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Name: Turk
From: Victoria
E-mail: mturk204@shaw.ca
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Everyone have a great long weekend and enjoy Turkey day!
Cheers
Turk
Added: October 10, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Karen Pollock
From: Winnipeg
E-mail: damumkaren@hotmail.com
Comments:
My long time friend and fellow Shilobrat, Denise van Rooyen (Pike) has been in contact with Mr. Gerald Brown about having a mini-reunion (luncheon) of Shilobrats on either October 20 or 22 (when Mr. Brown is available), before the snow flies and the Christmas rush gets underway. Denise is not a computer person, but she is very much a "phone" person (#204-694-6850). We hope that people who were unable to attend the previous reunion in Aug., 2014 can attend, and hopefully Mr. Brown can convince a certain teacher to come. Right now I would like to get some idea of who would be interested in coming, which date is preferable, and maybe a preference for a restaurant in Winnipeg. Please let me know on Facebook, Shilobrats, or e-mail (or phone Denise) if you are interested in coming, so she can make a reservation. Hope to have a number of folks (with significant others) attend, even from Brandon, Portage, or Selkirk. :!talking: :!drink: :p
Added: October 10, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Ron Smith
From: alberta
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Where did Caroline Hazel go. Does anyone know?
Added: October 8, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Bill Brown
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Thanks for your reminder, I imagine the old cript kicker is getting warmed up as we speak.
Added: October 5, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Bill Gillespie
From: AB/BC
E-mail: bgillespie@shaw.ca
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Reminder: Doug J. & Bill B.

Only 29 days until the "Monster Mash"!
Added: October 2, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Thom Smith
From: Windsor Ontario Canada
E-mail: sirtfs@gmail.com
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The article on Greenwood School was excellent. Thank you. I attended grade 5 (1969 Mrs. Archibald) grade 6 (1970 Mrs. Brow) and grade 7 (1971 Home Room -Mr. Johnson - English; Mr. Smith - science, Mr. Crandle - geography, and Mr. Barry - math) Mr. Bender was our gym teacher. Lots of wonderful memories. My late father was Major Frank Smith and we had been posted from Winnipeg to Camp Shilo. our next posting was Windsor Ontario. I recently retired from teaching (librarian) in Windsor and Detroit Michigan.
Added: October 2, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Bill Brown
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Funny I can remember quite a few of us out there washing cars. I won't center you out speak up for yourselves!!!
Added: September 27, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: patrick & alexia dolan
From: martensville SK
E-mail: pmdolan@sasktel.net
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It has been a bit of a whirlwind time last couple of weeks, lots of client emergencies taking me all over the place. I managed to dodge that bullet for a week between the 11th and 19th for a visit to Edmonton. On the 14th, our newest grandchild, Addison Alexia was borne to our baby (Dr. Meghan Lois). That makes four, two boys (2 & 4) and two girls (13 - came along with new Son-in-law last year) and now 12 days.

Only problem with having children later in life, and then they staying in school for a decent education (21 years between the two) is that when you become grandparents, you really are GRANDPARENTS!!! (as in old fogeys). Both Great Grandmothers thrilled to pieces.
Added: September 27, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Bill Brown
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Does anyone remember washing cars at the garage outside the gate to raise funds for the new YPA Hall? :D
Added: September 18, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca
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(1963 Shilo Stag article)

New School for Shilo

Official ceremonies last Wednesday marked the opening of Camp Shilo's third school. Named “Greenwood School”, the army camp's newest educational building was officially opened by Mrs. J.W. Greenwood of Picton, Ontario. It will be a monument to her husband, the late Major J. W Greenwood, Royal Canadian Artillery, whose efforts ensured the future education and welfare of the camp's children during the formation stage of the Shilo garrison. Also present for Wednesday's ceremony was the Hon. Stuart E. McLean, Manitoba's Minister of Education., Earle McKellar, MLA for the Souris Lansdowne riding, Colonel W. S. Hunt, the Shilo Commander together with senior army officers, parents and students. The name “Greenwood School” will perpetuate the memory of the man who, in 1946, unable to obtain the required authority to establish a public school, went ahead and established a private school. Major Greenwood came to Shilo from overseas in 1946 as second in command of the Royal Canadian School of Artillery and as dependents began arriving, recognized the urgent need for a public school for the junior grades. His first school was a wartime hut, furnished with four-foot tables and folding chairs, had as it's principal an army sergeant with teaching experience. Laying down a curriculum based on requirements of the Manitoba Department of Education, Major Greenwood obtained their authority to promote Shilo students to the next higher grade. When official authorization for this school was finally received, Major Greenwood was appointed it's first Trustee by a special Order in Council, the only officer in Shilo to be appointed to this post by name. Major Greenwood, whose devotion to the welfare of the young people of Camp Shilo will be officially recognized on Wednesday, was born and educated in McLeod, Alberta. He began his military career in the Militia in 1929 when he enlisted in the artillery. During the Second World War, he saw service overseas, finally returning to Canada and Camp Shilo on VE Day. He died of cancer in 1954 and is survived by his wife and three children. His eldest son is serving in the army and recently completed a two – year posting at Camp Shilo. The new school under it's principal, Harvey C. McGhie and his staff of 17 teachers, houses 381 students in 15 classrooms. It includes grade 6, 7 and 8, one grade three, and one upgraded classroom. Shilo's three schools, with a total of 51 classrooms supervised by Principal V. E. Emond, and a staff of 60 teachers, now cater to the educational needs of the camp's 1393 school aged youngsters.

Did you go to Greenwood School? Do you remember your teachers there? Did you know the story behind the school's name?
Added: September 8, 2015
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