Circular No 291

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 30 May 2007. No. 291
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Dear friends,

In Circular 289 I sent out the latest email form Art. Here I am sending out some of his older ones that I rescued from an old archive, sorry Art, but better late than never.
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
To: gene@candw.ag

Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:53:04 -0300

Dear Genevive,

Thanks for the update, at your end, and I go in for more tests tomorrow, will keep you all in touch.

How is my old buddy Ian doing, as we don't get much news from Antigua?

Does Stephen get the Mount Weekly Bulletin from Ladislao in Venezuela; it keeps us all (at different ages and stages) in touch with the happenings of Old Mount Boys, all over the World; great stuff.

My niece, Natalie, married a Goodwin - Avery (Antigua), and they are now living in the U.S.A. (he is a Phd. Micro Biologist working with the F.D.A. in Washington} they were just up for Thanksgiving.

Love to you all, and thanks for your prayers.

Art
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From: Gene Shoul <gene@candw.ag>
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:54:29 -0400

Dear Art and Val,

Read your mail to Phillip.

Stephen does not use a computer either, does not even know to open one. :-)

But he said that he would call you.

Surprised to read that he has not done it as yet.

Will remind him.

Surprised to that Nicole one of our daughters his secretary and office manager did not reply to the e-mail either.

I sent it to the office e-mail.

Hope that all will go well for you - Art - on Wednesday.

Will certainly keep you in my daily prayers.

Glad to read that you are feeling a lot better on the new medication.

Please do keep us updated.

Also if you are planning a trip to the Caribbean, please do include us too.

We would love to have you both.

Love

Genevieve
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Art & Val Knaggs wrote:

Phillip,

Thanks ever so much for your wishes, and the therapeutic possibilities in Dominica, we will contemplate that in great depth.

Still going in for more Cardiac Dye Test on Wed and should get closer to a diagnosis as a result of them; will keep in touch.

We have very fond memories of our last visit and we keep in touch with Sr. Regina on e-mail regularly.

Do you get the Mount Bulletins from Ladislao?

He had a great one last week with some of the original oldies, brother Jack Knaggs, Cecil Ince & Scipio Soodeen in photo (reunion with me at Cecil's) in Barbados in February.

Feeling a lot better on the new medications.

Give my regards to the other Dominican Mounties, your brother Michelle and Donald Boyd.

Have you got an e-mail for Conrad Mc Intyre and also Donald, would appreciate them if you have it.

All the very best to you and your Clan.

I was recently in touch with Stephen Shoul in Antigua, but have not had a reply, and think Ian is Computer challenged.

Great hearing from you, and will keep you updated.

Art
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent:,Friday, November 4, 2005 1:51 AM
To: ekayne@shaw.ca

Great news and a real, pleasurable, condensed history of your life, bringing us up to date.

I retired about 8 years ago, having worked in sales of engineering equipment (mostly liquid handling equipment) like pumps, meters, valves, and all the accessory stuff, hose, nozzles for all types of industry.

We have 6 off-spring, in our alphabetical way, A, B and C are in our area of Nova Scotia; D is in New Brunswick; E is in Sheffield, England; and F is in Tobago (her Husband Iain Mac Kinnon is with High Ropes and works on the Offshore Rigs in the North Sea (or where ever else they send him).

We have 9 Grans and another on the way; and love the snow (especially when we leave it and venture down to the W.I.

On Sept 2004 we handed over our home to Anne-Marie, Martin & son, to look after while we did the "Nomad" (or quite mad) thing and drifted wherever the tide took us.

Started at our Island Resort (very primitive - Fr. Ildefons would have a ball there); and stayed there intermittently till mid Oct when we closed it down for the Winter.

Then we packed up our camping gear and headed South through the U.S.A. Eastern Seaboard, moseying along camping or hoteling till we reached Maryland where we stayed with a niece for a week.

We then continued visiting relatives and friends as we cruised down to Georgia and visited with cousin 'Bumpy' Llanos (Douglas' wife - he was at Barclays Bk), and gathered her up and set off for Louisiana to stay with her brother for a few days.

We then mused along the panhandle, along the coast, through Mississippi camping again, cutting into Florida around Orlando, and gradually tracked slowly back up to Georgia, savouring the weather and friendships.

Stayed there a few days to complete some projects then cruised back to Nova Scotia, at the end of November.

Visited with "Shaves" Stanley Ferguson for a while in where ever the heck he is in Florida, and also saw the entire O'Connor crowd as we passed through.

Bumpy's daughter Mary is married to Richard.

Spent Christmas with the family in N.S., and Ed & Michelle with their baby joined us from Sheffield for the festivities.

On 2nd Jan we headed to Tobago where we spent 3 months, frolicking between Trin & Tob, and even snuck in a trip to Barbados, where we met Cecil Ince & Scipio Soodeen.

