Hoyleton: December 6, 2017

Patricia Rensing

rensing1@hotmail.com

The Hoyleton Lions’ meeting was called to order Tuesday, November 28 by President Tim Schnitker.

Members expressed a moment of silence in tribute to Lloyd Spenner, a longtime, faithful member of the Club.

Marvin Haake recalled sponsoring Lloyd and Butch Spenner thanked the Club for the floral tribute honoring his brother.

Discussion was held on the possibility of once again holding the consignment auction.

Dues are payable for 2018 beginning in January.  Anyone wishing to join the Lions is welcome – – we are a civic service organization providing assistance to those with sight and sound needs.

The next meeting will be held January 23, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Room of the Hoyleton Community Club.

The Washington County Historical Society is sponsoring, compiling, and publishing a new book:  “Washington County, Illinois History & Families – Bicentennial Edition.”

To be included, type your family’s history in 500 words or less, including one family photograph (please identify family members on the back of the photo; all photos will be returned), and send it to:  Washington County Bicentennial History Book, 326 S. Kaskaskia Avenue, POB 9, Nashville, IL  62263.

The deadline for submissions is January 30, 2018.

Trinity Lutheran has planned for poinsettias for the altar to be dropped off at church on Saturday, December 9, at 1 p.m.

Please contact the church office if you would like them listed in the bulletin for someone or something.

School Chapel services are held Wednesday mornings at 8:20 a.m.

The second quarter offerings will go to help support the Irvington Food Pantry.