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What’s Happening in Fond du Lac County?

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Monday Morning

There were 12 members at our Monday meeting plus two guests. Joining us were our speaker, Allen Buechel and Key club member, Roxie Mulhalland. Charlene handled the prayer and rumor. Happy bucks came from Gary Miller and Jan. Side note – Del is at home. Call for an appointment to visit. Monday’s 50/50, Steve was the winner. He drew the six of clubs, no winner. Raffle will have 19 cards in the game including the five pay cards with a pot of about $441.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact Gary Miller if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Dave or myself.

Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County Executive

Allen has served as Executive since 1993 after serving on the County Board for 17 years. Some of Allen’s highlights are piloting a welfare reform program starting in 1994, county’s program for long term care program for elderly, and regional medical examiners program serving 14 counties. Other major projects include addition of the new University Center, consolidation of four dispatch services, safety upgrade to airport, expansion of county golf course, three new parks and major expansion of the jail. Allen talked about temporary changes to the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy 23. Because the Hwy 23 project is on hold, they need to make changes to handle the new traffic load. It will be similar to the intersections on the bypass. They are upgrading Hwy V and Hwy 151 bypass.  Hwy 45 over 151 will lose it off ramps to 151 and become a county road. And finally Harbor Haven is being remodeling. Thanks to Allen for the update and any questions.

You’ll Want to Live Here

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Monday Morning

May 2nd meeting, there were 16 members at our Monday meeting plus three guests. Donna Miller, Lisa Thompson, and Becky Cnszynski joined us. Rumor, Donna put a deposit down for Gary at the Meadows. We were greeted by the Harry and Steve.  Dan led us in grace. Happy bucks came from Mark, Steve and Dawn. We got an invitation to United Singers Concert on May 10th. Bonnie was the raffle winner again. She picked the nine of spades, no winner.  Next Monday’s 50/50 Raffle will have 22 cards in the game including the five pay cards with a pot of about $379.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact Gary Miller if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Dave or myself. We have donated money to support Dream Catchers. They have two games in May, the 7th and 21st. Save the dates, more detail on the group to follow. Bonnie announced the trail pickup will be 8:00 on May 14th. Breakfast will be provided prior at Pump and Pantry on the club. If you are not signed up, call Bonnie or just show up. Weather will be great.

Diane Roberts & Tim Burns, The Meadows

Diane Roberts, Activities Director and Tim Burns, Project Director lead us on the tour of The Meadows. This is their fourth Assisted Living Development. There will be 71 units at The Meadows. Like our club, the median age of their facilities is 85. Current occupancy is seven units with nine more to open soon. They serve three meals a day plus snacks. Prices start at $2,500. Amenities include pool, gazebo, sauna, future fitness center, outdoor walking track and commercial washers and dryers. Currently, there is no entry fee. However, first and last month’s rent is needed for deposit. You need proof of financial ability to pay two years rent. Overall impression is very nice. Thanks Gary for the tour.  

You Won’t Believe This Guy’s Collection

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Monday Morning 

There were 19 members at our Monday meeting plus eight guests. Annie Moore and Paige Richardson joined us from the Key Club. We had six members from the Mid-Morning Oshkosh Club for an interclub. We were greeted by the Mark and Dave Lefeber.  Harry led us in grace. Gary Miller tried his hand at humor. Happy bucks came from Charlene, Pete and Bonnie. The group sang Happy Birthday to Bonnie and Dan. Gary Miller was the raffle winner again. He picked the King of diamonds, no winner.  Next Monday’s 50/50 Raffle will have 23 cards in the game including the five pay cards with a pot of about $369.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact Gary Miller if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Dave or myself. We have donated money to support Dream Catchers. They have two games in May, the 7th and 21st. Save the dates, more detail on the group to follow. Bonnie announced the trail pickup will be 8:00 on May 14th. Breakfast will be provided prior at Pump and Pantry on the club.

Mark (The Pipe) Luttenberger

Mark has been collecting pipes for years. Both Mark’s father and grandfather smoked a pipe. Mark is off to the annual pipe convention in Chicago this weekend. There will be over three hundred tables of pipes for viewing. Mark has over 100 pipes with the most expensive one at $500.00. Pipes come from a vary of materials; wood, stone, ceramic, briar, glass, metal, clay and corncobs. Tobacco costs about $70 for 14ozs. Famous pipe smokers besides Mark are Bing Crosby, Albert Einstein, Sherlock Homes, Hugh Hefner and Ernest Hemingway. Thanks Mark.