The Crooked Tree Village Reunion is proud to announce the first anniversary of our spectacular first ever village reunion! It was an occasion and an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, catch up and socialize with teachers, classmates, colleagues, and walk down memory lane.
Our anniversary carries a lot of meaning and the main goal behind our reunion was to relive the special bonds we shared back in those early days as youngsters growing up in Crooked Tree Village.
"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it". George Moore
We believe that there is no more powerful bond than our connections to those we love most, and this special bond goes a long way in providing us with a sense of well-being and belongings.
Family is not about having stuff, it is the relationship that matters. The power of the family bond is strengthen when we don't just have a family, but when we are actually being one together in Crooked Tree Village.
See you all at the next Crooked Tree Village Reunion in 2011
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CROOKED TREE VILLAGE-BLACKBURN ROAD
ROAD OVER CROOKED TREE VILLAGE WESTERN LAGOON-BLACKBURN
THE ROAD TO BLACKBURN-CROOKED TREE VILLAGE
May 17, 2009 Crooked Tree Village will witness the inauguration of a new road across the Western Lagoon that will take farmers to the Blackburn Area.
This new road is a battle between the environment and development in the Crooked Tree Village Wildlife Sanctuary. In April of last year there was a dispute between the Area Rep. Hon. Edmond Castro and the Belize Audubon Society over the aforementioned road. READ MORE
Spurt Holes and Structural Damages in Placencia, Belize
The Pier
Inside the Co-op
Inside the Co-op
Cracked Pavement
The Dive Shop
BREAKING NEWS!!!! EARTHQUAKE HITS HONDURAS/BELIZE AND GUATEMALA THIS MORNING!!! TSUNAMI WATCH WAS IN EFFECT
EARTHQUAKE WAS 7.1
AFTERSHOCKHIT THE CITY
QUAKE CAME OFF THE COAST OFHONDURAS; BELIZE AND GUATEMALA FELT IT.
OCCURRED A COUPLE HOURS AGO
HOMES DOWN IN MONKEY RIVER, WATER TOWER DOWN IN MANGO CREEK, STRUCTURAL DAMAGES IN PLACENCIA AND SEINE BIGHT. NO ELECTRICITY IN MANGO CREEK THIS MORNING
PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR LOVED ONES AND PRAY THESE NATURAL OCCURENCES DO NOT LEAVE TOTAL DISMAY IN BELIZE , GUATEMALA , HONDURAS …
A FEW LINKS TO KEEP A WATCH OUT AND FOLLOW UP ON THIS EVENT.
U.S. AMBASSADOR ROBERT DIETER'S VISIT TO PRI AND (L) DR. ARLIE PETTERS
Duke-Petters Research Institute Summer Program in Belize
Principals and teachers at High Schools in Belize, Belizean-American parents - this is a golden opportunity. Please visit the site for further information www.pribelize.org. Note that cost of each scholarship that will be awarded to Belizean students is US $3,950.
MAIL COMPLETED MATERIALS TO: Duke University TIP AdmissionsAttn: Field Studies & Institutes 1121 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Arlie O. Petters, Professor of Mathematics, Physics, and Business Administration Duke University Department of Mathematics Durham, NC 27708-0320
Duke University partners with PRI to offer the world-class Duke TIPtalent identification program in Belize for the first time. This highly selective, rigorous program will cover Business Leadership, July 10-24, 2009 (location PRI). It is aimed at exceptional high school students in Forms 2-4 (Grades 10-12) and will be a blend of Belizean and US students. The program is done in conjuction with Duke's prestigious Fuqua School of Business. Application Form (Deadline June 1, 2009): Download Application Form Course Description:Download Full Course Description Program Guide:Download Parent/Student Guide
Admitted Belizean students will receive full scholarships to attend the program.
Dr. Barbara Morrison-Rodriguez High School Scholarships awarded to Juana Meza and Araine Muschamp. More
The Queen of England honored PRI President, Dr. Arlie Petters, with Membership in the
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his scientific and educational work. More
Government of Belize selected PRI Math practice books to help Elementary School students prepare for PSE National Exams. More
URGENT PRESS RELEASE Ministry of Health Belmopan, April 29, 2009
In light of the ongoing global epidemic of Swine Flu, the World Health Organization has raised the level of alert to Phase 5. This means that the virus has caused sustained community level outbreaks in two or more countries in one World Health Organization Region.
