UPDATED: December 6 2013
Mike Aucoin and John Walsh opened the show with an appropriate selection of songs for Remembrance Day observed earlier in the week. Celtic dancers from Rhonda O'Brien's Gander Dance Studio entertained the audience with a dazzling display of footwork. Three groups of young ladies, representing elementary, intermediate and high school age groups, were indeed crowd pleasers. Jackie Watkins and Legacy performed a set of familiar songs followed by the duo of Sheldon McBreairty and Kenny Campbell, performing some of their original compositions.
Kim Wiseman's Studio, a group of high school girls, gave an entertaining performance, followed by Kim's Chorus. This adult choir has a joyous sound and is a pure pleasure to hear. Kim also entertained with a solo and piano accompaniment. She and her groups were a wonderful addition to our concert.
A video presentation about Sergeant Gander, prepared by Carol Walsh, was shown. This introduced the heroic animal to those who were unfamiliar with his history while confirming his life-saving sacrifice to those who had knowledge of him.
All the performers are owed a great vote of thanks for their entertainment. They, along with the staff at the Smallwood Centre, were a pleasure to work with. We also acknowledge VOCM, CBG, Rogers Cable and the Beacon for advertising the event.
During the show, Chairman Wilson Hoffe gave an overview of the Park and the progress to date. He introduced Gerald Saunders, Chair of the Gander Co-op 50/50 draw, who presented us with a cheque for $10,000.00. This is a very welcome donation, the second from this group, and we are grateful to all involved in the 50/50 draw for their generosity.
Despite a very busy season at the Smallwood Centre with several performances weekly, we should realize in excess of $1,300.00 profit from the event.
The Park committee would like to thank all the people who assisted us and remind everyone that we are still collecting. It will take a lot of money to complete the project.
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Bill Kelly / Concert Coordinator / December 06, 2013
ORIGINAL: November 1 2013
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Carol Walsh / November 01, 2013
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