March 7th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. Only one new arrival at park. We bid farewell to those leaving. Meeting began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America. Meeting closed with singing of club song.
Accompanist – Peg Hayelan
Invocation – Tom Cassidy - “God Whispers” & “Look Around You” followed by prayer.
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Charlotte Therrien
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Bob Davis reminded all to beware of door to door sales people. Be sure they are authorized to work in park. Protect yourself & call office if any doubt. Office will be closed this Wed. afternoon. Pool is repaired. The “gap” in cement in walkway between Rio Valley Dr. & Orange Dr. will be repaired. No golf carts are allowed on the walkway. Website for Rio Valley Estates is riovalleyestates.com
Read Donna Gabbert's blog..she keeps us informed year-round .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Anyone with news can get it to her at #270.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley. Would you like to be emailed a copy of the monthly calendars Judi puts on website? If so email her at judideke@mail.com, put RVE or CALENDAR in the subject line.
Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch. He has priced recycled plastic bench to replace cement bench formerly in walkway. It shouldn’t deteriorate & will be bolted to concrete. It is hoped the plaque that was on former bench can be located & given to Corky & Linda Hamann who erected the bench in memory of her parents, Hap & Margo Schuman.
We regrettably accepted resignation of Darryl Henningsen from board due to health reasons. Thanks, Darryl, for your service. It was decided Sally Hejlik would serve his unexpired term (2 years) and Jim Moeller would serve the new 3 year term on Finance. We elected Larry Pavlis to serve on Properties Committee. Current board members are: Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Jerry McAninch; Finance – John Geer, Charlotte Therrien, Daryl Henningsen.
Mary Lantis said the coffeemaker in pool room is AGING, nice way to put it! She was given authority to get prices for alternative to the Bunn currently being used. She’ll do this over the summer.
$300 was given to “summer folks” for their activities, Mary Lantis to take care of this. PARTY ON WITHOUT THE REST OF US!!
Correction from last week .. a motion to purchase a quality electric can opener was made by Sharon Barksdale & approved.
Brock Laing gave a short wrap-up of Thursday movie & Friday entertainment season thanking all who attended & the folks who worked canteen at these. He has full entertainment schedule for next season with it being posted on bulletin board.
Ron Talbert reported 94 were at the final dance of season. He said Janie Maxwell has kept the records which show an average attendance of about 100.,,,was a successful season. Craig Daves said he, Dana & Laings have been out listening to bands. Next season they have all but one Monday filled. The first dance will be Jan. 9, 2017 with final one being second Monday in March.
Helen Curtis handles card duties. You may call her at 603-674-3869. She appreciates phone calls from anyone when they know of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. She places cards in office area for residents to sign. No cards this week!
Helen presented a gift of appreciation to editor of newsletter.
“Thank you for the unexpected gift of handcrafted blanket. I believe Helen made this? It is beautiful! I wish I had opened it in front of you all so you could see it! Is it Swedish weaving? Much appreciated, I do really enjoy doing the newsletter. Thanks to my right hand gal Cheryl Costley who takes to printer.” – Mary Lou Benson, Editor
Editor Mistake! Even though our Friday night entertainment programs are over for this season .. POTLUCKS THAT NIGHT WILL STILL BE HELD! Bring a dish to share at 5 p.m.
It should be noted we need dates & chairs for the following activities next season .. Vet’s Dinner, NASCAR, Potato Bar, Stew Feed, Spaghetti, Style Show. Who will step up?

NEEDING CHAIR FOR EASTER DINNER!!

