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HISTORICAL QUILT UNVEILED AT MOIRA CEMETERY
MEMORIAL DAY

Centre Hastings Council was in attendance at the Moira
Cemetery Memorial Day event in Moira on Saturday, June
2nd,2024. Both council members and community members
expressed their enthusiasm for the recently revealed frame quilt,
which was generously donated last year.
Kelley (McInroy) Hanniman, was the proud owner of this
exquisite quilt. Kelley brought it to the Moira Cemetery Memorial
Day festivities last year June 11th, 2023. Helen McInroy, Kelley's

relative, possessed remarkable sewing and quilting skills, which were likely honed out of necessity. During the years
between 1933 and 1940, Helen McInroy, in collaboration with the United Church Women (UCW) of Moira, crafted this
quilt as a means of raising funds for the Moira United Church. Community members contributed $1 each to have their
names inscribed on the quilt.
The quilt boasts 20 stars, with eight names adorning each star. In total, they managed to raise an impressive sum of $180,
which held significant value during the 1930s. Subsequently, the quilt was put up for auction, and Kelley's grandfather
emerged as the highest bidder, ensuring that the quilt remained within the McInroy family.
Kelley, along with the Moira Community members (Jim & Diane Haggerty, Harold Reid), worked together with the Centre
Hastings staff and Council to organize the showcasing of the historic quilt at Moira Church/Hall. This initiative seeks to
offer a chance for all to admire and explore the deep history preserved in this extraordinary artwork.
The quilt is elegantly exhibited at Moira Hall, where it will be preserved and showcased, showcasing our local ancestors
and local history. See more: https://centrehastings.com/.../historical-quilt-unveiled...

STREET CLOSURE IN MADOC
Russel Street will be closed on Tuesday, July 2 from St Lawrence Street to Prince Albert Street for the rehabilitation of the
Russel Street bridge. The detour route will be signed as per approval from the MTO by the contractor. Local businesses
and property owners were notified of the upcoming closure a month ago. The work is scheduled to be completed by the
middle of October. The notice and the detour route that will be posted on the municipal websites.

CENTRE HASTINGS PARK OFFICIALLY RE-OPENED!
Centre Hastings Park is officially open for business! After undergoing repairs and a complete overhaul, the park is now
ready for everyone to enjoy. The mulch overhaul has significantly improved the park's appearance, bringing it up to a
standard that we all love. We would like to express our gratitude to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to complete
this task over the past two days. Their hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we can't wait for you to experience
the newly renovated Centre Hastings Park!

NEW PLOW TRUCK ARRIVES!
Council and Staff are thrilled to receive one of two new International plow trucks as part of our fleet replacement
program. This versatile piece of equipment will enhance and be a valuable asset during daily operations. Council originally
approved the purchase in March 2022 as lead times were in excess of 24 months. The second truck is scheduled to arrive
by the end of Summer.