I believe it must be close to Halloween as there were these strangely dressed people at Kiwanis today. And President Mike Moran was wearing some kind of a rubber mask that made me think he came out of one of Stephen King’s novels.

Heidi Pankow and Heidi Waggoner were the greeters today. Heidi Waggoner also had the thought for the day and Heidi Pankow introduced our program. The program was conducted by Dave Bailey. He brought pictures showing what evidence was found to show if Alferd Packer killed all his companions as well as ate them in the winter of 1874. The conclusion was he killed only one in self-defense but he did eat the bodies to survive the hard winter in the San Juan Mountains.

Pete Jouflas brought the joke of the day. It had to do with golf terms. I guess if you are a golfer it made a lot of sense.

Those celebrating birthdays this week are Rita Crumpton and Chris Gumone. Those who have a Kiwanis anniversary this week are Mike Moran (1997), Sue Kiser (1994) and Brad Krebill (1994). Congratulations to all.

Guests today included several Rotary members and the Central Key Club. Also Steve Yates who is the Central Key Club sponsor. Heidi Pankow introduced the Key Club. They members of Key Club then passed around bowls and asked for money to support the UNICEF iodine program.

Other guests included: Max Smith brought by Mike Moran; Tony Edgington introduced by Steve Thompson; Randy Kirschbaum’s guest Eric Lusby; Amy Hand’s husband; Paul Bianca brought by Gordon Harbert and Deb Fitzgerald who Roxie Denning had as her guest.. Welcome to all.

Happy Bucks were given by Orville Boge because of the dedication November 9 of the new Walter Walker Reception Area; Bill Byers because CSU beat Wyoming; Bruce Dwire also had a dollar to honor that game. Mike McDill put in a buck because his daughter will be home this week-end. Dennis Durmas was happy because of the snow on the mesa. Steve Katz put in a buck to tell how Sheriff Stan Hilkey honored Steve’s son. Barbara Krause was happy because she has sold the coffee shop at the airport and has a new job. Tom Sheldon was happy due to Grand Junction’s victory over Fruita.

President Mike presented certificates to some of the Camp Committee people who were honored by Hilltop as home town heroes who were not here last week. Hilltop will run the camp next week and hopefully take it over permanently after that.

A coin flip was conducted between the Rotary and Kiwanis to see when we will do the bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Kim from Rotary called the coin and won the toss. This was supervised by Mark Rose and Alfred Parker from the Salvation Army. Rotary got to pick the time and they elected to ring the bell in the morning of December 4. We will be out there trying to get more money that Rotary from 12-2PM on that day. Mark your calendars to help out.

Steve Thompson did his usual and fined several people for miscellaneous infractions. He said he needed to get $500 this year as that is what is in the budget. Mark Relph was fined for hiring an out of town company to do the River project. Bob Stratton was fined for some trumped up charge. Gordon Harbert paid a buck as did Orville Boge and Bruce Dwire.

Bob Stratton reported there was a great turnout for the work on the Habitat For Humanity house this past week-end. He challenged both Kiwanis and Rotary to sponsor a house next year.

Don’t forget the orientation for new members and their sponsors will be the first Wednesday of November at the Holiday Inn. Don Teets will conduct that training. If you have someone you are planning to bring as a new member perhaps this would be a good time to get them to one of these sessions.

The Golden K plans to have their Christmas party December 15. Our club is invited. Be sure to put this on your calendar.

Next week the Circle K Club from The Colorado School of Mines will be bringing a program. Bruce Isaacson said Gwen Woods and another person from that club will be here to tell us about all their activities. They are a very dynamic club. You won’t want to miss this. So see you then.

Henry Langstaff    Bulletin-Editor.