General

A  grand re-opening of Classique International is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2010. 

Registration required for the following competitions:

Title of Mr and Ms Classique International for children and adults.

A talent competition including dancing, singing, comedy, etc. for children and adults.

Island Creole Clothing must be worn by all contestants.

Other activities will be announced.

Would you like to lend your support and perform individually or as a group during Classique’s “White  Party for Peace?  We have received a few requests and will need to coordinate times that people will be able to perform.  This will be a great time to showcase your talent…. poetry, singing, dancing, etc.

Let us make this a great and peaceful party.  Wear your “White” printed T Shirts, hats, etc. and come join the fun.  And yes, I’ll be there to host the party.

White Roses for Ashton aka "Gold Teeth"

Our deepest sympathies are being expressed to the Gibbons family on the tragic and sudden death of their beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend who passed away on Friday, July 9th in Marigot, Dominica.

A voice has been silenced, a village in morning, dark clouds hang over head and birds no longer sing their familiar songs, but God is still in control and he will make things right. We stand with the family in this their very sad time of mourning.

Let us not be consumed by the same hatred and violence that has silenced our brother, instead, let us accentuate the positives and think of ways in which we can make his death become a symbol of peace and progression in our community, and Dominica as a whole.  Ashton has left behind numerous family members and friends; most of all, he has left to mourn a lovely wife and a beautiful daughter.  This beautiful, little girl will never have the opportunity to hear her father’s friendly voice, or feel her father’s tender touch. This is our opportunity to do all that we can to keep Ashton’s memories alive and ensure that this little girl will grow up having fun memories of the great father he was.

Ashton, you are gone but not forgotten. Rest in Peace and may God’s perpetual light shine upon you.

On Tuesday, June 2nd, I attended my cake decorating class session #3.  This is a four week advanced class, which teaches the necessary techniques for working with fondant. The class has been very interesting so far, but you must enjoy playing with the mixture which requires some needing, stretching and folding.  After the combination of fondant and gum paste reaches its necessary consistency, measuring, cutting, creating flowers, bows, and other patterns….. the fascinating and convenient part of working with fondant….. really comes to life.

My ultimate goal is to gain experience necessary to successfully decorate my cakes, using the very popular methods of fondant decorating. It’s truly amazing how the flexibility gum paste and fondant, allows creativity of the most unbelievable and personalized cake designs, non of which would be possible prior to using fondant. 

Thursday, I attended the home going celebration for my good friend who passed away one week ago. She fought valiantly yet accepted the reality that the end was eminent. While her body was ravished by this deadly disease, her mind remained in tact allowing her the opportunity to communicate with family and friends, to the end. This was a celebration well befitting of the lovely and friendly person she was. Her presence will certainly be missed but her memories will live on in our hearts for ever. 

These cupcakes were made for consumption during the repast. I enjoyed making the cupcakes and they were adequately consumed.

On Monday, I attended the home going celebration of my other friend. A send off befitting of the beautiful “violet” she was and the life she lived similar to that of the lovely violet flower. She’ll be missed by many, but her memories will live on in our hearts forever.