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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-05-01, Page 28PA• GE 10A--GODERICH SIGNAL'STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1,19$5 Geneologist and Canadian author Angus Baxter to speak at Library Searching for information about one's ancestors is becoming an increasingly popular pastime. It can also be a very dif ficult and frustrating undertaking. Anyone who has thought about researching their family tree or local history has probably found themselves asking the following ques- tions: Where do I begin? What records are available? Where do I find them? What organizations can help me? All these ques- tions, and many more, will be answered at the Bayfield Branch Library on Wed. May 15th at 2:30 p.m. by noted Canadian genealogist and author, Angus Banter. Angus Baxter, who lives in Lakefield, On- tario, is a long -tune member of the Society of Genealogists in London,England, and the Ontario Genealogical Society. During his thirty years' experience in the field, he has traced the ancestors of many prominent Canadians, as well as following his own family history back to the twelfth century. He is much in demand as a lecturer on this topic, and has appeared all over Canada to give his helpful talks, while his books have been published in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Mr. Baxter has three books published by Macmillan - "In Search of Your Roots" (1978), "In Search of Your British and Irish Roots" (1982), and "In Search of Your Euro- pean Roots" (May 1985). His first book is considered to be a classic in the field of ancestor -hunting. Mr. Baxter's talk is entitled "In Search of Your Roots" and will cover following points: Canadian records and where tp find them; civil registrations, church registers, archives, census returns, wills, land grants, etc. Examples of various ,types of records, family trees, wills, etc. will be on display. Mr. Baxter is known for his humourolis and entertaining presentation as well as his practical advice. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. This program is presented by the Huron County Public Library with the assistance of the Outreach program of the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture May is Familyninty Month in Ontario • • • • May is Family Unity Month in Ontario, continuing a tradition started in 1975 when Family Unity Month was first officially pro- claimed by the Ontario Government. This celebration recognizes the many contribu- tion made by the family to the quality of life in the province. The 1985 theme, Once A Year - All Year!, encourages appreciation of the family year round, not just for one month. "This special month presents an oppor- tunityfor us all to strengthen family ties and reaffirm our belief in the family as the cor- nerstone of society," said Gordon H. Dean, Provincial Secretary for Social Develop- ment. ARIYou. 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On Friday afternoon, Mayor Eileen Palmer dedicated the planting of this tree at Victoria Public School to retiring teacher Mrs. Donelda MacDonald who offered a hand in the planting. ( photo by Dave Sykes) Student loan program gets $7.5 million boost The Ontario Student Assistance Program will total $135 million this year, an increase of $7.5 million over last year, Colleges and Universities Minister Keitjt_ C. Norton an- nounced last week. The increase in student grant and loan money will offset the recently announced five percent hike in tuition fees and other costs faced by students. Mr. Norton said that the personal and living allowances will be increased to $95 a week from the present $90 and that the local transportation allowance will be increased by one dollar to eight dollars a week. The Ontario Student Assistance Program. Provides grants and loans to students atten- ding approved postsecondary colleges, universities and private vocational schools. 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