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Hi Everyone:

Several weeks ago I read an article in the Calgary Herald about the Federal Government cutting funding to a "granting" program that provided grants to museums in Canada. I was annoyed that yet again some funding for our Canadian history and heritage was being withdrawn. Museums in Canada should be collecting, preserving, investigating, studying, and displaying our ancestors' history and artefacts. But how can Canadian Museums buy back artefacts & photographs, set up buildings with proper conservation conditions, hire professional conservators and archivists, attract students, advertise their displays, create & maintain professional websites and catalogues, etc. without funding. I don't think that this is a "user pays" situation - our governments (federal, provincial, and municipal) should be funding heritage projects just because we have history and we're worth it. The British Isles and the United States are advanced in capturing every bit of history for fun and profit, and their actions have added to their national attractions. Anyways, there is my rant for the day.

I was reminded of this situation by an article in Gordon Watts column of the Global Gazette (online at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0093.htm ). You can read Gordon's comments. A petition has been started to present to the government about the grant situation. I linked to it from Gordon Watt's article and signed it. I encourage all of you to sign it too. I received an e-mail confirming my signature. After all, if Lois Sparling (with only a bit of help from others) can get the historical Census released, we can take on the world of museum funding and win too!

Lorna Laughton

#4783

From: "LynnTaylor" <LTaylor4@...>
Date: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:18 pm
Subject: REMINDER FAMILY TREE MAKER - NOVEMBER MEETING

LTaylor4@...

. . . . . REMINDER

FAMILY TREE MAKER: Saturday, November 25th, 9:00 AM - Noon

Our November meeting will not be a 'regular meeting'. *

We have arranged for the return of a popular workshop we held two years ago.

Ever wondered if you should try to "dither" your photo?? If you have been

looking for an opportunity to learn more about using your scanner, your photo

software, your digital camera. . .this workshop is for you. It will be limited in

size and start at 9:00 AM to provide the maximum time for personal attention.

See sign-up details below.

Non FTM users will be accommodated.

SCANNING AND DIGITAL PHOTO WORKSHOP

November 25, 9 am to noon. Cost $25.00. Presenter Andy Jaremko

In this workshop, we'll briefly review the basics of digital images and scanning, then discuss some of the many things you can do with digital images. Andy will go into photo retouching and restoration, and talk about making changes in your images to suit them for email, printing, or use on the Internet.

You can sign up for the workshop via email hdj@...

or by calling Heather or Andy Jaremko at 207-1376 between 9 am and 5 pm.

Space is limited & going quickly . .so we recommend signing up as soon as possible.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Society.

* Watch this dist-list for information for Regular FTM Meetings, starting January 2007

#4784

From: ANN WILLIAMS <astridge@...>
Date: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:18 am
Subject: BRITISH EMIGRATION RECORDS

astridge@...

"findmypast.com" (formerly 1837online) has begun putting the British Emigration records for 1890-1899 on their site. It seems 1890 is available now.

Let me take this opportunity to mention ENGLISH-WELSH RESEARCH FOR BUSY PEOPLE. If you only have time to one to one English/Welsh SIG meeting this season make it the most appropriate of these working sessions to discuss and consult county-specific indexes (books, CDs and fiche), guidebooks, postcards, sources etc.

v The South (London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall) Tuesday, February 20, 2007

v The Midlands & Wales (Norfolk, Suffolk, Montgomeryshire, Cheshire, Hertfordshire, Rutland, Huntingdonshire, Derbyshire, Isle of Man plus Wales) Tuesday, March 20, 2007

v The North (Durham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Westmoreland, Cumberland) Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Ann Williams

English/Welsh SIG Co-ordinator

#4785

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:26 am
Subject: HISTORIC CALGARY WEEK

wacampbell@...

Hi again folks:

If you saw the message below a couple of weeks ago and are considering offering a little of your time to plan next year's Historic Calgary week the time is perfect to let me know that you would be willing to help.
The next planning meeting is on Monday afternoon.
AFHS would like to be involved again and needs to help a little in putting this wonderful event together.

I know you will enjoy working with a fine group of history-focused volunteers.

Call me at 254-2293 if I can help with more information.

