Circular No 990

 

Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 24 of October 2020 No. 990

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Dear Friends,

I remind those who have not expressed their opinion as to what to do after issue 1000 of the Circular, that we are just ten issues left to prepare.

Obviously, your response is important

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Aaron Manzano

Mon, 12 Oct, 03:32

Dear Ladislao,

Many thanks…

Regards,

Aaron M. Manzano

Director / Owner

Monitor-Lizard Limited | 22 Ninth Street, Barataria, Rep. of Trinidad and Tobago

Mobile: +1 (868) 279-0569 | +1 (868) 702-0420

Email: AManzano@Monitor-Lizard.biz<mailto:AManzano@Monitor-Lizard.biz>

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WhatsApp:

2/8/19 15:51 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Joe. I have just received the following audio msg from José Malaver, the guy from margarita. For whom you have sent the dialysis medicine. He is saying that he has not received the medicine and is not sure that he has received the donation in money. I shall try to find more information and hope to find an adequate solution.

2/8/19 16:10 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Sorry to hear Ladislao. I hope that everything works out. Thanks for keeping me informed.

2/8/19 16:13 - Ladislao Kertesz: What about Andrés Larsen? 

Can i give him the 290 USD?  Sure.  Pls remember that I am waiting on you to send your Miami bank account information.

2/8/19 16:32 - Ladislao Kertesz: If it is thru bank of América then use ZELLE. the email to use is: ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com, Gabe has Made a successful deposit a couple of month ago. The solution is as follows. Please tell Adolfo to take the medicine to Maturin and hand it over to Edgar Moffie . (They are in friendly terms) with the receipt list to Edgar. Edgar shall call Carlos Malaver to pick it up in Maturin and the medicine is in the family.

2/8/19 17:16 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Sure: will do. Dear Ladislao, Adolf will be going to Maturin as you suggest. Yours sincerely, Joe Ok Please send me a copy of the circular at bermentmcdowald@yahoo.com.

2/8/19 20:43 - Ladislao Kertesz: Sent

2/8/19 20:49 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thanks Ladislao, Good morning. Please remember the complete information for the bank transfer. What you have sent isn't enough for "Skippy" . Ok, Bank of America

Beneficiary Ladislao Kertesz. Account number 063 000047 8980-5819-6783

Swift: BOFAUS3N, ABA: 026009593, ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com Thanks In the bank to make the transfer need your address urgently.

16/8/19 17:55 - Ladislao Kertesz: Sorry Joe but the Miami address is not with me

18/8/19 11:58 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Good morning Ladislao! How are you keeping? Marlon is going back to make the deposit on Monday. The bank says that the ABA number is not correct and that they need the address. Thanks. Receipt acknowledged. Message from Adolfo Aumaitre; Hello Joe I am travelling this week to Maturin, I spoke already with Moffie and he told me he is not so sure that he can find someone to take the medication to Chente because he doesn't know how to find Malaver's sister  Things to send to Margarita have got very difficult but we will try to send it any way

19/8/19 10:26 - Ladislao Kertesz: Adolfo, please give it to Edgar. I have the means to send the medicine from Maturin to Chente.

19/8/19 10:34 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: The message was from me Joe. I'll tell him what you said.  Dear Ladislao. Good morning! A further deposit will be made to your account next week. Thank you.

30/8/19 09:05 - Ladislao Kertesz: It has arrived, there was a charge of 15 USD. Maybe it is better or more economical thru western unión???  Maybe Glen mckoy would know, especially if it is small amounts $100.00 more was just sent. If Western Union is used won't money for several months need to be all changed at once: how is that better?

31/8/19 08:48 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good morning Joe. I was thinking of avoiding the Transfer Fer that is High for small amounts. Of course sending the money by western unión just as gyuris sent to Larsen would be only be good here in Caracas as there are no Offices in the interior.  I just mentioned it because it is sad to waste 30 USD every 300 USD sent.. Just playing with ideas.  Of course ZELLE is perfect but only for bank of América users. My inlaws can received the money, in miami and deposit it accredited to my account with minimal expenditure.  I use mailing checks to avoid Transfer fees . Most banks have it

31/8/19 09:20 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Sorry, morning Ladislao. Won't it waste more if you convert all into Bs. immediately and then exchange rate goes up as it has over the year rather than you changing $39 (US) every month and giving him (them) whatever the equivalent is at that time?

