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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1998 Many people have been inquiring what has been hap- pening with the old Acton arena. Since the initial meet- ing that called for volunteers to help the committee the group has addressed council, had three meetings and thanks to a local company, there is an assessment report in progress on the arena. Local businessman, David Chapman of Purity Life ap- proached the Heritage Acton old arena restoration com- mittee about helping the group's cause. Chapman is paying for a consultant to assess the building in regards to restoration and demolition costs. On Tuesday, August 18, committee members Bruce Cargill, Mac Sprowl and Ted THE NEW TANNER Assessment of old arena in progress Tyler joined David Chapman and Gerry McMonagle, a consultant with 40 years ex- perience in the construction business, for a meeting. McMonagle was faxed the Town of Halton Hills report prior to the meeting and af- ter viewing the building he said, "I was surprised when I saw the condition of the building because it wasn't Famous artist restores Statue of Virgin It's the first time Ron Booker has painted and re- furbished a statue of the Vir- gin Mary, but he's a world renowned expert in dimen- sional doll painting. When Ellie Snels, who owns the Doll emporium on Mill Street, Acton, commissioned Mr. Booker to paint the "Vic- torian Madonna" style statue from St. Joseph's it was a challenge. "T'm not Catholic but I've always had an interest in the Virgin Mary since I saw the film, The Song of Bernadette" in my youth with Linda Darnell in the leading tole." Her face was an inspi- ration, he recalls, as he makes the finishing touches on the statue which has been in St. Joseph's Church for a century. He said the statue was typical of Victorian Ma- donnas. Booker, once the head art- ist at Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London, Eng- land, and at various other Tussaud's _ expositions around the world, said the statue was badly in need of refurbishing. Earlier at- tempts to restore it had some success but it was obvious his brush had given the statue a new dimension. Booker teaches dimen- sional doll painting all over Mary Li: INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN artist Ron Booker, right, works on the statue of the Virgin Mary from St. Joseph's Church, assisted by Eliane Snels, left. the world and at the Doll Emporium in Acton. His work has a three dimensional look which is vividly ex- pressed in the eyes, a tech- Ny Van OHNO -\Ulenn oN =at=3 Professional Auction Services Estate & Industrial ¢ Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER (416) 523-6645 (pager) (905) 873-7633 (home) R.R.#1, LimehouseON _/ eS ) | Happy S5tk Birthday Phyllis (tyier) Huffman =: Hope you have a wonderful day golfing with your friends on Thursday! J Ted Me nique he perfected. Ellie Snels commissioned him to do the statues of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph for St. Joseph's Church. A parish- ioner, she chose to do it as a gift to the parish. When the statues are com- pleted they will be returned to St. Joseph's Church on ei- ther side of the altar. Obituary consistent with what I read in the report and what I ex- pected." John Archibald, manager of the new Acton arena co- operatively escorted McMonagle during the view- ing. After the inspection, McMonagle concluded, "Af- ter viewing the building my first thought was to renovate rather than demolish." Yesterday, the inspection continued with McMonagle and a group of six specialists that included engineers, steel consultants, electrical engi- neers, and demolition ex- perts. Included in the crew were Mark Bailey, profes- sional engineer; Daryl Briscoe, Vixmans; Mike Batvich, Shannon Steel; Lews Kyte, Buxton and Dawe Electrical; Scott McLean, Bailey Mechanical; Patrick Cogan, Lions Demo- lition. Their task is to assess the building with cost of renovation or demolition. Currently, the Mean Cata- logue (a construction guide) estimates the cost of replac- ing a similar type country arena building of 24,000 square feet at $1.9 million plus the costs of demolishing the old building. During yesterday's in- spection, it was noted by one in attendance that it they want to tear this (the old arena) one down, there are about 30 more in Ontario that should come down be- fore this one, McMonagle's report is expected Tuesday, Sept. 1. Flea Markets LEATHERTOWN FLEA MARKET Open 10-3 Saturday & Sunday Downtown Acton Vendors wanted Call (519) 853-2888 or visit User's. Jack Waterhouse Jack (John) Waterhouse passed away at his Main Street, Acton home on Aug. 24, 1998 after a brief illness. The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Waterhouse of Campbellwell E., London, England, Mr. Waterhouse was born June 22, 1915 in Bracebridge and moved to Acton with his family when Beardmore transferred its Bracebridge operation here. He received his schooling in Acton. Mr. Waterhouse worked at the Storey Glove factory be- fore World War 2. He en- listed in the army in 1941 and was stationed in the Maritimes where he served as a small arms instructor. He rose to the rank of seargent before being honourably dis- charged in 1945, He worked for MacKenzie Lumber for many years, re- tiring as manager at the Acton location in 1981. Mr. Waterhouse was an infielder on the Acton hardball team which took the provincial championship in the late 1940s. He also loved hunting and fishing and took his beagles out regularly, of- ten accompanied by his brothers Fred and Jim. Mr. Waterhouse is sur- vived by his wife of 40 years, Ruby Mae Smith, and sisters May Hoare, of Acton, and Nora Tucker of Georgetown. He was predeceased by his sisters Charlotte Dron and Rose Anderson, and his brothers James, Fred, Harry, William and Charles. In keeping with Mr. Waterhouse's wishes for sim- plicity, his remains were creamated and will be buried at Fairview Cemetery. A me- morial service was held at the Blue Springs Funeral Home on Aug. 25. 11 7 New York (JFK) From Toronto 189 No advance purchase required Minimum stay two nights. Maximum stay three months. Taxes are not included. Tickets are non-refundable. Changes not permitted. Fares are subject to change without prior notice. Convenient departures from Terminal 3. Departures on Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun -- at 1655 hrs. Returns on Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun -- at 1400 hrs. 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