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LETTER: Save buildings with real historical value in Fort 91Ô­´´

One suggests demolishing dilapidated structures not worth saving, focusing instead on Bedford House
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Forget the derelict buildings not worth preserving. Let’s save the old Bedford House restaurant, a true heritage structure being taken over by the homeless and very much worthy of our love and attention, says letter writer Shirley Sawatsky. (Shirley Sawatsky/Special to the 91Ô­´´ Advance Times)

Dear Editor,

Concerning the dilapidated structures in the 91Ô­´´ Township village of Fort 91Ô­´´ [Re: Boarded-up Fort 91Ô­´´ buildings could be demolished, July 8, 91Ô­´´ Advance Times online], these buildings in no shape or form to my knowledge are legal heritage buildings.

What they are just an eyesore and should be taken down yesterday.

RELATED LETTER: Some Fort demolitions in order

I find it very interesting that we have a heritage community, business community, and the Township of 91Ô­´´ (the people) who own a truly beautiful heritage building, which is in the village of Fort 91Ô­´´ – the Jacob Haldi house circa 1908 (more recently known as the Bedford House Restaurant).

We, the people, own this beautiful heritage building and it is terribly run down and neglected.

Homeless are sleeping in the back of it and using it as a washroom and no one is saying a word about it!

Save what is truly heritage, people.

Shirley Sawatsky, Aldergrove

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