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After more five years, Wingham Town Council finally
has made a decision r; - • t the Lower Town Dam — a
decision that not too many residents will Ike.
Council, has decided it cannot afford to bu a new dam at
the site and since government funds will not be forthcoming,
the structure will be retie:iv; .1 at the earliest possible time.
Council members daim they have no choice, that they simply
cannot affor. . to Wad a new water -control structure at the
site, but for the many people who have waited and wished to
see the Lower Town Dam and pond area returned to their
original splendor, it will be a major -7; • t intment
the
Numerous surveys and public meetings have ii
strong desire in the community to see the dam replaced.
Time and again, it has been foremost in the minds of area
residents, who enjoyed the serene beauty of the pond until
the darn went out in June of 19 •
At least one member of council pointed a finger at our
member of parliament for inaction on the dam. But in all fair-
ness, council has been willing to put the dam on the back
burner for the past five years.
Council is right when it says something must be done
about the darn — it is an eyesore and a hazard to those,
mainly children, who would venture upon it Theydecision has
been made, but it's not the one most people will want tci
hear.
A worthwhile project
Hats off the Wingham Horticultural Society for its ambi-
tious proposal to revamp the town's Cruickshank Park start-
ing next year. 1
C - to honor CKNX founder "Doc' Cruickshank and
family, the parks open space long has been a peaceful
have in our downtown. But, aside from basic yearly upkeep,
the park has remained unchanged for a number of years.
Horticultural society members rooked at the park and saw
the potential for a real showplace, a symbol of civic pride.
They took it upon themselves to come up with an ambitious,
phased -hi plan to update and improve the pa& The society
is proposing walkways, rock gardens, new shrubs and flow-
ers, to name just Atew of thq features.
The entire Pry StAshrgrated t61cOtjji tfittileibhbxhocid
of $30,000. The townsragreedlo, contntertd-007000 for
water and hydro servicing, but the horticultural society is
cornmifted to raise the remainder.
It will raise the money through various fund-raising exercis-
es and will ask for the assistance of various other service
groups. It wilt truly be a community undertaking.
The horticultural society has prayided the impetus — let's
help it by supplying the muscle and funds needed for this
very worthwhile project Many other area towns have devel-
oped their park systems to year-round beauty. Here's anoth-
er thought the park could provide the ideal setting for an out-
door Christmas Iight dspiay, the kind of thing which would
attract visitors to town. ft's something to consider.
Taking P
E in Beigrave
Befgrave residents on the Monis side will be reaping the
benefits of the province's PRIDE program and they can
thank their township council and civic administrators for that
Improvements to the hamlet include the Paving of all unsur-
faced streets, sidewalk construction, new street lighting and
a new heating system, skiing, windows and insulation at the
Women's Institute Hall. The total cost of the improvements is
about $68,951, of which $110,524 will be covered by
provinci government grants.
Small municipalities face an increasing demand for ser-
vices with a fax base which remains relatively constant. For
this reason, Morris coun decided that it would take Advan-
tage of the province's Program for Renewal, Improvement
Development and Economic Revitafization (PRIDE) and the
wheels were set in. motion. Clerk -Treasurer Nancy Mille
eitintates it took approximately 11 1 hours of administrative
time to complete the paperwork for PRIDE — a short time
considering benefits the township will rz *'(
Although- PRIDE covers one-haff of the cost of the hroprove-
merits, most of the township's share has been raided through
the 1 I taxlevy and the renrainder. • • tit 9,.'.'i.fUbe
in
raistid by cre . a spedat-rate fax levy for Bet rave: an
additional $50 to $60 for mod people on their 1990 fax bit a
relatively small worse to the average taxpayer.
Monis has tong enjoy:, a reputation Of fiscal reStionsibirdy,
Several years ago, taxpayers faced an Increased levy the
resit, a new and Modem num boikeig, mostly p for
in one year.
