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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-21, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999. Perish plans concert to raise funds for MADD By Amy Crawford Student Writer It's amazing how these small towns produce such wonderful homegrown talent. The punk band Perish, consisting of three teenage guys. Rob Me Kercher and Joshua Gropp of Brussels and Tim Mulvey of Belmore, all students of F. E. Madill Secondary School, have come a long way from banging on the drums or plucking a guitar. These three talented guys have been up to a lot of interesting things lately. In the two years that Rob and Joshua have been making music (Tim joined in September) things have really come together. With Rob on drums, Joshua on vocals and guitar and Tim on bass, the group's most recent accomplish­ ment is a soon to be released CD. This past winter, Perish landed some recording time in Kitchener at Iron Lung Studios. Jay Bell and Mike Delisle seemed to see the band's potential and spent a lot of time helping them produce this 21~ track CD with one hidden track. "We played very well together in ■ the studio. We came together as a band. I think the finished product is something for us to be proud about," says Mulvey. The CD entitled Marking Territory was mastered and dupli­ cated locally by Renaissance Productions, just south of Blyth. The name, says McKercher has a double meaning. "There's the immature thing, yes, but also it’s our debut, our introduction to the music industry. We are marking our territory as a punk band." Marking Territory is being sold at Ernie King's in Wingham and through the band members. Young music fans can also catch Perish, fresh off a Stratford gig last weekend, live April 23 at Face Plant, at the BMG arena in Brussels. An impressive effort, organized entirely by the boys, from sound and band bookings to tickets sales and promotions, Face Plant is held in co-operation with the Brussels Optimist Club. Held last year for the first time Face Plant was a great success. This year five bands are bringing their sound to entertain. "Face Plant originated when I realized there was nothing for local teens to do," says Gropp. "I approached the Optimists about sponsoring a battle of the bands if we organized it and I think last year's turnout proved how much things like this are needed." Profits, after band expenses, go to charity. Perish feels this helps promote teens in a positive way. The proceeds from Face Plant 99 will go to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Huron- Bruce. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. They can be picked up at Trax and Tracks, Listowel; Ernie King's, Wingham, from Perish or call 519-887-6353. Blyth Singers celebrate Canada Concentration Crystal Blake of Grey Central School studies the chess beard intently while Howick opponent Cole Zurbrigg watches. They were just two of over 80 area students who took part in the ninth annual chess-amania at Grey Central. Schools participating in this cross-board event were Wingham, Howick, Hullett, Brussels, Walton, Brookside, Grey public schools from Huron County, East Dale Irom Perth County and Sacred Heart from the Catholic School board. Children from Grade 2 to 8 played last Wednesday. Board transfers principals The Avon-Maitland District School board announced several promotions and transfers of sec­ ondary school principals and vice- principals for the upcoming school year. Michael Ash will move from vice-principal for Bluewater Sec­ ondary School and distance educa­ tion to principal at Seaforth District High School. SDHS vice-principal Rob Parr has been transferred to Bluewater. Tom Craig will become a vice­ principal al F.E. Madill Secondary School. He had previously been a department head at Goderich Dis­ trict Collegiate Institute. In the Perth district, Doug Prat- ley, vice-principal al Stratford Northwestern will become princi­ pal at Lislowel District. Patrick Moore will lake over as principal of St. Mary's district col­ legiate and Vocational Institute. He has held the same post al Delores D. Echum Composite School in Moose Factory. Andy Werner will move from department head to vice-principal at Stratford Northwestern. The Blyth Festival Singers are celebrating the music of Canada on Saturday, May 8 with a dinner and show Blyth Goes Country. This evening event will be held at the Godeiich Twp. Community Centre in Holmesville. Doors open at 6 p.m. The 45-voice choir will provide an evening of entertainment, great food and fun beginning with an old-fashioned country dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu will include a variety of country favourites - baked ham, scalloped potatoes, Huron County baked beans, salads and fresh baked pies. After dinner, the audience is invited to sit back, enjoy a drink and get ready for some toe-tapping entertainment. Richard Hansen, the director for the Blyth Festival Singers, will lead the choir in a number of Canadian musical selections - including folk, traditional and modern country. Highlighted pieces include the Canadian Railroad Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot, tradition east coast folk songs like Song for the Mira and She's Like The Swallow. As well the choir will feature songs by Healey Willan, and a beautiful new piece, Lake Huron Song, written by Jeannette Steeves, a choral director in Port Elgin. Sharon Johnston of Goderich will accompany the choir on piano, and also accompany solo and small group songs. The entertainment bill will also feature the talents of some of the members of Homespun, the wel1 known Celtic vocal group from Goderich. Homespun has received audience and critical acclaim for its lovely Celtic harmonies and the group's music is often featured on CBC Radio. As well Norma Preszcator of Goderich Twp. will be bringing the audience to its feet when she teaches a few line dancing steps. Preszcator is a well known line dancing and clogging teacher with students from throughout the area. Tickets are available in advance from Campbell's Photography in Goderich, at The Dutch Store in Clinton, from choir members or the Blyth Festival Box Office at 523- 9300. • Crispy Caramel Reeses • Smartie Party • Toffee Truffle An Ice Cream Cone dipped in Chocolate and rolled in your choice of FLURRY TOPPING!!! • Oreo • Skor • Crispy Crunch • Peanuts • Reeses Pieces 143 Josephine St., Wingham (519) 357-2191 Just what you will be looking for this spring Flun 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 DIG YOUR OWN! •Ideal for Windbreaks & Wildlife Corridors• •Blue Spruce ~ 4-5' ~ $10.00 •Norway Spruce ~ 3-4' ~ $4.00 •Austrian Pine ~ 3-4' ~ $4.00 •White Pine ~ 3-4' ~ $4.00 Thompson Tree Nursery i She'i'^t0' 527-1076 ; R.P. 2 Seaforth My Special Child May 1, 1999 Kiwanis Community Centre 111 Lakeside Dr., Stratford 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An Information Fair for families of children with Special Needs featuring Dr. Graham W. Chance, FRCP, FRCPC Chairperson, Canadian Institute of Child Health Sue & Paul Sybersma, Special Needs Family "Dare to Dream," Journey of a Special Heeds Family A networking opportunity for families and Child Care Professionals Come and learn about Behaviour Issues, Tax Breaks, Building a School Team & Local & Regional Services Free Admission - Lunch Provided Please register by April 23, 1999 with Janette Lyoness (519) 271-6515 Sponsored by Family Services Perth-Huron & Perth District Health Unit