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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-07-14, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY JULY 14 1993. A historical memorial Evert and Liz Stryker commemorate Clegg's School which once stood on their property at Lot 6, Conc. 5, Morris Twp, with this plague taken from the original structure. Helping to show off the nameplate are their children from left Brett, Jenna and Cris. The news from elgrave Edgars remember losses --A piece of the past * Clegg's School on Lot 6, Conc. 5, Morris Twp was torn down in 1990. The nameplate above the door will serve as a memorial on the property now owned by Evert and Liz Stryker. WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1993 (69 Neighbour herping Neighbour YOUR LOCAL AGENTS Frank Foran, Lucknow528-3824 Lyons & Mulhern, Goderich 524-2664 Donald R. Simpson, Ripley 395-5362 Delmar Sproul, Auburn 529-7273 Clinton482-3434 Chapman-Graham & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Inc. Owen Sound 376-1774 City Insurance Offices Limited Kincardine 396-9513 P.A. Roy Insurance Broker Inc. Clinton 482-9357 Banter, MacEwan, Feagan Insurance Brokers Limited, Goderich 524-8376 Kenneth MacLean, Paisley 368-7537 McMaster Siemon Insurance Brokers Inc. Mitchell 348-9150 John Nixon, Brussels 887-9417 Chapman Graham Lawrence Insurance Brokers Walkerton 881-0611 INSURANCE FOR FARM, RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND AUTO" By Janice Becker A piece of Morris Township his- tory has returned to stand as a memorial. Clegg's School was built in 1870 on the south half of Lot 6, Conc. 5. When it was refurbished in 1901, a cement nameplate was placed above the front entrance. In 1981, the property was pur- chased by Evert and Liz Stryker. Nine years later they decided to tear down the building and replace it with a new home. Mr. Stryker decide that it would be the "proper thing to do" to retain the old cement nameplate as memorial to the school. As a youth, Mr. Stryker had attended three one-room school houses though Clegg's was not one of them. The family decided to plant the nameplate in the front corner of their property in the approximate location of the old school. The nameplate now stands in a place of prominence, surrounded by a flower garden. Mrs. Stryker says, "The name- plate is drawing a lot of attention and passersby are stopping to com- ment." The Morris Township landfill site will be the object of a water monitoring study to determine the quality of water near the dump. Council authorized Golder and Associates of London to proceed with water quality testing of the 50 acre site. The June 15 meeting of council was informed by Mr. Spivey of the Maitland Engineering Services, Wingham, that after the monitor- ing program was established, the water would be tested twice a year. The study, at a cost of $9,200, will determine how the site should be operated. The minor variance was accepted for the Webster property, Lot 1, Conc.9. as long as five conditions are met. These conditions are: meet Huron County Planning Depart- ment conditions, animal units do not exceed 260, variance be com- pleted within two years, the liquid manure tank be in compliance with the Township of Morris' liquid manure by-law and all neighbours, agencies' and other municipalities' During the demolition of the school, the slate blackboards were saved for donation to the Blyth Christian Reform Church. On the back was found a teacher's remem- brance; Helen Grasby, 1933 and her salary. 5500. concerns be answered. The major reasons for allowing the variance were the absence of objections and the immediate need by the Websters, for an improved storage system. Council approved the installa- tion of seven street lights in Bel- grave, by Pletch Electric of Wingham. The estimated cost for six lights is $2,780. Several issues on road mainte- nance were discussed: this year road side mowing will be done to the fence on the north side and only one swath on the south, next year will be reverse; ditching will be done soon along Dan Litchy's to help keep crops back from the road; sideroad 5-6 to Howson Elevator, Conc. 9 requires widening. Councillor John Duskocy sug- gested the road employees should be working on the construction on Centre Sideroad. Councillor Duskocy was informed the employ- ees were busy but construction should begin the week of June 21. Deputy reeve Clem McLellan requested approval for the repairs Through its almost 100 years of service Clegg's school employed 35 different teachers and saw great fluctuations in attendance. One of the low points came in 1931 with only eight students. to the following drains: Lamont, Lot 30, Conc. 3; Cole, Lot 9, Conc. 6; Nichol, Branch B, Lot 29, Conc. 7; Warwick, Lot 15, Conc. 4; McCall Extension, Lot 25, Conc. 9; Blyth Creek, Lot 24, Conc. 8 and Bowes, Lot 6, Conc. 10. Council will send a letter to the Belgrave United Church, informing them of the poor state of repair of Sunshine Cemetery. Alex McTavish relayed to coun- cil that the Wheels Away program would like to increase the fee for transportation to defray some of the costs. CN offered to purchase the CN line from Lot 14, Conc. 1 to the Brussels town limits. A meeting was held with the effected landowners on June 24. Rx Phsical Education Take once per day for 30 minutes The 45th Edgar reunion was held on Sunday, July 11 at the Belmore Community Centre Park. Officers for 1993 were: president, David Ireland; vice- president, Mrs. Elva Jacques; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Irlma Edgar; sports, Lew and Nancy Taylor. After the sports, everyone gathered at the picnic tables. President David Ireland said Grandpa Edgar's blessing and all enjoyed a smorgasbord supper. Following the supper a short business meeting was held with the Trudy and Mary Taylor returned Sunday from a 10 day holiday in St. John's, Nfld. where they visited with Dr. Ronald Taylor. Mrs. Hilda Vincent, Belgrave and her granddaughter Carrie Ann Vincent of Milton, Mrs. Dorothy Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent attended the 71st Bentley reunion held at Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Jeff and friend Jean Shelton of Waterdown, Julia Leitch and friend Mike Hobgood of Mission, Texas, and Mrs. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin_of Ilderton. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Muilwyk of Belleville and Mrs. Helen Martin of RR I, Wingham, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Drive off with A Bargain in the Classified Section. president in charge. Two minutes silence were observed in memory of Mrs. Bruce Edgar and Edgar Dane who passed away during the past year. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary-treasurer Mrs. Irlma Edgar. Officers for 1994 were appointed: president, Mrs. Elva. Jacques; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Irlma Edgar; sports, Lew and Nancy Taylor. Next year's reunion will be July 10, at the Belmore Community Centre. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY- CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1992 Ford Tempo GL, 4 door, air, AM/FM stereo, cassette, low mileage 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 4 door, loaded 1991 Pontiac 6,000, 4 door, air, cruise, tilt 1991 Tauras, 4 door, V-6, air, cruise, tilt 1990 Chev Pickup 1500 Series extended cab 1983 Ford F150 4X4 pickup 1981 Plymouth Reliant Wagon, clean HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 Morris to study landfill water Belgrave Remembrance for local school people