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Hey Sarah,
Just started using this sight. Hope you are doing well. I moved back to the area and I am still attending Trinity. As they say, the more things change the more they stay the same.
Deborah Hunt Matheny
Hi Susan,
I have always wondered where you went after you entered seminary. I hope you are staying warm in upstate New York. Just finished reading your bio. I still live in the Tidewater area and still attend Trinity portsmouth. The more things change the more they stay the same. I got married in October 1988. My husband was in the navy and we moved to St. Marys GA. for 5 years. They say you can't go home again once you leave. but i did. As soon as Lee got out of the navy, i said we are going back to Portsmouth, and that is where we have been for the last 16 years.
Hi Sarah,
I too was confirmed by Bishop Vache at age 12. When he would come to Halifax he stayed with us in the rectory. Believe it or not with 9 children in our house and only 6 bedrooms, one was always reserved as a guest room. It was called the bishop's room. Mom remembers sipping wine and having great talks with him by the fire in his bedroom. I've attached my confirmation picture and one from an earlier visit. Charles will be remembered by many. Heather Martin Swift
At the rectory in Halifax, VA: Dad (Fred Martin), me and Charles Vache
The Rt Rev Charles Vache after church with Heather Martin at St John's Episcopal in Halifax, VA in the late 1970s.
Bishop Vache's funeral will be held at 11:00AM on Friday November 6th at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, VA. (Corner of Court and High Streets--downtown) He will be interred immediatedly following in the Trinity Churchyard. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
Hi Tiffany! Great to meet another North Carolinian at Chanco this time! Can't wait to tell the Emmerts!
2nd Annual 40th Alumni reunion weekend
Submitted by katyebersole on September 14, 2009 - 2:09pm.
I just returned from a Chanco alumni weekend and what a beautiful weekend it was (those who didn't make it need to put it on your calendar for next year NOW!) I wanted to go last year but there was a conflict (oh, how real life can get in the way of what's really important!) This year, Diane Buchanan from All Saints encouraged me to come and be her roommate (btw, we have gotten spoiled rotten being in conference center rooms - I don't know how we braved tent camping before!)
I couldn't get away from work on Friday night so I drove up from North Carolina on Saturday, which I later regreted after finding out that David Carter had performed the first night!! Driving in, I wasn't sure where I should meet up with the group but I got out of my car and started wandering towards the dining hall, hoping to find a friend..the first person i saw was a mother with two children on their way back to the conference center. I wasn't sure who the family was, but the young girl, who looked to be about 2-3 years old, walked straight towards me without hesitation and opened her arms....it was a total unexpected gift! I opened my arms and we embraced - I was so shocked, I nearly cried - a hug from a "new person" was exactly the kind of chanco spirit that I adored and remembered as tradition at arrival to Chanco and here was someone that didn't know who I was or why I was there but made me feel right at home. What a WELCOME! I later found out that this beautiful gesture was from Caroline Sale, Chuck's daughter and Talley's neice. What a SWEET CAROLINE and insightful ambassador for Chanco's growing new generation. Thank you, Caroline, for making the trip very special! Alumni and board, keep up the good work encouraging old friends to come back "home"!!
I just returned from a Chanco alumni weekend and what a beautiful weekend it was (those who didn't make it need to put it on your calendar for next year NOW!) I wanted to go last year but there was a conflict (oh, how real life can get in the way of what's really important!) This year, Diane Buchanan from All Saints encouraged me to come and be her roommate (btw, we have gotten spoiled rotten being in conference center rooms - I don't know how we braved tent camping before!)
I couldn't get away from work on Friday night so I drove up from North Carolina on Saturday, which I later regreted after finding out that David Carter had performed the first night!! Driving in, I wasn't sure where I should meet up with the group but I got out of my car and started wandering towards the dining hall, hoping to find a friend..the first person i saw was a mother with two children on their way back to the conference center. I wasn't sure who the family was, but the young girl, who looked to be about 2-3 years old, walked straight towards me without hesitation and opened her arms....it was a total unexpected gift! I opened my arms and we embraced - I was so shocked, I nearly cried - a hug from a "new person" was exactly the kind of chanco spirit that I adored and remembered as tradition at arrival to Chanco and here was someone that didn't know who I was or why I was there but made me feel right at home. What a WELCOME! I later found out that this beautiful gesture was from Caroline Sale, Chuck's daughter and Talley's neice. What a SWEET CAROLINE and insightful ambassador for Chanco's growing new generation. Thank you, Caroline, for making the trip very special! Alumni, keep up the good work encouraging old friends to come back home!!
