Good News! We're (Roughly) Half Way Through!!

There were no balloons or cake or ice cream in front of the Rose Park North Stake Center today.  In fact, there was just a lot of dirt.

But we should celebrate!  We are roughly half way through the remodel of our stake center!  Although the "completed by" date is not set in concrete, the work has been moving steadily for the past six months.  You've probably noticed the brand new windows, the sprinkler system, the missing external air conditioning units and broken up concrete.  And for every project going on outside, you know even more are happening on the inside!

So, Happy Half-Way-Finished-With-Remodeling-The-Stake-Center Day!!  Go eat some cake and ice cream!

The Rose Park Catacombs...

Betcha didn't know that the Rose Park North Stake Center had catacombs!  Well, not exactly, but it sure looks like it.

This is a rarely seen area of the stake center that's getting a major overhaul.  It's the "boiler room"

One of the major changes to the Rose Park North Stake Center is the updated heating and cooling system.  No longer will the classrooms boil while the chapel freezes...We'll have a new HVAC system that will make most everyone comfortable.  :)

Follow-up To Mystery Picture

Bro. Luker sent me one of his "before" pics that happens to match up perfectly with this week's mystery pic!  It is indeed the kitchen on the north side of the gym. 

Thanks!

Do You Live Near the Stake Center?

In church today we were asked to keep an eye out on our building--especially those who drive past it frequently.  Watch for suspicious behavior (use your imagination) and call Bro. Merritt if you see something that doesn't seem right.

Thanks!

Another Mystery Picture

Any guesses as to where this picture was taken?

Baptismal Font Relocation

One of the major changes to the Rose Park North Stake Center is the font relocation.  Does anyone have any guesses as to where the font may be relocated?

Will it open up to the cultural hall?  The gym?  Will it be on the south side of the building?  Any guesses?

Plans for the North Chapel

This is another shot of the north chapel.  They've laid down a protective cloth to shield the entire podium area.  It's wonderful to see that it's being preserved and cared for during the renovation.

Liz McConkie notes, "This shot of the North Chapel shouldn't have surprised me but did. Obviously, if we're getting new carpet, the pews have to be removed, but it sure looks strange to see only a podium in this big empty room. The clerk's desk has also been taken out to make way for a ramp that will access the rostrum."