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I would like to thank all who came out to the gospel concert last night it was a great success. I would like to send out a special thanks to the performers Ralph Paul, Clarence & Vickie Mitchell,
Phil Baker, Austin & Nora Antle,
Baxter Bolt, Sam Moulton & Friends,
Con Fitzpatrick, Gordon Abbott,
Frank Banfield, Pete Anstey,
Sheldon Oake
who all did a wonderful job and gave their time and talent so freely at short notice, also all others who helped are included in my thanks. Right Here is a great place to live when you can stand and turn in any direction to speak to a friend.
Awesome Site Always Good To Know The History Of Events In Our Past.. Looks Like The Committee Has Done So Much Work On The History of The Mina Swim And Her Crew.. Congratulations To All And Keep Up The Tremendous Work
I would like to thank the Riggs family for the Photos and donation towards erecting a monument. This is the interest we are striving for, to help us achieve our goal of sometime soon being able to show our respects to the crew and families of the Mina Swim. Thank You.
There will be a concert put off at Donald C. Jamieson Academy by the comedy troop “Bag of Mixed Nuts” in aid of the Mina Swim Memorial Project. Doors will open at 7:00pm, the show will begin at 8:00pm. Admission will be taken at the door. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 will be $3.00. Please come out and support the cause while treating yourself to an evening of laughter and fun. Thank You.
I would like to thank all who came out in support of our cause, It was a great success and hope you all enjoyed the concert put off by “A Bag of Mixed Nuts”. A special thanks to the cast: Roberta Mayo, Donna Paul, Ethel Paul, Don Paul, Barry Blagdon, Tina Blagdon, Susan Poulain, Curtis Martin, Cecilia Martin, Jean Dibbon and crew. Ralph Paul (sound), Howard Lundrigan (curtains), Kim Riggs (MC), Marilyn Martin (video), Colleen Riggs (photographer). The singers Alanna, Raquel and John Walsh did an excellent job. I would also like to thank the students and staff of Donald C Jamieson for arranging the seating and the use of their gymnasium and all others who had a hand in helping in any way. Thank you from the Mina Swim Memorial Committee.
Just read your comment and noticed a Kim Riggs. I’m Thomas Riggs’ grandson and would like to know if she is somehow related to the Thomas riggs family.
Regards,
Phil Riggs
Hi Phil, the next chance I get , I will ask someone on the committee to get that info to you. All the best….Harold.
Hi Phil, I’d like to get in touch by email
My grandmother was Mary Ann Riggs and was a first cousin to Tom Riggs
I was gathering a descendent line for all the crew members and would like to see where you belong.
colinwaye@gmail.com
I would like to Wish my Great Aunt Anne and her family a special Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming New Year. I would also like to thank her on behalf of the Mina Swim Memorial Committee for her very generous donation toward the Monument. I know our goal will be obtained and erected from the generousity of family, friends and great community involvement. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
I would like to thank Ngaire Genge for her most generous donation, time and
support to our cause. Ngaire has offered to print the book I wrote “Christmas in the Harbour” as a donation. This will mean 100% proceeds towards the monument. Her most valuable time and hard work are greatly appreciated. also, I am sure I speak for the whole committee when I say people like Ngaire and her family are highly reguarded and most valued contributors to our cause, again thank you so much.
Harold, for furthering my research, I was wondering if you knew where there would be any land records for Burin area, if indeed there are any. I did look in St. John’s, there were some but not much.
I should also add that in my research I have contacted the Maritime Museum in St. John’s on many ocassions, and recently mentioned your website.
They would be very interested in obtaining a copy of all information when you are finished and can add it to their files for everyone’s benefit, if you are so inclined.
Maritime History Archive
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5S7
Canada
Tel: 709-737-8429
Fax: 709-737-3123
Web Site: http://www.mun.ca/mha
I would like to say our latest fundraiser was a great success, and to give a special thanks to the Roman Catholic Church women for their hard work and expertice in the preparation of the cold plate dinners.I have had many calls prom people commenting on how good the plates were and to let them know when our next fundraiser would be. Generousity and community involvement is overwhelming in our area, so I would like to thank everyone involved on behalf of the Mina Swim committee.
