Grand Island Rotary Club

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President Angelo Palamuso

Meeting Time 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Evening
Buffalo Launch Club

Rotary Club's Annual Chili Sale - Feb. 2007
Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club will be selling their delicious "Souper Bowl" Chili Saturday, February 3, at the Buffalo Launch Club from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be a sell-out, so come early! Money raised will help support the Rotary's many community and international service projects. This year's recipe is the same as the one used last year and the chili is being prepared by Chef Dan Hall from the Buffalo Launch Club. Sales will be on a "First-come, First-served" basis. The cost of the chili is $7 per quart.

Rotary Club's 8th Annual Golf Tournament - August 2006
   The Grand Island Rotary Club's 8th Annual Golf Tournament
will take place on Monday, August 21, 2006 at the River Oaks
Golf Course. The Rotary Club's major corporate sponsor is Fuccillo
Auto Group. Sponsors are welcome. Click Rotary Golf Page 1
and Rotary Golf Page 2 for complete details.

Isledegranders Enjoy Rotary Lobsterfest 2007

(left photo) Kim Schopp and Reg Schopp; (right photo) Jodi Robinson
Click photos for larger view
   Reg Schopp, jeweler and owner of deSignet International and owner/publisher of Isledegrande.com joined friends and family at the Rotary Club's 4th annual all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Buffalo Launch Club. A sell-out crowd enjoyed this popular event that featured a full menu including lobster done to perfection - and all you could eat.

Rotary Club Donates To Reality Cafe - 2006

Shown from left are Rotary President Elect Angelo Palamuso, Reality Cafe Recreation Leader Dolly D'Orazio and Rotary member Gary Roesch.
Jodi Robinson Photo - Click for larger view
   On Wednesday, July 19, 2006, Rotary President Elect Angelo Palamuso along with member Gary Roesch presented a check for $350.00 to Reality Cafe Recreation Leader Dolly D'Orazio. Miss Dolly plans on saving the money until the end of the year to make a purchase of a "big" item. In the past, "big items" have included an air hockey game, a TV and XBox game system.
   Reality Cafe is town sponsored and designed for students in 9th grade through first year college and is open most Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00-11:30 p.m.

Rotary Club's Annual Hot Dog Sale - May 2006
The Grand Island Rotary Club's Annual Hot Dog Sale is being held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 26th and Satuday, May 27th in the Tops Market parking lot. A bargain price of $4 provides two hot dogs and a soft drink. All proceeds will benefit the Grand Island Rotary Club's projects.

Rotary Club's 4th Annual Lobsterfest - 2006
The Rotary Club will hold its 4th annual Lobsterfest beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 in the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road. The all-you-can-eat event will be followed by a welcome by Rotary President Pat Johnson. Dinner will be ongoing from 7:05-9 p.m. followed by a silent auction. Live music for dancing begins at 9 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Menu
• Sumptuous, freshly cooked Maine lobster
• Clam Chowder
• Beef on Weck
• Salads and vegetables
• Dessert
• Coffee/Tea
• Beer, wine and soft drinks
Cost of the dinner is $75 per person and are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 2257 Grand Island Blvd. or by phone at 773-3651. Credit Cards are accepted. Tickets may also be purchased from any Rotarian. For further information, call 773-6625 or 830-6173. Reservations are limited and must be made by Monday, May 22nd, 2006. Dress is casual.

Rotary's Superbowl Weekend Chili Sale 2006
   Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club will hold their 19th Annual Superbowl Weekend Chili Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 in the Grand Island High School cafeteria.
   The chili, offered in mild, medium or vegetarian selections is available at $7 a quart in a Freezer-ready container. Tickets are available from any Rotary member, from Niagara Frontier Publications or from GIHS Interact Club members. For bulk purchase for home or business, contact David Johnson, 773-1097 or Gene Ryshkus, 773-5457. Tickets may also be purchased at the High School during the chili sale.

