The main force behind the construction of the Port Colborne Humberstone Community Centre or more commonly known as the “Westside Arena” was Ernie Marsh. Through his efforts and those of others, the arena became a reality, as it opened January 27th, 1960. A tireless worker, he chose not an easy path. Under no obligation, on so many occasions he could have easily given up. He could have said,
“what’s the use of trying?” But not Mr. Marsh. He had a job he wanted to do and stuck to it.
For every door that was closed in his face, he opened a new one. For three years (3) Mr. Marsh volunteered his time into the building of the Arena until it opened in 1960. It was more than fitting that Mr. Marsh is the Chairman Of The Charter Board of Directors of the Arena. As it was said in 1960 and should be now “Thank you Ernie, thank you!”
