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Lutheran Homes employee publishes Vassar history book
vassarbookFRANKENMUTH — Colleagues here at Lutheran Homes of Michigan have many talents — including authoring books on local history.

Chad Audinet, who works in the maintenance department at Lutheran Home Frankenmuth, has written "Vassar — The Cork Pine City."

The book tracks the history of the small river town from its inception in 1849 to its centennial in 1949.

Audinet said his uncle, Buck Service, started collecting photos and historical facts on Vassar two decades ago, to write a similar book. But his uncle suffered a debilitating stroke, and Audinet picked up the pen to finish the task.

The book's 10 chapters and more than 200 photos tell the tale, and the Vassar Historical Society assisted with photos and facts.

"Pictures capture a more complete sense of history than many words," said Audinet.

 “I hope to awaken people to value history, whether of family, landmarks or community," Audinet said. "Once it’s gone – it’s gone. Too many local historical buildings have been taken down and lost forever.”

Audinet will host a book signing 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, in the main dining room at Lutheran Home Frankenmuth. Locally, the book is $20, and is available at stores in Vassar, and online at Amazon.com.

Lutheran Home Frankenmuth is located at 725 W. Genesee St. Residents and the public will view a Powerpoint presentation on some parts of the book.
 
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