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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-03, Page 19Wednesday, May 3, 2017 • Signal Star 19 The beautiful sound of brass music The year was 1994 and the world was changing fast. Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black President, the popular US sitcom Friends began airing on TV screens across North America, and children of all ages lined up to see one of the most successful ani- mated films of all time: The Lion King. Another important event happened in that year, on Saturday evening, April 02 1994, The Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band held a sold out concert at Knox Presbyterian church in Goderich. Over 350 people were treated to an amazing brass concert by the world renowned band. Again in September 2000 the Canadian Staff Band paid a visit to Goderich and performed an inspiring Sat- urday evening concert at North Street United Church. These two previous appear- ances of the Canadian Staff Band had been so well received that it was felt that it was time to treat our beloved community to this incredible brass band once again. The Salvation Army in Goderich is pleased to announce that 17 years since the last appearance of The Canadian Staff Band in Goderich that residents will get another opportunity to have their hearts uplifted and their ears tingled as they listen to this world renowned brass band. On Saturday May 6 The Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band will be perform- ing a free concert at the per- formance stage on the square in Goderich at 2:OOpm. Free hot dogs will be provided by the local Sal- vation Army, so bring a lawn chair and a friend. The premier event of the weekend will be a Saturday evening concert held once again at Knox Presbyterian church. Tickets for the 7:OOpm concert cost $10.00 and are available at either The Salvation Army thrift store or Suncoast Citadel Church office (303 and 309 Suncoast Drive East). Photos courtesy of David Hickman Canadian Staff Band member, Bradley Cox, who is a CHSS Graduate. Tickets will be available at the door but to ensure a seat it would be best to pre -pur- chase or reserve a ticket by phoning (519) 524 8822. The proceeds of this concert will go to support the work of the local Salvation Army. The Canadian Staff Band is comprised of Salvationists from all over Southern Ontario and includes Cen- tral Huron Secondary School graduate Bradley Cox. CHSS Music teacher Ms. Denise Haines has had, and contin- ues to have a very positive impact on Bradley's life. The Canadian Staff Band who will. be in Goderich May 6 and 7. During his last few years of high school Ms. Haines encouraged Bradley not to give up on music but to nurture his instrumental talent; which has lead him to be one of the younger members of the Canadian Staff Band. GIVING BACK TO MOM i want to give back to (mom's name): ENTRY FORM My name: My address: My telephone number: My email: Why I would like to give back to her: How to Participate: Fill out the reply form. Email the form and a picture of your Exceptional Woman to: sscott@postmedia.com or bring in person the Entry Form and photo into the Goderich Signal Star located at 120 Huckins St., Goderich before May 4th @ 4:00 pm. The $250.00 in gift certificates must be spent at the participating contest advertisers' businesses. Employees of the newspaper cannot participate in this contest. This contest and prizes are sponsored by the following businesses: Bayfield Berry Farm M&M Food Market Art's Landscaping Chisholm's TV & Stereo First Choice Canadian Tire Goderich Signal Star Flippin' Eggs DeJager I.D.A Paddy O'Neil's The upcoming weekend will wrap up with an 11:OOam community cele- bration church service on Sunday May 7 at Goderich Collegiate Institute at which the Canadian Staff Band will provide special music. It is not every day that a brass band of this calibre comes to Huron County to perform a concert and so the community is encour- aged not to miss out on this tremendous opportunity, as it may be another dec- ade before this happens again. Vortgges -ave Seen arounc forgenerations. so what'sg cna ec? When families gather, sometimes they discuss home ownership. So what's new? Price bubbles, employment and mortgage approvals, interest rate fears, payment options, home equity and retirement planning, payments and budgets, family plans and income changes, principle residence rules... actually what hasn't changed? The value of mortgage Coaching keeps growing. And you'll only find it at Libro. Talk to a Libro Mortgage Coach - create a prosperity plan and tailor your mortgage to your life today! Visit libro.ca or call 1-800-361-8222 saving • borrowing • investing • sharing • Libro CREDIT UNION prosper here.