Alumni Connection May 2022

Peter writes:

Nine years ago, I posted a picture of Wendell MacLean in this Facebook group. It keeps getting comments to this day. I’ve never had a post that stayed alive so long. There were so many kind comments made about him. I thought he’s got to know about this.
I called him last Friday. We had a most wonderful chat. He does not use a computer so I had to tell him, “Hey Wendal …. people have made over 200 comments about you on the CCHS Facbeook page – you really gotta see them. I thought it was only me that had a great experience in the two classes I had from you, but so many other students and fellow teachers have chimed in comments about you.”

He told me I’d have to send them to him by mail.

Here are the compiled comments that I’ll be sending him.

https://peterpeets.com/cchs/wmaclean/wendal_maclean.html

Mr. MacLean is 86 years old now but sharp as a whip and remembers student names and experiences so well. Last year he finally gave up playing the bag pipes with the regiment because the “military pace” became too much for him so he now only plays with the police band and pipers association. He told me to please give his greetings to all and that he looks forward to the next reunion, whenever that may be.

If you want his phone number or mailing address, I’m sure he would love to hear from you. IM me or email me for that info, or text or call me at 919.619.2586.

I’m so impressed and grateful with the many people that deeply cared about us, who influenced and inspired us during our formative years.

Peter

Dave writes:

The Map was drawn by Mr. F.J. Walker ( Vicki's great grandfather). The first copy is the overall map then the following pages are by section. (click map to view larger)

Mr. Walker lived on Victoria just up from Logan. It became a senior home in the 80's, now torn down for condos. I have included some pictures of the house taken around 1900.

W.J. Walker

Also the Gypsies coming through behind the house. The photo was taken from an upstairs rear window.

A photo of their daughter Mrs. Greene (Doris Walker) hunting on corner of Victoria and Riverside. 1914.

I've attached a page with the names and addresses of Victoria Street.  A lot of popular names from St. Lambert including: J.L Taylor, St. Lambert Hardware, Rousseau's Hardware, A.B. Rosevear (Berts store), Blue & Grey Wool. Vardons, Ranger Hardware, Astor Theatre,  Rexall Drug store just to name a few. The numbers have changed since that time.

Dave Sheltus

Jim’s Sunrise

Sunrise in Calgary

This was taken from our deck at 6:40 am today. Jane and I get up at this time and after she takes Alexander to his bus stop for school we then go on our morning walks. The snow and Ice have gone now and mornings are less frosty so we may soon stop "mall walking" and start walking outside again.

In a way I'll miss the mall walks as we meet the same people almost every day. I've given many of them nicknames. There's "Dancing Man" and "Mr. Duck Walk" and "The Chat Group" to name a few. They don't know their special names of course as we just smile and wave or say hello.

Today it's supposed to reach plus 20 but with mixed sun and clouds. I'm off to walk the doggies now and then go and see my friend Marie and hopefully take her for a drive.

Have a wonderful day!
Jim

Hi, Harvey
 
We have 15 cases of Covid here as of Wednesday this week.  We had a Maple Dinner (monthly Anniversary dinner) on March 23 when there were over 300 people in the dining room; sitting close at tables of 8 and not wearing masks. The director of the residence indicated in his weekly closed circuit TV telecast yesterday that he thought that the dinner should not have taken place. There was dancing after the meal. We moved in here in August, 2020 and activities like that were suspended until last September; the monthly theme dinners continued until this past January which was cancelled as well as February.  Guess that the upcoming Easter Brunch will be cancelled as well.  We have to wear our masks in all areas of the building and maintain a distance of 2 meters from others.  In our apartments = no masks.

Elevators have gone back to a limit of 2 persons at a time and activities like Bingo, Military Whist, etc. have been cancelled.  Last week we could have visitors, now only 2 of our kids who have been designated as caregivers are allowed in our apartment, one at a time.
 
Stay safe, avoid crowds and have a great weekend!

