Happy news to report!  Our tent at the games and at Burton went well, with many wonderful helpers and over 100 visitors.  Special thanks to the teenagers who brought such exuberance and enthusiasm to the event.  Brian McElhiney stopped by to introduce his lovely new fiance, Julie Burtz.   A June 2005 wedding is planned.

Shirley Hartney writes that Tom had exploratory surgery to find out why the pain in his left side didn't go away.  They found it was not a kidney stone after all but was an incision hernia from an operation done 22 years ago.  We sure hope they have taken care of it this time.  Our best to Tom and Shirley and a hope for speedy recovery.  If you'd like to send a card, their address is:  1888 Eldridge Avenue, Akron, 44301.  E-mail is:  [email protected]

Dianne Allison did an outstanding job presenting her program on "The Giants of Seville" at the meeting on June 1st.  This fascinating couple (she was the child of Scottish immigrants) led interesting lives and must have been awesome to see.

Our dear Louise MacMullin Lawrence had back surgery on June 7th in Montana.  She has had a painful time of it and needs relief.  We hope the surgery helps.  Her surgery slightly postpones their return - their insurance coverage is through the military, but when she comes back to us hopefully she will feel better.  Cards, notes, whatever can be sent to her at:  806 Ironwood Street, Great Falls,, Montana 59405-7949

We are hoping that Betty Marcus is doing better with her cancer.  She's a little like the EverReady Bunny Rabbit - she just keeps on going.  Bless her!  All our good wishes go out to this super lady!  If you would like to send her a card, their address is:  4958 Belden Park Drive NW, North Canton  44720-7491

At our March meeting at Ryans lots of exciting ideas were exchanged.  The group voted unanimously to not sponsor a Burns Supper in January of 2005.  We'll leave that to other organizations.  Instead we will sponsor our own unique event, a Scottish Sweetheart Celebration in February of 2005.  Plans are still being formed, but it will be an exciting and fun event.

We do not require payment of any kind to be a part of our group but we request a donation of $15 single and $20 per family to join.  A yearly voluntary contribution of $10 per membership (family or single)  is requested, but any donation would be very welcome.  Contributions can be forwarded to Don Mellen, 2395 Ashdale St. NW, North Canton 44720.  Incidentally, a big THANK YOU to Don & Joann for finding and purchasing our new shelter for games, etc.  And a thank you to our members who helped pay for it!