About Stella Linnemann
Stella was born in The Netherlands and migrated to the United States at a young age. Her family settled in Columbia, where Stella graduated from CHS. Go Eagles!
She's a retired Columbia emergency dispatcher and is very proud of the community she calls home.
Read That’s The Way It Was
Looking Forward To Warm Spring Days
Hi folks. I am pretty sure most of us are weary and bored of these long winter months. We tend to close our blinds and curtains early in the evening and put on our comfortable pajamas and watch TV. A lot of retired seniors move south, understandably so. We also tend to put on weight …
Onward We Go: The CHS Class Of 1974 Reunites For 45-Year Reunion
by Stella Linneman The Columbia High School Class of 1974 gathered for a reunion at Tiny’s Bar and Grill. Thank you to Tiny’s staffers Allison, Kyle and Don for accommodating our needs for a perfect evening. I still remember walking the halls of CHS from my freshman to senior years and finally graduating. Now 45 years …
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Learning To Keep My Balance Is A Chore
by Stella Linnemann As seniors, we tend to lose our balance easier. It’s more difficult to look up and not get dizzy. We also trip more frequently. That one fall can result in all kinds of injuries. One lesson I have learned is not to wear flip flops. Flip flops are dangerous and so are …
My Journey To The Town Of Columbia
by Stella LinnemannMy family’s journey to the United States and eventually making a home in Columbia has continued to shape my life. When I was three years old in October of 1959 my family arrived by boat from The Netherlands to New York. We could not speak English.My brother and I were not separated …
It Is Best To Always Stay Forever Young
by Stella Linnemann As we age, we are still eager to learn new things. If I could be any age, I would choose to be forever 45. Knowledge is what keeps us forever young. How many times have you heard a senior tell someone that they wish they knew back then what they know now? …
