Can you help with providing a photo for the Virtual Vietnam Veterans Memorial? The Virtual Wall at http://www.thevirtualwall.org the online version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D. C., would like to match a photo with every one of the 58,226 names on the memorial. "Put a Face With a Name", a campaign sponsored by Kinko's, is halping to make this digital photo collection available. From Sept 12 through Veterans Day (Nov 11) 2001 only, all 1,000 Kinko's stores will offer free computer and scanning time with step-by-step instructions on how to scan and upload an image to The Virtual Wall. For more information, contact Alan Greilsamer, Director of Communications, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, e-mail: [email protected] --from the Sept 2001 issue of the VFW Magazine and the Sept 19 2001 Adams Co. Times and Friendship Reporter, P8A Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Friendly Professional Research, Guided by the Golden Rule Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records P.O. Box 1559, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495-1559 or for more information, http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm God Bless the USA and Stand Tall, America

A big thank you to Marlys Steckler of Wisconsin Rapids, for the newest page in Wisconsin Resources. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/WisConsin/define.html Be sure to check out her homepage at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-marlys.htm R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/

A big thank you to Eric Borreson for the new pages on the Richter Family History at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimonroe/history/family/Richter.html and also at: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/monroe/bios/richter.txt Some of the selected surnames include: Brueggen, Butzler, Demars, Doering, Ewalt/Ewelt, Flock, Hagen, Hegenbarth, Kern, Jacobson, Levenhagen, Lusson, Michaelson, Richter, Rumphy/Rumppe/Rumphe, Schaub, Schieffer, Soger, Stodola, Tschernach, Von Ruden, Wacker, Wahlstrom, Wilgrubs, Willger Although the family was originally from MonroeCoWI, there is mention of the surrounding areas, so be sure to check it out, using the search engines at: ... http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/monroe/monroe.htm Again, Thanks Eric for your contributions. R/S MAK ===== =========================== MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" WI ACS http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigenweb/ MAKs Sites http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/links/MAK.html =========================== __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/

This last week, we have all experienced tremendous shock, pain, sadness, and disbelief. We each have dealt with this tragedy in our own private way. For me, it was a time of inner reflection. This is the memorial sent to my friends and family, and now, I share with you: http://www2.bluemountain.com/cards/boxb226668c4/dermxs42p2ai9rs.html Please feel free to share with others. R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BELL, BURRANT, CHESEN, FELCH, HAASE, KUPECKY, LEWIS, LOVE, WALDHERR, WOZNICKI Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/1668 Message Board Post: Frank WOZNICKI Obituary abstracted from the Stevens Point Daily Journal [Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI], Feb 28, 1958, Page 3 Frank WOZNICKI Sept 28, 1893 - Feb 28, 1958 Frank WOZNICKI, 64, a lifelong Stevens Point resident and WWI veteran, died at his home today. Mr WOZNICKI was born here Sept 28, 1893, to Mr and Mrs Paul WOZNICKI. He served in WWI with Troop I, of the First Wisconsin Cavalry, which later became part of Battery E, of the 120th Field Artillery, 32nd Division from March 1917 - May 1919. He was married in St. Stephen's Catholic church Aug 6, 1940, to the former Margaret KUPECKY. Survivors include his wife; four sisters, Mrs George (Agnes) BELL, Eau Claire, Mrs James (Sophie) BURRANT and Mrs Helen CHESEN, Milwaukee, and Mrs Hubert (Wanda) FELCH, Chicago; and two brothers, Roman, New York City, and Walter, Chicago. A brother, John WOZNICKI, preceded him in death. The funeral will be at St Stephen's Catholic church on Monday morning, with burial following at a leter date in St Stephen's cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph and Gregory CHESEN, Guy LOVE, R B LEWIS, Paul WALDHERR and Fritz HAASE. Crosby Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists NOTE: This is not a complete obit, and due to copyright restrictions, was compiled from obits printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal. Copies of obits may be obtained from: http://library.uwsp.edu/Obits/ Also See: WWII: Returning Men of Battery E, 120th Field Artillery Formerly Troop I, First Wisconsin Cavalry http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag/military/TroopI.htm

For those of you who received a ton of email or sent email asking about the Rootsweb Boards and Ancestory.com, there were problems this weekend with some people not being able to get to one, the either, or both. Appears that everything is resolved temporarily, however, For future reference, refer them to: http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ Rootsweb is usually pretty good about posting what is going on there... R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com

