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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-08-13, Page 1010 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, August 13, 2014 usic in the Fields Artist Profile , Gord Bamford Gord Bamford will be playing at Lucknow's Music in the Fields Main Stage 10:30 p.m. to mid- night on Friday, August 22, 2014. The Canadian Country Music Association's 2010 Male Artist of the Year is Canada's answer to pure country! The way Gord Bamford lives his life transcends through his music. His songwriting ability allows him to craft songs of love, family, hanging out with the boys and then illus- trate them vividly in his lyrics. He's sincere, hard- working and it shows. He's as comfortable playing in front of 35,000 screaming fans opening for George Strait at the Calgary Stam- pede as he is playing for an intimate group in Belleville, Ontario. For Gord, it's all about remaining true to your roots -roots which are firmly entrenched in Lacombe, Alberta. Although he was born in Traralgon, Australia, he's lived in the rural Alberta town since his parents divorced when he was four, and his mother moved the family back to Canada. His love of music started at an early age and although he spent his teenage years playing sports and entertaining a professional career in baseball, his love of coun- try music never waned. This independent singer/songwriter has been making country music a priority for the past 16 years. The road to releasing, Gord's fourth studio CD, "Day Job",was serious business. The CD explores a time when Gord wondered if a career in music was real- istic. Bamford worked a day job as a concrete truck driver, "In that truck, I was on my own. I loved it. My mind could go wherever it wanted and it gave birth to many of my song ideas." Gord says, "That's when I real- ized I wasn't done with music." Bamford won a local radio station's tal- ent contest in 1994, which included a profes- sional studio recording session. Gord recorded his first full length album in 2001 titled God's Green Earth. That song was sent to him from respected Nashville hit -maker Byron Hill. .Byron has been co -pro- ducing and co -writing with Gord ever since. Gord is a steadfast family man, working tirelessly to find ways to give back. The Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation and Gord's annual charity golf tourna- ment has raised just under $500,000 in three years to support central Alberta charities. As a result, the Canadian Country Music Association named Gord as its 2010 Humanitarian of the Year. Family, country music and the western lifestyle make up the fabric of Bamford's life. It's the support of his fans, part- nerships and family and friends that keep him grounded. "Every day my wife Kendra reminds me about the important things in life and helps me find that balance," Gord says. "She encour- ages me to enjoy all of the loves in my life with- out having to sacrifice one for the other." Gord takes those encouraging words with him, especially on the road. "I love looking out the window at the prairie scenery. I get lost in my thoughts. That bus takes me to places to do what I love best - perform and entertain. And then, it takes me back home again. I never see myself changing. I am country, pure country." Submitted Gord Bamford will be performing at Lucknow's Music in the Fields on Friday, August 22, 2014. Bruce County Hires new Director of Human Resources ATTENTION YOUTH ages 7-19 Blyth Junior Broomball Registration for 2014/2015 Season (ffit Registration Location: Blyth Arena • Dates: Wednesday, August 20,7-9 pm Saturday, September 13,9 am - 12 pm New players require COPY of birth certificate Players younger than 7 welcome, Atom team based on numbers EVERYONE WELCOME! Information: blythjuniorbroomball.shutterfly.com Call Lissa 519-523-9819 Bruce County announced on August 5, 2014 that Ms. Marianne Nero will be joining the County to lead and direct the Department of Human Resources following the retirement of Mr. Doug Harris. Mari- anne will assume the role of Director of Human Resources on September 8. Marianne brings a wealth of experi- ence in labour relations, contract negotiations, succession planning, Ali 01111.64:114., 61'4- IIMIN I. -4 1/41 P ' irfi #06 fie 0E4 fiCiii.arker Make Tour OIAMI jrd FruitWrin feRuF r7 kxed.P „Az OMEN( 1-I 5.24-2 ;2 1 AIN41 employee wellness, health and safety, and payroll services. Most recently Marianne led the Human Resources group in the Town of Collingwood for four years. During her ten- ure she managed labour relations with the OPFFA and CUPE. She was instru- mental in the implementa- tion of a town -wide Health & Safety program and the development of a Perfor- mance Management System. Her professional back- ground includes ten years of primary leadership for the Human Resources with Campbell Company of Can- ada and Nestle Canada. Marianne holds the CMMIII accreditation and has com- pleted an executive develop- ment program with Schulich School of Business at York Uni- versity. She is a graduate of Humber College in Toronto and is an active member of the Ontario Municipal Human Resource Association and the Canadian Payroll Association. Warden John Close stated, "The Recruitment Committee completed an exhaustive exec- utive search. The calibre of candidates interested in join- ing the team at Bruce County was really quite impressive. Marianne's experience in a municipal environment com- bined with her work in the pri- vate sector and her approach toward employee relations will be a tremendous resource for Bruce County." The Recruit- ment Committee consisted of Warden John Close, Past -War- den David Inglis, CAO Kelley Coulter and Mr. Patrick Rowan a Partner with Feldman Daxon. Chief Administrative Officer, Kelley Coulter, stated "It is an absolute pleasure to have Marianne joining the Senior Leadership Team at Bruce County. The breadth of her experience and knowledge is critical for our organiza- tion as we begin implemen- tation of our Operational Review. She brings highly developed negotiation skills, and embraces the impor- tance of active employee relations and the impor- tance of Health Safety. This knowledge base is comple- mented by a technical knowledge of computerized Human Resource Systems including the mechanics of payroll services."