Greg Young was called upon to do the invocation, which was dedicated to recently deceased and valued member Donlie Smith. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Peter Dimond, who joined our club in September of 1992 and was President in 1997-1998 announced his moving to  Goodyear Arizona to take advantage of a new business opportunity and to be closer to his wife Karla's family. Peter has been a car salesman and is currently a mortgage broker. Peter will be returning to Colorado periodically and promises to visit the club when the opportunity presents itself.  Thanks for all you have done for the club and good luck in Arizona!

 

 

 

Lincoln Ayles was inducted as the newest member of the Monaco South Optimist Club by President Dan Rodriguez. Lincoln was sponsored by Chris Dunphy. Lincoln graduated from nursing school in 1974 and served with the U.S. Army in Desert Storm. He has worked as an Emergency Room Nurse and in the construction business. Lincoln has 2 grown kids and has been married for 26 years.  We look forward to Lincoln's active participation in MSOC activities

 

 

For a complete obituary, please visit

 http://www.horancares.com/obituary/Donlie-Smith.Today, several members shared memories of Donlie Smith, who joined the club in January of 1991 and was  President in 2005-2006. Several members, including Tom Overton and Phil Perington talked about Donlie's Scouting activities and how he was instrumental in recognizing Eagle Scouts. Bryce Slaby remembers Donlie as  a caring individual who used his knowledge to help Bryce obtain an SBA loan when nobody else seemed to care. Don Thomson said he met Donlie through the Rotary Club and knew he was a special kind of person. Ron Cisco talked about Donlie's part in making the Heather Gardens Ice Cream Social a huge money maker. Mike White said he was surprised to find that Donlie was a hang glider instructor. Phil Perington said that in speaking to Donlie recently, Donlie said he was "sick and tired of machines", but never lost his sense of humor.  He was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life/Open House is scheduled for Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1-3pm at the Heather Gardens Clubhouse located at 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014.  Please stop by the Aspen Room anytime between 1-3pm to share memories. Food and drink will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Donlie to one of his favorite service organizations such as Boy Scouts, Optimists, or Boys and Girls Club. 

 

Dan Rodriguez presented an Optimist Creed poster that he designed at the suggestion of Mark Metevia.

 Mark proposes to post copies of the creed in all of the schools who participate in the Super Citizen Program and, perhaps other schools with whom the club has contact. A great idea, since the Creed is such a good representation of what we stand for as Optimists.

 

 

 

 

Date: 10/02/2021 (Sat.)

 

Sweeney is a third generation native of Craig, Colorado. He started his first paper in his hometown in 1961 with his wife, Gerri. The newspaper grew and expanded, becoming The Craig Daily Press. During his business years in Craig, Sweeney served as president of the Craig Chamber of Commerce; was an officer of the N.W. Colorado Municipal League; and was president of the Craig Lions Club. He also served as mayor of Craig.

Bob is a graduate of Colorado State University and served in the US Army, training at Ft Knox, Kentucky. After moving from Craig to Denver he and his wife started "The Villager" newspaper in 1982, one of the few independent newspapers left in the area. The paper covers news primarily for the people of the southeast metro region. Bob is strongly involved with many community organizations and write a weekly column called "Barbwire Bob" in which he shares his view of the past, the present and the future. To subscribe to the paper call 303-773-8313 or see his facebook page at www.facebook.com/thevillager1982

 

With only 2 cards in the deck and just $20 at stake, the drawing did not last long. Tom Mauro took the first shot, but failed to draw the 8 of hearts. Don Thomson pulled the 8 and grabbed the $20. Next week, 1 card worth $10. You can't win if you don't play!