Vol. 30. No. 1 A Publication of UMA, Inc January - March 2007 Editor: Daniel Gomes, 4394 N. Sweetbriar Ct, Concord, Ca 94521 E-Mail: [email protected]

The Organizers in have confirmed the dates for the 2007 Encontro das Comunidades —Monday, November 26 through Sunday, December 2, 2007.

UMA has selected Bonnie Braga of Braga Travel Consultants to handle travel arrangements for our members. At press time, Ms. Braga is still awaiting quotes from the hotels in Macau. For those interested, optional pre- Encontro trips will be offered to Beijing/Xian/Shanghai; Shanghai; or Vietnam. Full details of the travel package to Macau via Hong Kong, as well as the optional tours, will be published in the next issue of the News Bulletin.

In the meantime, to give us an estimate of the number of UMA members who plan to attend the 2007 Encontro, we ask that you kindly complete the survey form on page 33 of this Bulletin and return it to the Travel Committee at the address shown. You are under no obligation to attend the Encontro by simply completing and returning the form; it is just an indication of your interest at this time.

If you wish, you may make your own travel arrangements to Macau. Should you decide to travel on your own, we ask only that you register with the Travel Committee. This is so that you will be included in the functions in Macau.

This year for the first time, we are planning a joint event with Casa de Macau USA and Lusitano Club of California for Dia de São João on Sunday June 24, 2007. This traditional feast day of the Macanese celebrates their victory over the Dutch in the Battle of Cacilhas Bay on June 24, 1622. (A stone cross at the location in Macau commemorates that historic event.).

The day will begin with Mass at 11:00 AM at the Macau Cultural Center Building, 37695 Niles Boulevard, Fremont with Fr. Alexander Lewis officiating. Fr. Lewis will bless the MCC Building at the end of Mass. This will be followed by a Chá Gordo also at the MCC Building (cost: $12.00 per person). All UMA members are invited. Should you wish to participate in this event, please fill out the slip on page 33 of this Bulletin and return it with your check to Marie Guterres at the address shown.

I’m pleased to report that the general plan for the MCC Building has been approved by the City of Fremont. Architect James Chao is currently consulting with the structural and electrical engineers who will draw up working plans for submission to the Fremont Building Department. From mid-March, Mr. Chao estimates that the engineers will take approximately 11 weeks to complete their drawings, and another 11 weeks for the City to approve the plans and issue the building permit when we can begin to look at contractor bids and renovation construction commence thereafter.

Elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin is a summary giving arguments for and against the consolidation of the three Northern California Chapters. The summary includes the input of several past and present Officers and Directors.

I wish you all A Very Happy Easter!

Raquel Remedios President

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Budding Macanese Dancer/Actor

Diego Hyndman, son of Steve & Elise Hyndman and grandson of Fred & Therese Hyndman, was a principal performer in the San Francisco Ballet performance of the Nutcracker during this past Christmas Season.

Diego’s favorite activity outside of school is ice hockey. He is the captain of the San Francisco Sabercats – Squirts Division (10 and under). From time to time Diego is called to model for print advertisements, including well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Golden Grain, Palm Pilot, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Morgan Stanley, MacAfee, and Bayer.

Here is Diego’s story:

This Christmas season, I got to be in the San Francisco Ballet production of Tchaikovsky’s famous holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” I was playing the role of Fritz Stahlbaum, the principal child’s role in Act 1.

It all started in 3 rd grade when two guys named Mr.B and Mr.Fraiser came to give us a movement class at my school. I did it for six weeks, and at the end of the last class, another guy named Mr. McNeil approached me. He asked me, while I was going out of the room, “Hi, my name is Mr. McNeil, what is your name?” “My name is Diego,” I said. “Would you like to do ballet at the San Francisco Ballet School?” he asked. “Um, I guess,” I answered in hesitation. Then I went back to my classroom and did my work…

A few weeks later, we had our graduation party and the teacher gave my parents a letter from the ballet. We read it, and it said that I was invited to go to the ballet school on a full scholarship if I wanted to, starting September 2005. It took me a couple of minutes to decide, as I was afraid people at school would laugh at me and that I wouldn’t like it. I then had my answer, it was “yes.”

I started ballet when I entered 4 th grade at Clarendon Elementary School. One day, in October of 2005, my mom tells me, “Hey Diego, I found this ad at Acrosports (my sister’s gymnastics place). Do you want to audition with ODC Dance for the Velveteen Rabbit?” “Sure. That’s probably going to be so much fun!” “Oh?! You really want to?” “Yes!!!” “Oh! I was just joking.” “No, I want to do it.” “But you have a soccer game the day of the auditions.” “So? I’ll skip it.”

I went to the auditions and KT Nelson (the choreographer) said that we will get an answer in two days. We went back home and there was a message from KT. It had only been two hours since the end of the auditions! I was in.

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Budding Macanese Dancer/Actor

We had rehearsals every weekend for 2 months and we had 11 shows to perform at the Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts. I was on stage at 5 different times during the show, but one of the big parts was being the swimmer, where I had to run and jump up so that an adult dancer could catch me and lift me up in the air. I always was a bit nervous to fall and mess up. I had a lot of fun doing the Velveteen Rabbit, a very cute story. You should check it out if you have a chance. Lots of friends and family came to see me. I remember the last show, Grandpa and Grandma were there so I wanted to do even better, but I came down with a fever (101 degrees, we found out later) and so KT did not want me to perform. I had to rest for the swimmer part, since I was the only kid that could do it. The show started 20 minutes late because of me. During that time, they had to rehearse things so that other kids could cover my part. But then my Mom came backstage to see what was going on. She got so mad at me even though it was not my fault, gave me some Motrin, and screamed at me. “Diego, come on, you can do it! Get up,” she said pointing a mean finger at me. So I did. I got up and told the choreographer that I was fine. Everything went back to normal. I did all my parts, and the last show was wonderful, plenty of good memories.

In March 2006, we had our evaluation at the SF ballet to talk about our dancing progress and expectations. It went very well but when my teacher asked me how I felt about ballet, I said that I liked it but I did not love it. My mom was really upset at me for the rest of the year. My one year at the Ballet School was ending and I wasn’t sure I was going to be re-invited on the scholarship because of what I told them.

The last class arrived, and I felt very sad. I really loved my teacher and I realized then that I really loved dancing. As my Mom was driving me home, I started to cry like HECK!!!. I was so sad, I cried for an hour. Then, a week later, my mom came to pick me up from school and she said, “You have a letter from the San Francisco Ballet School!” “Did I make it?” “Yep. The application is ready to go if you want it.” “Really?!” “Yes! Stamp and all, we can mail it right now.” I was so happy. So when I started 5 th grade this year, I also went back to the ballet for another year with a different teacher, Mr.Lyons.

Again, I auditioned for ODC’s Velveteen Rabbit and got in even though they only allowed kids that are signed up in their program. A new rule that they made this year, so we had to keep it low-key since I was not registered in their school and was not supposed to be dancing with them. But I liked it, and they liked me too, so … We were to start rehearsals at the end of October for 2 months.

