The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-01-24, Page 16In December I reported on the Hullett Central Public School Christmas concert. It was a most enjoyable musical program. The feeling at Hullett is that an introduction to music is important to every child’s education. The program there includes singing, learning drumming and being hands on with a variety of band instruments. Who knows where this experience will take a child with musical talent? Moreover the school makes a small room on the junior hall available to two piano teachers, Julie Falconer and Barb Bosman during the school day. Using the school makes it easier for parents and children alike to study the piano. Professional guitarist, Joshua Gropp, is also teaching from that room this year for the first time. Nine Hullett pupils take basic instruction on acoustic guitar- playing from Joshua every Friday. Joshua is a modest, rather laid-back young man with whom the pupils feel quite comfortable. With a background such as Joshua’s parents can be assured their children are receiving topnotch instruction. An average week has Joshua giving instruction to 30-35 persons of all ages. He uses the Pianovations store in Blyth two nights a week and teaches from his parent’s home in Brussels as well. Joshua took piano lessons brieflyas a young boy and still playstrumpet to which he was introducedin Grade 7. He bought his first guitarat age 13 and music became hisfuture. Although self taught to some extent he did take lessons from EarlFilsinger in Stratford for a time. Butit wasn’t long before Joshua hadpupils of his own.An F.E. Madill Secondary Schoolstudent, Joshua was in all of the musical/drama productions duringhis high school years. He was themusical director for Fame, the yearthe school presented that show. Hisfour years at Humber College werefilled with music courses.For many years Joshua was amember of the band, Perish. Now heperforms solo and did 130 gigs lastyear many of them in pubs andcoffee houses on three different toursto the west coast. One summer wasspent on a cruise ship on theCaribbean.Billed as an acoustic experimentalfolk rock musician, Joshua’s repertoire includes many original tunes along with folksy and classical numbers. He continues to experiment with what a guitar can do. Joshua’s CD, Sunsets From Swingsets can be purchased at Pianovations. Watch for him to be performing in area venues in the future. The clouds have begun to clear for Helen Lee. She had cataracts removed from one eye on Thursday and will soon have the other eye operated on. Best of luck, Helen. Londesborough’s newest resident entered the world at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. Weighing in at 9 lbs., 14 oz., Colton Andrew Radford will certainly be making his presence heard at the home of Michael and Pam in the days weeks ahead. Welcome, Colton. Congratula- tions to Dad and Mom. PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008. Blank slate Just outside Blyth to the north visibility was virtually non-existent as squalls blew into the area on Sunday. Just a bit north-west of this scene, however, conditions were vastly different with no snow and clear views. (Vicky Bremner photo) Business Directory LEE'S SERVICE CENTRE Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 4 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St., South, Seaforth Office 519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204 FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL AUTO COVERAGES AGENTS Graeme Craig 519-887-9381 Shannon Craig 519-887-9381 Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571 Donald Taylor 519-482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc.519-482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216 G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790 DONALD IVES General Contractor Repairs and Maintenance Brussels 519-887-9024 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available BORRMANN'S GARAGE • Mechanical Repairs to all Makes & Models • Computerized Engine Controls & Fuel Injection Repair Cty. Rd. 12 (near Hwy. 86) RR #1 BLUEVALE 519-335-3857 No-Drip Oil Spraying By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen