Marilyn Mitchem
Ebenezer Mission Historian

Marilyn Mitchem lives in Bettendorf, Iowa, where she owns and operates a private piano teaching studio. She has been active in the Christy Internet Community since the summer of 1995, when the CBS series was in its second season. Marilyn first attended ChristyFest™ in 2000 and was a planning team member during 2004-2006. Marilyn visited the Christy Mission in 2000 and met its owner, Larry Myers. When his home burned in September 2002, the third such fire on the property, she realized that the few remaining onsite records of Ebenezer Mission had been destroyed. The situation was urgent: Marilyn knew that if someone did not soon collect Ebenezer Mission's history, it would be lost forever. That "still, small voice" whispered in Marilyn's ear, saying,"Why don't you write a book about Ebenezer Mission?" Thanks to the generosity and research assistance of people across the United States, Marilyn is delighted to bring Ebenezer Mission's history to light and life at this, her ninth ChristyFest™ presentation.

Mike Clemmer
Musician and Dulcimer Maker

Mike Clemmer's extensive background working with and repairing stringed instruments came to the fore when he realized, with his wife Connie, his dream of making mountain dulcimers. Owners of Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop, Mike and Connie are authorities on Mountain Dulcimers and possess a vast repertoire of authentic mountain music. With his friendly manner and amazing playing skills, Mike entertains and educates crowds on the beauty of this traditional music form. Helping to enrich and preserve musical traditions, Mike hosts a weekly music session at his shop, "Pickin' on the Porch."

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