Goods & Goodies

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Love to hear from you. This will be published by each Wednesday for the month of June.

Submissions are due by the Tuesday prior.

Yours in Optimism,
Cheryl Card  cacard@shaw.ca

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Volume Fourteen – December 08, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES
BOASTS AND BRAGS

• Hot Chocolate was a huge success at the Santa Parade. Location was perfect. Big THANK YOU to Tim Hortons for supplying us with hot chocolate and doughnuts. People were excited to see the Christmas cups from Tim Hortons.
• Sutherland School had their Christmas supper. Thank you to ALL that helped and served, it was VERY much appreciated.
• Brent C and Dave K attended the Care and Share wine and cheese.

A good time was had by all.
UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:
January 3rd (Monday) – at Venice House at 6:30pm

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:
January 10th (Monday) – time and location TBA

UP COMING EVENTS:
      Come ‘n Go Cookies and Tea for all Optimists and prospective members
Monday, December 27th 2pm – 9pm at Ralph’s house. Call President Ralph if you need directions.
Christmas Decorations Take Down
January 8th and 9th. Need many hands. Call Brent C
Steak Night at Dino’s (upstairs at Venice House on Central)
Feb. 4th. Tickets are now available. HELP and DOOR PRIZES needed. Call Dave K

COMMITEES
Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1st, Police Day, Cruise Weekend): Brent Card (Chair), Phil Haughn, James Yachyshen, James Dyke
Two Sobeys Events: Gerald Arundel (Chair)
Two Steak Nights:
February: David Kossick (Chair) Heather Nesbitt
May: TBD
Ladies Night (to be investigated as a possibility): Brent Card (Chair), Stephanie Card, Cheryl Card, James Dyke
Midtown Plaza: Brent Card (Chair), Ralph Katzman, Stephanie Card
Cookie Dough: James Dyke (Chair)
Bingo: TBA (Chair), James Dyke (History), Bonnie Warn (Coordinator), Ralph Katzman
Communications: Gerald Arundel (Chair), Gerry Weir, Cameron Umphrey
Digital Archiving: Gerald Arundel (Chair), ______________, _______________
Lottery Wrap Up: Phil Haughn
Visitations (to other clubs):  Heather Nesbitt (Chair)

GOODS TO KNOW
$5.00
THAT’S THE PRICE OF DUES THIS YEAR. IT COMES WITH A PROMISARY NOTE TO WORK/ATTEND 7 MEETINGS/EVENTS.
DUES ARE TO BE PAID WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
as the end of the quarter is near.
Call Stephanie to let her know if you need the renewal form.
Bring in a new member and there is a special gift for you.

 
“Roll call, single file! Hey, where’s Santa?”

A warm tent and Timmies LG

HCO BOARD

GOODY FOR GOODIES
AN HCO Christmas

All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that the Governor soon would be there.
Our President would like a roster that’s bigger,
That is one of our goals for the 2011 I figure.
On Dasher, on Dancer, on Vixen we roar,
We work hard to give the kids more.
Yes Friends of Youth is what we are,
It is the kids that are our shining star.
Then back to Venice House we will go,
To sort out our goals, yup right through the snow.
So ends this poem and it is to say,
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and have an optimistic day.

YIO, The Ghost Writer.

Volume Thirteen – November 16, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES
BOASTS AND BRAGS
Midtown is decorated. CONGRATS to everyone!!!

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:
December 6 (Monday) – at Venice House at 6:30pm (last meeting of 2010)

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:
January 10, 2011 (Monday) – time and location TBA

UP COMING EVENTS:
      SANTA PARADE IS THIS SUNDAY. HCO IS SERVING HOT CHOCOLATE TO THE VOLUNTEERS. SHIFT STARTS AT 8:30AM. LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF 19th and 2nd AVE (across from the Prov. Court House)
NEED 3 PEOPLE. CALL PHIL H.

       COOKIE DOUGH SALES THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY at LAWSON HEIGHTS MALL.
NEED PEOPLE. CALL JAMES D.

       SUTHERLAND SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MEAL FOR CARE AND SHARE PROGRAM IS DEC.3 (FRIDAY).
NEED PEOPLE TO SERVE. CALL DAVE K.

