Richard Blubaugh, V.P. - Environmental Health & Safety Resources |
This is the speaker we had from Powertech, Inc. on Friday. He told us why we should not object to a proposed uranium mine to be located outside of Wellington.
http://www.powertechuranium.com/s/Home.aspI've got to say that, after hearing him speak, and listening to the facts, the uproar about this proposed mine seems to be a tempest in a teapot (so to speak). 100 new jobs, uranium mined and sold within the US instead of imported from Kazakstan, Australia, or Canada, more monies made (and kept) within our boundaries, clean energy produced with a 90% efficiency rating. Who loses?
I believe that nuclear energy plays a vital part in America's future. Do we WANT to be dependent upon fossil fuels from Iran forever? Maybe it's time to get our heads out of the sand! |
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It's all Relative
How long a minute is, depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on! |
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Zero Tolerance Speed Camera
With the road toll continuing to increase each year especially around the Holiday period, this will be the first year that Zero Tolerance Speed Cameras will be introduced, gearing up to the holiday period.
The new cameras look different from the normal cameras, I have included a photo so that you are familiar with them and able to make sure not to speed when approaching. Please take this warning seriously as you may not get another chance. |
Gary Cassell had a $10 brag . . . . he 1st apologized to RMHS fans, since his grandson recently ran up 273 yards and 4 touchdowns against Rocky. Ryan Scott, at Heritage High School, finished the season with over 2,000 yards and 19 touchdowns. He will be playing in the All-Star game this summer. WOW!
Gary Ross bragged on the fantastic training the military service (the Air Force in particular) gives its members. Gary helped Mr. Manning install a new water heater recently. Gary's method of testing the gas line for leaks is to apply a torch to the open gas line. He said Jim "ran like hell".
We heard from Ed Stoner about his 10 day intercoastal waterway trip, from Apalachicola to New Orleans.. It was supposed to be a relaxing, fun vacation, Ed told us, but it wasn't!. He said it was nothing but work, having to navigate ALL THE TIME, watching out for the goddam' buoys. I believe he promised to do a program on the trip, sometime soon.
Dick Ziporlin read a list ranging from Randy Willard to Jim Nutt to Ronnie Bush, including about half the club, it sounded like, who still need to pay for their shirts, jackets, caps, etc. Cough it up, guys.
Larry Glass told us that his wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. She was diagnosed on a Wednesday, hospitalized on a Thursday, and operated on by Friday. The surgeon told them that, because of the severity of the cancer, and the fact that it had spread so badly, she had less than a 20% chance to live 5 years. Well, on October 30th, it's been 20 YEARS since they got that news, and Nancy and Larry celebrated 20 YEARS of life with a trip to Las Vegas. Beyond that, on November 5th, they celebrated their 32ND wedding anniversary with a trip to New York! That's the way to enjoy life!!
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"Mr. Clean, aka Bill Benton, aka Sertoma Secretary, accepts a new membership application from Nate Irwin.
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Our annual Sertoma Christmas Party is fast approaching ! Next Friday, instead of a program, you'll be treated to Larry Glass' A Christmas in a Glass, or "How to Get Tanked in the Middle of the Day". This is a CLOSED meeting, so don't bring friends, wives or guests.! DO bring a few $1 bills, just in case!
The idea is to bring a gift to exchange . . . if you want to buy something, spend $10 - $15. If you have a gift to recycle (or an old bottle of Scotch sitting around), well, by all means, package it up and bring it in. Just remember, you may end up with your own gift!
Larry Glass will emcee this shindig, and he only has two rules: 1) Santa Glass makes the rules, and 2) There are no rules except those made by Santa Glass. This gift exchange brings a whole new meaning to "re-gifting". Bring your gift wrapped, and don't sign your name, and come to have a good time! Did I mention there will be an OPEN BAR!???!
John K told us that his son recently graduated from the London School of Economics. John was broke (for obvious reasons), so he had no money for a brag, but he told us that his son recently graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science. (Do you suppose that's a good school??)
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The above (recently escaped) pair, related to us a number of clues concerning a member present at the meeting on Friday. The first clue was to think of "The most conservative guy in Sertoma". The second clue was 911 (as in nine-eleven). We were then told that this guy and his wife had recently purchased a vehicle known as a "leg-spreader". (Now THERE is a classy term!) Turns out ROGER SAMPLE recently purchased a Porsche 911, black, with brown interior, and drives around town "like 007". |
WITH A FIVE YEAR OLD, WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET:
Jake is 5 and learning to read.
He points at a picture in a zoo book and says,
"Look Mama! It's a frickin' Elephant!"
Deep breath ... "What did you call it?"
"It's a frickin' Elephant, Mama! It says so on the picture!"
and so it does .. A f r i c a n Elephant"
Hooked on phonics!!! Ain't it wonderful?