Rotary Collecting For Undie Sunday - 2005
   Undie Sunday, a collection of new, packaged men's and women's undergarments and socks, is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2005 in a tent at Tops Plaza. The collection, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Grand Island, will benefit the Buffalo City Mission and Corner Stone Manor. Monetary donations will also be greatly appreciated.

Lions/Rotary To Hold Annual Golf Tournament - 2005
The seventh annual Grand Island Rotary and Lions Golf Tournament will take place at Beaver Island Golf Course on Monday, August 29, 2005. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with tee times to begin at 11 a.m. Dinner and an award presentation will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Niagara Sailing Club, 3916 East River Road. All money raised goes to local charities. For more information, call 775-0235.

Ribbon Cutting Takes Place At Golden Age Center Entrance - 2005

Among Islanders attending Friday's ribbon cutting were (left front) Councilman Gary Roesch, Town Clerk Pattie Frentzel, Supervisor Peter McMahon, Rotary President Dr. Jerry Barlow, Golden Age Club President Maisie Dommell, State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, Betty Clayton, Rotarian Ted Bates and Golden Ager Hank Carroll.
Mary Stewart Photo - Click photo for larger view
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the new front entrance enclosure on the Grand Island Golden Age Center Friday afternoon, June 10, 2005. The enclosure project of the front entry way to the facility on Whitehaven Road was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Grand Island, and construction began in February.

Rotary's Annual Hot Dog Sale May 20-21 - 2005
Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club will hold their annual Hot Dog Sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005 and Saturday, May 21 in the Tops Market parking lot. Hot dogs and cola will be reasonably priced at $4 for two hot dogs and one cola. All procedes will benefit Rotary Club projects.

Benefit For Christine And Gene Ryshkus Draws Hundreds Of Close Friends - 2005

(Left) Ted Bates, Peter McMahon and Angelo Grande - Donna and Kent Webb, and Janet Sheehan

Gene Ryshkus greeting guests - Kathy Olszewski, Gene, unidentified, Janet Saltzman

Beth Bates and granddaughter -         Custodi and Parisi
Jill Bates Smedley photos
   Approximately 400 good friends of Gene and Christine Ryshkus attended a community fundraiser for the couple on Sunday, April 10, 2005 in the Buffalo Launch Club. The Ryshkus family, owners of Grand Island Garden Center, has felt the results of medical expenses related to Christine's illness for the past three years. Christine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2002 and together she and Gene, along with their children, Tricia and Aaron, have fought the illness and continued to give to their community. Some of those donations of hundreds of trees, flowers, plenty of their time as well as holiday gifts and other giving unrelated to their business were recognized and many more were just done quietly without regard for fanfare.
   Honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Citizens Of The Year in 2003, Gene and Christine moved to Grand Island in 1997 and in no time were known and loved by everyone who met them.
   The event, sponsored by the Grand Island Rotary Club, was chaired by Rotarian Ted Bates and co-chaired by Florence and John White and Ann and Dennis Dahl with assistance from Beth Bates. The Buffalo Launch Club not only opened the facility, generally closed on Sundays, but cut costs to benefit the fundraiser which raised over $19,500.
   The afternoon offered food and beverages, a raffle of 150+ donated baskets and several split club drawings. The main feature was the music provided by the Barroom Buzzards, Custodi and Parisi and Grand Island Jazz Workshop.

Christine's Garden Of Hope - March 2005

   Island resident Christine Ryshkus has been fighting ovarian cancer for over three years. She and her husband, Gene, are the owners of The Grand Island Garden Center, and are very active in the community.
   In an effort to help them with their financial burden during this time, the Grand Island Rotary Club will sponsor a fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the Buffalo Launch Club. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Niagara Frontier Publications office at 1859 Whitehaven Road or Christine Learman's office at 1763 Baseline Road, or from any Grand Island Rotarian.
   Entertainment will be "A Battle of the Bands - Jazz at its Best" and will feature three jazz groups: the Barroom Buzzards, Custode & Parisi and Dr. Dave Johnson's Band.
   "We are asking for your consideration to help us with a basket for our Chinese auction," a Rotary Club spokesman said this week. "A financial contribution, gift certificate, or any merchandise would be very much appreciated," he said. Checks may also be made out to "Christine's Garden of Hope" and sent to HSBC Bank, 2300 Grand Island Blvd.
   Arrangements for a non-financial donation are to made by calling Florence White, 773-7943, or Ann Dahl, 773-1452. Community support in any capacity would be greatly appreciated.

