The Band Association has been notified by Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations that it has been granted funds of $5700, or 66% of the project costs, to proceed with the accessible washroom and ramp for The Hall. This is huge news for the Association. This means that The Access for All at The Hall project, which we have tried now twice to fund through participation in the Aviva competition, will be able to proceed.
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Lori Lynch, Linda Towns and Brenda Wheaton selling treats at the Variety concert in February.
The newest members to join the team around the board table are Don Allsion, a native son recently returned and Dr. David Howe, long standing band member.
Beside his youthful vigor done bring a wealthy background in performing art and cultural entrepreneurship to the board.
Kids of all ages and of all generations should enjoy great moments in the ‘Auditorium’, aka ‘The Band Hall’. First grade graduation, first live theatre, first dance, first political speeches, the Grand Ole Opry tour, Sea Cadets; all these precious memories occurred in this building. May my input through the Board of Directors help this institution thrive and serve for many years to come.
Don Allison Smith
Dr Howe has served his community well for many years as general practitioner in Parrsboro. During those years he committed to also play the first flute with the Citizens’ Band and bari sax with the Elastic Big Band. He now takes on the role of director representing the band on the Board of Directors.
My memories are mostly of one person. Bernie Burke. In my time in the band from around 1974-78, it was Bernie. When I look back as an adult today, growing up in the greatest little town in Canada, we had a great marching band and stage band. From Tyne Valley to The Natal Day Parade, and finally two trips to New Brunswick. One to the Maritime Music Festival and to St. Andrews By The Sea and the day it rained all day for the “MUSICAL RIDE”.
Bernie was always there for the kids of Parrsboro who wanted to be in the band and had some sort of talent. He did more for the youth in the town of Parrsboro than anyone past, present, or furture. And I have been truly blessed to have known Bernie Burke.
Keep up the good work and I am ready to help out again some weekend you are having a work party. PS, I think that my sister had a good time in the band as well with Kendra Muir , Kathy Matheson, Susan Boyd and others much older than me !!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeffrey Canning
May 30, 2006
Hello members, supporters and friends of the hall.
It is certainly time, that on behalf of the Board of Directors and the volunteers surrounding this wonderful project, I bring you up to date with the progress we’ve made. Firstly though let me tell you how much we appreciate your support and willingness to become involved in the evolution of the Parrsboro Citizens’ Band Hall from its current forlorn state to what we all hope will become another jewel in the crown of Parrsboro, the Community Culture and Wellness Centre.
