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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-21, Page 20Alex and Helen Cullen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last weekend with over 100 of their friends and family. The celebration was hosted by the family at their home and guests were welcomed from all over Ontario. Friends and family travelled to the Cullens’ house, just north of Ethel, from Chatsworth, Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph and many from the surrounding area. Helen Elliot, daughter of Clifford and Jean Elliot of RR1 Listowelcame to marry Alex Cullen, son ofJames and Jean Cullen of RR2Listowel at the Elliots’ home, June21, 1947.The service was conducted byRev. Hahn. The wedding was attended by the bride’s cousin, Isobelle McMichael, the bride’s sister and junior bridesmaid, Ina Elliot and the cousin of the groom,best man, Bruce Chambers.The couple then headed tonorthern Ontario for theirhoneymoon and returned to settledown at the groom’s farm, Lot 26,Conc. 3 in Grey Twp. Alex settled into farming, while Helen spent her years as a farmer, a homemaker, a schoolbus driver and real estate agent. Helen also spentmany years as a councillor for GreyTwp. Now, Helen still does some workwith real estate, while Alex occupieshis time with some specialtywoodwork. The couple has four sons, Elliot, Jim, Bill and Andy, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2007.Couple celebrates 60th at home with family 60 years strong Alex and Helen Cullen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last weekend with over 100 friends and family who made the trip to their farm. Attendees travelled from Chatsworth, Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph and from all around the surrounding area to be with the happy couple on their special day. (Shawn Loughlin photo) A long time coming With a continuous line stretching down past the curb and around the parked fire engines, it’s safe to call last weekend’s Brussels Firefighters’ Father’s Day breakfast a success. With chief Murray McArter cooking eggs 12 dozen at a time, they couldn’t be plated fast enough for all of the hungry diners. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Business Directory LEE'S SERVICE CENTRE Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Res. 519-523-4936 Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 4 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St., South, Seaforth Office 519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204 FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL AUTO COVERAGES AGENTS Graeme Craig 519-887-9381 Shannon Craig 519-887-9381 Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571 Donald Taylor 519-482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc.519-482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216 G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790 DONALD IVES General Contractor Repairs and Maintenance Brussels 519-887-9024 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... 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 Free delivery on everything we sell.