Through careful plan ,samunlcalltles can reap the
benefits of long -tem imprOvements, W: done, Mort*
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, - DEcEmBERiap - -titairies utas mated 'wheat the c' •isliartneeting,of the-briard of doWit Wesley RfliUtalce cam of
Arthur Morden, who
as�nutariggidgaiyitinowel f4cin &Wag:lion 7the trtit trSliffs. hOoks4Pfire‘-liew
feswater's " of Police fawell field itstrikeither nieetiriii,„ Mrs. was held regarding -dress for 74ryeart
nigh a decade, has resigned and Eari Moore was re-dected priest- during the winter months. It Was Al a receitt meeting ofthePerth-
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decided that girls should wearonly Huron Shorthorn Club, RiaSs Piroc-
A stew service has been inangn- dresses or skktshidoors and slacks ter of RR 5, Brussels, was elected to
rated by Wingham Branch 180,
Canadian Legion, in cooperation
with the Red Cross.. The focal
Legion branch is now in a position
to supply wheelchairs, crutches,
hospital beds and sick room equip-
ment to those needing such a ser-
vice_ There will he no charge -
DECEMBER 1965
At the Wingham munirdpai elec-
tion, only one change was made on
council. Ted Moszkowsld, who won
a seat by acclamation last yea; was
defeated and a former councillor,
Mrs. Roy Bennett, was elected_
James -E McNair of RR 2,--Wmg-
ham is lucky to be alive after an
accident which concurred within a
short distance of his home on the
15th sideroad of Turnbenry. He was
driving a half -ton truck which was
struck by a CPR freight train, -
Contract has been let and work
started on a 23,0°0 square foot
addition to the Lloyd -Truax North
Plant in Wmgham- The new build-
ing will pnwide much needed stew -
age area and later use will be as fac-
toY
Mrs. W. W_ Armstrong was elect- the presidency Of the organization.
ed preskient of the Ladies' Aux11--. karst vice-president is Ken Mewhin-
iary to the Warighant Legion_ Vice- ney, RR 1, LUCIMOW; second vice-
presidents are Mrs. W. G. Hamilton president, Ron Shelly of Carrie and
and Mrs. George Ross; secretary is secretary -treasurer Gerald Smith,
--- Mrs. and treasur- RR 2, Brussels.
er Mrs. HarryTowne. Murray Gaunt, MPP for Huron -
The Utilities Commission has Bruce, has been named chairman of
issued instructions for Christmas the provincial Liberal caucus, a
lighting. Inside lighting is allowed position of considerable importance
only between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 in the party's structure_
and no outside fighting is aRowed_
No trees or decorations shall be After 15 years' service as a cancer
lighted by stares or other ccnnmer- clinic volunteer, Mrs. Myrtle Mac-
cial organization& Naughton has retired. She was pre-
sented with a gift from her associ-
Enlistments in the active army
from this district include it H. at. Mrs. MacNaughton was also
Montgomery of Wirighann J. S. F"m- the first president of the Cancer
lay RR 1 Wroireter- D J Ross and Sudety in Wmgharn_
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or ski pants shOuld be removed for
the classroom_
The raid B -A service station on
Diagonal Road has been renovated
by Mel Cramm of Wiarton who will
open a dry-cleaning establishment
in the building_ The firm will be
known as Wingham Drive -In
Cleaners.
Langaide residents gathered in
the colatinimity hall to honor Mr.
and Mrs. John Crowston and Mrs.
Frank Miller who have recently
moved to Luckrvaw.
DECEMBER 1975
Norman MacLennan, son of Mrs.
1C_ M_ MacLennan and the late Dr_
MacLennan, and Glenn Ruttan, son
of Mr. arid Mrs. Robert Ruttan of
Turnberry Township, received
word that they have passed their
final examinations and become
chartered accountants. Norman
works in Kitchener and Glenn in
London_
Howick Township will have a
new 23 -year-old derk-treasurer Jan_
1 after Clerk Ivan Haskins steps
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R. J. Ross, RR 5, Luclutow Canada's national symbol is giv-
, The first annual Meeting of the ing Howick Township residents
Morris FederatiOn of Agriculture trouble_ The beavers have gotten
vias held. Harvey Johnston was into natural streams and municipal
named president, succeeding streams, causing severe damage to
Wilhiarn Spiers. Other officers trees and the whore environment_
include vice-president James Council has authorized the town
clerk to write to the Ministry of
Owing to the storms of the past Natural Resources td report the
week, most country roads are still, problem.
Mocked to traffic_ Mailmen have
been unable to make their rounds..
Some of the main highways are
now passable.
DECEMBER 1955
Four students of Wingham -
triet High School, William Ret -
Linger, John Moffatt, Ethel Breen
and Fred Lewis, were treated at
Wingfrant General Hospital for
°min& cuts arid bruises when the
school bus in which' the were rid-
ing slid off an icy road on the sixth
concession of TrimherrY and violent
intothe ditch.
- M. Walter Pocock of Winer=
flas been appointed pro -fern super-
intendent of the frihnon County
Dante in Clinton, succeeding Mrs.
Martha lacoh.who retired Dec. 11
atter raft at matron for 35
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