HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-26, Page 3Goderich Township History -
'Volume Iunveiled in Holmesville
GODERICH TWP. - "A red letter day for
Goderich Township" is how Reeve Grant
Stirling described December 20, the day
when The Goderich Township History
Volume I made its first public appearance.
At an afte oonn,w/�public ceremony and
mammoth auto�grap-h signing session at the
Goderich Township Community Centre,
Reeve Stirling noted that the 376 -page book
was the cuhnination\o� more than three
years of work.
"It was a long process," he said, noting all
the meetings, the digging and the organiza-
tion of the material.
The Goderich Township History Volume I
takes a detailed look at the 150 year history
of the township. Goderich Township 1-5-0
will be celebrated in 1985.
Reeve Stirling noted however that
Goderich Township is in fact 152 years, be-
ing incorporated as a municipality in 1833.
Reeve Stirling commended Gerry Ginn,
chairman of the 1-5-0 committee for his
work in organizing the book and the
yearlong schedule of events.
Mr. Ginn accepted the first copy of the
book and in turn donated it to the
Holmesville Public School. Principal 'John
Kane and librarian Marian Pullman were
on hand for the special presentation.
Mr. Ginn noted that the book is unique in
that it has more than 12 authors who helped
put the hjndreds of pages of historical infor-
tiqnMd photographs together.
FIe offered special thanks and apprecia-
tion to Alison Lobb, editor of the book.
Mr. Ginn also,presented a copy of the book
to Huron Warden Paul Steckle. Warden
Steckle will give the book to the Huron Coun-
ty Library.
He noted, "I receive this book with a great
deal of pride."
Warden Steckle also went home with a
personal copy. His municipality, Stanley
Township, is currently preparing a history
book for their 1986 celebrations, and
Goderich Township's efforts will be an good
example for the Stanley book committee to
study.
Reeve Stirling called the book, "a first for
Goderich Township."
The hardcover book takes a detailed look
at life in Goderich Township for the past 150
years. It focuses on 'municipal affairs,
schools, churches, clubs and organizations
and- community life. It also 'highlights 11
families who have„lid m the township for
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grandchild for Bob and Cathy Allen,
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McArthur of Victoria, B.C.
Workers compile the Goderich
Township History book
the past century and a half, as well as eight
150 year family farms.
Editor Mrs. Lobb said that a second
volume of township history is currently in
the works And should be available by July
1985.
Volume iI will deal specifically with
Goderich Township families. Anyone who is
' interested in recording the history of their
family in this volume is asked to . contact
Alison Lobb by January 15. Final . submis-
sions for the book must be in by March.
The Goderich Township History Vol. 1
marks the beginning ,of, an exciting year for
the municipality.
Celebrations will get underway -on New
Year's Eve with the 1-5-0 kick off dance, to
be held at the Goderich Township Communi-
ty Centre.
On January 1 from 2 to.5 p.m. a levee will
be held at the Community Centre. At that
celebration the Goderich Township plates
will be displayed.
This is the only time that the plates will be
available. They feature a picture of the
hitch wagon, made by Tom Penhale of
Bayfield, for Disney World in Florida. The
plate not only recognizes Mr. Penhale's
achievement, but also honours the Disney
family who originally settled in Goderich
Township. ' •
Organizers of 1.5.0 promise an exciting
year ahead in Goderich Township and Mr.
Ginn noted, "We invite everyone in western
Ontario to the festivities all year long. They
start on New Year's Eve 1984 and end on
New Year's Eve 1985."
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