RUSHVILLE —
Dear Editor:
The trustees of the Rushville Public Library Board are occasionally asked why nothing is happening with the library renovation. You may recall that about one year ago we celebrated the razing of the building donated by Carter Lanning as a major step toward expansion. We asked the public at that time to renew support of our Raise to Raze fund to be used to remove the remaining brick building north of the library and to meet budget shortfalls related to the renovation efforts.
The response was much appreciated, but limited.
In late summer the trustees authorized a new fund raising committee. This enthusiastic group, under the able leadership of Mary Page, began taking the steps to develop a capital campaign. With the generous support of library patrons, the library was able to match the funds required to complete the application for an OCRA grant and to dive into a feasibility study.
With the assistance of Indiana Landmarks and Rush County Heritage, the board retained the architectural firm of Odle, McGuire and Shook, designers of the existing building, to draw plans to enhance and expand the Rushville Public Library and to bring it up to ADA standards, among other improvements.
We write you so that the community will know that an absence of activity on the outside does not mean that “nothing is happening” at the library.
In addition to the excitement of this renewed interest in the renovation, the day-to-day business handled by our industrious staff remains steady.
Stop in sometime and take a look around. Ask questions.
After the new year, we hope to be meeting with many of you in the community to get your feedback and, with your support, begin a process that could rejuvenate the Rushville Public Library, Rushville, and Rush County.
Thank you for your support,
Rushville Public Library Board of Trustees
Robert Hadley, President
Laura Steenstrup, Vice-president
Jennifer Harpring
Denise Payne
Keith Perin
Lou Starkey
Tim Yazel
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Library should be county-wide
Dear Editor:
I read with interest Paul Barada’s column proposing that the Rushville Library should become a county facility.
Way back in 1990, shortly after I became publisher of the Rushville Republican, I approached the director of the library, informing her that I wished to put the entire resources of the local newspaper behind a drive to convert the city library to a county library. -
RCCF thanks local business
Letter to the Editor:
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the annual Rush County Community Foundation day at Stagg’s Dairy Treats and Restaurant on Sunday, May 5. -
A grateful heart
Dear Editor:
The family of Johnny R. Tompkins would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ann Moster and Moster Mortuary for their caring and loving support in the midst of our grief and graciously assisting us with arrangements of a wonderful celebration of life for Johnny. -
RPL fundraising off to good start
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Rushville Public Library, the board of trustees extends its thanks to all who supported our recent kickoff of the capital campaign, “It’s Overdue, Renew.” -
Arc appreciation
Dear Editor:
The Arc of Rush County recently held a dance for Benjamin Rush students. -
Class Of ’63 Reunion Committee looks for classmates
As the Rushville High School Class of 1963, continues plans for their 50th reunion, organizers are seeking the assistance of the public in locating several classmates who are listed as “lost.”
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RCVA thanks BP/DOCS
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Rush County Victims Assistance, Inc. Board of Directors, this letter is to publicly acknowledge and sincerely thank local BP DOCS Shops and BP Products North America, Inc. for the third and final installment of a grant approved in 2011 to support local organizations in the community where they do business. -
Giving thanks
Dear Editor:
We want to say a special thanks to the American Legion for the room and the use of everything and a special thanks to Kenny Walker for supplying the food extras and also everyone who brought food. -
Thanks
Dear Editor:
Thanks to my family and friends for all the care, prayers, calls, flowers, cards, gifts, food and visits during my illness, surgery and recuperation. Thanks also to Rush Memorial and the Home Health Care Team. -
Multiple acts of kindness don’t go unnoticed
Dear Editor:
My son Josh goes to Milroy Elementary. He is my special boy who is autistic. He is also the Salvation Army’s bell ringer with a big heart. - More Letters to the Editor Headlines
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