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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-04-06, Page 27Mon. - Fri 7-6:30; Sat. 8-6:30, Sunday Closed STAG & DOE for Tim Hayes & Joanne Huber Saturday, April 22, 2006 • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Teeswater Arena Floor Tickets $5.00 - Age of Majority required For Iickets/info call: Jeremy: 519-392-8412 or Ang: 519-528-3153 Old t-Cpme Countrp )3reattfast Sunday, April 9 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Londesboro Hall • Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Pancakes and Homefries Adults $6.00 Children Under 12 $3.00 Sponsored by Londesboro Lions Club Proceeds for community betterment. Premier Tribute to Aerosmith Get your tickets early. $8 advance $10 at door THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006. PAGE 27. `Battle' raises concerns for N. Huron councillors By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor What will the neighbours think? That was the concern of North Huron councillors when they learned Monday night of a plan to host a National Battle of the Bands concert in Blyth, Aug. 26. Clerk-administrator John Stewart explained that Jeff Nesbitt was chair of the organization and had requested use of the soccer field by the arena that day. The event would probably run from 11 a.m. until 11 On Thursday, April 6 South Huron District High School will be host to the Huron Jazz and Percussion Festival presented by the music departments from Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton, South Huron District High School in Exeter, F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham and Goderich District Collegiate Institute. These four high schools have banded together to present an By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen There will be a real Native Canadian feel when a British Columbia-based storyteller — who has made annual visits for several years now to entertain students in the Avon Maitland District School Board — performs fundraising concerts April 22 in Stratford and April 29 in Blyth. Shannon Thunderbird, whose annual two-week series of programs for Grade 6 students are supported by the Foundation for Enriching Education Perth Huron, will return the favour with this month's concerts. A member of a West Coast indigenous nation, Shannon Thunderbird tells the stories of her people using drumming, singing, dancing and audience participation. "Sometimes she'll have 60 kids at a time, and she'll have those 60 kids just sitting in the palm of her hand," explained Foundation executive director Lynda McGregor. "Some (school) secretaries tell me they'll hear kids singing in the playground for a few days afterward. "We don't have very many First Nations people in this area, so the kids are sometimes victims of misinformation," she added, noting Grade 6 is the year Ontario's schoolchildren study a major unit about the place of Native peoples in Canadian culture and history. McGregor made the comments following her presentation to Avon Maitland trustees Tuesday, March 28. The Foundation is based within Buck & Doe% for t-AP t,f, 41t,10 Jennifer Cumming & Darrell Uhler Listowel Agricultural Hall Friday, April 14 *9:00 pm-lam * Music by D.J. * Age of majority * Lunch provided Advanced tickets $6.00/person or $7.00 at the door For tickets call Trish at 887-8575 or Laura at 356-1194 Bus transportation available from the BMG Community Centre, Brussels Bus leaves at 9:30 p.m. Director of recreation/facilities Pat Newson wrote that this would be a "great event for Blyth". Stewart noted that when that soccer field had been created there had been talk of it being used for outdoor concerts because the slope created a natural amphitheatre. However, he added, that with any open air concert in the summer, there is always a concern for the neighbours. "It's going to be reasonably loud and may not be to everyone's taste," said Stewart. evening of music you will not soon forget. The evening will feature jazz ensembles from each of the four high schools, percussion ensembles from Central Huron and South Huron, two collaborative massed jazz groups comprised of students from all four schools performing together and a special segment from guest artists, God Made Me Funky, a Toronto-based funk group who will work with the students during the the school board's Seaforth headquarters and raises money to benefit Avon Maitland students, but operates separately so it can maintain charitable status. Thunderbird's two fundraising performances are open to all. The April 22 event, at 8 p.m. in Stratford Northwestern Secondary School, will be preceded by a dinner at the school's much-talked-about Screaming Avocado cafeteria. It's the home of Northwestern's culinary arts program, with students not only preparing the food but also taking care of all other duties which are essential to the restaurant business. A special treat for Thunderbird, according to McGregor, will be the presence of several visiting high school students from the Dene A well-travelled artist returns to her favourite place in the world with an exhibit at Goderich Co-op Gallery. Guest artist for April is Sally MacEwan, who finds inspiration in the landscape and landmarks of Huron County and Goderich. "My travels give me many experiences that I cherish, but this part of Ontario gives me my passion. I live in Goderich and south-western Ontario. The area is so beautiful. My love of the area is reflected in my work. I love to paint the places that I pass by every day of my life." MacEwan has travelled extensively in Canada, the States, Great Britain, and Europe. Born, raised and educated As well there is a wedding reception at the arena that day, and there was some worry that the crowds and music may disrupt that occasion somewhat. "They are expecting a huge turnout," said Stewart, adding that Nesbitt had indicated they may be able to reschedule the event to eliminate any conflict with the wedding. "We are trying to deal with any potential problem before it happens and are looking for some direction from council," said Stewart. day in musical clinics and workshops. The evening concert is open to the public. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the large gym at Huron District High School. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations will be graciously accepted during the evening and there are no tickets available in advance for this show. indigenous nation in Northwest Territories. They'll be in Stratford as guests of a group of Northwestern counterparts, who are currently with Screaming Avocado instructor Paul Finkelstein in the Arctic, learning about traplines and traditional Dene cuisine. Tickets for the dinner are $20, while Thunderbird's performance — along with guest Sandy Home — costs $15. There's a special rate of $5 for Avon Maitland students. April 29, the venue will be the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, with the concert at 2 p.m. and a Meet the Artist buffet at noon. Lunch is $10 and the performance $15, with the student rate again applying. For tickets to either event, call 1 (877) 862-5984, ext. 239. in London, Ontario, MacEwan worked in London and Toronto, first in advertising for Simpsons's, then as a script assistant for CBC. First an artist in oils • and watercolours, MacEwan loves to work in all mediums, feeling that a variety frees her from restrictions and allows her to better express the mood of the moment. "I don't take myself too seriously and I have lots of friends who share my love of painting. I paint what comes from my brushes. I paint ideas from my travels, but I also like to paint my family. I have nine lovely grandchildren. I also enjoy sewing, quilting, golfing and gardening. Life is wonderful." Call 440-0523 for more information. long distance?1 -800-265-3438 He stated that in the past there have been calls over noise at the community centre. However, he added, "these seem to depend on the type of music being played." Councillor James Campbell wondered if it would be possible to shorten the time so that it ends earlier in the evening. "I think 10 would be better. Especially when people have listened to this all day." Stewart said that might be a possibility as the length of the concert would depend on the number of bands involved. Reeve Doug Layton and councillor Arnold Taylor both said they felt the residents should be contacted ahead of time to let them know what was being proposed. On the plus side, deputy-reeve Murray Scott pointed out that there would probably be a spinoff on this for service groups. 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