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Vol. 19, No. 46, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 www.LamontLeader.com
Bruderheim celebrates its culture with Deutschland Day BY CHELSEA TOBIAS Bruderheim, a German established town known for its meteorite recovery in 1960, held a unique celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5 - Deutschland Day. The day was jam packed full of German heritage that would make your oma proud. Events kicked off with a fundraising pancake breakfast for seniors in the community hall. From there a parade featuring Bruderheim Minor Sports Association, RCMP, a CN train, Allison's Oasis, and many more took us down Queen Street, named as such from when Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1978. Locals and visitors alike were then taken back to the 1970s when Oma and Opa drove around in what is now considered classic cars. Facepainting, trains, and petting zoos entertained the children as their parents were taking a walk through the past. Perhaps some of the Bruderheim seniors remember their favourite classes as they toured Walker school, sharing little tidbits that only they would know. Many of the visitors found little keepsakes from local vendors who were set up in the school. Whether you were looking for a cute apron to bake in, plant clippings or beautifully handcrafted jewellery, that was the place to be. Keg rolling and stein races caused a ruckus you could almost hear all the way to Lamont, as people cheered on or booed competitors. A busy day built up a big appetite which brings us to the best part of any culture - food. Dinner was served and featured many traditional German
A laughing Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Commander, Inspector Barry LaRocque, is all smiles as he leads the celebrity keg race against Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, right, and Chipman councillor Trudy Smith, back. LaRocque went on to capture first in the race with Hauch finishing second. The event was part of the Bruderheim Deutschland Day fun on Saturday, Oct. 5. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 9. John Mather photo. dishes such as schnitzel, brats with sauerkraut, purple cabbage salad and more. After a delicious dessert of black for-
est cake and apple drop cake, both originating from Germany, it was time to hit the dance floor. Deutschland Day went out with a
bang, sending beautiful fireworks to celebrate all that is German, all that is Bruderheim, everything they were, and everything they hope to be.