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Vernon Hills, IL


What years did you attend Balfour?

1963 - 1974


In what capacity were you there?

Camper


Tell us about yourself

Ok guys I think the last name pretty much gives it away. Immediately following my birth in 1962, Bernie & Phyllis decided to purchase Balfour. So I guess you can say I was pretty much born there. These pictures bring back very dear childhood memories of wonderful summers spent up at Balfour. I now live in Chicago with my three children (ages 22, 20 & 16).


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  • Ross Tenzer April 12, 2021 at 7:13pm

    Hi Todd,

    Great seeing you last night, what a wonderful time.  Your Dad was excellent yesterday, he looks wonderful.  

    Best Regards,

    Ross T

  • Michael Hollander March 27, 2014 at 2:02pm

    Can't remember, but I don't think it was Richie.  I have a camp photo from one of those years in the back of my closet somewhere,  I'll try to pull it out, scan and post it.  Looking over the faces might spur some more recognition.

     

  • Michael Hollander March 26, 2014 at 4:32pm

    Todd:  You were in my bunk my first year at Balfour (I think that was 1969).  I was  waterfront staff (sailing counselor). 

  • Ross Tenzer February 3, 2011 at 12:46pm
    Todd,
    Things sound great with you and your family!
    Hope all is well with your folks and Russell. I know he is in Westchester, not sure where.
    Nice memory of us in the All Star game - fun back then playing softball huh? I played for many years after but none as fun as those days.
    I still listen to and see Tower all the time with my boys and friends - they come to town twice a year and actually know us by now.
    All the best,
    Ross
  • Bob Kempner February 7, 2009 at 5:10pm
    Todd,

    Great to hear from you. My sister in law and best friend from college both live in and around Chicago. I love that city...when it's warm. I'm not skating anymore - knee surgery 2 years ago, but have been coaching my boys for 15 years. My 19 year old is at Lafayette College in PA and my 16 year old is a jr at Seaford HS. I didn't move far :-) How's the rest of the family? Parents well? Mine are in Lake Worth FL dodging hurricanes. I'll bet yours are too. Stay in touch.

    Bobby
  • Mark Walker January 23, 2009 at 6:29pm
    Post pictures -
  • Mark Walker January 23, 2009 at 4:16pm
    Hey Todd -

    Still skating ? I hear good things from your Mom & Dad

    Wow - you have an 18 yr old - ? We are getting old

    I can still vision skating together at Randy Lane park

    Chris - you - Frankie - Michael Cohen in goal -
  • David Kruh December 9, 2008 at 8:52pm
    Well, while I might root for the Sox my loyalty is still to the Mets. Suffice it to say I kept a low profile up here in 1986!
  • Lew Bader December 8, 2008 at 8:51pm
    6-12...and it cost 98 cents which is why Socolow called it that. I think he actually wrote the song with Ray Kotcher. Gary and I were latecomers to that party. I did play the youtube. Having lived those times and been directly involved in the peace movement, it brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing.
  • Lew Bader December 8, 2008 at 8:28pm
    Thanks for the credit on For What it's Worth (98 cents!) Paul was the genius behind the parody. I still remember the kids all marching back to the bunks singing the song and your dad absolutely loving it. He really beleived it was great spirit.
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