The Banner staff wishes to extend the services of our publication by welcoming announcements from readers of what might be called “life events,” such as births/adoptions, engagements, weddings, special birthdays/anniversaries including quinceaneras, retirements, achieving citizenship, and the like. Consequently we will be merging obituaries into a new category on our homepage called “life events.” This change will probably occur around next Monday, July 20. Please consider sharing your or your family’s special events with the community in this way. Photos will, of course, be welcome.