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Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Board of Directors

Darrell W. Pierce -President Paul Cumming -Vice President

Fred Patterson, Kevin Salley-Treasurers Matthew Rogers-Secretary

Brittany Batell

Kathleen Beardmore

Joyce Casale Rob Goren

Douglas Harris Nathaniel Madura

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Ken Thomson

Suzi Peterson Managing Director

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Advisory Board

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JohnEman Robert Green David Keren

Ron Miller

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Gayle Steiner Keith Taylor

Sheryl Yengera

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Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Bella and Samuel Spewack

Directed by

Edmond Reynolds Music Direction by Choreographed by

Tyler Driskill Rachel Francisco DeeDee Ulintz

Assistant Director/ Producer Assistant Producer Stage Manager Douglas Harris Andrea "Drea" Shipp

Rachel Giordano Lighting Designer Costume Designer

Set Designer Tiff Crutchfield Nan Wirth Leo Babcock Christine Silveira

Sound Designer Hair Stylist Nicholas Cole-Klaes Properties & Set Dressing

Jeremy Merklinger Susan Fisher Make-Up

Brenda Casher Graphic Designer Lauren Victor Dayna Smith House Manager

Publicity Photographer Pam Wenzel Tom Steppe

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From the Director It seems every facet of the world we know has been affected by the recent downturn in

the economy. As the markets reel and arts funding declines one would think interest in live theatre would be waning both for the audiences and the artists. Having recently appeared in two sellout shows at The Encore in Dexter, purchased tickets to an almost sold out Billy Elliott on Broadway and held auditions for this show, I am pleased to say that is not the case.

The abundance of talent that auditioned for Kiss Me, Kate was astonishing. These unpaid artists, as well as the stellar production staff I assembled have made it clear to me: what we do matters, what we do is important and what we do will endure. The personal sacrifices all have made to see this project through awe and inspire me.

Kiss Me, Kate has enthralled and entertained audiences and performers for more than sixty years. Just as it gave laughs and comfort to post WWII Broadway, it continues to do so for communities dealing with their own set of challenges today. Your support of this little gem of a musical, in these difficult economic times, is most appreciated. It is you, the audience, which helps put the proper value on our work. So thank you for coming out to the show. Thank you for supporting A2CT and our efforts. And thank you for validating that what we do matters and will endure.

Sincerely-

Edmond Reynolds, Director

The Crew Scenic Carpenters

MarkBatell

Mitch Hodges

Set Painters

Ilana Hariston

Martha Montoye

Movie Posters

Michael Konas

Lighting Assistant

Brad Pritts

Stage Crew

MarkBatell

Kathleen Beardmore

Props Crew

Brenda Casher

Spot Operator

Kylista Geiger

The Orchestra

Violin .................................................................................... ....... Fran Wakefield

Reeds ......................................................................... Rich Alder, ]ann Battersby,

Lewis Middleton, Rob Wilson

Horn ......................................................................................... Dianne Newberry

Trumpet ....................................................................... Scot Cannell, Gary Maki

Trombone ...................................................................................... Richard Pierce

Bass ................................................................................................... Eric Walters

Percussion .................................................................................... Mike Morrison

Keyboard ............................................................................................ Dave Rains

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The Cast ANDY BALLNIK (Hortensio/Featured Dancer) is happy to be back on stage since playing Bat Boy in Bat Boy: The Musi­callast season. He has lately been behind the scenes directing musicals for Walled Lake Northern High School (Oklahoma, Little Shop of Horrors) and A Few Good Men for A2CT. He has also directed The Nerd and Grease and will be direct­ing How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying next season. Other A2CT onstage credits have included The Full Monty (Malcolm), Hair, The Music Man, Cabaret, joseph ... {Rueben), On The Town and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas among others. He is currently a part time student at EMU, hoping to teach and direct drama professionally in the near future. Shout outs to his brother Pat, Sara, Aubrey, Katie, and january and the rest of this amazing cast and crew for making this show such a fun and enjoyable experience. Congrats on a great show!!!

