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2000 â€" “New Dreams, New Memories” By Rosella Clancy Isabel Wessell shared selected milestones pertaining to Canada in the 20th Century. For example, in the years from 1900 to 1909 the Boer War involved 8,000 Canadians and gold production reached its peak in the Yukon. Wessell's approach could be adapted to feature Branch achievements in each dec- ade. An arrangement of current stamps might serve as a title page to define the millen- nium. Do you wish to upgrade your photo- :l Is it advisable to use a computer? If your Branch is in agreement. then go ahead. Consider using acid-free paper and water- proof cartridges, Hopefully. Curators are entering acknow- ledgements on each Tweedsmuir page. The acknowledgements may include the names of those who donated pictures. sources ofinformation. names of newspa- pers and/or publications with the date of issue. the Curator's name and date of entry. E Those intrigued by genealogical research will appreciate Peggy Roger‘ 5 (Kent Cen- tre WI) suggested websites: I www.Cyndislist.com - for passenger lists add lshipshtm I www.usask.calarchives/menu.html _ - this site from the University ol‘ Saskatchewan lists a large number of Canadian genealogical sites I www.cdncouncilarchives.ca/dir.html â€" a directory of archival repositories I www.5ierrahomecom - links to genealogical information I www.home.eznet.net/~kinsella/geneal ogy/research/Passlist.htm - passenger lists for ships entering the US and Canada I wwwnet.com/~treesrchlontario.html â€" Ontario Genealogy Resources Katherine Graham is quoted as saying, “To love what you do and feel that it mat- ters, how could anything be more fun?" These words are fitting for my final sub- mission to the Home & Country as your FWIO Tweedsmuir Coordinator. graphic skills? Consider visiting the I wwwancestrycom Kodak website at www.kodak.com I Are cardboard mountings removed from large, old photos as outlined in the Tweedsmuir Manual? This is not practi- cal. Consider having a reduced, lasercopy I made. The original photos may be wrapped in acid-free tissue paper for use in displays or donated to a local museum. www.familysearch.org I wwwrootswebcom I www.familytreemaker.com wwwgenforumeom I . www'myfamlly'com Rosella Clancy is the outgoing Tweedsmuir Coordinator for the FWIO. She can be reached at Box 63. Stirling ON KOK 350. Phone: 613-395-2675. Bowmunville WI Celebrates 100 Years . -I i I Pi; I www.britishislesgenweborg/ Ancuslei’s History is in Her Hands Shirley Shaver-Cranston has dedi- cated coun ties: hours over the past 40 years to the preservation and restoration of Ancaster's heritage. 50, it was fitting that last April she received the Ancaster Citizen of the Year Award, which recognizes citizens who demonstrate good volunteerism and citizenship and who raise the quality of life in their community. Bowmanville Women's Institute celebrated their 100m anniversary on June 1, 2000, with a good attendance from neighbouring Branches. Some of the products of the numerous WI courses held over the years were on display. Reverend Nancy Knox was the guest speaker. While MPP John O'Toole was unable to attend the event, he spoke highly of the Bowmanville WI in the House of Commons that day. Congratulatory greetings were also sent from the MP and the Prime Minister. Members of the Bowmanville WI from left to right in the back now are Joan Cook, Mary Tough, Jean McCallum, Lyra Flintoff, Bernice Pick, Hazel Drums, Elva McKnight, Betty Morrison and Louise Bell. in the front row from left to right are Helen Millsan, Ruth Carrington, Ivy Coverly, Vera Downey, Iva Twist and Irene England. Absent â€" Emily Slute. Submllled by Lyra Flinloll. Pno, Bowmanvllla WI. Durham West. 0 She was nominated by the Carluke Women's Institute, of which she has been a member since the early 19505. As a W! member, Shirley has led many 4-H Girl's Homemaking Clubs and was theI Branch Tweedsmuir History Curator and the District Assistant Curator for several years. Shaverâ€"Cranston’s memberships include the Fieldcote Memo- rial Park &Museum and the Ancaster Township HistoricalSociety. Her involvement in several other local groups attests to her dedication to preserving her community's heritage. Extra ciao tram an article lh at up peered in 3 Wed, Ann 9. 2000. BdlllDfl at The Hamirrorr Epsclalar by Jonnllor Hamilton. Phoio counesy ol Kn: Novak, The Hamilton Spectator l0 Home 8. Counlly, Fall 2000