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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-07-08, Page 1I Pictures ■ News ■ Celebration ■ Achievement Looking back at Brussels FunFest See page 8,9 Most of old Huronview coming down See page 10 A pictorial look at E. Wawanosh's 125th anniversary See page 12,13 Young pianist performs at provincial festival .See page 22 CitizenTheNorthHuron Huge parade highlights E. Wawanosh Homecoming Vol. 8 No. 27 Wednesday, July 8, 1992 60 cents East Wawanosh Twp. celebrated its 125 anniversary this weekend with ample crowds and numerous activities to entertain old and young alike. There were 129 entries in the parade on Saturday. First prize for the best commercial float was awarded to Hyland Seeds, second prize to the Blyth CIBC, and third prize to Dauphin Feed and Supply. Best comic characters were: first prize, Doug Johnston; second prize, Yvonne De Bruyn; and third prize, Jennifer Cook. Awards for the best comic float Rollin’ on the river Things were rolling right along in this match-up between river. It may look like a tie, but Brad was on a roll, taking Don Crawford, left and Brad Beuermann in the Brussels first place after upsetting Don in a best two out of three. Optimist's FunFest log rolling contest on Sunday at the Cool weather fails to dampen FunFest Chilly temperatures and many other area activities didn't detract too much from the attendance at this weekend's FunFest in Brussels as all events were well-attended. Organizer Doug McArter said, "We were a little concerned about attendance with all the other things going on this weekend in the area, but everything came off very well. We are very pleased with the sup port from the community." Even the weather cooperated. Despite the fact that many sur rounding towns and villages experi enced thunderstorms and down pours the rain held off for the Fun Fest parade and all the other out door activities. Mr. McArter had another reason to be pleased this weekend as he was the lucky winner of the Cru saders Bessie Bingo. He received $400. Gary Pipe of Brussels won $50 as did Holly, Amber and Shana Park. Owner of the lucky duck, which won the Lions Duck Race was Bonnie Gropp, who receives $1,000. Second prize, a barbecue, was won by Isabelle Prior. Two 12- speed mountain bikes were won by Leslie Knigth and Bob Thornton while the ghettoblaster went to Susanne Struthers. Sue Mastnak took home the $300 FunFest draw prize, while Bevin Flett receives $200 and Dar lene Smith $100. About 40 children participated in the soap-box derby. Winners were Philip Leger and Brooklyn Wheeler in the nine and under class, Mike Cooper and Ashley Gropp in the 10-12 age group and Shane Wilson in the 13-15 group. The best decorated car belonged to Matthew and Mark Kroll. Several teams showed up for the first road hockey tournament. Each team was guaranteed two games. Winners of the up to 12 years division were from Listowel. They are: Paul McDonald, Adam Coutts, Chris Stewart and Stephen Meulen steen. First place in the 12-14 group was won by Randy Beuermann, Grant Jarvis, Jamie Smith and Keith Vanden Heuvel. A good crowd gathered as usual for the river events held on Sunday at the dam. Rhonda Fischer and Joanne Pentland, racing for Brus sels Livestock took first place in the ladies' bathtub race, while Doug Cousins and Kevin Pennington won the men's. Brad Beuermann rolled his way Huronlea chosen name for Brussels Huronview Huronlea has been chosen as the name for the Brussels-Morris loca tion of the Huron county Home for the Aged. The choice was approved by Huron County Council at its July 2 meeting. Huronview will continue to be the name for the Clinton loca tion of the County Home. In addition, the names Highland Apartments and Heartland Apart ments were chosen for the apart ment portions of the Brussels and Clinton projects respectively. The public had submitted 45 names for the four units and the Transitional Committee of Huronview had unanimously recommended the four names to the Committee of Management of Huronview. Architect Gail Lamb told coun cillors, during a tour of the Clinton site in the afternoon, that the two to a first place trophy in the log rolling contest upsetting Don Craw ford, who came in second. Lisa Glanville defeated Tracy Fischer in the ladies' event. projects are 55 to 60 per cent com plete. Constructions should be fin- continued on page 2 Police seek help in attempted abduction Wingham OPP are investigating an alleged attempted abduction in Blyth last Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson said that a 10-year-old girl was approached by a man in a big, blue car in an alley behind Blyth Variety. The girl ran after the man called her to the car. OPP officers arrived in Blyth shortly after the incident was reported, but were uanble to find the car or any other clues. They are asking anyone who may have infor mation to call. were first, Don McNeil, second, Leroy Rintoul, third, Doug Howatt. First prize for the best vintage vehicle was given to Barry Golley. Second Prize was given to Murray Underwood, and third was given the Larry Zinn. Michael McBumey won the best decorated bicycle with Steven McBumey coming in second and Paul Gamiss coming in third. The award for the best mounted costume horse was given to Anne Marie Anderson. Debbie Ryan won second and Jackie Gowing won third. The Blyth Fire Dept, won the vintage fire truck category. Wing ham Fire Dept, came in second. West Wawanosh’s 125 float won the club/organization float. Bel grave Women's Institute received second prize and Carry-on Clog- gers won third prize. The winners of the heavy horse hitch were Jack Taylor for first, Bruce Tile for second and Roger continued on page 7 Elliott resigns council seat Saying he just couldn’t cope with an increasingly busy personal schedule as well as the stress of being on village council, John Elliott resigned from Blyth village council Monday night. "I'm in a position I can't cope with what I'm doing and what I'm going to have to do in the next while," Councillor Elliott explained when his letter of resignation was read at the end of the council meet ing. "Council to me is a very, very important aspect of the village." He said he had been involved in poli tics before (he was a long-time member of the Huron County Board of Education including a year as chair) but "this creates more stress on the individuals". "All we can do is accept (the res ignation) with regret and wish you the best on another level," Reeve Dave Lee said after hearing the explanation. "As a councillor you always came prepared," said Councillor Steven Sparling. "You always say what you think. I appreciated you being here." Councillor John Elliott