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LITTLE
Five years later and another great birthday
party. I would like to thank my wonderful
family for all they did and everyone who
came and brought their good wishes. Also
thanks for gifts and flowers. I appreciated it
so much and thankful I am able to be here.
- Love Olave
MILLER, DAVE
The family of the late Dave Miller wish to
express our sincere thanks and gratitude to
all our relatives, neighbours and friends for
prayers, cards, flowers, memorial dona-
tions, phone calls and food brought to our
homes during this very difficult time. Thanks
to Dr. Hay, Dr Sumar and all the staff at
Clinton Public Hospital, for your care
and compassion will never be forgotten.
Also thanks to London Cancer Clinic
Nurses and Doctors and also Wingham
Cancer Clinic staff for the great care given.
Also a very special thanks to my family for
providing and setting up the lunch on Mon-
day at the Legion. Special thank to Shelley,
Kelly, Becky, Laurie and all staff from
CCAC for visiting and helping over these
past 11 years. To John, Sandy and Ruth
from McGlynn Funeral Home for your care,
compassion and guidance, it will be re-
membered forever. Thanks to the St.
James CWL for setting up a delicious lunch
at the funeral. Words cannot express our
gratitude to Deacon Brian for being there
for Dave and our family both at home and in
the hospital and also to Father Brian and
Deacon Brian for the wonderful service at
St. James Church & also the choir. Thanks
to the family and friends who were pallbear-
ers and flower bearers for Dave. To all my
staff at D & D Glass & Mirror for keeping
things going while I was away, it is very
much appreciated. Last but not least to
John Meinen for the awesome & heartfelt
eulogy, you were a great friend to Dave and
there aren't any words that are enough to
thank you. The continued support and car-
ing of everyone over the past 11 years is
sincerely appreciated and will never be for-
gotten. Marg, Barbie & Ryan, Carolyn &
Neil, Jon & Becky, Amanda & Brad and
David.
STOREY
I would like to thank my family, friends and
neighbours for a great 95th Birthday cele-
bration. Also thank you for all the lovely
cards, gifts and birthday wishes and maybe
we'll do it again in 5 years. - Orville
In Memoriams
In Memoriams
WILBEE, Ian: In loving memory of a won-
derful father, grandfather and great grandpa
who passed away one year ago on Novem-
ber 9, 2013.
Remembering you is easy
We do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away,
We hold you tightly in our hearts,
And there you shall remain,
Life goes on without you
But it's never been the same.
- Lovingly missed by Carol, Murray, Scott,
Erin, Mason, Lacey, Steve & Jaclyn
In Memoriams
In Memoriams
HILDA AUSTIN
In loving memory of our Mom, Grandma,
and Great -Grandma, Hilda, who passed
away nine years ago on November 5, 2005,
at 89 years.
After the clouds, the sunshine,
after the winter, the Spring,
after the shower, the rainbow,
for life is a changeable thing.
After the night, the morning,
bidding all darkness to cease,
after life's cares and sorrows,
the comfort and sweetness of Peace.
Rest in Peace, Mom.
Love you and miss you.
From Marlene, Bruce and Family
WILBEE: In memory of lan Wilbee who
passed away one year ago, Nov. 9th.
Father and Grandfather
We found a picture of you that we had not
seen in a while,
We held it gently in our hands, lost for a
moment in your smile.
- Loving you always, Brian Wilbee, Keith,
Gloria, Kevin and Mark Wilbee
Marion de Vries to
leave Blyth Festival
The Blyth Centre for the Arts
has announced that Marion de
Vries's contract for the position
of artistic director is not being
renewed after it expires Oct. 31.
A search committee led by
the board of directors will
begin an immediate search for
a new artistic director for the
Blyth Festival.
During her tenure with
Blyth, Ms. de Vries has contrib-
uted a great deal of energy and
passion to the Festival and
Canadian theatre. Her musical
Kitchen Radio, co -composed
with David Archibald, was a
critical and box office hit dur-
ing Blyth's artistically exciting
and successful 40th season.
De Vries leaves expressing
deep appreciation for the
talent and hard work of the
40th Season Company of art-
ists, crew, staff and volunteers.
She loves Blyth Festival and
Blyth Centre for the Arts and
extends best wishes for the
future.
