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Thursday, Sept 4th, 2025
3rd annual Vets love project
MONTHS: JULY AND AUGUST
Ok Karen we get it...nothing until the fall.
SEPT 2025
BOBBIE who is part of the Michigan Historical Graves ...has a unique career, she is an Art teacher at the Lakeview School District in Union City, Michigan, and she also likes to teach about her real passion: cemeteries! In September she will teach us 6 Basic Techniques to save those historical cemeteries. Come on and preregister now for the fall. First meeting will be on 9 Sept 2025! Zoom sign-in starts at 6 pm and the meeting begins promptly at 6:30. Refreshments to follow the meeting! |
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What is ThruLines?
ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
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ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be PUBLIC, and linked to your DNA test.
To check this, do these 3 steps:
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We use the ANCESTRY family tree linked to your test to find people who are in your tree and are also in your matches's linked trees. If your tree is private and not searchable, you won't be able to see ThruLines, and information from your matches' trees that are private and not searchable won't be available to you. DNA matches may appear in more than one of your ThruLines.
ThruLines are available for ancestors through 5th great-grandparents.
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ThruLines shows identified descendants of a given ancestor who have tested with AncestryDNA, and share DNA with the tester whose results are being reviewed.
ThruLines replaces Shared Ancestor Hints, and greatly expands upon the data provided by those hints.
ThruLines provides the opportunity to view connections that would take a great deal of research to find manually.
ThruLines is accessible from “Your DNA Results Summary” under DNA in the top menu bar on Ancestry. To have access to ThruLines data, your family tree must be PUBLIC, and linked to your DNA test.
To check this, do these 3 steps:
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click below How do I keep track of my Family Medical History?
If possible, look at DEATH CERTIFICATES and FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. How you make your request will depend on your provider's processes. You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or to request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider. For more info click below on:
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Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
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How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
MAKE SURE TO RECORD THIS INFO!
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about YOUR family medical history.
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Your family health history plays an important role in your health.
Download FREE copies of our family health history toolkit to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. Take this important step for YOUR health. DO IT NOW!
If possible, look at DEATH CERTIFICATES and FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. How you make your request will depend on your provider's processes. You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or to request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider. For more info click below on:
https://www.healthit.gov/how-to-get-your-health-record/get-it/#:~:text=How%20you%20make%20your%20request,a%20letter%20to%20your%20provider.
Family members share genes, habits, lifestyles, and surroundings.
These things can affect health and the risk for illness. Most people have a relative with a chronic disease or a health condition such as high cholesterol. If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to get that disease.
BE INFORMED!
How far back should I go for family medical history?
The CDC recommends taking a family health history that includes at least three generations. You should include your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins on both sides of your family. If you have children, include them, too.
MAKE SURE TO RECORD THIS INFO!
What if I don't know my family's medical history?
If you have your birth parents' names, public records such as birth or death certificates may give you more insight into your family's background. Also ask your adoptive parents or the adoption agency whether they have any information that could give you more information about YOUR family medical history.
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IN MEMORY OF:
Lee J. Pavlik 1939-2025
Lee Joe Pavlik was born in Taylor, Texas September 12, 1939,
to Lee Patrick and Wilhelmina (Kincl) Pavlik.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1957 at the age of seventeen. He served four years, most of them on the U.S.S. Marshall, a destroyer where he met Chuck Finney. He traveled to Alaska with Chuck after they were discharged from the navy. While visiting with Chuck in Michigan, he met Chuck's sister Nancy. He married Nancy Finney on April 25, 1964, in Midland. They lived in Houston, Texas for 32 years where he owned a small retail business. In 1995 he retired, and they decided to move to Michigan where they now reside in Freeland.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy, and his children, Van Pavlik of Broomfield, Colorado and Barry Pavlik (Christine) of Midland.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua Pavlik, Samantha (Ben) Tims, Maxwell Pavlik, Marie Pavlik & Logan Pavlik. One brother Don and a nephew Mark Pavlik. A Great Grandson Tims is due in September.
Lee lost his ten-year battle with cancer on July 26, 2025. But he never lost his sense of humor even in the challenging last days. He was a member of the Saginaw and Midland MAC computer clubs for many years. He is also a member of the Tittabawassee Township Historical Society in Freeland, MI.
