MonthlyMessengerJULYAUGUST - St. David's Episcopal Church

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The Monthly Messenger

July-August 2008

Holy God, who has called us Your servants
to ventures of which we cannot see the ending,
by paths as yet untrodden and through perils unknown:
Give us faith to go out with good courage,
not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us
and Your love supporting us. Amen.

–Lutheran Book of Worship

FROM OUR RECTOR

By The Rev. Elaine Breckenridge

Summer time and the living is easy. I wish it were true! While I’ve always loved the song with that title from Porgy and Bess, I am finding that this summer the living is not easy as St. David’s is facing a set of new challenges.

We are in a period of transition with staff changes. Barbara Gronberg has retired from her role as coordinator of children’s ministries. Katie McDaris is hoping soon to step down from her job as nursery and child care coordinator. On page 6 you will read the sad news of Susan Asplin’s decision to resign as music director and organist. How hard it is to say goodbye to talented people who have served our church well. Harder still is the work of keeping anxiety in check as I look at September just around the corner with the knowledge that we have no personnel in place to adequately staff our music and children’s ministries. It’s an overwhelming task to face these transitions.

Fortunately I am not alone. I have been assured of the vestry’s support. I also know that God is with us. Before us and beside us, above us and below us. Surrounded by God’s presence I am confident that suitable persons to join us in our ministries are yet to emerge. And chances are they will emerge from your contacts.
We could use your help. If you would like to help in the area of children’s ministries as either a volunteer or even receiving a small stipend–please speak with me soon. Organists in Spokane are hard to come by, so if you know of any, please let me know.

In the mean time, I am heading out for vacation! When I was ordained to the diaconate, my father presented me with a beach towel. Not very ecclesiastical was it? But he told me that when the multiple tasks of ministry pile up, some days the best we can do is close the door and head for the beach! So, I am heading to the beach in July, looking forward to some Sabbath time for rest and renewal, confident that when I return, with God and you all things are possible.

CHILDREN'S CORNER

SEEKING A PART-TIME COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
St. David’s is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Children’s Ministries in order to continue growing our program. A small stipend is available. If you would like to work in our Children's Ministries program or know of someone who has experience working with children in a church setting, please contact Mother Elaine. A job description is available. We are hoping to find someone who has a vocation with children and a desire to serve the Episcopal Church. A member of St. David’s is most welcome to apply.

Come to the Circle

Contemporary Celtic Eucharist

In the Image of God: Male and Female

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 7 P.M.

Snack Reception Follows
Please bring a finger food snack and/or beverage to share.

FROM OUR DEACON

EMBRACING DIVERSITY AT LAMBETH
By The Rev. Finn Pond

We are not all the same, and that’s good. Our genes, experiences, and environments shape us in distinctive ways. Identical twins begin life with the same genetic make-up, but even they develop differently, formatting and accessing their genes in uniquely personal and often significant ways. Biologists celebrate this diversity because it is the source of vitality for populations and communities.

In a similar way, a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and spiritual practices enhances the vitality of the church. None of us sees Jesus with perfect clarity, yet we are all moving toward the light of Christ and the insights and stories of others can guide, encourage and even challenge us on our journeys. I welcome the guidance and encouragement of course, but challenges to my way of thinking are more difficult to deal with.

I know that God’s embrace draws together the great diversity of people. God values and loves every person, even those who see the world very differently from me, but how can I affirm the faith of my neighbor when we disagree on so many issues? The Anglican Communion is among the most diverse associations imaginable. The various members share a common Anglican heritage, but different histories, experiences, and trials have shaped us in dissimilar ways. The body of Christ is indeed made of many and varied members. At the Lambeth Conference, more than 650 bishops from around the world will convene in Canterbury, England from July 16 to August 3.

