I award you the wikiwings in recognition of your knowledgeable contribution to aviation articles. -Rig0View out my office window, c. 2010
User:Bzuk is Bill Zuk in "reel" and real life. In the past, and sometimes present and future, I have been an author, filmmaker, historian, photographer and artist. Much of my life has been spent as an educator, sharing a passion for writing, history and aviation with both children and adults. Long-time Winnipeg resident, I received a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education from the University of Manitoba.
Working primarily as a teacher/librarian for Manitoba school divisions, I also taught Art, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies and created new libraries in three different school divisions as well as integrating a computer curriculum. I also conducted research for the Manitoba Textbook Bureau, Television Ontario, Manitoba Department of Education and Prentice-Hall of Canada. Publications include: Family Treasures Project,Story-Vine literature enrichment program, Convention Game,Election Simulation and Student Activity Blocks. During a two year period, I was the co-chair of I Love to Read Days Reading Festivals in Winnipeg, public relations coordinator for Canadian Images 2/Media and Technology in Education in Canada Conference. I am also the past chair of the Winnipeg Public Library Board and sit on the Assiniboia Library Advisory Committee in Winnipeg.
For over 30 years, I was the owner/operator of Timeless Memories Photography, and the official photographer for the Winnipeg International Air Show. I have also written extensively for aviation magazines worldwide, and was the editor of the trade journal, Western Canada Aviation & Aerospace, and currently the editor of the History Newsreel of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, I am also a contributor to Wings and Helicopters magazines.
Publications include:
Janusz Zurakowski: A Legend in the Skies, 2007 (Canadian edition, 2004, Polish Edition 2010)
The Avro Arrow Story, 2006
The Avro Arrow: The Story of an Incredible Plane... 2004
Avrocar: Canada’s Flying Saucer, 2001
How Women Won the Vote in Manitoba, 1978 (Video/Kit)
As a documentary screenwriter, director and consultant, 18 films to date are in my resume, including:
Winnipeg's Lost Airport, MTS AllStream, 2016
As Close as Brothers, MTS Allstream, 2010
Bearing his Soul: Gerry “The Big Bear” Barrett, CTV 2003
Zero Over the Prairies, CTV/PBS, 2003
Avrocar: Flying Saucer Secrets for the Past, Discovery Canada, 2002
For your tireless work creating, editing and improving Wikipedia's coverage of aircraft. Snowman 17:33, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
The Guidance Barnstar
For always helping me when i bungle with citation and adding references and just helping me clean up what I put into articles thanks!Shashenka (talk) 16:35, 16 September 2012 (UTC)
The Copyeditor's Barnstar
I'm usually just so proud of myself that I even cite something at all, that I forget the details. Thank You for always making my citations look their best. --Colputt 02:30, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Great work updating aviation-related articles. Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 04:19, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
I hereby present this Plenary Indulgence to Bzuk in recognition of all his patience during this November 2007 --EH101 (talk) 15:07, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
For all your hard work on Anna May Wong, you deserve a cookie.
Wikiwings
For great work re-writing, formatting and generally fixing Hughes H-1 Racer. This is actually harder to do than writing a new article from scratch! - Ahunt (talk) 14:23, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
To Bzuk, Thanks for making me laugh LOL:) Banrockstation (talk) 14:24, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
Wikiwings
For exemplary text and reference expansion work on Aluminum Overcast. - Ahunt (talk) 17:44, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for expanding our knowledge on aviation, history, the history of aviation and the people involved, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:09, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the 129th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, - you are an awesome Wikipedian! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:57, 20 May 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thanks for the Don R. Berlin article. He was my uncle and I always thought he deserved a Wikipedia page, but 'a daunting task' to be done 'one of these days.....' AFAIK most items have been corrected. A reading of the NYT page shows a couple of misspelled names, but..... Jeb hhoh (talk) 15:07, 22 July 2013 (UTC)
I, Onel5969 (talk), hereby award Bzuk the WikiProject Film Award for his/her valued contributions to WikiProject Film. This barnstar is in recognition for your excellent work on expanding the stub article, Without Orders. Nice job, and excellent community spirit!
Awarded 15:00, 8 November 2014 (UTC)
Happy Editing
Hello Bzuk, Eduemoni has given you a shining smiling star! You see, these things promote WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day better. Spread the Shining Smiling Star whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or someone putting up with some stick at this time. Enjoy! Eduemoni↑talk↓ 12:43, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
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