The 19th Annual Sudbury Blueberry Festival
was a success for those involved in celebrating Sudbury's
largest above-ground natural resource.
From July 17 to the 24, the Blueberry
Festival ran many exciting events throughout the city.
The success of this festival could not have
been had without many people.
First of all, I would like to thank the
Sudbury Blueberry Festival committee members: Vally Laflamme,
Brian Kuczma, Colleen Joyce, John Lindsay, Maureen Johnson,
Peter Schneider, Joanne Mathieu, Chiman Harsora, Jacqueline
Tkachyk and Tina Pilon. These individuals are very dedicated
volunteers who play a large part in the festival continuing and
growing.
The co-operation, patience, and commitment of
the members of the Sudbury Blueberry Festival committee is
unwavering.
I would also like to thank the employees of
the Older Adult Centre Sudbury.
These employees were always readily available
and willing to aid in preparation and implementation of the
festival.
Without the help of Tina Pilon, Keith Paulin,
Bret Boyd, James Goldsack and John Richer, the festival would
surely have not been the great success it was.
Numerous thanks go out to Donna Benoit,
special events officer for the City of Greater Sudbury. She
continually put herself at the disposal of the festival
organizers and was very flexible, informative, personable, and
accommodating throughout the planning process of the
festival.
Lastly, the sponsors, event holders, and
vendors of the Sudbury Blueberry Festival ensure that the
festival will remain as a permanent staple in the City of
Greater Sudbury.
Without Sudbury Cycle and Marine, Sudbury
Regional Credit Union, Ambrosia Jewellers, Downtown Sudbury
Metro Centre, OACS, the City of Greater Sudbury, and Investor's
Group, the festival would not be possible.
The co-operation, positive attitudes and
willingness of each of the vendors and event holders was
continual and greatly appreciated.
The involvement of these individuals and
sponsors only reassures that the Sudbury Blueberry is a
continued success. Most sincere thanks goes out to everyone
involved in the 2005 Sudbury Blueberry Festival.
Carolyn LeRoy
Sudbury Blueberry Festival
Co-oridinator