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BIG NEWS FROM BILLY & KIM HERBERT (see new pups below)

Aug 3

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

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On March 14th 2013 Kim and I made settlement on our Dream Home and we celebrated our 2nd year Wedding Anniversary on June 25th.

Also, our poodles,  Oliver and Stella became parents on July 24th with having six puppies: four chocolate brown and two white.  We will now have FULL BREAD TOY POODLES FOR SALE …  Please contact us if you are interested in owning one of our adorable puppies!

Photo of our 4 surviving pups, full bread toy poodles. Please contact us if interested!

Photo of our 4 surviving pups, full bread toy poodles. Please contact us if interested!

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Respectfully Submitted by William Herbert, III President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

THE COUPLE INVITED FAMILY & FRIENDS TO JOIN THEM IN CELEBRATING THEIR B-DAY’S, ANNIVERSARY AND HOUSEWARMING ON JULY 6TH. EVERYONE HAD A FABULOUS TIME!

 

 

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+++++++++WLH Family Community Features Added to Website

Jul 19

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Editorial News And Reviews, Our Family History, Website Admin Updates | No Comments

Koi & Shubunkin Goldfish

        Koi & Shubunkin Goldfish

Hello Family,

 

The WLH Family Newsletter has added new community features to the WLH Newsletter Website.

 

These features will allow every individual member from every chapter and cross chapters the ability to communicate openly with one another individually or in new custom created groups about the events and any exciting news in your life and family.

Share your thoughts for the day, your plans for spring, summer, winter and fall.  You will also have the ability to create groups and to share interests with family members anywhere.

 

You have a love for football and are an Eagles fan– join the Eagles Fan Club Group and add updates, thoughts and comments about your favorite team.

 

You can also upload your links, videos, & photos to share with the family.

 

Please join and participate to make this an online family affair all year long.

 

You can visit the new pages added to the online Newsletter to be apart of this new journey.

 

Activity— To see everything that is going on.

Groups — To create, join or see what groups are there.

Members— Once you log into the newsletter website your membership should automatically populate.  As a member you can connect directly with other family members by electing other members as “friends” to have direct communication.

 

We encourage everyone to participate, get inside and try all the new features, let us know if you have any questions or run into any problems.

 

We hope you will enjoy the new features and play a major part in this family online experience.

 

 

Peace and Blessing to the entire Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Circle of members everywhere.

 

 

NOTE: All activity will be monitored and censored for any negative, critical, inappropriate or offensive material or comments, So please be mindful to keep it fun, loving and respectful.

 

 

Devin Haley

Cell 267-506-0461

dhaley3@me.com

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CONGRATS TO OUR COUSIN, JOYCE REEDER BEATTY OF OHIO, ON HER ELECTION TO CONGRESS

Jan 26

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Columbus, OH Chapter, Our Family History, Shared Media Presentations, WLH Family Members In The News | No Comments

United States House of Representative Member, Joyce Beatty, is shown above on end of  top row on right in red

She represents Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District


Congratulations to our LAKE cousin Joyce Beatty, shown above right standing behind Nancy Pelosi as one of the record number of women elected to Congress on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. 

She is a Daughter of Herman and Annie Reeder, and granddaughter of Mary Lake Reeder and John Reeder. 

Her great-grandparents were  Mary Wilson Lake and Burr Lake. Burr Lake was a son of Henry Lake-  her great-great grandfather.

 Congresswoman Beatty’s Aunt was Eula Lake Reeder Coleman, the mother of Christine Coleman Walker of Virginia and Marcellus Coleman of New Jersey and several other siblings.

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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.  (Official Portrait of US Rep. Joyce Beatty shown on right.)

 

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Respectfully Submitted by Marcellus Coleman of New Jersey and Rodney Williams of Idyllwild, California, Editor of The LAKE Family from Newberry, SC,  Facebook Family Group Page

