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Many of you may not be aware about the devastation wrought upon the facilities of

L. Bernardo Memorial High School. I was in Luisiana for the Todos Los Santos and I had the opportunity to visit LBMHS. I included a visit to LBMHS in my itinerary because I knew that we were hit by a very strong typhoon while I was in the US in October.

I was shocked with the sight I saw. The school was badly hit and all the 15 classrooms lost their roofs. Two weeks after the typhoon, there were only five classrooms which roofs were fixed because of lack of funds. The students have to share classrooms and do half day classes. I have filed some pictures in the following URL

The school can not repair the classrooms with their own budget. We all know that the tuition fees are just enough to pay the salary of the faculty. So far, some alumni have been notified through their individual emails and many have favorably acted to help the school.

The Board of Trustees of which I am the incumbent Chairman is appealing to the alumni of LBMHS to pitch in in the repair of the school facility. We can offer to name a post or a classroom in honor of the classes which will help donate funds for the purpose. One post is estimated to cost P20,000 while a classroom will cost P200,000.

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> Here's a message from our Luisianians International Association:
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> Dearest Kababayan,
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> On behalf of the Luis Bernardo Memorial High School through the request of the chairman of the board, General Rudy Estrellado, may I reiterate the plea for donation and pledges toward the reconstruction of the school building which was devastated by one of the typhoons. He said they are doing everything they could, applied for a loan at a local bank, but as it is still need lots of assistance.

> This request is totally voluntary on your part. Whatever help you can give, I am sure will be greatly appreciated and will be properly acknowledged.

> For more information, please call, email Josie Estrellado Caliboso, NY at Ejjcali@...

> I will be in the Philippines till December 21, 2006 with my husband Nony and I will try to see the situation first hand.

> Many thanks and regards to your families.

> Truly yours

> Myrna Mecija Baculi

Dear Josie and all concerned,

I have read the many email messages and received many phone calls of concern with the fate of LBMHS. These would not have been possible if not for the sincere concerm and trepidation of many alumni and friends of LBMHS.

On behalf of the LBMHS Board of Trustees, I am taking this opportunity to extend the LBMHS thanks and gratitude to all who went out of their way and extend assistance to relieve the pressure off the school in its desire to continue on providing good education to our young and talented kababayan.

Thank you Myrna, Vangie and Josie for the coordination and the solicitation which you have undertaken. My affection goes to Maynard and Boy who were the first to send in their financial contribution. We still ahave a long way to go to return to normalcy but our hearts are full of joy knowing there are alumni and friends out there who really care.

If anyone is contemplating on providing assistance, please do not hesitate to call on Dra. Nita Leobrera, LBMHS President or to send an email to me at: eagle162@...

May the Joyful Season continue to bless you and your family.

Happy Holidays,

Rudy

Dear Myrna, Necy and to all our kababayans,

Maligayang Pasko and Masaganang Bagong Taon! May the blessings and joy of Christmas be with you all and best wishes for the New Year!

On this holiday season, I can truly feel and witness the true meaning of Christmas. I'm personally overwhelmed with the tremendous positive response of concern from our kababayans to the students and to our dear high school, Luis Bernardo Memorial High School. On behalf of LBMHS and my brother, Rudy Estrellado, we sincerely appreciate your support and assistance in rebuilding the school and in giving LBMHS students a chance to have a normal way to acquire knowledge. Let me take this opportunity to acknowledge the donors as listed below:

From: noel rondilla [mailto:noel_rondilla@...]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 9:06 AM
To: Zalameda-Khan, Lilli Ann
Subject: Re: Hello There

hello again, we already recieved the donation:

1. Luisianian Southern California $2,000 Cash
2. S. N. Villafranca $ 300 Cheque
3. Divinia & Renato Esperanza $ 100 Cheque
4. Oscar & Irma Anluage $ 200 Cash
5. Mr. & Mrs. F. C. Mecija $ 150 Cash
6. Dr. Manuel & Myrna Baculi $1,500 Cheque
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Total $4,250

To Our Donors:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Faculty and more especially the Students of the L. Bernardo Memorial High School I would like to express our appreciation for the kind donation graciously provided by the following to assist in the reconstruction of our school facilities:

1. Luisianians of Southern California
c/o Pres. Generoso Mecija
2. Dr. Manuel Baculi & Mrs. Myrna Baculi
3. Luisiana Association of Northern California
c/o Past Pres. Jess Estrellado
4. LBMHS Class 1957-
c/o Mrs. Josefina Romana Villafranca
5. Mr. Mario & Mrs. Leonor Subijano's family
6. Mr. Maynard Estrellado & family
7. Mr. Francis & Mrs.Emma Mecija
8. Mr. Generoso & Mrs.Clarissa Mecija
9. Mr. Oscar & Mrs. Irma Anloague
10. Mr. Renato & Mrs. Divina Esperanza
11. Mr. Nathaniel & Mrs. Cora Lorico Tipora
12. Mr. & Mrs. Emer & Mrs.Necy Villamin
13. Mr. Jesse & Mrs.Vilma Subijano Cassanova
14. Mr. Raul & Mrs. Linda Estrellado
15. Mr. Emil & Mrs. Josie Estrellado Caliboso
16. Mr. Renato Divino
17. Mr. Andy & Mrs. Nona Cayanan
18. Mr. Nonoy & Mrs. Pura Ranoco
19. Mrs. Annie Bojo de Villa

As of today we have generated a total amount of US$ 5,850.00. Five days ago, Myrna and Pina together with their respective hubbies (Noli Baculi & Jun Villafranca) turned over to Dra. Nita Leobrera, LBMHS President, more than four thousand dollars. Today, I received through Josie, Jess & Maynard the amount of $ 1,700.

