Sue Harding, Editor

Oct. 31, 2008 PLK NEWSLETTER Sue Harding, Editor COMMITTEE REPORTS

President TIM PETERSON called the Oct. 29 NATHAN BRANT reported that ‘tis the season meeting to order, led us in the Pledge of for Santa Delivery preparation. Drop-off sites Allegiance, gave the invocation and welcomed and sheriff deputies have been contacted; all our guest Barb Cusma. route captains and volunteers should contact Nathan as soon as possible. And yes, Santa th BIRTHDAYS Delivery is Dec. 24 ! None

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES JOHN & Michelle SCHERMESSER

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES 3rd & final weekend for HAUNTED SAM REYNOLDS 13 years! HAYRIDE sponsored by Camp Y- Noah, Green & Portage Lakes Kiwanis, & NEWS IN OUR KIWANIS FAMILY Green Park & Recreation Board is Friday & Saturday Oct. 31, Nov. 1. ALL-CITY and Magic City Kiwanis Clubs have Akron & Canton Entertainment Books for sale for $30. Cleveland area books are also available. CALENDA R OF EVENTS Nov. 4 Election Day VOTE! VICKI KEPNES reminded everyone to save ACME receipts again. Nov. 5 Regular Oct. Board Meeting GENE COLE reported that TOM LONGWORTH Nov. 7 Magic City Kiwanis Art Auction at was in Akron City Hospital for surgery. Please Moose Lodge; 6:00 PM. To receive an keep him in your prayers. Cards can be sent to invitation call Elizabeth Wilson at his home: 38 Sandy Beach Dr., Akron, OH 330-745-3358 or email 44319. [email protected] HAPPY DOLLARS  Nov. 8 Kent Kiwanis Night at the Races @ Mogadore Am. Legion 5:30 PM LARRY HUNTER had 2 Happy Dollars: #1 for Friends of Portage Lakes State Park Project building Nov. 20 Div. 20 Governor’s Visit @ First ramp to 1st floor of barn, #2 that he was asked to be United Methodist Church, 263 East Santa at Tudor House; and 1 Unhappy Dollar for the Mill Street, Akron 6:30 PM $10 loss of Sergeant Nick Casey in Iraq whose dad has worked for Larry for 12 years.

TIM PETERSON had a happy dollar for being able to drive to PA for wedding of Trisha and Dr. Tim CORRESPONDENCE and reported that Tricia cried but Tim held it together. HOLIDAY TREE FESTIVAL is looking for reliable Santas to volunteer Nov. 22-30. Shifts are 10-1, 1-4, 4-7, or 7-9. Contact Marilyn McGuckin at 330-877-3332 if you would SUE HARDING had a couple Happy Dollars: #1 like to help. Santa suits and beards provided or bring that she was able to be with her Mom & Dad when your own. he got sick in Indianapolis on their way to family reunion in Missouri, where all 8 grandchildren, their Sec. JOE REINMANN read a thank-you note for lovely spouses, and 16 great-grandchildren did have a great roses, an invitation from Rick Wilson and Friends of Portage Lakes State Park to join them at their meetings time together. She thanked everyone for their prayers on 3rd Thursday of month at 7 PM at State Park Office, and cards for her Dad’s passing. #2 She got to attend and his letter of resignation as of Sept. 29, 2009. Anyone the McCain-Palin Rally in Green Memorial Stadium interested in volunteering for this important position and last week. Then she read an article about the also Treasurer should contact TIM PETERSON or Pres.- sacrifices made by women working for the right to Elect NATHAN BRANT as soon as possible. vote and reminded us all to exercise our right to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4.