school for my Junior and Senior years. Not really bizarre, but certainly extreme
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: An attorney
Tell us more about your children: My 8 year old is quite an inventor of gadgets. He is always designing things, some on paper, some in our yard. My 5 year old is still at the sweet child age, but will be attending kindergarten this fall where the bathroom humor influence appears to start
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): School, school, rafting, alot of work, various Washington and Montana bar related organizations and volunteer efforts, marriage, children, and church activities. My husband has been on "please don't volunteer for anything else campaign" for years.
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| Joe Phelps | |
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04 Jul 2002 Update
Family:Wife Julie and son Justin.
We have lived in a suburb of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas for the past 11 years and enjoy it thoroughly. I work for an industrial distribution company. I am an account manager and I call on customers like 3M, GM, Miller Beer, and Bell Helicopter. I try to stay in touch with my good friends Ed Campbell and Stacy Lavin and a few years back we even partied with Scott McTaggert out at Canyon Ferry.
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| Kathy Phillips | |
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| Allen Pippin Helena, Mt |
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1988
Family: Sons - Nick (7), Kenny (5), Daughter - Chelsey (3)
Career: Foreman for Berrigan Construction
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| Diane Plettenberg | |
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| Cathy (Poole) Yetter Helena, Mt |
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1988
Family: Husband - Greg, Sons - Lane (5 1/2), Glen (3)
Career: Engineer
Graduated from MSU in 1984. Worked in Riverside, Ca for the Navy for 18 months. Then my husband got a job at Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, Mt. I have taught workshops at the College of Great Falls, and I am currently running my own business in partnership with Kelle (Horne) McMahon. We are conducting ACT/SAT workshops for High School students throughout the State of Montana.
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| Eric Posewitz | |
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| Marty Powers | |
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1998
Family: Wife - Carla, Son - Jeremy (9), Daughters Lauren (7) and Nicole (1)
Career: Supervisor - Fabrication Dept. - Hoggan Health Ind.
Move to Utah 1979, got married to Carla Mulkey in 1985, have 3 kids 1, 7, 9. Am supervisor of Fabrication Hoggan Health Ind, own a home in Riverton, UT.
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| JoAnne (Prebil) Ford Kalispell, Mt |
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1998
Family: Husband Dave and son Zac born 10-27-88.
Career: Travel agent for 17 years in Kalispell
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| Suzi Pruett | |
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