For their part, the board of
directors wishes Marion every
success in her future artistic
endeavors.
"Music, Laughter...and all that jazz"
at Huron County Playhouse in 2015
Special to the Expositor
Seven productions will take
centre stage at Huron Country
Playhouse in Grand Bend with
an ambitious 2015 Season of
"Music, Laughter ... and all
that jazz!"
"This season promises to be
remembered for years to
come," says artistic director
Alex Mustakas. "We have
planned a season full of magi-
cal moments, complete with
Broadway blockbusters, heart-
warming comedies, nostalgic
musical tributes, and lots of
family fun.
Tickets are on sale now
exclusively to Members, fol-
lowed by groups and subscrib-
ers on Mon., Nov. 10 and the
general public on Dec. 1 just in
lime for the holidays.
Huron Country Playhouse:
Mainstage
The 2015 Season kicks off
with the most popular musical
in Canadian history, Anne of
Green Gables, on stage June 11
to June 27. Journey to the
shores of Prince Edward Island
and follow the misadventures
of Anne Shirley, a freckle -
faced, red-haired orphan who
will immediately capture your
heart with her irrepressible
spirit.
Next up is the hotly antici-
pated production of Chicago,
July 2 to July 18. Bob Fosse's
energetic; cabaret style musical
continues to seduce audiences
worldwide. Winner of six Tony
Awards, Chicago glitters hyp-
notically with brassy songs,
astonishing dancing, biting sat-
ire, and of course, all thatja77.
After a sold -out engagement
at the St. Jacobs Country Play-
house this fall, Footloose is
dancing its way onto the Huron
Country Playhouse stage, July
23 to Aug. 8. Based on the
beloved 80s movie, Footloose
is the feel -good story about a
young rebel who inadvertently
heals the heart of a small town
when he encourages the local
youth to defy the strict edict of
the local pastor and hold a rock
'n' roll dance.
From the creators of last
year's sensation, Twist and
Shout: The British Invasion,
comes another production in
the perennially popular Leg-
ends series of tribute shows
that will put a snap in your fin-
gers and a song in your heart.
Legends ... of Rock '11' Roll
relives the incredible discogra-
phy from the 1950s through
1970s that forever changed the
landscape of modern music.
Such influential acts as Elvis
Presley, Roy Orbison, The
Beach Boys, Elton John, ABBA,
and Simon & Garfunkel are
celebrated in this tribute to
musical pioneers, Aug. 13 to
Aug. 29.
Huron Country Playhouse II
Check in for a weekend of
laughs with the lighthearted,
racy comedy Sexy Laundry, on
stage June 11 to June 27.A cou-
ple checks into a swanky hotel
room for a romantic getaway,
all in the hope of rekindling
some much-needed passion -
but jumpstarting their stale
love life proves infinitely more
difficult, and hilarious, than
anticipated.
Last Chance Romance is a
topsy-turvy romantic comedy
about the perils of finding "the
one It's frothy, fun look at the
absurdity of love, will warm
your heart and tickle your
funny bone. The production
runs July 2 to July 18.
After the success of last sea-
son's production of Peter Pan:
The Panto, comes Snow'White:
The Panto. In the British Panto
tradition where audiences
cheer the hero and boo the vil-
lain, this lively production
boasts a wirming combination
of incredible musical numbers,
slapstick comedy, outrageous
costumes, audience participa-
tion, and of course, seven
dwarfs. Once again, there will
be opportunities for local
youth to participate in the pro-
duction as members of the
Children's Chorus. Audition
details will be made available
in the New Year. Snow White:
The Panto will entertain the-
atregoers of all ages July 29 to
Aug. 29.
Ticket Information
Drayton Entertainment
offers flexible subscription
packages to enable theatrego-
ers to book tickets to any per-
formance, at any theatre, for
any date. When patrons buy
tickets to four, five, six, or all
seven different productions,
they can save close to 25% off
the regular ticket price.
Regular performance tickets
are $42 for adults; $25 for youth
under 20 years of age. Tickets
for preview performances and
groups of 20 or more are $34.
To learn more about the
benefits of membership, to
order tickets or receive a com-
plimentary 2015 Theatre
Guide, call the Box Office at
(519) 238-6000 or toll free at
1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).