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Festivals for Travelers, Sites of the Month, Special Feature, Quotes, Opinions, Rants, Praises. |
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Special Quote "The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different." --Aldous Huxley |
The Artsy Site Of The Month: Stevo's Hawaiian Music Guide The instruments of Hawaiian music, sources, links, FAQ and more.
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Personal Home Page Of The Month: Not Too Bad Home Steve Larsen's intricate meeting doodles and more.
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Web Page Design Site Of The Month: WebmasterBase Great articles on everything from choosing a site-hosting company to tips on what to do once your site is up and submitted to search engines.
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Seasonal Site Of The Month: History's Afterlife Beliefs A little go-along to think about at Halloween. Spirits, ghosts, demons, other? Is anyone out there at all? See what several religions teach.
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Just Fun Site Of The Month: Beadie Critter Patterns Some of these seem a stretch to me, but have a look.
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Downright Serious Site Of The Month: Air Force Security Blocked Access To Kids' Science. Someone in the Air Force wanted to protect its personnel with your tax dollars.
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Historical Site Of The Month: History of Volleyball It's over 100 years old.
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Much more than a card shop. Click on the logo to see for yourself! |
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Think you know it all? Prove it at Frenzi.com. And if you don't know something you can get some answers there. |
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For October Travelers |
October 2-7, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
79 years old, this festival features parades and
lots of entertainment (some gleaned from talent
competitions). There is a tug-of-war contest,
and each day a local middle school or high school student is honored for his or her academic achievement. Foods available include baked sweet potatoes, fried pickles, cream of broccoli soup, caramel apple slices and minestrone (over 120 food booths in total). ![]()
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October 4-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Music and games for all ages, plus samplings of
Houston restaurants and showy competitions in
tasks such as ice carving. There will be beer and
wine at the event, for those who monitor such things.![]()
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October 5-7, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Carnival, arts and crafts, hot air balloon race,
talent show, entertainment, quilt show, parade,
baking contest. Admission is free. Hours are 11-11
each day.![]()
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October 5-7, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arts and crafts on display and for sale, plus antiques
and collectibles and a quilt raffle. There is entertainment
and food. Please do not bring pets or cameras. Small
admission charge for those over age 12.![]()
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October 5-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Many Greek food specialties, including souvlaki,
tiropita, dolmades, salad, baklava, loukoumades.
There will also be costumed dance displays, tours
of the cathedral, a gift shop and music. Entry
prices are available with or without food, and
food may be purchased separately a la carte.![]()
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October 6-7, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
In its 44th year, the show now features 600-700
juried artists who not only sell their wares,
but demonstrate such work as gourd carving,
leather tooling, wood turning, and paper making.
There are food concessions available and admission
is free. Please do not bring pets.![]()
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October 6-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Music, storytelling magic shows and dance
demonstrations accompany the arts and crafts
exhibitions at this event. (the Pink Palace mansion is
nicknamed so because of its pink marble exterior.
It was supposed to be the home of the founder of the
Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain, Charles Saunders.)![]()
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October 7-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arts and crafts, spaghetti sauce cook-off, Columbus
Day Parade, grape stomping contest, Bocce Ball tournament,
gelato eating contest, entertainment, gourmet Italian
buffet (which has an extra charge and includes treats such
as baked polenta with teleme cheese, antipasto,
pasta salads, mushroom ravioli, tiramisu, cannoli, soft-serve
spumoni ice cream and chocolate chip cheesecake.)![]()
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October 7-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Watch chain saw sculptors or have a caricature
made of your face. There are carriage rides, arts
and crafts booths, bake sale, book sale, softball
tournament, kids corner, pancake breakfast,
pumpkin decorating contest, classic car show,
bingo, food vendors.![]()
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October 7-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
A recreation of a 1840's village sets the scene
for this event, with costumed "pioneers"
demonstrating the crafts and skills of that era.
There is no admission charge, but may be a parking
fee.![]()
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October 7-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
As many as 350 exhibitors participate in this event, held
in the one Nevada City without legalized gambling.