His favorite pastime was to find a new audience to listen to his jokes. If you spent any time around him, you always left laughing. We would be remiss if we didn't mention his love of writing limericks a.k.a.....
"Lee-mericks." He thought everyone had a limerick hiding inside them. One that he wrote is: As you probably know… or not know
We write limericks for fun or for show
There is at least one
Inside everyone
Even folks who really don't think so.
He was truly grateful for the support he received through The Midland Cancer Services support group. He made many friends and was able to not only receive support, but to share his compassion and understanding for others fighting cancer.
Funeral services for Lee will take place 11 a.m. Friday August 1, 2025, from Holy Scripture Lutheran Church with Pastor Max Kerr officiating. Interment will take place in West Side Cemetery in Tittabawassee Township. Lee's family will receive friends at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of the service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Midland Cancer Services, Holy Scripture Lutheran Church or Tittabawassee Township Historical Society.
Lee Joe Pavlik was born in Taylor, Texas September 12, 1939,
to Lee Patrick and Wilhelmina (Kincl) Pavlik.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1957 at the age of seventeen. He served four years, most of them on the U.S.S. Marshall, a destroyer where he met Chuck Finney. He traveled to Alaska with Chuck after they were discharged from the navy. While visiting with Chuck in Michigan, he met Chuck's sister Nancy. He married Nancy Finney on April 25, 1964, in Midland. They lived in Houston, Texas for 32 years where he owned a small retail business. In 1995 he retired, and they decided to move to Michigan where they now reside in Freeland.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy, and his children, Van Pavlik of Broomfield, Colorado and Barry Pavlik (Christine) of Midland.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua Pavlik, Samantha (Ben) Tims, Maxwell Pavlik, Marie Pavlik & Logan Pavlik. One brother Don and a nephew Mark Pavlik. A Great Grandson Tims is due in September.
Lee lost his ten-year battle with cancer on July 26, 2025. But he never lost his sense of humor even in the challenging last days. He was a member of the Saginaw and Midland MAC computer clubs for many years. He is also a member of the Tittabawassee Township Historical Society in Freeland, MI.
His favorite pastime was to find a new audience to listen to his jokes. If you spent any time around him, you always left laughing. We would be remiss if we didn't mention his love of writing limericks a.k.a.....
"Lee-mericks." He thought everyone had a limerick hiding inside them. One that he wrote is: As you probably know… or not know
We write limericks for fun or for show
There is at least one
Inside everyone
Even folks who really don't think so.
He was truly grateful for the support he received through The Midland Cancer Services support group. He made many friends and was able to not only receive support, but to share his compassion and understanding for others fighting cancer.
Funeral services for Lee will take place 11 a.m. Friday August 1, 2025, from Holy Scripture Lutheran Church with Pastor Max Kerr officiating. Interment will take place in West Side Cemetery in Tittabawassee Township. Lee's family will receive friends at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of the service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Midland Cancer Services, Holy Scripture Lutheran Church or Tittabawassee Township Historical Society.
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PLEASE COME TO: 3RD ANNUAL VETS LOVE PROJECT
PLACE: The Veterans section, FOREST LAWN CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 3210 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
DATE: THURSDAY, 4th of September, 2025
TIME: From 10 am to 3 pm ...(weather is ALWAYS key!)
BRING: SUNGLASSES, HAT, LUNCH, CHAIR (OR PAD)
WE SUPPLY: DRINKING WATER, BRUSHES, D-2 CLEANER
THEY SUPPLY: THE RINSE WATER AND HEADSTONES!
NOTE: SPEND AN HOUR OR SO AND HONOR A VET!
If it's storming...stay home and do Genealogy!
NO SMALL CHILDREN PLEASE
PLACE: The Veterans section, FOREST LAWN CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 3210 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
DATE: THURSDAY, 4th of September, 2025
TIME: From 10 am to 3 pm ...(weather is ALWAYS key!)
BRING: SUNGLASSES, HAT, LUNCH, CHAIR (OR PAD)
WE SUPPLY: DRINKING WATER, BRUSHES, D-2 CLEANER
THEY SUPPLY: THE RINSE WATER AND HEADSTONES!
