Monthly Archives: June 2015

Published in the Valentine Midland News June 17, 2015 Father’s Day   DeWitty-Audacious   Indeed, Father’s Day is here, so we make a special effort to let them know how much we care. We make a special effort to honor them. I think the best way to honor them is to acknowledge that their strugglesContinue reading “In Honor of the Fathers of DeWitty – Audacious”

Nebraska Historical Marker In Rememberance Of Our Ancestors Dreams and Hopes.

DeWitty-Audacious The family of Joshua and Mary Emanuel    Joyceann Gray 6/13/2015 A Town of New Beginnings and Lasting Legacies Their point was not to establish a generational farming community but to establish a base for their children and future generations as well as excel in whatever field they chose.  And they had the audacity toContinue reading “Remembering the Emmanuel Family”

The gathering We met, offered our stories, tried to make genealogical connections and shared a meal. We hugged and laughed and continued to fellowship until late in the afternoon.  We shared and ate all under the gaze of the Washington’s in portraits around the hallways and rooms. Oh yes, the times have surely changed! How do I explainContinue reading “What A Moving And Encouraging Afternoon!”