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FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20th, 2017
""I'm just thankful for everything, all the blessings in my life, trying to stay that way. I think that's the best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective. (Tim Debow)
As a Club, we want to offer our prayers and condolences to Rhonda and Darrel White and Family in the very recent loss of Rhonda's father. May God lift you up in these grieving times.
Here Are The Greeters for the Month of March, 2017
March 23...........Garry White
Attendance for March 16. 2-17
Chester Banks, Del Brown, Frederick Case, Randy Cook, Pam Cook, Veronique Hahn,Charles Johnson, Moe Johnson, Rob Martin, Gary Nelson,Kelly Whigham, Ted Breihan, Beverly Crumley, Tracy Herman,Francis Mendez, John Polk, Glen Rydl, McBride Wilson (18)
The Program last week,,,,,Orange/Theory/ Fitness Center.
Kelli Whigham brought an excellent program last week, Ashley Prewett (left) and Casey Thompson. Ashley is the governing force behind this super, super exercise facility, located on WonderWorld Drive. Just listening to Ashley and Casey made the sweat drip off, as students who wish to engage in some high tech exercising activities, from rowing, running, walking weight lifting. You pick what you are wanting to develop, and OTFC will set up your own fitness program. It's all about keeping your body trim and in good shape at the speed you want to go.
If you are looking for a healthy way of losing weight, go and give OTFC a call and get enrolled in your own exercise program, monitored and personalized.
Big Bucks Winner last Thursday!
Well winning and collecting are two different things. Charles Johnson's name was drawn, but he didn't have on his pin, so better luck next week.
Texas Roadhouse draws quite a Kiwanis Club crowd
The Texas State Roadhouse invited our club to attend a meal last week and as a result of that generous offer, the Steakhouse gave our club 10% of the total meal costs. Those of our club that went and had a tremendous time were Beverly & Stacy Crumley and their family; Steve & Kelli Whigham; Frederick Case, Chester Banks, and Gary & Sherry Nelson. If I have left anyone out, please forgive me and let me know.
Program for Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
Beverly Crumley will be bringing the program for this coming Thursday. His name is Jim Pendergast and he will be doing somewhat of a personal Family Journal. Be sure and don't miss it.
March 17, 1776.......Early in the American Revolution War, the British completed their evacuation of Boston following a successful siege conducted by Patriots. The event is still commemorated in Boston as Evacuation Day.
March 18, 1974 - - The five-month old Arab oil embargo against the U.S. was lifted. The embargo was in retaliation for American support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War of 1973, in which Egypt and Syria suffered a crushing defeat. In the United States, the resulting embargo had caused long lines at gas stations as prices soared 300 percent amid shortages and a government ban on Sunday gas sales.
March 19, 2003 - - The United States launched an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Hussein from power. The attack commenced with aerial strikes against military sites, followed the next day by an invasion of southern Iraq by U.S. and British ground troops. The troops made rapid progress northward and conquered the country's capital, Baghdad, just 21 days later, ending the rule of Saddam.
March 20, 1995 - - A nerve gas attack occurred on the Tokyo subway system during rush hour resulting in 22 person killed and 5,000 injured. Japanese authorities later arrested the leader and members of a Japanese religious cult suspected in the attack.
March 21, 1918 - - During World War I, the second battle of the Somme began on German General Erich von Ludendorff launched an all out drive to win the war. The battle began with a five-hour artillery barrage followed by a rush of German troops. The offensive lasted until April 6th and resulted in the Germans gaining about 35 miles of territory. Allied and German casualty figures for both battles approached 500,000.
March 22, 1972 - - The Equal Rights Amendment to the U U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. senate and then to the states for ratification. The ERA, as it became known, prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender, stating "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." and that "the Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provision of this article." Although 22 of the required 38 states quickly ratified the Amendment, opposition arose over concerns that women would be subject to the draft and combat duty, along with other legal concerns. The ERA eventually failed (by 3 states) to achieve ratification despite an extension of the deadline to June 1982.
March 23, 1775 - - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me Liberty, or give me Death."
March 24, 1934 - - The Philippine Islands in the South Pacific, were granted independence by President Franklin D. Roosevelt after nearly 50 years of American control.
March 25, 1807 - - The British Parliament abolished the slave trade following a long campaign against it by Quakers and others.
March 26, 1979 - - The Camp David Accord ended 30 years of warfare between Israel and Egypt. Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed the treaty of mutual recognition and peace, fostered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
THOSE WHO HAVE ANNIVERSARIES IN THE
MONTH OF MARCH, 2017.
March 22..........David & Carol Chandler
The Age of Imponderables! -
1...........If Superman could stop bullets with his chest, why did he always duck if the bad guy threw the gun at him?
There are two answers. Answer 1 is it's a reflexive action. Answer #2 is safety of the person playing Superman
2.........Don't you have to 'restart' before refinishing a table?
No. The gloss on a table is called a finish, since it's the last thing you do so once you apply the gloss you have finished. So refinishing is the correct way to say it. It has already been finished, you are doing it again.
3..........Why do we say the alarm went off when, in fact, it went on. Perhaps we say this because originally alarms were mechanisms that alerted people to an intruder. They probably involved something on a tension that would be broken if someone or something were to step on it, Therefore the alarm would go off.
