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The St. Valentine's Day Miracle PDF Print E-mail

Defying all the odds, the New Reformation Band celebrated its 40th birthday at the First Congregational Church in Saginaw.

The well attended Sunday milestone service on Valentine's Day featured two original members, the Oppermann brothers, Dave and Nick, and some well seasoned New Ref veterans - Dave Tatrow, trumpet; Keith DeWitt, trombone; Johnny Simpson, clarinet; Bob Eastham, bass; and Rick Bryant, drums.

Before giving a condensed history of the band, fearless leader, DW, asked for a show of hands of those in the pews who were present for the first performance.  A couple dozen admitted their attendance.  Hearty souls, they.

For a dixieland worship service back in 1970 that was supposed to be a one-time musical celebration, the New Ref has played thousands of performances around the world.  And it was a warm homecoming to come back to the altar where it all began.

 
Dave at Sea PDF Print E-mail
Fearless Leader Dave, following the 40th Anniversary Concert, has gone back to sea and is currently on the m/s Volendam of Holland America Line, sailing 7-day Caribbean cruises out of Tampa, Florida.
 
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