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by Connie Marion On May 13, at precisely four p.m. in the afternoon, an alarm went out to area _ firefighters that Marcelville Antiques was on fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they were greeted by a blazing inferno. The fire started just out- side the _ restoration building. Everything which was constructed of wood, was completely destroyed. Flames from the disaster, could be seen from as far / away as_ Lafontaine. | Vehicles lined both sides of Highway 93, as people wat- ched the raging blaze. In an hour and a half, 24 years of hard work was com- pletely lost. This proved to be only a temporary set back, as by mid-August, Marcelville Antiques and Reproduc- tions'and Custom Cabinets / was back in business. "People were so helpful" according to co-owner Rosalie Graziani. "A lot of local people helped us. Bill Lediard brought his men and trucks over and work- ' ed all week at cleaning up, / and in a lot of rainy ' weather for free. Nelson Cote and Guy Ealey took some of their men, off other jobs and in a lot of bad weather, they laid bricks and poured ce- ment." "Anything with wood, we could do, so we kept several of our men work- ing,' commented Graziani. "Many worked for a cou- ple of weeks for no pay. Friends and neighbours came after their work to help us put up walls and move things. Walkers Elec- tric did the electrical work Bird of peace cardmaking Huronia Museum's contribution to Peace Day last Sunday in the Midland YMCA was on several fronts. Above, youngsters made greeting cards with a bird of peace drawing. Nearby, volunteers painted children's faces in Indian face painting patterns. The Museum was open especial- ly for the afternoon. and they came at a time to suit us,' said a grateful Graziani. Looking at the newly constructed building, you'd never know there was a fire. It is approx- imately the same size as the previous structure. The on- ly notable difference is the front porch, as it is quite high and is a full porch. Rosalie's husband, Denis, "designed the front to look like a train station. With our type of business, people are always loading and unloading things, the same as a train depot." "We also wanted a building that would do the Penetang area proud," stated Rosalie. The owners had full in- surance, when the mishap occurred, but were under insured. It cost a lot to ful- ly rebuild the business. They are gradually acquir- ing the tools they need, through sales. "'I'd say the building is probably 495 per cent more fireproof now,"' said Graziani. "Tt was only on October 24 that the heating was turned on. We're very hap- py to be back in business. We felt a responsibility to our customers and staff who are very important to f Marcelville thank community for help us. We couldn't survive without them. We have a close relationship with our customers." As for the future, they have "no plans." "'We like it (the business), the way it is, the personal contact and time we can take with our customers; by having a small business. We are just very happy and thankful to be back in business," end- ed Graziani. History buff meet The Simcoe County Historical Association will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Parkview Centre located at 189 Blake St. in Barrie. The session will feature a slide presentation on in- teresting historical features Lik Lilights a of Huronia being presented by Brian Baker of Thornton. Books on local history will also be on sale. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the meeting which begins at 8 p.m. for beautiful Order early Cheese Trays Meat Platters Vegetable & Dip Platter. Give us a call now Don't be disappointed House Party? Office Party? Gianstto 4 of Midland 290 King St., Midland 526-2761 OPEN: MON. - FRI. 8-5 p.m. CUSTOMER CARRE yee: can dopout cuit! 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