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Whitby Free Press, 14 Dec 1994, p. 15

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Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, December 14, 1994.,Page 15 Musica memories on Cullen stage The musical comedy, 'Christmas on Memory Lane,' continues at Cullen Cardens and Miniature Village until Jan. 8. The show bas been written specifically for Cullen Garden audiences witb elements that appeal to the very young and the 9very young at beart." The stary is set on Christmnas Eve, with Bert and Bessie Strong eagerly awaiting the arrivai of their youngest son and bis family. When it looks like they xight not arrive, Bert and Bessie console themselves counting their blessings with memories -of tbeir first Christmases together. The stars of tbe show are al newcomers to the Cullen Gardens stage as are author and artistic director Marni Walsh, musical director Paul Hickey and choreograpber Carol Lempert. ~À~- HLSTORICAL FEATURE in the Whitby Free Press i .Which former principal of the Wýhitby High School became prncipal of the Toronto Normal School, the leading centre for training teachers in Ontario? 2. At what public school in Whitby Township was Mrs. R.S. McLaughlin of Oshawa, a teacher before her marriage to the president of General Mtors of Canada? 3.What Whitby building has its front entrance guarded.by two cast iron lions? 4.What were the various uses of the Chronicle Building, north of the Royal Hotel, during the past 132 years? Answers on Page 34 This fsature provided by Ld N :DÀON 4: In the role of Bessie Strong is University of Windor musical theatre graduate Dana Vranic, who spent tbe summer performing in Stratford, playing folk. guitar at the Old Vctorian Inn. Barbershop serenade at mail The Horseless Carriagemen Barbershop Chorus will serenade tbe Christmas season by singing in area maIls and shopping centres on Dec. 17. Featured are traditional carols and numbers by quartets. The performance at the Whitby Mail is fr-oil ta 11:30 a.m. The Horseless Carriagemea are members of tbe Society for tbe Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Sbop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. This Society is nearly 40,000 strong in North Anierica and supports speech tberapy for cbildren and aduits. The chorus meets eacb Monday night at the Glen Stewart Park Hall in Oshawa (corner of Cartier and Cabot streets). Ail men wbo enjoy singing and fellowship are invited to, attend. Vince Statari takes on the role of Bessie's husband Bert. Staltari is a graduate of the Sheridan College theatre program, wvell known for its fine singing students. Playing' their youngest counterparts are Even Taitslas and Krystina Bergevin. Tsitsias bas just completed a full season in the lead role for the Toronto Truck Theatre company's well known production of 'The Mousetrap.' Previous to this he was in Stage West's premiere of 'Leave Me Alone.' Bergevin cornes to the Cullen stage from the University of Ottawa where she received her classical training in music. Since relocating to Toronto she bas perforrned in theatre as well as film and television. The children in the audience will enjoy the puppets and participate in a Christmas Rhythm Band. 'Mature" faniily members will enjoy the sangs from the forties as well as a traditional carolling segment. The story itself is a mixture of warmth and humour, Campor Fleet çalel Startg of $2990 Over 40 units ta choose tramI comfortingly predictable as mom's Chistmnas pudding. Show times are 5:30, 7 and 8 p.m. seven days a week. The show is free witb admission to, the Gardens. 139 HPKNSSTREET Unit 7, Whitby666-9395 Restaurant ub a. &........... Satlldite TV *Teamq V'lcome *Senior Ciizens Chitas ~eII * Mon. to Thurs. ali thru Decemb er *Buy one entrée at regular plice ! * get 2nd entrée S AT1/2 PRICE Equal or lesser velue. Not to be used Wth other -specials. Expires December 22, 1994. Pizza * Pastae Cappuccino *Desserts ' j .Sandwiches *Salads fsAppetizers FMSTAUDIANT, BDIb BILLI ALDcS .E-7cperience I'vhitby 's ]Vevv Conaecept FuPtlly Licensed 13illicird Lcrnrige WILITB'i3T'&)]NsJ QUALRE1Z _3050 Garden Street N. of Rossland * 666-2539_ e - s i-à . s- &c e. i e t-_ Ail the comfilrs of a motor homec. Ail (lic case and cIicicncy of drivirdg a van. Di scover why Roadrck is the hcst selling North American camper van. Roodtrek- The Motor Home That.. Drives L ike a Va n' by d HOME & PARK'* --- MO TO R HlONME S RECREATIONAL VEHICLES W Pro yen (o sente yu ESTince 1972. An 'l CAREývandC2Aaward winner. 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby ýqýbA--0-11&6 86-6410. a 110W TO ENTER: Courthouse Theatre HARLEQUIN in advertisements n this week's and every week's WHITBY FREE PRESS. Take the ad to the merchant along with the coupon below. (or reasonable facsWmrle). No purchase necessaty. INAME: - iAORESS:_____-- - 1 PHONE#:- MERANT: _____ EE I 1 MOJL-s S Saigonl

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