WEEK'S MAIL
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| Rekindling fond memories of Baguio |
| by Don West, 800 Colonial Cir, Jackson, MS 39211, donwest@bellsouth.net |
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I am an 'old' Baguio resident, having lived there from 1947 to 1958. I attended Maryknoll School and moved to Brent School where I graduated. I still consider Baguio my home as it is where I spent my formative years.
I lived at Camp John Hay where my father, Tucker West, was the base engineer. His assistant, Gelacio Munsayac, was a second father to me and a wonderful friend. I knew your founding editor, Sinai Hamada, and played a fair amount of golf with his brother, Ossie Hamada. Both were true gentlemen.
Should any of your readers remember me, I would love to hear from them. |
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| MORE ON WEEK'S MAIL |
:: Erratum on news item
In the news story entitled “Dads want solution to garbage problem” that came out in this paper’s issue of Dec. 14, the name of councilor Nicasio Palaganas was not mentioned |
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:: Why not build a log museum?
On my way to Kadaclan Village at Loakan Apugan, I passed by the construction site where many pine trees are being balled for transplanting. |
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:: How safe is Burnham Park now?
I’m a student used to walking through Burnham Park to attend my class at BCF Legarda. |
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:: Clarifications on inaccurate observations
This refers to the week’s mail published in your Dec. 14 edition entitled “Observations on a public notice” written by Mr. Aloysius F. Matib. A couple of clarifications are in order regarding this matter. |
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:: Raising funds to battle cancer
It was our desire to lend a hand to an ailing batchmate when we organized the charity concert which was held last Nov. 14 at Ginawang Bar and Music Lounge, Baguio City. |
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:: Smoke there please
I deliberately avoid smoking areas and stay away from smokers. |
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:: Airing my disappointment over DOLE
It’s been more than a year ago since I and five of my friends filed a complaint regarding an illegal recruitment/consultancy agency operating in the city. |
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:: Bring back the number-coding scheme
I take exception to the ordinance recently approved by providing exemptions to vehicles to freely roam the central business district during their prohibited schedule under the number-coding scheme. |
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:: Rekindling fond memories of Baguio
I am an 'old' Baguio resident, having lived there from 1947 to 1958. I attended Maryknoll School and moved to Brent School where I graduated. I still consider Baguio my home as it is where I spent my formative years. |
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