The Official MONewsletter of The FriendsV ofIN’ Hank Snow Society VOLUME ON 13, #1• SPRING 2007

“SNOW NEWS IS GOOD NEWS” 17TH ANNUAL HANK SNOW TRIBUTE TO FEATURE EXCITING LINEUP It is hard to believe that we have been holding this event for as well as singer/songwriter JD Clarke from Elmsdale, NS, who 17 years! It has become a yearly reunion where we reconnect received national and international airplay in 2007 with his with old friends and make new ones while we listen to “Somethin’ Bout You” and who also won the 2006 Music Nova fantastic music on the stage and take part in the jams. We are Scotia Country/Bluegrass recording of the year award. Joining really looking forward to this year’s event, which will be here them will be singer/songwriter Ryan Cook of Yarmouth, NS. before we know it! Ryan and his band Sunny Acres are a well sought after up-and- We are excited to have a coming act with a very busy schedule. Rounding out the circle we very special guest joining have Jodi Faith, all the way from Lefleche, Saskatchewan. Jodi us from Nashville this is an award-winning vocalist and songwriter who has performed year. George Hamilton across Canada from coast to coast as well as in the US. She is IV will be performing on currently experiencing radio airplay in 38 countries around the Thursday night as well as world. As always, grab that first coffee and join us bright and hosting our Gospel Concert early Saturday morning and support this most amazing group of on Sunday morning. We talented singer songwriters. are also looking forward Saturday’s main show will feature great classic country music to having Kayton & Iva performances by regular favorites Eric Bowers; Chet Brown; Lee Roberts and Roger Lynne Crowell; Johnny Gold; Shirley Olmstead & Spur of Carroll join us again The Moment; Rough Edges; Dale Verge & Doin’ Country; from Nashville. They Whitney River Boys; plus many more new and familiar acts. have become part of our Anyone interested in participating in the popular Sounds Like “family” and help make Hank Contest, sponsored by D’Addario Canada and / or The the Tribute a memorable Martin Guitar Picking Contest must sign up by 12:00 noon on event each year. For Saturday at the Tribute. those of you who had We are very pleased to have George Hamilton IV host our George Hamilton IV the pleasure of listening Gospel show on Sunday morning. This show includes perform- to David Redford from ances by David Redford (Arkansas), Southwind, ABC’s, Fine Arkansas last year at the Tribute, you’ll be pleased to hear he had Fellowship and of course, George Hamilton IV. Following that such a wonderful time that he is coming back again this year! we have more classic country music with Joyce Seamone, Bill McCutcheon will also be joining us all the way from Ireland. Lorimer Higgins, the Bauchmans and others. We are pleased to announce that we are showcasing some Due to the popularity of the grand finale the last two years, we fantastic Maritime country music talent on Friday night this are delighted to have the Rainbow Ranch Boys close the show year. One of the Tribute audience’s favorites, Gordie Giles, with what has turned out to be one of the highlights of the week- will close the Friday night show which will feature an end. This huge on-stage Jam is made up of a large number of outstanding line-up of talented performers including: The musicians who have performed throughout the weekend, and are Divorcees; J.D. Clarke; Nudie & The Turks featuring Gordie invited to perform again by Kayton and Roger. The audience is “Rocket” McKeeman, who performed during the NSCMHF always on its feet clapping and singing along during this fun event. show last year; Steve Waylon & Rebel Ridge; Ryan Cook & Sunny Acres; Louisa Manuel; Bernie LeBlanc & Ray Legere; and others. Nova Scotia County Music Hall of Fame On Friday at 12:00 noon, we will have a new workshop on the Celebrates its 10th Anniversary main stage, where Gerald Seamone will be conducting an “Addressing the Microphone” seminar. Even if you have been This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of the performing for years, Gerald will give you pointers on how to NSCMHF. Plans are well under way for a special celebration sound the best that you can with his proven techniques. Due to including a banquet, inductions of our new inductees and a the popular Open Mic session last year, we will be holding that presentation entitled "The Changing Tides of Country Music". again this year on Friday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This event will take place at the Wandlyn Inn, Bridgewater, Nova See Dale Verge to sign up by 12:00 noon on Friday. Scotia, on September 15, 2007. We are pleased to announce the Joyce Seamone will once again be hosting the Songwriter’s 2007 inductees: vocalist Lynne Crowell,Barrington; instrumentalist Circle on Saturday at 9:00 am on the main stage. Joyce is Keith Ross, New Minas; and duo Roy and Frances (Fran) Rudolph, celebrating 35 years in country music since her hit song Testing Dartmouth. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained by 1-2-3 reached number one on the country music charts. Joyce is contacting President Arthur Brown at (902) 543-2050. pleased to have friend and occasional co-writer, Carol Penney, Movin’ on 2

