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September 12, 2009

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• September 12, 2009 - Congratulations to Grant Lafontaine (88) on the birth of his daughter Paige born August 22, 2009, weighing 6 lbs 15 ounces.

• September 1, 2009 - Belated congratulations to Tara Neal McNally (90) on the birth of here daughter Kayleigh Emma Neal McNally born August 27, 2008 weighing 8lb. 

• July 5, 2009 - Congratulations to Jodie and David Wynne (90-91,93) on the June 26, 2009 birth of their daughter Daphne Elizabeth Wynne 7 lbs 12 oz and to Sarah Parks-Quinn (98-01,03-05,07-08) and Colin Quinn (95-98)  on the June 29, 2009 birth of their second child Gavin Douglas Quinn 8lbs, 6 oz!  Allan Haley (97-00) has left Scouts Canada to become a Park Warden with Ontario Parks. We regret to announce the passing of Doug Ross (68-70) at his home on May 22, 2009. Doug was the first Rifle Range instructor at HSR. Barry Hardaker (79) reports that he just completed 32 years with Scouts Canada as a professional Scouter and still visit HSR at least once a year.
• March 24, 2009 - I regret to announce the passing Phil Holysh (83-85) on March 17th at the age of 41. A memorial by his brother Martin can be found at: http://philip.david.holysh.gonetoosoon.org/
  A Toronto memorial service will take place on Sunday March 29 from 1:00 until 4:00 pm. It will be held at the Halton Region Museum, located at the Kelso Conservation Area (http://www.halton.ca/museum), a cosy and warm refinished barn with stone walls and wooden beams - the kind of place Phil would approve.
• May 20, 2008 - Congratulations to Erin and Jeremy Debling (86-90) on the birth of their daughter Tara Ann on April 10, 2008 and to Kevin (89-93, 05-07) and Alicia (Matier) Bell (93) on the birth of their daughter Kyra on May 12, 2008, and to Derek Monderman (98-02) on his promotion in April to Captain. Phlip Arima (79-81) launches a new book Breathe Now at the Duke of York pub. For details see http://www.phliparima.com/.
• March 20, 2008 - Congratulations to Jeff Schauffhauser (99-03) who was recently hired as a Council Field Executive for Scouts Canada's Chinook Council in Alberta. Jeff follows in the footsteps of his great grandfather, JC Moore (47-70)  who was what was then called a Field Commissioner in the Toronto Region, before becoming the first camp ranger at HSR.
• February 17, 2008 - Please keep Lieutenant Derek Monderman (98-02) in your thoughts and prayers as he heads out on a six month tour with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Congrats to Lauren (nee Therien) (01) and Gord McLean (95-98,00) on the birth of their son Emmett Iain McLean on February 6th.
• November 12, 2007 - Alumni Life Member and wife of the late JC Moore (47-70), Muriel Moore (47-70) passed away quietly in hospital in Leamington, Ontario on November 11th. The internment will be at Park Lawn at 2 pm on November 14th.
• November 9, 2007 - Art Wrigglesworth (78-79) is currently an Assistant Professor and Program Operations Co-ordinator with the Architecture Science Department at Ryerson University. Congratulations to Grant Lafontaine (88) and his wife Terri on the May 26, 2007 birth of their son Luke William. Chris Wren (91-93) is working as a Graphics Training Manager for EA (the games company) and is living in Vancouver, BC.
• November 4, 2007 - Welcome back to long time staffer and former Alumni Executive Dr Jamie Kissick (76-78,88-98) as an Alumni member. He is currently working as a Medical Officer for the Canadian Medical Protective Association. The 2004 Inkameep Vineyards Reserve Merlot from Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery - co-owned by Keith Watt (67-71) - was recently awarded a Bronze at the 2007 Canadian Wine Awards. Congratulations to Jody and Dave Blackburn (88-92) on the birth of their son Connor James born September 11, 2007 - Dave is still working for TD Bank in Sudbury. Congratulations also to Karen Upper and Eric Scott (94-97) on their recent marriage and what looks like a great honeymoon in Cuba! John Manestar (85-89) is currently working as a cowboy on a ranch in Merritt, BC and for TerraFirm Enterprises, and has a 10 year old daughter. James Madar (92-95) is married and living in Washington, DC where he works for the US Government and plays lead guitar in The Rent Seekers - check out the videos!.
