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The Italian hall Memorial Candlelight Vigil


We drove by the Italian Hall Memorial on Christmas Eve to check out the CLK Rotary Club's new Luminaries. The 73 candles representing themen, women and children killed in the disaster were stunning in the simplicity. The muffled silence at memorial gave the scene a deep reverence. Thanks to everyone for this beautiful moment.

A special thanks to Jeff Primeau who was responsible for this project. With the new luminaries, which were fabricated by VSI, the candlelight vigil can go on for years to come.

If one were to arrive very late when some of the candles were beginning to burn out, it was especially moving.

Christmas Dinner, December 17, 2008

There was a nice turnout for our annual Christmas dinner at the Irish Times.
After dinner, President Kevin awarded two Paul Harris Fellowships.

The first fellowship was awarded to Phil Smythe. Phil is one of hardest working members of the CLK Rotary, a man who keeps things rolling and, as Sergeant-at-Arms, keeps the money rolling into the coffers.

The second fellowship was awarded to Paul Lehto, Calumet Township Supervisor and long time friend of the CLK Rotary Cub and an annual speaker at our meetings. His advice and counsel are greatly appreciated.

Both Paul and Phil are most deserving of this singular honor for both exemplify the spirit of "Service Above Self." Rotary's creed.


(Phil and his wife, Terry, examine the certificate accompanying the Paul Harris Medal.)


Don't forget to check out the Luminary Project at the Italian Hall Memorial in downtown Calumet on Christmas Eve. It is truly a beautiful memorial.



Finally, there will be no meeting next week, December 24. Our next meeting is Noon on December 31. A Merry Christmas to all and we'll see you on the 31st.