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American Historical Society of Germans from RussiaSouthern California Chapter

November, 2004 NEWSLETTER of 8

THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGSaturday January 22, 2005*****JAGERHAUS RESTAURANT

2525 E. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA. (714) 520-950010:00 A.M......AHSGR BOARD MEETING11:30 A.M......Sign in - Get Acquainted12:00 Noon ....Family Style lunch

Annual business meetingElection and Installation of officers

The Program…..WHO WE ARE by MR. ARTHUR FLEGELMr. Arthur Flegel, and his wife, Cleo, from Menlo Park, have been amajor guiding force in the development of the American HistoricalSociety of Germans from Russia. They helped organize our SouthernCalifornia Chapter about 30 years ago, along with many other chaptershere in the west. After Arthur first became interested in hisgenealogical background he became acquainted with Dr. Karl Stumpff,who wrote the first basic authoritative genealogical text on the Germansfrom Russia. Arthur is building on this work with expanded researchthat will result in a massive genealogical resource. Arthur has held almost every position available in thehistory of the Society at every level, and among other contributions, his generosity has helped put theMillion Dollar Endowment Fund over the top. He has also been a featured singer at conventions.

At the 35th Annual International Convention in Modesto, Arthur was the guest speaker at theAHSGR Convention Banquet. His presentation on the background, the characteristics, and theaccomplishments of the Germans from Russia was so stirring that it electrified the convention. Ourchapter has prevailed upon him to come and share this inspiring message. If you have friends and family that you want to learn more about Germans from Russia, you willwant to be sure to invite them to this meeting. You will learn much of the past of these people and beproud of your heritage.

The Menu: We didn't connect with Anton before press time, but you can be sure it will live up to the usualJagerhaus standard. There will be a raffle!

Please make your reservations by Monday, January 17, 2005 at the latest.Mail a check ($18 per person) to AHSGR. Shirley Arendt, 2530 N. Spurgeon, Santa Ana, CA. 92706-1731Phone (714)543.2358. Please get your reservations in on time to give the count to Jagerhaus.

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American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Southern California Chapter


Presidents Message January 2005Seasons greetings to all of the Chapter Members

When you receive this message the Holidays will have passed and we will be starting a new year of 2005.The Christmas Concert by the Pacific Hand Bell Ensemble was exceptional and enjoyed by all present atMonte Vista Grove.The annual meeting will be January 22, 2005 at the Jagerhaus with the election of several new officers. Oneposition still vacant is that of Chapter President. I choose not to run for a sixth year due to my heavyworkload of other AHSGR activities. Now is the time to step up to the task of continuing on with thebusiness of running the chapter and there are many of you qualified to take on these jobs. The SouthernCalifornia chapter is a strong chapter with a proud history and needs to continue to serve our membershipwith good officers and excellent programs. We need your support to make this happen.I will continue on as Vice-President of CDC and in my position as Treasurer for the Society in Lincoln andas a mentor for the new President.The annual membership drive is underway with Bill Davis and Ron Akers leading the way. Please sign upearly and if you have children and friends get them signed up as well. The dues are the same and the Vistacard program of discounts for new members is still ongoing. See the information on the new member contestin the last letter. Also still on going are the recycling of ink cartridges and the sale of unwanted items on E-bay.Ray Heer has a great program for this meeting with Arthur Flegel as our speaker to share his message of‘who we are’. If you haven’t heard Arthur speak you are in for a treat. I hope to all of you at this meeting tostart off a promising new year for our Chapter.

Sincerely, Al Hart

CALENDAR OF EVENTSDate Location Newsletter inputs dueJan 22, 2005 .............Annual Election Meeting @ Jaegerhaus in Anaheim............Dec 12, 2004Feb 20, 2005..............CDC @ Freeman’s houseApr 27, 2005.............Spring Meeting @ The Spaghetti House, Riverside ..............Feb 22, 2005May 13-14, 2005 ....... Jamboree @ Burbank Hilton, info 818-843-7247May 21, 2005 ............Heritage Fest @ FresnoMay 22, 2005 ............CDC @ FresnoJun 4, 2005 ...............Summer Meeting @ Jaegerhaus in Anaheim ........................Apr 25, 2005Aug 15-21, 2005........Convention @ Oklahoma City, OKAug 28, 2005.............German Day @ Alpine Village, TorranceOct 1, 2005................Fall Meeting @ Jaegerhaus in Anaheim ....................................Aug 29, 2005Dec 10, 2005 .............Christmas Meeting @ Monte Vista Grove-Pasadena............Nov 1, 2005



HAPPY NEW YEAR!Ich wunsch Euch ein gluckliches neues Jahr.Gesundheit und Frieden und Einigkeit.Langes Leben, und nach Eurem Tod,die Ewigkeit………………..Gluckseligkeit

I wish you a prosperous New Year,Health and happiness and contentment.A long life and after your death, eternityGood luck.(from Wir Wollen Deutsche Bleiben by George J. Walters)

GOOD APPLE CRISPHere is Rachel Holms Apple Crisp recipe. Reduced from Hillcrest Church's Apple Crisp for 60.

