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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-04-10, Page 1...4-7•-•,414,-v-71'17.17:?',7747,griTT4 •••••,. ••••".r".•• • . • , •••••.—.• ow,sit.rx, abr41411101.64=01111Q11446figamhigegt,..4104#4:11•1115K4MM2404=5455111:gaai=11, 111.4.2441.1.4 4.11,4414.1.14.11m1.,Maianwas114p41.4. 1.114.441.44.1.44, • r ••• A strong 'tam spirit throughout contributed 'strongly . to the • suc- cessful conO(lsiOn of zthe id hoc library coMMite's -Obligations, Wingham Town 'Camel! was told at its regularMarneting James ‘A.3--Vtitilit• committee chairmar4, made the statement while presenting the committee's closing report. "The ad hoc library committee has concluded its obligations and, I believe, delivered what was expected by exceeding the objective." Mr. Currie told council the com- mittee had raised to date $70,5413.09 including $65,800 frOirt just oirer 400 donors, and another $4,900 in pledges. In its October 1981 man- date, the committee not onlyigreed to participate in the deVelopinent and research for the library project, but also to spearhead public fund r#,004tar ainimum of$50,000. • , • reiktrth been -SWIMS Mr„ Currie also feels further donations could- still- trickle in. "While the fund-raising planning • process and implementation has concluded, the momentum from our initiatives iszontinuing and it is rea- sonable to expect - that there will be further donations received through to at least the end of 1988." He thanked members of council for their demonstration of trust in the committee, "allowing us the very real -privilege to work with them through the property commit- tee to help this community realize a dream — our first free-standing library." The new building will be dedicated in formal civic ceremony this Satur- day, May 14. The ceremony begins At 2:30 pm and will be followed by an open house. , In his report, Mr. Currie also thanked members of the ad• hoc committee and all those who helped. realize the objective. Committee members include: Mr. Currie, chairman; Robert -Ritter, vice-chairman; Margaret Day, sec- retary; Barry Wenger, honorary fund-raising chairman; and mem- bers, Sheila Clarke, Ward Robertson and Bill Ilan*. _Sinoelts Inception, the committee membership -alSo in- cluded William Partridge, Sharon Cox, and Beth Bess lrePreseating the office of litironCattritt chief librarian) and fibrary • board• chairmen Grant -Stirling,. Tom Cun- ningham and gerildp'Arcey..• The commit*:alsorecorended- that material such as drawings, plans, the architect's model, and edislop on offer delayed photographs be offered by council to the Wingham and Area Historical Society and Museum Board. How- ever, some members of cOlincil sug., gested at .least some of these items should be kept at the library,- •The town property committee has been directed to catalog the items and recommend to council at its next meeting, which should be put on dis- play at the library and which should -- ogo.to the museum• -• .7- DeaSion On an offer to purchase town -owned property has been de- layed for._t least another month while an official survey iscOndtteted 414(WA. , • • piece gwerooafuenepdersolopeevtreotlytitotc4idoi:nbtre,used to .mb.Oanyn9dr at; th aitvcie 01 pas t e o n John Street and also toproyinarkin�, order the &pity after lipteniag presentatio.ns from repreSentatiires of Wingham Branch 180, Royal Canadian Legion and James A. Currie, a concerned citizen. The Legion representatives and Mr. Cur- rie opposed the sale because they are of the opinion the parcel of land is part of the cenotaph property. The_ offer to purchase has been made by Elmer and Gordon Squires who hope to include the land in their proposed development of the building on Diagonal Road formerly occupied by the Radio Shack. At the, meeting, Elmer Squires told council he and his son propose to add a second storey to the building which will then house office space on ,the second floor and retail space on r1,4V . W# cer.tOtaPh ProPertY any more tiPP a . - - ultithately sells them the Ian piece of property on .jetephilie "This has become such an Street," -he 'said. • "What 'we're* emotional issue that we are holior - (Continued on Page MY Council denies lady's request for a donation' Turnberry council has turned down a donation request from a woman who will be repreSenting Canada at a shuffleboard tour- nament this fall in Japan. Kay McCreary of Molesworth at- tended the first regular meeting of Turnberry council to ask members for a donation of "any amount" to help offset expenses for her 11 -day trip, estimated to cost $3,500. Mrs. McCreary has won numerous shuffleboard titles and has been chosen to compete on the Canadian team this fall. While she is excited about her chance to represent Can- ada in competition, Mrs. McCreary Vehicle safety inspections coming in May The annual spring vehicle safety inspection will be held in Wingham sometime this month, the Wingham Board of. Police Commissioners learned' at lls regular May /fleeting. Police Chief BO Wittig said the 1 0 tion one.off tiro which are held am** and conducted: by -the ntarialVlitratirof Transportation. ' licebffiters: have al- tbliand nut notices to lists direetit* them to iehtieleiPon'the inspet aent$rt#114140ard threat PASSING TH to Doug CerOotivt Lodge 286 Ar. in the Lodge rooint••• f 4-4 degavelt tuitotester Of WThghan d at a derainithii May id the. nLbiiflng on for the, , eo- • npeouOns, •. says the - cost of the trip is pro- hibitive, which is why she is asking for assistance. While she lives near Molesworth, Mrs. McCreary did point out she owns property in Turnberry. Council members thanked Mrs. McCreary for her presentation. A brief discussion ensued about her request. Initially Councillor Mery Baker was in favor of the township giving Mrs. McCreary "a small amount", but later changed his mind. Council- lor Nelson Underwood said he would prefer to see her get support from business sponsors. "How do you handle the next one (with a similar request)?" asked Mr. Underwood. Councillor Paul Elgie was in favor of giving Mrs. McCreary a donation, but could not persuade Mr. Under- wood or Mr. Baker. "If she comes to me, I'll give her a donation," pledged Mr. Baker and so did Mr. Elgie. Bridge subsidy request clenied Morris Township has been denied supplementary subsidy from the On- tario Ministry of Transportation on BroWn's Bridge on the eighth con- cession. Council learned at the second monthly meeting that its request for subsidy on expenditures of $50,000 had been iurifiedqkiwri. The subsidy was applied for earlierthis year. When contacted after themeeting, Clerk -Treasurer Nancy Michie said She is uncertain if the bridge project will goithead in Editorials Opinions Letter Classifieds Page 16A 411 44- f •