Rest Q fund raiser
The following article appeared in the Island Independent newspaper on March 6th. Sadly, the pictures did not. Much thanks to Robert Sabo Sipos for taking them.
Where were you the evening of February 14th?
If you weren't at the Ag hall on Mayne Island then you really missed out. All who attended had a grand time.
Ty Binfet, director of "Rest - Q Animal Sanctuary," kicked off the evening by thanking the audience for attending and the volunteers for participating. Then he spoke to us about the animals he cared for: the three-legged dogs and the 13 cats, to name but a few. "Rest - Q" provides a home for animals from near and far - for animals who come from neighbouring islands, provinces, and countries.
At the conclusion of his brief speech, Ty was given a cheque for $1, 200; the organizer of the fundraiser Nan Johnston presented it to him.
Weeks before Nan had privately confided to me that she hoped to raise $1,000. I thought she was dreaming - what do I know?
Carol Barker joined them on stage to tinkle the ivories on her keyboard.
Later during intermission, she played the harp while we munched delicious deserts. I tell you you, Mayne Island is one classy place.
Sam Israel played his classical guitar during the intermission as well.
Then I must admit I could no longer control myself. Nan drove me to song. I tried to entertain the audience with my rendition of "Hello, Dolly". Thankfully, Nan was there to stop me.
So, I stopped singing and read instead. I read two poems: one by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and one penned by yours truly.
You didn't know I was a poet? Well, neither did I.
Then Nan and Bob once again graced the stage with their melodious tunes.
Their hard work earned them a standing ovation.
Where were you the evening of February 14th?
If you weren't at the Ag hall on Mayne Island then you really missed out. All who attended had a grand time.
Ty Binfet, director of "Rest - Q Animal Sanctuary," kicked off the evening by thanking the audience for attending and the volunteers for participating. Then he spoke to us about the animals he cared for: the three-legged dogs and the 13 cats, to name but a few. "Rest - Q" provides a home for animals from near and far - for animals who come from neighbouring islands, provinces, and countries.
At the conclusion of his brief speech, Ty was given a cheque for $1, 200; the organizer of the fundraiser Nan Johnston presented it to him.
Weeks before Nan had privately confided to me that she hoped to raise $1,000. I thought she was dreaming - what do I know?
Then to thunderous applause, Bob Connolly joined Nan on stage. The singing group "Nan and Bob" is very popular on Mayne Island.
The duet wrapped the room in a warm blanket of nostalgia. They sang favourites from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Who could resist singing along...not me.
Carol Barker joined them on stage to tinkle the ivories on her keyboard.
Later during intermission, she played the harp while we munched delicious deserts. I tell you you, Mayne Island is one classy place.
Sam Israel played his classical guitar during the intermission as well.
Then I must admit I could no longer control myself. Nan drove me to song. I tried to entertain the audience with my rendition of "Hello, Dolly". Thankfully, Nan was there to stop me.
So, I stopped singing and read instead. I read two poems: one by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and one penned by yours truly.
You didn't know I was a poet? Well, neither did I.
Then Nan and Bob once again graced the stage with their melodious tunes.
Their hard work earned them a standing ovation.
So, I ask you, where will you be next year?
posted by Author Leanne Dyck at 12:15 PM
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