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Father’s Day Outdoor Country Music Fest The 6th Annual Father’s Day Outdoor Country Music Fest will be held on Friday, June 15th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Saturday, June 16th, from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. There will You are once again invited to pre-register for the be DRY CAMPING available for those who want to camp out Annual Hank Snow Tribute, being held at the South for the festivities. We have events planned for all ages, including live entertainment by great performers from across Shore Exhibition Grounds in Bridgewater, August Nova Scotia under the big tent, children’s activities, prizes for 16 - 19, 2007, at a reduced rate of $95.00, if Dads and a homemade baked bean supper to name a few. pre-registered and paid by August 1st. So bring your lawn chairs and enjoy all the activities! This amount includes ALL entertainment and camping on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for two people. After August 1st the price will be $105.00. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Semi-Annual Meeting You are welcome to pay your pre-registration FHSS Members are invited to attend our amount of $95.00 by calling 1-888-450-5525 to Semi-Annual General Meeting, which is being held charge your Visa or MasterCard, or by sending a Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 pm at the Hank Snow cheque to the Hank Snow Country Music Centre, PO Country Music Centre. The meeting will be Box 1419, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0. There is a $15.00 administration fee if cancelled prior to the event. followed by a jam that everyone is welcome to attend. This event will kick-off our Father’s Day Outdoor Country Music Fest. This year’s individual rates (without camping) are as follows: Weekend Walk-In Pass: $45.00 (a saving of $10.00 SEAFOOD FEAST RAFFLE WINNER if purchased separately); Thursday, Aug 16 - $10; Winner of this year’s Seafood Feast Raffle fundraiser was Friday, Aug 17 - $15; Saturday, Aug 18 - $20; Gerri Fralic of Brooklyn, NS. The winning ticket was Sunday, Aug 19 - $10. drawn at the Pig & Whistle fundraiser, held on March 25 at the Milton Community Hall. The Friends of Hank Snow The Camping Gate opens at 10:00 am on Society would like to thank all of our Canadian members Wednesday, August 15. As in previous years, early who participated by either buying or selling these tickets. bird camping is available on Wednesday and It has been suggested that for next year’s raffle, we have Thursday nights for a rate of $10.00 per night. three separate prizes rather than one big prize of 10 lbs. Anyone who would like an electrical hook-up of Lobster, 5 lbs. of Scallops and one Atlantic Salmon. (first come / first served) will be charged a flat rate We would appreciate your comments regarding this of $10.00 for the weekend. annual fundraiser.

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Pritchett Brings Star Power to Exhibit Opening *DONATIONS APPRECIATED * Country singer Aaron Pritchett officially opened the new History of Canadian Country Music exhibit at the Hank Snow The Friends of Hank Snow Society and the staff of the Country Music Centre on March 22. Centre Manager Lauren Tutty Hank Snow Country Music Centre would like to thank said she hadn't planned to open the exhibit until mid-May, but when the following people who donated items this past season: she heard Pritchett was coming to Nova Scotia she put on the push to have him perform in Liverpool and officially open the exhibit. Special thanks to Rosa Brehm, from Lebanon, TN, who Special thanks go out to FHSS Members Kim Sinclair and Marcia sent us wonderful photos of the Hank Snow display from Harding for assembling the displays so quickly. the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and Sam "I think it's phenomenal," said Pritchett, flanked by George Vaccaro, a new member from Illinois, who donated an Canyon's tailored white shirt, jeans, boots and hat, a dark-blue original letter he received from Hank in 1971; Sylvia sequined outfit donated by Anne Murray, and a two-tone purple spangled suit worn by the Centre's namesake Ð Hank Snow. Forbes, Lauren Tutty, Charlotte White, Harry Rusk, Pritchett said the showcase impressed him. “It’s a great way to Helen Dodge, J. McMaster, Susan Mansfield and A.W. show all Canadians who come to the area all the talent that has & J. Seedsman from Australia, who donated a poster come out of this country.” Pritchett said he was only too happy to from Hank’s first tour there.

support the venture. Aaron also donated his performance outfit and other items after his show at The Astor Theatre. We apologize to anyone who may have been overlooked. * *Please notify us if you have been left out, so we can include you in our next newsletter. Once again, thanks.

