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| Editorial - Angus Cross |
There was considerable positive response to our  April newsletter, and we also set a new record for readership. Our meagre staff, composed of 3 ( 67+ old fellows ) do our best to bring you items of interest, and the best of photos we can find. Thanks to Harvey Carter for all the effort he put into locating the Rosevears (Teachers in the April Issue). He had no idea where they might be, or even if they were still alive. He checked school records, then he checked with the Regional School Board - all to no avail, and then using 411 assistance, got on the phone and started calling around until he found them in Knowlton, QC.
Were you both a student, and then later a teacher at CCHS? Tell us your story by posting to the Forum
You will note below in this newsletter, that many alumni are continuing to join the association. This is very encouraging. If you can not make it to Reunion 2010, please consider joining, or if you are in attendance and are not a member please look me up and sign on. Your support will be much appreciated.
Angus
Please send your comments concerning any subject that
is raised by this newsletter to Angus via email or post in the Alumni Forum. |
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| Reunion 2010 Registration Update |
This is Heather Humphrey , class of 66.
I'm coming all the way from Brisbane/Sydney, Australia..if you stick a pin through the globe from Sydney, it comes out in Montreal..so coming half around the globe may encourage others near by to make the effort. We won't be around forever so I'm looking forward to connecting with my school pals I've known since Grade 1 in Chambly and Grade 8 in St. Lambert.
Even sleep-overs at the same house with the same girl-friend from high school days . How fortunate am I ?
I note that Viesturs Kalnins has signed up for the reunion. I had contacted him a few weeks ago and he did sign up by mail because he does not have email. Also to sign up shortly, if not already, are Mike Fulton and Carole (Wilcox) Charnutzky.
These three, plus David Smith and I, will be getting together for dinner in downtown Montreal on Thursday night just before the CCHS reunion starts. - Taketo Murata C'54
After reading the memorial list -I thought this may be my last chance to
meet-up with some guys from high school years.
So . . . I have decided to attend the reunion. - Bill McLean C'60
 Registrations have been pouring in over the last month. Alumni from St. Lambert High through CCHS 1995, as well as many former teachers, have been received. Overall demographics indicate that 33% of attendees will be grads of the sixties, another 33% from the seventies, 21% from the fifties, 5% from former teachers and existing staff, and the remaining 8% from the eighties and nineties.
Reunion Registration will close on Monday, May 10th.
When you register for the reunion it will be indicated on your class page so your classmates will know you will be attending.
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| Reunion 2010 Update |
When attending the reunion on Friday afternoon to sign in and pick up your registation  package you can expect to see some vintage cars either on display or touring around St. Lambert. Pictured on right is a 1948 Bentley driven recently by Peter Gilbert and Larry Llewellyn, classmates from 1965
I met once again with the St. Lambert Historical Society regarding their participation in our reunion. They will be doing a walking tour of the Village in downtown St. Lambert on Saturday, but we would like to have an idea how many might want to come for the walk. They will schedule guides in consequence. Could we please ask reunion attendees to indicate whether they will be participating in the walk?
They will have a table in the hall after the registration area and promote their books about St. Lambert, and would like ex-St. Lambertans to bring along their pictures of the town, which they will scan on site and return. They have asked that people try to put a date on the back of the photos and a note about where they were taken and who are in the photos. I think it's a great idea.
Jack Anderson - Co-Chair of the association.
We are still looking for people to sign up for the soft ball game on Saturday
Team jerseys and a trophy have generously been provided by Kapetans
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Class News | |
In the TOPGUN SHOOTOUT, to determine bragging rights at Reunion 2010.
As of April 30th the designated "Party Poopers" are alumni from the classes of 1951, 1983, 1989, all CCHS classes from 1992 to 1999, and Chambly Academy alumni.
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| Reunion 2010 Events & accommodations updates | |
DISCOUNT: 10% off best available fare in Economy Class / Business or Sleeper Class.
EXCEPTION: discount does not apply in Economy Special fare(YS) or Business Supersaver (JX)
IDENTIFICATION: Participants will reference the events VIA confirmation number 11914.
Suggested accommodation choices The preferred rate dates have all lapsed and the block we had on rooms at all three hotels have been released. However, Alumni may still be able to get a preferred rate if rooms are available at a particular hotel. Keep in mind that this is a long week end and demand for rooms is high.