4. .........Why is a carrot more orange than an orange? This is because of the Dutch or more specifically because of William of Orange. To celebrate his victories Dutch agriculturalists developed a very rare strain of carrots to be orange. So when people decided to call an orange - orange, 98% of the words population had never seen an orange carrot. These orange carrots became very popular and were soon the majority of carrots available.
5...........Why are the buttons on men's shirts on the opposite side to those on ladies' garments?
Men have been using buttons on vests, coats, jackets and shirts since the 13th century. Women didn't start using buttons until the late 18th to early 19th century. At that time, buttons were very costly, only Royalty and the very wealthy could afford such a fashion novelty. Most persons are right handed. Men have always dressed themselves, so the buttons have always b een on the right. The Royalty and Aristocracy had maids to help dress the ladies, so the buttons were on the left, so that the persons doing up the buttons, facing the lady, had them on the right.
(I realize that putting the answers to these I.Q. questions in the next week's issue is a bit unfair. It means you have to keep the bulletin around more than one week, so......the answers to this week's questions will be found in this issue, but try to guess what the answer is first and then check to see is you are correct....Remember these are Intelligence Quotient questions, not necessarily hard, not necessarily easy)
1.........What did Hyman Lipman do in 1858 that made life easier for students?
2.........Who went to New York City to launch her modeling career in 1966, after winning the Miss Rocket Tower beauty contest in California?
3.........How much did 16 year old Edgar Bergan pay a woodcarver for Charley McCarthy's head in 1925 - - and what size hat did he wear?
4..........The term 'Siamese twins' originated with the birth of two brothers joined together at the chest. What were their names?
5............What did Lizzie Borden, Napoleon and Titian have in common?
6............Gen, Tom Thumb, 3' 4" tall, was the first husband of Mercy Lavinia Bump, who measured 2 feet 8 inches. How tall was ger second husband, Con Primo Magi?
7.............In its first year, 330 were sold. What are they?
8.............Aaron Copeland wrote a ballet about what American folk hero?
9..............What great politician was nicknamed "The Great Communicator"?
10.............Jackson Whipps Showalter was a US champion at what game?
"A Jewish rabbi and a Catholic were good friends. At a picnic one day, the priest was eating a ham sandwich. 'You know,' he said to his friend, 'this ham sandwich is delicious. I know you're not supposed to eat ham, but I don't understand why such a good thing would be forbidden. When will you break down and try it?'
To which the rabbi replied, 'At your wedding.'"
Another Ramp is built!
This ramp was built on Wednesday, March 15th. It was for Doris Woodhill, and it was put on the side of a Mobile Home. This lady and her dog truly needed this ramp. She had no famly to help her, and our newest member, 8 year old Dalton did a great job. The ramp was a 50' (larger than most we do) and was in a location that was not easy to get to. We had to remove trees and a lot of other items to get at the trailer. (By the way, this lady didn't have a front door, only a plastic tablecloth covering the opening. Those who helped with this ramp were Gary Nelson, Gary Strunk, Lucky Bovo. Bill Stich, John Harrison and John's grandson, Dalton who caught on real quick how to handle a drill.
1...........A giraffe can go without water longer than a camel can.
2...........A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
3...........A pregnant goldfish is called a 'twit'.
4...........A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
5...........A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove.
6...........America once issued a 5-cent bill.
7...........An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.
8...........An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
9...........Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.
10.........Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
America is a beautiful country because of its people and their
Each week, we will share a beautiful spot in our 'America the Beautiful'.
"BEAUTIFUL BONAVENTURE CEMETERY.
Bonaventure Cemetery lies along the Wilmington River, a short distance from Savannah's 'historic district', but no less historically significant. Settled by Colonel Mylryne about 1760 he built a red brick plantation on the land and named the place Bonaventure, which means 'good fortune' in French. The plantation was the site of Mulryne's daughter Mary's wedding to Josiah Tattnall in 1761. The property was seized du9ring the Revolutionary War after Mulryne and Tattell declared themselves Loyalists and left for England. Tattnall's son returned after the war and purchased the home from James Habersham.
In a cemetery of many unusual tombstones, perhaps one of the most unique is one in the shape of a piano. The interesting tombstones and vaults, the colorful camellias and azaleas, and the wonderful old live oak, dogwood trees have made the wonderful and magnolia trees have made the cemetery one of the most photographed in the country.
For this Week's Questions!(March 20, 2017)
1..........Answer: He put pencil and eraser together.
2..........Answer:Cheryl Tiegs
3..........Answer: Cost, $36.00. Hat size 5-7/8
4..........Answer: Chang & Eng, born in 1811.
5..........Answer: They were all red heads.
6..........Answer: Her equal at 2 feet 8 inches.
7..........Answer: VW Beetle.
8......... Answer: Billy the Kid
9..........Answer: Ronald Reagan
10.........Answer: Chess.
"My Closing Thought for the Week!"
"Time is more valuable than money because time is irreplaceable."
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1...........A giraffe can go without water longer than a camel can.
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Each week, we will share a beautiful spot in our 'America the Beautiful'.