COMMITEES
Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1st, Police Day, Cruise Weekend): Brent Card (Chair), Phil Haughn, James Yachyshen, James Dyke
Two Sobeys Events: Gerald Arundel (Chair)
Two Steak Nights:
February: David Kossick (Chair) Heather Nesbitt
May: TBD
Ladies Night (to be investigated as a possibility): Brent Card (Chair), Stephanie Card, Cheryl Card, James Dyke
Midtown Plaza: Brent Card (Chair), Ralph Katzman, Stephanie Card
Cookie Dough: James Dyke (Chair)
Bingo: TBA (Chair), James Dyke (History), Bonnie Warn (Coordinator), Ralph Katzman
Communications: Gerald Arundel (Chair), Gerry Weir, Cameron Umphrey
Digital Archiving: Gerald Arundel (Chair), ______________, _______________
Lottery Wrap Up: Phil Haughn
Visitations (to other clubs):  Heather Nesbitt (Chair)

GOODS TO KNOW
$5.00 THAT’S THE PRICE OF DUES THIS YEAR. IT COMES WITH A PROMISARY NOTE TO WORK/ATTEND 7 MEETINGS/EVENTS.

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!

  BRENT GETS A RAISE WHILE PUTTING UP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT MIDTOWN PLAZA

HCO BOARD

GOODY FOR GOODIES

PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SAUCE
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups half and half, divided
½ cup finely crushed hard peppermint candy
               Combine chocolate chips, 1 cup half and half  and candy in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium-low heat about 12 minutes or until candy melts. Stir often. Stir in enough remaining ½ and ½ for desired consistency.
Serve over waffles, pound cake, ice cream or whatever. Store in fridge up to 2 weeks. Yields up to 2 ½ cups.

Volume Twelve – October 19, 2010

BOASTS AND BRAGS
Blue Cooking Trailer is advertised on Kijiji
Gerald A. will once again be tutoring a child in math at Sutherland School. WAY TO GO GERALD!
Stephanie is working on her driver’s license. BEWARE!

UP COMING GENERAL MEETING:
November 1 (Monday) – at Venice House at 6:30pm

UP COMING EXECUTIVE MEETING:
October 25 (Monday) – at Dave K’s house at 7:00pm

COMMITEES

Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1st, Police Day, Cruise Weekend): Brent Card (Chair), Phil Haughn, James Yachyshen, James Dyke

Two Sobeys Events: Gerald Arundel (Chair)

Two Steak Nights: February: David Kossick (Chair) Heather Nesbitt; May: TBD

Ladies Night (to be investigated as a possibility): Brent Card (Chair), Stephanie Card, Cheryl Card, James Dyke

Midtown Plaza: Brent Card (Chair), Ralph Katzman, Stephanie Card

Cookie Dough (to be investigated as to feasibility): James Dyke (Chair)

Bingo: TBA (Chair), James Dyke (History), Bonnie Warn (Coordinator), Ralph Katzman

Communications: Gerald Arundel (Chair), Gerry Weir, Cameron Umphrey

Digital Archiving: Gerald Arundel (Chair), ______________, _______________

Lottery Wrap Up: Phil Haughn

Visitations (to other clubs): Heather Nesbitt (Chair) 

GOODS TO KNOW
HCO and the Twirlers will be once again decorating Midtown Plaza. Date is set for November 13th and 14th.
WANT TO HELP? CALL Brent C.

HCO is providing hot chocolate for the volunteers at the Santa Parade. Date is set for November 21st.
       WANT TO HELP? CALL Phil H.

HCO BOARD

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Jack-O-Lantern Frosties

4-6 Oranges
1 (8 ounce) container of plain yogurt or ice cream
Straws

Cut a thin slice of peel from the bottom of each orange so that it will not roll. Slice off the top 1/3 of each orange. Scoop out the inside with a knife or grapefruit spoon.Put the pulp (minus the seeds) and juice into a blender. Add yogurt or ice cream. Blend well. Decorate the orange like a jack-o-lantern. Cut a hole in the cap to insert a straw. Pour drink in orange, place on the cap and enjoy!

What’s a ghost’s favourite fruit? BOOBERRY (what else?)

