Eston honours local citizens

By Joan Janzen

The community of Eston is once again taking time to honour local citizens who have contributed to the well-being of their community throughout the years. The three inductees at this year’s event are Blyth Stevenson (Athletics), Cliff and Margaret Olorenshaw (Public Service), and Communities In Bloom (Public Service).

Communities In Bloom to be recognized for their Public Service. L-R - Back Row: Val Mohan, Leslie Kraft, Edna Williams, Loreen Buskell. Front Row: Ellen Owens, Doreen Reaburn, Shelagh Vance. Missing: Shari Collinge, Desi Beckstrand, Natalie Massey.

Cliff and Margaret Olorenshaw are included in the inductees at Eston’s Gallery of Glory for their public service.

Blyth Stevenson (Athletics) is an inductee at Eston’s Gallery of Glory.

Garrett Turner, Recreation Director for Eston, said the purpose of the event is to provide recognition for those residents from Eston and district who are distinguished as being exceptional within their designated category. They can be individuals or a group who have contributed to or brought special honour to Eston and district at a local, provincial, national or international level.

This year, ‘Public Service’ has been added as a fifth category, in addition to Athletics, Scholastic, Arts and Innovations. The Gallery of Glory will take place on Saturday, November 4, in Eston, with the ceremony following cocktails and a banquet. The Gallery is sponsored by K&S Tire and can be viewed in the Owens & Sweitzer Arena Lobby and on the Concourse. The inductees will be celebrated by family and friends and receive plaques at the event held in their honour.

Eston’s Gallery of Glory started in the year 2000 and takes place in the community every second year. Congratulations to this year’s honoured recipients who are receiving much-deserved recognition.