Greensburg — The Decatur County Council on Aging and Aged met at the Greensburg Adult Center for October.
Present Belva Stapp welcomed everyone then introduced George Granholt who asked the seniors to contribute any Thanksgiving or Christmas stories that they might have from times past. These stories are to be published in the Historical Society’s Winter publications.
Access and Answers Director Loralee Moore from the Area XI Agency on Aging told of the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program which is to be implemented in 2006
Reports of th Secretary and Treasurer were read and approved.
Director Jerry Schwendenmaan told of upcoming events for seniors.
Two of note are a Ride Through the Country and a visit to the Harvest Time Restaurant near Connersville for a meal and musical entertainment.
He announced that Diana Robbins is the new Mealsite director, replacing Mary Konkle.
Stapp announced we had 10 winners in the Senior Games held recently. Bob Rooker won twice.
Her closing quote: “God created company so the house would get cleaned.”
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Seven members of Alpha Pi met at the home of Dot Lawrence for the regular meeting of the sorority chapter. Dot served a meal to the group.
President Mary Krekeler conducted the business sesson. She opened the meeting in regular form. Secretary Sarah Deiwert reported the minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer Jean Reed reported on the financial standing. Jean had a report from some of our sorority sisters who are having health problems.
Final plans were made for the National Convention in the Hampton Inn near Shelbyville. Our chapter was looking forward to seeing all our sorority sisters.
The card draw was won by Reed. The hostess gifts were won by Rosalie Hooton and Valerie Donica.
The next meeting will be hosted by Bessie Boyd on Oct. 25. We will have our Anniversary/Holiday dinner at the Sherman House at Batesville in November.
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The regular meeting of Decatur County Right to Life took place in the conference room at Morning Breeze Retirement Center with four members present.
Bob Rust opened the meeting with prayer. The treasurer’s report was given and minutes were read. Pat Koors reported paying for the new vinyl Pro-Life signs, pens, and precious feet pins. New member, Elvera Muckerheide was welcomed.
The group discussed the locations for placement of the signs and made plans for contacting people and erecting the signs.
An update was given on the upcoming Bake Sale on Oct. 22, from 8:30-noon in front of Wal-Mart.
Please bring your donations of baked goods that morning after 8, or on the day before to Koors, 812 E. Elmood Court South. Koors and Rust are taking care of the publicity for the sale. If you would like to help with the booth, contact Koors at (812) 663-8542.
The group discussed the notice in the paper about the Daily News winning first place for the Tribute to Life Ad, with credit going to Judy Wilhelm and Nancy Middendorf for their design work. A big thank-you goes to them for their help in putting the ad together for us.
The group voted to order some POB bracelets, which are similar to the POW braclets from the Vietnam War. POB stands for “Protect Our Babies.”
The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. For information call (812) 663-8542.
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The Greensburg Associate Chap-ter of Tri Kappa met for the Septem-ber meeting at Crown Pointe with 18 members present.
President Joleen Connor pre-sided, beginning with the opening verse. Members were asked how long they had been members and anything reminiscent of past times. Elizabeth Ann Smith, a member since 1933, has the longest membership.
The secretary’s minutes and the treasurer’s report was given. The budget was accepted and dues were paid.
Dessert was served by the committee, composed of Mary Doles, Barbara Emly, Kathleen Boone, Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, Betty Arm-strong and Virgina Hull.
The next meeting is Oct. 17.
Night Extension Homemakers
The Night Extension Homemakers met at the home of Janet Hagerty for September, with Liz Hally as co-hostess.
President Catherine Mauer opened the meeting with the Creed and the pledge to the American flag. Devotions and the thought of the month were given. We are having great fun with the songs this club year, singing, “My Body needs Calamine Lotion,” to the tune of “My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean,” led by Bessie Ploeger. Birthday wishes were sung for Janet Bedel, Catherine Mauer, and Betty Lecher. Anniversary wishes went to Hagerty.
Eight members answered roll call by telling of their first plane ride, if they had taken any type of plane ride, that is. The secretary and treasurer reports were given by Hagerty and Hally.
Signing up for upcoming lessons was directed by Loretta Macyauski. Bedel told of the extension educator job description change made recently. Yardstick revisions were given by Mauer.
Hornet stings was the topic of health and safety by Janet Hagerty.
It was decided to not have a secret pal gift exchange at our Christmas meeting, but to donate the money that we would have spent for a gift to a Hurricane Relief effort at that time. We will still have a Christmas dinner party, with games and other fun, but just not the gift exchange. Secret Pals can be revealed with a card this year.