Back to Toronto in April to stay with Val's Mum &amp; the Burke/Bell Clan there; Back to N.S. to open up our Cabin for the Spring, and then left for Spain in June for 3 weeks (Ed & Michelle met us there); next, over to Sheffield for a couple weeks, then down to enjoy more family in the London/Kent area till it was time to drag our smiling faces, and enlarged hearts back in Aug to N.S.

Again a summer stint at our Island Retreat, as we gradually started to settle back into our "Home Sweet Home".

All else goes well, and here we are gearing up for the White Stuff.

Holy Macaroni Man what an adventure.

So we were here in Sept when you came through, but had disconnected our phone for the Year.

Our new # is 902-404-5845, but same address, and as you see we have a new e-mail add as well.

Thanks ever so much for Ian's e-mail, as we stayed with Ian & Brenda in June 04 when we were out in Victoria for a month, when Ed & Michelle had their first baby, Jesse (now they are expecting another in the New Year).

So that's us in a nutshell.

I have recently had a little challenge with a "Ticker Flicker" that had me on a Medical Roller Coaster ride for 6 weeks, but I am now on some new medication that has me feeling my old, 'young' self once more.

Still trying to stabilise my condition, so 'Don't worry, be happy'.

Fondest regards to you and your Clan,

As always, with love,

Art & Val
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From: Earle Kayne <ekayne@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 22:15:34 -0700

Hello Art & Val,

Thanks for the e-mail with all your news.

What with to-day being Halloween you'll probably think this must be a note from the grave.

Not so, Elaine and I are keeping well and even warm, as Calgary continues to enjoy a fabulous Indian summer (well deserved as winter seemed to stretch into September this year).

Also glad to have got your e-mail as I now have your correct address.

You had written in December telling of your planned junket and I had e-mailed back hoping to get to you before you took off, to make sure you looked us up if out this way.

When we passed through Halifax in Sept., on the way to Badeck, we were hoping to call you from the hotel but could not find your name in the phone book which included Halifax, Dartmouth and many smaller communities.

So figured you had moved to areas unknown.

A great pity we couldn't get together, as don't know when we will be back that way.

Also e-mailed you when we got back, but not sure if you got any of the e-mails as they were sent to a 'sympatico' address I had on file.

So much water under the bridge since we last communicated (when was it?), not sure where to start.

The long and short is 5 kids (3boys, 2 girls), all married except our free spirit (youngest boy) who works in the oilpatch in Saudi Arabia and plays wherever the surf's up (including near Halifax recently).

The eldest couple lives in Toronto, whilst another is in Calgary and the other two in Sherwood Park (suburb of Edmonton).

We have 3 grands (2 boys, 4&2yrs; 1 girl 6yrs.).

I retired four years ago from the heavy equipment company (Wajax Industries) I joined when I came to Canada and spent 29 years with in their parts operation.

It was a great experience, as we moved about, spending 21/2 yrs. in Vancouver, 21/2 in Calgary, 14 in Edmonton and back to Calgary for the last 10.

Thoroughly enjoying retirement, although because of lousy knees have had to curtail my hobbies (tennis, squash, racquetball).

Still, don't miss the 60 hr. weeks; besides Elaine, while not admitting it, is probably thrilled to have me home 24/7!

She also retired about 14 yrs ago, after 10yrs as a secretary with the school board in Sherwood park, where we lived when working in Edmonton.

That pretty well outlines the Kayne saga to date; so where and what have you folks been up to all these years?

Drop a line some time giving us the details, or better yet, come visit us.

Being so called 'empty nesters' we have lots of room!

Keep well and keep in touch!

Elaine joins in love,

Earle

P.S. Re. Wittet's e-mail, try bwittet@vtechworld.com Seems they seldom use it, but Elaine speaks to Brenda regularly and we'll will let you know if it's changed.
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 8:38 PM
Subject: Mount Old Boys

Ladislao,

1) Mike Kenny: I don't have his home add, only his e-mail (gave you); nor his phone #. 2) The e-mail you gave me for Trevor is actually Tyrone Soodeen; as is the phone # Tyrone's.

3) Got hold of Trevor Soodeen, he lives in Oakville, Ont. but does not have computer and does not do e-mail (trying to get him to use the library as we mostly do, or use our children's internet); he has lost touch with a lot of the old boys he knew, so I am trying to get him to use e-mail.

His phone # is 905-337-8491 but he faded out and I did not get his address.

Will try later, as he is not feeling well.

I will try and reconnect with some of the oldies of my era, and keep you informed.

As always, vaya con Dios.

Art
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From: "Ladislao Kertesz" <ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 01:44:11 +0000
Dear Art

Please send me the full name of Mike and address.

God Bless

Ladislao

Also the Furgesons in Florida.

