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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-06-27, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • June 27, 2007 Page 5 Huron East would do right thing by historically designating Brussels Library, says architect To the Editor, The Village of Brussels has lost too many of its original, old and historic buildings that were built in the 1800s. The existing Carnegie Library at the crossroads of Turnberry Street and Orchard Line is one of Brussels' principle landmark buildings. If the library building was lost for any reason, the loss would be compara- ble to ripping d one of the "hearts" of the Brussels community. At this time would the council of Huron East see fit to historically designate the Brussels Library in order to ensure continued life of this building for present and future use. Placing his- torical designation on the library building will, now and forever, be one of the best things the current council and heritage committee could do for the community of Brussels. Good examples of where other communities have restored, renovated and added on to their existing Carnegie Libraries and other historic buildings to provide expanded library facilities are in Woodstock, St. Marys, Uxbridge, Listowel, Wingham and Goderich. Another good example of adaptive use of a Carnegie Library is in Barrie where the library was restored, ren- ovated and expanded to become the MacLaren Art Center. It is recommended that these facili- ties be visited to see the types of expansions that can be done to respect the original archi- tecture of a historically designated building for future use. Being originally from Brussels, having stud- ied architecture, and returned to Huron County to practice architecture as a career, I recom- mend that the Carnegie Library in Brussels be historically designated to ensure its continued use as a library and landmark for the small community of Brussels. I trust that the Council of Huron East will do the right thing by historically designating the Brussels Library. John Rutledge Goderich, On. Have an opinion? Write a letter to the editor! Electrical storms in 1907 burn out transformers, kill McKillop cow June 23, 1882 Mr. Robert Charters, of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, sent a sample of white peas to the Paris Exposition held in 1878. He had nearly forgotten the matter when he received an artistically executed parchment informing him he had been awarded the Gold Medal diploma for the best sample of white peas at the Exposition held in Paris, France, some four years ago. Several stalks of fall wheat of the Seneca bariety were received from Robert Govenlock of McKillop. Averaging four feet, 10 inches in length and nicely headed with long, firm heads, yields are expect- ed to be 20 bushels per acre. A gentleman from Goderich, left Seaforth and drove to Lynn's school house in Morris tounship, eight miles north of Brussels and returned in time to catch the express train going west. The dis- tance of 50 miles was covered in five hours. Mr. J.P. Brine has the boss goose berries of the season. Some are nearly as big as the average plum. June 28, 1907 An open switch nearly caused a serious accident at the G.T.R. yards when a train left the far switch at the west end of the yard open. A late express train going west struck the switch and the engine left the track. Fortunately, the train had not reached full speed. A repair crew from Stratford had the engine righted and track repaired by 4:00 a.m. A few weeks ago, mention was made of a large egg layed by a hen belonging to Mr. F. Holmsted. A couple of days ago, the shell cracked and on opening it, the outer shell contained a yolk and white and another perfectly formed egg, with a shell and all. The recent electrical storms were hard on the Electric Light Company witfi three transformers burned out, a loss of $100. Mr. Dundas of McKillop, near Leadbury, had a cow killed by lightning last week. She was feed- ing in an open field, not near any trees, when the fluid descended. It tore up the ground near the cow. June 17, 1932 Rumours have been prevalent in Seaforth that morning and evening trains would be taken off. Local agent, Wm. Plant, denies the rail- ways intention to curtail service. He said trains will continue to run as usual. Thousands paid tribute to Thomas McMillon at a funeral ser- vice held last Thursday. Party lead- ers and citizens from every walk of life attended the service of the South Huron M.P. and the Hon. D.M. Sutherland represented the Federal goverment. Funeral ser- vices were conducted by Rev. I.B. 'Caine of Seaforth and Rev. Dr. F.H. Larkin of Toronto. Dr. W.C. Sproat, holder of the lucky ticket in the draw for a Ford car at the Lions ice carnival in Stratford, has received the car. it is a brand new Ford 8 Coach, and undoubtedly, the cheapest car in town. Messrs. Thomas Johnston and J.E. Willis won first prize in a bowling tournament in Blyth. The prizes were two fine blankets. July 5, 1957 A modern x-ray machine and remodelling of the hospital laundry are recent steps in a constant. cam- paign to better and extend services Scott Memorial Hosptial offers its community. Featured is a new $8,700 Picker x-ray unit. i Improvements to the laundry, will cost $10,000 with three new machines installed. Leading Aircraftsman Kenneth R. Hogg of Seaforth graduated from a para -rescue course, receiv- ing his wings at Tactical Air Command headquarters, Edmonton, LAC Hogg has been posted to Namac, Alberta, as part of an RCAF rescue unit. Rev. William H. Surumerell was inducted as pastor of the McKillop charge with his family moving into the manse at Winthrop. Pastor of the Cargill charge for several years, he is at present, chairman of the Bruce Presbytery. • ' June 30, 1982 McKillop Township's council chambers in Winthrop were full Tuesday night with ratepayers objecting to two new gravel pits being approved in the township. McKillop has received two applica- tions for an official plan change to permit the pits; if it recommends the change to the county planning board the board will consider it and make a recommendation to county council. The. 1982-83 collective agreement for Huron elementary school teach- ers represents an average 11 per cent salary increase. The agree- ment was ratified by the 360 teach- ers on June 24 and by the board on Monday, June 28. The only changes made from the 1981-82 agreement were on .the teachers' salary grid and an additional $5,000 for pro- fessional development funds. The fund now increases to $65,000. The average elementary school teacher in Huron has a university degree and eight years of teaching experience and under the new agreement will earn $31,800.