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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-06-17, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1987. PAGE 21 Just 15 days left to go Brussels is getting all dressed up these days in preparation for the 115th Birthday Homecoming cele­ bration in July. Monday, town foreman Dave Hastings began stringing streamers across main street. Brussels students attend authors' day by Rhonda Heise On Thursday, May 28, students from the schools in Huron County were chosen to participate in the Author’s Day held at the Clinton Board of Education. The young authors played games and shared theri books (they had made) with others and got to know each other better. To top the morning off, the students were visited by an illustrator, Kristina Maus. She told how she became interested in illustrating and gave some ideas of what books she drew for. Some of the young authors even got their books signed by her. The lunch was hearty, with Dixie-Lee chicken, french fries and pop. Sharon Siamon, the author wh visited in the afternoon, showed slides on her book ideas. She also gave away free books called “Ski for your Mountain’’ which she had written. I had a great time and really enjoyed the book. GRADE 7/8 GOES CAMPING by Steve McCutcheon On June 4 the Grade 7/8 class went to Camp Wyoka the Girl BY TOBY RAINEY The big news this week, of course, is that John Ainley, great-grandson of the founder of Brussels, is coming to help cele­ brate the 115th birthday of the village his great-grandfather, Wil­ liam Ainley, founded in 1855 as “ Ainley ville.” Although Mr. Ain- ley’slovely wife, Margaret, has passed away since the couple was here for Brussels’ Centennial, his son, Dwayne, and a couple of Dwayne’s children will come to join in the celebration. Preparation for the big weekend is at fever pitch, and committee chairman Mary Lowe says that most committees are working well on their own, but adds that it is imperative that at least one representative of each continues to attend the weekly planning meet­ ings at the arena. She adds that most groups now have enough personnel, although people are still needed to help with the parade and for clean-up duty following the weekend. Mrs. Lowe says that at this time she has not heard concrete plans from the village clergy as to how the interdenominational church service planned at the arena for 11 a.m. Sunday, July 5, will be organized, but adds that she expects it is well in hand, as several Brussels’ church choirs are prac­ tising for the event. The specs for the soap-box derby cars are finally in from event chairman Neil Beuermann, who says that pretty well anything goes. The only restrictions are that the cars must be under four feet in length, under two feet in height, and have wheels under 12 inches in diameter - the rest of the design is up to each engineer’s imagination. Only kids who have not reached their 13th birthday are eligible to enter, but more than one kid can use the same car, as long as there are enough heats to make this possible. The cars will be started offarampon a McGavin’s Farm Equipment truck, and will run about a block, with the best time of all taking home the trophy. All drivers must wear protective headgear of some sort - a hockey, motorcycle or snowmobile helmet, but all other equipment is optional. Guide Camp near Belmore for two days. . The students left the school at 9:15 and arrived at the camp at 10:00. The first that that students did when they got there was set up the tents and after they had some freetime. They thenate dinner, after which they started the electives. The electives were canoeing, survival, charcoal sketching, observation walk/ photography and orienteering and tree identification. After the electives they had another free time period and then they enjoyed a turkey supper. The students then started the campfire and started a sing-song, and marshmallow roast. The skits were the entertainment of the night and then they went to bed. The next morning wentpretty slowly for the first hour but things started to go faster. After every­ body showered it was time for breakfast. After breakfastthey had one elective and then it started to rain, so they packed up and left for home. The students would like to thank Mrs. Raymond, Mr. Axt- Registration for the event will be at the arena at 1 p.m. Saturday, with the first heat getting underway at 1:30. Event chairman Don Crawford reports that seven teams have already registered for the Mush­ ball tournament, to run Friday evening and Saturday, but that he still has room for one more team. If anybody is interested in getting in on this fun event, call Don immediately at 887-6854 - he says he’s had several enquiries, but will take the first team that comes up with the registration fee of $60. Already registered are the Brus­ sels Lions, the Blyth B-Line Boomers, the Rock’s Rockets, the Finch’s Fly-Outs, the Perth Bla­ zers, the Harriston Ghostbusters, and the Moncrief Maroons. Mrs. Lowe reminds everyone that the Beef Barbecue on Sunday evening is by advance sale only: no tickets will be sold at the door, since this is a catered event. At $7 per adult, $5 per kid, this sumptuous banquet is a real bargain, but tickets are limited in number and going fast, so get yours early. They are on sale at most downtown Brussels busi­ nesses. Irene Britton, with a home on Turnberry Street at the bridge, is an addition to our bed-and-break- fast accommodation list. She has three double bedrooms for B & B, includingone with a queen-size waterbed. She can be reached at 887-9764 for reservations. At this point, nobody has come forward with any information on the camping at the Conservation Park, but it could be chaos if this is not organized (and advertised) soon - there are going to be a lot of people around that weekend look­ ing for a place to park! On Monday, Brussels workmen put up colorful flags across the downtown streets, and Dave Mc­ Cutcheon has a Canadian flag up at his store. How about all business­ men and homes doing the same? Let’s get together and make this a really high-profile party! The next Homecoming Commit­ tee meeting is at 8 p.m., Monday, June 22, at the BMG Arena. Don’t miss it! mann, Miss Blake and the culinary engineers, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Roberton for organizing the outdoor education and making it a worthwhile and interesting vent­ ure. Thanks also to the members of the community who buy cheese and support efforts to finance special education activities like the camp. Fee refund Continued from page 3 committee members did seem surprised to get a copy of a letter from the village solicitor suggest­ ing the village pursue the matter of the refund. Bill Hanly, county clerk-treasurer and clerk of the committee did say that the commit­ tee would not be setting a precident to refund the money, Councillor Manning said. Councillor Sippel said he was surprised to hear that some money, ifnotthewholeamount, had not been received by the village since the May meeting. At press time, no money and no official response had still not been received by the village office. “.... they shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.” Past Grand Master Ross Nichol of Western Star #149, Brussels Independent Order of Oddfellows, reads the names of fallen comrades at the Decoration Day service at Brussels cemetery on Sunday. Bluevale area man dies in London JOSEPH EARL SELLERS Joseph Earl Sellers of RR 2, Bluevale, died June 10, 1987 at Victoria Hospital, London. He was 82 years of age. He was born in Morris township the son of William Sellers and Carrie Bone. He married the former May Warick who prede­ ceased him in 1964. He is survived by one son, Glenn, RR 2, Bluevale, and two daughters, Helen Pletch, Listowel and Marie, (Mrs. Ed Stewart), Bluevale. William Hall dies in Victoria Hospital WILLIAM RUSSELL HALL William Russell Hall of Flora St., Brussels died at Victoria Hospital, London on June 11, 1987. He was 69 years of age. He was predeceased in 1985 by his wife, the former Lyla Isabel Rutledge and by one sister, Dorothy Smith and one brother, Delbert Hall. One sister, EVa Jacklin of Listowel survives him. The funeral service took place from the Brussels Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Homes on June 13, 1987 with Rev. Victor Jamieson conducting the service. Interment was in Brussels ceme­ tery. He was predeceased by one sister, Lillian (Clark) Kerr and one brother in infancy. The funeral took place June 12, 1987 from the Brussels Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Homes. Rev. Bonnie Lamble conducted the service. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Ross Turvey, Bernard Thomas, Bob Fraser, Mel Craig, Harry Verbeekand Archie Walker. Flow­ erbearers were Bill Pease and Bob Hart. Serving as pallbearers were John Smith, Bob Elliott, Ernest Bach, Gordon Allan and Glen Nichol. A memorial service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion on June 12 at the funeral home.