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20 Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 Halminen Writes New Chapter In 15- Year Corporate History Halminen Homes reached yet another milestone on Thursday, June 2, with the opening of their new corporate headquarters located at Baseline Rd. and Cour- tice Rd. It was an opportunity for members of the Halminen Halminen family to pause for a moment and not only anticipate the future but also reflect on the efforts efforts of the past 15 years. Hannu Halminen, his father and his brother, brother, John, founded the company in 1973 to construct construct custom homes. Later, they diversified into building subdivisions subdivisions in Oshawa. The first office was located located in Hannu's home but as the business grew, so did their space requirements. requirements. In 1978, they moved into larger premises on Caristrap St., in Bow- manville's industrial park and by 1982, they had outgrown this building building and moved next door into 7,100 square feet of office and warehouse space. The planning for Halminen Halminen Homes' new building at Baseline and Courtice Rd. began just over a year ana a half ago and the ground was broken in August of 1987. This headquarters doubled doubled the size of the corporate corporate offices to 14,000 square feet of space which is divided into four key areas. The main floor on the west side is devoted to production. All estimating estimating and scheduling for construction projects is completed here. Accounting Accounting and data processing are located directly upstairs. upstairs. On the east side of the building, home buyers buyers are able to visit the decor-centre and choose tiles, bricks and colours that suit their taste. The design and marketing offices can be found upstairs. upstairs. In total, 21 people work at head office and a further further 29 are employed on job sites. Paul Halminen, Vice President of Design and Marketing, was in charge of designing the company's impressive new offices in conjunction conjunction with Oshawa architect architect R. W. Bruynson. He notes that the firm attempted attempted to combine traditional traditional style with a fresh new look while utilizing modern technology. One of the features of the building is a high tech heating system that uses ground source heat pumps that also provide cool air in the summer. A 120,000 gallon reservoir reservoir provides water for both heating and fire protection. protection. Hannu Halminen hopes that other companies companies locating in the region region will also take similar similar pride in the quality of design in their buildings. buildings. "We want to show people that we have a deep commitment to our customers customers and we intend to be here for the long term," said Mr. Halminen. Halminen. One of the most recent subdivision openings took place at White Cliffe this spring where over 500 guests viewed the model homes on the first day of the grand opening. opening. Located off Preston- vale Rd., south of Highway Highway Two, the White Cliffe homes range in size from 1,740 to 3,447 square feet and prices begin begin at $186,990. . The list of Halminen subdivisions includes Courtice Meadows, White Cliffe and Park- wood Village, in Courtice; Courtice; Foster Creek IV in Newcastle Village; Strathrose Estates in Port Hope; Lakeview Court, Kingsdale Estates and Baltimore Heights in Co- bourg and Fairview North and Fairview South in Peterborough. New subdivisions in Bowman ville and Courtice Courtice are expected to open soon. Anita Halminen, sister sister to Hannu, John, and Paul has been involved with sales at Halminen Homes Ltd. for four years. She has been Turn to Page 23 Halminen Offers Beautiful Homes in Five Great Communities COURTICE Courtice Meadows -- 1,040 - 1,631 sq. ft. detached homes White Cliffe -- 1,740 - 3,340 sq. ft. detached homes Parkwood Village -- 825 - 1,725 sq. ft. condominiums NEWCASTLE VILLAGE Foster Creek IV -- 1,110 - 3,447 sq. ft. detached homes PORT HOPE Strathrose Estates -- 1,740 - 3,340 sq. ft. detached homes COBOURG Lakeview Court -- 2,128 - 3,447 sq. ft. detached homes Kingsdale Estates -- 1,154 - 1,631 sq. ft. detached homes Baltimore Heights -- 1,128 -1,262 sq. ft. detached homes PETERBOROUGH Fairview North -- 1,890 - 3,340 sq. ft. detached homes Fairview South -- 1,250 - 1,631 sq. ft. detached homes "Coming Soon" Prestonvale Heights in Courtice and Waverly Ridge in Bowmanville 1747 Baseline Rd., Bowmanville Telephone 436-2600 Fax 436-9605 "MEET ME AT THE MARINA" Full Facility Accommodations for 200 Boats MAIN DECK DINING ROOM Enjoy our popular weekend Beef and Lobster Buffet Reservations Appreciated John MacKenzie entertains every Saturday night. THE BRIDGE Our new banquet hall with party and reception facilities for 200 Outdoor walk around balcony. THE BRIG AND CROW'S NEST Saturday night dances and meeting rooms NEW MOTEL Our new 24 unit motel overlooks the marina and is convenient to all the marina features. CONDOMINIUM VILLAS An additional 4 villas and now complete rec centre with indoor pool, sauna, spa and social room. LIGHTHOUSE LOUNGE Every Friday night John Ludgate entertains. Lake Ontario Charter Fishing Available PORT DARLINGTON MARINA HOTEL Lake Road off Liberty St. S. Hotel 623-4925 Bowmanville Marina 623-3501