PATRICK BALLNICK (Ensemble/Featured Dancer) is very excited to be doing another show with A2CT. His first show with A2CT was Sondheim's Follies. Patrick was last seen on stage for Destination Theatre's production of Canton Fol­lies. When he's not doing shows with "follies" in the name he is singing with the Detroit Together Men's Chorus in Fern­dale. Patrick thanks the cast and crew for a great show. Break a leg!!

DAVID BEAULIEU (Philip/Banker/Ensemble) is pleased to be involved in yet another A2CT production. Da­vid most recently appeared in A2CT's Follies and Michigan Classical Repertory Theatre's Both Your Houses. Other A2CT appearances include A Few Good Men, The Music Man, Hair, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and My One and Only. He has also appeared in The Grand Duke with UMGASS, and Little Shop of Horrors with Destination The­atre. David would like to thank Ed, Tyler, Rachel and the rest of the cast and crew of Kiss Me Kate for another great A2CT experience as well as his family for their continued support. Go Tigers!!

KATIE BOYER (Specialty Dancer) is happy to be back in Michigan after four years living in New York. Katie has de­grees in dance and biology and has performed in numerous productions with the University of Michigan School of Mu­sic, Theatre & Dance. She even had the joy of dancing at the Kennedy Center. With A2CT Katie performed in Evita and hopes to perform in more A2CT productions in the future. She wants to thank her parents for all of their love, support and generosity.

MINNITA DANIEL-COX (Lilli Vannessi/Katharine) is very excited to return to musical theater after years of clas­sical training. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she is a voice instructor within the award winning music program at Grosse Pointe South High School and at Western Michi­gan University. While this is her first role with A2CT, her past credits include Irene in the premier of james P. johnson's jazz

opera, The Dreamy Kid and Leonora in the premier of Witness by Zae Munn. Please applaud wildly everytime she bows.

AUBREY "AUBS" DONNELL (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in A2CT's Kiss Me Kate! Thanks Ed, Tyler, Rachel, and Dee Dee for giving her the chance to be in this fabulous show! Special thanks to Ed for casting her as "Shy" in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 3 years ago which re-started her the­atre career once her liver was doing better! Love to her fam­ily, friends, and babies! (Her 8 cats and 4 dogs!) Special shout outs to Sean, Sara, Craig, Andy, Pat, Linzi, Katie!

STEVE GRUDZIEN (Fred Graharn/Petruccio) is hon­ored to sing Cole Porter's classic pinnacle work. Recreating a "romantic character lead" so known and adored is a joyous handful. He has performed many musicals, operas, oratorios and even ballet in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. "FUNDING THE ARTS FILLS LIVES AND NETS TANGIBLE RESULTS~ Thank you for coming to see our work. Who wants to do a LesMis1

JACKIE GUBOW (Doctor/Ensemble) is a senior at the University of Michigan studying psychology and music. With A2CT, she has most recently been seen as Lucinda in Into the Woods. Other roles include: a daughter in The Pirates of Penzance with UMGASS, Maureen in Honk! with DCP, Snow White in Fairy tale Follies with Off Broadway Productions, and Mayzie in Seussical the Musical with Berkley High School, among others. She is most excited to be playing Sally Simp­son in The Whos Tommy with Destination Theatre in Canton next month. Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Rachel.

HANK NAASKO (Pops) This is Hank's fifth show with A2CT. Past performances include Tony in The Full Monty. Herman in Sweet Charity, Ewart Dunlop in The Music Man, and Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Fo­rum. He did costumes for A2CT's production of Bat Boy The Musical. He is very excited to be a part of this show but he is no stranger to the musical theater. As a music teacher of 40 years, in Livonia, he directed Oklahoma,Bye Bye Birdie, Sound of Music, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Once Upon a Mattress, The Music Man, and Bells are Ringing. He also did costumes for Meet Me in StLouis, Winnie the Pooh, You Can't Take it with You, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Okla­homa. He would like to thank his daughters for encouraging him to join A2CT and his wife for putting up with all the night rehearsals.

