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75th Birthday Bash for FPB Member, Fred Scherz Sr.
This was an awesome day to begin with, as there was a special recognition dinner for Fred Scherz Sr., held at the Franklin Hotel in Rome, NY. Verona Town Supervisor, Dave Reed and Oneida County Executive, Joe Griffo, both took time out of their busy schedules to recognize Fred, by declaring July 18, 2005 (Fred's birthday) "Fred Scherz Sr. Day" throughout not only the Town of Verona, but also the entire Oneida County! Fred also received a special plaque from the President of the Ag-Radio Network (and good friend of the Scherz family for many, many years), Ed Slusarczyk, a special letter from New York State Governor, George Pataki, a special proclamation from U.S. Congressman, Sherry Boehlert, and even a picture from the President of the United States, George Bush! Fred also received many tremendous gifts from his friends. Plus, not to mention that there were about 100 of Fred's family and good friends that attended the recognition dinner to show their support. This was just a truly incredible experience. And if you weren't there, you missed out big time!
Now for the "dance" portion of the 75th Birthday Bash. This took place at the Rome Polish Home, starting about 6:15pm. And of course, many of the FPB Fan Club attended, members of the Scherz family, and many great friends. And if you weren't here either, you missed out big time, too!
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| Fred is shown here with his friends (& FPB Fan Club Members) Keith & Bonnie, during intermission of Fred's 75th birthday bash on July 16, 2005. | Fritz & Gabe are shown here cranking out a tune during Fred's 75th birthday bash at the Rome Polish Home on July 16th. | While Fritz jams on the button-box accordion on July 16th, Russ adds a Cajun-flavor to it with his washboard. | | |
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| Rick (wearing an improvised sleeveless FPB/Jager shirt) drums along during Fred's 75th birthday bash in Rome, NY. | Is that Tom with a Jagerette on July 16th? Nope. It's his friend (& FPB Fan Club Member), Elaine, modeling (very well) an FPB/Jager tank top. | Rick noticed that Elaine didn't have a chair to sit on during intermission of Fred's bash, so he picked her up instead. Isn't that so considerate of him? | | |
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| Fritz & Frank both agree that Elaine could be a Jagerette. Here, they're pictured with her at the Rome Polish Home on July 16th. | Fred shakes the hand of his friend, Butch, in Rome, NY on July 16, 2005. | FPB friend (& Fan Club Member), Betty Miller jammed with FPB on-stage during Fred's 75th birthday bash in Rome, NY. | | |
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| Fred thanks the big crowd for attending his 75th birthday bash at the Rome Polish Home on July 16th. | The guys in Fritz's Polka Band are shown here after a sweat-generating performance at Fred's 75th birthday bash in Rome, NY on July 16, 2005. | Fritz & Fred are shown here with Fred's brother (& Fritz's uncle), John, on July 16th, after Fred's 75th bash concluded. | | |
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