Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-8, Page 9Township 1
T41CKERSMITH-Tuckersmith 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 mainly with the past
150 years, from 1835 when Tuckersmith
residents first appointed a municipal
government to look after their affairs. Early
councillors had little to do except name
stray animal catchers, or appoint tavern
inspectors and fence viewers. In 1838, the
only revenue collected was from a fine of
$8.00 against Colonel Anthony Van Egmond
for refusing to do statute labor. In
comparison, today. the running of
unches history b�
Tuckersmith Township is big business with
a budget of 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 Company'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
descendants 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 chapter
r•hrnnipinc the PC, .,hlichrnntit of the RAF
Teacher works with gifted students
Radar _School in 1941, the site al Vanitra;;
industrial Park. Agrxeultare, churches,
F. 400l49, sports and tsagedleaare OA a ,taw
of the other topics cddvvet'ed. One chapter, "
Remembering, " includes the memoriesof
several older residents.
'1'he book is published by the Corporation
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 cost 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 of "
Tuckersmith Memories. "
By Mary, Chessell euchre and a booth at Keith and Joan Menesetung.
VARNA-Carol Simons will have two half- Stephenson's sale. Mary thanked all who Campsite Experience will be held this
time positions with the Huron Board of had helped with these projects, especially year at Camp Menesetung on June 3. The
Education next year. She will be working the supper committee and the dessert theme is. "Looking Good - In and Out." It
with gifted students in "gifted -enrichment euchre committee for planning and super- begins at 9:00 with coffee on arrival, follow -
classes", and has been selected for the posi- vising them. ed by a sing -song at -9:30. An excellent pro -
tion of Affirmative Action Co-ordinator, a Julie and Nancy Webster are hired to cut gram has been arranged. People of all ages
one-year position. the church lawn again. enjoy this event, and many younger
Spring and Mother's Day were the joint Good used clothing is to be left at the members attend with their children.
themes of worship at the May meeting of church between now and May 23 for London
Varna UCW. Sharon Chuter, Ruth Johnston Mission Services and Friendship -House in
and Margaret Dowson gave a program of Goderich. Good used children's and baby
readings and scripture, and were hostesses clothing and bedding is needed, as well as
for the social time following the meeting. canned foods, pastas, diapers, etc. for the
President Mary Chessell conducted the box in the church basement. Reports were
business, and reports were given by the given on the Spring Event in St. Marys, at -
secretary, Helen Taylor, and the treasurer, tended by six members.
Margaret Hayter, the treasury has a A bridal shower is planned for Sandra
substantially higher balance following the Webster at the Complex on June 12 at 8:30.
many activities in April, which included two Donations of $50 each were voted for the
dinners served at the Comnlev the dessert Clinton Hospital Auxiliary and Camp
Babysitting is provided. Lunch is pot luck,
with dishes and beverages provided and
refrigerator space for cold dishes'. Bring
your own lawn chair.
A total of $423 was collected in Varna and
the surrounding area for the Cancer
Society's April canvass, up a little over
previous years. Canvassers were June
Webster, Helen Taylor, Janice Webster,
Ruth Johnston, Mary Chessell, Elaine
Stephenson and Ruby Lefaive.
Huronview residents enjoy spring colors
HURONVIEW - For those who don't play
cards or engage in crafts, the van was..
available on Monday and Tuesday and a
*umber of Huronview residents took advan-
ge of this, to go for an outing. Right now,
the countryside is beautiful, with an abun-
dance of springtime colors.
An exceptionally fine concert was
presented on May 1, when the students of
Grade 6 and the kindergarten class per-
formed. These talented young people were
from Hullett Central School, and were ac-
companied by their teacher Mrs. Bosman.
Grade 6 pupils sang three sea and fishing
songs. Ted Vanderlei and Danny Rile Lisa
Kennedy, Denise Gross and Erica D olfe
sang solo parts in these selectio The
Junior Band consists of 19 member , all of
whom just started on their instruments. in
September. The kindergarten class in- '
troducing themselves, are getting all prac-
tised up for the time that they can be in the
band. They joined in with the juniors and
played and sang a Pots and Pans Jamboree.
A song and dance number called 'Old Mac-
Donald Had A Farm' was presented by the
kindergarten class. Pupils from Grade 6
sang `Music Of the Day' an Australian song,
'Erie Canal' _with .Paul. Jewitt and Richard
Bergsma singing solo parts. This concluded
a refreshing and very delightful concert.
Laura Saundercock thanked the students
and teachers for an enjoyable afternoon of
music and song. Mid -week Bible Study was
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held May 2 in the chapel. The meeting open- part in the affairs of the Council. The discus -
ed with prayer and Margaret McQueen led sions were helpful and meaningful, solving
in prayer. Olive Colwell read a poem, Larry many problems and planning events for the
Prouty who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. coming weeks of summer, including the Spr-
Milford Prouty, who are the leaders of the ing Tea and Bazaar and Senior Citizens'
service. Elsie Henderson presided ,at the Week, to mention a few of the activities that
organ. .. will take place.
An interesting and informative meeting of To the families of the late Mrs. Alda Tin -
Residents' Council took place. on May -3. dull and Mr. Charles Dunlop, sympathy is
There was a very good attendance, and it extended.
was gratifying to see that every floor was Rev. Norman Pick conducted Sunday
morning worship in the chapel. Mike Boter-
represented by one or more residents taking mans was soloist.
ONIV. grarit approved:
TUCKERSMITH-The Township of. Commercial Area .Improvement Program,
Tuckersmith will receive $150,000 under the and . the Business Improvement Area con -
Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Pro- •...cept.
gram, Municipal Affairs and Housing The Ontario Neighborhood Improvement
Minister Dennis Timbrell announced today. Program is designed to assist
Mr. Timbrell said Tuckersmith is among . municipalities to upgrade older,
predominatly residential neighbourhoods
occupied by low and moderate -income
households. •
Under the program, the province con -
91 municipalities which will benefit fro
million in funding allocated today for com-
munity renewal activities under the provin-
cial PRIDE initiative. • tributes a grant equaL.to 50 .per cent of the
PRIDE–Programs for Renewal, Im- cost of the improve- rit project, with the
provement and Development - was launch- municipality'providingthe remainder.'
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