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From: "Art & Val Knaggs" <av_knaggs@hotmail.com>
To: mikeandval@dsl.pipex.com
Subject: Mount Old Boys
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:22:01 -0400

Dearest Mike & Val,

Roses (Knaggs) Eckel and I have been exchanging adventures, and she mentioned crossing your paths recently, so I took the liberty of scrounging your e-mail address from her.

Time flies, and here we are in the autumn of our youth still ploughing along on our fabulous journey of life, and really savouring (as best we can) every moment, and every step of the way.

Every day is not always good day, yet life's voyage is a blend of attitude, aptitude and balance, with a sprinkling of laughter and good humour, and saturated in love and caring (always with our eyes and hearts lifted up towards He who guides us).

As I reflect on those wondrous days at the Mount, I seem to remember a nick name like "Donkey mane" and guess it came from the length of your hair (and no other extremity.

Don't know if you are aware (all the way up in the frozen North Sea, Aberdeen) but the younger generation have taken over the Olympic Easter Candle of the Abbey School, and have continued the race of drawing together and binding the various Years of Scholastic Wisdom, by putting out a weekly Bulletin which covers the goings-on of all the past students they can wrangle together.

Ladislao Kertesz of Venezuela, heads the group of enthusiasts working on this project, and I have taken the liberty of passing on your name so that you can be involved as a recipient of the various individuals that shared the spirit and wonder of the Monastery and the lives of the fabulous Priests and Brothers who dedicated their time, talent and treasure in moulding us into what we have become today.

If you can spare a few moments to update us on a brief synopsis of your journey, it would be a fantastic contribution to all those exposed to it I am sure.

I was at Mount from 1944 to 1949, and am retired now for about 8 years, having moved to Canada in 1978.

We have 6 off-spring, in our alphabetical way, A, B and C are in our area of Nova Scotia; D is in New Brunswick; E is in Sheffield, England; and F is in Tobago (her Husband Iain Mac Kinnon is with High Ropes and works on the Offshore Rigs in the North Sea (or wherever else they send him).

We have 9 Grans and another on the way; and love the snow (especially when we leave it and venture down to the W.I.

So do drop us a line, and if there are any other Old Boys hovering around your area, please 'sook' me onto them so we can make contact.

Just got hold of Vitalis Gomes, Earl Kayne, and the younger Tyrone Soodeen, along with Trevor Evelyn (who is computer challenged - so no e-mail).

Love to Val, and look forward to hearing from you.

Love and fondest regards,

Art & Val
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Some of the emails might have been repeated due to the lost archive, but even so it might be interesting to those of the old really old alumni.

This is for now, keep well.

God Bless

Ladislao
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Photos:
58RB00033a5UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington.
58RB00033a6UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington.
58RB00033a7UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington.
58RB00033a8UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington.
The first two numbers are the year the photo was taken, please help.

Circular No 290

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 26 May 2007. No. 290
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Dear friends,

Some old time news on Music and Bands at the Mount.
I do not remember of any bands, between 1955–1959, except the Scouts Band.
Although Fr. Francis tried to get a Choir going, this was all the singing available.
So join the interchange:
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Glen Mckoy
ViewWednesday, March 7, 2007 8:34:51 AM

Hi David,
You had the first band on the mount?
That’s good history to know, as there were a few other bands after that, from what I heard about.
There were some really good musicians over the years.
You have written for some of the best bands in the Caribbean.
What a life of music if you are living.
As a fellow musician, I always had a job and played on the weekends, but you lived the dream.
David where are you living now??
There is another mount boy who plays bass in Venezuela, he has a band there I read in one of the news letter.
He is before my time also.
When I left Trinidad I played calypso and soca.
Now I think we are losing some of the latin swing in our music, swaying calypso rhythms, Its being taken over by american hip- pop and dance hall, heavy bass and rhythms grooves, not much singing not much guitar not much, nothing.
I am a guitar player, so if I don't hear no guitar I am surprised, you know what I mean.
You wrote in a time when the music was really sweet.
I will love to hear your cd my address is:

Glen Mckoy
80 Adelaide ave
Halifax, Nova Scotia / Canada
B3N 2N8

If you ever in eastern Canada my phone 902-443-5437.

