This is an open forum for former students of Harkins High School and others who may be interested in any of the topics being discussed. Feel free to open a discussion on another topic of interest. <BR>Select "New Topic" and "Log in". http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/index.php Fri, 18 May 2012 15:54:57 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1025,1025#msg-1025 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1025,1025#msg-1025
The following is a little Irish humour that may lighten up your day.


As soon as she had finished parochial school, a bright young girl named Lena shook the dust of Ireland off her shoes and made her way to New York where before long, she became a successful performer in show business.

Eventually she returned to her home town for a visit and on a Saturday night went to confession in the church which she had always attended as a child. In the confessional Father Sullivan recognized her and began asking her about her work. She explained that she was an acrobatic dancer, and he wanted to know what that meant.

She said she would be happy to show him the kind of thing she did on stage.

She stepped out of the confessional and within sight of Father Sullivan, she went into a series of cartwheels, leaping splits, handsprings and backflips. Kneeling near the confessional, waiting their turn, were two middle-aged ladies. They witnessed Lena's acrobatics with wide eyes, and one said to the other:

"Will you just look at the penance Father Sullivan is givin' out this night, and me without me bloomers on!"]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:36:41 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1023,1023#msg-1023 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1023,1023#msg-1023
Compliments of the Season. Wish all of you Good Health, Peace and Happiness in 2012//
Enjoyed Florida Weather here today. Temperature 12 degrees and except for the rain it was really like
spring/
Had all our family home for Xmas and Boxing day. No doubt some will be here for New Years.
All the Best in 2012.

Love,
Joyce & Daryl]]> Joyce Harkins High School Forum Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:30:18 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1015,1015#msg-1015 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1015,1015#msg-1015
Finally made it back on our Forum. Have been very busy but I guess it does not take much to keep me busy.
Had our first small snowfall of the season yesterday. It was much bigger in the south of the porovince. Met Joan B. yesterday
in the Mall and we had a great say.David Ronan also called when he was in the Miramichi a few weeks ago. Thanks for
calling David.
As most of you heard, we had a nice Luncheon at the Fundy Line Motel Conference room this summer.
Beryl C. happened to be in town as was Don Taylor. We were delighted to see them both. If any of you are interested
in another Luncheon before the snow really sets in, please let me know.
Daryl & I spent some time at Oak Point with the family. Also had a short trip to Bangor this fall. Daryl
keeps busy but can't burn the candle t both ends like we used to do,
Thank you Louis for keeping this forum for us,
. All the Best to all of you.
Joyce & Daryl]]> Joyce Harkins High School Forum Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:43:00 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1010,1010#msg-1010 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1010,1010#msg-1010 and his wife had their first child. This is our 8th grandchild. Michael and his family live in
the town of Pangnirtung which is in the territory of Nunavut just above the Artic Circle. He works
for the company that purchased all the holdings of the Hudson Bay Company. They operate businesses
throughout Northern Canada.

Marion and I are still living a relatively active life. I do my best to keep up with her. She says
that age is just a number. She is to be installed soon as the Provincial President of the C.W.L. (Catholic Women's League)
in the province of New Brunswick. Our three daughters are married and living with their families here on the Miramichi, which is very nice. Two of them live in Blackville and one lives in Chatham.

I hope to keep in touch with all of you through the messages posted on the Forum. I have a question. What do you think of the Terry Jacks' song "Seasons In The Sun" that I added to the Jukebox on [www.miramichi-river.com] ?]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:02:19 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1009,1009#msg-1009 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1009,1009#msg-1009 Babs Harkins High School Forum Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:53:31 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1005,1005#msg-1005 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1005,1005#msg-1005

Merry Christmas to you and all your families

May God Bless you all with HEALTH, PEACE AND PROSPERITY in 20ll

Love to all,

Daryl & Joyce]]> Joyce Harkins High School Forum Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:28:51 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1004,1004#msg-1004 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1004,1004#msg-1004 Babs Harkins High School Forum Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:18:34 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1003,1003#msg-1003 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1003,1003#msg-1003
May YOU and YOURS have a MERRY and HOLY CHRISTMAS and may 2011 be your best year ever, bringing you health and happiness.

We shall be leaving soon for Calgary to spend CHRISTMAS with our children. We wish that you too will be able to spend time with your family over the CHRISTMAS season.

