Editor, The Times:
Leah Jones’ amazing soprano voice lifted us to new highs during her Songs for a Christmas Evening performance at the Baptist Church in Clearwater on Dec 23.
Leah’s voice filled the attendees with awe as she skillfully reached those high notes that I find so difficult. I much prefer to hang out with those that sing in a much lower key – or in my case, one wonders if voice lessons might not have been a bad investment on time spent in my youth.
The voices of the enthusiastic crowd joined in for a number of traditional carols at the mid-way point of the evening. Lucky for us that hymn books were supplied so we got the words right, and sang our hearts out to the ends of some of the longer ones, so that we could ensure that there was indeed a happy ending – that Good would triumph over Evil – that Peace on Earth was possible after all.
The evening ended with us all sharing our stories, enjoying to sweets and coffee, as well as chips, dip and the ever-popular vegetable trays that adorned the refreshments area.
The talent of the people in our valley never ceases to amaze me. I’d like to congratulate Leah and her skilled pianist friend, Bonnie Grusing from Barriere, for providing this evening for the community.
Cheryl Thomas
Clearwater, B.C.
