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g t t r+esid en who have only and they feel a variety of reports will simply
make the book even more interesting.Some
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to. eet alt; though their information people are preparing genealogical charts -
woul of real interest in a "history", including very specific dates and omitting
.members feel quiite. differently the anecdotes, while others neglect the
about thy. The ,. wantt. at least brief reports
f!ronn aaio ley° ` oday" people as possible.
11611811109" Who have no experience with
wriInstiehre orts; form outline pages are
available to get you started. These are simp-
ly dates far each generation. One sheet will
cover three will cover three generations and
would suffice for a•pewer township family.
All you have to do is fill in whatever blanks
you can, or those you WISH to do, and they
can be put into simple paragraph form for
you if you wish.
These Corms are available at the
Holmesville store and at Groves TV, Clinton
as well as through Alison Lobb (482-7167). If
you yourself are not interested in preparing
a history, or perhaps don't exactly know
how to start, then pass your form along to
somebody else in your branch who may be
interested - or at least contact somebody on
the committee: The two days for helping
people at the Holmesville Hall were unfor-
tunately. , hindered by bad weather condi-
tions, but don't hesitate to contact Chair-
man, Alison Lobb if assistance is needed.
There have been a lot of questions regar-
ding what kind of material should be includ-
ed in a family history. Whenever possible,
the committee is looking for complete infor-
mation about each person. If you, are talking
about somebody who came to the township
in the early days, the committee would hope
to have basic information about both the set-
tler and his wife - particularly regarding
which country they emigrated from, where
they settled in the township, names of the
parents of both, occupation and their vital
statistics (birth, marriage and death). The
family history would then -include data on `all
of their children and continue tracing the
family TOWNSHIP roots up till the present
day. Don't forget to tell something about the
hobbies and interests of the individuals. Did
your children take part in 4-H for years?
or perhaps hockey or baseball or step-
Women.'group plans.s
card party for centre
dates. It's hoped for a blend of Both!
Forms were taken to Ho esville School
(Grades 5 to 8) and histor book workers
presented a talk regarding these histories
asking the students to work with, their
parents at filling these out - or perhaps pass
them on to another family member, who
has an interest in making sure their story is
included in the book. Hopefully' they em-
phasized the fact that the history need in-
clude only what detail that family wishes to
include. It's hoped that township residents
who attend the separate schools . will takey
the time to pick up outline sheets at the
Holmesville store,
The deadline is still set at April 1, but the
Committee emphasizes that this is set only
to assist in readying the information for the
publisher. They don't intend to turn anybody
away if they need an extra week to finish
research! However it would be helpful to the
committee if they had as much material in
as possible by that date. Since the stories
are going oncomputer, if changes need to be
made after that date it would be relatively
simple to do. So they would ask people to
submit at least a draft copy by that
deadline. Just add a note specifying addi-
tions and/or changes are to follow.
Experience with deadlines is that at least
40 per . cent of the response will come
AFTER the deadline, so organizers are at
least prepared for that - but they ask please
help us out by submitting your work as soon
as possible! The later the material comes in
the later our book will be published. And if
we are swamped with stories after that
deadline they would be accepted on a first
come, first served basis. If we have to limit
our pages for financial reasons we will
naturally include the stories that were hand-
ed in first."
Make sure YOUR family is included in the
Families edition!
Those that enjoy playing cards and cannot
resist desserts are encouraged to attend the
.Goderich Township Sesquicentennial
Dessert Euchre planned on March 20 at the
Goderich Township Community Centre.
- Dessert and coffee will be served at 1:30. Up
to ten games of cards will then be played..
People attending will only have to bring
their appetites and card skills.
This activity is planned by all the
seven women's groups include three church
groups, two. former school sections, the
Women's Institute and the senior citizens.
. These ladies have made this joint effort in
the past.to raise money for landscaping, a
flag pole and stainless steel pots and pans
for use at the Township Community Centre.
t This year they hope to raise enough money
The Farm Show
GODERICH TWP. - Back in 1972, area
residents got their first taste of original
Canadian theatre. The Farm Show, a pro-
duction of Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille
thrilled local audiences.
Part of the play's local appeal was the
ript, developed from first hand conversa-
on with the farm folk who lived along the
Maitland and the 16th concessions of
Goderich Township.
The Form ShoW brought to the theatre the
story of rural life in southwestern Ontario.
Staged in a local barn, the production told
about life in Goderich Township through
songs and poems, skits and monologues.
It featured a cast of six, 'including Janet
Anos; Anne Anglin, David Pox, Fina Mac-
Donell, Miles Potter and Alan Jones and
was directed by Paul Thompson. That
young cast has gone on to become some of
the most well known names in Canadian
theatre today, particularly with. their work
through the Blyth Festival.
As well, the play went on to earn national
_recognition. It was performed at the Strat-
ford Shakespearean Festival and played at
the International Art Centre in Ottawa.
The Farm Show was performed for a
season in Toronto and was toured in Saskat-
to buy luncheon cloths for the .Community
Centre.
ves that working.. together does regularly'
take place in the rural nineteen eighties.
The Sesquicentennial Committee was,
pleased with the Valentine Box Social spon-
sored by the S.S. No. 6 community. They
especially commend Pat, Rivett for .her
talents as the auctioneer. Her first hand
knowledge, from having attended many box
socials .when she was- young, certainly was
evident:
The Sesquicentennial Choir under the
direction of Molly Cox will meet for their
practice on March 12 at . 8:00 p.m. in
Holmesville School. This group has 'been
getting ready for Easter and have put forth
a great effort. Anyone • interested is still
welcome.
returns
Governor General's Award for his inter-
pretation.
A film version of the play was also
featured on CBC -TV and TV -Ontario also
filmed the play for use in the school system.
Coach House Press in Toronto printed
copies of the play for .study4in Ontario
schools. -
The Petrolia Opera House opened because
of The Farm Show and the play also began
what is today known as the critically ac-
claimed Blyth Festival.
The play was a role model for the evolu-
tion. of Canadian talent. It tapped a new
source of creativity and helped develop
more Canadian plays.
From the old Bird farm in Goderich
Township, to some of the', nation's greatest
stages, The Farrh Show has enjoyed a
decade of success and recognition.
From July 11 to 19, The Farm Show will be
returning to its roots - Goderich Township,
for special performances, to be held in con-
junction with the township's 150th birthday.
Original cast members are ' working
together to assemble. the play . that. an .-.
along the banks of the Maitland River.
The Goderich Township Shed will be the
stage for The Farm Show and performances
drill ha halri at 9 R n
Tickets are available at Campbell's Men's
Wear in Clinton, Phil Main Hardware in
Goderich and the Blyth Festival. For more
--in atiera,.call-Goi don_Lohb_and.L5.19/482-
7144
chewan and Manitoba. In 1976 it played in
Vancouver, then went overseas, for a five
week debut in England and Wales.
--.-Canadian_poethlichael Ondalitje took the
script, developed it into a film and won the
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