Kindest regards to all.]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:49:15 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1002,1002#msg-1002 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1002,1002#msg-1002 The seven advantages of Mother's Milk are:
1. It is a perfect formula for the child
2. It provides immunity against several diseases
3. It is always the right temperature
4. It is inexpensive
5. It bonds the child to the mother, and vice versa
6. It is always available as needed
7. IT COMES IN 2 VERY ATTRACTIVE CONTAINERS

Should Mother's Milk be shared amoung nursing mothers???]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:37:30 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1000,1000#msg-1000 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,1000,1000#msg-1000
The link is [www.youtube.com]

Louis]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:23:48 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,999,999#msg-999 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,999,999#msg-999 Herbie Bell, David Ronan, my cousin Joyce (Down here you would be mi prima), where are you? Even my former friend, Ted Ramsey. appears to be lost explointing the Africans.
There must be someone there who has something they want to share. At this stage I am ready to welcome your latest medical triumphs or even oblituary reports. Remember, the responsibility to inform the world that there is in fact a New Brunswick, falls on your shoulders. I am proud to be from the great country of Canada, but I am tired of having to say, "Well we are right next to Nova Scotia", before they get the geography correct.
You know, the thing that allegedly distinguishes us from the animals is our language, and the ability to communicate. In fact it is claimed by some anthropologists that the human larnyz, that let us enunciate words, and eventually a language, is what permitted us to rise above the other animals. And from there we went on to develop a written language. It appears that it is because American indians did not develop a written language, that they became victims of the European conquest. So lets not lose our ability to express opinions.
For example, why were the Vikings, who savaged all of Europe, defeated when they tried to settle Vinland (Now Newfoundland). I would love to hear some opinions. (Do they have internet in Eelground? maybe I could get some opinions from them.)
Well, my drink is wearing off so I will have to close. But remember, you do not need to imbibe to brave an answer to this.
Jim Forrest]]> jim Forrest Harkins High School Forum Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:02:48 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,998,998#msg-998 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,998,998#msg-998 Babs Harkins High School Forum Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:16:28 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,989,989#msg-989 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,989,989#msg-989 Don't Miramichier's have opinions on what is happening in the world today? Are they unaware that the brain-dead right is willing to destroy the U.S. if that is what is needed to get rid of that damned Obama who is of course not even an American. What do Miramichiers think of the Republican opposition to Obama trying to sign a treaty for a reduced nuclear arsenal with the Soviet Union?
Do Miramichier's have an opinion regarding the U.S., the greatest nation in the world (or at least used to be) lack or competance or integrity to provide the leval of healthcare that all other first-world contries provide for their citizens?
Come on, class of 53, it you fail me who is left to look up to?
Davie Ronan, I was never that close to you Mickeys, (except for Louis Fogan) but I am having trouble finding inspiration elsewhere. so I implead you, if you have any influence with the Pope, have him visit the Miramichi and invigorate us. Tell him even we protestants will come to the service.
Where is Td Ramsey when we really need him? Off exploiting the Africans, who have enough problems without him.
Anyway, my cocktail is starting to wear off so I will say goodnight. But note, if I can exploit my degradation to this extent, what is your excuse for failing to expose yourself to a permissive audience.
Jim Forrest]]> jim Forrest Harkins High School Forum Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:10:31 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,986,986#msg-986 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,986,986#msg-986 Babs Harkins High School Forum Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:43:32 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,983,983#msg-983 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,983,983#msg-983 Daryl & I were very fortunate to be able to drop in to help celebrate Marion & Louis,s 50th
on Sept 25-20l0. We were delighted to meet so many children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Also Louis,s brothers and their families. Although Louis is a cousin of mine and we do not live that
far from each other, families have a habit of growing up so quickly that we lose connections.
HAPPY 50th LOUIS & MARION AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MANY MORE HEALTHY HAPPY
YEARS TOGETHER]]> Joyce Harkins High School Forum Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:04:54 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,979,979#msg-979 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,979,979#msg-979 For a write-up on the camp go to www.village.minto.ca click on museums, click on N.B. Internment Camp Museum.

As an aside, Clayton Morris,(Artie and Catherines father) was stationed at the camp.

A BRIEF HISTORICAL NOTE:

David.]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:30 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,977,977#msg-977 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,977,977#msg-977 Babs Harkins High School Forum Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:53:17 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,976,976#msg-976 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,976,976#msg-976 The CLASS of ' 53 wish you both the very best, enjoy your day, wish we were all there.
DAVID.]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:08:32 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,973,973#msg-973 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,973,973#msg-973
LOUIS: IN YOUR NEXT TEXT TO HARKINS FORUM WOULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE
THOSE INTERESTED RE MY CORRECTED E-MAIL ADDRESS. IT IS
herbies@rogers.com. THAT IS HERBIES WITH A 'B'---NOT A 'P'. CHEERS
HERBIE]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:40:12 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,967,967#msg-967 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,967,967#msg-967 Alice Marie Dunn, Greta Matchett, Ruth Matchett, Sylvia MacKay, All the Dinans and Ramseys, Bernard Geikie, Lionel Martin and his sister(?).

