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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" CY PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 23, 1999 - 9 Study advised against purchase of Reach St. building By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Purchasing the former Old Port Marketing premises and turning it into the township's new municipal building at an estimated cost of almost $2.5 mil- lion is way out of Scugog's budget, says administrator Earl Cuddie. A study that cost the municipality almost $13,000 says so. The firm of Barry-Bryan and Associates was hired last year to study the building. But the proposal proved to be too costly, said Mr. Cuddie. "They worked on it for six or seven months last year, taking a look at it for the possible use as a new townshi building," he said. "They went over it to see how the building is structurally and they gave us possible design layouts. We tossed around the idea of maybe a joint venture with the (Durham) police." The building, which used to house the operations of Old Port Marketing before the company moved just west of town on Scugog Line 6, is at the north- west corner of Reach St. and Old Simcoe "We found out it was on the market and we recognize that our present set- up is very inefficient, so we looked into it," said Mr. Cuddie This building was considered by Scugog Township for new municipal offices. A consultant's report indicated the move would cost in excess of $2 million. "We own the (Scugog) Community Centre which is right next door, and we thought it would be a perfect fit." Township staff are currently working out of two buildings: a small building on Perry St. where the council chambers, along with the mayor's and finance offices are, and a small house on nearby 'North St., which is used by the clerk's department. The cost of the purchase and renova- tion of the Reach St. building was just too high, said Mr. Cuddie. "It figured out to be somewhere around $2.4 or $2.5 million for us to acquire the property and do the reno- vations we'd want to have done. It just wasn't feasible," he said, noting that the township was looking at roughly 15,000 square feet for new offices for its 17 staff members. Durham Police would have had approximately 10,000 square feet in office space, he added. The police have issued tenders for a new building. The cost of the study on the property came to a total of $12,726.80. "I know it would have been the perfect spot; it was a perfect location for us," said Mr. Cuddie. "But we have to keep our priorities straight and first, and foremost, we have to go through our budget for the township and see how that hits us." Council, however, plans to take a long look at the possibility of renovating and expanding the current municipal building on Perry St. in the future, he added. Volunteers for Lung Ass'n canvass needed The Lung Association will be holding its annual door-to-door fundraising campaign in Port Perry from May 1 to 16. Volunteers will be pro- vided with training and canvassing kits, and can choose their own pre- ferred route. Canvassing can be done in just a few hours, and volunteers can choose a day and time Directory of Coming Events Thursday March 25 Lake Scugog Historical Society 30th anniversary annual meeting, 7:30 p.m. - St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall. Guest Scugog Soccer speaker: Susan Neale, Registration - Chamber curator, Scugog Shores of Commerce. Museum. Topic: "North of Registration closed April The Lung Association 1s committed to the improvement of respira- tory health through fundraising activities for the support of medical research and Lung Association community health programs. To volunteer, or for additional information, please call Durham Area Community Office at (905) 436-1046. required to help dis- tribute canvassing kits to canvassers, and collect them at the end of the campaign. Held previously in the fall, the campaign has been moved to the spring, as a result of community feedback. Door-to-door campaigns for communi- ty support are fewer in number in the spring, and this time of year successful campaign,we need enthusiastic volun- teers to help us out by visiting local neighbours or by distributing mate- rial," says Howard Hall, former mayor of Port Perry. "Last year we raised over $2,400 and this year's goal is $3,000," said Mr. Hall. "I hope Port Perry residents will help me to raise funds Friday, March 26 Pot of Gold Dinner - 6:30 p.m. at Burns Church, Ashburn. Call 655-8509. Saturday, March 27 convenient to them with- in the campaign period. Team leaders are also offers better weather for canvassers. "To ensure another Stonemoor for this important charity by volunteering a few hours of their time." avallable at the arena. See Vem at Blackstock Rec Hall Arena & Old Town Hall FOR RENT Late and early ice times are still the rink for availability or call: 986-5177 Our No-Smoking, air conditioned, completely serviced Rec Hall is available for weddings and other special events. The Old Town Hall is perfect for your small gatherings. To book the Halls, call Wilma Van Camp at: 985-4927 WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS 60." March 25 International Year of Older Persons public information session, 1-4 p.m. - Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Centre Rd., Port Perry. Guest speaker: Don Harron, co-chair, Canada Coordinating Committee. Thursday and Friday, March 25 , 26 Rummage sale - Port Perry United Church, 10 am. - 5 pm. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, March 26-10a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, March 26 Scugog Women's Networking Breakfast - 8:15 a.m. - Call Marlene 30. Saturday, March 27 Oakwood & District Lions Club Easter Turkey Shoot - 10 a.m.- north of Oakwood, turn left on Skyline Rd., 1 mi. across. Saturday, March 27 Toy, book and bake sale - Cartwright Central Public School, Blackstock - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Info. 986-4602 or 986-5819. Saturday, March 27 Cartwright Minor Ball registration - Blackstock Arena 8 a.m. to noon. Sunday, March 28 The Heritage Singers present a Worship Cantata "It Is Finished" - 986-5628 or Joan 434- 6:30 p.m. - Port Perry Day Care Centres Inc. Energy efficient 29 Baptist Church. A | windows reduce draft 399 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-0800 & increase warmth. Coming Events sponsored by : 4 Alcan vinyl & Openings now available aluminum windows. Jor all ages | toneno y 4 Edu nIDON i $rontioo, Registration ERE Eeron | |" Gente Alles To Products : Doors » Windo aes and A is Solariums 085-080 preter aal 10 9855277 D8S-()8( KN) or Toll Free 1-885. WIN-DOOW (946-3669) ORT PERRY