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In April, Bishop Gadsden was proud to an-

nounce the Generous Spirit Program. A new pilot

program, the Generous Spirit Program provides the

opportunity to involve Bishop Gadsden residents

and staff in programs that affect the greater Charles-

ton community, while also documenting the volun-

teer work that is already occurring by our residents.

Residents who currently partici-

pate in volunteer programs, both in-

side and outside of Bishop Gadsden,

are encouraged to complete a Gener-

ous Spirit Report. These reports are

available at the activity table outside

the Pub and can be completed after

each volunteer activity, or on a

monthly, quar-

terly or yearly ba-

sis. In June, the

reports will also

be available on

the Bishop Gadsden website.

Examples of volunteer activities

that are applicable to the Gen-

erous Spirit Program include

volunteering in Eliza’s Attic or

the Village Shop, serving on

committees for Bishop Gads-

den, as well as for other non-

profit organizations, work you

do within your church or any

volunteer activity that supports

the greater Charleston commu-

nity.

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Volume 232

Resident volunteer activities beginning

April 1st will be compiled, and the hope is that

we will be able to announce your overall vol-

unteer hours in our 2009 Annual Report. By

your participation in the completion of Gen-

erous Spirit Reports, you are helping to sup-

port our social accountability, while not re-

quired to donate any monetary

contributions.

In addition to your indi-

vidual work, Bishop Gadsden

will also be offering opportuni-

ties for residents and staff to be

able to volunteer together. As

part of Bishop Gadsden’s com-

mitment to this new program,

staff may be able to earn time-

off for volunteer activities, a

benefit modeled after many

other corporate giving pro-

grams. The April Generous Spirit Activity was

volunteering and attending a Charleston

Miracle League Game. What an experience it

was for those in attendance – especially when

we realized that BG staff member, Karen

McNeil’s own grandson was on the very

team we were assisting – The Red Sox!

In May, we will be celebrating Well-

ness Week and bringing residents from the

Canterbury House and The Ansonborough

House over for our Wellness Walk. Residents

and staff will be encour-

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Reaching Out with a Generous Spirit Kimberly Farfone

Continued on Pg. 5

President’s Message 2

Birthdays/Community News 4

Activities & Festivities 6-7

The Chaplain’s Corner 11

May 5th

Cinco de Mayo

Generous Spirit

Program

May 8th

Red Cross Day

May 10th

Mothers Day

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In uncertain economic

times such as these, it is a

great reassurance to have the

operations, financial stability

and vision of the organization

affirmed. Bishop Gadsden re-

cently had this good fortune.

Of over 2000 retirement

communities in the U. S., only 152 have invest-

ment-grade-rated bond financing. Bishop Gads-

den is one of these. Fitch Ratings, in recent

weeks, has once again affirmed our ―BBB‖ rating

and predicted our outlook to be ―stable.‖ It is a

major accomplishment to achieve this affirmation

from a major rating agency such as Fitch at any-

time, but even more so in today’s volatile econ-

omy. The press release sent out by Fitch states:

―The affirmation is supported by Bishop Gads-

den’s strong demand, dominant market position,

strong liquidity relative to expenses, and stable

core operations….The Stable Rating Outlook re-

flects Fitch’s belief that Bishop Gadsden will con-

tinue to maintain high occupancy levels which

should maintain positive operating results.

Bishop Gadsden is also undergoing renovations

at their Independent Living facilities and Health

Center in order to maintain their high-end ap-

peal…‖ To give some perspective, as a ―BBB‖

rated corporation, we are in the same category

as CBS Broadcasting, Clorox, HJ Heinz, Kraft

Foods and Xerox.

Obviously, since only about 8% of retirement

communities have investment-grade bond financ-

ing, it would not be devastating if our credit rat-

ing had not been affirmed. However, this, along

with our accreditation, is just one more way we

voluntarily seek to ensure that the confidence in

us by both investors and residents is well placed.

On another level, there is no more important

time for residents and prospective residents to

have certainty for their future. Fortunately,

Bishop Gadsden provides this plan for residents to

be members of a wonderful and vibrant commu-

nity with a marvelous quality of life—where you

can retain your individuality as you continue to

grow, learn, play and fulfill your particular

dreams and goals—and also be secure in knowing

that high-quality health care is yours should you

need it.

