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HORIZONS
July 2019
Hingham Congregational Church, UCC
366 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-1276
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Message from the Senior Pastor
Dear Friends,
Having returned from Washington, DC, just a few days ago, I am still riding high from the experience. Sara, Tracy Allen, Greg Stupin and I had the honor of accompanying high school students and young adults from HCC (and a few friends) on a very fulfilling experience in our nation's capital.
Youth Service Opportunities Project
(YSOP) hosted us in the heart of the city and connected us with the following well-organized and effective helping agencies:
A Wider Circle
provides furniture and other household items to those who are entering transitional housing.
Washington Parks and People
refurbishes green and other common spaces for all to enjoy, bringing people together in heathy community.
DC Central Kitchen
provides food for shelters, school children, and other venues. DC Kitchen recovers food that would otherwise be thrown away. They also train at risk/formerly homeless folks in the culinary arts, readying them for employment.
Central Union Mission
serves homeless men, offering shelter, food, spiritual encouragement, and other services.
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
serves hundreds of meals every day to women and men who are experiencing food insecurity.
Food and Friends
provides meals, groceries, and nutrition counseling to folks who are living with HIV/ AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses.
Seabury Resources for the Aging
provides housing and home care for the elderly, helping seniors to "age in place" by helping to maintain their homes.
Capital Area Food Bank
distributes 23 million pounds of food (including 6 million pounds of fresh produce) to over 383,000 people each year through its 700 partner agencies.
We Are Family
is an outreach and advocacy network started by seniors and their friends. They provide groceries, friendly visits, emergency cleaning assistance, transportation, and more.
Our youth and young adults truly understood the goals of the trip, worked hard together, enjoyed each other's company, had a lot of fun, and became a close community along the way. Those of you the were able to be in worship this past Sunday heard first hand how much the experience meant to them. Written reflections will be available soon on our church website.
Thank you to all our members and friends for supporting this amazing program!
Peace,
Pete
Rev. Dr. Peter Allen
Senior Pastor,
Hingham Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ
Email:
Cell:
203-522-3685
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Christian Education July 2019
HCC family and friends,
The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of United Church of Christ travel and excitement. The time I spent in Milwaukee at the UCC Open and Affirming coalition national gathering and at General Synod were extremely fruitful. There were excellent opportunities to network and make strong connections for HCC and myself.
The time I spent at General Synod was also fruitful! I heard all about the resolutions before the delegates representing the church body and I also had some outstanding educational opportunities. Get a chance to view any of the large meetings here:
https://www.ucc.org/synod_stream
I learned about the Green New Deal and was trained in using Naloxone (also called Narcan). Naloxone is the drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. One point that was very clear to me was that there is no reason, at all, for towns, cities and states to be avoiding preparing all people with Narcan. It is extremely easy to administer and takes almost no training. I encourage any church person to consider getting trained in administering Narcan.
http://www.getnaloxonenow.org/online_training.html
While at Synod, I heard from the author of Evicted (Matthew Desmond) and read about the communities most affected by poverty in Milwaukee. Having had Lyft drivers tell me I was staying in the rough part of town, I wondered about the church's role in addressing the complexities of housing insecurity, gun violence (which is present in all communities), and food insecurity.
The messy bow was tied neatly when I arrived in Washington DC to act on faith with the youth (and adult leaders) of HCC. We fed folks who lived on the streets, helped in soup kitchens, supported groups restoring 'violent' neighborhoods and worked with elders, children and families. This is the church's role AND so much more. We have to keep the conversation going.
In the month of July I have one week of vacation beginning tomorrow. I appreciate any prayers you can send my way as I head to a section of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. If you want to read more about my trail experiences as a Queer Theologian Hiker, feel free to follow my blog at
https://qthiker.org/
Besides that, Christian Education planning is full-out for Vacation Bible School planning. Let me know if you are interested in getting involved in any way. Our registration is almost full so do sign up NOW if you plan to do so!
Just before Vacation Bible School I'll be working from rural North Carolina while I also spend some time with my family as my dad has just retired from the United Methodist Church and will be having a party on July 27th. Those dates are July 24th - 27th.
