I've "rescued" a group of photographs belonging to the SPARKS Family of Illinois. The first is identified as Tada HILL SPARKS and was taken at the Geo H. Newton Studio in Fairfield, IL likely in the 1880's with Tada appearing to be in her teens or 20's at the time. In addition to her name, someone has also written "Mother of Ralph H. SPARKS" on the back of the photograph. The second photograph is identified only as Marguerite G. SPARKS though it is a photograph of a family which was taken at the Columbian Art Studio in Fairfield, IL including parents appearing to be in their 30's or 40's and two children an infant and a toddler of about 2 years. This photograph was likely taken in the 1880's or 1890's. The third and fourth photographs are of Marguerite G. SPARKS, taken at the Emma Swan Studio in Fairfield, IL sometime in the 1890's when Marguerite was just an infant. Marguerite does appear to be the same infant in the earlier family photograph. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Marguerite Agatha GOLDER was b. 30 Sept 1895 in Scribner, NE to parents James GOLDER (b. 20 Nov 1854 in Stonehouse, Scotland- d. 1914) and Mary Theodora ROGERS (b. 27 Jul 1866 in Sterling, IL -d. 1948). Marguerite married Ralph Hill SPARKS on 6 Jun 1917 and they had a daughter, Margaret Ruth SPARKS b. 1926 along with two other children. Marguerite A. GOLDER SPARKS died 28 Aug 1985 in Winner, SD and is buried in the Winner City Cemetery there. Ralph Hill SPARKS was b. 19 Aug 1893 in Jeffersonville, IL to parents William E. SPARKS and Sarah E. HILL. Ralph died 4 Oct 1949 in Winner, SD and is buried in the Winner City Cemetery there. Census records provide the following information: 1900 census of Arrington Township, IL: William E. SPARKS, age 34, born Dec 1866, married 7 years, born IN, parents born IN, a Farmer Sarah E. SPARKS, wife, age 32, born May 1868, married 7 years, 4 children/4 living, born IL, parents born OH Ralph H. SPARKS, son, age 6, born Aug 1894, born IL Edwin J. SPARKS, son, age 5, born May 1895, born IL Mary E. SPARKS, dau, age 3, born Aug 1897, born IL Fanny H. SPARKS, dau, age 3 months, born Nov 1899, born IL 1910 census of Lamard Township, IL: William SPARKS, age 44, married 17 years, born IN, parents born IN, a Farmer Sarah SPARKS, wife, age 42, married 17 years, 5 children/5 living, born IL, parents born OH Ralph SPARKS, son, age 16, born IL Edwin SPARKS, son, age 14, born IL Mary SPARKS, dau, age 12, born IL Hazle SPARKS, dau, age 10, born IL Elsie SPARKS, dau, age 8, born IL 1920 census of McNeely, SD: W. E. SPARKS, age 54, born IN, parents born IN, a Farmer Sarah E. SPARKS, wife, age 52, born IL, parents born OH Edwin G. SPARKS, son, age 24, born IL, a Carpenter Mary E. SPARKS, dau, age 22, born IL, a Teacher Fannie H. SPARKS, dau, age 20, born IL, a Teacher Elsie A. SPARKS, dau, age 17, born IL William M. SPARKS, son, age 8, born SD 1920 census of Willow Creek Township, SD: Ralph H. SPARKS, age 26, born IL, parents born IN/IL, a Farmer Marguerite SPARKS, wife, age 24, born NE, parents born Scotland/IL Golder E. SPARKS, son, age 1 month, born SD 1930 census of Lake, SD: Ralph H. SPARKS, age 36 Marguarita SPARKS, age 34 Golden E. SPARKS, age 10 Marguarita SPARKS, age 4 Ralph SPARKS, age 4 I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photographs can be returned to their rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph album which appears to have belonged to the MARTELL, HALE, STEVENS, FISHER, and EVANS Families of Wisconsin and Iowa. The album includes identified photographs along with many others only partially identified and others which are not identified at all. Based on limited research I was able to gather a bit of information regarding this family and have included that information along with a listing of the photographs below: MARTELL Family Photograph Album . Missing Photograph - Henry C. STEVENS, Carroll, IA . Unidentified infant, Nye's Studio in Platteville, WI, 1890's, less than 1 year old . Missing Photograph - Rachel MARTELL STEVENS, wife of Robert B. STEVENS . Unidentified Woman, Nyes Studio in Platteville, WI, 1890's, in her 30's . Matilda MARTELL HALE, The Hoff Studios, Carroll, IA, 1890's, in her 30's "Aunt" and "Sister of Rachel" Matilda MARTELL was b. 1864 in Grant Co. WI to parents Bonamy MARTELL (b. 1826 in Isle of Guernsey England) and Elizabeth HAKE (b. 1839 in OH). Matilda was one of 9 children born to this couple including, Frank; Sarah A.; Mary Elizabeth; Matilda; George; Emma; Eliza; Conrad; and Rachel MARTELL all born in Wisconsin between 1855 and 1875. 