In uncertain times, individuals and organiza-

tions yearn for certainty wherever it can be

found. Luckily for us, Bishop Gadsden has been

―affirmed‖ in its ability to provide certainty when

it comes to financial planning and quality of life

and support for its residents.

President’s Message Bill Trawick

From the Marketing Office Laura Wilson

Have you ever wondered how people

hear about Bishop Gadsden for the first time?

How do people living in Maine and other parts

of the country hear about our beautiful commu-

nity? Being in the marketing department, I find

that my curiosity is always piqued!

More and more people are learn-

ing about Bishop Gadsden through our website—

www.bishopgadsden.org. This enables someone

in California to take a first peak at Bishop Gads-

den as they begin researching retirement commu-

nities.

One leading source of referrals is word of

mouth. Our residents and families tell their

friends about Bishop Gadsden, the marketing de-

partment receives a call, and we go from there.

As you all know, the first step is to ―get on the

list‖ to become a Future Resident. This is a plan

for the future set by the prospective resident ac-

cording to their wishes.

It is never too early to contact the market-

ing department about becoming a Future Resi-

dent. If you would like to learn more about this

process, please call Laura Wilson at 843-406-

2525.

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This year’s Wellness Walk and Expo will be held on Friday, May 22nd

and will cap off a week

of wellness activities for residents from the apartments and cottages, Myers Hall, Read Cloister and

Arcadia Close. The week starts off in style with a golf-cart (and jazzy) decorating contest and pa-

rade through the campus on Monday, May 18th at 11 am. Immediately following the parade, we

will gather in the Palm Court for a heart-healthy cookout. On Monday afternoon at 4 pm, Lynette

Franklin will present a program on Bladder and Pelvic Health.

On Tuesday morning at 9 am, we’ll parade our favorite furry friends around the horseshoe

during the Pet Parade and Look-alike Contest. At 10 am in Blackmer Hall, Community Life Services

staff will present a refresher course on the emergency phone system. Tuesday evening, we’ll stroll

through the Art Loft as our resident artists display their masterpieces during BG’s inaugural Art Walk.

Wednesday afternoon, come cheer on your favorites as Myers Hall, Cloister and Arcadia resi-

dents participate in a scavenger hunt. Wednesday evening, we’ll board the buses for a trip to ―The

Joe,‖ to see the RiverDogs take on the Lexington Legends.

On Thursday afternoon at 1 pm, Dr. Edward Rak will present a lecture on Fibromyalgia in

Blackmer Hall. Later that day, join us in the pool for a resident/staff volleyball game at 4 pm.

The grand finale occurs on Friday with the Wellness Walk at 9 am, followed by the Expo

from 9 to noon. Again this year, the Expo will feature health screenings, music and door prizes.

Over 40 vendors are participating in this fun-filled day designed to promote healthy living and

overall wellness for all ages!

Bishop Gadsden at Prayer

Each Thursday at noon, there is a powerful service in the chapel that lasts only 10-15 minutes.

Never underestimate the power of prayer even in a short period of time. The service itself is ecumeni-

cal, and all residents are welcomed.

Everyone is welcome to place names on the list of those for whom you request prayers. The

clipboards on which to write your prayer request(s) are located in the following areas:

Outside the Morse Activity Room (on the table)

In the staff break room, located in the service hall near dining services kitchen

Temporarily outside Polly’s Pub and then permanently at the New Internet Café (once opened)

During the service, Father Russ offers prayers, a Psalm and Old Testament lessons and he then

reads the names that have been put on the lists. There is a time of silence when participants may offer

their own petitions and/or thanksgivings either aloud or silently.

Many times there are only 2-4 people present. I would urge you to attend when convenient.

Since it is at lunch time, the brevity of the service will afford one time for eating. If you have placed a

name on the list, you, too, will benefit from attending the service.

At the end of the service, Father Russ will invite those who wish to participate to come near

the altar rail for a laying of the hands and unction (anointing). I find this

midweek service very meaningful. It gives me a sense of community to be a part of the group. It also

keeps me aware of the needs of others.