MICHELLE NIXON (Speciality Dancer) is excited to be in Kiss Me Kate! She has been in several other A2CT pro­ductions over the years such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Sweet Charity. Michelle is a preschool teacher in Ann Arbor, and is planning to spend the rest of her sum­mer in Europe. She hopes you enjoy this rowdy show, and she sends her love and thanks to the cast and crew, her family, Abby, Xav, Mila, and Ryan!

JANUARY PROVENZOLA (Specialty Dancer) is pleased to be working withA2CT once again. Some past cred-

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its with A2Cf include Sweet Charity (Nickie), Cabaret (Sally Bowles) and Chicago (Velma). january is a graduate from the University of Michigan Dance Department and currently is a full-time mom to three darling little boys. Thank you to the cast and production staff for such a fun atmosphere. A big thank you to Anthony for being so supportive. Lots of love to the family.

JENNIFER PEEK (Padua Waitress/ Ensemble) is in her first production with A2CT and it has been a really fun and exciting experience! She says thank you to her Mom and htr best friend Heather who gave her the extra push to audition for the show.

DAVID RENKEN (Harrison Howell) is happy to spend more time with the great folks in the A2CT family in Kiss Me Kate. Recent productions include The Music Man (Charlie Cowell) and A Few Good Men {Jack Ross) after a long hiatus. David enjoys his night job in the St joe's emergency depart­ment and wants to thank his family for their love and support, especially his wife Jamie. Baby number 7 is expected on July 4th!

ROB ROY (First Gangster) has previously appeared with A2Cf in The Lucky Spot, The Importance of Being Earnest, Moon Over Buffalo, and A Few Good Men. Other area credits include Miss julie, The Game of Love and Chance, and Both Your Houses with MCRT. Rob holds advanced performance degrees from Wayne State and Southern Methodist Universi-

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ties. Rob is the Director of Drama at Pinckney Community High School. Rob would like to thank Adele, Griffin, Lucie, and Muddy for letting him indulge his performance habit.

SARA RYDZEWSKI (Hattie, Specialty Dancer) was last seen with A2CT as Young Phyllis in Follies. Favorite roles include TiMoune in Once On This Island with Stagecrafters, Rizzo in Grease, and Diana Morales in A Chorus Line both with Destination Theater. Other shows include Hair, Pippin, Cabaret, and Forbidden Broadway. Many thanks to Ed, Tyler, Rachel, & DeeDee for this amazing opportunity, Mom and Dad, her amazing sisters Katie and Bethany, The March Sis­ters, Craig, Katie,Aubs,Andy,and Princess!

CHRIS SHEWCHENKO (Paul) says: We are the mu­sicmakers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. Chris couldn't be more grateful to be a part of his fourth A2CT production. Previous credits include a fabulous Protean in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the charming Cpl. How­ard in A Few Good Men, and a tuned-in Tribesman in Hair. Chris also sings tenor with the Ann Arbor Cantata Singers, and will sing Pinball Wizard in Destination Theatre's upcom­ing production of The Whos Tommy in Canton, MI.

BOB SKON (Harry Trevor/Baptista) has been a member of A2CT for 9 seasons working mainly off stage designing sound and serving on committees. Bob's occasional bout with the acting bug has lured him on stage, most recently as Billy

Flynn in SAP's Chicago. Bob is also a singer I guitarist and can be seen with The Bob Skon Trio (www.bobskon.com). He thanks this most talented cast and crew, and sends his love to Kathleen.