Volume Eleven – October 5, 2010

BOASTS AND BRAGS
Dave K is Optimist of the Year Congratulations Dave
Ralph K. Is now President Congratulations Ralph
Brent C. is Lieutenant Governor Congratulations Brent

 UP COMING EVENTS

October 18 (Monday) – Meeting at Venice House at 6:30pm
October 25 (Monday) – Executive Meeting

COMMITEES
Food Services (incl. Children’s Festival, July 1st, Police Day, Cruise Weekend): Brent Card (Chair), Phil Haughn, James Yachyshen, James Dyke
Two Sobeys Events: Gerald Arundel (Chair)
Two Steak Nights:
February: David Kossick (Chair) Heather Nesbitt
May: TBD
Ladies Night (to be investigated as a possibility): Brent Card (Chair), Stephanie Card, Cheryl Card, James Dyke
Midtown Plaza: Brent Card (Chair), Ralph Katzman, Stephanie Card
Cookie Dough (to be investigated as to feasibility): James Dyke (Chair)
Bingo: TBA(Chair), James Dyke(History), Bonnie Warn(Coordinator), Ralph Katzman
Communications: Gerald Arundel (Chair), Gerry Weir, Cameron Umphrey
Digital Archiving: Gerald Arundel (Chair) , ______________, _______________
Lottery Wrap Up: Phil Haughn
Visitations (to other clubs):  Heather Nesbitt (Chair)

Reports will be made from all committees on Monday, October 18th, 2010 during the general meeting.

 GOODS TO KNOW
Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00

with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

 HCO BOARD

GOODY FOR GOODIES

White Hot Chocolate

A dessert you can drink!

Milk 1 cup (250 ml)
Vanilla ¼ teaspoon (1 ml)
White chocolate bar, chopped (about ½ cup, 125 ml)
Whipped cream (or frozen whipped topping, thawed)

Heat and stir milk in small heavy saucepan on medium until bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat. Add chocolate bar pieces and vanilla. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Makes about 1 1/3 cups (325 ml). Pour into mugs and enjoy!

This is how to start a flea race “One, two, flea, go!”

Volume Nine – September 13, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS
FANTASTIC JOB with the trailers. Stand proud Dave!!!

Events went very well.

Thank you to EVERYONE for making this summer such a success!!!

We couldn’t have done it without you!!!

Happy 1st annual 49th birthday Brent!!!

UP COMING EVENTS

Sept. 20 6:30 pm – Meeting at Venice House
Sept. 27 – Executive meeting
Oct. 4 6:30 pm – Passing of the gavel at Venice House

GOODS TO KNOW
Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00

reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Pickle Roll Ups

1 Jar of Pickles
1 package of Cream Cheese
1 package Smoked Meat, thin sliced

Roll pickle completely in cream cheese with hands. Wrap in one layer of meat. Chill for at least one hour. Then slice rolls into wheels.

Mom told Johnny he would never get in trouble for something he didn’t do. So why did he get in trouble for not doing his homework?

Volume Eight – July 15, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS
FANTASTIC JOB with the trailers. They are organized, even with the rain.
Police Day went very well IN THE SUN!!! Thank you to EVERYONE!!!
Canada Day went very well IN THE SUN!!! Thank you to EVERYONE!!!
Sobeys did great and a job WELL DONE!!!

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.

UP COMING EVENTS

July                                                     
21st (Wednesday) HCO BBQ 6pm-10pm            
21st Bingo (Saturday) 6pm-3am

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend

HELP

August                                                          
21st Bingo (6pm-3am) - 6 people                                        
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend - Shift: 12 people 6am –5pm 6 people

HCO, FRIENDS AND FAMILY BBQ
Wednesday, July 21st 6:00pm – 10:00pm
1522 Shannon Crescent, Ralph’s house

To ALL working events this summer, please know you’re hard work is VERY APPRECIATED!!!
The BBQ is a big thank you to YOU, FAMILY and THE FRIENDS of HCO who have donated their time to help the community grow.So please come out, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the evening.

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!!!

 GOODS TO KNOW

Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Creamy Pesto Dip

1 cup well packed basil leaves
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ cup 5% ricotta cheese
2 tbsp oil
¼ cup light sour cream

Put basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in food processor; process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl down once. Add ricotta and sour cream and process until smooth. Serve with pita or tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Baby Corn asked the Mommy Corn where popcorn was.

Volume Seven – June 29, 2010

Annie Yu
Burnaby BC
14 years old
“In my eyes, Canada is the light of our future. No matter what direction or angle you look at,
no matter what time in your perspective; to me, Canada can always show its inner beauty…”
Winner of the 2009 Canada Poster Contest

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES
BOASTS AND BRAGS
Answer to last week’s song: “This Land Is Your Land” by a lot of artists.
Way to go Cameron!!! Made you think, eh?
FANTASTIC JOB with the trailers and supplies Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
The HCO BBQ is on!!!
Heather N. won the baking this week.

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.
Children’s Festival – Dave K., Brent C., Phil H., and Gerald A.
Canada Day – Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C. and Phil H.
Police Day - Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C., Phil H. and James Y.