Later on, Mr. Lyons tells us about an audition for the Nutcracker, but my parents did not get the invitation letter to audition in the mail. So we thought that I was not eligible, too young, not enough years of dancing, whatever. But then, other kids in my class were going. My mom called Rose, the Artistic Director, and asked if I could attend as well. Rose apologized that we were not contacted, a mistake on their part.

I went to the audition. I was feeling really nervous at the audition because I really wanted to be in the Nutcracker and so many kids auditioned too. A few weeks later, I saw my name on the cast list and I was super happy. I made it. But ooops, I am also in the Velveteen Rabbit! I can’t do both. Some dates are conflicting, so I had to choose and it was not an easy decision – the Nutcracker is a much bigger deal so I had to go with the Opera House. What a place: huge stage, big-time professional dancers from all over the world, a live orchestra, and a much bigger audience. After a few rehearsals, I was told that I would be Fritz.

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Budding Macanese Dancer/Actor

That’s when I started getting the giggles, deep in my stomach. I was so proud, happy, and excited. And my parents went crazy too. Even my sister was congratulating me! What a big day, we had to tell everyone. When opening night was upon me, oh my God, I was so nervous. Both dress rehearsals went well but still, I just can’t help feeling that way. And everyone put a bit of pressure on me, so I just couldn’t mess up. Also, it takes an hour and half getting ready so while I was backstage going through make up, hair, and costume change, I just couldn’t stop thinking about the show. It’s a very weird feeling, I can’t quite describe it. All of us were going through the same thing, lots of people are in this production. It’s huge, about 160 people and around 60 of them are kids. And by the way, there are 2 casts like that. I performed every other day, twice a day, for a total of 15 shows including opening night, Christmas Eve, and closing night on New Year’s Eve.

After the first show, I was very happy. I was in the Nutcracker, I was Fritz, and people even started to call me Fritz. Things got better, the stress level went down, and I knew I could do it.

I got used to standing in line, waiting for make-up, hair, and costume. I even got used to wearing make up. At first, I thought that people would tease me. Sometimes we had to wait a really long time while getting ready. The girls always had to go first, so we would get restless in the hallways and get in trouble.

The San Francisco Ballet School organized a club where kids could go, so that parents that work or live too far don’t have to come back for just 3 hours between shows. I went a few times. At “Club Nut,” we played all kinds of games, did arts and crafts, watched TV. We had lunch and a bunch of healthy snacks. I had a lot of fun there, getting to know the other kid dancers. Also, some of the professional dancers sometimes stopped by to get a bite, and I got lots of autographs. Everyone got along so well, like a big family. I miss them.

Closing night was on New Year’s Eve. It was a very nice show, my parents and my sister were there again. And of course my mom cried again. She saw me 5 times and cried every time. Oh well! I got to see the second act of the show, since I was only in Act 1. We were in the “nosebleed section,” way up at the top of the Opera House. The show was sold out of course, and those were the only tickets we could get. At the end of the show, hundreds of red and white balloons, shaped like stars, big and small, fell from the ceiling. Confetti was flying all over, the crowd went nuts, especially the kids, and you guessed it, my sister Emma and me too. After the show, a woman asked if she could take a picture of me with her granddaughters.

I was very glad to have the important role of Fritz. I hope I can do it again next year. What an experience. Again, in January, I had my evaluation and my teacher was very happy about my performance. He also was very proud of me. He said I did a great performance as Fritz. He said that even though it looks easy, Fritz carries Act 1. Great, because he also said that I have to stop talking and goofing during class. OOOfff.

Oh by the way, the SF Ballet just called to invite me to be in the new production of “Sleeping Beauty” starting Feb 24 th until March 04 th . HECK yeh!!! Look for me in my next adventure….to be continued.

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ON MARTIAL ARTS By Pauline de Assis

It doesn’t seem that long ago (but, of course, it is quite a few decades ago) that many Filomacs were young and rearing to go. One way of expending their energy was learning one of the martial arts. In the late 1940’s and 1950’s there was at least one such place where the young and restless could go to pump muscles, i.e., lift weights and yes, learn the art of self-defense, but not just any martial art – the art of self defense without killing or seriously wounding an aggressor - at our gym, the Mauricio School of Judo.

Judo is an art discovered by the Japanese, one Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882. As a teenager, Kano began pursuing jujutsu (the “gentle art”), which was a flourishing art at that time. However, he wanted to improve and capitalize on what he already knew by mastering the skill of self defense in quick, smooth moves, but not with deadly force. Therefore, Kano took nine students from Iikubo’s school (where he himself was a student) to study jujutsu under him at a temple later to be called the Eishoji Temple. “Ju” means gentleness and “do” means way or road. Thus, it has come to be called the “gentle way”, or defined in other descriptive terms such as “the way of suppleness”, “the way of flexibility” or “the way of adaptability”. Kano began devising new techniques, based on sound scientific principles, not only to the development of martial prowess but with focus on developing the body, character and mind. Within a short period (approximately 2-3 years) he earned the title of “master”. Iikubo himself would come to the temple about three days a week to assist Kano. Thus, the temple soon came to be known as Kodokan, or “place for learning the way”.

As in other types of combat sports, Judo maneuvers involves grappling at an opponent’s jacket to either force the opponent to submit with a lock or a choke or to immobilize or subdue him in a throw. Judo encompasses two main phases of so called “combat”, that of standing called “tachi-waza” and on the ground or “ne-waza”. Each requires its own separate strategies and techniques but can be combined with training and practice, to evolve into a smooth transition of first standing as in a block and ultimately taking the opponent down in a pin, lock or throw. The ground phase of Judo is better in many circumstances in that it gives one the advantage to be in a more dominant position above an opponent and thus able to inflict damage (if necessary) on him rather than vice versa. The standing locks or chokes can emit pain and submission but are harder to apply standing than are throws to the ground. In competition and also in free workout, tactics such as punches, kicks or chops are not allowed, to protect atheletes’ safety.

Professor Mauricio or often just called “Professor” was an ardent Judo enthusiast, among other entrepreneurial endeavors. He was a PE (physical education) teacher at Wah Yan College in Hong Kong. As far back as I can remember we always had the gym where he taught physical fitness, physique training and Judo. We had two adjoining flats at 86 and 88 Caine Road - we lived at 86, the gym was at 88. The smaller of the two large rooms in the gym was used for Judo training and practice and the larger for all other aspects of physical training and weight lifting. Our brother “Boykie” or Al, was his champion and right-hand. He was the Mauricio girls’ favorite friend, brother, supporter. Quiet and unassuming, he was always there for us and for our Dad. Of course, the girls all got into the act together with Boykie but being girls, we mostly learned the “tricks of the trade” as it were and left it at that. Boykie, however, was always at the forefront and without fail he trained and taught many Filomacs Judo and/or physical training as in weights and physique.

