Christmas in May

Christmas in May

Left page, clockwise from top: The plaque on the front of the CAC celebrates Al and Dotty Warkentine and Larry Warkentin, D.M.A., emeritus music. Surrounded by board members, past presidents and other friends of FPU, Al and Dotty Warkentine cut the ribbon for the building they and others have long dreamed of. About 400 people can be seated in the Elizabeth V. Lyles Theater for concerts and other events.

Right page, clockwise from top: Presidents (from left) Joseph Jones, Allen Carden, Richard Kriegbaum, Edmund Janzen and Merrill Ewert were among the celebrants. Instructor and alumna Karen Madden provided music as visitors enjoyed the Lyles Theater. The front of the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center. Artist John C. Wiebe and the sculpture he created and donated to the CAC. (Photos by Karen Vargas Photography and JSA)