Thanks for the email

Glen...
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From: "david decastro" thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com
To: mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:45:19 +0000

HI GLEN,
Thanks for answering my email.
There were some other 2 McCoy going to mount in my time between 1945- 1953.
I had the first band in mount we were called Mt Mariners.
I am a song writer and calypso singer.
I have written for the merrymen, byron lee, spice and co. and others.
If you send me your address I would be happy to send you my latest cd and compositions
"The calypso bandit" .
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To: thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com,
Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:37:04 +0000

Hi David,
My name is Glen McKoy my brother name is Hudson McKoy,
We went to mount around 1967-1972.
However people said there were two others before us, but they spelled their names McCoy I don't think they were brothers??
I am 51 yrs this year and Hudson will be 50, so you must know if we are in your age group,
I remember most mount boys who were about 2 yrs older or 2 yrs younger than me,
Hudson and I played in the mount band Cosmic Vibes,
Our band was after Raymond McCartney band, with Francis on drums and also Milton on drums, bullet head on bass, I think they had another guitar player, these guys were great players for their ages,
We still play music,
Hudson and his son is working on a cd in Toronto,
I played with bands on the weekends for many years, now I just jam with friends,
I play nylon, steel electric guitars and all styles of music, playing music is medicine, and it keeps me young,
David I don't know if I answered your question or not, but it’s good to hear from any old mount boys,
What a time, take care, good to hear from you

Glen McKoy - guitar player
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From: "david decastro" thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com
To: mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:52:49 +0000

Hi
Got your email from Ladislao,
I remember a McCoy at mount but I do not remember the first name.
Were they 2 McCoy brothers?
My name is Dave de Castro {they called me dougles} my brother was Delano de Castro.
Any answers?

Hi there,
Tim list the name McCoy is wrong, its McKoy Glen and Hudson, just to get it right.
Because before us there were also other old boys who spelled their names McCoy,
Thank you Glen a very good friend of Tim Healy,
A bunch of us also went to Suriname with Tim had a great time.
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Re: Gary Lambkin
Gillian & Leary Oconnor
Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:24:09 PM

I forgot to mention that Gary's father, Ronny, also went to Mount but from those who are in contact with him, he does not seem to have a computer so that's not much help either.
He lives in Canada now but the best I can do is get a postal address for him.
That may not be helpful.
Just let me know.
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David de Castro
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 5:55:21 PM

Hi Ladislao,
Delano does not have a computer, so I am not in touch with him often.
I do not really know the status of things.
He does not write to me so I am kind of in the dark.
If you find out anything let me know his address is:

41 b St. Anns Rd. St. Anns, Trinidad W.I.
Ph 868-624-3655.
Thanks
"the bandit" Dave.
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Anthony Boos
Nigel Boos
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 3:31:10 PM

Laz,
My brother, Anthony, attended the Abbey School for a few years between 1955-1959, but I'm not sure precisely when.
He still lives in Trinidad and can be contacted via his son, Jason, at: noreply@en.facebox.com,

Regards,
Nigel
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On 19-May-07, at 5:26 PM, ladislao kertesz wrote:

Dear Nigel
I am recovering my mailing list.
Do you have Anthony Boos somewhere in your computer??
Is he your cousin??
God Bless
Ladislao
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Use the code of the photos when replying.
This is for now, keep well.

God Bless
Ladislao
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Photos:
58DD0001RGA Volleyball player, Richard Galt
55RB00011a1MSH, Mac Seheult.
56UN0001CLASS61 rev.a, New names added.
58RB0003a5NBO, Nigel Boos.

Circular No 289

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 19 May 2007. No. 289
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Dear friends,

Latest news on the efforts to control the fire at the Mount.
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"nchacha57@aol.com"
Friday, May 18, 2007 1:04:01 PM

Monks help fight blaze

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article?id=161148640
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent: Tuesday,November 22 6:10 PM
CC: gordwalk@eircom.net

Lad,

Just spoke to Gord on the phone (in Wexford, Ireland).

His phone is #110-353-533-7817 from here, 011 is the International #.

He is looking forward to the Bulletins.

He was at Mount between 1950 - 56.

So if you have any Bulleting with Boys of that era it would be of better interest to him. Adios, amigo!
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To: av_knaggs@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:37:15 +0000

Dear Art

Please review Gordon’s email address or telephone number, is he in Canada?

God bless

Ladislao
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From: "Art & Val Knaggs" <av_knaggs@hotmail.com
To: gordwalker@eircom.net
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 14:39:53 -0400
Gord,

Was really great talking with you, and touching base after all these years.

Have copied Ladislao and he will put you into the system, and we can move from there.

If you are ever over this way, Nova Scotia, don't hesitate to look Val & I up at

2 Dubonnet Dr., Dartmouth, B2X 2V3,

our ph # 902- 404-5845.

Wonderful pleasure,

Art
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Ladislao,

Gord went Mount just after I left, he was there from 50 - 53, then finished schooling in Ireland, but he will give you all his data.

Thanks for reviving me, and all the best.

Send us some oil, our prices are out of sight these last few months!

As ever,

Art

(The email address of Gord does not work, please have him send a msg. Ed.)
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:33:42 -0400

Ladislao,

As we toboggan into the New Year in Canada, may The Man Upstairs look down upon you with deep appreciation of the Fabulous work you continue to do for so many good friends of MSB every day of every week of the Year.

I can see the rays from Heaven as God smiles down upon you and your "pilgrimage of love" for your brothers in Christ.

