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HORIZONS
August 2020
Hingham Congregational Church, UCC
366 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-1276
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Message from the Senior Pastor
New Callings
I am so pleased to announce that our brother in Christ and fellow HCC member, Winston Janusz, has been called to be the Associate Pastor of Peace Church, United Church of Christ, in Rochester, Minnesota. Winston will be ordained on September 27 via Zoom. I am honored to be offering the sermon. I will let you know once we have information about how to virtually attend the service that day so that we can support him.
Many of us are feeling called in new directions these days. The pandemic has required us to figure out how to connect and lead in new ways. The movement to end racism and violence against our Black neighbors has inspired many of us to get involved in the push for social and political change. The loss of family members, friends, neighbors, and heroes has increased our empathy and opened us up to new avenues of compassion.
As life progresses... as we age... as our interests evolve... as we meet new people... as society changes... as our children grow and leave home... as we experience loss... we become new people. We see ourselves and the world in new ways and we hear the Divine calling us to new roles and new ways of being. As summer progresses, how do you imagine autumn? How will you spend your time and what impact do you see yourself making on our hurting and beautiful world?
God's still-speaking voice is there for us if we are willing to listen. It's in the word, the wind, the birdsong, the music, the cries of the oppressed, and deep within each one of us.
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The Minister of Christian Education,
Rev. Sara M. Holland,
is currently practicing cat yoga
with BBLucille
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Note from our Assistant Moderator - John W. Pint
As the temperature climbs and humidity builds, sometimes to uncomfortable levels and seemingly without relent, I remind myself how fortunate we are to live in Hingham and be near the water, able to catch a cooling breeze or experience a watercolor-worthy sunset. Or having the modern luxury of indoor air conditioning in the house or car. Some days, the simple comfort of a shade tree or patio umbrella offers a fresh-air respite from the computer screen in my home office. My kids often remind me that a backyard paddling pool when it is too hot can soothe both tired feet and a weary soul.
While uncertainty abounds, the pandemic has also offered the opportunity to be present in the moment. Most days, it feels like our family is coping with life a day at a time and reaching the end of the day only by the grace of God. Often, we find ourselves taking a moment to express gratitude for making it through another one. A mantra I try to use is to see this period as a once-in-a-lifetime (I hope) opportunity to spend loads of time with my kids while they are still young - an opportunity that ordinary work, travel, daycare, school, and daily life might otherwise have inhibited. While not without challenges, the time together has been a blessing and will (I hope) lead to a stronger family bond.
On those days when life in this moment seems overwhelming, I permit myself to peek ahead - just a little - to the coming autumn season, which is my personal favorite. While the day-to-day seems uncertain, I find the leaves changing, cooler mornings and evenings, and general feeling of renewal that comes from making it through a long hot summer provides a comforting backdrop. This gives me renewed hope that our community will pull through this challenge, stronger and more resilient. I look forward to seeing you soon.
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Outdoor Services Coming!
Please plan to attend our first in-person worship services since early March. The Back to the Building Working Group, the Board of Deacons, and the Board of Trustees have been carefully planning a series of outdoor services to be held on the HCC campus on August 16, 23, and 30. We will hold two services on each of those Sundays, one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 10 a.m. Masks will be required and we will guide each individual, couple, or family group to a safe space, distanced from others. A much more detailed message will be coming soon. Until then, please anticipate RSVP-ing on our HCC website and bringing your own masks, lawn chairs, and mobile devices (for the bulletin, which will be emailed to you). I am very excited to worship with you in person!
Pete
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Weekly HCC Virtual Coffee Hour
Sundays at 10:00 am Via Zoom!
Meeting ID: 766 2077 7565
Password: HCC
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Call for Summer Music Volunteers!
During July and August, we need YOU to provide music for worship services--this is your chance to record that piano piece you've been practicing, make a video singing the solo you have always wanted to hear in church, get your old band back together over Zoom or SoundTrap, practice your dijeridu, make a joyful noise in a music video, for the Sunday service!
For encouragement or more info, text or call David Giessow at 617-686-2581.
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Welcome to the HCC Zoom Café!
Tracey Kelley and I hope you'll join us on the
third Wednesday of each month at 10:00am.
So many of us miss the opportunity to socialize with our church family so the Fellowship Board h
as set up these virtual calls to spend some friendly time together. We hope you'll drop in to say hello!
Mark you calendar for these upcoming dates:
August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16
Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 950 990 3144 Passcode: HCC
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,9509903144#,,,,,,0#,,842530# US
You may be new to Zoom or new to using a phone, tablet, or computer for a virtual call. No worries! If you are having difficulty, please contact Meredith Anderson at [email protected] or 203-733-4180 and we will get you set up to participate.
We look forward to chatting with you soon!
The Fellowship Board
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Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)
Every Thursday Morning at 9 am will cont
inue in a virtual format.
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The Hingham Food Pantry...
Dear Friends,
I hope you and your family are all doing well. It is hard to believe that summer is upon us. The weather has been just beautiful, making things a little brighter. I wanted to send you our schedule for the coming month and present list of needs.
For those families who may need assistance (please call the pantry if this is your first visit) our summer distribution schedule is as follows:
Tuesdays
8/4, 8/18, 9/1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
We will be accepting donations on:
Mondays,
8/3,
8/17,
8/31 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
and
Wednesday,
8/5,
8/19,
9/2 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Our present list of needs are:
Beef stew,
Canned fruit,
Granola bars,
Peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers
Granulated sugar (one or two-pound bags or boxes),
Grape or strawberry jelly,
Canned spaghetti
Instacart.com
is a great way to order donations online. Items can be sent to Brooke Bartletta (note the "t" in Bartletta), 52 Fearing Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Monetary donations are also always welcome. Checks may be made out and mailed to: Hingham Food Pantry, 685 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043 or Venmo @Brooke-Bartletta (note the "t" in Bartletta) with a note of Hingham Food Pantry in the "What's It For" section. Brooke will provide Hingham Food Pantry with a check.
