Kiwanis
The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Windrow meeting room with 21 members and one guest. President Chris Eaton presided, Karen Norton gave the prayer and Chuck Taylor was the finemaster.
The program was given by David Hargrove, Gibson Memorial Library director. He discussed the new uses for the library, platforms for digital services and the children’s literacy programs. The library is planning a capital campaign activity this fall at Graceland Cemetery. It will be a walk, which will highlight the history of past citizens laid to rest there.
The club presented the library with a $250 donation to help its programs in the community.
Members were thanked for helping install the Ron Levine memorial bench at Bill Sears Ballfields. There will be a presentation to Creston Little League at the bench at a later date in June.
A sign up sheet was sent out for members to help June 27 with Open Table.
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CARSPA
Creston Area Retired School Personnel Association (CARSPA) held its meeting June 13 at the Del Richardson Conference Room at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Fifteen members were present.
Following breakfast, members enjoyed a presentation by Kennady Fry, a recent graduate of East Union Community School. Interesting facts and pictures from her 2015 and 2016 trips to Haiti were shared. She and other students spent their 10 days of each trip at an orphanage. While there, they helped construct an adapted Sukup bin that became a residence for some of the many orphans. Some of her stories were sad, some were happy and most were heartwarming.
A business meeting followed. The same officers were re-elected to serve for the next business year which starts in September. The highlights of the May 17 District 4 meeting in Osceola were presented. The next meeting will be July 11.
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The Book Club
The Book Club’s movie night showing “The Secret Garden,” met 6 p.m. May 1 at Retta Ripperger. Dorothy McNaught called the meeting to order and roll call was taken by saying a book members had read. Officers were elected for next year that begins Sept. 4.
Two visitors, Deb Richardson’s mother and daughter, were present. All but two members were present. Ripperger served a large selection of refreshments including rhubarb pie.
The movie followed the main theme of the book, but there wasn’t time for some of the details. It was well done and enjoyed by all.
Books read were “The Sacred Bones” by Michael Byrnes, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult, “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins, “The Silent Harp” by Gilbert Morris, “She Carried Me” by Melissa Ohden, “Old School, Life in the Sane Lane” by Bill O’Reilly and Bruce Feirstein and “Readers Digest.”
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Kent Dinner Club
Kent Dinner Club met June 8 with six attending at Pizza Ranch.
Next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. July 6 at Pizza Ranch.
The Kent Dinner Club summer picnic will be noon July 15 at Salem Lutheran Church. For more information, call Donna Scheel at 641-782-8848.
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Creston Lions
Creston Lions met Tuesday evening, June 6, at the Pizza Ranch. Mike Duckworth, president, opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Delmer Brown.
Following the meal, Jerry Katzer introduced Chad Rieck, who is a member of the fundraising committee for the Union County Fair. Rieck first made a report on the very successful tractor ride which took place June 3, sponsored by Creston Radio and other entities.
Then Rieck told about the capital campaign which is in progress to raise money for many improvements to Union County Fairgrounds in Afton. The buildings have been in use since about 1955. The fundraising committee has been planning two new buildings and organizing the capital campaign for 18 months. The proposed buildings will be (1) for swine and sheep with a show arena and will be 110 ft. by 240 ft. and (2) a cattle barn with show arena and will measure 100 ft. by 160 ft. They will provide a safe environment for both exhibitors and spectators. The fair board has received a DEKKO pledge of $500,000 towards new buildings on the fairgrounds and will assist in other ways with funds from their foundation. Individuals and organizations are also encouraged to donate funds. More information can be obtained from Rieck or go to the website www.unioncountyfairiowa.com.
Duckworth presided over the business meeting. He presented a pin to Stew Stewart for sponsoring a new member. A thank-you note was received from a person who received help getting hearing aids. The treasurer’s report was presented by Tom Braymen. The secretary’s report was read by Jo Duckworth. Several members had taken down the old ceiling tiles in the church at the Historical Complex in preparation for new tiles. Volunteers signed up to help with bingo July 4 at McKinley Park. A meeting schedule for the board of directors was announced. Delmer and Alice Brown reported they took care of the candy route. Dean Brant made some announcements. Duckworths were thanked for their help with the club.
Brant installed the officers for 2017-18. They are as follows: Katzer, president; Ralph Dillinger, first vice president; Derek Thompson, second vice president; Susan Weight, secretary; Braymen, treasurer; Alice Brown, tail twister; Gary Kauth, lion tamer; directors: Paul Fuller, Duckworth, Jerry Thomsen, Roger Turk, Stewart and Ron Dunphy. Katzer received the gavel from Mike Duckworth.
The Brants furnished and served cake to the members in observance of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Lions Clubs. Lions Clubs International is the largest service organization in the world. June 30 to July 4 will be the 100th convention and held in Chicago.
The next meeting of Creston Lions will be Aug. 1 at the Pizza Ranch. There will be no meeting in July.
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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met June 14.
Canasta winners were Gwen Sandeman, first; Joan Chubick, second; and Sherry Parrott, third.
Barb Veitz won the door prize.
Loretta Kelly will host cards and chatter Wednesday, June 21.
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Iowa Alpha Sigma Master
Iowa Alpha Sigma Master Chapter No. 1632 met June 8 at the Pizza Ranch in Creston with Norma Putnam as hostess. Following the meal, President Loretta Kelly called the meeting to order and six members answered roll call. Minutes of the May 25 meeting were read and approved. The balance of $656.75 reported by the treasurer indicated no change. No outstanding bills or communications were noted.
Committee reports noted the next meeting will be June 22 at Kelly’s home in Afton.
There was a brief discussion of a possible service project for July. The president read a selection on Beta Sigma Phi traditions from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi and the business meeting adjourned.
The hostess presented the program on “Dodging Disease with Diet,” with the help of group participation. The closing ritual and Mizpah were repeated at the end of the meeting.