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E-Bulletin for September 23, 2019 (Issue 271)
"The art of being yourself at your best is the art of unfolding your personality into the man or woman you want to be. Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others."(Wilfred Peterson)
Installation Banquet was a grand success!
We now have a brand new slate of officers which were installed by Ken Bahmbach, our Lt. Governor. Over 30 members, including and their significant others, in addition two school workers with the K-Kids, Christine Patek, and Megan Rodriguez. Outgoing president Kelli Whigham called on three of our guests present to open with the singing of 'God Bless America', followed by another guest doing the pledge to the American Flag, ending up with another guest doing the prayer. Following the meal, Kelli & Steve and Doug Balkman did a Video Presentation of this past year. Glen Rydl then handed out perfect attendance certificates for this past year. Those with perfect attendance were Charles Walts, Rhonda White, Doug Balkman, Chester Banks, Del Brown, Charles Johnson, Frederick Case, Pam Cook, Gary Nelson, John Polk, Moe Johnson, Lon Shell, Randy Cook, Ted Breihan, and Glen Rydl.
John Polk also will receive a Kiwanis Legion of Honor for 30 yrs, past Lt Gov, and Charles Johnson will get one for 40 years and past Lt. Gov. The Kiwanian of the Year award was presented to Doug Balkman for all of his extra duties this past year. All in all, it was a great evening. We thank Kelli for carrying us through this year, and pledge our sincere support to Rhonda White for this coming year.
"Here is the list of Greeters for the month of September 2019
September 26........Kelly Layne
The Program coming up this coming Thursday
Gary Strunk will be bringing Charles Johnson and you will not want to miss this program, believe you me!! Charles has brought some very interesting programs in the past, but take it from your bulletin editor.....You....will....not....want....to....miss what Charles will be talking about. His subject will be: 'The 5G Technology Revolution Coming By Christmas'. We have nothing but the future to look ahead...you can't look back, so all of our members should be there Thursday and bring a guest with you. You will not be disappointed!!!
Board of Directors Meeting...
Rhonda White, our newly elected President will preside over her first Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, September 26, at 5pm in Room 305 of the CTMC Professional Building. The New Board will consist of Rhonda White, President, Moe Johnson, President Elect; Beverly Crumley, Secretary, Doug Balkman, Treasurer; Board Members, Andrew Gary, Lon Shell, and Charles Walts. Past President Kelli Whigham and Bulletin Editor Del Brown will be non voting members.
From September 20 to September 27
September 20, 1873 - - The New York Stock Exchange was forced to close for the first time in its history as a result of a sbanking crisis during the financial Panic of 1873.
September 21, 1949 - - The People's Republic of China was proclaimed by its Communist leaders.
September 22, 1776 - - During the American Revolution, Nathan Hale was executed without a trial after he was caught spying on British troops on Long Island, his last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
September 23, 1952 - - Vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon delivered his Checkers Speech on television and radio to address accusations of financial misdeeds.
September 24,1980 - - War erupted between Iran and Iraq as Iraq troops crossed the border and encircled Abadan, then set fire to the world's largest oil refinery.
September 25, 1513 - - Spanish explorer Vasco Numez de Balboa first sighted the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama.
September 26, 1918 - - The last major battle of World War I, the Battle of the Argonne, began as a combined force of French and Americans attacked the Germans along a 40 mile front.
Have You Ever Heard "to Harp on one String
"To repeat one thing endlessly; to dwell upon one theme at great length; to bore one to extinction with one bit of advice or caution or the like; to tell the same tale over and over again. The illusion is, of course, obvious. If a harpist were to play her instrument upon one note, the monotony would probably drive her nuts, if some unwilling listener had not already killed her. Although the harp was known in Biblical times, the English saying is first recorded in the early sixteenth century."
Know Your Presidents . .'Zachary Taylor'.
"Zachary Taylor was named 'Old Rough and Ready by the soldiers under his command during the Mexican War while stationed in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1847, because he was a tough disciplinarian with his troops. He also always wore plain, serviceable clothing as a result of his dislike of any unnecessary display of military ceremony. Taylor was also called Old Zach by his friends and associates."
The Nickname for the State of Arizona
Arizona's most popular nickname is the Grand Canyon State because the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is situated mostly in Northern Arizona.
"UNCERTAIN, TEXAS"
"UNCERTAIN" was accidentally named when the town was incorporated. Since the townspeople couldn't agree on a name when they filled out the incorporation papers, they wrote 'uncertain.' thinking they would eventually come up with something more appropriate. As funny as it sounds, the state thought this is what they wanted to name the town."
""Mrs Flinders decided to have her portrait. She told the artist, 'Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, and a ruby pendant.' 'But you're not wearing any of those things,' 'I know,' said Mrs. Flinders. 'It's in case I should die before my husband. I'm sure he'd remarry right away, and I want her to go nuts looking for the jewelry'"
WHY IS A TEN DOLLAR BILL CALLED A SAWBUCK?
"A sawbuck has been a slang term for a ten-dollar bill since before 1850. A sawbuck was originally a sawhorse with the legs projecting above the crossbar forming an "X" at each end. Since an "X" is the Roman numeral for ten, the ten-dollar bill was called a sawbuck!"
WHY IS THE AMERICAN DOLLAR CALLED A 'BUCK'?
"American fur traders classified skins as bucks and does. Bucks being larger, were worth more. By 1850, the term buck, meaning a dollar, had come into wide use."
"Oh Well!!!!!
1...……Why did the pot call the kettle black?
2.........Why do fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing?
3.........Why do the signs that say 'Slow Children' have a picture of a running child?
4.........Why do they call it quicksand when it sucks you down slowly?
5.........Why do they make cars go so fast its illegal?
6.........If corn can't hear, why does it have an ear?
7.........If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight?
8.........If flowers don't talk back to you, are they mums?
9.........If I melt dry ice, can I take a bath without getting wet?
10..........If I save time, when do I get it back?
Here's Some more 'Myth Information"
"Practically everyone has heard of the painting "Mona Lisa. This painting is actually titled La Gioconda. The subject of the portrait was the wife of a merchant named Francesco del Gioconda. The painting was also known for a short time as Madonna Lisa, from which the now popular name Mona Lisa derives.
La Gioconda is also much smaller than most people imagine it to be. The actual size of the painting is less than two feet on each side. Modern x-ray studies of the canvas have revealed that the famous smiling lady was painted over another portrait which had previously been on the canvas. This was a common practice of artists at the time.
Most observers of the Mona Lisa do not realize that despite her well-known smile, she has no eyebrows. This custom of women shaving their eyebrows was a sign of beauty when the portrait was made."
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Know Your Presidents . .'Zachary Taylor'.
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"Oh Well!!!!!