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ALL THINGS PUMPKIN ISSUE
OCTOBER 6, 2018
NEWS NOTES & NONSENSE
CAKE, PIE OR SALAD...
Look for your next Rotary Banner on October 20th, or maybe the 27th, just depends.
The program was presented by Circuit Judge Dave Dugan. Sharing some bad examples of English law from the 17th century, he focused on the idea of judicial independence that is enshrined in our constitution. He has some serious concerns about the public perception of the U.S. judiciary.
The hard copy sign-up list for the family steak fry has disappeared. A new one circulated on Thursday. If you signed-up electronically, no worries, you're in. If you were not present at Thursday's meeting, and plan to attend, let Lori know. We will gather on Thursday October 11th at Kendall Hill Park. Dinner will be served at 6PM. NO noon meeting!
"All Hale" to Allen on celebrating 100 years of the Hale family business in East Alton. Quite an accomplishment.
Does anyone really believe that Rhonda got in trouble in school for talking too much? I thought so.
Watch your furniture when BradL arrives.
Pat did indeed look good!
Please invite a veteran to lunch on November 8th, in appreciation for their service. The meal's on us. Let Lori know if you plan to bring someone so she can insure that there is sufficient food on hand.
Wendell just put the blade to a 200 year old tree that had led a full life, with photo documentation to boot.
When was the last time Sandy, Sherry and Rick were at the same meeting? It's been too long. Smile!
Will someone please bring a block of cheese to our next noon meeting? Maybe it will keep Sherry from fishing around in the salad bowl for some.
The very late arriving crowd grew to 24 before it was all over. First in were Allen, MarkA, Virgil and Dick. Last in were DaveM, Paul, BradL and Rhonda. We missed Ty, Darren, Nate, Queenie, Randy, Erin, DaveS, Joe, and MarkV.
The Turkey Fund can made its first appearance of the season. $15 was collected. It will be on hand each Thursday thru November 15th. All donations will be given to Operation Blessing to assist with Thanksgiving meals. Lori noted that OB founder and Executive Director Virginia Kirkpatrick will be retiring soon. What a wonderful job she has done over the last 36 (or is it 39) years. We thank her for her service to our community.
MarkA opines that ALL truck traffic can be found on I-70.
Lunch featured a choice of two noodle in white sauce enteees-broccoli or chicken. It was accompanied by two types of rolls, salad and cake or pie.
Congrats to MarkA on the birth of his new grandson.
Queenie appointed ChrisL has her surrogate SAA. He, in turn, recruited the other Chris as the $$ collector. Not here last week, pay a $. We failed get get any of the four trivia questions correct. Yikes!
Somehow Wendell missed the Roxana Rock 'n Roll Reunion.
Opening duties were performed by BradL, Rhonda and Bill
The $71 50-50 jackpot was left untouched by MarkA and Dick. Patty took the scratch-off.
That's all from here, have a fine and dry weekend. Ciao!
THE VERDICT? GUILTY!
PEACE TO YOU TOO!
TRIVIA
(The answer is found at the end of the newsletter)
McDonald's is stripping artificial ingredients from its food. Which part of the project is proving a particular challenge?
A-Having any ingredients left
B-Figuring out all-natural pickles without changing their "dill profile"
C-Preventing sales from plummeting
D-Spoilage
October 6 is National Noodle Day
Between August 1860 and July 1861 Cherrapunji, India received rainfall of 86.8 feet, the world record for rainfall in a single year-AccuWeather, World Meteorological Organization
More than two-thirds of employees around the world say they have to consult with more than one boss to get their jobs done, and nearly as many waste significant amounts of time waiting for guidance from senior leaders- Gartner survey
People between the age of 18 and 44 are twice as likely to brush their teeth in the shower as older Americans-Delta Dental Plans Association
Iowa has the lowest high school dropout rate.The highest is Washington DC-WalletHub analysis of National Center for Education Statistics data
Origins: Limousine-Originally any closed car, the limousine takes its name from a hood of that name worn by Limousins, inhabitants of the French providence of Limousin.
