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If you have Telus TV it is on Channel #52 at 6 pm. (very soon)

�

Joan Miller

On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 5:46 PM, william campbell <wacampbell@...> wrote:

Hi Folks:

Sometimes it is hard to get good information. But, Charlie Aubin is on the ball. He has corrected my message from yesterday ---

Hi Bill:

I just checked my TV guide and it is on at 9:00 PM Mountain and not 6:00 PM as stated.

regards

Charlie

That's �Shaw Cable �Channel 16

See you there

BILL

--
"People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors." � - Edmund Burke

WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

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Luxegen Genealogy and Family History
http://www.luxegen.ca
luxegen@...
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#5897

From: "Jim Benedict" <jim.benedict@...>
Date: Sat Mar 6, 2010 7:59 pm
Subject: RE: Computer SIG Meeting - 09 Jan 2010

jim.benedict@...

Computer SIG Meeting

Genealogy Software:

Family Tree Maker (for PC’s)

Reunion (for Mac’s)

13 March 2010

Lower Floor Area
of the
LDS Family History Centre,
17 Ave & 19A St. SW

"Beginner Session" @ 9:30 AM

"Main Session" @ 10:30 AM

Speakers: Lynn Taylor, Mary Arthur and Jim Benedict

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#5898

From: Joan Miller <luxegen@...>
Date: Mon Mar 8, 2010 10:28 pm
Subject: Thomas MacEntee article on genealogy blogging

luxegen@...

Hi all,
Here is an interesting article by Thomas MacEntee on genealogy blogging.� It explains what blogging is and why we might want to have a genealogy blog.

http://experts.archives.com/macentee-thomas/blogging-your-family-history.html

Thomas will be one of the featured speakers at AFHS October 2010.

Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy

#5899

From: Gary Gauthier <gary.gauthier@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 3:25 pm
Subject: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

gary.gauthier@...

I have a picture of my father and the rest of the crew of a Lancaster bomber in
which he flew during WWII.
The aircraft is positioned such that the wing interferes with the ability to see
the identification markings on the fuselage.
Does anyone know of a site on which the picture could be posted to see if anyone
can identify the crew members and perhaps the aircraft?
I suspect that it would need to be a WWII-related airforce or aircraft site, or
having to do with WWII Bomber Command.

Regards;

Gary Gauthier
gary.gauthier@...

#5900

From: Joan Miller <luxegen@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:05 pm
Subject: Re: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

luxegen@...

Hi Gary,
Have you checked with the military museum here in Calgary?� They might know.� Or the Canadian Legion Magazine. http://www.legionmagazine.com/en/

Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Gary Gauthier <gary.gauthier@...> wrote:

I have a picture of my father and the rest of the crew of a Lancaster bomber in which he flew during WWII.
The aircraft is positioned such that the wing interferes with the ability to see the identification markings on the fuselage.
Does anyone know of a site on which the picture could be posted to see if anyone can identify the crew members and perhaps the aircraft?
I suspect that it would need to be a WWII-related airforce or aircraft site, or having to do with WWII Bomber Command.

Regards;

Gary Gauthier
gary.gauthier@...

#5901

From: "Christine Hayes" <Christine.Hayes@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 9:07 pm
Subject: Obscure Sources powerpoint now on the website

Christine.Hayes@...

http://afhs.ab.ca/aids/talks/index.html

At the last general meeting a number of you asked about having the powerpoint put up on the website. Dawn has done this for us and it is now in the Talks section. The direct link to the section is:

Check it out. There is a lot of interesting stuff in there.

Christine Hayes

#5902

From: "OJ Zawalsky" <readinggran@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 9:15 pm
Subject: Re: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

readinggran@...

You could also try the Aero Space Museum Association in Calgary and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, ON www.warplanes.com These places have had volunteers who flew them. Do you know where your dad was based?

O. J. Zawalsky

----- Original Message -----

From: Joan Miller

To: Gary Gauthier ; Dist-Gen

Sent: March 9, 2010 10:05 AM

Subject: Re: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

Hi Gary,
Have you checked with the military museum here in Calgary? They might know. Or the Canadian Legion Magazine. http://www.legionmagazine.com/en/

Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Gary Gauthier <gary.gauthier@...> wrote:

I have a picture of my father and the rest of the crew of a Lancaster bomber in which he flew during WWII.
The aircraft is positioned such that the wing interferes with the ability to see the identification markings on the fuselage.
Does anyone know of a site on which the picture could be posted to see if anyone can identify the crew members and perhaps the aircraft?
I suspect that it would need to be a WWII-related airforce or aircraft site, or having to do with WWII Bomber Command.