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In the group photo, are some Filomacs such as Ed and Vince Guterres, Arnaldo da Luz, David Barradas, Rennie Barreto. There were, of course, many others who enjoyed the sport, but their names are too many to mention here.

I, too, taught Judo for a while, but only to women and children. Over the years of training and practice my Dad awarded me the brown belt in Judo. As one improves in skill and technique, one gets to move to a higher degree of expertise, beginning with the white belt in basic training, then the yellow belt, then orange, green, brown and finally to black. The black belt denotes superior standard, skill and knowledge. There are, however, other ascending levels of the black belt, indicating varying degrees of superiority or mastery of the art. The first thing to learn in Judo then, is how to “break” a fall, meaning how to hit the ground (when thrown) in such a manner so as not to break any bones or injure oneself. This is easily learned and from then on, one begins to learn all the blocks, trips, locks and finally throws to bring an opponent down. My favorite throw is the “stomach throw” where you can land an attacker flat on his back, hopefully without too much injury. Alas, I had to give up Judo when marriage, raising children and starting over in the States took priority. For those of the younger generation who may be interested in martial arts, Judo is a combat sport I would highly recommend, for fitness of mind and body as well as a safe defense mechanism!

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My Heritage by Gaby Sarrazolla January 25, 2007

“What is your background?” When my face they would see Well, I tell them I’m fried rice With all mixtures, that’s me.

My eyes say I’m Chinese And sometimes Hawaiian Quite often I’m Japanese By now I am just cryin!

I’m Macanese you know And so very proud to be The way I talk and cook You’ll know why and agree.

I can speak Portuguese But it’s not what you think It is called Macanese And will tickle you pink.

My cooking has Minchee Vaca Estofado that’s yummy Porco Vinho de Alho and Tachoo So good for your tummy!

We can blend with all nations We can talk all the talk If a Macanese is in a group We can tell by look and walk!

So I stand straight with pride And hold my head up tall I proud to be an American But Macanese first of all.

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THIS WAS A LOVE FEST Submitted by Lorraine Lopez

Fred and Lillian Remedios celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at a fancy feast at Nick's Restaurant, just a few steps away from the beautiful Pacific, in the city of Pacifica.

Daughters Lorraine Lopez and Tonia Moe and their spouses Mike Lopez and Lynn Moe, gathered together some of Fred and Lillian's dearest friends, many of whom they have not seen in a great while, to toast and honor them on this their special day.

Lorraine and Tonia were able to reunite all but one of their mother's 1957 wedding party.

Flanking Fred and Lillian at the head table, were brides maid Rita Ribeiro and flower girls Diane da Luz Carter(and Scott Carter), Edriz Slatter (and Peter Slatter), Sheila Rull (and Peter Rull).

The missing bride's maid was Lillian's Sister Joan Britto in the UK, who was unable to travel due to medical reasons, but was in their hearts with much love and affection.

Edriz and her husband Peter came all the way from Holland, not wanting to miss this auspicious day, to reunite and wish the celebrating couple all the best and many more to come.

Family members present were big Sis Mercia da Luz and Raul, famed ex-Hong Kong soft ball star, Robert Remedios and Miguella and grand children, Matthew and Nicole Lopez and Jonathan, Brendon, Ryan and Terilyn Moe.

Number 50 on golden balloons festooned Nick's Banquet room and the dining tables. There was a large beautiful wedding picture of the happy couple, snapped outside the church, placed on the table adorning a three-tiered chocolate wedding cake.

Daughter Lorraine Lopez, made a touching acknowledgement of love and appreciation for Fred and Lillian's many life sacrifices and being there for her and Tonia in their youth, and so much more now in their married lives and with children of their own.

Robert Remedios took the floor next and extolled the virtues of being a kid brother of Fred and Lillian and with some fond shared memories. He got a big chuckle from the partygoers, when he said that, while Fred loves to eat and drink his coffee or , he does not even know how to "boil water".

As the guests took their seats, Nick's served a fresh chilled veggie salad, Prime Rib, Halibut Hollandaise, Spinach Chicken and, for dessert wedding cake, New York cheesecake lovingly prepared by daughter Lorraine. It was the yummiest!

The highlight of the festivities was when Fred took the mike and serenaded Lillian in song.

From an exquisite and exact choice of snippets from popular 40s and 50s oldies, Fred renewed his everlasting love and gratitude to Lillian for fifty wonderful and happy years.

In his raspy and whispering voice, he had the partygoers often with lumps in their throats, often cracking up with laughter, as with much "Feelings" he professed his love for the gal of his dreams.

His rendition ended with "I do love you with all my heart." UMA NEWS BULLETIN – Spring Issue 2007 Page 8 of 36

Love Fest Continued:

Dreamy-eyed Lillian with tears in her eyes, playfully chided Fred saying that those fifty years, were too long and too much, having to prepare food and drink for him at 3 a.m. even in retirement.

But she said "I LOVE YOU, TOO"!

Among the many guests at this grand occasion were one of Hong Kong's best sportsmen and raconteur of tall tales, A. A. (Junior) dos Remedios and his attractive wife Frances, San Francisco UMA Chapter President Alex Xavier and his lovely wife Maureen, good looking Melina and Francis Carion, famed ex-Shanghai and Macao boxer, the debonair Rigo Roliz and his lady fair Tila, former Hong Kong Standard sports writer Al Madeira and his elegant wife Cecilia and long time childhood friends Sheila Collaco and Mario and Rita Britto.

This was one of those old fashion Macanese gathering.

A fantastic host, celebrating a memorable occasion with loving family members and young adult grand children, near and dear friends, all banded together to share witty banter, and to happily retell old tall stories.

It doesn't get any better.

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FRED AND LILLIAN GOD BLESS"!

A Greener Hong Kong?

The South China Morning Post reports that long-time Tai Po resident Ruy Barretto have submitted a rezoning request to the Town Planning Board to protect 100 hectares of forest at Tai Po Kau from development.

Ruy is the son of Gloria Barretto, sister of the late Leo d'Almada. He is a barrister and his family have been living in that part of Tai Po, overlooking Tolo harbor for over 50 years.

Ruy Barretto described the application as "an important precedent" on how individuals in Hong Kong could act to protect the environment and said he hoped others would follow their example.

His application seeks to have the forest between Tai Po Road and Tolo Harbor declared a combination of special scientific interest zone and conservation zone. Under such zonings, the only development allowed is that required to support conservation and public understanding of the natural landscape, ecology and scenic qualities of the area.

Ruy Barretto also suggest that nearby Pai Mun Shan should become a conservation area because it is adjacent to and ecologically part of the 460-hectare Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve designated in 1977. They also want to establish a buffer conservation area for the coastal forest, which would include the Tolo pond mangroves below Tai Po Kau. The completion of Constellation Cove, a large low-rise residential development in Tai Pao Kau highlights the threat to the forest. A petrol station is under construction in the area at present.

