My column this week will dovetail from Dave’s column last week where he expressed his anger about the current and potential use and function of the Jeanne Gordon Hall in Wallaceburg.

I agree with Dave. The potential loss of the only performance venue in Wallaceburg is a tragedy.

I could reiterate the facts: last theatrical performance in May of 2018, last live music concert 2023, number of meetings, committees, discussions and gnashing of teeth, our two local politicians giving lip service to caring about live entertainment in Wallaceburg – endless.

I actually looked up a few old columns and saw verbatim what I was beginning to peck out from two previous columns.

So, obviously what I was going to write is irrelevant. It has neither had an impact nor has it been heard.

That doesn’t mean I am throwing my hands in the air and walking away.

In the end, people who care already know those facts. So, what is the next step?

I spoke recently to John Gardiner, and he is fired up!

John is a good guy and a passionate person. He cares deeply about Wallaceburg and performing arts. John wants to get a group together to fight for the Jeanne Gordon Theatre/Hall/storage room, depending on your take on the best use of the space.

He wants to see live music and theatrical performances back on the boards at the JGT.

After the recent municipal meeting where the three options for the........

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