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EASTER DONATION TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
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Scott, Jessica, Laura and Matthew Parkinson stand in front of Ronald McDonald House in London when they dropped off many Easter Baskets, supplies and cash donations.
ADULT PROGRAMS St. Marys Community Players promise fast-paced laughs with Boeing Boeing
The SMCP production hits the Town Hall Theatre stage from April 23 to May 9 GALEN SIMMONS Regional Editor
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The St. Marys Community Players (SMCP) is preparing to deliver a high-energy comedy later this month as cast and crew bring the classic farce, Boeing Boeing, to the stage at the Town Hall Theatre. Directed by theatre veteran Ralph Small,
the production blends rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy and precisely timed performances to create what Small describes as a fast, funny and technically demanding theatrical experience. “It’s a particular kind of play – a farce – and I’ve loved watching this cast reveal their inner farceurs,” said Small. “It takes a lot of CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
Last week, Laura Parkinson turned 10. That means for 10 years in a row, the Parkinson family has been collecting Easter Baskets, supplies and cash to donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, this year, the Parkinsons were able to deliver 44 Easter baskets, $1,000 in pantry and cleaning supplies and $500 cash. The South Perth Centennial Public School Grade 1/2 class also donated $325 from their Easter Egg Hunt towards this year’s fundraiser. When Laura was born, she had to spend some time in London in the NICU. Mom and dad, Jessica and Scott Parkinson, stayed five nights at the Ronald McDonald House to be close to their cute little redhead and realized at the time what a wonderful place the house is for those families who need comfort during a rough time. With Laura being born at Easter, the annual fundraiser was a great way to give back with some Easter love, starting a tradition that has carried on for a decade. Just knowing that there is a place like the Ronald McDonald House available is a great source of comfort. Some other members of the Parkinson family recently had to spend some time at Ronald McDonald House, making this year’s donation even more meaningful. “What an amazing community we live in,” Jessica Parkinson said. “Thank you to each and every person who has contributed over the years. We will never forget the comfort we felt when we stayed there.” For now, the family hopes to continue this tradition into the future.
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