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Postscript to La Salle College Helen Ozorio Roffey from Bletchley, England

I was particularly interested in Jim Silva’s excellent article on La Salle College as five of my seven brothers were educated there.

Kowloon was a really nice town Pre-Pearl Harbor. I remember La Salle as a large square building behind a large house belonging to the Alves family and not far from St. Theresa’s Church. When I returned to Hong Kong after 50 years I was hard put to locate the College and my nephew Michael Ozorio, had to point it out to me, dwarfed as it was by all those sky-scrappers.

I was 14 in 1940, and at mass one Sunday in Rosary Church, I was smitten by a round-faced handsome boy with slicked-back black hair and a shy smile. I found out he was a La Salle boy – Tony Sandberg. I wonder if he is still alive and if any old La Salle boys still remember him? Tony used to go to church every Sunday with his mother and young sister – a chubby, cute little girl with pig-tails. Mrs. Sandberg was a feisty lady who used to give me dirty looks as I kept staring at her son during mass. Mrs. Sandberg amazed me one Sunday – she put a dollar in the collection plate and took out 50 cents change. Why not?

I heard Tony was one of the top cyclists in his school’s team so on their Sports Day, I persuaded some of my friends, including Celsa Monteiro to go with me to La Salle to watch Tony ride. We were a giggling lot and must have put him off as Tony came in third. I don’t think I ever spoke to Tony – just admired him from a distance. What innocent days!

I also remember the Mathematics teacher, Francis Chan Ah Fat as he went to Macau during the war and taught in Sacred Heart’s 6 th Form for a year. I can see him now – small, thick-glasses, very good- natured and always smiling. A brilliant teacher. Like most people looking back on their school-days, I wish I had paid more attention - Chan Ah Fat made mathematics seem so interesting and easy. May he rest in peace.

Another La Salle boy I will never forget is Beanie Botelho with greenish eyes, he resembled a contented pussy cat, always smiling and singing.

Ex-La Salle boys must look back with gratitude for the discipline and good education they received from the Brothers. They could hold their own in the country they emigrated to . As an Ex-St. Mary’s girl I look back on my alma mater with fondness and pride.

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DIA DE ST. JOAO – MACAU’S PATRON SAINT Pauline de Assis

As many of you may know, St. Joao Baptista is, and has always been, a patron saint of Macau. The battle against the Dutch fleet in June of 1622 proved to be the catalyst that gave Macau the beginning of the Portuguese influence and the Macanese existence in this tiny, then remote part of the world.

From the two articles on the history of Dia de Sao Joao (St. John), one in Portuguese and Dr. Rangel’s piece (which he translated into English), we can see how truly blessed we are to be the sons of Macau through the bravery of the men and priests who fought off the Dutch at Monte Fort. Recounted below from the articles is the battle that brought the Portuguese its miracle victory.

A Dutch fleet from Batavia (Jakarta) departed on April 10, 1622, arriving in Macau on June 22, under the command of Admiral Kornelis Reyersem, also known as Admiral Roggers. The armada was comprised of 14 vessels: Zierickzee, Groeningen, Undt, and Delft, to name a few. On June 24, 1622, 800 sailors and soldiers, commanded by Captain Hans Ruffijin, landed at Cacilhas and marched all the way up to Guia Hill.

The commander of the Macau garrison was Capitao-mor Lopo Sarmento de Carvalho, who was the hero of the battle. Both men and women, slaves, military personnel, sailors and able men of every profession, even priests, specially the Jesuits, regrouped under the command of the Capitao-mor.

Many of the priests in Monte Fort knew how to operate cannons. One of them, Jesuit Father Johanes Schall von Bell, a native of Cologne, Germany, had excellent knowledge of artillery. The Dutch were confident of victory and were astonished by the two salvos from Monte Fort, precisely aimed by Father Jeronimo Rho, S.J., landing on their gun powder barrels.

In the counterattack, the Negro slaves distinguished themselves by degolating many Dutch, leaving 130 corpses headless on the ground. With weapons, knives, blades and even kitchen instruments, the defenders of the city attacked the Dutch furiously. It is written that the Commander of the Dutch troops, Hans Rufin, six high ranking officers, and almost all the officers, including two British officers who served under the Dutch, died. It’s not certain how many invaders perished. Many sources differ in numbers, e.g., 133 deaths and 121 seriously wounded, according to the Dutch, 600 killed per Father Cardim, 400 in accordance to Father Bruno and 300 according to the Dominicans. Stunned and demoralized, the enemy retreated.

One Dutch captain and only six or seven soldiers were captured and taken to Monte Fort. Two big vessels were sunk. Thus, the enemy troops were halted where the Monument of Victory stands today. The area now named the “Jardim de Victoria” was then known as “Campo dos Arrependidos”.

Right after the battle, the defenders, in gratitude, all went to the Cathedral to celebrate, with the promise to commemorate that day, June 24th, as the Dia de Macau in honor of St. Joao Baptista since the salvation of the city was attributed to him. The legend goes that St. Joao’s mantle was used to divert the enemy’s shots.

Lopo Sarmento de Carvalho, who is from Braganca remained in Macau and married Maria de Cerqueira, born in Macau, daughter of Jorge Cerqueira from Lamego and Maria Pires, also born in Macau. One of the sons of Lopo Sarmento de Calvalho was also a hero like his father and later fought the Dutch in Ceylon. UMA NEWS BULLETIN – Spring Issue 2007 Page 11 of 36

Dia de Sao Joao (Continued)

The inauguration of the Monument of Victoria took place on March 26, 1871 to perpetuate the memory of the victory against the Dutch. A stone cross was built and erected at the location by Leal Senado da Camara de Macau to commemorate the glorious victory by the Portuguese. After the news reached Portugal, King John IV bestowed upon Macau the title “THE CITY OF THE HOLY NAME OF GOD NONE MORE LOYAL”.

June 24 th therefore, is a day that is celebrated in Macau annually as a tribute to St. Joao Baptista. The Portuguese defenders were at the right place at the right time because if the battle had resulted in the occupation and victory by the Dutch, Macau would not have been a Portuguese colony and the Macanese people would have been non-existent. It is certainly a day where being a Macanese is reason enough to be proud. Just think, it’s a day where, without St. Joao’s intercession and our fearless and brave Portuguese ancestors, Macau would have been turned over as a Dutch possession and subsequently reverted back to China, not on December 20, 1999 but way, way before. Therefore, our long “history” and our Macanese ancestry would, of course, have been naught.

We are therefore going to celebrate Dia de St. Joao here as well on June 24 th at a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the Macau Cultural Center in Fremont, with the celebrant being Fr. Alexander Lewis, a son of Macau (son of Therese and Alex Lewis of Hong Kong). Father Alexander graciously accepted our invitation to celebrate Dia de St. Joao with us and, in fact, is also willing to give the club house a special blessing upon its completion and opening. Following the Mass a Cha Gordo will be held at the Macau Cultural Center. Watch for the flyer for more details.