6 lbs apples1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/4 cup flour1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 lb brown sugar2 cubes butter or margarine

Combine pared and sliced apples with granulated sugar and nutmeg. Arrange in 13x9 baking pan (I add asmall amount of flour) sprinkle with lemon juice.

In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients, cutting butter /margarine with pastry cutter or fork untilcrumbly. Distribute evenly over apples.

Bake 30 minutes in moderate oven until apples are fork tender and top is brown and crisp. Serve with desiredtopping.

RUNZA CASSEROLE (Tastes just like our Bierocks !)From the kitchen of Dorothy Sinner, Lincoln, NE2 tubes crescent rolls2 onions, chopped fine1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, shredded2 lbs. hamburger4 cups cabbage, shreddedSalt and Pepper to taste.Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Put cabbage on top and steam a few minutes. Season with Salt andpepper. Spread crescent rolls on bottom of 9x13 inch pan (1 tube only). Spread hamburger cabbage mix ontop. Spread cheese on top of hamburger and second roll of crescent rolls on top of cheese. Bake at 350degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Cover with foil last 10 minutes to soften crust….Mmmmmm!



BIEROCK RECIPEFilling:2 lbs. Ground meat (turkey, beef, pork or chicken)1 head cabbage, sliced and diced2 onions, diced2 teaspoons Garlic, crushed1 teaspoon Paprika

Saute onions first in vegetable oil (about 3 tablespoons.)Add cabbage.Saute onions and cabbage together with garlic.Add the meat and brown with the sauteed mixture.Add paprika.Salt and pepper to taste.Drain liquid.

Dough:1-1/4 cups skim milk1/4 cup butter, margarine, or vegetable oil2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2-1/2 cups white bleached flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs

Warm the milk, sugar, and butter/margarine/vegetable oil to 120 degrees F.In large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, yeast, and salt.Add the warm milk mixture to it and mix.Add eggs and mix.Gradually add the remaining white flour to form a moderately stiff dough.Knead on a floured surface until smooth and satiny.Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.Punch dough down and roll out portions to about 1/4 inch thick.Cut into 5-inch squares.

Put filling into each square (about one heaping tablespoon).Bring corners together into a square and pinch edges together.Place on flat, greased biscuit pan putting crimped on bottom.Baste the tops with melted butter, margarine, or vegetable oil and set in warm place.Allow to rise for 15 to 20 minutes.Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes until brown.

Makes about 15-20 bierocks.



New Bill Will Possibly Close Records to GenealogistsHR10, which was mentioned in the 13 October issue of RootsWeb Review, has passed out of the U.S.House of Representatives and is now part of S.2845.The amendments suggested by David Rencher in his letter to the bill's sponsor, Congressman J. DennisHastert, were NOT incorporated into this legislation. Thus, the terms of HR10 will now be considered bythe Senate, as part of S.2845.If S.2845 becomes law, as now written, family historians will face some real challenges in attempts toobtain birth records, even on long-deceased individuals.Specifically, what genealogists need to do is suggest to their lawmakers the addition of Sec. 3061 (b) (1) (A)(iii) that would read: "who is alive on the date that access to their birth certificate is requested."This addition would clarify that the legislation (soon to be law) applies ONLY to birth certificates ofCURRENTLY LIVING PERSONS.If you do not know your U.S. Senator's e-mail address, you can find it at http://www.senate.gov/This bill can be found online at http://thomas.loc.gov/ Enter: S.2845 (in the bill number window) Select:Item #3, 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by House)[S.2845.EAH]Chapter 2: "Improved Security for Birth Certificates"Chapter 3/Subtitle B "Identity Management Security"Chapter 2 "Improved Security for Birth Certificates"This is something that we need to take a look at as genealogists.I've taken action by writing my Senators. If any of you would like, you can "cut & paste" the following: itwas really easy, I just went to http://www.senate.gov/ found my state and wrote both Senators.Regarding: 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to byHouse)[S.2845.EAH]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Senate Bill 2845 has passed the Senate without our suggested wording. One of the provisions that didpass reads as follows: "ISSUANCE TO FAMILY MEMBERS - Not later than one year after the dateof the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and HumanServices and the States, shall establish minimum standards for issuance of a birth certificate tospecific family members, their authorized representatives, and others who demonstrate that thecertificate is needed for the protection of the requestor's personal or property rights."Assuming we were not successful at getting our language in the bill, it looks like our next shot is to getour language in the minimum standards, making it clear that the States are free to issue non-certifiedcopies to the public.You are free to forward this to other interested parties as you see fit.David E. Rencher Chair, Record Preservation and Access Committee Federation of GenealogicalSocieties and the National Genelaogical Society