Regards;

Gary Gauthier
gary.gauthier@...

#5903

From: "Charlie Hansen" <4Charlie@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 10:23 pm
Subject: Re: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

4Charlie@...

Another source of information about Lancasters and their crews is the Nanton Museum. Their URL is:

http://www.lancastermuseum.ca/

Charlie Hansen

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Gary Gauthier <gary.gauthier@...> wrote:

> I have a picture of my father and the rest of the crew of a Lancaster bomber in which he flew during WWII.

> The aircraft is positioned such that the wing interferes with the ability to see the identification markings on the fuselage.

> Does anyone know of a site on which the picture could be posted to see if anyone can identify the crew members and perhaps the aircraft?

> I suspect that it would need to be a WWII-related airforce or aircraft site, or having to do with WWII Bomber Command.

> Regards;

> Gary Gauthier

> gary.gauthier@...

#5904

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:07 am
Subject: Re: Identification of Lancaster bomber & crew

wacampbell@...

Hi Gary:

Do you have his regimental number (and name, of course)?

If so I would suggest that you draw his military service file from Archives Canada and see what it reveals.

If that isn't appropriate please contact me and we'll go with what information you do have.
It shouldn't be that difficult.

Cheers

BILL

On 3/9/2010 8:25 AM, Gary Gauthier wrote:

I have a picture of my father and the rest of the crew of a Lancaster bomber in which he flew during WWII.
The aircraft is positioned such that the wing interferes with the ability to see the identification markings on the fuselage.
Does anyone know of a site on which the picture could be posted to see if anyone can identify the crew members and perhaps the aircraft?
I suspect that it would need to be a WWII-related airforce or aircraft site, or having to do with WWII Bomber Command.
Regards;
Gary Gauthier
gary.gauthier@...


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-- "People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors." - Edmund Burke
WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#5905

From: Joan Miller <luxegen@...>
Date: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:39 pm
Subject: QR codes for Genealogy

luxegen@...

Hi,

Have you heard of QR codes for genealogy?

�

They are similar to bar codes that can be read by one's cell phone.� They are catching on all over the world and are even being used in Japan on tombstones.� In Japan, QR codes allow you to capture the information about the deceased onto your cell phone by scanning.� They are also used on monuments and in libraries and museums to pass information to the visitor.�

�

Here are�two great articles by Thomas MacEntee that talk about QR codes and how they can and could be used for genealogy.

�

Part 1�(explains what QR codes are)

Part 2�(explains their use for genealogy)

�

Thomas MacEntee will be speaking at an AFHS special event in October.

�

Joan

--
Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy and Family History
http://www.luxegen.ca

#5906

From: Joan Miller <luxegen@...>
Date: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:54 pm
Subject: Cemetery webpage

luxegen@...

Hi all,
Just wanted to share a website I was introduced to recently for cemeteries (I have had success with Quebec and my Eastern Townships ancestors).
http://www.interment.net/

Happy Hunting,

Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy and Family History

#5907

From: "ANN WILLIAMS" <astridge@...>
Date: Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:16 pm
Subject: ENG SIG SAT JUNE 20

astridge@...

The English/Welsh SIG will be meeting at the AFHS library from 10 a.m - noon when as well as discussing research successes and problems our topic will be researching in northern England. Home resources for other people to browse would be most welcome.

Ann Williams

#5908

From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
Date: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:35 pm
Subject: April Chinook

president@...

Hi everyone,

I received my copy of the mailed Chinook today. I was shocked to see pages 2
and 31 with the boxes all over the page. When we reviewed the printed proof,
there was no problem with those pages. We had just received another
compliment on our journal from another genealogy society. I hate to think
the journal has gone out looking like this. The Chair of Periodicals and I
will deal with the printers on this issue. I just wanted you to know this is
not due to the fault of any of the Periodicals Committee and is not
acceptable from our printers.

Xenia Stanford
Editor, Chinook, 2008 Winner of the National Genealogical Society Local
Newsletter Award
Email; editor-chinook@...
SIGS Contact: Ukrainian, M�tis
Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564
Alberta Family Histories Society
http://www.afhs.ab.ca/

#5909

From: "ANN WILLIAMS" <astridge@...>
Date: Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:52 pm
Subject: AFHS April Breeze

astridge@...

If anyone has announcements for the April Breeze please send to me by noon on Sunday, April 6th. Thanks everyone, Ann Williams

#5910

From: "ANN WILLIAMS" <astridge@...>
Date: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:13 pm
Subject: CORRECTION APR BREEZE

astridge@...

