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Actons old town hall is still being restored Renovations to the old Acton Town Hall have come a long way but they have a long way to go The committee restoring the building baa finished work done with the help of the federal government make work program grant The building has been gutted wired for electricity most of be plumbing has been installed a basement has been constructed under half the building and a three foot high crawl space under the other half insulation has been Installed a new sewer line has been install been replaced and a new chimney has been built The renovations have taken a lot work says Ted Tyler of the Acton Town Hall Restoration Coram 11 tee Everything is done with the idea in mind that the restored building should last for 100 years he says A wall running down the middle of the original crawl space was taken out and replaced by concrete It had to be done one small section at a time because it was all hand excavated Were not being cheap about the renova tions either says Tyler Copper piping was used for the plumbing steel girders had to be placed at stress points and used to push the building back into its original shape and in many places by were used Instead of the standard by used in most building construction The committee is now in limbo while their solicitor and the town solicitor discuss the deed to the building The town might decide to keep the building or they might sell the deed to the committee for Either way heritage restrictions will be placed on the property The steeple belfry and plaster molding are some of the original features that have to be kept Once the decision is made the committee will receive of a grant from the Heritage Foundation for which they are eligible The 102 year old building was designated an historic building in December 1977 It was the centre of controversy in the late 70s and early as proposals were made to either restore the building or tear it down and build a parking lot A federal make work grant kicked off the renovations which began in February Renovations to the old council room Is almost completed The three stages the room saw over the years will be represented by different wall coverings One wall will be Just plaster one will be covered with tin and one will be covered with The door to one of the old Jail was found and will be restored The old tax assessors office will be made into a kitchen lo provide some catering service for meetings held in the building The crawl space and the basement and a space left between the upstairs celling and the roof will allow regular inspections of wiring and the general state of the building in those places something it did not have when it was first The buildings got great potential says Tyler The only problem was it was neglected for so long III UNION GAS IT NOW BONUS SPECIALS Want to keep more of your hardearned dollars in your pocket You can Your Union Gas Pro has all kinds of moneysaving ideas for your yearround home comfort And as a special incentive to act quickly Union Gas invites you to take advantage of these exciting DO IT NOW BONUS offers Go with the heat that leaves more dollars in your pocket between March 1 and June 15 1984 and look what you get Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner with the purchase of any forced air furnacecentral airconditioning package Deferred payment until October 84 Installation extra Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner with the purchase of any forced air furnace Deferred payment until October 84 Deferred Payment with the purchase of a central airconditioning unit Deferred payment until October 84 Installation allowances on rentals of up to 11000 when converting to a natural gas water heater All installations must be completed by July 31 1984 Ask a Union Gas Pro about the Better Way to Go Call today union The heat that leaves more dollars in your pocket CREDIT RIVER BOAT CO Brats Twain Crest liner Boats Scott Canoes EZ Load Traders Marine Accessories Storage 8465000 rMEEl A GOOD NEIGHBOR OF YOURS The one to see for all your family insurance needs comar of Mountafnviaw and St Balda Royal Bank 8731615 STATE FARM Insurance Companies ARE YOU CONSIDERING CHANGING YOUR PRESENT FURNACE TO NATURAL GAS Is your present furnace more than years oldl RELIEF HIGH ENERGY COST HAS ARRIVED KEEP OF THEHEA T YOU PA Y FOR IN YOUR HOME with a high efficiency jjji NATURAL GAS FURNACE Plumbing Heating 8775343 For a no obligation estimate on upgrading your heating system Act now you couVI qualify f or up to en government rebate DONTWAITTIUITSTOOLATEDOITNOW JAKES AUTO CLEAN At the rear of Georga YOUR TOTAL CAR CARE CENTRE PERMA SHEEN A DIVISION OF JAKES AUTO CLEAN WITH WARItANTY NO RE SEAL NECESSARY DURING PERIOD OF WARRANTY FREE YEARLY INSPECTION ror or June Every Perma Sheen value RECEIVE FREE Scotch Guard Fire Retarded FREE CALL OH DROP IN FOR A FREE TIM A TE 8773818