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Marcia Harding and Kim Sinclair who assembled the displays, pose with Aaron Pritchett in front of one of the new History of Canadian Country Music Exhibits at the Opening on March 22.

The 2007 History of Canadian Country Music exhibit features outfits and memorabilia from George Canyon, Anne Murray, Aaron Pritchett, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Lucille Starr, RyLee Madison, Julian Austin and Ronnie Prophet, in addition to the updated Hank Snow, Carroll Baker, and Wilf Carter displays. There will also be a George Hamilton IV outfit on display this year. George is actually coming from Nashville to perform at this year's Hank Snow Tribute. While Hank Snow will remain the Centre’s main focus, inviting other Canadian country music artists in will help keep the museum evolving and will attract local people and tourists to the Centre.

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Belt Buckle STAINLESS STEEL TRAVEL MUG Hank’s Guitar FUN GIFT SHOP ITEM Antique Silver Flashing pins with powerful $15.00 NEW Quality Stainless Steel w/ Black magnets. Lasts for hours. Bolo Tie Logo & Guitar Yellow & Orange Acoustic Hank’s Guitar Guitars, Red & Blue Electric Pewter $10.00 Fits in most car cup holders Guitars, Cowboy Boot, NEW only $12 ea. ☛ Limited Quantities. Cowboy Hat. $4.00 ea. ★ ★ Movin' On Memorial GREAT Newsletter GIFT Contains info and pics QualitY Apparel IDEAS! on the life of Hank Snow. 16 pages. Only $1.00 A "Love That Country Music" T-shirt. 100% cotton $20.00 A in Black, Grey, Blue, Natural. (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ★ ★ ✩ B Crested T-shirt. 100% cotton in Black, and Royal $17.00 ✩ MEMBERSHIP ✩ ★ Blue, Chestnut. (M, XL) Limited Colours & Sizes Available. to the Friends of Hank Snow Society C Train Tee Shirts. Black w/ White logo OR $17.00 ★★ ($12 per year *) ★ White w/ Black logo (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ★ Youth Sizes also Available. ★ Entitles you to "Movin' On" newsletters, free admission to the Hank Snow Country D Centre T-shirt.100% cotton in burgundy with Hank $17.00 Snow and museum photo. (S, M, L, XL, XXL) Music Centre, & 10% discount on items in E 100% cotton Child’s T-shirt with colourful $12.00 our gift shop (excluding CD box sets). farmyard scene. Royal Blue/Yellow. (4, 6X) (*please note fee increase for 2007) B F 100% cotton crested Golf Shirt. (Not shown.) $30.00 Burgundy w/ White Logo. (L, XL) VIDEO E PAST TRIBUTE TEES Includes museum tour by Jimmy Snow, footage from Grand Opening, interviews with Hank and his connection to the station and Friends of Hank Snow Society, and much more. C G H ONLY $20.00 TRIBUTE BUTTONS G 2003 Tribute Shirt. Rust with Black Limited 2006 Quantities. CERAMIC MUGS Tribute lettering. (L, XL) Button H 2006 Tribute Shirt. Beige A B C D Get ‘em while with Brown lettering. they last! (S, M, L, XL) $2 ea. SOLID BRASS BELT BUCKLE SPECIAL FIND! D Quality 1999 solid-brass Tribute belt bucket Button featuring an Complete your antique A White w/ black logo and guitar $7 collection! brass finish. A great stocking (or 2 fr $12) $1 ea. stuffer! $15.00 Limited Quantities B White w/ colored pics of Hank $15 C Blue w/ colored pic of Hank $15 Please contact Centre to verify availability of sizes and colours. D Pink w/ colored pic of Hank $15 Movin’ on 5

