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Jennifer Vandermeer QMI Agency The first four inductees to the Wall of Distinction at Oxford Centre Hall have a lot in common. They‘ve all made significant contriâ€" butions to agriculture in their lifetimes, they‘ve all been recognized at provinâ€" cial or national levels, and they were all residents of the former East Oxford, now Ward 4 of Norwich Township. Four ag legends first to be on Wall of Distinction Donald Lazenby, Erle Kitchen, Ross Butler and Charles Gracey will be the first to be inducted to the Wall of Disâ€" tinction during a special ceremony as part of the township‘s Canada Day fesâ€" tivities at Oxford Centre July 1. Bill Hampson, a member of the Canâ€" ada Day organizing committee, brought up the idea of a Wall of Distinction to recognize the famous people of the township. Since this year‘s celebrations are in Oxford Centre, in Ward 4, it is fitâ€" ting the first inductees come from that part of the township. Hampson said it‘s unique that there is so much agriculâ€" ture knowledge and success within the boundaries of the former East Oxford. Gracey hosted a luncheon for the Canada Day committee Tuesday, April 29 with the other inductees or their repâ€" resentative, to share memories and swap stories, David Butler, representing his father Ross, listened intently while the other spoke. He said there is so much history among the group and he is "glad my father had a little contribution to that." Ross Butler‘s contributions included his production of agricultural art and recognition at Canada‘s preeminent authority on farm animal portraits. He developed the ideal standards for variâ€" ous animals and was commissioned to complete several works. Induction ceremony July 1 at Oxford ' Centre Kitchen, who died in 1965, is being honoured for what he accomplished for the Canadian dairy industry, including being part of and/or forming several dairy associations and developing national dairy policies. s Gracey has made many contributions in the cattle industry such as champiâ€" oning a primary source of information Lazenby‘s contribution to the dairy industry included the development of herd management products and services, and the creation of dairy herd improvement computer software. He was on cattle prices and market outlooks, helping to advance the beef industry through standardizing procedures for dressing cattle at packing plants. He was instrumental in the formation of several industry groups. "It‘s a humbling experiâ€" ence to be recognized for what you thought was just "To be recognized in the place where you grew up, its so wonderful," said Gracey. also behind the development of a dairy education program that exposes all of Oxford‘s Grade 5 students to the dairy industry. All the inductees have earned many honours and awards over the years, but this one means a lot. what you were supposed to do," said Lazenby. Glen Kitchen, who was representing his father, agreed. : O_X. & ZR{ 1. “' Cf /M/Ju /7 The inaugural inductees to the Wall of Distinction at Oxford Centre Hall have each made significant contributions to the agriculture industry in their lifetimes. From left are Donald Lazenby, Charles Gracey, Glen Kitchen representing his father Erle Kitchen, and David Butler representing his father Ross Butler. The induction will take place during Canada Day celebrations in Oxford Centre on July 1. <â€" Apifâ€" "We‘re very honoured. Today a lot of our farm organizations are a result of my dad‘s work in the 30s, 40s and 50s, and we‘re very proud," said Glen. Jennifer Vandermeer QMI Agency