MATTHEW STEWARD (Second Gangster) is very pleased to be working with a fantastic cast in his very elo­cutionary musical debut for A2CT. His past credits include Saunders in Lend Me A Tenor, Sanchez in Cactus Flower, the Dr. in Bigfoot Stole My Wife and the producer hat for Bat Boy the Musical. In his spare time, he teaches Aikido at AMAS and plays assorted instruments with The Bob Skon Trio and Thelonius Junk. He offers heartiest felicitations to Ed and the rest of the high type staff for the opportunity, and to Suzi, Sasha, Jeremy and the Daphanator for their love and support. Forsooth.

JUSTIN STREU (Gremio/ Featured Dancer) is pleased to appear in his first A2CT production and welcomes you to Kiss Me, Kate. This is his eighth musical. Favorites include: Guys & Dolls, Footloose, Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Urinetown. Justin has had over three years of formal dance training and has performed in over six dance concerts. He hopes you enjoy the show!

KATHY WAUGH (Lois Lane/Bianca) is extremely ex­cited to hoof it up with her fellow cast members in A2CT's production of Kiss Me Kate. She could not have done it with­out the support of her very own leading man, Curt ("I love you, honey!") and she sends big hugs and kisses to her little darlings Audrey and Vivian. ("I'll be home soon!") Kathy was recently seen onstage as Teresa Phillips in Blackbird Theatre's, How the Other Half Loves. Other favorite roles include Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity, Roxie in Chicago, Eva Peron in Evita, Cassie in A Chorus Line, Charlotte in A Little Night Music, and a whole bunch of other stuff. She also had the won­derful opportunity to sing on stage with Frederica Von Stade in Michigan Theater's production of Candide. Professionally, Kathy performed with the Ohio Light Opera Company for several years and she is currently a cantor and soloist at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Ann Arbor. She has enjoyed work-

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NORMAN WEBER (Bill Calhoun) is very happy to be making his debut with A2CT. Norman's past theatre credits include Jesus in Godspell, Joe in Showboat, Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, The Pajama Game, Cinderella, and Singing in the Rain. Norman also sings with the chorus for the Michigan Opera Theatre. In his spare time he enjoys gardening, horse­back riding. reading and cooking.

EVAN WILLIAMS (Gregory/ Ensemble) is pleased to perform in his first A2CT show. He recently performed in both Evita and Guys & Dolls with The Encore Musical The­atre Company in Dexter, Michigan. Other favorites include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease and Damn Yankees. Evan thanks you for supporting A2CT. Enjoy the show!

ERIK WRIGHT-OLSEN (Ralph) made his firstA2CT appearance in Marne, summer of 1989. In the ensuing 20 years he's taken on a wide range of roles, including Oscar in Sweet Charity, Grumio in Taming of the Shrew, and Axel in The Nerd. He also hosts WCBN's kids music show, Kids on Strike. If anyone's interested, Erik would like to casually re­mind you the 20th Anniversary present is China, and he pre­fers vegetable lo mein. Love to Amy!

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In and around the Ford Theatre, Baltimore Maryland June 1948

Act One

Another Op'nin', Another Show ............................................ Hattie & Company

Why Can't You Behave ........................................................................ Lois & Bill

Wunderbar ................................................................................... ..... Lilli & Fred

So In Love Am ! .............................................................................................. Lilli

We Open In Venice ............................ Katherine, Petruchio, Bianca & Lucentio

Tom, Dick or Harry .................................................................. Bianca & Suitors

I've Come To Wive It Wealthily In Padua............................. Petruchio & Men

I Hate Men ............................................................................................ Katherine

Were Thine That Special Face .............................................................. Petruchio

I Sing Of Love ...................................................... Bianca, Lucentio & Company

Kiss Me, Kate ......................................................... Kate, Petruchio & Company

There will be a fifteen-minute intermission between acts.