I would like to thank all who supported our cause by buying the children’s book “Christmas in the Harbour” All books were sold and money collected for a 100% donation towards the monument. A special thanks to Ngaire Genge and family for donating the printing and delivery of the books. Another great success. Thank you.
I am proud to announce John Tobin of Burin was the WINNER of our ticket draw on 50 FISHING LURES the draw was announced on CHCM on June 30th this is the first of several fundraisers to be held over this summer. Please keep an eye open for upcoming ticket draws you may be the next winner!
I am proud to announce Noreen Moulton of Creston South was the winner of our ticket draw on 50 salmon flies. The draw was held on July 21st , Thanks to all who participated.
I would like to thank all the performers who shared their musical talents at our last Gospel Concert held at the Oldest Colony Trust. This is the second time for most performers and a couple of new additions. Without their generosity this fundraiser would not have been the great success it was. The Performers were: Family Ties (Ralph & Kyla Paul), Baxter Bolt, Austin & Nora Antle, Pete Anstey, Con Fitzpatrick, Vickie & Clarence Mitchell, Herb Scott, Phil Baker, Frank Banfield, Gerald Mayo. Also Thanks goes out to all who helped with putting this show off and the audience for their continued support. There was a larger turnout with some new faces and a good time was seemed to be had by all.
I would like to thank all who helped with our cold plate dinner on Sunday November 18th and all who bought dinners, this was our greatest fundraiser to date. A special thanks to the Bank of Nova Scotia for their help with this fundraiser. Our goals are clearly in sight now and we are hoping to have some date set for the unveiling of the monument by as early as August of 2013. Please check back for updates on this event. A great thanks to all who supported this endeavour in any way.
I would like to congratulate, Kim Riggs of Bulls Cove for purchacing the winning ticket on the Northern Painting that was drawn on the 22nd of December 2012. I would also like to thank all who bought tickets to help support our cause and wish Everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
I would like to thank all decendant family members for their generous personal donations and let you know that more than1/4 of all money raised for the monument was through family donations. I am proud to be a part of this group and say generosity starts at home, but it isn’t long before you will find friends that you would be proud to have as family.
I am proud to say on behalf of the Mina Swim Memorial Committee, a service will be held at Zion United Church , Collin’s Cove 2:00 pm Sunday, July 14, 2013. After the service we will proceed to Salmonier for the unveiling of a monument erected in honour of the crew of the Mina Swim, who lost their lives on February 7th, 1917. A gathering with finger foods and refreshments in the basement of St. Patrick’s Catholic church , Green Hill will follow the unveiling to finish the evenings events with a yarn among friends, old and new. The evenings events are open to all, hope to see you there.
On behalf of the Mina Swim Memorial Committee, I would like to congratulate Helen Porter of Garnish for purchasing the winning ticket on the stretched canvas print and photo session provided by Colin Pitman Photography(value $250.00). The ticket was drawn on CHCM Radio June 1st, 2013. I would also like to express our gratitude to all who supported our endeavour by buying tickets.
I am sorry to announce the passing of my Great Aunt Susanna Maud Moulton O’Hara Paul. Sept. 15th, 1913 – June 11th, 2013. She was the only surviving child of Albert Gordon Moulton Sr. Our condolences go out to all family members.
On behalf of the Mina swim Memorial committee, I would like to thank all the performers for sharing their musical talents with the people who came to the OCT in support of our cause, making our final fundraiser a great success. I would like to pass along an open invitation for all to attend the unveiling ceremonies with us on July 14th starting at Zion United church in Collins cove, beginning at 2 pm.
I would like to thank everyone for attending the Memorial Service and the unveiling of the monument today. Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s events, as well as the many people who worked so tirelessly to make this possible in such a short period of time.
The Mina Swim Memorial Park is officially open. On behalf of the committee I would like to thank all who were involved in any aspect of making this endeavour possible. We will be posting photo coverage of todays events as they become available. CBC and NTV covered this event also so some video footage may be on the news. Thanks to the southern Gazette for covering the story also.