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By Roy Cook
Oh, the weather outside is delightful. The Seasons Yule music drifts above the Viejas Dream Catcher Entertainment Center. Warm and welcoming are the hot drinks and sweet refreshments that are available for each family to enjoy.
Bill Johnson, SCAIR Board President opened the evening and then called upon SCAIR Senior advisor Randy Burt Reynolds Edmonds, Kiowa-Caddo, for his Tribal thoughts on family unity and traditions. Randy also presented the blessing for the gathering this evening. Bill introduced the evening emcee: Frank Pancucci, SCAIR project coordinator.
Poinsettias grace the stage along with splashes of festive red. Bright eyes of the children scan the setting and piles of wrapped presents. Proud Mothers and Nanas beam at their families affection compliments. Both candid and family portraits by Desiree Stevenson are added to the SCAIR archives of festive events.
Finally, with our troops coming home from Iraq it will be a true peace on Earth for some of our Warriors overseas. We thank you all for being a part of the success of this Joyful gathering. |