NOTE: SPEND AN HOUR OR SO AND HONOR A VET!
If it's storming...stay home and do Genealogy!
NO SMALL CHILDREN PLEASE
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THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEADSTONE
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An empty slab is just another grim reminder for one local family who had to bury their loved one. When two sisters arrived to visit their deceased father at Cedar Grove Cemetery, in Augusta Georgia, they were greeted with an unwelcome surprise — his headstone was missing.
Not only is this a costly issue, but the pair are left with little answers as to why. It’s supposed to be a place where one can rest in peace. Yet, the empty spot where a headstone should be tells a different story for one family.
Marjorie and Patricia lost their father more than 60 years ago.
“Fast forward to now, the headstone is gone. The whole headstone. I drove around to try to see if I could find it in this area, all the way back over to the fence. I couldn’t find a trace of it, not a crumb of it anywhere,” said Marjorie.
Months later, the sisters say no one has been able to tell them where their dad’s headstone is or how it went missing in the first place. “With me being the oldest sibling alive, I feel like I failed my father. I feel like I failed my mother, my sisters, and my brothers who have left and gone on. I feel like I failed all of them, because I wasn’t able to do the work, to get it back to where it was,” said Marjorie.
We reached out to the Richmond County Correctional Institution, who oversees the six inmate crews responsible for ground maintenance in the cemeteries, and mows the grass twice a month. Warden Evan Joseph says the Webb sister’s complaint was turned over to the city’s Risk Management Department and they’ve been in contact with the sisters. But Marjorie and Patricia say that’s not the case. They claim that no one has gotten in touch with them.
“We don’t have the extra money to just come out and buy another headstone. But we got to figure something out because we don’t want our father to continue to rest here with no headstone, no marker, to say that he was even HERE,” said the sisters.
It’s hard enough to lose a parent. But to lose even more of them is something these sisters don’t wish on anyone. “I was 11 months old when he passed. So, what memories do I have? I don’t have any memories. So, this is all I have that I can remember. The rest of them, have memories. I don’t. So, this hurts,” said Patricia.
So then we looked into the cemetery and I tried to call, but there was no answer.
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Cedar Grove120 Watkins Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Ph: (706) 821-1748
I did find this...
"Cedar Grove Cemetery is one rich in black history. The staff of the Augusta-Richmond County Cemeteries hopes that you will find a taste of Augusta's history and the people that helped build it. If at any time during your visit the staff of Cedar Grove Cemetery can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask."
History:
In 1820, Augusta allotted 40 acres of land where slaves were laid to rest in wooden boxes or were simply wrapped in clothe and buried in unmarked, shallow graves. The first records of burials at Cedar Grove Cemetery is found on page 100 of Book A, July 1840. It reads, "6 blacks, 2 of whom children". At this time in history, names of the deceased or their masters were not listed.
It was not until June of 1862 that the records began to show, giving date died, sometimes names, disease, age, sex, wards in which they lived, and who they were the property of. In June of 1865, the report started listing the deceased of freedman instead of property. In April of 1880, separate books from Magnolia Cemetery burials were started. The record books can be found at Magnolia Cemetery, containing records of the past through present day, but no index is available until after 1930.
Oldest Tombstone:
The oldest marked grave to be found in Cedar Grove Cemetery to date is 1835. But the stone has been broken for many years.
East Side of the Tombstone...
Here lie all that was mortal of my dear Mother, Sister and Brother.
Mary Jane Kent Born 14th Sept. 1832. Died 4th Oct. 1835
Aged 3 yrs. & 20 days.
Munroe Johnson Kent Born 31st Oct. 1834 Died 31st March 1835 Aged 5 months
West Side of the Tombstone...
Sacred to the Memory of Matilda Devroux. Born in Milledgeville 12-16-1811. Died In Augusta 9-10-1859
Aged 47 yrs. 8 months. 24 days.
And the story continues....
A headstone was reported missing from Cedar Grove Cemetery in Augusta Georgia. The family of the deceased, whose headstone is missing, is seeking help to locate it. They are concerned because they have no other way to mark their loved one's grave. Volunteers are working to clean up the cemetery and restore it to its former state.