La Salle College Junior Class 1934 Benedict Lim (Teacher)

Louis Pomeroy Lionel Larcina Harry Thumb Kelly Thumb Ron Hardwick Philo Remedios Fernando Alves Rennie Sequeira Reggie Rodrigues Gerald Basto Armando Botelho Nuno Xavier Leo Osmund Marcus Silva Tony Lee Courtesy: Reggie Rodrigues collection

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The International Institute of Macau on “Macau’s Identity – Crossroads, Challenges and Opportunities”

On Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Moses Hall in UC Berkeley, California, The Portuguese Studies Program and the Macau Arts Culture and Heritage Institute, presented a forum to discuss Macau’s Identity, it’s Crossroads, Challenges and Opportunities. The presenters at the forum were, Luis Sa Cunha, Gustavo da Roza and Andre Silveira.

Gustavo began the program by talking about the Heritage and recent urbanization of Macau. Luis Sa Cunha talked about “Identity and Culture” and the influence of American Protestant/Merchants in the live of early Macau in the 19 th and 20 th Century. He highlighted the Protestant Cemetery in Macau where many of the famous early American Protestant Merchants were buried.

Andre Silveira talked abut “Macau as a Portuguese Speaking Business Platform” to expend China trade with the Portuguese Speaking World.

Gustavo da Roza closed the forum with a discussion about Macau in the Portuguese-Speaking World. He said that in a symposium in Macau in 2003, he was impressed by the number of papers presented in the symposium in Portuguese by native Chinese. These were serious topics written in the Portuguese language. He said he asked the Chinese presenters where they learned Portuguese and they replied – Beijing University! He also said that most of the Portuguese teachers in Macau were of Chinese Ancestry.

After the forum there was a “Round Table Discussion” by the “Casas Leaders in California” on how we can entice the younger members to take an active role in the Macanese Clubs in California. Many interesting ideas were presented and Gustavo da Rosa, who was the moderator for this round table discussion, agreed to gather the input from the participants and prepare a white paper on this subject. The participants were: Raquel Remedios, Maria Gomes, Robert da Costa for Alex Xavier, Maria Guterres for Sally Carchidi, Maria Roliz and Henrique Manhao.

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Confraria Gastronomia Macaense.

On April 1, 2007, UMA, Inc, Lusitano Club of California and Casa de Macau sponsored a Confraria Gastronomia Macaense at 3 Ritchie, San Francisco. Four Chiefs were selected by each club to cook twelve dishes. The purpose of the Confraria is to keep alive the culinary traditions of our ancestors and pass down these traditions to the younger generation of Macanese in the United States. The following dishes were prepared by our top chefs. We hope to publish these recipes in future issues of the bulletin.

UMA, Inc

Mimi de Britto - Vaca Estufada Flavia Greubel - Capela Ed De Assis - Balichao Tamarindo Rita Ribeiro - Pudim Flan Macaense

Lusitano Club of California:

Ken Harper - Galinha Molho Perdiz Maria Joao Cruz/Michael - Bolinhas de Clem/Dorothy Oliveira - Saffron Pork and Bebinka

Casa de Macau:

Irene Manhao - Caril de Galinha Albertino da Rosa - Grao com dobrada Maria Lourdes Xavier : Minchi com Mui Choi and Chilicotes Jessica Xavier - Gummies

Msgn. Desmond Dillon, 92 nd Birthday Mass & Party

Msgn. Desmond Da Roza Dillon, celebrated his 92 nd Birthday with a Mass at St. Joseph Church, Kennewick on Saturday, January 27, 2007. The mass was officiated by the Most Rev. Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla and the music for the Communion Hymn , “ S’abandon a le bon Dieu” was provided by Msgn, Dillion. After the Mass, a potluck dinner was held in the “Dillon Hall” at St. Joseph Church.

Msgn Dillon says: “ Surprised that I have lived this long and I will be even more surprised if I’m here next year for my surprise 93 rd birthday party”. Congratulations Msgn. Dillon and many more happy birthdays celebrations to come.

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Letter from Melbourne, Australia

Season’s greetings and all good wishes from Sylvan Street which at present is clouded in a pea soup smog due to the huge bushfire raging in our northern hinterland. We are in the depths of a severe drought cycle, water storage is down to under forty percent so we are pining for a ‘wet’ rather than a ‘white’ Christmas. Our year has been influenced by banana shortages and high petrol prices which according to economists contributed to a series of interest rate hikes. Banana scarcity was caused by hurricanes which hit Queensland last year, pushing prices to over $16 a kilo, a luxury in most households!

It was a cold and long winter so we took up our sons’ invitation to visit, stopping over in Singapore first to stay at Michael’s new pad which is wonderfully located close to the underground at Novena and within a stone’s throw of great eating places. Heidi has carved a niche at advertising agency Mindshare World and knows Singapore like a local. Michael’s busy work schedule did not prevent him from squeezing in some time for golf school in Las Vegas, providing an opportunity to improve on his handicap. We tagged along on a business trip to one of his favourite cities, Hanoi, and were introduced to the most amazing art galleries and Vietnamese restaurants, role reversal when the kids take us in tow!

Our séjour to London was perfect timing with Rebecca taking a sabbatical from work to embark on a course at the Cordon Bleu Cookery School. We have her to thank for our expanded waistlines as taste testers of delectable patisseries produced by the apprentice chef. Our daughter in law’s CV now includes waiter and Patissiére Supérieure, multi skilling in action! After a stimulating year in London, Anthony has returned to launch Polygon Investments in Hong Kong, so the two of them are busy bees re-establishing their home at Happy Valley. It was wonderful to finally meet our Baker cousins after 40 years, spending time with relatives and special friends. Frank was thrilled to catch a Manchester United versus Glasgow Celtic game and a rugby match at Twickenham. We walked everywhere like Puss n’ Boots in an ‘Indian summer’. On weekends Rebecca and Anthony took us for country drives and to their favourite London haunts.

Our daughter Joanna is over the moon as, like the Beaujolais Nouveau, Gauthier est arrivé! Having attained his Masters in History in Lyon, he will undertake a Diploma of Education at Latrobe University next year to become a high school teacher. Meanwhile, he is teaching at the Alliance Française where already, there is a waiting list of francophiles for his classes in 2007. We are still trying to figure out what Joanna does at Shell, spending time in New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Malaysia for ‘work’… something to do with lubricants, motorcycles and power stations?

We have the most wonderful news to impart, finally joining the grandparents club with the arrival of Leonardo Edward Kelly Correa – Meg and Peter proud parents of their adorable little boy born on 14 th October. Grandma and Grandpa recently returned from visiting little Leo, relearning rusty burping and nappy-changing skills. We are so blessed to have this little bundle of joy, an early Christmas gift. Thankfully, Meg and Peter’s Queensland house on stilts has lots of room for visitors. Grandpa hopes that little Leo will be a ruckman for Hawthorn, with such big hands and feet! Peter enjoys Murwillumbah and its sense of community, whilst Meg is happily being a Mum, occasionally called in to help at the John Flynn hospital on weekends when Peter is off duty.

