Monthly News items
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Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAYS on the months that we meet and begin promptly at 6:30 pM (Unless Otherwise Noted)
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Notes And Handouts From Previous Speakers
As A Courtesy To Our Members We Will Include The Highlights From Our Monthly Speakers Presentations Along With Any Printed Information They Gave Out To SGS Members, (NOT ALL DO THIS) So That Those Who Were Not Able To Attend Can Still Have Some Of The Benefits Of Membership. GO TO: SPEAKERS NOTES/ SYLLABUS
As A Courtesy To Our Members We Will Include The Highlights From Our Monthly Speakers Presentations Along With Any Printed Information They Gave Out To SGS Members, (NOT ALL DO THIS) So That Those Who Were Not Able To Attend Can Still Have Some Of The Benefits Of Membership. GO TO: SPEAKERS NOTES/ SYLLABUS
2019 CALENDAR
SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR 2019/2020
- JANUARY - WORKSHOP- BRING IN YOUR BRICK WALLS - Karen Reynolds
- FEBRUARY- THE SEARCH CONTINUES - Ann Clynick
- MARCH - ROOTSTECH VIDEOS - Debbie Sheets
- APRIL - DNA EXPLAINED IN DETAIL - Dan Earl
- MAY- CREATING FAMILY STORIES - PART II - Stacy Wells
- JUNE - (elections) - POTLUCK PICNIC
- JULY - NO MEETING, SUMMERTIME FUN... SEE YOU IN SEPT!!
- AUGUST - NO MEETING, SUMMERTIME FUN
- SEPTEMBER - UNDERSTANDING LAND PATENTS - Berta Schumacher
- OCTOBER - DIGITIZING AND RESTORING OLD PHOTOS - Jeff Haney
- NOVEMBER - A PERSONAL TOUR OF HOYT LIBRARY
- DECEMBER - NO MEETING- MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- (CALENDAR subject to changes, please check monthly)
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES STACY WELLS' PRESENTATION HAS BEEN DELAYED TO THE MAY MEETING
Take a walk through these venerable doors of stored knowledge. Stroll into the past through vintage books of Genealogy and History to help build a beautifully complete Family History that you and your family will treasure forever. Our tour guide is Leo LeFevre
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Next meeting :
NOV 2019
Tuesday
November 12th 6:30 pm HOYT LIBRARY with Leo LeFevre 505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607 Phone: (989) 755-0904 |
REMEMBER: TO MARK THE DATE This doesn't happen very often, a private tour of the Hoyt Genealogy Library!! |
SGS NEWSCHECK IT OUT!
THE 'MEMBERS ONLY' PAGE FOR THE ARCHIVES OF THE TIMBERTOWN LOG ARE OFFICIALLY COMPLETED TO DATE (yeah!)
IF YOU HAVE MISSED ONE OF THE NEWSLETTERS YOU CAN NOW ACCESS THEM ALL FROM HERE. OCTOBER'S SPEAKER WAS...OCT 2019
DIGITIZING AND RESTORING YOUR OLD PHOTOS By Jeff Haney working on this story....
Notes From our last timbertown logTO READ MORE CLICK THE LINK
DID YOU KNOW
Brick wall? Stumped? Out of Ideas?
The combined efforts of our members may be able to find you an answer! Go to the ASK MISS BETTY page and post your question OR CLICK ON MISS BETTY FOR HELP PS. We don't charge for the help but we do take donations. THE 'ASK MISS BETTY' ANSWERS
Click on the OWL to see what Miss Betty found
IN REMEMBRANCENancy Julia Krohn
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Nancy Julia Hascall Krohn
10/17/1923 - 10/1/2019 Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nancy Julia Hascall was born 17 October 1923 in Marquette Michigan to Carleton Chandler Hascall and Margaret Sherman. She passed away on October 1, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Nancy received her Bachelor of Science degree (one of only 3 in her class) in Nursing from the University of Michigan. She married Dr. Lawrence H. Krohn on 6 May 1946. Nancy was engaged with and loved by a variety of communities throughout her life. She was a member of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the D.A.R.. She gave many years to volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of America, and singing with the choir at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She promoted genealogy work in the county through the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, (GSWC) becoming Editor of the quarterly Family History Capers, in 1983, continuing for more than 30 years. She had high standards for this publication, and spent many hours planning, preparing and transcribing material on poll lists, schools, naturalization records and cemeteries working with the Editorial Committee.
