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Rooney’s barbecue was again a great success. As expected, over a hundred villagers and none-villagers passed by
to sample his delights. For those who never made it, they missed out not
only on seeing the many faces, from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Massachusetts, Canada, Jamaica and even as far as England but the great food.
This year’s selection consisted of Roast Fish. Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork,
corn, manish water, etc.
The occasion was also graced by our surprise guest of honor
Mrs. Ruby Gibbs past-Teacher and vice Principal of Spring Village All age
School who served from 1971 through the early eighties. It was complete shock
and awe on the faces of many of her past-students when they arrived and saw
her; many who have not seen her for decades.
The day was also punctuated by Rooney’s preaching (which he
does each year) as he shared the word of God, prayed and invited his guests to
a relationship with Christ.
Many thanks to Rooney and his wife Carlene who each year
graciously opens up their home and provide such feast for the
Rooney’s annual barbecue continues to play a key role in the
cohesiveness of the
The Senior Librarian of the St. Catherine Parish Library,
Miss Paulette Benjie is scheduled to visit the Spring
Village Library for the second time this year. The first visit was done a few
months ago where the occasion was used to evaluate the library and provide
valuable feedback in key areas.
This is part of the overall strategy of the Spring Village
Library project where the goal is to establish an ongoing relationship with the
Jamaica Library Service and thus benefit from their expertise so that
appropriate methods can be used in the establishment of the library.
This visit will be used to train our three librarians to
arrange the books using standardized practices so that they can be located more
efficiently by patrons. Discussions are also underway to allow librarians to
attend additional training sessions on location in
Usage of the Spring Village Library continues to grow as it
is starting to be seen as commonplace within the community. It gets daily use
from the 30 or more HART student population currently attending the Training
Centre plus the surge of grade-school students (25-30) which comes in daily to
borrow books. In addition, those attending high school as well as college drops
in during the evenings to do homework or to work on their research papers.
Finally, the small but growing number of adult
visitors (who are now getting used to the presence of a library in their
community) are slowly but surely coming in to do their share of reading and
learning to use the computers. These successes underscore the relevance of the
library project and are indicative of the great future which lies ahead.
The Spring Village Library is extremely grateful for the
support of the St. Catherine Parish Library as it establishes itself and an
invaluable resource within the surrounding area. Its presence eliminates the
need for bookmobiles as well as a schools library program, plus the depth and
breadth of its collection will make it a hub for students and professionals
within the surrounding areas and beyond.
The much needed expansion of the facility has seen setbacks
late last year due to the lack of specific building materials but despite these
challenges the focus remains and the project team will continue to seek
support; therefore, it is not a question of “if” but “when”.
All roads lead to Rooney’s annual Fourth of July Barbecue in
the
Contact: Rooney Francis. 718 405 0039
681 East 224 street
Directions: Click here for Directions
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Date:
Price: £15 (children under 2 free)
1St: Pickup Newlands Park Sydenham @ 08:00 a.m. (outside Jacqui Banton’s
Place).
2nd: Pickup Thornton Road, Thornton Heath @ 08.30 a.m.
Coach departs at (09:00)
Non –refundable deposit to be made by the 30th March and
full payment by
There will be an Entry fee for Butlins
payable on the coach (£15 adults and £12 children under certain age).
Refreshments and raffle will be on sale.
All proceeds will be in aid of the Spring Village Health
Centre.
Contacts:
Jacqui 07957474893
Sheryl 07506732001
Carolyn 07763956934
See you there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Spring Village Association-Toronto Chapter is pleased to
present a Social Night/General meeting.
When:
Time:
Place: Cherry Munoz’s quarter (
Directions: Sheppard/Victoria Park (take hwy
401 eastbound, exit at Victoria Park, go North on Victoria Park, make a left on
Pleasant view and drive down to the very end of the street and make a right on
Squire wood Rd and look for #21).
The Social promises to be a night filled with fun so please
come out and be informed/updated, eat, drink, and be entertained. For more
info: please call 416-498-7943. Thank you.
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It is with much regret that we mention the passing of the
following villagers who have left us just within the last few weeks:
Roy Balgrove (Scotty, Bev father), Tony Bogle (AKA
“Soldier”, Venece Car’s husband), Wilbert (The great Burru singer), Miss Dotty (Pung’s
widow).
Our thoughts and prayers are with their family. A great
loss,…..ones who have made their contribution and have now moved on…
Due to unfortunate circumstances the Barbeque has been
cancelled for this year. We apologize for any inconvenience. Hopefully next
year everything will be back in swing.
For more info contact: Chicken- (561)702-7882 or Miss S-
(954)274-2762
This August the Spring Village Website celebrates its fifth
birthday, that’s right. This marks an important milestone and it seems like
only yesterday; but as they say, “time flies when we are having fun”.
After tens of thousands of visits from people from all over
the world, villagers and non-villagers alike, the Spring Village Website
continues to chronicle the happenings of
Much of this can be seen from the early excitement created
when the site was first launched, where villagers found themselves for the
first time with the ability to gather around a central connection point, one
which they could call their own and one which forever changed the way they
communicated.
As a result of the site those who have not seen each other
for many decades now have a means of reaching one another, either by exchanging
of messages online or by seeing one another across the globe in pictures.
Some have seen their friends and relatives this way (only in
pictures) over decades. Others have shared that this has brought tears to their
eyes after not seeing their loved ones for such a long time.
The website is also key to bringing
together villagers from all over the world as they converge on
Its that time
again when the Spring Village Canadian Chapter presents their annual barbeque.
This is officially known as “Clunis’s Barbeque” and
promises to be a mega event. This will be held on Sunday July 20th.
Contact: Sawdy
(416) 948-6805
The
The last shipment consisted of furniture for the All-age
school, Elementary school, Training Centre and Library. This shipment will
consist of furniture as well as other items to outfit the Home Economics
department of the Training centre.
Thanks to Carlos Gayle (Chicken), Norace
Harris (Sheryl), Evanella Shaw (Miss S) and the rest
of the
These endeavors continue to be part of the ongoing
renaissance of
Yes folks, it’s that time again when we all anticipate
Rooney’s annual Fourth of July Barbecue. It will be “
Contact: Rooney Francis. 718 405 0039
681 East 224 street
Directions: Click here for Directions
The encounter was astounding, as not even Brian Lara in his
heyday was as good as the women especially Ferret Cameron. Not to mention the
women’s wicket keeper Faye Squire (no West Indian wicket keeper could measure
up her). When it came to bowling Ferret, Faye and Jacqui Banton
gave them more than what they bargained for. The women indeed made minced-meat
out of the men's bowling. The women made a staggering 64 all out but the men
far less. The men were sent in to bat and they were said to have disgraced the
men of
The match ended with the women victorious and the men
strongly advised that the next time they decide to challenge the women, for
their own sakes they should get some practice first.
Click here!
to see the pictures.
Contributed by:
The New York Chapter
of the spring village associations present their 6th
annual dinner dance on
Tickets are $25.00 each. Contact Rosie 718-710-8162 or
Dimple 917-520-7496.
Five members of staff of the Spring Gardens All Age will
receive the Golden Torch award for thirty-five years and over in the service of
education. These members are Cloris E.Palmer, Carmenita A. Kennedy, Khama L. Thomas-Clarke,
Vinola White and Christine E. Lewis. This
will take place at the Hilton Hotel on
Congratulations to them all, they make us proud, well
deserved!
If you missed the Canadian Chapter’s 2008 Mothers Day Dinner
and was foolish enough to pass up the opportunity you might be kicking yourself
now, at least I would if I were you. The Canadians have done it again and in
their own way have hosted one of the classiest events ever.
The occasion opened with a grand “Red Carpet” entrance as
guests made their way into the banquet hall greeted with much fanfare. The
ambience reflected one of creativity and style as the room was beautifully
decorated with a sultry pink and white theme and soft lighting to complement
the atmosphere.
The affair was graced with many familiar faces as the event
was much of a reunion as well as a celebration. Congratulations to
Click here!
to see the pictures.
When: Saturday 31st May 08.
Cost: Adults: £15
Children under 12: £12
Book tokens for rides and all day attractions £15. This is
in addition to the fare.
Coach leaves:
Then a second pick up at
The coach is now full but a further 17 seater
mini bus can be hired for the first 17 late comers at £20 per seat. This MUST be paid in full by
Please contact: Jacqui Banton-Lawrence
for further information on 07957 474 893
All proceeds are in aid of building the health clinic in
Congratulations to the family of Dimple Bryan and Miles (AKA
“Sound Track”) on the graduation of their daughter TerryAnn.
She graduated this month with a master’s degree in Business management and is
on her way to bright prospects. The
The
From the humble beginnings of
Despite the setbacks of leg injury and missing a season as a
result, Jason continues to defy the odds. He now plays forward for his team and
consistently proves to be one of their most valued players.
Jason Francis was born
“Ah now him fava Sillie.”
Click
here to See his profile!
The Canadian chapter invites all to their Mother’s day
dinner dance on Saturday May 10th. This promises to be a gala event where
all proceeds will benefit Reunion08 which takes place this August in
Over the past year the Canadian chapter has been engaged in
the planning of Reunion08, an event which will be the first of its kind, where
villagers from across the globe will converge in a week of solid activities and
festivities to promote a renaissance of
Kudos to the Canadian team as they
seek your support in this noble venture.
