The historic Jackson County courthouse is to be converted into a regional library. Renovations are estimated at $1.4 million.
Fundraisers were recently “excited” by receipt of $200,000 from the ARRA via the US Department of Agriculture. The article (which sports a photo of the welfare case) stated five times the funds will pay for “furniture, fixtures, and equipment.” No further elaboration was provided. Fundraisers had already raised $1,725,985.38 toward their $1.6 million goal. Thanks to the general welfare, they will now have more money to buy books, books on tape, and CD’s. Fundraisers encourage the community to continue to contribute nonetheless.