Us Ronans lived at the bottom of the Town hill across from Mitchell's store and the Ideal Inn. The streets were called Prince William and Water sts. then.

Good to read lots of postings on the Phorum, everybody keep up the effort.

David.]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:09:11 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,966,966#msg-966 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,966,966#msg-966
I still find it marvellous that the luncheons get such a good turn out. Thanks for the reports, Joyce - nice to get filled in even though it is without geting filled up. I had intended to call Bill Stothart on his July 6 (?) birthday but had trouble finding a phone number. Happy 75 Bill. I sent the following message via e-mail earlier today, but felt that I should put it on the Forum as well. Just in case someone might want to read it.

I can see that enthusiasm is being regenerated by the e-mails and obvious interest. It must be getting within a few years of the 60th reunion. I am glad some of the gang can remember the 1950s. I can only recall some guy named Elvis or something that sounds like that. Sorry you did not make it to Ottawa this summer, Joan and Jack. My wife is a part-time professor at Carleton U and I do some cooperative work with Carleton. What is the name of your grand-daughter, Joan? It is a small world. We may come into contact or if she looks like you Joan, I may recognize her or if she needs anything, perhaps we can help.

I happened to meet Jean Fong in a grocery store a few weeks ago. She was with her husband – of all the grocery joints in Ottawa she walked into my local one. She was enthusiastic about getting together with David McWilliam and company. I have periodic breakfasts with Lionel (Mink) Martin. We used to invite Art Ronan but he has not been well – I hope he is OK. Lionel is quite busy as a crew member for his son’s (grandson?) auto racing – racing around the country – but a fountain of Miramichi news. June White just passed through Ottawa last week having a quick visit with her son – unfortunately she did not have time for a visit with us.

I finally got in touch with David McWilliam. He is another busy one – sitting on the spare bench to fill in for judges, very active in law and legal work nationally and internationally, traveling all over the globe. I tried to set a date for a lunch with John Ronan, Jean, Lionel, my sister Lucy and David, but David is off somewhere for now. I will have to let Jean know of the delay. Jim Matheson and I spoke on our mutual 75th birthday. Jim, the elder, is unlikely to pass through Ottawa as much since his aging mother-in-law passed away. Ottawa is packed with New Brunswickers and Miramichiers. A local broader lunch is needed at some point.

I get asked about my retirement plans with increasing frequency. I have none. My wife made me buy four new shirts and two new suits – gotta wear them out and save one for the last – so cannot retire. However, young people want to help me cross streets and help me with my brief case. One old guy in his eighties asked if I needed help – I gave him the clenched fist. They may be trying to send me a message. As for memories of interesting incidents in high school, most that I remember are not flattering to me – so forget it. I always hoped that I would not be so shy and awkward with all the beautiful young women in the high school, but now I can lie to myself about missed opportunities.

I do have to say that we owe a lot to Louis for keeping the forum going, prodding us, keeping us informed on webpage protocol, putting up with us. Thank you Louis. While I do not have the best track record, I am willing to help as much as I can.

As I mentioned in an earlier e-mail, I will be out-of-country for much of October, November and likely December and January, 2011 – mainly Africa and Europe. I will try to contribute because I enjoy getting news and keeping in touch.

May you all be well and keep healthy,

Ted]]> Ted Ramsay Harkins High School Forum Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:10:49 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,965,965#msg-965 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,965,965#msg-965 louis Harkins High School Forum Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:21:58 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,954,954#msg-954 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,954,954#msg-954
After many tries I finally made the Phorum. Many Thanks to Louis.
Our Reunion Group had a very enjoyable Luncheon on Tuesday at the Portage Restaurant.
We were honored to have present- Louis & Marion, Herbie & Toots, Mona & Dave, John & June
Ronnie & Norma, Bill & Janet Laura Sherrard , Joan Menzies Jim & Katrina Forrest (from California)
Missie Anderson
Art Matchett phoned my daughter-in-law (thinking thast he had me and said that he had to
attend a Funeral but to assure everybody that it was not his.
Louis read a great piece on being absent minded at our age (or my age) and had it ready
for our previous Luncheon in July but forgot it at home///
Regrets were sent by Joan B, Elaine, Joan Mahoney & Kay Pinder.
It was great to have Jim & Katrina with us and I know they enjoyed seeing everybody.//
Hopefully we can get together again before too long. Please let Louis or I know if anybody else
is coming to the Miramichi or you think it would be nice to just get together. We do not need
any excuse.
Hope to see you all soon. Keep well.


