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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-18, Page 26JIM 1 CKER CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237-3526 t Stanley municipal complex functIoaI and attractive Stanley Township's new western outskirts of Varna is municipal complex on the rapidly nearing completion, The large community centre and superbly equipped kit- chen have already been used to host the Varna* United Church's annual pork barbecue and a pot luck din- ner for the Stanley Seniors. The centre proved so at- tractive at the barbecue that organizers had a difficult time persuading the first 1pt of diners to leave its airy, conditioned comfort to make way for others waiting their turn outside in the hot sun. MP Murray Cardiff was guest of honour at the Seniors' dinner. He presented presi- dent Elmer Hayter with a Dental Retirement Notice Dr. John W. Corbett wishes to announce his Retirement from the Practice of Dentistry in Exeter Effective August 1, 1984 All records and future appointments will be transferred to the office of Dr. W.J. McGregor 17 Sanders St. E., Exeter (opposite the post office) Phone Number 235-1171 Appointments will be confirmed by Dr. McGregor's office for future treatment as necessary. K ntuckyFried Chicken 227 Main St. N. Exeter ohegttl for =10,706 u1der the New liorizons program. The club has used the money to purchase a piano, a stereo, six partitions, 100 of the bright orange stacking chairs, 100 more of the more than 300 place settings now stacked in wheejed dollies in the kitchen and a 100 -cup coffee perc. Still to come are two shuffleboard courts. - • The hall is high enough for. games of basketball or volleyball, and big enough to serve as an indoor tennis court. Bob Simpson, Vanastra, painted the mural, township crest and depiction of male and female athletes in action that adorn the walls. The kitchen's facilities are on a par with those in a com- mercial or industrial establishment. Stainless steel is everywhere. The stove has four ovens, two elements and a large ' hot top. The dishwasher will process a full tray of dirty dishes in one minute. The walk-in cooler is also accessible from the bar on the other side of one wall. The hall and kitchen are adequately equipped to serve food to 350, and the centre is licenced for 366. The spacious, airy municipal offices are as func- tional as they are attractive. Visitors stepping through the double set of doors face an elegant brick and polished wood.counter. The many win- dows are covered with ver- tical blinds. Earth tones of beiee. taune. rust and dark brown supply the colour scheme. Stanley reeve Paul Steckle said council hopes to hold its August meeting in the elegant new council chamber. The magnificient council table was hancrafte(ton the site by chief carpenter Murray Gar- ret, who was also responsible for the handsome cupboards and shelves in the library and kitchen. He made the doors for the bar refrigerator, too, covering them with left -over butcher block veneer. Records rresentl stored in the western Utli y ar- chives will be bmOt beck and placed in the vault room which has space for thousands of files, and tables and chairs for those wanting to search through old records. Separate offices are provid- ed for the clerk and the reeve. Clerk Mel Graham says from Wall mural now on the township's auditor –will be able to work on the books right at the municipal office, rather than taking them away from the former cramped quarters. One still Vacant room could be used for small meetings, and as a library. A petition asking Local residents if they wanted a library resulted in affirmative signatures filling four foolscap pages. A small kitchenette com- pletes the air-conditioned municipal offices. The dominant feature in the five -bay work garage is the overhead crane capable of travelling the entire length of the building. The works department will be able to service and maintain all township equipment. Along one side are the mechanical room with water heaters and softeners and the electrical control panel for the entire complex, a supply and age room, a washroom, a lunch room, and a large office for the roads superintendent. The complex is protected by an elaborate security system. Every entrance must be opened by special- keys which turn off the intruder alarm within 30 to 60 seconds. Anyone managing to get through the doors into the municipal office would im• mediately be .oa "candid camera", and would trigger the siren on the roof. A blue light on the roof would also activate, telling passersby of a burglar inside. A compa- nion red light will light up in case of fire. The phone, system is con- nected internally to enable phones to be answered anywhere within the complex when necessary. The design engineers had estimated a total cost of ;600,000. Labour costs stayed close to the $300,000 covered by a federal COED grant, but estimates for material prov- ed unrealistic. The total cost was over $1,000,000. Steckle will provide council with com- plete figures at their next meeting. The sum of $38,000 which the engineers had allowed for supervision of construction by their firm, was saved when council decided to do it themselves. Graham and Steckle were at the building site almost every day, and members of council