Alumni Association of the Voice of Our Nova Scotia Teachers College Alumni Volume 38 February 2010

professionalism of its members through professional development Inside this issue:

and resource material, and by en- President’s 3 NKABOM II hancing the relationships between Message schools and their communities. An- Nova Scotians and Ghanaians other part of the project assists de- Alumni Profiles 2,13, 23 Growing Together prived rural villages and neglected & 24 by Helen MacDonald neighbourhoods to acquire skills and Notice of Motions 3 strategies for community develop- Over the past number of years retired ment. Class & Faculty 4 teachers from Nova Scotia have trav- Nkabom II is concentrating on the Notes elled to Ghana in West Africa to work needs of teachers and primary schools Reunion 2009 5 with their Ghanaian counterparts on in very poor communities across the NKABOM II, a project designed to im- country. In the past thirty months the Class Photos 6-7 prove the quality of In Memoriam 8 education for Ghana- ians. Nkabom is a NSTC Foundation 9 Ghanaian term which Executive Council 15 means “working to- Minutes 16-23 gether in a joint en- deavour” and the Reunion 2010 25 project has given Agenda! some retired teach- Reunion 2010 26 ers an opportunity of Class Chairs a lifetime. The project sup- ports children in Of Interest: Ghana’s deprived schools, in rural and • Reunion 2010 will be held August urban areas, through 20-22, 2009 in Truro. Plan to the professional de- attend! velopment of A presentation to schools in Ghana from NSTU Book Mark Project. • We are now online! See inside.

Ghana’s teachers and headmasters. It project has trained one hundred Ghana- • Nominations sought for President, also assists GNAT (Ghanaian National ian teachers to serve as trainers and Vice-President and several Association of Teachers) to support the (Continued on page 10 - see Ghana) Area Reps. See page 27. • New Events for Reunion 2010. See page 25. TC Alumni Carry Olympic Torch • Alumni in the Senate? Page 2.

Daren White and Owen Parker, both graduates of the class of ’86, carried the Olympic Torch in the relay this past fall. Daren carried the torch in Elmsdale, NS on November 18, Day 20 of the run, and says it was “an awesome day - a thrill of a lifetime.” He met Sidney Crosby that day and had him sign the torch just be- fore Sidney ran. Daren Daren White is congratulated by took the torch back to Michael Wilson, ‘87, friend and fellow TC grad. (Continued on page 13 - see Torch) Prof. Tassel appears courtesy of Neil Fisher

presentations at both local and Alumni Profile - provincial teachers’ conferences. Jane (MacKinnon) Senator Cordy has served as vice-chair of the Halifax- Cordy, ‘70 Dartmouth Port Development Commission. She was also the chair of the Board of Referees for employment insurance. She also served on the Board of Phoenix House for Youth. Senator Cordy has just completed two terms as a Board Member of Mount St. Vin- cent University (2007 – present). Senator Cordy is a past president Did you live here? of the Nova Scotia Women’s Lib- 53 Pleasant Street, Truro, NS eral Commission. She also served on Prime Minister Chrétien’s task Peggy Ouelette, ‘57, continues to work on the Seton Hall Project to force on seniors. Senator Cordy research and compile some of the his- was a member of the senate com- tory of this building while it served as mittee which published a report a residence for NSNC/NSTC students. “Out of the Shadows at Last” a

study of the issues relating to If you have information, stories or mental health, mental illness and photos that would be of use, please addiction in Canada. She was also contact us at: a member of the special senate [email protected] committee on aging. Senator Cordy is the past chair Senator Cordy was appointed to of the Canadian NATO Parliamen- Voice of Our Alumni Newsletter the Senate by the Right Honour- tary Association. She is presently able Jean Chrétien on June 9th, serving as an international vice Editor Alexander MacDougall, ‘85 2000. She was born in Sydney, president of the NATO Parliamen- Nova Scotia and now lives in Dart- tary Assembly representing North Editorial Committee Alumni Association Executive mouth with her husband Bob. Her America on the executive. She is daughters Alison and Michelle also also vice president of the Civil Di- Special thanks for editorial advice and live in Dartmouth. mensions of Security Committee in assistance to: Neil Fisher and Murray Baillie Senator Cordy is a graduate of the Assembly. the Nova Scotia Teachers College Senator Cordy has a particular Please direct correspondence to: Alumni Association of the Nova Scotia (1970) and Mount St. Vincent Uni- interest in issues related to mental Teachers College versity. She taught elementary health, seniors and aging, NATO PO Box 1252 school for 30 years in Nova Scotia, and Gender Security, education Truro NS B2N 5N2 teaching in Sydney, New Glasgow and children.
Email: [email protected] and the Halifax Regional Munici- Website: nsteacherscollege.ca From Senate of Canada Website. pality. She has made numerous We welcome comments and suggestions: Email: [email protected]

Guest Speaker— pus (former NSTC) at 7:30 pm on You can find past issues on our website: August 20. nsteacherscollege.ca

Reunion 2010 The guest speaker is usually a Voice of Our Alumni is published once a former faculty member or student year by the Alumni Association of the Nova Scotia Teachers College. Senator Jane (MacKinnon) Cordy (in some cases both) or someone ‘70, has agreed to be the guest else with a strong connection to The opinions expressed in stories or articles speaker for the opening of Reunion the College. Previous guest speak- herein do not necessarily reflect opinions or policy of the Alumni Association, its Execu- 2010. The opening will be held at ers have included, Paul Zann, tive or Directors. the Best Western Glengarry in David White, Alistair MacLeod, Truro (across from the NSCC Cam- Karen Casey.
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President’s Message By Helen MacDonald

Another successful reunion! Again she will maintain her contact and association with our Executive and Council under the Association. the leadership of Bob Jordan and Plans are well underway for this year’s Reunion Sandy MacDougall provided an from August 20-22, 2010. We have Executive, Council event filled weekend, with lots of members and alumni from many of the honoured opportunities for renewing friend- years reaching out to contact as many graduates as ships and making new ones. Bob possible. and Sandy co-chair this event and We are looking forward to seeing many graduates they consider every detail. The return to Truro, especially those whose graduating evaluations tell us that those who year ends in “0”. The itinerary promises an interest- attended were very pleased with the program pro- ing weekend. Bob and Sandy are still working out the vided. Thank You Bob and Sandy. details of specific events and activities. You’ll be Lenore Zann was our guest speaker at the open- able to keep up to date on the website as details be- ing of Reunion 2009 and her story and plans for the come available. old Normal College sparked lots of memories and op- This year, we are pleased to welcome Senator timism that the old building may find new life. Jane Cordy as our guest Speaker. Senator Cordy is a graduate of Teachers College ’70 and I am sure will Now it is on to Reunion 2010! provide for an interesting Friday evening. Each district of the province has area representa- The Executive and Council of The NSNC/NSTC tives who are always trying to reach out to graduates Alumni Association met in October. The Council wel- of Teachers’ College. Their names are listed in this comed Kim Grant as Area Representative for Pictou, newsletter. Contact them and they will provide any Antigonish, Guysbourgh. Kim replaces Dorinda information you may need. McCully who served on the council for a number of Please feel free to contact me at any time with years. I wish to express a sincere thank you to any queries or suggestions - [email protected]. Dorinda for her dedicated service and for the crea- We want as many of the Alumni as possible to be tive talent she shared with us. Although Dorinda is active and engaged. Remember to visit the website stepping away from her role as Area Rep, it is hoped (Continued on page 9 - see President)

Notices of Motion Motion # 2 Moved that a new standing committee be added, namely the Building Fund Committee.

Motion #1 Moved that an additional objective be added to Motion #3 Moved that the name of the Publications Com- Article II, namely “the preservation of the history and mem- mittee be changed to Communications Committee, and all ory of the Nova Scotia teachers College and its predeces- references in the constitution and By-Laws be changed ap- sors.” propriately.

The full article would then read: The appropriate section of the constitution would then read:

ARTICLE II—Objectives ARTICLE VII—Committees The Association shall concern itself with the following objec- Section I tives: The following standing committees shall be formed annually 1. the renewing and continuing of the association and fellow- by the Executive Council: ship with former classmates. Membership Constitution 2. the provision of an opportunity for members to keep abreast Publicity Special Projects of curriculum change and innovations in teacher training. Reunion Communications 3. the examination, support and promotion of the educational Finance Nominating program in the province of Nova Scotia Building Fund 4. the preservation of the history and memory of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and its predecessors.

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Class & Faculty Notes Little White Schoolhouse Museum Class Photograph Collection Thomas Rissesco - ’48 Thomas, who is a past president of the Alumni Asso- ciation, continues to keep a close eye on the Associa- The Little White Schoolhouse Museum currently tion and its activities. His input and suggestions are holds the following collection of class photos: always appreciated.

Mazie (Butler) Russell - ’59 1893 B, 1895 B, 1897 B, 1897 D, 1899 B, 1899 C,

I graduated in June of 1959, taught my first year at 1900 B, 1900 C, 1901 B, 1901 C, 1902 B, 1903 B, Central School, Spryfield, Halifax County, and married 1904 B, 1904 C, 1905 B, 1906 B, 1907 B, 1907 C, Marvin Russell in August 1960. I then started my 1908 B, 1909 B teaching years at Kings County Academy (KCA) in Kentville in September 1960 and taught there until 1910 B, 1910 C, 1911 B, 1912 A, 1912 B, 1912 C, 1967 when our first son, Scott, was born and I became 1913 B, 1913 C, 1914 B, 1914 C, 1915 A, 1915 B, a stay at home mom. Our second son, Shawn was born 1915 C, 1916 A, 1916 B, 1917 A, 1917 B, 1918 A, in 1969. 1918 B, 1918 C, 1919 A, 1919 B I returned to teaching at KCA in 1975 and re- mained there until retirement in 1994. While teach- 1920 B, 1921 A, 1921 B, 1921 C, 1922 A, 1922 B, ing I upgraded my teaching licence by taking night and 1922 C, 1923 B, 1923 C, 1924 A, 1924 B, 1924 C, summer classes at Acadia and NSTC. 1925 A, 1925 B, 1925 C, 1926 A, 1926 B, 1926 C, Our oldest son attended Mount Allison and is em- 1927 A, 1927 B, 1927 C, 1928 A, 1928 B, 1928 C, ployed as a budget officer at Acadia University. He is 1929 A, 1929 B married with 2 children. Our younger son, Shawn, at- tended Acadia University and University of Calgary 1930 A, 1930 B, 1930 C, 1931 A, 1931 B, 1931 C, and is now an assistant superintendent of schools in 1932 A, 1932 B, 1932 C, 1933 A, 1933 B, 1934 A, Red Deer, Alberta. He is also married with two chil- 1934 B, 1935 A, 1935 B, 1936 A, 1936 B, 1937 A, dren. 1937 B, 1938 A, 1938 B, 1939 A, 1939 B My husband and I made our home in North Alton on the border of Kentville. He died of cancer in 1992 1940 A, 1940 B, 1941 A, 1941 B, 1942 A, 1942 B, so I am now a widow. 1943 A, 1943 B, 1944 A, 1944 B, 1947 A, 1947 B, After retirement I have taken a number of bus 1949 A, 1949 B tours. In 2000 I travelled to Germany, Austria and 1950 A, 1950 B, 1952 A, 1952 B, 1953 A, 1953 B Switzerland. I continue to be active in church and community. I enjoy bowling, walking, reading and 1954 A, 1954 B, 1955 B spending time at my cottage in Murphy Lake. We are interested in acquiring any class photos up to Wendy Rodda - ’84 1960, that are not listed above. Wendy has a busy summer coming up with a huge con- vention for TOPS at the Metro Center in Halifax, and then a reunion for high school and then the Port George Jamboree. She is still teaching at Annapolis Reunion 2009 Awards East Elementary School teaching grade 5. She says that the closer it gets to retirement for her, the more Oldest Graduate she doesn’t want to go. “Sounds strange but I like the Attendees from Class of ‘39 job…hate the report cards”, she adds. Her husband Howard Selig is really busy with his business Valley Furthest Traveled Flaxflour Ltd. They will both be in Halifax over March Break to visit the businesses that carry their product. Gary Naugler '59 (Saskatoon, SK)

Sandy MacDougall - ’85 Class Attendance Award I have recently taken a job with the Technology Inte- Class of ’59 (31 members) gration office of Halifax Regional School Board, prior (Continued on page 11 - see Class/Faculty)

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Guest Speaker, 39th Annual Reunion Lenore Zann The Future of the NSNC Building By Murray Baillie

