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As I mentioned before our Department moved into our new hall in July. Held our Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on Sat. Sept 13. Over 300 people attended.
A cool windy morning probably kept numbers down.
But here's why I am posting. During the opening, the man who oversaw the project for the councils asked for time on the programme. He took the time allotted to (get ready) present a donation cheque to our F.D. for the entire amount he was paid to oversee the project. Said he was proud to have been associated with us in the past (member 61-85, Chief 65-85), and he would have done the job for nothing, so since the councils decided to pay him, he decided to donate it all back to the F.D.for equipment purchase. This project took 16 months from start to finish and he was involved from the time councils said to start drawing plans until the finish. Drew the final concept plans for the tender and was the only person authorized to communicate changes to the contracter. $5000. was probably not enough for all the work he did, but it was sure a great shot in the arm for us.
So I am just on here to crow a little and express our gratitude.
On the down side, we sent out invitations to every former member of our department (about 60) that we could find to invite them to a Pickeral Fry and celebration of the new building. 3 showed up.
Back to the bright side we had about 2 lbs of fresh pickerel fillets for each person attending, so no one went short.
A cool windy morning probably kept numbers down.
But here's why I am posting. During the opening, the man who oversaw the project for the councils asked for time on the programme. He took the time allotted to (get ready) present a donation cheque to our F.D. for the entire amount he was paid to oversee the project. Said he was proud to have been associated with us in the past (member 61-85, Chief 65-85), and he would have done the job for nothing, so since the councils decided to pay him, he decided to donate it all back to the F.D.for equipment purchase. This project took 16 months from start to finish and he was involved from the time councils said to start drawing plans until the finish. Drew the final concept plans for the tender and was the only person authorized to communicate changes to the contracter. $5000. was probably not enough for all the work he did, but it was sure a great shot in the arm for us.
So I am just on here to crow a little and express our gratitude.
On the down side, we sent out invitations to every former member of our department (about 60) that we could find to invite them to a Pickeral Fry and celebration of the new building. 3 showed up.
Back to the bright side we had about 2 lbs of fresh pickerel fillets for each person attending, so no one went short.
RAY WAS HERE 08/28/05
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