The Friendly Circle Meeting

Deeds Recorded

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The business of the meeting was held with the Secretaries report given by Secretary Libby Rupp and Debbie Moyer giving the Treasurer’s report. Pat Bunting led the singing of four August birthdays and two July Anniversaries: Judith and Robbins Debow, 58 years, and Priscilla and John Rice, 58 years.

Grace Gerhart reported sending one get well card and one sympathy card.

Sandy Butzer reported 59 members present with three guests. Sandy also reported new members June Idhie and James and Stephanie Gee. Linda Fausnacht reported on the trips scheduled for 2023.

The trip committee has two more trips planned for 2023 to the German fest at Silver Birches on Tuesday, October 17, and Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Christmas at the Playhouse 2023” on Thursday, November 16. Anyone interested in joining The Friendly Circle on any of these trips, please contact Linda at 717-733-4414 for more information. There are still seats remaining for these trips.

The meeting was adjourned.

Anyone interested in joining “The Friendly Circle” group, please call Sandy at 717-733-9503 (openings are available).

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m. at the New Cloister Restaurant in Ephrata. The regular club meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at Akron Community Church, 613 Main Street, Akron.

* On August 14, 1040, Scotland’s King Duncan I was killed, not in his sleep, as Shakespeare would later portray the event in his famous play, but in a battle against his cousin and rival, Macbeth, who went on to succeed Duncan as king.

* On August 15, 1914, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s handyman, Julian Carlton, murdered Wright’s mistress, Martha Borthwick, along with her two children and four other adults, at Wright’s home and studio in

Wisconsin before burning the home to the ground. Two men managed to escape, and Carlton died in prison several weeks later.

* On August 16, 1962, Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best as drummer for The Beatles after the group’s manager, Brian Epstein, fired Best at the request of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Best sued the rockers for defamation of character and won an outof-court settlement.

* On August 17, 1992, 57-year-old Woody Allen confessed to his affair with Soon-Yi Previn, who was notably not just 35 years his junior but the adopted daughter of his longtime partner, actress Mia Farrow. Allen and Previn married and adopted two daughters of their own.

* On August 18, 1992, Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, announced his retirement from the game and took a front-office position with the team. The following year, his No. 33 jersey was retired in a sold-out ceremony at Boston’s TD Garden.

* On August 19, 1791, Benjamin Banneker, a largely self-educated free- man, wrote a letter to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson in which he criticized Jefferson’s support of slavery and requested justice for African Americans, using language from the Declaration of Independence.

* On August 20, 1858, German pathologist and statesman Rudolf Virchow’s groundbreaking medical text “Cellular Pathology” was published in Berlin, establishing the basis for modern medical science. Virchow was dubbed the “Pope of Medicine” by his colleagues and is today considered the “Father of Modern Pathology” and the founder of social medicine.

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Ruth S. Westenberger Lentz, 91, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, August 8. She was the wife of the late Wilbur A. Lentz.

She is survived by a stepson, David, husband of Kelly Lentz, Chambersburg; three stepdaughters: Joyce, wife of David Hess, Lancaster; Faye, wife of Steven Stauffer, Lititz; and Jean, wife of Gary Martin, East Earl; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Esther S., wife of Alan Zeiset, White, Georgia.

Adopting a ‘War Dog’

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just watched an older movie about a military dog, called “Max.” How can I adopt a dog like that? — T.T. via email DEAR T.T.: While “Max” is a compelling movie, adopting a former military working dog takes a fair amount of research on your part, and the ability to care for dogs that have high energy and need plenty of attention and continuing training. All military dog adoptions are handled through the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Adoption Program at Lackland AFB in Texas.

Dogs eligible for adoption were retired due to age, injury or sickness. Not all dogs saw combat. Some worked in national security, while others were trained as working dogs but did not meet the standards for military service.

Be prepared for a long wait after submitting the application — up to a year or more. First priority for adoption goes to law-enforcement agencies, if the dog is still fit for duty. If not, the dog’s handler can adopt it. Only after that do dogs become available for adoption to civilians. Some dogs, sadly, are not adoptable due to temperament or severe injuries.

In addition to patience, be aware that you don’t have control over what type of dog is made available; although you can state your preference on the application. Be prepared for some pre-adoption expenses as well: If selected to adopt a MWD, you’ll need to travel to where the dog is being kept (most likely, Lackland) at least twice — once to be interviewed and meet the dog, and again to pick it up if your application is approved.

To view all requirements and find out more, go to tinyurl.com/2vpjufdm.