HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-22, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004.
Brussels Ag Society presents awards
were thanked for their
dedication and hard work on
behalf of the fall fair over a
number of years.
There were several changes
in the executive for the next
year. David Perrie stepped
down as president and Mery
Bauer, who has been vice-
president for the last two
years, assumed his place.
Homecraft president
Elizabeth Dewit also stepped
down and Cathy Cardiff will
fulfill the role during the
coming year.
Sheana Campbell will
become a director after five
years as the society's
secretary-treasurer. Ann
Huffman is the new secretary
and Ted Huffman will take on
the position as treasurer.
During the past year the
society undertook a major
fundraiser in aid of the hard
hit beef industry in Ontario.
Through the efforts of the
society's volunteers over
$25,000 was raised for
distribution to various
agricultural and community
groups. This effort was
spearheaded by ; Cathy and
Jeff Cardiff who were warmly
congratulated by those
attending the meeting for their
efforts on behalf of the
agricultural industry and the
society.
In his farewell address as
president Perrie thanked all
the members for their support
during his time in office. He
said, "I have had a good time
being president and the last
two years have been very
rewarding."
With thanks
Well done
Joan and David Perrie presented their award at
the Brussels Agricultural Society's annual
meeting last Friday night to Lexi Smith, a
student at Grey Central Public School. The
award is presented to the student winning the
highest score in the junior section at the
Brussels Fall Fair. (David Blaney photo)
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Dorothy Cummings, left, presented a gift of
thanks to retiring. Brussels Agricultural Society
secretary-treasurer Sheana Campbell at the
annual meeting in Brussels Friday night.
Campbell has held the position for five years.
(David Blaney photo)
More than 50 people
attended the Brussels
Agricultural Society's annual
general meeting at the BMG
Community Centre on the
evening of Jan. 16. After a
potluck supper Mayor
Dorothy Kelly of Morris-
Turnberry and Mayor Joe
Seili of Huron East brought
greetings from their
municipalities.
Kelly commented that the
society's activities were, "so
important to the area and its
young people," and wished it
success in the future. Seili
said he wished to, "commend
the fall fair committee for all
the work you do in promoting
the area and agriculture."
Several awards were
presented to local young
people for their participation
in the 2003 fall fair.
• Lauren Spink of Brussels
Public School, who was
unable to attend, received the
Jeanne Ireland Award for the
highest total points in the
school section of the fair. Bev
Palmer provided the audience
with a description of her
achievements.
Grey Central student Lexi
Smith received the David and
Joan Perrie Award for the
highest points in the junior
section. The award was
presented to her by the
Perries.
The Murray Cardiff Award
for the student with the
highest combined score in the
junior and school sections
was presented to Christine
Bone, a student at Brussels
Public School. Bone was
presented with her award by
Jeff Cardiff who was standing
in for his father.
Two other presentations
were made as Fran Bremner
and Leona MacDonald were
presented with long service
awards commemorating their
work as directors, volunteers
and heads of section. They
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Top scorer
On behalf of his father, Jeff Cardiff presented
this year's Murray Cardiff Award for the student
with the highest combined score in the junior
and school sections at the Brussels Fall Fair to
Christine Bone (David Blaney photo)
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