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John and Brenda
McLandress, of Dutton,
would like to announce the
marriage of their daughter
Tracey Ann Louise Lowes to
Gary Neil Williamson son of
Nell and Doris Williamson,
Walton on April 8, 1995.
Open reception at the
Brussels Community
Center, 8:00 to 1:00.
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`Citizen' editor
receives award
Citizen Editor Bonnie Gropp
picked up an award for her column
The Short of It at the Ontario Com-
munity Newspapers Association
convention in Toronto, Saturday.
Ms Gropp won third place among
the 54 entries in the Better Newspa-
pers Competition for general inter-
est columns. Picking up the first
place trophy in the gala awards cer-
emony was Monte Sonnenberg of
the Simcoe and Nanticoke Times.
Second place went to Rick Drennan
of the Cambridge Times.
The judges, commenting on Ms
Gropp's columns, said she writes
"in strong language and shows no
hesitation in putting her opinions
up front. We know where she
stands and she makes her argu-
ments quite eloquently."
Also receiving an award at the
convention Friday was Jordin Rut-
ledge of Auburn, one of the Ontario
Junior Citizens of the Year. Jordin.
nine years old, was the youngest
recipient of the awards, presented
by Lt. Governor Hal Jackman. His
recognition came for his brave and
calm reaction when his mother was
shot during an armed robbery while
on a trip to the U.S. Jordin's actions
helped save her life.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1995. PAGE 2.
Fine tuning
Graham and Eleanor Townsend check the acoustics and work out the kinks before their
Sunday afternoon performance at Blyth Memorial Hall. The fiddling duo, with "The Boys
from Bruce" gave a rousing performance to the crowd of toe-tapping music lovers.
Logging of Morris Tract still hot issue
By Bonnie Gropp
The tug of war over logging of
the Morris Tract came to another
stalemate in county council charn-
hers last Thursday after councillors
turned down a recommendation
from the Agriculture and Public
Works Committee to establish a
consultation committee.
On March 2, council approved
the Agriculture and Public Works
recommendation of Feb. 10 that
Clerk Lynn Murray bring back a
recommendation on the formation
of a committee to develop a master
plan for the Morris Tract.
After consultation with the
group, Friends of the Morris Tract,
it was recommended that the con-
sultation committee have member-
ship from this group in addition to
county representation.
Marvin Smith of the Ministry of
Natural Resources had agreed to
act as a resource person.
As the recommendation for
approval of this committee was
brought to council, Councillor Tom
Cunningham of Hullett spoke
against it. "I can't believe what's
Advance ticket sales for the
international musical hit Forever
Plaid have been so brisk — filling
up many performances — that The
Grand's Administrative Director
Lascelle Wingate exclaimed, "It's
Plaid-tactic!" and extended the run
for an additional two weeks
through Saturday, May 13!
"We are delighted that the
National Touring Company of
Forever Plaid, which has been
playing to sold-out houses and
winning rave reviews across the
country is taking up residence at
The Grand."
Performances begin at The Grand
Theatre on April 11.
Meet four engaging crooners
whose biggest break comes after
they're already dead! A hilarious
tribute to the guy groups of the 50s
and 60s, Forever Plaid follows the
journey of the Plaids on their way
to their first gig. Alas, their dream
of stardom is cut short in a collision
with a bus full of teens on their way
Buck & Doe
for
Jeff McKee &
Tracey Sills
Saturday, April 15
at the Brussels Community
Centre
For more Information
call 887-6472 or 523-9672
happening," he said, adding that he
had been cutting trees in his own
bush for years. "And I defy anyone
coming in to find any place where
there is erosion. There is no growth
unless you cut."
Cunningham also disagreed with
the way the committee was set up.
"There is nothing but [special]
interest groups on this committee.
What about loggers? We are only
seeing one side."
