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The Citizen, 2017-06-01, Page 9Hogan to play IPM The 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Walton will feature many entertainment and musical acts. First to be announced is Canadian alternative country artist Sean Hogan who is set to perform on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Hogan born and raised in Sarnia, released his debut album in 1996. In 2002, his third album Late Last Night was named Album of the Year by West Coast Music Awards and in 2003 Hogan was named Roots Artist of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association. He was nominated again for this award in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He has had 17 music videos on Country Music Television and in 2005 Saskatchewan Country Music Association named him Humanitarian of the Year for his charitable work and contributions. Hogan's rising career was almost derailed in 2011 after what was thought to be a long, drawn-out case of tonsillitis turned out to be stage 4 oral pharyngeal cancer. After six weeks of intensive chemo and radiation therapy and six months of recovery, he is now cancer -free. This experience led him to push the boundaries, play the music he wants to play, and write his latest album he named Phoenix. Hogan will be performing Wednesday, Sept. 20 on tented city's main stage in the morning with a second performance on the lounge stage later that afternoon. IPM 2017 is Sept. 19-23, with advance tickets being sold at every municipal office in Huron County for $15 with tickets available at the gates the day of for $18 per person. More information about all the programming and events for IPM 2017 can be found online at plowingmatch.org/ipm-2017 or the Facebook Page Huron IPM 2017. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017. PAGE 9. County tables review A wet fundraiser Continued from page 1 of which had to do with the cost involved. He said, however, that with consultants, you very much get what you pay for and with a budget of well over $100 million, spending $60,000 on governance and how services are administered didn't seem that expensive to him. Bluewater Mayor Tyler Hessel said that whether or not the councillors around the table felt they were changing things for the better, no major proposal would go anywhere without the support of the lower tiers. In addition, he said he felt council should return to a report prepared by George Cuff a number of years ago, which made numerous recommendations on governance and the delivery of services in the county. North Huron Reeve Neil Vincent agreed, saying that while North Huron and Morris-Turnberry bought into the concept of shared services, even going so far as to attempt to implement a plan that he felt made sense for both municipalities, the concept is doomed unless everyone buys in. Vincent said he felt that a lack of buy -in at the lower levels was what was behind the dissolution of the North Huron and Morris- Turnberry shared- services agreement. Jim Lynn, chair of the board, spoke to the proposal at the meeting, saying that in the view of the board, governance is an economic issue. The board, he said, is charged to look for future opportunities for the county and to project things five and 10 years down the road and to poise the county properly to take advantage of those opportunities down the road. He said that while the issue of governance and streamlining development might not seem like an economic issue, to the board every issue is viewed through an economic development lens. He also said that the county needs to approach issues of development and potential economic development with the right attitude to ensure that Huron is viewed as a good place to do business. The decision was deferred until the June 21 committee of the whole meeting, when it will again be discussed after councillors have had a month to review the issue further. Huron women to be recognised at event In celebration of Canada's 150th and the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and South Huron Mayor Maureen Cole will be co -hosting an event celebrating a Remarkable Assembly of Huron County Women. At the event, which is open to the public, over 150 remarkable women from across Huron County will be recognized for their contributions to their communities. "Huron is home to so many incredible women: entrepreneurs, community advocates, elected officials, athletes, writers, community volunteers, entertainers and artists. What they have in common is that they are all role models in their community and are an inspiration to women everywhere," said Thompson. The event will take place on June 15 at the South Huron Recreation Centre. There will be a 6:30 p.m. reception and a 7 p.m. dinner. Cole is also one of the women being recognized at the event. "This is a wonderful opportunity to salute the women of Huron County," said Cole. "Our community is the vibrant, welcoming place that it is today because of their contributions. These incredible women lead by example to make a positive difference in their communities, and we are very grateful for all that they do." The event will be open to the public. Tickets are $15 each. Please contact Lisa at 519-523-4251 or e-mail lisa.thompson@pc.ola.org, or call Maureen at 519-630 2891 by June 9 to reserve yours today. Book Your Ad Now for the 2017 IPM Issue 35,000 copies in total Call The Citizen 519-523-4792 or contact sales representatives Brenda Nyveld & Heather Fraser e-mail: ads@northhuron.on.ca The Londesborough Lions donned their hip waders or shorts, depending on where they were in the river, for the annual duck race fundraiser over the weekend. From left: Kevin Wright, Mike Boven and Kelly Boven. (Denny Scott photo) WATCH FOR THE 2017 PHONE BOOK The Citizen's 2017 Phone Book will be delivered in the Flyer Package Thursday, May 25 to all homes in the following areas. Auburn rural routes Blyth and rural routes Brussels and rural routes Belgrave and rural route Bluevale and rural routes Ethel and rural route Londesborough rural route Walton and rural routes Wingham and rural routes Anyone wanting additional Phone Books can pick them up at either the Brussels or Blyth office after May 25. Central Huron Council and staff would like to thank all volunteers who helped during the Albert Street fire. Special thanks to our firefighters and their families for giving up their weekend. The Central Huron firefighters were joined by the Huron East and Goderich departments and we offer our thanks to them as well. We are grateful to the many businesses that donated food and drinks. Although the loss is devastating, the compassion that was demonstrated during this stressful time speaks to our strength as a community.