Gary Jones
pens topical
sports comedy

Bob Mackin

Gurackinenusnews.com

GARY Jones is first on
the writing credits for
A Town Called Hockey.

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WEST Vancouver actor/writer Gary Jones haits from Wales. He helped create A
Town Called Hockey, the Arts Club Theatre's new comedy.

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