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WING NITE
Music starts at 11 pm
HEAVEN’S GATES &
Music review
Canadian ‘Irish’ tenor soars on new CD
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
I have heard of John McDermott,
but I had not heard John McDer
mott — at least not that I was
aware, anyway.
So when I sat back and listened
to his new CD When I Grow Too
Old to Dream, I had only one ques
tion for myself — why not?
On Dream , this Canadian "Irish"
tenor honours some lovely old stan
dards with a respectful delivery that
soothes and charms.
And this tribute to old-world
songs, some of which are centuries
old, should have broad appeal.
While the older will of course be
enchanted by such Celtic beauties
as Scotland the Brave, the younger,
with the swell from east coast
waters of bands like Leahy or Great
Big Sea surging into pop’s main
stream, may find this compilation
of musical history worth a listen
too.
McDermott's voice is as stirring
as it is pure. From the simplicity of
My Bonnie to the adventurous play
ful spin on Bluebells of Scotland,
McDermott's tune rings with spirit
and energy.
One of 12 immigrant children
who honed his talent with St.
Michael's Choir School in Toronto,
McDermott's albums have achieved
platinum status and have twice* in
the past three years earned him
Juno nominations. It would seem
with Dream he has created magic
again.
McDermott is appearing at Blyth
this Saturday. Having an incredible
voice such as this stirring the air of
the acoustically perfect Memorial
Hall promises to be a breathtaking
experience.
Saturday
GRAND
RE-OPENING
PARTY
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JUDE
New & Classic Rock
Saturday November 15
HELL’S BELLS
The Best AC/DC Tribute
Friday, November 28
TROOPER
Historical Society hears coastal story
HELL'S FLAMES
A DRAMATIZED REAL UR PflESHTATION
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PLAYED BEFORE CAPACITY CROWDS
CAST OF FIFTY • SOUND AND LIGHTING EFFECTS
NOVEMBER 23, 24, & 25,1997
SUNDAY thru TUESDAY
7 P.M. NIGHTLY
Blyth Memorial
Hall
Queen Street
Blyth, Ontario
FREE ADMISSION
Nursery & Children's
Ministry Provided
For more information call:
(519) 523-9326
The Huron County Historical
Society held its annual dinner
meeting on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6:30
p.m. at the Brucefield United
Church. Entertainment with violin
duets was provided by Ross
Duncan and Jeanette Sears.
After grace was said by David
McClure everyone enjoyed a
delicious meal served by church
ladies group.
President Dave Yates, welcomed
everyone. Several door prizes were
given to lucky ticket holders. The
ladies were thanked for all their
work of meal preparation by Don
Jenkins.
The minutes and financial report
were read by Rae McFarlane. The
membership report was given by
Jean Fraser.
The president introduced the
guest speaker, marine historian,
John Wiechef, of Southampton,
whose topic was "Huron-Bruce
Connections" which explored some
of the early links between the two
counties. He was bom in Waterloo
County and was managing editor of
The Stratford Beacon-Herald from
1967 to 1982. After this he became
involved in researching the history
of the Lake Huron shoreline.
When surveying started the
unsettled land to the north was
known as "Indian Land". The
counties of Huron, Bruce and Perth
shared many settlers. They
travelled from Perth to Huron and
to Bruce (via Goderich).
Huron and Bruce Counties have
had a long association, been rivals
and enemies, but have remained the
"best of friends", he said.
Along the coast there have been
many shipwrecks and disasters.
Railways had their ups and downs,
too. A lot of fur trading and fishing
was done here. Originally
Southampton was known as
Saugeen Harbour.
While researching the Bruce
Coast a lot of references were made
to Goderich. The two counties have
had a long association.
John MacKenzie thanked
Weichel for his interesting
presentation of this part of local
history.
Weichel will receive the Ontario
Heritage Foundation Award for
1997 for his efforts to preserve and
promote cultural and architectural
heritage in the community.
Copies of the 1997 Historical
Notes, "Local School of System
Histories, 1832-1997" are now
available from any councillor.
The next meeting will be held in
April, 1998.
KEB
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Swingers plan ahead
The Huron-Bruce Swingers have
been busy in the last few weeks. On
Oct. 18, five couples travelled to
Milverton to see "Egbert's
Scramblers" on the occasion of
their 15th anniversary with the
intent of retrieving their stolen
banner. The evening was a
complete success for the Swingers
as they not only got their banner
back but also several members won
door prizes as well.
Then on Sunday, Oct. 26, one
square and Swinger caller, Neva
McVittie, donated time and talent
to the benefit concert in Teeswater
for little Rebecca Reinhart.
Future activities include a Hard
Times Dance on Nov. 12 and a
Christmas Dinner on Dec. 3.
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Happy 30th
Birthday Daddy
Love Kelsey
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bazaar ft to
Blyth United Church
Saturday, Nov. 8
1-4 p.m.
Admission
Gift or donation for
Children's Aid Christmas
Bureau of Huron County
Everyone Welcome
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KISS THE GIRLS
(AA) Not recommended for children,
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SUNDAY MATINEE 2 PM
CINEMA 2 7 & 9PM
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SUNDAY MATINEE (PG)
GRADUATION
Congratulations to Angle
Hunking on graduating with
honours from Westervelt as
a Legal Administrative
Assistant.
We are proud of your
determination and hard work
in achieving your goal.
Pappy & Granny Hunking.
What's your Christmas Plans?
Bring your employees, groups and friends to
celebrate Christmas as a community.
Saturday, December 13,1997
at the Blyth Community Centre
Social Time - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Roast Beef & Black Forest Ham Dinner
7:30 p.m. ~ Entertainment -
Live Band Souch & Gower
Dancing 9:00 - 1:00 a.m.
Price for Dinner & Dance ~
$32.00 per couple paid before Dec. 1 st
$37.00 per couple paid after Dec. 1 st
To book your groups please call
Alex Blair 523-4964 Darren Richmond 523-9751
The Blyth Lions wish
to thank you for your
continued support.
Wishing you a
Merry Christmas and
a Happy New year.