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RC RS LR ili imide a nt sii dA Cg { = Scugog Island resident Dave Milton spent a great deal of time polishing his entry in this ~ year's Third Annual Custom Car and Bike Show held at the New Metro East Trade Centre in ~ (From page 16) regional headquarters, local government and other ad- ministrative offices, Watchorn said the location was already establish- ed as the centre for the region with Whitby already being established historically as the seat of government. "The region will gain a prestigious headquarters building, custom built and designed by world- class architects," said Watchorn. He stated the architectsjchosen to work on the Durham Hejght com- plex were Moriyama and Teshima Architects, who between them have a long list of .architectural achievements including the Ontario Science Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and closer to home, the Whitby Municipal Offices building. Also working on the complex will be Robin Clarke, a senior partner in The Clarke Darling Downey Part- nership. His many notible projects include the Royal Bank Plaza, Bell Centre, Continental Bank Building, York Centre and the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto as well as other significant projects in Edmonton, Texas and Ottawa. Watchorn stated the regional headquarters building would be erected on the highest point on land within the Town of Whitby comman- ding views in all directions across Durham Region. "It will be of contemporary design and materials, conveying the theme of future growth for the region," said Watchorn. 'The building will Bill Rhodes has good reason to look proud. The 1925 Model T Ford he is standing beside was completely refurbished by him at his 3rd Line Scugog home. The car orginally belonged to his great grandfather, and was shipped from Neil boas. be surrounded by a reflecting pool, and internally will be organized around a large atrium, an open space for public receptions, exhibi- tions and meetings." According to a financial and economic analysis of the proposal undertaken by The Coopers and Lybrand Consulting Group, general economic benefits to the region and its residents will be significant. The consulting group said that construc- tion of the proposed development is expected to generate 5,000 person- years of employment over a 10-year period. In addition, the ripple effect through the economy will support an added 8,000 person-years of employ- ment, mainly within the region. In the long term, the report indicated more than 1,500 permanent positions would be created. Finance chairman for the region, Jim Witty, of Ajax, said it was dif- ficult to say at first glance how viable the proposal was. "It is certainly very interesting with lots of possibility, but it is go- ing to need an indepth study' said Witty. He added he was unable to say at the present time whether the new proposal put forth by Graywood was any better or worse than that of- fered by the City of Oshawa several months ago. '""Both proposals give us something to think about," said Wit- ty. "Both are going to give us (the region) something, and both are go- ing to cost us some money." While Whitby Mayor Bob At- tersley hailed the announcement as Pickering last weekend. The 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible was acquired by Milton and his wife Karen a year ago from another Port Perry resi- "regional councillors. its original location in Chatham in bits and pieces. Bill and his wife Jana showed the vintage car and also a 1966 Pontiac GTO in the Custom Car and Bike Show last weekend. 3 dent Bob Jamieson. Another headquarters proposal unveiled a major step in the development of the town and an economic way to get a new regional headquarters building, Oshawa Mayor Allan Pilkey felt the indicated costs of the Graywood proposal were 'a little staggering." Although Graywood has stated the annual lease would be at their cost, with no expected profit margin for the 20-year period, the annual lease is still expected to run around $2.5 million, a figure that shocked many Pilkey had previously told coun- cil that if it accepts his city's offer to relocate the headquarters building in Oshawa, it could be built for $3 million. He has offered to drop the $3.3 million claim Oshawa says it-has on the present building, and throw in $1 million in free land. A regional report, however, has stated a new building in Oshawa would cost more in the neighbourhood of $12 to $14 million. Regional Chairman Gary Her- rema, while admitting Graywond was honest by putting "everything up front," added the project was very expensive and suggested it would have to be scaled down somewhat. He added he would like to see the field opened up to other ar- chitects who might be interested in making similar proposals in the Whitby-Oshawa corridor Both the Oshawa and Graywood proposals have been sent to the finance dnd planning committees for further study and will be submit ted to council with their recommen dations at a later date PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 17, 1987 -- 37 Area residents well represented at show The Port Perry area was well represented at the Metro East Custom Car and Bike Show held last ~ weekend at-the New Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. Chairman of the third annual event was Gary Brown, well known to the Blackstock area as coowner of G&S Custom Auto. He and his partner Steve Wilson had a total of three cars in the show between them. : Brown is one o: Canada's best known international custom car designer/builders. For over 10 years he has toured the North American show circuit showing his award- winning 1966 Beaumont entitled "Fantasia," which is valued at over $100,000. "Onyx Mystic' the feature car at the MECC&B is also owned and built by Gary. The black beau- ty has already won over 10 awards since it began touring a year ago, in- cluding placing first in Custom Class at Speedarama '87, possibly Canada's largest atito show of its kind. The $30,000 1968 Camero term- ed the 'subtle sleeper' of the year has a black-on-black exterior and motor, a soft burgundy interior and features an awesome display of chrome highlights. Believe it or not, Gary purchased the vehicle from a "little old lady in Texas (not Pasedence) who never even took the car out in the rain. It had 46,000 original -miles on it when, Gary became the second owner. He took the ear apart completely, stripped and repainted every square inch and re-did it as though it had just come off the factory assembly line Gary relies on Glen Evans of Port Perry Auto Glass to do all the in- teriors and trim for him. His partner Steve Wilson has a 0 Fi WHERE DID ITALL GO! right to be proud in his own right. Six years ago he purchased a 1967 Camero which he stripped down and refurbished for Annette Vanderveer as a gift. Although Annette has put some 30,000 miles on '*Nightimare" using it as her everyday car since that time, it woh Best in Class in the event last year, as well as several awards in the many outdoor shows it was entered in. ' For Karen and Dave Milton of Scugog Island, the 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible was the first one they purchased a year ago from Bob Jamieson of Port Perry. It has been completely renovated and has 68,000 original miles. The couple admits to babying 'their pride and joy somewhat, using it to drive only on the weekends in the summer months. Bill Rhodes of the Third Line in Scugog was possibly the hit of the show with his 1925 Model T Ford. . The car was originally owned by his great grandfather in 1925 and was ultimately passed down to Bill's father. According to Rhodes, about eight years ago, his dad took the car apart but never quite got around to putting it back together. When Bill graduated from school in 1982, his father granted his wish to take over ownership of the car. He transferred all the pieces from the family home -in Chatham to Port Perry-and began the task of reconstructing the car. It took three years of patient work, but the results were worth it. Bill .and his wife Jana have a one-of-a- - kind. Although Bill did all of the restoration and mechanical work, he says he is grateful to his fried Mike Nolan of The 60's Shop on Shirley Road for doing such a great job on the paint work. 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