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ugog Citizen -- Wednesday, May 18, 1993 -- 11 + Church restoration vicsirt on target Scugog Historical Society president Paul Arculus pt a $500 d i from Dianne Hooker (left) and Diane Runcieman of the MLS Breakfast Club, made up of Port Perry real . The estate ag and brok Restoration of one of Scugog's finest old buildings will get underway in June and should »e complete by the end of eptember. The Head Memorial United Church on Scugog Island will get a badly needed new roof and repairs to the foundation. Scugog Historical Society president Paul Arculus said a federal jobs creation grant for $48,000 was confirmed last week, and this money willgbe used to hire six people to work on the construction for a period of 16 weeks. The Society is now in process of hiring the six w' must be currently drawing unemployfiient ipsurance to qualify. Once hired, they will work under the direction of architect Gary Moore who is supervising the restoration project for the Society. The Head Church, as. it known, is now part of the Scugog Shores Mugeum Complex at the south end of the Scugog Island. The church was built in 1860, with a front porch added in 1905 and the "tea room" about ten years later. In 1969, the church ceased to be a place of worship and was turnefl over to the Museum. But last summer, roof shingles began to come loose, the tea room was separatjmg from the main building andthe floor developed a distinctive warp indicating that the outside wall foundation was crumbling. The" Historical Society contacted the Advisory Board 0) the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario who appointed noted architect Phillip Carter to survey the Church and make recommendations. In his report, he stressed the urgency of shingling the roof, replacing support beams," levelling the floor, painting the exterior and putting in a new" foundation. Here's what Mr. Carter had to say about the church. "This delightful building is an excellent example of vernacular rural church architecture inf Ontario. The y will be used for the Church restoratiorf project. building has a simple #fd clear plan form, straight forward construction techniques typical of barn buildings, fine and even elegant proportioNy® There is ne . obvious Complete Seed Supplies & Service RR#2, Blackstock (416) 986-4331 LAWN SEED & LAWN FERTILIZER 1 Pound to 1000 Pounds - CENTRE AYE] Any sto Call SWAIN SEED at (416) 956-4231 or visit us 3 1/2 miles south of Black 'FREE ir ® 14 Day Trials* FREE @ Hediing Tests FREE ® Hearing Aid Checkups' INTEREST g Liearing Aid Payment Plans REP, , stock on Old Scugog Rd. ornarfientation, but beautifully executed details such as the cornice return at the gables, the gable trim and elegantly proportioned windows of the original church exhibit the work of skilled builders. It is a good example of early Upper Canada rural ecclesiastical architecture and worthy of restoration and preservation." The total cost of the restoration project will be in excess of $60,000. The Historical Society is now in the middle of a fund-raising campaign for $19,000 as its share of the project cost. Mr. Arculus said last week donations have been coming in nicely this month. Proceeds from this year's Canoe the Nonquon/Triathlon and special "Last Paddle" will be used for the restoration. Individuals and _ groups wishing to make a donation can contact 98523589. "Reaching Out" Myles McDERMOTI CHAPLI [GM STIRS RT PANABAKIR Funeral Home I, PORT dying may feel the same way. - Being - Talk h if they were not ill before entering. Quite often when we hear that someone is\dying, we aren't sure what to do or say the next time we see them. The person who is The things | found that have helped me over the years are : ere for the person and not avoiding them. estly about your feelings. - Kffow when to talk and when to"ffsien. « Let the person know that you would still be there for them even - Respect the privacy of the person you are visiting. Knock - Realize you are not being rejected if the ill person doesn't want to see you; they may need their strength to focus on dying. - Finally, when the end is near and it you are part of the immediate family, give the dying person permission to go, otherwise he or she may feel they have to hang on for you. Providers for All Insurance Plans'... dncluding Veterans and WCB! * **¥n-store price only. CITY HEARING AID CENTRE 7... Serving the Hearing Impaired in the Kawarthas for 20 Years! + "~~... and now serving the Scugog Area with ourNew Port Perry Office! 462 PAXTON STREET, PORT PERRY 985-3166 (opposite Port Perry Community Hospital) REGISTERED, MINISTRY o0hHEALTH, A.D. ia selon nk cAI 4 CO Vio Qos rly all yg Moder ang