Time:
Location:
Tickets
$35.00
Contact: Latoya Christian, Marlene Delahaye, Otis Harvey, Clunis Babbington or Lurline Nixon, Gretta Bogle or Michael Webb for
your tickets today!
The facilities of the Spring Village Library will be used as
a venue to promote Computer literacy in the community. This is a program
affiliated with the HART NTA Trust and is designed to provide computer based
literacy for 17 - 25 year olds.
The location will be used as a pilot centre for promoting
computer and computer communication technology in order to help narrow the
digital-divide often found in lesser urban areas across
The program will be designed and sponsored by ICT4D, which
is an open, Jamaican-based network organization established to define, promote
and facilitate the use of information and communication technology in
The facility came to be chosen through our resident Peace
Corps Volunteer Craig Erickson who recently attended one of their seminars and
introduced ICT4D to the idea of having a centre in
Students who use computers at most ICT facilities across
Jamaica are required to pay for time on the machines, however in Spring Village
this will be provided free of cost. In addition, the library also has advanced
material which will help to enhance these programs from basic all the way to
professional levels.
To read more about ICT4D please click
here!
The computer which was recently stolen from the Spring
Village Community Library was found in the bushes on Tuesday morning at about
In response to the robbery students and staff demonstrated
throughout the village demanding that the equipment be returned.
Based on the latest information a 7 year-old boy who
frequented the library and an apparently avid user came forward on Monday to
report that the computer was allegedly stolen by his 15 year-old brother. As a
result of this new information further investigation is being conducted.
The Computer on the other hand seemed to have had its share
of bruises during the fiasco and have suffered some degree of physical damage.
It is not yet clear if it is still operable.
The Spring Village Community Library suffered its latest
tragedy as it was discovered that over the past weekend (possibly Friday Night,
Jan. 4th) thieves broke into the building and stole one of five computers.
According to sources, this may have occurred during one of
the many power-cuts which have been plaguing the island over the last few
weeks.
It was suspected that the culprits may have either hid in
the building before it closed or have entered through an unlocked gate adjacent
to the library which was accessible only from the roof. As a result the door to
the main section was pried open and one of the four computers stolen.
In response, the HEART students and staff of the centre took
to the streets and launched a demonstration to protest the burglary. They bore
placards sending the message that “they (burglars) were stealing from the
future of their own children and that the computer be returned”. This was done
to sensitize the community of the depravity of the action and proved to be
somewhat effective. As a result, calls were made to the centre with possible
tips. One caller claimed that the unit had been seen in someone’s yard however
this proved unfruitful after the police arrived to investigate. The only
significant finding was that on Wednesday the mouse was returned by someone who
claimed to have found it.
On Wednesday a remote meeting was held with the staff and
Jerry Nelson of the N.Y. chapter to discuss the issue of security. It was
mentioned that ironically, last month, a security company was brought in to
conduct an evaluation of the facillity and make
recommendations for installing security equipment. Unfortunately the report has
not yet been received and therefore would greatly be considered in light of
this situation.
Currently, the staff is working to reevaluate the issue of
security to prevent future incidents from occurring. This includes preventative
measures such as installing additional burglar bars and instituting specific
procedures to ensure the entire facility is secure.
Happy new year to all Villagers at home and abroad and while
we bid 2007 goodbye we are thankful for the many blessings and grateful for
God’s provisions through the most challenging times.
The year 2007 was quite an eventful one as the village
resurfaced from Hurricane Dean which rocked the island in August. Despite these
challenges and others we are very grateful to be alive. Lets also think of
those who have lost loved ones along the way and offer up a prayer for their
comfort.
As we approach the new year we can definitely say that much
has been accomplished in 2007. It marked a year where we have finally started
to see more direct fruits of the sons and daughters of
Much of this was displayed as we have seen major impacts to
the All age School, Training Centre and Community
Library.
Below are some of the highlights of 2007
All
·
Florida Chapter provided furniture for Principal’s office,
staff room and teacher’s desks and chairs for classrooms.
·
New York Chapter started a Chess club where over 20 students
are now playing chess weekly.
Training Centre and SVDF
·
Florida Chapter provided furniture for main office so staff
can be more comfortable.
·
New York Chapter provided technical support for the computer
network to get back up and running.
·
There has been greater collaboration between the SVDF and
chapters which have resulted in the success of the library and shipment of
furniture and is in keeping with their goal to improve communication with the diaspora.
Community Library
·
Florida Chapter provided furniture to furnish Library.
·
New York Chapter refurbished the library and brought it to
greater functionality by tiling the floor, creating a computer console, and
donating a new computer. The library now has five computers.
·
·
·
New York Chapter set up Library Management software to
manage the circulation of the Library.
·
There are almost 100 registered members of the library since
the summer refurbishment.
·
The library is being used daily by students from the all age
school as well as high schools. It also hosts a homework assistance program
during the evenings. Others outside the village are also using it as well.
·
Donations have been made to purchase texts books for the
library so needy students can use them during homework hours.
·
Plans for expanding the library are now underway. An
estimate of materials needed to construct the second floor has been obtained
and a program for raising these funds will be launched this year. So far,
pledges have been made for 800 of the 1800 blocks needed.
·
The Canada Chapter has launched the framework for
·
The Canada Chapter is in the process of establishing a local
arm to help organize the event.
Health Aid
·
The U.K. Chapter has helped various individuals in the
community with relief assistance on health issues.
·
Florida Chapter is discussing the feasibility of a health
clinic to be established in the village.
From the above one can clearly see that the Diaspora is
continuing to make their mark in the community like never before. This is a
direct result of the network which has been established over the last four
years with the launching of our website and creation of chapters. In fact, the
Diaspora has never felt more connected. Much more is anticipated for 2008 and
with God’ help we believe it will happen. Thanks to all who added their piece
to the puzzle in 2007.
Even though much of the north is freezing during this time,
one can always find warmth in the
This year they hosted their second annual barbecue and it
proved to underscore that they are truly on the map as a chapter. This was seen
from the large increase in attendance over last years and proved more than ever
that there has is sizable contingent of villages in southern
Besides those from
The
The event was somewhat delayed due to an earlier power cut
but was in full swing towards the late afternoon.
Click here!
to see the pictures.
The phrase “when east meets west” is often used to show various
contrasts or to depict significant clash of cultures but how about “when north
meets south to collaborate with central”? Well, it was something like that
since for the first time in the history of our get-togethers we have seen
Four years ago this may have been only a dream but no more,
as villagers are linked together now more than ever.
The wide range of attendance at this year’s event was
testament to that and shows what the power of communication has done to transform
our landscape. Furthermore, the success of this event is truly a precursor for
the 2008 Jamaica Reunion.
This year’s summer barbecue was also a first for the
Floridians and many of them took the opportunity to tour the sites of
The event kicked off a bit late which affected to food
schedule however, villagers know how to come together in every crisis and make
the situation a success. The day ended with its share of fish, chicken and the
usual tastes.
Click here!
to see the pictures.
If you missed this year’s dinner dance you would have missed
one of the classiest events ever. The
As it is sometimes said “there is no success without
obstacles” and putting on this year’s event was not without its share of
hurdles. In the final hours they found out that the venue which was originally
booked was no longer available, so with quick thinking and some ingenuity they
were back in business in no time.
The event was well attended and as expected, there was a
good mix of old and new faces. Special appearance was also made by Miss Ambro (From Gutters) who with her usual jovial self fit
right in.
Click here!
to see the pictures.
Date: Saturday-
Venue: The Greenbriar Community
Centre-
Cost: $30.00
Time: Starts at
Please come out and support a worthy cause- funds raised
will aide the
Contact: 416-948-6805 for more
info...
The Spring Village Association (FL Chapter present their
annual charity
fund-raising BBQ
VENUE: 4251NW 23RD COURT LAUDERHILL.33313
TIME:
Eat as much as you like. Free food. please contribute
to the drinks.
Further info contact:754-2443427or 561-7027882 or
954-6554582.
Come and have a good time. dominoes, raffle and much,
Kudos to the
This has become their first major project as a chapter and
one which will impact the village for many years to come. This is yet another
fine example of what can happen when the
If you were at this year’s Canadian barbeque you would have
had an unforgettable time. It is quite evident that the Canadians know how to
put on a show in their own traditional style as they pulled the masses together
“from the cold”.
Barbecue 07 proved to be a defining moment in the resurgence
of this chapter, sending a strong message to all that they are a force to
reckon with. The event was marked with great fanfare as they sported T-shrits heralding the coming of “
If you missed it, you certainly missed a whole lot. Click here!
to see the pictures.
Book your flights, mark your calendars, pack your bags and make
plans as early as possible as we prepare for a mega-Spring Village reunion in
the summer of 2008.