Rotary Club Chili Dinner - 2005
The annual Rotary Club Chili Dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 5, 2005 in the Grand Island High School Cafeteria. Tickets,
available from Rotary members or at the door, are $7 for take-out or sit-down.

"Got The Picture?"
Rotarians To Collect Undies On Undie Sunday - 2004

The Rotary Club of Grand Island will collect new, packaged men's underwear (briefs or shorts) for the Buffalo City Mission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2004 at the Grand Island Plaza. It is the one article of clothing that is rarely donated to the Mission and is frequently needed.

Rotary Club Sponsors Undy Sunday For City Mission - 2004
Submitted by the Rotary Club of Grand Island, NY
   "Every year our community is asked to donate clothing to organizations collecting clothing for the needy. It takes different venues. Most often this is a call to help clothe those who are not able to give necessary clothing to their family to live in basic comfort. We rise to the occasion and donate sweaters, coats, shoes, socks and on and on. Grand Island is famous for their generosity.
   A few years back, the Grand Island Rotary Club visited the City Mission in Buffalo and had dinner with those who used the Mission. It was an experience few of us will forget. We had a meeting with Pastor Bob. He told us of the work of the Mission and how it operated. He showed us his collection of clothing to be distributed and explained the turnover that takes place. His work was inspiring.
   The question was asked of Pastor Bob, what do you need that you don�t have now? His reply, with a smile, was underwear! It is the one item that is never donated to a charity. Think about it. It makes sense."
   Rotary�s proposal:
In Memory of Pastor Bob, Buffalo City Mission, Who Served So Many So Well.
UNDY SUNDAY
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Where: Grand Island Plaza (look for the balloons and barrels)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rotary assisted.
Purpose: To gather gifts of new underwear for the Buffalo City Mission.
All sizes - all shapes - all kinds.
Dollars and checks will be accepted as well for the City Mission.
   "Let�s put Grand Island on the map as being the community that cares. Please acknowledge your willingness to participate by contacting Ted Bates, Grand Island Rotary Club at 773-5811. Do this now. Make it happen!"

Deputy County Executive Carl Calabrese To Speak At Rotary Meeting - 2004
Deputy County Executive Carl Calabrese has accepted the invitation to speak at the August 11, 2004 meeting of the Grand Island Rotary Club. Island Rotarians will be joined by the Fort Erie, Ontario Rotary Club and the Lewiston/Niagara on the Lake Rotary Club.

Rotary Club's 2nd Annual Lobsterfest - 2004
Rotary Club members have scheduled their 2nd annual Lobsterfest for Friday, June 11, 2004 in the Buffalo Launch Club picnic pavilion, 503 East River Road. The all-you-can-eat event begins at 6 p.m. with light hors d'oeuvres, free beer, wine, and pop all evening and a cash bar, followed by a 7 p.m. dinner of lobster soup, lobster, roast beef, coleslaw, potato salad and dessert. The evening will also feature music for dancing until midnight.
Reservations ($75) are limited and must be made by Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 1980 Whitehaven Road, 773-3651 and Credit Cards are accepted. For further information, contact Rotary President Randy Osvath, 773-6300.

Rotarians Enjoy Their Day - 2004

Dan McMahon Photo
May. 2004 . . .Grand Island Rotarians (left) Andy Beyer, Ted Bates and Dr. Bob Miller seemed to be enjoying their work at their annual Rotary Hot Dog Sale on Friday, May 21, 2004. The two-day event was a complete success, thanks to all who stopped by for hot dogs and drinks.

