The road acquired its name, Harry Dick Road, in the late 1980s or early 1990s when the area implemented the 911 emergency service.
“Nobody consulted us about the road’s name, it was simply assigned,” explained Lois Dick, Harry Dick’s wife, in an interview with CBC News. “And so, we now have Harry Dick Road. People find it amusing, and the signs began to disappear.”
Township officials have confirmed that the road sign bearing the name gets stolen around four times a year. Various attempts have been made to prevent the thefts, such as greasing the pole and adding concrete to its base, but the signs persistently vanish.
In an effort to catch the culprits, the Dick family installed a security camera, but unfortunately, it was also stolen alongside the sign.
Although Mayor Jennifer Murphy supports the proposal to rename the road, the Dick family has expressed concerns about the potential challenges this change would bring.
“I’ve considered all the things we would have to update; any legal document with our current address would need to be modified,” shared Lois Dick.
Murphy has acknowledged the difficulties this name change could pose for the family and has indicated that the plans will be put on hold while officials explore alternative solutions.
Harry Dick expressed his desire for the thefts to cease, saying, “All I want is some peace and quiet.”
