FAMILY REUNION UPDATE

I hope you are enjoying reading about the life of Steve Miklo.  His story illustrates how our family history is intertwined with important world events.  Although we can’t trace our American roots to the Mayflower, our family’s story reflects important points in history:  from the empires of Europe, World War I, the massive movement of immigrants during the first quarter of the 20th Century, the immigration “reform” that followed and then the Great Depression.

Over the next several weeks I hope to add to the family history and encourage your interest in attending the Miklo Family Reunion on July 13, just three months away.  It will be a celebration of the life of a great man and the many families that he and his wife, Betty, launched into the world.

The reunion will be held in beautiful Dolliver State Park. For those who need lodging we have reserved a block of rooms at the American Inn located at the intersection of Highways 20 and 169 about 10 miles northwest of Dolliver State Park. The rooms have two queen beds and have a discount rate of $115 per night. To reserve a room call 800-634-3444 and let them know that you are attending the Miklo Family Reunion.

For those who want a more rugged experience and a thriftier night's stay we have two cabins reserved in Dolliver State Park for Friday and Saturday night. Each cabin sleeps six people - in bunk beds. The cost is $35 per night for the entire cabin. Email Bob at robertmiklo@mchsi.com if you would like to stay in one of the cabins. And for the real campers consider reserving your own camping space in the park at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610107