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The Citizen, 1992-07-01, Page 36PAGE A4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1,1992. East Wawanosh Township 125th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Published by North Huron Citizen Fun-filled four days at E. Wawanosh homecoming The East Wawanosh Homecoming weekend promises to be four exciting days packed with activities. Thursday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m., the official opening and kick-off concert will be at the arena in Belgrave. There will be an old fashioned concert featuring local talent and entertainment for the whole family. Donations will be accepted at the door. Friday, July 3 at 8:15 p.m. a family dance will be held at the arena with Joe Tiffin's Orchestra providing the entertainment. The Prince and Princess will be crowned. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed family in heritage costume, the best dressed couple , the best dressed lady, the best dressed man, the best dressed boy and girl. Judging will take place for the longest beard, the dullest beard, the best shaped or trimmed beard, the best naturally coloured beard, the best moustache and goatee, and the worst mess. Brush up on your dance steps and compete for prizes: there will be a dance competition for the polka, waltz, modern dance and more. Bring the whole family. Heritage costumes are encouraged but not necessary. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $5 per person and $12 per family. No alcohol will be served in the arena, but a beer tent will be open. On Saturday, July 4 at 12:30 p.m. the parade will take place. At 2:00 p.m. there will be a variety of sporting events to watch. Those interested can contact Niel Edgar for the horseshoe tournament. Murray Shiell is looking after the volleyball tournament. Teams mush pre-register by Friday. Also at 2:00 p.m. is a game between the Belgrave Senior Women and the Belgrave Tri-county Midget Champs of 1985-86. From 3-4:00 p.m. is the penny carnival and puppet show in the arena auditorium. At 3:05 p.m. there is a game between the Whitechurch Ontario Juvenile Champs of 1962 and the Belgrave WOAA Grand Champions of 1963. At 4:10 p.m. Garth Walden and Doug Shiell have arranged a slow pitch game of North vs. South. Supper in the form of a BBQ is at 5:00 p.m. Another dance starts at 9:00 p.m. Entertainment is by "Rebound". A lunch will be served. Historic bridge serves region for 77 years The stately wrought iron bridge that crossed the Maitland River on thelOth concession of East Wawanosh township was replaced late in the fall of 1988. Built in 1911, the bridge served the region for 77 years. The use of the bridge became limited as the years went on, however, as today's larger farm vehicles either surpassed the weight restrictions or were too wide. So in 1983, East Wawanosh council started discussions on the replacement of the bridge. A pre-design was prepared for the new Tenth Line bridge in 1985, and in 1986 land was purchased. The project was tendered to McLean Taylor Construction Ltd. of St. Marys at a cost of $1,051,094.50. The new Tenth Line bridge officially opened November 28, 1988. On Sunday, there will be a community church service at the arena at 11:00 a.m. All faiths are invited. Special music, and a special speaker will be provided. Following the church service is a pot luck lunch. Please bring sandwiches or cookies. Hot and cold beverages will be provided. A two pitch game between two generation families will be at 2.00 p.m. Registration should be done by Sat. 4th. Contact Jim Taylor. From 2-5:00 p.m. will be the school reunion at the East Wawanosh School. At the same time the Women's Institute will Congratulations! to East Wawanosh Township on their 125th Birthday from THE HURON COUNTY FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE - who appreciate the great support we receive from East Wawanosh farmers hold a quilt display and serve tea. Pictures from the photography contest will be on display in the halls of the school. At 3:00 p.m. Jamboree entertainment will be in the arena. There will be a family picnic in the arena area at 5:00 p.m. The final event will be a shirt tail parade at 9:00 p.m. with music in the arena following. Registration for all events will be held Thursday night at the concert, Friday night at the dance and Saturday and Sunday at the Township office. Souvenirs are available at the Township office. Huronia Jerseys Huronia Jerseys is the winner of the Premier Breeder Award at the Perth-Huron County Show at Seaforth for the last ten consecutive years. Picture of the Armstrongs winning the Premier Breeder Banner at the 1991 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. John and Fred are third and fourth respectively from the right. Congratulations East Wawanosh 125 Years HURONIA KING’S BRIGETTE, V.G. 89% Proj. 2 yr. 4,911M 4.9%F 4.38%P Junior Champion, Royal Winter Fair, 1990 1st Prize 2 yr. old Madison, Wl. 1991 HURONIA BRIGHT GLORIA, Ex. 3 Lifetime Avg. B.C.A. 185M 182F 5.4% 196P 4.23% 1st Prize 4 yr. old All American Louisville, Ky., 1986 Res. All Canadian 4 yr. old 1986 Res. All Canadian 5 yr. old 1987 Jerseys are always available for the commercial and the show-minded dairymen Jack, Elva, Fred, Ruth, Lori, Donna Lynn and John Armstrong Herdsman: Cornelius Jantzi RR 2, Auburn, Ont. N0M 1E0 519-526-7734