In the recent weeks some of you may have heard or read that Ken Burns and his Florentine Film Company is doing a World War II film and part of the coverage includes Rock County. For those who are not familiar with Ken Burn’s work you may have seen some or all of the following on public television; the 10 part series on the Civil War, History of Baseball, or the Jazz Music History. You may have watched some or all of them.If you have any memorabilia from the World War II days, they are interested, "they" meaning the Florentine Film Company. Such things as home movies made during the War years, ration stamps, letters from loved ones overseas. If you have any of these or still pictures get them to Ray Nelson, Bob Kirsch or Warren Herreid. You will get them returned. The initial visit from representatives from Florentine Films will be in the area in early July, the week after the Fourth. This is an incredible opportunity for Luverne, Hills and all of Rock County to get nationwide visibility. The film series is projected to be shown in 2006. That sounds like a long time away but it is less than three years from now. You can call me a most interested former resident, minor historian and someone who cherishes our past. Your help in whatever way would only enhance the background research and ultimately the film series itself. Thanks!Col. Jim FlemingEdina
