"WEE BITS" Sunshine Committee, Sue Faulkner

Tom and Lula Maye Walsh have a new Great Grandson, Topher Ace Lowe, born Jan. 16, at  McKinney Medical Center.  He weighed 9 lbs. 13 ounces, and he is doing very well.  His parents are Christopher and Layla Lowe who live in Allen.  Layla is the granddaughter of Tom and Lula and daughter of Mellanie Bremingham.  Topher makes 3 great-grandchildren for the Walshs.

On a sad note - Jim and Toni Degnan, long-time members, had an unfortunate tragedy during the holidays.  Their home in Plano suffered serious fire damage.  At present time, are living in a neighbor's home and hopefully it won't be too long before they are able to rebuild.  Our hearts and concern go out to them. 

You’re a Star is Irelands biggest talent search! and Margaret Graham's nephew David O'Connor is in the finals.  They sing live every week in The Helix in Dublin to remain in the running for an exclusive record deal.  Many members know Dave from his visit to Dallas a few years ago.  For more information visit: http://www.rte.ie/tv/star/davidoconnor.html

Father of Ev Cassin passed away recently.  Our heart-felt sympathy and prayers go out to both Ev and Tim who are this year's IAS Treasurers.  

As many of you know, Laura Gainey, one of our past Texas Rose of Tralee candidates for the year 2000,  drowned recently off the coast of Nova Scotia in a sailing accident, while working on a tall ship as a crew member. This is a very sad and heart-breaking time for the Gainey family and we send our sincerest sympathy to them all.  Bob Gainey, Laura's father, was the Downtown Dallas Parade Grand Marshall in 2000, as well as the general manager of the Dallas Stars when they won the Stanley Cup in 1999. 

Carol-Anne Wilson, a long-time member of the IAS, recently underwent surgery at a hospital in New Orleans.  The family has asked for your prayers

Dr. Connor Graham, son of Margaret and Jim Graham, has recently taken up
practice in Boulder, Colorado. Most of our members have known Connor since
he was a young man and are very interested in his accomplishments.

Connor Graham, MD - Internal Medicine 8/1/06
Dr. Graham moved to Colorado from Hawaii to start his practice at the Boulder Medical Center. Originally from Texas, he moved to Hawaii after medical school to pursue both his medical training and his love for the outdoors. Dr. Graham competes in triathlons and participates in competitive outrigger canoeing. He also enjoys hiking and look forward to begin skiing again. Prior to moving to boulder, Dr. Graham was named the resident of the year at the University of Hawaii.
 
MEDICAL TRAINING
Dr. Graham graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. He began his medical training at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School. After medical school, he moved to Honolulu to train at the University of Hawaii where he completed his residency in internal medicine. Upon completing his residency training, Dr. Graham joined the Boulder Medical Center. His practice deals with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical problems in adults as well as routine evaluation for cancer prevention and health maintenance.
 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Dr. Graham is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Colorado Medical Society and the Boulder County Medical Society.
 
OFFICE HOURS AND PHONE
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Graham, please call 303-440-3057. Boulder Medical Center’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, specific hours for each physician may vary.
 
In case of emergency, Dr. Graham or one of his colleagues in the Internal Medicine Department can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 303-440-3000.

Marie Welch won a trip to Winstar at a Rose of Tralee drawing and took Sue Faulkner as a quest.

Congratulations to members, Dan and Erin Dunigan.  A few weeks ago they gave birth to a baby boy, their second child.  All doing well and baby sister, Shannon is enjoying her new brother, Jameson Quinn Dunigan.

Tom and Lula Maye Walsh celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary May 20th with their children Tommy and Michael Walsh, Tina Walsh, Mellanie Bremingham and granddaughter
Layla McRoberts with a grand evening at the Old Warsaw Restaurant here in Dallas. Festive violin music with piano and toasts and the works, even a wedding cake and they were chauffeured down in a new Gold Lincoln Town car by their son Tommy. Many wonderful memories were brought up with pictures, toasts with champagne, and gifts from all finished a very special evening for them. Their daughter Kathleen Stoll and family could not attend but were with them in spirit and thoughts.

Our very own Tony Murphy has recently received his black belt in Karate
which was a 2 year program. Congratulations Tony!

Anna Catherine Brophy, granddaughter of Anne & Joe Brophy and daughter of
of Kate and Michael, arrived into the world on October 23. She joins her
sister Ella, age 3. This is the sixth grandchild for Anne and Joe. All
doing well and grandparents are delighted.

Malley McCoy White, our former Texas Rose of Tralee 1997, and her husband
Chris welcomed their second daughter,
Katherine Alexandria, born this last September. Older sister, Madeleine
loves being a big sister.

Correction: The wedding of Bill Beichler and Kelly Krafft was not
held in Cancun afterall. Because of the hurricane damage there, the
wedding plans had to be changed. A fabulous wedding took place in Dallas
with lots of family and friends being able to attend.
Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Matt Dunigan, second son of Frank and Eve has just been notified that
he will have the great honor of being installed into the
Canadian Football League Hall of Fame. Matt had an outstanding career as
a quarterback and continues to be involved in Canadian football media. Of
course, the proud parents will be attending the special ceremonies.

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