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hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-11-22T21:38:48-04:00

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Walk to Lingan Head

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-08-22T14:15:29-03:00

What was a simple stretch of the legs, walking along the shore to Lingan Head when we grew up in the 50/60/70's to pick blueberries is now more adventuresome as I found in July when I made the trek. The landscape & terrain have changed dramatically almost impassible in some places with bogs and barriers put in by the company that built the 7 turbines that now provide 2-3 megawatts each. That is enough power to keep 6500 homes with electricity.

Here is my video showing my walk to Lingan Head on July 17, 2007. It took over 21/2 hours to make it to the Lookout and out to the Lingan Road near the Power plant following the old road which is now grown in and barely visible.

Look for the Eagle nesting on the cliff and Malcie's new mini home in the video.

I finally made it to Malcie's to enjoy a cold one and he made some Campbell's soup but that is another Malcie Campbell story for another time.

Struan's Grad Party

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-08-09T18:36:51-03:00

Struan's Grad party was held in John & Janet's front yard on Saturday, July 7,2007.They rented a tent and the whole neighborhood came for a visit. Here is a movie with highlights from Wendy & Malcie.

Stanfest 2007

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-07-02T23:32:42-03:00

Stanfest 2007 was attended by 5 members of Team Ecum--Malcie,Hector,John,Jim Power, Robert Fink and Lisa Walzak came with Jim.Robert flew to Halifax & rented a car and drove to Canso. He is going to Waterford to visit with Malcie & then they are traveling to Cheticamp on Tuesday.

The concert was good not great--best of East Coast music was there--Bruce Guthro,J.P. Cormier, Sons of Maxwell, Dave Gunning plus some Canadian performers---Nathan,Switchback, and some International performers--Strawbs(England),Johnny Reid(Scotland).

The weather was good--only rained for short time on Sunday pm but the nights were cool.The crowd was smaller than usual this year and had to be down at least 1000 people.

I have all kinds of video which I will put up in small snippets over the next few weeks.

Each persons' favorite performer:

Malcie-----Gordie Sampson
John-------Chirgilchin (Russian Throat Singers)
Hector-----Sons of Maxwell
Robert-----Quebe Sisters(Texas)
Jim---------Ron Hynes (NL)
Lisa--------Por Angus(ON)

Here is a slideshow from our visit to Canso:

Stan Rogers June 29, 30 and July 1st!

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-06-27T23:47:02-03:00

There will be at least three members of the Campbell Clan in attendance this weekend in Canso. Malcie, John & Hector will be there as well as Malcie's buddy, Robert Fink who some of you have met over the past two years. The weather is showing cloudy and cool but hey, it is Canso--expect the worst. Will post some pictures and video when I return, so come back next week for a visit.

The Main Stage schedule starts at 7:00 pm Friday, Saturday,Sunday.Here are the listed performers:

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Alan Gerber
Chirgilchin
J.P. Cormier
Tommy Makem
John Gorka
Nanci Griffith
Bruce Guthro

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Silk Road
Jill Barber
Quebe Sisters
Johhny Reid
The Strawbs
Sons of Maxwell
Tom Fun Orchestra

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Ray Bonneville
Gretchen Peters
Ron Hynes
Gordie Sampson
Dave Gunning
Nathan
Switchback
Finale

Here are the daily workshop schedules at the 6 stages which start at 11:00 am and go to 6:00 pm:

Tennis Anyone!

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-06-20T15:27:30-03:00

I play tennis 3 mornings/week with a group of seniors. We play three sets and rotate partners after each set so it is not too competitive. Great exercise..are you listening John & Malcie. It costs $125.00 for a membership and that includes free lessons. I also play in a Team Tennis League on Tuesday evenings where I play with 4 other people in a Mixed tennis competition. It is more recreational.

I play from 9:00-10:30 am and then go up into Victoria Park which is just around the corner from the Tennis Club for my 3km walk. It kills the am.

Here is a video clip of our play this am. My camera's battery died after the first game so you get a flavour.

Teachers Slo-Pitch-June 9,2007

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-06-09T20:46:17-03:00

I played in the 8th Annual Teachers Slo-Pitch Tourney today.it was hot--26 C. I still have it, albeit a bit slower on the base paths.
There were four teams competing: CEC, Bible Hill Jr., Hants North and my old school -Truro Junior. CEC won with a 3-0 record. We were 0-3. Winston showed up to watch our 2nd game & then we went to Kramers for lunch and I bought the pitcher of Keith's draft and he did me a favour and drink half of it.

