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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2000-08-30, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2000. PAGE 9. Residents attend Owens reunion FROM BELGRAVE Arnold and Ila Mathers recently attended the first-ever Owens reunion for the descendants of one of the founding families of Belgrave. On Aug. 11, 12, 13 High Bluff Manitoba, near Portage La Prairie saw an influx of Owens from across Canada, as well as from the United States. Everyone came with albums, charts and stories to tell how they were part of the Owens’ lineage. The common thread was that great grandmother Isabelle Brandon Owens emigrated from Pettigo, Ireland in 1946 with her five chil dren and settled in the King County area near Bond Head. In 1853, the Owens family along with the McCrae and Brandon families relo cated and came to East Wawanosh township to clear the land and set up farming. John Owens III, the oldest son, married Elizabeth McCrae and homesteaded the farm where the East Wawanosh Public School is now located. His brother Mathew settled the present Gord Pengelly farm for a few years before moving to High Bluff, Manitoba with his five children. Another brother, James, settled the lot where the Belgrave arena, the ball park and the Owens subdivision now stand. He also relocated to the west in 1871. One sister Elizabeth married Henry McVetty and moved to Manitoba. The other sister Elinor married George Peacock and lived in Morris Twp. near Bluevale. More than 150 Owens descendants were in attendance for the weekend. Reunion activities included a talent show, golf tournament, children’s activities, dinner and dance, and a church service. Presentations were made by a descendant of each of the branches of the family. Arnold Mathers talked about the Belgrave connection and his grandmother Ellen Owens who was raised on the former Gord Bosman farm near Belgrave. Ellen Owens married Henry Mathers in 1909 and they had two children, Melville and Charlie. The next Owens reunion will be held in Belgrave in 2005 and will be hosted by the Ontario descendants of the Owens settlers. PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Over 125 family members (the descendants of Walter and Ethel Mason) attended the Mason Millennium Reunion held at the ball park in Belgrave on Sunday, Aug. 27. After a potluck lunch, games for all ages were enjoyed including the tra ditional ball game. A good time was had by all. UW director resigns The past and the present When the Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels School Fair committee decided to mark the event’s 80th anniversary, four original competitors were invited to the sign unveiling ceremony held in front of the community centre, Aug. 23. Those recalling that first fair were, Lloyd Montgomery, left, Margaret Robinson, second from left, Harold Vincent, second from right and Edgar Howatt, right. East Wawanosh Public School student Kyle Jamieson had the honour of unveiling the sign which he designed. Leanne Elston was recognized for her creation of a log for the fair. Several community members and dignitaries took time to recall the importance of the fair to It is with regret that the board of directors of Huron United Way announces the resignation of Kim Bilcke, who has been the executive director of the Huron United Way since September 1997. During this time, the annual campaign has seen a significant increase, realizing $202,000 in 1999, up from $113,000 in 1996. chair, Sherwood Eddy. “ Kim has been an important member of our team, representing us well at nation al, provincial, regional and local lev els. She has worked hard to grow the campaign and establish positive rela tionships with our Member Agencies. Kim will be deeply missed and we wish her well in her new position.” Effective Oct. 1, Kim will take over as executive director for the At a special meeting last Tuesday morning the-member agencies were appraised of the situation by board Tilbury Information & Help Centre. She will remain at the Huron United Way until the end of September. the schools and community. Brussels greens host tournament A lawn bowling tournament, spon sored by Don Rae and Regal Capital Planners was held at the greens in Brussels Thursday, Aug. 24 with 18 teams competing. Winners were: first, Jack and Marie Muir, Seaforth, three wins, 47 plus 5; second, Murray Lang, Mitchell and Doris Cantelon, Clinton, three wins, 43 plus seven; third, John Brinks and Barb White, Palmerston, two wins, 42 plus two; fourth, Ted Roelofsen and Freda Maksymuk, Arthur, two wins 42; fifth, Lionel and Marie Young, Southampton, two wins, 41 plus five; sixth, Doug Breeze and Veronica Jackson, Southampton, two wins, 37; seventh, Gordon Bosman and Yvonne Knight, Brussels, two wins, 36; eighth, Doug and Thelma Kidd, two wins, 32 plus nine; ninth, Wayne and Shirley Hartung, Palmerston, two wins 30; 10th, Sandy Ronson and Helen Smith, Fairmont Club, London, two wins, 27; consolation, Bill Smith. Hullett Squirts B finalists The Squirt Boys tournament was held in Varna on Aug. 25 and 26. The Hullett boys got the B Runner-up losing to Stanley 17-16 in the seventh inning. The boys had played four games on