05/26/08
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Camp News:
Fifth and Sixth grade camp is just around the corner. Send in registration forms now so that you may be sure to reserve a space. We are limited in the number of campers we may accept, so don't delay!
Remember, scholarships are always available and transportation is provided (the north route begins in Watertown and mostly follows Highway 212 and the southern route begins in Sioux Falls and mostly follows I-90).
Contact us at thunderhead@dakotablue.net or PO Box 890, Lead, SD 57754, or call 605/584-2233.
We look forward to Living in the Sacred Circle with you!
Holly Huisken,
Camp Director
05/26/08
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Memorial Day at Thunderhead Camp: Family Camp and Work Camp.
It was a pleasure to have a diverse group attend this year, as well as all the workers who helped rebuild one of the decks demolished by the heavy snows this winter, and repair two others.
This year's camp theme is "Living in the Sacred Circle" and our multi-generational group generated some excellent insights on how to live with wisdom, bravery, fortitude, and generosity. Lessons on recycling, sharing, and standing up for what we believe were a few of the many highlights.
If you missed this year's Family Camp, reserve next Memorial Day weekend for some time in the Hills. The weather was chilly, but the weekend was full of warmth!
05/01/08
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For those of you who subscribe to the South Dakota Magazine, I call your attention to two stories in the May/June issue that relate to a couple of our Episcopal families. There is a story about Johnny Cloud, Marlene Campbell's father, that is extremely interesting. And the picture of Marlene is beautiful.
(Today's notice from the Diocese told us that Goldie Cloud had died. Mr. Hunhoff visited with her last November when he did the interview)
Also, The Reverend Linda Kramer, who established the Borderlands Retreat Center several years ago, literally saved the Reynolds Prairie, a historic and sacred meadow in the Black Hills, from development--by placing a bid for the property that gave Borderlands the purchase. She took a bold step to make it happen. The story is in this May/June issue
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04/28/08
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I saw this on episcopal cafe' and wanted to pass it on to others.
Scam alert
Some readers have asked about a company called anglican films that advertises videos for churches. Be aware that it is a scam. The alert sent to all Episcopal Communicators follows:
Warning: Anglican Films Discovered as Suspected Scam:
The company Anglican Films is a scam. According to Skip Schueddig, director of the Episcopal Media Center in Atlanta, the company, through unsolicited emails, phishes for email data and credit card information. The site anglicanfilms.com looks legitimate; however, when a priest from the Diocese of East Tennessee, who ordered a DVD in July, checked on her order, she received another email saying they were unexpectedly swamped with orders. The domain of the email address is newsdocumentary.com, which looks like a replication house. The priest has not been able to connect with a real person. Several diocesan publications, including The Episcopal Church in Georgia (CIGA), printed the announcement about the release of new church-related DVDs from this bogus company.
If you know of anyone who has placed an order with Anglican Films, have them contact their credit card company immediately.
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