Public Relations Director of the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library Chuck Banas said yesterday that budget cuts in the state government is not the reason for the layoff of work at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Tenth Street.
\nBanas said rumors reached his ears saying that some in the community believed work had ceased due to Gov. Ed Rendell\u2019s tax plan.
\n\u201cThat\u2019s just not true,\u201d said Banas yesterday. \u201cJeff (contractor Jeff Long) had a real important job he needed to finish in Bedford. In fact, we should begin pouring the concrete for the floor.\u201d
\nThe project is still on track for a late September or Early October opening.
\nAs construction plans begin to heat back up, so do the plan for interior workings. Banas said the building committee has already met with several manufacturers of shelving and furniture and expect to make a recommendation to the board by August.
\nMeanwhile, fundraising efforts continue.
\nOn June 22, a Lyrics for the Library is scheduled at the Christ United Methodist Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Here, local talent will offer performances. Admission is free and there will be a free will offering. All proceeds will benefit the Library Building Fund.
\nAlso, on June 21, officials will have an information table set up at the festivities in downtown Tyrone. The table will be established in front of the library\u2019s current location on Logan Avenue. Information and fundraising will take place here.
\nBanas also hinted at the July 26 concert scheduled at the Tyrone Area High School. He breathed that it would start at 7:30 p.m., but didn\u2019t say more.
\n\u201cThere will be music history made that evening,\u201d said Banas. \u201cYou don\u2019t want to miss this. You can be a part of history.\u201d
\nBanas also said that more information will be released next week. Keep your eyes on The Daily Herald for more information.
\nBanas said to date, $405,000 has been raised \u2013 just $245,000 short of the goal.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re happy with the way the community has responded thus far,\u201d said Banas. \u201cWe still need to make a little more of a push and we\u2019ll have this thing.\u201d
\nLibrary officials could apply for a loan to cover the expenses, but Banas said continuing without the burden of a mortgage would be ideal.
\n\u201cIt would be great to pay it off in its entirety,\u201d said Banas. \u201cThat\u2019s an important goal of ours.\u201d
\nAnyone wishing to make a tax-free donation to the project, can drop the donation off at either the library on Logan Avenue or at Healthy Alternatives in Bald Eagle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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