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| 2008-02-13 | Mike McDonald (2006), poker winner |
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Mike McDonald, a 2006 grad, has been making the headlines lately for becoming the youngest person to win a major European poker event. He beat a field of veterans to win a $1.4 million pot in the European Poker Tour German Open on Saturday, February 2.
From media to old classmates and potential sponsors, everyone has been trying to get in touch with him.
Mike is being modest about his win, warning that most people will never make much money playing poker.
Mike follows in the path of 18-year-old William Ma, also a W.C.I. grad, who cleared more than $600,000 winning the Grand Prix de Paris last year. |
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| 2007-11-06 | In Memorium: Mr. Paul Voisin |
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VOISIN, Paul J "Hey Hey", "Vike" - Passed away Wednesday evening at home as a result of a stroke at the age of 63.
Loving father of Michelle Mariott, Mark and Matthew Voisin. Grandfather of Alex and Rachel Marriott. Dear brother of Ray (Cathy), Kathy Shumka (Julian), Steve (Karen). Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Kay (nee Miller) Voisin. Paul will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Paul retired in 1998 as a teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board. Paul's family will receive relatives and friends from 5-5:45 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service celebrating Paul's life will take place at 6 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.
Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Paul's memorial. |
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| 2007-04-18 | In Memoriam: Elaine Fitton |
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Mrs. Elaine Fitton passed away peacefully at Columbia Forest LTC on Saturday, March 24, 2007 in her 82nd year. She taught English and French at W.C.I. for 25 years before retiring in 1987. In celebration of her life, friends are invited to visit with family on Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Fireside Reception Room of Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo.
Elaine was the daughter of J. Albert and Leoma Smith; the sister of Phyllis Forbes and Louis Smith; the wife of Arthur; the mother of Peter and the grandmother of Allison and Carolyn. She was born in Kitchener, attended KCI, graduated from the University of Western Ontario and received an Ontario Teacher's Certificate. Elaine first taught at St. Catherines Collegiate, then at Waterloo College and continued teaching English and French for 25 years at WCI retiring in 1987. Condolences for the family or donations to KidsAbility Foundation as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home. |
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| 2006-11-06 | Veteran's Green Memorial in W.C.I. neighbourhood |
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The Veteran's Green memorial was unveiled at the corner of University Avenue and Hazel Street Sunday, November 5. Over a thousand people, including veterans, current military personnel, Lt. Governor James Bartlemen, and members of the community were on hand to dedicate Timothy Schmalz's statue.
The statue commemorates the veterans who have returned home and aged over time. The statue features a veteran in a wheelchair supported by soldiers representing 200 years of Canadian Armed Services. Likenesses were inspired using images of Waterloo's veterans collected over the past year from the local community.
Cpl. Ryan Pagnacco played a lament on the bagpipes between the Last Post and Reveille.
Veteran's Green was dedicated last year to commemorate the Hillcrest housing development between Dearborn (now University Ave) and Hill (now Hickory St) built specifically for returning veterans in 1946. |
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| 2006-07-04 | Five alumni featured in yearbook, Wall of Fame |
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Five alumni were included in this year's Saga yearbook. The five were: Alan Hoffman (1967), Nancy (Koch) Joslin (1975), Cheryl (Hamilton) Deneumoustier (1987), Heather Young (1994) and Ben Rollo (2000)
From the yearbook: "Each year we will recognise five distinguishable individuals, both in the yearbook and on the Wall of Fame in the front foyer. These individuals are graduates of our school, and have moved on to accomplish greater things in and beyond the community. Congratulations on you success and contributions!" |
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