Anglicans are much more diverse, in both theology and practice, than many appreciate and, in recent years, we have found ourselves moving in very different directions with regard to issues of human sexuality and the role of women in the church. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, recognizing the challenge diversity brings, asks for our prayers “. . . for openness of spirit, vulnerability of heart, and eagerness of mind, that we might all learn to see the Spirit at work in the other.” She bids us to pray, “. . . for a peaceful spirit, a lessening of tension, and a real willingness to work together for the good of God’s whole creation.”

Populations of living organisms are never static. Their genetic characteristics are always changing in response to particular environments and histories. When populations are isolated from one another they often diverge in different ways, until they are so different that they become distinct species, no longer able to interbreed.

Neither is the church static. Our experiences lead us to understand and preach the gospel in different ways, to carry God’s love into our own particular cultures and communities. Yes, we are a diverse communion, but isolation from one another is of more concern that our diversity. A common bond in Christ links us together, and we trust that the Spirit is speaking to us all. Diversity can invigorate our common mission as we offer guidance, encouragement, and yes, even constructive challenges to one another. Therefore, with humility, let us celebrate our mutual commitment to follow the light of Christ, and pray that interaction and communication among the bishops at Lambeth will stimulate continued spiritual growth within the communion.

See below for related information.

FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

Dear Parishioners of St. David’s,

After much prayerful consideration, I have decided to resign as St. David’s Music Director/Organist as of August 31, 2008. This was not an easy decision to make. You are a wonderful congregation, and I love being a part of the community at St. David’s. This past year, I was simply too busy. I taught music full-time at Hamblen Elementary School, I accompanied for the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus two evenings a week, and I took on the added responsibilities of Music Director at St. David’s. I decided that I need to spend more time with my family and be less busy throughout the year. This meant changing my focus from my jobs to my family. Also, my family attends church at St. John’s, and I have missed worshiping with them. I will miss you all but will enjoy these last few weeks with you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community.

Sincerely, Susan Asplin

FROM THE PEW

ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE TRAINING
By The Rev. Nels Moller

The National Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Spokane of the Episcopal Church require clergy and lay leadership personnel to attend training sessions so that they are trained to address problems of racial discrimination. The Diocese has a team of persons augmented by trainers from the national church to conduct sessions within our diocese. Recently Helen Biggers and Nels Moller attended two of these training sessions held at St. Andrew’s parish and wish to report what we learned and what we are called to follow
upon in our parish.

We were not aware of any obvious racial or other discriminatory situations within our parish. Likewise, we had not been concerned or aware of any blatant anti-racial aspects in our lives or attitudes. We have, however, become enlightened about the prevalence of racial and other discriminatory situations in our lives and in our society that are hidden from casual observation and which occur in everyday activities.

Part of our call is to address these problems. And this could be in the form of getting families, friends, and members of our congregation together to explore this matter. We have ideas and some suggestions that could be implemented. We will offer suggestions of what to do and what to accomplish in addressing discrimination in any form this fall. We seek comments and suggestions from any parish members.

For the moment, please consider the meaning of the Baptismal Covenant. When asked, “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?” what does it mean to say, “I will with God’s help?”

FROM OUR VESTRY

CALLING ALL GARDENERS!
By Steve Joyce, Jeanne Mitchell, and Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter

For many years, Marcia O’Leary has been St. David’s “Gardener Extraordinaire.” She has served landscaping committees, organized flower beds, and recruited volunteers to help plant and weed. Gardening has been just one of her ministries, and she has our heartfelt appreciation for the thousands of hours she has lavished
on the beautiful flower beds that surround the church. Thank you Marcia!

Marcia recently announced that she wants to spend more time with family and friends and hand over these gardening responsibilities. The subject was brought up at the last vestry meeting, and it should come as no surprise that it will take three people to fill her shoes!

We (Steve, Jeanne and Martha Lou) are the new co-chairs of the Gardening Committee and are pleased to announce “Adopt a Spot!” Simply put, we’re asking families and individuals to “adopt” a flower bed this summer (a map and sign up sheet will be at the Communications Center). Those who sign up will be responsible for planting and weeding their “spot” this summer and winterizing it this fall. At the next annual meeting, a map and sign up sheet will be circulated for the 2009 growing season. Please consider adopting a flower bed this summer and keep St. David’s gardens as lovely as they are today!

