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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-08-25, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005. IPM in need of volunteers Nice guys Members of the local punk band Perish recently picked up an award in Waterloo for Album of the Year and the Mark from Tugnut Award for Nicest Band The honour came from the University of Waterloo radio< station’s Straight Outta the Pit, hosted by Moses Bogart. Band members, from left: drummer Rob McKercher, singer Shaun Henry, guitarist Joshua Gropp and bass Thomas Ireland. Perish receives awards By Heather Crawford Citizen staff Huron County was well represented in Waterloo as the University radio station handed out awards to some ol the campus's favourite bands. Perish, a local punk rock band took home the awards for Album of the Year for 2004 and the Mark from The Ontario Federation of Tugnut award for Nicest Band. "It meant everything to us." drummer Rob McKercher said. "It meant everything we’ve been doing for the last 10 years means something." The awards were given out from Straight Outta the Pit. a punk show hosted by Moses Bogart. Perish is made up of Shaun Henry from Blyth as the lead singer. production, stream protection, and OFA features Envirofarm at Plowing Agriculture (OFA) will be showcasing farm management and production practices that protect and enhance the environment in its building al the 2005 International Plowing Match and Rural Exposition in Listowel from Sept. 20 to 24. OFA's EnviroFarm is a miniature farm setting with everything from farm buildings to animals and fields with crops growing in them. Visitors will have a guide book that explains each area ol the farm, and each management practice that is being displayed Match farm recycling initiatives. The building will also provide a location for visitors to meet and talk with OFA’s leaders and Staff about current agricultural issues and initiatives being undertaken by OFA. Ontario’s largest general farm organization. The building will also host the Farmers Feed Cities campaign being parried out by farmers across Ontario, encouraging the Provincial government to support the recently developed Risk Management Program. guitarist Joshua Gropp from Brussels, former Brussels resident now of Goderich Rob McKercher and Tom Ireland of Teeswater on bass. All boys are graduates of F.l: Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Gropp has been playing guitar on a cruise ship this summer and the band plans on playing again once they are reunited • Jlappy25th j I adversary I Jim & Crystal | August 23 i Love from your family The concept was so well received al the 2004 show that it was decided to oiler the display again, with some added features. This year's display will have some interactive components that will test the knowledge of young and old alike. The miniature farm will showcase the farmstead, nutrient management, soil erosion control, waler well protection, farm woodlot. field crop THE #1 TRIBUTE TO ABBA MAMA MIA... it’s almost /■*......”• f ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen SATURDAY SEPT. 24 2005 8 PM at the Memorial Hall in Blyth FOR INFO 519-523-9300 Tickets available at Ernie King Music in . Goderich & Wingham, Dixie Lee in Clinton, Blyth Hall/Festival Box Office and the Blyth General Store. When ovci 125.000 people attend this year s 2005 IPM. at least 1.200 volunteers will assis' to make their visit en|oyablc I he 2005 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo will be held in Listowel ;\l David Carson I arms and Auctions. The Listowel Agricultural Society along with additional Agricultural Societies from District 7 and 8 will be assisting to prepare lunches to feed workers and plowmen at the 2005 IPM. Approximately 600 lunches will be prepared daily. The 2005 IPM Lunch Committee is looking for volunteers to drive utility vehicles to deliver lunches during the International Plowing Match. This volunteer work will be starting on Sept. 20 and finishing on Sept. 24. Four people per day are needed from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunches will be delivered to various locations within and around the tented city, parking areas, and to the fields where the plowing will be taking place. Eligible volunteers should be over 16 years of age. and must hold a valid and permanent G driver’s licence. Those interested in providing this volunteer service can contact Elizabeth Johnston at 519-291-2883. DID YOU KNOW ...? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women. Pcggolijs ■Tea fC)ottt Stappy 50** Wedding. (Lnniu-e.’i&a.iy Bev & Helen Wallace 1955-2005 145 Main Street North, Seaforth The family of Bev and Helen Wallace requests the pleasure of your company to help celebrate their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, September 3rd, 2005 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm the Londesboro Hall.^c^ 527-1072 Wednesdays & Thursdays Roast Beef Special with Dessert 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Fridays Fish & Chip Special with Dessert All Specials Sm $9.95 Reg. $11.95 lg $14.95 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Seniors' Specials with Dessert PLUS T ea/coffee $9.95 Eat In or Take Out YOUTH TALENT SEARCH JL___ TEESWATER COMPETITION * VOCALS * DANCE * VARIETY No Entry Fees Provide Free Pe rfo rming A rts Competition for Children 6-12 and 13-21 at fairs and festivals. Teeswater Agricultural Society & is hosting this competition SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2005 ~ 2 PM TEESWATER CULROSS ARENA In Conjunction with the 2005 Teeswater Fair. Advance Registration For more information call Wanda Inglis (519) 392-6068 Brenda Girvan (519) 392-8232 SPECIAL GUEST NATIONAL YOUTH WINNERS FROM 2004 COMPETITORS FROM TEESWATER 2004 COMPETITION.