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| Sunday February 7 21:29:29 2010 |
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Outpouring of Love at the Gaspe Polyvalent
The students and staff of the Gaspe Polyvalent were saddened to hear of the earthquake in Haiti in January. They felt so far away and unable to lend a hand to help with the disaster. So they did the next best thing and they decided to raise money to send to the people of Haiti. They started a Penny War and each day students from each grade level and staff brought in pennies. At the end of two weeks, the grade that brought in the most pennies would be the winners.
The Penny War was a great idea and by the end of the second week the students and staff had amassed $1,479.43. The money was sent directly to the Canadian Red Cross for the Haitian Relief Fund.
The Secondary 3 students were the winners of the Penny War, with special mention to Sec.4 and 5. The winning students were allowed to have 15 minutes extra for their lunch hour, for one week.
This was a fantastic effort by the Gaspe Polyvalent students and staff and we congratulate them for thinking about those less fortunate people in Haiti. We can make a difference, one penny at a time!! |
by Bonita Annett |
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| Thursday February 4 23:14:34 2010 |
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Gaspe Poly keeps ESSB Chanpionship
On Saturday, Jan. 30, the Gaspe Polyvalent School Hawks hosted Bonaventure Polyvalent School in the annual Eastern Shores School Board Senior Boys’ Basketball Championship game. The Hawks basketball team was trying to retain this championship that they won last year.
GPS used the first quarter to take the game from Bonaventure. Using a pressing defence, the Hawks were able to take a commanding first quarter lead of 28-5. From here on, the experience of the Hawks showed as they play in the Sport Etudiant de l’Est du Quebec Juvenile basketball league. The Hawks continued to play strong defence for the next two quarters, with an excellent offence, and at the end of the third quarter they held a 74-35 lead and coasted to a final score victory of 90-53. They were presented with a banner declaring the Gaspe Polyvalent Hawks ESSB Senior Boys’ Basketball Champions for the 2009-2010 season.
All players on the GPS team scored in the game but the team was lead by Brian Fournier with 31 points, Kyle Lavoie with 25 points, and Mathew Cabot scoring 19 points. It should be pointed out that probably the only girl playing on a competitive juvenile/senior boys’ basketball team in Quebec, Kellie Rooney, scored 6 points and also contributed with her rebounding. BPS was lead by Courtland Lee, who scored 36 points, and Greg Renouf, who scored 15 points.
The Gaspe Polyvalent Hawks return to play in their Sport Etudiant Juvenile League, where they are currently in first place, on Saturday, Feb. 13, in Rimouski, where they will try to finish in first place in regular season play. The team will also represent the Eastern Shores School Board at the annual Anderson-Bailly Provincial Basketball Tournament that will take place at Stanstead College, in Stanstead, Quebec, from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21. |
by Pat Drohan |
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| Friday January 29 20:35:06 2010 |
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Gaspe News by Ivy Miller- January 29, 2010
Winter at last! After spring like temperatures and fields of grass we are now having winter- great for the ski hill and cross country ski trails.
Happy Birthday to Mary Miller of Sandy Beach who turned 93 years young on January 23rd. Her niece Lorna, Paula and myself treated her to lunch that day. She spent the afternoon with her sister, Ellen Clark, who is 97 and in the Sanatorium Ross.
Bonnie Annett Sams celebrated a special birthday on January 22nd. Hope you had a great day, Bonnie.
Happy Birthday to Blenda Patterson of Edmonton who celebrated the big 7-0 on January 25th. Hope it was great!
Wendy Eden of Wakeham celebrates her birthday on February 1st along with the Twins – Greta Eden Mullin of Wakeham and Dora Eden Selby of Fonthill who celebrate their 85th birthday. Happy Birthday and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Beatrice McNally, who resides at the Monastery, celebrated her 100th birthday on January 8th with a party in the afternoon and in the evening went with her family to their friends’ home to celebrate some more. Sharon and George Dee, (her nephew) came to Gaspe for this special occasion.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Ella Gillis of Wakeham on January 19th.