Upcoming Events:
March 9 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Bring your cups & wear your badges!
March 10 – Hawaiian Luau, 5-9 pm Tickets available at Barnharts
March 16 – Chicken Happy Hour, sign up, need count, $2.50 at door
March 18 – ROPA Style Show, 1 pm, $1 at door, snacks provided
March 22 – Orange Street potluck dinner, Friendship Hall, noon
March 27 – Easter Dinner .. who will chair?
Friday Night Potlucks will end March 18. Thanks to all who participated, says Bruce Wells.
No more Line Dancing this season, says Beverly Talley.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 am.
Anyone wishing a table at next year’s Craft Sale should contact chair Mary Norby at #179.
Marlene Prohaska & Judy DeKoning give a huge shout out to the excellent crew & all who attended the Stew Feed. Wow, was it tasty! Thanks, Marlene & Judy!
Park Pizza Party is Wednesday, March 9, 11:30 am at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring mugs & wear name tags. Free pop and ice cream!
Hawaiian Luau is March 10. Kathy Cochran & committee will roast a hog. Come observe while this is cooking. There will be entertainment!! Bring your cameras. Ticket includes meal & table service. Tickets still available $8 pp ($64/table of 8) from Barnharts at #276. There will be prizes for decorated tables plus 50-50 draws. NO HAPPY HOUR THIS WEEK. You may decorate your table between noon and 3 pm.
March 16 HAPPY HOUR will be a Chicken Cook-Out on the outside grill. Cost is $2.50; bring non-meat dish to share. Pay at door, names needed by Ken Barnhart so he can have a count of how many plan to attend.
ROPA Show is March 18, 1 pm. $1 admission at door. Snacks will be served. Chair Judy Shively had to go home so Pat Printy #219 & Arlene Fisher #H-1 will be filling in for her. There is a sign up sheet for models & helpers. Still looking for models! Models can wear clothing from garage sales, flea markets, friends, hand-me-downs & ROPA. Prizes are (1) prettiest purse (2) ugliest purse).
Orange Street Potluck is March 22, noon in big hall..
Does your state have special get-togethers spring & summer? Will print dates & other info in newsletter.
IOWA has two we know about .. Annual Potluck is held at noon in Story City July 6. If you want to stay overnight, Story City motel where this is held is quite nice. Make reservations by calling 515-733-6363. Thanks to the Spragues for chairing this.
Annual Iowa Campout is at SkipAway Campground in Clermont Aug. 6-13. Want to camp, make your own reservations by calling manager Terri at 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have hosted this for 18 years. Bensons can give you phone numbers of motels/bed & breakfasts in area. Brick City Inn is within walking distance of camp. There are motels in West Union 8 miles away. The Benson’s granddaughter has planned her wedding Aug. 13, so the night Tom will be cooking up “something special” is Thursday (11th) this year. You don’t have to be from Iowa to attend. Just ask folks who come from other states if they had fun.

GAME RESULTS Place scores, winner names, complete information on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. Write legibly!
BEAN BAGS –
Feb. 29 – Dorothy Bryant, Jim Brant
March 2 – Jim Bryant, Bob Kerkau
BRIDGE –
March 1 – Dick Gibson 3800 Virgil Mittelberg 3060
Date? - Dick Gibson 3670 Dolores Mason 3220
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 29 – Mary Jean Steward, Sharon Bussinger 30500
March 2 – Agnes Messner, Val Cleland 33120
March 4 – Mary Jean Steward, Jewel Kruckman 28765
Table of 6 –
Feb. 29 – Jewel Kruckman, Agnes Messner
Marge Rexroad 34940
CRIBBAGE –
DARTS - Feb. 29 –
1st – Mary Christianson 2nd – Catherine Gibbs
DOMINOES – Mexican Train – March 1 – Beverly Talley, Darlene Bryant, Wally Wichmann, Dorothy Borah, Bruce Wells, Hazel Bocock, Doris Armistead, Laurie Walter, Ann Johnson, Ray Miller, Jean Wichmann, Virgil Tyler, Marieanne Bezo, Agnes Messner March 6 – Diana Ateah, Mary Lou Sirovy, Marge Reishus, Margaret Morrow, Ann Johnson, Ed Marcukaitis, Laurie Walter, Mary Lou Benson, Bonnie Cassidy, Dorothy Borah, Alice Talbert, Maud Fisher, Virginia Baker, Mary Christianson
DUMMY RUMMY – March 5 –
1st – Gert Rugkahr 179 2nd – Virginia Baker 220
3rd – Rex Rexroad 229 4th – Norm Nold 246
56 CARD GAME – Feb. 29 –
1st – Leroy Larsen 1320 2nd – Judy Nordquist 880
GOLF –
March 1 – Shary Mark Fisher 78 Bob Freebe 72
March 2 – Tierra Santa Mark Fisher 74 Bob Freebe 72
March 3 – Los Lagos Mark Fisher 81 Charlie Stevens 68
March 5 – Shary Neil Kommer 82 Charlie Stevens 69
March 4 – Executive
Women’s Low – Ione Hayungs 42 Nancy Stokwisz 45
Men’s Low – Henry Hryniw 3
(tie) Jerry MaAninch, Dale Livingood 34
HAND & FOOT – Table of 4
Feb. 29 – Mary Christianson, Jan Delashmit 17535
Table of 6 – March 2 –
Maud Fisher, Patti Lamp, Mary Christianson 18555
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 5 –
High – Stan Burkinshaw 498 2nd – Martha Millender 497
POOL LADIES – March 2 – RVE – 3 Pine to Palm 2
Players .. Janie Maxwell, Agnes Messner
SHUFFLING – March 3 – Earl Olafson, Lyle Koste March 5 – Earl Olafson, Henry Hryniw, Ross McAuley, Bruce Wells, Val Cleland, Dick Topel
TIC – March 2 –
1st – Al Lenius 144 2nd – Sandy Lenius 150
3rd – Mary Henninger 172 4th – LeRoy Larson 184
Jim Bryant - 454

