Author Archives: Michael K. Barbour

About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

News & Events for the Bay Area Canadian Community 🇨🇦

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Join Us In Teaching The Value of Freedom

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An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.

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Few know how much effort our volunteers put in to make National Wreaths Across America Day happen each December. Fewer still understand that the work of the dedicated volunteers and WAA staff is carried out year-round and grows yearly.

It is through the daily efforts of dedicated individuals like yourself that Wreaths Across America has been able to build a community for veterans, military families, and civic organizations bringing our mission to life throughout the year.

As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to share a few of the ways that you can continue to be involved in our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

  • We are so proud of our expanded Teach Program, headed by a retired teacher who is a Gold Star Mother and in tandem with many well-respected, longstanding veteran support organizations. The character and service-centric curriculum is becoming increasingly in demand and can be downloaded on the WAA website for free.
  • Our Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) travels all over the country, visiting schools and communities, bringing people together with the common goal of learning, sharing, and embracing local veterans’ service.
  • Our quarterly Teach Webinars equip educators and youth of all ages with the vast resources from the Library of Congress. The next webinar takes place on May 14th. Learn more and register here.

We thank you for your continued support of our mission. Today, we invite you to further your impact by making a $5 donation to our TEACH Program. Your contribution will directly support our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

 

Sincerely,

The Wreaths Across America Team
 
 
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Skeletons found buried inside Hermann Göring’s former residence

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
Front Lines
Front Lines

A skull and five skeletons, minus their hands and feet, were discovered at the site. (FUNDACJA LATEBRA)

Skeletons found buried inside Hermann Göring’s former residence

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Amateur archeologists have found five skeletons buried at Hermann Göring’s former residence in the remote Wolf’s Lair, the Nazis’ Eastern Front headquarters where German military officers failed in a 1944 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

Missing hands and feet, the otherwise complete skeletons of three adults, a teenager and a newborn baby were uncovered Feb. 24, 2024, along with a skull underneath the brick building that served as the Luftwaffe chief’s on-site living quarters.

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1944: Prelude to Victory
Military Milestones
Military Milestones

Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Dextraze. (THE MUSEUM OF THE MONT-ROYAL FUSILIERS)

Private to General: Remembering Jacques Dextraze

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Dextraze, having travelled more than three kilometres behind enemy lines, parked his Bren Gun Carrier outside the German headquarters in Groningen, Netherlands. He walked in alone.

Hands in pockets, the 25-year-old commander of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal (FMR) confronted the Nazi general in charge. The latter believed his Canadian counterpart had come to surrender—quite the opposite was true.

Dextraze lit a cigarette, careful not to offer one to the German officer. After a drag or two, he explained that the enemy force was surrounded.

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Support Veterans! Join the Legion today

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Join Royal Canadian Legion

Whether volunteering, helping with the Poppy Campaign, or simply supporting through membership dues, every member helps the Legion assist Canada’s Veterans and their families. And they make friends and have a ton of fun along the way!

Anyone over 18 years of age can become a member of the Legion. Join today!

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Canvet Publications Ltd.
86 Aird Place |
Kanata, Ontario | K2L 0A1 | Canada |
1-844-602-5737 | 613-591-0116 | magazine@legion.ca