Also, our club will be a brief meeting at Achievement Night on Tuesday, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, instead of the regular monthly meeting the next evening. Many plan to attend this yearly event, and Hally took the money for our reservations. One of our members, Frances, will be remembered during the memorial service.
Hagerty gave the lesson on Caffeine and Women's Health. Mystery box and door prizes were awarded. All were given prizes by Hally with the contest she conducted. We socialized with refreshments.
Greensburg Rotary
The Rotary Club of Greensburg is seeking applications from professionals to visit Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) during the month of May, 2006 as a part of the annual Group Study Exchange. The group Study Exchange Program of Rotary International is unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional mean and women between the ages of 25 and 40, in the initial years of their professional life. The program provides travel grants for a team of four young participants and on e Rotarian Team leader. Rotary International intends this program to promote international understanding and goodwill by providing exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four weeks, team members study the host country’s institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships and exchange ideas.
The grants awards will go to four young professionals who must reside in the southern half of Indiana. Successful candidates require flexibility, open-mindedness. Energy and good physical stamina. Applications should be submitted to and approved by the Board of the Rotary Club of Greensburg. Applicants for team member cannot be directly related to a Rotarian nor can one be a member of the Rotary.
The selected team members, chosen by a Rotary District Committee, will share their knowledge of our country and will experience the customs and lifestyles of Nova Scotia and PEI as well as learn more about their vocations in the environment of this country. This a wonderful opportunity to serve as an American and Hoosier ambassador abroad and gain an appreciation of your profession, job, or vocation from the perspective of another country.
For an application go to: http://www. rotary.org/newsroom/downladcetner/pdfs/260en.pdf
Application due to Karin Harter by Wednesday.
Decatur County Right to Life
The regular meeting of Decatur County Right to Life for September took place the small dining room at Crown Pointe Senior Living Center with four members present. Carol Kramer opened the meting with prayer. The treasurer’s report was given and minutes were read.
The group voted to pay for material for signs for Bob Rust’s sidewalk ministry. Also discussed during the treasurer’s report was the need to have another person authorized to access the checking account. It was voted by the group to add Kramer’s name to the account.
A donation was received from the Wal-mart Foundation. The group discussed uses for the extra money. It was decided to use the money to pay purchase Pro-Life signs. There are several choices of Pro-Life messages printed on the 4x8 feet vinyl signs. A discussion was held on possible locations for hanging the signs. We are looking for highly visible areas along major road and highways. If anyone is interested in having a sign on their property, contact Pat Koors (812) 663-8542.
An update was given on the upcoming Bake Sale on Oct. 22, from 8:30 to noon in front of Wal-Mart. Please bring your donations of baked goods that morning after 8 or on the night before to Koors, 812 E. Elmood Court South.
A discussion was held on the upcoming senate confirmation hearings for the nomination to the Supreme Court. Members are urged to call their senators and ask them to tell the judiciary committee that on the Supreme Court nominees, you want it to go to the senate floor for a straight yes or no vote. The Senate vote only needs a majority, It if goes to a filibuster, it takes 60 votes. For information contact Rust (812) 662-6367.
The group voted to purchase Pro-Life pens and more precious feet pins for distribution.
The next meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 in the conference room at Morning Breeze Retirement Center. For information call (812) 663-8542
Council on Aging and Aged
The Decatur County Council on Aging and Aged met at the Greensburg adult Centerfor September, president Belva Stapp presiding.
Mayor Frank Manus introduced the program speaker for the day – Firefighter Brad Tressler from the local Fire Department. Brad said there are 24 fire-fighters plus the chief in the Department. Eight are on duty shift and work 24 hours, off 48 and repeat. While at the Department, each has his duties, in-cluding cooking, cleaning, etc. Tressler donned his complete firefighting costume which weighs some 80 pounds and includes an air cylinder, heavy boots and helmet and a number of tools. He said the weight was easy to get used to. Tressler also gave a number of safety tips for our homes and said that if one wanted a smoke detector, you can get one by contacting the Fire Department. They are free of charge. It was very interesting program and a number of questions were asked.
Business was then resumed and reports from the secretary and treasurer were heard.
Betty Roszell, card chairman gave a report of get-well and sympathy cards sent.
Center Director Jerry Schwendenmann gave a detailed report of up-coming events for seniors.
The new food program starts today.
Stapp ended the meeting with the following quote: “Let no one come to your home without leaving better or happier.”