Wakeham York Carnival will be celebrating 40 years this year. Carnival dates are from February 12th until the 21st. Schedules are available at the local stores and there are lots of activities for all. Hope everyone will come out and enjoy themselves and help make this winter carnival a great success.
Congratulations to Heather Patterson of Sunny Bank who is celebrating her 45th year as a hair stylist on January 29th. Way to go Heather – will you try for 50 years?
Coffee and goodies were served to her customers during the week and each one has a chance to win a prize. Thank you, Heather, for your many great hair do’s!
Get well wishes going out to Betty Dumaresq who is in the Hotel Dieu and to Linda Alexander who was hospitalized last week to undergoing testing. We wish them both good luck.
Sharon Reeder and Nancy Clark hosted a card party on Wednesday evening, January 27 to raise money for St. Andrews Church. Twenty ladies had a lot of fun and received some great prizes. A delicious lunch was served.
A special Happy Birthday to Jonah Patterson of Sunny Bank who turned 21 on January 17th
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by Ivy Miller |
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| Thursday January 28 18:28:39 2010 |
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News from Ontario
Brent Palmer of Sooke,BC flew to Toronto to attend a conference concerning his work with Mustard Seed Food Bank. While in the vicinity he visited his mother, Sybil Palmer, sister and brother-in-law, Dinah and Richard MacLeod in Ajax.
A pary was held at the home of Dwayne & Wendy MacLeod in Ajax to celebrate the 65th birthday of Dwayne's father Richard. Friends and relatives attended and had a lovely evening. A delicous luncheon was served with the help of Dwayne's little daughter, Paige.
Francis Miller celebrated his 80th birthday Jan 10th. The night before his birthday, he and Elaine hosted a delicous dinner for family and friends. Their three daughters,Jeannie, Melanie , Denise, sons-in-laws Doug and Mark, grand daughters Carly, Jessica, Michelle and Christina were all there to help Francis turn 80. Others who enjoyed the delicious meal and good company were,Rtuh (Francis' sister) and Tom Armstrong, Randy Lis and friend Laura, Mickey and Scottie Gerrie and Billy Boyle. Denise read soem poetry concerning people who are aging !!!
Scott & Susie Palmer motored from Kapuskasing to Ajax to attend the party for Richard MacLeod. On their way they stopped in New Liskeard to visit friends, on to Burlington where they spent two days with Ruth & Tom Armstrong. Lois Laminger came from Kitchener to see her sister and Susie spent some time shopping with cousin Melanie, always a fun time I am told.
Francis & Michael McVey motored to Ajax to surprise their friend Richard at his party. They spend some time at Francis & Elaine Millers. While in Burlington they had a luncheon with several friends at Ye Olde Squire. There were 10 people who enjoyed the meal which was very well served.
Marsha Patterson Walsh flew from Florida to visit her parents Glenn & Annie Patterson in Burlington.
Ryan Palmer and friend Vero Cantin from Ottawa flew to Brazil for a visit with friends near Rio de Janiero. They did all the touristy things including hang gliding and para sailing, and have pictures to prove it! We were all very glad to hear that they were back in Ottawa safe and sound.
If any one is ever in this part of the world in June or early December I would like to recommend a good show at Hamilton Place. This is called The Geritol Follies (remember the Geritol that was supposed to cure the aging process?) and it is made up of people all over 60, many in their 80's . They sing , dance, put on skits. The MC is a lady from Glasgow who tells racy jokes and is very amusing. I have been attending for 20 years and find each show different and amusing.
