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Exeter Times—Advocate
Wednesday,May 5, 2004
Community Living Announcements
Memorial fundraiser
The Annie (Sis) Borden Memorial benefit dance was held last Saturday night in
Huron Park, raising $700 each for Heart and Stroke and the Kidney Foundation.
The evening included a lunch, prizes and entertainment by River Junction and
Charity.About 110 people attended. From left are PeterAunger of the Kidney
Foundation, Brandon Borden, Karen Borden, Harold Borden and Linda Finkbeiner
of Heart and Stroke. Harold Borden said he hopes the fundraiser will continue
next year. (photo/Scott Nixon)
Stick-up in Lucan!
The Lucan Area Heritage Association kicked off its May fundraiser for a new
museum with information booths, stagecoach rides and entertainment Sunday
afternoon.The day started with the annual firemen's breakfast and, while the
weather was poor, that didn't stop Lucanites from watching a mock stagecoach
robbery on Main Street in the afternoon. Robbery victims in the stagecoach
included Lucan Biddulph Mayor Tom McLaughlin, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP
Rose -Marie Ur and Middlesex County Warden Ian Brebner.A new 12,000 sq. ft.
museum is planned for downtown Lucan on the former site of the historic
Central Hotel.The budget for the project is $967,000, with $250,000 already
raised. Below, the stagecoach is robbed by bandits, while above from left are Lucan
Area Heritage members Muriel Culbert, Marg Paul, Sheila Hodgins, Marguerite
McRoberts, Harry Hardy and Jean Hodgins.A door-to-door fundraising campaign
will be held this month. (photos/Scott Nixon)
Student matinee program at
Huron Country Playhouse
GRAND BEND —
School children from
across Southwestern
Ontario will once again
have the opportunity to
learn outside the class-
room with the innovative
2004 Student Matinee
Experience at Huron
Country Playhouse in
Grand Bend.
In a time-honoured
tradition, award-win-
ning Drayton
Entertainment is pre-
senting special perfor-
mances of the magical
musical masterpiece
'The Secret Garden'
exclusively to school
groups. A complement to
the music and drama
requirements of the
school curriculum, 12
performances will be
presented over two
weeks — May 25
through June 4.
"We believe that all
children should have the
opportunity to experi-
ence live theatre," says
Alex Mustakas, Artistic
Director. "By introduc-
ing area children to the-
atre, we give them a
chance to develop an
understanding of the
ideas, beliefs, attitudes,
and feelings of people
throughout history, and
expand their minds so
that they may become
the productive adults of
tomorrow."
Based on the children's
literary classic, 'The
Secret Garden' is an
emotional tour de force
production that
poignantly captures the
healing power of love.
It features one of the
most beautiful, haunt-
ing, and memorable
scores in musical the-
atre.
As well as having a
fantastic score, impres-
sive set, and an epic sto-
ryline, 'The Secret
Garden' also provides
students with a unique
learning opportunity
outside of the classroom.
Research indicates the
rewards of exposing
children to live theatre
are immense. Through
experiencing live perfor-
mance arts, children are
able to strengthen their
imaginations, expand
their intellectual hori-
zons to include aesthetic
awareness, and promote
understanding and criti-
cal appreciation.
Mustakas selected 'The
Secret Garden' for the
2004 Student Matinee
Experience because the
production is packed
with important themes
and messages about
love, friendship, forgive-
ness, and most of all,
restored dignity that will
resonate with audiences
of all ages.
Tickets are only $15
each for students, and
teachers and adult chap-
erones are complimenta-
ry. Education study
guides and materials are
also supplied to ade-
quately prepare students
for the performance.
'The Secret Garden' is
proudly sponsored by
RBC Financial Group
and the Co-operators.
Media Sponsors are FM
96 and AM 980. The
2004 Season is proudly
sponsored by Lavis
Contracting Co. Ltd. and
The New PL.
Teachers interested in
obtaining more informa-
tion on are encouraged
to call the Huron
Country Playhouse Box
Office at 519-238-6000
or toll free at 1-888-449-
4463. Visit www.huron-
countryplayhouse.com.
AP-
Please be advised that the
LUCAN BOOSTER CLUB
will cease its WEDNESDAY BINGOS
at the Lucan Community Centre
at this time effective April 29, 2004
until further notice.
THE BOOSTER CLUB WISHES TO THANK ALL THE
PATRONS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
OVER THE LAST 26 YEARS.
Coming events...
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHICKEN BBQ -
Has moved into the South Huron Recreation Centre. May
14, 2004, 5-7 p.m. Adults $12.00 under 12 $7.50. Tickets
available from Jerry Mathers, church office or church mem-
bers. (17-19)
EXETER JR. "D" HAWKS ANNUAL GENERAL MEET-
ING - will be held Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 pm. South
Huron Municipal Office - upstairs meeting room. Anyone
interested in serving as a director, committee member or
team support staff please call Bill Brock at 235-0323.
(17;18)
EXETER LEGION BRANCH 167 WILL HOLD A D-DAY
DANCE - to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Allied
Landings in Normandy on Saturday, 5th, June, 2004. 8:00
PM to 1:00 AM. Experience a wartime dance setting with
music of the times plus more. Tickets $12.50 each from the
Branch. (18-22)
EXETER SADDLE CLUB 2004 SHOW DATES - Sundays:
May 16, June 6, June 27, July 4, July 18, August 15, rain
date August 29. Membership fees $20.00 single or $30.00
family. Start time 9:30 am. Register at first show. Located at
Exeter Rec Centre ring. Website:
www.geocities.com/exetersaddleclub (18*)
HENSALL LEGION ANNUAL PENNY SALE - May 14-
31/04. l0am-5pm. 114 King St., Hensall. Closed Sundays
and Monday, May 24th. (18)
JAMBOREE RV WK -END, BLYTH - May 28,29,30.
Traditional Country; $70, all inclusive -two nights serviced
lot, two tickets CKNX Barn Dance, free jamming.
(519)357-2329 evenings. www.barndance.ca (18;19x)
PRO SHOWS COUNTRY MUSIC CANADA & JED'S
COUNTRY RESTAURANT, CREDITON - Spring Show
and Dinner featuring Crystal Gauthier and Texas Rebel
Willie (On The Road Again). May 22, 2004 - 6pm-12arn.
Dinner and Show $12.00, Show only $5.00. For tickets
phone 234-0602.(18-20*)
ROAST BEEF DINNER - EXETER LEGION - Sunday,
May 16. Two servings, 5pm & 6pm. $10 Adults, kids 12 &
under $6. Tickets available at Legion 235-2962 or 237-3895
or L.A. Legion members. (18)
TOUCH OF HANDS CHIME CHOIR - presents Handbell
Concert by renowned solo ringer, Susan Carscadden-Mifsud,
Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 3:00 pm. at Nairn Mennonite
Church. Tickets $5 advance. To register for the handbell
workshop or concert tickets, call Sharon @ 232-4387, Diana
@ 666-3281. (18;19*)
TRIVITT MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH - EXETER
YARD AND BAKE SALE - Rain or shine. Saturday, May
15, 2004. 8 a.m. - ? Corner of Main and Gidley Streets.
(18;19)