31/8/19 09:24 - Ladislao Kertesz: My message was about the money you deposited recently. I agree it should be paid out yearly. Also in case someone wants to make one time donations. Just ideas to mush I shall hand over to Andrés the money you sent this week

31/8/19 09:34 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: My only concern is the same one that we discussed previously. If it is possible for you to give him USD in Venezuela we have no problem? I presumed that it's only possible to give him the money in Bs.. and that you'd have to keep it in your Miami. account and distribute it monthly to preserve the value? I also presumed that when you suggested Western Union you meant to send it directly to Venezuela, which would mean that it will be converted to B.s.. Immediately. If you are suggesting that it would be possible to Western Union to your account in Miami.: that's worth exploring? Please explain?

31/8/19 10:04 - Ladislao Kertesz: Andrés got gyuris donation direct from Ecuador. And it went smoothly. I shall write on this soon in the circular

31/8/19 10:13 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: How much was that?

31/8/19 11:32 - Ladislao Kertesz: Gyuris sent 30 USD western unión from Ecuador.  To Larsen. Gyuris was told of the bolivar amount that was going to be given to Larsen i believe that the charge was 2% and paid in Ecuador I shall give you the details later Ok.  I shall keep track of the money in my account. Today i Will send you the expertise of Larsen regarding western unión and Moneygram. Interesting info

31/8/19 12:00 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thanks, Ladislao. I can't see enough of his features, sorry. I'll keep on trying to figure it out.

7/9/19 17:29 - Ladislao Kertesz: Thanks Joe it is for the next circular, before we lose memory. Jaja I'll continue thinking. You're always welcome. GE Joe. I sent out no. 929 and 930, 929 is about ways to send funds. Please read and analyse Lost touch with CHU CHEONG, LINDY 628 0425 INSTALOCK LTD.

8/9/19 17:57 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Sure,.Many thanks Ladislao. I'll find him if I can. Dear Ladislao, Would you please publish this picture in the next newsletter and ask the readers to say who it is? Many thanks.

5/10/19 08:50 - Ladislao Kertesz: Ok

28/11/19 10:38 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Phone not working: pls. remind me late next week.

25/12/19 09:03 - Ladislao Kertesz: Have a Nice christmas day,. Hope You recover from last night’s dinner and Friends, haha Hi joe, hope You survived the festivities and that You Will have a little time set aside this year 2020 so I may include your short essay in the circular. Every day we have fewer known members and I am worried that the circular is losing writers, life is short. God bless You, Circular issue no. 1000 is nigh.

18/1/20 13:21 - Ladislao Kertesz: Jesús López Salazar is in Trinidad. From maturin  Suppose he is using WhatsApp

18/1/20 13:42 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thanks

18/1/20 13:43 - Ladislao Kertesz: He is one of the guys in the list of relief  Leonard Chacin has left the hospital It seems that he is in recovery,. Keep You informed

18/1/20 16:22 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thanks You be careful with yourself

21/3/20 09:36 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Joe. Here in quarantine, since last Saturday. Hope You and tours are well and that we will manage what is left over.  God willing. Who is  +19055108414? The old boy who wrote about recollecting funds today? More likely,. Mexican I made one and it works.

22/3/20 16:30 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Good

23/3/20 10:29 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good morning Joe, Can You tell me if Gerald Kenny is all right. I have him RIP in the list

23/3/20 10:30 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: I can't remember. I'll check. Good morning!

31/5/20 09:43 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good morning Joe Next week the Banks are opening, so it is time to gather the Transfer information for those that are going to get the help. Did You research about Moneygram or western unión?

31/5/20 09:47 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Morning Ladislao, When I spoke to Adolfo about he said that he doesn't think that any of those services are available at least in Eastern Venezuela. What we agreed is that is he would check first to see what the possibilities are on his end before I check in Trinidad. He has been waiting on the opening up.

