President Tom Becker banged the gavel, 'bam, bam, bam', the Mormon Tabernacle Choir opened their mouths and 'walla' the Season began at Chautauqua.
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| The tenors used our House as their home base. |
The United Methodist House also opened with fanfare; the Saturday Night Meal for our new guests and then a weeks worth of lectures, music and physical activity ensued.
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| Alice & Bill Ward sang on Sunday. |
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| Rev. Sarah Roncolato with her husband Dave. |
We saw some familiar faces returning to the UM House;
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| Dick & Sally Grove. |
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| Lois Minnagh |
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| Janet & Everett Fitts, Lois & Ed Paul |
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| The Thompsons, Nate & Tessa. |
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| Janice Eichberg &Ann-Marie Lenhardt |
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| The ladies from Fairview UMW provided the 'tea.' |
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A new addition to the tea was the music of
Gretchen Golibersuch. |
"Yes, the opening week was a great success," said one youthful observer, and Steve Martin topped off the week."