John

Hi Harvey!
 
Love getting these updates! I need to have the newsletter sent to my personal email from now on as I will be retiring from the RCMP and they want their laptop back!
 
I am techno challenged which is why I am reaching out this way….
 
Thanks to you and the crew for these very entertaining newletters!

Staff Sgt. Cathy McCrory
GTA District Office
Toronto West Detachment

Elizabeth Warlund (Anyon) - December 10, 1943 - April 20, 2022

Living by the motto "be the life of the party: learn how to play the piano," Liz lost her battle with COPD on April 20th, peacefully and painlessly.

Liz (or Lif as she was known to her cousins, the Taylor's), grew up in St. Lambert, which she loved. One of her abilities was to remember even the tiniest details about her childhood. She cherished her lifelong "Friends-and-Relations," as A. A. Milne wrote about Rabbit.

She studied music at McGill, then received her teaching degree. Moving to Lennoxville in the early 70s, Liz helped out with plays and musicals at Bishop's University, Festival Lennoxville, Alexander Galt Regional High School, and the local Gilbert and Sullivan troop. Singing in the Amadeus Chorale and the Bishop's University Singers were among her favourite activities. She had a long career as a music teacher at Galt and was proud that hers was the only piano program in the Quebec English school system. She remained close to her piano students and homeroom students.

Liz became a single mother in the late 1970s. She felt that single mothers in that era were vilified and misrepresented in society. Despite these pressures, she raised two daughters with love and pride. She was thrilled when Sarah married David Goblot and had two children, Magali and Leander. She frequently visited their daycare, schools, shows, and games--anything to support her beloved grandchildren. Later, she welcomed Katie's son, Oli, and played a large role in his life, too. Magali, Leander, and Oli were the light of her life. As a mother and grandmother, Liz promoted reading and learning. Her passions included Richard III, the Royal Family, and mystery novels.                                                                                  She volunteered for Lennoxville Community Aid and the Mae Sot Education Project sales, among other groups. Helping others and giving were core.

The last year or two were not easy, but with joy and happiness, she recently moved into the Grace Village, where she played bridge and socialized with clients and staff--many of whom were former students.

She leaves behind her favourite (only) brother, Andrew, and her sister-in-law, Linda. Just a year ago, she lost her sister, Debbie Louson. She also leaves her community of faith at Saint Mark's Chapel. Joy, for Liz, was staying close to her nephews and niece, all of the cousins and cousins once removed, and her loving friends, both recent and long standing. With this focus on family and friends, students and community, she leaves a strong legacy.

Donations in memory of Liz can be made to Literacy Unlimited.

A celebration of our mum, with lots of loud organ playing, will be held in June.

"The day the music died."

A Reminder:

Missy Harrison, class of 1971 wrote earlier this month to let us know that three of her classmates had passed away in 2019 but their passing had not been recognized in the newsletter, nor had the website been updated. This can happen all too frequently. Alumni move away and their obituaries are not published in local papers. If no one advises us of the name and/or sends a link to their obit, it won’t get picked up. So please, if you are aware of someone’s death that we haven’t published let me know.

The three classmates identified by Missy were, Jennifer Kathleen Frame, Heather McAskill (Pelham) and Ronald Van Lyons. The website’s memorial page for the class of 1971 has been updated. Because so much time has passed, we decided not to run full obituaries.

Thoughts from a Cynical Philosopher

- When wearing a bikini, women reveal 90% of their body... men are so polite they only look at the covered parts.

- A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight, live longer than the men who mention it.

- Relationships are a lot like algebra. Have you ever looked at your X and wondered Y?

- Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.

- My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We'll see about that.

The Dorm Rules

On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules:

"The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory for the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time."

He continued, "Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $180. Are there any questions?"

At this point, a male student in the crowd inquired: "How much for a season pass?"

Some Puns from Dr. Wrigley

1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference.  He acquired his size from too much pi.

2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.

5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.