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1 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 the Community of Christ title : RECORD OF THE SAGLE (ID) - volume 2 source : various author : various editor : Gunter, Wayne L. date : 1875-01-01 to present file date : 2011-11-13 (revised) description of work: Volume two of a record of the of the Community of Christ, and its members, from 1904 to the present. 1900-1909 On January 9, 1904, the Sagle, Idaho, Branch was organized by Apostle G. T. Griffiths and Bro. D. L. Allen at the Sagle schoolhouse. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] 1910-1919 The main purpose of the [Spokane District] conference held in Spokane on December 10, 1910, was to resolve the present difficulties of the Sagle, Idaho, Branch and to acknowledge the resignation of District President A. V. Closson. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] The new church at Sagle, Idaho was the location of the [Spokane District] conference held on June 8, 1912. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] Sagle, Idaho was again the location of [Spokane District] conference on December 12, 1914, with Brother George Johnston in charge and Apostle Peter Anderson in attendance. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] On December 11-12, 1915, Brother F. D. Omans was in charge of [Spokane District] conference held in Spokane. The conference body passed a resolution for the district to have its first reunion in the vicinity of Sagle, Idaho. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] ******* The first Spokane District Reunion was held at Sawyer, Idaho in July 1916. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] 1920-1929 District Conference convened in Sagle, Idaho on December 10, 1921, with Brother Oscar Case in charge. [Spokane, Washington, District History, Margaret Gibson, 1946] 1930-1939 1940-1949 Helen Louise Armstrong (Spokane WA) was baptized on June 29, 1941, by Harold Constance at the Spokane Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Third & Smith) in Spokane WA. Also baptized on the same day were Helen s mother, Sarah Jane (Skillings) (Armstrong) Logsdon, Margaret Harris and Marge McDonald. Helen was confirmed by Lloyd Whiting (Spokane WA) and Bill Fouts (Coeur d Alene ID). [Helen Gunter to Wayne Gunter, 2002] (Spokane District The Beacon February 1, 1942, vol. 1, no. 1) THERE ARE SHOWERS AND MORE SHOWERS We have all heard that it rained cats and dogs, but when fancy beribboned packages begin showering down, we know something to write

2 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 home about has happened. Many lovely gifts were opened to be viewed by the guests attending the recent bridal shower given in honor of Helen Armstrong and Elbert Gunter at the H. E. Constance home. Games were played and refreshments were served. Of course, congratulations were in order for the honored pair. STAG PARTY AND SLUMBER PARTY STAGED FOR BRIDE AND GROOM The young men of the Zion s League took the prospective groom, Elbert Gunter, in hand for an entertaining evening at a stag party which started at the Sage home the evening of January 30 [1942]. The young women on the same night entertained Helen Armstrong, the bride, at a slumber party given at the home of Marjorie McDonald. WEDDING BELLS RING FOR YOUNG COUPLE In a lovely ceremony in the main auditorium of the church [January 31, 1942], Elbert Gunter and Helen Armstrong were joined in marriage. An organ prelude was played by Mrs. Grace Nichols, following which O Promise Me and Sacrament were sung by George Taylor. The familiar strains of the wedding march anticipated the entry of the bride and her attendant, Marjorie McDonald; the groom and his attendant, Robert Gunter. The ceremony was performed by the groom s father, Elder V. L. Gunter of Sagle, Idaho. The bride was dressed in navy blue trimmed in white; her attendant, in black and white. *** Elbert Milton Gunter and Helen Louise Armstrong were married at 7:00 p.m. in a service held at the Spokane WA Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Third & Smith) on Saturday, January 31, 1942. Elder Vernon Leroy Gunter, father of the groom, officiated. Marge McDonald, Maid of Honor, and Robert Vernon Gunter, Best Man, served as witnesses. The couple spent their honeymoon in Sagle ID following the service. A daughter, Janet Louise Gunter, was born to Elbert Milton and Helen Louise Gunter at Bonner Community Hospital (formerly the Page Hospital) in Sandpoint ID on June 23, 1948. Janet is the couple s first child. Dr. Wilbur C. Hayden assisted in the delivery. A son, Wayne Louis Gunter, was born to Elbert Milton and Helen Louise Gunter at Bonner Community Hospital (formerly the Page Hospital) in Sandpoint ID on September 22, 1949. Wayne is the couple s second child and first son. Dr. Wilbur C. Hayden assisted in the delivery. 1950-1959 Wayne Louis Gunter, infant son of Elbert M. and Helen L. Gunter, was blessed at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS Church on Sunday, July 2, 1950, by his grandfather, Elder Vernon L. Gunter, assisted by Elder Reuben H. Porter. (Spokane District Telegram January 1955) Sagle Branch Elder Robert Taylor of Portland, Oregon, held a week of missionary meetings at Sagle, Idaho, beginning November 29. Bro. Taylor s wife, Wanda, accompanied him to Sagle where they were guests of Mr. & Mrs. V. A. Verhei for the week. On Dec. 6, Brother Taylor went to Bonners Ferry where he held our evening meetings at the Moose Hall, and also some cottage meetings. The following week, Brother Taylor held meetings at Clark s Fork, and at once a spiritual feeling came over him as he attended to the needs of this group. The Sagle Branch Women s Department held a very successful bazaar and turkey dinner at the Sagle School House, December 4. In November,

