Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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| Pictured with Sister Noeline, Assistant Principal at St John's, are Milt Spaniel (l) and John Bodensteiner |
The coats come from a Supreme supplier in cases of twelve with the same color and gender with a mix of sizes. Each case is $195 and Supreme pays 50% of the shipping charges. As an additional incentive for Councils to participate, those which purchase and distribute eight cases in a fraternal year will meet the Columbian/Star Council requirement for the Youth category.
Working with Jim Passe were John Bodensteiner and Ed Keearns. Given his frequent contacts with area school counselors on Village Outreach projects, Ed quickly identified three schools (Fountain Lake, Jessieville, and Mountain Pine) that would each distribute two cases of coats to their needy families. John contacted the principal at St John's, who also wanted to participate. The 96 coats have already been distributed to the four schools, just in time for the cold weather covering Central Arkansas.
Although discussed, but not approved, during the original budget discussions by the officers and directors last June, this project will be funded primarily by three new sources of income: 1) profit from the November Memorial Mass and Banquet coordinated by Dick Breckon; 2) the Wisconsin Cheese Sales project being promoted by Cheesehead Ed Miller; and, 3) 50% of a $1,000 Walmart community award recently obtained by grant writer Milt Spaniel.
This successful program is another fine example of how the local council is meeting its stated charitable objectives.
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| Billboard on SR 70 east of Hot Springs |
In a financial collaboration with two other District 10 Councils, Benton and Hot Springs, Council 10208 has coordinated the installation of three highway billboards promoting the message - Keep Christ in Christmas. This is the third year that the local council has been involved with this project. In 2009, it had one on SR 7 east of Hot Springs. Last year in cooperation with Benton there were two with one displayed on I-30 and another on SR 5 in Bryant. This year there are three billboards.
The billboards with a navy blue background have the same format and message with each council identified as a sponsor with the 3rd Degree emblem. They are located as follows: on I-30 eastbound before exit 126; on SR 70 westbound east of Hot Springs, midway between Westinghouse Drive and Magic Springs (by Arkansas Light and Power); and, SR 7 eastbound near Fountain Lake schools and across from Sonic.
While Council 10208 remains the primary financial sponsor for this project, involving the other two councils allows for broader coverage of this important message to combat the increasingly materialistic view of Christmas.
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| Pictured (l-r) are Ted Otero, Steve Schramer, Tony Shields, Bill Gribbon, Floyd Hodge, and Ed Miller. |
This was the first exemplification in Arkanas with the revised ceremonials for the 3rd Degree. Congratulations to the 1st Degree Knights for taking these important next steps and thanks to the mentors for accompanying them.
Plans are underway for Council 6419 in Hot Springs to host a 2nd/3rd Degree Exemplification in mid January, 2012. Grand Knight Dennis Bosch and District 10 Deputy Ed Miller are trying to schedule it, and an announcement of the date should be made soon.
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| Pictured (l-r): Bruce Burton, Matt Schoultz, Larry Linteau, Ed Watson, and Kenny Scott |
The 1st Degree Team consisted of Ron and Roy Anderle from the Msgr A.P. Gallager Council 7258 in Mena, and Ed Cudworth, Buddy Dixon, Mike Frantz, Bill Janser, and Bill Patterson from local Council 10208.
Also in attendance were District 10 Deputy Ed Miller, Grand Knight Dave Johnston, and Financial Secretary Tom Thornton.
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| Pictured (l-r): Widow Jean Dobes; Grand Knight Dave Johnston; Widow Coralynn Oanes; District 10 Deputy Ed Miller; Bishop Anthony Taylor; State Deputy Charles Ketter; Father Bill Elser; and, Arkansas District Master Max Nutt. |
There was a record attendance of 188, including 32 widows, to honor the memory of the 69 deceased Sir Knights and 44 Brother Knights. Special guests besides Bishop Taylor included State Deputy Charles Ketter, Arkansas District Master Max Nutt and wife, Juanita, and Church Director Roy Anderle with his wife, Cathy.
Grand Knight Dave Johnston was the Master of Ceremonies of a program following the banquet. In addition to thanking everyone in attendance and recognizing those responsible for the evening's success, he presented the October Knight of the Month Award to Ed Miller and Family of the Month to Milt and Janice Spaniel. The State Deputy and the District Master also presented awards - the 2010-2011 Star Council Award to Past Grand Knight Bill Welch for Council 10208 and the 2010-2011 Civic Award to Assembly 2316, represented by Ed Miller for Past Faithful Navigator Jerry Bertrand.
