Hey, Bon Soo. What's new?

Mr. Bon Soo was on hand to officially unveil the new Bon Soo buttons for the 49th annual Bon Soo Winter Carnival.

Between greeting young children as they strolled through Station Mall, Mr. Bon Soo, along with Sault Ste. Marie MPP David Orazietti and members of the Bon Soo organizing committee proudly displayed the new buttons.

While unveiling the buttons, which also feature the Sault Ste. Marie Celebrate 100! logo along with Mr. Bon Soo, organizers also announced a pair of events that will be held during the carnival.

Orazietti also announced $10,000 in funding for upgrades to Bon Soo office equipment though the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Full text of news releases issued today by Bon Soo and David Orazietti follow.

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Bon Soo 2012 was proud to launch today with the unveiling of the 2012 souvenir button, designed by Brian Oja.

Buttons are now on sale at the Athlete’s Foot in Station Mall.

Special guests at the launch were Councilor Susan Myers representing the Celebrate 100! committee, and Mr. David Orazietti, MPP.

Mr. Orazietti announced $10 000 in funding Bon Soo received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

This money was used for much needed upgrades of both hardware and software in the Bon Soo Office.

President Robin McDonald also offered a sneak peek at some Bon Soo 2012 entertainment:

- February 4 - The Bon Soo Spirit will turn into Bieber Fever as the New York Fries Youth Concert features tributes to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Tickets are on sale now, only at the Athlete’s Foot for just $12. This will be a great show at the Riuniti. Shop early to avoid disappointment.

- February 11 - Come to the Essar Centre where OLG presents the King of Pop, a tribute to Michael Jackson, with special guests Zero Gravity Circus as the opening act. This will be a great night of high flying entertainment, and the music we all know and love! Get out your one sparkling glove and come buy your. Tickets on sale starting Tuesday, December 6 at the Athlete’s Foot!

- Bon Soo Metro Magic Raffle tickets are also now available at the Athlete’s Foot and make a great stocking stuffer at only $2 each. You could win one of two draws for a $500 Metro gift card.

- The McLeod Bros. Mechanical Bon Spiel will bring curling back to Bon Soo once again. Rinks registering before January 1 save on fees. Call the Bon Soo office for more details.

Bon Soo, the fifth season, will officially begin on January 10, 2012.

Visit our website for the latest information.

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Orazietti announces $10,000 for Bon Soo Winter Carnival

Provincial support for local festivals boosts tourism, strengthens economy

SAULT STE. MARIE - The province is supporting Sault Ste. Marie’s Bon Soo Winter Carnival with $10,000 for office upgrades that will assist event organizers in planning and marketing the annual carnival, David Orazietti, MPP announced today.

“Festivals and cultural events like the Bon Soo Winter Carnival are enjoyed by Sault Ste. Marie residents and visitors alike and strengthen our local economy by providing a boost to a range of local businesses,” said Orazietti. “By providing support to help improve the organizational capacity of the Bon Soo planning committee, we are also helping to ensure the continued success of this popular annual community carnival.”

The provincial funding, which is being delivered through the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), will be used by the carnival organizing committee to purchase new computer hardware and software that will enhance the organization’s ability to plan the annual carnival and enable the organization to develop and print promotional materials in-house.

“The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing vital funding to Bon Soo that will allow us to purchase new hardware and software for our office,” said Kerrie De Poli, manager of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival. “Prior to the assistance from OTF, our computer systems were antiquated and failing. Among other things, we now have a shared network, and the ability to work with a wide range of file types. Bon Soo is a 49-year-old event, and now, thanks to OTF, we have all the technology we need to begin our next 50 years - Thank you!”

A leading grant maker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives.

An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. www.trilliumfoundation.org
 
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