Here is a short highlight reel from the games.

Hal Bruce at the Pond in Truro-June 6, 2007

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-06-07T10:34:20-03:00

Darlene and I were at the Pond Beverage Room to listen to two bands on Wed. night. The first was Hal Bruce and Scott Ferguson (drummer)--played with the Rankin Sisters on tour.

Here is a short video of Hal Bruce singing Beatles & other 60's classics.

The second band of the night and the featured one were the Repeatles from Sweden (Beatles Cover band). They are on their way to Halifax for the 2nd Annual Maritime Beatlemania Event being held on Saturday, June 9 at the Olympic Gardens from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight.

Check out the website: http://www.maritimebeatleevent.com.

Donnie & The Monarchs Dance

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-05-20T21:37:32-03:00

Darlene & I attended the Donnie & The Monarchs dance at the Stadium Saturday night. There were 500+ in attendance. A great night with a highly energized dance band. They are like the The Rocking Saints but do some line dances (Hand Jive) to add variety.

Here is some video I captured. What do you think I wouldn't take my camera?

Terry Punch Podcast

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-05-08T21:05:17-03:00

Listen to a Maritime Noon show with Terry Punch-renowned Maritime genealogist recorded on May 8, 2007 with an emphasis on Emigration from the Scottish Highlands.

Look under Scottish Resources to listen to Podcast.

Genealogy Workshop

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-04-28T16:20:43-03:00

I attended a Genealogy workshop today (April 28) at the Colchester Historical Museum with guest author, radio personality (CBC-on Fridays), Dr.Terry Punch. He is the most interesting presenter and a great story teller.The cost was $25.00 which included Lunch & break.
The morning presentation was on Genealogical Research....
a. Pre-Repository Steps-(Rack your memory, Speak to Relatives,Search Family Documents, Make record of findings, List specifics you need to find and Read lots of background info.
b. Repositories- Public Library,Provincial Archives,National Archives, Historical Societies,Cemeteries, Court House Records, Churches.
c. Researching- Look at published material, Use indexes and catalogs, Keep a log of sources, Always identify sources and keep a journal or log, investigate Census returns, Probate documentation, Land Grants, Vital Records, Church Registers, Newspapers.
The afternoon session was specific to Historic Links between New England & Nova Scotia.
He left lots of time for Questions. There were about 50 people in attendance.
Here are a few pictures.....

Who Am I?

I started out calmly, tracking my tree
To see if I could find the makings of me
And all that I had was Great Grandfather's name
Not knowing his wife or from whence he came.
I chased him across a long line of states
And came up with pages and pages of dates.
When all put together, it made me forlorn
As poor old Great Grandpa had never been born.
I looked up the record of one Uncle John
Then found the old man to be younger than his son.
The facts I collected made me quite sad
As dear old Great Grandfather was never a dad.
It seems that someone was pulling my leg
I'm not at all sure I wasn't hatched from an egg.
After hundreds of dollars I've spent on my tree
I can't help but wonder if I'm really me.

NB. Listen to Maritime Noon on CBC on Tuesday, May 8th : Call genealogist Terry Punch for help researching your family tree.

Visit https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com to view Nova Scotia Births, Deaths and Marriages dating back to 1864.
(Births 1864-1877 ...Marriages 1864-1930...Deaths 1864-1877 and 1908-1955)

You'll be able to view the actual record in digitized form, and by using the Viewpoint® plug-in that we've provided, you'll also be able to read every detail entered on the original registration. If you want copies of the records for historical and genealogical research purposes, you can purchase them – either e-files at $9.95 each, or paper copies at $19.95 each – right here online and securely, as part of our Website service.
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management is pleased to bring you this outstanding new resource for genealogical research. We also acknowledge the assistance and cooperation provided by our many partners in developing and delivering this product: Vital Statistics / Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations; The Genealogical Society of Utah; Unisys Canada Inc.; NS Tourism, Culture and Heritage; Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum; Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia; Corporate IT Operations / NS Transportation and Public Works; and NS Department of Justice.
They have plans to add one year to each category in subsequent years starting 2007.

