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Vol. 9, No. 37, Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Bruderheim hosts impressive Canada Day celebrations
MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
It was a hot summer day in Bruderheim on July 1 for Canada Day celebrations with the temperature around 29 degrees celsius. The parade kicked-off around 11 a.m. to the delight of a large crowd that had gathered on Queen Street. There were train rides, horse drawn wagon rides, fiddle music, dog agility demonstrations, crafts, caricature artists, band performances, bouncy rides, tug-of-war, and the ever popular dunk tank. Michelle Pinon Editor
The Marching Koalas not only won the heart of Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, but the hearts of many other Canadians during their recent stay in the community. The Australian marching band made a spectacular debut during the parade, and performed masterfully during their afternoon outdoor performance on Canada Day. “Every comment I heard regarding the day was that the parade was awesome! For a small town, Bruderheim, I heard from a very reliable source was ‘world class,’ stated Hauch. “Our town residents and volunteers and all of the folks who were a part of the day were simply awesome.” Hauch went on to say, “The Marching Koalas and their entourage was a fantastic group of folks, very down to earth and so appreciative of our town’s efforts.” Hauch said the town was so fortunate to have the support of many organizations. “The folks who really took hold of the vision of having an Australian marching band was the Bruderheim Recreation
Board. Hauch also tipped his hat to the community your town that made our time with you so special.” Hauch said it was certainly a rewarding experience services co-ordinator and the rest of the staff with the to have the Koalas in Bruderheim. He was also Town of Bruderheim. He also wanted to tip his hat off to all of the spon- encouraged to have such a positive series of events sors who made the visit possible. Band manager on Canada Day so that everyone could find someGeoff Lynch commented, “The town opened their thing fun and exciting to do. Hauch said there are so many people to thank for hearts to the Koalas and supporters and were treated to unbelievable hospitality making many friends making Canada Day such a huge success, one of best with our hosts. It was an amazing experience for in the town’s history, and he is looking forward to next year’s Canada Day celebrations. everyone.” In an email Lynch wrote to Hauch, he said: “Just had to write and let you know how much people are still talking about our visit to Bruderheim, it was amazing. Please pass on the many thanks owing to the Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch was given a top hat award by drum major Mat Probert folpeople and lowing the evening banquet on July 1. The town also received a special plaque in recogniorganizations in tion of its efforts.