Harvest Festival Fun!

F o u n d e d in 1918 under the n a m e Lamo i l l e H o m e -m a k e r ’ s Club, the Lamo i l l e Woman’s Club is a member of General Fed-e r a t i o n o f Women’s Clubs and Nevada Fed-eration of Women’s Clubs. Our mission is to promote the social, educational, and economic interests of women in Elko County, Nevada.

WHAT ’S INSIDE

NOVEMBER 2010

MEETINGS

1ST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY 2ND

WED. JAN. & SEPT. NOON—

2PM NO

MEETING JUL. & AUG.

LAMOILLE WOMAN’S CLUB-

HOUSE 795 CLUBHOUSE LANE

LAMOILLE, NV 89828

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Elisabeth Moore 778-0514

Vice President

Martha Wallace 777-1108

Secretary

heryl Fox 753-9838

Co-Treasurers

Jayne Sowers 777-9767

Jane Stevens 738-4488

Past President

Darby Harmening 777-7989

COMMITTEE CORNER 2-3

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE NEWS 4

SECRET NEEDLE 5

LEADS ARTICLE 5

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 6

UNLEASHED 7

HANDY HELPERS 8

THANK YOU 8

ADVERTISEMENTS 9-11

PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE

G F W C L A M O I L L E W O M A N ’ S C L U B

MEETINGS

1ST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY

2ND WED. JAN. & SEPT.

NOON—2PM

NO MEETING JUL. & AUG.

LAMOILLE WOMAN’S CLUB-

HOUSE 795 CLUBHOUSE LANE

LAMOILLE, NV 89828

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Martha Wallace 777-1108

Vice President

Barbara Morgan 778-9975

Secretary

Vacant

Treasurer

Ruth Beecher 738-5439

Co-Treasurer

Jane Stevens 738-4488

Past President

Elisabeth Moore 778-0514

Since I have moved to Northern Nevada, I am amazed at the amount of miles we and our families travel by car. One, this is a rural area and

two, there is very little air travel available. Travel for medical reasons

take us to Reno, Salt Lake City, or Las Vegas. Shopping takes us to Salt

Lake and Twin Falls. Women’s Club meetings take us to Las Vegas and

conventions in other states. Relatives take us to many cities and holiday

travel out of town. I cringe when I think of all the miles we travel on the

roads. We surely are blessed that we have not had any accidents. Ladies,

please be careful on the roads and travel safely. I worry everyday about

each of you.

As we wrap up October, we are speeding towards November and De-

cember, our busiest times of the year. We are all being asked for many

things; food donations, money donations, gifts, raffle tickets, baked

goods, cookies, items for Harbor House and Bright Path, and items for

our other projects. Please don’t feel over whelmed and obligated to do

everything. All of these endeavors are an opportunity for you to select

what you feel comfortable doing. You may want to put a couple of boxes

or cans of food together with the others to provide food baskets. You

may love buying a gift for a three year old girl or you enjoy baking.

Maybe it is easier for you to volunteer hours. Whatever your contribution

is, the club appreciates it and that is what makes our women’s club one

of the best around. Most of all don’t get stressed and disgruntled. We

need to relax and enjoy each other and enjoy life in general.

This is Thanksgiving month and Thanksgiving will be here before we

know it. I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and

may God bless you all and keep you safe.

Martha

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CIP CIP CIP CIP ---- Bright Path Bright Path Bright Path Bright Path The CIP will be having a raffle table at the chili feed with a display from Bright Path. We will be raffling off a Turkey and Nativity set, with the turkey’s drawing at the chili feed and the Nativity set during the Nurse’s Bazaar. Through the month of November we still will be accepting wrapping paper and supplies for us to use at the Wrapping booth. Bright Path is in need of helpers during November and December---you first need to go to Bright Path and pick up paper work and a check to cover the cost, to take to the po-lice station to be fingerprinted before you work at Bright Path. Bright Path has a auction called “Setting Pretty” in the spring, if you have a chair of any kind or see a chair at a ga-rage sale please pick it up---decorate it to donate in the spring. Bright Path’s Wish List: • Sugar Free & Reg. Puddings & Jell-o cups • Large Jars of Applesauce • Napkins • Trivia Books • Bottled water, 16 oz. Items can be brought to regular meetings and placed in the back. Thanks, The CIP Committee

