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6 OonoWeklyTimsWýednesday, Jl 3, 1ý996 George Hamilton IV To CaiyDyA PIay Kendaul United Church Bowmanville Zoo Corne visit the- Lions, Tigers, Elepliants and more at the Bowmanviïle Zoo! it will be an exciting way to spend the day with your fam- ily and friends and help a local Cliarity. On Saturday, August 24th, $~1996 the Bowmanville Zoo ~ ~ <'will be donating a percentage ~t5t~.~t of the admissions to tlie Osawa/Clarington SAssociation for Community Living. ODACL supports over S400 dhildren in'thîs area. Set in a 42 acre park-like Ssettîng, the Zoo lias liundreds 01imais, many of themn rare an ndangered. "We are grateful to our friends at tlie Bowmanviîîe Zoo-whio are lelping us witli this Fundraising Event", said Suzanne Nobes, Co-ordinator, ... Community Relations and Volunteers. "We look forward N to a very successfulda. "Sunday Evening With George Hamilton IV" will feature "the international anîbassador, of country music" presenting an evening of country gospel music and sliaring on Sunday August 4, 1996 at Kendal United Clurch, Kendal, Ontario beginning at :00 p.m. The programn will be outdoors near the dhurci, weather permitting, so you are invited to bring lawn chairs. George Hamilton IV, inter- nationally-acclaimed country music performner, will present an evening of country gospel, music at Kendal United Clurdli, Kendal, on Sunday August 4, 1996 beginning at 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be received. Tlie programa will be out- doors near. tlie durci, weatlier permitting. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and to arrive early. Hot dogs,,hamburgers, pop and potato chips will be available for purdliase prior to the con- cert. George lias performed to. sold ouit audiences around the world including Naslville's Grand OIe Opry, London's Palladium, the Golden Nugget in Los Vegas, Moscow University, and the, Newport Folk Festival. Wlien asked "Wly Kendal?" le responded: "Because I was asked." "Sunday Evening Witli George Hamilton IV" will include singing and sharing, featuring country gospel music delivered from the heart of one man with lis friends. This year marks George IV's 4th year in the enter- tainment industry and lis 36th year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nasliville with more than 60 album releases to lis credit. Among lis more popular lits are A Rose And A Baby Ruth, Truck Drivîng Man, Breaký My Mind, Slie's A Little Bit Country, Early Morning Rain Steel Rail Blues, and Abilene. SGeorge lias recorded seven albums of entirely Canadian material and was presented witli a Juno award in 1972 for "outstanding contribu- tions to Canadian music" mhaking him the only American to be lionoured in this manner. In 1974 lie was norninated for a Juno award for "Best Country Album" and "Best Country Single". For seven years le hosted lis own national TIV programn in Canada as well as making regular guest appearances on programs like the Tommy Hunter Slow and Opry North. Now best known as a coun- try singer with lis roots in the pop music of the 50s, George IV also lias a long association with gospel music. In 1989 lie was awarded a Dove award by the Gospel Music Association for "outstanding services to gospel music by a secular artist". Wlienever asked, George Hamilton IV tries to include dhurci services and concerts in lis itinerary believing that this is one of the most effec- tive ways le has of sharing lis source of inspiration witl others. Althougli stilî on the road many weeks of the year -- lie just returned from a six- month tour of Great Britain last week -- George, IV lis as active in lis home congrega- tion as possible and encour- ages others to do likewise. George Hamilton IV is a country gentleman in' the strongest sense and his down to earth approacli to country stardom has made him a liousehold name alilover the world. Biliboard Magazine lias called him "the interna- tional ambassador of country music." George is equally proud of lits opportunities to share the Christian gospel wherever lie performs. Born and raised in Winston Salem, North Carolina, George attended the University of North Carolina where lie recorded A'Rose And A Baby Ruth in 1956 wliicli soon became a million- selling "gold" record. Other bits like Why Don't They Understand and The Ten Commandments of Love as a "Teen Balladeer" followed. For tliree years lie toured witli Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and the Everly Brothers and worked closely witli people like Paul Anka and Jolinny Nash, even appearing on Broadway witli Louis Armstrong. In ,1959 George IV moved to Nashville and made a con- certed effort to establisli him- self in country music -'- lits first love. This was considered a fairly radical move in those days and it was the first time an established pop act liad "gone country". Many people questioned the wisdom of lis decision. ConwayTwitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy "Crash" Craddock and others later fol- lowed suit. George joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1960 and began a recording career at RCA with Chet Atkins. A string of coun- try lits resulted in lis induc- tion to the -sidewalk ofthe stars" at tlie Country Music Hall of Fame. George IV is one of few performners of any genre wliolias liad lit records in eacli of five consecutive decades: 505 througli 90s. Today George lives quietly near Nashiville witl lits fami- ly wlien lie is not on the road. 1Following the programn at Kendal United Churdli, copies of recent and popular cas- settes and CDs by George Hamilton WV will be available. The Municipality uf C1lair;ngton 'las been notified of the following 1996 Award Programs: 1. Senior Achievement Awards Program - Individuals after the age 0f 65 who have made outstanding contributions to their communities for voluntary or professional achievements; and 2. Community Action Awards Program - Individuals who have made a significant contribution to their communities by promoting the integration and independence 0f people with disabilities or who have shown commîtment and dedication f0, deveîoping the potential of people with disabilities and improving their quality of life. If you wish to nominate anyone who is eligible for one of these awards, please submit their name directly f0 the foîîowing office by August 9, 1996: MUNICPALIY OFOntario Honours and Awards Office C larinl t i 77 Bloor Street West, i5hFlo 2 -.1 Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9 ONTARIOTelephone. 1-800-267-7329 Date of Publication: Wednesday, JuIy 31, 1996 P.O.# 6522 COMPLETE CAR& TRUCK REPAIRS DIESEL ENGINES- CUMMINS, DETROIT & CAT RADIO DISPATCHED TOW TRUCKS MOBILE MECHANICAL SERVICE TRUCK R.R. 1, ORONO, ONTARIO 4 MILES NORTH OF 401 LOB 1MO ON HWY. 11,5& 35 PHONE (905) 983-9151 NORTHERN RECREATION AND POOLS Repairs *Service *Installation Onground, Above Ground & In Ground Pools Interlocking Stone Concrete Patios, Walkways & Retaining Walls Insurance Work Randy Wirtanen R.R. 8 Peterborough 1-705-741-1042 SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 FUNERAL SERVICES PRE-ARRANGED & PREPAID 'Wh'/ere rProessiona(Etiquette is Important" Funeral Directors Paul R. Morris Robert E. Williams Gary M. Conway Doug R. 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