HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-07-01, Page 1Photo fun I_____Special section_____I Graduation
A pictorial look back
at this past weekend's
Rutabaga Festival
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28 pages of stories
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E. Wawanosh's 125th
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B The North Huron
itizen
Vol. 8 No. 26 Wednesday, July 1, 1992 60 cents
What a buzz!
Becky Scott had a blast at the midway that was available for the youngsters this weekend as
part of the entertainment at the Blyth Rutabaga Festival. Crowds were large and the weather
co-operated.
Many turn up for Rutabaga Fest.
The co-ordinator of the Blyth
Rutabaga Festival, Bruce Papple,
was very pleased with the results of
this weekend's activities.
He was happy with the turnout:
he met people from as far away as
Toronto, Kitchener, and Guelph
who had come out to see the festiv
ities. Queen St. was very crowded
for the parade on Saturday.
"It was the best year yet for
weainer," Mr. Papple concludes.
He admits Saturday was a little on
the cool side, but Sunday was fan
tastic.
Mr. Papple would especially like
to thank the Metro Toronto Winged
Wheels. The crowds were thrilled
by the precision riding skills of the
Winged Wheels in a terrific show
given on Queen St. after the parade
on Saturday. Spectators looked on
from rooftops, bleachers, and side
walks. Afterwards the people were
given the chance to ask the riders
questions and look over the beauti
ful motorcycles.
Youth receives minor injuries
A Belgrave youth has been
charged following an accident in
East Wawanosh on Saturday, June
27 at 2 a.m.
A spokesperson from the Wing-
ham OPP said that Christopher
Campbell, 18, of RR1, Belgrave
was travelling east on Cone. 12/13,
when he went through the stop sign
at County Road 22. The 1984 Olds
crossed the road, then entered a
swamp where it struck a tree.
Mr. Campbell was taken by auto
mobile to Wingham and District
Hospital where he was treated for
minor injuries. He has been
charged, police said, with failure to
A full list of the prizes awarded
will be available in next week's
paper.
stop and with being underage while
having liquor in his possession.
Damage to his car was reported
as severe.
Girl escapes injury
A Wroxeter girl escaped injury
after a single vehicle crash in Mor
ris township on Saturday, June 27
at 7:45 p.m.
Polrce say, Angela White, 17,
was driving a 1980 Pontiac Acadi
an west on Cone 1 at a stated speed
of 50 km. an hour. According to
police, she went through a curve
and knocked down a fence before
coming to rest against a hydro pole.
Farewell reminder
Gayle Waters (left) President of the Blyth Festival and
Jane Gardner, retiring Communications Director look at a
montage of posters from the Festival during Ms Gardner’s
five seasons at the Festival. The montage was a parting
gift for Ms Gardner who left last week to become general
manager of a theatre in Ottawa.
Blyth roasts Jane
Nearly 100 people turned up at
the Blyth and District Community
Centre Wednesday night to roast
Jane Gardner as she left her posi
tion as Communications Director of
the Blyth Festival.
People from the theatre commu
nity and the community in general
took part in the salute to a person
who has contributed hugely to all
areas of the community in her five
seasons at the Festival. She was a
driving force in the formation of
the Blyth Rutabaga Festival and
remained in town long enough to
enjoy the third annual event before
leaving for her new position as gen
eral manager of a theatre in Ottawa.
Among those honouring Ms
Gardner were Blyth Reeve Dave
Lee who talked about her volunteer
work to help promote the village
Brussels gears up for FunFest
Well, it's almost time for a festi
val of fun in Brussels again as the
countdown for the annual FunFest
begins.
Organizer Doug McArter says
plans for the three day event, to be
held this weekend, appear to be
moving ahead smoothly, with many
of the old tried and true activities
returning and some new ones
added.
The Optimist Club this year has
planned a road hockey tournament
geared to youngsters in the 10 - 14
age bracket. Though some teams
have signed up, there is still lots
more needed for a good, healthy
competition, said organizer George
Langlois. Pre-regislration is a must,
so the games can be scheduled, so
he is asking anyone interested to
get in touch with him by noon this
Friday. Teams are to be made up of
four players. All you need to play is
a hockey stick.
The Citizen, for the first time has
sponsored a FunCar derby to be
held on Saturday at James St. one
block north of the arena. Village
employees are suggesting that resi
dents living on that street or visi
tors not park on the roadway during
that time.
and how the village is now so well
knowm because of her efforts.
Cindy Fisher presented a gift on
behalf of the Huron County Plan
ning and Development office for
Ms Gardner's tireless efforts in pro
motion of Huron County.
Many representatives of the arts
community in Blyth and Huron
County were present and messages
were also received from the Strat
ford Festival and from Theatre
Ontario for Ms Gardner's efforts on
behalf of the Association of Sum
mer Theatres Round Ontario
(ASTRO).
The Blyth Festival Board of
Directors presented her with a
montage of the posters from sum
mer seasons and tourism produc
tions she had overseen. Staff at the
Festival presented her with a colour
caricature of herself.
Races will be run by boys and
girls nine and under, 10-12, and 13-
15.
This year’s FunFest parade will
be held on Friday evening to kick
off the fesitivties. Mr. McArter said
the change was precipitated in part
by the East Wawanosh homecom
ing this weekend, but also because
they thought it might be worth a
try.
The Saturday night dance, with
entertainment by "Eddie and the
Edsels" is a 50's, 60's dance and
people are encouraged to attend in
appropriate costume, said Mr.
McArter.
Another first time event this year,
is the gospel concert on Sunday at
6:30, sponsored by the Brussels
Mennonite Fellowship. Music will
be provided by "The Proverbs", one
of Canada's premier gospel groups.
Of course, on Sunday, there will
be the popular river events, includ
ing the log rolling, bathtub race and
duck race.
As well, the Brussels Bulls are
hosting a weekend long slo-pitch
tournament. Members of the host
ing Junior "C" team are scheduled
to play on Saturday morning.