By: Ruth Coyle

Jennifer Hartig


Bill Harris 30

Porter Smith 31

Apts/Cot: Wednesday, May 20th at 10 AM

Myers Hall: Thursday, May 14th at 11 AM

Eleanor Akers 4

Jim Scott 4

Muriel Willeford 5

Joann Cowles 5

Ginny Schroeder 6

Polly Blackmer 7

Win Thomas 7

Katie Kelsey 11

Nancy Cowgill 12

Margaret McSpadden 13

Fran Frampton 13

Katherine Prevost 13

Sally Fleming 16

Apts/Cottages

Susie Bace 9 406-7948

Dave & Pat Pendery 111 795-8502

Myers Hall

Armee Sadler 1017 795-2416

Martha Mood 1036 406-6452

Violet Dawson 1050

Read Cloister

Lorene Johnson 207 795-7440

Mary Hollings 117 406-2424

Elinor Burgess 102 762-3305

Rev. Herbert Stevens 301B 795-3699

Arcadia Close

Jo Jones 1 762-7516

Update Meetings

May Birthdays!

elcome

Anne Moss 18

Mary Douglas 18

Henry Brawner 19

Carol McLaren 19

Margaret Place 19

Dan McKnight 22

Doe Warren 23

Margaret Meynardie 23

Rosie Balis 23

Jeanne Dalton 25

Bo Turner 25

Buck Weaver 27

BG All-American Family by General Tommy Thorne

Lee, known as Bud, and Jeri Reynold's son is presently a Captain in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps stationed in Charles-ton. He plans to retire on May 2, 2009 and live in Charleston.

Lee requested that his retirement ceremony be held aboard the USS Yorktown ,anchored permanently at the Patriot's Point Museum in Mt. Pleasant, because his father was stationed aboard the Yorktown for two years (1963 & 1964) during the Vietnam War. Lee was C ommand i n g O ff i c e r, He l i c o p -ter Squadron 4, and participated in two operations there. His mission was primarily Anti-Submarine Warfare.


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aged to pair up with our visitors and walk our

community with them. In June, we hope to vol-

unteer at the Island Oaks Senior Living Center on

Johns Island – there will be more information in

the June Gab on this Generous Spirit Activity.

The Generous Spirit Program will also be

working to improve the internal BG volunteer

program – currently known as Samaritans of Ser-

vice. The hope is to announce some exciting

new changes that have been brought forth by

residents themselves and to have a new program

in place by the fall. If you have any suggestions

on our internal volunteer program, please con-

tact Margaret Kunes at 843.406.2454.

The Bishop Gadsden Generous Spirit Pro-

gram is being managed by the Office of Devel-

opment and Public Relations. If you have any

suggestions on how we can improve this pilot

program or have an idea on a future Generous

Spirit Activity, please let me know. I can be

reached at 843.406.6334.

We know that you are doing great things,

and now we will be able to truly tell the story of

your contributions through the Bishop Gadsden

Generous Spirit Program. And if it has been

awhile since you have volunteered your time,

we are happy to offer you some new opportuni-

ties for sharing your time

and talent. Join us in

becoming a member of

the Generous Spirit Pro-

gram; tee shirts are still

available and offer a

great way to show the

community the contribu-

tions you, your fellow

residents and members

of the BG staff are mak-

ing, as together, we

reach out with a

generous spirit!

The Bishop Gadsden Group at the April Generous Spirit

Activity – Charleston Miracle League!

BG Security Officer Luther

Smith runs the bases with

Miracle Leaguer William.


Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

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3 Read Cloister’s Annual Ladies Luncheon

Old St. Andrews Tea Room

1) Ms. Molinaroli (R) and her daughter Judy enjoyed quality

mother/daughter time together.

2) Barbara (L) and Mrs. Hazzard are all smiles.

3) Ms. Peale (bottom) and her dear friend Linda enjoying time together.

2

Myers Hall Residents enjoyed a guided bus tour

and picnic lunch at Drayton Hall.

4)Mrs. Ferne Swanson, Jenny & Mr. Charlie Dray-

ton love a picnic. 5) Mrs. Connie Hare and Cyn-

thia loving the weather. 6) Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cowgill

have a nice walk. 7) Mrs. Betty Claypoole & Mrs.