Act Two

Too Darn Hot .......................................................................... Paul & Company

Where Is The Life That Late I Led ....................................................... Petruchio

Always True To You (In My Fashion) ........................................................... Lois

Bianca ................................................................................................ Bill & Girls

So In Love Am I (Reprise) ............................................................................ Fred

Brush Up Your Shakespeare ......................................................... Two Gangsters

So Kiss Me, Kate ............................................................................ Full Company

The Cast Fred Graham!Petruchio .............................................................. Steve Grudzien Lilli Vanessi!Katharine ........................................................ Minnita Daniel-Cox Lois Lane!Bianca ............................................................................ Kathy Waugh Bill Calhoun!Lucentio ................................................................. Norman Weber Hattie (Lilli Vanessis dresser) .................................................... Sara Rydzewski Paul (Fred Grahams dresser) ................................................. Chris Shewchenko First Gangster ......................................................................................... Rob Roy Second Gangster ............................................................................. Matt Steward Harrison Howell ............................................................................ David Renken Harry Trevor/Baptista) ......................................................................... Bob Skon Ralph (Stage Manager) .......................................................... Erik Wright-Olsen Pops (Stage Doorman) ................................................................... Hank Naasko Gremio .................... .. ......................................................................... Justin Streu Hortensia ....................................................................................... Andy Ballnick Cab Driver ..................................................................................... David Renken Padua Innkeeper .................................................................... Erik Wright-Olsen Padua Waitress ................................................................................ Jennifer Peek Padua Priest ................................................................................... Hank Naasko Bird Girl ....................................................................................... Michelle Nixon Nathaniel .................................................................................... Patrick Ballnick Gregory ......................................................................................... Evan Williams Philip ........................................................................................... David Beaulieu Haberdasher ................................................................................... Hank Naasko Doctor ............................................................................................. Jackie Gubow Nurse ........................................................................................... Aubrey Donnell Messenger # 1 ..................................................................................... Justin Streu Messenger #2 ............................................... ................................ Evan Williams Chauffer ......................................................................................... Andy Ballnick Banker ......................................................................................... David Beaulieu Trucker ........................................................................................ Patrick Ballnick Were 1hine 1hat Special Face Dancers ........... Katie Boyer, January Provenzola Female Specialty Dancers ..................................... Katie Boyer, Michelle Nixon,

January Provenzola, Sara Rydzewski Male Specialty Dancers .................................... Andy Ballnick, Patrick Ballnick,

Justin Streu, Evan Williams Female Ensemble Singers ............ Aubrey Donnell, Jackie Gubow, Jennifer Peek Male Ensemble Singers ....... David Beaulieu, Hank Naasko, Eric Wright-Olsen

Acknowledgements Thank you to the following for providing us with incredible gifts ... time, support, items and more. We can't express our appreciation strongly enough!

Paula Doering & Pioneer Theatre Guild

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Michael Konas, for creating custom posters for the set

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And to anyone whom we may not have listed, or whom printing deadlines prevented us from listing, we apologize and ... thank you!

The Production Staff TYLER DRISKILL (Music Director) is delighted to be directing his first Cole Porter musical, and he is especially pleased to be involved with his second A2CT production (Forum '07-'08). His directorial credits include Little Shop of Horrors and Gypsy, both with Saline Area Players. He studied at the U-M School of Music and has, in recent years, accompanied numerous dance classes for the U-M Musical Theatre Department. Tyler, a founding member of Fourth Wish jazz quartet, performs regularly and avidly in show pits throughout Southeast Lower Michigan. As always, he wishes to thank his wife, Rebecca, for her continued love and support.

SUSAN FISHER (props master & set dresser) This is the third A2CT production for Susan. She previously designed props for Into the Woods and Follies. Susan is a Cole Porter fan and is happy to be part of Kiss Me, Kate. She thanks her props crew- Brenda & Alexa - for their skill and creativity. She also thanks: Ed and Leo for answering SO many questions and emails; Mark for his ability to build just about anything; Doug for his support and for asking her to be part of KMK; and Michael for the generous donation of his artistry.