Sorry everyone, I meant to say the deadline for submissions for the Breeze is noon on Sunday, April 4th.

#5911

From: "Heather Jaremko" <hdj@...>
Date: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:05 pm
Subject: search engine

hdj@...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8577164.stm

Hello all,

I thought you might be interested in the following link. Historians have their own search engine.

Heather

#5912

From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
Date: Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:27 pm
Subject: Pysanka Workshop for Children 10 years and up

president@...

There will be a free Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) workshop this Saturday
at the Bay downtown lower main floor from 10 a.m. to noon for children 10
and up. They must be accompanied by a parent/adult.

The workshop will be led by artist Daena Diduck (of whom I have heard
wonderful things).

Reserve your spot by calling 403-262-0345. This is a great opportunity to
learn this craft, whether you are Ukrainian or not. This is why you may
receive this message twice because I am sending it to the Ukrainian SIG, as
well as to dist-gen.


Xenia Stanford
Editor, Chinook, 2008 Winner of the National Genealogical Society Local
Newsletter Award
Email: editor-chinook@...
SIGS Contact: Ukrainian, M�tis
Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564
Alberta Family Histories Society
http://www.afhs.ab.ca/

#5913

From: william campbell <wacampbell@...>
Date: Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:51 am
Subject: AFHS PUBLIC RELATIONS

wacampbell@...

Hi Folks:

It is indeed a pleasure to welcome Joan Miller to our Public Relations Team (Committee). She brings with her considerable talent and experience for the benefit of our Society. Although Joan has been a member of AFHS for only 2 years, she has been pursuing genealogy for some 20 years and enjoys sharing her research with others. Joan is a published author with scientific, genealogy and photo journalism credits. She enjoys writing primarily about Canadian genealogy resources, news and views. Joan regularly offers summaries of genealogy talks and meetings she attends through her genealogy BLOG - www.luxegen.ca We would be delighted to see other ladies volunteer to join our PR Team. There's so much we could do to raise the profile of our Society if we just had the support.

Don Alexander

-- "People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors." - Edmund Burke
WILLIAM CAMPBELL
CALGARY, Alberta, CANADA

#5914

From: Joan Miller <luxegen@...>
Date: Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:13 am
Subject: Gaelic lullaby help

luxegen@...

Hi,

Does anyone know of this Gaelic lullaby mentioned below and can help?

Thanks,

Joan Miller

�

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: graene Decarie <gdecarie@...>
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Subject: lullaby
To: luxegen@...

My mother was a Miller from Kilmarnock, and my grandmother a Miller from Muckairn. I have done some research on them. So I have an odd quesion.

When I was a child, my mother sang a lullaby to me �in Gaelic. I remember it began wih words that sounded like Hayla, Hayle, Shayla.
Yes later, I heard it on a recording, but lost it. The tune was he same, and the opening words sounded the same. It seems it was a highland work song for use as they soaked the wool, then pounded it dry on a table.

It there a possibility anyone in you circle would know something of this?

--
Joan Miller
Luxegen Genealogy
and Family History
http://www.luxegen.ca

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#5915

From: "Jim Benedict" <jim.benedict@...>
Date: Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:23 pm
Subject: RE: Gaelic lullaby help

jim.benedict@...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A13346886

I can’t help with the Gaelic connection, but it reminds me of a scouting campfire song we used to do with the boys. For more information on that, go to:

Jim Benedict

====================================================

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: graene Decarie <gdecarie@...>
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Subject: lullaby
To: luxegen@...

My mother was a Miller from Kilmarnock, and my grandmother a Miller from Muckairn. I have done some research on them. So I have an odd quesion.

When I was a child, my mother sang a lullaby to me in Gaelic. I remember it began wih words that sounded like Hayla, Hayle, Shayla.
Yes later, I heard it on a recording, but lost it. The tune was he same, and the opening words sounded the same. It seems it was a highland work song for use as they soaked the wool, then pounded it dry on a table.

It there a possibility anyone in you circle would know something of this?

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#5916

From: "Linda Murray & Mark Misunis" <misunism@...>
Date: Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:22 pm
Subject: Good Friday - Library Closed

misunism@...

Hi Everyone,
The Alberta Family Histories Society Library will be open tomorrow, April
1st from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The library will be closed on Good Friday,
April 2nd.  It will be open Saturday, April 3rd from noon until 4 p.m.  We
are having issues with our Hp 3380 printer/copier so photocopying will not
be available.
Thanks,
Linda Murray
AFHS Library Chair

#5917

From: "Marion Peterson" <mlpeterson@...>
Date: Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:55 pm
Subject: AFHS General Meeting - Monday, April 5

mlpeterson@...