3 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 there was a pie sale held in Sandpoint. (Spokane District Telegram March 1, 1955) Vay Branch Reported by Dick Morse The Vay-Sagle Zion s League enjoyed a fellowship supper at the home of Bill Kuntz on Sunday, January 16. A fireside devotion concluded the evening. Sagle Branch On the afternoon of Sunday, January 23, several members from the Sagle and Vay branches met in the recreational room of the Sagle Church and enjoyed a surprise birthday party for Sister Cleona Taylor. Games were played, after which cake and ice cream were served. On Sunday, February 6, Brother and Sister Roy Glauner of Bonners Ferry brought a car full of younger members and young folks to the Sagle Church for church school and sacrament service. Afterward, we served dinner at the church and enjoyed a social hour. Brother Frank Kuntz is very active, holding cottage meetings and showing slides during his spare time in the neighborhoods of Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. Special Notice All within listening distance of the following radio stations will be interested in the programs scheduled for each Sunday. Evan Fry will be preaching directly to your home at these times. Spokane, Wash. - KGA (1519kc) - 6:15p.m. Sandpoint, Idaho - KSPT (1400kc) - 6:15p.m. Kennewick, Wash. - KWIE (610kc) - 8:45a.m. Vancouver, Wash. - KHFS (1100kc) - 8:30a.m. Bulletin Board Zion s League Rally, Religious Education and Women s Workshop will be held at Sagle and Vay on April 16 and 17. This is a local rally. Marvin Cox, Harold Hight and Evelyn Hight are in charge. (Spokane District Telegram May 1, 1955) Vay Branch Reported by Dick Morse For their March service project, the Vay-Sagle Zion s League met with the Bonners Ferry saints at the home of Roy Glauner where they sponsored the day s activities. The group enjoyed a basket dinner and a class, entitled What Can I Do To Bring Forth the Kingdom?, conducted by Sister Alice Morse of Vay. Fifty-eight people were present for the services. A vesper service concluded the day. Sagle Branch On Sunday, March 27, we were pleased to have with us, for the day s services, Brother and Sister Webb, Brother Ted Beck, and also several members from the Vay Branch. Brother Webb preached at the 11 o clock hour. We served dinner at the church, after which our guests and several of our members went to Bonners Ferry where Brother Beck preached to a full house at the Moose Hall at 3 o clock. Afterward, the Bonners Ferry group started their organization of a church school with Brother Beck acting as chairman. Sister Ann Vernon was chosen in charge of the Bonners Ferry group. At 7:30 the same evening, the saints met at the G.A.R. Hall in Sandpoint with a good attendance. Brother Webb gave a travelogue and Brother Beck preached the sermon. The saints here felt richly blessed by attending the District Conclave at Richland in March. We are enjoying the fellowship of Brother and Sister Herman Crabb, and sons, who have purchased a home in our branch. Sister Deeter is also living in our branch and giving her support. The Sagle and Vay branches held their Easter Services together, as usual, at the Sagle church. Early prayer meeting started at 9, followed by the

4 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Easter program which included a cantata. Brother Leo Taylor, of Spokane, was our guest speaker at 11, followed by a basket dinner at noon. At 1:30, we enjoyed a special Easter broadcast of one-half hour from Independence over our local radio station, KSPT, Sandpoint. Following this, we had a motion picture of the life of Christ prior to the crucifixion. Our women s department held a baked food sale in Sandpoint on Saturday before Easter. (Spokane District Telegram July 1, 1955) General Church Contributions from Spokane District for the year 1954 A. C. Lawrence, Bishop s Agent Sagle tithes general offerings Christmas/birthday offerings oblation Auditorium Sanitarium Graceland College Total - $ 589.19-0.00-9.49-92.77-48.36-22.00-2.50 - $ 764.31 (Spokane District Telegram September 1955) Sagle Branch On July 1, the Sagle-Vay Zion s League held a box supper in the recreational room of the Sagle church, clearing $53.00 which was to be used to finance the Youth Retreat. On July 17, we dismissed our church services and all attended the church reunion at Ross Point where we were spiritually blessed. We were happy to witness the baptismal services where one of our group from Bonners Ferry, Chet Glauner, was baptized by Brother Herman Crabb. He was later confirmed by high Priest Paul Crinzi and Elder Ted Beck. On Sunday evening, July 10, we were privileged to have Brother George Njeim speak at the Sagle church. On Sunday evening, Sept. 24, Sister Eleanor Taylor and Sam Dockins were united in marriage by Elder Elbert Gunter at the Sagle church. A reception followed in the recreational room. They will live at the farm of Mr. Dockins, Sr., at Sandpoint. On July 31, Brother Paul Worthington was our guest speaker. After the service there was a basket dinner. Election of officers was held in the afternoon with V. A. Verhei re-elected pastor. Brother Beck, and family, were with us for the day. Ted spoke to the group after the election. (Spokane District Telegram December 1955) Sagle Branch On May 15, our congregation went to Bonners Ferry and our pastor, V. A. Verhei, baptized two young mothers, Irene Glauner and Myrna Henslee. They were confirmed by Elders Clarence Crabb and Elbert Gunter, and V. L. Gunter and V. A. Verhei. On May 22, we again went to Bonners Ferry and Elder V. A. Verhei baptized Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kruger. Brother and Sister Kruger live at Creston, B.C., but attend services at Bonners Ferry. We held a very successful Vacation Bible School with an enrollment of 37 pupils. The pupils gave a very interesting program on Children s Day. At noon, we went to Cocolalla Lake for our annual children s picnic. That evening we, with Vay and Bonners Ferry [congregations], met for a farewell evening with Brother and Sister Bill Kuntz. They have since moved to Spokane. (Spokane District Telegram February 1956) Sagle Branch We were fortunate in having Elder Robert Taylor, missionary from the Oregon District, in our branch for a couple of weeks meetings following our District Conference. From October 17 to 22, Brother Taylor held cottage meetings and evening services in the Grange Hall at Laclede, Idaho.

