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e squad of the Fort York Guard completed another wonderful summer. Led by Lieutenant Keiko Twist and Sergeant Mike Ramsey, the squad performed daily at the fort to the delight of all present. It also made trips to Fort Erie and Presqu’ile Point Provincial Park to participate in reenactments, and received praise ad infinitum. e only blemish upon a perfect summer was the cancellation of the annual inter-fort drill competition due to the Parks Canada labour situation, which prevented the guard from capturing its unprecedented fourth-straight championship. However, thanks to the tireless work of its members, and the unending support from the Friends of Fort York, rest assured that next year’s squad shall claim the championship again. e Fort York Fife and Drum Corps also had a great season. Not only was the weather quite favourable for the men and women in uniform, but Soldaten Kameraden (soldiers comrades) has been cohesive. ree new musicians were added this summer: Kevin Hurley, our base drummer, and Ian Biggar and Steve Barabash, two of our fifers. As well, Ned Gallagher, who has spent four summers volunteering and working with the Corps was recognized as ‘chosen-man’. ough not an official rank, the title recognized his exemplary and diligent service.
Unfortunately the Drums had only one opportunity over the summer to perform outside Fort York. However, our one trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village was a great success and the audience there most appreciative. anks go to the Black Creek staff and volunteers, especially Geri Smith, Special Events Coordinator, for facilitating our visit and providing such lovely accommodations and hospitality. We hope to return to Black Creek again in the future. in Parliament John Godfrey’s interest in the fort can be traced to 1994 when, in the midst of the controversy surrounding City Council’s adoption of a Part II plan for the area, John pulled up at the main gate on his bicycle to tour the site and get a better understand things for himself. He will hold down the important portfolio in the Martin Cabinet of Minister of State for Communities and Infrastructure.
Congratulations to Our Friends e recent federal election saw several people who have a special interest in Fort York elected or re-elected to Parliament. We offer congratulations to Tony Ianno, returned as MP for Trinity-Spadina, to John Godfrey who will continue to represent Don Valley West, and to Jack Layton who enters the House as MP for Toronto-Danforth.
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