What fantastic treasures you unfold weekly to each and every one of us, thanks a million.

I saw some names on your list of Old Mounties, a couple of weeks ago, that I might be able to help with.

1) Adrien Ache:- I don't have his e-mail, but my daughter works for the same Insurance Co his wife works at, so I will ask her to get him to contact you so that you can put him on your mailing list.

2) Anthony Boos :- I know Nigel Boos (who is in Canada) and will do the same, and see if he knows Anthony.

3) Delano de Castro:- Know David (doogle) who is his brother living in Florida. Unfortunately Delano just lost his house to fire (in Trinidad) a few months ago, but you can contact Dave at "thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com, I spoke to him on the phone and he would like to be on the mailing list.

4) Ernest Tempro:- is a "bajan" name and I know a Steve Tempro in Barbados, Mother owns Smugglers Cove, so I will try and get some info from him for you.

5) Jack Knaggs: - My brother (and One of the original students when Mount opened) does not have a computer or e-mail; but I keep him up to date when I see him. He lives in Tobago. Retired.

6) Dennis Cribbes:- He lives in Trinidad (I believe Diego Martin) his phone #868-629-1023.

Good Luck, and I will keep in touch.

Sincerely,

Art
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Art & Val Knaggs av_knaggs@hotmail.com
Sunday, September 17, 9:12:33 PM

Ladislao,

Great work keep it up.

My wife and I are on our way (driving) to Toronto, we stopped off near Montreal at our Son & wife's home for a couple of days, and leave tomorrow to finish stage two of the trip.

Met with Old buddy, John D. Miller (JD) who just celebrated his 50th Wedding Anniversary with wife Michellene, (sister of Raymond & Alain Deveaux (also Mounties from Martinique).

Raymond recently had a quadruple heart bypass, and is back playing Golf (his love).

Also learnt that Raymond Vivies (Guadeloupe) died two years ago as a result of a car accident, perhaps we can all pray for him.

Will try to track down some other "Oldies" in the Toronto area.

Always a pleasure hearing from you with all the news.

Art (1949).
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 12:49 PM
Subject : Retirement

Hi Ladislao,

Still travelling, briefly spent an hour at La Guaira on way from Trini to Toronto on 3rd, but getting to the end of trip, should be "Home" by 15th Nov. in Nova Scotia.

All else going well, health holding up, and continue to share and enjoy life with Family and Friends.

Keep up the great work.

Art
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From: idmitch@anguillanet.com
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 12:33:36 -0400

Hi Arthur,

The only party was the 60th, but no one came!

We are getting into all sorts of mischief in Anguilla.

Not much travelling, as it only takes one hour to drive all around the island.

Actually, I have just come back from Nevis where I went yesterday to pick up my four promised peafowl, but the boys had not caught them and I could not wait, so I collect them next Friday.

Later that day I do go down to Barbados, but it is only to get my battery checked, and I will be back in Anguilla on Sunday.

So, I suppose that we do get around from time to time!

Keep well.

Don
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:26 AM

Don,

Kind of feel left out, we weren't even invited.

Val & I just returned to Toronto from a month's visit to family & friends in T & T (mostly Tobago with my Brother & Sister), and we soaked up all the sun & fun of the Caribbean Life.

We stay here till Fri/Sat then drive slowly and carefully back to Nova Scotia (about a 20 hr trip); but we have a son in St. Jean de Richelieu (just south of Montreal, Que), then will make another stop in Nackawic, New Brunswick, where his wife's parents hang their hats.

Travel is the greatest adventure of Life; one sees so much, touches so many, and shares all (time, talent & treasure) with all who cross our path.

The Good Lord really plans our trips, just one day at a time; yet He expects us to fill in all the details of the 16 hrs that we may have.

What a guy.

We have recently learnt that it is not really what we do in life that is a vital contribution to others, but HOW we do it (Honestly, Openly and Willingly) which we got from a book called TODAY put out by Emotions Anonymous, who use the same steps as A.

A. but gear it to those with Depression Problems.

Only old Mounties I spoke with are, Ray De Cambra, Trevor Evelyn, Charles Prada, & Raymond Deveaux.

All else just fine & dandy.

I was O.K. until I learned it means Old & Crotchety, so now I am just simply marvellous; and does it ever feel different.

Keep in touch. as ever,

Art

(Need information on De Cambra, Charles Prada. Ed.)
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Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:37 PM
Subject : Our Greetings to You

Great work and joy you guys, really appreciate all that you do now.

Art

Dearly Beloved,

It has been said 'better late than never'.

It is also quoted 'it is never too late to mend' (Mother of nine sewing up her husband's pyjama pants crotch).

I don't know really what this has to do with a wonderful, exciting time like Christmas, when we first reflect where we are, then celebrate His birth on that special day, then making our plans to change (New Years Resolutions and all that Jazz), and still fall right back into our same old natural ways and bad habits, within weeks of all these proclamations.

