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Jackie Menasco

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Retired & reading in Peoria, AZ: ❤️ my hubby 👨🏻‍🦱, my ohana 👨‍👨‍👦👨‍👨‍👦, our black lab Sully 🐕‍🦺, all things Hawaiian 🏝 🌺, and dirty martinis🍸.

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Jackie Menasco @azwahine.bsky.social · Feb 16

Hi! I'm Jackie - I'm retired and enjoy reading books. My favorite genres are - Mysteries, Thrillers, and Historical Fiction. I ❤️ my hubby, my ohana 👨‍👩‍👦👨‍👩‍👦, our black lab Sully 🐕‍🦺, all things Hawaiian 🌴 🌺, and dirty martinis 🍸.

Jackie Menasco @azwahine.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Quiet Librarian
by Allen Eskens
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When her best friend is murdered, a quiet Minnesota librarian must resurrect her deadly past to protect a child and stop a killer.

#alleneskens #fabledbookshop #allthingsmurderful #currentlyreadingbookishfriends #heartsanddag #bookstagram #booksky

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 16

📘 Your Guide to Cemetery Research is perfect for anyone tracing ancestors through burial records, gravestones & more. Learn how to find hidden cemeteries and decode headstone clues! 🪦

📍 Available now at WVGS Library!
#CemeteryResearch #AZWVGS

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 18

Hi! We just launched our new WVGS BlueSky Page and would love your help growing it. 🌿 Please share it with friends and family who love history and genealogy. Thanks for being part of our community! 💚 #WVGS #DiscoverYourRoots

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 18

🪦 Visiting a cemetery this summer? Don’t forget your notebook, camera, gloves, and water! A little prep goes a long way.

What do YOU bring on your cemetery visits? Share your must-haves below! 👇
#WVGS #CemeteryResearch #GenealogyTips #FamilyHistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 11

🧳 Ready to take your research offline?
Local libraries, courthouses, and archives can hold hidden gems not found online. Plan a day trip—you never know what stories you’ll uncover!

🗺️ Where are you planning to visit this summer?
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 10

When someone thinks Adam was your grandpa… 😂 What’s the funniest genealogy mix-up you’ve heard? Share below! #FamilyHistoryCenter #GenealogyLaughs

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 9

📰 Every name tells a story. Help us grow our obituary collection or start exploring today—your curiosity helps preserve history for future generations.

🔗 https://azwvgs.org/resources/
#GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #DiscoverYourRoots

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our library holds hundreds of cemetery books from across the U.S.—a goldmine for family historians! 🪦 Start exploring today: https://azwvgs.org/resources/catalog/search-results/?catSearchInput=Keyword&catSearch=Cemetery
#WVGS #GenealogyResearch #CemeteryResearch #FamilyHistory #Library

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 6

Germany/Poland SIG
Dig into your German or Polish roots! Our Germany/Poland SIG is your passport to amazing family discoveries. 📧 [email protected]
#GermanAncestry #PolishHeritage #Genealogy

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Jackie Menasco @azwahine.bsky.social · Jun 7

A Thousand Naked Stangers: a Paramedic’s Wild Ride to the Edge and Back
by Kevin Hazzard
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A former paramedic’s raw and darkly funny account of the decade he spent saving lives.
#kevinhazzard #currentlyreadingbookishfriends #currentlyreadingpodcast #sarahsbookshelveslive #booksky

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 27

Sweden SIG
Discover the heart of Sweden in your family tree! Join the Sweden SIG and connect with your Scandinavian story. 📧[email protected]
#SwedishAncestry #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 29

Wonderful visit today from the Grand Genealogy SIG Group! 🌿 We welcomed 20 eager researchers, gained new members, and even had a 2017 renewal. Here’s a snapshot (just half the group!) of this inspiring day. 📸
#AZWVGS #FamilyHistory #DiscoverYourRoots

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 29

Donna Scott, WVGS Treasurer, shared a selfie with the ATCG group as they tackled a brick wall in Donna’s family line. The team includes Bonnie Bossert, Carol Ticgealor, and Phyllis Lewellen, with Bonnie’s special passion for using DNA in genealogy.

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 29

What’s one of the most meaningful volunteer or service experiences you’ve had, either in genealogy work or your local community? 🌿 We’d love to hear your stories!

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 30

Norway SIG
Set sail on a genealogy adventure to Norway! Join fellow explorers at our Norway SIG. 📧 [email protected]
#NorwegianRoots #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · Jun 3

Italy SIG
Viva la famiglia! Celebrate your Italian heritage and uncover hidden family stories at the Italy SIG. 📧 [email protected]
#ItalianGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Wiznee 📚💙 @wiznee.bsky.social · Jun 1

Reading Wrap Up for May!

Read 11 books last month - Good ones for the most part and no DNFs!

#storygraph #currentlyreading #booksky

⏳📚🖋️📚🌶️📚🪐📚💙

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Jackie Menasco @azwahine.bsky.social · Jun 1

May 2025 offered some pretty good reading. My favorite was Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz. It's the third book in his Susan Ryeland series and I think it's the best one. 💙📚⚡️💙📚⏳💙📚

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 22

🏞️ Flagstaff, Arizona – 1888
From frontier town to forested haven, Flagstaff’s history runs deep. Could your ancestors have walked these early streets?

🔍 Dig into your Arizona roots at WVGS!
💬 Know any Northern AZ family stories? Share them below!

#WVGS #FlagstaffHistory #GenealogyResearch

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 21

🧵 Community Post
Have a friend who’s always been curious about their roots? 🌳
Tag them below and give them the nudge to start their family history journey—you never know what stories they’ll uncover! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry

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Jackie Menasco @azwahine.bsky.social · May 21

Dead Ground
by M.W. Craven
4.25 ⭐️s
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Poe and Tilly are back in this fourth book in the Washington Poe series.

#deadground #washingtonpoe #mwcraven #heartsanddaggerspod #currentlyreadingbookishfriends #currentlyreadingpodcast #sarahsbookshelveslive #bookstagram #booksky

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 16

🌍 Tracing your roots can take you across continents and centuries. At WVGS, we love hearing the journeys that shaped your family!

💬 Drop the name of the country your roots trace back to—we’d love to see the diversity!
#GenealogyResearch #AncestryJourney

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 18

Document Trail SIG
📜 Love following the clues? Our Document Trail SIG helps you dig into records and reveal untold family stories. 📧 [email protected]
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 19

📣 Members-only remote access available now!
Ancestry, Fold3, Newspapers.com (World), and FamilySearch—all through Sept 30, 2025.
MyHeritage is permanently available!
Start exploring your roots from home while access lasts! 🌿
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · May 15

⛺ Camp Life in Arizona, 1871 – Life on the frontier was rugged, resilient, and full of untold stories. Could your ancestors have lived like this?

🔍 Start exploring your family’s frontier roots at WVGS.
💬 What’s the toughest story in your family history?
#WVGS #FamilyHistory #ArizonaFrontier

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