P.S. Would love to hear from you, drop an E-mail ANYBODY.

Hi Bruce,

Tom Harris here, it was really great that you responded to my short note so quickly.

As a former member (Wheatland Chorus at the time) it meant a lot to hear some updating on activities of the Golden Harvest Chorus. Just a little background so you can get an idea of where I'm coming from, I was a member from 1989 to 1991 at which time I moved to BC. I also used to visit Regina at least once a year and in fact sang with the UNSUNG HEROES on one of your shows in, I believe, 1978. Check the date with Dave Slinn (my best friend). I've also been to Gord & Marg Gardiner's steak fry (about 5 times I believe) as well as the usual, worked the bingos, attended all the sing outs, did the SP for the chorus for a couple of years etc. etc. To many stories, so little time. Anyway any of the lads that remember me can give you their own version, and it will probably be true.

I had a chance to view the Web Page and pull down issue 7 of the Sharp Notes. What a great way to catch up on the news. As you may know by now I sang with the Prairie Blend with Dave Slinn, Murray La Salle and Bill Coulthard. I noticed Dave and Murray are not active lately as well as guys like Don Gardiner, Gary Proctor etc, etc. as noted in your bulletin. Maybe a special night like "We Wanna Sing Some Oldies With You" could conjure up some interest, who knows, but try and make sure "Quartet Singing" is the theme, it could have some good results. Only a thought.

I remember when I was around TENORS were in short supply, but according to your roster that doesn't seem to be a problem. Anyway before I forget tell Bill Coulthard to drop me a line, or anybody else as I would love to hear from them.

By the way, any chance of getting those 2 learning tapes for most of your repertoire? Let me know and I'll give you my address and forward the money. By the way, do you still afterglow after the meetings?

I have a zillion things I'd love to talk about, but I'll save them for my next E-mail. Keep in touch and I hope you don't mind my ramblings. Thanks again Bruce for keeping in touch.

PS If you ever see Dan Keller or Jim Meyers or any of the Lads from Minot tell them I said Hello. Also are the Queen City Slickers & The Plainsmen stil active?

It is many years since the award of harmony was introduced. If I'm not mistaken, it was in the days when we met at Wascana United Church, under Tom Magnuson's leadership, and we had around 85 members! Why it was dropped is lost on me. I was the Chairman of the Selection Committee, and all I know is one day I woke up and I had no job. No reason was given that I can remember.

All that aside, it was a good project. Doug Lee, formerly of CKTV, was an early recipient of the award; later, Anne Luke followed. There were several others, one per year, but I have mislaid the records.

All recipients won the award because of their contribution to introducing social harmony in the community. Anne's award was for the harmony created through her inspiration and industry in establishing the Early Learning Centre.

Whenever a program comes along like The Regina Early Learning Centre, or "Head Start" (in the United States), questions are raised as to whether it does any lasting good. Supporters claim that for every dollar invested, the community gets from $6 to $10 back. The basis for this estimate is money not needed for jails, parole officers, welfare payments, medical and hospital bills, and so on, as well as the positive contribution made by citizens who are productive rather than being a liability. Probably, if anythi