New book released on Volga Germans

Richard Scheuerman will discuss his latest book, "Hardship to Homeland: The Pacific Northwest Volga Germans," next Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in The Center at Colfax Library. A second presentation is also set for Friday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. at the WSU Holland/Terrell Library Atrium.

"Homeland" represents years of research into the Volga German settlements in this region and is Scheuerman's personal connection. Born and raised on a farm between Endicott and St. John, Scheuerman's ancestors were Volga Germans.

Scheuerman's book recounts a unique story in a saga that stretches from Germany to...