1880 census of Lima, WI: Bonamy MARTELL, age 54, a Farmer, born England, parents born England. Elizabeth MARTELL, wife, age 41, Keeps House, born WI, parents born England/OH. Mary MARTELL, dau, age 18, a Housekeeper, born WI. Matilda MARTELL, dau, age 16, at Home, born WI. George MARTELL, son, age 14, at Home, born WI. Emma MARTELL, dau, age 12, at Home, born WI. Eliza MARTELL, dau, age 10, at Home, born WI. Conrad MARTELL, son, age 8, at Home, born WI. Rachel MARTELL, dau, age 5, at Home, born WI. Herman MARTELL, grandson, age 1, at Home, born WI, parents born WI. Daniel MARTELL, brother, age 56, a Laborer, born England, parents born England. 1900 census of Carroll City, IA: Jacob A. HALE, age 38, born Apr 1862, married 15 years, born WI, parents born England/Scotland. Alice M. HALE, wife, age 34, born Nov 1865, married 15 years, 1 child/1 living, born WI, parents born France/OH, a Dressmaker. Virgil W. HALE, son, age 9, born Jun 1890, born WI, at School. Eliza MARTELL, sister, age 27, born Aug 1872, born WI, parents born France/OH, a Dressmaker. 1910 census of Carroll, IA: Alice HALE, age 40, a widow, 1 child/1 living, born WI, parents born France/OH, a Dressmaker. Virgil HALE, son, age 19, born WI, parents born WI. + 1 Lodger . Unidentified infant, Rohner's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1890's, less than 1 year . Unidentified infant, J. L. Nye Studio, Platteville, WI, 1890's, less than 1 year . Unidentified female, Rohner's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1890's in her teens . Unidentified female, no studio or loc, 1880's or 1880's, girl about 10 years "To Rachel" . Teacher's Second Class Certificate for Rachel MARTELL, dated 24 Mar 1894, Carroll Co IA . Rachel MARTELL STEVENS, Rohner's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1880's or 1890's, early teens . Robert B. STEVENS, Rohner's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1890's, in his 20's Robert Bert STEVENS was b. Mar 1878 in Carroll, IA to parents Henry C. STEVENS and Rachel H. WALKER noted below with brother Thomas Walker STEVENS. Robert Bert STEVENS married Rachel T. MARTELL on 3 Mar 1897 in Carroll, IA. 1900 census of Carroll City, IA: Robert Bird STEVENS, age 24, born Nov 1875, married 3 years, born IA, parents born England/PA, a Farmer. Rachel T. STEVENS, wife, age 22, born Sept 1877, married 3 years, 2 children/2 living, born WI, parents born England/OH. Alice L. STEVENS, dau, age 2, born Dec 1897, born IA. Harry E. STEVENS, son, age 8 months, born Sept 1899, born IA. + 1 Servant. . Paul FISHER, Nye Studio, Platteville, WI, 1890's, age 8 months, weighs 23 lbs, "To Rachel" Paul FISHER was b. 1891 and died 1951. Paul is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Galena, IL. 1900 census of Clifton, WI: William FISHER, age 44, born May 1856, married 14 years, born England, parents born England, to USA 1871, a Blacksmith. Mary E. FISHER, wife, age 37, born Feb 1863, married 14 years, 5 children/5 living, born WI, parents born France/PA. Addie M. FISHER, dau, age 1, born Dec 1888, born WI, at School. Paul FISHER, son, age 7, born Sept 1892, born WI, at School. Curtis L. FISHER, son, age 5, born Feb 1895, born WI. Alice M. FISHER, dau, age 2, born Oct 1897, born WI. Florence FISHER, dau, age 8 months, born Feb 1900, born WI. William FISHER, father, age 75, born Feb 1825, a widower, born England, parents born England, to USA 1871, a Capitalist. 