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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-07-16, Page 28BY IMBUE )FCittGITSON An Merest in history has pilled Shirley fiat[ and her few of volunteer, to Ciinapietionof tbe quinteisential book oi Col- borne olbone Township's past. A resident for the last 19 years, Hazlitt, as editor, says she tried to gather people bun different areas of the Township with varied inter Hazlittcts the hard work and commit- ment of six voles for the success of the history book. They include Phyllis Pit do, Idle "knew lot of people"„ Jean Prest, an amateur artist herself; and Shirley Dustow from the north end offered her elp, as did Madeline Bean. T younger avid dGe r ald Lamb- who's "an avid historiau dlu lf," says Hazlitt, adding Le knew where the work of Reuben Sallows could be located. Mrs. Ben Haman, a resident for. alany-years and a historian, was also part of the crew that produced Colborne Township's history book. Initially, -the committee agreed that the format of the book should be built around the work of Reuben Sallows- "In this regard we were quite fortunate," reveals Hazlitt. , "The community Past open- ed their closets and dresser drawers," say- ing aying it reality surprised people "what came out of the woodwork." The selection of a printer was "a tough job_" A process of elimination enabled Dan Brown of Owen Sound to obtain the contract. Hazlitt says he had done many historical books before and was "reputable in the field." Determining the number of pages the book should be was another matter the com- Jean Prest and Phyllis Pitbaldo are seen matchingnames to old school pictures for the history book, ColbornetCoi nections mittee had to grapple with. They looked at other local historical books to compare them with Colborne Township's needs. "We were told not to go with 100 pages, because you will, always get more pictures in at the last minute," indicates Hazlitt. In.• the planning stages, the book was to be about 362 pages, but now the final edition will be 445 pages due to the large number pf pictures. There are several full pages of photos, as we "tried to make it attractive and add variety," suggests Hazlitt. Hazlitt says the book, 10 chapters in all, tries to show how very historical Colborne Township really is. Tiger Dunlop lived here,. and the Colborne Clique formed here and became one of the first politically active groups in the province at that time. Nationally famous photographer Reuben Sallows of .Colborne was hired by the Cana- dian government to take pictures of the area. Many of the photos were sent to England to entice, people to emigrate to the Township. Hazlitt offers some interesting tidbits about the progress of the history book. She was looking over an article by Will Elliott about Colborne's own 485 -pound Jonathan Miller and His pony, complete with his 'specially -made buggy. A few days later, a picture came . in of Miller in the actual buggy. In another Elliott article on Senmiller that named all the building along the river- bank in 1865, a picture came in of the " exact buildings" named in the write-up just days later. "Often things just fell in line like that," says Hazlitt. The editor wants to acknowledge the ef- fort the committee and community put for- ward for the book; She estimates committee members put in, about 10,000 hours for it. • "I think it says a lot about the communi- ty," says Hazlitt, adding that all but seven of the photographs in the history book came from the township residents. A process that began in the Spring of 1985 has. culminated in the production of a history book which will be unveiled on July 18 at the start of celebrations, and is priced at $30.00. Orders will also be taken before that date. Congratulations to ;our many friends & customers in Colborne Township.. Have a great time. at the upcoming Sesquicentennial Celebrations! Panasonic Office Automation Authorized Dealer O 1 Grayhurst Business Supplies Ltd. 38 East. Street, Goderich 524.2648 1'•800-265-5191