Sue Biddle was happy for Joanne Santiago's birthday.
Gary Miller was skiing in New York State with his kids and grand kids and all had a great time in spite of some rain.
Linda Pendergast reported that Nancy Nation had a close call. Saturday she went into the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. This was very serious and we could have lost her. She came home on Wednesday afternoon. Surgery has been postponed for at least a month. She is starting chemo today. Craig is doing well through all this and Nancy has a great attitude. She appreciates the cards. Please keep them coming as it is very important to her and keep her in your prayers. Linda and Paul are driving to Florida tomorrow with a stop in DC to see the new African-American museum. They will be in Florida for a couple of weeks.
Gary Hyde is going to see Mets in Port St. Luce, Florida. He will be playing golf and visiting friends as well. He also shared a factoid that he discovered on page 74 of the 106 page of instructions for the 1040 tax form. The IRS will not take checks for more than 100 Million Dollars. If you want to send them more you will have to break it up into separate checks.
Richard Heath found a voucher for 14 cents in a slot machine. He happily announced that he was able to turn this 14 cents into 8 cents.
Ted Cowles was happy to continue his Maple Sugaring update by noting that they have already boiled 165;0 gallons of sap. The recent cold weather has temporally stopped the sap flowing.
Len Dunston is happy that he has cleaned out his store. He does have 4 Cherry Hutches that need a good home. He is also heading to Florida shortly to see his brother.
President Don noted that a good friend of his Charlie Scudder passed away and also his mother-in-law has also passed away at the age of 95.
Heather Pantano announced, to much applause, that she is pregnant and due 8/16. She and her husband do not plan on finding out the sex of the baby before birth.
Announcements
4/1: Taste of the Valley
Colleen Grasso announced that the auction committee is encouraging members to consider obtaining items that could be combined in baskets for the auction. If you are in touch with a merchant who has something appropriate for this effort, it would be appreciated.
Salin Low announced that approximately $400 has been raised for the wine pull. Each member is asked to give $20. The wine will be purchased at M&R. Getting the case rate makes our effort go further. We need to raise $1200 to have a fun and profitable event. Several people have been making bags for the bottles. Members not at a meeting can send the $20 to Salin at 12 Meadowview Court, Canton 06019.