Many of the Gaspesians from Burlington enjoy going to the Legion Hall in Waterdown. On Thursdays there is a good band playing there in the afternoons. It is a country band and plays the old tunes that most of us enjoy and so seldom hear any more. |
by Ruth Patterson Armst |
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| Wednesday January 20 21:51:07 2010 |
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CANCELLED:
Due to Technical Difficulties the session on Alzheimer's: Challenges and Support will be cancelled. The session would have be held at the Gaspe Polyalent on February 3rd, 2010 beginning at 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
We apOLOGIZE for any inconvenience this might have caused. If and when the session will be rescheduled, it will be posted on GoGaspe. |
by Vision Gaspe Perce N |
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| Thursday January 14 15:37:57 2010 |
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Cancer Support Group will be holding a meeting on January 26th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Vision Gaspe Perce Now office located in the Douglaston Community Centre, behind St. Patrick's Church.
If you have any questions, please call the Vision Office at (418) 368-3212.
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by Vision Gaspe Perce N |
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| Wednesday January 13 19:36:44 2010 |
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Vision Gaspe Perce Now in partnership with Amiquebec will be hosting a tele-workshop on January 20, 2010 from 6:45 - 8:00 pm. The subject of the workshop will be "The double whammy of mental illness and addiction. The session will be held in English.
The tele-workshop will be held at the Vision Gaspe Perce Now office located in the Douglastown Community Centre which is behind the St. Patrick's church in Douglastown.
We would dial into the call as a group, listen to the presentation which last approximately 1/2 hour and then a question period for the balance of time.
Please call Cheryl Leggo at 418 368-3212 if you have any questions or to reserve your spot.
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by Vision Gaspe Perce N |
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| Monday January 11 20:14:56 2010 |
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Vision Gaspe Perce Now in conjunction with Telehealth (Community Health Education Program) will be bringing via videoconference
Alzheimer's:Challenges and Support held at the VCN Room, 301a at the Gaspe Polyvalent - English Section on Wednesdy, February 3rd, 2010 from 1:00 - 3:00pm., the session is held in English. The session will be lead by Laura Guerschanik, B.A., Coordinator of Educational Services and Specialized Counsellor - Alzheimer Society of Montreal.
The topics covered at the session will be:
What is Alzheimer's disease and related disorders?
What are the symptons and risk factors of Alzheimer's?
What mediciations are currently available?
Introduction to communication strategies
Please come and join us as well as any questions you might have. Please call Cheryl Leggo at 418 368-3212 to reserve your spot and if you have any further questions.
Today's technology helping to increase access to health topics in English! |
by Vision Gaspe Perce N |
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| Sunday January 10 9:25:23 2010 |
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| Maybe it is winter after all. On Jan. 9 our temperature finally dropped below the freezing mark. It is -5 C today with light flurries, and the ground is mostly white again... Interestingly today's temperature in Toronto and Burlington is -16 C, and Orlando is 8 C. |
by Andy Patterson |
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| Saturday January 9 14:29:43 2010 |
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| One can never figure out Gaspe weather - it is a day after I submitted Gaspe News saying that it was like April - now, a few hours later it is looking so white and fresh as winter should. Sorry if I led you astray! |
by ivy miller |
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| Friday January 8 16:20:58 2010 |
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Well here we are going into the second week of January and the weather is like April. We have had such spring like conditions lately, the robins (pulling worms from the ground) and cardinals are here and even some peony roses have dared to show themselves at this time- very unusual for Gaspe.
Happy New Year to all of you and I hope everyone who was “away” had a wonderful holiday with their family and friends and safe traveling. The fireworks which were held on New Years Eve in the town of Gaspe were spectacular as you probably have seen on GoGaspe.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gillis who celebrated their 70th Anniversary on December 22nd. A party was held at the Royal Canadian Legion to honour them on this special occasion. Mrs. Gillis was even up dancing to the music of Lorne Cotton. A delicious lunch was served along with a large Anniversary Cake. They received two bouquets of beautiful red roses and other gifts.