1910 census of Meade County, SD: William FISHER, age 54, married 25 years, born England, parents born England, to USA 1870, Farming. Mary FISHER, wife, age 48, married 25 years, 8 children/7 living, born WI, parents born France/OH, Farming. Curtis FISHER, son, age 15, born WI. Alice FISHER, dau, age 12, born WI. Florence FISHER, dau, age 10, born WI. Charlie FISHER, son, age 8, born WI. Frank FISHER, son, age 6, born WI. 1920 census of Galena, IL: Paul FISHER, age 28, born WI, parents born England/WI, a Railway Conductor. Katherine FISHER, wife, age 28, born IL, parents born NY/IA. . Unidentified infant, Nye's Studio, Platteville, WI, 1890's, less than 1 year "To Rachel" . Virgil HALE, Rohner's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1880's or 1890's, about 3 years "Son of Matilda" 1920 census of Norfolk, NE: Virgil W. HALE, age 29, born WI, parents born WI, a Machinist. Marie HALE, wife, age 27, born OH, parents born Germany. Alice M. HALE, dau, age 1 year + 2 months, born NE. . "Ladie", J. L. Nye Studio, Platteville, WI, 1880's, girl about 4 years . Unidentified children, Hoff's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1880's, boy about 5 years with girl about 4 years . Rachel MARTELL and nephew Virgil, Hoff's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1880's, boy about 3 years, girl in teens . Eliza MARTELL EVANS and Matilda MARTELL HALE, The Hoff Studios, Carroll, IA, 1890's, teens or 20's Eliza M. MARTELL b. 1873 in Platteville, WI married Rufus Edger EVANS (b. 1869 in Grants Park, IL - son of Francis EVANS and Mary HOUSTON) on 21 May 1902 in Carroll, IA. . Matilda MARTELL HALE, Grandma MARTELL, and 2 MARTELL boys, Nyes Studio, Platteville, WI, 1880's, woman in 60's, other teens to 20's "for Rachel" . Unidentified Female, Ney's Studio, Platteville, WI, 1880's, in her 20's or 30's . Tom STEVENS, Hoff's Studio, Carroll, IA, 1890's, in his 20's or 30's "Uncle" Thomas Walker STEVENS was b. 14 Sept 1869 in Carroll, IA to parents Henry C. STEVENS (b. 7 Sept 1841 in Bottisham, England - d. 1922) and Rachel H. WALKER (b. 18 Aug 1843 in West Whiteland, PA - d. 1908). Thomas was one of 4 children born to this couple including Emma Mary; Thomas Walker; Robert B.; and Henry Urban STEVENS all born between 1868 and 1879 in Galena, IL or Carroll, IA. Thomas married Sarah Maria CALLAWAY (1876-1952) in 1901 in Carroll, IA. They had one daughter, Mable STEVENS CALLAWAY. Thomas W. STEVENS died 25 Aug 1939 in Colfax, IA and is buried in the Carroll City Cemetery in Carroll, IA. 1900 census of Grant Township, IA: Thomas W. STEVENS, age 30, born Sept 1859, born IA, parents born England/PA, a Farmer. + 1 Farm Laborer. 1910 census of Grant Township, IA: Thomas W. STEVENS,. Age 40, married 8 years, born IA, parents born England/PA, a Farmer. Sarah M. STEVENS, wife, age 33, married 8 years, 1 child/1 living, born WI, parents born England/WI. Mable STEVENS, dau, age 2 months, born IA. + 1 Hired Man. 1920 census of Carroll, IA: Thomas STEVENS, age 50, born IA, parents born England/PA, a Farmer. Maria STEVENS, wife, age 43, born WI, parents born England/WI. Mabel STEVENS, dau, age 9, born IA. . "Grandma MARTELL", Nye's Studio, Platteville, WI, 1880's, woman in her 50's . Harry E. STEVENS, Salsbery Studio, Carroll, IA, 1900's, about 1 year Harry E. STEVENS was b. 8 Sept 1899 and died 18 Aug 1975. He is buried in the Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE. . Unidentified infant, J. L. Nye Studio, Platteville, WI, 1880's, less than 1 year . Unidentified male, Hoff Studio, Carroll, IA, 1897, in his teens . Calling Card - Lillian A. HODGE . Calling Card - Johnny W. WENTZEL I am hoping to be able to return the album to a member of this family and would appreciate your contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Earl Leonard WHITAKER which was taken at the Edgerton & Craig Studio in Fremont, Nebraska. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Earl noted as just 3 1/2 months old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Earl and his family: Earl L. WHITAKER was b. 8 Jun 1904 in Fremont, NE to parents Albert WHITAKER and Grace G. COOK. Earl died in Fremont, NE on 21 May 1959 and is buried there in the Ridge Cemetery. Census records provide the following detail: 1910 census of Fremont, NE: Albert WHITAKER, age 32, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born IA, parents born NY, a Mason Contractor Grace WHITAKER, wife, age 28, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born IA, parents born IA Viola WHITAKER, dau, age 7, born NE Earl WHITAKER, son, age 5, born NE Eva COOK, sister-in-law, age 22, born IA, parents born IA, a Telephone Operator 1920 census of Fremont/Platte, NE: Albert WHITAKER, age 42, born IA, parents born NY, a Mason Grace WHITAKER, wife, age 37, born IA, parents born IA, a Housewife Viola WHITAKER, dau, age 17, born NE, in School Earle WHITAKER, son, age 15, born NE, in School Glen WHITAKER, son, age 8, born NE, in School Twila Grace WHITAKER, dau, age 5, born NE, in School Alberta WHITAKER, dau, age 2, born NE I am hoping that someone from the family can be located so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Our 3rd annual Genealogy Lock-in will be held at the W. Dale Clark Library in Omaha on Sep 30th. This year they are letting in 125 people, and there will be computers available on two floors with internet access and the OPL subscription data bases (Ancestry plus, etc.) There are many area historic newspapers on microfilm, many census reels, naturalization index for NE & some 52 counties in Iowa, cemetery records, some Rev. War Pension & Bounty Land reels (about 50), Germans to America, German Immigrants in US Protestant Church Records for IA (3 vol.), NE, IN, WI (4 vol) by Roger Minert as well as other immigration volumes, newsletters from about 125 genealogy societies around the country, over 8,000 books from a wide variety of states & counties, and other goodies. There are city directories, a historic clipping file, hundreds of files from the Missouri Valley Masons who died prior to 2000 (with an index book), and a lot of other goodies. Refreshments will be served. There will be a tour of the genealogy materials, and a slide show of historic markers from Prospect Hill cemetery (cycles continuously). You can register by calling the W. Dale Clark Library : 402-444-4800 by on 3rd floor in person, registering on line. _http://host2.evanced.info/omaha/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=17095&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp& pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=9/1/2011&df=calendar &EventType=ALL&Lib=ALL&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pu b=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp_ (http://host2.evanced.info/omaha/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=17095&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalend ar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=9/1/2011&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=ALL&A geGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp) = ____________________________________ YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, and there will be name tags given as you arrive available. If you do not live in Omaha, or one of the reciprocal library districts, you can purchase a guest pass to the computers for $2. Make a day of it, go out to supper at a nearby restaurant & be back by 6:30. (The library will close at 6:00 and reopen for participants at 6:30.) People will have to be on-time. Pick up your participant name tag before you take the elevator upstairs. The doors will only be open for approximately 15 minutes, before they will be closed and locked. Participants can leave at any time, but will not be able to get back in. Any questions, email me or call the library. The previous ones have been fun. Hope to see a lot of you there. Tell other genealogy friends. And register soon, as they already have 25 people registered. (If you find out you can't come, let them know that, so someone else can come in. Karen