Theme - Faith Exploration with Polar Pals
Who - children and youth ages 3 - 5th grade, young kids must be potty-trained
When - July 29-Aug 2, 9 am - 12 pm
Where - Hingham Congregational Church, 378 Main Street
Why - To learn about and grow into God's love in Jesus!
Cost - $30 / child, $55 / family; scholarships available.
We are seeking church school staff over the summer so if you have any leads or are interested in a position yourself do let me know. The positions are fun and meaningful! Starting pay is $25/hour for a few hours each week.
Please let us know of any questions you may have!
Peace of Christ,
Sara
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Coming up:
July 28th - Vacation Bible School set up - just after church
July 29th - August 2nd - Vacation Bible School
Save the date:
Sept 8th, 11:30 am / 12 pm - Homecoming picnic at Haley Field
Sept 22nd, 3 pm (meet and greet at 2:15 pm) - Sara M. Holland ordination service
; reception to follow
Some pictures from Sara's trip to Milwaukee and DC   
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Vacation Bible School
Hingham Congregational Church and Hingham House of Prayer presents:
Faith Exploration with Polar Pals!
Who: children and youth ages 3 - 5th grade, young kids must be potty trained
When: July 29-Aug 2, 9 am - 12 pm
Where: Hingham Congregational Church, 378 Main Street
Why: To learn about and grow into God's love in Jesus!
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Joys and celebrations for the Pinto Family!
Alex Pinto (aged 30, who was baptized and confirmed at HCC), son of Lynne Powell-Pinto and Donald Pinto, married Tova Teperow on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont. The wedding was officiated by Rabbi Barbara Penzner. Alex's Best Men were brothers Nicholas and Kiernan Pinto. The happy couple are currently honeymooning in Italy.
It was a wonderful weekend filled with joy and celebration!
Lynne Powell-Pinto
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Prayer requests...
- Lynn Wellings, Erin Childs' mother
- BJ Gorczycka
- Don Giessow, David's brother
- Betty and Tom Hulbert
- Vic Soldat, Nancie Mooney's brother
- Friends and family of Sydney Monfries
- St. John's UCC, Brighton, IL
- Suzy Burba, Sara M. Holland, Bill Ketchum, and Winston Janusz, Members in Discernment
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All those affected by violence in the world; our prayer is for love, justice, and peace.
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GREEN TIP FOR THE SUMMER
HINGHAM OUTDOOR SUMMER WATER RESTRICTIONS
Aquarion Water Company, which still operates our Hingham water supply, has announced its twice-weekly sprinkler irrigation system schedule:
Sun. & Wed. - address ends in EVEN digit
Sat. & Tues. - Address ends in ODD digit
Sun. & Wed. - No address #
Before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM
Most lawns only need about an inch of water per week (including rainfall) to stay green and healthy (20-30 mins. per watering x2/wk.) Morning watering is best time because the temperatures are the lowest this time of day. For more info. Go to chemistrycachet.com.
I will be out of the office and the church kitchen, etc. from July 7 thru July 15.
Next recycle pickup will be July 16. Thanks for
helping
to care for Mother
Earth.
"USE WISELY..." HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - RECYCLE - REPAIR - REPURPOSE - ROT(compost)
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The Consignment Center Shares its Bounty
The 2018-19 season ended with a bang, as customers surged in on June 18 for a bonus event and took advantage of an unexpected Bag Sale; our last customer was glad to find two sports jackets for a grown son who works in the downtown financial district. Success!
We have been fortunate this year to develop a growing network of local charities and become aware of more specific local needs. Using this network, all of our remaining year-end merchandise was sorted and designated for summer distribution, and in-kind contributions were made directly to Catholic Charities, South Shore Foster Care, Wellspring, and the Salvation Army. Additional summer clothing along with donated new health care supplies will be added to a shipment bound for ASAPROSAR's rural medical clinics.