RACHEL FRANCISCO (Choreographer) is delighted to be working with such a talented cast and crew on Kiss Me Kate! While usually an on-stage performer, Rachel's past production

staff credits include Fiddler on the Roof (director), and Bat Boy: The Musical (choreographer). Thank you to DeeDee for being such an awesome partner in dance! Love, hugs and kisses to Timo and Annika.

DOUGLAS HARRIS (Producer) has enjoyed working with so many talented and dedicated people on this show. Not content to wear just a producer's hat, he also is finishing up his second year on the A2CT board. Doug calls Saline home where he has been an active member of Saline Area Players. Doug sends his love to his lovely wife Deb and to his children Katherine and Sam.

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ANDREA "DREA'' SHIPP (Assistant Producer) Drea holds an MA in Theatre Arts Management from Eastern Michigan University, where she proudly serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She has worked professionally for Nederlander Detroit and is currently Production Manager for the Seaway Chorale & Orchestra and Coordinator of Scholarships and Sponsorship for 8th Wonder Theatre. She is pleased to be involved in her third A2CT production! Thanks to Doug, Ed and the KMK staffi Love to Muey, Daddo, and Narnuzie!

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DEE DEE ULINTZ (Choreographer) has been dancing for nearly 30 years, and loves choreographing, teaching, and taking class when not working her day job at UM's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. She is honored to work with A2CT and the hard-working cast of Kiss Me, Kate! Big thanks to Rachel for being a talented partner and great friend. Huge thanks and kisses to Pete for never -ending support in my dancing endeavors.

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Ann Arbor 734-994-3677

www.autbar.com autbar@gmail.com

Common Language-

Common Language Feminist/LGBT Bookstore also Theatre, Movies and the Arts

Common Language Bookstore 317 Braun Court

Ann Arbor 734-663-3677

www.glbtbooks.com glbtbooks@gmail.com

Best Wishes for a Successful Season

BUTZEL LONG ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS

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2008 - 2009 A2CT Season Donors This performance and all of our current season's programs would

not be possible without the support of the following people:

BLOW OUT THE CANDLES- $1,000 + Sue and C. E. Gingles David and Mary Keren Fred and Margaret Patterson Darrell & Alison Pierce Edmond J. Reynolds

ICING ON THE CAKE - $500 + Ann Arbor Community Foundation Betsy and Robin Barlow Kevin Binkley Linda and Charles Borgsdorf Martha Campbell Don and Pam Devine Matthew and Suzi Peterson Steward David and Stephanie Pyne

SPRINKLES ON THE CAKE- $250 + David and Sandra Anderson MarkBatell Kathleen Beardmore and Bob Skon Jeff and Sue Booth Charles A. Carver LynnD'Orio Judy Dow Rurnelhart Judge and Mrs. S. J. Elden Peter Niedbala Charles and Amy Roehrig Marci and Andrew Rosenberg Nan Wirth

ICE CREAM- $100 + Mary J. Adamski David Andrews Marian and Charles Allmand Harlene and Henry Appelman Linda Lee Austin Leslie Austin and Brad Vincent Leo Babcock and Family Dr. James Barnes Anne and Richard Bauman Richard and Elissa Benedek Harry Benford Fran and Mark Berg Paul and Susie Berneis The Berry Family Ralph Beuhler Suzanne and Fred Beutler Wilbur C. Bigelow Eunice Burns Joyce A. Casale Brenda Casher Cathy Cassar George Cassar Ann B. Cassidy Dan and Muriel Converse Merle and Mary Ann Crawford

