Sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. Sanford Steelman who died November 1.

November 4– Sgt. Jeff Young of the Hickory Police Department gave a presentation on gangs, their history, colors, etc. and their members in Hickory. There are approximately 100 targeted members in the city.


November 11– Richard Eller, Chair of the Social Science Department at CVCC, and author (The Tarheel Lincoln: North Carolina Origins of "honest" Abe Lincoln by Jerry & Richard Eller (Paperback - 2003) , The Tarheel Lincoln by Jerry Goodnight and Richard Eller, and Piedmont Airlines: A Complete History, 1948-1989 by Richard E. Eller) spoke on some aspects of his research that resulted in his books. The theory that Abraham Lincoln was illegitimate and born in North Carolina has not been proven but there seems to be substantial evidence for it. The Piedmont Airlines history is Professor Eller’s latest book. The books are available at Amazon.

November 18– Steve Miller, Supervisor of the Street Department of the City of Hickory and administrator of the Adopt-A-Street program told about this new program. It is separate from the effort to clean the main routes (such as 3rd Avenue which Kiwanians have been keeping litter-free for a number of years}. The city is making a major effort to get organizations or individuals to take care of the other streets and to clean them at least four times per year or more often as needed. Steve is a native of this area, graduating from Fred T. Foard High School and Appalachian State.

November 25- The CVCC Show Choir put on a performance of 1960’s show tunes and hits. The 14 members were enthusiastically received by the audience.
A short preview of their upcoming Valentine’s Day show was also presented. Kiwanians will be reminded at a later date of the dates and ticket information for this show.
 

Miscellaneous
 

Welcome to new Kiwanian Mary Alice Phillips who was inducted as a member November 18. She was sponsored by Helen Devlin and Danny Seaver. Helen presented her with her Kiwanis pin.

Ken Kleva reported at the November 25 meeting that the sale of pecans and peanuts has been proceeding exceptionally well this year.

The HHS Key Club will be having their Christmas party for Longview and Southwest schools on December 11.

A representative from the L-R Circle K reported a paid membership of 17 with the goal of 20 within reach. She also reported 164 hours of service in October and a greater number so far in November.

On Saturday, November 8, several Kiwanians, including Circle K and Key Club members, participated in the semi-annual 3rd Avenue cleanup.

Present for this work were:

Mark Vollinger
Helen Devlin
Rod Herbert
Colin Bauer with daughter Jada and her friend Rebecca Holderman
Abigail Kleva
Mary Kathryn Kleva
Michael Lee
George Lee
Judy Her
Mikhale Sherrill

Thanks to all who participated.

The bell-ringing for the Salvation Army will take place in front of Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club for the next four Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13, and 20.


The annual Christmas party will be held on December 16.


There will be no meeting on December 23, but there will be one on December 30.

November 29, December 6,13,20– Salvation Army bell-ringing at two locations, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.

December 2- Pastor’s night

December 16 - Christmas Party

December 23– No meeting

December 30-TBA