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A future historical landmark, The Hastings Pisces Park will capture the eyes of those on both the South and North banks of the Trent River in Hastings Ontario. Over the next 5 years, the park will become home to numerous fish species, sitting areas, and gardens. This will be a place to stop and enjoy your lunch,
or have your photo taken below a school of fish as large as our will to win the UFT 2012 title.
~ Pisces Park Project Members ~
Murray Townshend: Chair
After graduating from Jones School of Business in Toronto, 1965, Murray was appointed Assistant to the Director of Finance for Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Following a 1972 promotion for Murray was Director of Finance for Campbellford Memorial Hospital until retiring in 1995. In 1981 he returned to his studies through Ottawa University to complete courses in Hospital Administration. His work included budget planning, building additions and the creation of a multi-care complex. He has served with the Lions’ Clubs of Norwood and Havelock. In 2007 he became a resident of Hastings and joined Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where he has served as a member of the Finance Committee and participated in Bible Studies. He is an active member of the Hastings Seniors Club and the Hastings Historical Society. He believes in long term enhancement of the treasures of his new home in Hastings through the installation of the Fish Sculpture. Armella Moring: Treasurer
After a career as a head cashier, inventory control and payroll officer in large retail stores, Armella moved to Hastings in 1985 where she continued her career with Canadian Tire Corporation. Since retiring in 2000 She joined the Evergreen Art Studio to pursue her interest in painting where she supports local artists through teaching, and encouraging new art members. Her interest in spiritual life has inspired her to participate in the Catholic Cursillo Prayer Group and support services at St. Ann’s Peterborough. She has been Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Catholic Women’s League in Hastings. In 2012 she was named spokesperson for the World Day of Prayer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hastings. She is an active member of the Hastings Historical Society and enjoys fishing off her dock at her home on the Trent River. Armella sees the Hastings Fish Sculpture as a lasting identity for the best of the Village. Sims: Secretary
A Graduate in Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario, Douglas worked for eighteen years as a project engineer for Stelco, Nestle and Robin Hood corporations. This was followed by twenty-two years as an independent professional consulting engineer for industrial and commercial projects in the fields of electrical and mechanical project installations retiring in 2012. Since 2004 he has been the Co-pastor of Norwood Baptist Church. A member of the Douro-Dummer Historical Committee since 2002 he has also been active with the Hastings Revitalization Association and with the Ultimate Fishing Town Sculpture proposal since moving to the Village of Hastings in 2010. He envisions Hastings being enhanced by the Fish Sculpture as a living destination just as Lakefield blossomed as a special place. Dr. Skye Morrison: Communications
Skye Morrison is an educator, researcher and designer and community arts activist with a PhD in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania (1991), MA in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University (1976) and a Design Diploma (Textiles) from Sheridan College, (1972) where she was a professor from 1978 until 2002. She moved to her Heritage Home in Hastings 1992 and opened The Doors Guest House in 2007. For several months each year she works with Traditional Artisans in India. In 2009 she received the prestigious Chalmers Arts Fellowship from the Ontario Arts Council to study Indigenous women’s narrative textiles. She is the Artistic Director of Hastings Founders Week, a project of the Hastings Historical Society, Friends of the Library and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 106 twice receiving Celebrate Ontario Grants. A member of the Trent Hills Heritage Advisory Committee, she believes that the Fish Sculpture is an important addition to the cultural landscape of Hastings.
