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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-08-19, Page 14Page 14—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 19, 1987 A man of foresight Joe and Teresa Courtney of R. 1 Dungan- non have returned from a three week cam- ping trip through Northern Ontario and the Western Provinces. In Calgary, Alberta they spent 14 days with their son Brian, his wife Jeannette and grandson Ryan and Dale. They visited Ralph and Cathy Austin and family, Eugene Austin, Pat Courtney, Leo and Claudette Redmond and daughter Tara, Anabel Befus, Barbara Adams and other friends. They attended the Calgary Stampede. At the closing ceremonies on Sunday, July 12, they were invited to take part, with 10,000 others in the Olympic Torch Relay, in the lighting of 10,000 olympic candles, heralding the beginning of the Calgary 1988 Winter Games. On Sunday, August 9th an event of great historical interest and significance took place at St. Joseph's Parish. Special tribute was paid to the memory of William O'Neill, surveyor who, one hundred and fifty years ago accompanied the Hawkins Surveyors to Owen Sound and, on return- ing, staked claims in Ashfield Township from Kintail to the Fourth Concession in- cluding the church property. William O'Neill was born in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland in 1817 and in June 1837 ar- rived -in Toronto at which time he joined the surveyor's company that was heading north and west. It was on the present site of St. Joseph's Church O'Neill decided to make his future home. In 1840 after return- ing to Ireland for his mother and family he settled on Lot 14, Western Division, Ashfield Twp. A crown deed dated 1847 cites 117 acres of land consisting of the East part of the West half, Lot 14 Lake Shore Range, Western Division of Ashfield Twp being deeded to William O'Neill. Married twice, first to Johanna (Joanie) Hennessey who bore him two daughters before hemorhaging to death following the birth of her third child, and secondly to a widow with two children. Mrs. John Sheu, the former Elenor (Ellen) King with whom he had a family of eleven children. These children were all baptized in the Goderich and Kingsbridge churches. Even though William O'Neill could neither read nor write he was the Catechist who prepared the settlers children for their reception of the sacraments. In 1903, William O'Neill died and is buried near the big cross in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kingsbridge. The days joyful events began with a Mass of Thanksgiving " celebrated by Father Raphael O'Loughlin, CSB, at 10:30 a.m. co -celebrating the mass were Father Edwin G. Garvey, CSB, Father Michael J. Dalton, MBE who, along with Father O'Loughlin are native sons of Kingsbridge, as well as Father Ed Dentinger, CR, Pastor of St. Joseph's. Commentator for the celebration of the Mass was Bridget Van Osch. Readings were given by Sister Ellen Clanon, I.H.M. of Monroe Michigan, granddaughter of Ellen King and William O'Neill and Brother Michael Winslow, C.S.C. a Holy Cross Brother from San An- tonio, Texas, a great, great, grandson of William O'Neill. The offertory was taken up by Vera Micelli, Mildred Brown, Mary Adelman, Mary Winslow and Toni Dalton all descendents of William O'Neill. Marianne Hogan was organist for the oc- casion while Marianne and Eugene Frayne were the vocalists for the Commu- nion Hymns. After the Mass a brief Memorial Service was held in the church because of incle- ment weather preventing it being held in the cemetery. A buffet ham and salad luncheon follow- ed in the Parish Hall at 12:30 p.m. M.C. Art Bowler, great, great, grandson of William O'Neill and along with his family only direct descendent living in the Parish welcomed the approximately 175 guests who had assembled. Before the luncheon began Bert McDonald with piano accom- paniment by Pearl McIntyre Cole enter- tained with violin music. Head table guest introduced by Art included Father Ed Den- tinger; Father Edwin Garvey; Father Michael Dalton; Father Raphael O'Loughlin; Honourable Murray Cardiff M.P.; Allan Gibson, reeve of Ashfield . and Mrs. Gibson; Don Winslow; great grandson, Brother Michael Winslow; Brother Carl Voll C.R.; and Ber- nardine Kinney. Art read a poem compos- ed by Rose Bowler Austin for this special occasion entitled `Welcome'. Greetings from the Parish were entended by Father Ed Dentinger. M.P. Murray Cardiff presented a plaque as a moments of the oc- casion which contained greetings from Prime Minister Mulroney. Greetings were also extended by Reeve Allan Gibson. Fathers Garvey, Dalton and O'Loughlin also spoke a few words of greeting and ex- pressed the joy and significance of this great occasion. Following grace by Father everyone enjoyed the delicious meal. Following the meal was a musical pro- gram which included Bert McDonald on the violin with Pearl McIntyre Cole on piano, songs by Marianne Hogan, violin selections by Bridget Hogan and Elizabeth Dalton accompanied by Marianne Hogan songs by Colleen Dalton, Ray Dalton, Father Dentinger and Toni Dalton, and guitar and song by Betty Lou Dalton. The eldest director descendant of William O'Neill present at this joyous oc- casion was Sister Ellen Clanon who is the last survivinggrandchild of William O'Neill. The youngest director descendant present was the little great, great, great, great granddaughter, Danielle Stock (of the seventh generation) . A direct line in- cludes, 1) William O'Neill - Johanna Hen- nessey ; 2) Abigail (O'Neill) Dean; 3) Ellen (Dean) Bowler; 4) Helen (Bowler ) O'Leary; 5) Patricia (.O'Leary) Waters; 6) Debbie (Waters) Stock ; 7) Danielle Stock. Guests were present from Houston and San Antonio Texas, Morris Tennessee, California, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, many parts in Michigan and Ontario as well as local residents. The following statement was written by Teresa Courtney. Teresa Courtney on behalf of the other Wm. O'Neill committee members, Catherine (O'Neill) Austin, Rose (Bowler) Austin, Carrie O'Neill and Bernardine Kin- ney, thanked everyone for coming and to all who helped make this such a joyous, happy .occasion. A wonderful tribute to a man who was "just a surveyor" - a man who had the foresight to see what a wonderful, beautiful place Kingsbridge really is! This event will now be celebrated annually. Later, that same evening im- mediate family members and friends were served a delicious hot beef dinner at St. Peter's Pal : sh Hal: loderich, hosted by Miss Carrie O'Neill. At this point I would like to acknowledge my gratitude to Mrs. Teresa Courtney who did the research and supplied me with all the information for the above article. Saturday, August 15 was the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast of special significance in this Marian Holy Year. The Parish community : welcomes with love and joy Mary Frances, infant daughter of Paul and Anita Frayne who recently received the Sacrament of Baptism. Plowing Conservation Tillage Competition The Huron County Plowing Match is fast approaching. This year's match will be held at the farm of the Hon. Jack Riddell, M.P.P., Huron - located in Stephen Township. The Match is set for Friday, September 4. In addition to regular events, a special category using conservation tillage equip- ment will be featured. This will provide producers owning conservation equipment with the opportunity to compete against each other. It will also be an excellent time for those looking for new equipment to see a variety of conservation tillage im- plements in action in the field where they can visually evaluate their effectiveness. Judging will be performed based On the residue cover, tillage depth, surface roughness, safety and general appearance. If you are interested in competing in this category, or require more information on rules, contact Wayne Cantelon (482-7170), Jim Ross (357-3845) or Brent Kennedy at the Clinton OMAF office (482-3428). Those interested in viewing or com- peting in this conservation category should be around no later than 2:00 on September 4,1987. FI1TFiI!FN 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Invites You To Worship With Them On Sunday, August 23rd 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nursery downstairs morning & evening EVERYONE WELCOME FOR MAXIMUM RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENTS SHORT TERM LONG TERM R.R.S.P. 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