Antique Silver Keepsakes A Plastic guitar pics in various colours & weights. Please call for description. $.50 ea. A B HSCMC Souvenir pen. Cream with Burgundy Logo. $1.00 ea. Hank’s Guitar Spoon $10 B Hank’s Guitar Key Ring $5 ★ Hank’s Guitar Lapel Pin $4 NEW Hank’s Guitar Tie Bar $5 HANK MEMORABILIA SPECIAL $15.00 LOWER Hank’s Guitar Tie Tack $5 PRICE ★ FROM OUR MUSIC STORE Hank’s Guitar Stick Pin $5 A great keepsake for Hank’s Guitar Cuff Links $10 a true Hank Snow fan. TITLE TAPE CD Hank’s Guitar Earings $8 These railroad spikes were taken from the line Hank walked as a child Hank Snow: Best of $12.00 $17.00 Hank between his foster home in Brooklyn and the Hank Snow: Best of the Best $12.00 N/A Snow Liverpool Station on his travels to visit his Hank Snow: Blues For My Blue Eyes N/A $25.00 Postcards mother. Each spike has been cleaned and Hank Snow: Country Legends N/A $17.00 Choose an early imprinted with Hank's Signature, and is Hank Snow: Cowboy Yodelling Songs N/A $25.00 picture OR accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. one from later Hank Snow: Christmas with N/A $17.00 in his career. Hank Snow: Down at Rainbow's End N/A $25.00 $2.00 Hank Snow: Essential N/A $23.00 Hank Snow: Hank Snow Story (2CDs)N/A $34.00 1 2 Hank Snow: I'm Movin' On N/A $25.00 Hank Snow: Inducted Hall of Fame1979 $12.00 $17.00 Quality Fridge Magnets 3 Hank Snow: One & Only* $10.00 N/A 1 Full Color $2.50 Hank Snow: Plays Guitar N/A $25.00 2 Burgundy w/ Beige Logo $2.00 ★ Hank Snow: Proper Introduction N/A $25.00 A 3 Full color $5.00 Hank Snow: Singing Ranger N/A $17.00 Hank Snow: Super Hits N/A $17.00 Train Station Hank Snow & RBRB: Singing Ranger N/A $25.00 Souvenir Items Jimmie Rodgers: Country Legends N/A $17.00 A * Discountinued. Limited Quantities available. B

CD BOX SETS (#of CD's) Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger Vol 1 (4) $120.00 Baseball Hat w/ Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger Vol 2 (4) $120.00 B Embroidered Crest C Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger Vol 3 (12) $360.00 Navy, Black, Burgundy Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger Vol 4 (9) $280.00 $15.00 Hank Snow, The Thesaurus Transcriptions (5) $150.00 Hank Snow, The Yodeling Ranger (5) $170.00 License Plates $25.00 A Authentic Blue & A Full color portrait with blue White Striped Hat background $10.00 B Full color photo collage NEW VARIOUS CANADIAN ARTISTS B Train Whistle w/ LOWER with white backgound realistic train sounds. C Full color photo with the PRICE A selection of popular Canadian Artists — Assorted names of some of Hank’s ` White plastic with CDs, Tapes & Box Sets. Call Centre for details. Hits with PINK backgound Black Logo $10.00 Artists include: Wilf Carter, Carroll Baker, Tommy Hunter, Stompin’Tom, Rita MacNeil, Frank Mills, The Hank Snow Story Carleton Showband and others. Various Prices. Hard Cover biography Special $18.00 HANK SNOW SONGBOOK NEW Canvas NEW Featuring colourful images of Hank. LOWER PRICE Tote Bag HANK SNOW’S RV Flag $15.00 Natural w/ E-Z Method of Spanish Guitar $30.00 Bumper Sticker $8.00 Burgundy & From Hank’s Personal Collection ★ (not shown) Offical Fan Club 5X7” Gold Logo. Bookmark $7.00 LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE B/W photo of Hank. $13.00 (not shown) $3.00 ea. ☛ Here's how you can place your order: The Friends of Hank Snow Society is a non-profit organization. All mail orders must be prepaid by Cheque, Money Order, Visa, (Charity status in place. Reg. # 101940-59) or Mastercard. Please make payable to The Friends of Hank If you would like to make a donation, please do so by one of our Snow Society. payment methods and we will gladly forward you a tax receipt. Include with your order the size and color of the item selected if applicable. Also include your address and phone number. Have Your Memories Cast in Stone Shipping Charges Cast Your Memories in Stone on laser-engraved marble Within Canada & United States Up to $25 = $7, $25 and over = $10 International Orders Up to $25 = $10, $25 and over = $13 and be a part of our permanent display. See Page 6 **For orders over $100 higher shipping charges may apply. (under Expansion Fundraiser) for details.

