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All-star performers | Lois Marshall (left), recognized throughout the world as one of the foremost singers of our time, has Joined the Ontario March of Dimes as \ Honourary Campaign Chairperson. oo Lois Marshall Tony Gabriel, all-star football player and past Honourary Campaign Chairman, presents Miss Marshall with a bouquet of flowers and welcomes her on behalf of the organization. Mezzo-soprano Lois Marshall, considered by many to be the greatest singer in the last quarter century, has joined the Ontario March of Dimes as Honourary Campaign Chairperson for the 1983 Ability Fund campaign. : The volunteer position was } previously held by Tony Gabriel, former all-stor football player with the Ottawa Rough Riders and five- time Schenley Award winner. Tony Gabriel represented the Ontario March of Dimes on numerous occasions across the province for the last three years as Honourary Campaign Chairman. Over that time, he became a familiar face to thousands of physically Poe adults in Ontario. Tony officially passed overthe reins to Lois Marshall at a reception following her benefit concert for { disabled people in Toronto. last December. Starting her singing i career in 1947, Miss Marshall has gained world-wide _ recognition working with such conductors as Sir ; Thomas Beecham, Arturo Toscanini and Sir Ernest MacMillan. i "Having to deal with my own disability (polio) for 55 of my 57 years", said Miss Marshall recently, "I feel I can speak very Well for my fellows who happen also to have a handicap'. Miss Marshall's participation on behalf of the Ontario March of Dimes / will begin in January, 1983. j There are over three-quarters of a 4 million people in Ontario with some ; form of disability. The March of Dimes, originally formed tofightvolio, works with physically disabled adults i by involving them as volunteers, staff } and advisors. i Regardless of disability, disabled { people receive direct services through ; the agency. Wheelchairs, artificial limbs, electronic aids and many other items are provided on a regular basis Joins team | toassist disabled to assist with greater mobility and independence. In addition, the organization offers job training and employment op- portunities at 11 centres, operates three holiday camps for disabled men and women annually during the summer and offers a variety of other services including travelling medical clinics, sports and _ recreation programs. Working with disabled adults in communities across Ontario, the March of Dimes also helps to initiate transportation systems, organize self- help groups and make communities accessible for disabled people. These services are made possible through the generosity of public donations to the Ability Fund cam- paign, held this year from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15. Donations can be sent to Ontario March of Dimes, 90 Thorn- cliffe Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario. One of Canada's fastest rising Country and Western stars, Carol Johns, will be appearing at the 1983 Canada Farm Show. Carol's first single "Out of My Mind" was released in June and was one of the top 40 Country hits in Canada. Another recent release, "You're Stronger Than Me" is also very popular. ' Johns' first single earned her a nomination as "Newcomer of the Year' by the Academy of Country Music Entertainment. She was one of fifteen Canadian Country artists nominated for the title. A very talented musician, Johns' sound has been likened to that of Juice Newton and Linda Ronstadt. Equally comfortable with contemporary and country music she has gained wide audience appeal. Special appearances across Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have generated a keen audience following. At the Dixie Lily 'in' Kitchener recently, Johns per- formed to sold out crowds every night. She has performed with top Canadian view 5:30-7:30 p.m. p.m. Parkview P.S. Mon., Jan. 10--First night for Kindergym, Park- Tues., Jan. 11--First night for Advanced 6:00-8:00 Wed., Jan. 12--First night for Developmental 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Parkview P:S. COMPLETE SPRING SERVICE Hwy. 90 W, Barrie FREE erm Coils | Fronts © 2 95 Rears °9 95 on most medium sized cars 137- $200 Barrie M4H 1M5. S (Underne eSkiers & Support your local March of Dimes welcome eRelax in quiet country setting | eJuke box eLic. under L.L.B.O. \ 4 6 ¢ ) ¢ 4 g ,) ¢ 9 9 83 Canada Farm Show Country and western music will highlight gala Country performer Eddie Eastman and Juno nominnee Harold MacIntyre. Johns has completed taping '"'Opry North" a_ nationally syndicated radio show sponsored by CFGM, Canada's' largest Country and Western radio station. Carol Johns and her three piece band, "Special Delivery" deliver a highly professional show. They will be performing two shows nightly Wed- nesday, Thursday and Friday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the West Annex. In 1983 Canada Farm Show will be one of the best exhibitions ever organized. Over 500 participants will display the latest farm equipment and supplies for every segment of agriculture. Exhibits are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Two cattle shows are also scheduled - the Canada Farm Show Invtational Holstein Sale on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and the Winter Classic Sale of the West Central Ontario Hereford Zone, scheduled for Thursday. Jan. 27. Ontario Agriculture Outlook '83 is a new feature of the Farm Show. Sponsored by the Plan now to attend the Ontario Soil and Crop {983 Canada Farm Improvement Assoc- Show, Tuesday, Jan. 25 iation, Outlook '83 will 1» Friday, Jan. 28 at the focus on the prospects of (Coliseum, -- Exhibition agriculture in Ontario. Jace, Toronto. § Panenrar GUIDANCE} Sat. Matinee 1:30-DARK CRYSTAL] PEN TWIN PENETANG.._549-2953 _ Held over! 2nd big week 7 and 9 f e STALLONE ~~ FIRS Sat. Matinee 1:30-- GREAT Bad ge y Fri. Jan.7to Thurs. Jan. 13 1@ ©0000 000 089 00000005000 000000000 00000000000200000000008 January 7, 8,9 Nigh ves Night Moves Janua 0 16 PAL AGE . FAVERMN Main St., Elmvale masammnn | h SHANE PHILLI Dancing this week-Crystal -12:30 to 6 p.m. FI OK III I IK KIKI IIH Port file Picoll & SOUTHBOUND mi os Oy 'LADIES NIGHT' -Male Exotic Dancer- Also Sat. Matinee Watch for Main Lounge Grand Opening Soon! KIKKKKK KKK KK KKK KKK Wednesday, January 5, 1983, Page 21 er PY vv cccunnns