Thank you for your generous donation. It is still a long way to go since it will entail two-hundred fifty thousand pesos (US$5,000) to put up one classroom. But the Board is doing all means possible to finish the re-construction of at least five classrooms by the second week of January 2007.

At the eve of Christmas, my family and I wish all of you all the best.May the season bring you and your family all the joy, good health and prosperity in the coming year.

Rudy Estrellado

I intentionally delayed my pledge of donation 'cause I want to make sure I still have a job. Sabi nga nila.....Charity begins at home. When I came back from attending the reunion in Canada last year, I found out that our hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Of course the employees were the last one to know. For one year and a half we don't really know wether our hospital will recover from bankruptcy or totally close. But last Tuesday, there was a town hall meeting where they announced that St. John’s Queens and Mary Immaculate hospitals where I work for the past 25 years will officially transfer to Wyckoff’s affiliate, Caritas Health Care Planning, Inc. effective Jan.1st of this coming year. Victory Memorial Hospital where Polly Laguador worked will close early next year. Luckily he retired this month.

I sent emails and contacted some of my high school classmates. Most of them are willing to donate but so far the following will donate:

Dear Myrna and Necy,

Thank you on your update on Contribution to the reconstruction of LBMHS. There were two more contributions which we received before the year 2006 was over. We received these from Venus Villamin Cruz and Vivian Villamin Senar.

Hereunder are the names of donors and those who have announced their pledges.

Brought and turned over by by Myrna Mecija Baculi to Pres. Nita Lebrera

1. Luisianians of Southern California
    c/o Pres. Generoso Mecija
2. Dr. Manuel Baculi & Mrs. Myrna Baculi
3. LBMHS Class 1957-
    c/o Mrs. Josefina Romana Villafranca
4. Mr. Francis & Mrs.Emma Mecija
5. Mr. Generoso & Mrs.Clarissa Mecija
6. Mr. Oscar & Mrs. Irma Anloague
7. Mr. Renato & Mrs. Divina Esperanza

Sent by courier service to Rudy Estrellado

8. Engr. Maynard Estrellado & Family

9. Luisiana Association of Northern California
c/o Past Pres. Jess Estrellado

Sent by Josie Caliboso through Ricky Estrellado on Dec. 22, 2006

10. Mr. & Mrs. Emer & Mrs.Necy Villamin
11. Mr. Jesse & Mrs.Vilma Subijano Cassanova

12. Mr. Nathaniel & Mrs. Cora Lorico Tipora
13. Mr. Mario & Mrs. Leonor Subijano's family
14. Mr. Raul & Mrs. Linda Estrellado
15. Mr. Emil & Mrs. Josie Estrellado Caliboso
16. Mr. Renato Divino
17. Mr. Andy & Mrs. Nona Cayanan
18. Mr. Nonoy & Mrs. Pura Ranoco
19. Mrs. Annie Bojo de Villa

Handed by Denis and Vilma Pedron to Rudy Estrellado on Dec. 29, 2006

20. Mrs. Venus Villamion Cruz

21. Mrs. Vivian Villamin Senar

Pledges from the following have been received

22. Mrs. Evelyn Zalameda Eichelberger

23. In memory of Mr. Eugenio & Mrs. Eufemia Oblepias

24. Mrs. Evangeline Villatuya Robles

The LBMHS reconstruction has still a long way to go, nonetheless, in the name of the administration, faculty and the students, I take this opportunity to express our gratitude and sincere acknowledgement of your unselfish contribution at a time that we desperately need financial support.

Rest assured that we shall put to good use your hard earned donation.

Thank You,

Rudy Estrellado

The Class '67 Foundation, Inc. has announced plans for all members stationed all over the world to come home for a Grand Re-Union in December 8, of this year. The overall theme of the celebration is "Life Begins… at 40."

Manny Alvarez, Norma Milaor-Gorospe and Florita Apaya-Serrato are now busy organizing a souvenir program to commemorate this grand occasion. They plan to give part of the proceeds from the publication of the souvenir program to their Foundation's Educational and Assistance Program, and a portion for the rehabilitation of the BMHS structures damaged by typhoon Milenyo.

The Educational Assistance Program of Class'67 is the longest running and consistent program of its kind in Luisiana. It started in 1989 and, without fail, has already produced 38 graduates – 32 in high school and 6 in the college level. I wish Class '67 for a productive and successful grand re-union. May your class continue to grow in strength and work for the common welfare of our kababayan.