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HSCMC Preparing to Increase Draw of the Month Raffle Public Access to its Archives The final Draw of the Month Raffle took place recently at Thanks to many generous our Mother’s Day Concert when Marion Nauss won donations and bequests, Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre tickets. The other winners of the FHSS currently has this year-long raffle were: Eleanor Crowell – Overnight at over 9000 items catalogued Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill; Ann Langille – in our archives. The HSCMC Country Music Event Package; Cathy Nixon – 2 Nights receives many requests for including dinner/breakfast at White Point Beach Resort; information contained in the Noel Penney – Wildlife Prints donated by Sherman Hines; archives, which includes Winston Joudrey – Harvest Basket donated by Marg many different types Arsenault; Rita Reid – Christmas Wreath donated by Marg of material, from audio Arsenault; Herchel Joudrey – 20 lbs. Lobster donated by recordings to songbooks, RBN Fisheries Ltd.; Don Dalrymple – Martock ‘Discover Volunteer Wendy Rofihe inventories some Ski’ Package; Norm Amirault – Weekend for 2 at of the albums in our vast collection that performance videos, and will be offered in the LP Sale at this year's taped interviews, as well as Summerville Beach Chalets; Rita Webb – Fifth Avenue Tribute (details Pg 8). fan club newsletters, articles, Jewelry Guitar Pin donated by Mab Cole-Smith; Wilbert and photographs. The staff often answers these questions by referring Ball – Folk Art ‘Yard Bird’ donated by Jack White. to material on the archive rooms’ crowded shelves. Now, the archives We would like to thank all of those folks who supported has reached a point where it needs focused attention in order to grow our raffle fundraiser by donating prizes, purchasing and be accessible as a source of information about Hank for museum and/or selling tickets. visitors, fans, and researchers of all sorts. Last winter, Wendy Rofihe, a big fan of Hank’s music and gorgeous suits, was visiting the museum as she had many times EXPANSION FUNDRAISER before. After expressing interest in seeing the two suits that had just We are preparing a fundraising campaign for our expansion. The been obtained, she began talking with Lauren and learned about the independent Feasibility Study has been completed and we need to move archives. Wendy has been away from her native Nova Scotia for forward with the Business Plan. If there are any members who are some time, recently finishing an MA degree in Canadian Studies interested in helping with the varying parts of this process, we’d love to specializing in heritage conservation, in addition to a BA in art hear from you. history and years of experience in the garment and film industries in Last summer we introduced Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. While living away brought many amazing opportunities and experiences, at the time Wendy was in the a new fundraising initiative in process of deciding it was time to get back to her “Nova Scotia the form of the “Have Your Home” in nearby LaHave, Lunenburg County. Without even knowing Memories Cast In Stone”on the full extent of the museum’s archival holdings, she proposed to beautiful laser-engraved black Lauren and the FHSS board that she was the ideal person to oversee marble plaques. You can choose the archives into the future. With the dual goals of making them a favorite loved one, song financially self-sustaining, and to enhance their use as a part of or photo to be permanently Hank’s legacy which the museum shares with his many fans, the displayed in our new addition. board enthusiastically agreed. Wendy began working on the archives Photo of our Black Marble Plaque with some Sizes available are 2x6 ($125), of the many names of donors who have 6x6 ($250), 6x12 ($500) and on a volunteer basis at the end of April. already contributed. To have comprehensive and accessible archives has always been a 12x12 ($1,000). All prices part of the FHSS’s vision for the HSCMC. But, as the fine example include your engraved message. Optional laser-engraved photo or design is set by the library and archives at the Country Music Hall of Fame in available by quote. Charitable tax receipts issued. If you would like further Nashville shows, it also requires a lot of resources—in 2003 it information about the marble plaques, please call us at 1-888-450-5525 accounted for 1/3 of their entire budget. Among other things, Wendy and we will be happy to help you. is busy investigating private and public funding options, and These marble plaques will replace the “Your Own Deck Plank” preparing projects to submit to various programs meant to assist fundraiser initiated when the Centre opened. The brass plaques on the deck archives in making material available to the public. We hope, before planks in front of the Centre didn’t weather very well and have been long, anyone interested will be able to search the database and removed. Those of you who purchased deck planks in the past have already request material off the shelves to view in person at the museum. had your names engraved on the black marble plaques. After that, the archives should flourish thanks to the continued The owners of the “Own a Square Foot of the Expansion” fundraiser generosity of present and future donors, and the ever-increasing will be listed in the new section on a separate plaque but this fundraiser is interest in Hank’s incredible career! also no longer available. Seaside Seafoods Highway No. 3, Hunts Point, Queens Co., N.S. (902) 683-2618 OPEN 11 am - 10 pm Daily MARCH ‘TILL LATE FALL WORLDS BEST CLAMS Movin’ on 7

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Centre Manager Lauren Tutty pictured with The Spinney Brothers following their performance at the Canning fundraiser. Special thanks to Betty Lou Brown and her volunteers for organizing a very successful event.

