"Way back when"
James Payne introduced the Living History Program and the Fort Walla Walla Museum. Every Sunday at 2 p.m. (and during June, July and August it’s also held on Saturdays at 2 p.m.) there are tours of the facility and actors telling stories of how life was in the Valley, even before Walla Walla was a town. Dick Phillips and Brian Servin came to Exchange and told stories ranging from the Indian War to a naval battle that took place on the Columbia, as well as some history of the gold rush and agricultural/economic growth over the years. James also announced a special open house at the Fort Walla Walla Museum this coming Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is free!
Greeters
Sandy O’Brien, O’Brien Chevrolet Cadillac, and Varga Fox, Whitman College
Pledge
Tracy Shrouf, Reiff Manufacturing
Invocation
Dale Newby, Dale Newby and Associates
Guests
Yvonne Chapman, Cellular One, hosted by Shari Hanson, also of Cellular One
Trivia
Chet Smith and table were asked how many inches fell on Mount Ranier during the 1971-72 season (greatest recorded snowfall in the world). They guessed 1,534. Correct answer was 1,224.
Convention raffle
James Payne, Fort Walla Walla Museum, and Sheri Hodge, Inland Printing, both drew white balls. The winnings go to $105 next week.
New member
Bonnie Bowton, Walla Walla Valley Federal Credit Union, sponsored by Chet Smith, County Assessor’s Office. Bonnie has one daughter, and enjoys fishing, boating and fast cars. Welcome to Exchange, Bonnie!
Announcements
Duck News!
Here’s the tally for our two-week total of 2,466 ducks sold (last year we had 3,100 sold by this time—it’s time to get selling!). Matt is outdoing his sales from last year; he’s currently at 1,099 ducks sold (last year he had sold 990 ducks by week 2).
Trivia: Number of individuals on each team who have turned in tickets: Callan: 6; Lackie: 6; Sweeney: 5; Seymour: 5; Pinza: 2; Elmenhurst: 1. The time to sell is NOW!
Top three teams of the week:
Callan--297 ducks--total 478 ducks
Seymour--295 ducks--total 295 ducks
Lackie--225 ducks--250 ducks
Top three sellers of the week:
Karen Adams--196 ducks
Gene Adams--188 ducks
Teri Barker--95 ducks
Top three grand total sellers:
Gene Adams--364 ducks
Karen Adams--196 ducks
Sheri Hodge--137 ducks
Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
The Exchange Club of Walla Walla Child Abuse Prevention Task Force is seeking additional members who would be willing to help complete an assessment of child abuse prevention and neglect programs currently offered in the community. Responsibilities include attending a few committee meetings (usually during lunchtime) and interviewing local service agencies regarding their programs.
To join the Task Force or request additional information, please contact Dale Elmenhurst or Jeffrey Townsend.
Greeters
April 29: Jack Pinza and Russ Kroum
Quote of the Week
“Try not to become a man of success; rather, try to become a man of value.”
—Albert Einstein
Another quote of the Week
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