Rotary's Annual Hot Dog Sale Is This Weekend - 2004

Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club are holding their annual Hot Dog Sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004 and Saturday, May 22 in front of Tops Market. Supervisor Peter A. McMahon is shown on the right purchasing his tickets for the sale from Rotary President Randy Osvath (left) and Ted Bates, Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 7090. Hot dogs and beverages are always reasonably priced so we suggest you schedule your weekend shopping around lunch or dinner in front of Tops Market.

Joel A. Giambra To Speak At Rotary Meeting - 2004

County Executive Joel A. Giambra will be the guest speaker at the May 5, 2004 Grand Island Rotary meeting at the Buffalo Launch Club. The meeting will be a joint meeting with the Amherst Rotary. Grand Island President Randy Osvath will preside.

Rotary Chili Sale 2004
Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club will hold their annual Chili Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004 in the Grand Island High School cafeteria. Perfect timing to accomodate Super Bowl Sundays the next day! The chili, offered in mild, medium or vegetarian selections is available at $7 a quart or $5 for dinner which includes a bowl of chili, cole slaw, bread, beverage and dessert. Tickets are available from any Rotary member and will also be available at the door. For bulk purchase for home or business, contact John White, 773-8579.

Rotarians Invite Community To Autumn Water Walk - 2003
Members of the Rotary Club of Grand Island will hold an Autumn Water Walk beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Pavilion 4B (west end of park) in Beaver Island State Park. Open to everyone, the Walk will be a chance to support improvement of the Grand Island Golden Age Center and provide clean water in Nepal, by signing up sponsors and walking a few miles. Gatorade and doughnuts and the music of the Grand Island Jazz Workshop will be provided after the walk.
Pre-registration is not necessary, however, forms are available from local Grand Island businesses. Click Autumn Water Walk for a Rotary form. For further information, contact Chairman David Johnson, 773-1097

Rotarians Offer Lobsterfest - August 2003
Rotary Club members have scheduled a Lobsterfest for Friday, August 1, 2003 in the Buffalo Launch Club picnic pavilion, 503 East River Road. The all-you-can-eat event begins at 6 p.m. with light hors d'oeuvres, free beer and pop and a cash bar, followed by a 7 p.m. dinner of lobster soup, lobster, roast beef, cole slaw, potato salad and dessert. The evening will also feature the music of Lee Ron Zydeco & the Hot Tamales and Junction West.
Reservations are limited and must be made by Monday, July 21, 2003. For further information, contact Rotary President Randy Osvath, 773-6300.

Rotary Dog Days 2003
Rotary Club members are offering hotdogs and soft drinks in front of Tops Market from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2003. $3 buys 2 hotdogs & a soft drink. Proceeds from the event will fund Rotary projects.

Rotary Chili Sale 2003
By Mark Webb
The Grand Island Rotary Club will hold its annual Chili sale from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2003, the day before Super Bowl Sunday. The sale takes place in the Grand Island High School cafeteria. Due to construction, those who dine in will eat in the larger of the two cafeterias. Patrons can buy tickets previous to the sale or at the door. Patrons may buy quarts for take-out at $7 or dine in for $5. If patrons choose to dine in they will receive a bowl of piping hot chili served hot or mild, a drink, coleslaw, and a dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.). The sale will be run by friendly Grand Island Rotary members including Rotary President Kent Webb who was quoted this week as saying; �Nothing can bring you that cozy, warm feeling like Chili for late-breakfast, chili for lunch, and chili for supper on a cold day!� This sale will hopefully prove to be a heart-warming experience for all!

Golf Tournament 2002

Barbi Lare Photo

Once again the Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Grand Island have combined their efforts in staging a golf event as a fund raiser for both clubs. Richard Crawford (left), a Lion, and Dennis Dahl, a Rotarian handled the details for the event at River Oaks. There were various contests, followed by a lunch and dinner, complete with prizes for the golfers.