The Knights will again be offering their PETIT JEAN products this year with the proceeds going to support local families in need at Christmas. Many knights and other parishioners purchase items in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas not only for themselves, but also for family and friends.
Available products include a variety of ham and bacon options, smoked turkey breast, and sampler boxes. All items can be picked up at church or shipped directly to the recipient. Sales at Sacred Heart of Jesus Masses will continue until December 17/18. However, you may contact the following knights at any time with questions or to place an order: Bill Welch (922-6345); Mike Welsh (915-8344); and, Bill Hartnett (922-6922). Bill Roe is project coordinator.
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Available products include a variety of ham and bacon options, smoked turkey breast, and sampler boxes. All items can be picked up at church or shipped directly to the recipient. Sales at Sacred Heart of Jesus Masses will continue until December 17/18. However, you may contact the following knights at any time with questions or to place an order: Bill Welch (922-6345); Mike Welsh (915-8344); and, Bill Hartnett (922-6922). Bill Roe is project coordinator.
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| Community Director Milt Spaniel at Cranford's East |
Thanks to the efforts of 135 knights (and some spouses) coordinated by Community Director Milt Spaniel and co-chairs Phil Carl and John Bodensteiner, the campaign went well. The average collected per knight was $49.48 on Friday, $48.89 on Saturday, and $57.50 on Sunday (at Sacred Heart).
After expenses (not yet available), the net proceeds should be about $10,250. Most of the money (85%) will be given to four designated beneficiaries of the local council, including First Step School and Abilities Unlimited in Hot Springs, Special Olympics of Arkansas, and National Camps for the Blind. The rest will go to The Arc of Arkansas in Little Rock, an agency for developmentally disabled which was chosen by the State Knights of Columbus Council.
Council 10208 should be very competitive in the state this year for the most money raised by a large council.
To view pictures of the campaign, click on Photos.
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| Volunteers (l-r) front row: Dave Witchger, Bob Bowman, Pat Perilloux, and John Bodensteiner. Second row: Bill Welch, Mike Murphy, Ed Miller, Jim Passe, Steve Schramer, Dave Johnston, Tom Auel, and Ray Ambrozich. |
In a recent visit with Father Innocent Okore at St. John's, Ed noticed that the parish grounds could use some work to spruce up its appearance. Father Okore accepted Ed's offer to have the knights from his own council clean up the area.
The knights trimmed the hedges, cut dead branches from trees, raked the lawns, cleaned the gutters, and power washed much of the brick church. Working with the knights were parishioners from St. John's, who also served a lunch at noon.
Knights assisting Ed Miller in this effort were Ray Ambrozich, Tom Auel, John Bodensteiner, Bob Bowman, Dave Johnston, Mike Murphy, Jim Passe, Pat Perilloux, Steve Schramer, Bill Welch, and Dave Witchger.
Grand Knight Dave Johnston, District Deputy Ed Miller, and Membership Director Ed Cudworth will visit St, John the Baptist on Sunday, October 30, to talk to Father Okore and men of the parish about the Knights of Columbus.
Click on the Photos for pictures of the day's activities.
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As a thank you for Father Vic's involvement with the Knights and to support him as he responds to God's next call, many knights (and spouses) are offering the following: 400 Rosaries, 290 Divine Mercy Chaplets, 290 Masses, 65 Holy Hours, and 107 Blessed Sacrament Visits.
THANK YOU NOTE FROM FATHER VIC
"A brief note to thank you ever so much for your beautiful greeting and for your wonderful and gracious Spiritual Bouquet. I welcome and truly treasure this powerfull and holy gift. There is no substitute for these prayers and the fact that I am aware of your praying for my needs of body and soul both at home and and at the Church. In appreciation for your great gift, I will continue to remember you and your intentions at the Altar here."
View pictures of the events in the gallery by clicking on Photos.
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Not only did America Needs Fatima successfully reach this year's goal of 7,000 rallies, it far exceeded expectations with 7,515 rallies, topping last year's 5,963. Once again, throngs of Catholic and Christian faithful proudly displayed their Faith as they publicly recited the Rosary for all to see and hear.
Here at Hot Springs Village, on a sunny Saturday afternoon on a vacant lot in front of Walmart on Hwy 7, there were 73 of the faithful who gathered to pray for the nation's leaders as they tackle the myriad dilemmas facing the country and for an end to abortion. They were led in prayer by Father William Elser and in song by Marcia Bresnahan, both of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Displayed at the front of the gathering were two large banners saying "As human efforts fail to solve America's key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking His urgent help."
Plans are already underway for 2012.