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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-30, Page 1Sports_____|______News fi Entertainment H_____Review Belgrave PeeWees take ORSA series in 2 straight ____________ See page 7 Tigers, Crusaders host 26th annual tournament See page 9 Blyth Festival wants local talent for production See page 18 Editor writes entertaining bit of theatre See page 19 Neighbours aid burglary victim In true small town fashion, neighbours were quick to respond with assistance when a Brussels business man received a shock upon opening his repair shop Fri­ day morning All Season Repair, Cone. 6, Mor­ ris Twp., just west of Brussels on County Road 16, owned by Travis and Janet Koehler, had been hit by break and enter culprit(s) early July 25. The culprits pried open an east door, causing $500 damage to the door, window and a boat, said an OPP report. Once gaining access, the intruders stole property valued at $18,000. The items included a large shoptools rolling tool chest, complete with assorted tools, power tools, containers of two- stroke oil and gas enhancer, a 386 computer and monitor, an answer­ ing machine, credit cards, size 4 child's roller blades, a 12hp Nissan boat motor, toilet paper and paper towels. The office was also ransacked. Neighbours Hank TenPas and Don McNeil quickly began seeking out residents who could lend Koehler tools to keep his business going until he is able to replace all the lost equipment. By Monday afternoon, Koehler said he had most of the general tools needed to keep working though he did not expect some of the more specialized equipment to be available through neighbours. TenPas said neighbours are plan­ ning a fundraising event to help Koehler replace his equipment and an account has been opened at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com­ merce in Brussels for those who wish to donate. Details for the fundraiser have not yet been deter­ mined. Koehler is offering a small reward for any tips given to the police which lead to the apprehen­ sion of the thieves. CitizenTheNorthHuron Clock ticking for Homecoming fun Jam-packed and overflowing with fun activities. - . Brussels Homecoming, celebrat­ ing the community's J 25th anniver­ sary, has a slate of events to keep even the most ardent enthusiast busy from morning til night. Festivities begin this Thursday evening after guests have been wel­ comed and registered at Homecom­ ing Headquarters, 421 Turnberry Street. As part of the Memory Lane Show, beginning at 8 p.m. at BMG Community Centre, the beard­ growing contest and best-decorat­ ing contest winners will be announced. The beer gardens at Brussels Legions open at 6 p.m. Friday, with live entertainment for the enjoy­ ment of the crowds. Opening ceremonies will be held one hour later at the same location. Cruisin' Brussels '97 antique and classic car cruise leaves BMG Community Centre at 7 p.m. for a tour of the village and surrounding area. Classic car owners will be on hand throughout Saturday for the car show at the community centre. Awards will be handed out at 3:30 p.m. Friday evening is also the kick­ off for the 26th annual men's invi­ tational fastball tournament, spon­ sored by the Brussels Tigers and Crusaders. The ball games run throughout the weekend with the championship game Monday after­ noon. For those ready to do some danc­ ing, Lulu's Roadhouse Band will be on stage at the community centre, beginning at 9 p.m. Activities get off to an early start Saturday when the Legion opens it doors at 8 a.m. for breakfast. The fee for adults is $4 and $2.50 for children 12 and under. Breakfast will also be served Sunday morn­ ing. The perfect opportunity to renew old acquaintances will come at 11 a.m. when the boys’ and girls' band holds a reunion at Brussels Public School. Aside from the restaurant in town, a light lunch will be offered at Brussels United Church and a school reunion barbecue, hosted by Melville Presbyterian Church, will be fired up at the public school. The barbecue is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and costs $5. The light lunch runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A garden and historic site tour will be featured from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with maps available at the United Church. The Brussels Public School reunion will also be held Saturday Continued on page 2 Amos, Blyth’s top citizen XT J • i• 1Vacation time here The Civic Holiday is upon us and while many places close up shop to enjoy the long weekend, the offices of The Citizen will be open far busi­ ness as usual. The staff will be enjoying a week's holidays, however, from Aug. 11 to 15. As there will be no issue of the paper that week anyone wanting to advertise an event for the time immediately following may want to do so in the Aug. 6 issue. A woman who not only helped rescue one of Blyth’s drawing cards, but was instrumental in its early growth and world-renown, has been chosen as 1997's Blyth Citizen of the Year. "Janet Amos has made the festi­ val continue to work and (exist)," said Carol Irwin, past-president of the Blyth Business Association. "She will be missed when she goes." She is leaving her position as Blyth Festival Theatre's artistic director at the end of this season. Amos, who comes from a theatri­ cal family has been in theatre for more than 20 years, including appearing on the stages of Theatre Passe Muraille, the Shaw Festival and the Blyth Festival, on CBC TV and in movies. Her first stint with the Blyth Fes­ tival Theatre was during its youth­ ful years, from 1979 to 1984. Under her leadership as artistic director, the theatre experienced tremendous growth and attained a healthy financial situation. After spending several years in other endeavors, including some as Theater New Brunswick's artistic director, Amos heard of Blyth Fes­ tival's financial woes and agreed to head the rescue mission. Not only have her tireless efforts helped sustain the festival in a rural community of 1,000, but have cre­ ated and developed new plays later produced around the world in places such as New York, England, Japan and Romania. Her work in helping the festival recover, since her return in 1994, has been miraculous, drawing it from debt which had reached $229,000. Writers, performers and directors rushed to assist in the rebuilding of festival. Amos continues to work with future generations of artists, writ­ ers, actors and youth.