She and Mary Liskow edited the 1856-1864 Washtenaw County Atlas complete with index. She was a member of the GSWC Board of Directors for many years and taught several classes at GSWC general meetings. She was one of the delegates to the Michigan Genealogical Council beginning in 1996, and was given the prestigious Lucy Mary Kellogg Award by that group in 2010.
Another aspect of her genealogical work was the GSWC Research Committee, answering requests from people from all over the country with Washtenaw ancestors, always digging deep to supply answers. Her very special interests were her family, gardening and spending time in her camp in Ontario.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991, her parents, two brothers. C.C. Hascall Jr. and John Sherman Hascall and two daughters Julie Louise Krohn (Bruce Cully- Port Angeles WA) and Susan Margaret Krohn. Surviving are daughter Sara Teresa Krohn of Holyoke, MA, Grandson Michael L. Wynn (Renee Kasperek-Wynn) of Ann Arbor, Granddaughter Chelsea Krohn Cully of Fayetteville, AR, and a great grandson, Michael C. Wynn A memorial service will be held on April 18, 2020 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor.
In lieu of flowers:
donations may be made to the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, PO Box 7155, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7155; St. Andrews Episcopal Church 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; or the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, 1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Published in Ann Arbor News on Oct. 20, 2019
10/17/1923 - 10/1/2019 Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nancy Julia Hascall was born 17 October 1923 in Marquette Michigan to Carleton Chandler Hascall and Margaret Sherman. She passed away on October 1, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Nancy received her Bachelor of Science degree (one of only 3 in her class) in Nursing from the University of Michigan. She married Dr. Lawrence H. Krohn on 6 May 1946. Nancy was engaged with and loved by a variety of communities throughout her life. She was a member of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the D.A.R.. She gave many years to volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of America, and singing with the choir at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She promoted genealogy work in the county through the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, (GSWC) becoming Editor of the quarterly Family History Capers, in 1983, continuing for more than 30 years. She had high standards for this publication, and spent many hours planning, preparing and transcribing material on poll lists, schools, naturalization records and cemeteries working with the Editorial Committee.
She and Mary Liskow edited the 1856-1864 Washtenaw County Atlas complete with index. She was a member of the GSWC Board of Directors for many years and taught several classes at GSWC general meetings. She was one of the delegates to the Michigan Genealogical Council beginning in 1996, and was given the prestigious Lucy Mary Kellogg Award by that group in 2010.
Another aspect of her genealogical work was the GSWC Research Committee, answering requests from people from all over the country with Washtenaw ancestors, always digging deep to supply answers. Her very special interests were her family, gardening and spending time in her camp in Ontario.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991, her parents, two brothers. C.C. Hascall Jr. and John Sherman Hascall and two daughters Julie Louise Krohn (Bruce Cully- Port Angeles WA) and Susan Margaret Krohn. Surviving are daughter Sara Teresa Krohn of Holyoke, MA, Grandson Michael L. Wynn (Renee Kasperek-Wynn) of Ann Arbor, Granddaughter Chelsea Krohn Cully of Fayetteville, AR, and a great grandson, Michael C. Wynn A memorial service will be held on April 18, 2020 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor.
In lieu of flowers:
donations may be made to the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, PO Box 7155, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7155; St. Andrews Episcopal Church 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; or the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, 1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Published in Ann Arbor News on Oct. 20, 2019
PLEASE REMEMBER US
IN YOUR WILL
REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where you can have monies donated to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society.
We then look for places in our county or state
that are in need of extra help in regards to
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH or PRESERVATION,
that we deem of great value to the community.
The donation to these places is then made in your name.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO:
saggensoc@gmail.com
IN YOUR WILL
REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where you can have monies donated to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society.
We then look for places in our county or state
that are in need of extra help in regards to
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH or PRESERVATION,
that we deem of great value to the community.
The donation to these places is then made in your name.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO:
saggensoc@gmail.com
Only a genealogist views a step backwards as progress.
IN LOCAL NEWS
FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY
OLD RECIPE FAVORITES
You might not have considered food as being connected to family history, but it is! Good food has a way of bringing families together. And anytime families gather, even if to JUST EAT --
That's when Family History is made!
