Ontario Heritage Trust Volunteer Award
For Immediate Release
February 17, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Ontario Heritage Trust to Present Award to
Outstanding Volunteer
Niagara Falls, ON – During Ontario Heritage Week, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to host a special presentation made by the Ontario Heritage Trust’s (OHT) Volunteer Recognition Program, on February 23 at 2 p.m. at NPC’s Oak Hall. Outstanding volunteer, Tim Warnick, the Organizer/Coordinater of the Battle of Ridgeway and Fenian Raids re-enactment at Old Fort Erie will be recognized for his tireless efforts.
NPC and the Town of Fort Erie nominated Mr. Warnick for this honour, who for the past decade has volunteered his own time and resources to organize and coordinate these annual public events. Mr. Warnick’s dedication has kept the memory of these important historic events alive for the hundreds of visitors and volunteers that have come to be a part of the battle re-enactment each year.
Niagara Parks would like to invite all media to this special award presentation:
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
TIME:
2 p.m.
WHERE:
Oak Hall Administration Building
7400 Portage Road South, Niagara Falls, ON
Complimentary parking is available on-site.
WHAT:
Photo opportunity of certificate and pin presentation by OHT representative, Carol Beckmann and NPC Chair, Fay Booker, as well as an update on heritage infrastructure progress by Superintendent of Heritage, Jim Hill.
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For more information, please contact:
Tony Baldinelli , Communications Manager
(905) 371-0837
tbaldinelli@niagaraparks.com