We are truly grateful for everything you do for us. Wishing you a good summer.
Be well,
Joanne Morrissey
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GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK:
On these hot and humid summer days when demand for electricity shoots up, dirty power plants come on line to fill the need. We can avoid/limit the need for that by doing several things - especially from mid-afternoon until about 8pm. (esp. 4-ish-8-ish)
1) Turn A/C off or up a degree or two;
2) Avoid running high-energy appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers; and
3) Avoid charging your electric car (if you have one of
course).
Let's do our part to keep today and tomorrow from being worse.
"USE WISELY..." HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - RECYCLE - REPAIR - REPURPOSE - ROT(compost)
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Attention Seniors of Hingham:
The Hingham Link is available to help in anyway they can.
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Please keep in
your prayers...
- Amy Ricketts, whose father died recently
- Jane Kungie, Eileen Hutchins' daughter, recovering from surgery
- The family of Ed Murphy, who passed away recently: Janet Murphy, Kathi Blair, Tracey Denelle, Daryl Denelle
- Peter Allen, recovering from surgery
- Elly Hughes, and her family
- Al Carpenter
- Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage
- All of those working to better their mental health
- People in abusive households
- All brave essential employees
- Candy Heath's sister and brother-in-law, Marylin and Brad
- Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine's brother
- Peter Edson
- Tom Hulbert
- Don Geissow, David's brother
- Children and youth with atypical routines at this time, especially those with food insecurity
- Suzy Burba approved for ordination, pending call
- Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination
- All those affected by the corona virus in the world
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HCC CALENDAR
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Aug 2
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9:00 am
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Full Communion worship service on HCC YouTube Channel
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9:45 am
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Church School (one-room schoolhouse) via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 928 4676 6217 Password: 131455
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9:45 am
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Live Sermon on Rev. Pete's
Facebook Page:
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10:00 am
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Weekly
HCC Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 766 2077 7565
Password: HCC
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Aug 3
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Aug 5
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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7:30 pm
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Board of Deacons
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Aug 6
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9:00 am
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Growing inFaith Together (G.I.F.T) via Zoom |
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Aug 9
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9:00 am
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worship service on HCC YouTube Channel
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9:45 pm
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C
hurch School (one-room schoolhouse) via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 928 4676 6217 Password: 131455
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10:00 am
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HCC Virtual Coffee Hour Sundays Via Zoom:
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Aug 10
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Aug 12
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Aug 13
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9:00 am
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Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)
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Aug 16
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8:30 am
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Outside Sunday Worship by reservation
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9:45 am
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Church School (one-room schoolhouse) via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 928 4676 6217 Password: 131455
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10:00 am
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Outside Sunday Worship by reservation
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10:00 am
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HCC Virtual Coffee Hour (There will not be an outside Coffee Hour) Sundays Via Zoom:
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Aug 17
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Aug 19
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HCC Zoom Cafe via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 950 990 3144 Passcode: HCC
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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7:30 pm
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Board of Christian Education
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7:30 pm
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Executive Council
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Aug 20
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9:00 am
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Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)
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Aug 23
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8:30 am
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Outside Sunday Worship by reservation
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9:45 am
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Church School (one-room schoolhouse) via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 928 4676 6217 Password: 131455
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10:00 am
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Outside Sunday Worship by reservation
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10:00 am
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HCC Virtual Coffee Hour (There will not be an outside Coffee Hour) Sundays Via Zoom:
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Aug 24
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Aug 26
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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7:30 pm
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Board of Trustees
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Aug 27
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9:00 am
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Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)
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Aug 30
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8:30 am
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Outside Worship Service by reservation
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9:45 am
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Church School (one-room schoolhouse) via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 928 4676 6217 Password: 131455
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10:00 am
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Outside Worship Service by reservation
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10:00 am
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HCC Virtual Coffee Hour (There will not be an outside Coffee Hour) Sundays Via Zoom:
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Aug 31
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7:00 pm
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Evening Prayer with Pastors via Zoom
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Please contact the church office if you have any questions
or changes to the above
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Wishing a happy August birthday to our HCC family:
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2
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Ethan Mayo
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10
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Marilyn Shuler
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25
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Addison Sibley
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Dana Cease
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James Ryan Sloan
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Paul Fogel
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3
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T.R. Schib
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11
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Lauren Walker
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Christina Fogel
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Cora Hall
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12
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Emily Sebestyen
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27
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Deborah Redmond
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Katrina Dettman
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14
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Allison Ross
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Linda Carpenter
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Nancy Berube
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Drew Hussar
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Jamie Schweer
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4
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Liam Warshaw
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16
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Anne Larson
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Olivia Burr
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6
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Gracie Peterson
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17
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Janet Cappers
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28
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Barbara Clarke
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7
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David Ricketts
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18
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Marco Boer
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29
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Megan Ross
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8
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Joanne Carpenter
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Amy Ricketts
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30
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Macklin McGuirk
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Harold Clark
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Charlie Lalond
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31
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Ann Burnaby
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Brett Anderson
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19
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Mark Krumm
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9
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Debra Walker
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22
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Julia Buczynski
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Ian Smith
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23
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Callie Cease
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Wishing a happy August anniversary to:
Aug 1 Steve & Lynn Muller Waynen
Aug 6 Raymond & Erin Childs
Avi & Patricia Lev
Aug 14 Doug & Terri Fortin * 45 years!
Aug 15 T.R. & Schilb * 28 years
Aug 19 Tom & Linda Ricciardelli * 31 years
Aug 21 Marco & Laura Boer * 21 years
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