HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-08, Page 13John Ainlay, great-grandson of William Ainlay, the founder of Brussels, was the guest of honour
throughout the weekend. Above, he speaks at the Homecoming’s Opening Ceremonies, with Huron
County Warden Brian McBumey, Brussels Reeve Hank Ten Pas, Grey Reeve Leona Armstrong, and
Brussels Fair Queen Linda Ten Pas seated in the background.
There were several ships that went down during the course of Sunday’s bath tub races, but all were
eventually recovered. The craft above made it all the way back to the finish line before turning turtle.
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Mike Watson,left, and Don Crawford were everywhere and did
everything over the weekend. Above, they scan the competition at
Sunday’s bath tub races. The good ship Optimist I eventually sank.
Kesidents and staff of Brussels’ Callander Nursing Home had prime seats for the Homecoming Parade,
right by the curb where the parade made its final turn into the park.
A Mush Ball Tournament begar Friday evening at the Brussels Ball
Park, and continued throughout Saturday. The Monkton “Rocks”
won the A Event championships, while the Brussels “Pipers” were
victorious in the B Event.