"James Getty would be proud to know that another of his descendants has chosen the clergy as her vocation. His great great granddaughter, Sandra Sue Dunny Benes, was ordained an Episcopal priest on June 22, 1984. James' grandson, William John Getty, Jr., was an Episcopal priest during the first half of this century. The following is an excerpt from a local newspaper:

by Harriet Fields

"Sandy Benes will be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church Friday, June 22, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in Christ Episcopal Church, 720 Riverside Avenue. There have been years of preparation in which Mrs. Benes worked as a deaconess in the team ministry with Christ Church rector, the Rev. Jack Warner.

"After her ordination, Mrs. Benes will be rector of St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church at Cambridge Junction in a non-stipendiary capacity. The 140 year old church has a small congregation, but it is an important link in the development of the Episcopal Church in this area.

"Sandy Benes, the former Sandy Dunny, grew up in Christ Church parish. Even though she will be rector at St. Michael's Church there will be work for her to do in her home church. She will continue as director of the aging program as well as other activities in the church.

"In addition to her concentrated study for the priesthood, she has maintained a busy schedule as the wife of Michael Benes, principal of Alexander School, and the mother of four children."