Details:
Not only is this a costly issue, but the pair are left with little answers as to why. It’s supposed to be a place where one can rest in peace. Yet, the empty spot where a headstone should be tells a different story for one family.
Marjorie and Patricia lost their father more than 60 years ago.
“Fast forward to now, the headstone is gone. The whole headstone. I drove around to try to see if I could find it in this area, all the way back over to the fence. I couldn’t find a trace of it, not a crumb of it anywhere,” said Marjorie.
Months later, the sisters say no one has been able to tell them where their dad’s headstone is or how it went missing in the first place. “With me being the oldest sibling alive, I feel like I failed my father. I feel like I failed my mother, my sisters, and my brothers who have left and gone on. I feel like I failed all of them, because I wasn’t able to do the work, to get it back to where it was,” said Marjorie.
We reached out to the Richmond County Correctional Institution, who oversees the six inmate crews responsible for ground maintenance in the cemeteries, and mows the grass twice a month. Warden Evan Joseph says the Webb sister’s complaint was turned over to the city’s Risk Management Department and they’ve been in contact with the sisters. But Marjorie and Patricia say that’s not the case. They claim that no one has gotten in touch with them.
“We don’t have the extra money to just come out and buy another headstone. But we got to figure something out because we don’t want our father to continue to rest here with no headstone, no marker, to say that he was even HERE,” said the sisters.
It’s hard enough to lose a parent. But to lose even more of them is something these sisters don’t wish on anyone. “I was 11 months old when he passed. So, what memories do I have? I don’t have any memories. So, this is all I have that I can remember. The rest of them, have memories. I don’t. So, this hurts,” said Patricia.
So then we looked into the cemetery and I tried to call, but there was no answer.
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Cedar Grove120 Watkins Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Ph: (706) 821-1748
I did find this...
"Cedar Grove Cemetery is one rich in black history. The staff of the Augusta-Richmond County Cemeteries hopes that you will find a taste of Augusta's history and the people that helped build it. If at any time during your visit the staff of Cedar Grove Cemetery can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask."
History:
In 1820, Augusta allotted 40 acres of land where slaves were laid to rest in wooden boxes or were simply wrapped in clothe and buried in unmarked, shallow graves. The first records of burials at Cedar Grove Cemetery is found on page 100 of Book A, July 1840. It reads, "6 blacks, 2 of whom children". At this time in history, names of the deceased or their masters were not listed.
It was not until June of 1862 that the records began to show, giving date died, sometimes names, disease, age, sex, wards in which they lived, and who they were the property of. In June of 1865, the report started listing the deceased of freedman instead of property. In April of 1880, separate books from Magnolia Cemetery burials were started. The record books can be found at Magnolia Cemetery, containing records of the past through present day, but no index is available until after 1930.
Oldest Tombstone:
The oldest marked grave to be found in Cedar Grove Cemetery to date is 1835. But the stone has been broken for many years.
East Side of the Tombstone...
Here lie all that was mortal of my dear Mother, Sister and Brother.
Mary Jane Kent Born 14th Sept. 1832. Died 4th Oct. 1835
Aged 3 yrs. & 20 days.
Munroe Johnson Kent Born 31st Oct. 1834 Died 31st March 1835 Aged 5 months
West Side of the Tombstone...
Sacred to the Memory of Matilda Devroux. Born in Milledgeville 12-16-1811. Died In Augusta 9-10-1859
Aged 47 yrs. 8 months. 24 days.
And the story continues....
A headstone was reported missing from Cedar Grove Cemetery in Augusta Georgia. The family of the deceased, whose headstone is missing, is seeking help to locate it. They are concerned because they have no other way to mark their loved one's grave. Volunteers are working to clean up the cemetery and restore it to its former state.
Details:
- The missing headstone belongs to a father whose daughters discovered its absence when visiting his grave.
- The family is working with the cemetery to find the headstone or replace it.
- Volunteers are actively cleaning up the cemetery, which has been affected by neglect and debris, including trees and sinkholes.
- The cemetery is an important historical site, with many veterans and prominent figures buried there.
- State Representative Alma Adams has secured a $3 million grant to preserve and restore African American burial sites, and the community is working to see if any of those funds can be directed to Cedar Grove.