• March 2, 2007 - We've been adding expanded profiles: Gord Fleming, Rich Greenwood, Ian Hancock, Tara Neal-McNally, Ron Rochester and Tracey Stock.
• December 31, 2006 - Congratulations to Gord Fleming (84-88) who married Sarah Nunes on December 2, 2006. Present at the wedding were Alumni members Katrina Angel (89-90), Heather Gillies (88-89), Tara Neal-McNally (90), Grant Lafontaine (88) and John Stephens (Photo).
• September 23, 2006 - Welcome to Ben Schneider (02-04) and Gary Sheehan (04-05) as new Alumni members.
• February 20, 2006 - Congratulations to Dr. Doug Donald (67-70,79-present) on being awarded Scouts Canada's Silver Acorn Award for "especially distinguished service to Scouting" in early 2005.
• December 30, 2005 - Congratulations to Grant Lafontaine (88) who married Terri Newman on May 28, 2005; to Gordon McLean (95-98, 00) who married Lauren Therien (00) on September 9, 2005; to Corey Plater (95-96) who married Nancy Cleaver on October 1, 2005. Congratulations to Dave Cummins on his engagement to Rev. Linda Martin. Their wedding is scheduled for September 16, 2006. Our sympathies to F. Bruce Ryan (54-55) on the passing of his wife Shirley (Fink) Ryan (55-56) on December 17, 2006. Shirley was a former Food Supervisor for the Camp Kennabi HQ staff. Welcome to new Alumni members Dean Janowski (02-05) and Ian Hancock (04-05).
• November 16, 2005 - Congratulations to Tara Neal and Simon McNally on the birth of their son Declan John Neal McNally born 7lbs 6oz on October 28, 2005; and to Sarah Parks-Quinn and Colin Quinn on the birth of their daughter Emma Morgan Quinn born 7lbs, 7oz on November 7th, 2005!
• July 2, 2005 - Only July 1st, Katrina Angel (89-90) married Darryl Shaw in Kleinburg, Ontario. In attendance at the wedding were Alumni members Heather Gillies (88-89), Tara Neal (90), Mark (84-88) and Georgina Burns (88), Andrew Gough (95-99), Jeremy Debling (86-90) and John Stephens.
• June 2005 - Kevin (89-93, 05-07) and Alicia (Matier) Bell (93) welcomed daughter Tristen Alicia Bell, born January 27, 2005. Kevin will also be the HSR Camp Ranger in 2005. John Lister (59-60) was a 2002 recipient of the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award.
• July 11, 2004 - Tara Neal (90) married Simon McNally on June 5, 2004. In attendance were a number of alumni including Heather Gillies (88-89), Andrew Gough (95-99), Katrina Angel (89-90), Jeff Lake (76-77,06), Mark Burns (84-88), Georgina Burns (88), Sandy Stenhouse (Limousine), Mike Jansen (75-78)  (photographer), and John Stephens. Mac Robertson (70-73) notes that both he and Doug Kelly (70-73) have our kids going to HSR as SIT's this summer so the tradition lives on. He assures HSR and Doug that his son Sam takes after his mother and not him so the camp is safe. (The other son, Jack, is going for his 3rd year at Composite)
• May 1, 2004 - Life Member Elsie Standing (66-88) passed away April 26th. Elsie was the wife of the late Frank Standing, and mother of John Standing (66-68,70) and together they were a major presence at the camp from 1966-1988. Elsie was very kind and friendly, and will be greatly missed by everyone who's life she touched.
