Meet the Author;Lou Baczewski

   The Collinsville Memorial Library Center invites you to meet local author Lou Baczewski, author of Louch: A Simple Man's True Story of War, Survival, Life and Legacy on Wednesday, July 22 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
     Teacher and historian Baczewski will just be returning from a 1500-mile biking trip through Europe.  The journey retraces the footsteps of his late grandfather, Sgt. Lou "Louch" (pronounced 'looch') Baczewski and the 3^rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army.  Sgt. Baczewski experienced five major WWII engagements, including the Battle of the Bulge, and helped to free a concentration camp.  His story is shared in Louch.
    Baczewski's experiences from the European trip will be compiled into a new book, Path to the Past.   100% of the proceeds from the book will be donated to local military and veterans organizations.
   To learn more about Baczewski, his book, and his projects, please visit LouchTheBook.com.
   The library is located at 408 West Main Street and is a member of the Mississippi Valley Library District.