VACATIONING THIS SUMMER?

Remember that the church’s expenses do not go on vacation. Please remember to keep your
pledge current. Thank you.

NEXT VESTRY MEETING
Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m.

PROGRAM - MINISTRY GROUPS

ST. MARTHA’S GUILD
By Jean Rose

St Martha’s Guild met on Monday, June 9 at 12 noon in Lower Siberia. We finalized plans for our next serving for Interfaith Hospitality at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Our guild will be serving dinner to the homeless families housed at Prince of Peace on Friday, June 27. Those serving will be LouAnn Crass, Sue Pratt and Marcia O’Leary with Marjorie Heywood as a substitute if needed. This continues to be an important mission of our guild and if any members of St David’s would like to participate on an occasional basis, call Jean Rose at 467-7089.

Our main topic for this meeting was our Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build lunch which we were scheduled to serve on Tuesday, June 10. We thank the members of St David’s for responding so generously with financial contributions and so many dozens of cookies. The financial contributions will be used to pay for the food served and the remainder will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. The day was cold, windy and rainy but the workers were overjoyed with the hot “Sloppy Joes” that we served and more than thrilled to receive all the cookies which they will use for desserts and afternoon and morning coffee breaks. Thanks again to all who participated to make it a fun, successful day.

We had a short discussion of our upcoming fall bake sale and will be asking the St David’s sewing group if they would like to join us in this endeavor.

Our next regular meeting will be Monday, September 8, but we want to stay connected during the summer so will have a couple of “fun” events during our regular meeting times. Monday, July 14 will be a picnic at Virginia Selzer’s home, and on Monday, August 11 we will go to Manito Park for lunch and a tour of the gardens. Marcia O’Leary also shared information on other events happening in Spokane and members can contact her if they want to be involved. Our wishes to all for an enjoyable and healthy summer.

FELLOWSHIP

ST. DAVID’S BASEBALL NIGHTS
St. David’s baseball nights at Avista Stadium are Tuesday, July 15 and Sunday, August 10. The time is 6-10 p.m. and tickets are $8.00. Please sign up at the Communications Center. Contact Tom Shaw for more information.

SUMMER COFFEE HOUR HOST SIGN-UP
The sign up sheet for hosting the summer coffee hour is at the Communications Center. We encourage cookies and paper products for easier clean up. We need a number of hosts for July and August.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND ADVENTURE -- Saturday, August 30
Join a group traveling to the small northeastern town of Metaline Falls near the Canadian border during Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30 for their scenic and enjoyable Excursion Train Ride from 3-5 p.m. The Ride features older open-air train cars with steel wheels, rambling and swaying about 9 mi/hr to Ione and back to Metaline Falls, a journey that crosses deep canyons with views of sheer cliffs, the unique Box Canyon Dam and the Pend Oreille River. At the turn-around a “surprising” train robbery takes place by tough Ma Cutter and her gang. The reasonable price is $10 for adults from ages 13 to 64, $7 for senior and kids
under age 12 and those under age 2 are free.

Go early to see their popular 21st Annual “Affair on Mainstreet,” taking place the same weekend in Metaline Falls, described as a funky street fair with booths featuring food, various arts & crafts, handmade quilts, children’s games, a dunking tank, etc. Or add other activities available in the area such as a free 1/2-hour tour of Gardner Caves at 10:00 a.m. or 12 noon, a free 2-hour tour of Box Canyon Dam at 12 noon or a trip up to Boundary Dam, have lunch or play games in a couple of parks near the river, go boating (must have your own!) or drive around the scenic area. A few restaurants are available for those wishing to stay for dinner or arrive early for lunch. Their historic Cutter Theater offers the comedy musical “Radio Gals” at 7:30 p.m. for $10 a person.

