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Resort Newsletter
October / November 2009
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The First Thanksgiving in Wisconsin
According to the Madison Capital Times (article from November 2, 1930) Wisconsin had its first taste of Thanksgiving fare on November 25, 1830. Gov. Lewis Cass, then governor of the territory of Michigan in which the state of Wisconsin was included at that time, issued a proclamation setting aside the last Thursday of November for celebration of Thanksgiving.
This proclamation was found among the papers of Morgan Lewis Martin, a resident of Green Bay, when that city was in the hands of a few fur traders.
The proclamation read in part: “I do hereby appoint Thursday, the 25th day of November, next, a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer. “And I recommend to the inhabitants of the Territory that, refraining from all labor, inconsistent with the duties and solemnity of the day, they repair to their respective houses of public worship, and unite in suitable acknowledgements to the ‘Giver of every good gift’, for the favor and privileges he has granted to us, as a people.”
 "Sittin" Around the Campfire With Terry  This is the time of the year that brings cool weather, football and Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving helps promote and increase one of our most powerful emotions- Gratitude. It’s the holiday that’s reminds us all to be grateful for the wonderful life that we as Americans experience everyday. I am very grateful for all of the men and women that have committed their life to keeping our country safe and free as well as the parents of those men and women that support all of us with the ultimate expression of love.
Every time I look into the eyes of the beautiful children that come to Neshonoc, every time I hear their laughter- I remember why I am here, and I am grateful. The look of determination and then awe when one of the kids finally got the rope around the steer head on western weekend was fantastic. The privilege of helping these children experience something that can not be found on a video game or a television set is very rewarding and special. I am proud and grateful to be part of that.
The people, seasonal and daily residents, are what bring Neshonoc alive and make it special. In other words –YOU are the reason that this place is vibrant and full of positive energy and for that I am truly grateful.
As the great humanitarian and philosopher Forrest Gump once said- “That’s all I have to say about that!”
Have a Great Winter and Thank You!
Terry |
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