In June of 1961, the interested in expanding it. Dalhousie agreed to be a Nova Scotia Normal partner with NSCC. As Zann stated, “The stars were College main build- in alignment.” ing on Prince Street NSCC would offer a two year program in Truro. closed its doors on After obtaining a diploma, a student could spend an- teacher education in other two years at the Theatre Department in Dal- the province. Before housie to obtain a degree. 1953, it had been Interest also was expressed by Acadia University called the Provincial because of musical theatre and the Creamery Square Normal College. Pre- in Tatamagouche on the north shore of the province. mier Robert The Square will have a building for performances but Stanfield, the Minis- the chairperson, Floyd Tucker, tells me that it will ter of Education, not be completed for two years. announced that the A feasibility study was needed but this was put Lenore Zann and David MacKillop chat provincial govern- on hold for the election. After the election of the during the social time on Friday night. ment was giving the New Democratic government, Zann worked on the building to the town project with cabinet minister Percy Paris. The study of Truro. In years to come, it had various uses but will cost $60,000. A tender was issued with Decem- reached the point where it needed expensive re- ber, 2009, as the target for results. It is estimated pairs; it now may be held together mainly by history. that 3.8 million dollars will be needed for the pro- Its Victorian architecture is unique enough for Can- ject so that the study results are important before ada Post to have issued a two dollar stamp with its being able to move forward. picture in 1994. (Copies are in the Little White Her acting career has meant that Leonore Zann Schoolhouse.) has influential contacts. Ann Murray supports the The early twenty-first century brought an actress plan; her mother was a graduate of the Normal Col- in touch with the building and creative fireworks de- lege. The novelist Margaret Atwood, whose parents veloped. She was Leonore Zann, the new M.L.A for met while attending the PNC, is on board. David Mir- Bible Hill, and the guest speaker for the Teacher’s vish, the Canadian theatre producer and art dealer, College alumni reunion at the Glengarry Inn in Truro is also interested. on August 14, 2009. She was educated in Truro where A few alumni were asked for comments. Helen Robert Jordan, ‘70, had been one of her teachers. MacDonald, ‘61, says, “Hearing Ms. Zann talk about She is the recently elected the M.L.A. for Truro–Bible her plans for the historic Normal College and seeing Hill in the Nova Scotia legislature. Her acting experi- her enthusiasm reaffirmed for me the importance to ence covers thirty-three years in many plays. Truro and indeed to all Nova Scotia of such an en- When Ms. Zann moved back to Truro to live a few deavour. We need to support and continue to en- years ago, the town’s Daily News took a picture of courage her.” Russel Dowe, ‘49, would like to keep her in front of the empty building. Out of that ex- the building but asks “Is it worth it?’ Paul Sullis, ‘61, perience, Zann had an inspiration, to carry out reno- thinks that it is a good idea. He said that he was ex- vations and establish a school of the performing arts hausted just listening; that indicates the energy that in that space as in the movie, Fame . Lenore Zann brought to the project. What if the plan She called Bill Mills, the mayor of the town. Mills for a performing arts school does not work? In that liked the idea so well that he sent her the plans for eventuality, David Pottie, ‘61, believes that, “with the building. This was enough for Zann to get moving the stars perfectly aligned, as they are now for this on her own. project, the old Normal College is unlikely to survive The Dalhousie Theatre Department and the Nova a failure”.
Scotia Community College were contacted. During January and February of 2009, meetings were held. Murray Baillie graduated from the Nova Scotia Normal College in She saw the NSCC President and Deans. The College 1961. He lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick . had started a music program in Halifax and would be

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“Our group had a great time! We’re already making plans for next year!

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Class Photos

“The dance was a blast! The band was fantastic. Great music. Excellent!”

Class Photos courtesy of Pridham Studios Truro, NS

Voice of Our Alumni Newsletter 7 In Memoriam Always Remembered 1920s ber 9, 2009 New Glasgow, January 22, 2009 MCFETRIDGE (Fallas), Neta , 96, Ottawa and Halifax, MacDONALD (Campbell), Florence Elizabeth , 81, CHARLTON (Corkum), Florence Vivian , 99, Bridge- September 30, 2009 Port Hood, September 29, 2009 water, June 7, 2009 MCGOWAN-SMITH (Johnston, Sangster) , Madeline, MacKENZIE (Hatfield), Christabell Ethelyn , 83, FULLERTON (King), C. Mae , 104, Halfway River 90, Antigonish, January 23, 2009 Dartmouth, June 21, 2009 (Cumberland County), November 8, 2009 NEWCOMBE (McLellan), Jean , 96, Middleton, June MacNEIL (MacMillan), Mary Isabel , 78, Dartmouth, GALLANT (LeBlanc), Helen Delina “Nellie” , 99, 15, 2009 November 9, 2009 Cheticamp, October 24, 2009 NICKERSON-LLOYD (Inness) , Jean, 97, Halifax, May MELONEY (Luther), Lois Patricia , 80, North Sydney, HAWKINS (Smith), Bertha Mae , 102, Kentville 12, 2009 September 30 2009 (formerly of Wolfville), May 25, 2009 POWER (Corbett), M. Hazel , 94, Halifax/Mulgrave, MOORE (Ferguson), Marybelle , 84, Halifax, October MacDONALD (Myatt), Margaret Frances , 102, Dart- January 1, 2009 27, 2009 mouth, November 23, 2009 RAE (Henderson), Helen Winnifred , 95, Pictou PARKER (Paine), Florence Emily , 80, Kentville , MACNEILL, Marion Florence , 101, Ainslie Glenn (formerly of West Branch, Pictou County), February 13, August 14, 2009 (Inverness County), August 7, 2009 2009 SALISBURY, Harry William , 84, Winnipeg, MB TIBERT, Isabel Marie , 99, Freeport (Digby County), ROBY (Lowe), Irene Harriet Tupper , 92, Windsor, (formerly Port LaTour) , March 5, 2009 November 3, 2009 January 8, 2010 STEVENS (Veino), Joyce Helen , 83, Morden, Kings WAMBACK (Schnare), Lavina “May” , 99, East La- ROGERS (MacPherson), Babs , 90, Sydney, February Co., September 26, 2009 Have, October 10, 2009 11, 2009 VanIDERSTINE (O’Brien) Marion Annie “Madge” , SALTZMAN (Wood), Helen Alice , 93, White Rock 77, Truro, August 28, 2008 1930s (Kings County), December 3, 2009 WATTS (MacLeod), Barbara Jane , 82, North East SHAW (Reynolds), Helena Beatrice , 94, Dartmouth, Margaree, August 7, 2009

September 20, 2009 ARCHIBALD, Joyce , 88, Truro, Apr 20, 2009 SMITH (Eisenhauer), Lena Sophia , 97, Hammonds BAILEY (Chisholm), Mary Katherine , 94, Halifax 1950s Plains, November 13, 2009 (formerly Heatherton, Antigonish County), October 13, STEVENS (Roode), Hilda Seeton , 96, Truro, August 2009 BROOKS (Barkhouse), Judy Blanche , 76, Stewiacke, 6, 2009 BARTLETT (Congdon), Murial Elizabeth , 94, Terence September 28, 2009 TEASDALE (Phinney), June Louise , 91, Dartmouth, Bay, May 31, 2009 BROWN (Ripley), Doreen Joyce , 75, Nappan, Febru- October 20, 2009 BEVERIDGE, Helen Wilson , 93, Truro, April 30, 2009 ary 4, 2009 THIBODEAU, Felix E. , 100, Church Point, March 4, CAMPBELL (Cummings), Anna Yvonne , 89, Johns- GOUTHRO (Guyaux), Marjorie Jean , 72, Cheticamp, 2009 town, July 20, 2009 June 23, 2009 TOMPKINS, Ronald Archibald Joseph , 90, Anti- COMEAU, M. Imelda , 90, Halifax, November 4, 2009 JOLLOTA (Langley), Judith Frances , 75, Sonora, gonish, January 1, 2010 CROMWELL (Mitchell), Edith Hope , DCL (Hon), February 18, 2009 TOOKER (Frazee), Edna May , 91, Bible Hill, August 4, ONS, 93, Inglewood (Annapolis County), November 12, MacDONALD (Haley), Pearl , 72, Cole Harbour, Au- 2009 2009 gust 13, 2009 UNSWORTH (MacDonald), Sadie , 92, Florence, DILLON (MacAulay), Erna Sarah , 90, Sydney MacINTYRE (Reid), Edna Eleanor , 71, Marion Bridge, August 11, 2009 (recently Dartmouth), May 29, 2009 October 24, 2009 WILSON (O'Brien), Muriel Faye , 96, Tatamagouche, DOMPIERRE (Hale), Alice Winnifred , 92, Cambridge, MacLEAN (MacKinnon), Jessie Margaret , 73, April 12, 2009 Kings County, September 18, 2009 Orangedale, January 2, 2010

DOYLE (Kelly), Annie Marguerite , 92, Erinville/ MORELL (Doiron), Mary "Madeleine" , 71, Pomquet, Antigonish, March 10, 2009 1940s February 7, 2009 DUPREY, Sister M. Crescentia , 95, Antigonish, May RUSHTON (Hussey), Mary Frances , 70, Stellarton, 6, 2009 AVERY (LeBlanc), Florence M. , 81, Massachusetts, April 11, 2009 ERNST (Forbes), J. Alice , 90, Halifax (formerly Pictou November 30, 2009 SHORTT (Murray), Alice , 69, Halifax, December 25, County), July 24, 2009 BEZANSON (Corbett), Helen "Ernesta" , 80, Sheet 2009 GOULD, Arthur Layton , 95, Saint John, NB, April 25, Harbour, March 4, 2009 TURNER (Cruickshank), Turner , 68, Halifax, Decem- 2009 BLACK (Rector), Marjorie Fern , 86, Oxford, October ber 23, 2009 HARRIS (Goodwin), Marian Alma Laverne , 95, Lock- 4, 2009 port, November 13, 2009 BLADES (Burrell), Lorna Irene , 87, Bridgewater, 1960s HAYDEN (Johnson), Pauline Gertrude , 91, Port October 19, 2009 Wade (Annapolis County), January 1, 2010 BROWN (Reeves), Annie Marie , 79, Weston and BENIGHT (Martin), Janet Eleanor , 66, Timberlea, HOSKING (Roberts), Mildred Edna , 93, Oyster Pond, Berwick, Kings Co. , September 22, 2009 January 30, 2009 Jeddore, November 22, 2009 BURNS (MacLellan), Muriel Jean , 83, Truro, October CAMPBELL (Graham), Campbell , 67, Calgary (born LYONS, Robert W. “Bob” , 95, Pictou, December 8, 23, 2009 in Glace Bay), August 12, 2009 2009 CHISHOLM (LeBlanc), Joan , 86, Antigonish (formerly KING (MacEachen), Roberta Agnes , 67, Bedford, MacGILLIVARY (Fraser), Jean Frances , 89, Glace of Carbour Centre), September 11, 2009 August 29, 2009 Bay, January 16, 2009 FOLEY, Catherine Patricia , St. Peter's (formerly of McGEE (Campbell), Margaret Luella "Peggy" , 62, MacINTOSH (Stead), Marjorie , 95, North Sydney, Glace Bay), April 2009 Sutherland's River, March 15, 2009 January 1, 2009 GILLIATT (Peebles), Thelma Anna , 79, British Colum- Reddick (Parris) Margaret Irene , 83, Dartmouth, MacLEOD (MacDonald), Isabel Norrie , 94, Meadow- bia and Lorne, NS, April 3, 2009 September 13, 2009 ville, June 20, 2009 HALLORAN (Millar), Minna Elizabeth , 80, Bayfield MacNEIL (Weir), Elizabeth Adelaide "Betty" , 89, Road, Antigonish County, February 8, 2009 1980s HIGGINS, Robert Hugh “Bob” , 81, Kentville, October New Glasgow (until recently Pine Tree), February 18, 2009 10, 2009 CUTCLIFFE-MILLER, Susan Elaine , 39, Stellarton, MATHESON (MacLeod), Anna Katherine , 88, Am- HILL (Vance), Phyllis Madeline , 87, Upper Onslow, August 24, 2009 herst, August 30, 2009 March 14, 2009 MAYBEE (Westbury), Phyllis Mae , 95, Halifax, Octo- KAISER (MacKay), Catherine Margaret "Kaye" , 87,

