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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. PAGE 21.
Versatile performer appears on Blyth stage
Bringing home the music
Accomplished musician and well-known entertainer
Richard Knechtel is bringing his talents to Blyth for a
Community Play fundraiser in March.
A veteran of the Canadian music
scene, who is no stranger to area
audiences, is bringing his special
music once again to Memorial Hall
in Blyth.
The Richard Knechtel Quartet,
sponsored by the Blyth Community
Play, will be appearing on Sunday,
March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10
each for general admission (first
come, first serve seating, doors will
open at 7:30 p.m.) at Blyth
Memorial Hall.
Enjoying his 24th year in the
entertainment industry, Mr.
Knechtel has established himself as
a dynamic and versatile performer.
In addition to fronting the folk-
based Quartet, the traditional
country trio Northern Lights, and
the ever-popular dance band The
Cabin Cruisers, he is also well
known for whipping up a delightful
mix of music, magic and merriment
in a wonderful show for kids as
Dickie Bird. "I've been performing
professionally for more than two
decades and have reached that level
of confidence that allows me to
relax and have fun with my
audience, be it kids or adults," he
said. " Performing is central to
what I do— it's immediate and
rewarding. "
His association with Blyth goes
back at least as far as the early
1980's when he helped organize a
benefit for Blyth Festival. In 1991
he was part of the group to bring
the CKNX Barn Dance to the
Thresher Reunion.
While many musicians rely on
overdubs and sequenced sounds in
the production of their music the
Quartet, comprised of Mr.
Knechtel, violinist Peter Robert-
son, bassist David Zsriluk and,
percussionist Bill McWaters ,
creates a "live sound" to embellish,
his finely crafted songs. Mr.
Knechtel's association with his
fellow musicians, goes back to the
70's.
With over 300 original songs to
his credit, Mr. Knechtel also draws
from a gigantic repertoire of
popular songs — country, folk, pop,
western and swing — to entertain
any audience, young or old.
Already well-known in
Southwestern Ontario, he is
attracting international attention
through his CD releases "drifting
dreams" and "Like an Old Friend."
"I've been fortunate with the last
two recording projects to be able to
rely on very talented and trusted
friends," he said. "We've been
performing as the Richard Knechtel
Quartet since "drifting dream"
came out and have developed a
wonderful rapport.
A regular on the folk festival
circuit, Mr. Knechtel has toured
Canada, the southern United States
and Mexico. His music has been
featured on CBC radio in video
productions and on a variety of
recordings by other artists.
Mr. Knechtel who resides with
his wife Jop, a quilt artist, in
Walkerton, says he takes his love
of music to the stage.
"Lately, I've found myself re-
visiting what first interested me in
becoming a musician - the joy and
fun of playing music," he said.
In what can be a financially risky
career, Mr. Knechtel has sustained
success through his love for what
he does, his adaptability and his
commitment.
Tickets for the Richard Knechtel
Quartet concert are available at:
Morris residents will once again
be able to purchase specially-priced
composters from council.
Council decided at their Feb. 2
meeting to order 50 Garden
Gourmet composters which any
Morris resident can buy for $20.
The composters, along with the
50 sold last spring, are actually part
of an order the provincial govern-
ment approved for Morris. The
government paid 2/3 of the cost of
the composters to Morris in the
form of a grant.
In other council news, the bid
from Leona Nicholson of RR 4,
Brussels, to count dogs was accept-
ed. Council received two applica-
tions for counting dogs. Ms
Nicholson's bid was $2.25 per dog.
Council asked that the counting be
completed by March 15, 1993.
Council advised Clerk Michie
that congratulation ads, such as the
one council put in for the skating
championships in the Citizen news-
paper, could be put in at the clerk's
discretion, The clerk should then
advise council of these ads at the
next council meeting.
To allow Peter Kelly of Lot 6,
Conc. 7 to apply to the Ministry of
Transportation for a license to
inspect, service and repair all com-
mercial motor vehicles, council
acknowledged the license and
declared they had no objections to
Carl Martin of Lot 19 and 20,
Conc 1 spoke to council asking for
approval to construct an access to
his property. He explained that his
property is split by a natural sever-
ance—railway tracks. Since the
road allowance that separates Lot
Campbell's Cameras (Goderich
524-7532), Ye Olde Village Store
(Auburn, 526-7180), Beck's Variety
(Belgrave, 357-1254), Janet Baillie
(Wingham, 357-2189), Les Ciseaux
(Clinton 482-3826), Blyth Festival
(523-9300) or by calling 523-4830.
20 and 21 is unopened, he does not
have access to his property to the
south of the tracks. He said the
required road would be approxi-
mately 40 rods in length.
Council advised Mr. Martin the
roadway in question will have to be
investigated and inspected prior to
any decision by council.
Road Superintendent Lloyd
Michie arrived to give his report.
He discussed trading in one of the
township's graders but since the
cost would be approximately
$120,000, it wasn't considered fea-
sible.
A grant for $150 was given to
the Brussels Agricultural Society
for 1993.
The 1993 budget for the Belgrave
Community Centre, in the amount
of $44,900, was accepted.
A petition submitted by Alvin
Wallace of Lot 10, Conc. 8 to pro-
vide drainage for Lot 10 and 11,
Conc. 8 was accepted.
Council
proposes
3 dates
for taxes
Continued from page 11
tion. Traditionally, Morris has
always had a June due date for tax
payment.
It was suggested to have three
due dates—May 31, Aug. 31 and
Nov. 30 , 1993.
However, no definite decision
was reached and council will fur-
ther discuss the matter in upcoming
meetings.
Morris to sell composters