Saturday, 28 AUGUST 2010:  The Linwood Council of Christian Life would like to issue a warm welcome to one and all and hope your stay at Linwood will be an enjoyable one. We extend to all a cordial invitation to join us this Sunday for our nondenominational services.  Attire is casual.

Tomorrow morning:
Sunday School in the Chapel – 9:45
Kids – Gale Johnson , teacher
Adults – “John’s I Am’s,” discussion leader, Carolyn Reed

Worship in the Tabernacle, 10:45
Speaker – Rev. Nick Cacciatore pastors the Evangelical and Reformed Church in
Vermilion. He’s been in the ministry for eighteen years and  in Vermilion for  three years.Special music – Mary Athineos, a Linwood favorite, will sing for us.

PIONEER SUNDAY is coming! (Could the summer really be nearly over??) Plan now to join us on Sunday, Sept. 5 for the morning worship service, at which Park Pastor Hu Auburn will preach and the Solid Brass ensemble will play, and the evening Pioneer Service, featuring the traditional flower ceremony.

At this annual event we honor the memory of Linwoodites who have died since last Pioneer Day, as well as the arrival of new members to the Linwood family. Please communicate deaths or births to Carolyn Reed or Linda Stocker.

Bible Study
After 10 weeks of challenging teaching and discussion, the weekly Bible Study on Wednesday mornings has ended.  Many thanks to our park pastor, Hu Auburn, for leading us. We will look forward to another challenging study next summer.

ROOF REMARKS…
As many of you know, when the Linwood Park Company put a new roof on the tabernacle last year, the Council of Christian Life agreed to pay half of the cost ($20,000). As that amount is larger than our total annual budget, we requested assistance from the Linwood family, who responded generously by giving $17,500. In addition to our 2010 budget of $18,576, it will take about $2,500 to retire our debt, which must be paid by the end of this year. 

If you would like to participate in this effort, please make your check payable to the Linwood Council of Christian Life. You may hand your check to any member of the Council, or mail it to:  Linwood Council of Christian Life, Box 931, Vermilion, OH 44089. Thank you for your faithful support.

THE LINWOOD COUNCIL OF CHRISTIAN LIFE will meet in the old grocery store (note location change) at 8:00 on Saturday, Sept. 4.  Executive Committee meets Friday evening, Sept. 3, at 7:30 at Carol Deuber’s cottage.
Please let a member of the Council know if you have comments or suggestions that we should consider for the 2011 season.

Adirondack Chair Auction:  The Linwood Council of Christian Life is auctioning off a beautiful chair, hand painted by Ann Peters.  The proceeds will benefit the Tabernacle roof repair fund.  Ann has outdone herself with the beautiful nautical theme.  This is truly a work of art and one of a kind.   The chair can be viewed at the grocery store or in the Tabernacle before or after services.  Bids can be made at the Store or by emailing a bid to  Linwoodccl@gmail.com .  Bidding closes immediately after the Pioneer service on Sunday, September 6th.   This is a unique opportunity to obtain an original by Ann, and useful too!.  We ask that bids begin at $50 with a minimum increase of $20.  Bid early and bid often!!

An Important Message from the Linwood Park Board
   The Rules and Regulations of Linwood Park states, NO Alcoholic Beverages, illegal or dangerous drugs or narcotics  permitted on the grounds.”
   Recently we have seen  more and more people walking through the park and on the beach with open containers of beer and wine and alcoholic beverages. This will  not be condoned.
   The Board of Directors thanks you in advance for abiding by the rules

Please be extra careful after dark while walking through the park. There have been several skunk sightings and a few dogs have encountered their spray!!
If you discover skunk activity, notify Matt Crase at 967-4237.
Please do not put food out for birds or squirrels. This also attracts less desirable critters.
Be sure your trash can lids are on tight.

 A Note from LPCOA President Fred Galovich   ••• LPCOA Meeting •••
 The last cottage owners meeting of the 2010 season will be held Saturday, Sept. 4th @ 10:00 A.M. in the chapel.

Museum Hours
The museum will be open on a regular basis for the rest of the summer on Tuesday morning from 10 - 11 AM and every weekday evening from 7 - 9. Plan to stop by and see the additional items we have acquired over the summer.  While you are there, browse   Janet Waggoner's pictures from the celebration last summer, and share your memories of Linwood in our “Memory Book.” Karen Boas and Donna Jordan will be volunteering in the evenings.

Visit and Share at the Old Grocery Store on Saturday, September 4th: Come enjoy refreshments, see additions made in the Grocery Store and share your ideas for the future immediately following our cottage owners’ meeting on September 4th.  We are also seeking ideas for utilizing this memorable space.  A few suggestions we have heard:  birthday parties, knitting lessons, game night with Linwood friends and/or just plan to meet with friends to share Linwood stories.  We would love to add your Linwood stories to our collection and get your input.

Knitting with Liz at the grocery store  Monday 9:30 – 11am. Novice to advanced knitters & crocheters welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles.

The Stand
We will be open regular hours Saturday and Sunday but will only be open in the evenings Monday through Friday  from 7PM – 9:30 PM. We appreciate your understanding due to the slow business we have at the end of the season.
Please come by the stand to see all the items that are marked down. All items with an orange line are ½ price
The next cookouts will be Labor Day Weekend. There will not be a cookout this weekend (Aug 29th)
As always, thank you for supporting your Stand..

THE WINDJAMMER BAND  practices in the tabernacle every Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30. Drop in to hear their big band sounds – no charge!

The Linwood Trees Book is a full color  book celebrating the history and people of Linwood. Purchase your copy today for $55(includes tax) from Linda Stocker at 420 Ash St or Mary Jo O’Neill at 5155 7th St. Make checks payable to Linwood Trees.  This compilation of stories from nearly 200 owners and renters is “chicken soup for the Linwood Soul.”

Through These Gates and Down the Path: Linwood Park, the original, definitive history of Linwood, written by Karen Boas for Linwood’s Centennial Celebration in 1984, has been updated and expanded with a full coloraddition. With over 300 total pages and 600 pictures, it is available at the Stand or at www.linwoodgatesandpath.com for $48.

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