My name is BRICK WALL. Nobody much likes me but I would love a good home.
My current owner wants to get rid of me by raffling me off at the genealogy
workshop in July. She thinks 25 cents a chance is all I’m worth. Of course I
disagree but she says that would give more people more chances. She also says
the money would pay for the door prizes and make a little money for the
society. I mean really, who would want a butterfly net or bazooka bubble gum
anyway. She thinks we could even hit up the people who aren’t coming to the
workshop. I think that’s a bit cheeky but what do I know. She got permission
from the boss to have the raffle and took this picture of me to show how cute I
am. She says I get to have my picture on the blog. What a deal. She says she
really has a problem with brick walls so it’s time for me to move on. Please
buy lots of tickets and maybe I can go home with you. I bet you are really
nice. For more information contact Sandy at 541-298-1240 or wildflowers@gorge.net

July program highlights

On Satruday , July 14th, from 10:30 to 3:00 PM, in the Discovery Center Board Room, Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society will present a hands-on writing workshop facilitated by Sandy Bisset. Traditional and non-traditional methods of personal documentation, including writing, drawing, and more will be presented. For information and a supply list email wildflowers@gorge.net or call 541-298-1240. There is a $1.00 fee and pre-registration is requested.

Sherman visitation review



On June 14th, about a dozen members of Columbia Gorge Genealogical
Society gathered at Sherman County Historical Society, had a delightful time
with tour guide and director, Emily Apple. Terri Earl showed us the Sherman
County genealogical family files, and invited us to share our Sherman County
roots. She is busily upgrading the files and making them more user friendly.
We gathered at the Moro Café for lunch, and most of us went antiquing
afterwards. In all it was a great field trip, with lots of fun and a wealth of
historical information. Those with Sherman County roots have a new resource to
explore. Thank you Emily and Terri.

Annual Washington State Genealogical Conference



Washington State Genealogical Society will hold their annual genealogical conference Sept. 7-8, 2012 in Port Angeles Washington. This years theme is "Armchair Genealogy From the Pacific Northwest". Details and registration forms can be download from their website-



http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wasgs/