Carrie Hooffstetter have a good laugh together.

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4

5 7

Classic Car Show

Pictured left to right are Dr. Henry

Heins & Mr. Al Benjaminson enjoying

picture perfect weather and classic cars.

While bottom left to right are Gen.

Tommy Thorne with friend and classic

car owner, Barbara Rushing McQuil-

lan, and Dr. Orvar Swenson and Mr. Ed Muel-

ler. We all enjoyed popcorn, soda and the tunes

of the Cruise-O-Matics.


Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

You Don’t Want to Miss This…

Saturday, May 9 –2:00 PM

Summerville Piano Ensemble (Dueling Pianos)-

Blackmer Hall

Sunday, May 10– 3:00 PM

Charleston Academy of Music Recital-Chapel

Thursday, May 21-10:30 AM

Ascension Day Eucharist-Chapel

Tuesday, May 26-4:00 PM

Bob Gant & Friends Spoleto Performance-Chapel

Wednesday, May 27-3:00 PM

Metz Piano & Cello Concert-Chapel

Saturday, May 30-2:00 PM –5:00 PM

YeeHaw Junction Bluegrass Band-Palm Court

Sunday, May 31-4:00 PM

Susan Conant & Friends

Spoleto Performance-Chapel

Wednesday, June 3-5:00 PM

Louise Dubin & Andrew Armstrong

Spoleto Performance-Chapel

We had a blast at our “Family

Feud” themed Volunteer Party.

Contestants were picked out of

the audience to be a part of the

Hatfield or Mc Coy family.

Dancing and prizes followed.

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2

3

4

“Survey Says…”

1)Marilou Watts gets ready to be a

contestant on Family Feud.

2)Nyra Harrington shows off how she can

dress up like a “McCoy”.

3)Jeanne Herndon & Jack Hostutler

face-off at the podium.

4) Dr.s Dan & Marji Mengedoht dance in

their best contestant outfits.


Meet the Staff: Ilene Lewinsohn & Sherline Lawson Taki Andriadis

Trends in Senior Living Sarah Tipton

We have two new members in Bishop

Gadsden’s Financial Operations. They are Ilene

Lewinsohn and Shirleen Lawson, and both joined

BG two months ago.

Ilene Lewinsohn’s new position at BG is

Assistant Controller. Born in the Bronx, NYC,

Ilene graduated with a Master’s degree in Sociol-

ogy from William Paterson University in Wayne,

NJ. Her business experience includes managing a

bookstore and working in her father’s trucking

company as dispatcher and Director of Financial

operations for 12 years. Ilene also worked for

Expedite Transportation Company which, for

business reasons, had to re-

locate to Charleston in

2006. Three years later, BG

is reaping the benefit of that

move.

Many members of

her family still live in The

Bronx, and Ilene misses

them and Manhattan both.

Sherline’s job as Accounting Technician at

BG includes accounts payable and cash manage-

ment. She was born at Cheverly, near Baltimore,

MD. After graduating, she worked as a hostess

at IHop. She then joined Bowie State U’s book-

store, in MD, and worked in the Accounting De-

partment. Two years later, Sherline joined ABSS,

a computer and technology recruitment com-

pany, where she stayed for nine years. She later

joined NECA, and she and her husband lived

their dream of moving south when NECA relo-

cated to Charleston.

The couple has

four children: two girls

and two boy s —

Christopher 12; Ariel,

eight; Kaia, three and

David, Jr., one. David

works for a suburban

disposal company in

Summerville.

This month, our state association of not-

for-profit retirement communities held its annual

conference jointly with the Georgia state associa-

tion in Augusta. I attended a very interesting ses-

sion on the state of the senior-living industry, pre-

sented by Katherine Brod with Ziegler, our invest-

ment banking firm. As the investment banking

firm with the largest presence in the senior living

market, Zeigler is in a unique position to collect

data about our field.

Of course, much of the data was what you

would expect to hear: the downturn in residen-

tial real estate has weakened occupancy at senior-

living communities throughout the country. Fitch

has downgraded the industry outlook from stable

to negative. There is more acquisition activity in

the CCRC market than ever.

