February 2012

Happy Valentine's Day


Our  next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 15th
Lunch at noon
 Jan & Gary's in Sandstone, MN

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Meeting to follow at 1:00 PM
Two of our members, Rose Mielke and Lyn Johnson,
will share what other "hobbies" they are interested in,
 plus
what area their ancestors came from.
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Public Welcome

Check out our "Other Genealogy Web Sites" 
for more research and workshops available.

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One of our members, Amy Troolin, has a blog
on Pine County History...Please check it out at
http://pinecountyhistory.blogspot.com

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Announcement


There is a new book published and is
now on sale.... $21.99
"Images of America Northern Pine County"

By:
Earl J. Foster
and
Amy Troolin

Earl "Jim" Foster and Amy Troolin are both historians and genealogists with deep family roots in Pine County.  Jim Foster collects historic photographs, and Amy Troolin is a freelance writer.  They are both active in local historical organizations.
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Featuring over 210 historic photographs, Images of America: Northern Pine County guides readers on an exciting journey into the past as it explores the successes and sorrows, joys and trials of the people of Northern Pine County, Minnesota. Each chapter examines a unique aspect of daily life in Northern Pine County. Readers meet loggers and settlers from the county’s earliest days, catch a glimpse of many towns and villages, and encounter a variety of industries, business, schools, and churches that shaped the county’s economic and social landscape. Life was not easy for the people who called Northern Pine County home. On September 1, 1894, and again on October 12, 1918, forest fires devastated portions of the county, killing hundreds, destroying thousands of acres, and leaving large parts of the population homeless. While photographs cannot capture the heartache of fire victims, they do provide a window into Northern Pine County’s rich history and help tell the fascinating stories of its residents.

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You may contact Amy and/or Jim at the following:

Amy Troolin's phone number is:  320-245-9941 and e-mail address is: sadiemarie612@yahoo.com. 

Jim Foster's  phone number is:  612-701-8040 and e-mail is:  earljfoster@msn.com.