I’ve had requests to print “MY SEAT IN CHURCH” read by Jean McCann-White at one of our talent programs. I’m printing this in memory of her (shortened in a few spots)

A lady took my seat in church a while ago; it’s not really that important. She’s a nice lady, kind, considerate, a friend, in fact. There were other seats available. I can sit any place. The people in our church are as friendly & caring as you will find anywhere. A person should be comfortable sitting any place…no big deal.
My seat is in the 7th row from the front of the church. I’m sure she didn’t intend to take my seat. She wouldn’t do that nor would anybody else in our church. It doesn’t make that much difference.
My seat is on the end of the pew, on the North side, by the windows, on your left as you come into the sanctuary. I can rest my left arm on the end of the pew. It’s a good seat. I would never raise a fuss about a seat. I suppose she came early & my seat appeared available. She probably didn’t intend anything personal by taking my seat. I would never hold a grudge.
There were several seats available on the South side, on your right as you come in. I could have taken one of those. Those people over there on the South side are very nice. I know most of those people & would be welcome over there on the South side.
It was about 3 months ago when she took my seat. I don’t know why she took it. I’ve never done anything to her. I’ve never taken her seat. I suppose I’ll have to come early now to get my seat. Either that or sit on the South side.
She took it because it’s one of the best seats in the house, that’s why. She had no business taking my seat. I wouldn’t have been surprised if it had been a couple of other ladies, who shall remain unnamed. They have been picking on me for some time now.
I’m not going to sit on the South side. That’s for Southsiders. I’m a Northsider. I can just hear those Southsiders if I sat over there. “What’s she doing over here? I’ll tell you what she is doing over here. Some unscrupulous person took her seat, that’s what. She took it because it’s the best seat in the house.” I’m not going to go to church 2 hours early to get what was rightfully mine.
This is the way great social injustices begin, people taking other peoples’ seats in church. This is the way seeds of revolution are sown. A person can only stand so much. Where is it going to end? If somebody doesn’t stand up & be counted, nobody’s seat will be safe. People will sit any place they please and the next thing they’ll do is take my parking place too. World order will be in shambles.
I am not going to take this lying down. I can’t, the stakes are just too high. I think I’ll go to the church board. Better yet, I’ll call the Governor. Still better, I’ll contact a good personal injury lawyer, a real shark. One who will go right for the throat. Even better, one who will go right for the pocketbook.

HOW MANY REMEMBER JEAN READING THIS? DOESN’T IT MAKE YOU SMILE? SHE WAS ONE NEAT LADY!