SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK It is certainly hard to believe that December is here. The society has had a successful fall with good attendance at its meetings and another successful heritage dinner. We want to thank Jane Now, Kay Thomas, Nancy Thomas, and others for the work they did in putting together another great dinner. These…
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SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK The WWW II tribute during Community Days was a great success. The response from the veterans was tremendous as they brought memorabilia for display and many were available to talk about their war experiences. We thank Mike Bruns for organizing this event. During the summer the log house has been getting some…
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SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK The Shanes Crossing Historical Society reports that its effort to commemorate the Rockford Area’s W.W.II Veterans, during Rockford Days (June 18-20, 1999) was a great success. We had many visitors from near and far. Thank-yous go out to Mike Bruns, who spent many hours preparing for this event, as well as the…
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SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK Since the last newsletter, there has been very little activity. Various committees are beginning to work towards the new year. Besides finishing the log house this spring, we would like to begin developing the grounds surrounding the house. An herb garden is being planned (contact Nancy Thomas if you can help or…
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SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK It has been a few months since the last newsletter. It seems that when I think I will be able to sit down and write the letter the “crew” working on the log house wants me to help them. In March the first log was laid for this project and just about…
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