31/5/20 10:36 - Ladislao Kertesz: I did the checking and all the services are in Maturin, He needs to travel there once and have his bank account recognize. Thereafter he is deposited automatically in his account un Tucupita  But first to ratify i must know the service that You are going to use. Do You have Moneygram? Western unión? Have You inquired if they do transfers to Venezuela, You must reread Andrés larsens articles in the circular

31/5/20 10:48 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thanks, Ladislao, I'll check in a few days.

31/5/20 11:32 - Ladislao Kertesz: Our boys are in Caripe, Maturin Tucupita and Ciudad bolívar. The others are here in Caracas Hope that this will help You when talking to Adolfo

31/5/20 12:21 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Thank you. Have no fear the best humanly possible will be done.

31/5/20 12:47 - Ladislao Kertesz: I do not worry about your management. I worry because all logistics take precious time and it is an effort.    The more information you have the better will be your work.

31/5/20 12:56 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: I got the video that we made at the Union Club. Should we make it into a video and sell it?

31/5/20 13:01 - Ladislao Kertesz: If it can be edited , You can always ask for contributions, or a fixed, amount, at least from those in the vídeo.  I can use the circular to promote.  By the way any news on the museum pieces that Boos sent?,

31/5/20 13:05 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: No, remember that I wasn't the secretary and that Gary Matthews and Chris Knowles were supposed to have control over it? What I have noticed about some images that someone has stolen it. But somehow Winston was in the middle of all that "a museum for the Abbey School at the Mount"

31/5/20 13:10 - Ladislao Kertesz: Haha, why would anyone steal it?

Anyway i really do not care because the procedure was blotched.

Just curiosity.

31/5/20 13:48 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: I do care but I wasn't in control of everything. Many of my generation only got involved for a free beer and some free food paid for by others. Despite never contributing anything some shamelessly ask how much money we have in the bank when we meet.

31/5/20 14:25 - Ladislao Kertesz: Haha and I know someone asking you for 100TT when we redacted the constitution of ASAA in Dennis office to start a fund

31/5/20 14:25 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Boy!

31/5/20 14:26 - Ladislao Kertesz: Well i shall include a search request in my next circular.

31/5/20 14:27 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: Good Idea.

7/6/20 16:18 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Joe, just read your email about a 20% cost for sending or Transfer. This is not true.

Zelle does no cost and the 50 USD was exchanged at a favourable rate i can confirm it. This is from the horse´s mouth!

8/7/20 09:33 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: That is with Western Union and MoneyGram

8/7/20 10:39 - Ladislao Kertesz: Ok Joe,. Thanks that it was solved favourably.  Hi Joe, long time no hear.  Hope You are well.  Please could You contact Zephryn Johnson. 868 646 3463, 734 6314. Need his email Address. Sorry for the brother you bless

17/9/20 02:24 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: GM, Sorry Ladislao, Pretty busy now. Please give me a few days. Thanks  Zephryn ROBINSON 724-6314 zephryn57@gmail.com

10/10/20 14:55 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good afternoon Joe, working on CLASS 1972. there is a Choo Kong Gerald (Jack) ? His brother was murdered in Arima. You appear as a friend, so i want him to be on the roll call of ASAA. And find out of his wellbeing. Keep up the good work. 

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From OASIS:

16 august 1985

Dear Arthur,

It is always a pleasure to receive one of your newsletters.

So was OASIS No. 14.

I can’t help feeling guilty however, because I have not paid my dues.

The problem is getting the money to you.

Could you let me know how much I owe?

If you get the time to drop me a line, I would be grateful.

In the meantime I am enclosing $10.00 U.S. hoping that it will reach you intact.

I spent an evening at the Mount this week and had a short glimpse of Fr. Ildefons.

He is always very busy.

Being head of the Charismatic movement in Trinidad, he doesn’t have a moment to spare, and gets around everywhere on his motorcycle.

A dangerous means of transport, especially today.

He most certainly has God’s protection.

Since your migration, (wish I could do the same) Trinidad has changed immensely.

It is no longer the quite easy going place it used to be.

You would probably be surprised to see Trinidad as it is today.

