Thought I’d take a moment and just bring you up to speed on the museum’s progress and give you an anticipated time frame for its opening. Many things have happened over the last several months including:

Code enforcement – I’m sure for some of you just the mentioning these two words conjures up some real passionate thoughts, but I will say that after examining what the Code officer sais we needed to do to make this construction project proper and get the necessary approvals, the list was actually well thought-out by those state and local boys to make for a safer and better facility. We needed to expand our bathroom to make it handicapped accessible. No problem except that we are cramped already and enlarging this bathroom has cost us in precious square footage that we need for the museum’s displays. However, if the shoe was on the other foot, I believe I’d appreciate it if I could maneuver my wheelchair to use the restroom.

Financing – Personally financing such an endeavor is always a challenge and help is always appreciated so we were excited to discover that the village of Phoenix had a special grant program through the utility company that we could participate in. With this 50/50 split grant we are able to do the following:

1. Place all utilities underground.
2. Upgrade all the electrical systems including meter channels, entrance cable and breaker panels.
3. Strip all paint off the exterior bricks
4. Point the mortar and replace any damaged or missing bricks on the front exterior of the building.
5. Replace a window in the building’s front with a vinyl replacement.

Donations – We appreciate greatly the folks like you that have donated items, which we sell on e-bay. I think few have been aware of the museum’s specific needs though because I don’t want to trouble anyone and would like to finish this on my own. Realistically, however, we do need the help and we thank everyone for those precious dollars generated. For every dollar that comes in, the quantity and quality of the Museum’s artifacts improves.

Our opening is, at the earliest, set for spring and at the latest summer of 2007. I promise.

Next up: South Carolina Chupacabra Part II

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