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Don Shannon had a brag on his 12 year old grandson and is training to be on the racing team at Copper Mountain. He also bragged that he just turned 69, and had a contribution in that amount for the Foundation.
Norm Rehme told us that we are once again sponsoring a table at a Boys and Girls Club function on Wednesday, February 13th. This is a table that seats nine (seven, not counting Norm and his wife, I'd guess) Since Sertoma is picking up the tab, all YOU have to do is let Norm you're interested in attending! norm@rehme.com or 667-5971.
A sign In a Chinese Pet Store: "Buy one dog, get one flea."
Bill Benton told us that he can't drink 'cause he's allergic to alcohol, so he has volunteered to be the DD next Friday for all those who imbibe a bit too much. (He has a two-wheeled scooter, in case you didn't know, so
DON'T DRINK TOO MUCH!)
The Long Way Round - DVD - A Review by Nathan Scott
This was a series produced for the Bravo Network documenting a trip AROUND THE WORLD of Two friends, Ewan MacGregor and Charley Boorman. On Motorcycles they set out on a once in a lifetime adventure….
Setting off in London in April 2004, Ewan and Charley traveled through some of the most beautiful, and at times dangerous, terrain the world has to offer. Crossing over into mainland Europe, they rode through France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, Alaska, Canada before arriving 115 days later at their final destination, New York City, USA.
Ewan McGregor: “Now it’s come to an end I can hardly believe that we’ve made our dreams come true and although at times its been very, very tough, the people and places on the way have moved and touched me to my core. It’s been a ‘Long Way Round’ but I’m glad to be home.”
Charley Boorman: “The trip has been incredible in itself but it’s the people in all the countries that we’ve met that have made it fantastic.”
Watch this documentary and remember what an adventure is all about.
Nathan Scott
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I had to pay a fine for having an article in the Doloradoan about our two new kittens, but not having any mention of Sertoma. I wrote the article to give some recognition to the Fort Collins Cat Rescue "team", who, even as a newly recognized non-profit organization, do such a great job in town of rescuing and placing (mostly) cats. If fact, they have taken over 700 animals off the streets in the last year and found homes for them! If you are looking for a kitten or a cat, this is the place to go! (click on the highlighted name for more information)
The Greatest Hacker Of All Time?
The question comes up from time to time, who's the greatest hacker ever? Well, there's a lot of different opinions on this. Some say Steve Wozniak of Apple II fame. Maybe Andy Hertzfeld of the Mac operating system...Richard Stallman, say others, of MIT. Yet at such times when I mention who I think the greatest hacker is, everyone agrees (provided they know of him), and there's no further argument. So, let me introduce you to him, and his greatest hack. I'll warn you right up front that it's mind numbing. By the way, everything I'm going to tell you is true and verifiable down at your local library. Don't worry; we're not heading off into a Shirley MacLaine UFO-land story. Just some classy electrical engineering...
The Man: Dr. Nikola Tesla CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!
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Nate Irwin
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Well, it's OFFICIAL! Nate Irwin (L), along with Ron Lautzenheiser, have been officially voted in as our newest members. Nate graduated from the University of S. Dakota, was in Florida for 2 year, then moved to Fort Collins. He started Irwin Family Chiropractic 2 1/2 years ago, and is still in business! |
 Ron Lautzenheiser |
Ron Lautzenheiser, recently voted in with Nate as our newest member, is someone we are very familiar with in action, if not in name..
Ron owns the north Big O Tire store, and has been instrumental in developing Project Smile for the children of Irish Elementary in north Fort Collins. As supporters of three children for 3 years in Project Smile, Sertoma is one of their best supporters. Click on the following link if you're not familiar with this great program.
http://www.realitiesforchildren.com/projectsmile/
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You should be alert during the next days: Do not open any attachment with a file called 'Merry Christmas' regardless of who sent it. It is a virus that opens as an Open Log Fire and will burn the whole hard disc in your computer.
Editor's Note ~ This is not as serious as it sounds. Snopes tells us that this virus, as well as an updated version using an Olympic torch theme, is easily caught by most virus programs. CLICK HERE to see the Snopes article.
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BEER BASH
On the Beer Bash and fellowship happy hour, Pitcher's sports bar will be the place we will do this. Each 3rd Thursday of the month, from 5-7 we will meet, and the prices are excellent. People that don't drink should not hesitate to come and drink soft drinks as the fellowship is the important thing. There is also free pool, and possibly a discount on snacks in the future. The happy hour prices of beer is 2.00 and house micro-brews- 3.00. We will have the first one next Friday, the 16th, but nothing in December due to all what's going on.
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THESE COLORS DON'T RUN!
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Our next flag day will be
Martin Luther King Day |
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What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup?
Anyone Can Roast Beef.
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In Starship Troopers, more
bullets were fired than in any other
movie ever made
