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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-07-14, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011.Dauphin Feed and Supply celebrates 25 yearsCongratulations to the Dauphinfamily on celebrating 25 years in thefeed business. Gary and Heather Dauphin wereboth raised in Dungannon area and in 1986 they purchased the existing feedmill there. They expanded the business and purchased the Walton Feed Mill in 1989 and opened the Walton Country Store in 2007. The family hosted an afternoon celebration for their customers at the Dungannon Mill on Saturday. There were words of congratulations provided by local dignitaries such as Reeve Ben VanDiepenbeek. The family was presented with a plaque from Shur-gain for 25 years of excellence in serving the agricultural community. Over 400 folks enjoyed the meal of hot dogs, sausage and burgers cooked by the BrusselsOptimists. They enjoyed displays, clowns,face painting, bouncing castle and meeting the Dauphin family and old friends. There were door prizes and commemorative reusable shopping bags to celebrate the 25th anniversary. Congratulations to Gary and Heather Dauphin on their success and to Mike and Michelle Dauphin who have joined the business. The Dauphin family and employees worked hard to put together the wonderful afternoon to celebrate the anniversary, so later in the day they celebrated together. The employees and their families celebrated with a barbecue supper and social time. The hat makes the person Bogle the Clown made hats for children at Dauphin Feed and Supply’s 25th anniversary on July 9. Other entertainment included music, a bouncy castle, food and plenty of fun. (Jim Brown photo) NEWS FROM WALTON Celebrating is the theme this week and the Brussels Agricultural Society celebrated and launched the arrival of the 150th anniversary pennants/flags around town. The flags are red and white with pictures celebrating the fair and village. The four pictures adorning the flags are of the original Crystal Palace, Don McNeil’s vintage jalopy, the Brussels Public School and the Brussels Pipe Band. The flags are on display in many storefront windows and cost $15. There is an extra feature being offered for the flags. The flags can be personalized with your chosen picture or favourite memory of the fair, person or event. Celebrating the life and memory of the late Dena Wey Kale on Sunday afternoon were family members and friends and McKillop neighbours. They gathered at the Memorial Gardens, to the south of the Seaforth Public School, to dedicate a beautiful red maple tree planted in her memory. Campbell and Edith Wey, Doug Wey, and family and Debbie Wey and friend were joined by a dozen folks for the service. There were many who contributed to the purchase and planting of the tree, as well as providing a large garden angel for Campbell and Edith and smaller ones for Larry Kale, Doug and Debbie. Neil McGavin said a few words and unveiled the plaque in memory of Dena. The group went to the Bethel Bible Church following the service and enjoyed a light lunch and social time together. Attending from the line were Neil, Marie, Brian and Jeff McGavin, Bert and Carol Rennick, Roelf and Diety Bos, Gerry and Anne Ryan, John and Mary Lou Driscoll and Don and Pat Dalton. Celebrating the birth of a son are Jessica Kuntz and Armand Dube. The addition to the family arrived on Canada Day, so little Logan will always have a reason to celebrate his birthday. Celebrating the birth of their first child are Brent and Catherine Pryce. Russells Nelson Pryce arrived in the wee hours of Sunday morning to the delight of the couple. Congrats to great grandma Maxine Marks and grandparents Brian and Sharon Pryce on another grandchild to love. Celebrating a family reunion were the Glanville family. They gathered at the Winthrop Park Pavilion for the 49th annual family gather. The gather includes the families of John Glanville and his brothers’ and sisters’ descendants. There were around 50 able to attend the afternoon of fun and games and a potluck meal. Congratulations to Steve Carnochan and Christie Warwick who were married on the weekend. Steve is the son of Brad and Sharon, Seaforth and Christie, the daughter of Glenn and Maryanne Warwick, formerly of Bluevale and now of Seaforth. The couple were wed at the Carnochan farm and the reception was at the Seaforth Community Centre. Decorated in a rustic barnboard theme with chocolate and lime green accents, the hall was lovely. The bridesmaids looked lovely in short plum coloured dresses alongside the handsome groomsmen in black tuxedoes with plum accents. The young couple have a home in Seaforth. Congratulations to Steve and Christie. The move was on for Les and Cathy Glanville on the weekend. Cathy has been busy and had all the packing done and ready to go. The family and friends arrived in no time, the trucks were loaded and they were off to their new home near Lucknow. Cathy had all the boxes labelled and each headed to the appropriate room for unpacking. We wish the Glanvilles well in their new surroundings and hope to see them drop by and visit with their old Walton friends. Catching up with those in hospital include