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18 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 5,1993 » "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" More than 50 le gathered at the Head Church, on Sunday forits grand re-opening. The church, at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, was the site of a major restora- tion project during the summer that saved the historical build- ing from certain destruction, said Paul Arculus, president of the Lake Scugog Historical So- ciety. . Describing the church as beautiful i inits Shmpictis Mr. "ev i 2 : *n on Se) 27 Arculus said the improvements will gaaan|s itslifefor at least another five generations. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Hunter Donaldson of Port Perry and Marjorie (Wheatley) Ste- phenson, a former island resi- dent who attended Sunday School at the church, cut the rib- bon and unveiled the plaques naming the people who donated money for the project. The Head Church was built in * ? Ver 19, 1860. The front porch was built in 1905 and the Tea Room was added in 1914. The Scugog Island Head Me- morial United Church Women (Head UCW) was organized in 1948 and continues to actively support the operation of the church. The church was placed in the care of the Lake Scugog Histori- cal Society and the Scugog Shores Museum Village in 1969 because it was no longer needed as a full-time place of worship. During the summer of 1992, concerns were expressed about the deteriorating condition of the church. Roof shingles were loose, the floor was badly warped causing the outside walls to be much lower than the centre of the floor, and the Tea Room was coming away from the main building. The Architectural Conser- -vancy of Ontario was contacted Head Church restoration project i ps complete Hunter Donaldson and Marjorie Stephenson cut the ribbon to signify the re-opening of the Head Church at the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Mrs. Stephenson (nee Wheatley) re- members going to Sunday School in the church while her par- ents attended the service. The Wheatleys moved from the:is- and it appointed Phillip Carter to report on the condition of the church. He stressed the need to reserve the church because of its historical and architectural The Head Church at the Scugog Shores Museum Village has now been restored. Originally built in 1860, the church was in poor repair and may have been lost if the 'work had not been done immediately. importance and noted that there was an urgency to exten- sively restore the church. In the spring of 1993, the Lake Scugog Historical Society organized a fundraising cam- paign in order to carry out the project. The society also applied Includes: VHTET a Ele a BUY ET gi Cla Ela [el=RST o [slo FE ES land In 1926. to the Department of Employ- ment and Immigration to re- store this church as a job crea- tion project under the Unemployment Insurance Sec- tion 25 Job Creation Program. This provided the project with six workers for 18 Poke. Gary Moore was hired as Project Su- pervisor. The workers were Chris Burns, Greg Maunder, John Matusiak, Wayne McCul- ly, Paul Tesolin, Henry Weste- rhof, and Jeff Tait. "The building was raised in or- der to replace sections of two sill beams. At that point, it was dis- 'covered that the church was in far worse conditicn than expect- higher than original, thus keep- ing the sill beams off the ground and allowing air to circulate un- derneath, thereby extending. the life of the base of the church. Proper drainage was created in Ta to keep the building drier. All of the windows were re- moved and rebuilt using the original glass where possible. The roof was reshingled, de- fective siding was replaced, and the entire building repainted. The Tea Room chimney was rebuilt so that a wood-burning stove could provide heat. New washrooms were added at the north-west corner and year- ed and all the sill beams and round running Waist Was Pro- vi 34 Point Inspection floor rafter beams had to be re- wy * Inspect Simp exhaust, test windshield placed if the church was to be Ie is hoped $145.50 fh ajor roo = 0) u | or & washe, ion. inspect { preserved. This significantlyin- toration will be needed again wiper & washer operation, inspect front & rear creased the cost of supplies and until after the year 2100. Vehicle a{-Y-To VA {els Winter With 'BH Goodwrench Service Fs Total Winterize Inspection & CHEVROLET * OLDSMOBILE Willi CADILLAC « GEO report longer life as necessary 852-3334 suspension components and supply written Lube, Oil and Filter » Replace engine oil & oil filter, lubricate chassis also includes topping up of: brake fluid, power steering flyid, transmission fluid, differential or transfer case fluid Tire Rotation * Remove wheels & rotate, check tire pressures, check tread conditions for even wear and Cooling System Service e Drain, flush and refill cooling system with GM approved coolant, pressure check for leaks, inspect hoses and water pump, tighten clamps Service All Door Locks * Lubricate all door locks and truck lock to help prevent winter freeze-up amson ©] Uxbridge 95 materials. The community ral- lied behind this project, making it financially feasible. Douglas fir was used instead of the original pine. 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