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Unknown Scholarships Awarded to Teachers CORKUM (Wamback), Vivian Ruth , New Cumberland (Lunenburg County), June 30, 2009 in Training MacKENZIE, Mary J. , 89, Halifax (formerly New Glas- gow), October 11, 2009 The Nova Scotia Teachers College the College prepared teachers for MacQUARRIE (MacLean), Mary "Tena" , Sydney, Foundation is pleased to announce the province’s schools. Many peo- February 17, 2009 its award recipients for 2009-10. ple made donations to the Col- SMITH, Charles Thompson “Tom” , Halifax, Septem- ber 15, 2009 This year marks the ninth time that lege’s scholarship and award funds the Nova Scotia Teachers College to assist student teachers. The Faculty/Staff Foundation has given the awards. Nova Scotia Teachers College Foun- Students who are in their second dation, through its awards, is help- BEVERIDGE, Helen Wilson , 93, Truro, April 30, 2009 ELLIS, Vernon Austin , 79, Wolfville, November 11, year of a Bachelor of Education ing to preserve the memory of the 2009 program at a Nova Scotia university College and honour some of those MAYBEE (Westbury), Phyllis Mae , 95, Halifax, Octo- are eligible for the awards. who contributed to its success. ber 9, 2009 The Nova Scotia Teachers College New and former donors who wish

Foundation was established by an to contribute to the future of Note: Graduation decades are approximate Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature teacher education in Nova Scotia in some cases. to administer the scholarships and and maintain the historic link with awards of the former Nova Scotia the College may contact the foun- Nova Scotia Teachers Teachers College. For 143 years, dation at 902-893-5890.
College Foundation The 2009-10 Nova Scotia Teachers College Foundation awards and recipi- ents are: The Nova Scotia Teachers College DeWolfe/Fortune Memorial Scholarship for Math/Science Foundation (NSTC) was established Megan Hines, Mount Saint Vincent University , hometown: by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legis- Bedford, NS lature (Bill 35) which was given Dr. Hugh A. Noble Award for Physical Education: Royal Assent on December 3, 1998. Christopher Eliason, St. Francis Xavier University , home- The first Board of Governors was town: Outlook, SK appointed in May 2000. Elta B. Havey Bursary for Elementary Education: The Nova Scotia Teachers College Erin Chalk, Mount Saint Vincent University , hometown: Foundation was established to ad- Moncton, NB minister the scholarships and Maud Elizabeth Roy Bursary for Elementary Education: awards of the former Nova Scotia Andrea Ewer, Mount Saint Vincent University , hometown: Teachers College. Many people do- Halifax, NS nated to the scholarship and award Henry Button Memorial Scholarship for English Language Arts: funds of the Teachers College over Julie Crocker, Acadia University , hometown: Berwick, NS the years leaving a substantial Reg Surette, Mount Saint Vincent University, Hometown: amount in the funds when the Col- Yarmouth, NS lege closed in 1997. The Nova Sco- tia Teachers College Foundation, (President — Continued from page 3) through its awards, is helping to preserve the memory of the College at nsteacherscollege.ca. It is great! and honour some of those who con- Sandy MacDougall, the newsletter editor, is also interested in hearing tributed to its success. from you with your suggestions and stories. You can reach him at news- The directors of the Foundation [email protected]. meet regularly and the current di- In closing, I want to sincerely thank the executive and council mem- rectors all have ties to the Teachers bers for their dedication and hard work. Having an Alumni Association is College. There is no formal link be- important and these are the people who make it happen. tween the Foundation and the I look forward to seeing you in Truro in August.
Alumni Association however, the Helen MacDonald graduated from NSNC in 1961. She was elected President of the Alumni current vice-president has applied Association in 2008. for a position on the board of the Foundation.

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(Ghana—Continued from page 1) of a training manual to be used in include Tom Muise (deceased), Jo the ongoing training of teachers Ann Hartling, Gerard Cormier, and and headmasters. Debbie Poirier. Ann Bottomley, The second component of and Peggy Ludlow have been on the the GNAT-CTF project is known last three visits and I (Helen Mac- as “community mobilization.” To Donald) have been blessed to have date the GNAT-CTF team has had the opportunity to go to Ghana engaged 26 deprived communi- several times in a variety of roles ties from five regions of the with the project. country in an intensive process In April 2010 three retired teach- of self-analysis and self- ers from Nova Scotia will be par- development. The team has con- ticipating in the next phase of ducted mass meetings in each Nkabom II. Peter Delefes, Burris community and encouraged and Devanney and I will travel to Ghana assisted the residents in drafting to work with Ghanaians to support community profile booklets out- teachers and communities as they lining the community’s strengths move toward working independ- Ghanaian children receiving sneakers (and try- ing to figure out how to lace them) and uni- and weaknesses, assets and li- ently. We are certainly looking for- forms. This was their first experience with abilities, needs and capacities. ward to working with the Ghana- either of these items which were provided from Each community then developed ians as they plan for the next steps and began implementing an ac- in this project. resource persons to thousands of tion plan to meet the needs which As Nova Scotians, we have teachers and headmasters in de- they had identified – especially the learned much from our friends in prived schools in all ten regions of needs of the children and teachers Ghana. Their dedication and deter- the country. The Canadians and in primary school. mination has made every excursion their Ghanaian counterparts have Some of the teachers who have a rewarding one and we look for- also collaborated in the production traveled to Ghana from Nova Scotia (Continued on page 11 - see Ghana)

school net enrolment/attendance every district education office to Ghana at a Glance... rate is 72% (UNICEF State of the encourage communities to keep Ghana is one of the most stable World’s Children 2009). The gov- girls in school.
countries in West Africa, and is ernment continues to implement Total area – 238, 535 km 2 (3 x size emerging as a leader on the conti- the Education Sector Plan 2003- of New Brunswick) nent. Its economy is strong when 2015, which is intended to provide Population 23.9 million (70% of compared to other African coun- free, universal, primary school edu- Canada’s population) tries. cation by 2015. Education is com- From: Canadian Teachers Federation at Political stability was most evi- pulsory for ages 6 to 14, and http://www.ctf-fce.ca/International/ dent in November and December though the government has abol- Default.aspx?subid=625946 2008 when elections led to a run- ished the payment of school tuition Ghana. (2010, March 23). In Wikipedia, The off between the two leading candi- fees and introduced a grant Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 17:37, March 23, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/ dates and the current President, scheme, it is not free. Parents are index.php?title=Ghana&oldid=351488411 John Evans Atta Mills, won with required to purchase uniforms and only 50.23% of the vote. The trans- books. Removing school fees has fer of power went ahead smoothly. helped reduce the amount of child In spite of these advances, labour, but this continues to be a Ghana remains a major recipient of serious challenge in Ghana. foreign aid for development and The Ghana Education Service is debt relief, lack of proper infra- encouraging girls to attend school. structure impedes progress, and Scholarships are available for girls many people, particularly in the to continue in secondary school, as North, live on less than $2.00 US are incentives for women teachers per day. to work in rural areas. Girls’ educa- The total adult literacy rate in tion officers and community par- Ghana is 65% and the primary ticipation coordinators work in

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(Ghana—Continued from page 10) Plan Ahead!

Reunion 2011

Classes of : 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981 and 1991 will be honoured!

Tentative dates: August 19-21, 2011

Consider being a chair for your graduating year. Contact the reunion coordinators at reun- Helen with Ghanaian children “all decked out” in their new uni- [email protected] or drop us a note, if forms and sneakers. you would like to help organize and contact your ward to continuing this work. classmates. The Canadian Teachers’ Federation works diligently to provide opportunities for countries like Ghana to Make this a group event! Come out to Truro in partner with Canadians in improving the quality of 2011 and have a great time with old friends… education. Nova Scotia Teachers are privileged to be and meet new friends as well! involved in this endeavour.

(Class/Faculty—Continued from page 4) children attend an International Edena Stevenson, Elizabeth Byers, School in Brunssum, Netherlands; Gail Fudge and Phyllis Stewart. Eric to that I taught grade 7 at Bedford AFNORTH International School. This and Joan have become grandpar- Junior High for five and a half school is hosted by the Netherlands ents – twice! Their daughter years. I’m still living in Bedford and co-operatively ran under the Katherine (class of ’94) and her and look forward to the summer administration of Canadian, Ameri- husband Richard Mulroy, welcomed break, gardening and ongoing can and British offices (known as Kaleigh Emma Mulroy into their (never-ending?) home improve- the ABC School). There is a strong lives on April 3, 2009. Then a few ments. Canadian community in the area months later Sarah was born to and the Canadian teachers are their son Donald and his wife, Eva. Ruth Roberts - ’88 amazing in their dedication and Eric and Joan are very proud grand- I am a grad of 1988 and have knowledge in teaching the diverse parents. Next time you see them, taught in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut cultures attending AFNORTH. For ask to see the photos! since 1989. I teach grade 4 and am anyone interested in overseas the IT person for our school. teaching there are employ- Neil Fisher received a Certificate I have a son, Zachery and a little ment opportunities for approved of Appreciation from the Town of girl, Sasha. They are both involved Canadian teachers found at this Truro for his volunteer work with a in speed skating with Zachery par- link http://www.cmp- number of organizations in the ticipating in 2010 Arctic Winter cpm.forces.gc.ca/dem-epcg/ps/ Town; Truro Art Society, Little Games. I spend my summers in trd-ree/index-eng.asp. White Schoolhouse Museum, Golden Nova Scotia and would love to hear We are due to be posted back to K and the Legion Wartime Memo- from fellow graduates. Canada in 2011, hopefully in time ries project. for the 2011 Reunion. Until then... Jodie (Boone) Tanguay - CDS ’91 tchuss . Bill and Gladys Peters are now liv- Guten Tag to NSTC Alumni, ing on Kaulback Street in Truro and I am currently living in Gangelt, Eric and Joan Bent attended a Bill frequently joins the LWSH crew Germany with my husband and two British Isles Tour in spring 2009 for coffee on Tuesdays. children. As NATO dependents, our along with TC Alumni Pat Caudle, (Continued on page 14 - see Class/Faculty)

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Reunion 2009 Attendance Note: In some cases attendees listed below may have registered, but not attended, as well, some faculty/ staff may have attended on Friday night but not registered and therefore are not listed below.

Class of ‘39 Donald Hollett Helen (MacCormick) MacDonald Ruth (Shaw) Daniels Mort Keirstead David Pottie C. Gertrude (Grant) MacIntyre Martha (MacPhee) MacLaughlin Paul Sulis Dorothy (Spicer) Russell Jennie (MacDonald) McInnes Robert Thomson Beulah (Allen) Shaw Howard Spence Class of '65 Class of '42 Donald Willett Dorinda (Squires) McCully Lorna (Burrell) Blades Gloria (Guest) Younker Ralph McCully Marjorie (Pierce) Dowe Class of '56 Class of '66 Class of '42/43 Ronald MacKay Shirley (Gilby) Nicoll J. Leonard Embree Class of ‘57 Nancy (Mitton) Sulis Class of '44 Margaret (Johnston) Ouelette Class of ‘68 Helen (Roulston) Miller Class of ‘58 Linda Langille Class of '47 Harold Barkhouse Class of '69 Roberta (Sarty) Macnab-James Margaret (Nelson) Dawe Gail (Elliott) Bertrand Class of '47/48 Norman Hamilton Zelda (Burrows) Bushell Roy Rideout Class of '59 Susan Campbell Class of ‘49 Tillie (Tucker) Armstrong Rita (d'Eon) d'Entremont Edith (Hutchinson) Andrews Helen Arsenault Roy Deveaux Donna (Baker) Bent Crystal (Smith) Best Madelyn (Russell) Langlois Phyllis Bent Mary (Vogler) Black Lorraine (Canning) MacDonald Sybil (Henderson) Crawford Joan (Dill) Burgess E. C. Carol (Reid) Reid Catherine (Kaye) (MacLean) Davidson Barbara (Tobey) Cameron Mary “Keah” (MacDonald) Schurman Leonard (Len) Denton Doris (Gillis) Carver Goldye (Harrison) Smith Mary (MacDonald) Gillis Carmen Comeau Patricia (Wickstrom) Swim Ruth (Hankey) Hutchinson E. Noreen (Anthony) Ellis Isobel Tate Dorothy (MacLeod) Ingraham Mary (Oliver) Forbrigger Curtis Williams Elsie (Stronach) Johnston Linda (Schnare) Grennan Class of '70 Kathryn (MacIntosh) Keddy Evelyn (Cahill) Hawboldt Robert W. Jordan Mary (Lathigee) MacNeil Marina Hill Sheila (Main) Stewart Mildred (Mackley) MacNeil Sue (MacKay) Kent Class of ‘71 Catherine (McCormick) McDougall Marilyn (Hall) Langille Barbara (Warren) Black Norma (Leonard) McEwan Leota Lewis Kathryn (MacCormack) Cogswell Hazel (Cunningham) McKay Irene (Starzomski) Liska Joan (Kennedy) Delaney Thomas Rissesco Julia (Richardson) Llewellyn Deborah (Donovan) Donovan Sylvia (Langille) Ross Jackie (Oram) MacDonald Juanita (MacDermid) Macaulay Marie (Cole) Sinclair Florence (Steele) MacIsaac Debbie (Henwood) Park Marion (O’Brien) Vaniderstine Anne MacKenzie Dianne (Roop) Park Class of '51 Mary MacNeil Shirley (Atkinson) Sampson Norma (Searle) Melchior Elsie (Roulston) Bond Class of '74 Eva Murphy Class of '52 Eleanor (Little) Greeno Gary Naugler Marjorie (Graham) Johnson-Fraser Diane Patten Myrtle (Moore) Oldford Class of '76 Class of '54 Catherine (Dunn) Prostak Gilles Poirier Loretta (Nickerson) Ilse Mazie (Butler) Russell Diane Patten Class of '54/57 Ruth (Armstrong) Scofield Class of ‘77 Allan Randall Donna Sealey Hector Briand Class of '55 Shirley (Killen) Taylor Patricia MacLeod Nancy (Cox) Austin Class of '60 Class of '79 Eric Bent Thora (DeWolfe) Hasiuk Bernard Brown Joan (Wiseman) Bent Anne (Ogilvie) Keirstead Cindy (Winter) Bruhm Maxine (Pynch) Bezanson Anne Marie (LeBlanc) LeBlanc William Bruhm Henry Brown Stan Liska Marilyn (Forbes) Burns Larry Fitzgerald Class of '61 Douglas Libbus Patricia (Bigsby) Caudle Murray Baillie Marilyn (Surette) Hatfield Krista (Lingley) Stott-Jones