5 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 The following week, from October 23 to 29, Brother Taylor held services at the Moose Hall, and cottage meetings at homes, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Good interest was shown at each place but the time was too short. Elder Paul Crinzi was also with Brother Taylor at Bonners Ferry. On Sunday, November 6, Brother and Sister Taylor, and daughters, were guests at all-day services at the Sagle church. Brother Taylor preached in the afternoon. (Spokane District Telegram April 1956) Sagle Northern Idaho has had a long, cold winter with a lot of deep snow and icy roads. We are very glad to see spring. Since our last report, we have had Brother Ernie Sprecher, Brother Arnold VanDenBosch, and Brother John Weir as guest speakers at Sunday morning services. Brother V. A. Verhei and Brother and Sister Clarence Crabb attended the Richland District Conference. Sister Pearl (Morrell) Bartch passed away in a Bonners Ferry, Idaho hospital on March 15. She had been visiting at the homes of her daughters, Mrs. Ann Vernon and Mrs. Winnie Melior. Another daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Taylor lives at Sagle. Sister Bartch was fifty-nine years old and had been an active member of the church for forty years. Funeral services were held at the Moon Chapel in Sandpoint and conducted by Pastor V. A. Verhei. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives. Sister Bartch had resided in, and near, the Sagle Branch most of the time since becoming a member, and lived to see her three daughters and twelve of her sixteen grandchildren, active in the church. She also leaves two greatgrandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. J. Arden (Sam) Dockins are the parents of a son, Kelly Owen [Dockins], born March 17. (Spokane District Telegram June 1956) Sagle On Easter Sunday, we had a large attendance for all-day services, including a Sunday School program, an Easter sermon by Elder V. A. Verhei, basket dinner and sacrament service. The members of Vay and of Bonners Ferry and Clark Fork joined in the services with us. There were also visitors from Spokane and Laclede, Idaho. Brother Chet Glauner of Bonners Ferry was ordained to the office of priest by Elders V. A. Verhei and C. D. Crabb. Brother C. D. Crabb has been assisting the group of members at Bonners Ferry with Sunday School and with church services. Guest speakers from Sagle and Spokane have also been sent to minister to this fine new group of saints. Recently the young people have organized their own Zion s League with Brother Roy Glauner as leader. Our Cradle Roll membership has been growing of late. We now have an enrollment of eleven babies: a son, Edward Allen [Silva], was born to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Silva on March 18; a daughter, Candis Lynn [Crabb], was born to Brother and Sister Herman Crabb on April 11. She was blessed by grandfather, Elder C. D. Crabb on March 25 th. On May 6, David Bart [Smith], son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Svinth, was blessed by Elders V. A. Verhei and Elbert Gunter. We are glad to report [that] Sister Golm, of Clark Fork, is convalescing at home after spending two weeks in a Spokane hospital. We wish to thank all our members in Spokane who visited Sister Golm while in the hospital. We have been privileged to have, as guest speaker at the 11:00 hour, Brothers J. Weidman, Warren Cole and Alton Gill. Brother and Sister Stanley Spargo, of Vancouver, B.C., attended services with us and visited relatives while on their way home from General Conference. Brother Fred Turnbull, of California, also spent one Sunday

6 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 with us on his return trip from General Conference. *** Wayne Louis Gunter and sister, Janet Louise Gunter, were baptized by their grandfather, Elder Vernon L. Gunter on Sunday, September 22, 1957, at Elliot Bay on Lake Pend Oreille. Confirmation of both candidates followed with Elder Vernon Gunter assisted by Elder Venus A. Verhei. This was Wayne s eighth birthday. (Spokane District Telegram August 1956) Sagle Branch Funeral services for Sister Thelma Pratt of Clark Fork, Idaho, were conducted by V.A. Verhei at the Clark Fork Methodist Church on June 2. Sister Thelma was born of pioneer parents in 1903 and had been a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for thirty-three years. Since Sister Golm s illness, Sister Pratt had been conducting the Sunday School services. She leaves her husband, one son, and three grandsons. We are happy to report Sister Golm is improving in health but is still confined to her home at this writing. On June 17 at the eleven o clock services, Miss Joyce Watkins, daughter of Mrs. A.J. Schrock and Mr. Schrock of Careywood, Idaho, and Robert Crabb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crabb, were united in marriage at the Sagle Church by Herman Crabb, brother of the groom. Members of the Vay Branch, the Bonners Ferry group, and many relatives and friends of the bride and groom were in attendance. Dick Morse was at the organ. Brother Al Coleman of Spokane sang, accompanied by his wife at the piano. After a week s honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Crabb are at home to [with] their friends in the Morton community. We have been privileged to have as guest speakers from Spokane, Brother H. Kinney and Brother Bill Kuntz. Both speakers were accompanied by their families. (Spokane District Telegram October 1956) Sagle Branch Sister Marie Golm of Clark Fork, Ida., passed away Aug. 8 at her home after several months of illness. She leaves her husband, August, one son and a grand-daughter. She was born in Norway in 1881 and came to Minnesota when seventeen years old; then moved to Clark Fork in 1907. In 1910 Bro. and Sis. Golm were married. Sis. Golm was an active member for 33 years. On Sunday, Aug. 19, we held a Sunday School picnic at Elliot Bay on Lake Pend d Oreille. In the afternoon little Kelly Owen [Dockins], son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arden [Sam] Dockins was blessed by Elders Elbert Gunter and V. Verhei. Election of officers were [was] held with Bro. Crinzi as guest. Bro. V. Verhei was again elected Pastor with Bro. Elbert Gunter, Asst. Pastor. Bro. Glenn Taylor is again Church School Leader and also Treas. Bro. Alton Gill and Bro. Clarence Crabb have been guest speakers. (Spokane District Telegram December 1956) Sagle Branch A belated wedding announcement; in August, Brother Elbert Gunter read the marriage ceremony of Miss Josephine Reed of Sagle and Thomas McGuire of Spokane Air Force Base (both nonmembers) at a candlelight service at the Sagle Church. A reception followed in the church parlors. The young couple will make their home in Spokane for the present. The Zion Sisters held their meeting at the home of their new leader, Sister Helen Gunter, on the evening of Oct. 25. Election of officers was held and final plans made for the church bazaar which will be held at the Sagle Schoolhouse on the evening of Nov. 3. Pastor V.A. Verhei read the wedding ceremony of Miss Cleona Taylor, formerly of Sagle, and

