Glenn Steinbrecher -- was happy to report that David Hayford is recovering after bypass surgery on Monday, Nov. 13. Later in the day, David's wife Paula posted on Facebook that David was able to come home on Monday afternoon.
Tom Harenburg -- is happy to be back after spending 3 months in Montana. He noted counting 20+ bears and offered $.50 for each bear ($10), one bull moose ($10), and 40 elk, including a big bull elk ($10). His son Scott later shot the bull elk, which Tom figures will dress out at about 350 pounds. He also shared that he's been hunting woodcock for 40 years and had the thrill of his life because he was able to get double shots off to get two woodcock.
John Nichols -- shared that he and his wife just returned from a trip to the Northeastern United States to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary ... and came home to learn that he won last month's raffle drawing. He donated half of his winnings back to the Club.
Karen Schibline -- was happy that Vicky Schroeder was back attending the meeting following her recent successful surgery.
Vicky Schroeder -- was grateful to be back and feeling better. She thanked Club members for all their donations to her Take Five Club, which provides shoes and clothing to school kids in need. She noted that the Take Five Club is receiving three times the normal requests at this time of year, with many more kids coming to the attention of the Club via teachers and others.
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe -- reported overhearing one of his Library employees telling a volunteer how much she appreciated the volunteer's help, saying, "I really appreciate you." That, in turn, inspired him to thank his employees for their good work.
Jim Chitwood -- recommended a good book, Eviction, which tells the story of people loosing their homes from the perspective of all involved -- tenants, landlords, etc.