[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           RUMOR MILL BAKERY

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                       HON. C.L. ``BUTCH'' OTTER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and praise the 
singular vision of a family business in my district whose proprietors 
understand the value of service. John and Tona Henderson own The Rumor 
Mill Bakery at 4th and Washington Streets in Emmett, Idaho. Tona does 
all the baking for the shop, which has become known for its patriotic 
spirit as well as its pastries.
  One day in July 2002, six gentlemen from the community met for their 
usual coffee and conversation when the idea came up of putting 
photographs on the walls of local veterans and active duty military 
personnel. Tona approved, and made theirs the first photographs to go 
up. More than 100 photos have since been added to the walls of The 
Rumor Mill Bakery, and Tona has a story to go with each and every one. 
The tears in her eyes reveal the heartfelt patriotism and pride she 
feels in sharing each tale. Tona hopes someday to completely cover the 
walls of her business with the images of American heroes, past and 
present. Her expression of support for community and country is an 
inspiration to everyone who stops by The Rumor Mill Bakery. I'm proud 
to represent the Hendersons, as well as the men and women of our Armed 
Forces who are honored on their walls.

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