7 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Claude Duty of Spokane, at a three o clock candlelight service at the Audubon Terrace Church in Spokane, Oct. 7. A reception followed in the church parlors. Guest speakers during September and October have been Elders Alton Gill, Frank Curtis, C.D. Crabb, and Bishop Beck. The Sagle group was entertained by the Bonners Ferry group at a Halloween party and basket social at Sagle, Oct. 27. The proceeds went to the Bonners Ferry Zion s League. A good time was enjoyed by all. (Spokane District Telegram February 1957) Sagle Winfield William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vester Henslee of Bonners Ferry, was blessed by C.D. Crabb and H. Clark on September 30 at a Bonners Ferry church service. On Dec. 23, Diane Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Moore of Laclede, was blessed at [a] Sagle church service by V.A. Verhei and V.L. Gunter. We were privileged to hear, over our Sandpoint radio station, The Messiah, a special Christmas and a special New Year program from Bro. Fry, besides our regular Sunday evening broadcast. Our guest speakers have been Brothers J.F. Curtis, A. Van den Bosch, and Howard Harris of Spokane, and C.D. Crabb of Sandpoint. We are pleased to be able to report that the business establishments of our local town of Sandpoint left off the commercials and sponsored religious programs and carols at Christmas time. Vernon-Patchen Wedding On Sunday afternoon, December 23 at 4 p.m., Miss Lois Vernon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Vernon of Bonners Ferry, and Guy Patchen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Patchen, Sr., also of Bonners Ferry, were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony at the Sagle church by Elder V.A. Verhei. Many relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. Matron of honor was Mrs. Ray Edwards of Spokane with Miss Carolyn Vernon and Miss Idaho Mae Patchen, sisters of the bride and groom, as bridesmaids. Little Helen Melior of Bonners Ferry acted as flower girl. Dale Patchen, brother of the groom, was best man and Walter Melior and Lloyd Osborn were the candlelighters while Sam Dockins and Norman Coffer were ushers. Miss Delavena Duty of Spokane sang Because and The Lord s Prayer with Dick Morse of Vay at the organ. A reception was held in the church parlors where the bride and groom opened their many lovely gifts and refreshments were served. (Spokane District Telegram April 1957) Sagle V.A. Verhei went to Cranbrook, B.C., and conducted funeral services for Sister Elva L. Davis, January 25. She had been a member of the church for forty years. A son, Tabor L. Davis, lives at Independence, Mo., and three daughters in Canada: Mrs. Elva E. Trayhorn at Warteine, Sask., Mrs. Alice Edlund, Cranbrook, B.C., and Mrs. Etta Crawford at Trail, B.C. Services were dismissed March 3 so all could attend District Conference. Those attending were Mrs. and Mrs. Glenn Taylor, Mrs. Sam Dockins and son, the Elbert Gunter family, Mrs. and Mrs. C.D. Crabb, and Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Verhei. Brother Henry Kinney was guest speaker March 17. He was accompanied by his wife. Darla Sue, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Gunter, was blessed by V.L. Gunter and Elbert Gunter on March 17. (Spokane District Telegram August 1957) Sagle

8 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Darla Sue Gunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Gunter, was blessed at church services March 17 by her grandfather, V.L. Gunter, and uncle, Elbert Gunter. At church services May 12, Edna Margaret Svinth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Svinth, was blessed by V.A. Verhei and V.L. Gunter. On June 9 at the 11:00 [a.m.] service and the 6:00 [p.m.] evening service, Wayne Smith, missionary from the Boise area, was our guest speaker. On Monday morning Bro. Smith went to Bonners Ferry where he held cottage meetings for two weeks with good interest shown. June 16, Bro. and Sister J. L. Verhei of the Portland District, were guests at church services with Bro. Verhei speaking at the morning services. After church services July 7, our group gathered at Elliot Bay on Lake Pend Oreille, our former District Reunion ground, where we enjoyed our annual church school picnic. In the afternoon, Frank Colborn, husband of Sister Edna Colborn, was baptized by our pastor, V.A. Verhei. He was confirmed by V.L. Gunter and V.A. Verhei at church services July 14. (Spokane District Telegram October 1957) SAGLE NEWS After church services September 22, our congregation went to Elliot Bay on Lake Pend Oreille where Janet Louise and Wayne Louis, daughter and son of Brother and Sister Elbert Gunter, were baptized by their Grandfather. V.L. Gunter and V.A. Verhei confirmed Janet and Wayne at church services September 29. The Spokane District Zion s League Rally, held at Sagle September 28 and 29, was well-attended with 30 registering and a few visitors. The boys and a part of the leaders brought sleeping bags and slept in the classroom of the church while Brother Marvin Cox and the girls were overnight guests in our homes. Our youth leader, Brother Elbert Gunter, drove his truck to Elliot Bay Saturday evening for a hayride where the young people enjoyed a wiener roast. The Sunday early morning prayer service was a very outstanding spiritual meeting. Brother Cox preached at the 11 o clock hour, after which a potluck dinner was served to all, before they journeyed homeward, by the church ladies. Services at the Sagle Church were dismissed October 6 that all may benefit spiritually by attending the District Conference. Our Women s Department is studying Sources of Spiritual Power by Sister Harold Velt. We highly recommend this book. (Spokane District Telegram December 1957) SAGLE On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, our group went to Elliot Bay on Lake Pend Oreille where Mrs. Stella Moore of Laclede, Idaho, was baptized by V.A. Verhei. She was confirmed later at church services by Pastor V.A. Verhei and V.L. Gunter. Sunday, Nov. 24, we had as guest speakers for the day, District President Paul Crinzi and Elder Robert Bailey. Bro. Bailey preached at the 11 o clock hour. Potluck dinner was served at noon. Then Bro. Crinzi taught a very interesting class in the afternoon. The Vay Branch members were also our guests for the day s services. Bro. and Sister V. L. Gunter have gone to Independence (MO) to spend the winter with their daughter, Mildred Wheaton and family, and son, Robert and family. Brother and Sister Frank Colborn have also gone to a warmer climate, with less snow, to spend the winter. We greatly miss each member when absent, so will welcome their return in the spring. (Spokane District Telegram February 1958) SAGLE