These various activities you would arrange on your own or with others. The only scheduled activity would be the Train Ride at 3:00 p.m.You need to allow at least two hours one-way to drive the 93 miles from Spokane to Metaline Falls, noting the two-lane road is part of the northeastern Scenic Byway. Carpooling is encouraged and can be organized from St. David’s. A sign up sheet will be on the Communications Center for your registration. Payment must be made beforehand to register as the Train Ride, which seats 250 people, is popular with those of all ages from families with very young children to senior citizens. To make payment and for questions, contact Marcia O’Leary at the 8:00 a.m. service and Stacey Okihara at the 10:00 a.m. service.

PROGRAM NOTES

TRAVIS LIBRARY
By Ann Kauppi

Many readers have become fans of the continuing story in Jan Karon’s Mitford book series, most found in the Travis Library. Yet readers might have wondered what is the “real” background about Father Tim? Where did he come from? Until now the series has provided hints but few specific details. Jan Karon’s newest bestseller Home to Holly Springs traces Father Tim’s return to his roots. With trepidation he and his faithful companion and best friend, an over-sized dog named Barnabas, journey back to discover past secrets and the person who sent the unsigned two-word note “Come home.” Through flashbacks and a current storyline, Father Tim’s connection to his boyhood years around Holly Springs are revealed. Now you can satisfy your curiosity about the early history of this most well-loved and respected character Father Tim. As Father Tim summarizes near the end of this book, “it was the end of a long journey: it was the beginning.” If you are not familiar with this most loved series, share Father Tim’s life by checking out one of our books.

OUTREACH MINISTRY

CARITAS OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Caritas Outreach Ministries is now up and running at the new location at 2919 N. Monroe. It may be a few weeks before the big signs are installed, but you can find us at the southwest corner of Monroe and Fairview. We share a parking lot with other businesses, one is the Hoover vacuum store. Here is a list of the Caritas Outreach Ministries’ current needs.
Food: Jam, Syrup, Juice, Macaroni
Volunteers (just a couple hours a month):
-- To help fill food bank orders
-- To mow or do yard work for low income elderly
We could also use crosses and crucifixes for the waiting room walls

OPTIONS FOR YOUR STIMULUS CHECKS
Spend it
Save it
Invest it
Give it back or
Give it 4 Good!
The Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation are sponsoring the Give it 4 Good campaign. The idea is to give 7%, 20%, 50% or 100% of your stimulus checks to support the Millennium Development Goals. They would like you to pledge on line at http://www.e4gr.org/index.html or you can sign the pledge form on the St David's communication table and you will be contacted on how to make your pledge.

HOPE HOUSE
St. Martha’s Guild continues to collect toiletries for Hope House, the downtown women’s shelter. In May two full large paper bags were donated to them thanks to your generosity. Included in the May donation were about 50 sought after almost-new pajama sets, nightgowns and underwear purchased through local rummage sales.

MORE FROM MATT
We hope to be seeing Matt Kellen at St. David’s on a Sunday some time in July or August. Watch our website or the Sunday bulletin. -EHB+

I have taken a job here with GADRA a local non-profit organization. After I return home in July, I will come back to Grahamstown in August. I will be working as a literacy coach in five township schools. The illiteracy of the Eastern Cape is horrendous, so horrendous, that the government would not allow research data to be reported to the public. I will be helping to start a research-based literacy program and help to supplement and support teacher needs. I will also be continuing my work with the students at the Monastery.

ow does one begin to describe four months in a foreign country with epic adventures of riding in ambulances, making front page news in Cape Times (Cape Town newspaper), wheel chair basketball, a new job offer here in South Africa, sleeping on the streets of East London, helping run a workshop on reading readiness for district officials around the Eastern Cape Province, and being increasingly involved in the lives of some amazing kids among an increasingly chaotic and unstable world?

