Dr. Storlie is a Spring Grove native and the Heritage Center’s genetic genealogist and videographer. In addition to genealogy, he assists people in analyzing their Promethease reports, identifying the causes of ailments, and helping people to live a proactive lifestyle based upon their unique genome. He also teaches genetics, microbiology, immunology, and other health-related college courses. Dr. Storlie earned a PhD with a specialty in human virology. He also earned his Masters with a specialty in Ontology, or the study of the phenomenon of Being and its stewardship.
About a year ago, Giants of the Earth Heritage Center purchased the Historic Ballard House for use as the Heritage Center. The renovation of the Ballard House into the Heritage Center took part in several
by Johnathan Storlie, PhD Exciting Times It has never been easier or more exciting to investigate your roots to find your connection with your ancestors. We at the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring
by Johnathan Storlie, PhD A city on a ridge cannot be hid Spring Grove is a small town with unique folks who, over the last century and a half, have exhibited the universal principle of community stewardship. For that reason, Giants
This was sent in by Gene Estensen to share with our readers. Enjoy. Historical Timeline – Norway to America Over the years I have collected some 90 books on emigration from Norway to America. From
Note: Quotations from Norwegian-American Literature were sent in from Gene Estensen. Thanks Gene. These quotations are from my collection of books on our Norwegian-American history. They touched me as I read them, so much so
Question: List some key terms and principles that are important for any sustainable organization and explain how understanding these terms can help Giants of the Earth Heritage Center “begin with the end in mind.” Key
by Johnathan Storlie, PhD Unique Approach to Nurturing Stewardship Consciousness through Reflection on Personalized History Practice While everyone may have a different view, as I work with members, I try to make use of three principle
Autosomal tests have become popular in the last 5 years for identifying connections between people who have inherited the same same DNA from ancestors, also known as relatives. This autosomal testing provides them with an
Using deCODEme’s genome browser software and the raw genomic data from 23andme that deCODEme generously allowed me to import, I can analyse any of my family’s ~25,000 genes against one another and identify if any matches exist. For example, Chromosome 6, contains
Let us take a look at how inheritance works, using ACTUAL data from my family as an example. No, this is not hypothetical data inferred from studying bacteria, but actual data from my family’s tests.
by Johnathan Storlie, PhD “What is the most personal is also what is the most universal.”-Dr. Stephen Covey, First Things First This project is exciting! Why? Because never before has anyone ever attempted to include everyone