9 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Jan 19, Elder Harry Highland of Spokane was our guest speaker at the 11 o clock service. Jan. 26, Scotty Joe, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Arden (Sam) Dockins, and Tab L., infant son of Mrs. And Mrs. Lyle E. Anderson, were blessed at the 11 o clock services by Elder V.A. Verhei and Elder Elbert Gunter. Bro. Bill Kuntz of Spokane was a guest for the services. (Spokane District Telegram April-May 1958) SAGLE Our District President Paul Crinzi and Bishop T.A. Beck held services in the evening at the Sagle church Jan. 25. Bro. Beck showed some very interesting slides of the Auditorium, Graceland College, the new Resthaven, and other church slides, after which he gave an interesting talk on church activities. Members of the Vay Branch were also our guests. Other guest speakers have been Elder Harry Highland and Howard Harris of Spokane and Clarence Crabb of Vay. Our pastor [V.A.Verhei] spoke two Sundays at Bonners Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Verhei recently spent two weeks on the coast visiting a son and daughter, brother and sisters. They spent Marcy 16 in Seattle attending services there and March 23 in Portland. Mr. Verhei was the guest speaker at the 11 o clock service at the West Side Church in Portland. (Spokane District Telegram June 1958) SAGLE The Vay Branch and the Bonners Ferry group were our guests for Easter services, consisting of a program by the children and the sermon by Pastor V.A. Verhei followed by potluck dinner. The Priesthood Institute held in Spokane, April 19-20, was attended by Bros. Elbert Gunter, Herman Crabb, Glenn Taylor, and V.A. Verhei. Those attending the Women s Institute and religious education at Vay were Sisters Helen Gunter, Laura Gunter, Evelyn Taylor, Roberta Crabb, and Blanche Verhei, and Bros. Glenn Taylor and Herman Crabb. On Saturday evening, April 26, Miss Patricia Kurtz and Daniel E. Moore, both of Laclede, Idaho, were united in marriage by V.A. Verhei at the Sagle Church. Daniel is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Moore (Sister Stella Moore). Our guest speakers have been Dist. President Paul Crinzi, Reuben Porter of Portland, Fred Turnbull of Ojoi, California, and Clarence Crabb of Vay. Those privileged to attend the Women s Retreat of the Spokane Dist. At Ross Point in May were Sisters Helen Gunter, Laura Gunter, Roberta Crabb, and Blanche Verhei, and also Harriet Glauner of Bonners Ferry. (Spokane District Telegram October 1958) SAGLE The following were elected at our annual election of officers: V.A. Verhei Pastor; Herman Crabb Church School Director; Glenn Taylor Treasurer & Solicitor; Roberta Crabb Women s Leader; Evelyn Taylor Zion s League Leader; Blanche Verhei Recorder. Brother and Sister Vernon L. Gunter are again spending the winter in Independence, Missouri, going in time to attend General Conference. Sister Agnes Alma Pearson passed away September 2 after a lingering illness. On Sunday evening, September 7, our group and the Vay group gave a surprise party for Sister Mary Reed at the church parlors as she is entering the University of Idaho at Moscow, Idaho. Games were enjoyed after which Mary was presented with a reading lamp and pillow cases. Refreshments were served afterward. Pamela Jane Post, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Post, was blessed at the 11 o clock

10 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 service, September 21, by Brothers V.A. Verhei and V.L. Gunter. (Spokane District Telegram January 1, 1959) MIGHTY HUNTERS A group of Saints from the Sagle-Vay area went on a combined hunting trip this fall with eyepopping results. The 24 hunters brought back 22 elk and 3 bear. That s getting your meat wholesale. SAGLE We are glad to welcome Brother Claude and Sister Cleona Duty and daughter, Lori, to our branch and to add Claude to our speakers list. Brother Howard Harris and Brother Del Lawrence have been our guest speakers for 11 o clock Sunday services. On Saturday evening, November 8, we were privileged to have our District President Paul Crinzi and our missionary Luther Troyer with us. Brother Troyer brought us the message of the evening. Several from the Vay Branch were also with us. On Saturday evening, November 1, the Junior Zion s League, and leaders and parents, enjoyed games in the church parlor after which doughnuts were served. (Spokane District Telegram March 1, 1959) SAGLE Guest speakers have been Brothers Alton Gill and Tom Sylvester from Spokane, and Brother Clarence Dl. Crabb from Vay. We feel privileged to have heard them. Pamela Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Moore of Laclede, was blessed at our service January 11. V.A. Verhei and Elbert Gunter officiated. District President Paul Crinzi showed the films of the 1958 Conference to a combined meeting of the Sagle and Vay Branches on January 19. The film made us feel as if we were actually present at the General Conference. The Women s group, the Zion Sisters, have decided to replace the customary bazaar this year with little red stockings that will be filled with individual donations. At Easter time the stockings will be collected and the contents counted and turned in. The group is preparing to start the study of the book Women Answer Christ s Call by Ethel Squire. Edwin A. Taylor and Joyce Oxley were united in marriage at the Sagle Church January 24. V.A. Verhei officiated. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Seattle where Edwin is employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company. Edwin is the son of Brother and Sister Glenn A. Taylor and Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oxley of Sandpoint. Elbert Gunter, Claude Duty, and Venus Verhei attended the Priesthood Institute at Coeur d Alene, January 31. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dockins announce the birth of a daughter, Kathy Lynn, born February 3. Mrs. Dockins is the former Elenor Taylor. (Spokane District Telegram May 1, 1959) SAGLE Edwin A. Taylor and Joyce Oxley were united in marriage in a ceremony performed by Elder Venus A. Verhei at the Sagle church on Jan. 24. Edwin is the son of Brother and Sister Glenn A. Taylor of Sagle. Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oxley of Sandpoint. The couple will make their home in Seattle where Edwin is employed by the Boeing Airplane Company. Elbert Gunter, Claude Duty, and V. A. Verhei were privileged to attend the Priesthood Institute at Coeur d Alene on January 31. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dockins announce the birth of a daughter, Kathy Lynn, born February 3. Mrs. Dockins is the former Elenor Taylor.

