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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2001-03-21, Page 9Correspondents Acapella quartet Beyond Bliss to perform for Walton fundraiser Subjected to the same startling fuel price increases as everyone else in the community, the Walton Community Hall is in dire need of additional funds to offset these costs and a fundraising event has been planned for April 6 to help with the project. The generous donation of talent by Brian Black and his quartet "Beyond Bliss" makes possible an evening of entertainment and the chance to support a valuable community resource. All event proceeds go to Walton Community Hall. This event is featuring Beyond Bliss - an acapella quartet with a compilation of popular ballads and hits. In addition, the intermission will feature the auctioning of a limited edition, authenticated, signed Matts Sundin Toronto Maple Leaf hockey sweater. This sweater has been valued as high as $300. The program will be followed by refreshments. The Beyond Bliss quartet was formed in Kitchener Ontario in December 1998. Beyond Bliss members are Jennifer Black, Judy Garrett, Chad Spaulding and Brian Black. Influenced by groups such as The Nylons and Manhattan Transfer, Brian had dreamed of singing unaccompanied popular music with a small group. He was fortunate to find three talented musicians to share his dream. Beyond Bliss first performed in Trinity United Church Kitchener. Although the group was formed, to perform popular secular music they also have a wealth of experience singing sacred music. Brian has varied musical interests and experience. He has contributed to several Broadway Musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas. Brian's lyrical tenor voice was perfect for lead roles such as Nanki-Poo in Mikado and Ralph Rackstraw in HMS Pinafore. He has sung folk music with his pal Glen Lees under the name Tapestry. Brian has been sought by several chamber choirs to sing classical music of all periods. He was a founding member of Renaissance Singers. Since that time, Brian has performed classical and contemporary music for choirs such as Bach -Elgar in Hamilton, Blyth Festival Singers and Da Capo in Waterloo. He has benefited greatly from the choral direction of Raymond Daniels, Leonard Enns, Wayne Strongman, Robert Houghton, Alfred Kunz, Richard Hansen and William Janzen. Since Brian was a lad, he has loved Christmas music. One of his greatest joys was singing for The Waterloo County Carollers during the Christmas season. Brian had the opportunity to meet and sing with many talented musicians while carolling. In 1995, he recorded Wishing You a Merry Christmas with soprano Stephanie Kramer. alto Carol Anne Feldstein and baritone Kevin Bradshaw. Stephanie became Brian's vocal coach. Church music has also been present throughout much of Brian's life. Sheryl Loeffler and her partner Douglas Haas provided Brian with many opportunities such as John the Evangelist in Handel's St. John Passion. Brian is currently directing the Walton Youth Choir and the youth musical "The Rock Slinger and his Greatest Hit" in his new community and lives with his partner Joan and three of their five children in Walton Ontario. The event begins at 8 p.m. on April 6. Advance Tickets available at Walton Country Store. Walton Inn, Judy Emmerich 887 6464, Jo -Ann McDonald 887 6570, Judy Lee 997 6735, Brian Black 887 8239, Barb Durrell 887 6068, limited tickets available at the door By Chris Lee Leprechauns paint St. Columban green The leprechauns are alive and well in St. Columban. The residents of St. Columban arose on Saturday morning to find large green shamrocks painted in the snowbanks. CWL potluck supper on Mar. 26 Dublin 1 Happy 75th Birthday to a Dublin native, Cecilia Ryan (Eckert) who celebrated on March 11. Congratulations to Mike and Jolene (Cronin) Coste on the happy arrival of Zachery Robert born on March 6, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Proud grandparents, Paul and Rita Coste of Leamington and Joan Cronin of Mitchell. A reminder of a Catholic Women's League Potluck Supper to be held at St. Patrick's Parish Hall, Dublin on March 26 at 7 p.m. This is sponsored by St. Brigid's, Logan; St. Patrick's, Kinkora; St. Patrick's, Dublin; and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell. THOUGHT FOR TODAY A go-getter is someone who gets in behind you in a revolving door and comes out ahead of you. Duck race tickets are on sale Seaforth Legion News Tickets for the Duck Race are on sale at the Branch. The race is on May 26 at 2 p.m. Last Saturday a St. Patrick's Day evening was a big success. Everyone there enjoyed the meal and entertainment. April 1 is an information day for the Ladies Auxiliary and will be held in Durham. Anyone wishing to go can contact President Mary DeJong. Branch members are also welcome to attend. This past week once again the Branch was saddened by the deaths of two of its members. Last Thursday, a funeral service was held for Comrade Jean Ross. Padre Errol Skillender conducted the service. On Friday a service was held for Comrade Gavin Gemmell. Again Padre Errol Skillcnder conducted the service. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. St. Columban There was only one complaint, from a resident of non -Irish heritage, who complained to the "Mayor" about the "graffiti" on the snowbanks. • The final "Music Monday," which had a St. Patrick's Day theme, topped what has turned into a tremendous success in terms of enj a ment for the local people and made an otherwise long and tiresome winter much brighter. Thanks to Tom Melady for organizing the event and to all the musicians who participated. Recent visitors with Jack and Mary Catherine Lane included: Brendan By Mary C. 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