This promises to be an event you won’t want to miss. It will
be the first of its kind and will become another segment in the renaissance of
Yes, over the last few years we have witnessed a dramatic
shift in the coming together of the Spring Village Diaspora as four chapters
have been formed in key locations around the world and as a result, villagers
have never been more networked. What we are seeing is the coming of age of the
sons and daughters of
This is part of a long-standing tradition where past
generations have help to define the village and make it what it is today, the
only difference is that this generation has more sophisticated tools and a
larger pool of resources to bring to the table. This makes it an exciting time
in our history.
Thanks to the planning and guidance of the
Visit the website for updates and give your feedback on the
discussion page.
For more information click on: Spring Village
'08
Thanks to the generosity of the
The scholarship will provide tuition assistance to high
school or primary school students who qualify. To qualify the applicant needs
to submit an essay stating their future goals.
More details can be found on the scholarship page of the
website. It also lists another
Mark your calendars as the U.K. Chapter in invites all
villagers to their fourth annual reunion. This promises to be another
unforgettable event and one that will continue to shape the landscape of
Villagers in the
As the years transpired we have seen the
Villagers have migrated to the
Date: Saturday September 29th
Time:
Location: Brixton Domino & Social club,297-299
Directions: Street #297-299 and post code SW9. Go to streetmap.co.uk
Contact:
LAMBADA (LEON) 07958 190 599 TOXICSUPERBOI@tiscali.co.uk
Worrel: 07944 64 94 61
Humroy: 020 8761 6842 or hawhyte2000@yahoo.co.uk
To visit his inspiring website click here
Mark your calendars as we get ready for Rooney’s annual
This event of course, has a spiritual tone so come prepared
to feast as well as to fellowship.
Contact: Rooney Francis. 718 405 0039
681 East 224 street
Directions: Click
here for Directions
Congratulations to Rooney Francis on his recent graduation
from college. His is now officially known as “Pastor Rooney” as he graduates
with a major in Theology and minor in Psychology. This certainly equips him to
understanding the spiritual as well as the emotional side of those he serves.
Rooney has been studying at
Rooney we are all proud of you, keep up the good work!
Due to
unfortunate circumstances the July 4th get-together is postponed
until further notice.
Contact: MONICA WILSON (YONNIE) 754-244-3427
EVONELLA SHAW (MISSES) 954-274-2762,
CARLOS GAYLE (CHICKEN) 561-702-7882.
After many months of planning, Jamaica Social Policy
Evaluation (JASPEV) will make its first visit to
Thanks to the work of the Spring Village Development
Foundation (SVDF) ,which have been in the planning stages for some time, the
event is finally becoming a reality. It will be held at the Hayes Pen playfield
and will feature speakers from JASPEV and various displays at different
information booths. Visitors will be allowed to participate in an information
“treasure” hunt which will prompt them to go to various booths to gather
specific information. This makes the event fun as well as educational.
Besides the efforts of the SVDF in courting JASPEV to visit
the Village, efforts were made by the
There will likely be a Live broadcast on RJR Fame FM.
For More information about JASPEV visit www.jaspev.org
Last Saturday evening went down as another memorable event
held by the New York Chapter. Besides the great food, the occasion was extra
special since there were many new faces on site. Special
mention to those who drove and flew up from sunny
The event was kicked off with prayer by pastor Runey Frances and the National anthem sung by our own Jamerican idol Nardia. We also
had our own version of Miss Lou, as we were favored with a wonderful dialect
called “on the bus”.
This year, the N.Y. Chapter honored many at home and abroad
for their contribution in the field of sports. The award ceremony was conducted
by President Rosie Cameron. The honorees were Derrie DeLahaye, Mikey Fullerton,
Vincent Alves, Dave Miller, Keith Hibbert,
and Shawn Smith. Shawn was on hand to receive this certificate as he was
awarded for his feats in track and field in
Since it was the eve of Mother’s day, at exactly
Thanks to all who participated to help make it a great occasion. Much of this year’s event was captured on video which will be posted at a later date. On the other hand, to see pictures of this year’s event Click here!
We are only 10 days away from this year’s annual dinner
dance held by the
It will be quite a treat seeing many how we haven’t seen in
decades as reconnect as
As we all know, the NY chapter is always there to put on
their usual show and this year will be no different.
On this year’s menu we will have Scarlet’s
famous chicken and curried goat. This promises to be a tasty offering
especially since his chicken has already been seasoned from three days ago,
making it a total of 13 days under his special marinating.
Last year was quite an event, as we took the timeout to
honor three key people who have shaped our community in the most profound ways.
These were past principal Mr. Lawrence also known as
“Star”, his brother past vice principal Nathaniel “Natty”
Star, as he is nicknamed (meaning star of the show) was
honored for over thirty years of service to the community. In his acceptance
speech, he spoke with the most profound conviction concerning man’s purpose on
this earth. Our purpose on this earth he said, “is to serve…and only in doing
so can we fulfill our divine purpose on this earth”.
Natty was also honored for his contribution to education and
Beulah Munoz was also honored for her contribution to sports as well as
education.
An award was also given to Jerry Nelson for his contribution
to the
This year will have its share of honoring others who have
made our community proud and special attention will be given to mothers as it
will be the eve of Mother’s day. At
To see pictures of last year’s event Click here!
This year’s event will be held on Saturday May 12th. Additional details are shown below.
Cost: $25.00
Time:
Contact: Rosie: 718 710-8162 or Dimple 917
520-7496
Location: THE MYSTIC PYRAMID LODGE
Directions: Click for map
Condolence to the family of Miss Maryann Peters,
affectionately known as miss Mary who died on Monday
April 30th.
Miss Marry 84, was the mother of Blossom, Seabert and Cynthia and grandmother of Nardia
aka Nunku.
She was everybody’s friend and can certainly be remembered
for her wonderful humor and quick steps. She died after suffering from her
second stroke in recent years. Our prayers and support goes out to all her
family.
It is with much sadness that we report the loss of Alton
Grison who died tragically yesterday in a fire in
Details of the account can be found in the
All are invited to the Canadian Chapter’s General Meeting
and Social Night. This will be their first official event for 2007 and promises
to be an unforgettable one.
Date:
Saturday April 28th
Time:
Contact: Ph. 416
948-6805
Location: Otis Harvey's House,
Directions: Take
410 to Bovaird
-Right on Bovaird
-First Right - Naismith
-First Right - Neufeld
Congratulations to the
As the concept goes, the formation
of
As their chapter grows they will
identify specific areas in the village that they will assist. Thanks to the
hard work and support of the
Pictures can now be found on their activities page. Click here!
All are invited to the New York
Chapter’s 5th annual dinner dance held on Saturday May 12th. See details below.
Cost: $25.00
Time:
Contact: Rosie: 718 710-8162 or Dimple 917
520-7496
Location: THE MYSTIC PYRAMID LODGE
Directions: Click
for map
We regret to announce the recent passing of Miss Sweet Gal
from the Edwards family. She passed away on March 19th in
Our heart felt Condolence goes out to the entire Edwards and
Carr family, Garland, Kwame, Venice, Marva, Lala, Elick,
Joe, Ina and many more in the U.K. and Jamaica. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you.
For those engulfed in the world cup
cricket fever updates can be received from the sites posted below. Click on the
desired link.
Thanks to the generosity of Jamaica
Broilers there is now high speed internet access provided to the Spring Village
Training Centre and Library. This is very significant, in that, it not only
enhances accessibility but for the first time puts Spring Village on the
express lane.
Up until now villagers abroad have
been linked together on the internet due to their ease of access to the Spring
Village website. As a result, old relationships have been rekindled, reunions
held, chapters formed and now there has been a closer feeling among villagers
that distance no longer hinders. Unfortunately, the village has lagged behind
because of its limited access. Thanks to
Jamaica Broilers and the efforts of the library project all of this is about to
change. Villagers will now be able to use computers located in the library for
gaining access to the rest of the globe and freely communicate with loved ones
as they gain real-time knowledge on what is happening around the world.
The Library currently has four
computers and hopefully as time goes by the number will increase. This is a
significant leap for the library and obviously a key part of its infrastructure
but it is highly symbolic, since the project is not even a year old and the
library not yet officially open. In the future, the library will have a
computer room where a variety of tasks can be conducted. This is part of the
goal to expand the current facility into one which can adequately meet the
needs of the community.
Anyone who has equipment to donate
or would like to be a part of this project please visit our library page to see
the current needs. Contact can be made by sending an email to pothousepen@yahoo.com
Thank you Jamaica Broilers!!!!
The Spring Village Association –Toronto Chapter has
revitalized its spirit and commitment towards the Spring Village All Age School
and the Community through its much anticipated general election held on Sunday
Feb 25th, 2007. The new and enthusiastic elected body has re-ignited
the flames that had lit the torch; the Toronto Chapter had started since its
inception. The new board members have pledged to keep the flames burning, and
work cohesively as a unit in order to uplift and ameliorate the educational and
social well-being in our very own back yard-The Spring Village Community. The
elected board members are as Follows:
Board Members
President: Otis Harvey a.ka
Sawdy
Vice-President: Marlene Delahaye
Treasurer: Michael Webb a.ka
Terry
Secretary: Latoya Christian
Public Relations: Leslie Grant & Karianne Redwood a.ka Onellie
Events Coordinators: Magarita Bogle, Clunis Babbington,
Collie Delahaye
& Lurlene Nixon
Board Advisor: Past President-Pauline Babbington
Go deh Toronto! Congratulations to them all! Listen to their new song Click to Listen!