Our year has just flown, whilst away our much-loved Gorbachev went to cat heaven at the ripe old age of 18 - we are deeply saddened by the loss of our charismatic cat, so much part of our lives over the years.

So we wish you folks lots of ‘luck’, good health and every happiness in the New Year, have a wonderful Christmas one and all.

Forte Abracos,

Vivi, Frank Corea

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Birth Announcements

Doreen & Dave Mckisack are proud to announce the birth of their grandson Arlo Harper to their son Keith & his wife Shelby on January 16, 2007. Arlo weighed in at a healthy 6lb 10 oz and is 20 inches long. Mother and grandmother are doing fine - Doreen and Dave will be visiting their grandson in Washington DC in February. Congratulations Doreen & Dave.

Cecile & Bill Orella are proud to announce the birth of their fourth grandchild Madeline Grace to daughter Lia and Dave Katreeb in December 2006. Mother and Child doing fine. Congratulations to the Katreeb and Orella family.

Alex and Maureen Xavier became the proud grandparents of baby Alexandria Elizabeth Hulse who was born February 19, 2007 at 7:19 pm in San Diego. Baby Alexandria came into our world weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and she was 19 inches long. Ann-Marie, Derek, and daughter are all doing very well. Nineteen must be a lucky number because baby Alex was born on February 19 at 19:19 military time and she was exactly 19 inches long.

Grandma Maureen was scheduled to fly to San Diego on March 5, 2007, but had a premonition that the baby was going to come earlier; therefore, she changed her flight to Monday, February 19, 2007, and was there in time to see beautiful baby Alexandria come into the world. Congratulations to the proud grand parents.

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Al Guterres informs us from Sydney, Australia, that his daughter-in-law Claudine has given birth to his latest grandson Arturo Miguel Guterres. - both baby and mother are well and Rosie is beaming from heaven. Congratulations to the Guterres family.

Joe and Maria Perpetuo became proud first time grandparents when their daughter presented them with William Zachary, born on December 15, 2006 weighing in at a hefty 10 lbs 5 ozs. Zach’s parents are Micaela and Will Stubbs. Congratulations to the Stubbs and Perpetuo family.

General Announcements

Lionel Sequeira has left the Rehabilitation Center in Pacifica and is convalescing at home after his knee surgery. He is walking with the help of a walker using both hands. He would like to take this opportunity to thank all his friend for their kind cards and letters.

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Greater East Bay Clippings by Daniel R Gomes

The next Chapter Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 1 PM in the home of Katherine & Bill Orescan, 315 Court Street, Jackson, Ca 95642. We will have a barbeque in the Orescan home after the meeting – cost to be shared by the members attending. All members of the Greater East Bay Chapter are invited to join in the fun and camaraderie so please call Bill or Katherine at 209-257-1346 so they can purchase the correct quantity of food for the barbeque.

Chapter Meeting: The Chapter Meeting and Potluck dinner on January 13 th , 2007 at the Gomes residence was very successful. 18 members attended the meeting and we were able to encourage 7 additional members to join the Operating Committee to help out with future events. Daniel Gomes was appointed to the position of Treasurer, replacing Vi de Britto who passed away in November 2006. On March 10, 2007 the Operating Committee met again in the Gomes home to finalize plans for the following events.

• Tarde – Chair Zinha & Daniel Gomes – Walnut Creek Civic Center, Walnut Creek on April 28, 2007. Deadline for reservations April 14, 2007

• Golf Event – Chair Robert Xavier – Rossmoor on May 24, 2007. Deadline for reservations May 10, 2007.

Chinese New Year Dinner Celebration:

The Chinese New Year Dinner on February 17, 2007 at the Full Moon Restaurant on MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland was a huge success. 59 members and friends showed up for this event, which even featured a Roast Pig. The food was excellent and the camaraderie was exceptional. Congratulations to Maria Perpetuo and Mimi de Britto for a job well done.

Promotion: Greater East Bay Chapter Member, Daniel Gomes of Philadelphia has been transferred to Shanghai, China to head up the Marketing & Sales of Merck Drugs in China. Congratulations Dan.

New Members: Welcome to the Greater East Bay Chapter - Joyce Ramsen, Spark, Nv., Richard Dollinger, Newark, Ca, Gail & Michael Palmer, Fairfield, Ca., Carlos Gomes, Kona, HI, Albert Xavier, Australia, Mark & Diane Moshin, Reno, Nv., Eddie Loureiro, Indianapolis, In. Hope to see you at our events.

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Greater East Bay News (Continued)

Below are pictures of some of the people who attended the Chinese New Year feast ( one picture was damaged):

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San Francisco Chapter News by Alex Xavier

SF Chapter’s First Event of the Year

Our first event of the year was celebrated on Sunday, February 18, 2007. It was our Welcome in the Year 2007 Dinner Dance.

We started the evening with delicious appetizers that consisted of a crab mold with crackers and calamari strips………………Yum!

At 7:00 P.M. the dinner doors opened and every one was asked to enter the dining room and find their appropriate seats. At 7:15 P.M. sharp dinner began which consisted of a very nice buffet spread. Everyone in attendance commented on how delicious it was.

At about 8:15 P.M., the President of the Chapter, Alex, made the welcome speech and announcements. He acknowledged two guests from Vancouver, Angelina Rosario and Monica Carvalho. We would like to thank them for joining in our festivities.

After dinner and announcements all who attended had a wonderful time dancing to music provided by Ed Villa-Carlos and Kevin Chau. My thanks go out to the both of them for providing such wonderful entertainment. Many of us wished it could only have lasted longer!

I would like to give my warmest thanks to the following people: Bernard Brown, our Treasurer, for handling the bill for the event, Mildred Brown for helping with the registration, Flavia Greubel who took care of all the wine for the evening, Rita Ribeiro, and especially my wife, Maureen. Thanks to all for your hard work in getting this event together and for your continuing commitment to making our club the very best it can be. I sincerely appreciate all that you do for me and the Chapter.

It is events like this that keep a club together. It gives us time to bond with friends and relatives, and have a few laughs. There will be many more events for the rest of the year, and we will keep all of you posted with flyers.

Our next event is set for Monday, April 16, 2007, which is the All Day Social. Start finding mah jong partners and Mexican train friends, and start gathering poker buddies together. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful time for all. The flyer will be coming out soon so watch for it.

New Members

Leonardo & Anita N. Britolima, Leandro DaRoza and Del P. & Ann Schembari.

Lawn Bowling News

Bowlers who are interested in participating in PIMD tournaments should start thinking of who you want to play with in the pairs or triples tournaments. Don’t be afraid to ask to play with somebody else.