• April 26, 2004 - Ten Brock University students were honoured recently for their outstanding leadership and contributions within the University and the community as recipients of the inaugural President's Surgite Awards. The President's Surgite Awards recognize students for their outstanding achievements, which could include demonstrating exemplary leadership in a student club, organization, association or team, advancing Brock's academic reputation, making a significant contribution to student life at Brock, or providing a valuable service to Brock or the broader community. One of the recipients was our own Brad Grabham (97-01) of York,involved with Business Administration: Brock Business Ambassador co-ordinator, Vice-President of Finance for ACE Brock, Students in Free Enterprise competitor; volunteer activity includes 2003 Chair of City of St. Catharines Easter Egg Hunt for children, Junior Achievement advisor. Brad recently spend several months studying in France and touring Europe.
• January 30, 2004 - Andrew Gough (95-99) and Vicki Quinn have announced their engagement (as of last Christmas eve)....looking at the fall of this year at this point to actually tie the knot. Andrew Joyce (AJ) (89-91) reports that he got married October 4, 2003 to long time girlfriend Melanie in Toronto and has since left Enterprise and is now the new vehicle manager at City Chevrolet in Hamilton.
• December 10, 2003 - Giles Alder (89-91,99) and Alex Ling were married on October 19, 2003 in Toronto. Former staff in attendance at the wedding included Kevin and Alicia Bell, Gord McLean  (95-98, 00), Lauren Therien (00), Allan Haley, and John Stephens.
• August 2, 2003 - Congratulations to Russ Thompson (87-90) and wife Julie on the birth on July 25 of their second son Jacob Russell Thomson. David Kennedy (66-69) retired this June from the Trillium Lakelands District School Board. He finished his career as Vice Principal of J.D. Hodgson Elementary School in Haliburton, ON. Michael Flynn (91-94) writes "I'm going to take a leave of absence for a few months in order to finish an MBA through an international exchange at Copenhagen Business School." Ken Wrigglesworth (81-82, 85-86) co-hosted with his wife Akemi, the opening of her gallery and shop in Toronto's new historic Distillery District on June 28, 2003. Also present at the event was Doug Pengelly (86-89) who provided a keg of his own St. Andres Bohemian Lager for the event. If you are visiting the Distillery District make a point of dropping in to the shop: KOZO, Artscape/Case Goods Warehouse, 55 Mill Street, Studio 106. And if you are visiting your local (Ontario) beer store, make a point of picking up some St. Andres.
• July 12, 2003 - Keith Whiten (2000-2003) passed away on Tuesday morning, June 24. He had not been well and was readmitted to hospital. His family was with him when he died at the age of  58. Ted Aylan-Parker has returned to HSR this summer to replace Keith in his role as Facilities Director.
• August 27, 2002 - Congratulations to Colin Quinn (95-98) and Sarah Parks (98-07) who were married on Friday August 23, 2002 in Scarborough. The service was conducted by the Rev. Jen Cameron wife of Bruce Cameron (97-98) who was also present. 
• June 6, 2002 - David Cooper (61) was recently presented with one of Canadian Scouting's highest awards for outstanding service to Scouting - the Silver Acorn. David is a past Chair of the HSR Camp Committee and past President of Scouts Canada's Greater Toronto Region. Albert Fuchigami (90-93) was awarded the R.S. Dell Award in May which goes to a Rover who "shows devotion to duty, family, community, Scouting and Rovering". Among many other contributions, Albert was a Chair of the Ontario Rover Council and a member of the 1st Kennabi Rover Crew.
• January 15, 2002 - Congratulations to Georgina (88) and Mark Burns (84-88) who welcomed their second little girl on January 8th.  Samantha Vivian Burns was born at 7 lbs, 10 oz...healthy and happy.  Mommy is also doing just fine. Congratulations to Russ Thomson and wife Julie on the birth of their son Noah Graydon Thomson at 12:32AM on December 25, 2001 - a great Christmas present at 8 lbs, 6 oz. 
