Downings celebrate 50th

Pastor Roger and Janet Downing celebrated their 50th anniversary at the LaCrosse United Methodist Church Aug. 8. They have been serving the LaCrosse United Methodist Church since 2007. They were married at the All Faith Chapel in China Lake, Calif., Aug. 7, 1965. They have two children: Angela Downing and Roger Lee Downing. The celebration luncheon was hosted by the LaCrosse United Methodist Women.