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Committee Corner

HARVEST FESTIVAL 2010

This was the third year the CADV and Scholarship Committees put on the bake sale at the Harvest Festival. We could not have done this event without the advice, expertise, time and donation of work space provided by Victoria

Gravelin. We’d also like to thank her staff for their help and sup-port. The women of Coldwell Banker of Spring Creek (Chastity Smith, Bobbi Montrose, Joyce Molohon, and Carol Lee) provided support by donating baked goods. A very big thank you to all of the ladies who helped us with donations of baked goods, money, supplies, and your time; we could not have done this without you.

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CADV Report

PAJAMA PARTY AND MAMA MIA

The CADV hosted a Pajama Party and a movie on Saturday evening, October

23. October was Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and

October 23 was “Make a Difference Day”. This is why we chose this particular

day to host the party.

The ladies arrived around 6:30 PM dressed in their pajamas, nightgowns, robes & slippers. Some of the la-

dies accessorized with nightcaps, teddy bears, and night cream. We had a popcorn bar, various movie snacks,

hot cider, hot chocolate, and hot coffee. There were four blow up beds set up with pillows and quilts for those

who really wanted to relax and get cozy.

Our special feature was “Mama Mia” and everyone enjoyed the show. We col-

lected 24 sets of pajamas and nightshirts, a pair of slippers and a robe for the ladies at

Harbor House.

A big thank you to the ladies who came to our movie nite: Joyce, Fern, Eleanor,

Edie, Jean, Alita, Diane, Andrea, Linda, Debbie, & Ann.

We’d also like to thank Jaye Berning, Becky Kerna , and Martha Wallace, who

couldn’t make it, but donated pajamas. The ladies had such a great time that there’s

talk about another movie nite.

Donna Potter – CADV Chair

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Hello Sunshine!! Goodbye Rain!! Go Away Snow!!

Well, it seems that old man winter is just around the corner. Our Sunshine Committee is spreading sunshine to everyone even with the snow and bad weather.

We got together on Tuesday October 19th at Darlene Exposito’s house to make more cards for the November Birthday’s and a few thinking of you cards. We had a lot of fun, tried a few new ideas out—used wallpapers, and crinkled papers. Some were cute others, we need more practice on—come join in on the fun. We will meet again at Darlene’s house November 15th, 9-11. We will be working with water colors this time. Thaaaat will be interesting—we are not experts.

October, we sent 8 birthday cards and one thinking of you card. Hope everyone enjoyed their cards.

SUNSHINE THOUGHT OF THE MONTH:

Birthdays celebrate the gift of time,

We celebrate the gift of you.

Love and Hugs,

Sunshine Committee

Darlene Exposito

Sunshine

Committee

News

Darlene Esposito, Eileen Beyers,

Elle Davis & Myrna Hecht

Birthday Gals of November: 10th Millie McCarley 12th Elisabeth Moore 14th Ginger Reeder Andrea Davis 15th Betty Hock 16th Linda King Alita Fausett 28th Carole Lewis Be sure to wish them a Happy Birthday!

Membership Update Wendy McClure-Porter 650 Greencrest Drive Spring Creek, NV 89815 775-778-0352 (home) 775-340-0721 (cell) [email protected] (e-mail)

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Retreat Time by The "Secret" Needle

Retreat--- means---quiet time: a period of quiet rest and contemplation in a secluded place. A quilt retreat is far from quiet---have you ever been in a roomful of sewing machines and women! As for “rest” they are like a sweat shop trying to get your quilt top as far as possible in a short space of time. Speaking of re-treats we had a few of the ladies attend one here in the club house and a couple ladies took off to California, for a retreat. With the weather cooling we have had a few more ladies for sewing during the month. So if you feel like a day out come on out and join us for sewing, eating and sewing any Thursday---bring a project to work on or that one project that has you stumped any one of the ladies will be willing to give you suggestions to help you out.

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GFWC LEADS PROGRAM for 2011

Leadership Education and Development Seminar

INFORMATION FOR GFWC STATE FEDERATIONS

The GFWC LEADS program is intended to identify GFWC members at the grassroots level who have the potential and the

desire to assume leadership positions in GFWC beyond their club. Participation in GFWC LEADS can help these members

gain the capabilities, confidence and commitment necessary to pursue and achieve higher office and serve with distinction.