The world has opened up here on the opposite side of the world. Yet, despite the chaos around me, life is extraordinarily normal. While there are all these extreme situations and realities that I face every day, my life seems more focused and driven. My time here in the suburbs of Africa has brought me quiet confidence with the realization that there is a part for me to play here in South Africa.

South Africa is sitting atop a bubble; ready to rise or burst at any moment. This country can either pull through the corruption and violence or drop into another third world typical Africa experience. Despite the delicate balance in which South Africa hangs, I know what I am about. The rain isn’t gone, but I can still see clearly. I am at a great point in life when I don’t know where I will be a year from now, but I am confident it will be a good place. In regards to justice and mercy, I know I am headed in the right direction, pursuing the love of my neighbors and in pursuit of God.My confidence does not lie in my specific skills and abilities. It is the drive in me inspired by my faith that has given me the grace to serve in this community and continue to be more involved in the lives and the struggle of Grahamstown, South Africa.My goal is to empower people here. Helping people to take initiative is my aim. Life may be rough, times may be chaotic, but there is a potential here for something greater for everyone. The potential I see is what drives me, a potential seen through the eyes of my faith.

I leave you to say, it doesn’t take special skills and abilities to feel competent. It doesn’t take a phone call from God, although you will see how things fit together if you look for it. It does not take traveling across the world, although I see the problems more tangibly here. It doesn't always require money. It just takes diving in and seeing what needs to be done and knowing in what capacity you can help. I am asking you to evaluate how you are engaged in the needs of the world and your own communities. It is only in challenging ourselves that we grow, through successes and failures alike.

Thank you for your support here as I near the conclusion to my first year in South Africa. I am here due in large part to your generosity, love and concern for the needs of our world.

Sincerely,
Matt Kellen

BUILDING & GROUNDS

LOWER SIBERIA CONFERENCE TABLE
The vestry announces that the conference table from Lower Siberia has found a new home. It now graces the dining room at Paulsen House, home of the Diocesan office. Building Curator, Gloria Waggoner (our Bishop’s wife) is extremely delighted that they now have a table of suitable stature and grace to fill the space and accommodate the many meetings that take place there.

The table was built by Phil Yenney and Ollie Cavens, and it served St. David’s well for many, many years. Due to our expanding children’s program, however, a more flexible space is needed for that room. At the moment, lighter weight tables are being used to continue to support meetings and adult education space.

MEMORIAL GARDEN/COLUMBARIUM
A few niches are available in our attractive memorial garden Columbarium. The expense for a single niche remains at $400 which includes opening, closing and an engraved nameplate. Payments can be made in interest-free installments, timed according to your wishes. Making your advance arrangements is a gift to your family members. A committee of six shares responsibility for the not-difficult task of maintaining the memorial garden area and path. Members are Virginia Juul, Betty Hartman, Muriel Foster, Bill Selzer and Marcia O’Leary. The committee is seeking a new male member to replace Don Ericson. Contact the committee for more information. Note that additional arrangements for the cremation services must also be made with a local funeral society; the committee can offer some suggestions.

KITCHEN NEWS
When cleaning up and leaving the kitchen, be sure to turn down all switches to the dishwasher including the power switch on the right side. In recent months the front heat switch has been left up twice which could create massive damage if not noticed. Instructions for dishwasher use are now posted on the machine for quick reference.

NEWS & NOTES

CURSILLO RUMMAGE SALE - July 11/12
The diocesan Cursillo ministry will hold a rummage sale at St. Stephen’s, 57th & Perry, Spokane, on July 11and 12. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Come see what treasures you can find, and help support the Cursillo ministry! For more information contact Nadine Grady at ngrady@juno.com or 468-9374.

CHURCH DIRECTORIES
Updated directories are available at the Communications Center.

