We have just heard that Norma Poinsett will be awarded an honorary degree from Meadville/Lombard at its 1999 commencement. Congratulations, Norma! An honor well deserved.

Weisflog Recordings Available

Our remarkable organist Tom Weisflog now has several compact disc recordings, including "The Symphonic Organ—Transcriptions of Orchestral Masterworks for Organ Duo." Another CD is Christmas album, "Christmas with the Chicago Symphony Brass,’ featuring Tom and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. A third CD, "Forsaken," presents Leo Sowerby’s monumental cantata based on the St. Matthew passion. To purchase a CD or be entertained, go to Tom’s website at www.symphonicorgan.com. There you can find descriptions of the recordings, (humorous) biographical information, and purchase options. Your Editor recommends any Weisflog CD as a delightful holiday gift.

Clark D. Dorlaque, 46, died on June 18, 1998 at his home in Colorado Springs after a long bout with cancer. In addition to his wife Gloria and their five children, he is survived by his twin brother Sam and his sister Rosamond Dorlaque Fogg. Clark was a member of the church school from 1956 to 1968. He is also survived by his mother, long-time church member Georgia B. Pierre.

Condolences to Eleanor Hall on the death of her mother.