Another Great Picture

In response to my last post I received this excellent photo from Dennis Whitehead. Denny attached the following note: "I retired from WCTS Radio in November of 2007 and moved to Maranatha Village near Sebring, FL in December of that same year. I haven't had to shovel any snow since!"

"At Sherry's birthday party this past April, we had a few friends over and celebrated. The attached picture was at the Seddon's mobile home just down the street. From upper left; Gil & Pat Seddon, Sherry & Dennis Whitehead, Marie & Doug McLachlan, Middle; Kathy & Jerry Webber, Bottom; Daisy & Rollie McCune."

"We all are Pillsbury grads and live in Maranatha Village except the McCune's who taught at Central Seminary and reside in Bonita Springs, FL." I might also add that Gerry Webber is pastor of the Maranatha Baptist Church, which is located on the Village grounds.

Maranatha Village is a beautiful place, and we had the privilege to visit there briefly several years ago. It is a great Christian community in south-central Florida.

MORE PICTURES FROM FRIENDS

I have been hoping to hear from more of you, but perhaps your life is as busy as ours. Last week Connie and I traveled to Harrisburg, PA for two exhausting days at a homeschool convention. Then we returned to a week filled by two days of Youth Leaders Cafe, our Spring Special promotion and our ministry's semi-annual board meeting. We love to be on the go, but it is tiring!

I had received a great photo from Neil Cadwell back in late January, but was hoping to get more from others. Neil has been doing an unbelievable job in the Ukraine with his Slavic Baptist Institute. Who would have thought that Neil would become a top-notch educator? That shows you that an extended college career can pay dividends! He has a new website that is done very well. Check it out at http://www.neilcadwellministries.org/.

Neil & Peggy Cadwell at SBI graduation November, 2007

Just after my last Pillsbury Memories email in December, I received a picture from Kelsey Pietsch, of he and his wife Janet. They minister in a pastorate in Central California, and he has a website at www.kelseypeach.com.

Kelsey and Janet Pietsch

I also received some interesting pictures from George Samaduroff. Some were too small to post, but below is a photo of George playing his famous "pop bottle" at Pillsbury's 50th anniversary celebration.

George Samaduroff doing his thing on the bottle!

Then just before we left for Pennsylvania, I received a letter and two pictures from Rachel McKnight Chandler. In that letter Rachel reported on her life. She also told of a reunion with one of our other classmates. She said, "The picture of me and June (Barlow) Matthews was taken in January outside the Olive Garden at the Mall of Georgia while she and John were home on furlough from Australia." Both Rachel and her husband Paul are retired and very active in their local church.

Rachel McKnight Chandler & June Barlow Matthews

Paul & Rachel Chandler

I also heard from Connie Day Soiberg, and "Coach" Poorman. It was good to hear from them, but I do long for the pictures! Please send more Pictures! When I get enough I will post again. I have also updated our family website several times over the last few months. It is called Carlson Connections and is at http://www.carlsonconnections.blogspot.com/. God bless you all!