Once more we have been invited by the Chinook Country Historical Society to participate in their highly successful annual Historic Calgary Week being planned for the end of July 2007.

Of course the AFHS has accepted their invitation. It provides excellent exposure for our Society - a great opportunity to increase public awareness.

In the past we have provided speakers for an evening lecture at the Central Park Memorial Library. We have also opened our Library and warmly invited the public to visit our collection.

There are several requests that have been tabled at the recent planning meeting for the event and we ask all members to offer their suggestions and ideas-

The planning committee is open to suggestions for a theme. It should relate to Calgary of course and perhaps tie with some other event happening in 2007 in this City.
There are tasks to be performed if it is to be a success. There are four committees to be struck,

	Programme
 Brochure Preparation
 Promotion
 Facilitees
 If you or a friend would like to contribute some of your time and talent in this worthwhile and exciting event please contact me by email or phone (254-2293) and I can give you more details. 
Cheers
BILL CAMPBELL

-- WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#4786

From: "H D Jaremko" <hdj@...>
Date: Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:07 pm
Subject: December meeting

hdj@...

Good moring all,

Just a reminder that once again the Alberta Family Histories Society is collecting non perishable food items for the food bank. Freda Stewart is going to have boxes at the church CLEARLY MARKED for our donations. Please make sure that you put your food items into our boxes as the Church is also collecting for the food bank on Sunday, Dec. 3. We do not want to get our items mixed with the church items.

Also we are looking at having some treats for our Christmas meeting. About 1/2 dozen cookies, etc. would be acceptable.

Thank you,

Heather Jaremko

#4787

From: "H D Jaremko" <hdj@...>
Date: Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:59 am
Subject: December meeting

hdj@...

Hello again,

Further to my e-mail this morning the foods most needed for the food bank are:

Processed cheese - i.e. cheese whiz

all kinds of jams

peanut butter

canned fruits and vegetables

canned tomatoes

canned pork and beans or beans in tomato sauce

baby food

spaghetti sauce

all types of cereals

canned fish

Kraft dinenrs

packaged dried soups

Thanks and sorry for not putting this in my first e-mail.

Heather

#4788

From: ANN WILLIAMS <astridge@...>
Date: Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:47 pm
Subject: ENG RESEACH TIPS

astridge@...

The English/Welsh SIG meets next Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the AFHS library. Our topic is "Tips and Brags" and hopefully we'll pick up information from each other that will help us find some puzzle pieces. Everyone welcome.

As it's the last meeting before Christmas there will be tea and goodies too - donations of small amounts of goodies will be welcome.

Ann Williams, SIG Co-ordinator

#4789

From: "Kelly Mitchell" <ketchup@...>
Date: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:52 am
Subject: Membership payment online

ketchup@...

Hi All;

Well, I know I have paid through Paypal on the AFHS website...but do you
think I can find it!!!!  So please when someone has a minute can you point
me in the right direction??

Thanks;
Kelly :)

Kelly M. Mitchell
Email: ketchup@...
Calgary Alberta Canada
http://www.rootsweb.com/~skstjose/kelly/homepage/

Check out my Photos at the following site:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v617/KMitchell30ca/

Check out my Scrapbooking Gallery:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=4268\
5

My Blog ?!  http://360.yahoo.com/mitchellfamilygenealogy

#4790

From: Mary Arthur <maryarthur@...>
Date: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:58 am
Subject: Re: Membership payment online

maryarthur@...

http://afhs.ab.ca/Forms/membership_application.html




On 20-Nov-06, at 17:52 , Kelly Mitchell wrote:

> Hi All;
>
> Well, I know I have paid through Paypal on the AFHS website...but
> do you think I can find it!!!!  So please when someone has a minute
> can you point me in the right direction??
>
> Thanks;
> Kelly :)
>
> Kelly M. Mitchell
> Email: ketchup@...
> Calgary Alberta Canada
> http://www.rootsweb.com/~skstjose/kelly/homepage/
>
> Check out my Photos at the following site: http://photobucket.com/
> albums/v617/KMitchell30ca/
>
> Check out my Scrapbooking Gallery:
> http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?
> cat=500&ppuser=42685
>
> My Blog ?!  http://360.yahoo.com/mitchellfamilygenealogy
>
>

#4791

From: Alan <alanpeers@...>
Date: Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:01 am
Subject: Nov TMG Meeting

alanpeers@...