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Class of '84 Faculty/Staff Attendance Summary Lorrie Broderick Eric Bent “Honoured Years” Nancy Rudback Maureen (MacLeod) Foster Class of '85 Doug Grant Alexander (Sandy) MacDougall Roberta (Sarty) Macnab-James Class of ‘89—6 Class of ‘88 Jamie Muir Class of ‘79—6 Tania (Whynot) Amirault Michelle Murphy Class of ‘69—13 Sonya Clark Allan Randall Class of ‘59—31 Andrea (Fifield) Coreschi Class of ‘49—23 Kimberley (Boudreau) Grant Class of ‘39—4 Christa (Jones) Krafve Industrial Arts Program-2 Wendy Munro

(Torch—Continued from page 1) he ran with the torch he was, “so overcome. It was a great Amherst where he lives and couple of minutes...” teaches physical education to Owen has ‘settled’ in several grades primary to six. In the weeks areas over the years— Halifax, that followed he helped to organize the Caribbean, and Dart- a number of events and appear- mouth to name a few. He’ll ances that involved the torch. As a be on the move again soon, result, he allowed over 2000 kids to this time to Cape Cod. In all see and touch the torch! “People these locations Owen has con- love the torch,” says Daren. tinued to pursue his passions Owen’s relay leg was in Dart- of teaching and technology— mouth on November 18th. Many of often combining them. his co-workers surprised him by We are all very proud of showing up for his run as did a Daren and Owen. Way to go number of other friends and rela- guys!! tives, but he was especially happy that his lovely daughter Lara wit- nessed the event and was quite “caught up in the moment.” Owen says that as the torchbearer before him ap- Owen Parker running in the Olympic Torch Relay. proached, “actual tears came to my eyes,” he goes on to say that as

Rob MacIlreith, ’97—Canadian Council of Techni- cians and Technologists Technology Award Winner

For the past 13 years, Rob MacIl- He was one of five teachers recog- reith, Tech. Ed. teacher at Leslie nized nationally in 2009 and the Thomas Junior High, has been en- first to be recognized in NS. gaging students with real-world, Rob’s award is based on his work hands-on projects combining a wide with students in service learning in range of curricular and technology conjunction with the Atlantic Can- outcomes within a service learning ada Aviation Museum located at program. Stanfield International Airport. The As a result of his vision, mentor- projects are part of the permanent Rob MacIlreith (right) accepts the Canadian ship, and completed projects, Rob displays at the museum and include Technology Champion (Grade 8 Category) was recently awarded the Canadian the International Airport diorama, Award from Louis LeBel (left), President of Council of Technicians and Tech- an exhibit on the basics of flight, TechNova and the National Director of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Tech- nologists (CCTT) Technology Award. (Continued on page 14 - see MacIlreith) nologists (CCTT).

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(Class/Faculty—Continued from page 11) There was a nice write-up on Doug New Year's, leaving Fort Lauderdale Grant in the Truro Daily News on December 22 and arriving in LA on Alan Moore continues to travel to Remembrance Day 2009. Doug, January 6. This was followed by a exotic locales for his winter get- despite some breathing problems, visit with son, Christopher, and aways. Last winter he spent time remains active in the Golden K daughter-in-law, Michelle, in San in Thailand and Laos. We’ll have to Club, was at the 2009 Reunion and Jose. They will be returning to Cali- wait for him to get in touch to find attended the ceremonies at the fornia in April for David to attend out where he’s been this winter! Cenataph on November 11. the ASSM and NCSM conferences in He spends his summers actively San Diego. involved in his business, Fresh Air Thomas B. Acker traveled by train Adventures, in Alma, NB. to Vancouver to visit his daughter Heather Macumber had a delight- Eleanor. On another train trip he ful tour of Scotland and then vis- Michelle Murphy has returned to visited his daughter Margaret and ited with family in Wales. the Teachers College campus, only her husband in Kitchener. this time it is the Nova Scotia Com- Harold Barkhouse and Neil Fisher munity College, Truro Campus, Larry Burt spends his summer both received Volunteer of the where she works in Student S months playing tennis and winning Week designation by the Truro ervices. She should feel right at trophies. During the winter he re- Daily News . home as her office is just across mains busy under the “bubble” in the hall from the office she had at Halifax. Jamie Muir retired from the politi- TC. cal fray last year. Lenore Zann , Leslie McKillop continues to enjoy daughter of Paul and Jan Zann and Paul and Jan Zann spent March retirement at 87 Queen Street with guest speaker at Reunion 2009 was and April 2009 in Uruguay in the days filled by reading, with cross- elected as his successor as Member thatch-roofed house of their friend word puzzle intermissions. David is of the Legislative Assembly for Rick Bowden on the shore of the still working in mathematics educa- Truro-Bible Hill.

River De La Planta. On their way tion: writing resources, conducting home they spent four days in Bue- workshops, and training First Steps The Editor appreciates the assistance of Neil Fisher and the Little White Schoolhouse nos Aires, Argentina. Paul and Jan in Math facilitators across Canada. newsletter, Keeping in Touch which pro- are currently in Spain for a couple They took a cruise through the Pa- vided most of the content of the Faculty of months. So is Phyllis Cipolla . nama Canal over Christmas and Notes.

(MacIlreith—Continued from page 13) “What is Geocaching?” you may be What is Geocaching? wondering. Good question. Geo- airfields of Newfoundland and Lab- caching (pronounced geo-cashing) is rador, and the Maritimes. a relatively new, high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout Take a look at the great the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. work the students have under- It is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. The basic taken. Visit this link to find out idea is to hide containers (caches) and post the locations of these more about how Rob integrated caches on the Internet. Anyone with a GPS receiver can enter the technology with student learning - locations’ coordinates to find the caches and then log the caches http://www.ltjh.ednet.ns.ca/ online to show that they’ve found them. servicelearning.htm
Geocaching participants include people from all age groups, includ- ing families with children, students, adults and retirees. It is a world- From: Halifax Regional School Board’s TILT wide activity with a strong sense of commu- Tips, Winter 2010 http://www.myhrsb.ca/ Functions/Program/Static/Curriculum/ nity and support for the environment. Since techint/TILT_Tips/Volume_7/ September of 2000, geocaching has grown TiltTipsWinter2010.pdf from 75 caches in several countries to over 1 million caches all over the world. For more information go to We’re on the web: www.geocaching.com and/or attend the Introduction to Geocaching session on Satur- nsteacherscollege.ca day afternoon during the Reunion.

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Alumni Association of NSTC 2010 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Executive

President Mrs. Helen MacDonald '61 179 Rendell Drive 736-2383 ([email protected]) Little Bras d'Or NS B1Y 2Y7

Vice-President Mr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDougall ‘85 31 Central Street 835-6559 ([email protected]) Bedford NS B4A 2R2

Past President Mr. David Pottie '61 82 Elizabeth Avenue 543-6141 ([email protected]) Bridgewater NS B4V 1M2

Secretary Mrs. Sue Kent '59 2930 Dublin Street 455-7677 ([email protected]) Halifax, NS B3L 3K9

Treasurer Mr. Robert Jordan '70 3 North Street 893-2955 ([email protected]) Truro NS B2N 2C9

Area Representatives Cumberland- Mr. Ronald V. MacKay '56 1219 Prince Street 893-2864 Colchester-East Truro NS B2N 1J3 Hants Digby –Clare- Mr. Larry Fitzgerald ’79 P.O. Box 191 742-5689 Argyle-Yarmouth ([email protected]) Arcadia NS B0W 1B0

Halifax Municipal- Vacant ity

lnverness- Mrs. Anne Marie LeBlanc '60 Belle Côte, NS B0E 1C0 235-2347 Richmond

Kings -Annapolis Maxine Bezanson ’55 6332 HWY #1 679-6615 Cambridge Station NS B0P 1G0

Lunenburg -Hants Mrs. Roberta Macnab-James '47 15 Holder Road 634-8763 West ([email protected]) Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0

Northside-Victoria- Mrs. Rosella MacDonald '53 800 Shore Road 736-6315 Cape Breton ([email protected]) Sydney Mines NS B1V1A5

Pictou-Antigonish- Mrs. Kim Grant ‘89 33 Grant Roiad 863-8237 Guysborough ([email protected]) Antigonish NS B2G 2K8

Shelburne -Queens Mrs. Margaret Dawe ‘58 90 Freemans Hill Road 656-3276 ([email protected]) Sable River NS BOT 1V0

0ut-of-Province - Mrs. Bernice McLean ‘65 12 O’Briens Drive (709) 643-3059 Atlantic ([email protected]) Stephenville NF A2N 2B1

0ut-of-Province - Mrs. Anna Marie Celi ‘57 27 Christopher Drive (905) 384-1614 Quebec and Hamilton ON L9B 1G6 0ntario

0ut-of-Province - Vacant West

Little White Schoolhouse Museum Liaison Mr. Eric Bent '55 3 Edward Street 895-4370 Truro NS B2N 3E2

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Following are Minutes of Executive Meetings, Full Council Meetings, the Annual Meeting of the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE NOVA SCOTIA TEACHERS COLLEGE. Minutes are in the order they occurred and all were recorded and submitted by Sue Kent, Secretary. In the event of discrepancy between these minutes and the official copy held by the Secretary, the official copy shall prevail.

ACOA and the department of Rural Economic Executive Meeting Moved by Robert Jordan seconded by Dev, so they can move forward. Dorinda McCully to accept the membership April 25, 2009 report as presented. Lenore also spoke to Margot Begin - Gillis at An Executive meeting was held at the home CORDA, and she said the project is still very of Robert and Audrey Jordan, on Saturday BUILDING FUND REPORT much alive with the funding bodies. They just April 25, 2009 at 12:30 pm. The president Eric Bent reported there were no changes take a long time. Helen MacDonald chaired the meeting. Oth- from the last report. There is forty some ers present at the meeting were: Sandy thousand in the Building Fund. PRESIDENT’S REPORT MacDougall, Robert Jordan, Anne Marie Helen MacDonald said her report was spread LeBlanc, Rosella MacDonald, and Sue Kent. Moved by Eric Bent seconded by Anne Marie out over the agenda as things come up. LeBlanc to accept the Building Fund report

Moved by Sandy MacDougall, seconded by as presented. Motion carried. NSTC Education Trust: we don't have anyone Robert Jordan to approve the minutes of on the board. Helen MacDonald was in touch the October 18, 2008 Executive Meeting. STORAGE OF MATERIALS with David White. There are vacancies on the Motion carried. Robert Jordan reported that the material at board at the present time. It was suggested Willow Street School had been sorted. Some we should have someone on the board. Ac- Robert Jordan passed out tickets to be sold has been put out. The rest is in a 10 x 10 ft. cording to our constitution By-law 10 - The on a rug hooking item by Kathleen Gorman, storage room that we have rented for president or his/her designate can be on the graduate of 1960. $126.00 a month. board.

Robert Jordan moved the meeting adjourn Sandy has the “Hawk”. There were many Robert Jordan moved that Sandy MacDougall. at 1:00 pm. boxes of mortarboards and gowns. They as vice president, be our representative to These minutes have been APPROVED. kept 2 boxes of each. Some people are the NSTC Educational Trust Board. Seconded interested in buying some of them. by Rosella MacDonald. Motion carried.

