great way to start 2010..and shania’s new show will blast of 2011-a look back-Shania’s BIG HEART blasts into 2010-Olympic torch run captivates thousands-by john emms
THIS WAS A GREAT WAY TO START 2010..EH SHANIA FANS”
It would not be Timmins if it was not minus 40 below zero with the wind chill would it” said SHANIA TWAIN while laughing and grinning from ear to ear as she stood on a makeshift stage speaking to the thousands in attendance at the Timmins leg of the Olympic torch run
As most of you readers know I’m usually in the role as a music journalist, or as a musician with our band THE SHAFTMEN but tonight I got caught up in the excitement of the Olympic torch relay with Shania Twain.
SHANIA’S BIG HEART RULES- I don’t have to tell all of you fans that, look at the smile on that face
I have ALWAYS been a huge SHANIA supporter and equal Timmins area born supporter of everything heritage and culture in our city.
I have stayed clear of the controversey relating to who should carry in the Olympic torch. Most of you SHANIA fans worldwide who will read this don’t know that we have an Olympic gold medalist in KATHY KREINER who won GOLD at the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck Austria.
IN FACT, she is the only Timmins born native to win Gold at any Olympic summer or winter.
THAT FOLKS IS HUGE
Mayor Tom Laughren drew BIG applause when he mentioned both Kathy and her sister Laurie who also was a medalist.
OUR SHANIA MADE IT A GLORIOUS TIMMINS NIGHT, COULD YOU IMAGINE if KATHY and SHANIA both were up there
I was standing about 4 or 5 feet from the stage with my skin literally frozen and fingers barely able to function with my grandson James. He is a HUGE Shania fan and I wanted to get him up close and personal
I CAN ONLY imagine what SHANIA was feeling but I can say that the feelings from all of the fans gathered despite the bitter cold was overwhelming
TIMMINS DID IT.. and SHANIA WAS EXCITED..THIS WAS HISTORY IN THE MAKING
SHANIA mentioned “how much spirit Timmins and indeed people of the North have for standing hours in freezing cold” She is bang on right. There is a lot of heart and soul in this town and tonIght it was out in full force, just like it was when Kathy Kriener came home a national sports hero.
From Eilleen’s humble beginnings to her many awards and Global status one thing is for sure. Tonight’s Olypmpic Torch Run will have her heart and head spinning as she lays down to sleep. BRAVO EVERYONE
JOHN EMMS is a 20 year veteran music journalist. He has written many articles about SHANIA and many other artists. He also does cd, dvd reviews for all major domestic and International labels.
JOHN is also the songwriter/vocalist with THE SHAFTMEN…you can see more of Timmins history and the band at
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