That's when Family History is made!
What is the difference between a pierogi and a piroshki?
A pierogi is (in north america) a square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling while piroshki is small bread pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit either baked or fried.
SO TODAY WE ARE MAKING PIROSHKI !
PIROSHKI: meaning a poor mans dinner, is a very old family recipe that came through the women in our family from Ukraine to Russia to America. My grandmother taught it to me when I was very little, she said we always had to wear a babushka on our heads, for luck when we cooked. And that the secret ingredient in the recipe was ...the 'three sisters'.
A pierogi is (in north america) a square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling while piroshki is small bread pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit either baked or fried.
SO TODAY WE ARE MAKING PIROSHKI !
PIROSHKI: meaning a poor mans dinner, is a very old family recipe that came through the women in our family from Ukraine to Russia to America. My grandmother taught it to me when I was very little, she said we always had to wear a babushka on our heads, for luck when we cooked. And that the secret ingredient in the recipe was ...the 'three sisters'.
Submit your own family favorite recipes here
and we will publish them! Please send photos to: sgsmi1971@gmail.com
and we will publish them! Please send photos to: sgsmi1971@gmail.com
FREE GENEALOGY HELP
the beginning': Using DNA and genealogy to crack years-old cold cases
the beginning': Using DNA and genealogy to crack years-old cold cases
SAGINAW RESEARCH HELP
THE SAGINAW FHC
FREE HELP OR WHEN EVER YOU WANT TO DO A LITTLE MORE DIGGING AROUND YOUR TREE!
TUES 1-4 / WED 6-9 / SAT 9-3
1415 N Center Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
Call: 989-793-1696 x2
PLEASE NOTE: FamilySearch will no longer rent out
microfilm at any of its affiliate centers as of Sept 7, 2017.
The entire microfilm collection, stored within the Granite
Mountain in Utah, has been digitized and is now being made available online for FREE. Some films that are available may
only be viewed at Family History Centers. Microfilm on loan currently may be kept at the facility it was sent to. If you need help viewing a film, please contact the local FHC in Saginaw at the above location Or contact FamilySearch directly at
1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
FREE HELP OR WHEN EVER YOU WANT TO DO A LITTLE MORE DIGGING AROUND YOUR TREE!
TUES 1-4 / WED 6-9 / SAT 9-3
1415 N Center Road, Saginaw, MI 48638
Call: 989-793-1696 x2
PLEASE NOTE: FamilySearch will no longer rent out
microfilm at any of its affiliate centers as of Sept 7, 2017.
The entire microfilm collection, stored within the Granite
Mountain in Utah, has been digitized and is now being made available online for FREE. Some films that are available may
only be viewed at Family History Centers. Microfilm on loan currently may be kept at the facility it was sent to. If you need help viewing a film, please contact the local FHC in Saginaw at the above location Or contact FamilySearch directly at
1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
SGS PIONEER CERTIFICATES
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Pioneer, Settler or First Family certificates
are for any PROVEN ancestors
who may have lived in Saginaw County
from 1822-1884.
are for any PROVEN ancestors
who may have lived in Saginaw County
from 1822-1884.
Give a gift the family will forever remember! Your ancestor will be noted in our website and you will receive a handsome embossed Certificate of Record that will be vetted by our Society. Suitable for framing, or for documentation, of your ancestors presence in Saginaw County along with their pedigree.
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Dr Matt Deibel and his wife Emily Deibel and SGS President Nancy Pavlik for 'First Family' Awards
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John Cammin and the very first Certificate in the Pioneer/Settler/First Family Awards Program
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The Saginaw Genealogical Society
began the issuance of
Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates
in 2017
Go to the History tab in the menu and then to the Pioneers link,
or just click on the pioneers link below.
PIONEERS
began the issuance of
Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates
in 2017
Go to the History tab in the menu and then to the Pioneers link,
or just click on the pioneers link below.
PIONEERS
CHECK OUT OUR Fb SITE
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There are lots of cool and interesting things to read there!
You can connect to Fb right from our website.
1.Go to our main page and choose "Fb link" or
2.Click HERE
3.You will need to sign into your own Fb account
to enter the site.
Old Memories, New Traditions
I CAN'T FIND THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTERS NEAR ME
No Problem...check this out...
