What a great celebration! The Library Board worked hard to get to this day. They are pictured here: Colette Johnson, Jeff Hansen, Pat Kirstein, Karianne Johnson, and Terry Hackley.
Colette was the emcee of the program. The Mayor was the first to speak. He opened with a joke, and before we knew it, Kitty McCool was introduced. She told how she approached The Library Board giving the first donation towards making an expansion on the library. This picture shows from left: Nola Waddingham(Library Director), (representative for Dean Snyder Construction Company who has the contract for building the addition), Randy Cram (architect), Mike Nail (Mayor), Colette Johnson (Board Chairman), Kitty McCool at the podium, Judge Newt (retired judge and donor) and Rose Marie Draheim.
Judge Newt Draheim had some inspirational words, and Randy Cram, the architect, took the podium for some comments. Nola spoke,
and finally, Florine Swanson. Many community members showed up to witness this historical moment.
Many groups had the chance to "break ground" with golden shovels and hard hats. The DeCoster family have given a named gift for the children's section of the new library. Alina DeCoster and her son represented the family at this program.
Clarion-Goldfield 5th graders gave up recess time during the week to make the refreshments enjoyed by those in attendance. Several students were on hand that day to carry chairs, serve refreshments, and dig a little dirt.
Gramstads: Rosella actively researches Geneology information. Their building is being used for the temporary location at 912 Central Ave. East.
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