What is the name of the largest private home in the U.S.?
Oheka Castle
Biltmore Estate
Arden House
Whitemarsh Hall
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate boasts a whopping 178,926 square feet, making it the largest private residence in the United States. The sprawling estate was built in the late 1800's by George Vanderbilt and has over 250 rooms, including around 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The biggest room in the house is the banquet room which is 72 feet long and has a 70 foot ceiling! Today, the estate is a popular tourist destination in North Carolina which attracts multiple visitors who tour the house and grounds.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
OCTOBER 9, 1997
Current members in a leadership position: Allen, Rick and Paul
The program was presented by Richard Probst, a representative of the Alton Museum of History and Art
Our new member event was scheduled for October 23rd at the Westerner Club
The roadblock for Operation Blessing would be conducted on October 25th
Our "Are You OK" program has been approved by the village board
The "chili challenge" was won by Roxana High School
The halloween parade would take place on October 30th
Do you remember Matt Maberry?
OCTOBER 2015
DATELINE:RI
SATELLITE CLUB GETS BACK TO ROTARY'S ROOTS
By Tony Scaife, Rotary Club of Aireborough, West Yorkshire, England
For the last few months, I’ve been helping exuberant members of the Leeds Phoenix Satellite Rotary Club get established. I’ve been on a wonderful voyage watching as a new network of professionals rediscover Rotary’s roots. My new Rotarian friend Sam, seen in the photo above helping to present the club’s first charity cheque, said to me:
“it’s really exciting being part of a new, diverse group…making lasting change in the community and having fun”
Encouraged and supported by other established Rotarians, I launched the Leeds Phoenix Club in February 2018 and watched, with amazement, delight, and relief, as more and more of my new friends invited their friends to come along and share our Rotary journey. Early in this new Rotary year I finally had the pleasure of watching Sam, as president, sign a new club charter application for Leeds Phoenix.
My own Rotary life has been so enriched by working with these talented, vigorous diverse Rotarians, and seeing how Rotary’s core values of fellowship and service are just as attractive to the city’s new ‘digital’ working population as they were to previous generations. To continue reading link herehttps://bit.ly/2RfGqj4
AND I QUOTE
"It's not a principle until it cost you money."-William Bernbach
"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."-Warren Buffett
"The reason I talk to myself is because I'm the only one whose answers I accept."-George Carlin
"If you can go through life without experiencing pain, you probably haven't been born yet."-Neil Simon
SMILE
A sign in a Shoe Repair store : "We will heel you. We will save your sole. We will even dye for you."
A sign on a Blinds and Curtains truck: “Blind man driving.”
Sign over a Gynecologist's Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix.”
In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels.”
On a Septic Tank Truck: “Yesterday's Meals on Wheels.”
At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.”
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed.”
At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee: "Invite us to your next blowout.”
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts.”
On a Maternity Room door: "Push.. Push. Push.”
At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.”
Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.”
In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in five minutes. Sit! Stay!”
At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.”
In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”
In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait.”
At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank Heaven for little grills.”
In a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak.”
Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: “Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises”
THE BOTTOM LINE
North Dakota pumped a record 1.27 million barrels of oil in July. Preliminary estimates show that due to fracking, the U.S. likely passed Saudi Arabia and Russia earlier this year to become the world's largest producer of oil-Bloomberg.com
The median U.S., household income rose-for the third year in a row-in 2017 by 1.8%, to $61,372. That's about as high as it was in 2007-Pacific Standard
The median age of motorcycle riders in 1990 was 32; by last year, it had risen to 47. Sales peaked at 1.1 million in 207. Y&early sales now are around 538,000-The New York Times
Podcast ad sales in the U.S. totaled $314 million last year and will grow to $659 million by 2020, according to PwC. About 55% of podcast listeners are men, who listen an average of 7.6 hours per week. Female listeners spend about 5,5 hours per week listening -AdAge,com
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