A happy and prosperous New year to
all Villagers at home and abroad. 2006 went down as a year of tremendous growth
as we have seen a greater level of maturity among our chapters.
The purpose of our chapters remains the same as we unite
villagers across the globe and bring goodwill to our village.
One of our key achievements of 2006 was the heightened
intercommunication now experienced among chapters. As a result, ideas are
starting to flow more freely across them and members are understanding that we
are no longer bounded by our location.
This is huge, since just a few years ago we were struggling
to form the NY and U.K chapters. Now we have seen the organization of our new
When we launched the website almost four years ago the most
organized chapter was
There is now a tighter working relationship with the SVDF
and other local bodies, hence the progress of our library and plans to enhance
local health projects.
In 2007 year it would be great to see us embark on the area
of scholarships. It would be also nice to see more direct contributions in the
area of sports, since this is a key barometer of the social fabric of our
community.
This year will also have its own challenges but if we just
stay focused and think of our labor and its impact over the next five or ten
years we will see it is well worth it.
What we have accomplished so far is due to the hard work the
historical research team, library committees, organizers and individual
contributors.
As a result, we have seen a direct display of the caliber of
talent among villagers as they are being used for the betterment of our
community.
The Spring Village Community Library continues to make
steady progress. The library now has over 15 registered patrons and counting.
This may not sound like a ”big deal” but it is, since last year this time, a
location was just found and the book count was next to nothing.
As of this update, the library has over 2,500 books on
location, with another 3,000 to be shipped. This includes CDs and videos enough
to create a small audiovisual library. That’s a lot of ground to cover in only
one year, thanks to all the library teams and book donors.
The activity is also starting to pick up and the word is
getting around. In fact, there are high school students who have stared to
travel from outside the village to use the facilities during the evening hours.
Besides this, there are students from the nearby primary school who drops in
every evening to use the computers. According to reports, they have been known
to fight to use the computers and drive the librarian somewhat crazy but “this
is a good thing”. J
Who would have thought that the response would have been so
overwhelming even though the library is not yet opened?
This activity further underscores the importance of such a
facility in the community and shows that this was a need just waiting to be
filled.
The expectations are that within the next 5-10 years we will
see an upward scholastic shift within the community as a result of providing
such access. This should also greatly benefit students currently attending
university, casual readers as well as working professionals.
The work continues as we now focus on bolstering the lending
system. The librarian is being trained to use the software, which should be up
and running in a few weeks with the current patron population and the materials
in circulation. The training period is somewhat tedious but takes some time as
one would imagine.
Another key milestone is to get the existing computers
networked and online. This may be easier said than done since we are having
issues with basic phone lines and the phone company but we shall see.
The building expansion program is also in view as we
estimate costs and devise means of raising funds. More on this later….
Now that the library is starting to function more steadily
it is a perfect time to have another open house. This should help get the word
around and enlist more community support.
With all this activity, we are also building a website for
the library. Hopefully this should be ready within a few months and should help
provide more flexibility for gaining wider access. To take a sneak preview Click
here!
There will be a Honourary Function
held for Mr. Joslin Gibbs in recognition of his
service to education on the 29th November at Ascot Hall, Old Habour at
For more information contact Diana Bryan-Christie at: 983
8144 (Work) or 836 3688 (Cell)
When the
The
As it is well known, besides those who
migrated to
With this huge population of
There party was so spirited that
it started at 7pm and ended at 3am, not without protest (peaceful of course).
Many left the event reuniting with
others they have not seen in over 20 years, making the occasion even more
memorable.
Thanks to Leon, Bertram and their
team, much of the gaiety was captured in pictures. It should also be noted that
not only do these pictures preserve the moment, but when shared with the wider
community, they have the power of bringing a tear to the eye and or a slight
ache in the heart to those who have not seen these friends or loved ones in a
very long time.
All are invited to this weekend’s annual gathering of the
As always, this is quite an anticipated event and also,
happens to be their main event for the year. It is always great to see those
who we have not been in touch with for years.
The festivities start at
Contact:
LAMBADA (LEON) 07958 190 599 TOXICSUPERBOI@tiscali.co.uk
Worrel: 07944 64 94 61
Humroy: 020 8761 6842 or hawhyte2000@yahoo.co.uk
BOTHA: 07957 241 556
Location:
Croydon,
CR0 2JF
Location Map
It is official! Yes it is finally confirmed that the there
will be an official launch of the long awaited
The first was the
The purpose of the chapters is to unite villagers remotely
and in the process provide good-will to the community. As a result besides
social events, each chapter adopts a charitable cause inside the village and
pools their resources to implement it.
So far, the Canadian has adopted the All-age school, the NY
chapter the library project,
Anyone from the Northeast area who would like to attend
should contact ROSIE 718-710-8162. The possibility of bus from NYC is in the
works!
Time:
Contact: MONICA WILSON (YONNIE) 754-244-3427
EVONELLA SHAW (MISSES) 954-274-2762,
CARLOS GAYLE (CHICKEN) 561-702-7882.
Location:
Directions: Click
for map
The annual NY Spring Village Get-together was another great
success. Even though the effects of Hurricane Ernesto kept may villagers away,
the event was still well attended. There were about 120 or so who braved the
weather to add gaiety to the affair.
The event was not only attended by Canadians but those from
Thanks to our Canadian visitors, (about two bus-loads) the
event, though off to a slow start was a hit to the very end. This year, the
Canadian villagers brought with them members of a group known as “The Eastern
Flyers”. This group normally travels to the
Besides their usual proclivity for travel they regard
themselves as the greatest Domino players. In fact, they publicly state that
when it comes to Dominos, they are known punish even their friends and closest relatives.
Well, we shall see what will happen when they meet the
The food was also among the best ever. Thanks to Skarlick, Rosie, Dimples, Authalyn
and the team, we had the best Jerk chicken, curried goat, pork, ox tail, soup
etc. Scarlick’s jerk chicken was seasoned from at
least four days before the event and the result was obvious, as each piece was
seasoned right through to the bone.
In general, this one of the best reunions ever, as some
folks reportedly, have not seen each other for over thirty years.
Click here to view Pictures from the Event!
Get ready this weekend September 2nd and 3rd for
the long awaited Annual Spring Village Summer Barbecue. Of all the events this
is the most anticipated. Besides the folks from
It will take place at Kayara Hall
in
This year all non Canadians are invited to become members of
the
It starts at
Contact: Contact Tony 718 791-3433
Location: Kayara
Hall, 2052 Cross
Directions: Click
for map
As Jamaicans often say “if it is not
so, it near so”. We have heard through the grapevine that Villagers in
Put “fun an
joke aside” we would all love to see a
Condolences to the family of Majorie Stewart (Miss Kitty from Grove, Brook's sister) who
passed on Saturday August 5th in
On behalf of her passing, a setup will be held on Sat August
12th at 3945
Contact: 646 4066281 or 718 7108162
May she rest in peace.
As it is often said, “a rolling stone gathers no moss” this
view could be held of the Spring Village Community Library project. After a
year of just searching for the appropriate location, the effort has gone from
concept to unfolding reality. The
library now has over 2,500 books on location, with another 1500 plus to be
received in the near future. With training provided with the help of the
Jamaica Library Association, it now has its own homegrown librarian Shereece Francis on board. Shereece,
along with the local library team has been quite busy preparing the library for
general utilization for the near future. This is no small feat as they have
been putting in extra effort to catalog the thousands of books in light of the
constant changes around them. The following are some key highlights of the
effort:
A major milestone has been reached in that, the NY Chapter
has purchased and delivered the Software needed to run the library. This no small
achievement since, it has the capability of managing circulation of over 20,000
items including books, CDs, Videos, artifacts etc. Yes, the library will also
have a section dedicated to
The software is a data base which manages the circulation as
well as Patrons and allows librarians to check in/out items. It also allows the
collection to be searchable on the WEB for wider access. This is clearly an
investment that will last us for the next 10 - 15 years or more.
The funds obtained from the CHASE grant came in handy to
help create some temporary space. This is done until a more permanent structure
can be created. Some of the funds are already going towards salaries however,
much has gone to purchase and construct a plywood wall to enclose the area
between the bathroom and the existing library to prepare the library for
possible use in September for the back to school crowd. Additional shelving is
currently needed to complete this.
Although the library is in its infant stages, there is
currently limited use of the material by students at Centre. For the first
time, some of the Home Economics students have actual texts to work with. This
makes a great difference in their learning. All who contributed to the
library’s success so far should be proud! When the books are all catalogued
this will certainly pick up.
A rough estimate was received from Mr. Joe Green for
finishing the bottom floor of the library. If the bottom is complete the top
floor can be tackled later. The figure will be published once a more complete
estimate is received. It is possible that fundraisers can be launched among
chapters to contribute to the materials and then apply some of the remaining
CHASE funds to labor.
Yes! Believe it or not, the first open house was held on
Monday July 31st.
