[il-talk] March Newsletter For Blackhawk Chapter

[Robert Gardner]

HAWK TALK

 

The monthly newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

 

 

March 5, 2010

 

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

 

 

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com

 

Hope you are enjoying the wonderful sunshine!  Spring has got to be just around the corner - and are we ready for it!  Rain or shine, we hope to see you at our chapter meeting on Saturday, March 13.

      

mailto:rngard1061 at mchsi.com 

THIS MONTH'S MEETING

 

Our meeting will be held on Saturday, March 13th at 1:30PM, at the South Moline Township Center at 637 17th Avenue in East Moline.

 

The meeting this month will feature a presentation by Becky Passman, Iowa QC Transit Coordinator of the Bi-state Regional Commission.  Becky will talk about the public bus system on the Iowa side of the Quad-Cities with particular emphasis on the new "Loop," a bus route that loops around cities on both sides of the river in the evening.  The loop bus route allows people to visit various restaurants and other night spots in Moline, Bettendorf, Davenport, and Rock Island using public transportation.  Now, even the blind and visually impaired are empowered to enjoy the nightlife!

 

 

LAST MONTH'S MEETING

 

Lois Montgomery and Bob Gardner talked about their participation in the Washington Seminar, an event that brings NFB members from all over the country to Washington D.C. to meet their legislators.  Lois and Bob were among nine people representing the NFB of Illinois.  Those attending the Washington Seminar discussed three issues important to the blind community with members of Congress.  The Illinois delegation arranged appointments with all nineteen congressmen and both senators on February 2nd and 3rd.  

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

April 10:  The NFBI will hold a day-long Parents Seminar aimed at the parents of blind children.  The event will take place at the Holiday Inn O'Hare in Chicago.  Contact Bob Gardner for further details.

 

May 8:  We will have our chapter meeting at Bennigan's Restaurant in downtown Rock Island.  We will have lunch, all selecting their meal off the menu (and paying for it themselves).  We will also have a short business meeting.  As in the past, those interested in practicing their mobility skills will ride the bus from Center Station in Moline to Rock Island, then walk a block to the restaurant.  

 

June 12:  We will have our annual potluck/picnic at the home of the Gardner's in Hampton.  As usual, besides great food and fellowship, we will talk about the long white cane used for mobility, and we will do some walking around beautiful, downtown Hampton.  Stay tuned for further details.  

 

July 3-8:  NFB National Convention in Dallas, Texas.  If you are interested in attending, contact Bob Gardner for further details.  It's not too early to make hotel reservations.  

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

Some people still need to pay their chapter dues for 2010.  It's easy and fairly painless to join the Blackhawk Chapter or to renew your membership.  All you have to do is bring $2 to a chapter meeting, or mail that amount to:  Kathy Abbott, 12819 148th Ave., Orion, IL 61273. Where else can you find such a BARGAIN!  Plan to join right away!!!!!

 

 

BIRTHDAY CORNER

The following members will be celebrating birthdays: 

          

          March 9 - Kathy Abbott

             12 - Kathy Crooks

             25 - Nancy Gardner

             30 - Ruby Blanchard

          April 1 - George Sowers

 

 

RECIPE CORNER

 

Please submit your favorite recipes.  You can give written recipes to me at the chapter meetings, send them email (address in letterhead), or mail them to me at: P.O. Box 191, Hampton, IL 61256. Thanks! Nancy

 

Here is another yummy recipe from Kaitlyn Ryan and her grandma, Mary Adams.

 

 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE AND/OR BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS

 

Cream together  . . .

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup peanut butter

4 tablespoons of milk

 

Combine in a separate bowl . . . 

3 ½ cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

 

Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and combine thoroughly.  Add chips. (no amount given, so it's up to you)  Mix.  

 

Put in refrigerator overnight.

 

Drop on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350º oven. Enjoy!