Tourism, Culture and Recreation
April 6, 2010
Appointments Made to Heritage Foundation Board
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, today announced the appointment of Joan Andersen of Nain
and Frank Crews of Grand Bank to the Board of Directors of the Heritage
Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
"The mandate of the Heritage Foundation is to preserve and promote the built
heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador ' a goal which is supported through the
Provincial Government's cultural strategy, Creative Newfoundland and Labrador,"
said Minister French. "Both Ms. Andersen and Mr. Crews have experience within
the heritage sector, and their appointments will bring new ideas and fresh
perspectives to an already strong and dedicated group of board members."
There are currently 11 members serving on the board of directors, including the
two new additions. The other members are: Kenneth Flynn of Placentia (Chair),
Kimberley Blanchard of St. John's, Roy Dawe of Cupids, Jerry Dick of St. John's,
Shannie Duff of St. John's, Dominic Lundrigan of Burin, Mike Paterson of Upper
Amherst Cove, Doug Wells of Harbour Breton, and Sandra Wheeler of Corner Brook.
"I thank outgoing board member Robert Parsons of Grand Bank for his valuable
contribution over the years, and also acknowledge the commitment of the late
Amos Lyall of North West River, whose loss will be deeply felt by the heritage
community, particularly in Labrador," added Minister French.
The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit
organization which was established by the Provincial Government in 1984 to
stimulate an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the architectural
heritage of the province. The foundation encourages the protection and
preservation of the province's architectural heritage through education,
recognition, and a grants program.
For more information on the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador,
please visit:
www.heritagefoundation.ca/home.aspx.
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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Biographies of the Heritage Foundation's Board of Directors
Kenneth Flynn (Chair), a resident of
St. John's, has been involved in local heritage for several years. Mr. Flynn has
served as president of the Placentia Area Historical Society, curator of
O'Reilly House Museum, co-chair, founding member of the Town of Placentia
Heritage Advisory Committee and the Placentia Uncovered Archaeology Project. He
has also served on several provincial boards including the Newfoundland Historic
Trust. Mr. Flynn has an interest in Newfoundland and Labrador architecture,
having restored O'Reilly House Museum in 1999 and assisted in the preservation
of several other heritage structures in the Placentia area. He is employed as
executive director of the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANL).
Joan Andersen is a retired teacher, now working with the lnuit Community
Government of Makkovik as economic development/tourism coordinator. She has been
a volunteer with the White Elephant Museum Inc. since its inception in 1996, and
was instrumental in getting it designated as a provincial heritage building.
Over the past 15 years, she has been documenting local history in her spare
time, and is currently collecting information about music in Makkovik for a
project she is working on with Memorial University. Ms. Andersen has also worked
with the Nain Heritage Committee in order to get the Nain Moravian Church
registered as a heritage building.
Kimberley Blanchard, a resident of St. John's, has a professional
background in urban and community planning, with a strong interest in heritage
preservation. She has served on the board of the Newfoundland Historic Trust
since 2002, currently serving in the role of president.
Frank Crews, a resident of Grand Bank, is a retired educator and current
chair of the Grand Bank Heritage Society. He also serves as chair of the
Mariners Memorial Committee, a group which spearheaded the development of a
memorial garden and bronze statue, unveiled in 2007, to honour lost seamen and
their families.
Roy Dawe, a resident of Cupids, is an active member of the community who
has demonstrated a commitment to preserving and protecting the architectural
heritage of Cupids and the province. Mr. Dawe currently serves as chair of the
Cupers Cove Heritage Foundation, and chair of Cupids400 Inc., which is
overseeing this year's 400th anniversary celebrations of the founding of Cupids.
He is also former chair of the Cupids Historical Society and former mayor of the
Town of Cupids.
Jerry Dick, has served as director of heritage with the Department of
Tourism, Culture and Recreation since April 2006. Prior to that, he was
executive director of the Association of Heritage Industries, an umbrella
organization of provincial heritage groups in Newfoundland and Labrador. His
professional experience includes interpretive planning/exhibit design and
community development. He has also been the operator of a heritage inn. Mr. Dick
has supervised the restoration of a number of heritage buildings and is a
Southcott Award winner for the restoration of Garrison House in Harbour Grace.
Shannie Duff, a resident of St. John's, is a well-known champion of
architectural heritage in Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout her career, she
has stressed the importance of heritage preservation and affordable housing in
urban development. She has spent several years in municipal politics, serving in
various roles, including mayor of St. John's, and currently serves as deputy
mayor of the capital city. Ms. Duff is a recipient of the Order of Canada and
the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.
Dominic Lundrigan, a resident of Burin, is an active community member in
the Marystown-Burin area and currently serves as chair of the combined
committees of the Heritage House Museum and the Oldest Colony Trust Building in
Burin.
Mike Paterson, a resident of Upper Amherst Cove, owns and operates
Paterson Woodworking Limited in Upper Amherst Cove. In the past, Mr. Paterson
taught heritage carpentry/ woodworking at the College of the North Atlantic in
Bonavista. He has served on the Ryan Premises Advisory Committee's board of
directors, and was also a past board member and chair of the Craft Council of
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Doug Wells, a resident of Harbour Breton, is a retired high school social
studies teacher who completed several successful heritage projects in his
classes and received a number of awards of recognition along the way. Mr. Wells
has a love of local history and is involved with local and provincial heritage
groups.
Sandra Wheeler is a folklorist who lives in Corner Brook. She works as a
heritage guide supervisor at Parks Canada's Discovery Centre in Woody Point, and
is vice-chair of the West Coast Historical Society, regional director of the
Newfoundland Historical Society, and former director of the Corner Brook Museum
and Archives. She is currently working on a video documentary about rug hooking
in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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