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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-12-29, Page 23THE CITIZEN MILLENNIUM ISSUE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1999. PAGE 23. Township of Me Killop McJCillop Twp. toll gates influence community development voted down. Enrolment dropped off area. The school finally closed in the Walton Public School, in the 1960s and students were late 1960s when central schools were bussed in from the former No. 12 built. The children were bussed to () Proposed road names With thanks to thefollowing... Information for this commemora­ tive issue was obtained from: -Ontario Ghost Towns and Scenic Backroads Atlas and Vanished Villages by Ron Brown, -Stories, and Memories of the London-Huron and Bruce Railway 1870-1989 by Calvin M. Patrick, -Meet Me at the Station by Elizabeth A. Willmot, -Historical Atlas of Huron County, -Morris Township Past and Present by Jeanne Kirkby, -History Auburn 1848-1973 by Auburn Women’s Institute, ‘ -History of Hullett Twp. 1848- 1977 by Londesboro Women’s Institute, -East Wawanosh Township, 1867- 1967, by the Historical Committee, -Wilderness to Wawanosh, East Wawanosh Township 1867-1992 compiled by the New Horizon com­ mittee for the 125th anniversary of the township, -A History of McKillop, by Mrs. Joseph Grummett, -Grey Township and Its People, complied by Marilyn Engel, Debbie Rathwell, David Dunbar and Karen Ellsmore. -Rusty Rails by John R. Hardy -Our Story, From Ainleyville to Brussels, 1872-1997 by The North Huron Citizen Publishing Company -Reflections of West Wawanosh by West Wawanosh Township Historians -Blyth, A Village Portrait by Sharon Ives, David Street, Philip Street and Susan Street A special thank you goes to all those who so generously contributed information and photographs for this issue. Leadbury Public School The township of McKillop was first organized in 1843 along with Hibbert and Logan in Perth County. Though Logan and Hibbert with­ drew from this union within two years, McKillop had unions with one or more of Hullett, Morris, Grey or Howick Twp. until 1856. The munic­ ipality of McKillop was formed in 1876. School districts were reconfigured in 1889 so no resident was more that (Hullett-McKillop Rd.) of McKillop Twp., was settled by Charles Davis of Leadbury England. It appears Davis owned everything in the set­ tlement including the 1877 post office, store and hotel. It is told that the Leadbury Road was a toll road and people trek­ king across the townships to go to the grist mill would venture as far as Walton, stay overnight, and then travel across the con- Welcome to Brussels Agri Services Ltd. two and a half miles from a school.cession to the mill with their In 1904 a grant was given for the building of the Guelph to Goderich railway. In the same year, plans were made to open the McKillop Grey boundary road. County Rd. 12 (North Line) was paved in 1964. Leadbury loads hoisted over their shoulder the next day. This helped Walton pros­ per. Toll roads were abolished by 1873. S.S. No. 7 school was built at Leadbury in 1907 though an original log school sat on the same property in 1863. There was talk of closing the school in the 1930s, but it wasLeadbury, located on Cone. 12-13 McKillop No 10 . \l Ok. Brussels Agri Services Ltd. is a feed and farm supply business in Brussels, and part of Brussels Livestock, one of southwestern Ontario's largest privately-owned stockyards. Established under the ownership of Jim Chambers in 1992, Brian Alcock was hired as the feed representative and Beth Crawford as the bookkeeper. The inventory at that time consisted of animal health supplies, feed and farm supplies. The following year, gates and feeders were added to the list as well as an increased selection of animal health products. In September, 1995, Tim Prior purchased Brussels Agri Services Ltd. when Jim Chambers retired. The business was expanded and a larger feed room was added to accommodate the growing customer base. To fill the vacant role of fence installer, Al Young was hired in 1998. Every year, more inventory and high quality products are obtained to better supply our customers. As the millennium closes, Brussels Agri Services is a dealer for Masterfeeds. Gallagher Fence and Corland Seeds, All About Us Tim Prior: Tim, owner of Brussels Agri Services, his wife, Donna, and three children live on a 100-acre farm in Grey Twp. Tim attended Ridgetown College for Agricultural Production Management, then started selling GallagherFence supplies in 1982. When he purchased Brussels Agri Services he brought with him a good knowledge of different aspects of farming. Being from this area, Tim relates well to our customers and is a good public relations officer. Brian Alcock: Brian, the feed representative, went to Guelph University and has a diploma in agri-business and farm operations management. Brian, his wife Connie, and two children live on a 100-acre farm in McKillop Township. Brian provides farmers with programs and advice for feeding their stock, He keeps up- to-date on quality feed by attending many Masterfeeds courses and other informative programs. Beth Crawford: Beth, the bookkeeper/secretary, has a diploma in accounting and has worked as a bookkeeper for 20 years. Beth and her husband Don live in Brussels with their two children. She has experience with computers and various accounting programs. Specializing in farm tax with an accounting firm in Listowel for 5 years, Beth has a good knowledge of farm bookkeeping. Al Young: Al, our fence installer, has a diploma in agri-business and farm operation manager from Guelph University. He, his wife, Brenda, and three children live on a 100-acre farm in Hullett Township Al managed a farm retail business in Wingham for 16 years. He has a good farming background and has lived in this area all his life. We continually strive to gain more knowledge in our various fields to provide our customers with quality service.