FamilySearch has 4,600 local facilities in 126 countries where anyone can access genealogical records and receive personal assistance with their family history. These centers include the world-famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, large regional facilities in places like Mesa, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California, and smaller centers that are usually found inside Latter-day Saint meetinghouses.
Family history centers are free and open to the public and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. Each facility offers both novices and experienced family historians the tools and resources to learn about their ancestors.
No Problem...check this out...
FamilySearch has 4,600 local facilities in 126 countries where anyone can access genealogical records and receive personal assistance with their family history. These centers include the world-famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, large regional facilities in places like Mesa, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California, and smaller centers that are usually found inside Latter-day Saint meetinghouses.
Family history centers are free and open to the public and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. Each facility offers both novices and experienced family historians the tools and resources to learn about their ancestors.
LIBRARY CARDS
Are you a Michigan library card holder? Did you know that as of May 24, 2016, you can now access hundreds of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission? You can even use it to visit any of the Seven National Park venues in the state!
Read More About It:
Your Michigan Library Card Is
Good At More Than Just Libraries!
CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
Read More About It:
Your Michigan Library Card Is
Good At More Than Just Libraries!
CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
sAVING THE BEST FOR LAUGH
MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL PRESENTS
Diahan Southard. A microbiology graduate, Diahan Southard worked before and after graduation for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. ... She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable.
MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS
2 Years at arlington
THE STEPS THE GUARDS PERFORM HAVE SPECIFIC MEANING.
Everything the guards do is a series of 21, which alludes to the 21-gun salute. According to TombGuard.org:
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the Guard Change ceremony begins.
Everything the guards do is a series of 21, which alludes to the 21-gun salute. According to TombGuard.org:
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the Guard Change ceremony begins.
THIS JUST IN...
mICHIGAN gENEALOGICAL cOUNCIL
In case you haven't heard ....
MGC's 2019 Fall Family History Event will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 9am-4pm
at the Michigan Library and Historical Center
702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing MI.
The Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan are partnering with MGC to feature DNA specialist,
Diahan Southard. (From Rootstech!)
Complete registration information, including session descriptions, speaker biographies, registration options, lunch ordering, and more is available at MGC's website: mimgc.org
FYI Early bird registration ends October 31st at 11:59 pm.
Attached is a press release with information about the seminar.
MGC's 2019 Fall Family History Event will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 9am-4pm
at the Michigan Library and Historical Center
702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing MI.
The Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan are partnering with MGC to feature DNA specialist,
Diahan Southard. (From Rootstech!)
Complete registration information, including session descriptions, speaker biographies, registration options, lunch ordering, and more is available at MGC's website: mimgc.org
FYI Early bird registration ends October 31st at 11:59 pm.
Attached is a press release with information about the seminar.
LINKS FOR OUR READERS
fOR QUICK LINKS - CLICK ON THE BLUE ICONS
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Beginners Guide to Starting a Family Tree |
Saginaw County Records
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Ellis Island Records and Info
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Timbertown log on the SGS Links Page
(tons of links)
(tons of links)
aMAZING STORIES
Your DNA test: Readers share amazing ancestry tales, surprise family members
Do you have an interesting genealogy story?
Send us an email and we will be happy to post it!
sgsmi1971@gmail.com
Send us an email and we will be happy to post it!
sgsmi1971@gmail.com
GENEALOGY TUTORIALS
ITS FREE
CHECK THEM OUT !
ITS FREE
CHECK THEM OUT !
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Learn how to D.I.G.
(Discover, Index, Genealogy)
Click on link below to connect
(Discover, Index, Genealogy)
Click on link below to connect
History4you.com
TUTORIALS ON :
HOW TO GET STARTED IN BUILDING A TREE
HOW TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION
HOW TO INDEX
INFORMATION ON THE NEXT ROOTSTECH CONFERENCE
TUTORIALS ON :
HOW TO GET STARTED IN BUILDING A TREE
HOW TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION
HOW TO INDEX
INFORMATION ON THE NEXT ROOTSTECH CONFERENCE
MORE INTERESTING STUFF
NEWSBANK can be used for free with your public library card ID number. This website has newspapers to search for obituaries!
DID YOU KNOW?
Saginaw News Obituary Index
With over 200,00+ obituaries for you to find. Click on the photo link below or go to:
http://obits.netsource-one.net/
Seekingmichigan.org
Format/ Address Changes!!!