All Members are encouraged to send in news you wish to share for our bulletin. Please feel free to call Alex Xavier at 650/991-8808, or mail your article to him at: 5 Belmont Drive, Daly City, Ca. 94015. His e-mail address is: [email protected] . Your input is appreciated. UMA NEWS BULLETIN – Spring Issue 2007 Page 20 of 36

Southern California Chapter News By Gabby Sarrazolla

Our first General Meeting was held on Saturday, January 20 th at the home of Sally and Joe Carchidi. There were twenty-five (25) members in attendance and many topics were covered. We would like to see more of our members attend these meetings. Please mark your calendars for future ones and share with us your time and thoughts. We need YOU!

Crab Dinner Dance – March 3, 2007:On Saturday, March 3 rd , there were twenty-five (25) of our chapter members that attended the Crab Dinner Dance which was held at Mary Star of the Sea Church in San Pedro. Cocktails began at 6 pm and dancing to a live band was enjoyed by all. The dinner menu was scrumptious with Antipasto salad, linguine with clams, shrimps, crab and accompanied with rolls. Thank you all who participated and made it a memorable time!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ! YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Our next General Meeting will be held: Date and Time: Saturday, May 19 th at 2:00 pm Place: Coyotes Homeowners’ Clubhouse 2225 Canyon Dr. Fullerton, CA 92833

We will begin promptly at two o’clock in the afternoon with a short meeting and then the fun will begin! We will have a cooking demonstration of Macanese dishes prepared by four (4) of our very own expert volunteer chefs.

We will be sampling their culinary skills right after the cooking demonstrations at an early dinner. There will be a charge of $5.00 per person to help defray some of the food expense. Our members’ adult children, who are interested in Macanese cooking, are welcome to attend. Believe me, this will be an experience to be remembered always.

So, of course, it’s important that we have a count of the number of people who will be interested to attend this special event. Please let us know you will be with us by sending your check made payable to UMA, and mailing it to Leda Pomeroy, 6847 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 YOUR CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007 – 2 PM

Meeting at Gloria & Guido Sequeira’s house, 10435 Vultee Street, Downey, CA 90241-562-869-0814

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007

State Board Annual General Meeting, (Hosted by our Southern California Chapter),Details will be provided when plans are finalized

We will notify you of additional meetings/events during the year.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

What a joy to announce that our club is still growing! We are proud to welcome our new members: Yvonne Britto Clingerman, MaryJo da Silva, Dr. Ric and Moira Silva, Yolanda McCargar, Cesar Marin, Art Poirier, Kathryn Van Auken, Richard Sequeira, Jeanette Smith, Kevin Parr, Hedy Sequeira, Jeanne Shimonishi and Armando Marques, Alice & David Xavier, Linda & Paul Xavier, Roger Xavier and Olga Senna. We are delighted to have you in our chapter and we look forward to seeing you at all our meetings.

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MY HEROES by Gaby Sarrazolla

My son-in-law, Claudio Anzil, who is married to my daughter, Anne, along with his son, Ryan (13 yrs. old) were heroes on Friday, January 26 th . They were going home at night when they spotted a car parked on the side of the road that was on fire. Claudio noticed there was someone in the car and stopped to help out. Ryan called 911, while his dad found an elderly woman in the car that seemed disoriented. He managed to open the door and got her out while the car was burning. Paramedics came and took the lady to the hospital, while the firemen put the fire out. I am so proud of them! Thanks Claudio and Ryan for making a difference and going to the rescue when it was needed!

CORRECTION ON LAST BULLETIN

Oh my, already an error, que triste! Anyway for clarification, Leda and Terrence Pomeroy have only six (6) grandkids .

DUES REMINDER:

Okay, I apologize for being repetitive, but there are a few Southern California Chapter members that still haven’t paid their dues yet. Please send your dues to Leda Pomeroy, 6847 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Thanks to those who have already done so.

MEMBER NEWS B2, BINGO!!!! Big Winners – Gaby and Leda

What a thrill, what a shock and what a pleasure it was when we struck gold on board the Royal Caribbean cruise in December. Leda, Terence, their family and I went to celebrate their 50 th Anniversary and my 65 th birthday together on a cruise to the West Caribbean. The last day of bingo, after much persuasion, Leda came with me to play bingo. We made an agreement that we would share the winnings if one of us won. I just had a feeling we would win (I’m a little psychic or some might call it psycho, ha-ha) and of course, we did! Leda was in a state of shock as it was her card that had the full bingo and what a thrill it was for us to have cold cash in our hands amounting to $7,468. This surely was a “Cruise to Remember” and a great Christmas gift! Ok, now many of you would want a share, but I am sorry to say, I spent it all! Maybe next time?

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“GETTING TO KNOW” OUR VERY OWN CHAPTER SECRETARY – Written by Veronica Marin

I was born in Macao because my family fled there during World War II. When the War was over, we returned to Hong Kong. We lived in a flat in Tsim Tsa Tsui, within walking distance of the Peninsular Hotel, Flag Staff Hill and the Star Ferry. I attended Escola Camoes pre-school at Club de Recreiro. My pre-school teachers, Maria Lopes and Lilia Gaan, married my cousins, Fred Vieira and Leo Vieira respectively (small world!). After that I went to Maryknoll Convent School.

We immigrated to the U.S. fifty years ago come this April. We ended up in Southern California because of family connections. My father's sister, Aurea da Silva (nee de Carvalho) and family had settled here. My husband, Julio-Cesar, is originally from Spain. We met while he was attending college here. We have two grown daughters, Lisa and Linda.

I am still working as a nurse forty years after I graduated from nursing school. I enjoy reading, baking, and traveling. My most memorable trip was the one I took with my mother and brother. We spent three months driving around Europe. I have been to Spain six times visiting Cesar's family and friends.

I joined UMA in 1999 and attended the 3rd Encontro. I have been a member since then. As I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate our unique Macanese heritage.

(Thank you, Ronnie for sharing a bit of you with all of us. We are so lucky and glad you’re our secretary. Thank you for your hard work and contribution!)

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San Mateo Chapter News By Pauline de Assis

A 50 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY HAWAIIAN STYLE

What a way to celebrate a Golden Anniversary – well, that was the way to go for Magdalen and Alfredo Pereira, to cruise to Hawaii for their anniversary and Christmas! They not only wanted to celebrate this important event just cruising to relax and reminisce those 50 wonderful years, they wanted to have the whole family to enjoy a cruise with them and be a part of this special occasion – fantastic way to go Al and Magdalen!. Unfortunately their son, Michael and his family could not join them for the big occasion because their son had enlisted in the Navy and was not allowed to leave California. Al and Magdalen really missed them very much.

So, to commemorate this special occasion, the whole “clan” took sail on the NCL Line, the “Norwegian Wind” on December 20, 2006 from San Francisco to the shores of Honolulu to enjoy a mild, balmy Christmas celebration and more importantly their Golden Anniversary. The festivities were great and there were Christmas trees and decorations at every corner of the ship. It brought them the warmest feelings, as if they were home! Santa came down from a helicopter to hand all the children (0 to 6 years old) presents. Christmas carols were sung and both kids and adults alike were thoroughly entertained. Magdalen and Al were so impressed with the fabulous food, the fun and how the NCL made everyone feel so much at home.

