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Wanted: director to lead Sin00;i.ng Z
By Scan C. Morgan grants to purchase LED lights and
Of The New Era the tree structure, she said.
"Help wanted: no pay, long "I will miss your joking, your
hours, little recognition - Dream obstinancy and your glee at a good
Job." altercation or debate," Olson said.
That's how Sweet Home Sing- "I will miss you. Your presence will
ing Christmas Tree Board Chair- be greatly missed when the choir
woman Sue Olson is marketing the begins rehearsals in September. We
group's open musical director posi- all wish you well in whatever comes
tion. your way. Enjoy time with your
Musical Director David Domi- family."
ny resigned last week to focus more The board has started its search
of his time on his family, and the for a new director, Olson sal. She
choir's board is seeking a new di- has put out feelers to several music
rector, educators throughout the area, and
Dominy has been involved with she has talked to the band direc-
the tree in many capacities for more tor at Oregon State University and
than 20 years. He has been director the music director at Linn-Benton
File photo by Scan C. Morgan Community College. She's also
terf°r Paulab°utRowtonfiVe yearS,resigned.taking over af- DavidsingingDOminY,christmasright,TreePerformSshow. with his son Titus during last December's put out notices through Facebook
"While I have thoroughly en- groups.
joyed the many duties associated busy." Olson accepted his resignation Some of the educators have
with the position of musical' direc- He noted that he missed a va- unwillingly, with a heavy heart, she gotten back to her and let her know
tor, it has not gone without sacri- riety of activities with his children said in a letter back to Dominy. "I they're putting word out, Olson
rice," Dominy said in his letter to to attend Singing Christmas Tree re- watched your directing talent evolve said. "If we could get somebody by
the board. "My family has support- hearsals, and he said he would like until this past year, your last with us, March, that would be ideal."
ed me 100 percent through my time to be involved as his two youngest as it blossomed and you became a The board will set the theme
in the tree and has endured through children begin getting involved in very proficient director. I wonder if next month, she said, and if a new
many years where Christmas time extracurricular activities. I will ever find another director with director is in place by March, he or
was eclipsed by the tree. "This decision was a hard one whom I can relate so well." she could help choose the music.
"This past year, it became pain- to make and took lots of prayer and She cherished the early years The director also sets the prac-
fully evident that due to the time, many conversations with my fam- when they communicated for so
money and demand associated with ily," Dominy said. "I pray that you many hours at a time online, O1-
the position, my family had taken are able to find a successor in a short son said. "Without your working so
a backseat to the tree. Weighing in period of time: Thank you for allow- dedicatedly with me, the tree may
the activities of four children with ing me to the opportunity to lead not have received the 501(C)3 IRS
the activities of everyday life shows such a wonderful group of people in standing that opened up so many fi-
that life during the fall and during creating a wonderful gift to the Wil- nancial opportunities."
the holiday season has gotten too lamette Valley." The tree was able to obtain
/ Deaths
From page 2
She was born April 10, 1925
in Spokane, Wash., to Lester and
Mary Miller, one of five children.
She married Loyd Elmer Pickett
on June 13, 1946 and soon af-
terward moved to Sweet Home.
Together, the Picketts raised four
children, cared for several foster
children and ran a local logging
company.
Mrs. Pickett was very active
in the community, but her greatest
joy was any activity involving her
grandchildren and great-grand-
children. Her Belgian waffles
were the highlight of every camp-
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She was involved in Eastern
Star and volunteered with the lo-
cal Meals on Wheels program.
She is survived by daughters
Doris Lawrence of Sweet Home
and Lucinda Bartok of San Diego,
Calif.; sons Robert (Bob) Pickett
and Michael Pickett; 11 grandchil-
dren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Loyd; daughter
Victoria; and great-granddaughter
Daisy Stafford.
Death Notices
David Bruce Adams, 56, of
Sweet Home died Jan. 21, 2012.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel
is handling the arrangements. For
updated information, visit www.
sweethomefuneral.com.
Henry James Yeager, 51, of
Sweet Home died Jan. 22, 2012.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel
is handling the arrangements. For
updated information, visit www.
sweethomefuneral.com.
ECONOMY
ristmas Tree
tice schedule, Olson said.
In addition to a director, the tree
can always use new singers, Olson
said, and she urges singers to join.
"I love Christmas, and I love
singing the Christmas music," O1-
son said. The tree appeals to both
the secular and religious facets
of Christmas. "It fills everyone's
needs."
For information or to get in-
volved, call Olson at (541) 367-
4639. People can also contact' any
of the board members, including
Sherry Johnston, Kari Bennett and
Kathy Burnett. The Singing Christ-
mas Tree also has a Facebook
page.
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