Spring has Sprung...

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-04-20T16:30:34-03:00

The temperature hit 14 in Truro today (April 20) and it felt great. I started my walking program in Victoria Park. I have a 3.5 km route with a few hills. The first hill was a bitch today but it will only get better. I was huffing & puffing at the top of that hill. The Park was alive with people and the Vibert Fitness Trail was filled with the sound of birds chirping, squirrels scurrying around, and lots of walkers with dogs. I took some pictures & some shaky video with my still camera so enjoy the scenery. I even took one of myself using the timer on the camera. I was walking as I took the video so you may want to take a gravol before you watch. The music is Ronan Keating...Life is a Rollercoaster.

See video under Others in Video section.

Tour of Diefenbunker in Debert

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-03-25T16:07:01-03:00

I had the opportunity today(Sunday,March 25) to take a tour of the Diefenbunker in Debert. Cameras were not allowed as they put you in groups of 10 & two guides made sure of it. It was interesting to say the least. Too much paranoia by them considering the Cold War has been over for a few decades. The bunker was built between 1959-63. It opened in 1964.

The Maritime "Diefenbunker"
In 1958, at the height of the Cold War and the infancy of the ICBM threat, Debert was selected as the site for 1 of 6 communication centres and "Regional Emergency Government Headquarters" complexes being located across Canada. The Debert facility would be the only such complex built in the Maritime provinces.
A small part of Camp Debert was proposed to be used for the complex along with supporting surface structures and personnel housing. Construction began in 1960 on an underground 2-storey (although there are rumors of a third flooded floor) bunker capable of withstanding a near-hit from a nuclear explosion. The underground building had massive blast doors at the surface, as well as extensive air filters to prevent radiation infiltration. Underground storage was built for food, fuel, fresh water, and other supplies for the facility which was capable of supporting several dozen people for weeks. These facilities, nicknamed "Diefenbunkers", were administered by the Canadian Corps of Signals.
Opening in 1964, the Debert facility was already dated, since ICBM targeting had improved to the point where a direct hit was possible on the bunker, however it persisted as a Provincial Warning Centre (for Nova Scotia), staffed by the 720 Communication Squadron, along with the space for the emergency government. Antenna farms were dispersed from the bunker and were located on the shores of Cobequid Bay in nearby Masstown as well as in the Cobequid Hills near Londonderry.

9.5 million in extra user fees in NS Budget

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-03-24T20:19:40-03:00

Getting married, getting a birth certificate, driving a car . . . just about everything is going to cost us a few bucks more:

$7.25 more for a marriage licence (up to $113.75 from $106.50)
70¢ More for a genealogy search
$1.80 More for a birth certificate
$3.26 More for a basic driver’s licence
$1.02 Driving record search fee increase
$1.80 More for a casket salesman’s licence
$7.24 How much more lobbyists will pay to register
$9 Cost increase for a bill collector’s licence
$9.05 How much more it will cost to change your name
$3,756 How much more it will cost to fuel up a Boeing 777

25 Greatest Oldies Hits of All Time

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-03-23T21:09:08-03:00

01 Rock Around The Clock
02 Leader Of the Pack
03 Runaway
04 Rockin Robin
05 Whole Lot Of Shakin Going On
06 Rebel Rouser
07 Personality
08 It's Only Make Believe
09 Stupid Cupid
10 Save the Last Dance For You
11 Hello Mary Lou
12 Coming on Strong
13 Then He Kissed Me
14 Blue Suede Shoes
15 Walk Don't Run
16 Johnny Be Goode
17 Running Bear
18 Sheila
19 Great Balls Of Fire
20 Wake up Little Suzie
21 Be-Bop A Lula
22 Red River Rock
23 Western Movies
24 Stay
25 See You Later Alligator

PS. Please add your favorites under Comments!

