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Pride of Saline
Five homes win preservation awards
By Sue G. Collins, Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: June 7, 2007
A penchant for pediments and adoration for architecture drove the dedicated owners of five historic homes win the Pride of Saline award this year.
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The annual awards were designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation and revitalization of Saline's historic resources and focus on exterior restoration and rehabilitation projects for both residential and commercial properties throughout the city of Saline.
Terri Sibo-Koenig, who owns a historic home in the newly designated South Ann Arbor Street Historic District, created the Pride of Saline project and presented five homeowners with plaques and a framed watercolor painting of their homes.
Linda Klenczar, a local artist, visited each home and painted a portrait of the exterior for the homeowners.
In the category for Residential Restoration, Chad and Calesta Harrison were honored for their home at 211 S. Ann Arbor St. In less than three years, the Harrisons have completely restored the exterior of their historic home. The laborious process included removing aluminum siding, repairing clapboard and shingles, reconstructing window pediments and porch elements, and painting in a historical color scheme.
Tim Jasina and Sarah Batzer's home at 210 N. Lewis St. was awarded the Residential Rehabilitation Award for their addition to the rear of their home that echoes the historic design elements and scale of the original homestead.
In the Residential/New Construction category, Tim Griffin's home at 315 N. Ann Arbor St. was honored. Griffin has recently listed the home for sale after remaking an existing addition to the property by using compatible rooflines, materials and attention to the building's massing. The new construction now complements the home without appearing conspicuously added, Sibo-Koenig noted in her remarks.
Don and Donna Zak have undertaken numerous projects in the restoration of their home at 210 W. Henry St. and were recognized with the Stewardship Award. Most recently, they returned their porches to their original configuration and materials.
"They are tireless in the maintenance and preservation of this magnificent home and its grounds. Their property is an inspiration," Sibo-Koenig said.
The selection committee pored over the nominations and were inspired to create a special recognition, the Preservation Icon, in the award's first year.
Jim and Cheryl Hoeft have been stalwart caretakers of their grand home at 324 N. Ann Arbor St. for many years. The highly visible property shines with enduring historic integrity both inside and out, Sibo-Koenig said. Additionally, the Hoefts' ongoing willingness to share their home, their knowledge of its history and their restoration experiences with the community promotes an appreciation of historic preservation and its importance in understanding Saline's heritage, she said.
The 2007 selection committee included Brian Marl of the Saline Historic District Commission, Margaret Lane of the Saline Area Historical Society, Klenczar and Sibo-Koenig.
Jeff Fordice from the city of Saline and Ron Koenig, Historic District Commission chairman, acted as advisers on the project. Bridgewater Lumber provided $50 gift certificates for each of the winners, and the Saline Area Historical Society and Saline Historic District Commission provided support and sponsorship.
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