But before we glide into 2007, we need to Wish you all a Wonderful Christmastide (all 12 days), and a fabulous New Year; filled with all that we need to do, more so than we want to do.

It is really and truly a Spiritual turnover, as much as it is a physical and mental one.

Love, in all its five languages (plus its various dialects) is the great motivator, in both the giving and receiving, so let us all continue in the Spirit of it all, each and every day of the coming Year.

We have had a fabulous year, tremendous blessings and meaningful memories, as we stand beneath the waterfall of abundance blessings that we experienced in 2006, and gratefully thank the Good Lord for it all.

We hope that you too have been similarly inspired by His great presence at the start once more of His recurring journey with us, as we wish you everything for this New Year ahead.

God be with you and yours.

All our love, as ever,

Art & Val
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From: Art & Val Knaggs
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2007 3:26PM
To: tevelyn@rogers.com

Nice talking to you and thanks for the e-mail.

Answer me & copy me with Clive's e-mail, and we will be off to the races.

I usually get to a Computer at least once per week.

Get well soon.

Vaya con Dios, amigo.

Art
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From: "tevelyn" <tevelyn@rogers.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:43:01 -0400

Arthur

Have given Clive BG your Email address but he says that he has not received any replies to his messages so we are wondering if you have not received his Email or you have gone away to some tropical island.

Hope you are all well.

Regards

Trev
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This is for now, keep well.

God Bless

Ladislao
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Photos:
58RB0003a1UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington Class 1958.
58RB0003a2UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington Class 1958.
58RB0003a3UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington Class 1958.
58RB0003a4UNKNOWN, Photo taken by Roberto Bodington Class 1958.

Circular No 288

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 12 May 2007. No. 288
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Dear friends,

Here is chat that I had with John Reaburn, as you can see this is also a good method to get your message to the Circular.

My chat address is kertesz11@yahoo.com, also ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com,

Please do not forget to include the photo’s code number or letters when replying to the names request.

So here is the rather long chat.
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laszlo kertesz: hi john

laszlo kertesz: It is the editor of the Circular

laszlo kertesz: The Abbey School

laszlo kertesz: Are you getting the Newsletters on the alma mater??

reaburn_john: yes

reaburn_john: I am getting the Circular's

reaburn_john: thank you

laszlo kertesz: please can you send in 50 words for the DUES

laszlo kertesz: could be your resume???

laszlo kertesz: and a xmas photo, this year´s

laszlo kertesz: glad you answered back

laszlo kertesz: I am just sending out No. 277, that was left behind for one reason or another

laszlo kertesz: won´t keep you, god bless ladislao

reaburn_john: cool

reaburn_john: I will try

reaburn_john: to send somthing

reaburn_john: but don't hold me to it

laszlo kertesz: maybe also the names of your classmates

laszlo kertesz: no problem, man

reaburn_john: I am from the same class as Miguel

reaburn_john: 1985

laszlo kertesz: Miguel Dvorak??

reaburn_john: no

reaburn_john: Gonzales

laszlo kertesz: ok the organizer of the 1st reunion two years ago.

reaburn_john: the one who put together the pass celebration

reaburn_john: yep

laszlo kertesz: any other names?

laszlo kertesz: he is a nice guy, I could not assist.

reaburn_john: yep

laszlo kertesz: I am of the 1960 class, just 64 two days ago

reaburn_john: he has all the class pic.

reaburn_john: I will be 40 in June

laszlo kertesz: but he is stingy, maybe you can pry loose one or two photos?.

reaburn_john: I live in New Jersey

laszlo kertesz: you have a long way to go, how many kids?

reaburn_john: none

reaburn_john: single

laszlo kertesz: good place N.J., I went to the Catholic University in Washington D.C.

reaburn_john: very good

laszlo kertesz: single but with lots of friends. Are your relatives are in TT

reaburn_john: so where are you living now

laszlo kertesz: I am an engineer, and live in Caracas Venezuela

reaburn_john: yes

reaburn_john: cool

reaburn_john: I am a Lab Tech in NJ

laszlo kertesz: Any other classmates or friends Alumni?. I am trying to get the 1980s´groups but the clergy are no help

reaburn_john: I gave Miguel the list I had from 80 – 85.

laszlo kertesz: which company?

laszlo kertesz: Can you twist Miguel´s arm to return the list??

reaburn_john: I will see if I can get a copy

laszlo kertesz: It is not a joke but I have a lot of names but no graduation date or would have graduated date (Form V)

laszlo kertesz: the 1980s´must have been some years at the Mount !!!

laszlo kertesz: I have some email addresses, would you like to check if a friend of yours is in it??