WALL STREET PAVING & CLOSURE
Wall Street from Greta to Country Homes Boulevard will be closed for repair from July 9 to July 23. Wall Street from Country Homes Boulevard to Hawthorne Road will be closed from July 9 to July 30. If you have any questions regarding this project, you can go to the web site: www.spokanecounty.org/engineer.

COMPUTER MONITOR NEEDED
The church is in need of a 15-inch, flat screen computer monitor. If you have one to donate or want more information, please contact Chris Roehler or Steve Billeter.

FROM THE MAILBAG!

Dear Elaine and Friends at St. David’s,
It is with much gratitude that I write to thank you for your generous gift of the hand crafted conference table. The Bishop, the staff, and I are delighted to have so beautiful an addition to the library at Paulsen House. Our other table is too small to accommodate some of the committees who regularly meet here. Our new table will provide room and comfort. Thank you for our support in assisting us to make the diocesan offices as welcoming and functional as possible.
Sincerely, Gloria Waggoner, Curator

To St. David’s Congregation,
On behalf of the Steak & Bake committee, we thank the congregation for helping make this year’s event a success. We especially thank Tom, Anne and Kayla Shaw, Brenden Wiechert, Mike and Jenean Hughes, Ken and Vicky Ferro, Bob and Jerry Bates, Sue Travis, Chris Roehler, Gerald Okihara, Kurt Sjoberg, MaryJane McCoy and to all who donated the beautiful raffle prizes. We thank you for your support and for whatever part you played unknown to us for making St. David’s 4th Annual Steak & Bake a huge success.
Ed McCoy, Chair

FROM THE DIOCESE

By Marcia O’Leary, Chair of the Committee on Nominations

The 44th Annual Diocesan Convention will be hosted by St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane October 17-19, 2008. A significant agenda item is the election of nominees to vacancies in the various diocesan offices. The Nominations Committee is dependent upon you to encourage and recommend qualified persons to carry out the important business of the Diocese.

Please do not neglect this important matter. Representation from every deanery in the Diocese is most important. People with various views and experiences from congregations of various sizes and locations create a strong diocesan organization. Those interested are encouraged to self-nominate but can also be nominated by another with the nominee’s permission.

The nomination form with a 150-200 word resume and photograph should be submitted by email via the links on the diocesan website. Be sure to PRINT a copy of your nomination form before clicking “Send Email.” Early submission is strongly encouraged – with July 31 set as the final, final deadline. For more information, please see the Communications Center bulletin board.

FROM THE NATIONAL CHURCH

THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE
Here are quick links to Lambeth Conference information available through Episcopal Life Media. For reference, the conference dates are July 16-August 3 in Canterbury. Full information, including the media credentialing form (http://www.lambethconference.org/press) is online at http://www.lambethconference.org. As many communicators are aware, the conference of bishops occurs once a decade at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The gathering draws its name from the archbishop’s official London residence, site of the first conference in 1867.

Media resources on the Lambeth Conference will be provided by the Episcopal Church Center Public Affairs Office and will include daily schedules, links, and related notices. Items will be posted on NewsLine, http://www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline.htm. ELO editor and international correspondent Matthew Davies will lead a reporting team that will post online daily news, image galleries and video reports throughout the Lambeth Conference. Episcopal Life’s July newspaper will carry additional advance reports; the August edition will carry some coverage. Wrap-up coverage and analysis will appear in Episcopal Life’s September newspaper edition.

PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS

If you have a notice of celebration to share, be sure to let the church office know!

Congratulations to our high school graduate, Sean Grady.

Our condolences and prayers are with Lois Edgerton, a former member, on the death of her husband, Fred, on June 3.

Special birthday wishes go out to Isabelle Knaggs who will turn 100 years old on August 24!

We bid farewell to Chris Baskin who moved to Portland, Oregon and to Sandy Perley who moved to California.

