Greeting
If you are a first-time reader of the letter, we say “WELCOME”.
Thank you to long-time readers for your support and for your continued
interest.
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Website If you have ideas
on how to improve it or information that could be added, just send Krista
a note. Also, if you have any news or information that you would like
to share for next year’s newsletter just send us an email.
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Movie Update!
As we indicated in last year's newsletter the movie "Resurrection"
that was filmed at the Church was supposed to be done in the fall. The
producer, Tara Kittle, has had some serious health problems and the
completion of the movie has been set back. I contacted Tara this winter
and she is making progress as far as her health but still has a long
way to go. She indicated that there were a couple of scenes that still
had to be completed in California. We will keep you updated..
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Heritage Wall
When you visit the Church, please check out the "Heritage
Wall." If you see pictures without names and know who they are,
let one of the officers know so we can add the names. If you have pictures
or items that you would like to donate to the Church please let one
of the officers know.
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Weddings
Last fall Jean Barber’s son, Kurt and Kimberlee Woods were united in
marriage at the North Sidney Church. The weather was wonderful, the
Church was decorated beautifully and everyone enjoyed the day. Congratulations,
Kurt and Kimberlee!
Weddings at North Sidney are a special benefit to members of the Historical
Association. If you're interested in having your wedding here, contact
Jennifer Thomsen.
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Cemetery Lots
At this time there are no more grave sites available for purchase.
If you know of someone that owns a lot but isn’t going to use
it and would like to sell it, let Wesley
Thomsen, our Sexton, know.
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Memorial Day Service & Volunteers
Please plan on attending the Memorial Day Service on Monday, May
28. Final plans will be made at the Annual Meeting on May 9. The meeting
is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Church.
The Memorial Day Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. This year’s
message will be delivered by someone dear to Wes and my hearts! Luke
Dudenhofer, our son-in-law will be our speaker. Luke and Melissa live
in Chicago but both grew up in the Stanton/Sidney area. Luke’s
father, Tom, was Pastor at the Baptist Church in Stanton for many years.
Luke is graduating in May from Moody Bible College with a Masters of
Ministry. Luke is pastor of the New Life Community Church in Bridgeport
and they have two adopted sons, Josiah Wesley 2 years old and Titus
Charles who is 1. Melissa is a registered nurse at Rush University Medical
Center.
The week prior to Memorial Day we are looking for volunteers to spend
a few hours to keep the church open and greet visitors. Please let Jennifer
Thomsen know if you are willing to do this, so we can make sure
the church will be unlocked.
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North Sidney Book / John and Ane Lamb Family
We still have copies of the North Sidney 1884-1984 book. There
is much information on the Sidney area and families in the area. Contact
Jennifer Thomsen, print out the order
form and mail it in with your check, or pick one up at the Church
on Memorial Day.
This year my “Focus on Our Area Families” is John
and Ane Lamb. John Lamb, son of Adam Lamb, was born in Nordby,
Samso, Denmark on January 11, 1844. He became a wooden shoemaker and
gardener. On September 25, 1986 he married Ane Christine Miller who
was born November 18, 1844 in Nordby, Samso, Denmark. They had nine
children. Three died in Denmark. Carl, Petrine, Peter, Andrew, Hannah
and Niels came to America. John and Ane’s daughter Hannah was
the first to come to America. She missed her family so much that she
finally convinced her parents to bring the family to America. They arrived
September 18, 1893 after a week on the boat. On November 25, 1893 they
purchased forty acres south of Derby Lake on Derby Road. In 1916 John
and Ane celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with friends in
Sidney. In 1917 they sold the farm and moved to the house west of the
Congregational Church in Sidney. John died October 17, 1919 and Ane
died on February 27, 1940. You can read more about the Lamb family in
the North Sidney Area book.
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Memorium
In the last year we have had several friends and family members
leave us, Sidney Gallagher, Helen England, Wayne Wyckoff, Virginia Billings
Merical , Victor (Bud) Harrison, Einar Jorgensen, Bill Dickinson, Jack
Carlson, Beatrice Schroder, Virgil Jurden and Jean Schwarting (Linda
Olson’s mother). I’m sure we have missed some special people
in your lives. All will be greatly missed.
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Cemetery Grounds
The cemetery is being taken care of by a professional lawn service.
John Kooi has done an excellent job the last few years for us. If you
have any concerns about your lot care contact Wes Thomsen and he will
contact John.
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Friends & Family in the Armed Services
Please remember and pray for all of our men and women serving
in the military. May they all return soon. Flags are placed on the grave
of Veterans each year. A special thanks to Sidney Township for furnishing
the flags and John and Lillian Christophersen for placing them on the
grave sites.
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Events
Memorial Day Service, May 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
Fall Meeting, September 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Spring Meeting, May 14, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
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Salutation
As I close for another year, I want to thank everyone who assists
with keeping the Association running smoothly whether it is with donations,
volunteering to help during Memorial Day week, bringing cookies to share
or helping with clean up. Thanks to all who attend the Memorial Day
Service and hope to see you there. ~Marilyn Thomsen
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Subscriptions & Address Changes
If you know of someone that would enjoy the newsletter and currently
doesn’t receive it, let one of the officers know and we will make
it happen. Also, if your address has changed, make sure we get updated
information so our postage expenses aren’t wasted with returns.
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