Paul Cumming Amy and Phil Dabney

Tanya, Tawna and Damon Dabney Lyn and Art Davidge

Jean and John Debbink Margaret Diebold

Jim and Lois Dowling Allan Dreyfuss

Carol and John Ernan Rachel Francisco and Tirno Anderson

Margaret and Howard Fox Amelia and Mary Franceschi

Margaret Gaugler Clement and Margo Gill

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Glysson Rob Goren

Rodney Grambeau Robert Green Linda Haffey

Brian Harcourt Janet and David Harms

Douglas Harris and Deborah Peery Susan Harris

Jan and Dave Hartmann Rose and John Henderson

Debbie and Norman Herbert Jane and David Hughes

David and Phyllis Husted Thorn Johnson

Ed and Martha Kimball Leo and Christine Klausner

Bob and Annette Koeble Dick and Ginny Koester

Seymour and Dorine Kroll Fred and Ethel Lee

Jean Leverich The Lighthammer Family

Catherine Lilly Mary Louise Lowther

Cassie Mann and Torn Steppe Ann and James Mattson

Lindsay McCarthy Carmen and Jack Miller

George A. Miller Ron Miller

Martha Montoye Robert A. Moore

Gig Olsen Michael and Mary Ann Parr

Pearlman Family Kim and Larry Perlman

Patricia J. Pooley David and Jamie Renken

Barb and Kelly Rigney John and Marilyn Rintamaki

Matthew & Emily Rogers Harold «Hal" Rothbart

Dave and Caitlin Rowe Larry Rusinsky Walter and Lois Scott Mary Ann Sellers Cliff and Ingrid Sheldon John and Roma Siller Robert and Elaine Sims Gene and Darlene Smith Anthony Snoddy Betsy and Vern Soden Eva and Ed Solomon Ines Storhok Karen and Mike Szymanski John M. Tartaglia Ken Thomson Robert C. Urbanic Andrea Van Heerde Richard and Vickie Van House Bruce T. Wallace Ken Warner Deborah Welsh David A. Wright Erik and Amy Wright-Olsen Sam Zwetchkenbaum

BIRTHDAY CAKE - $80+ Peter and Daphne Adams Jacqueline and Robert Anderson Paddy Ash William and Patricia Austin Gerald and Meridel Avrin Kathleen Bainbridge Carl A. Brauer Jr. Dennis and Carol Becker Mark Bernstein The Berry Family Cheryl Berteel Dave, Ruth and Sam Blackburn David J. Boes Glenn Bugala and Emily Perryman Frances Bull David Burfoot Ann Cassidy Alex Cave and Deborah Orlowski Jack Cederquist Albert and Alice Chambers Dixie and Charlie Cocagne Shirley A. Donnelly Ruth P. Dorr Melissa, Jennifer, Alexis & Jon Elliott Helen Emmons Susan Fisher Rich Fortner Garris, Garris, Garris & Garris Doris and Leslie George Eileen and Laura Goldman Alan Goldsmith VernaGoss Cozette Grabb William A. Gracie MD

Mary K. and Jerry M. Gray Marguerite Harms Lexiomara Harris

Mary Hathaway Robert and Elizabeth Herbst

Janet Woods Hoobler Carolyn, John and Alexander King

Bob and Annette Koeble Jim and Barbara Krick

John and Margaret Laird Dale Larson

William and Judith Lynn Kingsbury Marzolf

Kellen and Maggie McCoy Carolyn Moehrle

Kittie Morelock Patsy Morita

Y. Marcheta Morley Greg Morris

Mary and Amir Mostaghim Ruth E. Munzel Joan Muskovitz

Mary Anne Nemeth Suzanne Northway

Laura Olsen Randall and Janet Peacock

Robert Pichler Tamara Real John Reiser

Jim and Jackie Ritchie Samuel and Irene Rupert

Marguerite and Marshall Shearer Wendy and Mike Sielaff

Martha Soper Gayle Steiner

Chris and Sue Szymanski Emily Twanmo and Tom Stockton

Shirley Thornton Olive and Raymond Thursby

Jeff and Betsy Warren Esther Warzynski

Carol W. Weber Erin Webster

Tracey Wentz and Chuck Blackmer Sandy and Sarah Wiener

Betty and Bob Wurtz Sheryl and Shekar Yengera

Catherine Zudak

We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact A2CT for corrections.

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