And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" Luke 2:13-14

Merry Christmas

President Frank St Charles opened the meeting as usual and asked Greg Hartlaub and Tony Proffitt to give the Advent Message. They read several inspirational passages to help us prepare for the coming of Christ.

Edgar Willig reported his son Father Willig is having problems with his hip and needs our prayers. Howard Zoellner said his wife Roseanne is in pain, but is showing improvement. Tim Hornsby's sister is doing fine with her new kidney. Actually it's a pre-owned one, but it's new to her. Remember them all in your prayers.

We had the pleasure of dinning with two former members. Earl Oakes, who will shortly be waving good-by to us and heading for Florida in his trusty motor home. And Bill Stautberg who just arrived from Florida in his trusty Delta airplane. Earl is heading to the warmer climate, but Bill, why would you leave 80 degrees for this 10 degree weather? Anyway we are happy to see you and please visit often.

Tom Reuter thanked all that helped with the toy wrap and Oyler School Christmas Party. A special thanks to Gary "Santa Claus" Becker, Tom "Western Hills Window's Truck" Riggs, the music men, Tom Reiring and H A Musser and all the other twenty plus who attended. Everyone who ever attended the Kiwanis Christmas party at Oyler knows you get thanked a thousand times by just seeing the joy it brings to those kids.

John "Red Kettle" Nordmeyer counted the wet pennies from Saturday. The total was $530.00 which can surely be called "rainy day money".

Two of our newest members, Craig Hockenberry and Scott See were inducted by Bob "The Inductor" Rinear. Bob explained the importance of attending the weekly meetings and active participation in our other events. This is how you meet other members and make new friends. Good advice for all our members.

The "Perfect Attendance Awards" were presented to the members. To achieve this award requires attendance at 52 meetings/events or more in a year. Howard Zoellner leads all, attaining his 38th year and followed by Bill Bigner with 36 years. Three achieved 24 years, T Reuter, R Rinear and E Ostertag, . Other recipients are D Kipp 21, G Becker 18, T White 16, W Flender, Jr. 15, E Flick 15, T Hornsby 12, J Schroeder 11, L Schroeder 11, F St. Charles 11, T McGary 10, S Flick 9, T Proffitt 9, J Reuter 8, J Nordmeyer 5, C Sohmer 4, P Hogue 3, R Forte 1.

Normally the program at this time of the year is called the "Tom White Christmas Program". That may still be the official name, but its nick name is " the Twelve Days of Christmas". Walt Luthy played the part of the Partridge in a Pear Tree. We either need a bigger Pear Tree or a smaller Partridge. Thank you to Tom White, Edgar Willig, Walt Luthy and all others, from the Two Turtle doves to the Twelve Drummers. We miss you Cliff!

Earl Ostertag