[il-talk] Blackhawk Chapter Newsletter For February

[Robert Gardner]

HAWK TALK

 

The monthly newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

 

 

February 5, 2011

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

 

 

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com      

 

 

HI !!! Happy February! Have you got your valentines all made out?  Be sure to plan on coming to our February 12th. meeting - we can celebrate Abe's birthday and Valentine's Day (and Donna's birthday on 2/13) all together! 

  

THIS MONTH'S MEETING

Our meeting will be held on Saturday, February 12th. at 1:30PM, at the South Moline Township Center at 637 17th. Avenue in East Moline.  Our meeting will be led by Patrick Olson, who will also provide an interesting program on having fun with Braille.  Come and spend the afternoon with your chapter friends.  

 

 

LAST MONTH'S MEETING IN REVIEW

Our program last month featured a discussion about  "The Courtesy Rules of Blindness."  Many topics were included in this discussion:  How do sighted people see and treat the blind?; How do the blind react in certain situations?; How do the blind want to be treated in certain situations?  There was a lively discussion about these "Courtesy Rules". 

 

 

MEMBER REPORT

Lois Montgomery and Bob Gardner have recently returned from the NFB Washington (D.C.) Seminar. (Jan.30-Feb.3)

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

Now is the time to pay your dues for 2011.  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:  Lois Montgomery, 3527-12th Avenue, Moline, IL  61265.  Where else can you find such a BARGAIN!  Plan to join right away!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDAY CORNER

The following members will be celebrating birthdays: 

          February 6 - Patrick Olson

              9 - Don Carey

             13 - Donna Miles

             17 - Kathy Girkin 

             28 - John Abbott

 

          March 9 - Kathy Abbott

             12 - Kathy Crooks

             25 - Nancy Gardner

             30 - Ruby Blanchard

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

March 12:  NFBI Membership Building Seminar, Chicago

 

March 12:  Next chapter meeting at 1:30 PM at the South Moline Township Center at 637 17th. Avenue in East Moline.  

 

April 9:  NFBI Parents of Blind Children Seminar, Chicago.  Contact Bob Gardner for more details if interested.  

 

 

 

RECIPE CORNER

 

HELP !!!!  I'm running out of ideas.  It would really be nice to have someone else's recipes in Hawk Talk.  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. If you want, you can call them in at 755-8085.  Thanks! Nancy

 

This month, I'm reprinting a couple of recipes that are guaranteed to warm you up on these very cold winter days.

 

Here is a crock pot recipe from Pat Olson.  Thanks, Pat!  This sounds really good for a cold, wintery day.

 

Vegetable Beef Soup  (1/09 HT)

 

  1 lb. beef shank, ribs etc.

  1-14 oz. can of tomatoes 

  2 carrots, sliced 

  2-3 stalks of celery, sliced 

  2 medium onions, diced  

  1-2 med. potatoes, pared and diced

  3 C. water 

  4 whole peppercorns or ground pepper to taste

  3 beef bouillon cubes

  1 -  10 oz pkg. frozen mixed vegetables 

 

      Put all ingredients in crock pot.   Cover and cook on low 12-24 hours ( high 4-6 hours). Enjoy! 

 

 

BEER BREAD  (This is really good on cold winter days with a bowl of your favorite soup.)(1/07 HT)

 

Ingredients:

3 cups of self-rising flour

1 (12 ounce) can of beer (room temp. or cold)

3 tablespoons of sugar

 

Mix three ingredients thoroughly.  Pour into a well-greased bread pan.  Smooth top surface to be as level as possible.   Bake in a preheated oven at 350º for 35-45 minutes or until done. Tester will come out clean. Note: Bread does not get a golden brown color - is kind of pale.  But, it is delicious.

 

Beer bread does not require kneading, nor does it need to rise before baking. All of the alcohol evaporates during the baking process.

Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting.

 

Slather with butter and enjoy!!!!
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