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Ben and Kendall Mahan, sons of Ron and Mary Ann Mahan, and grandsons of Ruth Wilson, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock High School in June. They will both be attending Pennsylvania State University in the fall. Ben will major in Architecture and Kendall will major in Education with a minor in Kinesiology.
In May, the Mahan family spent a week in Hawaii courtesy of the Make A Wish
Foundation.
They enjoyed Oahu’s beaches, a glass-bottom boat ride where they fished
and saw sea turtles, a day at the Hawaiian Waters water park, and a luau with
show at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The highlight of the trip was when everyone,
including Nickolas, went parasailing. It was a vacation they’ll never forget.
Nickolas’ famous quote throughout the trip was, “This is the life!”
This is a plea to all planning to attend the upcoming Hanna Family Reunion Friday, August 3-Sunday, August 5 – it is essential that everyone bring a side dish for the evening meal. If it’s inconvenient to bring one with you, then pick up something from local catering or shop locally and arrange a time to prepare your dish at one of the kitchens available for the reunion. Pat Bitar has made herself available as a contact for local sources of Syrian food (724) 335-6778. In addition to this contribution to the main meal, a dessert item is always welcome. If you arrive in the area earlier, check in with Keith or Pat to see where the family may meet for Thursday night dinner.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Breakfast on your own
10:00 am – Tent and Outdoor Kitchen set-up
11:00 am – Registration Begins
12N – Lunch (American Style)
6 pm – Dinner –All those who are in town are the guests of Buzz and Pat
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Breakfast on your own
11:00 Registration Begins
1:00 pm – Lunch (American Style)
1:30 pm – Let the Games Begin
Horseshoe competition
Bocce Competition
Bingo
Children’s Activities
6:00 pm – Dinner (Syrian Style)
7:00 pm – Family Story Telling/Music
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Breakfast on your own
12 N – Lunch (American Style)
12:30 pm – Finish competitions
4 pm – Dinner (Leftovers)
5 pm – Tent down
As always, whatever you bring that is not consumed should be taken with
you.
On July 5th, Jim Betres, Jr. and his wife Marcie welcomed into the world the newest addition to the Hanna family. Jacob James Betres arrived 21 inches long and just shy of 8 pounds. All are doing well.
Since we have a publicly accessible website (www.hannafamilyreunion.com),
I've limited the personal information listed out of respect for individual
privacy. We're doing our best to make the information 100% accurate and complete,
and it can be with your help. Thanks to David Chakur for helping with the
photos and thanks also to all of you for you updates and photos. If there
are any family photos you’d
like to share, please contact me or Fred Thomas (ahab627@cox.net).
The utmost care will be taken to see that they will be returned to you. Please
caption
the photos with the names of those in the photo. It helps us all if you can
take the time to help us proofread and update the information on the family
tree and birthday calendar. As the family expands, this is an ongoing effort.
Also, if we don't yet have birthdays for all family members on the birthday
calendar, please send them in by e-mail (raydhanna@hotmail.com),
phone (503-897-5483) or mail (PO Box 961 Mill City, OR 97360). ). If you
have any thoughts about the newsletter or the website, I'd love to hear from
you. Any communications to, about or by the family will find a place here.
Ray H.