11 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 (Spokane District Telegram Sept. 20, 1959) SAGLE We have been privileged to have the following guest speakers from Spokane: Bill Kuntz, Jack Wiedman, and Robert Wilkinson. Oliver Turnbull, an early resident of the Sagle community and a longtime member of the church, passed away at his home in Spokane, June 26, 1959. Funeral services were held in the Sagle Church with J. L. (Justin aka Jack) Verhei of Portland conducting the service with interment in the Westmond Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vera, a daughter, two sons, and ten grandchildren. It was through Brother Turnbull s mother s efforts that the first missionary of the church came to the Sagle community. Elaine Melior and Dennis Cooper of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry by V. A. Verhei in the presence of about one hundred relatives and friends. They will make their home at Sonoma, CA. On August 9, after sacrament service, our congregation drove to Elliot bay on Lake Pend Oreille where baptismal services were conducted for three young boys, a teenage girl, and the husband of one of our members. Tommy, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stecher was baptized by his cousin, Elbert Gunter, and confirmed by Elbert and V. L. Gunter. Donnie, son of Brother and Sister Elbert Gunter, was baptized by his grandfather, V. L. Gunter, and confirmed by V. L. and Elbert Gunter. Bruce, son of Brother and Sister Herman Crabb, was baptized by his grandfather C. D. Crabb, and confirmed by C. D. Crabb and V. A. Verhei. Sherry Sutton was baptized by V. A. Verhei and confirmed by V. A. Verhei and C. D. Crabb. Roy Sutton was baptized by V. A. Verhei and confirmed by V. A. Verhei and C. D. Crabb. We are glad to welcome these new members to the branch. 1960-1969 (Spokane District Telegram January 1, 1960) SAGLE Delno Crabb, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crabb, was blessed at the service on August 16, 1959, by V. L. Gunter and V. A. Verhei. On the afternoon of November 21, pastors and counselors met in conference at the Sagle church with seventeen in attendance. Supper was served by the branch Women s Department. A daughter, Sally Ann, was born November 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor. Family night was observed at the Sagle church on Friday evening, November 11, with a potluck dinner followed by a program presented by the Zion s League and a social hour. *** Patriarch Harry L. Highland, Clinton MO, bestowed a patriarchal blessing on Wayne Louis Gunter on September 6, 1969, at the home of his son, Jerry Highland, in Spokane WA. (Spokane District Telegram Nov.-Dec. 1960) NEW GROUP ARRANGEMENTS [excerpt] In addition to the Spokane District s important missionary obligations in its three missions (Grangeville, Lewiston-Clarkston, and Pullman) and two groups (Bonners Ferry and Orofino), its members and officers should be directing their prayers and plans toward opening new fields. Spokane Valley and Sandpoint are first in the list of prospective areas. (Spokane District Telegram early 1961) DISTRICT RALLIES The pleasant and well-received program initiated last year of area rallies at which nearby groups,

12 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 missions, and branches could gather for a day of worship and fellowship, was carried out again this spring by unanimous request of the groups involved. On April 9, members of the Coeur d Alene, Sagle, and Vay branches met together at the Coeur d Alene church. Morning activities included a prayer service conducted by Sagle Pastor Venus Verhei, assisted by Coeur d Alene Pastor Philip Schierman, and a preaching service with District President Bob Wilkinson as speaker. After a potluck dinner, new color slides showing progress of construction of the Auditorium in Independence were displayed. Brief reviews were given by three district officers of the manner in which church and family should work together in the four aspects of ministry within their particular spheres of interest. Richard Curtis, Religious Education Director, Donna Folden, Music Director, and Tom Sylvester, Youth Leader, presented this overview class related to the rally theme The Seeds of Zion Are Zionic Families. (Spokane District Telegram August 1962) NEWS AROUND THE DISTRICT Moves in, out, and around the district have been almost too frequent to keep track of. A partial count follows. The Spokane Valley Mission regrets their loss of two fine, young families who are having to leave the district because of business transfers, the Glen Winships and Carl Scholtzs. At the same time the mission welcomes the Claude Dutys who have moved from Sagle. Soon on the way to Sagle will be Walter Duty of Spokane, recently graduated from Graceland College, who will be teaching in Sandpoint. We sincerely regret that Herman Crabb of Sagle will have to return to the Spokane Veterans Hospital for further leg surgery after some months of hospitalization for World War II injuries. Prayers on his behalf are solicited. (Spokane District Telegram February 1967) BRANCH COMMUNICATION MEDIA STARTED The new church year has seen some impressive steps taken in the Spokane District to improve communications and awareness of the total church program within branches. Two branches deserve commendation for the high quality of their new branch newspapers or newsletters. Sagle Branch and Lewis-Clark Branch have both started such publications under the direction of pastors Elbert Gunter and Frank Wilcox. Other branches and missions have relied on printed orders of service and pastors letters to provide written communications. Richard Curtis, branch president of Audubon Terrace, has started sending periodic pastoral letters to all members, weekly church programs with announcements of coming events to absent members, and a birthday card to each member at the time of his birthday. Southside Branch s pastor, Tom Sylvester, has published excellent pastoral letters and bulletins to keep in touch with all members. 1970-1979 (SDOY Newsletter April 1970) CHURCH MEMBER IS VICTIM IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT Patrick Gunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley (Lois) Gunter, received a cut over one eye and other minor injuries when the car that he was driving was hit head-on by another vehicle just a little over a mile from his home in Sagle, Idaho. Three cars were involved in the accident which occurred just before Easter, but as far as we know (and this seems somewhat of a miracle from the condition the cars were in) no one was seriously hurt. (SDOY Newsletter July 1970) OSCAR CASE VISITS SPOKANE DISTRICT Brother Oscar and Sister Alta Case of

