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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-04-06, Page 7Bruce County Museum has wide variety of exhibits planned An exhibit entitled "The Human Spirit", presented by the Southampton Arts Society is being held in the Extensions Gallery from Mar. 27 to Apr. 24, featuring the, works of Cherie Allan, Jayne Tan- ner Curtis and Suzanne Simme Stier. Sammie Stier's works using gouache and ink media, are highly imaginative and show her love of people and her fascination with personal relationships. Tanner Cur- tis' watercolors use human expres- sion as the Central focus of her art while Allan's skilled use of Multi Media lend a contrast to the other exhibitors. Next on the Arts Society calendar, running from May 1 to 29 will be an exhibit of watercolors by Duane Fenwick. Duane, a veteran of many , one man. shows and Juried Ex- hibitions is renowned for his very. personal style. I know Duane will look forward to seeing you at the opening reception May 1st from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m, There is still room in the genealogy workshop on Apr. 16. The morning session which is geared more to beginners, will have Audrey Underwood and Shirley Irwin explaining how and where to start, along with instruction on proper record organization. In the afternoon session, entitled The Computer Haze, Rick and Sandra Roberts of Global Genealogy Sup- ply, will bring a computer with them to demonstrate the available programs and help participants work their way through them. For beginners and advanced alike, who participate in this session, expect to see how several programs work for recording, documenting and saving Your family history. The demonstration will be done on a PC using the actual software and the screen images will be projected onto a movie screen so it can be clearly viewed by all participants. Time allowing, there will be an opportunity to enter some of your Waterloo male chorus featured at Kingsbridge ment. Original members were police officers. The current Chorus is comprised of volunteers from the community, representing all walks of life. The group has become known internationally having performed in • the U.S., England, Wales and Scot- land. This year. the Chorus will again tour Great Britain. • Tickets for the 2:30 p.m. perfor- mance; sponsored by the Knights of Columbus members, are available. froni Eugene Frayne at 529-7405 or Bill Van Osch 529-7301, The cost is $6 per person. Fund-raising efforts for renovations of St. Joseph' Church, Kingsbridge continue this month, when the Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus performs. The two hour program on Apr. 24 at St. Joseph's will feature the Chorus presenting a wide variety of music from traditional spirituals to rock ' roll. During the interlude Renis Stalenhoef and the St. Joseph's Choir will. perform. The Chorus was formed in 1973, and over the years has worked hard "-to establish a reputation for quality performance and good entertain - On the political scene Huron -Bruce Liberals WALTON - Paul Steckle, MP for Huron -Bruce was the guest speaker at the Huron -Bruce Federal Liberal riding association's annual meeting last week. ' He addressed issues he has en1 countered since becoming the mem- ber in 1993. Ash rural caucus "co- chair and committeemember on the standing committee on agriculture and agri-food, Steckle is pleased With hothe new government is tackling tough issues and making a serious effort to reform out -dated and / ineffective pracitices and institutions. The new executive includes president - John Gates, Kincatdiiie Township; vice - Rod MacDonald, Kincardine; second vice - Norm Naturalists learn more about wolves Hank Halliday • of Wolf Awareness Inc. was guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists on Mar. 22. He gave an interesting presentation on wolves, and answered questions clarifying the differences between wolves, coyotes and coy -dogs. New directors to the club.are Bob Helesic, Jane Kiefer and Glen Hol- mes, all of Kincardine. They will serve with three continuing direc- tors on a board of seven. The president is George Vander Glas of Ripley. Although it has no geographical boundaries, the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists club has members in the general area from Port Elgin to Bayfield and inland. New members may join by sending $12 for a family, or $8 for an individual to Box 516, Goderich, N7A 4C7, or call Doug Broderick at 524-6654 for further information. Pickell, .Goderich; membership Cyril.G.ingench, Zurich; treasurer - Mark Penhale, Usborne Township, and secretary Donna Thiel, Hay Township. , Delegates were also selected