January 2013 Prayer & Action

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50 YEARS OF GLORIOUS MUSIC The Cathedral celebrates 50 years of the Choir of Men & Boys

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CHRIST'S LIGHT IN THE WORLD An explanation of the Youth Confirmation process

Carry Christ's Light JANUARY/13

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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I January 2013 Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol L. Wade > cwade@ccclex.org Associate Dean ɪ The Rev. Brent Owens > bowens@ccclex.org Curate ɪ The Rev. Joe Mitchell > jmitchell@ccclex.org Deacon ɪ The Rev. Paula L. Ott > paula@ccclex.org Canon Musician ɪ Canon Erich Balling > eballing@ccclex.org Music Assistant ɪ Kathleen Balling > kballing@ccclex.org Assistant Organist ɪ Lisa Hall > lhall@ccclex.org Minister of Christian Formation ɪ Dr. Elizabeth Conrad > elizabeth@ccclex.org Youth Ministry Coordinator ɪ Amanda Musterman-Kiser > amusterman@ccclex.org Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Schoner Wehrle > lschoner@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Publications Coordinator & Webmaster ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Brownell Haddix Vestry C.B. Baize ɪ Chuck Baldecchi ɪ Nancy Bogue ɪ John Brice ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Lance Churchill ɪ Robert Fugate ɪ Ann Whitney Garner ɪ Tom Howard ɪ Tracey Meyers ɪ Gary Stewart ɪ Marc Mathews, Treasurer

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JANUARY PRAYER God of all mercy, whose Son brought good news to the despairing, freedom to the oppressed and joy to the sad; fill us with your Spirit, that the people of our time may see in us the likeness of Christ.

Amen.

NEED PRAYER? Contact Margaret Christensen, Parish Secretary, at the church if you or a family member is admitted to the hospital or in need of congregational care. For the Prayer Chain, call Loys Mather, 299-8569, or the church office.

ABOUT THE COVER The Children's Pageant on Christmas Eve.

THE MISSION OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL To restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus, through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and the promotion of Justice, Peace and Love.

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CONTENTS

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Carry Christ's Light

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Art at the Cathedral

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Cathedral Ministries

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Cathedral Outreach

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Music Notes

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Cathedral Outreach

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Youth

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Bulletin Board

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Birthdays

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Carry Christ's Light

By The Very Reverend Carol L. Wade

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ight permeates the story of Epiphany. A dazzling star illuminates the heavens and leads the magi to Christ. The baby born to a family in need of shelter is revealed to the world as the Messiah. Remarkably, dreams and visions reveal this extraordinary truth as the gift-bearing magi come to worship the newborn Savior.

“Epiphany is the story of dreamers and visionaries.”

Theologian John Westerhoff

only kindled delight, but also brought tears of tenderness and joy to folks of all ages. Diminutive angels, sheep and shepherds shared the greatest story we know: In Christ, God has come to be like us, to take on our pain and joy, and even our death, to bind up our infirmities and call us to new and abundant life.

In the midst of this high season of faith, we joyfully celebrated the Ordination of the seventh Bishop of Lexington. Along with our Presiding Bishop, we welcomed several visiting bishops, community leaders and other ecumenical guests. How blessed we are to begin this new season of ministry and mission with Bishop Doug and Kaye Hahn, and how fitting that we do so as we move into this season of Light. Our Cathedral and Diocese have much to be grateful for as we begin to dream dreams together and envision where God is calling us to serve.

God has a dream to heal the world and Epiphany calls us to take our part in this story of reconciliation. As God’s Light (Christ) and Life (Holy Spirit) are born anew in us, I wish us the blessing of holy dreams and vision as we carry Christ’s light into the world.

With love, Carol

The Christmas season stirred our whole community to offer our hearts in worship and praise in celebration of God’s gift to us in Christ. Dreamers and visionaries abound at our Cathedral! As Advent progressed, the Cathedral was adorned by greens and lights through the vision and skill of the Altar Guild and the creativity and care of our committee of artists. The Messiah and Lessons and Carols created a transformational blending of high musicianship and worship, as did the musical offerings at all of our Christmas services. Our new children’s pageant, coordinated by Kim Knight and with the help of the Vergers, staff, and so many others, shone forth with holiness. The pageant not CCCLEX.ORG / 5

ART AT THE CATHEDRAL

Art in Epiphany-tide

By Jesse Mark

THE MURAL PROJECT Art at the Cathedral’s involvement in Epiphany-tide began nine years ago, when brown paper was rolled out and the children and youth painted figures which had been outlined by lead artists. The scenes were the trip to Bethlehem from Nazareth, the shepherds and the wise men. These were hung in the Great Hall for a few weeks. After two years of paper murals, large canvases were purchased and more lasting paint was used to create the manger scene, the wise men, and the angels with the shepherds. This year two new scenes have been added; Jesus in the Temple in his youth, Guy Ellis, adult art leader; and another version of the shepherd scene, led

by Cate Wagoner and her granddaughter Phoebe.

HOLY LUTES “Holy Lutes," an exhibit of abstract art and poetry, opens February 10 with a gallery tour by artist Constance Grayson. Beginning in the Chapel, Grayson will tell of her inspiration for this exhibit. Reading Love Poems from God (Daniel Ladinsky), she explored the world of sacred poetry for the first time. Creatively she moved gracefully 6 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 13

from word to painting in her abstract, colorist style. An exhibit birthed in her mind’s eye: Holy Lutes.

As she adopted a poem she painted an abstract which expressed her emotions and thought. Her selections come from around the world and across time from the ancient to the modern.

“Throughout the time spent working on this exhibit,” says Grayson, “I have been more impressed with the similarities I have observed among the religious traditions than with the differences.” Her paintings for this exhibit emphasize the similarities in her use of a consistent color palette and painting style.

Constance Grayson enjoys memberships in various Southern art societies, including Lexington Art League.

She will be present at Gallery Hop on Friday, February 15, and will speak again on Sunday, February 17, in the Chapel, as well as at Commodores on March 1. The exhibit closes Sunday, March 31. Ϯ

ART AT THE CATHEDRAL

Icons in Transformation: It's a Family Affair

By Amanda Tudor

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n February 2011 Art at the Cathedral at Christ Church launched the USA tour of "Icons in Transformation."

You probably remember what an impact Russian-born artist

Ludmila Pawlowska and her husband and "Icons" manager, Jan Lech, had on our church and our community while they were here! Everything about the "Icons" exhibit -- from unpacking the giant crates to placing and hanging the artwork to coordinating the schedule of events to enjoying the inspiring and transformative works of art while "Icons" -- stayed with us.

As a matter of fact, our Art at the Cathedral Chair, Jesse Mark, set the standard for this tour, and since 2011, churches around the country (from Seattle, WA, to Erie, PA) have been contacting Jesse to find out how to coordinate and implement the exhibit successfully. To my delight and surprise, my sister,

Amy Jo (AJ) Noyes, coordinated and launched the "Icons in Transformation" exhibit at St. Paul's Cathedral in Erie, PA, and I was able to join her that weekend and help her set up the opening reception on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

It was wonderful to reunite with Ludmila Pawlowska and Jan Lech, to hear stories of their USA tour of "Icons" and to find out that they have had a rewarding experience meeting so many people and worshiping in different churches, along with selling a wide range of art throughout the last two years. Ludmila and Jan both expressed such appreciation and warm memories from their experience with Art at the Cathedral, the exhibit that started everything. When I first met Ludmila and Jan I had a strong desire to know them better and to call them friends, and I am so pleased that I was able to work with my sister to host their visit in Erie. After Erie, the exhibit will head to Indianapolis this year. Art at the Cathedral will announce the dates and location for anyone interested. ĎŽ

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CATHEDRAL MINISTRIES

How Many Kneelers Have You Seen?

By Carolyn Ware

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ome thirty years ago the Christ Church Vestry gave Mrs. Robert Breeden permission to form a Needlepoint Guild. The first project completed was the kneelers in the Chapel. In 1990, when the pews in the Nave were re-covered, Mrs. Breeden was asked to design needlepoint for the kneelers.

The kneelers are given as tributes, for anniversaries, as memorials, and to represent the parishes across the Diocese and our six former Bishops, to mention a few of the reasons a kneeler has been finished. There are many needlepoint artists in our congregation who have worked diligently through the years.

