Inductees to be honoured
Glace Bay Wall of Fame’s annual banquet set for Friday
A Glace Bay man is encouraging the public to take the time to recognize those who make a difference in the community.
The Glace Bay Wall of Fame’s annual banquet will take place Friday at the Bayplex at 7 p.m.
“I think these people who give back to the community should be recognized by the community,” said Nick Bonnar, founder of the Wall of Fame. “These are the people that make our community what it is. These are the people who make it work.”
Bonnar said in the past community support has been tremendous.
“The last two years we soldout, which is great,” he said. “I hope we do again this year.” This is the 18th year for the Glace Bay Wall of Fame. This year’s inductees include athlete, Sandy Snow, volunteer, Greg Martin, community builder, Robert MacIsaac, sports team, Brodie’s Flyers broomball 1976-1977 and community impact award, Dominion Hawks Club.
Framed pictures of each inductee will be hung on the Wall of Fame along the walking track at the Bayplex, sponsored by Patten’s Funeral Home.
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for this year’s event can pick them up at Bay Bye Sports in the Bayplex or telephone Bonnar at 902-849-6754.
The Glace Bay Hall of Fame was established 18 years ago and in 2015 the name was changed to the Glace Bay Wall of Fame.
The Wall of Fame recognizes people from Glace Bay and surrounding communities, Port Morien, Donkin, Birch Grove, Tower Road, Reserve Mines, Dominion and Bridgeport. Sandy Snow of Donkin was scouted by the Detroit Red Wings and played three games with the NHL team. He also played with numerous other professional hockey teams including the Phoenix Roadrunners and the Flint Generals. He scored 111 goals and 138 assists during his professional career. He was the rookie of the year in 196465 with the Hamilton Red Wings.
A committee votes on the nominations.
In the meantime people can make nominations for next year’s ceremony at any time. Forms can be picked up at the Bayplex and dropped off at the office of Glace Bay MLA Geoff MacLellan on Commercial Street. Greg Martin of Glace Bay has trained boxers for 35 years including at Ring 73 and is currently coaching at the Membertou Boxing Club, which he helped form in 2008. So far under his direction his boxers have won 12 Canadian titles. Martin has also coached boxers at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. He has his level 4 national coaching certification and was head coach at the 1987 and 1999 Canada Winter Games. He is a three-time Boxing Nova Scotia coach of the year. Robert MacIsaac was often called Mr. Hockey of Glace Bay. He dedicated 40 years to hockey as a coach and executive member. MacIsaac coached Central School in Rotary Common School Hockey, winning several championships. He also coached the Nova Scotia under16 team. MacIsaac was president of Nova Scotia Minor Hockey for 10 years. He was awarded the Hockey Canada Award of Merit for his dedication to hockey in Nova Scotia.