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50th Wedding Anniversary
Please join Gaylord & Sharolyn Lind for cake & coffee on Sunday, September 5th during coffee fellowship to help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Carroll & Donna Sarsland are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Corina Sarsland of Rockford, to Dan Kieselhorst of Chaska. They plan to marry October 23, 2010 at United Presbyterian Church of Rockford with a reception at Medina. Contact the church for their address.

"Time for Tea, Time for Women," the first-ever fundraising event for the Women's Fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation, is set for 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Willmar Holiday Inn Conference Center. There will be different kinds of tea, a wide variety of foods to sample, entertainment, a raffle and a short program at 5:30 p.m. The cost of the tea is $40 per person, of which $20 is tax deductible. Those who wish to attend should register in advance at.communitygiving.org/willmar.

The Women's Fund was established in 2008 as a component fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF). The mission of the fund is to support access for women and girls to lives of economic and social strength. Funds raised through "Time for Tea, Time for Women" will provide grants for area non-profit organizations serving women and teenage girls in Kandiyohi County. Previous grants were awarded to Ridgewater College for the pre-nursing program, Shelter House, Kitchen Kamp for teen moms and the Child Guide Program in the Willmar schools. Members of the Women's Fund Steering Committee are Suzanne Napgezek, Shelley Hedlund, Lynn Johnson, Smitty Luschen, Lynnea Pritchett, Connie Vanderbill Medin, Colleen Thompson Michels, Kathy Nelson Hund, Connie Spartz and Marni Vollan. Honorary member is Diane Buzzeo.

Dear Friends in Hope to Home Meals,
What a lavish supply of wonderful food was delivered yesterday. These beautiful meals along with other delicious treats prepared by kind and loving hands will provide basic food needs as well as comfort and pleasure for many, many days to come. I am touched by your kindness and impressed by your dedication. Thank you!
With much appreciation, Ethel Haakenson

Thank you to Darlene Bratberg for the Hope Garden Plot at her place. What a nice idea - a special thanks to Jack and Stanley for all their work! - Vonnie, Lynn Hauser, Howell’s

Thank you to my church family for the prayers, prayer shawl, meals, calls, cards and visits. I felt very blessed by your support and care. Thank you also to Candace for being there and encouraging me to take the time I needed to heal. May God bless you all. - Nancy Gjerde

I want to thank Pastor Candace for her visit after my heart attack. For Jan’s visit with the prayer shawl and to Ruth Birkeland a thank you for two meals, they were great! And to Lisa for my ride and also the cards and calls I got. Thanks! - Donna Reu

Thanks to the ladies of Hope Church, who prepare and deliver meals. It’s so good to be remembered in such a loving way. The food was delicious and what a pleasant surprise. Bless you all. Love, Dorothy Blokzyl

I don't know what I would do with out my Hope Church family. To all who gave gifts, cards and hugs, for my 80th Birthday, thank you and God Bless. - Shirley Kidd

To my Hope Church Family,
What a wonderful church and family to belong to!! Words cannot every begin to express all my love and gratitude for my Hope Family. You all have been there for me and blessed me in everyway possible, I just can’t thank you enough. I am in awe of how you very special, special people just dig right in to help others. Thanks a million for all you have blessed me with, whether it was a visit, food or money. Thanks to Pastor Candace & Dennis for their visits, prayers, phone calls and support. God Bless, Joyce Clark P.S. Mickey says, “Thanks for the walks!!”