Newsletter for
alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 14 of April 2018 No. 858
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Dear Friends
Now, the excerpts
from an old letter, from our Abbot (1960). I even visited his family, his brother, in
Holland in 1963.
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7 of July 1982.
Greetings
from the Old Mount –Inside!.
I was
in Holland earlier this year, I met with Fr. Bernard.
His
speech has not improved.
The
burns he suffered last year he is unable to stand and so is confined to a wheel
chair.
He is
in a rehabilitation centre where they are giving him therapy to see if they can
make him able to walk.
It
seems he will be coming back in September to the Mount.
He
surely is carrying a heavy cross!.
You
will remember him specially, I am sure.
When
last you visited T´dad, you give me some book-markers with Teen-agers 10
Commandments printed on it. As I have passed that age unfortunately!. I give
them away and people have been asking if I had more of them.
On
your next visit or in some other way, could you bring some of them if possible?
Thanks
a million in advance.
God´s
abundant blessing be with you and your Family!.
Very
best wishes and kindest regards.
Adalbert van Duin
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George
Mickiewicz <amickiew@att.net>
Apr
4 at 3:28 PM
Joe....Thanks for
correcting the amount of the total contribution and the update on the food
issues. Hopefully someone can accommodate Adolfo in September. Glad
you are feeling better,
George
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Joseph
Berment-McDowald <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>
Apr
4 at 1:51 PM
Gentlemen,
It
would really help save cost is someone would accommodate Adolfo when he comes
here.
I
would gladly do it myself it I could have but my circumstances don't allow it.
If anyone is able and willing to help please contact me.
Sincerely,
Joe
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Joseph
Berment-McDowald <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>
Apr
4 at 1:42 PM
Dear George et. al.
Just a
minor correction.
We
sent food in December and it turned out that the authorities took the position
that it was contraband and sized much of it. Since then we haven't sent any
food although there is a possibility that we can do so in the future (funds
allowing if we can be more successful in fund raising) if each recipient
presents himself to the authorities at the same time that the person
transporting it arrives and is possibly willing to "share" a bit with
the general "public".
The
value of the last " package" including medicines was $4,400 US, not
including incidental local expenses and transport. This will last until the end
of September and will serve 14 families.
I will
hope that we will do at least at much for early October.
God's
blessings to you all. We hope that you will all keep our work in our hearts,
pray for our success and find a way to support our efforts.
Yours sincerely,
Joe
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Father
Harold Imamshah <frharold12@gmail.com>
Apr
4 at 1:34 PM
R.IP Marlene
Ambrose, mother of twin brother's Sean & Jean Ambrose (Abbey School 1985.
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ANTONI
MICKIEWICZ <amickiew@att.net>
Apr
4 at 7:52 AM
Thanks for sharing
Joe. A terrible and sinful situation indeed.
To
compound their suffering, here is an article/video that I came across yesterday
updating the catastrophic state of the deteriorating health system in Venezuela
today.
Dear
Brothers
Each
one of us can help in a small but very meaningful way. The Abbey School
Alumni Association (ASAA), via Adolfo Aumaitre in East Venezuela and Ladislao
Kertesz for Central Venezuela, are supporting 15 Venezuelan oldboys in need and
their families. Last week, approximately $5000US worth of food,
medicines, miscellaneous items and cash in US dollar denominations were ferried
by boat from Trinidad to Venezuela. This will help 15 oldboys and their
families to survive the next 6 months. Attached is a list describing what
is typically transported in these shipments....cited costs are in T&T
dollars....today 1US$ = 6.7 T&T dollars.
As an
example on the medical side, one of our Venezuelan brothers is on dialysis. As
part of last week's shipment, the needed meds to perform the procedure, but
currently unavailable in Venezuela, were delivered to him..
The
next aid shipment to Venezuela is scheduled in September. Pray that
all of us consider helping the ASAA in any way that we can in this mission of
mercy and love.
May
God bless us all,
George/Jorge/Yury/Shis
(AB MSB 1956-1962)
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Joseph
Berment-McDowald <bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com>
Apr
3 at 9:10 PM
I just saw this.
Human dignity is sacred.
This is a crime
against humanity.
A thing unholy to
the core - - an abomination.
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ANTONI
MICKIEWICZ <amickiew@att.net>
Apr
4 at 9:14 AM
Saludos mis queridos hermanos, Ladislao y Adolfo:
Quisiera pedirle un pequeño
favor si es posible hacerlo.
Me ayudará mucho a continuar
mis esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos con mi familia y amigos, lo que resultó
en $ 700US de donaciones en los últimos 2 meses.
¿Sería posible que algunos de
los 15 hermanos que estamos ayudando me envíen una notica de agradecimiento por
la ayuda que recibieron este mes?
No necesito sus nombres y
respetaré su privacidad al no compartir sus nombres con otras personas.
Solo usare sus palabras de
gratitud.
No se preocupen si esto no se
puede hacer.
Muchas gracias por su
liderazgo y participación en esta misión de misericordia.
Estoy muy agradecido y muy
orgulloso de Ustedes.
Que Dios los bendiga.
Un fuerte abrazo
Jorge / Yury Mickiewicz
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CONVERSATION TAKEN FROM WHATSAPP:
21-11-2017
(868) 477-2906: The only
people they will charge is the middle class as they will not be able to locate
the rest And dream on for them to drop the ticket to you. They already canny
track the inspection of cars or transfers
21-11-2017
(868) 277-4913: Wow!
