"The Families of Sugar Bush"
-At Home in America's Heartland-
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SISTERS –
Remember, just a short time ago,
these “Three Little Sisters” in a row.
Ages, five, two and three,
Anita, Enid Alice and me.
Our dresses were hand-crafted,
with Mom and Grandmas’ tender care.
And our Daddy’s own hands,
designed the toys that we’d share!
Our grammar-school-years,
were spent at Cedar Dell…
with the Greshammers’ and Thomas’ ,
while Mrs. Kostrazak rang the bell!
Those childhood days were super…
4-H was our active sport.
And when we sought adventure,
we cruised “The Swamp Side Resort”!
We “pailed-the-cows”,
we pitched the hay,
we sewed a dress or two,
we showed our calves at The County Fair;
“I thought it was fun, didn’t you?”
Then we grew up, as sisters do…
And went our separate ways.
But we’ll always recall “Our Growing-Up Years”,
and how we shared our days!
Poetry by: Nadine D. (Tietz) Thies-1990
Remember, just a short time ago,
these “Three Little Sisters” in a row.
Ages, five, two and three,
Anita, Enid Alice and me.
Our dresses were hand-crafted,
with Mom and Grandmas’ tender care.
And our Daddy’s own hands,
designed the toys that we’d share!
Our grammar-school-years,
were spent at Cedar Dell…
with the Greshammers’ and Thomas’ ,
while Mrs. Kostrazak rang the bell!
Those childhood days were super…
4-H was our active sport.
And when we sought adventure,
we cruised “The Swamp Side Resort”!
We “pailed-the-cows”,
we pitched the hay,
we sewed a dress or two,
we showed our calves at The County Fair;
“I thought it was fun, didn’t you?”
Then we grew up, as sisters do…
And went our separate ways.
But we’ll always recall “Our Growing-Up Years”,
and how we shared our days!
Poetry by: Nadine D. (Tietz) Thies-1990
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Book Details
Language :
English
Publication Date :
7/30/2014
Format :
E-Book
Dimensions :
N/A
Page Count :
272
ISBN :
9781496925565
Format :
Hardcover
Dimensions :
6x9
Page Count :
272
ISBN :
9781496925572
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Softcover
Dimensions :
6x9
Page Count :
272
ISBN :
9781496925589
About the Book
In the little village of Sugar Bush, is where their lives began. “Twas a tiny town but oh so vast were the dreams of every man. The backgrounds of these families were special in every way, and their efforts for life & survival grew together day-by-day!
From early dawn ‘till darkness they labored, cleared and planted. Each evening, on their knees, prayed God their labors granted! Looking back, it seems, these lives were such a simple state, lovingly working with neighbors, trusting heaven as their fate.
Their children grew to maturity, with values deep and strong, giving honor to their parents & knowing right from wrong. They built a strong America – a country brave and free, a template of love and friendship – “a place of democracy”.
Oh, thank you, loyal pilgrims – to you we owe it all! Because of your great faithfulness – America stands tall!
Our forebearers passed on to us, a love of learning and a sense of responsibility to leave our world a better place. We are the grateful beneficiaries of our Mother’s intellectual curiosity and our Father’s compulsion to solve each problem he encountered. Good people help their neighbors in communities every day. Whether through military service, political activism, volunteering in schools, hospitals and libraries or through deliberate acts of kindness; (each of us has something to contribute to improve another’s life.) We are grateful to live in a world where there are so many people who act on impulse to be kind and helpful.
Because our father, (Gerald E, Tietz), our mother, (Alice Lehman-Tietz) and our sister, Anita Tietz-Krueger), passed away before this book was written, it is imperative that we honor each of them for their readiness to help others, for teaching us to value excellence in ourselves and others and for their roles in forming the foundation of a community 4-H club that is still thriving after more than half a century. We honor them for their unwavering love and support, for their wisdom, encouragement and remarkable examples of how to live a full and meaningful life in harmony with God!
