FLU VACCINE CLINIC
The Knox County Health Department will hold their drive-in annual flu clinic in Novelty
on Wednesday, October 26th . It will be located in front of the Senior Center on north
Main Street, between noon and 12:30 p.m.
An excellent time to be able to get that flu shot right here in your own town! (Located in other towns in the county throughout the week.)
OCTOBER 7 LUNCHEON
Novelty Senior Citizens' met Thursday October 7 for a noon luncheon. The carry-in meal had a nice variety of foods: meats, potatoes, veggies, and salads along with the cake. No birthdays were celebrated this month.
After the pledge was recited by all, Denis gave the blessing for the food. Good visiting as well as good food was enjoyed by Denis and Dorothy Howard, David Howard, Jerry and Barbara Poor, Diana Cheatum, Judith Rhoades, Jim and Marsha Pinson, and Carolyn Morgret.
After cleanup by several of the women, Diana called the business meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Minutes to last month's meeting were read by Marsha, 2nd by Carolyn, and passed as presented. Judith gave the treasurer's report with Denis 2nding the report and it also passed.
Upcoming events/business:
1. November 8 will be the next blood mobile held at the Knox County Community Center. Carolyn and Diana both volunteer for this event
2. A report on the Cornfest booth was given. We felt it was a good day, although more help could be used. Opening at 9:00 a.m., we closed the booth about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday Sep. 11.
3. Discussion on the annual soup luncheon, held the first day of firearms deer season. Judith made the motion to continue this (but without the bake sale), Marsha seconded. Motion passed. It will be Saturday, November 13. Soups to be served will be chili, pizza soup, and potato soup. along with cheeses, crackers, relish tray, and dessert. An ad will be placed in the Edina Sentinel to be published a few days prior to this date
4. Discussion on getting the eaves cleaned out and perhaps a leaf-filter system installed on the eaves. Carolyn made the motion that Jim look into this for us. Judith 2nd. Hopefully done before winter.
Carolyn will make the cake for the next luncheon which is November 4. Coffee makers will be Judith, Diana, Marsha and again Judith.
Judith moved to adjourn, David 2nd. Have a great month, everyone!
WE MEET AGAIN!!!!!
September 2, 2021 saw the
Novelty Senior Citizens’ meet for the monthly luncheon. Present were Kathryn, Judith, Diana, Carolyn,
Jim and Marsha. Pledge was recited by
all, and blessing was prayed by Kathryn.
No birthdays this month.
At 1:20 p.m. Diana brought the business meeting to
order. Marsha read the minutes to last
month’s meeting and asked for them to be approved. Carolyn seconded that motion, and they were
approved as read. Judith gave the monthly
financial statement. A nice amount of money was received as memorials for Mildred Bragg.
We also had money received from the WAA kickback. In expenses, Bobbi Clark, CPA, had filed for
us with the Sec. of State as a non-profit. Plus we
had a whole 83 cents of interest on our CD account! She asked that it be approved as
presented. Kathryn 2nd her
motion and the treasurer’s report was approved as presented.
In old/unfinished business:
1. Marsha
reported that Tuesday Sep 7 was the National Flag Waving in Remembrance of
9/11. This is sponsored by the WAA. In keeping with the 20-year tradition of
waving our American flags on Tuesday, please step outside and wave yours with
pride!
2. She also reported that as
of September 1, we have 159 2/3 wreaths sent in and paid for. 84 2/3 wreaths will arrive free due to the "bogo" promotion in January. She also has money
for 3 wreaths not yet sent in.
3. Marsha also had communicated with the health
department and with the increase (again) in COVID cases and being a bit
short-handed, they were unable to come to the luncheon to take blood
pressures. Nurse Phyllis has recently
had open-heart surgery and is slowly recovering from that, and would appreciate
prayers.
4. Carolyn noted that the blood mobile will be Sept.
13 at the Community Center. Diana also
usually volunteers at this event.
5. A work schedule was sent around to help out
at the CornFest booth on Saturday, September 11.
Only 3 signed up to do this. ☹
6. Kathryn had talked with Leah: they will be leaving to winter in Florida
before our next luncheon. She’d also talked
with Freda, who has been making trips to St. Louis for medical
treatment.
7. Next
luncheon will be October 7, and Marsha will bake the cake. Coffee makers for the month will be Marsha,
Diana, Judith, Kathryn, and Marsha.
` August 2021 luncheon
On August 5, 2021, Novelty Senior Citizens met for their monthly luncheon. Diana led the pledges, and Denis gave the blessing. Happy Birthday was sung to Kathryn as she blew out candles on the birthday cake: an angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream, baked by Judith. Those present were Diana, Kathryn, Denis, Dorothy, David, and Judith.
The business meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. Minutes were read--David made the motion to accept as read, Dorothy seconded. Treasurer made her report and made the motion to accept. Denis seconded. Both reports were passed.
There was no old nor new business, so the motion was made to adjourn.
Coffee makers for the month are Diana, Marsha, Judith, and Kathryn. September's birthday cake will be made by Diana. Next monthly luncheon will be Thursday, September 2.
Our hearts are saddened as we have learned of the death of Mildred Bragg. Mildred used to come to the morning coffees regularly, and enjoyed the monthly luncheons as well. And she sure loved her St. Louis Cardinals! Mildred celebrated her 100th birthday in April at her daughter's.
Our sympathy and condolences to her daughter, Karen Lumley, and her granddaughters, Stephanie and Stacie, and their families.
JULY, 2021
Novelty
Senior Citizens’ met Thursday, July 1, 2021 for the monthly luncheon. Decorations in the building were in keeping
with the Independence Day celebration.
Present were Denis & Dorothy , David, Judith,
Diana, Kathryn, Leah & Jeff, Marsha & Jim, and Carolyn.
Diana led
the pledge at 12:15, followed by prayer by Denis. No
birthdays were celebrated this month, however Dorothy had brought cupcakes as
the celebratory dessert. After the meal
and visiting, Kathryn and Leah did the clean-up.
At 1:20,
Diana called the business meeting to order.
Marsha read the minutes from last month’s meeting, and made the motion
to accept them. Carolyn 2nd, and motion passed. Judith then gave the treasurer’s report. Insurance on the building has been paid. Carolyn again 2nd the motion to
approve—passed.
Business:
WAA
project: 90 wreaths have been purchased,
with 84 on the BOGO promotion. One person
had given money to Judith for a wreath.
About $50 has been collected from the boot located in Casey’s. Nothing from the boot in Lucky’s so that will
be moved to The Blue Room or Sunoco. Kathryn has yet to get the boot to Cardwell’s. Business letters will be sent to area
businesses and others who have purchased in the past, and will be mailed in
August. Marsha gave Judith the letter to
make copies.
Judith had also paid the vendor fee for the Cornfest September WE hope to be in the same spot as in the past. A sign-up sheet will be available next month.
Since a
ceiling tile had come down (over the kitchen area) one day this past month,
Diana had purchased six to replace it and others that are
water-stained/bowed. She had placed one
in by herself; and today David placed two in:
he will do the rest of them at another time. It is too dangerous for us older people to get up on a ladder to do that.
Ronald
Rhoades has again been taking care of the mowing this year. We thank him for doing that!
Judith will
make the birthday cake for next month—August 5.
There are birthdays to celebrate that month!
FLAG DAY
June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, which adopted the stars and stripes flag designed by Francis Hopkinson. This event is celebrated each year on June 14. So a very Happy Flag Day to each of you.
And a Happy 246th Birthday to the United States Army today on Flag Day!