It hasn't kept people away from the festival. Over
200,000 are expected to visit. While you're there, you
can tour Hoover Dam or take a cruise on Lake Mead.![]()
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October 7-8, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fishing derby, car show, kite demonstration,
childrens events, arts and crafts, treasure
hunt in the sand, food vendors, music, Bavarian
wine and beer garden. The Port Hueneme International
Film Festival runs concurrently at the former
Cultural Center.![]()
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October 7-9, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
220 artists are chosen to participate in this
event. There is a magician to entertain the
children, plenty of jazz music, and food ranging
from stir-fry dishes and wood-fired pizza to
espresso and pumpkin cheesecake. Admission is
charged, and parking is free. No pets, please.![]()
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October 7-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Approximately 1000 balloons participate in this
event, which includes a balloon glow, races,
special shapes rodeo. Admission is charged for those
over age 12.![]()
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October 13-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
This is the only fall Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
held in Maryland and draws more than 30,000
visitors. The mainstay of the event is the work
of artisans from the United States and Canada, and
many artisans demonstrate work such as glassblowing,
iron forging, marble sculpting and furniture making.
Their is a marionette show and dress-up theatre
especially for children, and food is abundant with
offerings such as funnel cakes, London Broil and fried
sweet potatoes. There is an admission charge. When you
call, ask about their discount coupons.![]()
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October 13-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Parade, carnival, entertainment, all
celebrating the agricultural history of the
area. There is no admission charge.![]()
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October 13-22, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
This event clebrates the 32 covered bridges in
the area. The tourist center in Rockville is your
headquarters for maps and other information. Enjoy
bridges, fall foliage, arts and crafts, antiques,
flea markets, entertainment and food.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Creative Zone for children, more than 300 artists
displaying their wares, music, beer and wine
tents, food.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
This is the festival's 30th year, with the Great
Pumpkin Parade, arts and crafts, a haunted house,
giant pumpkin competition, pie-eating contest,
pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, and
many pumpkin-filled treats to munch. There is
no admission charge.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Craft and food vendors, flea market, displays of
antique tractors and engines, children's games,
entertainment. There is no admission charge.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
There is an admission charge to this festival in
its 10th year, but as with many such events, the
proceeds go back into the artistic community.
100 selected artists display their work, and
there are art and shopping areas for children.
Jazz, swing and chamber music accompany the
art displays. There is also a raffle and plenty
of food.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Face painting, pancake breakfast, train rides,
yard sales, sidewalk sales, antique malls and
gift shops, entertainment, arts and crafts. There
is no admission charge.![]()
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October 14-15, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Over 40,000 people jammmed the streets last
year, so more area is being added to the
festival site. The festival celebrates Italian
heritage, and in particular, the Italian
tradition of street painting. There will be
plenty of opera and other music, street art
by selected artists, a childrens area (for $10
kids get their own chalk kit to keep and can
decorate in designated areas). On Sunday the
street festival gets a boost from the Columbus
Day Festa with a parade, food and entertainment.![]()
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October 21-22, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arts, crafts, food, bungee jumping, entertainment.![]()
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October 21-22, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment, local arts and crafts, food. No
admission charge.![]()
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October 28-29, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arts and crafts, chocolate sampling booths,
antique car show, chocolate pudding wrestling,
pancake breakfast, choctail party and chefs'
cookoff, horseshoe pitching contest, many more
chocolate-related events.![]()
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September 30 - October 1, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
This event is celebrating its 20th year.
Arts and crafts, auto show, Apple Of Your Eye
photo contest, book signings, musical
entertainment.![]()
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September 30 - October 2, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
The public is invited to experience the
annual roundup of the park's 1500 bison,
which are checked, vaccinated and then either
released back into the park or sold at auction
to control the population. There is also an
arts festival, a pancake breakfast, and a
chile cookoff.![]()
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September 30 - October 3, 2000![]() ![]() ![]() |
Games and carnival rides, crafts, parade.![]()
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It's always best to call ahead to verify festival information. |
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Out On A Limb Looking For Roots
Part Three
Last month
we took some of the first clues you may have used in your hunt for the
family history and used them to uncover information within a generation
or two of your own. But once you have talked to all the living relatives
and have gotten the names and dates for your parents and possibly their
parents, you may find yourself wondering what to do next. To begin with, use the same sources you have already used to get names and dates for your parents and grandparents. This is somewhat of a treasure hunt, but the "gold" is not always in one place. |
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If you are not getting any clues on where great-grandparents (and earlier
generations) came from, look at the possible time-frame of migrations of
groups of people, such as happened in Ireland during the Potato Famine,
or the westward movement of people in America in the 1800's following the
discovery of gold in California. A lot of people fled dangerous areas
during wars. Plagues often left area populations sparse with surviving
members of families anxious to begin anew somewhere else. When waterways
became accessible to large ships, when railroads were built, when
motor cars were invented, and when air travel became available to the
average person, people became much more mobile in their lifestyles and
had much more freedom to choose where they might live.