This was an impromptu event, thanks to the help of the local
team, and was geared to help us create more awareness and garner additional
community support. It was also centered around Cook’s
visit to
Visitors were able to see the work already done, including
the tons of books on shelves, the structure and the upcoming plans for the
future.
Due to the short notice in getting the word out the
attendance was somewhat low; however there are plans to have another open house
in the near future. By then, the library should be much closer to public use.
The displays created for the event will still be up during the next few months
for all who stop by.
All are invited to our NY chapter meeting at Kayara Hall on Sunday July 30th,
Come bring a friend and lets discuss current trends and plan
our Annual close-to-Labor Day
Barbuque. The Canada Folks will be
joining us this year for the event.
Contact: Tony 718 791-3433
Location: Kayara
Hall, 2052 Cross
Directions: Click
for map
Thanks to Rooney and Carlene our
gracious hosts the barbeque was again a hit. Many villagers, friends of
villagers and those who
wished they were villagers showed up to enjoy the delightful tastes offered by
Rooney. Many may not be aware but Rooney’s cooking is truly a tough act to
follow. By popular vote, his barbeque is among the top rated events of the
summer.
The main menu this year consisted
of Barbeque chicken, roast fish stuffed with a variety of vegetables including
fresh Collaloo from his garden. There was also Jerk
pork, a well known Jamaican favorite which was seasoned so thoroughly that the
flavors were soaked through to the bone. This explains why people keep
returning each year for this event.
In addition to the great foods
there was the usual share of jokes, reminiscing and playing dominos which added
greatly to the festivity.
There were even comments that
Rooney had so much Collaloo plants that his backyard
it looked like Grove Farm back in
Click here to view Pictures from the Event!
Kayara Hall presents its annual barbeque
on Saturday July 1st. All are invited to participate in this event.
A variety of food will be provided free of cost but drinks will be sold. There
will be curry goat, fish, barbeque chicken etc.
The occasion should be lots of fun. Stop by, see a few old
faces and link up.
It starts at
Contact: Contact Tony 718 791-3433
Location: Kayara
Hall, 2052 Cross
Directions: Click
for map
All are invited to Rooney’s annual
barbecue on Tuesday July 4th. The festivities start at
This event of course, has a spiritual
tone so come prepared to feast as well as to fellowship.
Contact: Rooney Francis. 718 405
0039
681 East 224 street
Click here to view Pictures from the last Event!
Directions: Click
here for Directions
The
Our research will continue with places like Hayes pen,
another Verley contribution and also Jamaica
Broilers. The goal is to write the history of the company in terms of the
contribution of villagers from its early days.
Thanks again to the research team for their long and hard work. The Camp Verley article and others can be found in the “Points of Interest" section of the web site.
Throughout the last five years or so Spring Village has
benefited from the work of various U.S. Peace Corps volunteers. These folks
have left their home and other comfort zones to travel to different parts of
the globe and offer their service to a variety of humanitarian needs. As a
result, not only do they impact the lives of those they encounter, but their
own lives are changed as well.
Jeannie and Kenn Miller are no
different in this regard. As residents of the state of Michigan and former
volunteers to Haiti, they have chosen to spend the past two years at Spring
Village. Since then, they have been based at the Spring Village Training
Centre, from where they involve themselves in the various needs of the
community.
Since their tenure they have been occupied with some key
ventures like the Neem and Moringa
tree planting project for sustainable development, Youth and elderly health
care, including a weekly blood pressure clinic at Shiloh Baptist Church and the
collaboration with community associations on development of the Spring Village
Community Library. These are just some of the areas in which they place their
efforts. Through the past hurricane season, they have helped to organize the
training centre as an emergency shelter and have also helped to rebuild
structures in the aftermath of the storm. Truly, as villagers we are forever
indebted to them.
In June of this year their mission comes to a close as they
prepare to return to their homeland. Throughout their stay, we have been
enriched in countless ways by their presence. As villagers worldwide, we all
say thank you to both Jeanne and Kenn Miller for
sharing their lives with us. In this regard, we consider them honorary
villagers and we will be forever friends.
Read about the Neem, a truly
fascinating plant: Link #1
Read about the Moringa another
fascinating plant: Link #3
The Spring Village Association (London Chapter) will have
their third annual Spring Village Reunion. This will be held on Saturday
September 30th. Thanks to the efforts of their hard working team the
Click here to view the latest updates from the president.
The Spring Village Library project has reached a major
milestone as the committees have made their first shipment of books to
The sources have ranged from individual contributions to
surplus donated from libraries. Thanks to all for your contribution!
Currently, the Jamaican committee has engaged the Jamaica
Library association to help give guidance with cataloging and the general setup
of the library. They have offered to train two members of the community and
have expressed a commitment to helping us succeed. It is hoped that at some
point we can have them operate the unit as a collaborative effort.
The Jamaican team is also busily preparing to receive the
shipment as they have fumigated the book room and are currently tiling the
floor. With the large volume of books they will also need to construct
additional shelving.
A computer was donated last year which should help with the
cataloging process. Software is also being evaluated for managing the
circulation.
It should be noted, that the library effort will be run in
two phases. The first phase (now underway) is to get the existing
infrastructure operational for general use. The second is to expand the current
facility to create additional space for reading, computer lab, audiovisuals,
etc. Proposals are currently being drafted for this purpose. All who are
skilled in any of these areas are invited to participate. We will be calling on
all our resources to make this happen.
To keep current with the progress of
this project, visit the library page at: http://www.springvillage.org/VillageLibrary.mht
All roads leads to the
We will also provide updates on our community library
project as all villagers worldwide join to enhance the educational needs of the
community. We will also use this occasion to boost membership.
Tickets $30.00. Time
Contact: Contact Tony 718 791-3433 or Rosie: 718 710-8162
Location: Kayara
Hall, 2052 Cross
Directions: Click
for map
Condolence to the family of Sandra
Edwards who recently passed away after a long illness. All villagers mourn her passing, as
she is one of our well known young persons. Sandra, as many of us know will be
remembered for her quiet personality, coupled with her gentle and somewhat
reserved smile. She will be sadly missed. Our prayers go out on behalf of her
mother Miss Pinni, Siblings Porah,
Gene and Johnny. Funeral services will take place in
Condolence to the family of Miss Mama, who passed away on
Feb. 28th leaving Grand daughter Corine
Burton (Onie)..and 6 great
grand children. 2 great-great grand children.
Viewing will be held at Warden Funeral home at Weston &
Lawrence March10/2006
Funeral Services at
Burial at
Condolences to the entire family form all villagers.
The research on Spring Garden Bath can be found in the “Points of
Interest" section of the web site. For those of us not currently in
the village, it is the closest you will get to its refreshing waters, “at least
for now”.
The effort continues as the team tackles the history of
these significant locations to uncover how they have contributed to the shaping
of the Village as we know it.
If you would like to join the research effort contact the
History team at pothousepen@yahoo.com
The Spring Village Football team continues to make constant
strides to getting in the playoffs. They have taken on some of the most
formidable teams like True Juice,
To keep up with the scores and the progress of the team
please visit the discussion page Football Talk.
Show your support or them by giving them a shout out!
On Saturday March 4th the
NY chapter will be hosting a family fun time event to catch up where we left
off. There will be various board games, dominos etc. the occasion is geared as
a means of regrouping from the long winter.
Contact: Contact Tony 718 791-3433 or Rosie: 718 710-8162
Location: Kayara
Hall, 2052 Cross
Directions: Click
for map
All U.S. Villagers are invited to attend the ongoing monthly
association meetings. The meeting will be held Sunday Februry 19th instead of
the 12th since it had to be postponed due to inclement weather. It
is normally held every second Sunday. Come as you are and be ready to
participate and buck up pan people yu no see fe a long time, play some dominos an eat some food!
Steady progress continues to be made
as the Spring Village Library Project ramps to another level. The committees
have collected over 1000 books for donation since September of this year and
the count continues to climb. These books cover a wide range of subjects and
disciplines and will help bring access to a breath of knowledge for members of
the community.
The presence of a library will not
only add prestige to the community but will also serve the many high school and
university students in the area who sometimes need travel far distances to
further their knowledge. Currently there are students who go to the Old Harbour Library to every Saturday to study. If we could
provide them daily access, this would enhance their efforts greatly. With our
own library in operation we could easily meet these needs plus those of others
in the community who would like to access new reading material. If this project
is done properly, its collection could rival that of other libraries around.
There should be something for everyone including working professionals.
The books collected so far are of
varying interests. They cover Art, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Computer
Technology, Automotive Technology, Medicine, Psychology, Teaching, Hotel
Management just to name a few. They are very current and will help to provide
Villagers with access to today’s knowledge as well as that of the past. It is
hoped that some day after the cataloging is complete; the library collection
will be searchable on the WEB so others outside the library can also access it.
The NY Chapter is currently
preparing a letter of offer to the Spring Village Development Foundation to
indicate their interest to support the venture. They are also preparing to send
their first shipment of books, which should take place in early 2006. Everyone
is equally excited about this effort.
