Over The Coffeecups
Warren Mitchell - EditorTODAY'S PROGRAM
Vince Cox will introduce Gwen Lewis who works
in the Montgomery County Extension Office,
Alabama Cooperative
Extension System. She is a native of Bullock County.
She attended Tuskegee Institute where she received a B.S.
degree in Plant and Soil Management in 1980. She also
has a Master's Degree in Environmental Analysis in Management
from Troy State University in Troy. Gwen conducts
educational programs for Montgomery County, working especially
with youth. Her responsibilities deal with the
following topics:
Forestry and Natural Resources
Water Quality & Pollution Education
Urban Forestry
Environmental Education
Private Land Owners Education
Fishery & Aquatic Education
Small Farmer Education
Gwen will share her experiences in years of working in
conservation in Montgomery County. She and her husband
are proud parents of twins.
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM
Michael Fritz introduced Charles Campbell,
Assistant Attorney General with the Constitutional Defense in
the Chief Justice Moore Case. He talked about the "10
Commandment Monument Case."
Charles said he was a third generation Kiwanian, following
his grandfather and father. He is a member of the
Capitol City Club.
[Click here to see Capitol City Club
website.]
He pointed out that our law is based on the Common Law
(Britain) and is the best of Common Law. It was pointed
out that there are four inscriptions on the sides of the 10
Commandments monument. There are other historical
references such as "In God We Trust," phrases from the
Declaration of Independence, etc. It was also pointed
out that several states have such monuments in their
government buildings. Various have gone to court and the
decision concerning their monuments have been in the
affirmative. These cases give support to Chief Justice
Moore's case. Commenting on the Chief Justice's case,
Charles said he has a photographic memory and is surprising in
his recall of the law. It was mentioned that the artist
who made the monument is from Huntsville.
To support the case, there is a statue of Moses in the
Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. It is
inscribed with references to the sayings of Moses and the
Constitution. It has not been challenged.
[Click here for article.]
The challenge to the constitutionality of the monument in
the State Supreme Court Buildings will be answered by a
decision of the Federal Supreme Court November 18th of this
year.
DALRAIDA SCHOOL LUNCHEON
After today's meeting, Ken Carrick and fellow Club
members will go to Dalraida School. (Lunch was to have
been provided to the teachers, however this was changed due to
a special holiday-related meal today.) Club members will
watch the classes during their lunch in order for the teachers
to enjoy their lunch. Ken will be the host as usual.
This is an annual thing that the Club has done for several
years. The teachers really appreciate our doing this
activity.
SPECIAL INVITATION TO A PARTY
Chris Lafferty said in the preceding weeks that her
husband, Brad, is retiring from the Air Force after 22 years
of service. She will host a retirement party for him
December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at their home,
4437 Plummer Drive.
[Click here for map.] RSVP is requested by calling
396-3823. Chris will be reminding us of the date and
give us directions. There will be plenty of food, so she
hopes many of us will attend the party.
ACTIVITIES
Last Monday night the Board met at Al McLellan's
office. A report will be made by President Wilkinson.
Information about the Mid-Winter Kiwanis Conference will be
given out. He hopes several members will be able to
attend.
PEANUT SALES
Chairman of the sale, Sam Wesley, reports there are
peanuts for sale.
Total sales so far: $3,456.00
Profits from sale: $1,056.00
Leading Salespersons to date are:
El Kidd
$1,311.00
Malcom Bush
315.00
Ken Carrick
220.00
Pete Summer
150.00
George Oetting
120.00
Jim Jones
114.00
|
