You Mean We Didn't Have Our Own Fire Hydrant??

I know you're all asking yourselves, "What?? We didn't have our own fire hydrant?"

Well, now we do.

Classic design.  Lovely shade of red. 

Very nice.

What's Cookin' in the RPN Kitchen?

The first time I heard whisperings about the RPN Stake Center renovation was in the north kitchen during a funeral luncheon back in 2008.  The ladies were excited about the idea of having a renovated kitchen to serve their green beans and funeral potatoes from, but assured me that the rumors of a building renovation were simply that.  Rumors.

Well, ladies, take a look-see at this!  Your kitchen is finally happening!  And it looks like the old appliances are already gone and a window is slated to be replaced with an updated one.  Soon, when you serve your funeral potatoes, Jell-o, green beans and ham it will be warmed in new ovens and served across sparkling countertops.

Now let's just hope that the first meal we serve from this kitchen is a fiesta and not a funeral.

Rain is Falling All Around

Fun Autumn Memories

Do you have fun autumn memories of events held in the Rose Park North Stake Center?

Maybe you remember going to a Western Hoedown?  Do you have fun memories of a Trunk-or-Treat?  What about a Share-Your-Harvest Party or a Getting-to-Know-You Night? 

What do you remember about autumn in the Rose Park North Stake Center?

Please share your warm, humorous or thoughtful memories with us!

WARNING!

There was a wee bit of concern that this blog might pique the curiosity of Rose Parkians and make them want to actually enter the stake center before the renovation is complete.

Three words:

DON'T DO IT.

Pretty please, stay off the property until the renovation is complete. 

I've been promised exclusive interior pics by our stake Physical Facilities Rep.  He and his wife have been attending the monthly meetings with the contractors and have been able to take hundreds of pictures of all the areas that we want to see!  (And you won't have to break a leg to see these photos!)

So, please stay out until the renovation is complete.  For your own safety. 

But the very second the building is complete, the ribbon is cut and the doors open, we'd love to see you, your family, your friends and your neighbors there every Sunday after that.

Do You Have Questions About the Renovation?

"Why are there big piles of sand and gravel in the parking lot?" 

"What are those big blue pipes for?"

"Why are patches of lawn missing?"

Just driving by all the construction buzz at the stake center sets a hundred questions whirling.  We all have questions about the renovation...

If you have answers, please share!  If you have questions, go ahead and post them in the comment box below.

Fortifying the Stake Center Roof

Nick Pacelli of Timberworks Construction, explains what they're doing to fortify and strengthen the stake center--specifically the roof.  He also shares his favorite homemade treat.  (Maybe someone could bake some and deliver it to Nick...Mmmmm....)

Working With the Windows Open

 

With no air conditioning, and temps outside in the upper eighties, workers leave the windows open to keep the building cool while they work.

Restoration vs. Renovation

While driving past the Rose Park North Stake Center construction zone and watching all the renovation buzz, my five-year-old asked "Mommy, when will our church be restored?"

Good news!  Our church is restored!  We have the fullness of the gospel as taught by Jesus Christ when he was on the earth.  We have living prophets, apostles, the priesthood power and all the wonderful blessings that come with the true and living gospel.

But, I think my five-year-old really wanted to know when the stake center was going to be done with the renovation.

The Rose Park North Stake Center renovation began in June 2010 and will undergo changes over the next year that will improve its safety, functionality, efficiency and aesthetics.  The crews are working hard to stay on schedule, do quality work and make our stake center a beauty and a blessing to our community. 

The purpose of this website is to provide information about the renovation of the stake center and to give you an opportunity to share stories, insights, and information about the stake center or the renovation process. 

We welcome all visitors, community leaders and neighbors.