Full Council Meeting Gordon Jeffrey has some sections of the old April 25, 2009 TREASURER'S REPORT frieze. Some were damaged when they were Robert Jordan gave the following report: A Full Council Meeting of the Alumni Asso- stored under the steps at the Normal Col- ciation of the NSTC was held at the home of Investments $12,312.00 lege. Some were restored and put back in Robert and Audrey Jordan on Saturday April other rooms. 25, 2009. The meeting was conducted by Current Account 5,382.77 Helen MacDonald gave a vote of thanks to the president Helen MacDonald. Others Total Cash on Hand $17,694.77 present at the meeting were: Margaret Robert Jordan for all the work he did sort- ing and finding a place to store our mate- Dawe, Eric Bent, Rosella MacDonald, Anne Moved by Robert Jordan, seconded by Sandy rial. Marie LeBlanc, Sandy MacDougall, Dorinda MacDougall to accept the treasurer's report

McCully, Robert Jordan, Maxine Bezanson, as presented. Motion carried. CONSTITUTION and Sue Kent. Sandy MacDougall has suggested some MEMBERSHIP REPORT changes to the constitution as follows: We observed a minute of silence for alumni Robert Jordan gave the following member- By-law 10 reads - " The president of the members who have passed away. We espe- ship report: Alumni Association of Nova Scotia Teachers cially remember Minna Halloran who was College or his/her designate to be the our area representative for Pictou- Membeship paid for: Antigonish-Guysborough for a few years. Alumni's trustee of the Nova Scotia Teachers Year Life Full Total College Educational Trust." APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Moved by Margaret Dawe, seconded by Anne 2006-07 53 46 99 It was suggested David Pottie should have a Marie LeBlanc to approve the minutes of the 2007-08 4 0 4 look at the suggested Constitutional October 18, 2008 Full Council Meeting. Mo- changes, as the chair of the Constitution tion carried. 2008 124 57 181 committee.

2009 102 18 120 CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Sandy MacDougall seconded by Robert Jordan read a letter from Lenore 2010 28 2 30 Eric Bent that we pass over the proposed Zann confirming that Neptune Theatre en- Constitutional Amendments to David Pottie to take to the committee. Motion carried. dorses the Normal College/School of Per- Ten-year memberships forming Arts project, and confirming that they would like to become long-term part- Year Life Full Total David would take these to discuss with the ners in the venture once it is up and run- committee and bring back results to our ning. Lenore spoke to Kevin Quinlan 2006-16 39 16 55 August Meeting. (Principal, NSCC Truro). He told her that the 2007-17 18 6 24 NSCC is very much committed to the pro- PUBLICITY ject. Lenore is hoping we get the approval 2008-18 8 1 9 Rossella MacDonald gave the following re- for the Market Research Study Funding from port: 2009-19 1 3 4

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On Feb. 4 she e-mailed a letter to the area REUNION 2009 • We will sell even split tickets for $1.00 representatives. The e-mail included infor- Sandy MacDougall reported that we have each. mation about the reunion, such as date, chairpeople for each of the 9's classes. We • time, speaker, rooms, meals, etc. She also don't have any contact person for the Indus- We will need people to take tickets for sent a list of contacts that the area repre- trial Arts Class, so we have to rely on word meals. sentatives could use to get messages out of mouth to spread information about the • The Business Meeting will be the same about the reunion. She also sent a list of reunion to them. as usual on Saturday morning. teachers who agreed to act as class Chair • Sandy MacDougall will look after the people. Helen MacDonald will contact the Minister of Geocache event planned for Saturday Education and the Mayor regarding letters of afternoon. Feb.16/09 She mailed the same information welcome to alumni attending the reunion. • to Anne Marie LeBlanc, Ronald V MacKay, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly are willing to do the and Maxine Bezanson. Helen MacDonald, Anne Marie LeBlanc, and dance event on Saturday afternoon. Murray Baillie all suggested that we should • The Wine Tasting will also take place Feb.17/09 A similar letter was mailed to do something to honour the Acadians - as Saturday afternoon. John Currie, president of Northside Victoria the New Brunswick World Congress of Aca- • Bob Jordan has the stands for the table RTO, Margaret Whyte, Glace Bay, John Dono- dians is taking place from Aug.7th - 23rd, signs. van, New Waterford, and Peter Mom- also their yearly August 15th celebrations • We will serve punch before the ban- bourquette, Sydney. fall on the same day as our banquet. Anne quet. Marie LeBlanc and Helen MacDonald will look Feb.4/09 She sent an e-mail to Loretta Bal- after doing something at the banquet to • The band has been booked for Saturday derson editor of the Retired Teacher . This acknowledge that these celebrations are night. was intended for the February issue. taking place. • Bob Jordan will print names on the back of the banquet tickets ready for Feb.4/09 The same information was mailed It was suggested we draw for a number of the door prize draws. to The Teacher for its April or May publica- door prizes during the banquet and dance. • Bob Jordan has put in the request for tion. Sandy MacDougall will check with the NSTU the street sign. to see if they would donate pens and note April 25/09 She had a copy of a poster de- books to be given out to alumni members • Church is confirmed for First United.. signed for the bulletin boards in each school who register for the reunion. Helen Mac- • The Full Council will meet in a room at in the Northside - Victoria - Cape Breton Donald suggested the town of Truro might the Community College on Friday for a School Board area. Every teacher in the give us pens and note books. meeting. Northside - Victoria RTO will receive a copy • We need someone to sell tickets on the of the poster. Eric and Joan Bent have agreed to look after mat and the even split draw. the silent auction. We will encourage mem-

She is trying to contact someone in Dart- bers to bring in items for the auction. NEW BUSINESS mouth that she can send posters to. These Eric Bent announced that he is now the would be included with the packets to be Sandy MacDougall has some items from NSTU official representative between the Little passed out at the Annual General Meeting in for door prizes. We will also encourage White Schoolhouse Museum and the Alumni Dartmouth in May. members to bring in items for door prizes. Association of the NSTC. Sandy also got a Lottery number, so we can

Robert Jordan will look after the Street Ban- sell tickets on a hooked mat. He also has Moved by Dorinda McCully to adjourn the ner, and Sandy MacDougall will look after the looked after the liquor licence. He will meeting at 2:40 pm. sign outside the Student Residence on the check to see if the pool will be open that These minutes have been APPROVED. Community College Campus. weekend.

Moved by Rosella MacDonald seconded by Sandy MacDougall and Bob Jordan have up- Annual Meeting Sandy MacDougall to accept the Publicity dated the registration forms. Margaret Dawe August 15, 2009 Report as presented. Motion carried. and Dorinda McCully will help with registra- tion. The Annual Meeting of the Alumni Associa- NEWSLETTER tion was held in the Soloan Dining Hall, Sandy MacDougall reported he got the "Love Bob Jordan will check to see if we can get Saturday August 15, 2009 at 9:00 am. The Connection Story" from information he re- pictures of the Old PNC and the NSTC Build- president Helen MacDonald opened the ceived from Carolyn Abramson. He wanted it ings and have them in the same frame. This meeting by welcoming everyone to the re- recorded in the minutes that he expressed would be presented to the guest speaker. union. She hoped everyone would have a his appreciation to Murray Baillie, Neil Another suggestion was a gift certificate for good weekend. Fisher, and Friends of the Little White the guest speaker. Dorinda McCully said if Schoolhouse for the items they sent him for we can't get the picture, she could do up a ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA the Newsletter. basket as a gift for the speaker. It was moved by Roberta Macnab and sec- onded by Eric Bent to adopt the agenda as Sandy also said if anyone has any items for Other points for reunion weekend: circulated. Motion carried. the newsletter to send them to him. • We will decide later who will introduce Lenore Zann and who will thank her. MINUTE OF SILENCE WEB SITE • A minute of silence was observed in memory Sandy MacDougall suggested the Retired Eric Bent suggested we should intro- of alumni members who have passed away Teacher Organization (RTO) have a link to duce the executive of the alumni on since the last reunion. our web site, and we have a link to the RTO Friday eve. Web Site. • Jim Aylward will look after the music for Saturday night.

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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS cated they were unable to attend. Neil It was moved by Anne Marie LeBlanc, and Fisher is a frequent contributor to the dis- seconded by Phyllis Leadbeater to approve MEMBERSHIP cussion on Face Book group and offers up- the minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting as Robert Jordan reported that we have 144 dates on various TC faculty, as well as other circulated. Motion carried. registered for the reunion. We had 157 paid insights and information. up members in 2008. We have 186 paid up CORRESPONDENCE members for 2009 and 57 paid up members Web Site Helen MacDonald had sent letters to the for 2010. We have the following numbers for Sandy has maintained the Alumni Association Mayor and the Minister of Education. The ten year memberships. We have 55 for 2006- website since 2005. The site gets about 400 Mayor came and spoke on Friday night. The 16, 23 for 2007-17, 9 for 2008-18, and 9 for to 500 visits each month. These visitors are Minister of Education was unable to come. 2009-19. connecting from around the world including - USA, Ireland, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES It was moved by Robert Jordan and seconded France, Mexico, Turkey, Jordan, South Af- Robert Jordan reported that the material by Larry Fitzgerald to accept the member- rica, Russian Federation, and the Nether- from the Teachers College was originally ship report . Motion carried lands. He recently received copies of the stored in the basement of the Community class picture collection from the Little White College, then in two schools in Truro, and It was moved by Robert Jordan and seconded Schoolhouse. He hopes to get these online finally at the Willow St, School. The school- by David Pottie that we grant Life Member- on the website in the near future. board sold Willow St. School to the town, ship to those who have graduated 50 years and they will sell it for $1.00 to anyone who ago or more, and to those receiving a full Because of the website and the Face Book wants to buy it, thus the Teachers College service pension. Motion carried. Group, he received e-mails with a number of material had to be moved from there. inquiries about the Alumni Association and PUBLICATION COMMITTEE Reunion. He also has inquiries about who Robert Jordan and a few others sorted Sandy MacDougall reported that his report have attended the college. He passes these through the material. Gordon Jeffrey took included the Website and Newsletter. on to Gordon Jeffery. Some people are look- some of the books for the Little White ing to get in touch with former friends and Schoolhouse Museum. Anything that was no Newsletter classmates. He does what he can to help. In good was put out, and the rest is stored in The newsletter went from 20 to 28 pages. He the Spring he gets requests from current Metro Storage for $116.00 a month, which is added some new features including Alumni teachers who want to rent or buy an aca- paid for from the Building Fund. Profiles, more information about the reunion, demic hood. Gordon Jeffery looks after and a profile on an executive member. He these. TREASURER'S REPORT plans to continue doing profiles. The person Robert Jordan reported that the total cash does not need to be a teacher, just someone He thanked Harold Stewart for providing him on hand for the year ending December 31, who is interesting and deserving in some way with historical information and recollection 2008 is as follows: to be highlighted in our publication. about College. He will have this information Investments $12,312.00 on the website before long. He also thanked After the newsletter was completed, he sent Gordon Jeffery for his work with the Little Current Account 4,944.70 it to Robert Jordan who distributed 315 cop- White Schoolhouse, and his ongoing support ies by mail and 407 copies electronically. It is of our organization, the website, and more. Total Cash on Hand $17,256.70 also available online. Sandy is always looking for new items or It was moved by Robert Jordan and sec- Sandy thanked Robert for distributing the information for the website and newsletter. onded by Robert Thompson to adopt the newsletter, and answering many questions he He says if you have any ideas send them to treasurer's report as presented. Motion car- had. He also thanked Neil Fisher for his ad- him. ried vice and assistance with the newsletter. It was moved by Sandy MacDougall and sec- SECRETARY'S REPORT Face Book Group onded by Robert Jordan to adopt the publi- Sue Kent reported that she recorded and Face Book is an online social network, which cation report as presented. Motion carried. wrote up the minutes of the Executive and allows individuals to post their information, Full Council Meetings. She thanked Robert and allows groups to create a space for that PUBLICITY Jordan for circulating the minutes and for group. It allows groups or individuals to cre- Rosella MacDonald reported that in February all the work he does not only at reunion ate "events". The NSTC has over 460 mem- 2009 e-mails or letters were sent to all area time, but all year long. She also thanked bers. Sandy created an event to publicize the representatives concerning the NSTC Reun- Sandy MacDougall for taking over some of Alumni Reunion. Within that event, 14 people ion 2009. A list of ideas was included as a the work that Robert Jordan has done for indicated they were coming to the Reunion, way of getting the information out to all many years, and for the great job he is do- 126 indicated they may come, and 203 indi- graduates. Names of class chair people for ing with the web site. She also thanked Eric the years ending in nine were also included. and Joan Bent for looking after the Silent Auction again this year. She also thanked She sent notices to The Retired Teacher and our president, Helen MacDonald, and the Voice of Our Alumni newsletter The Teacher . A notice containing details of other members of the council for the work is available online at the reunion was included in the delegates they do to make the reunion a success. packages at the RTO Annual General Meeting nsteacherscollege.ca held in Halifax, May 2009. Linda Kline of the It was moved by Sue Kent and seconded by NSTU Staff helped her with this. Roberta Macnab to accept the secretary's report as presented. Motion carried. Colour and black & white She reported that Robert Jordan agreed to editions may be viewed and/or see that our banner would be in place. Sandy MacDougall would see that the sign on downloaded.