To keep current with the progress of
this project, visit the library page at: http://www.springvillage.org/VillageLibrary.mht
The
The team has produced other research like Thetford House, which can be found in the “Points of
Interest" section of the web site. The effort continues as they tackle
the history of Spring Garden Bath, Jamaica Broilers and Hayes Pen, to uncover
how they have contributed to the shaping of
If you would like to join the research effort contact the
History team at pothousepen@yahoo.com
After reviewing the polls, based on
the popular vote we would like to have our cyber chat linkup from 2pm to 5pm Eastern
Standard time. The chat room will be available 24hrs however most people
consider
As the technology improves, then
hopefully next Christmas we will be able to do video links. For those who would
like to try this you can find more about video communications at www.logitech.com a webcam
and microphone and a high speed internet connection would be needed.
To post Christmas greetings on the
discussion forum: Click here
Merry Christmas to you all!
The Spring
village community mourns the sudden passing of Jermaine
Bailey, sometimes known as Yankee. Jermaine was the
son of Nevaldo Bailey and Jennifer Jennings. Jermaine was only 25 years old and a thriving university
student from Maryland USA. Jermaine is also the
grand-son of J.P. Luna Bailey of
A viewing was held on Thursday
December 24th in
In former years technology was a
limit but no longer. This Christmas day we will have our first live Spring
Village Christmas day linkup ever. This will be accessed through the
Today, most villagers outside
We will have Villagers in
To determine the most suitable time for
this, a poll is conducted on this website www.springvillage.org . Website
visitors are asked to vote for the most suitable time and we will pick the two
or three most voted time slots. The success of this will depend on how many
votes are collected.
In addition to the live chat,
Christmas greetings can also be posted ahead of time on the discussion forum.
Lets all make use of this opportunity as we forge into the
21st century and narrow
the technological gap.
To vote for the best linkup time: Click here
To post Christmas greetings on the
discussion forum: Click here
The Indians of Bushy Park has been a key part of the fabric
of Jamaican history since the 1800’s. They journeyed from
Today, due to the proximity of
To read more about the arrival of the East Indians Click here to See this Link!
On Thursday November 24th Villagers in the
Although Thanksgiving Day celebration is obviously not a
Jamaican tradition, Villagers at home and abroad no doubt, have much to give
thanks for. If we stop to count our blessings we all find much to be thankful
for.
To Read more about the Thanksgiving tradition visit http://www.plimoth.org
The spring village library committees have begun their
meetings to kick off the Spring Village Library project. The goal is to create
a functioning library where villages of all ages and levels of education can
come to further their knowledge. This will be a place where ideas can be
exchanged and independent research can also be conducted. The library will have
areas for study, internet browsing and places where free form discussions can
take place.
The library will be housed as part of the Spring Village
Training Centre but will operate independently and be accessible to all
villagers. The project is currently endorsed by the Spring Village Development
Foundation and will consist of a partnership between villagers locally and
abroad. It will be located on the northern end of the training Centre and will
consist of two levels. As the planning continues, it will become clearer how
the space will be utilized.
So far, the goal is to run two phases of the project in
parallel. One phase is to make the existing book room functional for use in the
very near future. This requires shoring up of what is already established,
stocking additional items and cataloging them. The other phase is the actual
expansion where the additional space can be upgraded for future use.
All villagers worldwide are invited to lend their support
through donations of supplies or cash where appropriate. This can be done
through their chapter’s library committee. These committees exist in
Please visit the website in the near future for updates on
the library. A web page will be created to keep everyone informed. In the mean
time you can show your support for the library by placing your comments on our
Library discussion link. No passwords necessary: Click here
Pictures from this year’s NY Chapter annual barbecue are
finally posted. They hopefully reflect the candid side of this year’s function
and capture some of its most festive moments. The function was well attended
and at least 200 or more villagers came. Some members of the Canadian entourage
were present as usual but not in large numbers as last year. It is always great
to see them and hopefully next year they will continue the tradition. We also
had Peaches from the
This year’s barbecue focused on our book drive as we kick
off activities to set up a Spring Village Library. Many books were collected
and we have collected almost 600 to date. So far there are library committees
set up in
In addition to the book drive our fundraising T-shirt sales
was a hit. This was the result of the work of Rosie Cameron (President) and her
team who provided some of the most beautiful shirts of the highest quality. The
design was done by Tonisha Gordon. For those who
would still like to get one please contact Rosie. Note however, that there may
be a small fee for postage.
On Sunday there was
the usual Domino tournament of
All are still invited to become members of the
It may have probably been said during the week of
Hats off to them as they celebrate their wealthy heritage
and we all congratulate them for this. Their celebration took many forms and
ranged from family get-togethers to beach trips with a final culmination with
the wedding of “Happy man” one of the sons of Reggie DeLahaye.
Go DeLaHayes! Some of their reunion pictures can be seen at
the following link: Click Here
Mark your calendars as the Spring Village Association (NY
Chapter) invites everyone to their most anticipated 2005 annual get-together.
This is again hosted by Freeman and is the official end of summer bash village
style. Villagers on the East coast and elsewhere will link up with the Canadian
massive who comes down from the cold north to have a good time. This is an annual
event which came out of a tradition started by our Canadian neighbors and
honored guests. In past years they would come to
This is a two day affair which will be held September 3rd
to 4th -5th and begins at
This year all non Canadians are invited to become members of
the
For more information including directions for the
get-together please click on the Events calendar page http://www.springvillage.org/EventsCalendar.html.
The Spring Village Association (London Chapter) will have
their second long anticipated Spring Village Reunion. This will be held on
Saturday August 27th. Thanks to the efforts of Leon Delahaye and the rest of the London team U.K. villagers
will be able to see some new faces as well as those not seen in a very long,
long, long, long, long, long, time. Last year lots of tears were shed as people
were suddenly reunited after many years. See the following for details on this
year’s function:
Location: THE CHOPPER PUB WANDWORTH
Directions: Battersea Bar (AKA Copper) 58-70
York Road SW11 South West London, Wand worth area, near the Wand worth bridge.
Tickets: 15Pounds includes Meal. Music by Front Line.
Time:
Dress Code: Semi Formal
Contact:
LAMBADA (LEON) 07958 190 599 TOXICSUPERBOI@tiscali.co.uk
Pictures from last year’s function can also be found on the
The New York Spring Village Association had their dinner
dance on Saturday July23rd. Many villagers turned out to have fun
Click
here to view some Pictures from the dinner dance!
Also, mark your calendar for the next summer event September
3rd & 4th at Freeman’s (Check
the calendar of Events page) where the Villagers from
The annual barbecue held at Runeys
was well received as expected. All New Yorkers and others came together to have
fun and enjoy each others company at their annual summer barbeque. As one would
expect the food was delicious. Stories have been told how the pork prepared by Runey has been one of the best tasting ever. It is a known
fact that some villagers have taken home Runey’s pork
and have literally “nursed” it for a
whole week to make sure it never finishes.
If you missed pictures of the event can be found at the
following links. That’s all that’s left.
Click here to view Pictures from Runey’s
Event!
The week of
The village will be filled with gettogethers
to celebrate their reunion. Mega families like the DeLaHayes,
Bryans, Lawrences, Francis, Gilberts, Campbells, Walters are known to have defined the Village.
The DeLaHayes have been in the Village from at least
the 1940s. The three main DeLaHaye Matriarchs were
known as Reggie (the village Butcher and businessman), Beckman (the Bulldozer
operator) and Purry (the businessman). Much of their
legacy is still seen inside the Village today.
As one would imagine, throughout the years many of the
Village families have blended. It is often said that “all villagers are
related” and if an actual family tree was done there would be no surprise.
Come join the DeLaHayes, wana-be-DeLaHayes and other pumpkin-vine DeLaHaye-likes as they celebrate a reunion which is the
first of its kind. Congrats to them all!
Some village DeLaHaye legacy can
still be seen on the following links: Click on Reggie.
Minutes of the latest happenings in the
All are welcomed to attend meetings and become a member.
Membership to the NY chapter can be obtained by submitting the membership form
along with their annual fee. Click here for Membership forms.
Minutes of their June 12th meeting can be found
online at the following link: Click here to view the N.Y Minutes.
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Our web page dedicated to
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Share your thought about aunt May on the Discussion page: Click here
We regret to announce the recent passing of Tat (Harris),
daughter of Mrs. “Punku” Harris. She died recently
after a long illness. Most of us
remember her for her humor and quiet ways about life. She will certainly be missed.
Our heart felt Condolence goes out to the Harris and Hemmings family, her surviving daughter and grand child.
Also to Mrs. Punku, Rose, Bunny, Paul and rest of the
family. Our prayers are with you. We also take the time to offer belated
condolence to both families on the prior passing of Tat’s
husband “Police Hemmings” who died in May. Both will
be certainly missed.
The
Visit their activities page at http://www.springvillage.org/SpringVillageAssociations.html
As many of us know, the Spring Village Historical research
team has been busy documenting various aspects of Village history. Their last
published work was on Thetford House, which can be
found in the “Points
of Interest" section of the web site. The effort continues as they
tackle the history of Spring Garden Bath and Jamaica Broilers to uncover how
they have contributed to the shaping of
If you would like to join the research effort contact the
History team at pothousepen@yahoo.com
The Uptown DFT Promotions six-a-side football competition
for 2005, starts March 8th in
The
matches will be played on a knock out format, and will see teams playing for
the grand prize of $100,000 first place while the team finishing second will
pocket $50,000. This year it will be played on the grounds of the
Click to read more
from Last Year’s Star News Link!