FYI - from another list. Please feel free to forward to appropriate lists. R/S MAK WI ASC Talking Spirits III: Forest Hill Cemetery Tour Sunday, October 7 Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd., Madison During this two hour guided walking tour, participants will be entertained by actors portraying World War I era individuals who are buried at Forest Hill Cemetery. Scripts written and directed by Callen Harty, local playwright. 1 to 4 p.m. Admission --- $5/adult, $3/child (14 and under) http://museum.dva.state.wi.us/MNews_calendarofevents.asp __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BALDWIN, HUEY, VIERTEL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1661 Message Board Post: Oswald VIERTEL Obit printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Wed May 22, 1940, Page 7 Oswald VIERTEL, age 42, a World War veteran, died unexpectedly this morning at the home of his brother, Ernest VIERTEL, Jr, with whom he had been making his home. Mr VIERTEL was born Dec 27, 1897 in Stevens Point to Mr and Mrs Ernest VIERTEL, Sr, of Park Ridge. He enlisted with Troop I in Stevens Point June 4, 1917, and served overseas for a year and four months with Battery E, 120th Field Artillery. He was honorably discharged May 17, 1919. He was a member of the Troop I Association. Mr VIERTEL had been employed as a truck driver and in the warehouse of A L Shafton & Co. for the past three and one-half years, and had received awards for safe driving. Until 1937 he played on local baseball leagues, and since then was connected to the game in various either capacities. Surviving are his parents, two sisters, Mrs Max HUEY, and Mrs Merrill BALDWIN, and four brothers, Ernest Jr, Ferdinand and Otto E VIERTEL of Park Ridge and Edward P VIERTEL of Rock Island, IL. Funeral services were held at the Boston Funeral Home. NOTE: This is not a complete obit, and due to copyright restrictions, was compiled from obits printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal on May 22, 23, and 27, 1940. Copies of obits may be obtained from: http://library.uwsp.edu/Obits/ Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Also See: WWII: Returning Men of Battery E, 120th Field Artillery Formerly Troop I, First Wisconsin Cavalry http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag/military/TroopI.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Redfield, Lange, Moldenhauer, Otis, Storrs, Houston, Barbee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/10.553.1 Message Board Post: I have a Flora Redfield, daughter of John H. Redfield and Mary Sargent, born about 1860 in Wisconsin marrying an Edward Beedle 31 Jan 1880. I also show that Edward Beedle is the son of Jacob Beedle and Caroline (unknown). I have a Caroline Otis, daughter of Andre Otis and Experience Storrs, born about 1842 in New York. Looks like there's a good chance we're talking about the same families. My email has changed since my posting on Arthur Redfield. Earlier responses to my queries most likely did not reach me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHILDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1633.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Reply to: Kay Latimer [email protected] http://library.uwsp.edu/Obits/ Bigler, Minniebel Childs, Clarence E. Mrs. SPDJ 17 Sept 1937 Childs, Benjamin M. Mrs. Gawthrop, Alice SPDJ 17 Nov 1944 Childs, Charles F. SPDJ 17 Sept 1927 Childs, Clarence E. Mrs. Bigler, Minniebel SPDJ 17 Sept 1937 Childs, Jacob SPWJ 22 Oct 1910 Childs, Jacob SPG 2 Nov 1910 (p10) Childs, Jacob SPDJ 17 Oct 1910 (fp), 19 Oct (fp) Childs, Jacob Mrs. Harmon, Julia Permilia SPWJ 24 Dec 1910 Childs, Jacob Mrs. Harmon, Julia Permilia SPDJ 17 Dec 1910 (fp), 19 Dec (fp), 23 Dec (fp) Childs, Mina Rice, Charles W. Mrs. SPDJ 9 Aug 1940 Gawthrop, Alice Childs, Benjamin M. Mrs. SPDJ 17 Nov 1944 Harmon, Julia Permelia Childs, Jacob Mrs. SPWJ 24 Dec 1910 Harmon, Julia Permilia Childs, Jacob Mrs. SPDJ 17 Dec 1910 (fp), 19 Dec (fp), 23 Dec (fp) Rice, Charles W. Mrs. Childs, Mina SPDJ 9 Aug 1940 http://library.uwsp.edu/cemetery/ Name Dates Cemetery Childs, Almira P. 1844 - 1863 Greenwood/St. James Childs, Charlie F 1865 - 1927 Greenwood/St. James Childs, Ellen J. 1852 - 1869 Greenwood/St. James Childs, Jacob 1817 - 1910 Greenwood/St. James Childs, Julia P. 1826 - 1910 Greenwood/St. James Childs, Willey 1869 - 1871 Greenwood/St. James WI Census: Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info 1850 CHILDS JACOB Sauk County WI 028 Kingston Township 1850 CHILDS JACOB Sauk County WI 028 Kingston Township 1855 CHILDS JACOB Sauk County WI 1860 CHILDS JACOB Sauk County WI 672 Kingston 1846 CHILDS JACOB Waukesha County WI 044 Menomine 1850 CHILDS JACOB Waukesha County WI 464 Menominee 1860 CHILDS JACOB Waupaca County WI 734 Farmington 1855 CHILDS JACOB Waushara County WI Marion WI Births pre 1907 - (Jacob only) Jacob Childs Birth Date: 18 Sep 1893 County: Milwaukee Reel: 0176 Record: 002463 Jacob H Childs Birth Date: 09 Dec 1885 County: Walworth Reel: 0289 Record: 001086 LAND - Jacob Childs - both in GreenBay and Ashland. Julia P Childs - Stevens Point (2 holdings) PERSI Oliver Bowker-Jacob Childs-Asa Farar Bible Surname: Bowker Record Type: Volume: 10 Number: 1 (November 1991) Periodical Title: Ancestral Tree Civil War Records Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge Notes Allegiance Childs Jacob L. I 36 Massachusetts Infantry. Private Private Union Childs Jacob T. B 35 Mo. Inf. Private Captain Child, Jacob C. Union 1812 Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge MISC ROLL-BOX ROLL-EXCT CHILDS JACOB 1 REG'T (NYE'S) MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA. PRIVATE PRIVATE 39 602 CHILDS JACOB 2 REG'T (FIFIELD'S) VERMONT MILITIA. PRIVATE PRIVATE 39 602 WWI Draft Name Birth Date Ethnicity Birth Place City/County State Jacob Reeler Childs 18 May 1893 W Ripley MS Tippah MS I am not related to nor have any additional information on these surnames. R/S MAK PortageCoWI CC http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag

Forwarded FYI: Please pass on to appropriate mailing lists... R/S MAK WI ASC +++ From a current newsletter at Ancestry.com. For further information, contact the Newberry library, which is just north of the Loop and quite easy to get to. The phone number is listed below. +++ CHICAGO�Old photographs, yellowed letters, thumb-worn Bibles, reels of old movies, and delicate lace christening dresses�family treasures or forgotten trash? Sentimental tokens such as these, collected throughout the years, are often stashed away in attics or buried deep in basements, waiting to be rediscovered by succeeding generations. But care must be taken to preserve such family heirlooms, or all that may be left for posterity is crumbling pages and moth-eaten material. On 10 October, at 6 p.m., the Newberry Library's Friends of Genealogy (FOG) membership group will present "Ask the Experts: Protecting Your Family's History," featuring a panel of experts who will discuss general conservation principles for preserving a myriad assortment of family treasures. Dan Cochrane, a professional conservator, will talk about preserving photographs. Stephanie Orphan, Archives Director at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, will address audio/visual materials. Susan Russick, Director of Conservation at the Newberry Library, will discuss books and paper-based materials. Joel Thompson, an Assistant Conservator at the Chicago Historical Society, will lecture on textile and three-dimensional objects. "Ideal conservation standards are difficult to achieve in the home, primarily because of the problem of controlling humidity," said Susan Russick. "Temperature, humidity, light, pollutants, pests, and even vibrations can accelerate deterioration. I recommend that people focus their preservation efforts on providing appropriate housings, such as boxes, folders, and frames." Admission is $10, or free for FOG members. For reservations, please call (312) 255-3510. The Friends of Genealogy (FOG), a membership group supporting the Newberry Library's genealogy collections, was founded in 1997 for those interested in genealogical pursuits. FOG is dedicated to providing its members with educational information, events, and various networking forums and interest groups, and to enhancing the Newberry's Family and Community History collection and services through fundraising and volunteering. For more information, call Heidi Mucha at (312) 255-3556 or e-mail mailto:[email protected] For more information on the Friends of Genealogy, see: http:www.newberry.org/nl/genealogy/L3gfriends.html __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Czappa, Brzostowicz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/103.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Cousin! Rozalia Helen Czappa (Chappa) is the daughter of John Czappa and Angela Bertha Brzosotowicz. I've done extensive research on the Brzostowicz line...My great grandmother is Clara Brzostowicz. That's another story! Anyway, I don't know much about Rozalia Helen. I think she was born about 1896 in Sigel. E-mail me privately at [email protected] I have lots on this family and some on the Radtke's too.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BIRRINGER, COMPTON, JACOBUS, MEINEKE, MOSHER, WEST Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1659 Message Board Post: From the Grand Rapids Tribune [now Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI], Wednesday August 24, 1910, Page 1 DEATH OF MRS. BIRRINGER Mrs. J. S. BIRRINGER died at the home of her son John in Wausau on Saturday August 20th, after an illness of five months from a complication of diseases. Deceased was born in January, 1843, near Frankfort, Germany, and was therefore 67 years of age at the time of her death. She came to Stevens Point 40 years ago and later to Grand Rapids, moving here 22 years ago. Mrs. BIRRINGER is survived by seven children, five girls and two boys, they being Mrs. P. H. JACOBUS of Marshfield, Mrs. John H. WEST of Alberta, Mrs. Wm. MEINEKE of Park Falls, Mrs. M. W. MOSHER and Mrs. Wm. COMPTON of this city and George BIRRINGER of Maywood and John BIRRINGER of Wausau. The remains were brought to this city and interred on Wednesday morning at nine o' clock, services being held at SS. Peter and Paul church, Rev. Wm. Reding officiating. Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BONERTZ, LEHAYE Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1658 Message Board Post: From the Grand Rapids Tribune [Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI], Wed April 13 1910, Page 1 Will Be Married Stevens Point Journal: The banns of matrimony for Miss Nettie LeHAYE of Grand Rapids and Nicholas P. BONERTZ of this city were published at St. Joseph's Catholic church Sunday. They will be married at Grand Rapids at an early date. The bride was formerly employed for a couple of years as a compositor in the Journal office and the groom is at present and has been for a number of years similarly employed at the Gazette office. Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