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The folks that brought out OmahaObits, Omahamarriages, and 9 other genealogy web sites just opened up _www.dodgemarriages.wordpress.com_ (http://www.dodgemarriages.wordpress.com) . It's brand new, so there aren't many names up yet, but it will grow. Why announce it to everyone? Because we know that some folks weren't content to marry in their home county (maybe one of the couple had roots in the other county) and went somewhere else to get married. So, if you're missing somebody, check out all of our marriage sites. There's links on all of them to other places. Happy hunting! Karen

----- Original Message ----- From: "mardarch" <mardarch@fmctc.com> To: <nedodge@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [NEDODGE] WALKER Family Photograph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shelley Cardiel" <cardiels@comcast.net> > To: <NEDODGE@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:59 AM > Subject: [NEDODGE] WALKER Family Photograph > > >> I've "rescued" an old photograph of Leotta WALKER which was taken at the >> Hull's Studio in Fremont, Nebraska. The photograph appears to have been >> taken in the 1890's with Leotta noted as just 6 months old at the time it >> was taken. In addition to her name and age, someone has written "from" >> and >> "to her Aunt Celia" and "when this picture was taken" and "Merry >> Christmas >> to all" and "B.A." on the back of the photograph. >> >> Based on limited research I was able to locate the following possible >> match >> in census records as follows: >> >> 1910 census of Fremont, NE: >> >> Arthur N. WALKER, age 40, married 20 years, born NE, parents born VT, a >> Real >> Estate Agent >> Almeda WALKER, wife, age 36, married 20 years, 3 children/3 living, born >> NE, >> parents born IL >> Florance WALKER, dau, age 19, born NE, a Dry Goods Sales Lady >> Leota WALKER, dau, age 17, born NE, an Electric Co. Bookkeeper >> Melvin WALKER, son, age 10, born NE >> >> I am hoping to locate someone from this WALKER Family so that this >> precious >> old photograph can be returned to the care of Leotta's family. If you >> are >> a >> member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact >> me. >> >> Thanks, >> Shelley >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> NEDODGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEDODGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley Cardiel" <cardiels@comcast.net> To: <NEDODGE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [NEDODGE] WALKER Family Photograph > I've "rescued" an old photograph of Leotta WALKER which was taken at the > Hull's Studio in Fremont, Nebraska. The photograph appears to have been > taken in the 1890's with Leotta noted as just 6 months old at the time it > was taken. In addition to her name and age, someone has written "from" > and > "to her Aunt Celia" and "when this picture was taken" and "Merry Christmas > to all" and "B.A." on the back of the photograph. > > Based on limited research I was able to locate the following possible > match > in census records as follows: > > 1910 census of Fremont, NE: > > Arthur N. WALKER, age 40, married 20 years, born NE, parents born VT, a > Real > Estate Agent > Almeda WALKER, wife, age 36, married 20 years, 3 children/3 living, born > NE, > parents born IL > Florance WALKER, dau, age 19, born NE, a Dry Goods Sales Lady > Leota WALKER, dau, age 17, born NE, an Electric Co. Bookkeeper > Melvin WALKER, son, age 10, born NE > > I am hoping to locate someone from this WALKER Family so that this > precious > old photograph can be returned to the care of Leotta's family. If you are > a > member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact > me. > > Thanks, > Shelley > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEDODGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Leotta WALKER which was taken at the Hull's Studio in Fremont, Nebraska. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Leotta noted as just 6 months old at the time it was taken. In addition to her name and age, someone has written "from" and "to her Aunt Celia" and "when this picture was taken" and "Merry Christmas to all" and "B.A." on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following possible match in census records as follows: 1910 census of Fremont, NE: Arthur N. WALKER, age 40, married 20 years, born NE, parents born VT, a Real Estate Agent Almeda WALKER, wife, age 36, married 20 years, 3 children/3 living, born NE, parents born IL Florance WALKER, dau, age 19, born NE, a Dry Goods Sales Lady Leota WALKER, dau, age 17, born NE, an Electric Co. Bookkeeper Melvin WALKER, son, age 10, born NE I am hoping to locate someone from this WALKER Family so that this precious old photograph can be returned to the care of Leotta's family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This month's class is on Vital Records and Substitutes for Vital Records. Sign in is from 9 to 9:15, and we'll be done by noon (usually before.) It is sponsored by the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society & Omaha Public Library (W. Dale Clark branch where the genealogy collection is.) The classes are free, but we do ask that people pre-register so that we know how many handouts to make without having dozens left over, or worse yet, running out. We hold the classes at the Mormon Trail Center in Omaha (Up the hill on State Street from 30th, or East from just north of the Forest Lawn Cemetery--I think that's still State St, but it winds around a bit so maybe it's not.) It's open to anyone interested in starting or reviewing genealogy research techniques, and we have lots of folks that come. We've even had people meet cousins there. There's also a special offer for attendees who might be interested in a trial membership of the Genealogy Society (1/2 price for a half year, with newsletter, Ezine, $10 off the spring conference for your membership.) You do have to attend to get the special price. To register, 706-1453 or email _Genehelper@aol.com_ (mailto:Genehelper@aol.com) . We have fun, and hope you'll join us and have fun too. Karen

We are again holding our free beginning genealogy series starting Jan 15. Always third Saturday morning Jan through Jun at 9:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested by calling 402-706-1453 or emailing _Genehelper@aol.com_ (mailto:Genehelper@aol.com) so that we have enough handouts. The classes are great for beginners, or as a review to get ideas to restart or jump start research. Topics: Jan 15: The Basics of Family History for beginning or Review Feb 19: Vital Records & Substitutes Mar 19: Making Sense of the Census Apr 16: Worldwide Family Records & the Family History Center (and by the way, the W. Dale Clark Library in Omaha has been accepted as a Family History Center, so films can be ordered in to that facility, possibly more convenient hours than at your local FHC. and Pt 2: Internet Genealogy Possibilities May 21: Black, White, & Read Al Over Using Newspapers for family history research and Pt 2 Jumping the Water to find out where your people came from in the old country so that research can continue. Jun 18: Uncle Sam Wants You for exploring military records and Pt 2 Where There's a Will, which will discuss probates & intestate records for finding families. Classes are held at the Mormon Trail Center, 3215 State Street because many of the classes have more in attendance than could fit in any of the library classrooms. There's a special deal available only to attendees. Greater Omaha Genealogy Society, (co sponsor with the Omaha Public Library), is offering a trial membership to the Society for half the regular price, since the fiscal year is half over when we hold the classes. You will get Ezines, newsletters, the member discount at the Spring workshop for your membership fee. If you attend the Spring workshop as a member, it's almost like we're giving you the membership free. Hope to see you there. Karen