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The Dayton Rotary Club learned about the Civil Air Patrol last week during their meeting. Longtime Rotarian, Ken DeFoor, introduced the presenter Don Fisher after the prayer and pledge. Don Fisher has been with the Civil Air Patrol for over 33 years.
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The Dayton Rotary Club welcomed a new Rotary President, Mrs. Ann Marie Mitchell. The new president thanked outgoing president, Mrs. Rachel Ansley for her year of leadership. With the startup of a new presidency, came the reports and plans for the upcoming year. Dr. Luke Chachere first thanked Rotarian Ted Smith for his information on the covered bus stops around town that the Dayton Rotary Club sponsored and built. According to Rotarian Smith, a couple were in need of repair. Rotarian Dr. Chachere then took the next steps in the repair of the bus stops. Repairs were done on the bus stop at Winfree/ Linney Street and another one at Colbert/ Young Street. Chachere credited Robert Walker and Lynn McLemore with helping him with those repairs. President Mitchell thanked all involved in the repair process.
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TRIVIUM CLUB HONORS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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The Liberty Garden Club had a very busy month. On April 14, members met at the home of member Shelli Johnson. After a business meeting under the direction of club president Linda Spacek members had a tour of Johnson’s garden set up. Members also were “ introduced” to her small animals consisting of rabbits, goats and chickens. Johnson said that her household is working toward be self- sufficient. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Shelli Johnson, JoAnne Whittaker and Jan Knight.
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The Dayton Rotary Club had the opportunity to learn more about April’s Child Abuse month as Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center staff attended their meeting. Rotary President Rachel Ansley introduced Alyssa Thomas to the club. Thomas did the presentation and gave some sobering statistics. “About 62% of the children who are victims delay or never disclose child sexual abuse to friends, family, and/or authorities. Sadly, 90% of sexual abuse victims know their abuser. Experts estimate that 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” stated Ms. Thomas. Bridgehaven offers many services, is a community outreach, and provides training to increase awareness along with hoping to prevent child abuse and neglect. Other services that are offered include joint investigation with law enforcement (and other agencies), forensic interview, family advocacy and victim support, trauma-focused therapy, medical evaluations and multi-disciplinary case review. Alyssa Thomas stated, “We love to keep our children safe. Therefore, we offer free presentations and training with such topics as child abuse& prevention, child personal safety, teen dating violence, internet safety, preventing child mortality and bullying.” The Dayton Bridgehaven group works with not only Liberty County and Chambers County but also assists other counties. Last year, they conducted 286 forensic interviews- 59.8% were from Liberty County, 29% from Chambers County and 11.2% as courtesy interviews for other counties. The services provided by Bridehaven are offered free of charge to residents of Chambers and Liberty counties through public and private donations and grants.
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Pancakes, sausage, toppings, butter and syrups for all, as well as orange juice, milk, water and coffee were enjoyed by many as the Dayton Noon Lions held their annual pancake supper this past Thursday night, April 20th.
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Rotarian Dr. Luke Chachere introduced Pastor Guy Williams, of Dayton First Methodist Church who gave an informative program over the tour of the Holy Land. He is organizing a group that will be traveling to the Holy Land next February (2024). The tour will visit major sites, stay in 4-star hotels, enjoy included buffet breakfasts and dinners with knowledgeable guides while traveling in a deluxe motor coach. Williams discussed with the club various places that the group will be traveling and pointed out on a map the various locations they will see. In his presentation, he highlighted Capernaum, which was the base of Jesus’ Galilean ministry, hometown of Peter and other disciples. Capernaum was also the location of biblical teachings, healings, and other miracles. Another interesting location where the group will tour is around the Sea of Tiberius/Galilee, which houses a museum with an ancient Galilee fishing boat that was discovered in 1986 which dates back to the First Century AD. Other highlights of his presentation included: a picture and map of Caesarea Maritima- the imprisonment and trial site of the disciple Paul, the Garden Tomb, the Upper Room Site, the Mount of Olives, Nazareth and the Qumran/Dead Sea Scrolls. Pastor Williams concluded the informative program answering many questions. For more information on the upcoming tour, contact guy@firstmethodistdayton. org.
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The Taylor’s Organization recently presented a token of appreciation to the Cleveland Lions Club for their volunteerism and support in the community.
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