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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-12, Page 44 Times–Advocate Wednesday, December 12, 2007 OC =CNA TIMES ADVOCATE Editorial Opinion PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 07511 We acknowledge the Financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. Canada Jim Beckett – Publisher Deb Lord - Production Manager Scott Nixon – Editor €NA 2007 BLUE RIBBON it The Times -Advocate is owned by Metroland Media Group Ltd. Metroland 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850 Media Group Ltd. Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 • 519-235-1331 Doug Rowe -General Manager, Southwestern Ontario Division EDITORIAL A worldwide impact Iast week's Community Forum at South Huron District High School was one of the Jmost interesting the school has held. Photo journalist and filmmaker Richard Fitoussi (see story on page 16), spoke on his experiences working in Cambodia and Afghanistan, offering his opinions on the two countries and showing video clips from docu- mentaries he has worked on. Fitoussi, based in Bayfield and a former stu- dent of SHDHS principal Jeff Reaburn's, said Canada needs to stay in Afghanistan, probably for the next 20 years, and finish the job of putting that country back together. Originally a skeptic of Canada's role in that country, Fitoussi is now convinced it is right for us to be there and imperative that we stay there. But in addition to his photography and film work, Fitoussi should be commended for the great humanitarian work he is doing in Cambodia, starting The Cambodian Land Mine Museum Relief Fund and helping educate and rehabilitate children who have been injured due to the millions of land mines still buried in that country's landscape. Based in Bayfield, Fitoussi is having an impact far beyond the borders of Huron County. As he expects to take his Cambodia film, "Year Zero: Story of a Khmer Rouge Soldier," to the Cannes Film Festival in 2009, and his Afghanistan film, "Ghosts of War," to the BBC, it's clear we'll be hearing more from him. Be safe out there Suddenly, out of nowhere, it's that time of year again — Christmas is here. Students are fine-tuning their performances in their school's annual Christmas concerts while parents scramble to find that perfect gift. And it didn't take long for us to have our first major snowstorm of the year, making driving treacherous at some times and impossible at others, with road closures and gusting winds and heavy snow combining to create near zero - visibility. The storm is also a reminder that especially at this time of year we are at the mercy of Mother Nature and it's a harsh reminder to be careful on the roads. It's simple, really. If the driving is dangerous, don't do it. If the roads are closed, stay inside. About the Times -Advocate Address & Office Hours Times -Advocate, 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays. Contact Us By Phone or Fax Classified ad & subscription sales 519-235-1331 24-hour automated attendant 519-235-1336 Fax number for all departments 519-235-0766 Subscription Rates One year rate for addresses in Canada: $42+GST Two year rate for addresses in Canada: $75+GST One year rate for addresses outside Canada:$160+GST Call 519-235-1331 to order a subscription. The Song Remains the Same (in Nashville) There seemed to be some excitement among the young people in the office on Monday over some concert that was going on, but it wasn't men- tioned on AM 820 or 920, so it couldn't have been a big deal. But in the spirit of reunions, blog reviews, time gone (way) by (and apologies to Darryl Sterdan and his review of that "other" con- cert in England Monday) here's a track by track review of something that happened to be on the iPod as "25 Country Music Artists sing their Famous Original Hits" circa 1962: "Wabash Cannonball": Could there be a more perfect opener? They totally nail it — especially "Roy Acuff," whose solo is nothing short of firebreathing. "Six Days on the Road": "Dave Dudley" seems to be singing a little lower than he used to. Otherwise, it sounded every bit as good as the original. "If You've Got the Money Honey (I've Got the Time)": Ten minutes in and they've started bringing out the big guns. And hit- ting the mark. "Lefty Frizzel" handles the offbeat rhythm without a hitch. "Frizzel" doesn't have to work too hard to get the crowd singing along on the, "Ah, ah, ah, ahhhhhhhhh" refrains. "Tennessee Waltz": "Pee Wee King" switches to a hollow -body electric and pulls out the slide for this serpentine epic workout from "Physical Graffiti." "You don't want my love in the Summertime": Before the gig, "Roger Miller" told interviewers the band had rehearsed this buried treasure from "Presence," which they never performed live before. You'd never know it from this version. "Act Naturally": Another slow -burning epic, this time from "Presence." "Buck Owens" tells the crowd this one came from the Staples Singers and the Blind Boys of Alabama. More to the point, he plays a pretty wicked harmonica solo. "Rye Whiskey": "Tex Ritter's" trademark keyboard spotlight lasts 10 minutes -which is about half the length of the epic ver- sions they used to play back in the day. "Singing the Blues": "I don't know how many songs we recorded together," says "Marty Robbins", adding that when they put together their set list, there were some songs that "had to be" included. "This is one of them." Midway through, the violin bow has been unsheathed! "Robbins" launches into his solo while standing in the middle of a spinning laser pyramid -exactly as he did on the band's -47" tour. "Heartaches by the Number" (Encore): This one is also a little slower than the studio version -but in this case, it only makes it sound heavier and more aggressive. "Ray Price" tops it off with one last scream that's probably still echoing over "Nashville." "Your Cheatin' heart": It's "Cheatin." What more is there to say? Except that they pulled it off like champs. PAT B BACK 40 VIEW OLEN Classified Rates Word ads: $12 for 20 words, 20t for each additional word+ GST. Notices (births, announcements, coming events, memoriams, cards of thanks): $15 + GST for up to 50 words, All ads must be pre -paid. 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