Steven Todd:  

Life Going through changes... My catharsis . . . seriously writing. The poet/lyracist in me has been reborn with over 100 pieces written in the last year. Thriving on inspiration. __________________________ My Wife In 1978 I was working as a dock hand for a float plane outfit on the BC Coast when this cute girl from Gold River transferred in and stole my heart. I am very sad to report that Valerie, my wife of 38 years, passed away on November 19th, 2021 from a very rare, aggressive cancer. She was only 66 years old. My Pets Always liked the independence of cats. But, currently without any furry friends. My Kids Jen is married and living with her husband Mike in Victoria. She and I remain best friends. Not bad for a dad and daughter eh? They had their one and only child Avery in May of 2022. It's now April, 2024 and she's is a wonderful, walking, running, talking, so fun to be with, almost 2 year old. My Job Security Management - Gaming Industry My Old Friends I've been back to Calgary, Port Coquitlam and Victoria. Continue to work on genealogy projects, collaborating with my sister Gloria. Hope to contact more old friends and catch up with those I have contacted. I apologize to those I have not corresponded with for a while. Life has a way of sweeping you up and carrying you off for years at a time. Regardless, all of you have been on my mind from time to time. School Grade 1 & 2 - Norgate Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia - I remember Bob Booth and sister Barb (who I still see from time to time when visiting with my sister), Peter Drummond, a Kirpatrick, another Pete (although that wasn't his real name - we just called him that for some reason), Jimmy McCormick, Michelle (my first kiss), Wendy (my first crush). I remember Miss? Mrs? Ford - Grade 2. The ball point pen, the smell (fumes) of fresh Gestetner printed paper, soccer, sports day, President Kennedy's assassination being announced over the loudspeaker in the classroom (everyone was given the rest of the day off). Looks like Norgate Park remains a special place - but much more pricey. I think our old $10,000 rancher is something close to $1,000,000 now. Grade 2,3 & 4 - Glenbrook, S.W. Calgary, Alberta - I remember Steven (and your Mom and sister), another Steven and Stephen, Terry Krahn and his Comic Book collecting brother George, and Willie (in Lethbridge your dad said). Brian Baker (borrowed your bike a few times). I've been back to Calgary for a few visits. There had been a fire at the school when I stopped by. My sister Carolyn and her husband Steve live in Calgary. I tried contacting my grade 2 teacher Mrs. Eroshinsky. I spoke with her daughter (Mrs. E was in Arizona for the winter - sadly, she has since passed). I would really like to get back to everyone I contacted. Time is so fleeting. Grade 5 & 6 - Glamorgan, S.W. Calgary, Alberta - I remember Debbie Barnes, Simone Taylor (huge crush), Debbie Gervais, Robin Smith (big crush) who sang like a bird, Brock Harrison and his little sister, David Howse. Then there was Twin Bridges, Bragg Creek, Heritage Park (Village - the steam engine - the paddle wheeler), the Calgary Stampede and CFCN on the hill. Anyone remember the Ed Hunter Show? Will Miller of the Irish Rovers used to sing in the Smitty's Pancake House in Calgary - sang Happy Birthday to my sister Gloria. My dad worked for Husky Oil. Remember when it was the Husky Tower before it was the Calgary Tower. My first filet mignon and sherbet was at the top in the new restaurant before it opened to the public. Anybody remember "My Pop Likes Husky Care"?? Probably not. I had the reflective, orange stickers on my bike. I was supposed to go to A.E. Cross the next year but we moved back to British Columbia where grade 7 was still elementary school. Grade 7 - Viscount Alexander, Port Coquitlam, BC - I remember Joel Lafleur (tall guy), David Scow, Ala...Expand for more