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Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, Anna Stirling, Sesquicentennial Chairman Gerry
Ginn and Jean Ginn were in the reception line, that greeted visitors to the township's Ses-
quicentennial Levee, January 1, in Hothesville;dressed in period' cosuithes. ( Photo courtesy
Doug Yee)
Cl6se to 300 attend
sesquicentennial levee
Approximately 275 people attended the Gerry Ginn. The Reeve noted and tecogniz-
Goderich Township Sesquicentennial Levee ed the couples that have the possibility of
held Jannary 1. The council members who passing the family farm onto a child to
sponsored the event were especially pleased carry on the long-term farming tradition.
with the turnout on such an icy day. People Reeve Stirling ,also paid tribute to two
from Orangeville, St. 'Marys, 'Brussels and families who have served the township well
London came to join with township and tor many years. He noted that the Thomp-
nearby residents at the Goderich Township son name has been associated with the posi-.
Community Centre, in Holynesville: for the tion of Township Clerk for the past 61 years
beginning of the 1-5-0 celebrations. and that the Whitely family has served as.
A receiving line made up of Reeve Grant Treasurer for the lagt 81 yerirs; He Said it • :
Stirling, his wife Anna, Sesquicentennial • was a pleasure to work with R.E. Thompson
and Ben Whitely - present members in this
long record of service to the Township.
A copy of "The Goderich Township
History - Vol. 1" was given to Mrs. Helen
Lindsay for winning the November Trivia
contest: The December wiper was Mrs.
Peggy Ann (Betties) MaeLeoM from Clinton.
The books were for sale at:the Levee and
over 700 have been purchased.
Orders for the Township plates displaying
a picture of the Disney hitch wagon were
Chairman Gerry Ginn and his wife Jean,
greeted all who came. They were dressed as
their forefathers might have appeared over
a hundred years ago. Many others as well
wore period costumes. People signed the
township guest book and were encouraged
to sample the refreshments and food provid-
• ed. A Sesquicentennial cake was cut for the
occasion.
At 3 p.m. Reeve ,Stirling and Chairman
• Ginn were piped in, by Bert McCreath, :to
• the stage area. The Reeve presented gate also taken, Over 260 have been sold and only
• signs to residents whose farms have stayed a limited number are being produced. A
in the family name for 150 years. number are being taken to Disney World in
Signs were given to Pat Ginn, whose fami- Florida. The tickets. for the play, "The
ly has owned the farm since 1834, Don and Farm Show" held from July 11 19, were
Audrey Middleton since 1834, Larry , and also sold. Registration for the beard grow-
'''jtidYStttrllytrnirf/834;'Johrrand-Cathy-Stur---ing-contest-Was-heki-with-thany-rnentaking_-
dy also 1834, Willis and Winnifred Switzer part.
from 1853, Doug and Sandra Wallis Since - The people attending tbe Levee were ex-
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.1834, Ben and Dorothy Whitely from 1834 cited about the upcomingactivities and cer-
and a sign will be given' tORoy Wilson, who tainly showed their interest. Many made.,
was unable to be there,' since the farm has suggestions for .other events that could take
• been in the family from 1832. One farm that place. The numerous ideas offered will en -
was overlooked is owned by Cliff $tiirdy and sure an even better celebration of 1-5-0 in
he will be presented -With hiS sign later. Gocierich' Township. For further informa-
A committee is now checking into the tion • about any events contact Gerry Ginn
records to see if others have been mistaken- (524-4163) or Goderich TownShip, Box 1-5-0,
ly • missed.lf you -know of anyone contact Holitiesville, NOM
McLeod wins..Trivia Qui
• GODERICH TWP. - The winner of the 7) Feb. 15,1885.
Goderich Township Trivia December quiz 8) An apple
9) corn
Jo) ilfarnillesreceived signs -7. - -
The questions for January are:
ti) Who owns the game reserve on the
Maitland Concession?
2) How is the Disney Wagon connected to
Goderich Township? •
3) What does 'Tipperary Resources pro-
duce?
4) Who was the first Reeve of the Township?
5) Who was the professional wrestler of the -
1920's and 1930's who hailed from Goderich
- Township?
6) What group was responsible for the mak-
ing of thew.of the Township crest
for the community hall?'
7) Where was the 'Glebe land", and what
was it used for?
8) What is the present -..(laine. for
McDougall's Corners? °
9) Name the two Irish settlement areas in
the township?
10) What tribe of Indians lived in this area -
when the pioneersAiTived?
was Mrs. Murray McLeod.
Thistrionth the 'quii Challeites Students
up to the Grade 8 level to -answer the quiz.
Don't be afraid to ask your parents or older
brothers and sisters • to help with the
• answers.
The prize for January will be two pairs of
vouchers for the "Farm' Sliow". One set for
the students from Kindergarten to Grade 8
inclusive.,.the other for the adults. Be sure to
e • markyour.answer sheet 'STUDENT'.
It's hoped that as more people receive
copies of the history book they will put pen
to paper and send in their answers. Please
send your answers to Goderieh Township,
. Box I-5-0, Holmesville, NOM ILO before the
• end'of the month.
The answers to last month's quiz are:
1) The Maitland Rivet.
-2) Nine schools •
3) Anglican. (44 percent) •
4) Irish •
5) Walter Forbes, Gerry Ginn, Grant Stirl-
ing.
6) Gerry Ginn
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