The overcrowding, the traffic jams, the parking problems.

On the road to Mount St. Benedict, most of the trees have been cut down.

In the area just before you enter the gate, and on the right hand side of the roads, a housing development has recently completed.

There is also a lot more squatting on the mountain sides, where people have planted gardens.

These are just a few of the many changes that have taken place, besides all the huge Government buildings in Port of Spain and the rest of the Island.

Crime and unemployment have increased, but the police are doing their best to keep lawlessness under control.

Hope you can pay us a visit soon.

My family and myself wish to send our kindest regards to you and your family, wishing you the best of health and prosperity over the coming years

God bless you

Anselm Brunton. 

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24 March 1983

Dear Arthur,

It was indeed a pleasure receiving your Old Boys Newsletter and as my Mother was here spending time with me it brought back many memories of Mt. St. Benedict.

I have always appreciated the fact that I was able to attend Mount St. Benedict which in my opinion contributed to the greatest hay days ever.

I also have a sincere deep feeling for all the “Old Boys” and many who I have met share that same feeling. (They must have done something right).

Now for some news:

I met Adrian Ache about two months ago and we spent a most pleasant day tracking down business contacts.

I have been involved in the Export Market for several years, so please advise the old boys that whatever they may be looking for in the nature of Exports that Dave should be their contact man, for I am part of a World Wide Organization with access to many avenues including not only in obtaining the required products or items but also shipping.

Hence one of my reasons for leaving Canada to be nearer South and Central America and the West Indies.

Delano is doing well in Trinidad and is the President of the Custom Brokers Association. of Trinidad and Tobago and also runs his own Brokerage Co.

I suppose you know that Phillip Nassief (so I’ve read) is the Minister of Development of New Industry.

Should you have any address of any Old Boys please forward them with your next Newsletter.

I think it may be a good idea to ask the Old Boys to write in any funny situation they may remember.

For instance – Does anyone remember when Joe Azar got a Donnelly Cake for his Birthday and how I, Malcolm Boyack, and some of the boys pestered him for a piece, but Joe refused constantly.

Eventually, I persuaded him to open the tin and at least let us look at the cake, he did “MISTAKE” a dozen hands immediately attached the cake and poor Joe was left crying with the empty tin can.

There must be endless stories and one day I must get Stanley Ferguson (who only lives an hour away) and myself to make a tape and send for you and some of the other boys can do the same to add for a tape collection.

The economy in the U.S. is extremely bad and jobs are very hard to come by, unless you have U.S.A. Documentation even for Doctors, Lawyers, Tradesmen, etc. (no U.S. Certificates, No Jobs.)

My entire family is doing extremely well, however things are pretty tough with me.

One of my daughters Cassandra will graduate this year and has just been awarded the Honour Society of Country Side High School out of 3000.

Students only 27 were picked as the Principle opening remarks said “Ladies and Gentlemen” this is the Cream of the Crop.

Enclosed is a Xmas Greeting Letter that we send out each year.

As you are planning to come down this way, please be sure to get in touch with me.

By the way what does “O.A.S.I.S.” mean??

Best regards for 1983 to you and all the old boys

David de Castro

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9/2/83

Dear Arthur,

Many thanks for your newsletter.

First of all, I now headquarter myself back in Trinidad weekending home in Granada so mail should he sent here.

Brother Nigel still runs his insurance Brokerage firm, Trinidad Insurance Consultants, he is dead keen on farming has an Estate, cattle and race horses.

Naturally, he is still playing good golf.

He has 4 kids, 3 girls one boy.

I have 3 girls.

Clive Bethencourt-Gomes now lives in England – Meddow Street, Huntlane, Witherley, Atherstone, Warichshire.

Anyway, I have enclosed a check to help keep OASIS alive.

With best wishes to you and your family.

Paul Slinger.

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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz,  kertesz11@yahoo.com,  if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include.

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Photos:

10LK0001RCHWFE, Roger Chenault and wife

48LK0012TEV, Trevor Evelyn

48LK0011MSBEDI, The new school´s Sketch

19DM0223DMI, Don Mitchell in Anguilla