There is now quite bit of information available online regarding the Civil
War between the States. Here's a good general information page on
researching
people of the Civil War era.
Another good site is
Genealogy and the American Civil War. This site includes a map which
shows whick countries were Confederate and which were Union.
Jeanette Braxton-Secret has a book
which may help those of you researching black ancestors who fought in the Civil War.
Here's a bit of information on
the Civil War in Indian Territory.
If you believe your Chinese ancestor was in the War,
this site might be of help to you.
There are mailing lists you can join for giving and receiving specific
information. Here's how to join the
Civil-War discussion and genealogy list. Broadfoot Publishing Company has books and cd's for sale. Many of the books they can locate are out-of-print. If you narrow your search down a bit and think a particular book or cd will give you more specific information, you might want to search their database.
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Unless all your ancestors were from the Americas, they proabably came here at some point on a ship.
To get started finding records of their arrival, see the
Immigration and Ships Passenger Lists Research Guide.
This link from the National Archives of Canada might provide you with information if your
ancestors were Canadian immigrants or
Canadian emigrants.
If your ancestor was a female, especially a married female, you might have trouble finding records of
her arrival or naturalization before the twentieth century. Have a look at
Women and Naturalization Records. It is possible your ancestor came here at one of many ports. The Immigration and Naturalization Service has a site about INS Ports of Entry and Their Records.
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If some of your ancestors came from Mexico, you'll get some hints on research from
Mexican Research.
Try the Hispanic Surnames Database.
The MexicoGenWeb Project is another growing source for
help with Mexican ancestors. LatinoLinks might help you with South American and Caribbean ancestors.
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Canadian Genealogy and History Links
will help get you started on research for ancestors from Canada. The Genealogy Helplist Canada links to some great sources.
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If you plan to visit the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
you will benefit from reading Information for researchers. If you plan to visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, this site will give you a basic layout of the library plus some tips on navigating your way around both the library and Salt Lake City.
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Well, we made it through a bit more information on the United States
and countries immediately adjacent. Next month: Europe and Asia!
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We're pleased to host the work of artisan
Joan Garnand
on our little patch of light on the web.
Joan's creations are finally finding their way
out of her Tennessee community and into the
hearts of admirers everywhere. Check out Joan's zucchini/squash casserole recipe. This busy lady also began her TV stint this spring, and is sharing her cake decorating and candy-making skills on a local Chattanooga station.
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How many branches of the U.S. military service are
there? Four? Did you leave out the U.S. Coast Guard? Most
people do. Here's their official site online.
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Are you always wanting to know who wrote the
music for this or that film? A good starting
place for information is
Film Score Monthly.
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Unfortunately, the cure for some diseases is often linked to money, and in the U.S., money is often linked to lobbying. If you or someone you love has diabetes you might want to take a look at Finding A Cure. |
When I was in school we read literature (or translations) from England, Ireland, Greece and Russia, but not from Africa. I did not realize then that we were being a bit short-changed. Much of early African literature is not in written form, but has been passed on through oral storytelling. Here's a bit more about African Literature.
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In fall our thoughts turn to crimson and gold leaves, wild rice stuffing, cranberries and Las Vegas. Las Vegas? Well, if you're going to be in that area, call 1-800-289-0917 and find out how to take the tour of Cranberry World West. The tour is free and you might even get a delicious sample from those nice folks at Ocean Spray. NOTE: This link seems to be a brand new one, so you may have trouble reaching it at times.
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Do you enjoy getting or receiving different kinds of themed calendars? Calenders.com should keep you busy browsing for awhile.
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