Welcome back cousins! We've missed you all so much.  Heycuz is not in full swing yet, as we are getting used to the new software upgrade. You probably noticed right off that there's been some changes. The color change is enough to tip you off. However, its much more than that. The software has had major changes that should allow for a much more efficient exchange of ideas. However, all the parts of the software are not playing nice with each other just yet. We may be jumping the gun getting the site up before all the kinks are worked out, but we couldn't stand it any longer.

So, if things aren't working as good as they should be, please be patient. If you do want to make some changes, please notice that the log in area is separate for now. To make changes, you must log in. To do that go to the menu link titled  "Our Families" and click on the "Log In" link found at the top of the left-hand column. Enter your previous user name and password.

On a personal note, I want to especially thank Robert Barnhill for his donation toward the purchase of a new server for Heycuz. Robert went above and beyond by asking what he could do to help Heycuz in its time of need. We all appreciate it Robert! Once again, our cousins have shown what a blessing it is to be a part of this great big family and how we must continue to strive to preserve our family histories and continue our genealogical research.  It can give us all hope for a prosperous new year.

Once again I am reposting a post I made to my personal blog because it concerns genealogists.

Who do you think you are? This Fox news reporter shares a fascinating report that about being kept in the dark about his famiy's roots.

NOTE: I wrote this for my personal blog 'Notes While Surfing' and realized that my cousins over at Heycuz.net might be interested. So, I'm reposting it here.

Are you going to go out of town for the Labor Day weekend? This year, we're getting four days off. We are going to be visiting with some family at least one of the days. So, its a great time to put my new mobile apps to use. I got an iPhone last Christmas (thank you dear hubby!) and its really made life easier. The "Around Me" app alone really saved us when we were in Texas this summer for my nephews wedding and couldn't locate the hotel. After the third time around the block, I pulled out my phone, put in the name of the hotel and it showed us exactly what turns to make to get there. Really cool.  Playing with "Around Me" some more, we found local museums and other hot spots. As an addicted genealogist, of course I had to pull up directions for the local libraries and cemeteries.

I put together a short video tutorial to show you how to edit information in the Heycuz Database. It also shows you how to add notes and add children. I've been getting a lot of requests to update existing information and, unfortunately, my time is limited and the whole reason I created the website is so members can update the information as needed. Many of the people in the heycuz database are not in my direct line, so I'm not the best source for keeping their information up to date anyway, you are. Please click on the read more button below to view the video.

We are having a few technical difficulties after a recent upgrade. I am looking for a fix and hope to being back to normal as soon as possible.

by John McCrea

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The Lampley Family Reunion will be held in a new location this year on June 18th. For more information, please read Camille Allen's post.

You may have noticed a few changes to the website.

Mr. Charlie Lampley, age 83 , of Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Possum Trot, KY, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011, in Lebanon, KY.
He was an educator and baseball and basketball coach for over 40 years. He led the North Marshall Jets to a state championship in 1959. Mr. Lampley was a member of Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church.
He honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army.
He was the son of the late Ben Frank Lampley and the late Rachel Lee (Ward) Lampley.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Sue (Coleman) Lampley of Campbellsville, KY.
Also surviving are four daughters, Dawn Lampley of Sharpe, KY., Shannon Coyle of Goshen, KY., Tana Penn of Campellsville, KY., and Sallye Thompson, Lebanon, KY., one son, Charlie Lampley II of Mannsville, KY., seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
One sister, Peggy Lampley of Kevil, KY., two brothers, Owen Lampley of Possum Trot, KY., Jimmy Don Lampley of Calvert City, KY., also survive.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, P.O. Box 492, Benton, KY
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Primitative Baptist Church, Calvert City, KY.
Elder Danny Ferrell will officiate.
Interment and military rites will follow at the Fooks Cemetery, Calvert City, KY,
Friends may call between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2011 and after 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Collier Funeral Home in Benton.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Collier Funeral Home, P.O. Box 492, Benton, KY 42025.

Visitation Saturday February 26 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Collier Funeral Home 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025

Funeral Service Sunday February 27 3:00 PM Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church Calvert City, KY 42029