The Next meeting of the Master Genealogist will be held November 28th in the AFHS library (712 - 16 Avenue NW) at 7 p.m.

For further information contact Blair Barr 252-3480 or Alan Peers 272-2932

#4792

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:53 am
Subject: HISTORIC CALGARY WEEK

wacampbell@...

Hi Folks:
July 27, 2007 may seem like a long way off at this moment but I can assure you that the planning committee working on the next Historic Calgary Week is busy.

HISTORIC CALGARY WEEK is July 27 to August 5, 2007 Mark your calendar if you have one for 2007

While the committee is still looking for some volunteer help the principal concern at this moment is to establish a theme.

If you have any suggestions that might tie with other events in Calgary next year I would be pleased to have your ideas to pass on to thr planners. If you would also like to help. please let me know.

Cheers

BILL

-- WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#4793

From: "LynnTaylor" <LTaylor4@...>
Date: Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:07 pm
Subject: FAMILY TREE MAKER - NOVEMBER MEETING

LTaylor4@...

. . . . . REMINDER

FAMILY TREE MAKER: Saturday, November 25th, 9:00 AM - Noon

Our November meeting IS NOT a regular meeting'. *

We arranged for the return of a popular workshop we held two years ago -- and it is filled.

* Watch this dist-list for information for Regular FTM Meetings

starting January 2007

(There is no meeting for the Family Tree Maker SIGlet in December)

To find out about a future "SCANNING AND DIGITAL PHOTO WORKSHOP "

Email hdj@... or call Heather or Andy Jaremko - 207-1376 between 9am & 5pm.

#4794

From: Susan Butler <smbutler@...>
Date: Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:10 am
Subject: Breeze announcements

smbutler@...

If anyone has an announcement for the Breeze please send it to me by
Thursday November 30th.
Thanks.

Susan

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#4795

From: "Ronna L. Byam" <rleeb@...>
Date: Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:50 am
Subject: Ontario SIG

rleeb@...

The regular monthly meeting of the Ontario SIG will be held on Monday, 27 November, at the AFHS Library at 712 - 16 Avenue NW. We will be discussing the use of newspapers in our research. We will also be holding our pre-Christmas potluck social. Please bring some munchies to share. Soft drinks will be supplied. Everyone welcome!

Ronna Byam

Chair, Ontario SIG

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#4796

From: Blair BARR <blairbarr@...>
Date: Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:30 am
Subject: Old Movies

blairbarr@...

Hi   I have several small reels of 8 mm movie films and would like to
convert them to cd or dvd.
How do I go about getting the transfer done.
The movies are in quite good condition considering they are from the 1960
time frame.
any help much appreciated   Blair Barr

#4797

From: Mary Arthur <maryarthur@...>
Date: Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:14 am
Subject: Re: 8mm -->dvd

maryarthur@...

I did this several years ago to tape and used Director's Chair (as
much because they were close to me & around the same price as the
others I phoned), but there were only 6? reels and we really wanted
them. I don't remember it as cheap, but also, not as outrageous.

See yellow pages 2256 and phone some of the choices and choose the
one that you feel most comfortable with.

Mary Arthur

On 27-Nov-06, at 19:30 , Blair BARR wrote:

> Hi   I have several small reels of 8 mm movie films and would like
> to convert them to cd or dvd.
> How do I go about getting the transfer done.
> The movies are in quite good condition considering they are from
> the 1960 time frame.
> any help much appreciated   Blair Barr
>

#4798

From: Gord Hulbert <Gordon@...>
Date: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:04 pm
Subject: Re: Old Movies

Gordon@...

Blair BARR wrote:
> Hi   I have several small reels of 8 mm movie films and would like to
> convert them to cd or dvd.
> How do I go about getting the transfer done.
> The movies are in quite good condition considering they are from the
> 1960 time frame.
> any help much appreciated   Blair Barr
>
>
>
Hi there:

There are companies in town taht do this sort of thing.  Many years ago
I had an old file copied to a VHS tape.  I'm sure today the same thing
could be done to a DVD.