A big thank you to Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists who donated the Veterans Interred in Monroe County Cemeteries 1927: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimonroe/military/Vets-cem.html and http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.monroe&m=585 R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

From the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 32, Thursday August 9, 2001, Page 9 Susan KONKOL, 88, of Vesper and formerly of Amherst, passed away at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point on Tuesday, July 31, 2001. She was a resident of the Woodco Apartments at Vesper. Funeral services were held Friday at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic church, Fancher. Rev. Robert Pedretti officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Mrs. KONKOL was born October 14, 1912 in Spooner to John and Frances (LESINSKI) KENOWSKI. She married Stephen KONKOL May 8, 1933 at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic church, Fancher. He preceded her in death July 27, 1993. She was a member of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic church. Survivors include one son Daniel (Linda) KONKOL; two granddaughters, Debbie DEDERICH and Lisa KONKOL; two great-grandchildren; two brothers Ralph KENOWSKI and Robert KENOWSKI; and two sisters, Marie ENGLE and Agnes WHITE. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three brothers. Jungers-Holly Funeral Home, in Amherst, assisted the family with arrangements. Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

Now Available FREE DAR PATRIOT LOOKUP SERVICE Do you think you have a Revolutionary patriot (male or female) in your family tree? The DAR will search their database of proven Revolutionary patriots free of charge. This service is available at www.dar.org Sincerely, Susan Tillman National Chairman - VIS Committee ===== =========================== MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" WI ACS http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigenweb/ MAKs Sites http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/links/MAK.html =========================== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

