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f- The two old cement bridges at Cochrane's Corners, west of Russell Village, are scheduled to be torn down as part of construc- tion of the Boundary Road link to Highway 417. At the risk of stfetching heritage preservation to the outer limits, I wonder about the value of saving both -- or at least one -- of the rustic spans. In_ saying that, I'm guided primarily by the knowledge that too much heritage has been carelessly lost in this country rather than by any overwhelming historic importance attached to either of the two supports. They are after all just two old cement bridges, pocked and crumbling like remnants of a war. Yet in their rough arches and bent railings there is a certain charm which recalls sturdier and, perhaps, less complicated times. That they are cement and not steel tinels to the twisting, Kidding ce Sidewalk Talk By Mark Van Dusen - Cement bridge park? The twin bridges lob across the North and South branches of the Castor River and are to be replac- ed by modern streamlined sur- faces. The new bridges are, no doubt, needed. But suppose the rebuilt roadway was diverted by a hair 'one side or the other of the ex- isting cement connectors. The old stalwarts, which braced many-a- 'horse and buggy and big truck, could then not only be preserved but possibly put to some sort of alternative use. How about a wayside restspot or picnic area with groomed grass and tables and the old bridges as scene-setters? I've canoed under both bridges, seen their pitted underbellies and the' way their stolid pediments spread the riverbanks to allow the passing of the chattering current. And thus they have straddled, stood fast above plunging spring freshet and battering ice -- sen- around at Cholowskis ' Margrit and Walter Cholowski started with one pet goat five years ago, and now ey re up to about 35. There is a good market for young kids around Easter and they expect about fifteen of this year's production will be off their hands by that time. They have about fifty acres of sloping land about five miles north of Russell, one road east of the North Road. They raise a lot of hay, which pays well and helps to feed their Herefords. They acquired three Herefords originally in exchange for surplus hay. At one time they had several score Muscovy ducks and they sold them. Margrit was born in Berlin after the war and has been in Canada since she was nine. Walter comes from Toronto. They are both of urban background but they wanted to get out where the air is clean and folks are friendly. They have three children. Walter works in Ottawa, so much of the work around the suggests they saw the past century turn. transcendence of time. When viewed from a distance, they seem as much a part of the Castor as the river itself; as the snaking roadpath, the tawny fields, huddled trees, and dreamy domiciles beyond. In parts of Europe, the traveller sees where progress has been rerouted to allow a bridge to stand. Sure, that bridge may have shuddered to a Roman contingent or born the mark of Louis XIV. So it is a historic heirloom and must be preserved. The Castor bridges are not so ancient, not so heralded. But perhaps in their own right they have served as illustriously. For they have served not Romans or kings but the people of the Castor. Yet they are just two old cement bridges. Like time, they will pro- bably pass away. barns falls on Margrit's shoulders. The only part she strongly objects to is bringing in hay in the summer heat in the loft of an airless barn. The goats are doing well. Con-. trary to public opinion, they are clean and well-behaved. Even the females have curved horns, which can be a problem at times. The little kids are cute as all get- out and it is a little sad to think of them as the piece de resistance for somebody's Easter celebration. Better you than me, kid. OPENING SOON ountry Burger & Dairy Bar Concession St. (at the bridge) LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN THE COMING SEASON Take Out Orders Call 445-3162 ~Hamburgs -- Hot Dogs -- Pogos Subs -- French Fries 16 Flavours Peterson Ice Cream Banana Splits -- Soft Ice Cream Page 3 Free labor -- Russell fire hall expands Russell Volunteer Firefighters will supply the labor in undertak- ing renovations to the fire hall; the only cost to the municipality will be for materials, Fire Chief Norm Inglis informed the Castor Review. A new truck bay is being added to the south side of the fire hall and also a new meeting room. "In recent years, said Chief In- glis, "we have budgeted for new equipment in order to upgrade fire protection. A few years ago, we reached a point where the equip- ment had outgrown existing facilities. "For some years now we have been working in cramped quarters. Township council has honored our request for new addi- tions. Members of the department will supply the labor for the entire project."' In this way, Chief Inglis ex- plained, only the cost of materials will come out of the municipal . budget. The firemen will refinish the entire building with siding be- ing put on the new addition. "We hope to have an attractive as well as functional fire hall."' George Hay dies Born in Marvelville, he farmed in the area for many years. In his youth he spent more time in Arizona as a blacksmith. His father, Arthur Hay, came to Canada from Scotland and settled in Marvelville. He was twice married, to Anna Carscadden and Annie Casselman. He is also mourned by two children and six step- daughters. A highly respected Russell resi- dent, George Hay, died recently at age 83. He had been living in Russell since 1963. He was prominent in Russell and district plowing activities both as a judge and participant. He was a regular attendant at Interna- tional Plowing matches and wide- ly known for his activity in this connection. He was also active in sheep raising and judging. Elite Fashions BY APPOINTMENT |. MARY LUKAC 445-5246 RUSSELL PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN Milkshakes -- Sundaes Milk -- Bread -- Cigarettes OT OFF THE GRIL ~ Business Hours Sun. - Thurs. -- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. -- 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. PRE-REGISTRATION Children who will be five years old on or before December 31, 1981 are eligible to attend our Kindergarten in September, 1981. We are compil- ing a list of parents to whom registration informa- tion will be sent. Please phone and give your child's name, birthdate and address. 445-2190.