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October 18, 1976 Page 5 - Ms. Kopczynski then informed the Commission that the two pictures chosen by the Area Plan Commission had been framed. and are now hanging in its foyer. The Area Plan Commission is pleased with the results. Mr. Smith mentioned that he and Ms. Gilbert had had a meeting with Marty Beneki of the County CETA office in regard to Ms. Gilbert's work evaluation and a review session had been held. Mr. Rothermel asked Ms. Kopczynski if the Commission had a duplicate set of slides of superior homes and was informed that the Commission did not have a duplicate set but that the architectural library at Notre Dame had made and paid for having a set of:these slides made. 7. Old Business Mr. Smith asked about the National Park Service grant and Ms. Kopczynski informed him that a letter had been sent to Mr. Gantz regarding this matter but no reply had been received as yet. Mr. John Oxian reported that his brother, Sahag, had been given the assignment of doing research on the Union Train Station and the feasibility of making it a third year Community Development project. Mr. Rothermel reported that there is a possibility that there may be a buyer for the Colfax School. It is a business venture but nothing has been decided.yet. It was mentioned that all windows, except a curved one, had been adequately boarded up. 8. New Business Ms. Kopezynski informed the Commission that a membership renewal form had been received from the National Trust. They urged the Commission, in this Bicentennial year, to subscribe to a "Contributing Membership" for $50.00 rather than an "Associates Membership" for $25.00. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission renew its Associate membership in the National Trust. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Sporleder then showed a copy of the most recent U.S. News and World.Report which carried an informative article, en- titled, "Mow It's Old Buildings That Are Recycled." It was duly noted by the Commission. Ms. Kopczynski then stated that she has been asked by the --- Hbaian-Resources and Commmity Development Office if the Com- mission knows of any archeological findings or history on'the 12 to 20 foot area along the east side of the St. Joseph Riv- er by the Moonraker-Restaurant. She said they were interested in a little report of that area which still has some industrial plants on it.