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After several months of planning, the Blue Saints Drum Bugle Corps is proud to launch a new website. The website design is geared towards the future and inclusion from the past. With a more mature and sophisticated perspective of Blue Saints and involvement in the marching arts, the site looks to draw new interest into the corps. On the opposite end of things, the site will also offer members, potential members, alumni, and fans the opportunity to network through a variety of features on the website. Stop by for a visit. bluesaints.com

Passing of John Hallows Sr It is with great sadness that Blue Saints Drum Corps announce's the passing of former corps director John C Hallows. John or MR "H" as we sometimes referred to him was a great supporter of the corps through the 70s 80s and even into the 90s as he was called back out of retirement to help the corps rebuild. The lives that John touched were countless he was certainly the spirit of the corps and his legacy lives on with the corps to this day. He was of drum corps. Funeral and visitation arrangements are as follows: :angel: Obituary for John Charles Hallows 1924-2007 :angel: HALLOWS, John Charles - In loving memory of John Charles Hallows who passed away Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at his home. John was born in Barking, Essex, England on July 4th, 1924 and spent 5 years in Palestine with the British Mounted Police Force during the 2nd World War before moving to Canada in 1948. He was the son of Charles and Martha Hallows (predeceased). Also predeceased by his sisters Pamela and Marjorie, and son David Frank Hallows. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Beatrice Hallows (born Phillips) daughter-in-law Regina Hallows (friend Moe), sons Jim and John, daughter Marilyn (husband Bernie). His Grandchildren, Jason (wife Anna), Kelley, Jeffery, Christopher, David (Fiancé Karen), Adam, Erin, Kyla and Angela will have wonderful memories of their Papa. Beyond his love for his Grandchildren, John devoted his life to working with youth. He spent many years with the Boy Scouts of Canada - sharing his love of nature with Cubs and Scouts of the 1st Gatchel Troops. He also volunteered many years with the Imperial Knights and Blue Saints Drum & Bugle Corps. John was an artist; his carvings are enjoyed in countless homes throughout Ontario, including that of figure skater Kurt Browning. John retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1988 where he worked as a Mine Rescue Superintendent. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church and a Life Member of the Bethel Lodge #699 AF & AM. John loved to make people laugh and did so to the very end. Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St. Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 11AM. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. A Masonic Service will be held 7 PM Thursday under the auspices of Bethel lodge #699 AF & AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer Society, Diabetes Association or M.D. Society would be appreciated. (Friends may call 2-5 ; 7-9 PM Thursday or after 10:45 AM Friday).