The biggest change to our website...THE NAME AND ADDRESS IS GOING TO CHANGE!!! THIS ALL BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
CHECK THIS OUT ASAP:
https://seekingmichigan.org/look/2019/07/29/seekingmichigan-org-is-moving
CHECK THIS OUT ASAP:
https://seekingmichigan.org/look/2019/07/29/seekingmichigan-org-is-moving
The second biggest change to our website – the search box in the top right corner of every page, the ability to narrow search results, the option to add comments and tags to digital objects – are all features of our host’s upgrades. As we began to incorporate these new features, we also took the opportunity to change the structure of the website as well. These changes are meant to enable our staff to handle most of the web development work necessary to maintain and expand the website.
Click the image above
to link to learn more
to link to learn more
FREE- FREE- FREE!
STRANGE BUT TRUE
Who were the ancient Philistines?
DNA tells us more...
DNA tells us more...
DON'T MISS IT!
Historical Novelist, Karen Schutte, speaker at Saginaw Chapter Germans from Russia Meeting
The public is invited to hear award winning historical novelist, Karen Schutte, speak about how she wove her true family facts into fascinating novels about German immigrants and their hardships, sorrows, and joys from leaving their homeland to settling in America. Her work was recognized by the receiving the 2013 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers PEN Award.
Karen richly details the life of her great grandparents in rural Wyoming in her first of 5 novels, titled The Ticket. She follows the saga with 3 more novels, Seed of the Volga, Flesh on the Bone, where the family spends a brief time in Michigan, and Tank Commander. In her latest book, German Yankee, Karen switches gears and weaves a story about a Prussian Cavalry soldier who escapes to American only to fight in the Civil War. A sequel, Long Grass, is expected in 2020.
Karen states, “as a writer of historical novels I share with my readers what I know (family stories), what I have learned (Historical research), and fill in the cracks with what I imagine.”
Born and educated in Wyoming, Karen Wamhoff Schutte was raised on a farm in Emblem, WY, and graduated with a BS in Design/Marketing from University of Wyoming. She and husband, Mike, are parents of four sons and 10 grandchildren. They reside in Windsor, CO.
Plan to attend, hear and meet this author of exciting adventures of immigrant life on Sunday, October 27, at 2 pm in the lower level of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan. Call President Jim Harris, 989-395-5684 or membership Carol Niederquell, (989) 799-4266 for more information.
The public is invited to hear award winning historical novelist, Karen Schutte, speak about how she wove her true family facts into fascinating novels about German immigrants and their hardships, sorrows, and joys from leaving their homeland to settling in America. Her work was recognized by the receiving the 2013 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers PEN Award.
Karen richly details the life of her great grandparents in rural Wyoming in her first of 5 novels, titled The Ticket. She follows the saga with 3 more novels, Seed of the Volga, Flesh on the Bone, where the family spends a brief time in Michigan, and Tank Commander. In her latest book, German Yankee, Karen switches gears and weaves a story about a Prussian Cavalry soldier who escapes to American only to fight in the Civil War. A sequel, Long Grass, is expected in 2020.
Karen states, “as a writer of historical novels I share with my readers what I know (family stories), what I have learned (Historical research), and fill in the cracks with what I imagine.”
Born and educated in Wyoming, Karen Wamhoff Schutte was raised on a farm in Emblem, WY, and graduated with a BS in Design/Marketing from University of Wyoming. She and husband, Mike, are parents of four sons and 10 grandchildren. They reside in Windsor, CO.
Plan to attend, hear and meet this author of exciting adventures of immigrant life on Sunday, October 27, at 2 pm in the lower level of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan. Call President Jim Harris, 989-395-5684 or membership Carol Niederquell, (989) 799-4266 for more information.
MEMORIES
Days fly by quickly,
And children move on.
Before you know it,
The old timers are gone.
But as we look back,
At generations gone by,
We reflect on the memories,
That serves as a tie.
Binding us together,
With future and past,
And building a story,
That forever will last.
Anon
Days fly by quickly,
And children move on.
Before you know it,
The old timers are gone.
But as we look back,
At generations gone by,
We reflect on the memories,
That serves as a tie.
Binding us together,
With future and past,
And building a story,
That forever will last.
Anon