Sidney in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Mayor's Community Builder Awardees at Beacon Park Pavilion
BC Spirit Squares
Beacon Park Pavilion
Opened June 28, 2009
by the Honourable Steven Point,
Lt. Gov. of BC
A legacy of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia
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Joan E. Ballenger
1939 - 2005
The Town of Sidney and Peninsula Celebrations Society celebrate Joan Ballenger, an incredibly active community volunteer. In 1994, Joan saw an opportunity to share her love of music with the public and initiated the Sunday afternoon music concerts. To this day the concerts are enjoyed by many.
A woman with a vision
Plaque Dedicated June 28, 2009
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Don Trivett
"The Master Builder"
The Town of Sidney and friends of Donald (Don) Trivett celebrate his many contributions to Sidney including the concept of the Peninsula Celebrations Society in 1984 which he chaired for many years. His commitment to excellence saw the growth of the PCS to the great success our citizens enjoy to this day.
Mayor's Community Builder Award
Presented by Mayor Larry Cross to Don Trivett 2011
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John Bell
"Master Designer"
The Town of Sidney and friends of John Bell celebrate his many contributions to Sidney including his years of long service on the Advisory Planning Commission, his dedication to the Memorial Park Society which assisted in the creation of the Mary Winspear Centre and his hundreds of hours of volunteer design work for non-profit societies. His contributions will stand for generations to come.
Mayor's Community Builder Award
Presented by Mayor Larry Cross to John Bell 2012
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Jeannette Hughes
"Community Builder"
The Town of Sidney and friends of Jeannette Hughes celebrate her many contributions to Sidney including 9 years of service on Sidney Town Council. Jeannette was a tireless advocate for establishing Sidney as one of the most accessible communities on the Island. She was most proud of organizing Access Awareness Day and founding the Annual Christmas Dinner at the Mary Winspear Centre, dedicated to people who would otherwise be alone at Christmas.
Mayor's Community Builder Award
Presented by Mayor Larry Cross - 2013
Erected 2009 by Town of Sidney, Province of British Columbia, BC Ministry of Community Development.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1700.
Location. 48° 38.95′ N, 123° 23.625′ W. Marker is in Sidney, British Columbia, in Capital. Marker is on Beacon Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Markers are adjacent to the Beacon Park Pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sidney BC V8L 1X2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Waterfront Industries (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of Entry Beacon (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Year of the Ocean (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named War Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Black Pioneers in British Columbia (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); The Italian Garden (approx. 10.8 kilometers away); Star Pond (approx. 10.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.
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