donated countless hours of their time to the project. "I never dreamed we'd get a building like this", Steckle said admiringly. "We took no shortcuts - tile is straight, it's well wired, the workmanship is superior. The tradesmen took great pride in what they did. "We got what we wanted. The community centre is big- gei than intended. Aesthetically and service - wise, Stanley's new municipal complex will accommodate most of the needs of the sur- rounding community." The complex will be of- ficially opened during the an- nual township Labour Day celebrations, which this year will also incorporate the com- munity's Bicentennial festivities. Friday evening an $8 ticket will pay for a seat at a banquet, and two hours of entertainment afterward by the Paul Brothers from Kirkton and local performers. Saturday morning will begin with Na pancake breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The ribbon -cutting ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m., attended by federal, provincial and MTC represen- tatives, officials from neighbouring municipalities and counties, and the public. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Mozart's Melody Makers will play for a dance Saturday evening. Sunday will begin with a community church service, • continue throughout the after- noon with competitive ball games, and be topped off with the annual whole roast pig barbecue and potluck dinner. The weekend activities will close with what Graham NEW VAULT — Stanley Reeve Paul Steckle and township clerk Mel Graham admire the storage space available in the vault room, port of the facilities in the new municipal offices. C1..114.'11'111 1$if iii ' tat rt !/6t`t11,//•`tt/}.s/9///i}!•1/2/i�s.,:.. .R'. - :.« +►v.. r♦-. r,•.,-- ^w.rslr n., ON NI * 1. ...1Ma11.,a.rzv.a • - ~MOM vraw lV.•.11111m l.' . _ .r -aa,: •_,, t - • • lea.' V' tutu' k • Y1Lir2:E. ie -.: . ••••••110.0111111.1. 01110•11 &Aka • y.a.O111p,1,A,11.,pammo 11111r11tiM.RJ.i/a 11111101101.11., ar'.vlrww.w.latl..wr .1ral ISSN ► "1 Rota NW n• • - Christmas Decorations Selected Silk Arrangements '/s price Drop in for many more In Store Specials PEDLAR FLORISTS 414 Main St., Exeter, Ontario CENTRE MALL Phone: 235-0221 TRYING IT OUT - Stanley Reeve Paul Steckle and Clerk Mel Graham try out their chairs in the new council chambers, port of the almost completed new municipal complex. The council table was made on the site by carpenter Murray Garrett. Hodgerts hold 59th reunion The 59th 'lodged reunion was held July 14 at Mitchell Lions Park with attendance of at least 90. Sports were organized by Alan llodgert. Michelle Reihl, Lee Hodgert, Jane Hewitt and Brad Cann. The youngest in attendance was Kristy Bray, the oldest Mrs. Mary Hodgen, coming farthest was Jane Hewitt from Australia and the Doherty family from Michigan. Running Races - Ages 1-3: Tonya MacLean, Erin Parker, Ryan Parker, Ages 1-6: Darryl Hodgen, Isaac Jaques, Vanessa Bray; Ages 7-12: Matthew Jaques, An- drea Jaques, Tim Parker; Young Men's Race: Alan Hodgert, Brad Cann, Jim Dunlop; Married Men: Robert Bray, Brian 'lodged. Married Ladies Walk: Marie Jaques, Brenda MacLean. Susan Smith; Single Girls Race: Wilma Coates, Debbie Doherty ; Adult 3 -begged Race: Eugene Luxton and Scott Heywood, Kathy and Rohert Bray, Brenda and Ivan Hern; ('hildrens 3 -Legged Race: .Janet Hulley and Vanessa Bray, Andrea and Matthew ,Jaques; Adult Wheelbarrow Race: Judy and Furry Mayo, Rohert Bray and Janet Hulley. ('hildrens Wheelbarrow Race: Tim Parker and Eugene Luxton, Karel Hodgert and Jeffery Hodgen; Men's Kick the Slipper into a Bushel Basket: John Jaques; Ladies Kick the Slipper: Brenda MacLean; Distance - walking 27 Metres: Larry Mayo. There was guessing the number of candy in jar - Ar- nold Cann; guessing the con- tents of a can - Shirley Doher- ty; guessing the weight of man who owned the belt - Brenda MacLean. All participated in a hall game, to end the sports. After the evening meal, Ar- nold Cann, the president welcomed everyone and said the attendance was encourag- ing, and by the number of young people, he was sure the Hodgert picnic would con- tinue. There was a minute silence in memoriam of former loved ones. Minutes of the 1983 picnic were read by Jack Hodgen, Treasurers Report was read by Margaret Gilmour. New business was to have a picnic in 1985. As this will be the 60th anniversary of the Hodgen picnic, a newsletter would be mailed to everyone with com- plete information. A commit- tee volunteered to d this - Jean Hodgen, Lois Hodgert and Jack !lodged. Slate of officers for 198.5, as follows: President: Arnold and Marion Cann; Vice presi- dent: Ross and Kathleen Hodgen; Secretary: Lois llodgert; Treasurer: Lillian Hodgen; Table committee: Don and Anne Bray, Man and Bernice Olson, Glen and June Stewart; Sports committee: Brenda and Ivan Hern, Ruth Bray and Jim Dunlop. mystet iously refers to as "magic in the sky" The celebrations sound like a suitable way to officially christen a champagne -calibre municipal complex that township residents will enjoy for many years. And if they brag a bit, who can blame them! P MODERN KITCHEN7— Stanley Reeve Paul Steckle rolls out one of the dollies storing 300 place settings in the well-equipped kitchen in the new community centre. 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