This issue has a strong sense of family to it, from a Wedding Made in Heaven, to our "News Of" column.

This is the last spring of the millennium and as this year quickly comes to an end, I hope each and every one of you takes the time to remember a friend or family member. Let's renew those relationships, and strengthen those ties with those we love and care about. When we remove ourselves from the throws of work, and obligations, will the friends and family you've been neglecting still be there? Sure they will, but we all need to take the time to insure it.

During the last few months, I have been fortunate to meet some new friends, The Anderson and Hoopes family, The Ferm family, and the Haug family. I have also had the good fortune to have continuing friendships, sometimes from afar, with dear people like Michael Patris, Paul Rippens, Edna Smith, Christopher Nyerges, Gary Mendes, and Lee Brown. I also want to mention my hard working amigos from the Scenic Mt. Lowe Historical Committee, and YOU, my readers. All of you, thanks for being there!

Now get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having, the spring flowers, and have a great summer

Yours,

Jake Brouwer