Less than two months!!!!

October's Bright Blue Weather!!!

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, four members of the Knox County Health Department came to the Novelty Senior Center to hold a flu clinic. The clinic was from 12:00-1:30 p.m. A good number of residents came to take advantage of having the clinic in our town. It was also the day of the monthly regular luncheon. The center was decorated for fall with a few Halloween decorations added in. Those staying and enjoying the meal were Ronald and Shirley Rhoades, Judith Rhoades, Kathryn Wilkerson, Dorothy & Denis Howard, Sue Ahern, Jim & Marsha Pinson, Helen Pulse, Gerald & Betty Perry.

Dorothy had baked the apple cake, but no one present had a birthday this month. We do wish Jeff Otto a happy birthday later this month. Judith and Sue did the cleanup.

Kathryn called the business meeting to order at 1:30. Marsha read the minutes for last month, for which Judith had taken notes. They were approved as read. Judith then gave the treasurer's report which was corrected and approved.

Business items:

1. The soup luncheon will be Saturday, November 16, 2019: 11:00-2:00 p.m. for a free-will donation. Four kinds of soup will be served. Marsha will make potato soup and pizza soup, Diana will make chili, and Carolyn will make cheesy vegetable. Judith will supply a relish tray and crackers. Helen will bring shredded cheese (for the pizza soup). Desserts will be furnished by Dorothy, Sue, Barbara, Judith, Donna Faye, Diana. A bake sale will also be held in conjunction with the luncheon. So come and enjoy lunch on the first day of firearms deer season! 
2. WAA project: At this time we have exceeded the number of  wreaths we had last year! Marsha has money for 19 more ready to send in, and will have some more. Deadline for money is October 30, 2019 so we can get them all ordered in time for delivery in December. The ceremony will be Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. at the Novelty Christian Church, with all invited to attend.
   
3. Carolyn had sent down calendars for 2020 from Hudson-Rimer.
4. Marsha will make a cake for November birthdays. Coffee makers for October were assigned.
   
   
   "O suns and skies and clouds of June,
   And flowers of June together,
   Ye cannot rival for one hour
   October's bright blue weather"

   Helen Hunt Jackson

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON (sorry it's late)

We met Thursday September, 5, 2019 for the monthly luncheon.  Present were Kathryn Wilkerson, Sue Ahern, Diana Cheatum, Carolyn Morgret, Denis and Dorothy Howard, and Judith Rhoades.  KCHD nurse Sherry Goodwin was there to take blood pressures.  She told us to beware of the Medicare scam.  Also the KCHD will be giving flu shots some time in October.  

Helen was the only birthday this month but was unable to attend.  We all enjoyed the strawberry brownie cake made by Carolyn.  Sue and Judith did the clean up.

Diana called the business meeting to order.  As minutes were in the paper, Carolyn made motion to approve them as published.  Judith second.  Judith gave the treasurer's report.  Carolyn made motion to approve and Dorothy second.

New business:  It was agreed to have our annual soup luncheon and bake sale on November 16, the first day of firearms deer season.  We will finalize plans next month.

Dorothy will make the birthday cake for October, even though we have no known birthdays .  Coffee makers for the month will be Kathryn, Donna Faye, Judith, Marsha.  

Aug. luncheon and Planning for the CornFest

Novelty Sr. Citizens' met Thursday August 1 for the monthly luncheon. Present were Kathryn Wilkerson, Diana Cheatum, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Helen Pulse, Judith Rhoades, Sue Ahern, Carolyn Morgret, and Marsha Pinson. KCHD nurse Sherry Goodwin was also there to check blood pressures, 02 levels, and inquire of other health issues.

Kathryn is an August birthday celebrant, and Happy Birthday was sung to her. 

Judith had made a lemon chiffon cake. Pledge of allegiance was recited by all, then Denis gave the blessing. A few people had a tough time getting their food prepared at home as their electricity had gone off around the time they were preparing it: by using the stove at the center, all was fine.

Judith and Carolyn took care of the cleanup after the meal. Kathryn then conducted the business meeting as president Diana had to leave early.

Minutes of the June meeting (no meeting in July) were read by secretary Marsha and were approved as presented. Judith gave the treasurer's report: it too was approved.

WAA project: Marsha reported that we have 252 wreaths thus far, (112 are those purchased in May to respond to the BOGO incentive for that month. She has the money for 1 more wreath at this point. Letters to businesses in the county are ready to be mailed out this week.  A sign up sheet was passed around for people to mark when they would work the booth at theSep. 7 Cornfest.

Diana had checked with Frank's Plumbing/Appliance for air conditioners: she had measured the space now used by our old one.  We tabled any decision, and will try to get a few more bids on this project.

Carolyn will make the birthday cake for September 5 (at least one birthday). Coffee makers for the upcoming month are:

Aug 6—Kathryn; 13—Judith 20—Donna Faye 27—Marsha

Sep 3—Diana

A delicious recipe!

Judith had brought apple dumplings to the carry-in on Thursday.  Jim, Jeff and Ronnie (as well as others) really liked them:  so she sent it to me.  Jim said to tell her she can bring them to the luncheon any time!!!!!  Since I occasionally add recipes to the blog, I'll put this one on:

                                               APPLE DUMPLINGS

2 Granny Smith apples
2  8 oz cans crescent rolls
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1   12 oz can Mountain Dew
ground cinnamon to taste
vanilla  or cinnamon ice cream for serving

    Peel and core the apples into 8 equal wedges
    Wrap each wedge in 1 piece of the crescent dough, beginning at wide end.
   Place seam side down in buttered 8"x10" pan
   Melt butter over low heat.  Add sugar and vanilla.  Stir for few seconds.                         (You want the mixture to be grainy.)
  Pour over rolls.  
  Pour Mountain Dew over top.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  Bake 40 minutes in 350 degree oven or until golden brown.

May substitute peaches, pears or apricot slices.
May substitute ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for Mountain Dew.