VICTOR J. MATHISON   9-5-1910  to 6-2-2004

With Vic dying it leaves Everett Olsen as the sole charter member of the Tillicum Kiwanis Club. In the earlier years Vic was one who could be relied on to involve himself in whatever club project was being pursued. Those of us that worked the ice-cream bar sales at the Evergreen State Fair were trained by Vic in making the ice-cream bars. He was one "tough instructor" but wanted to make sure they were done right! Moving to Snohomish in 1950 we had Vic as our mailman. He learned my wife came from England a year earlier so as special treats periodically she would find a packet of smoked salmon in the mail box. Needless to say, she admired Vic for the 54 years she knew him. He is the one member who always contributed jokes and articles to your editor for the newsletter. A great guy who is ooina to be missed by all.

LYNNWOOD KIWANIS 10TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

18 hole scramble format. "Shot Gun" Tee Off at 1:15 P.M. July 24th Nile Shrine Golf Course 6601 224th St. S.W. Mountlake Terrace, WA. Entry Fee $50.00 per person. (includes Green Fee $17.00 tax deductible). Make checks payable to Lynnwood Kiwanis Club Foundation. Entry Fee due by June 14th.. Didn't have information prior to June News­letter, so if you would still like to enter contact Bill Vincent at 425/353-4307..

KLA HA YA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday July 8th at 1:00 PM Snohomish Golf Course. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for full team registration. If you registered by June 11th, you would have received a 10% discount. Cost includes cart lunch and prizes. Trophies, prizes, and a chance to drive a new car for two years from Bickford Motors. If you need more information call Guy Kamaka at 425-869-8504 or e-mail: gkamaka@isomedia.com

My forgetter's getting better

But my rememberer is broke

To you that may seem funny

But to me, that is no joke.

For when I'm "here" I'm wondering

If I really should be "there"

And when I try to think it through,

I haven't got a prayer.

Oft times ! walk into a room

Say "what am I here for?"

! wrack my brain, but all in vain!

A zero, is my score.

At times I put something away

Where it is safe, but Gee!

The person it is safest from

Is, generally me!

When shopping I may see someone

Say "Hi" and have a chat,

Then, when the person walks away

I ask myself, "who was that?"

Yes, my forgetter's getting better

While my rememberer is broke,

And ifs driving me plumb crazy

and that isn't any joke.

ISSAQUAH-ARLINGTON

Issaquah 75 years on August 15th and Arlington 50 years on August 17th. Congratulations to both clubs.

IS IT TIME TO MOVE?

If St. Michaels think our rent is too low we should seriously think about finding another facility! How about the Everett Olsen Activity Center? Could they take care of our needs? Or, the new Senior Center ,when it is buiit. We should be looking at locations that are in tune to contributing to the community, which means our rental fees should be reflective of their being a part of contributing to the community. This is an item that should be discussed at the July 19th Board Meeting. Feedback from the mem­bership would be great.

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD,  INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

"OLD AGE IS NOT FOR SISSIES"  (PART 2)

"You know when you're getting older when you do the cross­word puzzle in ink because you can't read the answers in pencil.

Age is the high price to pay for maturity.

! know a man who gave up smoking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself!

Old age is when your clothes no longer fit, and it's you who need the alterations.

I think you can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.

The best way to grow old is not to be in a hurry about it.

At my age I don't even buy green bananas.

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

Part 3 will be in the August issue