The April meeting of AFHS will be held on Monday, April 5 at River Park Church (3818 14A St SW) from 7 to 9 pm.

Our speaker is Marijke Kerkhoven who will talk about clothing styles and how to use these as clues in old photographs. It will be an outstanding and interesting evening.

Marijke lives in Montgomery. Is there a member who lives in the University area or Bowness who would be able to give her a ride to and back from the meeting? Please contact Rosemary at rosemary@... if you are able to help.

Rosemary

#5918

From: Gord Hulbert <Gordon@...>
Date: Tue Apr 6, 2010 3:05 pm
Subject: AFHS Computer SIG Meeting - 10 Apr 10

Gordon@...

Computer SIG Meeting
10 Apr 2010

Lounge Area of the LDS Calgary Family History Centre
17 Ave. & 19A St. SW

Beginner Session @ 9:30 AM
Main Session @ 10:30 AM

Topic:
“Storm Chasing for Cloud Genealogists”
Speaker:
Jim Benedict

--

Regards,

Gordon Hulbert
Email: Gordon@...
Home: (403) 240-4636
Cell: (403) 669-8384

"Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. "

#5919

From: Desjardins <info@...>
Date: Wed Apr 7, 2010 6:01 pm
Subject: Mesures personnelles de s�curit�

info@...

#5920

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Date: Thu Apr 8, 2010 10:24 am
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#5921

From: "Linda Murray & Mark Misunis" <misunism@...>
Date: Fri Apr 9, 2010 3:49 am
Subject: AFHS Library Closed Friday

misunism@...

Hi Everyone,
The AFHS Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday April 9th.  My apologies to
anyone who planned to be there tomorrow but we will be open the next day,
Saturday the10th.
Linda Murray
Library Chair

#5922

From: "ANN WILLIAMS" <astridge@...>
Date: Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:19 am
Subject: ENG SIG SAT APR 17th

astridge@...

The English/Welsh SIG next meets on Saturday, April 17th 10 a.m. at the AFHS library. Our topic is 'Wills & Maps' and examples of these from your research will be welcome. We will also discuss new websites, research sucesses, problems etc. Remember it's a good day to be at the AFHS because the library opens at noon.

The SIG is coming to the end of its program - the topic for May is "British folk lore and comedy" - perhaps you have some recordings of comedians you could bring along or long-remembered jokes to tell. For June, if there's any interest, we propose meeting at the tea house at the Reader Rock Gardens near the Stampede Grounds for a stroll in the flowers!

Ann Williams

#5923

From: Gord Hulbert <Gordon@...>
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:56 pm
Subject: Computer SIG Meetings - May 8 & Jun 12

Gordon@...

Due to overlapping schedules with
the
FamilyRoots Seminar,
the May 8th meeting has been canceled
and instead will be held
Jun 12th at the
regular LDS Family History Centre

--
Regards,

Gord Hulbert
Email: Gordon@...
Home: (403) 240-4636
Cell: (403) 669-8384

#5924

From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:39 pm
Subject: Archives of Ontario now on Twitter

president@...

http://twitter.com/ArchivesOntario

FYI

Follow the Archives of Ontario on Twitter!

Frank van Kalmthout

Librarian

Archives of Ontario

134 Ian Macdonald Blvd.

Toronto, ON M7A 2C5

416-327-1553

www.archives.gov.on.ca

Check it out and if it helps you, write it up for Chinook’s issue on Tweets and Tools!

Xenia Stanford

Editor, Chinook, 2008 Winner of the National Genealogical Society Local Newsletter Award

Email; editor-chinook@...

SIGS Contact: Ukrainian, M�tis

Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564

Alberta Family Histories Society

http://www.afhs.ab.ca/

#5925

From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:07 pm
Subject: Article in today's Herald - too bad it did not mention AFHS

president@...

Calgary Herald, page D7 has an article by Kim Gray on "Growing your family
tree" in which she says her mother says, "No time to talk . I'm late for a
meeting with the local genealogy society.

See
www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Growing+your+family+tree/2923266/story.html

Too bad it didn't mention AFHS, but perhaps someone can write to the editor
of the section (acting editor Mike Bell). I have his information, if you
want it.

I would write but I am super busy with my business and also starting work on
the next issue of Chinook. I wonder if Kim Gray is a member. If not, maybe
we should send her a brochure.

Xenia Stanford
Editor, Chinook, 2008 Winner of the National Genealogical Society Local
Newsletter Award
Email; editor-chinook@...
SIGS Contact: Ukrainian, M�tis
Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564
Alberta Family Histories Society
http://www.afhs.ab.ca/