• December 21, 2001 - Congratulations to Colin Quinn (95-98) and Sarah Parks (98-07) who recently announced their engagement.
• June 25, 2001 - We have just been advised that Retired Executive Director, James Butler passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2001. Should you wish to send your condolences to his spouse, Ruth, the address is 122 Hazelglen Drive,  Kitchener, ON  N2M 2C5. Dave Blackburn (88-92) married Jody Sauve in Sudburty on May 5th, 2001 with Andrew Blackburn (88-94) as best man. Warner Clarke (66-70) leaves for a six week tour of southern Europe in June.
• January 3, 2001 - Derek McGowan is currently the sole owner/employee of Denim Enterprises, a Computer Networking & Support firm located in Barrie. His new e-mail is dmcgowan@deniment.on.ca
• November 19, 2000 - Paul Parsons came back in September from 2 years working in Laos with CUSO (a Canadian volunteer sending agency) and have started an MSc in agricultural economics and international development studies at the University of Guelph. Allan Haley has joined the GTR staff  as a Membership Development Worker effective Monday, November 13th 2000. Steve Bertram spent the last year traveling in southeast Asia - Laos, Cambodia, Thailand. He  is now living in Copenhagen, Denmark. His e-mail address is travelguy79@hotmail.com 
• November 2, 2000 - Kent Taylor married Amy MacLachlan on Saturday September 9th, 2000 in Newmarket. On September 23rd, 2000, Rudy Mulder (94-96) was married to Melinda Passmore.
• October 23, 2000 -  Dave "Chip" Cipollone emails from Nepal: "I've been here just over 2 weeks and I have had so many amazing experiences my poor typing skills just couldn't handle it. In short I spent 1week and 1/2 in Katmandu broken up by a rafting trip for 3 days out of Pokhara on the Kali Gandaki River.I returned to Katmandu to see some friends and see Toni off on her guided tour. I really don't enjoy Katmandu. For just over a week it was interesting but pleasent it is not so I decided to return to Pokhara for the remainder of my adventures. Pokhara is based around a magnificent lake with the Anapurna mountain range as a back drop. It is more quiet, cleaner, less poluted more laid back and just more natural than Katmandu. Over the last 2 days I have been nursing a cold and will head out tomorrow to Dumre to begin a 21 day treck called the Annapurna Circuit. I can't wait. I have registered my health insurance with the Canadian Embassy and with the conservation authority so for 21 days at least no news is good news as I will have no method of communication."
• October 22, 2000 - Phil Lawson (98-99) is currently attending school in Switzerland. Hugh Sanderson is now working as an investment banker for FirstEnergy, part of the ever changing investment community.
• October 13, 2000 - From September 23rd to October 1st, the Outreach Gallery of the Ontario College of Art and Design featured an exhibition of John Kissick. His paintings are described as a construction of intimate but ambiguous spaces that explore the boundaries of play. John is the new Dean, Faculty of Art, at the Ontario College of Art and Design. John Pollock and Shauna Coones were married on July 22, 2000 in Peterborough. Dave Blackburn (88-92) is getting married on May 5th, 2001 to Jody Sauve in Sudbury.
• June 17, 2000 - Don Wrigglesworth (86-88) completed his RCMP training this winter in Regina, Sask. and graduated in February. He¹s in his first posting in New Hazelton, BC (population about 1000), where he¹ll be for 3 years. His new e-mail address is: wrigglesworth@yahoo.com
• May 18, 2000 - Congratulations to Colin Quinn (95-98) was recently hired as a firefighter with the Markham Fire Services effective June 5, 2000.
• March 13, 2000 - Greg Taylor (91-95) and wife Amy are the proud parents of Austin Gregory Taylor born February 5, 2000 (7 bs, 15 oz for those that care!) Jamie Mertons (91,93) was married to Penny Elliott on February 12, 2000 in Espanola, Ontario with Alumnus John Stephens present. Jamie will be taking up an urban arborist job in New Jersey after graduating from Lakehead University this spring. Congratulations to both Greg and Jamie!
