At the April 19 Paonia Rotary Club meeting, the latest Paul Harris Fellows were announced and recognized. First time Paul Harris Fellows were Felix Belmont and Bob Lario.

Ullie Lange, Rotary club president, is a fourth time Paul Harris Fellow. Barb Heck is a fifth time Paul Harris Fellow.

To be a Paul Harris Fellow, a member contributes $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.

The goal of the Paonia Rotary Club is to have 40 members. As of April, the club has 38. Julie De

Vilbiss returned from her leave of absence. Annette Choszczyk became a new Rotarian with the club.

Paonia Rotary Club is having a Garden Gala at the Mad Dog Mansion to raise funds for Paonia, Hotchkiss and Vision high school senior scholarships.

The Garden Gala will take place on Saturday, June 30, at 6 p.m.

Appetizers, beer and wine will be served at 6 p.m. on the garden level and veranda of the mansion with "non host" cocktails available in the mansion bar. Appetizers will be followed by dining al fresco at 7 p.m. with dancing under the stars to the Strolling Scones to follow at 8:30 p.m. The ticket price per person will be $125.

Tickets are on sale now. Call Pam Bliss at 921-5641.

The evening will include live and silent auctions and raffle prizes. One of the auction items is a Joe Cocker Concert Tour Package, including airfare and hotel.

Call Jackie Parks at 527-4585 if you have an item to donate.

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