HARTFORD – Descendants of Nellie and Percy Gammon and close friends and relatives are invited for a family reunion Sunday, Aug. 17, at Roger Gammon’s camp on Gurney Hill. There will be a potluck lunches and games.

Farmer family

TEMPLE – The Farmer family reunion was held at the Temple Town Hall on Aug. 10 with 50 people in attendance. Clinton Savage Jr. led the family in prayer. At the meeting it was decided that Sharon Stevens and Erald Farmer are to check prices for the memorial table plaques. Margaret Farmer will continue the genealogy for the family and requested information from all family groups. The group was invited to return to the home of Mrs. David Farmer for the 2004 gathering. New officers are: president, Margaret Farmer; vice president, Rebecca Higgins; secretary and treasurer, Bonnie and Connie Farmer; child’s entertainment, Vincent Barden.

Kelly and Rick Caron conducted children’s entertainment. Adults enjoyed a search-a-word and trivia provided by descendants of Ellery Farmer, as well as a sing-along of family songs written in 1959 by Hazel and Ruby Farmer conducted by descendants of Thaxter Farmer. Gifts were given to the following: furthest traveler, Margaret Farmer; eldest, Ariene Hiscock; youngest, Joshua Farmer; and host, Mrs. David Farmer.

A drawing of adult grab bags was held and enjoyed by all. Lastly the cotton candy machine went into full spin by Vincent Barden and his daughter Melissa.