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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-03-06, Page 11Article Removed torie. wante nship bc.ok rAin et Ready for `amities book is dancI8 Were yoninvolved in township �r nse. to date has politics or the Federation of Agriculture? .. �• •,, i, wle'Ir r.. ;.;„'„,;;Aft,;; • Committee' rnealnbers do not recti tl o z .,o! be ire; any >particalar form 'of presenting. t „ , will be. eo ams , material as almost very story is t�ferei:tt 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 1, �tl► ltip Or a decade Or two 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 PURINA PET CHOW SPECIALS DOG CHOW s kg. $ $a s $22!5 $1o'�5 . $2345 $1495 $23a5 $1$�0 $1295 DOG CHOW 24 kg. Bonus Bag PUPPY CHOW a k9. PUPPY CHOW 20 kg. FIELD 'N.FARM an kg._ DOG MEAL 20 kg. CAT CHOW 12 kg. 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