November- A Time of Thanks
We have been open for almost six months now. It's been great! We are so excited to have opened back up. It's been great to meet together as assistants and consultants. And especially exciting to visit and assist the patrons who come and go each day. We have been blessed in so many ways! Thanks to all of you!
Spotlight for November
Beginning and Intermediate Family Search Classes by BYU Family History Library
Are you looking for some assistance in learning more about how to do Temple and Family History? You are always welcome to come into the center for assistance and for our classes. If you aren't able to come in to the center right now, BYU Family History Library has been broadcasting "Sunday Classes" for some time. Earlier this year they were given permission to record the classes and they are available on their website. Each is about one hour long and contains a lot of great information. Kathryn Grant is one of Tammy's favorite webinar presenters. Check her out and see if she becomes one your favorites as well.
FamilySearch Beginner Series – Kathryn Grant
1. Getting to Know FamilySearch.org
2. Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree
3. Finding People to Add in Family Tree
FamilySearch Intermediate Series – Kathryn Grant
1. Duplicates in Family Tree (Part 1 of 2)
2. Duplicates in Family Tree (Part 2 of 2)
3. Mysteries of the Change Log Revealed
Classes for November
November 3, Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Computer Tips and Tricks- Part Two
Taught by Sharon Bowers. This is part two of a two part class. Work smarter not harder. Learn some great computer tips and tricks including some shortcuts to use while doing family history. Handouts on the calendar.
November 4, Thursday 10:30 a.m. Family Search 101 Part One
Taught by Anna Marie Davis. This is a repeat of the class from previous months. It is a two part hands on class learning how to do the basics in FamilySearch. A great place for beginners to start, also a potential review for those who want just a little refresher on how to use FamilySearch.
November 9, Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Merging/Duplicates and Unfinished Attachments- Part Two
Taught by Tammy Stevenson. This is part two of a previous class. Finishing up some of the more complex merges we looked at during the previous class. It's not necessary to have attended the previous class to get something out of this class.
November 10, Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Is there a Research Trip in your Future?
Taught by Sharon Bowers. She recently went to Boston for a research trip and found some very interesting and unexpected things. She will share what she learned and how you can prepare better for your own research trips.
November 11, Thursday 10:30 a.m. Source Analysis (Merging/Duplicate&Unfinished Attachments-Part 3)
Taught by Tammy Stevenson. Ever looked at a source and tried to figure out who it belongs to? Ever seen sources on FamilySearch attached to one person which apply to a different person? Ever wondered if this is the correct marriage or death record for your person? Come to this class and learn some tips and tricks in source analysis.
November 16, Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Collect Family Stories this Holiday Season
Taught by Shaura Miller. Bring a short favorite story to share with the class. Why stories are important. How to preserve them. Questions to ask family members. How to use the apps to assist in preserving stories and photos. Something for everyone, come enjoy this class together.
November 17, Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Webinar Class- Basics of Using Ancestry.com
This is a webinar presented by Nancy Busby as part of the Ancestry Series on BYU Family History Library. Come learn more about a basic overview of using Ancestry.com and how to link your FamilySearch account to your Ancestry account.
November 18, Thursday 10:30 a.m. FamilySearch 101 Part Two
Taught by Anna Marie Davis. This is a repeat of the class from previous months. It is a two part hands on class learning how to do the basics in FamilySearch. A great place for beginners to start, also a potential review for those who want just a little refresher on how to use FamilySearch.
A link to the full calendar appears in to the right in the "Burley Family History Center Links"
Weekly email reminders of the classes are sent to those on our email list. If you wish to be included on the email reminder list, please send your contact information to the center. id_burley@familyhistorymail.org
New opportunities for Personalized Research Assistance
By appointment only with Kathleen Hedberg for Swedish research has been tremendously successful since we re-opened the center. Kathleen is available for appointments on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm. We are pleased to announce three more options for specific research have opened as well. Kristy Thompson will be available on Wednesdays 2 pm to 4 pm for Swedish research. Carla Carson will be available on Tuesdays 11 am to 1 pm for Danish research. Sharon Bowers will be available on Tuesdays 3 pm to 5 pm for Spanish research. Each appointment is two hours long and allows for plenty of time to work through easy or complex issues in your family history. Call the center, or stop by to make an appointment.
Spotlight of New Assistants
My name is Charlotte Reedy, I was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. My parents were converts and were baptized when I was seven. I served a full time mission in the Hawaii Honolulu Mission (best mission in the world!). I've lived in Rupert, Idaho, for the past 36 years. I spent my entire career in Juvenile Justice since moving to Rupert. I worked 7 years at the Idaho Youth Ranch and then moved to the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center. I retired August 31, 2021, after 29 years at the Detention Center. I currently serve as a Primary Teacher for the CTR 7 class in the Rupert 5th Ward and LOVE it!
Hi! I am Jolene Hunsaker. I was born and raised in Rupert. I graduated from both Ricks College and BYU. I served a mission in the great Ohio, Columbus Mission. I taught first grade in Minidoka County Schools for 32 years, retiring in 2015. I attend the Rupert 5th ward where I am the choir director with no choir.
Heads Up for Upcoming Events
We will be closed from November 22 to November 28 so our assistants and consultants can enjoy the Thanksgiving week with their families.
We will be open limited week days in December. Dec 1, 2, 6, 8, 13, and 15. Closed from December 20 to January 4th so our assistants and consultants can enjoy the Christmas season with their families.
Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19 will be "Learn More About Your Ancestors's Christmas Traditions" More information will be coming in next month's newsletter.
Remember the "Research Like a Pro" class that was cut short because of the center closing due to Covid? We are going to try it again in January 2022. Third Wednesdays in January - April from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Taught by Tammy Stevenson and Shaura Miller. We have permission from Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer to use their process, their book and their research charts/guides for this class. It is helpful if you have a copy of the book to use during the class. We do have a few copies of the book at the center if you need to borrow one for the duration of this class. It's not necessary to have attended in 2020. We will start at the beginning of the process and work our way through the whole process over those four months.
Top Ten Tips for November
10- New Country Pages on The Family History Guide If you haven't checked out The Countries tab on The Family History Guide, you are missing out. Check it out today.
