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Onarga Civic Organizations
| Onarga Women's Club - The Simple Joys |
| American Legion Post |
| Princess Onarga Questers |
Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. This service began when Helen Keller
challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the association's 1925 international
convention.
Today, in addition to their international SightFirst program, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservation through countless
local efforts.
The World Health Organization estimates that the eyesight of one-fourth of the world's population can be improved through the use
of corrective lenses. Unfortunately for many, a pair of glasses is both unaffordable and inaccessible. In developing countries, an
eye exam costs as much as one month's wages, and a single doctor may serve a community of hundreds of thousands of people.
For nearly 70 years, individual Lions clubs and districts in the U.S., Canada and several other countries have collected used
eyeglasses for distribution to the needy in developing nations.
The general public is encouraged to donate their used eyeglasses and sunglasses to their local Lions club, or to send them to
one of the ten regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers.
challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the association's 1925 international
convention.
Today, in addition to their international SightFirst program, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservation through countless
local efforts.
The World Health Organization estimates that the eyesight of one-fourth of the world's population can be improved through the use
of corrective lenses. Unfortunately for many, a pair of glasses is both unaffordable and inaccessible. In developing countries, an
eye exam costs as much as one month's wages, and a single doctor may serve a community of hundreds of thousands of people.
For nearly 70 years, individual Lions clubs and districts in the U.S., Canada and several other countries have collected used
eyeglasses for distribution to the needy in developing nations.
The general public is encouraged to donate their used eyeglasses and sunglasses to their local Lions club, or to send them to
one of the ten regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers.
| Onarga Fire Protection District |
| 2002-2006 Members of the Onarga Lions Club Standing: John Talbert, Helen Heins, Karen Gagnon, Ann Fisher, Lerry Fisher, Bob Heins Sitting: Jerry Haynes, Ron Sanders, Ron Conn, Patty Goff Members not present for photo: Shane Cultra, Roger Ebert, Gene Miller and Matt Clark. 2006-2007 Officers: President: Jerry Haynes 1st Vice President: Matt Clark 2nd Vice President: Larry Fisher 3rd Vice President: John Talbert Secretary: Ann Fisher Assistant Secretary: Patty Goff Treasurer: Ron Sanders Assistant Treasurer: Roger Ebert Lion Tamer: Ann Fisher Assistant Lion Tamer: Larry Fisher Tail Twister: Matt Clark Assistant Tail Twister: Helen Heins 1-year Directors: Shane Cultra, Larry Fisher 2-year Director: Ron Conn Membership: Jerry Haynes, Ann Fisher |
| Onarga Lions Club |
Back L-R: Rita Fink, Amy Tilstra,
Jennifer Wilken, Abby Reed, Tracy
Brenner, Stacy Wilson
Front L-R: Melody Clark, Jennifer
Cotter, Trixie Pankey, Cathy
Thorne, Patti Luehrsen, Heather
Frank, Jill Cultra
Jennifer Wilken, Abby Reed, Tracy
Brenner, Stacy Wilson
Front L-R: Melody Clark, Jennifer
Cotter, Trixie Pankey, Cathy
Thorne, Patti Luehrsen, Heather
Frank, Jill Cultra
| Glenn Rohrbach, Ronald Conn, Art Hovik, Orrin Ireland, John Talbert, John Gorecki, Wendell Wilken, Dale Schuler, Pete Dirks, Curt Ahlden, Jerry Haynes and Commander Bob Heins. |
| The Princess Onarga Questers donated an historic Alexander Hay Ritchie engraving to the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. |
| Click on the logo to learn more about the Questers |
Princess Onarga Questers celebrate
St. Patrick's Day
Princess Onarga Questers met March 29, 2007 at
the home of Pam Fink for a belated St. Patrick's
Day celebration. Pam entertained everyone with a
traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage and
handed out green party favors.
After the meal, Pam presented her program on
Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. Patrick was taken
prisoner by Irish Raiders at age 16 and spent six
years in captivity. After returning he began his
religious training and after 15 years he was
ordained a prient and returned to Ireland to convert
the Irish to Christians. It has long been recounted
that during St. Patrick's mission in Ireland he
banished all the snakes from Ireland, but the fact
is the island was never home to any snakes. That
legend was really a metaphor of for the eradication
of pagan ideology from Ireland and the triumph of
Christianity.
It is little surprise that on St. Patrick's Day, it's
been said that everyone is Irish. Today 40 million
Americans trace their ancestry back to Ireland.
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade was in 1848 in
New York City. The parade is the world's oldest
civilian parade, with over 150,000 participants.
The city of Chicago began dying the Chicago river
green for St. Patrick's Day in 1962. The first year
they used 100 pounds of vegetable dye which
kept the river green for a week. In 1963 they used
50 pounds and the effect lasted 3 days, finally in
1964, 25 pounds was used and it dissolved by the
next day.
Pam ended her program by quizzing members
with a few questions about Ireland, such as the
meaning of the phrase, "Erin Go Braugh", which
tanslates to "Ireland Forever". She presented
those guessing the correct answers with more
green-themed prizes.
St. Patrick's Day
Princess Onarga Questers met March 29, 2007 at
the home of Pam Fink for a belated St. Patrick's
Day celebration. Pam entertained everyone with a
traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage and
handed out green party favors.
After the meal, Pam presented her program on
Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. Patrick was taken
prisoner by Irish Raiders at age 16 and spent six
years in captivity. After returning he began his
religious training and after 15 years he was
ordained a prient and returned to Ireland to convert
the Irish to Christians. It has long been recounted
that during St. Patrick's mission in Ireland he
banished all the snakes from Ireland, but the fact
is the island was never home to any snakes. That
legend was really a metaphor of for the eradication
of pagan ideology from Ireland and the triumph of
Christianity.
It is little surprise that on St. Patrick's Day, it's
been said that everyone is Irish. Today 40 million
Americans trace their ancestry back to Ireland.
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade was in 1848 in
New York City. The parade is the world's oldest
civilian parade, with over 150,000 participants.
The city of Chicago began dying the Chicago river
green for St. Patrick's Day in 1962. The first year
they used 100 pounds of vegetable dye which
kept the river green for a week. In 1963 they used
50 pounds and the effect lasted 3 days, finally in
1964, 25 pounds was used and it dissolved by the
next day.
Pam ended her program by quizzing members
with a few questions about Ireland, such as the
meaning of the phrase, "Erin Go Braugh", which
tanslates to "Ireland Forever". She presented
those guessing the correct answers with more
green-themed prizes.
Pictured are (front) Pam Fink, (2nd row) Nancy Coleman, Judy Goldenstein and
Cheryl Rabe, (3rd row) Nancy Meyer, Linda Kuipers and Paula Warmbir, (back row)
Kay Miller, Gwen Thomas, Jeanie Ficklin, Sue Roberge and Lisa Redenius.
Cheryl Rabe, (3rd row) Nancy Meyer, Linda Kuipers and Paula Warmbir, (back row)
Kay Miller, Gwen Thomas, Jeanie Ficklin, Sue Roberge and Lisa Redenius.