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NEWS Thursday, May 8, 1997 - Page 7 AFTER THE BLAZE= RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD GILL GYM photos by Jose (Juba) Siqueira 8Y H~:ATHER WOODS news is the knowledge that, thanks likely to look the same as it did be- the ROTC and Athletic Depart- SIlif!Wr;ter to extensive insurance coverage, that were lost in the fire that need It's been more than five months Western Maryland College will not fore the tragic fire. rnents have returned to relative nor- replacing, particularly those that the only change Currently, be- since a fire from an unknown cause be forced to use funds from other ing debated is the possibility of put- mality. There are still a few items were being housed in the basement. ravaged Old Gill Gymnasium and sources to pay for the damage or ting the flooring that is now in the campus landmark has yet to any costs associated with the fire. PELC into Old Gill and using hard- return to its old self. Of course, the rebuilding will wood floors (which had previously Fortunately, construction crews have been working tirelessly and not be excessive. That is, there will been in Old Gill) for the new gym. if However, this will only occur not be an indoor swimming pool or will continue to do so over the next extra levels added to PELC. De- there are sufficient funds from the spite the many rumors, once the Insurance company. rebuilding is finished, Old Gill is As for those affected by the fire,