Villagers in the
accomplished during the first year of the
launching of their chapter. This is seen as a major achievement in that, they
not only made history but were able to quickly organize themselves and bring so
many scattered U.K. Villagers together in a matter of a few months. They will
be giving thanks to Almighty God for Faith, Love, Peace
Hope, Mercy and Joy.
They will also be launching a fundraiser to be announced
shortly. Lets all celebrate this milestone with them as they make history in
the launching of the first Spring Village Chapter in the
Time: To Be Announced
Location: To Be Announced
Directions: To Be Announced.
Contact: Worrel: 07944 64 94 61
Humroy:
020 8761 6842 or hawhyte2000@yahoo.co.uk
BOTHA: 07957 241
556
LAMBADA (LEON)
07958 190 599 TOXICSUPERBOI@tiscali.co.uk
Click Here to check out their chapter home page to learn
more about their recent activities.
During the week of
As one would imagine, throughout the years many of the
Village families have blended. It is often said that “all villagers are
related” and if an actual family tree was done there would be no surprise.
Come join the DeLaHayes, wana-be-DeLaHayes and other pumpkin-vine DeLaHaye-likes as they celebrate a reunion which is the
first of its kind. Congrats to them all!
Some village DeLaHaye legacy can
still be seen on the following links: Click on Reggie.
Life in the Village back in the days….. This evening's
Observer report of the heroic, record shattering and simply awesome performance
of OUR Village football team, however, has forced me to break my
"situation" imposed incommunicado.
For those of you who have not yet heard, the
This is by no means an easy feat and should not be treated
lightly. In fact, over the past 35 years numerous teams of promising players
with boundless potential have emerged and tried valiantly to slay the insidious
Division II dragon, but all have withered by the wayside. None before now have
been able to extricate themselves from its thorny, suffocating grips.
In the early 70's the great coach Dennis Chen and his Mighty
Men were considered invincible and unstoppable. With players of the calibre of Scoop, the two Tonys,
Daddy Coo, the Harris Boys, Mutt, Gentles, Norman and Copter, it was
inconceivable to even think that such a team would not eventually represent the
entire parish of St Catherine!! It turns out though that the only team they
could convincingly beat was Sanko, Cabalerro and the
other Merry Men from Church Pen. They were the first of many teams to fail the
D II hurdle.
At the twilight of the 70's and the dawn of the 80's, new
entrants to the team include the up-the-road Delahaye
trio of Derrie, Collie and Beckman, while from down
the road, Copter and Ho-ko (dollar) were fixtures in
the squad. Governor and to a lesser extent Channa
(Putty) forced their way into the side with their aggressive defensive play.
Bigger brother Scoop was a mainstay. Natty
As the 80's progressed wave after wave of new talent entered
the fray. Copper, the Balgrove brothers, Marshalleck,
The Mid 80's saw the transitioning of a new breed of players
into the squad - DaCosta and Manning Cup players!!
Heading this list were the likes of Bryan, slick Jackie Slime (Author), the
effervescent Bun, the mercurial and deadly Nedris,
the skillful Slicer, the playmaker Kiman, the hard tackling and never say die Turner, Trees
who considers himself a general, Desmond and Stomach holding the back line.
Just like their predecessors, they too wilted at the alter of D II.
The 90's saw the emergence of the young and fit. names that
readily come to mind include Granny the goal keeper, Skoochie,
Skilla, Harry Banner, Belly Rat, Hansom Toby and the
likes. A team was even established by combining the synergies of Village and
Scheme, well funded and organized, but.... just could not shake the old monkey.
These list of players from the different eras of the Village
football history is by no means exhaustive. There were many, many others who
had donned the
And so Villagers one and all, this convoluted route was
taken to put in perspective the essence of what has been accomplished here. As
a true enthusiast of the sport and supporter of the team, it is with relief,
humility and a sense of deep pride that i lift my hat
to Fernando and Zowie for marshalling the troops to
finally, yes finally, slay that darn D II monkey/dragon. Thank you guys, I am
really proud of you all, Ron and Vincent- the goal scorers especially. I dare
say that all who have tried before you are genuinely appreciative of your
efforts.
The onus is now on all of us to get the team prepared for
the challenges that lie ahead. Its folly to finally break free from the D II
dragon only to slip back into its oppressive bottom-of-the-barrell
clutches after just one season. Lets all put our shoulders behind their effort
and encourage them on!! They will need it to be competitive at Division I. Yo'all remember it takes cash to care!!
Contributed by:
Lets shake off the winter blues and join
the New York SVA On
Between
Food will be on the house and drinks on sale. Time 10:pm
For tickets and other information call (718) 791-3433 or
(718) 710-8162.
Directions: Click
for map
Congratulations to the
Thetford House is a key focal point in
understanding not only the village but the surrounding areas as well. Its
history dates back to the capture of
Other upcoming articles will feature
Visitors to the website visitors are also welcomed to
participate in discussions pertaining to our history on the Spring Village
Discussion board. No membership is required but more features will be available
with membership. It is hoped that this forum will be effectively used to
exchange views and ignite further interests.
Those who would like to volunteer in helping to conduct
research are invited to send E-mail to pothousepen@yahoo.com.
This years homecoming is scheduled
for march 26th. People from all over the world will gather in
For more details Contact Alton at 240 305 2709.
In order to properly document and make available the history
of
Currently there is research being done on Thetford
Great house and Spring Garden Bath since these are key points which hold
answers to much of the shaping of
All website visitors are invited to feel free to use the
Spring Village Discussion board for discussions around any of these topics. No
membership is required but more features will be available with membership. It
is hoped that this forum will be effectively used to exchange views and ignite
further interest in this exciting area. The site will also at some point
provide resource links where individuals could use as a starting point for
researching their own family history. It is hoped that in the end, Villagers
will be aware of how fascinating the village history is and will understand its
place in Jamaican history.
Those who would like to volunteer are asked to send E-mail
to pothousepen@yahoo.com It is hoped
that this will become an enriching experience for all.
A happy and prosperous New year to all Villagers, Adopted
Villagers, Would-be Villagers, far, far cousins of Villagers and those who
would like to be Villagers. May the Peace of God reign in your hearts!
Let’s remember the challenges of 2004 and trust the Lord for
health and strength for the New Year. Let’s stay together and continue to build
our community for the betterment of all. It is when we unite and bring good
will to our community in whatever small way we can, that we erase the negative
elements that would want to overcome us.
Thanks to all for your support of the website over 2004. It
is working and it is bringing us closer together. If we get to link someone we
have not spoken to in years, it was definitely worth it. We hope it will
continue to be a multifaceted forum, where we can not only communicate with
each other but learn more about our past and hence build a better future.
All the best for 2005!
One one cocoa….
It is with much regret that we announce the passing of
Rebecca Castle also known as Miss Becky. As one of the elders of the Village
she was always a pleasant and quiet member of the community. Miss Becky was the
wife of Mass Papa (sometimes fondly known as “coughy
chest”). She will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her
family during this time.
On Thursday November 25th Villagers in the
Although Thanksgiving Day celebration is obviously not a
Jamaican tradition, Villagers at home and abroad no doubt, have much to give
thanks for. When one thinks of the
Perils of Hurricane Ivan and the way
To Read more about the Thanksgiving tradition at http://www.plimoth.org
The old
What are some of the activities you would like to see this
Homecoming? When would you like it to take place? What are your views on
Homecoming? How long should it last?
All these questions can be addressed on the Homecoming
discussion forum. You can vote for the time of year you would like to see it take
place and express your views as to what you would like it to be in the future.
Please visit the discussion forum and state your views.
Visitors can now find pictures of the 2004
After much delay pictures of the
Also, pictures of the reunion can be found on the Events
Calendar page at http://www.springvillage.org/EventsCalendar.html
Condolences to the Cespedee family on the passing of Osmond also known as Rushie. He was a well-known Villager who helped contribute to the
shaping of the culture as we know it today. A gregarious individual, Rushie was always know for this prowess at playing Dominos
and his skills at hunting wild hogs. He was always generous and filled with
humor, which was always contagious around him. Our thoughts and prayers are
Cedric, Boby Stout (Roderick) and other members of
the Cespedee family at this time.
The Spring Village Association (London Chapter) had their
long anticipated Spring village
This was held at the Battersea PUB in
Humroy Whyte,
who is currently the President of the association addressed the audience at
about
Congratulations to the U.K chapter for its
vision and determination in bringing the village community together in that
part of the world. The night left many people asking when the next reunion
party will take place.
Visit this site often as pictures will be posted
shortly.
Villagers can now discuss various topics at length on the
new Spring Village Discussion Forum. This new forum dubbed “
The forum has topics pertaining to social issues within the
community as well as the superb opportunity to discuss village history. Users
can request new topics from the administrator as well as openly share their
views. The forum was recently very instrumental in communicating information on
Hurricane Ivan. We hope villagers will make use of this new feature on the
website.
Please note that to use the forum you will need to register.