Rotary/Lions Annual Golf Outing - Thursday, September 12

Members of the Grand Island Rotary and Lions Clubs will hold their fourth Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 12, 2002 at River Oaks Golf Club. Charitable programs of both clubs will be the benefactor of the golf outing. The host clubs are seeking sponsorships and door prizes. For more information, call Denny Dahl (773-1452), Dick Crawford (773-4121), Ted Bates (773-5811) or Dan Morabito (773-3098).

Rotary Hot Dog Days 2002
Rotary Club members are offering hot dogs and soft drinks in front of Tops Market from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2002. $3 buys 2 hot dogs & a soft drink. Proceeds from the event will fund Rotary projects.

Las Vegas Night Draws Crowd

Barbi Lare Photo

Grand Island Rotary and Lions Club members drew a good crowd for their 3rd Las Vegas Night at the Buffalo Launch Club on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002. Both Clubs provided the table leaders and card shufflers for the evening and other members collected all sorts of theme baskets for the Chinese raffle. Co-chairs this year were Jim Ryan and Alan Geldin.

Tons of Chili Served by Rotary

Barbi Lare Photo

The Rotary Club held its annual Chili dinner last Saturday (Feb. 2, 2002) with "tons" of chili served and carried out probably to homes without power. Shown (left) are Bob Buzby, Ted Bates and Ed Pfohl surrounded by fellow Rotarians.

Rotary Chili Dinner 2002

The Rotary Club will hold its 15th annual Chili Supper and Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2002 in the Grand Island High School cafeteria, 1100 Ransom Road. Dinners include a bowl of chili, cole slaw, Italian bread and a dessert. Take-out or eat-in is available and chili, especially for Super Bowl Sunday, may be purchased by the quart.
Proceeds help support the many projects of the Rotary Club of Grand Island which, in the past, have included the gazebo at the Town Commons, the large picnic shelter at Veterans Park, and various soccer fields and outdoor skating rinks around the Island. Rotary members also provide funding for the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped (SABAH) and also work as "bell ringers" for the Salvation Army at Christmas time.

Lions, Rotary 3rd Annual Las Vegas Night

Members of the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Grand Island will present their 3rd annual Las Vegas Night 7 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2002 in the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road.
The evening of fun will feature games of chance, prizes, food and drinks. Tickets for $20, to be cashed in for chips, will be available at the door.

For Rotary/PTSA Students of the Month, see High School News Website

Rotary Club Butterfly Garden

Shown in front of the Butterfly Garden in the Town Commons are Recreation Director Linda Tufillaro, Gene Ryshkus, Rotary President Ted Bates and Supervisor Peter McMahon.

Town Supervisor Peter McMahon, at a press conference September 21, 2001, expressed his appreciation to Rotary Club President Ted Bates for the Club's sponsorship of the new butterfly garden in the Town Commons. Gene Ryshkus from Grand Island Garden Center donated his time in the design and planting of the garden, shaped like a butterfly and suggested by Island resident Nancy Barnes of the National Wildlife Federation/Habitat Stewards. The flowers, chosen because they attract butterflies, will bloom from early spring until fall and include butterfly weed and bush, bee balm, black eyed susan's, fox glove, phlox and shasta daisy's.
"This is just the beginning of a beautification plan," Supervisor McMahon said. The Grand Island Golden Age Club, spearheaded by Director Barbara Gannon and Henry Carroll, has set in motion a beautification program, in conjunction with the Sesquicentennial celebration next year. The Club will sponsor the fall planting of daffodil bulbs at the approaches to the north and south Grand Island bridges and along Grand Island Boulevard. Mr. Ryshkus has ordered the bulbs, and monetary donations from Connections, the Recreation Department, Rotary and Lions clubs, Grand Island Business and Professional Women's Club, Ann Ruhland Levine and Peter McMahon, nearly cover the cost. The first planting date is October 13 when help will be provided from a large group of senior citizens, Island residents and local groups. Further donations of time for planting or toward the cost of the bulbs should be directed to Gene Ryshkus at Grand Island Garden Center (773-5719).

