THE annaal Michael Lawrence Christmas Sing-a-Long is a tradition at the Park Roval Hotel. Every year, peo-
ple line up tor hours to get at seat to see the venerable, multi-talented singer who used to entertain there mght-
Iv throughout the cightes. 1 can truly say that Fe never seen a pertormer who has such as loval following of
of fans. Shout out vour requests, he can play them all. On Friday, Dec. 22 the place was jumping. The Park
Royal Hotel, which will remain open throughout the upcoming summer season, always has great live enter-
tainment so stop by or call them at 926- 5511 tor more into.

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n Cocomile works in the News's editorial depart-
ment. She and David Pidduck came out to celebrate.

He’s much mcre than a pretty face. Michael Lawrence i is an accom é
plished musician and singer as well as a computer genius. He is truly And there was lots of danc-

a living legend in these parts. ing and clowning around,
; especially when it came to

“The Twelve Days. of
Christmas.” Kim Gunn and
Scott Sanford sure had a
good time.

NS Newsroom editor Michael Becker's Christmas wish-
es came true a few years ago when he met West

Chery! Shand (centre) enjoys going out with these two, re Vancouver's loveliest graphic designer, Tracy Forbes.
namely her friend Laurie Klasen (left) and her husband _ |. F ; :

Manager. Guy. Easter
grabbed a song sheet so
that he could know all the ' yet ET "
words. . ; 4 : mm For +0 years, Sherri
: ’ Boehlke worked at the
hotel. That's. where she
met her main man, Chris

Hal Knudsen (left) and Mike Flanagan were only too —_ : it was anything but a Silent Night for this gang. Singing
happy to propose a toast or two. ‘ ; esr Ex gut loud arki (from left) Naz Goudarzi, Peter Stiven and
athy Lar’! in.

Christmas is a time for get- get D, eae : : # mm :

ting togetner with friends. - ; ; . Tney're the best barkeeps : “
“Richard Lindsay and° Service with a’smile is what you'll get from Sue Bath in town. Steven Samson ~ Kathy Stiven (from left), Scott Campbell and Rudy

Michelle’ Owen showed (left) and Martha Clarke who have worked there for 15 (left) and Alan Connelly Hertzog ave loyal patrons of the hotei. They have been
~ up to join in the fun. years and five years respectively. serve up pints a plenty. coming to see Michael perform for years.

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