Honoring 20 years
Rev. Richard Safford of the Community Presbyterian Church, center, was honored at a surprise party Sunday, Aug. 26. Safford has served as pastor in Port Aransas for 20 years. Community members sent cards and monetary contributions for Safford. At the event, a slide show was shown with landmark events that happened during his tenure. This group of volunteers, including Safford, spent a week in New Orleans doing mission work and returned in time for Saff{{ord's party. From left are Marla Heinen, Marion Fersing, Vernet Safford, Safford, Sharon Stricker, Michael Safford and Norris Stricker.

COURTESY PHOTO BY ALAN FON