Louisa Manuel was one of the performers at our Aaron Pritchett with fan Ashton Whynot during Christmas Show. Louisa will also be performing his performance at the Astor. Ashton assisted on on Friday night at this year’s Tribute. the drums during the final encore of “Hold My Beer”. HSCMC’s new Office Administrator, Vina Moses & Gary Dunn jamming at this year’s Open House.

MLA, Vicki Conrad, Aaron Pritchett, Lauren Tutty Shirley Spidle & Lorimer Higgins, one of the and Deputy Mayor Doug Adams, officially cut the Tara Knox (aka Saloon Sally) and Raymond Wolfe performering acts at this year’s Chester ribbon to the new History of Canadian Country were winners of this year’s Pig & Whistle Best Fundraiser. A big thanks to Bernice Levy and her Music exhibit. Dressed contests. This is Tara’s 3rd win in a row! volunteers for putting together a great show.

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President’s Message UPCOMING EVENTS 2007 Greetings! As the new President of the Friends of Hank Semi-Annual General Meeting/Jam Snow Society, I thought I would take advantage of this opportunity to introduce myself to you, as both the new President June 14, 2007 and a relatively new member of the Society. Hank Snow Country Music Centre, Liverpool Growing up just a few doors away from Hank Snow’s birth 6th Annual Outdoor Country Music Fest place and having grandparents who were his contemporaries, has June 15-16, 2007 meant that Hank and his music have always been a part of my Hank Snow Country Music Centre, Liverpool life. As a musician, I’m also very aware of the influence that he has had on music genres beyond country, especially blues. 17th Annual Hank Snow Tribute My family and I returned to Brooklyn five years ago, after August 16-19, 2007 living in the St. Margaret’s Bay area for ten years. Over the years, South Shore Exhibition Grounds, Bridgewater I have been involved in a variety of not for profit and community organizations, including Junior Chamber International, Scouts Weekend Camp-out & Jam Canada, Recreation Association of Nova Scotia, Home and September 21-23, 2007 School Associations and for the last three years have been Hank Snow Country Music Centre, Liverpool responsible for the entertainment programming, entertainment tent and related production for the Queens County SeaFest. I’m Country Legends Impersonator Show also a musician and front three bands Ð The Sidemen, The 909 October - Date TBA and Hard Core Blues Revival Ð and as well have done sound in Country Christmas Show venues large and small across Nova Scotia. My day job is as a Sunday, November 18, 2007 @ 1:30pm construction contractor. Astor Theatre, Liverpool The Friends of Hank Snow Society has a rich past and an exciting future, as we move forward in our plans for further If you have any questions, or require further information development at the Centre. It’s my hope that the skills I’ve on any of our upcoming events, please do not hesitate developed over the years in planning, board development, fund to contact: The Hank Snow Country Music Centre raising, the music industry and even construction can add to the (902)354-4675,1-800-450-5525 (toll-free) or mix of skills my fellow Board of Directors bring to table to email us at [email protected]. ensure we reach our goals and grow as a vibrant organization. Cameron Dexter, President Jack Layton, Federal NDP Leader, is pictured ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME LP SALE here during a visit Friday, Album Sale at the Tribute to Include Some of Hank’s Own March 9 to the Hank Snow Country Music Fans and record collectors at this year’s Tribute will have the Centre. He was welcomed rare opportunity to own a Hank Snow LP from Hank’s to Queens County by personal collection! Many titles will be available, still sealed in representatives from their original wrappers. The sale, which is being run by our various local festivals volunteer archivist, Wendy Rofihe,will also include multiple and cultural events. L-R: Seth Tutty, Lauren Tutty, Jack Layton, Marilyn Keddy, Linda Earl, Keira copies of used LP's made available by consenting donors. Blackadar, Gordon Earl, Vicki Conrad, Owen Hamlin, Jean Dexter, Cameron Make sure to stop by the booth and see what we have — Dexter, John Leefe, Kim Sinclair, Brian Fralic, Kevin Sinclair, Charlotte White, it’s a sale not to be missed! Michael Loveridge

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