reaburn_john: ok

reaburn_john: pass it on

laszlo kertesz: Any actual photo to share

laszlo kertesz: Leonad Abbot Leonard@tstt.net.tt

reaburn_john: he was in my class also

laszlo kertesz: Chin Albert chinalbert@tstt.net.tt

reaburn_john: he was in in class of 83

laszlo kertesz: Gavin Albert caliente@cablenett.net

reaburn_john: he was in class of 83

laszlo kertesz: Costello Kerry kerkar23@hotmail.com

reaburn_john: class of 82

laszlo kertesz: unfortunately you and Miguel were the only school boys in 1985 according to the list.

reaburn_john: no

laszlo kertesz: no wonder the school closed

reaburn_john: leonard Abbot also

laszlo kertesz: and the others ?

reaburn_john: hold on

reaburn_john: let me look

laszlo kertesz: Paul Guillen and Avalon Kallo

reaburn_john: Miguel Gonzalez 1985 - Chief organiser

Robert O'Connell 1982 - President of committee & the guy that would not remove his tie.

Avalon Kallo 1985 - responsible for coordinating the bar.

Aaron Chin Albert 1984 - our hardworking never say die Treasurer.

Garvin Gonzales 1983 - our executive chef

Kerry Costello 1983 - instrumental in contacting a lot of the old boys that were there at the reunion night

Abbot Francis Alleyne - he offered his office to us for every Saturday afternoon for approx. 8 months and was a source of inspiration to us all when things did not look so bright for this reunion. He was also key to us linking up with the old boys from your years.

Reza Harditsingh 1985 – at whose ranch the family day function was held.

Leonard Abbott 1985

reaburn_john: Paul Guillen was in my class but did not graduate

reaburn_john: Avalon Kallo was also in my class

laszlo kertesz: ok so I shall put him as 1986 would have graduated.

laszlo kertesz: any emails or do you know their whereabouts.

reaburn_john: who's whereabout

laszlo kertesz: did you see the photos that I sent out in different emails, mainly taken by Don Mitchell, Christopher Marothy and Salvador Coscarart, if I am not mistaken???

reaburn_john: I happened to know them all

laszlo kertesz: I only have the emails for Miguel, Leonard, Garvin, Albert and you.

laszlo kertesz: All sent photos but Miguel did not, he took some??

reaburn_john: I have to look

reaburn_john: hold on

laszlo kertesz: I am still missing some names on the photos of the reunion, I shall send them to you for deciphering !

reaburn_john: all the information is on my old computer

laszlo kertesz: no problem, I am sending you the photos that are without names and you can send me the information

reaburn_john: ok

reaburn_john: cool

laszlo kertesz: it would be nice to have at least one alumni of the 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984

laszlo kertesz: so that I may ask them to collaborate with the reconstruction of the alumni list

reaburn_john: ok

reaburn_john: I will try

laszlo kertesz: bye, till next time, hope I am not interfering

reaburn_john: not at all

Reaburn_John: ok later

(Please john, return the photos I sent you with the names added. Ed.)
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Re: Circular No. 287, The Abbey School MSB
Jan Koenraadt
Monday, May 7, 2007 4:53:55 PM

Dear John Gioannetti,

Thank you for your reply. About the Divali pictures, there was this very beautiful girl in green dress . . .

I lived in Surinam from 1953-1970.

A lot of Hindustani people lived there too who also had their annual Divali festival.

I visited often and one of my best friends from that time was also a Hindustani.

So I was acquainted with this Divali festival but your pictures were the top for me.

I enjoyed them very much.

I visited MSB from 1963-1967.

My class graduated in 1968. You were from a different year, I don't remember you.

Since 1970 I live in the Netherlands, being married and having a job.

Be well and thanks for your note.

Greetings from the Netherlands,

Jan Koenraadt

jankoenraadt@gmail.com
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From: John Gioannetti
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 5:31 PM

If those pics have bad effects on your heart, then I better not show you those with my nude models…..lol

What was the priest that was always taking photos; I think his nick name was Fr. Voosh

Fr. Martin was also a very accomplished photographer
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Just to make an example of one of the classes for which I believed I had a photo, only 2 remember the photo sent out in the last circular. And did remember Miss Kitty Marcus.

Class 1967, existed?¿? or I have the wrong photo???

Obviously 40 years cannot be taken lightly, but those of Class 1958 remember all the alumni in the Class photo.

And some have sent me the names of friends in the 1940s.

Too much hash and Vat 19?

Things could not have been that bad.

This is for now, keep well.

God Bless

Ladislao
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Photos:
65UN0001CLASS67MAYBE, photo taken in 1965 of Class 1967.
The first two numbers are the year the photo was taken, please help.

Circular No 287

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 5 May 2007. No. 287

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Dear friends,

I must remind that you must resend or CC any messages that you send to the Blog, so that I may include it in the Circular.

