Times-Advocate, 1985-05-08, Page 3Tuckersmith
launches its
history book
Tuckersuiith Township Council will
introduce its new history book,
"Tuckersmith Memories," at a coffee
party for the public, May 15, at
Vanastra Recreational Centre, from
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The book, researched by Margaret
MacLean, Ruth Workman, Rena
Caldwell and Wilma Oke deals main-
ly with the past 150 years, from 1835
when Tuckersmith residents first ap-
pointed a municipal government to
look after their affairs.
Early councillors had little to do ex-
cept name stray animal catchers. or
appoint tavern inspectors and fence
viewers. In 1838, the only revenue col-
lected was from a fine of $8.00 against
Colonel Anthony Van Egmond for
refusing.to do statute labour. In com-
parison, today, the running of
Tuckersmith Township is big business
with a budget well over a million
dollars.
The book also traces the history of
the opening of the Huron Tract, of
which Tuckersmith was a part, by the
Canada Company. the township
received its name from the Com-
pany's youngest shareholder, Martin
Tucker Smith.
The tenacious pioneers who came
to Tuckersmith were mainly of
British stock. They were a hardy lot,
and although they endured untold
hardships, they put down their roots
and stayed. Many of their descen-
dants still live in the township, and
stories of 40 of the early pioneers are
contained in the book.
Also included is an account of how
Huron County's House of Refuge
(Huronview) came to be built in 1895.
and another chapterchronicles the
establishment of the RAF Radar
School in 1941, the site of Vanastra In-
dustrial Park. Agriculture, churches,
schools, sports and tragedies are just
a few of the other topics covered. One
chapter. "Remembering," includes
the memories of several older
residents.
The book is published by the Cor-
poration of the Township. of,
Tuckersmith for its sequicentennial
being celebrated this year. It was
edited by Gwyneth J. Whilsmith, and
produced by the Exeter Times -
Advocate. The cbst of the hard cover,
attractively bound limited edition is
$25.00 (except to patrons) .
The public is cordially invited to the
book launching party where Reeve
Robert Bell. the councillors and the
book committee will be on hand to
autograph copies.
The readers write
Letter to the Editor,
The organizers of the Sharon. Lois
& Bram concert held April 25 in Ex-
eter, would like to extend sincere
thanks to the many companies, ser-
vice clubs and individuals whose
donations of time and money helped
make this event an outstanding
success.
The two concerts sold out a week in
advance and just over 2,000 people at-
tended. It was an exciting and much
appreciated concert for our com-
munity. Sharon. Lois & Bram appear
world-wide and they were over-
whelmed with the reaction and par-
ticipation of the audience and the pro-
fessionalism of the organization.
All funds raised will go towards the
operational costs of our nursery
school and to maintain our high stan-
dard of excellent equipment and
materials for the children.
Thank you all sincerely.
The Ilensall and District Co-operative
- Nursery School
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I)ear Editor:
I would like to express my view
about the Slogan in last week's paper
14ay I/85i "Ontario, keep it
beautiful
just wish people would use. com-
mon sense when they drop their gar-
bge on the side of the road and on
private property. This garbage con-
sists of broken bottles. limbs. boards,
shingles, even a stove.
The Town of Exeter is as much to
blame for the problem as the local
citizens. 1 wonder how the town peo-
ple would react if we took our garbage
to town and left it on the streets and
on private property
Another complaint I have is that a
few drivers have no respect for
private property. Since December/84.
we have had seven cars drive into our
wheat fields. I believe one was ac-
cidental. One of the drivers made
figure eights in the middle of the field.
How be we all keep our eyes open.
and report the offenders to the ()PP.
A few tickets might help Somedays
it can be very frustrating.
Noella Triehner
RR 1. Exeter. Ontario
Swartntan
Fashions
Closing
Monday and
Tuesday
We're closing Monday
and Tuesday to prepare
for the biggest sale in
the history of our store.
Watch next week's T -A
for details.
Times -Advocate, May 8, 1985
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