In Memory

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to Betty Hemphill, a member of ICC longer than any of us can remember. Here is the obituary notice:

Hemphill, Betty J

Betty J. Hemphill passed away on June 26, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born in Tampa, Hillsboro County, Florida to Leon and Gladys Clotfelter on March 4, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Leon Clotfelter Jr and sister Doris Dickhaus. Betty married James M. Hemphill (deceased) on May 26, 1950 in St. Louis Missouri and moved to Phoenix Arizona in 1952. Together they had 3 children; Dale A. Hemphill (Sonnie), Karan J. Willkomm (deceased) (Jim) and Barbara L. Cole (Dan). Betty was active in several organizations over the years: PTA, Zonta International, North Phoenix BPW, ICC, Back to School Clothing Drive and United Methodist Women. Betty was blessed with 9 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Grandchildren: Cheri Hemphill, Misty Walde (Steve), Tracie Acevedo (Carlos), Jimmy Willkomm (Rebecca), Jeremy Cole (deceased), Matthew Lentsch, Daniel Cole Jr (DJ), Michael Vaden and Holly Willkomm. Great grandchildren: Stephen Walde, Ryan Thompson, Vanessa Acevedo and Jaden Acevedo. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, 5510 N Central Ave, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Back to School Clothing Drive – Stitches of Love, 18239 W Glendale Ave, Waddell AZ 85355.

Thoughts for Betty

Barbara Cole says her mom, Betty Hemphill, had a massive stroke on June 15th. She is at West Valley Hospital on 135th Ave & McDowell; however, the family requests no visitors at this time and unplugged the phone in her room. Right now Betty can only see shadows, and she can not hear very well and has a very hard time speaking. She knows what she is trying to say but the words just don't come out very well, and her right side is totally dead. For the most part she can understand what is being said to her but there are times she gets confused. Some time in the next several days she will be moved to La Loma Rehabilitation facility at Camelback Road and Litchfield. This is the same facility she was in when she broke her ankle.

AAUW Plans Another FUN Meeting

June 21, 6:30pm
Beatitudes Everett Luther Center
1616 W. Glendale Ave.
480-483-8267

AAUW (The American Association of University Women) will host Dr. Sue Skidmore, Alice Courtney, and Bobbi Creighton speaking on their humorous book English Doesn't Suck: It Rocks. Sue Skidmore currently serves on the Paradise Valley School Board. She has been a public school teacher, high school principal, and school district superintendent. Alice Courtney has been an English teacher for over 40 years. Visitors are welcome to this extremely humorous presentation. Dinner ($12) will be served at 5:30. RSVP for the dinner: 480-483-8267. Enter the Beatitudes at the gate by the flag pole.

Tea Time and More!

ABWA Paradise Chapter is planning a "Cream Tea" at 12:30 p.m. at the English Rose Tea Room, Carefree, on May 7. The cost is $15 per person.

The chapter's May 11 meeting features the scoop on shimmy and sculpt! "Organizing Your Exercise Place" is a 30-minute class that mixes the music and moves of Zumba with the strength training of Curves. It's at Carlos O'Brien's restaurant, 7111 E Bell Road at Scottsdale Road, 6:00 p.m.

ABWA Tempe Charter Meetings

On May 21, financial planner Dawn Lloyd will present the program "A Woman's Journey to Financial Independence." The 9:30 a.m. meeting takes place at Milagros Restaurant at the Fiesta Inn, 2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe. A free workbook is included in the $15 cost. RSVP to Pat Dearing.

The Round Up is scheduled for August 26–28 at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, 1101 N. 44th Street, Phoenix. Cost is $100.

Zonta Plans Ceremonies

Zonta Club of the East Valley will induct new members and install its 2011-2012 officers on Thursday, May 12, at Monti's La Casa Vieja Restaurant, 200 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe. The cost is $30, which includes salad, entree, dessert, coffee and/or tea. Cash or check only at the door. RSVP by Monday, May 9 to Dawn Lloyd, vice president and OMC chair.

By the Numbers...

Some humor before we end the year - Remember, ICC is FUN!

111,111,111 X 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? (Answer - One thousand)

You know you are living in 2011 when you accidently enter your PIN on the microwave!

See you on May 14th!

Evelyn Guenther