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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-07-22, Page 3More than expected at Hensall Heritage Hall Laura Broadley Kay Wise, chairman of originally thought, much Clinton News Record the committee. more than the predicted "It's 100 -years -old. It $15,000 contingency. In days gone by the had to have a lot of "There's always sur- Hensall Heritage Hall was upgrades because the prises when you go into an the scene of community building code was not old building and they dance recitalsandperfor- like it is now," she found more than a few. mances; a community explained. And therefore it was a gathering place to cele- Originally the idea was shock therapy, it's going to brate the arts. to put in a lift to make the be more money than we Established in 1914 as a second floor accessible thought," said Wise. council chambers and and as well as making the "These are bumps that town hall, the upper floor structure safe for use. we're hitting along the way was used as a place for In order to get a permit and hopefully we can work wedding receptions,musi- to use the second floor, with the municipality cals, theatre and special the stage needed to be because they're the people celebrations. reinforced, there needed who handle the money. For a long time the hall to be massive rewiring as This is bump in the road, was closed because it was well as air conditioning we've had much more structurally unsound. A and a furnace added. than this happen come out committee was formed The downstairs library okay on the other side," three years ago to help was redone by the Kins- Wise added. restore the building so it men and during that con- Eventually the commit - could, once again, be a struction project the floor tee hopes to get a lease celebratory staple of was reinforced, said from the municipality, Hensall. Wise. said Wise. Construction started In April the committee At the July 6 Bluewater in March 2015 to bring received a cheque from committee of the whole the building up to code. Trillium Grant for meeting, councillor The committee wanted $87,600 for the installa- Marnie Hill expressed her to ensure that the com- tion of a new accessible concern at the extent of pany responsible for the elevator. the extra funds needed to construction was well- As construction startedthe complete the project, an versed in the restoration architects revealed more additional $30,000 to of old buildings, said needed upgrades than $40,000. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 • News Record 3 Laura Broadley Clinton News Record The Hensall Heritage Hall was established in 1914 as a council chambers and town hall. The second floor of the building hosted dance recitals and various events. It was closed in the 1970s because it was deemed structurally unsound but a committee of volunteers is trying to change that. Bluewater to receive funding for shoreline small diameter watermain replacement Residents of Bluewater will benefit from a shoreline small diameter watermain replacement thanks to joint funding from the Govern- ments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund. Work will entail the replacement the existing watermain along the shore- line with larger diameter watermain to increase the capacityof the water distribu- tion system. Once com- pleted, these upgrades will help deliver efficient and reli- able water services, improv- ing the quality of drinking water in the municipality for years to come. The $1 billion Small Com- munities Fund provides funding for priority public infrastructure projects that deliver on local needs. Can- ada and Ontario will each provide $272 million to sup- port projects in communities across the province with fewer than 100,000 residents. This funding will help address local priorities, sup- porting job creation and eco- nomic growth, thus sustain- ing a high quality of life in small communities across Ontario for years to come. "We are pleased to invest in projects like the Bluewater Shoreline Small Diameter Watermain Replacement that will benefit our commu- nity by improving much needed local infrastructure. Our Government's commit- ment to municipalities, big and small, has never been stronger. Through the New Building Canada Plan Small Communities Fund we are investing in priority infra- structure projects that have a strong impact on the quality of life of Ontario's residents while helping job creation and economic growth," explained Huron Bruce MP Ben Lobb, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, minister of infrastructure, communities and intergov- ernmental affairs and minis- ter of the economic develop- ment agency of Canada for the region of Quebec. "With today investment, Bluewater residents will be assured of efficient and reli- able water service for years to come. It's part of the larg- est infrastructure invest- ment in Ontario's history -- more than $130 billion over 10 years - which is sup- ported by a number of initi- atives, including unlocking the value of public assets to help make investments in transit, transportation and other priority projects. Through the construction of important infrastructure projects like this one, our government is demonstrat- ing our commitment to building Ontario up by keeping our communities strong and creating new jobs," said Daiene Vernile for the Honourable Debo- rah Matthews, Deputy Pre- mier, president of the treas- ury board and minister responsible for the poverty reduction strategy. 0.3 1 Bluewater mayor Tyler Hessel said, "Bluewater appreciates receiving this investment from the federal and provincial govern- ments so that we can main- tain and upgrade our infra- structure. This project will support existing residents and future growth along the shoreline:' By the numbers: WHO PUNCHED DALE IN THE FACE? If you know please respond to: Clinton News Record Attn: Dale Box 39 Clinton ON NOM 1L0 • The Government of Canada will provide up to $97,690 through the Small Communities Fund for this project. • The Province of Ontario will contribute up to $97,689 to this project. • The Municipality of Bluewater will be responsi- ble for all remaining costs of the project. 41- Casual Industria Jr. i. LAN LrEAtJ'1+1lJ: Mori-gimp rr'o:s PIRECT TO Ir() E . A COMPLETE LI S I'. OF CASUAL 'FURNITURE TO CUhir`LIMfl' T ALL AiI E;V.OFYOUR FrOF+tI For outdoors, )irirl7S, g'arrfknn areas, .i"dtnroo1IL ! We- cAro araretrrbfutliird rarr da %.1i Hnib r3 ffas. loudny - Friday 9; UIM - 5; USM Saturday I I}:IFI] - 4:IIO 519-238-2110 www,goenstialea Six divisions of two-year-old trotting colts put on an exciting show during Ontario Sires Stakes Super Sunday at Clinton Raceway. Gonna Fly trotted into the Clinton oval's history books with a 2:02.2 track record in the second $18,000 division, taking command in the backstretch and pulling away to a four and one-quarter length victory over Eyeseenow and Cooper. Arthur, ON resident Trevor Henry crafted the win for trainer Bob McIntosh of Windsor, ON. Local colt Warrawee Rob captured the third Grassroots division for trainer Heather Toll of Dungannon, ON and owners Janet and Murray Bradshaw's 574238 Ontario Inc. of Waterford. Starting from Post 2 the Angus Hall son and driver Scott Coulter roared out to a seven -length lead before the :29.4 quarter, reached the half in 1:01.3 and the three quarters in 1:33.4 and dug in down the stretch to secure the three quarter length victory in 2:04.2. Toll and the Bradshaw's were joined in the winner's circle by a number of family and friends who all enjoyed Ontario Sires Stakes Super Sunday at Clinton, which featured giveaways, the "Guess with Jess" trivia contest and an opportunity to drive a racehorse. "The people from Seelster's all came down today because of Heineken (Seelster), and they came back to the barn, and they were really happy and just loved the environment in Clinton," said Toll, whose other colt, Heineken Seelster, finished fifth behind Gonna Fly. "It's friendly, it's an open atmosphere and everybody gets along. It's fun, the kids can come and swim in the pool because it's free, and it's a nice relaxing day for people to come and enjoy the business, which is great. Live harness racing resumes Sunday July 26 with a track side fundraiser for the Huron Wave Girls Hockey Organization. Come enjoy a twoonie auction, 50/50 and shoot to score challenge! Live race post time 1:30pm Visit www.clintonraceway.com for full event details and information. N�RSE RISING SUNDAY JULY 26 The Wave Girls Hockey Fundraiser Toonie Raffle 50/5o DRAW Shoot 2 Win Clinton Raceway Presents\ \in flb SUNDPER AY SHOW every live race day in the 2015 season! LIN TON raceway 147 Beech St. 519.482.1678 clintonraceway.com