DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
BROCK: At the Brock Township council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society presented a funding request, for their recently relocated Via train shelter. The shelter, now situated between the Meeting Place and the Brick House, is set to become part of the Beaver River Museum, as a testament to the historical significance of the rail line in the area.
Heather Salzman, Curator and Administrator of the Historical Society, outlined the project in a letter to council. The relocation was completed, by Steve Dawson, for $2,500, a considerable expense for the non-profit organization. The society sought a $500 contribution from the township, to help offset the cost.
“The shelter now has a permanent home,” Ms. Salzman wrote, “and we plan to restore it this spring, to include it as part of our Beaver River Museum. This will help show and educate our community [as to] just how important the rail line was for this area.”
Ms. Salzman expressed gratitude for the council’s consideration and invited members to a planned celebration, of the new exhibit, before the May long weekend.
After reviewing the matter, councillors passed a resolution to support the request. Moved by Councillor Angela Canavan and seconded by Councillor Claire Doble, the resolution authorized a $500 contribution, to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
With the funding secured, the Historical Society is now poised to proceed with the shelter's restoration, aiming to bring a piece of local history back to life, for the community to enjoy.
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