Gustin House, 512-10th Street East, was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 by Her Honour the Honourable Dr. Lynda Haverstock, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.  Dignitaries and guests representing musical, cultural, and heritage groups attended a ceremony and recital at the newly-restored studio and home of Lyell Gustin.  Councillor Elaine Hnatyshyn brought greetings from the City of Saskatoon, and President Peter MacKinnon, from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Haverstock, lauding the far-reaching lifetime contribution of Lyell Gustin, declared the House officially open as a centre dedicated to the Gustin legacy.  The inaugural recital included a piano solo performance, vocal music, and--in the long tradition of the Lyell Gustin PiIano Studios--a symphonic work arranged for two pianos, eight hands.  The printed program and photos appear below.

Following the formal opening ceremony, Her Honour awarded the Lieutenant Governor¹s "Celebration of the Arts" pins to members of the  Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee Inc.:  Lynn Ewing, Lynda Finnimore, Joan Halmo, Peggy Sarjeant, Gregory Schulte, Karen Sterner and Walter Thiessen.  This Committee of volunteers was responsible for directing the restoration of Gustin House and for organizing the inauguration, the opening recital and summer events.  A reception concluded the afternoon event.