13 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Independence, MO, were the welcomed guests of many of the saints throughout the Spokane District during a recent visit to this area the last of June and early part of July. Oscar and Alta, and granddaughter Nancy, attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Howard and Olive Gunter Harris (Alta s sister) on June 28 in Spokane. They also visited Alta s brother, Vernon Gunter of Sagle, and other family and friends. Brother Case preached at both the Southside, WA, and Sagle, ID, Branches. Brother Oscar Case, now 98 years old and still very active, has spent over 76 years in the ministry of Jesus Christ. He served many years as a missionary for the World Church and was, at one time, president of the Spokane District. His life remains a living testimony of God and his son, Jesus Christ. DAUGHTER BORN TO FILANOSKIS Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Janet) Filanoski became the proud parents of a 7 lb. 13 oz. baby girl, May 28, when Corinne Ann made her grand entrance into the world. Janet (Gunter) Filanoski is a former member of the Sagle ID Branch. The couple now resides in Groton, CT, where Jack is stationed in the U.S. Navy. *** Gregory LeGrand Steen and Donna Suzette Perdue were married in a service held at the Audubon Terrace Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Spokane WA, on August 7, 1970. Elder Ken Madsen of Longview WA, a cousin of the bride, officiated. Kathy Bott, Matron of Honor, and Tom Little, Best Man, served as witnesses. A reception followed in the church social area. Greg and Donna moved to Sandpoint ID where he operates printing presses for the Sandpoint Daily Bee, a local newspaper. *** (SDOY Newsletter October 1970) SARAH LODSDON MEETS HER LORD Funeral services for Sarah Jane Logsdon were held July 21 in Spokane, WA, with Elder Wayne Winters of the Southside Branch officiating. Sarah, 79, was born March 16, 1891, and passed beyond the curtain which separates us from the presence of our Father on July 16 at the Sandpoint Manor in Sandpoint, ID. Remaining are two sons, Elvin Armstrong, Brooksville, KY, and Raymond Armstrong, Dunedin, New Zealand; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Copeland, Spokane, WA, and Mrs. Helen Gunter, Sagle, ID; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC HELD The annual Sunday School picnic for the Sagle Branch was held August 16 at Camp Stidwell on Mirror Lake at which time Tim Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Campbell, was baptized. The confirmation was held at a later date. We now have two new members in our branch, Joanne Gunter and Tim Campbell. We welcome both. NEW FAMILY MOVES TO SAGLE The Sagle Branch is happy to welcome Ken Campbell, his wife Sandy, their two sons, Steve and Tim, and a family friend, Mel Watson, into our group. Ken and his family moved here recently from Hawaii and Ken is currently an announcer for the local radio station in Sandpoint. Ken also holds the office of priest. NOTE OF THANKS We wish to thank all the speakers, from within as well as from outside of the Spokane District, who have visited the Sagle Branch. Your ministry is very much appreciated. SAGLE BRANCH ELECTS OFFICERS Newly elected officers for the Sagle Branch are as

14 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 follows: pastor Elbert Gunter secretary Lois Gunter treasurer Glenn Taylor church school director Harley Gunter music leader Lois Gunter women s leader Helen Gunter youth leader Herman Crabb publicity director Roberta Crabb auditor (3-year term) Herman Crabb custodian Ken Campbell SAINTS VISIT MEMBERS HOMES Ben and Alice Morse, Olive Miller, and Ann Morse were surprised by a group visit from the saints of the Sagle Branch on Sunday evening, September 6. The fellowship among these members of God s kingdom was very rich that evening and of the experience one person wrote the following: When love abounds And friendships last, What more of God Could anyone ask. by Roberta Crabb *** Vernon Leroy Gunter, a longtime member of the Sagle ID Branch, passed away in Spokane, WA, from heart failure on October 18, 1971, following surgery for the repair of a hernia. As a result of the surgery doctors also discovered that he had pancreatic cancer. Vernon was 80 years of age. Although he had been totally deaf for years, persons who visited with him immediately before his passing reported that he communicated freely, hearing and speaking, without the use of a hearing aid. A son, Eric Gregory Steen, was born to Gregory LeGrand and Donna Suzette Steen at the old Bonner General Hospital (aka, the barracks) in Sandpoint ID on April 22, 1972. Dr. Fred E. Marienau assisted in the delivery. Eric is the couple s first child. Wayne Louis Gunter and Colleen Laurel Steen were married at 7:00 p.m. in a service held at the Sagle (Bonner County, ID) Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, May 12, 1973. Elder Elbert M. Gunter, father of the groom, officiated. Linda Steen, Maid of Honor, and Donald L. Gunter, Best Man, served as witnesses. Donna Steen, vocalist, and Don Steen, pianist, also contributed to the service. A reception followed in the church social area. Bruce Wayne Crabb and Marcia Colleen Timblin were married at the United Methodist Church in Sandpoint, ID, on Saturday, December 8, 1973. The Reverend Harold Huff officiated. The bride s attendants were Peggy Kellogg (later Lanaville) and Candis Crabb. The groomsmen were Duane Finney and Bert Crabb. Peggy and Duane served as witnesses. A reception was held in the church social hall following the wedding. The groom s aunt, Leona [Mrs. Ralph] (Bloom) Crabb hosted a bridal shower for Marcia in November. A daughter, Amy Maureen Gunter, was born to Wayne Louis and Colleen Laurel Gunter at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on August 28, 1974. Dr. Edward Draper, son of Maurice Draper, assisted in the delivery. Amy is the couple s first child. Sagle Branch sponsored an information booth at the Bonner County Fair in Sandpoint, August 29 through the 31, 1974. The theme of the booth was Happiness is Serving the Lord. This was portrayed by a picture of Christ in the center of the booth with three actual photographs on each side of His picture showing some of the ways of serving Him; (1) in feeding the hungry, (2) in clothing the naked, (3) in comforting the lonely, (4) in visiting the sick, (5) in assisting the poor, and (6) in worshiping the Christ. Scriptures given were found in the Bible (Matt. 25:40), also in the Book of Mormon (Mosiah 1:49). The booth was awarded a blue [first place] ribbon.

