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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-07-16, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009. Jim and Dona Knight celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week at their home in Brussels with a full roster of friends and family there to celebrate with them. Dona, daughter of Stan and Helen Alexander of Ethel and Jim, son of Gordon and Elsie Knight of Cranbrook, were married at Knox Presbyterian Church in Ethel on July 11, 1959. The ceremony was presided over by Rev. W.A. Williams. Maid of honour duties went to Beatrice Alexander and bridesmaids were Helen Knight and Donna Toner. The best man was Jack Knight and ushers were Bob Alexander and Harold Knight. After the wedding, the Knightstook a trip to Niagara Falls and thento Warsaw, New York before settlingdown at RR2 Brussels, just south ofCranbrookJim began farming and working at the Brussels Agromart, while Dona worked at Brussels Variety, then with Town and Country Support Services as a homemaker. Jim retired in 1994, while Dona retired just this year. They had three children: Brenda Wheeler, who is married to Gerry; Carla Knight, who is married to Steve Menheere, and Karen Knight. They have seven grandchildren: Brooklyn, Brent and Brianne, children of Gerry and Brenda; Ian and Mark, children of Carla and Steve and David and Nicole, children of Karen. Jim has been a Lions Club member for 44 years and Dona belongs to the Brussels Curling Club as well as the Melville Guild and fair board. They have also been members of the Melville Presbyterian Church for several years. For the anniversary celebration, guests travelled from as far away as London, England, Alberta, Manitoulin Island, Thorndale, Toronto, Stratford, Cambridge, St. Josephs, St. Columban, Goderich, Thorndale and all around the Brussels area. Granddaughter Brooklyn Wheeler travelled from England to attend the anniversary party, while Dona’s brother and sister-in-law came all the way from Alberta for the festivities. 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Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available Heartland Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage For all your Real Estate needs call salesperson Don Allen 519-523-9125 (H) www.rlpheartland.ca 519-523-9060 cell# 519-440-2139 40243 Winthrop Rd., Londesborough Kelly Boven • natural/precast stone installation • sodding, reseeding, turf management • garden design and installation • tree plantings, maintenance and sales Residential Landscaping design & construction Susan Alexander, CFP Certified Financial Planner 472 Turnberry St. PO Box 69 Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-2662 Toll Free: 1-866-887-2662 Fax: 519-887-2671 Email: alexander@ezlink.ca We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, office & business. Ask for Ken at LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 Storage Solutions In stock used Pallet Racking, used decking steel & 4'x8' T&G fir plywood. MAITLAND VALLEY MECHANICAL Office: 519-526-7570 Fax: 519-526-7036 Darryl Plunkett TRADE CERTIFIED/SERVICE EXPERTS Refrigeration, Heat Pumps, Air Quality, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning mvm2@sympatico.ca Cheryl’s Critter Care ~ Dog grooming by appointment ~ Big dog bathing ~ Dog and Cat food sales ~ Fish supplies ~ Crickets ~ Collars, leashes, etc. Ask about pick-up and delivery Monday & Wednesday 4:30 pm - 9 pm Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 3 pm 421 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8885 Knights mark golden day Congrats Jim and Dona Knight of Brussels celebrated their 50th anniversary at their home on Saturday. (Photo submitted) Moving on up Four girls moved up at the Brussels Guiding ceremony. From left: Jessica Johnston moved up to Pathfinders from Girl Guides, Lori-Anne Stoll moved up from Sparks to Brownies, Ashley Stoll has moved up from Brownies to Girl Guides and Morgan Sheppard has moved from Guides to Pathfinders. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Some elements of the reconstruction of Helena Street in Lower Town Wingham may have to be cut back after tender came in much higher that the original estimate. The tender of Hanna and Hamilton Construction was accepted at a cost of $800,516 plus GST, $20,000 higher than Gamsby and Mannerow Engineers had estimated when tenders were called for. But the bid is $141,500 higher than the preliminary estimate by the engineer that was used to apply for the Build Canada Fund grant last November. The federal and provincial governments will pick up one-third each of that original $743,700 application amount, leaving the municipality to pick up one third of that total, plus the entire amount of the overrun. Council accepted the tender but will look for ways to reduce the total cost. In other road business, Mike Thomas, director of public works, said he expected tar and chip paving of Brandon Road and Glenannon Road would be completed the week of July 13-17. Construction on Salem Road is also expected to commence the same week. Construction tenders on high side