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<DIV>Very sad news. Our thoughts go to his family, friends and the Black
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<DIV>Baz Reilly</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [comradio-l] Local radio station chairman passes
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<P><B>One of Midlothian’s best known characters sadly passed away at the
weekend.</B></P>
<P>Black Diamond FM’s chairman John Ritchie died on Saturday (March 8) aged 67,
he had been suffering from ill health for the past year.</P>
<P>Mr Ritchie was at Black Diamond FM from the beginning and worked tirelessly
to ensure that the dream of a community radio station for Midlothian was
realised.</P>
<P>He was also a prominent member of Gorebridge Community Council. Archie Pacey
from the local group said: “John was a very faithful member of the community
council for many years.</P>
<P>“I have known him for 20 years. John was my best friend in Gorebridge.”</P>
<P>As a journalist, editor and author, Mr Ritchie brought a wide-range of
contacts and considerable expertise into the development of one of the first
stations in the UK to receive a community radio licence. </P>
<P>Mr Ritchie was also the editor of Edinburgh Guide, an author of two books
about Rosslyn Chapel and spent many years working aborad for Reuters.</P>
<P>John leaves his wife Catriona and daughter Hynde.</P>Source: <A
href="http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-station-chairman-passes-away-1-3334593"
target=_blank>http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-station-chairman-passes-away-1-3334593</A><BR><BR>\\<BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Tribute from Black Diamond FM:<BR><BR><A
href="http://blackdiamondfm.com/station-news/john-ritchie">http://blackdiamondfm.com/station-news/john-ritchie</A><BR><BR></DIV>Deepest
sympathies from staff and members of the Community Media Association. Our
thoughts are with his family and Black Diamond FM.<BR><BR clear=all>
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