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The
organizers of Lawrencetown for Hockeyville 2010 would like
to express their gratitude and thanks to all who
participated in a tremendous effort to capture the CBC Kraft
Hockeyville crown this year!
Individuals, businesses, schools, organizations and
government supporters came together in a tremendous effort
that generated a gigantic 723,571 votes for the Lawrencetown
bid; an extraordinary amount of support for this small
village in the heart of Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis
Valley.
We were overwhelmed by the support of individuals who
shared with us their stories and memories of our little
community rink, and the extended family of supporters from
around the world who were touched by the efforts of a small
village to maintain a place for their children, a place
built by dedicated community volunteers here forty years
ago.
We cannot fully express how much the loving support
from all around us, and from far away, has energized and
touched us. Achieving the position of fourth in the country,
with a tiny population of 690 at the core of the effort, was
a spectacular feat that we are all very proud to have shared
with our children. Our young people have seen what great
things can be accomplished when we all believe, and work,
together. That is why we feel like the winners today.
We were blessed to meet some wonderful people from
Kraft Hockeyville and CBC this past weekend during our
celebrations at the rink. Rob and Mathieu, we are indebted
to you for your great sense of humour and the enthusiasm you
brought to your visit. To ALL of the CBC crew, including our
celebrities, thank you for the kind way in which you entered
our village and how much you enjoyed your time with us.
To all our supporters, we extend our gratitude to you,
as you extended your hearts to us. Our work, and our journey
continue forward, as we write the next page in the life of
our community.
Martha Roberts, Todd Roberts, Lynn Roscoe and Keith
Veinott
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