Mary V. Kettelhut* (1988) began a long association with handbells and the Guild in 1962. She served as the handbell director for the Bennett, Nebraska Community Church for 36 years, bringing youth choirs to Area and National events for 33 years. Among her other talents, Mary was one of the early solo handbell ringers, performing at many of the Area and National events. Mary was the last of the elected National Registrars of AGEHR, Inc., serving from 1975 until 1981. Mary was elected to the National Presidential cycle, serving as President 1983-85. In memory of Mary Kettelhut