Hoppy’s creed still holds true

JIM DE BOOM

A couple of weeks ago, my wife, Barbara, and I had a chance to go to

the dedication of the Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) trail at a

mountain’s edge in Palm Desert, sponsored by the Palm Desert

Historical Society.

The trail will connect Palm Springs to La Quinta, allowing hikers,

bikers and horseback riders to enjoy the local mountains year-round.

Some 400 people watched a parade of flags and banners brought by

dozens of western-clothed riders on horseback, sung along with the

band Coyote as they sang “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and heard Mayor Pro

Tem Buford Crites read Hopalong Cassidy’s creed.

Boy, did the day bring back childhood memories for Barbara (who

had a Hoppy western outfit as a kid in New York) and I. Hoppy, at one

time, had more than 2,200 memorabilia items for sale during the

height of his career. If you remember Hoppy’s Creed, cut and post the

creed on your refrigerator for your children and grandchildren to

see. It will lead to some interesting discussions about values.

1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be

truthful at all times.

2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and

obey their instructions.

3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good

manners in every way.

4. Only through hard work and study can you succeed. Don’t be

lazy.

5. Your good deeds always come to light. So don’t boast or be a

showoff.

6. If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow.

Practice thrift in all ways.

7. Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and

kind to them.

8. A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean.

9. Our country’s laws are made for your protection. Observe them

carefully.

10. Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be

glad and proud you are an American.

Some may sound corny today, but they worked for our generation

when we were children.

SISTER CITY DINNER

The Newport Beach Sister City Assn. will host a reception and

dinner at the Balboa Bay Club on Thursday to honor Christian and

Colette Francois from Antibes, France. Christian Francois is the

president of the Antibes Sister City Assn., and he and his wife are

accompanying a high school delegation of six from Antibes who are

visiting Corona del Mar High School this week. According to Syd

Stokes of the Newport Beach Sister City Assn., the evening begins

with a no-host reception at Duke’s Place, followed by dinner at the

Bay Club. The cost is $50 for association members and $55 for guests.

Reservations are a must and can be made by calling Marie Atkins at

(949) 760-0437.

TEACHER EXCHANGE

The Rotary Club of Newport Irvine will host a Korean teacher and

acting principal for two weeks, beginning on Tuesday according to

club member Jason Lee. The teacher, Jung He Park, is being hosted by

Rotarians and will be visiting local schools and sightseeing on

weekends with the Rotary hosts. “We will provide her with a rewarding

and memorable visit,” Lee said. Later this year, the Rotary Club will

send a teacher to Korea to study the Korean educational system as

part of the exchange.

REACH FOR THE STARS

Reach for the Stars Teen Mother Mentoring day will be held from 9

a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Irvine Co. Conference Center, 550

Newport Center Drive. The event is sponsored by the Orange County

Child Abuse Prevention Center and some 50 mothers between the ages of

14 and 20 will be matched with professional women from the local

community for a day of inspiration and empowerment. Working one on

one and in small group settings, they will explore setting personal

and career goals, college opportunities, job preparedness and stress

reduction. Martha Daniel, president and chief executive of

Information Management Resources, Inc., will serve as the workshop’s

keynote speaker. With 4,000 babies born a year to teen mothers, it is

important they understand that their hopes and dreams can still be

realized. For more information, call Sharon Weinfield at (714)

543-4333, ext. 549.

WORTH REPEATING

From the Thought for Today, provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport

Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council:

“Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask, but

when we are challenged to be what we can be.”

-- Morris Adler

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK

MONDAY

6:30 p.m.: The Harbor Mesa Lions Club will meet at the Golden

Dragon Restaurant.

TUESDAY

7:15 a.m.: The 40-member Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will

meet at Five Crowns Restaurant to hear Assembly candidate Cristi

Cristich discuss “Current Issues and Topics.”

(https://www.newportbeach

sunriserotary.org).

6:30 p.m.: The Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Lions Club will meet at

the Costa Mesa Country Club.

WEDNESDAY

7:15 a.m.: The 10-member South Coast Metro Rotary Club will meet

at the Center Club (https://www.southcoastmetro rotary.org); the

Newport Harbor Kiwanis Club will meet at the University Athletic

Club.

Noon: The Exchange Club of the Orange Coast will meet at the Bahia

Corinthian Yacht Club to hear Bud Rasner, Deputy Orange County

Sheriff and Helicopter Pilot.

THURSDAY

7 a.m.: The 20-plus member Costa Mesa-Orange Costa Breakfast Lions

Club will meet at Mimi’s Cafe.

Noon: The 50-member Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club will meet at the

Holiday Inn for a program on Middle College High School

(https://www.kiwanis. org/club/costamesa); the 50-member Kiwanis Club

of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar will meet at the Bahia Corinthian

Yacht Club; the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will meet at the

Nautical Museum for a program by Bud Franklin on “General George

Patton” (https://www.nirotary.org).

6 p.m.: The Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa will meet at the Bahia

Corinthian Yacht Club with spouses for Valentine’s dinner as they

host six district governor-elects from India, Japan, Nebraska and

Texas (https://www.newportbalboa.org)

* COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published on Saturdays. Send your service

club’s meeting information by fax to (714) 921-8655 or by e-mail to

[email protected].