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Noted local playwright, Colonel “Concha” Harrigan, has published in booklet form his third collection of plays and skits called Tell Me ‘Bout It.

Mr. Felix Pina recently returned from Denver, Colorado, where he completed an intensive 360-hour, eight-week Household Management Certification with Starkey International Institute. The comprehensive curriculum includes technical skills in ten service areas, personal development and luxury product knowledge. Graduates of the program are placed with prestigious organizations and properties worldwide.

The hallmark of a successful life is when you can see God’s will done through the fruits of your deeds. Ms. Emma Ferguson (affectionately known as “Teacher Emma”), a Guidance Counselor at Campus B of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School, is grateful to have experienced fifty such years.

“Exercise to stimulate, not to annihilate. The world wasn't formed in a day, and neither were we. Set small goals and build upon them.” Words of encouragement and inspiration from Mr. Lee Haney; eight times Mr. Olympia. Lee Haney, was one of the most symmetrical physiques to grace the sport of bodybuilding.

The passing has been announced of Anguillian Gomez Hodge in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He died on Saturday, September 17, at the age of 78. (He is best remembered in Anguilla as having been Sergeant-in-charge of the Police Force on the island under the administration of the St. Kitts Government.)

The Journey Continues…

“Go Hard or Go Home!” This is the bodybuilding motto which drives me; which at times, due to the physical and mental demands, could make one want to change it to “Go Home this is too hard!”

The uncertainty of death recently brought a tear to many an eye and a heartache to those who were intimately related to, or affectionately associated with, the moving on from the earthly existence of Mr Julian R Harrigan. Just at the time when he appeared settled to expand his contribution to family, relatives and the wider Anguillian society in general, his earthly journey was suddenly halted.

The University of the West Indies community and particularly the Open Campus (formerly the School of Continuing Studies and UWIDEC) wishes to express its deepest regrets on the passing of Mr. Julian Harrigan, outstanding public servant and scholar, on July 29, 2011.

Cordane O. Richardson of DCC Music studio, South Hill sat the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) Grade 8 theory in November 2010 at age 15, and gained a Distinction. He has recently been recognized by the board as one of the winners of the Hedy King Robinson Award. This award is given to pupils worldwide for high standards in Grades 6 to 8 Theory of Music exams, with scores ranging from 90 to100 (full marks)..

On June 2, 2011, Dr. Kimberly N. Rogers received her Medical Degree at the 187th commencement of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She is excited to have successfully matched her #1 residency program of choice, Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. where she will complete 3 years of training in the field of Internal Medicine.

Anguillian the late Mr. Dennis Godwin Richardson, was laid to rest on Tuesday afternoon this week, May 31, at the Sandy Ground Cemetery, following the celebration of his life at Bethel Methodist Church, South Hill. He died on April 30 in England where he was receiving medical attention.

Among the success stories emerging from North American universities this Spring was the awarding of a Masters of Music degree in Music Education to prominent local musician, Lennox Vanterpool. Mr.Vanterpool pursued the course of study via the online medium with Boston University College of the Fine Arts located in Boston, Massachusetts. The program began in 2009 and over the ensuing period pertinent areas included music theory, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology and curriculum development.

It is an honour and delight to see another young Anguillian graduate. Ms. Waynika A. Romney is a proud candidate of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of the Virgin Islands, St Thomas. She received her certificate of accomplishment on May 14th,2011.

Anguillian Leigh-Ann Brooks earned a bachelors’ of science degree at Midwestern State University’s May 2011 Commencement exercises last Saturday. She was part of a group of 30 Caribbean students who walked the stage.

On May 15, 2011 at the 41st Commencement of the Penn State College of Medicine, Dr. Tonya S. Carter was conferred a Medical Degree after studying at the College of Medicine for the past four years. In addition to receiving her Medical Degree, Dr. Carter was recognized and presented with the Endocrine Society Medical Achievement Award for excellence in Endocrinology.

Sunday, May 15th 2011, was a great day in the life of another young Anguillian, Jeslin Larise Pearl Harrigan, following the completion of studies at Clayton State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Jeslin graduated from La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a Master of Arts Degree in Education. Several close family members traveled to Philadelphia for the occasion.

Jeslin Larise Pearl Harrigan, B.S., M.A.Ed., we salute you.

My Princess, I did not know I would have lost you when I last saw you and spoke to you on the 22nd December, 2010, at the front house – when you went to West End with the other folks I never thought that was the last time I would see and hear you.

The family of the late Ann Pauline Hughes, of South Hill, would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time of loss.

The tragic death of Joseph Andriola (Joe) 44 occurred in an automobile accident on January 18, 2011, while he was on a business trip in China. He was the son-in-law of Mrs. Alan and Brenda Carty of North Hill, Anguilla, and husband of their daughter, Judy.

The children, grandchildren and other family members of the late Hyacinth Hodge of Stoney Ground would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all those who sent condolences and gave us their support by way of floral tributes, cards, words of comfort, telephone calls (local and long distance). The family is also grateful to all those who visited the home during our recent bereavement.