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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-06, Page 38Page 22A Times -Advocate, May 6, 1987 Readers write on popular show, Premier As a member of the Canadian Cancer Society and a participant in the annual campaign for funds to fight against cancer, I want to briefly tell you about our up -coming special event which will help us to reach our goal this year. We at Exeter have had such events as The Sale of Daffodils, Fashion Shows, Ski-a-Thon, and the Ladies Ride for Cancer etc. This year we are bringing a talented group called the "Aggrega- tion" from Sarnia to put on a spec- tacular show planned to please the whole family. This group is so popular and in demand for their perfor- mances that we have had to wait over two years to engage them. Their talented voices bring to us light and beautiful music of Broadway and top songs from old and new great movies. As well they present very humorous and delightful comedy in duets, quartettes and various groups all the way up to about 40 voices in harmony. Their costumes are original, colorful and sometimes very funny as they play the parts of the Pink Panther, The Mouse and Elephant, Giraffes, or the Rubber Ducky. Some of the full voice group numbers have been Cabaret, The World is a Rainbow, New York New York, Guys and Dolls, Disney Medley, What a Wonderful World to mention only a few. The group provide their own or- chestra, properties, sound, lighting etc. and about 20 people are required to put on the show. The leader of the Aggregation is Mr. Art Christmas a talented musi- cian and director, music teacher at the St. Clair Secondary School and energetic band master of the Sarnico Citizens Band. During the last 12 years since the singing aggregation was formed, they have raised and distributed $90,000.00 to a staggering number of associations, agencies, societies, hospitals and churches. They come to us free of charge for their time and expenses. They urge us to fill all seats in the South Huron District High School auditorium which could net us four to five- thou- sand dollars. Art Christmas is a great supporter and booster for the work of the Cana- dian Cancer Society, and says that he is walking and living proof that cancer can be beaten if detected in time. The Exeter Branch of the Cancer Society scouted the Aggregation in Legion makes donations The general meeting of R.E. Pooley Branch 167 of the Royal Canadian ` Legion was held in the clubroom April 23. Donations were made to the Exeter and area Junior Hawks and to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Walkerton Legion has invited branch members to their 60th an- niversary dinner and parade June 6 and 7. Saturday June 13. 1987 our branch will be hosting an information seminar for Zone ('-1. The meeting will inform members of branch of- ficer functions as well as general in- formation of the running of the Legion. All members are welcome. Comrade Dean McKnight attended the District Convention held_ in Guelph, April 11 and 12. He gave a report on this convention at our general meeting. At the general meeting election of officers for the upcoming year were held:' Elected for office were Dean McKnight - president, Vera Arm- strong - first vice president, Phil Campbell - second vice president, Murray Greene - Sgt. at Arms, John Brintnell - past president. The executive officers for the up- coming year will be Dave Dettmer, Bart DeVries, Lorne Kleinstiver, Reg McDonald, Lee Webber and Doug Wedlake. Comrade Rick Smith will continue as secretary, and Glenn Robinson as treasurer. A special guest was present at the meeting, Deputy Zone Commander Steve Maguire. He congratulated the new officers of the branch for taking office as well as the old officers for a job well done. - A joint installation of new officers for 1987-88 with the Seaforth branch will be held May 22 at 8 p.m. at our branch. 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The only qualification we have to meet is that we must pre -sell at least 300 tickets before May 30. The reason for this is explained by Mr. Christmas and I quote - "When we come to Ex- eter with two trunks of equipment and two buses filled with people there is considerable time and expense in- volved which we pre -pay. You pay us nothing except your good response and enjoyment of our program and we perform best when we have a good audience." So we are asking once again for community support. The purchased price of a single ticket will do three things. It will send $6.00 to support and direct the work of the Canadian Cancer Society, it will provide you with an outstanding evening enter- tainment, and for Art Christmas and his Aggregation it will give satisfac- tion in helping those who are in great need of our support. Carfrey Cann We are told, our patronage ap pointed Premier Peterson, was a big factor in Quebec signing the constitu- tion. Great! 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