Christmas Shopping for the Seniors

This year Bev, Shirley, Carole and I shopped for Alan and Henry at K-Mart. Both guys got gloves and a hat. One enjoys music and a warm throw. The other asked for a flannel shirt and music. I delivered the wrapped gifts to F&M Bank who will transport to the Gordon Behrents Center. Merry Christmas to all! Cindy Andrews

Glamourpusses

If you like to laugh, if you like to smile, if you like hair and you like it on a kitty cat, you'll love Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of Kitty Wigs.

What a hoot! or maybe meow...I just couldn't resist sharing this! enjoy!

Halloween at the Clinic Pharmacy

Hey girls, thought you might like to see our Halloween attire for this year. As you can see we were all dress up as Johnny Depp characters. Ha.ha. Not my Idea originally but sure did agree on it. ha. Susan was Willy Wonka, Patty was Captain Jack Sparrow, Gregg was John Dillinger and myself I was Edward Scissorhands. What do ya think??

We had some good competition this year with the clinic girls. One set of people from the ex ray department dress and the Gilligan's Island crew and the nurses from the same hallway dressed as the native headhunters. They did a REALLY good job!

It makes if even more fun when more people get involved to make it more challenging.

Well, sorry I missed the last meeting but thought it best if I keep my sick cooties to myself and not spread to others, but I am planning on seeing everyone at the next one at Darlene's for some GOOD food!!

See ya soon and have a great week.
Lois

Beginning Day 2009

Don't forget sisters, we'll be meeting in the East Main Street Hy-vee parking lot at 11:45 a.m. to caravan down to Peoria for lunch. Get ready for Adventure!!!

Innkeepers Anyone?

Paper Castle

Beautiful...and it's made of paper! It took the artist four years to create and it's currently being shown in a Japanese museum. Simply beautiful, and so delicate. Now that's extreme papercrafting!

Race Update

Ok,girls our team total went beyond my expectations. We have (drum roll, please) 22, that's right, 22 Spirit Walkers on board! Can we say "Woohoo?!" I'm delighted and I'll just bet Miss Julie is too...

I'll see all of you at Knox College on Thursday as we celebrate Founder's Day.

Race for the Cure 2009

We are all registered as "Spirit Walkers" under the team name "Julie's Spirit." More details to follow. Please call Cindy if you have any questions or concerns.

My Photo from Millenium Park in Chicago

Have You Seen The "Bean"?

This is the Bean, as they call it in Chicago because of it's shape. It was so cool. It is in Millineum Park. Also here is a picture taken from the top of the Hancock Building observation deck, 94 floors up.ha.
We had a great time in Chicago, I didn't reialize that there were so many things to see there. We were there 2 & 1/2 days and still could have seen more stuff. The Weather was great, for Chicago. I tell you what!! Chicago has HOGGED all of the Starbucks! I bet there was a Starbuck about every 3 blocks. I think we seen at least 20-25 of them.
I would suggest if us girls went again as a group, we go and take the bus tour that you can get off and on as much as you want at different places and skip the shopping stores. The other stuff is WAY BETTER!!
I would like to go back later in the summer when the trees are full and everything is greener. It would be even prettier. We went to Grant Park where they held the inaugruation for Oboma and tried to imagine all those people there. WOW! It's a big park but still.

Anyway, had a great time and I will see you all at Founder's Day on the 30th at Knox College, 6pm.
Lois

BABY ALLERT!!

Elaine and Russ are proud grandparents of a new baby girl. Renee gave birth last night or this morning to a healthy 7 pound baby by Cesarean. Grandma did not know a name as of yet.

Elaine said both baby and Renee are doing great. They will be leaving Friday to go to Indy and will be gone for the week she said. She will not be attending the meeting.

Please pass the word if you see a sister.

Happy Easter!
Lois

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Check out the St. Patrick's Day post, girls. I added a new photo. Thanks for sharing, Elaine.

Ok, Lois, This is for me, David Cook!