The LEADS program is held annually the day before the official opening of the GFWC International Convention. It is a full

day of activities, and includes breakfast and lunch.

• One attendee each year from each state federation is eligible to participate in LEADS.

• GFWC will cover a portion of the attendees’ expenses, including:

• Round-trip travel to and from the GFWC Convention city1

• One-half of room charge for two nights at official Convention hotel1

• Breakfast and lunch during the LEADS program Discounted Convention meal charges

• State federations may consider underwriting a portion of attendee’s expenses (ex., additional lodging, meals or Conven-

tion registration).

• LEADS attendees will be asked to be responsible for a portion of their expenses as an affirmation of their personal com-

mitment.

CONTENT & PRESENTATIONS AT LEADS

LEADS may include the following:

• Presentations on conflict resolution, mediation, public speaking skills, time management, parliamentary procedure

• Explanation of GFWC resources, materials and assistance

• Discussions on GFWC policies, procedures and parliamentary law

• Tips and techniques for pursuing leadership opportunities

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Joyce Kay

She appears to be quiet and shy. Well, remember the old saying, “Still water

runs deep”? Get her inspired about something and the quiet shyness fades away

replaced by a bright smile, fun sense of humor and truly creative ideas.

Joyce Kay is really a “Jill, or should I say Joyce, of all trades.” She has

worked in retail sales, owned and operated a liquor store as well as an RV Park

which she ran single-handedly including the necessary maintenance after hus-

band, Bill, of 33 years had 5-way by-pass surgery. During all this she was also caregiver for Bill’s eld-

erly mother, raised two active sons Kevin and Kurtis, along with Karla, the daughter of Bill’s son who

passed away when his little girl was only 5.

Joyce sewed before life got in the way and didn’t get back into it until 1997 when she got into quilt-

ing with a vengeance. She has designed and made many quilts including this year’s lovely Country

Fair raffle quilt and a friendship quilt for last term’s outgoing LWC president, Elisabeth Moore among

others for various friends and club members. Joyce met Andrea Davis, Eleanor Collins and Donna

Potter at Jean Pici’s Cabin Fever Reliever quilt retreat a few years ago and learned about our club

from all of them.

Having been very active in scouting when all the children were growing up, she was looking for a

group in which she could participate, particularly something related to sewing, and the LWC sewing

group was a perfect fit. She joined our club along with Becky Kerna who was also at the same re-

treat. One of our newest members is Fern Eaton, Joyce’s mom, who lives with the Kay’s now.

The Kay’s and Fern recently bought a new house where Fern and Joyce could each have their

own sewing room. Joyce needed more space to accommodate a 12-foot long-arm quilting machine

on which she is rapidly becoming proficient. She said her quilting talent runs in the family as far back

as her great great grandmother. Her quilting is mostly self taught from books, TV and numerous

classes.

This picture shows a dress Joyce designed and made for little Karla in 1997

patterned after Scarlet O’Hara’s barbecue dress in the movie “Gone with the

Wind”. She fashioned this 7-pound beauty from upholstery fabric in three

weeks. The neck ruffle was 14 yards long and the hem was 27 feet around.

She still has the dress and will hopefully share it with us one day.

In addition to her sewing group activities, you’ll see Joyce’s smiling face at

most of our events and activities along with Fern’s. They are both active in this

term’s Community Improvement Contest project, the BritePath Adult Enrichment

Center.

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Lost...and FOUND!

The Importance of Pet ID Tags

Once again, on my way home from town, I found a lost dog wandering on the side of the road. Fortunately, this one has a happy ending. This dog was wearing a collar with tags. I was able to coax the dog to come to me-only

after she nearly gave me a heart attack by dashing out in the street into oncoming traffic. When she finally came to me, she was obviously a beloved pet, lost, scared, hungry and thirsty. She was also wearing an ID tag with two phone numbers. The first number was discon-nected, the other number was hard to read, and after a couple of guesses on my part, I was able to reach the owner. Actually, I reached the owner’s mother who was manning the phones while the rest of the family was out searching for their missing dog. Happily, we were able to connect and Gracie was returned to her family.