Saturday making it to the B final. r a a ft < ft i a ' a' a 1 S; ft a a a a a a : :i *: ft I ft ’ a1 a r a: a : NOMINATIONS NOTICE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTORS OF One member of the Avon Maitland District School Board representing: Town of Goderich, Township of Goderich, Township of Colborne, Township of East Wawanosh, Township of West Wawanosh, Township of Ashfield. TAKE NOTICE that nominations may be filed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on nomination day, Friday, October 13, 2000, or during the period from Tuesday, January 4, 2000 to Thursday, October 12, 2000 inclusive immediately preceding nomination day, at a time when the clerk's office is open. OFFICES FOR WHICH PERSON MAY BE NOMINATED One member of the Avon Maitland District School Board representing: Town of Goderich Township of Goderich Township of Colborne Township of East Wawanosh Town of West Wawanosh Township of Ashfield FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that nominations must be in the prescribed form, and be accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee of $100. The nomination will only be certified where the clerk is satisfied that the person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Act. The nomination must be signed by the candidate, and may be filed in person or by an agent as set forth in section 33 of the Act. Nomination forms and full particulars of procedures to be followed may be obtained from the undersigned. Where there are more certified candidates than are required to fill the office, notice will be given of the location of voting places, the dates and times that voting places will be open for voting, manner in which electors may use voting proxies, and any alternative voting methods. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that where, at 5 p m. on Monday, October 16, 2000, the number of certified candidates for an office is the same as or less than the number to be elected, the clerk shall immediaiely declare the candidate or candidates elected by acclamation. On Wednesday, October 18, 2000, between the hours of 9 a m. and 5 p.m., additional nominations may be filed for the remaining vacancies in the office in respect of which there was an insufficient number of certified candidates, and the provisions of subsections 33 (5) and 37 (2) apply. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND this 30th day of August, 2000. I I I I * I n v * * i v r* i i i i ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft NOMINATIONS NOTICE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTORS OF One member of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board representing: Town of Goderich, Town of Clinton, Township of Colborne, Township of Hullett, Township of Turnberry, Town of Wingham, Village of Blyth, Township of East Wawanosh, Township of West Wawanosh, Township of Howick, Township of Goderich, Township of Ashfield, Township of Morris. TAKE NOTICE that nominations may be filed between 9 am. and 5 p.m. on nomination day, Friday, October 13, 2000, or during the period from Tuesday, January 4, 2000 to Thursday, October 12, 2000 inclusive immediately preceding nomination day, at a time when the clerk's office is open. ______ OFFICES FOR WHICH PERSON MAY BE NOMINATED;/ One member of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Boaro representing: Town of Goderich Town of Clinton (ownship of Goderich Township of Ashfield Township of Colborne Township of Hullett Township of Morris Township of Turnberry Town of Wingham Village of Blyth Township of East Wawanosh Township of West Wawanosh Township of Howick i i f i • i - M I :! ;! n I FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that nominations must be in the prescribed form, and be accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee of $100. The nomination will only be certified where the clerk is satisfied that the person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Act. The nomination must be signed by the candidate, and may be filed in person or by an agent as set forth in section 33 of the Act. Nomination forms and full particulars of procedures to be followed may be obtained from the undersigned. Where there are more certified candidates than are required to fill the office, notice will be given of the location of voting places, the dates and times that voting places will be open for voting, manner in which electors may use voting proxies, and any alternative voting methods. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that where, at 5 p.m on Monday, October 16, 2000, the number of certified candidates for an office is the same as or less than the number to be elected, the clerk shall immediately declare the candidate or candidates elected by acclamation. On Wednesday, October 18, 2000, between the hours of 9 a m. and 5 p.m., additional nominations may be filed for the remaining vacancies in the office in respect of which there was an insufficient number of certified candidates, and the provisions of subsections 33 (5) aid 37 (2) apply. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND this 30th day of August, 2000 I I * V I I I I I I I I I I * I I I V V I I Clerk I J