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WHO’S WHO by Lynn Leissler
WHAT’S WHAT
NEWS | EVENTS | AWARDS | SPOTLIGHTS
IN MEMORIUM
MICHAEL WING
n February, unexpectedly, a Michael had perfect pitch, even to identifying the notes played by a
Ifamily lost a beloved husband, nearby lawnmower. And could he ever tell a story!
father, grandfather, brother. The
Rogue Valley lost a singer, cho- At the Craterian, a venue large enough to hold all who came to bid
farewell, former students, fellow actors, current choir and choral
ral and choir director, mentor, members, his pastor, wife, sons and brother sang or spoke in tribute
actor, arranger, teacher, drama to Michael. The family bears the greatest loss—his wife Kathy, sons
coach. All lost a friend. David, John and Matt, grandsons Daniel and Joshua, his brother Hal
and other family.
Some of Michael’s involvements
and accomplishments over the More than his abilities and accomplishments, Michael stood tall (liter-
years include pastor, teacher at ally and figuratively) as a person. As people talked about him, two
St. Mary’s School in Medford, church choir director, music director words kept coming up: kind, encouraging. When you talked with
for Teen Music Theater of Oregon, singing with Roseburg Concert Michael, you had his full attention. He had a way of drawing out of
you what you didn’t know you had, whether as a singer, an actor or as
Chorale, Vintage Singers, Rogue Valley Chorale, Southern Oregon a person.
Repertory Singers. He directed music in numerous musical produc-
tions, and sometimes played a part, sometimes sang. We miss you, Michael!
EVENTS
MEET YOUR LOCAL
FARMERS!
shland Food Co-op and Medford Food Co-op are organizing the
Afirst annual Rogue Valley Farm Tour. On Sunday, July 22, local res-
idents can visit 25 farms and vineyards around the Rogue Valley, par-
ticipate in a variety of activities from tastings to field tours, and learn
about our abundant local food system. This free family event brings you
directly to the farmers, land, and animals that produce delicious food
we enjoy in our fertile valley.
Visit @RogueValleyFarmTour on Facebook or inquire at
your local food co-op for more information.
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