Rotary/Lions Annual Golf Outing

Members of the Grand Island Rotary and Lions Clubs will hold their third Annual Golf Outing August 15 at Beaver Island State Park. Proceeds will benefit many charitable programs sponsored by the Rotary and Lions. Tee Times start at 9 a.m. The contribution is $90.00 per golfer, which includes 18 holes, a cart, lunch at the Turn, and a catered dinner barbecue to follow after the tournament. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the barbecue at 6:00 p.m. If you are not a golfer and would like to attend, for the barbecue and refreshments only, the cost is $25. For more information, call Denny Dahl, 773-1452; Dick Crawford, 773-4121; or Ted Bates or Dan Morabito, 773-3098.

Rotary Dog Days

William O'Connor photo
Grand Island Supervisor Peter A. McMahon and Rotary Event Co-Chairman John Bruno (center) are holding tickets for the �Rotary Hot Dog Days.� The sale will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Tops Market. Proceeds from the event will fund Rotary projects, including support for guest families, scholarships, and beautification projects in the GI Town Center. The event features Russer hot dogs. Russer Corporation is providing financial support for the event.
Also pictured from left are Grand Island Rotary President-Elect Edgar Bates; Town Council Members Michael Heftka, Richard Crawford and Mary Cooke; Rotary Event Co-Chairman Jim Miller; Town Clerk Nancy Samrany; Rotary Member Dennis Dahl; and Rotary President John White.

Rotary Club Offers Youth Scholarship
   Members of the Grand Island Rotary Club are seeking candidates for a scholarship to a week-long residential leadership development program consisting of lectures, simulation games, discussion groups, committee work and public speaking.
   Dates for the two programs being offered are July 8-14 at Brock University, Ontario, Canada; and August 5-11 at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY
   Award nominees must be between 18 and 24 years of age (inclusive), and candidates who have completed at least four years of secondary school will be better prepared for the program.
   For application information, contact Jim Ryan, Alan Geldin, Gene Ryshkus, John White, or any Grand Island Rotarian.

Las Vegas Night/Thanks to Rotarian and Lions

Barbi Lare photo
   The Buffalo Launch Club was the site of activity on Saturday evening (Feb. 24, 2001) when the Grand Island Rotary Club and the Grand Island Lions Club joined forces to present the trappings for 'gambling' for a good size crowd in attendance.
   Black Jack tables, dice games and spinning wheels, along with pull taps and two tables of items for raffle drawings kept everyone busy.
   Winners as well as loosers had a good time knowing the proceeds would be divided by the host clubs who will in turn, provide for their respective charitible contributions.
   Lion, Jim Ryan (left) and Rotarian, Alan Geldin chaired this year's event.

Lions, Rotary To Combine For Las Vegas
   Members of the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Grnd Island are combining their efforts to hold a Las Vegas Night on Saturday, February 24. The Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road, will be the site with the event beginning at 7 p.m.
   Games of chance, prizes, food and drinks are on the agenda. Tickets for $20, to be cashed in for chips, will be available at the door.
   If last year's event is any indication, the evening will be full of fun and games for all takers.

Rotary Chile Dinner In 14th Year

Barbi Lare photo
The Grand Island Rotary Club staged its 14th annual chili dinner at the Grand Island High School cafeteria Saturday, January 30. Most of the meals were takeout with over 500 quarts sold during the afternoon sale. The day-long event was co-chaired by Gene Ryhkus (right) and Alan Geldin (left). The Rotarians took turns working in the kitchen, creating a chile in three levels of seasoning. Vegetarian chile was offered as well, along with mild, medium and hot the recipes were new this year.

Rotary Club Chili Dinner
The Grand Island Rotary Club will offer its annual chili dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 27 in the Grand Island High School cafeteria.
Rotary members will prepare mild, medium and vegetarian chili. Dinner tickets at $6 include a complete meal of chili, cole slaw, roll, beverage and desert plus coupon savings and an entry in a raffle. Tickets are available at the door and chili will be available to go. For more information, call John White, 773-7464.

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