We welcome new members to St. David’s! They are:
    -- Robert Beach,
    -- David and Jennifer Brown with their children Miranda and Matthew
    -- Marcia Bryant
    -- Ken Duncan
    -- Brian and Kirsta Houchin
Be sure to check the “New to St. David’s” bulletin board in Stretch Hall for their pictures. They have been included in the updated directory that can be found at the Communications Center.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
July
Beth Kowal        7/1
Maddie McDaris        7/1
Breck Breckenridge        7/3
Barbara Gronberg        7/7
Desiree Avey        7/8
Cleta Robbins        7/8
Fran Shaw        7/8
Virginia Fuller        7/9
Logan Basta        7/13
Stacey Okihara        7/15
Bill Selzer            7/15
Phil Yenney        7/16
Marian Frobe        7/17
Shannon Holden        7/17
Faye Cress        7/18
Jason Hufford        7/19
Austin Billeter        7/20
Char Mills            7/21
Larry Davis        7/22
Renae Faulkner        7/25
Don Foster        7/25
Brad Reynolds        7/27
Heidi Williams        7/27
Susan Sjoberg        7/27
William Breckenridge        7/28
Roger Billeter        7/28
John Bjorkman        7/31

August
Bob Mills            8/2
Ardell Sonstelie        8/2
Mary Ann Chandler        8/3
Cari Plesek        8/3
Jessica Basta        8/5
Darin Maglio        8/8
Del Fortney        8/14
Jim Hufford        8/16
Jean Rose            8/17
Betty Stack        8/17
MaryJane McCoy        8/18
Stephen Jones        8/18
Pat DeWilliam        8/19
Mary Basta        8/20
Jim Heywood        8/20
Mary Brim        8/20
Marlene Bennett        8/21
Anna Whetstone        8/22
Johanna Richardson        8/23
Michael Gruenke        8/23
Isabelle Knaggs        8/24
Steve Kellen        8/25
Marvin Rice        8/27
Ruth Spanos        8/28
Dan Kessler        8/28
Rich Brim            8/28
Rusty Krause        8/29
Florence Orcutt        8/29
Laura Bjorkman        8/31

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
July
Doug & Laura Smith        7/4/1986    22nd
Devin & April TenBrink    7/16/2005    3rd
Don & Muriel Foster        7/12/1952    56th
Del & Fay Cress        7/18/1945    63rd
Bill & Jean Hohenstreet    7/21/1945    63rd
John & Laura Bjorkman    7/24/1982    26th
Dann & Jane Bonogofski    7/28/1967    41st
Bill & Marnie Kesgard    7/29/1989    19th
Roger & Nan Billeter        7/30/1955    53rd

August
Finn & Jean Pond        8/1/1981    27th
Jim & Nadine Grady        8/3/1978    30th
Doug & Bonnie Tapscott    8/3/1985    23rd
Peter Williams & Betsy Phinney       8/4/2001    7th
Dan & Nancy Kessler    8/5/1978    30th
Gary & Sally Atkins        8/8/1964    44th
Michael & Donna Boyer    8/8/1982    26th
Dan & Paula Campbell    8/11/1973    35th
Brad & Carol Reynolds    8/11/1979    29th
Jerry Hansberry & Lee Anne Chaney     8/19/2005     3rd
Peter & Gay Witherspoon    8/13/1977    31st
Steve & Diana Featherkile    8/17/2002    6th
Russell & Marian Frobe    8/20/1960    48th
Tom & Ann Shaw        8/.24/1979    29th
Bob & Jerry Bates        8/26/1951    57th
Arthur & Nan Rice        8/30/1947    61st
Ed & MaryJane McCoy    8/31/1957    51st

IN MEMORIAM
July
Emily Hanks        7/21/2004
Wendell Keyes        7/22/1991
Jim Welch            7/24/1982
Guy Baxter        7/25/1996

August
Katherine Reeves        8/4/2003
Harold Huntley        8/5/1996
Joseph Weisner        8/14/1984
Leslie ‘Bus’ Downing    8/23/2000
Joe Persello        8/25/2007
Catherine Totten        8/27/1985