21-11-2017
+44 7853 384622: Yes the
British did atrocities and looking at Trinidad and Tobago ðŸ ðŸ for example,
are they any better off now? No. The country is in a mess.
21-11-2017
(868) 681-9448: Yes
because our politicians learn from the best, divide and ruled courtesy of our
Colonial masters
21-11-2017
+44 7853 384622: Oh please.
21-11-2017
(868) 681-9448: i did not
expect u to agree
21-11-2017
(917) 399-9543: 10 things
to know Senators approved the amendments of new and revised clauses of the
Motor and Road Traffic Act on Tuesday. The amended act is to introduce a system
of traffic violations for certain breaches, and to implement the red light
traffic system, a demerit points system, and the reform of the fixed penalty
system and related matters.
Here are
10 things you need to know about the Motor and Road Traffic Act.
1.
Obstructing a traffic warden on duty or failing to comply with his/her
directions can attract a $10,000 fine and/or six months in prison (fine raised
from $300). This is not limited to motorists.
2. The
introduction of the red light traffic camera system. Persons captured breaching
the red light traffic camera system will be fined $7,000 (new fine). The red
light traffic camera means an electronic device for the purpose of capturing
and producing photographic images and video recordings of traffic violations.
3.
Unlawful interference with the red light traffic camera ($10,000 fine).
4.
Violating the speed limit has a maximum fine of $3, 000 and varies based on how
far over the speed limit a motorist travels. It is a fixed penalty fine and
motorists can accumulate a maximum of 6 demerits.
5. Driving
without a seatbelt has a fixed penalty of $1000 and 4 demerits. However, should
the ticket be contested, drivers face the maximum fine of $4000 for the first
offence and the maximum of $8,000 thereafter.
6. The
driver will also be made liable for driving with a person in the front seat who
is not wearing a seatbelt and faces the fixed penalty. This also carries 4
demerits.
7. Drag
racing on highways without the consent of the Commissioner of Police carries a
fine of $6,000 up from $2,000 and the prison term was removed. This carries 14
demerits.
8. Driving
with a child under the age of five without a car seat carries a fixed penalty
of $1000. However, if contested, motorists can be fined the maximum of $4,000.
It also carries 4 demerit points.
9.
Reformed Fixed Penalty System explained:
This is to
target persons who are issued tickets and fail to pay them. The new system will
address this. If a person wishes to contest a ticket, he/she must file a notice
to the court indicating the intention to contest within 14 days of the ticket
being issued. If this is not done and the ticket is not paid within 30 days,
the motorist would be required to pay the ticket value plus ¼ of the ticket.
For
example: If the fixed penalty is $1000 the motorist would be required to pay
$1250
Failure to
pay this within the first 14 days after the due 30 days has passed would result
in the cost increasing up to an addition of ½ the ticket cost. Based on the
example above, the cost would now be $1500.
If this is
not paid then the Licensing Office would write the motorist informing of the
unpaid ticket. After a period of time, the motorist’s license would be
canceled until the ticket is paid. The motorist would also not be able to
complete any transaction with the use of his/ her drivers permit or the vehicle
until said ticket is paid.
Only if a
person decides to contest a ticket would they face the maximum fines outlined.
10.
Demerit Point System Explained:
The
Licensing Authority shall, for the purpose of administering demerit points,
establish and maintain a register to be known as “the Demerit Points
Register†. If a motorist is convicted for an offence or traffic violation, it
will be recorded by the Licensing Authority in the Demerit Points Register.
If a newly
licensed driver or the holder of a provisional permit accumulates seven or more
demerit points within a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the
driving permit or the provisional permit, the Licensing Authority shall
disqualify that person from holding or obtaining a driving permit for a period
of one year
Over a
three year period:
If a
motorist accumulates 10-14 demerit points, he/she can be suspended for six
months.
Should a
motorist accumulate 14-20 points, he/she faces a one-year suspension.
And if a
motorist manages to accumulate over 20 points he/she can be slapped with a
two-year suspension.
21-11-2017
(868) 477-2906: Not sure
now are we really blaming the colonisers for the mess Trinidad is in or some
other BS
21-11-2017
+44 7853 384622: Ask Nadim,
he seems to know.
21-11-2017
(868) 477-2906: Our politicians
use all of these to brain wash us and it is amazing how many of us believe it
21-11-2017
+44 7853 384622: Perhaps,
if the said politicians took some responsibility for their actions or lack
thereof then things will be better. But in Trinidad everything is a joke.
Everyone wants to be a friend with everyone.
21-11-2017
(868) 761-8273: <video omitido> Does
this look familiar? Just in the present time
21-11-2017
Garth Mc Alpin: A madman
in the hospital told the Doctor he was seeing rats playing basketball at
nights. The Doc said "take these two tablets to help you sleep" the
madman replied "nah! tonight is de finals"
21-11-2017
+44 7494 572400: Funny lol
!!!!
21-11-2017
Garth Mc Alpin: Boy BTNG,
at least somebody like my joke....lol
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EDITED by Ladislao
Kertesz, kertesz11@yahoo.com, if you would like to be in the
circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include.
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