- The volunteers are seeking donations of landscaping materials to help with the cleanup efforts.
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HEALING AFTER LOSS
MARTHA W HICKMAN
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After the focus on planning and outpouring of love from family and friends in the immediate aftermath following the loss of a loved one, we are left to enter a new version of our lives where someone important is missing.
For days, months, years, the pain of the loss can crash in all at once. It is tempting to push that wave of grief back and soldier on with our new lives, but the loss will never lose its controlling power if we don't find the courage and love to face it. Meditating on the loss, along with the rush of love that comes with it, gives us a chance to rejoice in the life that was shared, and to look forward in which memories of our loved ones continue to bless us.
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Day-by-day reflections to find solace in our own lives, and comfort in the connection of sharing these meditations with countless others.
After the focus on planning and outpouring of love from family and friends in the immediate aftermath following the loss of a loved one, we are left to enter a new version of our lives where someone important is missing.
For days, months, years, the pain of the loss can crash in all at once. It is tempting to push that wave of grief back and soldier on with our new lives, but the loss will never lose its controlling power if we don't find the courage and love to face it. Meditating on the loss, along with the rush of love that comes with it, gives us a chance to rejoice in the life that was shared, and to look forward in which memories of our loved ones continue to bless us.
The short, poignant meditations given here follow the course of the year, but it is not a necessity to follow them chronologically. They will strengthen, inspire, and give comfort for as long as they are needed.
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Tess and Orla have been best friends throughout most of their adult lives. So when life gave them lemons and their loved ones let them down, they pooled their resources and bought a dressmakers shop on the corner of Penny Lane. And they’ve been doing just fine ever since.
But one day, while studying her tired eyes and shapeless figure in the mirror, sixty-two-year-old Tess realized that she doesn’t want her life to be just fine anymore. She wants it to be extraordinary. For as long as she can remember she’s put everyone else first. Now she wants to rediscover herself – and experience the kind of whirlwind adventure that will have the power to make her smile when she’s confined to the armchair of a retirement home!
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GRIEF:
The three Cs of grief are ...
Choose, Connect, & Communicate.
These elements can help individuals navigate the challenges and emotions associated with grief. By actively choosing how to engage with grief, connecting with others, and communicating needs and feelings, individuals can foster healing and find ways to move forward.
Here's a more detailed look at each element:
Choose:
This involves making intentional decisions about how to spend time and energy, what events to attend (or not attend), and how to honor the person who has passed away. It's about recognizing that you have agency and can make choices that support your healing process, even when feeling overwhelmed.
Connect:
Grief can be isolating, but connecting with others, whether through support groups, friends, or family, is crucial for healing. Staying connected allows for sharing experiences, receiving support, and feeling less alone in the grieving process.
Communicate:
Openly communicating needs and feelings to loved ones is vital for fostering understanding and receiving appropriate support. It's about being honest about what you're going through and what you need from others, whether it's a listening ear, practical help, or space to grieve privately.
These three Cs are not a linear path but rather a framework to help individuals navigate the complexities of grief and find ways to heal. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY.
Choose, Connect, & Communicate.
These elements can help individuals navigate the challenges and emotions associated with grief. By actively choosing how to engage with grief, connecting with others, and communicating needs and feelings, individuals can foster healing and find ways to move forward.
Here's a more detailed look at each element:
Choose:
This involves making intentional decisions about how to spend time and energy, what events to attend (or not attend), and how to honor the person who has passed away. It's about recognizing that you have agency and can make choices that support your healing process, even when feeling overwhelmed.
Connect:
Grief can be isolating, but connecting with others, whether through support groups, friends, or family, is crucial for healing. Staying connected allows for sharing experiences, receiving support, and feeling less alone in the grieving process.
Communicate:
Openly communicating needs and feelings to loved ones is vital for fostering understanding and receiving appropriate support. It's about being honest about what you're going through and what you need from others, whether it's a listening ear, practical help, or space to grieve privately.
These three Cs are not a linear path but rather a framework to help individuals navigate the complexities of grief and find ways to heal. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY.
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SO HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU? WHAT DID YOU SEE? DID YOU NOTICE THE :
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