To complete the project, there are 27 kneelers that need pieces commissioned and we can complete the project and have all of the kneelers dedicated. There are three currently being worked. Nearly 500 pieces of needlework can be found in our Cathedral.

Interested? How do you go about participating in this project? Are you someone who needlepoints? Contact one of the committee (Nancy 8 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 13

Freeman, Lu Crehore, Dana Davis or Carolyn Ware) and let them know of your interest. We are currently working with M’s Canvashouse on the design of the kneelers, and one of the committee can go with you to consult with Meredith Willett at M’s.

Once you have picked a design and the piece is ready to be worked, you can do it yourself if you are a needlepointer. If you do not needlepoint but want to commission a kneeler, there are a number of women who will do the work for you. When it is finished it is taken to an upholsterer and mounted and placed in the church.

ECW, as one of its current projects, is working on a book about our kneelers and the other pieces of needlework in the church. All pieces of needlework will be included, so we are particularly interested in getting them all finished. Won’t you join in completing this project? Ϯ

CATHEDRAL OUTREACH

The Best Part

By Gwen Mathews

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t’s hard to decide what is the best part of Angel Tree. It might be how excited everyone is to receive their Angel. It might be the joy of buying a real gift – a gift for which there truly is no expectation of receiving anything in return. It might be knowing that someone will truly have a day made easier, less hungry, or less worried about being needy at Christmas. Angel Tree … it is a good and simple thing!

and hearts that have made this ministry such joyful work!

Thank you, Christ Church family, for the abundant generosity you share through Angel Tree. Ϯ

And yet, it isn’t simple, for Angel Tree takes many, many volunteers. Generous people who donate both time and money to buy gifts, volunteers to move gifts from one place to another, helpers to put together food bags, happy faces to spend time with Harrison parents. Of the many wonderful outreach ministries of Christ Church Cathedral, perhaps none requires more people to make it a success.

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CATHEDRAL CHOIR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND January 26 & 27

All alumni from the Boys, Girls and Men’s choirs are invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary weekend, January 26 and 27. Four former Choirmasters, including Founder Robert Quade, will be present. If you know of any choir alums who would like to participate, please have them contact Music Assistant Kathleen Balling who has scheduling details. 859-2544497, Ext. 108, or kballing@ccclex.org. Anniversary Weekend details are on Facebook at The Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY and also on our website at www.ccclex.org.

MUSIC NOTES

50 Years of Glorious Music

By Canon Musician Erich Balling

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he 50th Anniversary celebration of the Cathedral Choir continues on January 26 and 27 with a festival weekend of music featuring several former choirmasters in Cathedral history.

Saturday the 26th will be a day of welcome and preparation. On Sunday the 27th, Robert Quade, founder of the Men and Boys Choir, Robert Burton, Robert Ludwig, and Walden Moore will join us for Choral Eucharist at 11:00am and Choral Evensong at 4:00pm. The Eucharist will feature music sung by the Cathedral Choir. At Evensong, choir alumni will join the Cathedral Choir to sing music of Parry, Noble, Hancock and others.

For more information, please visit our website at www.ccclex.org and click on the event page. You may also contact Music Assistant Kathleen Balling for further details. ĎŽ

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CATHEDRAL OUTREACH

A Lot to be Proud Of

By Susan Stempel

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hrist Church Cathedral has many jewels in its crown of contributions to life in our community. However, one of its brightest, and yet somewhat hidden, is our ministry of the Ecumenical Preschool, which was begun by CCC about 23 years ago and has been a collaborative effort between the Cathedral and Second Presbyterian Church since then. When the Cathedral’s efforts began, there was “no room at the inn (cathedral)” to house the school, so Second graciously offered to supply the space and has generously done so ever since.

So why are we involved in a preschool that is housed in another church? Well, that is one of the several unique facets of the school: • It is ecumenical in that churches of two different denominations sponsor it.

• It is diverse in having housed children from every continent on the earth except Antarctica -- this semester’s count alone includes eight students from different ethnicities and cultures.

• It is multigenerational in that it is housed across the hall from the Best Friends program, which caters to those with Alzheimer’s.

There is not one other preschool school in Lexington that offers all of this.

