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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-06-19, Page 16..--•—r- ":7:17 IU -.as .... td .thSMeMSUM.fwYlSAS • -b.� -• 16 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, June, 19, 2013 The Great Lakes Storm 1913: A REMEMBRANCE — 2013 Commemorative Book Launch and Introduction of Original Songs For the Great Storm of 1913 100th Year Remembrance the (;LS191:1 Placating Committee is pleased to announce the official hook launch for the commemorative book, A Centennial Tribute to the Great Lukes Storm: 1913, by Paul Carroll.'Ihis volume is a testimonial to mariners and ships lost in the White t lurrlcane of November, 1913. 'Ihe book is published by the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 Remembrance Committee. It includes a comprehensive, illustrated history of the storm, the most devastating marine tragedy in the modern history of the Great Lakes. More than 40 vessels affected by this storm are reviewed in detail. 'the book includes more than 150 images, including colour plates, Harps and tables. The 181 -page book has been produced with financial assistance from the County of 1luron Heritage Fund. Proceeds from book sales will sup- port the creation of a permanent memorial for the Centenary Remem- brance of the Great Storm, 1913. The memorial will be placed in the Cobourg Street parkette, overlooking the harbour at the site of the Ontario Historic Sites Board plaque for the Great Storm. At the same time, a number of original songs, composed by Captain David MacAdatn will be introduced. David has written these songs as his personal tribute to the lost souls and ships in the Great Storm. Pro- ceeds from the sale of (:1)s will support the centennial Remembrance undertakings of the Committee. An official launch for the full CI) will be scheduled at a later date. Me production of the musical (a) has been supported by the Build- ing Communities Through Arts & heritage Program - Department of Canadian I leritage. The event will be hosted by the 1luron County Museum 110 North Street, Friday, June 28 with a 'Meet and Greet' at 7pm, followed by Remarks from officials at 7:45pm and the Program Presentation at Hpm. Ihe book launch and preview of the musical ballads will be presented in a multi -media format. Admission is free - refreshments will be available. Guests will be able to visit the marine gallery; and the museum will be open. For a full list of events, please check www.1913Storm.ca and fol- low us on FaceBook. Paul Carroll David Bannister Lake Huron's Coast Guard Search and rescue lifeboat Cape Rescue toured around Grand Bend's pier last week before going to Bayfield on Saturday for ship tours with Sail and Canvas. Cape Rescue Is stationed In Goderich. 11)O 1.311:1Y I (lI' c;uO 10,11o) lila .`, It>1 y,,,i You are invited to GOSPEL MEETINGS presenting: God's Way of Salvation WI II N W11LRf SPFAKI.RS June 9 - 30 Sunday - Friday 7:30 - E1:30pm IN THE TENT 43 Nelson St., THEDFORD (Royal Canadian legion property) Mr. Marvin Derksen (Kitchener) Mr. Andrew Robertson (Chatham) 244. (fit *ail 51'1 711(1. NN,n IOW xKtlww .io e.A'eay.,w ci wf t3'awf $(*s4' 514.? lf./8!(1 71001 94111ew leek t!% weld. A:at %'dm O'le 10.44 ilea* Ser, tt%t orieeeepee ldlmotti w Vfiem amid we "Meat l4 imod air dw y (/ .fay 5.16 4)14: elftiJ LION BRANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO Tuesday - 7pm (Age of Majority Only) MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-m ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, June 22nd 3-8pm "PERSUADERS" "You're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME Call: Legion 238-2120 Mark Burr -Port Franks Comoro Club Forest Library re -opens The Forest library is open again after being closed 9 days for renovations. New windows and carpeting were Installed In the Library which was built In 1985. Here Librarian Sandy Burkhart restocks shelves last Thursday to prepare for business once more. Kineto Theatre 6? Forest " THE INTERNSHIP" Rating: PG Dates: June 21,22,23,25 Starring: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Josh Gad OO All All 1).(y: :11()1'11 l I 'll • ,'(;t, Coming next week: MAN OF STEEL (3D)