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“Each of us, famous or infamous, is a role model for somebody, and if we aren’t, we should behave as though we are — cheerful, kind, loving, courteous. Because you can be sure someone is watching and taking deliberate and diligent notes.” [Quote: Maya Angelou,

~~~~~~~~45th ANNUAL WLH FAMILY REUNION INFORMATION (See Additional Important Info updated 8/12/2013)

Dec 20

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2013 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Family Reunion Information, Greenville, SC Chapter, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, GET READY, GET READY !!!

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING 45TH ANNUAL WLH FAMILY REUNION

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GET READY FOR OUR WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT  45TH ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION NEXT LABOR DAY WEEKEND.  SOMETHING GREAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO !!!

Respectfully Submitted by Margaree Lake Burdine of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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***************UPDATE FROM SHERYLYNNE LAKE

Sep 19

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Columbus, OH Chapter | No Comments

Sherylynne Lake at 2008 WLH Family Reunion

 

 

Sherlynne Lake granddaughter of Barbara Mae Lake opened her salon Diva Status Hair and Nail Studio in March this year and has been nominated in the Hott Headz Hair Gala Awards as the hottest nail tech in Columbus and is competing in the nail competition. 

Her son Malik has been promoted to 11th grade at Groveport Madison High School.

 

Submitted by Sherlynne Lake of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter of the WLH Family

 

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****************NEWS SUBMITTED BY BILLY HERBERT

Sep 19

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

Sophia Herbert

Congratulations go out to Sophia Herbert who graduated recently from LaSalle University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration!

 

Photo above is of Sophia with her brother and sister, William Herbert, III and Corvetta Herbert-Hollingsworth!

Photo above is of Billy and his lovely wife of one year, Kim.  They are shown with their little chocolate brown poodle, Oliver Laurent Herbert, III.

Oliver just got a girlfriend, Stella Lauren Herbert, III – also a chocolate brown poodle, who will be moving in with the family after they return from their vacation and WLH Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida.

Respectfully Submitted by Billy Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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+++++++++GREETINGS FROM LISA HERBERT O’BRANTY+++++++

Sep 18

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Invitation, New Born Celebrations, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

 

Hello Family,

I would like to add to the news letter that my daughter, Kareemah Herbert, is having a baby.  Her due date is September 30, 2012. She is having a baby girl whose name will be El’lyiah.  We are also giving Kareemah a baby shower at my husband’s family’s yard on Kinsey Street on August 19, 2012 from 12:00pm until 7:00pm- all are welcome to come.

My son Matthew Herbert is going to have a baby: due date is October 23, 2012.  It’s a boy. I am not sure if there is going to be a baby shower for their baby but if  there is one I will let the family know and all family will be welcome to attend that one as well.

My three children: Kareemah Herbert, Shaquina Herbert and Matthew Herbert lost their paternal grandmother WillieMae Harriston on August 2, 2012.  Her Service Is Thursday August 9, 2012.  Please keep them in your prayers.  Thanks, Lisa Herbert O’Branty

 

Submitted by Lisa Herbert O’Branty and Lorenzo O’Branty of Philadelphia, PA

 

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**************NEWS SUBMITTED BY WILLIE & HELEN LAKE

Sep 17

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Washington, DC Chapter | No Comments

 

 

Greetings from the family of Willie & Helen Lake of Washington, DC. (Willie is a son of Lossie Mae Lake (Deceased). Lossie Mae Lake was the first Treasurer of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert DC Chapter Family Reunion Circle.)

 

 

We were blessed to have all five of our children (Gale, Orlando, Angela, Karen and Willie, Jr.) together in the same room (Banquet Hall at Metro Points Hotel) this year on 7-27-12 when we celebrated the retirement of Willie from his self-owned business of 14 years– WL  Trucking/Concrete.

Grandson, Malik, enjoyed his employment again this year as a summer youth camp counselor for Watkins Recreation Center, Washington, DC.

Granddaughter, Lauren, Honor Roll student, was promoted to 2nd grade.

Granddaughter, Lania, completed a Pre-kindergarten course this year with honors and will begin Kindergarten this school season.

Granddaughter, Shamiqua, is participating in a culinary six-week externship program in Alaska from GSU.

 

 

Our greetings and love is sent out to each of you.  Willie & Helen Lake, DC Chapter, Washington, DC

 

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++++++++++HAPPY ONE HUNDRETH BIRTHDAY MORRIS HALEY

Sep 13

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, Spotlight | No Comments

Mr. Morris Haley was born August 1, 1912. He celebrated his 100th Birthday on August 11 with a wonderful full course dinner with many members of his family and friends in attendance. His daughter, Patricia Haley Hawkins, says he is doing very well- is very active and plays pinochle every day. He says he just has a slight hearing problem. Daddy Morris said to his guests that he was “very happy and thankful to God to be here” and that he “appreciates all that everyone has done for him.” He received Citations from President Barack Obama and other State and City Officials. He had poems and letters written for him and picture collages and many gifts presented to him by his loving family and friends on this momentous occasion.

Daddy Morris with his friend, Chris (left) and daughters, Patricia and Essie Mae

Daddy Morris Haley is shown with some of his Grandchildren at his 100th Birthday Celebration on 8/11/2012 in Wilmington, Delaware.  Everyone had a wonderful time!

Daddy Morris Haley with some of his Great-Grandchildren & Great-Great Grandchildren

 Daddy Morris Haley with some of his Great-Great and Great-Great-Great Grandchildren

Respectfully Submitted by Patricia Haley Hawkins of New Castle, Delaware and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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****** CONGRATS TO KENNISE BAKER: PROM, GRADUATION & COLLEGE

Sep 13

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH PROMS, WLH Scholars | No Comments

 

PROM NIGHT

 

Kennise Baker, great-granddaughter of the late George Lake Jr., graduated from West Potomac High School on June 15th, 2012.  She received an Advanced Diploma with a seal of academic excellence along with a plaque from the National Pan-Hellenic Council for her academic achievements throughout her high school career.

 

During the summer, Kennise has volunteered at Gum Springs Head Start program as a teacher’s assistant and has been involved with various church related activities.

 

This fall Kennise will be attending Radford University which is located in Southeast Virginia. There she will be studying social work and is very excited to start living in her freshman dorm of Muse Hall.      

 

Submitted by:  Mom, Denise King, of the Washington DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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