Joyce]]> Joyce Harkins High School Forum Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:09:56 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,950,950#msg-950 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,950,950#msg-950
I did not buy my children an encyclopedia, I let them walk to school just like I did.( who said that?)

All is well here in Montreal. Summer is over and fall is moving in. In the last week we went from 35 degrees to 15 degrees. Wet and chilly today. We spent the last week of August north of Lindsay Ont. at a cottage with the family. With Labour Day here and gone and school opened, I would expect most cottagers are thinking of closing for the year.

Hello Barbara, nice hearing from you. Who is Barbara, Class of 55? Is there a way to identify people who post messages if they do not add their name?

FROM MAYMIE'S COOK BOOK:

Maybe hard work never killed anyone, but on the other hand, who ever heard of anyone resting to death?

Half the lies I tell are not true.

Never mind the Joneses, us Ronans were happy to keep up to the Waltons. We were so poor we received parcels from Europe during the war.

Kindest regards to all, David and Maymie]]> Maymie Harkins High School Forum Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:56:47 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,947,947#msg-947 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,947,947#msg-947 Being a part of a relatively exclusive blog such as Phorum is a real privilige which we should not lose.
If we still want to keep in touch with the Mad World, we can always open YouTube, or even (May God help you) Twitter.
Well, since I have nothing more important to say, I will just attach a picture of Katrina and me.]]> jim Forrest Harkins High School Forum Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:49:40 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,946,946#msg-946 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,946,946#msg-946 louis Harkins High School Forum Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:49:17 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,899,899#msg-899 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,899,899#msg-899
Marion, myself, our children and grandchildren are all well and we are looking forward to the New Year with the hope that it will only bring joy, happiness, & health to each and everyone of you and your families.]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:26:49 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,896,896#msg-896 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,896,896#msg-896 As I expected, my vital signs such as blood pressure, cholesteral, etc. were fine. But then the DR decided to give me an EKG. Surprise! my heart was out of sync. The upper chambers were pumping at double the (normal) rate of the bottom chambers. The danger? this can permit ponding of blood in the heart. When this happens platelets can stick together, causing a blood clot which can result in a stroke or heart attack.
I am now going through the inconvenient process of finding the correct intake of Warfarin to avoid a blood clot, without permitting excess bleeding. A minor inconvenience, and preferable to the kind of surprise you can get without it.]]> jimforrest Harkins High School Forum Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:13:59 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,895,895#msg-895 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,895,895#msg-895 It was really a pleasure to have old friends and classmates all together again in a group, some of whom I had not met for over 55 years.

I have placed some of the photos that I took during the Reunion on the website so that you all may see them. David Ronan is going to send to me the photos that he took also. When I receive them, I will place them on the website too.

You may view the photos by clicking on [www.miramichi-river.com] and then click on the link "Harkins High School - Class Of 1953 - 55th Anniversary"]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:05:15 -0700 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,894,894#msg-894 http://www.miramichi-river.com/reunions/phorum5/read.php?1,894,894#msg-894
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July 3 /08 - Kins Centre (Old Town Hall) - Meet & Greet (Refreshments and Finger Foods) 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Kins Center (Old Town Hall) - Banquet 7:00 pm
- Kins Center (Old Town Hall) - Dance Following Banquet

July 4 /08 - The Enclosure Restaurant - Breakfast (Time will be announced at the banquet.)

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At the same time as we will be having our 55th Reunion, the 15th Annual Rock & Roll Festival will be taking place in Newcastle.
It also opens on Thursday evening, July 3, with fireworks at 10:30pm from the Waterfront Parking Lot behind the Kins Centre

The Rock & Roll Festival has continuous activities planned for the 4 days starting Thursday - July 3 to Sunday - July 6/08.

Photos will be taken during the Reunion and will be posted on the Harkins High Reunion website for anyone who may not get here or for anyone who wishes to download a copy of their own.

To see and/or download reunion photos, click on this link [www.miramichi-river.com]]]> louis Harkins High School Forum Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:05:26 -0700