15 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Amy Maureen Gunter, infant daughter of Wayne L. and Colleen L. Gunter, was blessed at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS Church on Sunday, September 22, 1974, by her grandfather, Elder Elbert M. Gunter assisted by Elder Venus A. Verhei. October 25, 1974, a Halloween party was held in the social room of the church. Wayne and Del Gunter decorated the room for the occasion and planned a program of fun which was enjoyed by all. Ruth (Wilson) Crabb died October 26, 1974. A daughter, Kristine Suzette Steen, was born to Gregory LeGrand and Donna Suzette Steen at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on Saturday, November 23, 1974. Dr. Fred E. Marienau assisted in the delivery. Kristine is the couple s second child and first daughter. A son, Trevor Adam Gunter, was born to Wayne Louis and Colleen Laurel Gunter at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on May 19, 1976. Dr. W. Hugh Leedy assisted in the delivery. Trevor is the couple s second child and first son. Trevor Adam Gunter, infant son of Wayne L. and Colleen L. Gunter, was blessed at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS Church on Sunday, July 4, 1976, by his grandfather, Elder Elbert M. Gunter assisted by Elder Venus A. Verhei. Colleen Laurel (Steen) Gunter was baptized by her father-in-law, Elder Elbert M. Gunter, on Sunday, July 25, 1976, at Glengary Bay. Her confirmation followed at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS church with Elder Elbert Gunter assisted by Elder Venus A. Verhei. Priest Tim A. Lewis, accompanied by his wife, Nancy, was the guest speaker at Sagle Branch on February 13, 1977. A potluck lunch followed services. Bishop Vern Webb met with the Sagle saints at 7:00p.m. on March 20, 1977, and informed local members of recent developments and news from Independence MO. Approximately 20 persons attended the discussion. Spokane District Priesthood Retreat was held March 25-27, 1977, at Camp Sanders, Sanders ID, and attracted from 35 to 45 persons. Priest Wayne L. Gunter represented the Sagle congregation. The theme was Priesthood: For What Purpose? and was conducted by Bishop Vern Webb and Seventy Jim Lorenzen. The Spokane District/Central Washington District Reunion was held at the RLDS campgrounds at Samish Island (near Bow, WA) from July 23-30, 1977. Guest ministers were Seventy Bob Anderson, Seventy Don Comer, Presiding Patriarch Reed Holmes, Seventy Jim Lorenzen, Bishop Vern Webb and Patriarch Lloyd Whiting. Amy, Colleen, Diane, Harley, Lois and Wayne Gunter, Hazel Palmer, Jeff Sweeney and Vera Turnbull attended from the Sagle Branch. The theme was Christian Education: Let This Mind Be In You. Patriarch Lloyd A. Whiting, Richland WA, bestowed a patriarchal blessing on Colleen Laurel Gunter on July 27, 1977, at the combined Spokane District/Central Washington District reunion held at Samish Island. A daughter, Nicole Kelley Ross, was born to Randy B. and Candis Lynn Ross at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID, on September 7, 1977. Dr. Fred E. Marienau assisted in the delivery. Nicole is the couple s second child and daughter. Nicole Kelley Ross, infant daughter of Randy B. and Candis L. Ross, was blessed on Sunday, October 30, 1977, by Elder Elbert M. Gunter assisted by Elder Venus Verhei. Elder Walter E. Duty of the World Church Department of Christian Education in Independence, MO, conducted a workshop at the Southside Branch, Spokane WA, on November 19, 1977. The topic focused on methods of improving teaching skills and was attended by Helen and Lois Gunter, Florence Kruse and Hazel

16 of 21 pp. / doc. no. 0182 Palmer of the Sagle Branch. A daughter, Kelly Kathleen Gunter, was born to Wayne Louis and Colleen Laurel Gunter at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on May 10, 1978. Dr. Fred E. Marienau assisted in the delivery. Kelly is the couple s third child and second daughter. 1980-1989 A son, Troy Wyatt Gunter, was born to Wayne Louis and Colleen Laurel Gunter at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on June 25, 1982. Dr. Fred E. Marienau assisted in the delivery. Troy is the couple s fourth child and second son. Troy Wyatt Gunter, infant son of Wayne L. and Colleen L. Gunter, was blessed on Sunday, August 15, 1982, by his grandfather, Elder Elbert M. Gunter during outdoor church services at Glengary Bay. Wayne Louis Gunter was ordained to the office of elder on Sunday, December 19, 1982, at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS church. High Priest A.C. Del Lawrence performed the ordination assisted by Wayne s father, Elder Elbert M. Gunter. A son, Matthew Ethan Steen, was born to Gregory LeGrand and Donna Suzette Steen at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane WA on May 1, 1983. Dr. Decker assisted in the delivery. Matthew is the couple s third child and second son. Amy Maureen Gunter was baptized by her grandfather, Elder Elbert M. Gunter, on Sunday, August 21, 1983, at Glengary Bay. Her confirmation followed with Elder Elbert Gunter assisted by Amy s father, Elder Wayne L. Gunter. Trevor Adam Gunter was baptized by his grandfather, Elder Elbert M. Gunter, on Sunday, August 26, 1984, at Glengary Bay. His confirmation followed September 2 at the Sagle Branch of the RLDS church with Elder Elbert Gunter assisted by Trevor s father, Elder Wayne L. Gunter. 1990-1999 Troy Wyatt Gunter was baptized by his father, Elder Wayne L. Gunter, on Sunday, August 18, 1991, at Glengary Bay. His confirmation followed September 1 at the Coeur d Alene Branch of the RLDS church with Elder Wayne L. Gunter assisted by Elder Laura A. Carnie. A daughter, Ashley Justina Kramer, was born to Matthew Kramer and Amy Maureen Gunter at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint ID on January 12, 1993. Dr. Bruce W. Honsinger assisted in the delivery. Wayne L. Gunter was ordained to the office of High Priest on Sunday, October 2, 1994, the second day of the Spokane District fall conference held at Southside Branch in Spokane WA. Bishop Jack Hedal & High Priest Keith Townsend performed the ordination. Amy Maureen Gunter graduated from Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane WA in June 1995 with an Associate of Arts degree in graphic design. Amy attended Gonzaga University in Spokane from September through December 1992, and SFCC between September 1993 and June 1995. Corinne Mae Scriven was ordained to the office of deacon on Sunday November 9, 1997, by High Priest Wayne L. Gunter assisted by Elder Frank Nelson. 2000-2009 Christopher Michael Hanson and Kelly Kathleen Gunter were married at 12:30 p.m. in a service held on Steen family property at Glengary Bay, Bonner County, ID, on Saturday, July 22, 2000. High Priest Wayne L. Gunter of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, father of the bride, officiated. Ashley Justina Kramer, niece of the bride, and Shana Hanson, sister of the groom, served as attendants. Mothers Colleen Laurel Gunter and Jackie Hanson signed the marriage certificate as witnesses. A reception followed at this beachfront site. Jasen Robert Jahn and Amy Maureen Gunter were married in a ceremony at Swan s Landing (a