It's time for a Colborne clock

A project that began as a dream of Lakeport resident, Clare Musselman will soon be a reality.

Mr. Musselman passed on the idea of erecting a commemorative clock to Eileen Milley. Mrs. Milley was a member of the Colborne 150th Celebration Committee.

The ball was passed from her to committee member Janice McKnight, who collected all the details about the idea.

And then the $15,000 idea was rejected by the 150th Committee due to costs.

But the project didn't die there.

Committee Chair and Cramahe Councillor, Pat Westrope, approached the staff at Holcim (Canada) Inc. (formerly St. Lawrence Cement) regarding a contribution to the August 1parade. That wasn't possible, but the company did have money available.

There was enough in the committee kitty for the actual event, so Mrs. Westrope put forward the clock idea.

Holcim staffer, Dr. Jim Johnston made the presentation to Cramahe Township Council at its August 11 meeting on behalf of the company and its employees.

The clock, which will sit on King Street in the former village, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the former Village of Colborne, and the 50th anniversary of the Ogden Quarry operated by Holcim. The quarry is located on Lake Ontario in Cramahe Township.

In his presentation to council, Dr. Johnston thanked the community for allowing the company to join in the 150th celebration.

The company will pay the entire cost of the clock, including shipping and installation. Normally the company hosts an open house at its quarry but this year it plans to coordinate a community event in the fall with the township to mark the installation and celebrate the joint anniversaries.

The announcement by Dr. Johnston was marked with a round of applause from the gallery and council. Mr Musselman and Mrs. Milley were both in attendance.