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Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Volume 102 No. 45
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Gordie and the Boys provide lively concert in Coronation Katie Davis News Reporter Some styles of music never cease to entertain, uplift and set the good times a-rollin’. For Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, entertainment comes naturally through their east coast style of old time rockabilly and folk stylings. The Charlottetown, PEI group fiddled and stepdanced through Coronation Community Centre on November 1, 2013 to an enthused and upbeat crowd. The band played a wealth of original music and covers, ranging from Johnny Cash to oldtime East Coast folk tunes. Their music touched upon all facets of life lived in earnest; from broken relationships to bailing hay. Gordie and the boys swapped instruments amongst each other with ease, continually upping the intrigue of the show. Feats of
talent and excitement - such as Gordie fiddling whilst standing on the upright bass - added increased showmanship to an already wildly entertaining set. The show was indicative of why Gordie and the Boys have experienced many accolades in recent years, including being honoured the Galaxie Supernova Award at the 2012 Ottawa Folk Festival for outstanding live performance. “We’re known for our upbeat music,” says fiddle player and band namesake Gordie MacKeeman, “our live shows are upbeat, toe tapping type stuff.” MacKeeman says the band came together after a myriad of gigs as backup musicians over the years. “Mark [Geddes, drummer] and I were roommates, and began making fiddle CD’s for the fun of it,” says MacKeeman, “A band that we were with at that time happened to split ways, and we just kept getting asked to do
shows... and we haven’t looked back since.” Along with Peter Cann on guitar and Thomas Webb on bass, the band has been touring the central Alberta region through Alberta Showcase. “You come up and you perform for theater buyers, and [Alberta Showcase] books you for the next year,” says MacKeeman, “so that was very beneficial to us,. That’s why were in a lot of these smaller areas that you might not typically stop into. We’ve been having a blast so far; we’re all rural boys ourselves so we feel very comfortable.” The band celebrated their three year anniversary as a group in October, which is fitting that they swung through Coronation at around the same time. The band provided an uplifting display of talent and charisma, indicating a strong certainty that they will be playing for many years to come.
Checkel remains Chair of Clearview Schools Brenda Schimke News Journalist In a secret ballot Ken Checkel received more votes than Yvette Cassidy and was re-elected as Chair of the Clearview School Division at its organizational meeting on October 30, 2013. Newly elected trustee Dave Goodwin was named Vice-Chair by acclamation. The Chair and Vice-Chair positions are appointed for a one-year term.
No fiddling around; MacKeeman and his Boys played a seriously entertaining “Many strengths,” Checkel comments show on November 1, 2013 at the Coronation Community Centre. The show In seeking support, Checkel acknowledged that was one of the series of five performances put on by Coronation Royal the Board had a difficult couple of years and had Performing Arts. ECA Review/K. Davis
INDEX Clearview School.............................2 Hanna Town Council .......................3 Town of Stettler ...............................3 Stettler County ................................3 Obituaries....................................4 - 5 Hanna School news ........................11 Real Estate/Homes ................. 11 - 12 Alliance news ..................................12 Classifieds ................................ 13 - 17 Gadsby news....................................17 Hughenden news........................... 19 Agriculture ..................................... 20
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been pulling apart rather than pulling together. He felt his relationships with staff, parents, communities, teachers and trustees, as well as his commitment to work with people, schools and administration were important attributes moving forward. “The chair is just one of the seven trustees and does not have a monopoly on good ideas,” said Checkel. “Everyone is encouraged to bring new ideas to the table”. In a subsequent telephone conversation Checkel said when ideas are brought to the table by individual trustees, they need to convince the majority of their colleagues and ideally all of their colleagues the value of that idea. Turn to Trustees, Pg 2
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