The children and the Best Friends interact frequently, and on Wednesdays they share a time when The Rev. Lois Howard (one of the originators of the school) tells a Godly 12 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 13

Play story to the children and the Best Friends, known to them as the Grandmas and Grandpas. It is dear and is the time when you see the Grandmas and Grandpas at their most active and aware. The fondness the two groups share is evident in the hugs they eagerly give one another when parting.

As explained in the May 5, 1993, Lexington HeraldLeader, both programs share part of their schedules each week because they have common interests like music, games, exercise, walking and worship.

Kathy Healey is the director of the school and leads the children in a myriad of activities throughout the half-day the school meets each weekday. In a large bright sunlight room, the children are painting, learning sign language, learning Spanish, singing and getting themselves prepared for school. The cost is very reasonable, ranging from $220 a month to $100 -- depending on the number of days the child attends.

Also, four scholarships are offered each semester, which again encourages diversity in the school. Needless to say, support from the Cathedral is critical. The amazing thing is what Ms. Healey accomplishes on so little. And the reverberations go throughout our community.

It is a community outreach program that we can take great pride in – but most of all the school would like your support and active interest. Take a moment and give Ms. Healey a call (at the preschool, 254-9548, or at 223-5563) – visiting there might be the high­light of your week. Ϯ

YOUTH

Christ's Light in the World

By Amanda Musterman-Kiser

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“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it!”

piphany is a time to celinto the Episcopal Church we will reebrate Christ’s light in the member our Baptism through water world! On the Feast of the and light. As we look at the promises Epiphany, January 6, we of the Baptismal Covenant together follow the magi and the we will look forward to May 5 when bright star to Christ. On January 13, many of our young people will claim we will celebrate Christ’s Baptism those vows as their own. as we introduce two new young The Confirmation process for our men to the life of Christ. After their youth is about remembering their (John 1:5, NSRV) Baptism, they will receive the light Baptism and finding Christ’s light of Christ, be sealed by the Holy Spirit, and be marked as within them and around them. To point them toward Christ’s own forever. the light, youth will We all begin our journey into the community of Christ receive a mentor – an at our Baptism. On January 4-6, 17 youth in Grades 9-10 older adult who lives will retreat to Natural Bridge as part of their Confirmaa life of prayer and tion preparation. There, they will be reminded that their action. They will meet Christian journey began the day their parents had them with their mentors 10 baptized. As we study what it means to be confirmed times over the next few months as they pray together. Youth THE JOURNEY OF YOUTH CONFIRMANDS AT will also participate in CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL community service, try out a new ministry, meet with a Fall 2012: Pray and discern about entering priest, journal, and read the Gospel of Luke together. We

Confirmation process. hope and pray that all these things will bring them closer

Fill out Confirmation Commitment form. to a life of Christ’s light and renewal.

1/4-1/6: Attend Confirmation Retreat.

Join with me in praying for our young people during 1/13: Receive mentor and start one-on-one this time of preparation.

meetings.

O God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of

Start Sunday School class lessons. the Spirit through the teaching of your Son Jesus Christ: 2/8-10: Attend New Beginnings, Diocesan event.

Make the hearts and minds of your servants ready to 3/1-3/3: Participate in 30 Hour Famine for receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that they may be

Community Service filled with the strength of his presence; through Jesus 5/5: Confirmation: “I will with God’s help!”

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BULLETIN BOARD

MINISTRIES/// PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS Prayer Shawl Knitters provide shawls for our Cathedral members who are shut in or having surgery or a new baby. Spearheaded by the Daughters of the King, we knit at home individually, coming together once a month.

We attend the Wednesday Healing Service at 12:05pm and then proceed to the Bride’s Room to knit, pray and study together. We encourage anyone interested in knitting to become a part of this wonderful ministry. Please contact Flo Mayer, 299-5552, if you are interested. Our next meeting is on January 9.

YOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEEKEND Join with youth, Grades 6-12, from Lexington as we sing God’s praises together in honor of civil rights. This service, starting at 4:00pm on January 20, will feature Keynote Speaker Pastor Mike Wortham, Youth Minister of the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

CATHEDRAL CHOIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Thank you for answering our call to help build a choir alumni database that will allow us to communicate more frequently with choir alums. All alumni from the Boys, Girls and Men’s choirs are invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary weekend, January 26 and 27. Four former Choirmasters, including Founder Robert Quade, will be present. If you know of any choir alums who would like to participate, please have them contact Music Assistant Kathleen Balling who has schedul-

ing details. 859-254-4497, Ext. 108 or kballing@ccclex.org. Also, Anniversary Weekend details are on Facebook at The Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY.

