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The London Free Press 40th Wedding Annvesary Walter and Betty Gough 1952 â€" 1992 Connie daughterol‘Wziltorziiitl Belly invilc-t'rioiids. lur lives and neighbours ln help celebrate Dad 8 d Mom's 40th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday. Fchruz vl.1992. to he held ut the 1.0.0 F. from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Bt‘nl. Thursdo , Jonuor 9, 1992 Reflections With Raymond Crinklaw From my lazy chair, looking southerly out my dining room win- dow, I can see the barn at the late Alexander hian on the fifth con- cession now named Westminster Drive. It was just over 54] years that l at- tended a barn raising of an addi- tion to the existing barn. it was my first and last barn raising and it was a memorable experience. Within my collectahles, is a timely and colourful account of a barn raising in the Hub of Westminster taken from the Lon- don Advertiser on June 17, 1904. “The picturesque "Bow Hill" farm of Mr. Andrew Nichol was en fete on Friday on the occasion of a bank barn raising. when 140 stalwarts and 40 lair ladies par ticipate right royally The edifice was 70 feet in length and 43 feet in width, lying upon a cement wall 9 feet high. A contingent was marr shalled under Mr. John W. Laidlaw, comprising 40‘ while a similar number filed out under Mr. Charles Carrothers. with Mr. Ninlan Carrothers. trainer. as fire lieutenant of the contestant forces. At a given signal. the ponderous timbers were seized with a her- culean grip and bourne aloft to their moorings with despatch by the rival contestant (in the absence of profanity, which speaks volumes for the morality of the forces), until prolonged acclama- Lions went up [mm the forces of Mr Carrothers. An appetizing spread greeted those present subsequently, aided by a corps of waiters under the supervision oi ll. Gluiiworlh. Opt‘n Houst- n-s only, Mrs. William Fleming. Athletic feats were indulged in heartily, notably jumping. ball match was played with Mr, John Laidlaw at the bat. Mr. George Trigger behind the bat. and Mr. Peter Campbell pitching. He threw the first ball and struck the man at the hat on the side of the head. felling him to the ground. He was subsequently carried from the field in a semi- conscious condition and Dr. Hugh McColl of Lapeer. Michigan who had been entertained at his home during the last few days, was sum- moned quickly together with Dr. Nichol of Glanworth. They diagnosed the case. but alleged that no fracture had occurred. After the lapse of a couple of hours, Mr. John Laidlaw was removed to his home. The men‘s race was won by James Beattie twhip); second Robert Beattle. Ladies race 7 lst Maggie Nichol: 2nd Nettie Lawson, who got a ladies’ riding whip each. Boys‘ race 7 Andrew Murray first and Stanley Lawson second, a whip each. Walking race was won by E. Hudson, a prime whip. Little boys' race 7 Freddie Stevenson scored an wsy victory. and was awarded a whip. Promiv nent among the visitors were Mr. W.L. Nichol. B.A,; Rev. Dr. Mc- Crae. of Wilton Grove; accom- panied by his wife and daughter; Dr Hugh McColl of Lapeer. Michigan; James Nichol of Dorr chester Station. accompanied by his two daughters. Misses Louise and Kate Nichol. The cement wall was constructed by J,W, Chivars of Belmont." From the Crinklaw Col- lection. lllll'l. Yesterday's memories add colour to our tomorrows. Pâ€"_â€"â€"r7 - DEVELOPERS 20/ /972 Beaty advances a step closer in new venture W. Harvey Beaty, right, founder of Cold Springs Farm Ltd. in Thamesford, wins an im- portant vote toward the creation of a new Florida retirement community. By John Matsui W. Thamesford's turkey king, W. Harvey Beary, came a giant step closer to creating a new city in Florida that could eventually house 32.000 residents and be worth $2.5 billion. “We're pretty pleased." said Beaty. 75. the founder of Cold Springs Farm Ltd. from his Dunnellon. Fla. on Wednesday. “lt wcnl very nicely.“ by Beaty. who as- sembled the proper- ty, and international developer Attila Hollohazy. Commission chairman Parnell Towniey said it will probably take four to six months before ground is broken because water con sumption permits have to be approved. , Beaty said the first ‘ residents probably wouldn't move in for . ' - two years. Towniey said there is water rationing in the area where the development is proposed be- cause of a five-year dry spell. But he doubted water concerns would stop the project. Beaty said the value of the self-contained village, which will cater to retirees. may reach $2.5 billion but the present val- ue is a small fraction of that. figure. Plans are for the commuv, nity to have 15.501) homes among lakes and golf courses by the year 2020, Beaty said he never intended the project to be as big as it is.‘ L He originally bought 526 hect~ . ares H.300 acres) The proposal forthe 2.045-hect- are (5.054-ucre) Cold Springs Vil- lage was 'dpv proved in a 4-0 vote Tuesday by Marion County. Fla. commission- ers after less than an hour of public discussion. The project â€" about ~10 kilometres west of Ocala7 is ‘ being developed A ingitsometime in ' the future It be- came apparent the site couldn‘t be developed um 1 less it had access to a highway, "It just grew and grew in both directions be- cause we needed access routes." near his winter _ home with the i » idea of develop- '