The volunteer staff met together on June 20 to review the year, offer suggestions for operational improvements, and vote on annual charitable giving. After consideration and discussion, a unanimous decision was made to provide financial support to the Hingham Girl Scout House, Seaside Animal Rescue, Womanade, EmpowerHER, Beautiful Day, Jasmine Gray-Bags of Hope, North Valley Community Children's Fund, Mass Audubon Land Acquisition Fund, Hingham Land Acquisition Trust, and Wellspring's summer lunch program for Hull students.
While the Consignment Center is currently closed for the summer months, we are actively seeking additional staff for fall. The growth in business volume and shop hours
will require a larger corps of workers to maintain consistent operations in the coming season. For as little as three hours a week (our minimum requirements for scheduling purposes), you can join our mission. If you want to learn more or have questions about how your skills and time could be utilized, contact Marcia Sinclair (
[email protected]), Gail shields (
[email protected]) or Sarah England (
[email protected]). Training for the new season will be held on Thursday, September 5.
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P
hoto Directory Now Online!
Our church directory is online, requiring an access code to view. If you did not make it in to the hardcopy directory, we can add you online!
Jen at the Church Office can help you with all your directory inquiries. To be added, obtain an access code, or for any other questions, please contact her at [email protected] or 781-749-1276
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Call for Summer Music Volunteers!
We need YOU to provide music for worship services while the choirs are on summer break --this is your chance to perform that piano piece you've been practicing, sing the solo you have always wanted to hear in church, get your old band back together, or practice your Didgeridu, and make a joyful noise during the Sunday service! For encouragement or more info, call or text David Giessow at 617-686-2581 or email
[email protected]
. Sign-up here:
https://signup.com/go/qhDMjDd
Special Music Every Sunday this Summer
7/7 Cope Goodman Family
7/14 Jane Kungie and Eileen Hutchins, oboe and piano
7/21 ??
7/28 Ed Bartholomew, baritone horn
8/4 Ed Bartholomew, David Giessow, Steve Waynen
8/11 Steve Waynen and friends
8/18 ??
8/25 ??
9/1 ??
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Lights for Liberty Vigil
Friday, July 12, 8:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Lawn in front of the
Old Ship Church Parish House
107 Main Street, Hingham, MA
On Friday July 12th, 2019, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps, will bring thousands of people to locations worldwide as well as to detention camps across country, into the streets and into their own front yards, to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees.
This is the local event for the South Shore area sponsored by South Shore Action, Sneakers Laced Up and the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus South Shore.
The event will take place at Old Ship Church, Parish Hall, 107 Main Street, Hingham from 8:00 to 9:00 PM with speakers and information on how you can assist families seeking asylum who are affected by this administration's cruel policies. This event will inspire us to recommit to this issue and take action.
Candlelight vigil at 8:55 PM. Candlelights will be provided.
Accessibility: The vigil will take place outside the Parish House on the lawn. The ground is uneven. Parking is available immediately next to the lawn on the driveway. The driveway is gravel and uneven. Restrooms are available inside the Parish House. A ramp entrance is on the side of the building. Speakers will use a microphone.
For information : contact Mary Jenkins,
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Pine Street Meal - think dessert, dessert, dessert!
Next Pine Street Inn Meal:
Monday, July 15, 2019
Kitchen help is needed on Monday morning, June 15 at 8:00 AM in the HCC kitchen.
Dessert ALERT
! We were short on donations of desserts in June. Desserts are needed for the July meal. Please drop off desserts, labelled Pine Street Inn, on Sunday, July 14, or Monday morning before 9:00 AM.
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Back Packs for Interfaith Social Services
The Board of Outreach is again collecting pre-packed backpacks for Interfaith Social Services. ISS has a goal of 750 backpacks, so any contributions will be welcome.
Two types of backpacks are needed - one for grades K-5 and another for grades 6-12.
ALL backpacks should include:
- (3) spiral notebooks
- (1) composition notebook
- (2) pocket folders
- (1) package of #2 pencils
- (1) box of tissues
For the grades K-5 ("Little kids") backpacks, please include:
- (1) package of colored pencils
- (1) package of washable markers
- (1) package of crayons
- (4) glue sticks
- (1) package of Clorox wipes
For the grades 6-12 ("Big kids") backpacks, please include:
- (1) scientific calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS or similar)
- (1) package of index cards - 100ct
- (1) package of pens (black or blue, no gel)
- (2) highlighters
- (1) 2-inch three-ring binder with dividers
- (1) combination lock
Please label each individual bag "Little Kid" or "Big Kid" to expedite the distribution process. Please make the labels large and easy to read.
