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“Indonesian rescuers recover body of American pilot,” Associated Press
The body of David Clapper, a pilot with the Catholic-related Associated Mission Aviation in Papua and a member of White Oak Church of the Brethren in Manheim, Pa., was recovered from the wreckage of his small plane on Aug. 11. The plane had crashed into a mountain in eastern Indonesia over the weekend. Read the report at
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gfeRYIEliItOIfi4Ny3NOygMsw6QD92G4HVG0

David Clapper’s obituary may be found at:

“Obituary of David Craig Clapper,” Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligencer Journal
http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2173617

“David Craig Clapper,” Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pa.
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_10183144?source=most_emailed

More related articles may be found at:

“Mission pilot dies in crash,” Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligencer Journal
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/225768

“Former Chambersburg man crashes plane in Indonesia,” Herald-Mail, Waynesboro, Pa.
http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=200840&format=print

“Local Pilot Remembered,” WPMT Fox 43 News, Harrisburg, Pa.
http://fox43.trb.com/news/wpmt-081208-daveclapper,0,7577910.story

“Local Pilot Dies in Crash,” WHP CBS Channel 21, Harrisburg, Pa.
http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=
76d2a49a-6688-410d-b413-d5b38e30be7d

“What happened to 'Sunday best?” Defiance (Ohio) Crescent News
Patricia Meeks, pastor of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren in rural Defiance, Ohio, is one of the church leaders interviewed for an article on changes in how people dress for church. Read the piece at
http://www.crescent-news.com/news/article/4218681

Obituary: Walter James Slinkard Jr, in “Saturday’s Death Notices,” Pottstown (Pa.) Mercury
Walter James Slinkard Jr. (54) passed away on Aug. 5. The memorial service was held at noon on Aug. 12 at Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Oaks, Pa., with David Leiter officiating. Visitation was at the church, with interment in the Green Tree Cemetery. To find the listing, go to
http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19901738&
BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=662717&rfi=6

“Bethlehem retiree directs Walnut Grove pantry,” Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
An interview with Ken Reed, 73, who directs the Walnut Grove Emergency Food Bank in Johnstown, Pa. The food bank is a ministry of Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren. Read the full article at
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/atrandom/local_story_221213857.html

“Church of the Brethren celebrates 300th Anniversary,” Indianapolis (Ind.) Star
An article about the 300th anniversary of the Brethren, provided by a member of Northview Church of the Brethren in Indianapolis. Local celebrations of the anniversary take place Sept. 7, at 9:45 a.m. with the dedication of an expansive art quilt created for the church’s sanctuary, followed by a reception and exhibition of Church of the Brethren historical memorabilia including items from the 300th Anniversary Celebration in Schwarzenau, Germany, and an 18th century Christopher Sauer Bible. Go to
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080808/
LOCAL180201/808080461/1274/LOCAL06

“Reading represented at Brethren event,” Reading (Pa.) Eagle
Columnist John Smith gives a thorough review of the 300th Anniversary Conference of the Church of the Brethren and the Brethren Church, and interviews some local participants. See the piece at
http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=101848

“Brethren Home turns 100,” Evening Sun, Hanover, Pa.
As Jesus washed the disciples' feet, he gave them a command to "Love one another." As Cross Keys Village/The Brethren Home Community celebrates 100 years, it keeps the command at the center of its mission--and near the center of its centennial heritage wall display. For a description of the display, a history of the retirement center, and the story of a heritage quilt, go to
http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_10085479

“Christian fest offers 'Different ways of praising God': Christian music fest Dunkard Valley Live is in its fifth year,” York (Pa.) Daily Record
Dunkard Valley Live, an annual two-day Christian music festival sponsored by Codorus Church of the Brethren in Dallastown, Pa., is in its fifth year. The lineup this year included gospel bluegrass, Christian rap, blues, rock and praise, and worship bands from around York County. Among the acts were the Stray Catechisms, Set Free, Works in Progress and the Versetones. Go to
http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_10088707

“Codorus Church of the Brethren celebrates anniversary,” York (Pa.) Daily Record
Codorus Church of the Brethren in Dallastown, Pa., founded in 1758, is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. Codorus is the “mother church” of all Brethren work in the York area including the York First, Shrewsbury, New Fairview and Pleasant View congregations, with “granddaughter” congregations of Yorkana, Madison Avenue, and York Second Church of the Brethren. Celebrations include a Sept. 14 worship service led by Jeff Bach of Elizabethtown College. For more, see
http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_10053380

Obituary: Pattie Snyder, Stafford (Va.) County Sun
Patricia Ann “Pattie” Snyder, 66, of Stafford County, Va., died on July 25. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Dean R. Snyder, and her son, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A service was held July 30, with memorials received for the building fund of Hollywood Church of the Brethren in Fredericksburg, Va. For the full obituary go to
http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/
obituaries/article/pattie_snyder/19149/