OK, I couldn't resist. For those of you looking for your French ancestors (like me), perhaps you will find this amusing - CAUTION - it has nothing to do with genealogy - but it is humerous and sent to me by a friend who is a FRENCH citizen and living in Paris... She is half German half French like me - so thus the last line was truely a kick!!! R/S MAK FRANCE: Guide for American Tourists France is a medium-sized foreign country situated in the continent of Europe. It is an important member of the world community, though not nearly as important as it thinks. It is bounded by Germany, Spain, Switzerland and some smaller nations of no particular importance and with not very good shopping. France is a very old country with many treasures, such as the Louvre and Eurodisney. Among its contributions to western civilization are champagne, Camembert cheese and the guillotine. Although France likes to think of itself as a modern nation, air conditioning is little used and it is next to impossible for Americans to get decent Mexican food. One continuing exasperation for American visitors is that local people insist on speaking in French, though many will speak English if shouted at. THE PEOPLE France has a population of 57 million people. 52 million of these drink and smoke (the other 5 million are small children). All French people drive like lunatics, are dangerously oversexed, and have no concept of standing patiently on line. The French people are in general gloomy, temperamental, proud, arrogant, aloof and disciplined; those are their good points. Most French citizens are Roman Catholic, though you would hardly guess it from their behavior. Many people are communists. Men sometimes have girls'names like Marie or Michel, and they kiss each other when they meet. American travelers are advised to travel in groups and wear baseball caps and colorful trousers for easier recognition. SAFETY In general, France is a safe destination, although travelers must be aware that from time to time it is invaded by Germany. Traditionally,the French surrender immediately and, apart from a temporary shortage of Scotch whisky and increased difficulty in getting baseball scores and stock market prices, life for the American visitor generally goes on much as before. A tunnel connecting France to Britain beneath the English channel has been opened in recent years to make it easier for the French government to flee to London during future German invasions. HISTORY France was discovered by Charlemagne in the Dark Ages. Other important historical figures are Louis XIV, the Huguenots, Joan of Arc, Jacques Cousteau and Charles de Gaulle, who was President for many years and is now an airport. GOVERNMENT The French form of government is democratic but noisy. Elections are held more or less continuously and always result in a draw. The French love administration so for government purposes the country is divided into regions, departments, districts, municipalities, towns, communes,villages, cafes, and telephone kiosks. Each of these has its own government and elections. Parliament consists of two chambers, the Upper and Lower, though confusingly they are both on the ground floor, and whose members are either Gaullists or Communists, neither of whom should be trusted by the traveler. Parliament's principal occupation is setting off atomic bombs in the south Pacific and acting indignant and surprised when other countries complain. According to the most current American state department intelligence, the President is now someone named Jacques. Further information is not available at this time. CULTURE The French pride themselves on their culture, though it is not easy to see why. All their music sounds the same and they have never made a movie that you would want to watch for anything but the nude scenes. CUISINE Let's face it, no matter how much garlic you put on it, a snail is just a slug with a shell on its back. Croissants on the other hand, are excellent, although it is impossible for most Americans to pronounce this word. In general, travelers are advised to stick to cheeseburgers. ECONOMY France has a large and diversified economy, second only to Germany's in Europe, which is surprising because the French hardly work at all. If they are not spending four hours dawdling over lunch, they are on strike and blocking the roads with their trucks and tractors. France's principal exports, in order of importance to the economy, are wine, nuclear weapons, perfume, guided missiles, champagne, guns, grenade launchers, land mines, tanks, attack aircraft, miscellaneous armaments and cheese. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS France has more holidays than any other nation in the world. Among its 361 national holidays are: 197 Saints' days, 37 National Liberation Days, 16 Declaration of Republic Days, 54 Return of Charles de Gaulle in triumph as if he won the war single-handed Days, 18 Napoleon sent into Exile Days, 17 Napoleon Called Back from Exile Days, and 2 "France is Great and the Rest of the World Sucks" Days. CONCLUSION At least it's not Germany. ===== =========================== MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" WI ACS http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigenweb/ MAKs Sites http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/links/MAK.html =========================== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

Checkout this neat site for the Yellowstone trail that Joan Benner CC for Adams and Marquette sent. Joan, Thanks for the info on Yellowstone trail in Wisconsin. This is too cool. I am passing it on to the WI people who were interested... notice it goes through St Point... too fun. That sounds about right, as we were all looking for info a few years back - mainly the old route through WI... So, this is awesome. Again, Thanks. R/S MAK --- joan benner <[email protected]> wrote: > Marcia, > Way back when--about 2 yrs ago--someone was asking about the > Yellowstone Trail in WI. Found this website tonight and thought you might > like to pass this on to them... http://www.yellowstonetrailwi.com/ > > Joan ===== =========================== MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" WI ACS http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigenweb/ MAKs Sites http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/links/MAK.html =========================== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

The National Archives and Records Administration offers a free Genealogy Packet. Write to: Archives Publication Distribution Room 69, Dept P Seventh St. Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20408 From another list, so I have no additional information and don't know what it contains, but it should be quite helpful since they have all the government information and data that is public domain. R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/