• December 18, 1999 - Robbie Engel (87-88), former Store Manger, Administrator and long time GTR Scouter, passed away December 16, 1999.
• December 12, 1999 - Greg Taylor (91-95) was married in October - Alumni present (besides brothers Dave and Kent) included Kevin and Alicia (nee Matier) Bell, Mark Purcell and John Stephens. Don McLean (53, 59-61) former Scout Executive, Assistant Camp Director and Camp Director, passed away in November 1999. Jamie Mertons (91,93) is engaged to be married in Espanola in February 2000.
• August 25, 1999 - Welcome to the following new additions to the HSR Alumni: Phil Lawson (98-99), Dave Hossack (78-79) and Ross Harrington (98-99), Murray Fenner (64). Congratulations to Gord Fleming (84-88) on his employment as an Environmental Health Officer with the City of Toronto and to Kent Taylor (86-90) on his recent engagement (wedding scheduled for September 2000). Congratulations also to Allan Haley (97-99) on being awarded the second annual Alumni Bursary at the 1999 Alumni Weekend. Alan has been on staff for the past three years and will be attending Seneca College in the fall of 1999. Well done!  Andrew Blackburn (88-94) has recently joined the Cobourg Volunteer Fire Department. Don Wrigglesworth (86-88) will be travelling to Regina in September 1999 to start his training as an RCMP Officer.
• July 24, 1999 - Heather Gillies (88-89) is now working for Manulife Financial and has a new e-mail address. And Joel Jansen (83-85) reports that "Claire Christiana Jansen arrived on Thursday July 8th at 10:35 p.m. She weighed in at 3470g (7lbs 10 oz) and was 55 cm long at birth. Mother and daughter arrived home Saturday afternoon to an excited big bother (Leland) and proud grandparents, Ron and Dorothy Doll. All of us are adjusting, in our own way, to the welcome new addition of our family." 
• May 24, 1999 - Christie Aylan-Parker (94-96) will be working for four months for the Ministry of Agriculture in Guelph. Peter Aylan-Parker (90-94,96-97) is currently working for the Cabinet Office of the Provincial Government of Ontario and living in Toronto. Katrina Angel (89-90) will be leaving the OCAA to start a new job at York University on June 14th. Chris Wren (91-93) reports that he is currently working for a multimedia company in the heart of TO as an Art Director, life is good (and he had nice things to say about this web site!) Matt Turk reports that has has almost completed his second year at RMC and is planning on becoming an Armoured Corps officer upon graduation. Ken Wrigglesworth (81-82,85-86) has reported on his adventures in Japan where he is teaching English and notes that he and Akemi hope to get back to Canada for July and August.
• January 6, 1999 - It is with sadness that we report the passing of former HSR Staff member Ray McVeigh in Brampton, brother of Barry McVeigh (68-70) and James McVeigh (60-63) and father of John McVeigh (98). Ray had been ill for several months but was able to visit John at HSR last summer. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
• Congratulations to Andrew (88-94) and Jennifer (nee Gumbley) (90,93) Blackburn on the birth of their daughter Alexis Leigh at 4pm Tuesday Dec. 2, 1998. Baby weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and both mom & baby are doing very well.
• Congratulations to Greg Taylor (91-95) on his recent engagement to Amy Cartagenise. The wedding day is set for October 1, 1999.
• Congratulations to Kevin Bell (89-93) who was hired in September as the Camp Ranger of Goodyear Memorial Scout Camp, Orangeville. the camp which was first developed by Lakeshore District and then Greater Toronto Region is now operated by Central Escarpment Region. All the best to Kevin!
• Congratulations to Colin Quinn (95-98) who was announced at the recent Alumni Weekend as the first recipient of the HSR Staff Alumni Bursary! Colin as been an IT, Survival Instructor/Outtripper for two summers, and this summer was Waterfront Director. Colin will be attending Humber College in September '98 in the Firefighter Preparation program.

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