Hi folks, Yes, the deadline for submitting articles for the Heritage of Jefferson County, Alabama is just days away. Several of you have written asking for confirmation as to the final deadline. It is this coming Tuesday, February 29, 2000. PLEASE, if you have been intending to get around to including your family in this book, do not delay any longer. Once the book articles are sent to the publisher, the content is "set" and there is nothing any of us can do to get additional information included. This opportunity will be gone. The book committee hopes to have a wonderful cross-section of who we are and were -- but we are dependent on YOU to get that information to us. If you have a friend or relative who has expressed interest, the book committee needs you to please let them know also. Also, it would be nice if some of you have time and could offer to help some of our older citizens who need assistance with writing and getting their families and memories included. Remember, special writing ability is NOT a requirement -- just write about yourself, or others, as you would write to another family member. You are writing for the future, and future readers want to know about you, your family, interests, hobbies, and OUR times as well as times past. It is true that time is very short but it is hoped that with the weekend coming up, any loose ends can be tied up and you will find time to get your stories and family histories on paper. Please have your submittals postmarked by Tuesday, February 29. If, for some reason, you are not familiar with the Heritage Series, please email me and I will email back full details. There is NO COST and NO OBLIGATION to record your family, with past or present connections, to Jefferson County. Mailing address for submitting articles is shown below. The same address is also the one to use for ordering book(s) at the special prepublication sales price of $59 ($50 + $4 tax + $5 shipping and handling). By the way, for the Jefferson County book, those ordering now can have their name imprinted on the cover, in gold, for $5 additional ($64 total). The name imprint is only possible for those ordering in advance of publication as it is done at the plant where the books are printed. Mail articles and/or orders to: Jefferson County Heritage Book Committee P. O. Box 190034 Birmingham, AL 35219 For additional information, my email address: PDietlein@aol.com Please allow me a personal note here. So many of you have written, even joined us at meetings -- and, in addition to receiving your articles, new research avenues have been opened, AND, most meaningful, new friends made. I truly appreciate the opportunity that has been given to me to work with and get to know so many of you. I look forward to seeing you all IN THE BOOK!! Sincerely, Patricia C. Dietlein, Family Coordinator Jefferson County Heritage Book Committee