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Lolit Gahite 75 pt1

What do Lolita Gahite-Mirasol, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Krispy Kreme have in common? Interestingly, the answer is they all came into existence 75 years ago.

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Lolit Gahite 75 Pt2

When Lolita Gahite-Mirasol (Lolit for short) proudly turned 75 on July 4th, she did not want a milestone birthday party like most adults do when they celebrate the passage of time.

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Lolit Gahite 75 Pt3

However, Eugene and Jonathan had other plan instead. They would not let this momentous event pass up without a bash.

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Lolit Gahite 75 Pt4

Invitations with a bold “Sshhhhh… it’s a Surprise Birthday Party..” were sent out to Lolit’s families and relatives, former co-workers from her old workplace at Toronto’s St. Michael Hospital, the Cavinti Paluwagan Group, Cavinti Paluwagan Kids, and her colleagues and friends in Toronto who have been important parts of her life since coming to Canada in 1968.

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Lolit Gahite 75 Pt5

Therefore, on Sunday July 8th, four days after Lolit’s actual birthday, the modus operandi was put into gear. Guests started arriving at the Lion’s Golf & Country Club as early as specified on the invitation.

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Lolit Gahite 75 Pt6

Pleasantly shocked, and utterly astonished by the biggest surprise of her life ever, Lolit tearfully hugged and thanked everyone in the crowd exclaiming, “I’m so happy, I love you all”.

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About the Author

A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).