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Mary Zabel, Florida State Speaker, gave the program at the Puc Puggy monthly meeting held at the Savannah Center on March 18. Mrs. Zabel taught 37 years in Christian elementary schools and also also received two teaching awards. Her topic was “Johnny Appleseed, A Pioneer and a Legend”. Growing up after the Revolution, John Chapman gained an appreciation of his family’s apple orchard and flower garden. When pioneers began moving west, the young nurseryman began planting apple orchards according to anticipated migration trails so the orchards were well established before people settled there. During his lifetime he became known far and wide as "Johnny Appleseed". Many of the orchards he planted still remain today, yet his name has faded from history. At the lunch break attendees examined Mrs. Zabel’s display of Johnny Appleseed pictures and artifacts. Seen here, Mrs. Zabel receives a certificate and gift of appreciation.

[twoplanekid]

I am sorry I missed this about John as I know a little bit about him having lived in Urbana, Oh for 60 some years.

Johnny Appleseed Museum to reopen - Urbana Daily Citizen

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Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I am sorry I missed this about John as I know a little bit about him having lived in Urbana, Oh for 60 some years.

Johnny Appleseed Museum to reopen - Urbana Daily Citizen

Hi, twoplanekid! Nice to "meet" you. I apologize for taking so long to respond to you about our Johnny Appleseed posting. I have forwarded your newspaper article to Mary Zabel. She truly has a passion for all things relating to Johnny Appleseed and feels a particular need to be sure he is not forgotten. Would you like me to have her get in touch with you? As an FSSDAR speaker, she is probably available to non-DAR clubs in the area. Many thanks for your message!
Chris