"There's potential, tremendous
potential, if this tract is harvested
on an appropriate basis. We have a
responsibility to all taxpayers. I'm
not saying we should go in and
slaughter but there's many dollars
in this and it won't hurt the environ-
ment."
The motion was defeated.
Members of the Friends of the
Morris Tract had their chance to
express frustration during the ques-
tion period at the end of the council
meeting. Mary Lou Graham said
that there had been many commu-
nications which led to the forma-
tion of the committee rejected by
council. "I am asking you to advise
to see The Beatles debut on The Ed
Sullivan Show. But now through a
hole in the ozone layer, they're
back to give the show they never
gave in life.
And what a show it is! Forever
Plaid features a hit parade of
famous songs including Heart and
Soul, Moments to Remember, Three
Coins in the Fountain and Catch a
Falling Star, plus the entire Ed
Sullivan Show in three-and-a-half-
minutes!
The cast includes John Devorski
as Smudge, P. Robert Hughes as
Jinx, Vince Staltari as Sparky and
Jim Soper as Frankie. Forever
Plaid is written, directed and
choreographed by Stuart Ross, with
musical continuity, arrangements
and supervision by James Raitt.
For ticket information, please
visit The Grand Theatre Box Office
at 471 Richmond Street or call 519-
672-8800. Toll Free at 1-800-265-
1593. Toll free Michigan, Ohio and
Pennsylvania at 1-800-567-5194.
Stag c Doe
for
Steve Skinn
& Mary Terpstra
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
at BMG Community Centre
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tickets: $6.00 each
age of majority
For tickets call: 887-6425
us how to re-instate dialogue with
county council. These people will
not go away. They will remain very
active and very interested."
Warden Bruce Machan said that
the next meeting of Agriculture and
Public Works would be on April 11
and he invited the Friends of the
Morris Tract to send representation.
There would be opportunity for
them to have further input into a
solution, he said and the committee
could then likely bring back anoth-
er recommendation which would be
"more appeasing to council".
Bob Budd, however, said that he
was very disappointed with coun-
cil's decision. "I always heard that
Church dinner
a success
Last Saturday night Blyth Church
of God hosted its first annual April
Fool's Spaghetti Dinner. It was an
overwhelming success.
Dinner organizers needed to
make some quick seating
adjustments when an unexpected
crowd of 175 people came out in
support.
This included people from
Wiarton, Owen Sound, Hamilton
and Grand Bend. They were also
honoured by the presence of the
village Reeve Mason Bailey and
several other community business
leaders.
Guests enjoyed the delicious
buffet style spaghetti with fresh
baked bread, salad, and an array of
homemade desserts. While
enjoying the meal they were
entertained with balloon sculpting
and mime skits.
The meal was followed by the
musical talents of Bill and Mary
Marsh, Mark, Micah, Matthew,
Melina and Manny Hussey and
Katie Cook.
political leadership means utilizing
human and natural resources to best
advantage." Budd was disheartened
that after consultations with the ag
committee the county could then
turn down a proposal. He asked if
there was some way the group
could bring their argument to all of
council so he could feel that an
informed decision was reached. "I
am asking for an opportunity to
have useful dialogue with the peo-
ple here now."
Budd said there was information,
including reports from people with
doctorates in forestry and ecology,
showing that there would be dam-
age to the tract through logging,
which had been presented and
researched by the ag committee
before they made the recommenda-
tion. "It is a complete waste of
time for us and the committee for
Congratufations
on your
40th Anniversary
April 9
Irene & Jim Lamont
council to hear information vicari-
ously," he said.
Warden Machan said he has
received much input from con-
cerned citizens and believes in the
committee system. He urged the
group to attend the meeting on
April 11 saying that a recommen-
dation will come from that meeting
to council.
BUCK & DOE
for
Harrie Holthoysen &
Sharon Grant
Sat., April 22. 1995
(Music by D.J.)
Dancing 9 to I Tickets $6.00 each
Lunch Provided Age of Majority
Grand extends 'Plaid' run