Return backpacks to church or to the church office on or before Monday, July 22.
If you would like to contribute but cannot provide a complete backpack, money donations are also welcome. Make a check made out to Interfaith Social Services and drop off or mail to the church office by 7/22/19.
Thank you for helping kids in need to get a good start to the school year.
Lynne Powell-Pinto
Summer Condiment drive for the Hingham Food Pantry
Thanks to all who contributed to the Summer Condiment drive for the Hingham Food Pantry. We collected 39 containers of assorted condiments, which they were very happy to receive to distribute to needy area families for summer meals.
Thank you!
Lynne Powell-Pint
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From the Haiti Summer Team
Even though our Haiti Summer Team was unable to go to Haiti this year due to the current situation of violence and civil unrest, the summer camp went on without us thanks to the many donations from you all and the Oklahoma and California churches of our team members. Many of the children's sponsors also stepped up to cover the cost of putting on the camp. Gladys and her team did a great job and the kids loved it. I am so happy that they didn't have to miss out on this summer camp experience that they look forward to each year! Our church sent $1800 to help with the cost.
On behalf of the summer team, Gladys and the kids --- Mesi Anpil, Thank you all so much!
Terri Fortin
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HCC CALENDAR
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July 7
July 8
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9:00 am
7:00 pm
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Worship: Communion, Special Music- Rev. Dr. Peter Allen
Trustees Meeting
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July 14
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8:00 am
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Green Sunday
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9:00 am
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Worship
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July 15
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8:00 am
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Pine St. Inn Meal Prep
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July 17
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7:30 pm
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Executive Council Meeting
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July 21
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8:00 am
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HCC Covenant Sunday
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9:00 am
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Worship
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July 22
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Interfaith Social Service Back Packs due
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July 28
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9:00 am
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Worship
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Looking ahead...
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July 29-Aug 2
Sept. 8
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11:30 am
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Vacation Bible School
Home Coming Picnic- Haley Field
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Sept. 22
Oct. 20
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3:00 pm
11:20 am
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Sara M. Holland, Ordination
Fun Fall Fundraiser Activities during coffee hour!
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Oct. 27
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11:20 am
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Fun Fall Fundraiser Activities during coffee hour!
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Nov 2
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6:00 pm
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Off Broadway Gala Fun-Raiser!
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Nov 3
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11:20 am
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Fun Fall Fundraiser Activities during coffee hour!
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Please contact the church office if you have any questions or changes to the
above,
[email protected]
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Wishing a happy July birthday to our HCC family:
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1
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Joyce Davis
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8
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Robert Hale
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19
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Connor Janusz
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2
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Molly Burr
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9
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Elizabeth Wolfgruber
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20
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Walker Sibley
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3
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Helga Garland
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12
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Jay Rowley
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21
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Willard Litchfield
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4
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Meredith Anderson
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Judy Rowley
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Debbie Edmundson
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5
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Erin Childs
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14
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Morgan Buczynski
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Penelope Pint
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Jessica Scipione
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15
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Lavinia Claydon
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25
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Kate Gillig
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Carter Anderson
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Paul Cappers
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30
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Lincoln E. Rathnam
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7
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Walter Smith
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16
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Daniel Kelleher
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Casey Moriarty
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Katherine Huber
James Cosman
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18
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Madelyn Juenumann
Leigh Harlow
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31
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Jody Trinchet
Riley Childs
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Wishing a happy July anniversary to:
July 1 Robert & Eliza Burns July 17 Mark & Kit Schlosky
July 3 Paul & Kathleen Jeffrey July 18 Gerald & Linda Jones
Matt & Kelly McGuirK July 25 Bryce & Kathi Blair
July 8 Gary & Barbara Gorczyca
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