HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-06-25, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1991.
Brussels gears up for FunFest
Outstanding citizen
Ron Clarkson, a director on the board of The Citizen,
presents Brussels Citizen of the Year, Betty Graber with
her award at a special outdoor reception in her honour
Sunday at the United Church. Mrs. Graber was recognized
for her commitment to the community as an active church
member, involved in Sunday school, youth group, group
organizer, UCW and church elder, in addition to her work
with St. John Ambulance, Girl Guides and Conestoga
College.
Betty Graber gets award
as Citizen of the Year
Betty Graber, Brussels' Citizen of
the Year, was honoured at a recep
tion on Sunday, June 23, on the
lawn of Brussels United Church
following the morning service.
Over 75 friends, neighbours, co
workers, and fellow volunteers
applauded as she received her
award from Ron Clarkson, a mem
ber of the Citizen's Board of Direc
tors. Mention was made of her
contribution to the community
through her church, St. John's
Ambulance Association, Girl
Guides and Conestoga Community
College, her involvement as a vil
lage councillor and more recently
with the Thrift Shop Committee.
Patti and Kati Harrison made a
presentation on behalf of the Girl
Guides and Phillip Graber present
ed his mother with a mystery gift.
A highlight of the occasion was
the presence of her brothers Bill
and family, Hamilton; Bob and
family, Brantford; and her sister-in-
law Beth and family, Hallville.
Messages were read from her
brothers Cliff and Jim, and from
Jeanette Boynton. Guests included
Alma Hetherington, Gorrie, Ella
Graber, several representatives
from the Huron Perth UCW Pres-
byterial Ross MacDiarmid, Vemon;
Mary Lou and Justin Ruttan; Cliff
and Joan Brewer, Milton and War
ren Wray, Baden.
The village of Brussels is once
again gearing up for its annual Fun-
Fest, to be held on the weekend of
July 5, 6, and 7.
Organizers, representatives from
local service clubs and interested
individuals attended a meeting on
Monday, June 17 to update plans
for the weekend's activities.
The fun begins on Friday night
with the Legion sponsored Pub
Night and a new event this year-
the Much Music Video Teen
Dance, open to youths up to 18
years of age. Sponsored by the
Optimists it starts at 8 and runs
until midnight.
For the early risers on Saturday,
the Brussels firemen are cooking
breakfast at the arena till 10:30.
The community flea market and
garage sale is al the arena as well
and will be open at 9, so when
you're finished eating you can
check out the bargains.
The FunFest "Western Fun"
parade begins at noon, with the
route taking it down Turnberry
Street to the arena.
A children's slowpitch tourna
ment will be held at the arena dia
mond from 1:30 to 4:30, while
games and activities will run from
2 to 3.
Cardiff Catering, sponsored by
the FunFest committee will be bar
becuing roast beef from 4:30 to 7
and Aboutown Taxi, from London
has sponsored a Hot Air Balloon
Takeoff, scheduled from 6 to 6:30
al the arena.
The FunFest Dance, featuring the
Carl Kees Country Rock Band,
winds up Saturday's events. Il is
sponsored by the Rec Board and
the Optimists and begins at 8:30.
Dress up in your best country cow
boy and cowgirl outfits.
The firemen will once again be at
the arena Sunday to serve breakfast
and a church service will follow at
11 at the arena park, after which
there will be a potluck picnic.
The river events begin at 2 with
the canoe races, followed by bath
tub races and log rolling at 2:30.
The Lion's annual Duck Race is
scheduled to begin at 3:30 and the
Crusaders Bessie Bingo at 4.
St. John's Anglican Church is
once again hosting the Pork Chop
Barbecue on Sunday night from
4:30 to 7 and the Hot Air Balloon
will be lifting off again at 6, this
time from the main bailfield.
Everything is over in time for
you to get home and into your
nightclothes for the pyjama parade
which begins at 8:30 from the ball
park and travels to the arena where
the family dance will already be
underway. The dance is free and
will conclude at 12, ending another
festival of fun in Brussels.
NOTICE TO
BRUSSELS
TAXPAYERS
Brussels
People
Jim Mair was the winner of Club
284's $100 prize. The draw was
made at The Citizen last Saturday
by Worshipful Bro. Ross Duncan.
The final draw for a 1991 Chev
Cavalier will be held at a dance on
Saturday night.
Dance tickets are available for
No charges to be laid
in fatal Brussels crash
Wingham OPP have completed
their investigation into the tragic
accident that claimed the life of a
popular Brussels area teen last
week.
A police spokesperson said, that
investigating officer Const. Rick
Schute and Goderich Crown Attor
ney Bob Morris met on Monday
morning to discuss the incident. Il
was decided that no charges would
be laid.
The police have pieced together
what they believe occurred in the
few minutes leading up to the
crash, that look the life of Manfred
(Pepe) Klaus, 17, of RR4, Brussels
and put five others in hospital.
The spokesperson said that Dan
tour passengers were travelling
north on County Road 12, between
Walton and Brussels. They saw Mr.
Klaus, a close personal friend,
approach in the southbound lane,
then move to the north lane.
Mr. Blake then entered the south
lane and both vehicles continued on
the wrong side for a brief time,
before switching back.
The police report then slates that
Mr. Klaus, turned back quickly
towards the centre and Mr. Blake
responded by turning left sharply.
Mr. Klaus then turned sharply
right.
The point of impact was in the
south bound lane, pushing both
vehicles into the west ditch.
$15.
Kathy Graber, daughter of Barb
and Ken, received her diploma in
Business at the convocation cere
monies held at Conestoga College-
Doon Campus on June 22.
Attending were her parents, het
brother Ken and his girlfriend
Trisha, her boyfriend Michael
Gramma Graber, Michele Bray
Rose Marie Bishop and Gramrm
Nicholson.
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