But not all the trends are gloomy. On the

contrary, many items were not only encouraging,

but affirmed that Bishop Gadsden’s down-to-

business response on many fronts will help us

weather the storm. According to Ziegler, we

are among the proactive providers who are: in-

vigorating occupancy through marketing incen-

tives; carefully monitoring operational costs and

enhancing cash-flow opportunities; working

with educational institutions to attract high-

quality staff; accelerating a ―market‖ approach

to health care through attention to resident-

directed care initiatives; focusing wellness initia-

tives to promote successful aging and reinvent-

ing, renovating, and keeping facilities updated

and marketable.

Through these efforts, we’re well posi-

tioned to emerge ahead of the curve. Many

thanks to all of you for your great ideas to re-

duce, save, enhance and strengthen our commu-

nity.


From a family with long roots in Charleston, Frances Schachte Wilson has become a model of

adaptation to the Bishop Gadsden lifestyle. She attended parochial elementary school and graduated

from Memminger High School.

Completing her education at the College of Charleston when it had 300 students, Frances has

watched with mixed emotions as it has grown to 12,000.

Frances married Charles Wilson who was an officer of the largest construction company in the

local area. Her family grew to six children, fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Active in a Bible study group and an eight-member bridge club, Frances also finds time for

bridge at Kiawah where she has a condominium.

Meet your Neighbor: Polly Martschink Barbara Tuck

Polly Martschink was born at home in

North Charleston on an April Friday. She has

memories of a happy childhood. Her Dad had

a pharmacy where he’d get the NY papers, and

he’d bring them home to Polly and

her three sisters who’d share the NY

funnies with the whole neighbor-

hood. Polly and her sisters spent

summers in Pendleton with their

Mama’s sister and grandparents who

had a big, rambling two-story house

with porches all the way around

and a sleeping porch. They had pic-

nics in the mountains, swam at

nearby Lake Boscobel and went on

hayrides.

Polly loved to dance and

spent her teens and early twenties at

house parties at the beach, fraternity parties

and dances at the Citadel, Clemson and Caro-

lina. She first went to Winthrop and transferred

to Carolina after two years. In 1944, Polly’s

cousin invited her to June Week at West Point,

and Glenn Miller played for the Hop. General

Eisenhower’s son was in that graduation class,

and his Mom Mamie was there.

Unexpected publicity came to Polly by

way of a photo she had given to a friend BiIly

Cox before he went overseas. Somehow it fell

into the hands of the 35th Tank Battalion in

Landau, Germany. They toasted Polly’s picture

as the Happiness Girl. One of the soldiers

mailed her photo to a Columbia studio. Soon

after, Polly’s photo was on the front page of

the State with the story of how she had capti-

vated the hearts of the soldiers in Germany.

The first time Polly saw her future hus-

band, Frederick John Martschink II (Frickie for

short), he was in a tux on his way to

a debutante dance with a date. But

the two soon went sailing on the

Ashley River and fell in love. Frickie,

whose college years were interrupted

by the war, finished at The Citadel in

April of 1948 and gave Polly a dia-

mond ring that same day.

Frickie was in real estate. He

was on City Council for the 16 years

that John Palmer Gaillard Jr. was

Mayor. The couple had two boys—

Frickie and Miles. For fun, they went

sailing on their cabin cruiser and also went up to

the mountains. Polly volunteered at the Gibbes

where she taught in the Junior Gallery, along

with celebrated artists Corrie McCallum Halsey,

Anne Worsham Richardson and others.

Polly has four grandchildren—Frickie’s

three daughters and Miles’ son. The eldest, Mere-

dith, is having a baby—Polly’s first great-

grandbaby! And Sarah, who has an engineering

degree from Clemson, is getting married in June.

Peg has a Master’s in Sports Management and

Medicine and works at American U. Miles’ son,

Miles, is a freshman at Old Dominion in Norfolk,

VA where he’s on the sailing team.

Here at BG, Polly enjoys art classes, con-

certs and lectures. She’s happy to have her

younger sister Ruth in Independent Living.

New Resident: Frances Wilson Dan McKnight


Congratulations

to Sarah Seabrook

who was the

winner of our

recent Seasonal

Shopper drawing.