From early dawn ‘till darkness they labored, cleared and planted. Each evening, on their knees, prayed God their labors granted! Looking back, it seems, these lives were such a simple state, lovingly working with neighbors, trusting heaven as their fate.
Their children grew to maturity, with values deep and strong, giving honor to their parents & knowing right from wrong. They built a strong America – a country brave and free, a template of love and friendship – “a place of democracy”.
Oh, thank you, loyal pilgrims – to you we owe it all! Because of your great faithfulness – America stands tall!
Our forebearers passed on to us, a love of learning and a sense of responsibility to leave our world a better place. We are the grateful beneficiaries of our Mother’s intellectual curiosity and our Father’s compulsion to solve each problem he encountered. Good people help their neighbors in communities every day. Whether through military service, political activism, volunteering in schools, hospitals and libraries or through deliberate acts of kindness; (each of us has something to contribute to improve another’s life.) We are grateful to live in a world where there are so many people who act on impulse to be kind and helpful.
Because our father, (Gerald E, Tietz), our mother, (Alice Lehman-Tietz) and our sister, Anita Tietz-Krueger), passed away before this book was written, it is imperative that we honor each of them for their readiness to help others, for teaching us to value excellence in ourselves and others and for their roles in forming the foundation of a community 4-H club that is still thriving after more than half a century. We honor them for their unwavering love and support, for their wisdom, encouragement and remarkable examples of how to live a full and meaningful life in harmony with God!
About the Author
Born, (as the 3rd of 5 chiJdren), to Gerald & AJice Tietz at their Sugar Bush, Wisconsin farm, Nad ine was ushered into life by mid-wife and great grandmother, Hilda (Kretschmer) Tietz. The author is the granddaughter of Arthur & Ida (Otis) Tietz. Ida was one of the 11th
generation of Elisha Otis, renowned originator and developer of "the 1st hoisti n g-device" and The Otis Elevator Company.
Nadine entered the business world of finance just prior to high school graduation in 1953. She went on to attend evening classes in Banking, and graduated from the University of Denver, in Boulder, Colorado with a degree in Marketing. She spent 30 years in the industry as Vice President and Retail Bank Manager of severaJ banks. Her husband 's contract to the Air Force took them to over 40 different states and to Germany, France and Holland before returning to the United States and to a farm in Iowa.
She was blessed with one son, (who lives in Illinois), and is currently semi-retired in Shawano, Wisconsin. An active volunteer spends much of her time assisting with the marketing and management of a beauty salon, mentoring and support of local and Shawano county 4-H Club members, provides a reading program for 41 grade students at the Shawano County Library and assists with the M.O.P.S. International program in her area. A writer and publisher of poetry,she is an active member of a Women's Bible Study Group. Membership in other community organizations rounds out her weekly activities.
This, her first book, was written as a tribute to her deceased sister, Anita and provides an overview of the Tietz family history and stories of the families with whom they interacted (from immigration in 1880 through 1950).
generation of Elisha Otis, renowned originator and developer of "the 1st hoisti n g-device" and The Otis Elevator Company.
Nadine entered the business world of finance just prior to high school graduation in 1953. She went on to attend evening classes in Banking, and graduated from the University of Denver, in Boulder, Colorado with a degree in Marketing. She spent 30 years in the industry as Vice President and Retail Bank Manager of severaJ banks. Her husband 's contract to the Air Force took them to over 40 different states and to Germany, France and Holland before returning to the United States and to a farm in Iowa.
She was blessed with one son, (who lives in Illinois), and is currently semi-retired in Shawano, Wisconsin. An active volunteer spends much of her time assisting with the marketing and management of a beauty salon, mentoring and support of local and Shawano county 4-H Club members, provides a reading program for 41 grade students at the Shawano County Library and assists with the M.O.P.S. International program in her area. A writer and publisher of poetry,she is an active member of a Women's Bible Study Group. Membership in other community organizations rounds out her weekly activities.
This, her first book, was written as a tribute to her deceased sister, Anita and provides an overview of the Tietz family history and stories of the families with whom they interacted (from immigration in 1880 through 1950).