OUTREACH/// ROOM IN THE INN Room in the Inn, a movable shelter, started again in November. Christ Church is honored to host 15 men for housing, dinner, and breakfast Wednesdays in November - February.

We have expanded the program to every Wednesday this year to allow for more people to serve and experience this powerful ministry. For more information contact Tom Howard at 859-368-8684 or Robert Fugate at 859-881-8695.

NOTICES/// GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN FOR THE CATHEDRAL DIRECTORY Picture taking for the new Cathedral directory will take place in the “studio” in the nursery area, first floor of the Helm Building. There will be signs directing parishioners to the location.

We plan to take pictures after the 8:30am service and before and after the 11:00am service each Sunday unless circumstances preclude. We hope to get 100% participation!

SUNDAY SCHOOL SPRING SEMESTER Discovering God’s welcome is the beginning of an exciting journey. To be accepted for who we truly are—precious and beloved by God—is to step into abundant life in God. To live in God’s welcome is a gift available to all;

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to share that welcome with the world is our mission. Many people long for a life of meaning and hunger for authentic relationships with people who live beyond themselves. If you are eager to explore your relationship with God in a community of welcome, we invite you to step deeper into God’s abundance. The Spring semester begins on January 13.

GENTLE REMINDER Thank you to all the parishioners who have faithfully made a commitment to Christ Church for 2013. If you have not done so already, please fill out a pledge card to help the Vestry as they plan for the coming year.

ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH A PURPOSE ECW member will make inspirational Valentines for students at Harrison Elementary School. ECW will supply materials or members may bring their own supplies. Also, members are asked to bring a second or third grade reading level used book for the Great Leaps students.

CHALICE BEARERS NEEDED If you would like to be a chalice assistant, we will train you and begin scheduling you to serve one week each month. If you’re willing to serve in this ministry, please call or email Margaret at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ccclex.org. Ϯ

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Bob Walsh

10 Ashley McLellan

19 Grace Newsome

25 Emily Grosshans

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Dee Dee Moran

10 Donna Hall

19 Jud Knight

26 Doug Arnold

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Emilie Milburn

10 Erich Balling

19 Michael Miller

26 Martin Crowley

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Tom Wigginton

11 Charlie Kenney

19 Olivia Watson

26 Mrs. Leonard Preston

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Will Moreno

12 Donald Duke

20 Charles Lawrence

27 Janet Serrenho

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Peta Jones

12 Ann Gay

20 Eliza Pride

27 Ellen Taylor

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Abby Clay

13 Eric Headley

20 Lydia Huntress

28 Brad Newsome

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Mitzi Singleton

13 John Collins

20 Tom Crehore

28 Kate Milward

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Melissa Bright

13 Lisa Underwood

20 Cecelia Huntress

29 Drew Howard

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Dan Dorsett

13 Tanner Smith

21 Ethan Tuttle

30 Ann Heard

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Karen Tufts

13 Hill Parker

21 Brennan Burke

30 Claire Headley

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Jonathon Milburn

15 Bill Davis

21 Robert Bradbury

30 Donna Barr

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Hunter Smith

15 Emily Anderson

22 Ann Greis

30 Wickie Hardwick

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Michele Durbin

16 Lucy Craddock

22 Kenny Addison

30 Jennie VanMeter

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Patrick Wylie

16 Molly Hammond

22 Renee Mullins

31 Bob Cattoi

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Anne Gay

17 Bill Dotson

23 Betsy Davenport

31 Paige Kikuchi

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Ann-Whitney Garner

17 Russ Jarvis

23 Rob Milward

31 Win Meeker

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Meg Anderson

17 Sharon Stewart

23 Charlotte Burchett

31 Kyle Howard

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Alison Ritcher

18 Paul Wilson

24 Bob Stamps

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Lewis Pride

18 Michelle Egana

24 Caroline Arnold

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Denise Duncan

19 Dawson Fugate

24 Katie Arnold

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