This Month at the RFK . . .

2009 REDO

Let’s look back at the “CURRENT EVENTS” stories from 2009 and see if we were paying attention. You’ve seen all of these stories in the RFK News. All of them are true, EXCEPT FOR ONE. One story has been changed to make it false. Can you find the false story? Answer at the end.

1.  July 3, 2009 - Sarah Palin announced her resignation as Governor of Alaska, saying that finishing her term as a lame duck would not be fair to the voters and she didn’t want to be a dead fish.

2.  July 15, 2009 - The space shuttle Endeavor went into orbit.  The seven astronauts aboard Endeavor, together with the six astronauts already aboard the Space Station, set a record for the most people in space at one time, thirteen astronauts in orbit. The entire mission went perfectly.

3.  7-27-09 - The Congress of the United States passed a resolution stating that Barack Obama was born in the state of Hawaii. He is, therefore, a US citizen. Huffingtonpost

4.  In 1978, following a Supreme Court decision, California reinstated the death penalty.  Since then, 83 death row inmates have died while on Death Row.  13 of those 83 were executed.  The other 70 died of natural causes.

5.  Ted Kennedy had a significant connection with such laws as:  the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting rights Act of 1965, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Medicare, and MedicAid.  For some senators, this list would be a full career. These laws were passed during his first full term in the US Senate. 

6.  September 8 - Lubna Hussein, a female journalist in Sudan, and twelve other women were arrested for wearing pants, which is against Islamic Law.  When she appeared before the court for sentencing, she was wearing the same pants she had worn earlier.  Outside the court, over 100 women demonstrated against the proceeding.  They were all wearing pants. LA Times

7.  October 5 - New Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor began the Court’s new term by peppering the attorneys with 36 questions during the first hour.  Justice Clarence Thomas, who has been on the court since 1991, hasn’t asked one question in over three years. LA Times

8.  October 6 - The Conservative Bible Project has determined that portions of the Bible are too liberal, an d so has decided to eliminate or rewrite certain passages which are considered to be non conservative. NY Daily News

9.  October 28 - While speaking at a motivational seminar where he was paid an undisclosed fee, George W Bush talked about returning to private life as demonstrated by walking his dog Barney around his Dallas neighborhood, and carrying a Pooper-Scooper. LA Times

10.  Right wing talk show lunatic Glenn Beck, on Faux News, has decided that the art deco symbols in the concrete facade of Rockefeller Center in New York, are actually part of a communist conspiracy in the US.  The art work, one depicting a man with a hammer, and another showing a farmer with a scythe, are actually the hammer and sickle of the Soviet Union.

A Holiday Message from the Marshalls

In keeping with the concept of our advancing years, we moved forward withg some changes in 2009 that are givingus whole new experiences with the world around us. The geography, climate, and environment changed completely when we gave up our home of 41 years in Southern California and, with lots of help from friends and family, moved across the country to our new home in Northern Virginia.  Those changes were easy to expect and accept, as we both grew up in Michigan’s similar latitude. The social changes of leaving so many family members and longtime friends behind was the hard part, though we did move close to family members here, and we are already making new friends.

At Thanksgiving, we had a grand visit with most of our Western family when we flew to Carol and Phil’s home in Reno. The others caravanned in from south and north for the feast. Fourteen of us surrounded the extended table, and the three under-five grandgirls had their own table in Elena’s bedroom. The event was capped by a Thanksgiving-night snowstorm that slowed homeward bound travelers a couple of days later.

As you see by our card (the picture of the house), we have had snow here also,and though a cold rain has washed it away already, we must watch for ice.  The mornings are brisk for Dorothy’s daily walk. Paton has joined the SAR, and we meet monthly with a friendly group of descendants of Revolutionary War patriots.

We love being close to Heather and Chris and their family. They give us lots of support and Dorothy shares shopping expeditions with her.

Now, Happy New Year to All
Dorothy and Paton

Eli Chezar
 5/30/20 - 11/15/09

A Celebration of Life - Sunday, January 17, 2010
 
Come join Eli's family in celebration of 89 years of a long and happy life that included, but wasn't limited to, being a political activist, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and world traveler. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. If given the opportunity, he would have gladly taken another 89 years. He was the consummate "people person" who loved parties and conversations of all kinds. Come and share food, his family, friends and most of all good memories of Eli.

The Meridian Club, 2-5pm
1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton

Address questions and RSVP to: Anne @ (805) 377-1697
chezargarnett@yahoo.com

ED ASNER AS FDR

Mark your calendar and RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW for  March 20th, 2009.

The RFK Democratic Club has reserved a block of tickets to see this award winning actor as he portrays one of America’s greatest presidents.  Tickets are $50 and reservations are a must.  Call 562-943-8527 NOW to reserve your place as soon as you can.  When the tickets are gone, they’re gone!  Payment will be collected in January, 2010.

Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ("Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Lou Grant") and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, and the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's newest film, Up, will star in the solo performance drama, FDR based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit Sunrise at Campobello, which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.

FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.

COME TO THE RFK ON JANUARY 11

New Officer Installation:
President John Smith
First Vice President Betty Wolfs
Recording Secretary Dina Luna
Treasurer Jeanette Jenkins

Open Officer Positions:
Second Vice President
Corresponding Secretary

Committee Chairs:
Gary Sjogren Internet & Website
Laura Ancira Legislative
Claire Hess Publicity - Advertising
Cathy Moses Graphics - Fund Raising
Betty Wolfe Community Events
Dina Luna Historian
Carol Meglio Nominating
Drexel Stephens Headquarters

Open Committee Positions:
Budget and Finance, By Laws, Hospitality, Membership, Political Networking, Precincts, Program, Resolutions, Telephone Tree,

CURRENT EVENTS ANSWER

Although the shuttle mission to the Space Station was a big success, it did have one notable failure. One of the space station toilets broke down.  With 13 astronauts on board, you could definitely say, “Houston, we have a problem!”