Here you go, Lois, Adam Lambert!

Biker Chicks

Looks like Elaine and Karan are having a great time in Florida. Thanks for sharing, girls!

Me at Work - slow day...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Australian Fire Storm

A volunteer fireman rescues a koala bear suffering from burned paws. She was taken to a medical facility and is receiving treatment. So far, 200 human deaths and who know how much wildlife has died. Please keep all of them in your prayers.

International New from Web Site

Walter W. "Bill" Ross III
Walter W. "Bill" Ross III, 85, of Leawood, Kan., died Thursday, January 1, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital South, Overland Park, Kan. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bill and Marilyn Ross Literacy Scholarship Fund of Beta Sigma Phi, 1800 W. 91st Place, Kansas City, MO 64114. Born February 8, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo., Bill was the son of Walter W. Ross, Jr. and Dorothy Eagle Ross. He attended Missouri Military Academy, Southwest High School, and Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving 3 years, 3 months and 3 days. He served in the Atlantic Theatre, Mediterranean and South Pacific. Bill was named president of Walter W. Ross and Company, Inc., in 1953, and served in that capacity until 1999. At the time of his death he was chairman of the board of Walter W. Ross and Company, Inc. The corporation manages Beta Sigma Phi International, the world's largest non-academic Greek letter organization. He was affiliated with Girlstown U.S.A., where he served as the director of the board, KC Philharmonic Orchestra, past president of KC OPO, member of the Atonement Lutheran Church, Blue Lodge member of Mason, served as national director of Cerebral Palsy and past president of Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association of Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Bill married Mary Kay Ready in November of 1945. She preceded him in death in February of 1987. Their son, Walter W. Ross, IV (Bucky), preceded him in death in March of 1992. In May of 1990, Bill married Marilyn Job Wegner, who survives him along with his daughters Linda Ross Costa (Gayton) of Kona, Hawaii, and Judy Ross of San Jose, Calif.; his stepson Ted Wegner of Kansas City, Mo.; his stepdaughter Gretchen Lynch (Jason) of Denver, Colo.; his step granddaughter Ava Lynch; his brother John J. (Jack) Ross and family of Kansas City, Mo., and a worldwide circle of friends. Arrangements are by the McGilley State Line Chapel, (816) 942-9180.

Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen & "The Boss"

This is one of my favorite photographs from the inauguration festivities. Mr. President.

With Deepest Sympathy

Mrs. Marjory M. Reed, Galesburg Chapel
90, 1534 Knox Road 650 E, Galesburg, died at 11:20 PM Saturday, January 17, 2009 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
She was born June 13, 1918 in Biggsville, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Vivian McGraw Stotts. She married Albert K. Reed, Sr. on March 6, 1937 in Oquawka, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2000.
She is survived by a son, A. Kenneth “Kenny” (and Joyce) Reed, Jr. of East Galesburg, 3 daughters, Darlene K. (and Marvin) Lannholm of Galesburg, Dianna M. (and Jim) Perry of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Judith L. (and Dave) McClay of Galesburg, 2 brothers, Charles Stotts of Rock Island, Illinois and Gene Stotts of Oquawka, Illinois, a sister, Dorothy Dixon of Rock Island, Illinois, 19 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 17 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Myrna Stotts and a great great granddaughter, Willow Jean McClay.
Marjorie was Assistant to the Dean at Western Illinois University in the 1930’s and helped the Dean with the writing of a book on Hawaii. She also worked at the former Gale Products Division of Outboard Marine Corporation, the former Ross Clinic, for Sears and Roebuck, and retired from the library department of Carl Sandburg College. She graduated from Biggsville High School and lived her entire life in Galesburg and surrounding areas.
Marjorie was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church and its Women’s Group. She wrote short stories for the Spoon River Anthology and was also a reading buddy at Nielson School.
Funeral will be 10 AM Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Jean Hembrough will officiate. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.


So Sorry for your loss Darlene!
Caring Thoughts
Lois

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