UP COMING EVENTS

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30am)
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm)
10th Bingo (Saturday) 6pm-3am
21st (Wednesday) HCO BBQ 6pm-10pm

August
21st Bingo (Saturday) 6pm-3am
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend

HELP

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30pm) at Diefenbaker Park. ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!
Shifts: 6 people 6am – 1pm for set up,10-12 people 11am – 6pm., 10-12 people 5:00pm – 12:30am.
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm) 4th Ave. Downtown in front of Police Station - 12 people
10th Bingo (6pm-3am) - 6 people

August
21st Bingo (6pm-3am) - 6 people
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend - Shift: 12 people 6am –5pm

HCO, FRIENDS AND FAMILY BBQ
Wednesday, July 21st 6:00pm – 10:00pm
1522 Shannon Crescent, Ralph’s house

To ALL working events this summer, please know you’re hard work is VERY APPRECIATED!!!

The BBQ is a big thank you to YOU, FAMILY and THE FRIENDS of HCO who have donated their time to help the community grow.So please come out, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the evening.

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!!!

GOODS TO KNOW
Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.
Sept. 20, 2010 is the next meeting.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Diabetic Smunchies

2 Graham crackers
Sugar-free chocolate pudding [prepared]
Sliced bananas

Spread one graham cracker with sugar-free chocolate pudding that has been prepared. Top with thinly sliced banana. Put other graham cracker on top. Wrap and freeze; when thawed it is gooey.

Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving door.

Volume Six - June 22, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Answer to last week’s song: “Close To You” by The Carpenters - Way to go Cameron !!!
Sutherland School’s day in their park went well. They were very grateful to HCO for the grills and all they are doing.
Gerald A. did FANTASTIC tutoring a child at Sutherland School. He now knows how many sides a triangle has J
James D. won the baking this week.

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.
Children’s Festival – Dave K., Brent C., Phil H., and Gerald A.
Canada Day – Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C. and Phil H.
Police Day -  Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C., Phil H. and James Y.

UP COMING EVENTS

June
26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30am)
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm)
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

LAST MEETING UNTIL AUGUST: Venice House on Central, Monday, June 28- 6:30 p.m.

HELP 

June
26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)
COVERED Thank You Gerald A., Cameron U. And Owen A.

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30pm) at Diefenbaker Park. ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!
Shifts: 6 people 6am – 1pm for set up,
10-12 people 11am – 6pm., 10-12 people 5:00pm – 12:30am.

7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm) 4th Ave. Downtown in front of Police Station
12 people

White Trailer needs to be tidied and organized. Please call Dave K. to assist.

GOODS TO KNOW
Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.
Next week is the last meeting until August.
HCO BBQ will be announced.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Steak

MARINADE: 2 teaspoons Montreal Steak Spice, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon Liquid smoke and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Let sit 20 minutes or over night. Smoke with apple wood chips for that finishing touch.
LEFT OVER STEAK (I see you laughing): Wrap sliced steak in flour or corn large soft tortillas with: bits of bacon, green onions, peppers, dill (or Ranch) sauce and grated cheeses (cheddar and mozzarella ). Roll and microwave for at least a minute (to melt cheese). Cut rolls in half and enjoy !!!

Name that tune: “...As I went walking that ribbon of highway...”
Check next week for the name and band.

Volume Five - June 15, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Children’s Festival went very well. NO RAIN !!! Many thanks to Jasmine C., Owen A., and Doug M. For that help that was so very much needed !

Awesome job Dave for gathering food and supplies !!!

Special thanks to Garth, Phil and James D. For getting the new grill up and running in time for Children’s Festival. Great job guys !!!

Ralph won the baking this week.

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.

Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.

Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.

Sobey’s – Gerald A.

Children’s Festival – Dave K., Brent C., Phil H., and Gerald A.

Canada Day – Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C. and Phil H.

Police Day -  Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C., Phil H. and James Y.

UP COMING EVENTS

June
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am)
19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser
26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30am)
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm)
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

Next meeting: Venice House on Central, Monday, June 21- 6:30 p.m.

HELP 

June
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am) at Club West - 6 people

19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser at Sutherland School Park
COVERED Thank You Dave A., Gerald A. and Brent C.

26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)
COVERED Thank You Gerald A., Cameron U. And Owen A.

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30pm) at Deifenbaker Park. ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!
Shifts: 6 people 6am – 1pm for set up, 10-12 people 11am – 6pm., 10-12 people 5:00pm – 12:30am.

