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Historical Society hears
tales of "the Bruce"
Owen Sound's Chief Librarian, Andrew
Armitage, was the guest speaker at the an-
nual dinner meeting of the Bruce County
Historical Society held recently in Under-
wood. He told how the Bruce has captured
his interest for over 20 years.
Armitage, who has a master's degree in
history, told of his first trip to the Bruce
Peninsula in 1966. He was working at the
time at York University in Toronto and
needed to escape the city for a while. With
a copy of Sherwood Fox's "The Bruce
Beckons" on the car seat beside him, he
headed up Highway 6. Ten years later, he
was still exploring the area when he was
asked to prepare a series of radio broad-
casts on the heritage of the area.
If anyone thought that historical
research is a tame occupation, Andrew set
them straight with his tales of adventure
and the dangers of the field work he under-
took. He has fallen down the flume at
Gillies Lake, lost his canoe at Stockes'
Bay, suffered from poison ivy on Main Sta-
tion Island and even encountered a
rattlesnake.
He advised his listeners that a six mile
portage across the Peninsula is back-
breaking recreation.
Although some academics may "look
down their noses" at cal histories, An-
drew Armitage feels that some of the local-
ly produced books on the area are ex-
cellent. He encouraged the Society to
reprint "The Bruce Beckons" for its color-
ful tales. He also gave high marks to Port
Elgin marine historian Ron Beaupre for
his meticulous research and to the new
history of the Lindsay Township in their
book "Benchmarks".
He also suggested recording oral history
as vital work for local historical societies.
"When people die, their memories die
too," he warned.
Another challenge he threw to the au-
dience in attendance is the need to create
materials that will interest younger people
in our heritage. "Get into the schools", he
urged.
One of the problems he has encountered
occurs when pride contradicts truth. He
pointed to the legendary Captain Willian
Owen as an example. Many people think
that Owne came to the area known as
Owne Sound in 1815 and that the town was
named after him. Not so, according to the
work done by Armitage. Not only is the
body of water not a sound but it was named
for Capt. Owen's brother who was, in fact,
an Admiral.
He said in closing that he is now turning
his interests tothe area of South Bruce
County and wants to do further research
on the Teeswater River and particularly
Cargill, "the company town".
Following Mr. Armitage's address, the
society named the executive for the com-
ing term. The now have a new president,
Reg Avis of Port Elgin. Other members of
the executive include Mrs. Christine
Welsh, first vice president, Mrs. Marion
McGillivray as secretary, Mrs. Edna
Avery, treasurer, and Mrs. Jim Gilchrist
as membership secretary.
The aim of the Bruce County Historical
Scoiety is, to make people more aware of
their heritage and to preserve the
hsitorical buildings wherever possible.
Anyone interested in joining the Society, or
just wanting more information, may con-
tact Reg Avis at 832-2692.
At the alley
Mixed Couples
Team standings: Kangaroos 84',x, Chip-
munks 79, Tigers 73, Squirrels 72, Gophers
67, Wolverines 651/2. .,
Ladies high single of 207 went to Anita
Elliott and ladies high triple of 505 went to
Bev Beyersbergen.
Men's high single of 260 went to Steve
Carvell and high triple of 608 went to
Gerald Rhody.
Games over 200: Anita Elliott 207, Steve
Carvell 260, Doug Haldenby 240, Wayne
Bell 228, Antone Van Osch 214, Nic
Beyersbergen 208, Gerald Rhody 204, 202,
202, Keith Tyler 201.
Town and Country
Team standings: Hyacinths 5,25; Daf-
fodils 023; Snowdrops 5,22; Crocuses 0,21;
Tulips 0,15; Pansies 5, 14.
High lady Jean Philips with a single . of
212 and double 385. -
200 and over Marie Park 203.
High man Ron McQuillen 173 single and
329 double.
The West -Huron Junior Farmers held their 13th Annual Banquet and Dance on
November 14 and took the opportunity to introduce their 1988 slate of executives. Pic-
tured in the back row, left to right, fare Paul Pentland, County Rep. and Social Conver-
nor; Lynn Alton, Public Relations Officer; Jerry Logtenburg, County Rep..; Anne Alton,
Agricultural Rep.; Linda Axtmann, Social Covenor. In the front row are Audrey Patter-
son, Zone Rep. and Treasurer; Sherri Lonsbary, County Rep. and Secretary; and. Audrey
Ritchie, President and County Rep. Absent from the photo is Andy Williams, Vice Presi-
dent. (Pat Livingston photo)
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 --Page 3
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