With the underlying principle of preventing any potential transmission of Swine Flu in the country of Belize, the Ministry of Health through the Director of Health Services, in accordance with Section 83 of the Public Health Act, has issued a directive to postpone all major public gatherings until further notice. This includes the following events: · The Annual General Meeting of the Holy Redeemer Credit Union Belize City · Morgan Heritage Musical Concert, Belize City · The University of Belize Fundraising Event – Spring Fling 2009, Belmopan · National Agriculture and Trade Show, Belmopan · Cashew Fest, Crooked Tree · Hermanos Ponce Circus, Belize City
We ask that organizers and the general public adhere to this public health notice.
Hot Line
The Ministry of Health has established a Hot Line for the public from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. the number is 629-5604 and will be handled by Nurse Augustina Eligio, stationed at MOH HQ.
Number of Cases in Belize Blood samples have been sent to CAREC Trinidad today from suspected cases from: San Pedro Ambergris Caye (1), Belize City (2) and Orange Walk (1) To date 7 countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases.
The Ministry of Health is working closely with the Pan American Health Organization and will keep the public updated as to the development of events in regards to the outbreak in Mexico and USA.
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CROOKED TREE VILLAGE CEMETARY
CROOKED TREE VILLAGE FOUNDATION
The Reunion Committee for the Crooked Tree Village Foundation has dedicated the funds raised for the devastating flood to begin a clean-up project of the Crooked Tree Village Burial Ground. This project will consist of cleaning and re-painting all the graves damaged and water stained by the flood condition. In addition, we will upgrade the appearance of the burial ground by planting some flowers, install a new gate and add a sign above the gate.
Depending on the availability of funds left over we would like to install a new gate at the CT Health Center, also damage by the flood.
We have collected a total of US $2135. On behalf of the Committee and the Residents of Crooked Tree Village, we deeply appreciate your efforts and your generous donation.
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OCTOBER 28, 2008 FLOODING OF CROOKED TREE VILLAGE
Please review Special Flood Album for more pictures of the devastating flood in Crooked Tree Village
CRISIS IN CROOKED TREE VILLAGE!
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CROOKED TREE VILLAGE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL PROJECT
December 4th, 2008
Dear Family, Friends and Descendants of Crooked Tree Village,
It has been 160 days since we celebrated the magnificent Crooked Tree Village Reunion. Many of you have voiced your eagerness to have this celebration repeated again. You can expect this as soon as we can plan and coordinate the events for another spectacular Reunion.Read More
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Dwight Tillett - Keynote Speaker
September 27th, 2008
CROOKED TREE VILLAGE REUNION
Keynote Speaker: Dwight Tillett June 28TH, 2008
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Every once in a while, you get to participate in something really special, something that is memorable, enjoyable and moving. The Crooked Tree Village Reunion2008 is one such event. Without a doubt, almost everyone in Crooked Tree has been looking forward to this event- even those who had no intention of attending any of it have been talking about it! And what a wonderful coming together we see here tonight- the only expression I can use comes anywhere close to describing what I see here tonight is “simply terrific”! Are you guys terrific or not? Read more
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CROOKED TREE VILLAGE REUNION
SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2008
********** By all reports, the Crooked Tree Village Reunion was a fantastic event! The web-site will remain online. Please stop by the Guest Book to post your birthdays, weddings and death announcements, or just to say hello.
Also visit the homepage for periodic announcements of important events happening in the Belizean Communities Abroad.
If you were not able to attend the reunion, please check out the Photo Gallery at the Reunion Albums. A fair sampling of the events was recorded and has been posted.
Also, we are working on a montage of pictures by our official photographer and will make this available to you soon.
See you at the next reunion!! (2011)
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Bird of Paradise,Heliconia & Arrow Ginger:Designs by Cordelia Pinks Diaz at the Reunion
Welcome to the Crooked Tree Village Reunion 2008, an idea borne by one of our village's very own daughters, Linda Crawford Elul. The goal of this event is to reunite with our long, lost friends and families and reminisce about the good, old times. The Reunion will take place on Friday, June 27th thru Sunday, June 29th, 2008 in the beautiful and tranquil Village of Crooked Tree. This site will be used to provide information about the reunion, so please visit it regularly to learn more about this SPECTACULAR EVENT that will go down as one of the most memorable in the history of Belize!
PROUD SPONSORS OF THE CROOKED TREE VILLAGE REUNION FUND RAISING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE VILLAGE DURING THIS ONCE IN A LIFE TIME EVENT click here for a list of sponsors
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Crooked Tree Reunion 2008
Come one, come all, come home to celebrate!!!
VISIT THE "CT THEME SONG" PAGE (CLICK TAB TO THE LEFT) TO HEAR OUR VERY OWN REUNION THEME SONG WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY DANKIMAN.
REMEMBER TO START BUILDING YOUR FAMILY TREE POSTER BOARD TO DISPLAY AT THE REUNION AND A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!!!
