They say time flies when you are having fun. Then I must be having lots of fun. I have been so very busy. August flew by as if I was sitting still. I can hardly believe that our 16th Annual BSU Reunion is only a few days away. Only 25 more days 'til Reunion! It seems that I have been working on this reunion all year. Well, guess what? I have! There is so much to do at the very end. I am sure we will have a wonderful time. I am excited to share the program with you. Now, there is still time for you to attend. In mid August you received a registration form from Gerald Glasco. Perhaps you have already returned it to him. However, it is not too late for you to register. Registration will be open until the very last day. "You all come now". If for some reason you did not hear from Gerald just let him know and he will send you a registration form. His address is 17354 New Dennison Rd. Marion IL. 62959. His phone number is 618-982-2552 I just checked with the Day's Inn Motel. Seventeen rooms have been reserved for the Reunion. There is still room for you. That number again is 618-344-2000. Ask for rooms reserved by Helen Galloway. They made us a special rate. (Maybe gas will continue to fall in price Ñ I will see what I can do.) I love hearing from you all.

Here are my news items

1. A mailing address has been added to the Directory for Bob and Marion Blattner. It is 127 Trail Rider Way Georgetown, TX. 78633. That phone number is 512-869-8226
2. Kenneth Hardway's email has been returned twice. Do you know if they have moved? I am watching out for you Ken.
3. I need an address and an email address for Byron Pappas. Can you help me.
4. Check out the web site for the Meadow Heights Baptist Church. A map is there for your help in finding the church. That web site is www.meadowheightsbc.org. You will find other interesting "stuff'"' there too.
5. LaRue Blackwell died August 18, 2008. LaRue was a real gentleman and a friend. I first knew LaRue when we worked together at the Baptist State Office during the late 1940's. He and Lora served as missionaries in China for many years. Thank the Lord for men like LaRue Blackwell. Our prayers are with Lora.
6. Bob Ross corrected mailing address. It is 8307 South 76th East Ave, Tulsa Ok.74133-4203.
7. I need an new address for Marilia McHamey, Juanita McCarty, Betty Daniels, and Mr. & Mrs. Sampson Harris. Let me know if you can help with these addresses.
8. Gordon and Shirley Lantrip address should be Marion, IL 62959 - not Johnston City
9. Our church is in a Building Program. We have had to make changes. Please be patient with us.
10. Parking may be a problem. We will register at the front door! Our staff will try to help you with this. Pay attention to directions.
11. Checkout our website for latest information - see #4 above

Here are some last minute reminders concerning the BSU Reunion

1. Meeting starts at 5:30 PM with supper Sept 25
2. Chapel Singers are to meet at 4:00pm
3. Meadow Heights Church is located on Rt. 159 1439 Vandalia St Collinsville IL 618-344-4982
4. You are welcome to attend Thursday night session even if you can not attend on Friday. Thursday night is fun and fellowship night. Friday we worship
5. Our phone number is 618-344-4982 Call us if you need anything
6. Fifty two had registered on Aug. 30
7. Seventeen Motel rooms have been filled - There are still rooms available. See phone number above in introduction paragraph.

See you Soon

Helen Galloway

BSU President