For further Information: Liz Myers 562/598-3027 The Questing Heirs Genealogical Society of the greater Long Beach area is having their regular meeting on Sunday, Nov 16, 2003 at 1:15 PM. They meet at the Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 East Carson Street at Cherry Street in Long Beach/Lakewood area. The public is welcome. The session starts with a beginners class that will discuss the steps to getting started on family search. An intermediate class on Witches in our Pedigree will be presented by John McCoy, President of the Society. The classes are followed by a refreshment break and guest speaker. This month the guest speaker is Tom Underhill speaking on Scanning and Photo Retouching Basics. Tom Underhill is the publisher at Creative Continuum, a book design and publishing company specializing in high-quality, short-run books. Tom's background includes extensive graphic design, marketing and project management. Tom said, "Quality scanning is more than just pushing the "scan button." He will show the tips and tricks used by the pros. His talk will include proper resolution, file types and color spaces. He will include image enhancement and basic photographic techniques. Tom is the author of five books, so he has the personal knowledge to share. The family history books are located at the Long Beach Main Library at Pacific and Ocean Blvd. A volunteer is available to help from 1 to 5 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Further information is available by contacting Jeanette Jones at 562/421-5610. # # #