Our deepest sympathy to Sandra Eden and children, Mark and Leanne and their families
on the death of Regent Lavigne, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Regent passed away in Chateuguay on December 15th.
Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of a wonderful man- Mr. Percy LeQuesne who passed away on December 26th. He will be fondly remembered by all and for the many years he worked at Baker’s Hotel. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Get well wishes to Marjorie Eden Davis of Welland who recently had two knee replacements. Hopefully she is feeling much better now and is up and about.
Sharon Reeder of Sunny Bank was happy to have two of her sons home for the holidays- Danny, Lisa and daughter Cassidy from St. Constant, Quebec, and Scott from Hamilton, Ontario.
Virginia and Ricky Sinnett were pleased to have their daughter Karen and Glen home for their holiday in Sunny Bank.
Edith and Faye Coffin, daughters of Berna Coffin of York were home for Christmas.
Krista and Earl Assels were happy to have their family home for the holidays- their son Darcy and Ashley, daughter Erin and Shawn and daughter Jaime.
Candy Jones, daughter of Arthur Jones and Barbara Foley, Kurt and their two little ones were home for Christmas. While they were here they had their baby daughter, Kristina Marie, baptized in St. Andrews Church,York on December 23rd . Kristina has a big brother, Kimani.
Jeremy Betteridge, son of Ellen Patterson, was home for the holidays. His girlfriend, Chantal came from Baie Comeau to spend New Years with him in Gaspe.
Lorna and Everett Clark had a wonderful Christmas holiday visiting their daughter, Stacy and Darren and their two sons, Samuel and Jake in Wemindji. They then came to Montreal to spend a lovely New Years with their daughter, Deanna and Allison and granddaughters, Samantha and Megan.
Melba Patterson spent a great holiday with her family in Ottawa and Paris. She visited with Cathy and Danny in Ottawa and then they all traveled to Paris to spend part of the holiday with Joanne and Gordon.
Birthday wishes going out to Gary Briand of Douglastown who had a special birthday on January 3rd. Hope you had a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday to Andy Patterson who celebrated on January 5th. Hope you had a great day.
Myrna and Dale Jean spent the holiday with their daughter, Paula, Jamie and grandchildren, Caleb and Emma in Cambridge.
Ricky and Paula Shannon are home again after spending the holidays with Mike, Dawn, Meghan and Hailey, and Lisa , John, Jack and little Amy in Burlington. They also visited Faye and Blair Miller and family in Guelph. They had a great holiday.
We are happy to hear that little Cole, son of Vicky Jean and Michael Fournier is back home and doing well after spending time in the hospital in Quebec.
On Wednesday, January 6th, Rev Fran Aird and a group of volunteers held an Epiphany party for the residents of the Pavillion Ross. Members of the Pastoral Care team brought the residents to the chapel where the party was held. A light lunch with fruit punch was served along with two delicious cakes. Volunteers dressed as the three wise men presented each resident with a gift which they seemed to be so happy with. We were entertained by four talented ladies, Karen Briand, Debbie Sams, Debbie Patterson and Linda Drody singing songs which were familiar to all. Everyone seemed to greatly enjoy their afternoon. Thank you to Rev. Fran and her husband, Peter for organizing this wonderful event for the shut-ins of the Pavillion Ross.
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by Ivy Miller |
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| Tuesday January 5 11:56:26 2010 |
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| Please note that in order to keep our news board fast, we have moved all news items from 2005 - 2009 to an archive file and have started with an empty database for the year 2010. You can still view all the previous news items by clicking on the archive link at the top of the news page. Happy New Year and we would like to wish everyone a great 2010. |
by Ron Patterson |
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| Tuesday January 5 11:52:08 2010 |
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| Gaspe has been having unusual weather so far this winter. While others are having cold temperatures and snow, we have been hovering around the freezing mark and having rain for a week now. In fact the little snow that we did have has started to melt. It is looking a lot more like April than January outside my window this morning. |
by Ron Patterson |
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