Life & Liberty at Lake Liz

A Book About All of Us

I hope to produce a book about local people who come to Central Park on a daily basis to exercise, socialize and enjoy the park. The book’s title is Life & Liberty at Lake Liz.

Central Park is our meeting place, where we connect with others and disconnect from our busy lives. It provides us a commonality of spirit.

Why?

Fremont’s story is really the life stories of all who live here. Fremont’s story is America’s story of migration and immigration. Our city is a microcosm of our country’s continuing evolution. Fremont is a city of the world.

What are the requirements?

• You must be a local resident (Fremont, Newark or Union City)
• Your story must be no more than 450 words to fit the book’s format.

How do I submit my story?

• Write your story and send it to me via e-mail or regular mail OR
• Tell me your story. I will write it and have you review it.

Learn more about story guidelines and the submission process.

When will the book be published?

I am in the process of finding a publisher. Lake Elizabeth celebrates its 40^th anniversary in March 2009. I would like to have the book in distribution for the anniversary.

Will every personal story be included in the book?

Unfortunately, no. I hope to collect several hundred stories from which I will make the final selection for inclusion.

Will I be paid for my story?

No monetary compensation will be made for submission or use of your story.

What’s Doug's story?

My name is Doug Tinney. I have lived in Fremont for 35 years. I was born in New Jersey and grew up in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. My wife and I lived in South Carolina before moving to Fremont in 1972 so I could finish college. We have three adult children. I currently work independently as a graphic designer. One of my most proud accomplishments was serving on the citizens committee for Fremont’s 50^th Anniversary. I created the 50^th anniversary logo and conceived Hands Around the Lake, the kick-off event for Celebrate Fremont @ the Park that took place on September 9-10, 2006, in Central Park.