This is a simple process of just signing up with a user name and your password
will be automatically E-mailed to you. So far, the membership keeps growing as
more and more people sign up.
The Spring Village Association (London Chapter) invites you
to their ground-breaking Spring village
Time:
Location: THE CHOPPER PUB WANDWORTH
Directions: Battersea Bar (AKA Copper) 58-70 York Road SW11
South West London, Wand worth area, near the Wand worth bridge.
Contact: Worrel: 07944 64 94 61
Humroy:
020 8761 6842 or hawhyte2000@yahoo.co.uk
BOTHA: 07957 241
556
LAMBADA (LEON)
07958 190 599 TOXICSUPERBOI@tiscali.co.uk
There will be food, music and lots of faces to see. For this
and all other events please click on the Events calendar page http://www.springvillage.org/EventsCalendar.html.
From: "Norva Rodney"
<revbbc@anngel.com>
Subject: Ivan Update
Date:
Christian greetings and best wishes to you brothers.
As you can see, some of us have survived the worst of the
hurricane which did everything except hurrying its way across the
My last check yesterday, of the
We appreciate your prayerful intercessions and are convinced
that they factored in our having been spared the full impact of hurricane Ivan.
In light of the prevailing circumstances within the Village, which include the
lack of electricity and limited telephone access, I make myself available to
receive expressions on behalf of your immediate family and close associates. I
will be happy to print whatever is sent and deliver without compromise.
In the wake of Hurricane Ivan a web page was created to
assist us all in finding pertinent information on the hurricane. This will help
us keep in touch and communicate relief information as required. Let us
continue to remember each other in our prayers at this time. Click
here to visit the Hurricane Information Page.
At least 3-400 Villagers and well wishers showed up at
Freeman’s over the weekend. It was nice to see some old faces as we reunited
once more on village Road “
The Spring Village Association (NY Chapter) invites everyone
to their annual get-together. This is hosted by Freeman and is one of the most
loved events. Villagers on the East coast and elsewhere takes this opportunity
to link up with the Canadian massive who comes down from the cold to have fun. This
will be held September 4th -5th and begins at
See you there!!
The Spring Village Association Toronto Chapter now has a
description of its unit as well as its Constitution available on line. This
allows Villagers worldwide to tap into the activities of this chapter and keep
up to date with their operations. The
Congratulations to the
For more information Click here to view their activities page!
It is with much regret that we announce the passing of Soney, a well known Villager. He recently passed on after a
long illness. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
Mendez family at this time.
Villagers worldwide are now able to view the minutes of
respective chapters on-line. This is meant to keep the entire community
informed as well as to share ideas so all can benefit. This also helps to
ensure that projects benefiting the Village are better coordinated and that
efforts are not duplicated. Currently, we start with the
As part of this effort a location is created for each
chapter to list pertinent information. This will include a brief description of
their unit, ongoing activities, future goals, their latest minutes as well as
other key contact information. This will certainly benefit the community at
large since chapters both local and abroad will be able to utilize this
resource. Click here to view the U.K. Minutes.
The annual barbecue held at runeys
went down in fine style on Saturday July 3rd. As usual the Spring Village New
Yorkers came together to have fun and enjoy each others company at their annual
summer barbeque. There were at least fifty people who stopped in to do some of
the traditional things that village people like to do like laugh, chat and
reminisce on the good old times around some great food. Most people come hoping
to run into some faces they have not seen in a very long time. As usual, the
food was delightful and abundant. If you miss your fowl, pig or fish, it was
probably on Runey’s grill. As customary, no one left
without hearing the message of salvation from Runey’s
preaching which is intended to uplift the brethren and open the door to those
in need of a right relationship with God. Click here to view Pictures from Runey’s
Event!
Mark your calendar for the next summer event September 4th
& 5th at Freeman’s (Check
the calendar of Events page) where the Villagers from
The
They have decided that their first village reunion party
will be held on
The
It was agreed that meetings will be held every two weeks
with the next one on
We congratulate the
The
Please mark your calendar for this event as we kick off the
summer in NYC. For more information on location and directions.
Villagers in the
This is part of the ongoing effort to connect villagers
around the world for the common good of all Pothouse people.
For further information on this historic event Click
here to visit the calendar of Events page.
The
Please note that there will be a viewing on Friday June 17th
Also visit our page dedicated to
The Uptown DFT Promotions six-a-side
football competition for 2004, starts today in
The matches will be played on a knock out format, and will
see teams playing for the grand prize of $100,000 first place while the team
finishing second will pocket $50,000.
There was a fatal accident this morning which clamed the
life of Mr. Hubert Richards. Hubert is the father two children whose mother is
Jean Campbell. The accident occurred in the region of
The main road in
For villagers who are still
“stranded abroad” in the
See you either here or there!!
Pastor Rodney follows a great tradition of pastors such as
Pastor Carter Henry, Zeph Dawnes,
Jeffrey McKenzie and Harry Jarrett. He is a minister concerned with the “total
man” and not only the spiritual aspects. He expresses his desire to work with
the community and its development bodies to help advance its causes.
A happy and prosperous New year to all Villagers, Adopted
Villagers, Would-be Villagers, far,far cousins of
Villagers and those who would like to be Villagers. May the Peace of God reign
in your hearts!
All the best for 2004!
A heart felt condolence goes out to the family of
Our sympathy goes out to Niah,
Kelly, Skuma, Nadine, Maisey,
Old man and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this time.
Condolence goes out to Clunis and
family on the loss of their uncle Barry. It is with great sympathy that we
announce this.
Our sympathy goes out to Chicken, Skinna,
Gurvin and the rest of the family. Our prayers are
with you at this time. Keep the faith.
It is with much regret that we announce the recent passing
of Miss Edna (from Rock Stone). She will be missed for her presence within the
community. Miss Edna was known as another pillar of the Village. One could
always call upon her to help in time of need. Her lifelong contributions will
certainly be missed.
Our Condolence goes out to the entire family. Willfred, Peter, Sonia, Sammy, Cherry and the rest of the
family home and abroad. May the Lord give you the strength during this time.
We regret to announce the recent passing of Miss Winnie
Kennedy. She will be missed for her humor and (always) pleasant smile. The Village
mourns the loss of another elder of the community.
Our Condolence goes out to the entire Kennedy family.
Husband Mass John, Pat, Doreen, Eula and the rest of
the family. Our Prayers are with you.
Cards to improve efficiency of toll
road
'revival'
project in Old Harbour
Once more we regret to announce the recent passing of
another stalwart of the spring village community, Mrs. Vastina
Morgan (Miss check) also known to many as "The pudding Lady". She
transitioned on Sunday 9/21/03. We all owe a great deal to her legacy as we
celebrate her life. She has fed not only the people of the Village with her
cooking but those from Church Pen, Old Harbor and all over as they came to work
at Jamaica Broilers. Her shop would be busy both day and night as people from school,
work or church would stop by for their order. Whether it may be for her Corn
meal or cassava pudding, variety of cooked meals or her strong ginger beer
which is still rated No.1 even to this day, we will all think of Miss Check
with a certain degree of fondness. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of us all.
She will most certainly be missed.
Our Condolence goes out to the entire Bryan family. Wally,
Babe, Pedro, Beenie Bud, Blossom, Fitsburt,
Delroy, Kenute,Verna,
Caswell, Dottie, Ena, Eva and the entire Bryan
family.
It is with much regret that we announce the recent passing
of one of the essential members of the spring village community, Mr. Albert
Bryan, also known as "Moochu", or "Sall cup" (see picture on Village faces page). He has
left a spirit in the community that will never be duplicated. For many years he
has been the fuel behind the famous Spring Village tradition called "Burru", a group of minstrels beating drums at
Christmas time, singing songs with lyrics made exclusively from news inside the
Village (scandalous or not). These lyrics were based on events throughout the
current year. Everyone would listen for their personal stories and would
breathe a sigh of relief if their story were not divulged. Mucho was a friend
of most, if not all Village people. He and his contribution will certainly be
missed.
Our Condolence goes out to the entire Bryan family. Miss
Check, Wally, Babe, Pedro, Beenie Bud, Blossom, Fitsburt, Delroy, Kenute,Verna, Caswell, Dottie and the entire Bryan family.
Funeral will be held Sunday 28 Sept. 2003. If you would like to donate, please
send it through Western Union to Delroy Bryan Tel#
(876) 8667703
It is with much sorrow that we report the tragic death of
Wilburn Williams, one of the Ethel twins. Who was allegedly fatally stabbed by
his Nephew (Sharon’s son). Our prayers and support are with the Williams family
at this time. The entire Spring Village community mourns the loss of another
young son and hopes this is a reminder for us not to lose sight of our true
values.
9/10/03 Miss Imo (Granny Mac)
We regret to announce the recent passing of Miss Imo also called
Granny Mac, one of the most senior residents of Spring Village. Miss Imo has
always been a key contributor to the people and culture of the village. Many
remember her for her humor, determination and depth of knowledge. She will
certainly be missed.
Our heart felt Condolence goes out to the entire family,
Miss Sweet-gal, Garland, Veniece, Marva,
Joe, Edward, Ina and many more in the U.K. and all over. Our prayers are with
you.
Note:
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