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LETTER: Direct efforts to another historic home

The Orchard House has never been designated as a heritage house
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We all know that the Orchard House has never been designated as a heritage house.

It may have a small amount of historical value but it does not have real heritage value.

For the group of people that want to save this building, I have a suggestion. There is a designated heritage house located on Second Ave. NE. Because the building is a designated heritage house, the owners have so far been unable to sell the property.

I would like to suggest that as an alternative to saving the Orchard House, these people start their fund raising, purchase this designated heritage house and put all of their ideas into this structure. It would be far more cost-effective than investing their time and efforts into moving the Orchard House.

This designated heritage house is located close to downtown, has an excellent view of the lake and the downtown area. It is in good condition and ready to use without renovation or maintenance upon purchase.

Doug Hlina