Voice of Our Alumni Newsletter 18 the grounds of the Community College would 2) Article VII- moved that the name of Pictou Counties. She received replies from advertise the NSTC Reunion 2009. Publications Committee be changed to Com- both board secretaries to say this was done. munications Committee, and all references E-mail notes were sent to the Antigonish She thanked Robert and Sandy for this. She in the constitution and By-Laws be changed Retired Teachers Organization, and the fol- also thanked our president Helen MacDonald appropriately. lowing radio stations CJFX, CIGO, and CKEC. for her assistance with publicity. E-mail notices were also sent to the following (3) Article VII- moved that a new standing newspapers: Antigonish Casket , Pictou Advo- She enclosed copies of the notices she sent committee be added, namely the Building cate , Evening News , and the Guysborough out. Fund Committee. Jorunal . There was also a notice published in the Antigonish Casket in mid July. It was moved by Helen MacDonald and sec- BUILDING FUND onded by Eric Bent to accept the publicity Robert Jordan reported that we had Dorinda also called many graduates in her report as presented. Motion carried. $53,172.77 at the end of March 2009. A area. number of donations have come in since. REUNION The Building Fund is now paying the rent for Inverness-Richmond Sandy MacDougall reported that we have 144 storage of our TC Materials that were stored Anne Marie LeBlanc reported that she made people registered for the reunion. The ban- at Willow St. School. contacts in Inverness County, via the Inver- ner is in place, and the sign on the Commu- ness Branch of the Retired Teachers Organi- nity College grounds is displaying information Robert reported that we will set up a Build- zation, the Inverness newspapers the Oran about the reunion. Sandy hoped everyone ing Fund Committee consisting of the presi- and the Reporter . She also contacted CHET- would enjoy the reunion. dent, treasurer, and possibly the vice presi- TV, CHTM Radio Cheticamp, the three Co- dent. ops, three Credit Unions, pharmacies, the It was moved by Robert Jordan and seconded post office, and schools. She also made many by Dorinda McCully to accept the reunion Moved by Robert Jordan seconded by Isobel phone calls and personal contacts. report as presented . Motion carried. Tate to accept the Building Fund report as presented. Motion carried. Anne Marie contacted Elaine Burke, River NOMINATIONS Bourgeois, Richmond County who made sev- David Pottie gave the following nomination AREA REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS eral contacts through the church. Anne Marie report. He had nominations for some of the thanked Elaine for her help. positions and some were vacant. Following is Digby-Clare-Argyle-Yarmouth the report he presented. Larry Fitzgerald reported that he had an- Northside-Victoria-Cape Breton Executive nouncements about the reunion in the Yar- Rosella MacDonald reported that she at- • Secretary—Sue Kent '59 mouth Vanguard and the Digby Courier . Also tended the Council Meetings on October • local radio stations. He had announcement 18,2008 and April 25, 2009. Treasurer—Robert Jordan '70 in the Yarmouth/Argyle Retired Teachers Newsletter. On February 17,2009, she sent a covering Area Representatives letter with the information concerning the • Halifax Reginal Municipality—Vacant Halifax Regional Municipality reunion to the RTO presidents of the North- • Inverness-Richmond—Anne Marie Don Willett has resigned as area rep. for side-Cape Breton Districts. Namely - John LeBlanc '60 Halifax Regional Municipality partly do to Curie - Northside Victoria, Margaret Whyte - • health problems, therefore there is no re- Glace Bay, John Donovan - New Waterford, Lunenburg-Hants West—Roberta Macnab port. and Peter Mombourquette - Sydney. '47 • Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough—Vacant Kings-Annapolis This year a poster type notice was distributed • Shelburne-Queens—Margaret Dawe '58 Maxine Bezanson reported that she sent to all active teachers in Cape Breton-Victoria letters to the local newspapers. She con- concerning the 2009 reunion. Distribution • Out of Province-Atlantic—Bernice tacted the Retired Teachers. She called all was made in May through the courtesy of McLean the graduates she could reach by phone. Central Office, with the approval of the su- • Out of Province-Quebec and Ontario— She did a special write up of the plans un- perintendent. The information was to be Anne Marie Celi '57 derway for the Old Normal College Building. placed on bulletin boards in each school. • Out of Province-West—Sandra Veenstra Cumberland-Colchester-East Hants Rosella included copies of the information It was moved by David Pottie and seconded No report. she sent to the various places. by Roberta Macnab to accept the nomina- tions report as presented. Motion carried. Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough Lunenburg-Hants West Dorinda McCully reported that announce- Roberta Macnab reported that the local radio CONSTITUTION ments were posted at the Antigonish, New station CKBW announced details of the reun- David Pottie presented three Notices of Mo- Glasgow, and Guysborough Shopping Malls. ion on their Community Bulletin Board. She tion which will be brought up and voted on Notices were also posted in stores in down- sent notices to the local papers- The Bridge- at our 2010 Annual General Meeting. These town Antigonish, New Glasgow, Sherbrooke, water Bulletin, the Progress Enterprise, and changes are as follows: Guysborough, Mulgrave and Stellerton. No- the Hants Journal. She also informed the tices were also posted in all the libraries in group at the Retired Teachers Luncheon in (1) Article II- David suggested that a 4th the Eastern Counties. These were distrib- June about the reunion. She talked to a lot of objective be added: uted by their head office in Mulgrave. teachers about the reunion. Several teachers “ (D) the preservation of the history and phoned her for more details. memory of the Nova Scotia Teachers College Announcements were sent to the Strait and its predecessors.” Regional School Board and Chignecto- Shelburne-Queens Central School Board to be forwarded to all No report. schools in Antigonish, Guysborough, and

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Out of Province-Atlantic be our representative on the NSTC Educa- Robert Jordan reported for Bernice McLean. tional Trust Board. We look forward to him ANNOUNCEMENTS She put a notice about the reunion in the being appointed to that board in the fall. Sandy MacDougall made the following an- Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and P.E.I. nouncements: newspapers. She sent a notice in May to the We are always happy to hear from Alumni • Be sure to visit the Silent Auction. If Calendar of Events, and they printed it at Members with news, ideas, or suggestions. you bid on an item or items be sure to least once a week. She hoped everyone You can use the website or mail them to the pick them up at the Little White would have a wonderful reunion. She ex- Alumni Association. The addresses are pub- Schoolhouse by 4:30 pm. pressed regrets at not being here. She lished in your materials. • hoped her two aunts namely Ruth Daniels Don't forget to get your 50/50 tickets. and Beulah Shaw would be there. It is their APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS • There will be an Executive Council 70th year as they graduated in 1939. It was moved by Robert Jordan and seconded Meeting following this meeting. by Tom Achor that we appoint Harold Bark- • Class pictures will be taken on the gym Out of Province-Quebec-Ontario house as auditor for the year 2009-2010. steps at 11:30 am. No report. Motion carried. • Alumni Association Geocacheing event Out of Province-West ELECTION OF OFFICERS will take place at 1:00 pm No report. David Pottie conducted the election of offi- • Wine Tasting with Grand Pre Winery cers. The results were as follows: will be at 1:30 pm. PRESIDENTS REPORT • Treasurer—Robert Jordan ' 70 • Dancing Through the Decades will be at Helen MacDonald welcomed everyone to the • 2:45 pm. reunion, especially the graduates for whom Secretary—Sue Kent ' 59 • The reception and social will be at 6:00 this year was a special year. She hoped pm in the Cafeteria. everyone would have an enjoyable weekend Area Representatives for: and meet many friends. • Shelburne-Queens—Margaret Dawe ' 58 • Dinner and awards will be at 6:30 pm. • Lunenburg-Hants West—Roberta Macnab • Punch will be available during the re- She said her first year as president has been ' 47 ception and social time. an enjoyable one. She said past president • • The Provincial Normal College will be David Pottie, Robert Jordan, and Sandy Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough—Vacant open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. MacDougall have been more helpful and • Inverness-Richmond—Anne Marie obliging than she could imagine. She LeBlanc ' 60 • The church service will be at First thanked each of them for working so dili- • Out of Province-Quebec & Ontario— United Church, Prince Street at 10:30 gently to ensure that our reunion is enjoyed Anna Marie Celi ' 57 am. by everyone. • Out of Province Atlantic—Bernice Helen MacDonald thanked Joan and Eric McLean She said the Executive Council is comprised Bent for looking after the Silent Auction. of representatives from across the province • Out of Province-West—Sandra Veenstra as well as across the country. She thanked • Halifax Regional Municipality—Vacant Robert Thompson thanked Helen MacDonald each of them for the work they do. for the work she does. It was moved by David Pottie and seconded She said we are still hoping that the devel- by Larry Fitzgerald that the vacant positions Eric Bent adjourned the meeting at 10:15 opment of the Old Normal College becomes be filled by the executive. Motion carried. am. a realty, and that the Alumni Association These minutes have NOT been approved. will have a home there. The person behind NEW BUSINESS this venture is Lenore Zann who was elected Gordon Jeffery reported that the frieze from Full Council Meeting as an MLA in the Provincial Government. the Provincial Normal College was first August 15, 2009 Her life will be very busy, but we continue stored in his house. It is now housed in the to be optimistic about this project. Little White Schoolhouse Museum. Gordon A Full Council Meeting was held in the cafe- asked if anyone knew where they were in the teria following the Annual General Meeting. Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Provincial Normal College to let him know. The meeting was chaired by president Helen Robert Jordan, the collection of materials MacDonald. Others present at the meeting that were housed at Willow Street School Gordon said that Harvey MacPhee cuts out were: Kim Grant, Anne Marie LeBlanc, are now in storage. The cost of this is com- obituaries of NSNC, PNC, NSTC graduates and Roberta Macnab, Eric Bent, Maxine Bezan- ing from the Building Fund. passes them over to him. The summer in- son, Larry Fitzgerald, David Pottie, Robert terns make cards of the graduates who have Jordan, Sandy MacDougall, and Sue Kent. Recently we have been exploring the proc- passed away. ess needed to ensure that we always have a Helen MacDonald welcomed Kim Grant to representative on the NSTC Educational Gordon thanked the Alumni for their support the Executive Council. She has agreed to act Trust Board. The NSTC Foundation Act of the Little White Schoolhouse. He also as area representative for Pictou- (1998) was established to administer schol- thanked the representatives for the work Antigonish-Guysborough. Dorinda McCully arships of the former NSTC and to solicit they do. approached her following the Annual Meet- money to maintain and build the fund. ing to see if she would take over from her. The dates for the 2010 reunion are August We are pleased that she accepted this posi- In the near future we will have a represen- 20-22. tion. tative on the NSTC Educational Trust Board according to By Law 10A. During our April Helen MacDonald thanked Dorinda McCully Helen mentioned the gift basket that Council Meeting, it was decided that Sandy for putting together the basket of goodies Dorinda McCully made up for our guest MacDougall as Vice President will apply to for our guest speaker Lenore Zann.