She has won a

25% discount on

her next purchase at the Village

Shop. You can be entered in our

Seasonal Shopping drawing by

putting your name in the bas-

ket every time you make a

purchase.

the company opened an office in Atlanta, and

Carrie was transferred there as office manager.

While in Atlanta, Carrie attended evening classes

in Business at Georgia State University to broaden

her education. In 1970, she was transferred back

to Charlotte as Traffic Manager.

In 1972, Steinhall Company needed some-

one in Charleston, and they transferred Carrie

here as Traffic Manager. Carrie worked for the

company for 35 years until her retirement.

Carrie Stegall was born in Charlotte, N.C.

and graduated from Georgia Business College

where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Busi-

ness. After graduation, she enlisted in the Navy

and was transferred to Washington, D.C. where

she worked in Naval Communications --- an as-

signment that gave her an opportunity to

strengthen her knowledge of geography.

After the war, Carrie returned to Char-

lotte and joined Steinhall & Co. Two years later,

New Resident: Carrie Stegall Taki Andriadis

Phone Testing

We will now start testing your emergency

phone in the apartments and cottages twice a

year thanks to a great suggestion by a resident.

We are currently testing them once a year, but

we felt this was a way for us to step up and

show our continued commitment to safety.

Please see the testing schedule below. You do

not need to be present in order for us to test

your emergency system.

In addition to testing the pendant twice a

year, we will also test the emergency phone

when a resident is returning from the hospital

or a temporary stay in Read Cloister as an extra

safety measure.

There will be a refresher course on the

emergency phones offered during Wellness

Week on Tuesday, May 19th at 10:00 am in

Blackmer Hall. If you have any questions or con-

cerns please feel free to contact Helen Hamer at

406-6600.

May 4-8 1st Floor Apartments

May 11-15 2nd Floor Apartments

May 18-22 3rd Floor

Apartments

May 25-29 Cottages 1-30

June 1-5 Cottages 31-57

Hip Hip Horray!!

We’re in the month

of May!!

Time to start planning for the

big, big, day!

The grand opening of the Village Shop. Coming this month!


new birth. More than 160 congregants shared in

the event and welcomed her ―into the household

of God‖ (Book of Common Prayer, page 308).

The Paschal or Easter candle that stands

next to the font is a symbol of Christ’s resurrec-

tion and his passage from death to life, from

darkness to light. According to the Prayer Book,

―it is customary that the Paschal Candle burn at

all services from Easter Day through the Day of

Pentecost‖ (page 287). Easter is, therefore, a

fifty-day feast ending on the Day of Pentecost,

which became a secondary date for baptism as

Christianity grew after the time of Emperor Con-

stantine.

Before we celebrate Pentecost, we will ob-

serve the next major feast of the Church which is

Ascension Thursday on May 21 at 10:30 a.m. in

the chapel. Please join us!

Easter, the commemo-

ration of the resurrection of

Jesus Christ, is the most im-

portant celebration of the

Church. The early Christians

only baptized converts to the

faith at sunrise on Easter and

believed that, through the im-

mersion in the waters of bap-

tism, a person participated in the death, burial

and resurrection of Jesus. In keeping with that

very ancient custom, the worshippers in our

chapel witnessed a baptism this Easter Sunday.

You may recall from a past issue of the

GAB that back in November, residents Jim and

Betty Scott donated a beautiful marble baptismal

font for use in our chapel, in which their great

granddaughter was baptized. On Easter Sunday,

Lexi Irene, daughter of Jonna Cook, nursing su-

pervisor in Myers Hall, received the sacrament of

IN LOVING MEMORY

The Easter Season is a Time For Holy Baptism

Father Frank Russ

Eileen Glenn

December 10, 1938 ~ April 21, 2009

Guylyn Hahn

September 30, 1918 ~ April 24, 2009

Eleanor Jaskunas

February 8, 1923 ~ April 16, 2009

Jean Naylor

September 4, 1921 ~ April 21, 2009

(right)The altar

arrayed with

spring flowers

on Easter Day.

(above)Jonna Cook with proud father, Adam,

holding Lexi Irene, while family members look on.

(left)A ring of flowers adorns the

Paschal Candle on Easter Day.


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Submit your entry for the 2009 Christmas Card Design Contest

No Larger than 8 ½ x 11

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