May 17, 2004 - Vol. 15, No. 33
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
26
Invocation
Roger Landry
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Peter Karagianis, Roger Webster, Paul Normandin,
Howard Bacon
Guests
From the South Carroll County club: Past Pres. Dick Breton, Pres.
John Perrow, Sec.'y Betsy and Bud Booth, and Treas. Mel Blodgett
It's unanimous from the gang from the Southern Carroll County club: Sec.'y Betsy and Bud Booth, Past Pres. Dick Breton, Pres. John Perrow, and Treas. Mel Blodgett.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Happy
The club came up with a round of "Happy Birthday" for
Pres. Warren Mitchell.
Thanx
Pres. Warren Mitchell reports we received a thank-you note from
the Laconia High School Lacrosse Boosters for our donation to
their ad book.
Win a Classic!
Chair Paul Cotton reports that the motorcycle swap meet, American
Legion Post #4, Haverhill, Mass., for Sunday last was a pass
for us due to heavy rain. The sign-up sheet went around for our
next roadshow at the hot rod show, Meadowbrook, Gilford, Saturday,
May 22. 9a-1p: Michael Bastraw, Roger Webster; 11a-2p: Steve
Loughlin; 1p-5p: Paul Cotton, Warren Mitchell.
Kiwanis Safety Day
Treas. Chet Cilley advises that we had over 100 kids come through
the Bike Rodeo Saturday last. On hand to keep things running
were: Chet Cilley, Warren and Janet Mitchell and grandson Ben,
Michael Bastraw, Larry Murphy, Steve Loughlin, Paul Normandin,
Kathy and Patty Jeanne Calvin, Nancy Williams, Bob Hunt, Roger
Webster, and Paul Cotton. Also contributing to the festivities
were Laconia Parks and Recreation, Laconia Police and Fire Departments,
Klaus' and Piche's Bicycles, Lakes Region Cyclery, Contigiani's Catering, and Project Main Street.
The winner of the raffle bicycle was Michael Smith. (More photos
will appear next week.)
A fine sunny day for all to enjoy
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin and Pres. Warren Mitchell find something terribly stare-worthy.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Laconia Fire Rescue's open house
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Pres.-Elect Paul Cotton takes a break-dance from bag-stuffing duties.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
On the rack with Lakes Region Cyclery
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Simplicity the Clown was on hand to fold balloon animals for her fans.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Just in case, Officer Ashley, Laconia D.A.R.E. program, gets Miranda waivers from everyone.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
"We're here to be officially certified."
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
"We're here to be officially hot-dogged.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Our crack security staff: V.P. Paul Cotton and Treas. Chet Cilley
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
We're Invited
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola reminds us that Community Health &
Hospice's annual meeting will be held on June 24, 5:30p, at the
Belknap Mill.
RIF
The sign-up sheet went around for our next Reading Is FUNdamental
appearances. Elm Street School, Tuesday, May 18, 9a: Warren Mitchell,
Jane Thibault, Don Nelson, Randy Brough, Kathy Calvin, Roger
Landry, and Joe Adrignola. Pleasant Street School, Wednesday,
May 19, 1:45p: Warren Mitchell, Charlie St. Clair, Jennifer Anderson,
Joe Collie, and Joe Adrignola. Woodland Heights Elementary School,
June 2, 9:15p: Warren Mitchell, Don Nelson, Kathy Calvin, and
Joe Adrignola.
Free Lunch
Pres. Warren Mitchell reports that we have a table reserved for
the Salvation Army's luncheon, Thursday, May 20, 1:30p, Winnipesaukee
Expo Center. Several members are planning to attend.
50/50
Jeff Stone, $25
Roger Landry pays off Jeff Stone.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollars
Jeff had a buck for winning the 50/50; Dianne Roberts for Warren
Mitchell filling in with the helmet fittings at the Bike Rodeo
and sister graduating college at aged 49; Bob Turner for attending
his 19th Vocational-Technical commencement; Warren Mitchell being
able to get up and still tie his shoes in the mornings; and Paul
Normandin for the publicity machine continuing to announce our
donation to the Laconia Library's building fund making it seem
we've donated $150,000 so far.
Interclub
Past Pres. Dick Breton had a photograph of Charlie St. Clair's
empty booth at a Florida motorcycle show. Pres. John Perrow led
a unique presentation to the club on the occasion of the return
of their gavel--which Pres. Warren Mitchell did.
Are those weapons in your hands or are you just glad to see us?...OR...Funny Hats: not just for Shriners anymore...OR...Serving the Children of the World
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced Chief Kenneth L. Erikson, Laconia Fire
Dept., to the club. 24 years in the fire service and 2-1/2 in
Laconia, Erikson has tried to guide the department from a reactive
one to proactive by pre-profiling city structures and encouraging
child car seat's by offering professional installation services.
He also cites their partnership with Lakes Region General Hospital
in providing Emergency Medical Services with 10 paramedics and
12 intermediates. He also makes a point of adjusting schedules
to anticipate peak service times. Chief Erikson made special
note of the continued and accelerating increase in city buildings
being serviced and consequent increased calls for service. Recent
budget cuts have forced the curtailing of staff training and
public education. Now they receive 911 calls every 2.3 hours
and are unavailable an average of three times each day. For more
information, go to laconiafire.org.
Laconia Fire Chief Ken Erikson and Pres. Warren Mitchell
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Monday, June 21
We meet at Southdown Shores beach for a cookout courtesy of Russ
Beane and Warren Mitchell. Steak and chicken will be on the menu.
Cost is $20 per person and plus-ones are allowed. An R.S.V.P.
sheet will circulate at a later date.
Monday, June 14
Open
Monday, June 7
Open
Tuesday, June 1
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, May 24
Open
Michael
Bastraw
Editor
Kiwanis Kronikle is a weekly publication of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, N.H., P.O. Box 757, Laconia, N.H. 03247-0757. We meet Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Country Club Rd., Gilford, N.H. Please call your President or Secretary about any Member or family member in case of illness. Email: Michael Bastraw or Steve Loughlin
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