HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-07-22, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1992.
Council appoints Garriock to board
The West Wawanosh Township
council appointed a representative
to Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital at its regular meeting held
in the council chambers of the
municipal building on July 7.
Mary Garriock was unanimously
approved of to represent the town
ship on the board of directors of
Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital for the ensuing term.
Council agreed to the disposal of
tree stumps, removed from County
Road 20 roadsides, in the West
Wawanosh Township landfill, pro
vided all conditions outlined in
Ministry of the Environment, Min
istry of Natural Resources and
Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority letters are met.
Reeve Hallam was appointed to
attend the meeting of the board of
trustees for the police village of
Auburn, on July 9. The meeting is
in regards to the control of dogs
within the village, a problem pre
cipitated by the resignation of Dar
lene Vincent.
The agreement for the construe-
tion of Proudfoot Avenue is to be
mailed or made available for signa
tures by the owners concerned. A
cover will accompany the agree
ment to explain the turn around and
removal of the zone when construc
tion is complete.
The wage rates set out by the
joint recreation committee for the
instructors and lifeguards at the
Lucknow swimming pool were
approved. Instructors will receive
the same rale when lifeguarding as
when instructing.
Following the concern expressed
by the Hullett Township council,
West Wawanosh council agreed to
also make its anxieties known to
Martha Blackbum, chairperson of
the Blackburn Group, and the
C.R.T.C., regarding the restructur
ing of CKNX Broadcasting Ltd.
Oil struck in Dungannon The Cedarvale
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made by the local gentlemen. The
well diggers dug tirelessly through
the sandy soil but with no sign of
water.
The new well became a real topic
of conversation in the village and
soon it peaked the mischievous
nature of two local boys. Choosing
a dark, moonless night, the two
snuck out to the well and poured in
a large can of coal oil.
The next morning, when it was
time to continue the search for
water, the two well diggers were
stopped in their tracks by the smell
of oil...and it smelled like money!
The two, so the story goes, took a
shovel-full of the oil-laden sand
and set it afire to confirm their sus
picions that they'd struck it rich.
As there were no telephones or
telegraphs at the time, riders were
quickly dispatched on horses to
Goderich, Lucknow, Port Albert
and Seaforth with the news—
"They've struck oil in Dungannon!"
The village immediately boomed.
Taverns were crowded for days,
stores did a thriving business, a
company was formed to deal with
the find and people came from
miles around to buy stock.
The precious sand was doled out
in tea cups to prospective investors
and soon a derrick and an engine
house were built to begin the
drilling.
The jokers played the game fairly
and even bought stock in the worth
less company, though the game had
obviously gone much further than
they had expected. Finally, one of
them passed the word quietly that
the oil should be checked carefully.
When it was discovered to be
only coal oil and only a small
amount, Dungannon's oil boom
ended as quickly as it had started.
The drill shed that was built in
anticipation of pumping "black
gold" found good service for many
years as an agricultural hall, as a
skating rink and as a place in which
to hold nomination meetings when
ever the occasion arose.
Country Store
• crafts
• baskets
• quilts &
• cedar furniture
Situated on the Cedarvale Nature
Sanctuary
1/2 km. East Huron County Road 1
2 nd Concession North of
Dungannon 529-1019
COUNTRY FURNITURE
Surrounded
The player from the Benmiller team doesn’t look like she stands a chance at getting back to
the base in time as the defensive players from Belmore move in for the tag-out. The teams
were playing in the Ladies' Fastball Tournament in Auburn this past weekend.
HANDCRAFTED IN PINE
WAWANOSH CHEST COMPANY
Don Cameron 528-5103
RR 2, Lucknow NOG 2H0
3 miles south of St. Helens - in the red shed
Auburn™
jcompHed by Mildred Uwior Phone 626-75fl9~|
The news from Village welcomes Martens
THE
Old St. Helens
Store
AT THE HERB OF GRACE
W.M.S. meets
The village welcomes Sharon
and Tony Martens and family.
They have purchased the Ye Old
Village Store previously owned by
Jack and Beryl Davies. They are
wished continued success.
Congratulations to Gordon and
Bernice Gross who celebrated their
25th wedding anniversary last
Saturday evening.
at Craig home
The July meeting of the Aubum
Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at
the home of Hazel Craig. The
president Martha Daer opened the
meeting with a poem. She
welcomed six members and six
visitors to the meeting.
The devotional period was in the
charge of Marion Haggitt. The
meditation was on the piece “I
Want To Be A Shepherd”. Mrs.
Stevenson, a Presbyterial visitor
spoke briefly. Martha had charge of
the Study. She read a piece entitled
“Lesotho Life at a Walk”. Marion
read “I Must Go Shopping”. Jean
read a poem entitled “If I Could
Make A Friend”.
Business was conducted as usual.
Madeline Edwards closed with
prayer. The next meeting will be at
the home of Frances Clark.
• Cream teas, Lunches, Snacks
• Local Crafts...
...Toys - Quilts - Antiques
• Bed & Breakfast...
...by reservation
For 134 years the Old St. Helens Store has
served the community. Today it continues
to serve as a retreat, a tea room and gift
store.
Try a cream tea served on delicate china or
a wholesome lunch, an ice cream or just a
coffee and a bun.
Select that special souvenir or gift from our
array of imported silver antiques and local
crafts.
Anne & Bob Watkins
RR 2 Lucknow
Ont. NOG 2H0
528-3514
ST. HELENS
Two roads S. & E. of Lucknow