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Mercey to lead Wingham’s Heritage Theatre
the charts.
He has appeared on some of the
largest concert stages such as
Toronto’s CNE Grandstand, Ontario
Place, Big Country Jamboree at
Crave, Saskatchewan, as well as
tours of Europe, performances on
Nashville’s Grand Ole Oprey and a
Regent Cruise in the Caribbean.
Heavily involved with his own
record label, a publishing house and
a company specializing in the mak
ing of custom jingles for radio and
television, with a definite measure of
success.
He was part of the team recog
nized for their contribution to music
by winning seven Juno Awards,
numerous Big Country Awards and
the prestigious C.F. Martin Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Mercey has performed on count
less television shows such as the
Don Messer Show, Tommy Hunter
Show, Ronnie Prophet Show, The
Dini Petty Show, The Tommy Banks
Show, Canada AM and many others
to numerous to mention.
For the last few years, as well as
limited performances as an artist,
Mercey has been a motorcoach tour
director for Hanover Holiday Tours,
journeying often to Nashville,
Tennessee, Branson, Missouri, Cape
Cod and many other destina
tions.
He has also been a proof consult
ant for Institutional Promotions of
Canada, a company which produces
Church Pictorial Directories.
Scouts, Guides
celebrate this week
Artistic experience
The board of directors of the Wingham Town Hall Heritage
Theatre in Wingham announced the appointment of Larry
Mercey as general manager/artistic director. He brings
extensive knowledge of the music business to the theatre,
having spent over 40 years as an international performing
artist and music publisher as president of Mercey Brothers
Limited. He was with the award-winning Mercey Brothers
and started his career in the music business as a regular on
the CKNX Barn Dance as well as on CKNX TV. (Photo submit
ted)
As general manager/artistic direc
tor of the Wingham Town Hall
Heritage Theatre, Larry Mercey is
looking forward to a new challenge
of bringing a variety of entertain
ment to the area for the enjoyment of
the patrons of the theatre.
The reputation of Larry Mercey in
the Canadian Music Industry, after
over four decades in the business is
such that a long list of credits is not
essential.
Since starting his solo career in
early 1990, Mercey has seen a num
ber of successes come his way. He
has enjoyed several top ten hits from
his first solo CD effort, Full Speed
Ahead, a #1 pick, ‘Album of the
Year according to Country Music
News, including a couple of number
ones.
He has received numerous Juno
Nominations for country male vocal
ist and Canadian Country
Association Nominations for coun
try male vocalist of the year.
Mercey started his career on the
CKNX Barn Dance broadcasting
from Wingham. He then formed the
group The Mercey Brothers who
have now had the honour of being
inducted into The Canadian Country
Music Hall of Fame. As a lead singer
in this famed group, Mercey has
recorded 17 albums, (including a
Gold Album) and some 50 singles,
most of them reaching the # 1 spot on
It’s a time of celebration for Scouts
and Guides across Canada. Feb. 16-
23 is Scout-Guide week, when both
organizations join together in the
spirit of camaraderie and friendship
to mark the joint birthday of their
founder and his wife; Lord Robert
and Lady Olave Baden-Powell.
Feb. 22 is the birthday of Baden-
Powell, who in 1907 started the
world’s leading youth organization
in Brownsea, England. His wife,
Olave, was appointed World Chief
Guide in 1930. Since those early
days, the movement has grown
worldwide to include 216 countries
and territories.
Across Canada, celebrations will
include camps, expeditions and mall
displays, special banquets and
parades, as well as recognition
events. In keeping with long-stand
ing tradition, many members will be
seen proudly sporting their uniforms
to school and to work.
In his first Scout-Guide week mes
sage since being appointed National
Commissioner of Scouts Canada in
November 2002, Mike Scott said:
“This week is an opportunity for the
public to recognize the huge poten
tial of Canadian youth and the work
that Scouting does in developing our
country’s future leaders. We also rec
ognize the efforts of the many volun
teers who selflessly provide count
less hours to help our youth meet the
challenges of life. They are ener
getic, enthusiastic and deserve all the
thanks and praise we can give them.”
Scouts Canada, the country’s lead
ing youth organization, offers fun
and exciting outdoor adventure for
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Take Advantage of these Special Airfares
boys, girls and youth aged five -26 in
communities across Canada. Over
120,000 young people enjoy Scouts
Canada’s programs, which are pro
vided by over 40,000 caring and
dedicated volunteers.
Scouts Canada’s national office is
located in Ottawa.
CW, Please Recyde
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Happy 80th
Birthday!
Mom, Grandma &
Great-Grandma
(Merle Campbell)
Buck 'n' Doe
for
Lee Ann McDonald
& Jason Konarski
Seaforth District
Community Centre
Saturday,
March 8, 2003
9 pm - 1 am
Music by MCL Sound
Lunch provided
Age of Majority
$5. in advance $6. at the door
For tickets call Scott 887-6570
Happy 6th
Birthday
Wyatt!
The sunshine of your
precious smile could melt
the coIdes' heart.
It brightens up >ur dreary day
when we arc far apart.
The memory of your little hand
holding ours so tight.
Brings a warm glow to our
hearts on a cold and
dreary night.
Those little arms that hold
our neck will soon be
big and strong;
You're growing up so quickly
so it won't be very long.
So we'll take your
hugs and kisses now
'cause the day will
soon be here.
When you'll think you're much
too big for us to hold so near.
We love you very much Wyatt!
Mommy, Daddy, Tilynn &
Carlie.
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for
Matt Snvder
& Kendra Fischer
Saturday, March 1
9:00 p.m.
BMG Community Centre
Brussels
Age of majority
For tickets call
Trevor at 527-2788
Cass at 887-6864
or 457-0717
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