7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm) 4th Ave. Downtown in front of Police Station - 12 people

GOODS TO KNOW

Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

For the month of June meetings will be held weekly.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Corn On The Cob BBQ Style
6 ears of corn with the husk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Cheez Whiz
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons margarine
Pull back (but don’t rip off) the husk of corn and remove the feathers.
Melt Cheez Whiz and margarine. Add garlic and onion powders. Mix.
Brush onto corn (this will be drippy). Put husk back on corn and cover with foil (shiny side in). BBQ on medium for 10 minutes a side. Remove from heat and take off foil and husk (we use oven mitts for this). MMMM ENJOY!!!

Name that tune: “Why do birds suddenly appear...”

Check next week for the name and band.

Volume Four - June 8, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS

James Y. Chaired the meeting as Brent C. was away. “Hats off to James”.
Coolers to replace tubs for cold drinks.
Trailer is done and is soon replacing storage/cost. Awesome job Dave !!!
Jasmine C has her learner’s license. BEWARE !!!

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.
Children’s Festival – Dave K., Brent C., Phil H., and Gerald A.
Canada Day – Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C. and Phil H.
Police Day -  Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C., Phil H. and James Y.

UP COMING EVENTS

June
12th (Saturday) Children’s Festival (6:30am – 11:30am)
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am)
19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser
26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30am)
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm)
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Date to be announced: 1 Bingo

Next meeting: Venice House on Central, Monday, June 14- 6:30 p.m.

HELP 

June
12th (Saturday) Children’s Festival (6:30am – 11:30am) at the Band Stand - 10 – 12 people

18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am) at Club West - 6 people

19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser at Sutherland School Park
COVERED Thank You Dave A., Gerald A. and Brent C.

26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)
COVERED Thank You Gerald A., Cameron U. And Owen A.

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30pm) at Deifenbaker Park. ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!
Shifts: 6 people 6am – 1pm for set up, 10-12 people 11am – 6pm., 10-12 people 5:00pm – 12:30am.

7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm) 4th Ave. Downtown in front of Police Station - 12 people

GOODS TO KNOW

Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00. Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

For the month of June meetings will be held weekly.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

WAAAY TOO EASY GRAVY

For every 1 cup of liquid (drippings, broth or combo) use 2 tablespoons of flour.

Measure liquid into a sauce pan. Add flour. Add a bit of salt and pepper if you like. Turn on stove to a bit over medium. Wisk until thickened. Strain and serve.

*Cook too fast and it may burn. You want a light bubble.

*Use brand name broth or it will taste icky. I use Campbell’s Beef Broth.

If you have termites and rabbits you have Bugs Bunny.

Volume Three – June 1, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Special guest at meeting was Doug MacDonald.
3rd Quarter Board meeting went well.
BBQ at Sutherland School. A goodtime was had by all.
HUGE Thank You from Sutherland School.
Trailer walls and floor finished – ready for painting.
Cheryl C. is going to Best Buy

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.
Children’s Festival – Dave K., Brent C., Phil H., and Gerald A.
Canada Day – Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C. and Phil H.
Police Day -  Gerald A., Dave K., Brent C., Phil H. and James Y.

UP COMING EVENTS

June
4th (Friday) Appreciation Event By/At Sutherland School to ALL HCO Members (10:30am)
12th (Saturday) Children’s Festival (6:30am – 11:30am)
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am)
19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser
26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30am)
7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm)
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos
Next meeting: Venice House on Central, Monday, June 7- 6:30 p.m.

HELP REQUIRED

June
12th (Saturday) Children’s Festival (6:30am – 11:30am) at the Band Stand 10 – 12 people

18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm – 3am) at Club West 6 people

19th (Saturday) Sutherland School Day In The Park Fundraiser at Sutherland School Park
COVERED Thank You Dave A., Gerald A. and Brent C.

26th and 27th (Saturday and Sunday) Sobey’s BBQ 8th Street Location (11am - 5pm)
COVERED Thank You Gerald A., Cameron U. And Owen A.

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day (6am -12:30pm) at Deifenbaker Park. ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!
Shifts: 6 people 6am – 1pm for set up, 10-12 people 11am – 6pm., 10-12 people 5:00pm – 12:30am.

7th (Wednesday) Police Day (6am – 1pm) 4th Ave. Downtown in front of Police Station - 12 people

GOODS TO KNOW

Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00.

Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

For the month of June meetings will be held weekly.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

MINTS

30 ml hard margarine, softened
1 large egg white
2 ml peppermint flavouring
625 ml icing sugar (to start)
3 drops green food coloring

Beat margarine, egg white, flavouring and food coloring in small bowl.
Slowly beat in icing sugar. Shape into 12 mm (1/2 inch) pieces.
Arrange on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand overnight until dry.
Store in airtight container.  Makes 7-8 dozen.

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Volume Two – May 10, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

BOASTS AND BRAGS

Happy Birthday Stephanie C. (May 4)
Happy Birthday Cheryl (May 13)
Cooking trailer has another grill, hopefully working at Children`s Festival.
White trailer is getting an inside make-over.

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
3rd Quarter Board Meeting – James and Cindy Y., Phil H. and Brent C.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.

UP COMING EVENTS

May
12th (Wednesday) Bingo (5:30pm to Midnight)
15th to 16th 3rd Quarter Board Meeting

June
1st (Tuesday) Bingo (5:30pm to Midnight)
12th (Saturday) Children’s Day Pancake Breakfast
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm to 3am)
26th and 27th (Saturday/Sunday) Sobey's BBQ (8th Street Location) (11am to 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos/ Police Day

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos
Next meeting: Venice House on Central, Monday, May 17- 6:30 p.m.

HELP
May 12 BINGO – Workers/Runners needed.
3rd Quarter Board Meeting – Driver with van for Companion Program.
Readers for Care and Share program.
Donations for Silent Auction at 3rd Quarter Board Meeting.

GOODS TO KNOW

Membership dues: 1st year is $30.00.

Renewal year(s) is $55.00 with a $50.00 reduction if you work and/or attend 7 events and/or meetings.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

175 ml boiling water
2 Maraschino cherries
1 Orange Pekoe tea bag
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
60 ml chilled Maraschino cherry syrup
125 ml chilled lemon lime soft drink

Pour boiling water over tea bag in small teapot. Let steep for 10 min. Squeeze and discard tea bag.
Pour tea into 2 cup (500 ml) liquid measure. Chill.
Add cherry syrup and soft drink. Stir well.
Put cherries into tall 16 oz. (500 ml) glass. Add ice cream.
Slowly pour tea mixture over ice cream. Foam will form. Serve with long spoon and straw.

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Volume One – May 4, 2010

HCO GOODS AND GOODIES

Welcome to the HCO Goods and Goodies. This is a quick read rag to keep you up on what’s what in the HCO world, ‘cause we all just love pouring over the minutes of the meetings. So sit back and take a couple of minutes to catch up on the news.

BOASTS AND BRAGS

The Care and Share program is up and running at Sutherland School. Very soon we will be doing a reading program with the kids.
The cooking trailer in out of the snow bank and already in action. It’s cooking time.
The new banner hangs at the meetings with a place for each of the patches.
Happy Birthday Stephanie C. (May 4)

COMMITTEES

Bingo – Bonnie W.
3rd Quarter Board Meeting – James and Cindy Y., Phil H. and Brent C.
Food Trailer – Dave K., Phil H. and Brent C.
Care and Share Program – Dave K. and Gerald A.
Sobey’s – Gerald A.

UP COMING EVENTS

May
12th (Wednesday) Bingo (5:30pm to Midnight)
15th to 16th 3rd Quarter Board Meeting

June
1st (Tuesday) Bingo (5:30pm to Midnight)
5th (Saturday) Children’s Day Pancake Breakfast
18th (Friday) Bingo (5:30pm to 3am)
26th and 27th (Saturday/Sunday) Sobey's BBQ (8th Street Location) (11am to 5pm)

July
1st (Thursday) Canada Day
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos/ Police Day

August
22nd (Sunday) Cruise Weekend
Dates to be announced: 2 Bingos

Next meeting: Venice House on Central, Monday, May 17- 6:30 p.m.

HELP REQUIRED
May 12 BINGO – Workers/Runners needed.
3rd Quarter Board Meeting – Driver with van for Companion Program.
Readers for Care and Share program.
Donations for Silent Auction at 3rd Quarter Board Meeting.

HCO BOARD (present and future)

GOODY FOR GOODIES

Iced coffee
1 pot strong coffee
1 small container of creamer approx. 500ml (your choice in flavour)
Jug filled 1/3 with ice, put all together, mix, refrigerate and enjoy!!!
Wanna get fancy? Put some whipped cream on top with a cherry and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Don't forget the bendy straw!

A rolling stone may not gather moss but it squashes bugs.