Building for the future
-Daily Freeman-Journal photos by Anne Blankenship
The heavy snow hasn’t hampered construction at the new hospital building. The structure has been enclosed since late fall so crews are able to work inside, out of the elements.
It was just two years ago that officials of Hamilton Hospital received word of a $10 million donation from a local couple. That pledge would be the spark that set plans in motion to build a new, state-of-the-art hospital facility. The donation from Bob and Mary Van Diest carried a few stipulations, including that the funds be used to build a new structure and not be a remodeling project. In addition, construction contracts were to be signed and ground to be broken within one year. The hospital staff stepped into high gear at that point to find an architect. What normally takes up to 18 months in the design process needed to be in place in less than a year. Today, construction is nearing the final stages; in fact, work is right on track for the anticipated completion in September. Construction manager Don Friesen, of JE Dunn, said about 100 workers are on-site each day as separate crews work mechanical, electrical and plumbing, drywall and exterior finishin.
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Kevin Ades and his nephew, Burke Risetter, grew up around the food business. Their family managed the Dairy Queen for many years, and they both ventured into different areas of the food service industry.
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“It’s almost like living at the Holiday Inn!”
The residents are the best at describing Windsor Manor, the place they call home.
“It’s a wonderful place,” resident Arlene Hanson said.
Pickles' Pub marks one year in business
KAMRAR — Driving into Kamrar, a hungry person doesn’t need directions to Pickles Pub. If the aroma of grilled beef doesn’t guide you to it, the cars lining up at 425 Main St. will.
A recent Saturday night can testify to its popularity.
Pickles' Pub marks one year in business
KAMRAR — Driving into Kamrar, a hungry person doesn’t need directions to Pickles Pub. If the aroma of grilled beef doesn’t guide you to it, the cars lining up at 425 Main St. will.
A recent Saturday night can testify to its popularity.
NEH school looks to future with building project
BLAIRSBURG — It was a long time coming.
But with the walls and roof up, the interior construction work has begun at the new Northeast Hamilton Elementary School in Blairsburg.
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