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refrigerators, other appliances and electric motors to the farm homes. These comforts had long been out of reach of rural people and full advantage was taken of the service. Farm kitchens were improved and modern plumbing was installed in many homes. The drudgery disappeared from many farm and homes tasks and more leisure time resulted. A hard-working friend of the farmers was honored in the spring of 1952 when the community presented a half-ton truck to Arthur Galbraith. Art had been giving practical veterinary service to a large district after the departure of Dr. E. L. Houck. The farmers wanted to recognize this loyal service and did so at a social gathering in the Town Hall. The truck was used for many years to con- tinue his care for community livestock. The rink was still the winter recreation centre. In May 1947, the Town Council decided to demolish the old rink, recently turned over to the town by the Hartney-Lauder Agricultural Society. A new structure was considered as a fitting memorial to those who fought in World War 11 . The present rink was built and used from 1948 but was not of- ficially dedicated until March 1955. The "Hartney Star" records that in connection with the Ice Car- nival, the plaque, honoring those who had served in World War I and 11 was unveiled " by tiny Linda Moir, whose father, C. G. Moir, served in the last war and whose grandfathers, G. Moir and H. C. Batty, served in the first World War." Members of the Canadian Legion were on the ice during the ceremony. Others taking part were Reeve Arthur Galbraith, Deputy-Mayor E. H. Mills, Lloyd Forbes and Mrs. A. Mc Don aid for the curling clubs, Murray Mitchell and Keith Glawson for the hockey clubs and Marilyn Agnew for the skating club. Hartney Memorial Rink - 1981. Another evidence of change was in health care. Home care of the sick was no longer adequate and hospitals were few. In 1951 the government in- troduced a plan for hospital districts throughout the province to bring more adequate care to more people. Hartney was linked with Souris. The hospital there was enlarged and a Medical Nursing Unit of four beds planned for Hartney. The Hartney Hospital was officially opened in November, 1953. In a few years, the four beds were insufficient. The area designed for nurses' use was made into wards temporarily. In 1968 the board renovated and enlarged the Unit to six wards with nine-bed capacity, which has served well. Thanks must be expressed to the local men and women, trained nurses and others, who have loyally staffed this institution. Staff shortages have been felt in many communities but nothing acute ever developed here. The Hospital Aid was organized in 1951 and has functioned as a real support for health care since. Its "Meals on L to R, back row: Barry MeOonald, Kendall Mills, Billy Fidler, 00U9 Sarvis, Marshall Turner, B ria n Crowe, Jamie McKenzie. Front row: John MorriS, Terry MorriS , Larry Mill s, Lanny Shewan, Robert Pearee, Oonnie McOowel1. 19