--
Regards,

Gord Hulbert
www.hulbert.ca

#4799

From: Blair BARR <blairbarr@...>
Date: Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:13 pm
Subject: RE Old Movies

blairbarr@...

Thank to all those messages I received about how to get those old 8 mm
movies onto DVD.
I have taken my movies to Robinson Camera on Elbow Drive for processing.
They will be done in about 2-3 weeks.
Thanks again for all your messages       Blair Barr

#4800

From: "Marion L. Peterson" <mlpeterson@...>
Date: Fri Dec 1, 2006 3:23 am
Subject: AFHS Meeting - Monday, December 4

mlpeterson@...

The Monthly Meeting of AFHS will be held on Monday, December 4 at First Christian Reformed Church.

The Basics Session at 6:30 pm will feature two of our members. Alan Cassley and John Banack will share how they published their own family history books.

For the Main Session, a panel of experts will give suggestions to solve stumbling blocks (previously submitted by our members). Come learn how experts break through “brick walls”.

We will be collecting donations for the food bank. Look for marked bins in the foyer.

Also, we will have some treats for our Christmas meeting. About 1/2 dozen cookies, etc. would be acceptable.

Marion Peterson, Program Committee Chair

#4801

From: Gord Hulbert <Gordon@...>
Date: Tue Dec 5, 2006 3:28 pm
Subject: Computer SIG Meeting - 09 Dec 06

Gordon@...

Hi all:

The next meeting of the Computer SIG will be held 09 Dec 06, in the
Lounge Area of the LDS Calgary Family History Centre, 17 Ave. & 19A St.
SW.  The "Beginners Session" begins at 9:30 AM.  The "Main Session
begins at 10:30 AM.  The topic will be: "Xmas Goodies" - Facilitator:
Bill Mumford.   Please use south entrance.

Please bring your 'wish list' ideas to the meeting.  Feel free to let
Bill Mumford know if you have any 'neat' ideas.  Email him at
suddie@....

--
Regards,

Gord Hulbert
www.hulbert.ca

#4802

From: Mary Arthur <maryarthur@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 9:09 pm
Subject: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats

maryarthur@...

Another possible solution

Begin snipped forwarded message:

> "Last year I transferred a couple of hours of 45-year-old 8-mm
> family movies to digital. I hit upon a surprisingly easy way to do
> the job: I just projected the movies, being careful to set
> everything up for very good focus, brightness, and so on. Then I
> put my Sony camcorder on a tripod and simply recorded the screen.
> Later I fed the information in the camera to iMovie, edited in some
> music and titles, and we were off to the races."
>
> I'm happy it worked out. Of course, this method has the same
> problem as the "send it to the drugstore" method: it does nothing
> to fix the picture. If it's red and faded, it will be red and faded
> on your camcorder, too.

#4803

From: Donna Snyder <snyderda@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 12:26 am
Subject: FW: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats

snyderda@...

Could you fill me in as to what iMovie is?
Donna S.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On Behalf
Of Mary Arthur
Sent: December 7, 2006 2:10 PM
To: Distgen
Subject: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats


Another possible solution

Begin snipped forwarded message:

> Later I fed the information in the camera to iMovie, edited in some
> music and titles, and we were off to the races."
>

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#4804

From: Marlene Knott <mknott@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 3:34 am
Subject: Translation help

mknott@...

Hello
Can anyone help me with the translation of vei. as in Walczeck vei.
Waliszewski Jost? This is on a cemetery monument and I'm not sure if it
means "formerly" or if it is even part of the name.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you
Marlene Knott

#4805

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 4:09 am
Subject: Re: FW: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats

wacampbell@...

Donna:

Take a look at� http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMovie

Cheers

BILL

onna Snyder wrote:

Could you fill me in as to what iMovie is?
Donna S.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On Behalf
Of Mary Arthur
Sent: December 7, 2006 2:10 PM
To: Distgen
Subject: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats
Another possible solution
Begin snipped forwarded message:

Later I fed the information in the camera to iMovie, edited in some
music and titles, and we were off to the races."


