Due to "improvements" to the dam and bridge over the falls at Murray River, the falls will be lost. The falls are an integral part of the village and have been there since MacLure's Dam was constructed in 1808, built to run the mill, and was the site of a shipyard.
The falls could be heard from the house. Like so many simple good things, someone has to change it. Click on the link and read the article to learn more:
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/residents_bemoan_loss_waterfalls_improvements_maclure%E2%80%99s_dam_murray_river
Follow this link to Heather Moore's editorial comments. She, as many Southern Kings residents, have a history with the dam and the falls. I agree that this is a great loss to the region:
http://peicanada.com/opinion_heather_moore_editor/columns_opinions/change_comes_high_price_murray_river
Sandy alerted me to this, and sent me these photos that she took on July 29th, (Winnie's birthday) in 1962.
Ralta, Loreen and Lois
I found these among Grampy's slides. These were taken in the mid 1960's
Jim and Kelvin
And these are pictures that Sandy took of the falls and emptied pond on Monday.
sad
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