I cannot revise 286 Newsletters every week, just to see if there are any new comments or observations that are Circularizable.

Another newcomer to the Circular, he is really an oldboy, 10 years older the yours truly.

I am sure he can give us insight on the early years at the Mount.

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MSB Newsletter
Clive Bettencourt
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 10:31:17 AM

Dear Ladislao,

As an old Mount boy, long before your time no doubt, I would appreciate if you would put me on your newsletter mailing list.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours Sincerely.

Clive Bettencourt Gomes.
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Clive Bettencourt
Sunday, April 22, 2007 2:43:50 PM

Dear Ladislao,

Thanks for your emails.

I am surprised that you know my eldest daughter Gia Nicola.

When I next speak to her which is not very often I'll ask her how she knows you.

David de Castro does ring a bell but I don't seem to remember him, can you jog my memory?

I know one would think from my email address that I am living in England but I am in Spain in Murcia province where I have been for the last nine years.

I was only at the Mount for two years from 1945 to 1947.

Then went to school in England against my wishes as I was happy in Trinidad but as my Dad & uncle both went to Stonyhurst College (Jesuits) I had no say in the matter.

You mention my racing days, ie, photos.

I presume you mean my car racing in Guyana?

I'll try & dig up some photos to send you along with a resume.

Un abrazo.

Clive.
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ladislao kertesz wrote:

Dear Clive

From the address you seem to be in England??

I have had a couple of emails with you daughter gigi, but she could not communicate with you.

At one time she told me that you were in Spain, close to Valencia.??

Please send me your resume, together with photos of your racing days.

Did you know David de Castro??

Need 50 words for your DUES.

God Bless

Ladislao
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From: Gigi Bettencourt-Gomes
To: Ladiskao kertesz
Date: 10/4/2004 9:03:17 AM

Hi there

This is Gigi Bettencourt-Gomes.

The eldest daughter of Clive Joseph Bettencourt-Gomes.

My father currently lives in Spain.

I don't have an email address for him but I can give you his telephone number.

All the very best.

Tel: +34 968 53 70 82

Gigi

P.S. Could not work out which one my father was in the school photograph!
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From: Ladiskao kertesz [mailto:lkertesz1@icqmail.com]
Sent: 03 October 2004 00:38

Dear Friend

I am looking for Clive Bettencourt-Gomes, Costa Rica, Guyana.

Family with Three Girls in the 60s??

He used to race in Guyana.

Can you help?

We were at the same school, read the attached newsletter.

R.S.V.P.

God Bless

Ladislao Kertesz
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Re: Esmond Lange
Gillian & Leary Oconnor

Yes, Esmond has changed his email address which is now esfran@poppie.com.au.

Thanks for all the news.

Gillian (Leary shuns writing on the computer but am sure he will get stuck into the photo again).
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John Gioannetti
ViewThursday, February 22, 2007 10:33:26 AM

Ladislao,

Update

#5 Dennis Cribbes, died about two weeks ago

#49 Brian Ferriera died about 4½ years ago
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From John Gioannetti

I did not graduate; I got fed up first term in Form V and walked out

Check Glen Evelyn or Pedro / Salvador Coscarart or Lewin Macintosh, they should be able to help u with others.

(I hope that they can, because somehow I have not been able to complete the names. Ed.)
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Divali Web Gallery
Remyhaan
Monday, January 29, 2007 8:34:31 PM

Ladislao,

About circular 267, the Web Gallery about the Divali Festival of Lights, very much appreciation, beautiful pictures.

But maybe those of us with heart problems should be warned ha, ha, and all the other guys stop polishing their glasses.

Anyway I survived the tour through the Gallery . . . very beautiful.

Many thanks to John Gioannetti!

Greetings from the Netherlands

Jan Koenraadt
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From: michael@elchicoeggs.com
Subject: Miss Kitty Marcus.
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:41:10 -0400

Dear All,

Miss. Marcus is celebrating her 20th year as a resident at the St. Peter's Home .

In addition, she turns 90 on the 11th June.

Mrs. Charlotte Julian is organizing a get together for Miss Marcus on the 11th June at 6:00 PM at the home to celebrate her Birthday and 20 year residency.

All who are interested in attending, kindly get in touch with Mrs. Julian.

Her contact numbers are

(Office) (869) 662-6218 / (868) 663-1173,

(Home) (868) 645-3595,

(Mobile) (868) 680-4193

e-mail pcj1411@hotmail.com

Kindly inform other past students.

Thank you,

Specs.
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Now how about finishing placing names on both 1967 graduating class photos????

Please send in the photo’s code when you make the observations.

This is for now, keep well.

God Bless

Ladislao
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Photos:
67UN0001CLASS67, photo taken in ????? of Class 1967
67UN0002CLASS67, photo with missing names.
05JG0001LGITN, John Gioannetti taken in 2005.