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OWFV care packages reach Kandahar, Afghanistan

The Emperor — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:15:26 +0000

Kandahar, Afghanistan

The OWFV annual charity of providing Care Packages for our U.S.

Military overseas has successfully reached it’s destination.

Thanks, in large part, to our own Dustan ‘Mindleheim Madame’

Harmon, Lt. Col Henry Close received and distributed our goods to

his fellow brethren in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

We are elated we received a message back. And here it is:

Wurdig Fussballverein,

Today we gratefully received a lightly abused package full of hygiene and nutritional items for the welfare of our Airmen. Shont Arbeit, meine Freunder. Enjoy the photo of Ch Maj Shin and myself before Soviet-era remainders.

Schuss,

Ch, Lt Col H. E. Close III

Wing Chaplain

Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan

Thanks to Lt. Col. Close for a great response and for all the sacrifices he and our U.S. Military persevere through.

We hope the job they are doing can be completed successfully and expedient so they can all come back to their loved ones safely and soundly.

Please keep in mind you are always welcomed to come join us in Huntington Beach, CA @ Old World for a Grosses Bier.

Prosit!

Christmas Party 2011 Photo Gallery Updated

Van — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:39:21 +0000

Finally got the pictures uploaded for the 2011 OWFV Christmas Party Extraveganza! With well over 100 pictures there is plenty to smile at as warm memories are rekindled. It was a grand night (as it always seems to end up being) that was the result of a lot of hard work from a steady group of dedicated people. You know who they are! Be certain and give them a thought as you browse through the gallery. Enjoy!

OWFV Team Photo Gallery Update

Van — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:27:14 +0000

The 2011 Team Scrimage Gallery has some new additions. Be certain and check it out. We look great in stop motion! A typical Sunday on the pitch for the OWFV team as the energy level was high (ok, there are a few guys walking in the background, but they were running a few pics earlier!) as everyone works up a healthy thirst and meets later at the Old World Clubhouse to hoist a pint. See you there!

The Annual B&D Soccer Rivalry games attended by Jurgen Klinsman

The Emperor — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:35:56 +0000

: Jurgen meets Hans

The annual British and Dominion Club rivalry weekend soccer games featuring the US vs Ireland and England vs Scotland was held on January 1st.

Playing for the US squad; Jurgen Klinsman (the US National Team Coach) came by to show of his tremendous skills.

Here he is pictured with fellow German and OWFV member Hans Balogh.

New Test Event

Van — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:16:34 +0000

Test Event

Close to 100 people attend the 2011 OWFV Christmas Party

The Emperor — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:30:15 +0000

The 7th annual OWFV Christmas Party was held last night at Old World

Julio, Luis, Mark and Gary enjoy the night of festivities at the annual OWFV Christmas Party and Awards banquet.

With close to 100 people in attendance the racous affair saw Jerry Cannon running away with the coveted OWFV Spirit award.

Jerry led the mighty footballers to a 4 – 0 -1, season record.

With his exampleary play, field leadership and determination never to lose a battle for the loose ball it was a near unamious choice of the OWFV players for the Mighty Cannon!

Other award winners were Mike Uribe for Most Goals, Joe Greitl and the 3 time winner Luis De La Rosa tieing for the Best Goal of the year and Sean Paryavi walking away with the Dodo Strudel Award.

With membership and attendance increasing for the Annual OWFV Gala the Old World Restaurant will be hard pressed to hold all the attendees for next year’s event.

Only the “Sweet 14″ Brave Cold and Rainy Soccer Sunday

The Emperor — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:58:07 +0000

: Here are the Brave 14 to show up and play

On a cold and rainy soccer Sunday at Talbert Middle school, this November 6th, did the hearty 14 players show up.

Conspicous in their absences are “the too numerous to name” No Shows.

The “Sweet 14″ were rewarded with a very competitive scrimmage with the Burgundinos eeking out a 10 – 9 victory over the Blancos.

According to weather forecasts it is scheduled to rain again this Sunday.

Let us see what hearty OWFV players show this time to Add to the Sweet 14!

The Moose have arrived and Old World Oktoberfest ends….

The Emperor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:16:26 +0000

: Greg Wallace’s Moose have come home after Oktoberfest

The 2011 Oktoberfest at Old World will be ending this weekend. The Burgermeister will officially close the proceedings by drinking the final shot and kissing the last remaining shot girl. (At which point Gina will take the Burgermeister back to his pasture)

As you can see by the photo taken from Greg Wallace’s back yard his Moose have returned home to Wyoming after a month long celebration at Herr Bischof’s extravaganzza.

Until next year we bid you all adieu….And now let’s get back to just normal drinking on Soccer Sundays.

Thanks for the memories….Bernie, Barbara, Cyndie, Joe, the entire staff (the Herbmeister) and especially Jason and his security detail (Jeff, Mark, Dave..etc..)…keeping us out of harm’s way.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Ken Kotchnik 50th Birthday gala held at Meadowlark Country Club

The Emperor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:17:08 +0000

: Ken Kotchnik celebrated his 50th birthday on Saturday October 15th

The charismatic and charming Ken Kotchnik celebrated his 50th birthday with an intimate group of family and friends of well over 200 at the Meadowlark Country Club this past Saturday night. Many famous celebrities could be seen mingling and partying well into the night.

Ken, known to many as clothier to the Stars (at least to the OWFV) is really the entrepreneur or salesman of salesman. Dabbling in Cigars to trinkets to widgets you name it Ken is selling it! Just ask his mom. I believe Ken started in sales in the 2nd grade or was it kindergarten.

Ken’s lovely wife, Cassie hosted the affair and greeted all who showed up.

Michael Stricklen (of Michael’s Sports Pub & Grill) was in attendance along with several dignitaries (business associates) that traveled in from Arizona. Ken’s eldest son, Lee toasted his Dad with several stories of his old man’s exploits. Stories we will not soon forget. When it comes to partying with Ken, this was one party you did not want to miss.

We can’t wait for his 51st.

Mark Myers to be wed this Saturday!

The Emperor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:06:10 +0000

It took years in coming but finally Mark Myers has been reeled in.

The swinging bachelor’s heart was captured by the lovely and beautiful Jamie Annunzio. The photo of Mark and Jamie was taken at Stamford Bridge (Capacity 42,055) home to the Chelsea Football Club (since 1877) in London, England. Jamie an avid soccer aficinado has taken Mark under her wing to educate him on the finer points of the EPL.

Mark 33 from Lakewood, California and Jamie 27 from Chicago, Illinois will be making Seal Beach their home town.

Congratulations to the soon to be wed newlyweds!

Be careful Mark on your honeymoon,we want you safely back on the OWFV pitch.