Doug Sikes is the publisher of Acclaim Press, the company that is currently working to produce a new volume of history for this county. He and Mike Gee, local historian, were working together this week to get the word out on the new volume.
The deadline for submitting your family information has been extended so gather it up and send it in. The brochure on how to submit your invitation is available right off the main counter in our local library on North Jackson Street. Even if you're not a writer, the company can help you get your info in good shape for publication.
Doug and Mike were also contacting local businesses sharing how they can get their company's information in the keepsake edition. I viewed a copy during my interview with Doug and I was impressed with its quality. I was also impressed with the 200-year guarantee on the paper quality. I intend to save my receipt should there be any issues during the coming centuries!
The podcast got off to a slow start, as I was mesmerized by the tie that Doug was wearing. Then when I glanced at his business card and saw that he's listed as publisher for Acclaim Press, I was further gob-struck. But I got over it shortly and things were going well until I asked if I could submit a photo of me for publication along with information about the Ford family. You'll be surprised at how diplomatically he handled the question, but it was downhill in the interview from that point on. Keen eyes will also note that Doug is the first interviewee who has not had HIS photo included in the podcast info, but it really had more to do with the fact that the library was closing rather the effort to get a picture of me in his book. I'm sorry I didn't get his photo, you would have loved the tie!
Take a listen to this edition of Life in LA and learn how your family, business, or church can be included in this new volume coming out in 2024. You can contact Mike Gee by email at mgee@arkansas.net or Acclaim Press at ColumbiaCountyBook@AcclaimPress.com or drop by the local library for more information. They are friendly folks who are always ready to help out.
