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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-09-06, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1989. Construction supervisors Huron County engineer Dennis Merrall looks on while Bob Edgar, the foreman in charge of the construction on Ball’s Bridge, studies the blueprints. The bridge is expected to be completed for traffic by September. Auburn Scenic route The old Ball’s bridge is one of the scenic attractions in the A uburn-Benmi Iler area, a favourite place for fishermen, artists and sightseers. Reduced traffic should protect old bridge Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Jesus ’ sayings Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church Sunday. Mrs. Gordon Gross was organist. The “Call to Worship” was read alternately followed by the hymn “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven.” Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach and the Prayer of Confession was read alternately. The children’s song was “I will enter His gates”. Nicole Middel- kamp ‘played on the piano the anthem hymn “It is well with my Soul”. People around Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 studied Rev. Snihur read the scripture from Matthew followed by the Prayer Chorus “Have Thine Own Way”. Rev. Snihur’s sermon was entitled “I am the Gate - Part 3 of the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus”. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Murray Rollin- son and dedicated. The hymn “Anywhere with Jesus” was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Bene­ diction and Benediction Response “Go now in Peace” ended the service. Auburn th* bank to place my ad CLAMmiD AM WOVE I Part of a stronger corn program Continued from page 5 in the old bridge would cost approximately $6,200 (1986 dollars) for the next ten years. “All the townships agreed that the bridge would not be replaced if there were any major repairs required,’’ said Mr. Merrall. These decisions were reached after the extensive feasibility study was completed in 1988. Then the construction began. “They started construction on the bridge and the road simultaneously,’’ said Mr. Merrall . The estimated cost for the project is $1,345,000. The estimat­ ed cost for the three and a half kilometres of road from the base­ line to the radio tower, located at which was once the zdead end portion of the sideroad coming out of Benmiller, is $685,000. This cost is in addition to the project figure. These costs are being 80 per cent funded by the province of Ontario with the remaining 20 per cent being picked up by the normal county levies. Once construction began, Huron County also took over the mainten­ ance of County road 15 from Hullett Township. “With the increased traffic on the road, it would be better for the county to take care of the road than expect the local municipalities to take care of it," said Mr. Merrall. The new bridge is a pre-cast structure using the pre-cast beams and it is anchored into the bedrock at the site. Mr. Merrall said this was a real advantage to the bridge site. The bridge is 30 feet high from the river bed. “The reason for the height isn’t for water clearance (the river is approximately a foot high during the summer) but it was required so that there wouldn’t be such steep grades. We raised the bridge so that cars wouldn’t have to climb such steep hills,’’ said Mr. Merrall. The construction of the new bridge ties in with saving the old bridge because since most of the traffic will now be using the new road, the decreased traffic over Ball’s Bridge will increase its lifespan. It was suspected that heavier vehicles than the posted limit were also using the bridge causing terrific strain to the old structure but this problem will also be alleviated with the new bridge. But, Mr. Merrall said he doesn’t suspect the new road will replace County Road 25 as a truck road but “it will be used by the agriculture communities on each side.’’ Ball's Bridge will be around for fisher­ men, locals who live on the road and tourists. The new bridge should be ready for traffic some time in September said the bridge foreman, Bob Edgar who revealed that the work is ahead of schedule. The opening ceremonies are scheduled for Oc­ tober 6. Though it cost over a million dollars, the new bridge should please everyone because there is now a better route in the east-west direction and everyone can still appreciate the historical beauty of Ball's Bridge and its surrounding country-side. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McIntosh, Christopher and Tracy of London spent a few days last week visiting Mrs. Frances Clark. Mr. William Anderson of New­ market spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver An­ derson. We welcome to our community the Splan’s who have bought the home of the late Joe and Jean Postill, RR 3, Auburn. The September meeting of the Horticulture Society will be held at the Community Hall on Wendes- day, September 13 at 8 p.m. Guest will be the new director of District 8, Christ Rust. Mrs. Bonnie Armour of Kitchen­ er-Waterloo visited on the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin. G4010 2600 H.U. G4027 2750 H.U. Robert McIntyre, Reg. O.H.A.A. Hearing Aid Specialist will be holding a HEARING AID SERVICE CENTRE on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT74THE SQUARE, GODERICH PHONE524-7661 FOR APPOINTMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT MEDICAL ARTS BLDG. JOHNST., WINGHAM PHONE357-2111 FOR APPOINTMENT If your present hearingaidneeds service or you are thinking ofpurchasing a hearing aid CALL TODAY MclNTYRE HEARING AID SERVICE 275 HURON ST., STRATFORD Magnum Plus Keith Black R.R.#1, Belgrave 357-1092 John A. Van Beers R.R.#1, Blyth 523-4431