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speaker Lenore Zann. She said it was a good PRESIDENT'S REPORT idea to continue with this, and suggested It was moved by David Pottie and seconded Sandy MacDougall reported for Helen Mac- that each member of the Executive Council by Anne Marie LeBlanc to approve the April Donald. bring something that is associated with their 25, 2009 Executive Minutes as read. Motion area for the basket for our next reunion. carried. Helen expressed regrets at not being there. She welcomed everyone, with a special We will do a review of the reunion at our David Pottie will look at the Constitution to welcome to our new member Kim Grant. October Meeting, and discuss any suggestions see what changes need to be made. He will or comments that have come up. present the changes at the next meeting for She thanked everyone for making the 2009 approval. Areas that were mentioned par- reunion a great success. She especially Ruth Daniels had a hard time finding the ticularly were Article IX Section II - Officers thanked Robert Jordan and Sandy MacDou- cafeteria, thus it has been suggested we elected at the Annual Meeting should take gall for their work as co-chairs. She also enclose a map of the campus or information, over the office immediately. We may need a thanked the chairpeople for each year. She so people will know where to go for the ac- section III. Other areas that may need to be thanked Dorinda McCully for designing the tivities that take place during the weekend. looked at are By-Law IX and Article IV. basket of goodies that was presented to the The Glengary Hotel has a map of the town guest speaker. She suggested that each area of Truro. We will see if we can get a map of Sandy adjourned the meeting at 1:00pm rep could get something to represent their Truro and a map of the college campus. These minutes have NOT been approved. area to put in the guest speaker's gift basket for 2010. We need to start planning now for It was suggested we change the time of the Full Council Meeting our 2010 reunion Annual General Meeting back to 9:30 am rather than 9:00 am. October 17, 2009 Helen said the usual thank you notes were A Full Council Meeting was held at the home sent to those who helped in any way with It was moved by Roberta Macnab and sec- of Robert Jordan, on Saturday Oct 17, 2009. the reunion. She thanked Murray Baille for onded by Anne Marie Le Blanc that we pay Due to the absence of our president, Sandy doing the write up on the guest speaker for Robert Jordan an honorarium of $3,000. for MacDougall conducted the meeting. Others the newsletter. She thanked the council all the work he does not only at reunion present at the meeting were: David Pottie, members. time, but all year long. Margaret Dawe, Maxine Bezanson, Robert Jordan, Anne Marie Le Blanc, Larry Fitzger- MEMBERSHIP AND LIFE MEMBERSHIP: It was moved by Helen MacDonald and sec- ald, and Sue Kent.. Robert Jordan gave the following member- onded by Eric Bent that the chairpeople for ship report: the following committees remain the same. Moved by Robert Jordan seconded by Larry Motion carried. Fitzgerald to approve the minutes of the Membership paid for

April 25, 2009 Executive Meeting and Full Year Life Full Total Following is a list of the committies and the Council Meeting. Motion carried. chairpeople: 2007-08 4 0 4 • Membership and Life Membership— Moved by Larry Fitzgerald seconded by 2008 101 48 149 Robert Jordan Robert Jordan to approve the minutes of the • Publication—Sandy MacDougall August 15, 2009 Full Council Meeting. Motion 2009 134 52 186 carried. • Publicity—Rosella MacDonald 2010 57 7 64 • Reunion—Robert Jordan and Sandy Mac- BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Dougall There was no update on the Registry of Joint Ten Year Membership • Nominations—David Pottie Stock Registration, or the NSTC Educational Trust. • Constitution—David Pottie Year Life Full Total • Building Fund—Robert Jordan and Helen TREASURER'S REPORT 2006-16 38 12 50 MacDonald Robert Jordan gave the following treasurer's • Web Site—Sandy MacDougall report: 2007-17 18 5 23

Investments $12,312.00 Our next meeting will be Saturday October 2008-18 8 1 9 17, 2009. Current Account 2,431.67 2009-19 6 5 11

David Pottie moved the meeting adjourn at Total Cash on Hand $14,743.67

10:45 am. PUBLICATION These minutes have been APPROVED. Moved by Robert Jordan seconded by Anne Marie LeBlanc to accept the treasurer's re- Sandy MacDougall reported that he has less port as presented. Motion carried. material for the 2010 newsletter than he Executive Meeting had this time last year. October 17, 2009

PUBLICITY An Executive Meeting was held at the home Rosella MacDonald was absent, thus there of Robert Jordan on Saturday October 17 , was no publicity report. 2009 at 12:30 pm. Due to the absence of our president, Sandy MacDougall, our vice presi- We’re on the web: REUNION dent, conducted the meeting. Others present Sandy MacDougall said this would be at the meeting were; David Pottie, Anne- nsteacherscollege.ca brought up later in the meeting. Marie LeBlanc, Robert Jordan, Margaret Dawe, and Sue Kent.

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NOMINATIONS words. Others not interested in the guest asked if a Catholic church was ever in- No report. speaker. Another suggestion was to have a cluded. one day reunion. CONSTITUTION General and Other Comments David Pottie reported that notices of motion Saturday Breakfast Neil Fisher said he enjoyed talking to former would be printed in the 2010 newsletter. Good variety of food and good service. The students of his, other students that he didn't only negative comment was the schedule said teach, and other alumni from Normal Col- BUILDING FUND breakfast was at 7:00 am, but the sign on the lege Days. He was a bit disappointed in the Robert Jordan reported that Harold Bark- door said 7:30 am. Faculty turnout, and suggested the Little house and Gordon Jeffery are away, thus White Schoolhouse group could help contact there is no update on the Building Fund General Meeting former staff. since the Annual Meeting in August. Comments good - No complaint. The members of the class of '69 who were WEB SITE Silent Auction there plan to organize themselves, and get No report Mixed comments. Some thought there was a others to attend the next reunion and their good variety of items. Others were not im- 45th. Sue Kent passed on greetings to the mem- pressed. bers of the council from Don Willett. Many of the class of '55 have been getting Class Photos together every year since 1997. They will be OLD BUSINESS Good comments. One suggestion was to have celebrating their 55th next year, and hope Reunion Financial Report names under the photos. everyone will be well enough to attend. Robert Jordan gave the following Reunion Financial Report: Saturday Lunch Some from the class of '59 were disap- Comments mostly good. Food tasty and lots pointed that there weren't more there. Total taken in $ 9,929.00 of variety. One comment was the ice cream Total paid out 10,344.96 was the best part of the meal, thus the food One suggestion for a Saturday afternoon was rated low quality. Another comment said activity was to have a tour of a new school. Overall loss $ 415.96 it was over priced. It was suuggested we drop the name " Life Moved by Robert Jordan seconded by Marga- Wine Tasting Membership" and call it something else. It's ret Dawe to accept the Reunion Financial The winery should use the event as a promo- confusing. People think it means they don't Report as presented. Motion carried. tion not a fund raiser. The location was good have to pay anymore. and the talk was interesting. Robert Jordan suggested going to $35.00 for RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REUNION 2010 the banquet and dance. Dance Demo • Check out breakfast prices at the Best Interesting and good location. Western to see if we can get a better SURVEY SUMMARY price than at the college. Sandy MacDougall reported on the com- GeoCache Launch • ments he received from the survey he sent Some people expected a talk to explain what Make sure what time breakfast is. out regarding the reunion. Most of the com- Geocacheing was all about. Good selection of There was some confusion this year. It ments were positive, but there are a few activities, not many interested. Try it again was lised as 7:00 am, but it said 7:30 areas we need to look at, and hope to im- next year, and if the interest is not there am on the cafeteria door. prove upon. then drop it. • Check to see if we can set up the Silent Auction in the back of the cafeteria, Registration on Location Saturday Banquet and use the back door. People who arrived on Saturday morning All comments about the food were good. • Set up a table outside the cafeteria for were having trouble finding out where to Good comments about the visual display and Saturday morning registration. register. It was suggested we should set up door prizes. Negative comments were: Grace • a table outside the cafeteria on Saturday should be said before the meal. They didn't Invite the mayor again. morning and register there. offer a refill on tea or coffee. Room quite • Do a talk on geocaching to explain Since many people don't pre register, some- warm. Some were disappointed in atten- what it is all about. one suggested at least 2 people should have dance. • Have menu on table saying Grace will been taking money and giving receipts, and be said before we eat. less passing out the envelopes. It was also Saturday Dance • Neil Fisher suggested LWSH Faculty suggested that maiden names be put on the Most comments said the band and music were could help contact former college envelopes, because people wanting to know excellent. One comment said the band was staff. who else is coming from their year, may not OK, not too loud. Most people just listened to know the married name. the music and didn't dance. • Check to see if we could tour a new school. Opening Event Sunday Church Service • Change the name "Life Membership" to Liked the Glengarry Location. The guest Many enjoyed the service and found the peo- something else to cut down on confu- speaker was a little long. The content was ple friendly. One said they only heard of the sion. Many people think they do not good, but could have been said with fewer group going to Protestant Churches, and have to pay anymore.

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NEW BUSINESS • Church Service—Moved by Margaret The next meeting will be Saturday April Dawe seconded by David Pottie that we 24th, 2010. We are to bring in our contribu- REUNION 2010 contact Immaculate Conception Church tion for the speaker's basket (Maximum of • August 20-22 have been confirmed as first to see if we can attend their $10.00), silent auction, and Banquet Door the dates for the 2010 NSTC Alumni church as a group at our 2010 reunion. Prize. Reunion. Motion carried. • • Sandy MacDougall adjourned the meeting at We will check with Joan & Eric Bent to We will check to see if we can get the 3:15 pm. see if they will look after the silent band Mingo for Saturday evening. These minutes have NOT been approved. auction again this year. We will also • We will check to see what Best West- check to see if we can set up at the ern would charge for a turkey dinner. We’re on the web: back of the cafeteria. There is some concern about the cost • The various activities are confirmed of the banquet and the punch. nsteacherscollege.ca with the college and Best Western for our 2010 reunion. • We will check to see if the Library could Cornelia (Boucher-MacLeod) Sutherland be open for viewing on Saturday after- noon. Wins East Coast Music Award (originally appeared in The Reporter , Port Hawkesbury, NS—March 10, 2010) • Robert Jordan and Sandy MacDougall are our reunion committee. We will add Larry Fitzgerald and Andrea Coreschi. at the ECMA Industry Brunch at the • Robert Jordan passed out a list of the Membertou Trade and Convention graduates whose year ends in 0. We will Centre. check our list, and contact Robert or Sandy if we know anyone who might act The award salutes musicians as a chair person for their year. who have made long-term contri- • Fund Raiser—We don't have anything butions to the East Coast Music in- yet to sell tickets on. It was suggested dustry and enabled other Atlantic we have more tickets and raise the Canadian musicians to achieve a price. Ronald MacLean from Newfound- land won the mat this year. pinnacle of success, and Arichat singer-songwriter Delores Boudreau • Events—We will continue with the wine Tasting and Dance Demonstrations. We - who led the nomination process will try to organize a tour of a new for Cornelia and Billy - feels this school, and the Old Normal College. description perfectly fits the • Speakers—There was a number of peo- MacLeods. ple suggested as a possible speaker for “Cornelia and Billy were excel- our 2010 reunion. Sandy MacDougall lent in taking some young people suggested Walter Borden. David Pottie suggested Ron O'Flarity class of '66. under their wing,” Boudreau told David also suggested Joe Kennedy. The Reporter. Robert Jordan suggested Angus MacIs- “They would often invite me on- sac. Other names were Grey Ray and stage to sing with them, and it was Ramona Jennex.Anne Marie LeBlanc will contact Walter Borden to see if he will really heartwarming - they really be the guest speaker at our 2010 reun- gave us confidence and spurred us ion. on and encouraged us to keep at it • Robert Jordan will contact Chester and keep going. So they were quite Sabean to see if he will act as chairper- son for the class of 1960. an influence and also an active • Speaker’s Gift—It was suggested that Editorial Note: Cornelia Boucher attended support.” each member of the Council bring in NSTC in the late 60s. While still a university student in something from the area for the 1981, Boudreau got a first-hand speaker's basket. These should be ARICHAT- A beloved husband-and- glimpse of the MacLeods’ cross- brought to the April Meeting. Robert wife duo will soon become the Canadian appeal as she found them Jordan will contact Dorinda McCully to first-ever Richmond County recipi- see if she will put the basket together. on a Calgary marquee during a trip • ents of the East Coast Music Asso- to Alberta. Honoured Program— It was decided we ciation’s Stompin’ Tom Award. drop the idea. We tried twice, and it “We were going out for supper in did not work. We only had 2 people Cornelia (Boucher) MacLeod and Calgary one night after work, so from the Industrial Arts Class this year. the late Billy MacLeod, whose 20- we’re walking down the street and • Entertainment—We will have some year musical partnership as Corne- we come upon this sign that says entertainment after the guest speaker. lia and Billy took them across Can- ‘The Westward Inn: Cornelia and We will wait until after the guest ada and around the world, will re- speaker to bring out the food. (Continued on page 24 - see Cornelia) ceive the honour this coming March

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Alumni Profile— tion. Charlie was Charlie has worked in real estate re-elected in sales, owned and operated a gar- Charlie Parker, MLA, Speaker of the Pictou West in den centre business for a number Nova Scotia Legislature 2003, 2006 and of years, and taught at the junior again in 2009. He high and elementary school levels. was elected Speaker on June 25, He is a graduate of West Pictou 2009. District High School, obtained his The Speaker is the presiding Offi- Bachelor of Science from Acadia cer of the House of Assembly. He University and is a graduate of the presides over the proceedings of Nova Scotia Teacher's College. the Assembly, maintaining order, Charlie is a member and Past regulating debate in accordance President of the Westville Rotary with the rules and practices of the Club, is actively involved with his House, and ensures that all view- church, and is active around issues points have the opportunity of a of the environment and forestry. hearing. The Speaker does not take He is a past Board member of part in the debates of the Assembly Riverview Home, and has served on and only takes part in a vote to the Board at Valleyview Villa. He cast the deciding vote in the event currently serves as a director of of a tie. He is the guardian of the Landsdowne Outdoor Recreation privileges of the Assembly and pro- Development Association (LORDA) - tects the rights of its Members. a park for seniors and the disabled. Outside the Chamber, the Speaker Charlie is an avid curler and contin- is the only representative of the ues to enjoy the sport. He is also a House and the sole embodiment of former Boy Scout Leader. Charlie is its prestige and authority. The committed to working to expand Speaker has jurisdiction over all local health care delivery, keeping Charlie Parker was born and raised matters concerning Province our community schools open and on the family's farm at Durham, House. He is the Chair of the Legis- improving the roads we drive on. Pictou County, and has been active lature Internal Economy Board, the Charlie lives with his wife Marilyn in his community throughout his body responsible for regulating ser- in Loch Broom, Pictou County. They life. He is a consensus builder and vices to Members. have two grown children and two believes that working with people The Speaker decides questions of grandchildren.
to find solutions will build strong order and rules on questions of communities. He served for four privilege after allowing appropriate Used with permission. From Nova Scotia terms as a municipal councillor in debate. Decisions of the Speaker Legislature – House of Assembly Website (http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/ the Municipality of Pictou County. are not debatable or subject to house_of_assembly/speakerbio.html and In 1998 voters in Pictou West appeal except by a substantive mo- http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/ chose Charlie as their MLA and he tion after proper notice has been house_of_assembly/speaker.html) held the seat until the 1999 elec- given.

