Dear genealogy friends, In case you haven't heard, the Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, has issued an executive order to close the Library of Michigan in Lansing (our state capitol), which I understand is the 10th largest genealogical collection in the U.S.A. Unless the state legislature votes by October to override her order, the library will close, and the building probably used for office space. The Michigan materials will go to Michigan State University (not as easy to access), and the information for other states and countries will be dispersed in some other manner. Please read the note I just received and use the link and cast a yes vote. It is for a poll in a Lansing newspaper and I would assume that the Governor (or her staff) reads it. Note that it does not ask if you have ever used the Library of Michigan, only have you ever done genealogical research at "a library." The poll ends at 7 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time tonight. Every vote helps us here in Michigan. But just think -- it could happen in your locality next. We could live with a temporary closure because of lack of funds, but once the materials are dispersed it will probably be well nigh impossible to reclaim them. If you live in Michigan and would like to write the governor or your state legislator, contact me for more information. Irene, in Michigan ------------------------------ Hi there, We received the following tip. There is a poll on the LSJ web site asking if people have ever done genealogy research at a library. 25% yes, 75% no. Maybe folks to log on and vote. The poll is located in the center of their home page, http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/ **************Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223105306x1201716871/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D9)

Well its now at 66% YES! Pat "What is this life, if full of care, We have no time to stand and stare ..." W. H. Davies, Leisure -----Original Message----- From: angus-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:angus-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of IPollands@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 4:30 PM To: angus-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANGUS] Help save a library Dear genealogy friends, In case you haven't heard, the Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, has issued an executive order to close the Library of Michigan in Lansing (our state capitol), which I understand is the 10th largest genealogical collection in the U.S.A. Unless the state legislature votes by October to override her order, the library will close, and the building probably used for office space. The Michigan materials will go to Michigan State University (not as easy to access), and the information for other states and countries will be dispersed in some other manner. Please read the note I just received and use the link and cast a yes vote. It is for a poll in a Lansing newspaper and I would assume that the Governor (or her staff) reads it. Note that it does not ask if you have ever used the Library of Michigan, only have you ever done genealogical research at "a library." The poll ends at 7 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time tonight. Every vote helps us here in Michigan. But just think -- it could happen in your locality next. We could live with a temporary closure because of lack of funds, but once the materials are dispersed it will probably be well nigh impossible to reclaim them. If you live in Michigan and would like to write the governor or your state legislator, contact me for more information. Irene, in Michigan ------------------------------ Hi there, We received the following tip. There is a poll on the LSJ web site asking if people have ever done genealogy research at a library. 25% yes, 75% no. Maybe folks to log on and vote. The poll is located in the center of their home page, http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/ **************Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223105306x1201716871/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D9) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ANGUS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.35/2270 - Release Date: 07/30/09 05:58:00