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Congratulations
GODERICH
TOWNSHIP
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on your
150th BIRTHDAY
We treasure good
neighbours like you!!
The Council and Residents
of the Township of Colborne
extend their congratulations to Council and citizens of the Township
of Goderich during their Sesquicentennial Celebrations.
We invite you to the Township of Colborne Sesquicentennial
Celebrations next year July 18 -19 -20th, 1986,
REEVE: J. Russel Kernighan
DEPUTY REEVE: Bill Vanstone
COUNCILLORS: Grant MacPhee
Doug Stoll
Ross Pannabecker
CLERK TREASURER: Hudson Milburn
TREASURER: Ben Straughan
ROAD SU PE RI NTENDENT:;Ron Durnin
ROAD CREW: Ken Grigg.
John Wain
oderich
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Happy 150th anniversary Goderich Township.
For the residents of Goderich Township and neighbouring towns, villages, hamlets and
townships,1985 is ayear of celebration. . , •
While current residents may be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the township with a
myriad of festive events over the entire year, the 1-5-0 is a celebration of history; a celebrar
tion of family through' several generation, a celebration of growth and propserity. It is a
celebration of the indomitable community spirit that pervades the township and its People.
The residents of Goderich Township have been- left with a rich legacy by the pioneer
families who settled and cleared the area so many years ago.
It is necessary to be familiar with one's background and history in order to appreciate and
comprehend existing conditions. The residents of Goderich Township have researched and
documented the history of the- township and its people with commendable accuracy in its
first history book. A second volume is now in the works.
The research and subsequent publication of historic material has put the township in
touch with its roots and beginnings. It has given the people a new sense. of perspective.
The year of celebration has already been an active one and will culminate with the week-
long celebrations July 15-21. There have been many activities leading up to the celebrations
and more will follow through the balance of the 1-5-0 year.
But many people have worked long and arduous hours in preparation for this gala
celebration. In fact, the work began years ago.
That the township could produce such a fine history book and organize such an ambitious
program of events over an entire years speaks well of its citizenry. They were organiz
they worked and they are to be commended.
Many former Goderich Township citizens will be back for the celebrations, acquaintances.
and friendships will be renewed, there will bememories and there will be good times.
From the staging of the farm show, sports activities, barbeques, variety shows, the
parade, reunions, displays and tours to the quiet times, the week-long celebration in
Goderich Township promises to be.a good time.
To the people of Goderich Township we wish you a most succesful and memorable
celebratign.
Happy 1-5.0 Goderich Township!
Dave Sykes
Best Wishes
to Goderich Township
on your 150th Birthday!
It's my pleasure to serve
the area. Sincerely,
Murray Cardiff, M.P.