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-- WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#4806

From: Donna Snyder <snyderda@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 4:44 am
Subject: RE: FW: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats

snyderda@...

Thanks, now I know what iMovie is. Good for Apple people I guess, which doesn't include me.

Donna S.

-----Original Message-----
From: william campbell [mailto:wacampbell@...]
Sent: December 7, 2006 9:10 PM
To: snyderda@...
Cc: Dist-Gen (E-mail)
Subject: Re: FW: 8mm to dvd Fwd: Circuits: The Dilemma over Future Storage Formats

Take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMovie
 

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#4807

From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 8:31 am
Subject: RE: Translation help

president@...

It means sorrow or woe - on tombstone can mean "woe unto".

It seems to be a common word in Yiddish, Icelandic/Norse, Romanian, etc. In
English the word evolved into woe but not before it gave us the word "veil",
which used to be worn as a sign of sorrow or mourning.

1913 Websters - etymological dictionary
Oxford Journals on etymology (roots/history, sounds, meanings of words)

Hope this helps and if someone finds something different, I will be
interested to hear about it.

Xenia

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On Behalf
Of Marlene Knott
Sent: December 7, 2006 8:34 PM
To: AFHS Distribution List
Subject: Translation help


Hello
Can anyone help me with the translation of vei. as in Walczeck vei.
Waliszewski Jost? This is on a cemetery monument and I'm not sure if it
means "formerly" or if it is even part of the name.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you
Marlene Knott

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#4808

From: Marlene Knott <mknott@...>
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 6:39 pm
Subject: Re: Translation help

mknott@...

Thanks Xenia and John
John's site is great if you know the language you want translated (and
there aren't too many choices), but since I didn't know this language,
it didn't help.
Xenia, I might have know you would know or find the meaning!! For this
cemetery entry, the burial name is Jost, (first name) Walczeck, so I am
thinking of entering the monument last name as Walczeck vei.
Waliszewski Jost, (first name) and then do a double entry under Jost as
the last name.
Thanks to both of you for your help - and I have learned something new
again!!
Marlene
>
On Dec 8, 2006, at 1:31 AM, Xenia Stanford wrote:

> It means sorrow or woe - on tombstone can mean "woe unto".
>
> It seems to be a common word in Yiddish, Icelandic/Norse, Romanian,
> etc. In
> English the word evolved into woe but not before it gave us the word
> "veil",
> which used to be worn as a sign of sorrow or mourning.
>
> 1913 Websters - etymological dictionary
> Oxford Journals on etymology (roots/history, sounds, meanings of words)
>
> Hope this helps and if someone finds something different, I will be
> interested to hear about it.
>
> Xenia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On
> Behalf
> Of Marlene Knott
> Sent: December 7, 2006 8:34 PM
> To: AFHS Distribution List
> Subject: Translation help
>
>
> Hello
> Can anyone help me with the translation of vei. as in Walczeck vei.
> Waliszewski Jost? This is on a cemetery monument and I'm not sure if it
> means "formerly" or if it is even part of the name.
> Any help is appreciated.
> Thank you
> Marlene Knott
>
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#4809

From: "LynnTaylor" <LTaylor4@...>
Date: Sat Dec 9, 2006 2:42 am
Subject: FAMILY TREE MAKER - DECEMBER

LTaylor4@...

The FAMILY TREE MAKER SIGlet

will not be meeting the 4th Sat in December . . . .

Watch for reminder announcements with details about our next meeting

January 27th, 2007 9:30 AM - Noon

Happy Holiday Wishes to All

. . . . See You Next Year

#4810

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:33 am
Subject: HISTORIC CALGARY WEEK 2007

wacampbell@...

Hi Folks:

The planning committee for Historic Calgary Week 2007 met recently and are proposing the following as the theme for this year's week.

Soddies to Skyscrapers - Our Booms on the Bow

Any comments - negative or positive?

Any activities that come to mind when you read this theme title?

If you'd like to share your talent as a volunteer with this committee please let me know.

Cheers

BILL

-- WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#4811

From: "Carol Lylyk" <clylyk@...>
Date: Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:33 pm
Subject: 1911 census

clylyk@...