Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A proud Northerner and Canadian was how Bikers Reunion organizer Barry Phippen described his feelings during last Friday’s ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa where he was given his Governor General Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).“I was honoured and humbled. It
Tag Archives: Bikers Reunion
The Reunion will be missed
Dear Editor:From across the continent you could hear their roarEvery year there seemed to come, more and moreTo help in the fightWith all their mightThe Biker’s Reunion brought them to our Shore.The Cannon Lady along with her entourageThe musical acts adding to the barrageWith one main goalHelp
Final Bikers Reunion
Committee now focusing on cancer care programDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Lake Temiskaming and the surrounding region was the beautiful backdrop for the fifteenth and final Bikers Reunion which took place in New Liskeard June 30 to July 3.But founder and committee chair Barry Phippen said the
KICKING IT UP
Local students from Beaupre’s Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do club staged a Kick-a-Thon last month in New Liskeard, raising $1,300 for the Bikers Reunion. They recently presented the cheque to Bikers Reunion lead organizer Barry Phippen. Seen here, in back from the left, are Felicity Eckensviller, Alex Wight and
Farewell Bikers Reunion
As the last motorcycle rumbled out of the region and the tears were all wiped dry, the reality has set in.The July long weekend New Liskeard Bikers Reunion was something special indeed.We all knew it and maybe we were less than prepared to say
Letter of the Week
Will miss the Bikers ReunionDear Editor:I just finished reading the paper (Speaker issue of June 28) and I must say tears came to my eyes just thinking this year will be the last (of the Bikers Reunion).I remember how good the volunteers were to us when
From the Editor’s Desk
The final rideVarious communities in Temiskaming will be staging Canada Day events July 1. However the focal point throughout the district this long weekend is the New Liskeard Bikers Reunion as a few weeks back chief organizer Barry Phippen said this 2016 version of the event would be
The last ride
Final Bikers Reunion is this coming July says lead organizerSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This was a committee decision. It was a tough, tough decision to make and it didn’t just happen overnight. We’ve been planning on an exit plan for three years and you have to
Kicks for cancer
Martial Arts Kick-A-Thon for Bikers Reunion Community Cancer Care programSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Martial arts students in Mike Beaupre’s Martial Arts Club will be kicking their way towards raising funds for the Bikers Reunion sponsored Community Cancer Care program.The first ever Kick-A-Thon takes place on
AND THE WINNER IS…
The annual Bikers Reunion draw for a 2015 Harley-Davidson 1690 cc Road King motorcycle, valued at $27,500, was drawn on Sunday, June 28. From the left presenting the bike to the lucky winner is Ticket Seller Accountant Jackie Seguin, Bikers Reunion organizer Barry Phippen and the bike winner, Barb