to attend annual meetings in London and Ottawa. Huron -Bruce Reform CLINTON - The new executi(re for the Huron -Bruce riding of the Reform Party was elected recently./ They include - president - Bob Wells, Port Elgin; vice Edith Kamermans, Southampton; second vise - Ken McCpwan, Brucefield; secretary - Doug Fines, Goderich; treasurer - Geoff Schumacher, Goderich; and district directors Maggie Visscher, Len Lobb, Barb Carbert and. Edith Kamermans. Those tall ships are, coming to Bruce Co. Bruce County will have visits from three different Tall Ships this summer. • A tentative schedule lists Southampton as host to the Royaliste of Kington, on July '26, Wiarton will have Lady Maryland of Baltimore the same day, and Tobermory will be the host municipality for the HMS Rose of Bridgeport, Connecticut on July 27. The schedule is subject to change and adjustment. Visitors will be able to see the Tall Ships and visit them at the dockside for their approximate ' 4 - hour stay in port The visits have been arranged by the Georgian '94 Marine Heritage Festival committee. own data and print a simple family chart. Genealogy book displays and sales all day. Both sessions open to beginners and the experienced alike. $5.00 per session. Don't forget to drop by and pick up a copy of our Super Series brochure, .It has' all the details of the upcoming Programmes, Ex- hibitions and Workshops.We have assembled an interesting and varied series of activities - watch for more details in future Notes. The Museum has reinstated its former admission fees for adults of $3 and tor seniors and students of $1.50. Members of course are free and also get great savings on all Workshops, Bus Trips, Lectures as well as .the Children's Summer Programmes. A membership is one of the best $10 investments you can make. Winter hours: Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to reserve a place in any of the programs contact the Museum at 797-2080. Mammoth • music festival planned by Rotarians Luc•know Sentinel. Wednesday. April 6. 1994 - Page 7 , PIONEER. • Pioneer' Hi -Bred Production Ltd. is currently looking for Soybean Growers in the Huron, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth Counties to produce soybeans under contract. For further information contact Brian or Stu at 1-800-265-0554 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. Monday to Friday Over 6,500 performers, comprised of choirs, bands, piano, strings, instrumental, vocal, dance and drama, including school, church and community groups, have registered for the Midwestem Ontario Rotary Music. Festival scheduled between Apr, 25 and May 7, in Walkerton. The performers come from about 70 communities_ in over a 100 km. radius. . Three sessions a day, of three hours each, in five halls will be filled with performances from the very'young beginners through to the polished performances of adults. This three tier festival begins at the Ideal level with • opportunities. for adjudicator selected participants to go on to the provincial festival and from there to• the national fes- tival. Interest. in the festival continues to grow in all regions, not only in those participating but also in those contributing financially or volun- teering their help. Two pianos have been donated for festival user by David W. McKee Music, Goderich and Wan- less Music, Palmerston., Halls /have been generously donated by Trinity Lutheran, Si,'Paul's United, and Walkerton Pentecostal churches, as well as the Walkerton Town Hall and Walkerton District Secondary School. Over $6,000 will be needed for scholarships which are recom- mended for performers by the eight highly -qualified adjudicators. Patrons are also needed for the ' rising costs of mounting a festival of this size. Donations are tax deductible, and may be made by contacting scholarship chairman Bill Stewart at 881-1343 or 881-2280. Volunteers interested in acting as door or platform marshals, ad- judicator's secretaries or hall'admis- sion are needed. Over 265 volun- teers are needed for the 74 sessions. Contact Marg Bradley at 366-2685 if you art interested in lending a hand. ' The festival concludes with the Highlights Concert on May 7, 8 p.m at the Walkerton District Secondary School and will feature outstanding performers and scholar- ship presentations. This is the 13th annual festival organized and sponsored by the Hanover -Walkerton branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teacher's Association and the Walkerton Rotary .Club. GIANT MATTRESS SASE • Quality Mattresses • Inner Spring Construction • Quilted on Both Sides MUST BE SEEN DOUBLE SINGLE SIZE • SIZE $9OQ $69°° ? LIMITED STOCK! 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