Vol. 2 No. 56 July 13, 2000

"Live your life in a manner that you would like your kids to live theirs." Michael Levine

Emma Grace 'Reappears' in Lehi

...And She Loves Shampoos!

The original Emma Grace is the Benac Children's fourth great grandmother, a hardy pioneer woman who crossed the plains with the Mormon pioneers and endured great hardships for her love of the Gospel and her family. She lies buried in the Lehi cemetery along with many others of our clan. Just in time for the Taylor Family Reunion, Emma Grace came to Lehi to charm us all with her sweetness and beauty. But this lovely daughter appeared as the newborn infant born to our dear Catherine and Matt Morphis. She was a real hit at the reunion and we felt the timing couldn't have been better!
92 Gather for Taylor Reunion

In a record turnout, 92 members of the Taylor Family, from whom the Editor descends, gathered in Lehi, Utah for the Taylor Family Reunion. Seven of the nine Benac children were in attendance and enjoyed the opportunity to revel with numerous cousins, aunts and uncles in an unforgettable weekend. The Lehi Free Press ran a wonderful article on the family celebration after a reporter kept running into the Clan at the hotel where members of the family enjoyed a wonderful weekend filled with a melange of activities ranging from tours of the homes lived in by our Lehi ancestors, a visit to the cemetery, mountain climbing, spelunking, water skiing (John got up for the first time!), and a wild and noisy night at the annual Lehi Roundup Rodeo, where the Family, who filled nearly an entire section of the bleachers, got top billing from the announcer. (It seems the cowboys staying at our hotel had a hard time getting their pre rodeo sleep with us running up and down the halls to visit in each others' rooms all night!) Grandparents Earl and Alice Taylor quite enjoyed seeing the long-term results of their love affair!
John Scores Again

After taking what we thought was an impossibly heavy workload at school last term, our John has shown once again just what a smartie he really is. He recently found that he passed all four of his Advanced Placement tests, which will give him 24 college credits! John scored the highest possible score in English, and shone in chemistry, physics and history as well. Way to go, John Boy!
The Jane Eyre Tea Party

Our Allison started a ladies' book club a few years ago before her family moved to Chicago. Upon her triumphant return to the Dallas area, she found the book club still going strong. She recently hosted a meeting at her lovely new home in Richardson, where the book of the month was Jane Eyre. In keeping with club tradition, the meal for the meeting was based on the theme of the book, so Allie gave a "Jane Eyre Tea Party" to which the Editor was fortunate enough to be invited. Here we see the ladies of the club enjoying their night of intellectual stimulation and sweet delectables!
Mary Goes South
Persistent in her determination to find a job in a scientific field, our Mary has decided to accept a position with the American Institute of Biological Sciences. But NOT in New York City! Mary followed a job lead from her dear friend Molly Lorton, with whom she spent a summer at the Stanford U. Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey, CA. It led to her moving from NYC , with plenty of happy memories, down to the DC area, where our dear Aunt Nancy was kind enough to provide lodging until Mary gets herself settled in her new digs. We applaud you for your bravery, Mar Mar!
Recognition for Benac.com
It seems that one of Mary's roommates in her temporary digs in New York is a reporter for SmartMoney Magazine, the companion to the Wall Street Journal. The reporter, Ms. Jennifer Keeney, is doing an article on computer and peripheral use for the September issue of SmartMoney that will include references to our humble website.. In an interview with the Editor, who happily shared the secrets of computing from one's bathroom (in very casual clothing indeed) it became apparent that this article could provide us with our own Fifteen Minutes of Fame. Watch for that September issue, readers!
Beth Gets the Boot
After about 9 years of constantly falling down at unpredictable times, our Bethany finally underwent ankle surgery to correct a torn ligament suffered in a trampoline accident.. She was fitted with a walking boot for six weeks to enable healing Looking forward to her release from the constricting apparatus next week, she is slowly progressing in her rehabilitation.We all look forward to seeing her join the world of the Uprightly Walking. Good luck, Beth!

Share the BFN online at www.benac.com!
See the previous BFN's
Return to News You Can Use
Return to Home