Scotch Whisky Association filing appeal in dispute with N.S. distiller

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-03-09T21:34:50-04:00

The Scotch Whisky Association of Scotland says it is filing an appeal of a decision that allowed Canada's only single-malt whisky maker to continue using the name of its signature spirit.
Glenora Distillers International Ltd., which operates in the Cape Breton community of Glenville, won a dispute in January over the use of its Glen Breton Rare brand name.
The Scotch Whisky Association, which claimed the brand name leads consumers to believe the whisky was distilled in Scotland, complained to the Trade-Marks Opposition Board in Ottawa.
The board ruled that while a number of scotch whisky makers use the word Glen in their brand names, there is no evidence that Canadians associate the word primarily with Scottish-made spirits.
The Cape Breton distillery has insisted the name is related to local geography, since the distillery uses water from nearby Glenora Falls and sits in a type of narrow valley known as a glen.
The Scotch Whisky Association issued a news released saying it planned to file its appeal Friday, insisting that Glen Breton has been ``unfairly trading on scotch whisky's international reputation.''
``It is not co-incidental that the Glen Breton product has regularly been found mis-described as `scotch,''' the release said.
Glenora doesn't refer to scotch on its packaging.
Scotch whisky, which is a registered trademark, is defined in Scottish law. It must be aged in Scotland for at least three years, and there are strict rules outlining the distilling processes and ingredients.
The Scotch Whisky Association has a long history of legal battles to prevent non-Scottish distillers from using the term.
Glenora has been selling its Glen Breton Rare whisky since 2000.

Rankins Concert

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-03-02T21:30:48-04:00

Added a video of the Rankins Concert recorded by Cheryl using the video mode on her digital still camera. It was recorded in February at the Metro Centre,Halifax on their Reunion Tour. Check it out on the Movies page. It is large file & will be slow to stream to your computer. Be Patient!

Annie Celebrated her 87th birthday on Thursday,Feb.22,2007

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-02-26T21:38:48-04:00

Annie turned 87 on Thursday,Feb. 22,surrounded by family & friends. Heckie MacIsaac was home the previous week for a visit & took Annie to the Casino where she won $300.00.She is in great spirits with a wonderful sense of humor & never misses an opportunity to put you in your place. She absolutely hates getting her picture taken but consented for a few with the family. Watch her video in the Movies section.

Glencoe Massacre Anniversary

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-02-13T15:17:18-04:00

Massacre of Glencoe

The Massacre of Glencoe occurred in Glen Coe, Scotland, early in the morning of 13 February 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and Jacobitism. The massacre began simultaneously in three settlements along the glen - Invercoe, Inverrigan, and Achacon - although the killing took place all over the glen as fleeing MacDonalds were pursued. Thirty-eight MacDonalds from the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed by the guests who had accepted their hospitality, on the grounds that the MacDonalds had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange. Another forty women and children died of exposure after their homes were burned.

Aftermath

The Glencoe massacre became a propaganda piece for Jacobite sympathies which were to come to a head in the next generation in the Rising of 1745. In the Victorian era interest was revived and the massacre was romanticised in art and literature, such as Sir Walter Scott's "The Highland Widow". Due to the involvement of Argyll's regiment under Glenlyon's command, the massacre was regarded not as a government action, but as a consequence of the ancient MacDonald - Campbell rivalry.
Memory of this massacre has been kept alive by continued ill feeling between MacDonalds and Campbells — since the late 20th century the Clachaig Inn, a hotel and pub in Glencoe popular with climbers, has had a sign on its door saying "No Hawkers or Campbells".

More Updates

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-02-08T10:33:07-04:00

I have placed some new info on the Home page related to Murdock's parents and siblings. This info was found by John
on NL Rootsweb site. I have also added a section called Collage where I put interesting photo mixes. Look for everyone
in family to have one soon.

I updated the Family Timeline as well, so take a look. I am in the process of adding some more video clips & will make them
smaller & faster to stream.

I would like for you to test the Contact Me link by filling in your info and sending it to me.

Always looking for ways to improve site. Please send pictures/ideas/ family news information to me & I will add it.

If you get any errors on site, please advise.

Welcome to the Campbell Family Website Blog

hector@staff.ednet.ns.ca — 2007-01-16T00:20:20-04:00

Please share your comments, ideas and most important some content to keep it fresh.

This is an attempt to create a space on this website for family members to share their stories and their memories.

I'm asking everyone to submit a story. One that's important to you. One that we will all appreciate. One that will make us laugh or cry and be inspired to write one of our own.

Tell us something we didn't know and bring us a little closer. Don't let the past slip away from us anymore than it has.

Jan. 30/2007

Added and revised new content. I inserted a section on History of New Waterford. I had some great pictures of Waterford that I got from Lowell Cormier two years ago and they look good.