Kent Dinner Club
Kent Dinner Club met Feb. 12 with 11 attending at The Windrow.
The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. March 12 at The Windrow.
VFW Post 1797
VFW Post 1797 met Feb. 10 at the Elks in Creston. Twenty-one members and guests were present for dinner.
Commander O’Daniels called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 17 members present.
The Post draped the charter for veteran Bob Loudon.
Minutes and QM reports were read and approved.
Service officers report was honor guard, three hours; community service, 62 hours; and hospital, 52 hours; for a total of 117 hours. The Post traveled 970 miles for veterans.
In old business, six members of Post 1797 attended the Veterans on the Hill program at the state capitol Jan. 21.
In new business, a vacancy on the Union County Veterans Affairs Commission will be advertised. Applicants must be a Union County resident and veteran, and may apply at the auditor’s office.
A meeting concerning Veterans Choice cards will be held March 9 at SWCC. The Des Moines VA will bring down a mobile medical van.
The next 4th District meeting will be held May 2 at the Elks Club in Creston.
In other business, Denny Abel gave a report on the state mid-winter meeting held in Osceola.
The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
The next meeting will be March 10 with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at Creston Elks.
All veterans are encouraged to attend.
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Feb. 11.
Canasta winners were Mary Kline, first; Wanda Nash, second; and Gwen Sandeman, third.
Wanda Nash won the door prize.
Barb Veitz was hostess for card and chatter Feb. 18.
Canasta winners were Wanda Nash, first; Gwen Sandeman, second; and Linda Clark, third.
Barb Bills won the door prize.
Bills will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Elzevir Reading Circle
The GFWC Elzevir Reading Circle met Feb. 13 at the home of Terry Ammon.
The meeting was called to order by President Terry Ammon. She opened the meeting with a quote from Robert Anthony, “You can get everything in life you want if you will help enough other people get what they want.” Roll call was answered with members telling of current or recently read books. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting. They were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was also approved as read.
Reports for volunteer hours and donations have been sent into GFWC. There has been no further information from the CHS guidance counselor regarding the scholarship.
All members recited Mary Stewart’s Club Collect in unison. Barbara Thomsen moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Burg. Motion carried.
Susan Weight gave the program telling about her trip to Italy, her favorite place to visit. Her travelogue included pictures of various locations where they stayed, the many cathedrals and other points of interest in the area. They were able to drive to and experience the scenery, art, food, architecture, history and culture in the Florence and Tuscany region.
The hostess served refreshments in the Valentine theme.
The next meeting will be March 13 at the home of Barbara Thomsen. Angela Pullen will give the program.
DWF Executive Committee
DWF Executive Committee met 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at First Christian Church with four members present.
Pat Fils, president, opened the meeting with a prayer. Twila gave the secretary’s report with no corrections. Approved. Margaret gave the treasurer’s report. She gave a report on the pie sale; $642 will be put in the scholarship fund. Thank you cards were received from Jean Ann Taylor and Penney Carson.
Old business: The pie auction was discussed and decided to do it again later on as it was successful. Joyce brought the 11 dresses and shorts that have been made for the children in Africa. She is in need of some ribbon for the trim. There are more dresses and shorts to be made.
New business: Margaret turned the secretary’s books over to Joyce Burkhead as she will be our new secretary. There was some discussion on what DWF could do to supplement the income for the church. Nothing was decided at this time.
Committee reports: There were none.
The meeting closed with reciting the DWF benediction.
The next meeting will be 10 a.m. March 5 at the church.
LG P.E.O.
Chapter LG P.E.O. met Tuesday at Crestridge Estates with Jean Paul serving as hostess with Halcyon Looney. Ten members responded to roll call.
Dianne Huffman gave the program. She reviewed a humorous, but informative book, “Where Did I Leave My Glasses” by Martha Weinman Lear.
A memorial service was performed to remember and celebrate the lives of Ruth York and Ardelle Smith.
Carol Harrison and Looney thanked member for their Valentine cookie bouquets. Mary Houghtaling, director of Crestridge Estates, was introduced. She is a member of Chapter CA in Greenfield.
The next regular meeting will be 9:30 a.m. March 17 at the home of Sandy Harris. Installation of officers will be conducted.
P.E.O.’s annual omelet buffet will be March 3 at the United Methodist Church.
Alpha Delta Kappa
Iowa Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met Feb. 9 at The Pizza Ranch. Eleven members were present.
A Fraternal Education skit, “To Tell the Truth,” was conducted by Jane Eklund, vice president. Three contestants, played by Colleen Gangestad, Lois Houghtaling and Carolyn Biere, tried to convince a panel of judges they were the founder of Alpha Delta Kappa. The judges were Lori Peppmeier, Danette Lesan and Kiley Sherwood.
President Marilyn Bohnker conducted the business meeting. Houghtaling presented the treasurer’s report. It was decided to continue support of the Freedom Quilts Project. Alpha Delta Kappa scholarship recipients will be selected before the April meeting.
The next meeting will be March 9 at Van Gelder Clothing. Hostesses will be Houghtaling and Gangestad.
Kiwanis
The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 24 members and one guest. President Jane Lowe presided. Karen Norton did the prayer, and Dennis Carter was the finemaster.
The program was Caleb Hoakison, Syngenta seed manager, who gave a history of the company and talked about all the research that goes into producing the most food with the least effect on the environment.
Kiwanis Pancake Day is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 10 at the Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Tickets purchased in advance are $6 and at the door are $7. Cos for children younger than 12 is $3. Members have tickets now.