Howard Hackwell, Doreen Hackwell and Jim Lee in Seaforth Hospital. We hope all are improving and will soon be home again. Tragedy struck at the Walton Raceway on the weekend. Saturday was an open practice day for the CMRC riders and many turned out for a day to run on the course. An experienced rider from Kitchener failed to negotiate the track and succumbed to injuries suffered when he lost control of his bike and hit a tree. Our thoughts are with the Lee family as they work through this very difficult time. This is the first time a death has occurred at the Walton track. Matt Lee hosted a Mudbog day at the second farm of the Lee property on Sunday. There were plenty of folks with a variety of vehicles arrive to play in the mud. The TVR-Thames Valley Riders held a race day for their club on Sunday. Good weather made it a successful day for the club. Our condolences to the family of Dorothy McDonald. Dorothy was one of the first ladies I met when I started to work in Brussels. She welcomed me and set me straight on how things were done in Brussels and we always got along very well. Our sympathies to Paul and John and families. Our condolences to Rev. Peter Kugba-Nyande on the death of his youngest brother, Charles Nyande. Charles was a teacher and was only 42 years old. He leaves an eight- year-old daughter. Rev. Peter’s son Peter travelled to Africa to Bunumbu to represent the family and to attend the funeral. Our sympathies to all. The Walton UCW hosted a Blyth Festival dinner on Friday evening serving 29 diners. They enjoyed a roast beef dinner before heading to the performance. Helping out the church were Marion Godkin, Cathy McClure, Helen Craig, Jackie Glanville, Marie McGavin, Brenda Linton, Donna McClure and Diety Bos. Some of the ladies were early help and some were later, but the many hands made for quick work in completing the job. Just a reminder that there is no church for the month of July at Duff’s United. The expenses are ongoing though and gifts may be sent to treasurer Glenda Morrison, Brussels or contact Glenda on setting up a Payment Automatic Remittance (PAR) for your church givings on a weekly or monthly schedule. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Allan Carter, Emily Mitchell, Sean Mitchell, Jasmin Roth, Steve Fritz, Richard Gerber, Mitchell Ryan, Devon McCutcheon, Lorna Fraser, Neil Mitchell, Brenda Finlayson, Melanie Kirkby, Alicia Dalton and Nicholas Shahshahani. Happy birthday to all. Brussels Ag. Society celebrates 150th fall fair Columnist hit by deer while driving A great week of weather. My big complaint of the week is that I was hit by a deer. I was travelling down the road minding my own business heading to my mom’s about 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Suddenly, out of the ditch popped a deer and ran into the passenger side of my car. There was no having to swerve because it was just thump, shattering glass and what happened? The deer bounced right back down into the ditch and was found dead. Fortunately, I am fine, but unfortunately, my car suffered serious cosmetic injuries. I was able to drive the car to a nearby friend and call police and following the police instructions, went home. We all live busy lives, including the police, because it was two days later before they arrived to inspect the damages and deliver the report; (p.s. they found the dead deer). The insurance folks said that it seems that deer are being hit anytime of the day anymore and not just at dawn and dusk. It took a week before an adjuster could look at the car, because they too have been busy with deer and storm damage appraisals. Oh well, everything takes time. Visiting around the area are Wally and Laurie (Hemmingway) East. They have spent a couple of weeks visiting with children in Guelph and Aurora as well as members of the Hemmingway family such as Marion and Lavern Godkin and Ruth and Jim Axtmann and others. They also attended the Hemmingway reunion. They had lunch one day with Chris and Judy Lee. Chris was the best man at their wedding 40 years ago. They also managed a visit with a bridesmaid from their wedding, Mary Elliott of B.C. She is here for her yearly visit with her family and was at Graeme and Helen Craig’s. They have returned home again but had a great time while here. As mentioned, Mary Elliott is here for a visit. She has spent time in the Kitchener area and the Haliburton area. She attended the weekend-long Elliott family reunion with Graeme and Helen Craig at Mount Pleasant at the home of Darren and Sandy Elliott. She is heading to Haliburton to her sister Emily’s for midweek and they will be joined by Graeme and Helen to attend the play Anne of Green Gables featuring their great-niece in the lead as Anne. It’s always a busy time when Mary is here and it’s always nice to see her again. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Brussels welcomes Sutcliffes Welcome to John and Jean Sutcliffe who have purchased a home in Brussels. They moved into their new home last weekend and hope they will enjoy living in Brussels. They are residing in the former Bray/Smith home and Jean works at Cinnamon Jim’s and John works at Walton’s Equipment Rentals and TS Fabrications with his sons.