I wish to thank all of my students for their devotion to the art of karate and to our club. Without you we would not have grown to be one happy and growing family. The students that are leaving are not really leaving, because we are part of them and they will always be part of us. We hope they will continue to practice the art and return to us better martial artist and better humans.

The annual campout held at Plymouth Rock, WI was another success. We’re happy to announce all 23 participants made it home in one piece. Included in the weekend were lots of good food and refreshments, swimming, horseback riding, even a night of country dancing for the older folks, and you guessed it, a nice long karate workout. As the group readied themselves for home they were surprisingly refreshed by a water fight started by none other than Fric and Frac. Wouldn’t you know it. What a mess, but fun. It was too bad not all could join us this year, but you get another chance next year. July 14^th and 15^th.

As a lot of you have heard by now, Mike Hayashi was here for a vacation. A “small” party was held in his honor at the Graham’s. As usual Gail and Red out did themselves to make everyone feel at home. It was good to see Mike again, sorry he had to go back so soon. For those who did not get to see him, he said to say “Hi”.

It saddens me to finally face the fact that summer is coming to an end. All of our younger students will be returning to school. It will be even harder for four of our favorite friends to leave for college. Jan Rostron will be heading for DePaw, in Indiana, and Ellen Camacaris, Mary Cascarano (Frac) and Audrey Juppe (Fric) will be taking over the U of I at Champaign. Good luck to the schools, they’ll need it. (Just kidding) We all wish the four of you our very best. Study hard and practice your katas.

In honor of Jan, Ellen, Fric and Frac, another party was held at Red’s. Fric and Frac initiated the festivities, which included dancing, feasting upon a six-foot submarine (thanks to the Graham’s) and various other delicacies. Shotokan Slushes kept the group in giggles and socializing was at its tops. The party continued through the evening and into the early morning. Various die-hards refused to end the festivities, such as Aunt Mat, who finally danced her last dance almost to the early rays of the sun. We all thank Red and Gail for the great good-bye and we hope “hangover haven” will survive.

A sad farewell goes to “Poppa Smurf” alias Ralph Fiesel and everyone’s little sweetheart, Robbie. This fall they will be leaving for new adventures. Ralph is moving to Arizona in hopes of starting a new and enriching life. From there, Robbie will be experiencing another facet of living; the Air Force. An exact date as to when they’re leaving is yet unknown. We will all miss them dearly.

SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!! …..

Don’t miss the upcoming karate Tournaments. Sept. 18^th, the Midwest “Samurai” Karate Championships will take place with a “free” samurai sword door prize. (OOOHHH!!!) Then on Oct. 16^th experience the Bonita Foreno’s crimson tiger Karate Championships with “free” safety gear to all Grand Champion Winners. Come join in the competition and show some of that tiger spirit. All ages welcome. Tournaments take place at I.U.O.E. Union Hall 6200 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL. Obtain Directions from the Dojo.

* Sat, Oct. 8, 1983 AKS Seminar with Tony Orr, The American Karate School - 24 W. St. Charles Rd. Lombard, IL 60148. $15 per student. $3 per parent spectator.

* Sun. Oct. 9, 1983 The American Karate Invitational. College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL. (just 5 min. from school)

* Sun. Nov. 6, 1983 Chicago State University, 95^th & King Dr., G Building. Registration - 10am, Eliminations - 12noon, Finals - 6pm.

* Sat. Nov. 19, 1983 1983 Thanksgiving Tournament. Americana Hotels Inn & Resorts Convention Center - Lake Geneva, WI. Eliminations - 11am.

Congratulations to young Bill Mat on his recent win at “The Frank Rochester Karate Championships” in Milwaukee, WI, in which he took 2^nd place in kata. I hope other students will be enthused enough to want to join in the tournament runs.

Mr. Sanders will be conducting class on Fri. Sept. 23, 1983. Class begins at 6pm for all students. Please be there on time and in full Gi!!!

Adult Evening School Karate classes start on Sept. 22^nd and runs for 15 weeks. The classes will be held at Waukegan East High School on Thurs. nights. For more information talk to Red.

Can you believe it Fric also known at Audrey Juppe was at a loss for words when Sensei Graham presented her with her blue belt. Congratulations and our best wishes.

Wine Festival will be held at Plymouth Rock Campgrounds the weekend of Oct. 1^st and 2^nd. All are welcome to attend. If interested, contact Red.

Thank you all for the parties, Shotokan Slush Kits, good times, smiles and the best of feelings.

Love ya and miss ya much, Jan, Ellen, Audrey, and Mary.