German Archives on line ( from Hessen) (note from Janet Laubhan Flickinger)http://www.hadis.hessen.de/ When it comes up, highlight the URL field and “copy”. Then go to Babelfishtranslater. There is a field that you can plug in a URL. Paste the saved URL in that field. Select the languageof German to English, then “enter” and the page will come up in English. She assumes that you can takelinks from there and they will still be in English,.



TWO ITEMS OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE(sent in the hope you never find it necessary to use either one)Stroke Life Saver…..

Is It a Stroke?

This might be a lifesaver if we can remember the three questions!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,the lack of awareness spellsdisaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of astroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1 Ask the individual to smile.

2 Ask him or her to raise both arms.

3 Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to thedispatcher.

After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness andspeech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented theirconclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual Meeting last February. Widespread use of this testcould result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

Heart Attack Self Help…..

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10people, you can bet that at least one lifewill be saved. Read this, it could save your life!!

Let's say it's 6:15 p.m. and you're driving home (alone, of course)after an unusually hard day on the job.You're really tired, upset and frustrated. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that startsto radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearestyour home. Unfortunately, you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained inCPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beatingimproperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breathshould be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputumfrom deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-upuntil help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into thelungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure onthe heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

BE A FRIEND AND SEND THIS ARTICLE TO AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.

BOB COBERLEY [email protected]



RENEW YOUR AHSGR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2005It is time to renew your membership. If you are serious about your search for ancestors then membership inAHSGR is one of the best bargains available. Included below this message is a renewal form. The total costfor the year is $58.00, unless you are a Life Member, in which case total cost is $8.00 chapter dues. If youwant to become an International Life Member, that is a one-time cost of $750 and does not include chapterdues. If you want only to receive the newsletter, become a friend with an annual payment of only $8.Remember, anyone can attend meetings but only members can vote. To those of you getting complimentarynewsletters and still trying to decide if you want to become a member, this is your last newsletter - give it atry - keep the newsletter coming. International Membership gives you access to a huge amount ofgenealogical information available at International Headquarters in Lincoln, NE, some of which is availableon the internet at www.ahsgr.org and Southern California Chapter membership brings you several issues of agreat newsletter and five meetings each year with informative and meaningful programs and socializingaimed at helping you in your search. You also get two Reports each year from the California District Councilof AHSGR, keeping you informed on statewide issues, and regular communications from Lincoln Nebraskaheadquarters about international activities. Sign up or renew by mail now or at the meeting on Jan 22, 2005.Send your completed membership and information forms below and money to our treasurer:

Shirley Arendt, 2530 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92706-1731.Questions about membership?

Call Membership Chairman Bill Davis, 661-946-5575, [email protected] President Al Hart, 714-847-6481, [email protected]

--------------------------------------------------------cut on this line--------------------------------------------------------Dear New or Renewing Member:AHSGR dues are payable by or before January 1 and become delinquent on January 31.Please remit promptly to help save postage costs and labor.Enclosed is my check for $58.00 for 2004 NEW RENEWALall that apply

$50.00 International Dues +$8.00 Local Chapter DuesI am an International Life Member_______SEND BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND CHAPTER DUES AND THESE COMPLETED FORMS TO THELOCAL CHAPTER TREASURER: Shirley Arendt, 2530 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92706-1731

DO NOT SEND DUES TO INTERNATIONAL IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA(Your dues will be forwarded to International by our Chapter Treasurer)

IF YOU ARE NEW, OR YOUR INFORMATION HAS CHANGED, PLEASE HELP US BY ALSOFILLING IN THE FORM BELOW.Name(s):______________________________________________________________________________Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State:____Zip:____________Tel: ___________________FAX:__________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________

GR’s Birthplace:_________________________ GR Ancestral Village(s): __________________________

Spouse’s Name: _________________________ GR Ancestral Name(s): ___________________________

Spouse’s Birthplace:______________________ Ancestral Village(s): _____________________________

Spouse’s Birthplace:______________________ Ancestral Village(s): _____________________________

AHSGR43228 Vineyard DriveLancaster, CA 93535

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