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The biggest euchre party these parts has seen was held in Holmesville on March 20. More
than 170 people took part in the event, part of the township's 150th birthday celebrations.
Pictured here looking for a trump play are Vi Bell, Dove Horton, Phyllis Harrison and
Irene Oke, all of Goderich, and former Goderich Township residents. (Shelley McPhee
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Goderich history book
to document heritage
GODERICH TWP. - The April 1st deadline
for Goderich Township family histories is
fastapproaching and to help those who are
having difficulty putting their material
down on paper, the committee will hold
another helping day at the Holmesville Hall.
On Sunday March 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. com-
mittee members will be available at the
Hohnesville Hall to help anyone needing
assistance. •
Some families .seem to think this book is
only for the stories of present day residents
so they are not bothering to include data on
their ancestors. On the' other hand, some
people have expressed the idea that since
their family has only been in the township
for two generations there iso nam� in their
including.. a ' history:. The' 'committee -wants
BOTH types of histories! Even if you have
the history of a family who resided in the
township generations ago but has no family
living here now, the cominittee would like
their story. Both past and present families
have combined to make Goderich Township
what it is today, and the aim is to honor
these families by preserving their historical
data and stories for future generations.
So far individuals have expressed their in-
tention of submitting histories on at least 200
family names and the committee is pleased
with the way the book is progressing. On
March 31 they will bring along some com-
pleted stories so that people can see the
variety of formats that are being submitted.
All are interestingand each story is unique.
When the stories are handed in, they will
be recorded on computer file. As mentioned
in the past, each family group is entitled to
one page (double spaced 9" x 11") per
generation IN THE TOWNSHIP. This is one
standard sized page on the computer and if
individuals submit stories that are longer
than permitted editors, reserve the right to
edit them accordingly. However they have
decided to add the rider that each family
PRESENTLY LIVING in the township
should be permitted' to provide a single
paragraph concerning their own family.
This would be in addition to the page per
generation for their ancestors. 'the commit-
tee felt this would allow the branches to add
- a-rnore-personal touch -to their.historie -. - .. -
Once the stories are printed out, a number
Ot clays will be planned at the Holmesville
Hall_ when relativesof the_various families, •
as well as the individual who submitted the
story, can have an opportunity of seeing the
final version of their family write-up. This
would be their opportunity to make any
changes or additions and check ,spelling,
etc. Watch your newspaper for further
details!
In time for the gala weekend in July (17th
to 21st) all stories will be completed and
available for final viewing. At that time in-
dividuals will have the opportunity to ,pur-
chase, in advance, a copy of the book for by
then the comxnittee will be certain about the
size of the book and its price. They only plan
taprint as many copies as are pre -sold dur-
inn July!' ,
The committee Would like to be able to
honor the 150 year old FAMILY FARMS in
the second book. This means farms that
have stayed in the family for 150 years -
whether or not they stayed in the same sur-
name. Often farms were passed down
through the females of the line and accor-
dingly the name of ownership changed.
These are the farms' the committee would
like to ADD to the present list of 150 year
farms. If you feel that your farm qualifies
for such listing, please let someone on the
committee know as soon as possible.
The 1-5-0 Disney plates have been a real
sell-out and once again we are waiting for a
shipment. However Disney mugs are now in
and they are equally attractive. They have
the blue wagikth mprinted on the white,
gold -rimmed co mug - and include the
Disney story. Their cost is $10. Copies of the
History book are available at $25. The books
and mugs will be available Sunday after-
noon, March 31st - while orders for the
plates will be taken.
Darrell and Anne Abbott have kindly
agreed to keep some History books, plates
( when they arrive) and mugs available for
sale at the Holmesville General Store for the
convenience of those who find it hard to
make connection with the committee
members, appreciate their cooperation.
Don't forget the April 1 deadline for at
least notifying the History book committee
about your' family story. And, editors will be
available at the Holmesville Hall to help
those working on a his ory.:Wfairch 31st, Flo
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Desserts, desserts and more desserts filled long tables at the Goderich Township 1-5-0
Dessert Euchre Party held last week in Holmesville. Seven township groups hosted the
event and there was more Than enough taste tempting goodies to feed the crowd of over
170. (Shelley McPhee photo)
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