Reunion rate of $112 per night (single or double occupancy)
The Reservation Number to be quoted when booking is - 243983 (Telephone only)
Quality Inn & Suites The rate of $109 per night includes a full breakfast.
The group number is 10265.
Hotel Brossard Reunion rate of $79 per night for next May Reserve now ! |
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KEEPING THE CONNECTION - Warren Mackenzie - Photo Editor
Please send any photos suitable for Keeping the Connection,
 Alumni Photo of the Month, Where Are They Now, or St. Lambert Photo of the Month, together with a short caption, via email, or contact Warren for snail mail instructions
 "Born in Montreal ... Worked many different jobs around Mtl. as a kid, later went working pipeline construction as a labourer, equipment operator and scuba diver for oil & gas co's ... owned and operated two corporations in three provinces, illiterate until my late 50s. Raised three children, retired 10 years ago as just your average millionaire, drive school bus and read and write on Inside/Out, learning here every day with friends!!!"
That's the bare-bones outline. This CCHS Class of 1963 drop out has done a lot of living since his youth in South Shore St. Lambert.
Read more about this character
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| | Alumni Comments | |
Dear Bruce Field,
Thank you very much for following through on my request for a current picture of The Pit. WOW! Quite impressive, compared to the last time I was in the original Pit. It looks like my request came just in time, before it is torn down. I am happy though, that we now have a copy in our Alumni archives. During my time at The Pit dances, 1955-58 I believe Bill Roach & Derek Coughtry were D.J.'s & our Police & Fire Chiefs volunteered as chaperons. Great memories.
Once a photographer always a photographer, our Alumni is very lucky to have you Andy Little etc. & a few others.
All the best to you & your Family. Cheers, Carol(Bruce) Burr
Class '57 Comox, B.C.
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Who's Who |
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Do you know of someone who should be included in our school's Who's Who?
Let us know and we will attempt to track them down.
To nominate a candidate for the WHO'S WHO directory through the 'On-line' method, simply
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Profiles Wanted - Add your photo and profile to your class list |
Don't be a mystery guest at Reunion 2010. Let your classmates know what you look like today, and what you have been doing since graduation. Profiles and photos are added to your class page. Add your Profile Upload your photo
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Saint Lambert - Photo of the Month |
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| | Alumni Association Membership : | |
New Alumni Association Members:
Derek Jones C'87, Judy Cameron (Grosskurth) C'65, Tom Ventser C'76, Susan Brusser (Stiles) C'82, Randie Smith C'65, John MacArthur C'69, Alan Hemmings C'74, Karen Smith (Jorgensen) C'71, Karen Poulsen C'71, Wendy Morrison C'73, Heather Denman C'72, Victoria Delli-Colli C'75, Erika Lefebvre C'76
New Life Members:
Flemming Rasmussen C'52, Bill McLean C'60, Robert McKinnon C'71,
Ted Fox C'65, Jim McLean C'58
Note to New members to the association: Catch up on previous editions of Alumni Connection by following the Newsletter archive link featured in Quick Links. |
| OBITUARIES |  OBITUARY R. ALEXANDER ROSS C.A CCHS Class of 1959, and Life Member of the Alumni Association
Died peacefully at home in Hemmingford March 28, 2010 at the age of sixty-seven. Son of the late Richard A. and Winnifred Ross. Sadly missed by his devoted companion Tamlin George and her children Carmen and Ryan. Much loved brother of Robin D'Anjou (Ross) C'59 (Maurice) and sadly missed by nephew Richard d'Anjou (Kim), niece Helene d'Anjou (Raymond), two great-nieces, Eva Maria Sorge, Dylane d'Anjou, the Hess family and many beloved friends. Alex worked as a chartered accountant in Hemmingford as well as serving in the community, a long time municipal councilor, an active member of the Equality Party and of the CVESPA. He was also a member of the Royal Montreal Curling Club and was loved for his quiet humour and gentle manner. The celebration of his life will take place at the Hemmingford Sport and Country Club, 313 Route 219 on Saturday, May 8, 2010 beginning at 1 p.m. with a memorial service followed by a light buffet where friends and family can mingle and cherish fond memories. Alex's ashes will be buried beside his parents with a quiet family service to be decided at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alex's memory to the Hemmingford Recreation Centre Inc., 505 Frontiere Street, local 5, Hemmingford, Quebec J0L 1H0 would be appreciated.
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