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| Annie and Chuck Muller |
Chuck and Annie were pioneers in the planning and leadership
of The Common Ground Collaborative and they continue as volunteers. In 1999 they brainstormed ideas among
members of Foothills Methodist and Santa Sophia Catholic churches as to how to
address and administer aid to some of the needs in our community. Chuck and Annie, who were not
retired educators, spoke on behalf of school kids and education who have the
greatest needs and potential areas for service that could make a difference in
the lower economic school areas of Spring Valley. Chuck made appointments and talked with eight school
principals to open doors for successful future projects with the understanding
of goals and limitations of religious groups. Three elementary schools were adopted and later 4 more have
been added. There are now 3
participating churches with the addition of members of Shepherd of the Valley
Lutheran Church. Projects that
continue today flourished under Chuck’s leadership at Foothills while Annie
became the coordinator of the volunteer classroom tutors. Today they are still volunteering with
Books 4 Kids distribution day. Annie continues as a classroom volunteer at Bancroft
School. They also volunteer
at Foothills for TLC, calling on homebound church members.
Chuck and Annie have recently sold their family home in
Fletcher Hills where they raised 2 sons. Chuck is a retired division manager
from Pac Bell. They now are enjoying a life of more leisure and fewer home
chores in a lovely retirement apartment at Mt. Miguel Covenant Retirement
Village. They continue to travel
and to live life to the fullest having enjoyed shows in Branson, Mo. and
touring the Truman Library. A recent highlight was their charter flight to
visit Washington D. C. with other WWII veterans. Chuck and Annie were one of only two couples who were both
veterans.
This delightful couple is a living example to us all for
their continued commitment to making a difference, into their golden years!
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