This got me to researching dog ID tags. We all have the old fashioned metal tag that clinks against the rabies tag and is pretty much unreadable in a year or so of use. I wanted to find something better, and I have.

There are several options for the pet owner these days. Most of these tags have an 800 number and an identifying number with 6 to 10 digits. Some tags offer the option of registering the individual number with a service, and a live operator will connect the finder with the pet owner. Or, for the really high-tech person, there is a GPS that will constantly monitor your dog’s whereabouts and will alert you if your dog leaves a certain area. If you have a dog that is a “roamer” this may be an option for you, but be prepared to pay $15 to $20 dollars every month for the monitoring, plus another $100 or so for the collar.

Also, the sad fact these days is ID theft. Not only do you lose your beloved pet, unscrupulous people will find your dog, take your phone number and either steal you identity, or scam you. Also, there have been reports of your sensitive ID information being sold to marketers, or criminals who will then use your ID for fraudulent use.

So, what’s an owner to do? Well, for starters, it is now recom-mended that you do not use a regular tag with phone number on it. One company, FINDERPRODUCTS.COM has come up with a great idea. It’s a tag, either a cute metal tag, or a super heavy-duty plastic tag that has an 800 number and an easy to read 9 digit ID number. The person finding your pet calls the number and is connected via Finderproducts computer and will hear information about your dog, in your own voice. Then the caller is instructed to stay on the line, and will be con-nected your primary contact number. If there is no answer, they are instructed to press the # button, and are directed to your next num-ber. You can program up to 3 different phone numbers. For instance, your home, your cell and your vet’s number. The good thing is the person finding your pet only dials one number, is never given your personal information, can leave messages at all your phone numbers and through your personal greeting find out if your dog has any medical issues. You, the owner, are able to update the outgoing message and contact numbers as often as you like, and the updates take effect in real time. For instance, if you and your dog were to become sepa-rated, you can change your personal greeting to say where and when you last saw your dog, and add other phone numbers. This is really handy if you travel a lot with your pet.

Tags sell for about $15, plus shipping and handling. These would make great stocking stuffers for your pets, or for friends with pets. They also make a sticker that you can place on your cell phone, PDA, etc. that uses the same principle. When I called the company with a question, I was routed to the Vice President who personally took the time to talk with me. They have offered to give a discount if pur-chased in bulk. If you are interested, let me know and I will see how many we need to order to get the discount.

Fall is in the air, and I cannot tell you just how much help Oliver and Tupper have been while I’m raking leaves. Oliver loves to put his big old head in the leaf pile, and the leaves stick to his jowls. Of course, he brings them inside the house, so I’m raking up leaves both inside and out. Have a great Thanksgiving! Please be careful of cooked turkey bones and your pooches and kitties. Cooking changes the molecular structures of the bones, making them brittle and can cause serious problems if ingested. Also, gravy, mashed potatoes and pies on the counter could prove to be too tempting for pets to resist. Keep your pets in a safe area if you’re going to have lots of people com-ing and going out of your house. We don’t want any lost pets!!!

Jaye Berning

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By Millie McCarley

Thanksgiving Hostess TipsThanksgiving Hostess TipsThanksgiving Hostess TipsThanksgiving Hostess Tips

1. Plan to provide a traditional Thanksgiving feast, then be creative with side dishes.

2. Whenever anyone offers to help or bring a dish,

say, "Yes, thank you!"

3. Use hollowed bread loaves for charming serving

containers for cheeses, dips, olives, chips and small

sandwiches.

4. Once the table settings and centerpiece are in place, sit in each chair to make sure each guest will

feel comfortable.

5. Include favorite kids' foods, especially those they

can eat neatly with their fingers.

6. Provide at least one low-calorie dish and a vege-

tarian option. Then serve a sinful dessert.

7. Completely clear the table of all dishes from pre-vious courses before serving dessert.

8. Fill the sink with soapy water so cutlery and small

dishes can soak clean as the guests are finishing.

9. Make it easy for guests who help you clean up to

help you recycle. Place bins in the kitchen labeled

"glass," "cans" and "trash."

Ladies, This is the wonderful Quilt all you sewing girls created for me, thank you again from the bottom of my heart. It will be treasured for the rest of my life. Elisabeth

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