The 2007 Bandsman of the Year Award goes to Darlene
Lochhead. A single mom of 6 and grandmother of 1, her schedule
must be mind-boggling! But she makes time to practice and desperately
wants to play and to play better. To arrange her life to be able
to go to Regina was a daunting task. Several crises at home while
we were there kept her cell phone humming. After all this, a sergeant
major made her remove some stud earrings before a parade, which
she did without as much “feedback” as the rest of
us thought appropriate! Darlene is a rookie, without as much experience
“on the field” as most of us. But in the deep turf
of Regina and the tropical climes at Maxville, in front of thousands
of spectators, she carried it off like a pro. Darlene deserves
this recognition and our admiration and support. Thank you, Darlene,
I appreciate all the effort you’ve made for the band in
2007!
Wanda Goundrey
Pipe Major