Al and Magdalen’s anniversary was on December 23 rd while Matthew’s 22 nd birthday was on the 22 nd – so, wow, three celebrations in all, a birthday, an anniversary and Christmas! What could be better! Ah, but all good things must come to an end and homebound they sailed on December 30 th ! Yes, but the love, the celebrations and the joy of this special occasion will be with all the family for many, many years to come! Congratulations once again Magdalen and Al, you certainly deserve the immense pleasure this cruise with the family gave you!

Top - left to right: Matt George, Magdalen Pereira, Alfredo Pereira, Carl Pereira, Shelly Pereira, Cynthia George and Steven George Bottom – left to right: Kylie Schmitz, Sami George, Makena Pereira and Nikki George UMA NEWS BULLETIN – Spring Issue 2007 Page 24 of 36

UMA, SAN MATEO CHAPTER MEMBERS’ LUNCHEON

San Mateo Chapter decided on an early members’ appreciation this year. Along that line it also decided to have a luncheon instead of a dinner so that members would not have to drive home in the dark. So Raquel, the chair for this event, did her scouting around for possible venues. It didn’t take her and the committee long to decide on the venue. It was The Hokkaido Seafood Buffet, at Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo.

So, on Sunday, February 25, 2007 the members gathered in the lobby of Hokkaido at 11:30 a.m. ready and eager to tempt their palates. Once inside, and after ordering drinks, the members made a bee-line, either to check out the dishes or to dive right in. There are buffets and then there are buffets, and I believe Hokkaido is just such a one; it really does a beautiful job! The spread is fantastic, the food is fresh and for the crowning delicacy the baked lobster tail says it all. No wonder it must have been a difficult choice as to what to eat first, for it would be impossible to try everything; our stomachs are just not equipped to handle such fare anymore .

Well, everyone made several trips to the various stations, such as the Japanese sushi (a definite delight) and before you knew it, we had our fill and more. Now, I would say it truly was a mouth- watering delicious meal and what’s more, it was free for our members! Can’t beat that! For the 50 plus members who attended, we believe everyone enjoyed it to the max, and for those who could not make it, you missed out, but there’s always next time! Our thanks to Raquel, who as usual, did a great job!

UMA, SAN MATEO CHAPTER LAWN BOWLS MIXED TRIPLES TOURNAMENT

San Mateo Chapter’s annual lawn bowls tournament isn’t that far off – it’ll be held on Saturday, May 12 th at the Rossmoor Lawn Bowls Club, so mark your calendars now, bowler or non-bowler. If you’re a bowler, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity to have some good fun on a lovely warm May day for two exciting matches, maybe win some prize money and then have a delicious BBQ dinner at Sportsmen’s Park, just off the parking lot by the greens. If you’re not a bowler but would like to watch some great bowling and then enjoy a BBQ dinner, then what better way to spend a lovely Saturday in May with your fellow Filomacs, cheering them on and consuming lots of good food too!

Sandy Souza is the chair for this very popular event, with Marie Guterres as treasurer. The fee for bowling and dinner is $20.00 and for those just BBQ feasting, it’s only $10.00. You can make your check out to Marie Guterres at 825 Prairie Creek Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044, telephone (650) 359- 3858. For more details, please watch for the flyer.

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A YOUNG, WIRY AND STRONG WRESTLER By Pauline de Assis

Our grand nephew, Michael Ward, grandson of Frances and Derrick Ward and son of Sue and Mark Ward is an avid young wrestler. Michael has always been a rough and tumble kid, full of energy and quick on his toes. Well, he certainly found an avenue to expend his energy. What better way than to wrestle! Like Judo, it is a combat sport and requires not just speed to pin your opponent down and score the point, but you have to be very strong (for your weight class).

Michael is now a junior in Petaluma High School and turned 17 in February. He has been in Varsity since the 7 th grade. He made the North Coast Section qualifier in 2005 and 2006 and also qualified for 2007. He went for off season Freestyle and Greco wrestling in 05 and 06; in 06 the freestyle took him to state championships, placing him 9 th at Freestyle state out of a group of 50 kids. He hopes to make it to State within the next two years, and meanwhile is pursuing a grant to continue to wrestle throughout college.

Michael loves snowboarding and has a real knack for welding; he may even be thinking of pursuing it as a career as he’s currently with an elite group of school kids (welders) who repair, build and replace benches in downtown Petaluma. That is really giving back to the city to be so civic minded and generous of their time.

Well, Frances and Derrick, you must be smiling down on your very talented grandson; and Sue and Mark, how proud you must be of Michael. His being on the cover of the Wrestling USA magazine in the March issue must have been the icing on the cake! Congratulations Michael, parents and grandparents! Go for it Michael, your dream is as attainable as your resolve.

Michael on right, taking down an opponent

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Rocha, Reginaldo Antonio (Reggie ) September 1, 1927 – January 3, 2007, Vancouver, British Columbia. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reg, a wonderful and loving husband to Rita, his wife of 52 years, father to four loving children, Anna-Maria (wife to Jamie), Tom (husband to Patty), Gabriella and Reg Jr. (husband to Charlene), and a dedicated and loving “Papa” to ten grandchildren, who will miss their grandpa tremendously.

Many will remember him as winning the second place of the very First Grand Prix of Macau, together with the champion Eduardo Carvalho, to the delight and pride of all Filho-Macaus.

Roliz, Rigoberto Paulo Jose Collaco (June 3, 1923 - March 10, 2007). Rigo passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion, Daly City at the age of 83. Born in Shanghai, China, he is survived by his seven beloved children, Linda, Shirley, Stephen, Raymond, Robert, Maria, and Teresa; two loving sisters, Fabia Braga in Florida, Amelia Maher in S.F.; and a proud brother, Gualo in Brasil; 16 cherished grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. He was a real people person who loves people, and was always very sociable among his family and friends since his early childhood when he was involved with sports like softball, and soccer. He was well liked and remembered by many in the Portuguese-Macanese community who knew him as an amateur featherweight boxing champion, a jitterbug dancer with the lady's touch, an avid Lawn bowler, and a staunch club member of Club de Recreio, Lusitano Shanghai, Lusitano HK, Lusitano Club of CA and UMA, He will be greatly missed by his family and his large circle of friends and acquaintances, but his memories will be forever in our hearts. He was indeed a true hero and a role model to his family and a great inspiration to many of his friends. The family thanks you for your special prayers, blessings, and your love for Rigo. You have made a part of his life so warm and joyful. The family is forever grateful!

Rozario, Graciano (Gus) Filomeno was born on Aug 11, 1924, passed away on January 17, 2007, aged 82. He is survived by his daughter Becky, son Tommy, son in law Michael, grandchildren Vanessa, Malisa and Brandon and his sisters Carmen and Mercia.

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