You described that pamper pole perfectly. The swaying was unnerving as was the biting diaper belt securing the "pampers" ever so tightly as you floated down to the ground. I'm sure far more uncomfortable for the guys. One thing that would have provided some comfort in the whole situation would have been a ridiculously burly man holding his ground at the other end of the belt/rope. Instead I remember seeing the ropes instructor actually lifted/somewhat airborne if you will by a fellow camper. Ahh, good memories!
you're blind! ;-) keep scrolling down - it's 2-3 blogs under this one.
see you in a couple of weeks!
Hey Ruth, I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Reunion too! Make those elevator races best three out of four, and have the winner take the other to lunch! Chanco is alive and well in the offices, shops and labs of America! Amen! --Sarah Etheridge Cargill OC 1980
Hey, don't know why I'm not on the camper list! One of the best times in my life. Early Evans was there, too. Anyone know her whereabouts?
Ok Ann, Am I missing the schedule of events or just blind?
Lach Davis (Australia)
Linda B Sands (Scotland)
Jemima Heatherton (England)
Sarah Brookes (England)
Lach Davis (Australia)
Linda B Sands (Scotland)
Jemima Heatherton (England)
Sarah Brookes (England)
Jenny is right, THANK YOU CCAA MEMBERS!! As an alumni and also one of the outtrip counselors from this summer, I want to thank you personally. I grew up with the old stuff (we actually gave some of the tin cups to the campers this year as momentos....or a pennies cup haha) and was so excited to use the new stuff. We used every single piece of equiptment that was donated and it was terrific! While the campers might not have appreciated that we put spinich in their eggs, the older ones did notice the new goodies we had to cook on.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! from all 3 of the outtrips counselors...I'll speak for the other 2 because I know they agree with me.
Hi Sarah, remembering that first reunion a few years ago. It was so good to see you and remember when you were one of my campers! Is Fisher coming back? I will have to wait for another year, but say hello to Jevon and tell him to post some Bluegums stories!!
Beth Waterfront
I have been cleaning out and organizing my stuff for an upcoming move (to the OBX!!) and hit the JACKPOT for old Chanco letters, smoke signals etc etc... Even the whole "script" (?) for Indian night! Needless to say, I had to shed a few "happy tears" as I went through it all, but it certainly got me even MORE excited to see everyone at the reunion!
Love & miss you all!
Emma
I have been cleaning out and organizing my stuff for an upcoming move (to the OBX!!) and hit the JACKPOT for old Chanco letters, smoke signals etc etc... Even the whole "script" (?) for Indian night! Needless to say, I had to shed a few "happy tears" as I went through it all, but it certainly got me even MORE excited to see everyone at the reunion!
Love & miss you all!
Emma
How could I miss it? I can't think of a place I'd rather be!!! I love what you have written, Sarah, and my reasons for attending are similar to yours.
Jenny, I'm so glad you're part of my world, my life and in my heart. CCAA and Chanco are benefiting from your love, your heart and your work. Can't wait to see you.
I recall that summer as well staying in a the single room wood clapboard dwelling that rested on centerblocks between the non con buildings (new at the time) and the Dining Hall.
It was my favorite place to stay for its location made for easy rousing in the morning for breakfast/ it was close to the showers/ it was like no other structure on site - out of place yet proper for the setting.
It was screened in all around the exterior but like the tents had the same dimensions. It was not the Hurt Hut - after 1982 or so - I think the HH was primarily inhabited by snakes after a tree collapsed on the roof.
During Senior High sessions as staff brats we would play flashlight tag and it was a choice spot to hide under because one could get a good vantage point of the entire playing field.
I snuck a few session campers in there during rain storms that socked along the James.
The place and name were all but one - it was The Hilton. There was nothin' finer and we were Kings...
I have missed you greatly and was definitely wondering where you were. I am glad you have made a triumphant return. I always look forward to your stories and have been suffering withdrawal for quite some time. Glad you are back home safely!
Remember the lowly CIT's of 1989!
As I recall, there were two phases, and I was in the 2nd phase-
Names I remember:
Birdie Olsen
Millie
Lucy Lowry
Sarah Musgrave
Neil
I didn't know many of the first phase CIT's-
I remember Pete Hogg
Remember 1st Session got mudded out, so we did 1st Session @ the end of the summer- I was the Maintenance Man!! That dear old Ford truck was a champ.
oops! of course this didn't show up until AFTER i posted mine. i'll leave mine up, though, because i think i mentioned everyone by name (if i am forgetting someone, let me know).