(Cornelia—Continued from page 23) “I was the one that got to call her - she was at [her son] John Willie’s in Toronto - and she was shocked,” Billy Band’ - and I said, ‘Well, this is where we’re eat- said Boudreau. ing,’” Boudreau recalled. “She kept saying ‘What? What?’ And she finally put “And we walked in, and it was incredible - I had it on speakerphone so that John Willie could hear it as more relatives in that place than I could imagine. well. She was just floored, saying ‘Oh my God, oh my There were so many people from home, and it was a God, I can’t believe it!’ And she and John Willie will pretty wild night, because it was ‘Cape Bretoners’ definitely be in Membertou to accept this award.” Night’ in Calgary.” In addition to their Canadian tours, Cornelia and With these personal glimpses of the MacLeods Billy performed in the United States, Mexico, Japan, among her musical memories, Boudreau was elated to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Ecuador, and personally deliver the news of the couple’s ECMA hon- Africa, released five albums and four 45 RPM singles, our in a telephone call to Cornelia MacLeod. (Continued on page 28 - see Cornelia)

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Reunion 2010 Tentative Agenda





Friday, August 20, 2010 us for a relaxing and informative session where Check-in at Best Western Glengarry Hotel, Truro you will learn about and enjoy some Nova Scotian 4:00 pm – Davis Hall Residence opens wine OR a guided tour of the NSCC Campus 6:00-8:00 pm – Reunion Registration at Best West- The Wine Tasting (tentative) ern Glengarry 2:45 pm - Dance, Dance, Dance Demo 7:30 pm – Official Opening of Reunion 2010 with and a Dance - Come out for this Guest Speaker, Senator Jane Cordy, ‘70 were successful in fun-filled demonstration of 8:00 pm – Faculty/Staff 2009 so we’ve popular dances through Faculty Event Tribute – A great time to brought them back for the decades. Join in for a

thank those who helped 2010!! Charleston, Foxtrot, A chance to visit with us through our years at Swing, Jitterbug, Hand faculty and staff from NSNC/NSTC. Jive, Twist, the Hustle, some Break Dancing or a TC on Friday evening. 8:30 pm – Pub-night - Mix Line Dance! This should be a really fun time! OR and mingle, socialize tour a local new school (tentative) with old friends, catch up, make new friends—if 6:00 pm – Reception and Social in Cafeteria you play an instrument, bring it along—join the 6:30 pm – Dinner and Awards “kitchen party”! Cash Bar available. 8:30 pm – Institute Night/Coffee House/Tunes & Tankards – Friday notes: Depending on the time period • The Best Western Glengarry Hotel has a special rate for you attended, one of these Alumni Reunion weekend. More information on page 27. terms may roughly repre- • Staying in Davis Hall? Bring a fan if the weather is warm sent what you can expect or an extra blanket if weather is cool. Towels and linens on Saturday evening. If are provided. you have a talent you want • If you pre-register and stay in Davis Hall, your registration package will be there for you. to share, bring it along. • No supper provided on site on Friday. Dance to Jim Aylward (‘91) and • Friday evening activities are all at the Best Western Glen- his band Sweet Revenge . This is garry. bound to be an evening of fun for everyone - • Cash bar available for Friday evening events. there will be prizes too!!

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Saturday Notes: 7:00-8:30 am – Breakfast in Cafeteria (college cam- • The afternoon is a great time to get together with friends pus) and relax. If you need a space to meet, check with one of the Reunion organizers who will be glad to help. 9:30 am – Annual Meeting in Cafeteria • There are also several organized activities that you may 10:30-11:00 am – Executive Meeting in Cafeteria choose to attend - space may be limited, so they will be 11:30 am – Class pho- filled on a first-come-first-served basis and a small fee tos on steps of gym may be charged. (inside gym if Geocaching Intro • Cash bar is available for the Social, Dinner and into the weather is poor) evening. 12:30 pm – Lunch in Interested in Geocaching? • The Truro Centennial Pool, adjacent to the college cam- Cafeteria Come to this Saturday pus, may be open in the afternoon for a public swim. We Afternoon – Time to will let you know when you arrive. afternoon activity for an wander around the introduction to the sport/ campus, participate Sunday, August 22, 2010 game. Breakfast on your own locally. Best Western Glen- in an organized event, attend class garry has a buffet you may want to visit. Time TBA – Special Church Service—Immaculate meetings or activi- Conception (Catholic) Church, Prince Street. ties, visit old haunts, shop, visit the old campus

(downtown) or the Little White Schoolhouse Mu- As we get closer to the Reunion, please check seum, or browse the Silent Auction the website for more details and final plans!! 1:30 pm - Wine Tasting by Grand Pré Winery - Join

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PNC/NSTC Artifacts As part of the on- Alumni Who Served their Country going effort to compile history and information about PNC/NSTC The Little White Schoolhouse Museum has compiled we continue to look for images of rings and other data on Alumni who served in the First World War. artifacts related to the College. We They now want to start collecting similar data currently have images of several on Alumni who served in the Second World War, rings and some other jewellery Korea or any other conflict. If you know of such pieces as well as a couple of other Alumni please forward as much of the following de- items in the online tails as possible to Newslet- gallery. [email protected] (or mail it to the address As you can see from these photos, on page 2): full name, service, service number, there was a wide array of items pro- home location. The more complete the informa- duced over the years. The variety and tion, the easier it will be to verify and document, styles of rings alone, but any information will be helpful. is quite interesting. If you have a ring, pin, tie clip or any other item and have the ability to take a digital picture of it, we’d We need you! like to get that image to add to the gallery. You can send it along to Do you have something to contribute to the Newsletter? [email protected] and we’ll add it Story ideas, an obituary notice, an update for Class & to the collection along with a note that credits the Faculty Notes, a special story you’d like to share? Well, owner and gives a brief we want to hear from you! Send your contributions to:

description of the item [email protected] and the time period/ year it represents.
Or perhaps you have something for the Website—a comment, photo, historical information? We want that too! Send those to:

[email protected] Attention Class of 1960 ! In either case, you can also drop us a note to the address Is this you? If it is, you should have been contacted by on page 2. the organizers of the Class of 1960. We are organizing some great activities for you at the Reunion and we need some information. www.nsteacherscollege.ca If you have already been contacted you’ve indicated if you want a t-shirt, but we forgot to ask about sizes! Please contact Thora Hasiuk (see below) with your re- quested t-shirt size (S-M-L-XL). T-shirts will be ap- Questions about the Reunion? proximately $10.

Also, for those who have not done so already, please Need more information? send along your reflections for the 50 Year Memory Book that we are compiling. There will be a nominal Contact the charge for the book. Reunion 2010 Coordinators

Note : Class of '60 will meet on Saturday from 2 - 4 PM Bob Jordan, ‘70 in the Gym of the old 'Normal' for a class meeting. Sandy MacDougall, ‘85

Contact Thora Hasiuk at: [email protected] [email protected] or 83 Curtis Drive, Truro, NS B2N 3M8 PO Box 1252 Truro NS B2N 5N2

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Best Western Glengarry Special Reunion Weekend Rate Little White Schoolhouse Museum (Located at 20 Arthur Street) PO Box 1252 $135.00 /night 1-2 people per room Truro NS B2N 5N2 $12.00 each additional adult 902-895-5170 Booking must be made by July 19, 2010

Organizations or individuals that have contributed to Quote “Alumni Reunion” to get the special price the "Building Fund" of the 'Little White Schoolhouse Make reservations directly Museum Project' for the year 2009: 902-893-4311 or 1-800-567-4276

Alumni Association Eric Bent Silent Auction Maxine Bezanson Beverly A. Boon The Silent Auction has be- serves, glassware, kitchen Marion Carney come a tradition at our Reun- gadgets, antiques, sports gear, John Collins ions. Eric and Joan Bent collectables, books, music, Margaret Goodwin have organized the and much, much Marjorie Hoeg event for a number of more. Don Hollett Sue Kent years which generally If you have Sandy MacDougall contains items rang- anything you’d like Helen Murray ing in value from $25 to donate—see the Roy Rideout to $100 and some- list above, its up to Eleanor M. Sauliner times more. We urge you—please drop Helen L. Smiley you to support the us a note or email Marg Swan Silent Auction either us (addresses on The fund being supported by each donation is noted at the as a donor or buyer… or page 2). If you are able to bottom of the receipt for income tax purposes. When making a donation, please state which fund (Building Fund or Friend BOTH!! drop your donation off in of the Museum) is being supported. Silent auctions over the Truro, before Reunion week- years have seen original art- end, that would be great, if work, crafts, pickles & pre- not, bring it with you.

Nominations for Offices for Alumni Association of NSTC

The following will become vacant this year and nominations for these offices will be accepted from Alumni Members up to and including the Annual Meeting held in Truro on August 15, 2010. Term of office is two years: Area Representatives Cumberland-Colchester-East Hants Office Digby-Clare-Argyle-Yarmouth President Halifax Regional Municipality Vice-President Kings-Annapolis

Northside-Victoria-Cape Breton

Out-of-Province—Quebec & Ontario

You may use the form on the back of this page and mail written nominations to: Nomination Committee Alumni Association of NSTC PO Box 1252 Truro NS B2N 5N2

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Little White Schoolhouse Museum The Little White Schoolhouse Museum (LWSHM) is lo- cated on the former NSTC campus (now NSCC Truro Campus) near the corner of Arthur and Willow Streets. The museum is devoted to the history of education in Reunion 2010 Nova Scotia from the mid-1800's to the early 1970's. The museum itself is a former one-room school which August 20-22 was built in Riverton, Pictou County between 1868 and 1871 and then moved to Truro in 1976.

The LWSHM is operated by a board of directors (Cornelia—Continued from page 24) which is currently chaired by Dr. Gordon Jeffrey (former professor at NSTC). During the summer it is and made multiple television appearances on The open during the day from Monday to Friday. At other Tommy Hunter Show, Singalong Jubilee and Country times it is usually open on Tuesday mornings when Time. visitors will often find several former TC faculty and Through it all, the one-time high-school sweethearts friends socializing and working on various museum maintained their unique chemistry and genuine per- projects. sonalities. Much of the archived materials from PNC/NSTC are “Cornelia has always had incredible stage presence - housed in the museum. While the LWSHM and the not only her voice, but her presence. It fills the room Alumni Association are, for the most part, not techni- and it captures you - she just grabs you,” said cally connected, our goals do overlap and as a result Boudreau. we maintain a very good cooperative relationship. “And Billy was more laid-back, but Billy was the The museum, its volunteers and Dr. Jeffrey are friendly next-door neighbour, treating everybody the sources of what seems to be unlimited information on same and chit-chatting with everybody, and very re- the history of PNC/NSTC and are always very eager to laxed, whereas Cornelia came out with that real pres- pass along that information or help out when people ence that said ‘We’re here, and everybody’s going to far and wide get in touch with a wide array of ques- know it.’”
tions. If you are in Truro, try to get by the Museum for a Thank you to the publisher of The Reporter, Port Hawkesbury for visit, or visit them online at lwsm.ednet.ns.ca.
granting permission to reprint this article and photo from March 10, 2010.

Nomination Form

Offices and Area Representatives that become vacant this year are listed on the back of this form (see page 27). All positions are for a term of two years.

I hereby nominate of the class of for the Area Representative for or Office of for the term of office 2011-2013. Signed: Class: Name (print): Date:

This form may be mailed to the address on page 27 or passed to the Secretary up to, and including, the Annual Meeting on August 21, 2010.

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