Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-07-16, Page 49John A nnand was first reeve of Colborne in 135 John Anand - First Reeve of Colborne Township Captain John Armand, 1.766-1859,' from Banffshire, Scotland was the first Reeve of Colborne Township. He was selected by Council in 1850 and held office for one year before the Reeve was elected by the ratepayers. His sons John and Adam, emigrated to Canada in 1832 and took up 100' acres of land known as lot 8, con. 9, Colborne Township, Wester Division. When they had cleared some land and built a log house, they were joined by their parents, Capt. John Annand, his wife Mary, two. sisters and a brother in 1835. They named their farm, Rosedale. The log house has long since disappeared, but the lofty loeust trees still mark its location. The first dug well in the Township was located on this farm. Captain John Annand died at the age of 93 and was the first to be buried in Maitland Cemetery, where the grave stone still stands. The Annand sterling silver tea service is on display in the Huron County Pioneer Museum. A roaci superintendent is anecessity In the township and more uniform system of maintenance adopted. Appeals were made to the Government on the ground that as they were receiving large sumsof money annually from the auto permit fees, a portion of this should be returned to the townships, and as a result of these appeals we are today receiving some assistance where a- road superinten- dent has been appointed. But we hear someone say, we do not need a superintendent; we can get along with the old pathmasters. So you can. But the result will be apparent — it is impossi- ble to have a uniform system of road maintenance and have a different overseer every year in almost every mile and a half, each with an idea of his own. A road superintendent is just as much a necessity in the township as a clerk or treasurer, these latter being trained of- ficers for their particular work. So should the road superintendent become a trained manager for the duty appertaining to his office, that of the care and upkeep of the roads." - Colborne Township was a leader in ap- pointing a road superintendent. Mr. Levi Snyder was appointed in 1920. Mr. Hugh Hill in his 1929 address to the Ontario Good Roads Association was promoting the idea to the rest of Ontario. The following is an ekcerpt from that address. "Time was, as you are all aware, when the township council would annually ap- point a large number of supervisors (then called pathmasters),, to superintend the maintenance of the roads, and the results were, we had almost as many types of maintenance as there were number of superintendents. In many cases returns were incomplete and the work was only half done. With the introduction oethe automobile and motor trucks as a means of travel and transportation, there came a demand for a more uniform and better road, and as these machines increased in number their effective destruction of the roads was soon apparent. Township councils found that a change must be made, more money would have to be spent on the roads, and a better Pag,9 20 y.r: •rr : jff Coach service started before1850 Although there was coach service to Stratford and points south by the year 1850, almost a decade' would pass before roads would be gravelled for this mode of travel in Colborne Township. Well-known coachmen were A.M. Polley, his rival Jock Davis and Peter Hamlin, whose nephew, William McConnell, in the early 1900's suc- cessfully tendered on both the route from Goderich to Kincardine and Goderich to Lucknow. There were six toll -gates on the latter road, which was owned by the Gravel Road Company till around 1873 when it was purchased by the County of Huron and the toll -gates were phased out. A point of pride of the service was to arrive on time. Leaving Kincardine daily at 5:00 a.m. for Goderich, where they stopped for two hours to pick up mail and passengers, they would arrive back in Kincardine at 10:00 p.m. the same day. The round trip cost $1.50. Prior to this time lumber wagons were used and long journeys of- fered no tolerable facilities. CONGRATULATIONS COLBORNE TWP.! Best wishes to all our friends and customers in Colborne Township. Make sure to enjoy these once in a lifetime festivities! SID BRUINSMA EXCAVATING LTD., GODERICH 524-8668 j r: `.....•.r}.170,44004 ;:.. Dear Friends, You and your family are cordially invited to visit take Huron Resort for a fun .0 filled relaxing tour of our Camping Country Club Resort) situated on beautiful Lake Huron. If you enjoy the great outdoors and nature at its finest, along with many dif- ferent activities for all age groups and the whole family, combined with the finest facilities imaginable, then a resort membership could be for you: What we offer, is an opportunity to become part of Canada's fastest growing idea in recreation and relaxation. Affordable rental accommodations, recrea- tion vehicle and camping sites, activities from down-hill,.skiing to swimming, horse drawn sleigh rides, exercise facilities, peaceful nature trails and countless other activities are on-going. Amenities such as 24 hour security, guaranteed spacious sites and accommoda- tion, planned activities and recreation directors for the children, clean modern facilities and much more are just a few of the benefits that make a resort membership a relaxing, enjoyable, funfilled, comforting way to make the most of your leisure time. To find out more about Canada's highest quality and value -wise recreation, vaca- tion and travel opportunity, call now toll free 1-800-265-5580 to make an appointment. Come out, have fun and this gift is yours just for taking the time to visit us. Looking forward to meeting you! Details of participation •This offer is good only on the day of your visit •This is not a time share or real estate development offer. •Individual redeeming this ad must be at least 25 years of age and, if married, accompaniedby spouse for the tour, must be employed and/or have a consis- tent source of income. (Common-law same as married.) •Families may participate in only one special offer at this project. •AIL persons with no source of income, employees of developer of related en- tities, present members and all people connected with this program are ineligible. i •One gift per vehicle, per family ACT NOW AND RECEIVE THIS 35 mrn CAMERA FEE as our gift. Flash available but not included Bring this ad for FREE Camera Offer Lake Huron Resort (formerly Huron Cliff Park) is located 5 miles north of Goderich on Hwy. 21 Follow Huron Cliff Park Signs to Resort TOLL FREE 1-800-265-5580 COLLECT 1-519-524-2683 1.1.i1RON R PORT HURON 0 -..LAKE HURON RESORT ? , G RABBLE • R � �, 0 �TRATFORO0 �� KHCHENF-� f -ONDON TORONTO `.1 MALA ` , oeDNAw LAKE HURON ODERICII / Ni,E ,U3 LAKE ERIE HAMILTON Y