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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Flu shots were provided after the meeting by the Flintridge
Pharmacy. A special thanks to Norm Johnson for
making these arrangements.
John Parady announced he is moving to Bonsall (near
Fallbrook) and will be leaving the club.
The La Canada YMCA is conducting a community survey. To get a
free one-time pass to the YMCA, go on line to
www.ymcacc.org to complete and submit the survey.
Nick Berkuta announced that ten club members attended an
Interclub Meeting with the Glendale Kiwanis last Friday. Adam
Schiff, 29th District United States Representative,
was the guest speaker. Nick will issue the schedule for future
Interclub Meetings.
Mary Gant announced that a $200 gift certificate for Fast
Frame remains from the Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting. She is
selling the certificate for $90.
Mary Gant will be hosting an art and jewelry sale at her
home on November 7th, from 3 to 7. Ten percent of
the proceeds will go to Kiwanis and another 10% will be donated
to the LCF Tournament of Roses.
Jim Acklund announced that Frosty Boyd, Dick DeGrey and
Hal Thomas were unable to attend the meeting, as they are caring
for their wives who are ill.
Mark Alexander reported that the traffic synchronizing of
Foothill Blvd. signals are not yet complete.
Pat Anderson announced two Chamber of Commerce events:
Josalyn Salon ribbon cutting tonight, and Sunday, November 9,
ribbon cutting for the La Canada Congressional Church
(previously the Church of the Lighted Window) at 11 a.m.
Dave Spence urged club members to vote No on Measure R,
which increases sales tax by one-half cent for 30 years.
Howard Backer reminded members to support the Doctors
Program.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
Jack Dawson presented an album to Diane DellaValle
celebrating her year as Club President. Paul Westmoreland
and Jeb Long assembled photos and newspaper clippings for
the album. Club members applauded her contributions.
Bill Watts and Rolando Morales undertook The
Frosty Challenge.
THE PROGRAM
Bill Watts introduced the special presentation made by
David Weeshoff of Heal the Bay. Issues that threaten our
environment were highlighted, especially the problem of disposed
plastics that end up in landfills or the oceans. Additional
information can be found at
www.healthebay.org.
David Weeshoff
HAPPY & SAD
BUCKS
Norm Johnson – happy buck for the expected arrival of a
new great grandchild next June.
Ellie Wildermuth – sad buck for last Saturday’s Ohio
State game.
Emilita Bituin – happy buck for being back at weekly
meetings and 10 happy bucks for Mary Gant helping her out of a
jam!
Jack Dawson – happy buck for successful antique cars trip
to Novas Scotia.
Glen Pettit – happy buck for visit to Ancient Bristlecone
Pine Forest, containing the oldest living trees.
Pete Palermo – happy buck for being at the meeting.
Daryal Gant – sad buck for USC alumni not making their
usual contributions for football wins.
Ellie Wildermuth – happy buck for Texas Longhorns doing
well.
Bob Martin – happy bucks for hoping he doesn’t get the
flu, celebration of the life of an elderly relative, and sad
buck for John Parady’s departure from the club.
Tom Burrows – happy bucks for USC band performances.
Jeb Long - If Jeb had been at the meeting, he would have
given a happy buck for University of Texas, (the number 1
football team) winning their game last Saturday.
FACTS AND
FICTION
Music: piano tunes by Tom Burrows and Ed
Moulton leading us in Gold Bless America, Hi
Neighbor, and On Kiwanis.
Opening:
flag salute by
Bob Martin
and the inspiration by
Bill Watts.
Guests:
Art Fernandez, guest of
Mary Gant
Jim Schlueter, guest of
Gigi Schlueter
Anniversaries:
Daryal and Mary Gant joined the Century Club in
celebration of their 52nd wedding anniversary on
October 26.
Birthdays:
Glen Pettit pledged a dollar for each year of his life in
celebration of his birthday on October 23.
Paul Westmoreland joined the Century Club in celebration
of his birthday on October 9.
Bachy Bachmayer joined the Century Club in celebration of
his birthday on October 26.
Emelita Bituin joined the ½ Century Club in celebration
of her birthday on September 17.
Fines:
Secret Greeter: Clyde Hemphill
Fifty-Fifty Drawing: Bob Martin
Master of the Cash Box: Mark Alexander
This Week's Editor: Cory Stevens
This Week's Photographers: Paul Westmoreland
Webmaster and Coordinator: Jeb Long
