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framed pictures and minor displays to show their appreciation for the donation of items and to create displays within the building to perpetuate the history of the facility. I was pleased and greatly relieved that we will finally have fire detection ability for the cabin which has been a gamble all of these years, especially when one remembers the former Powell cabin. North Pumping Station Construction Project - It has become very clear that we were never fully informed of the scope of the construction project at the North Pumping Station when the COA was applied for by the Water Works Dept. In fact, we only saw about 95% of the project. In essence the former pumping station will be converted into a filtration and pumping facility. In the course of this conversion the nearly 100% intact interior of this structure will be eliminated. Most interestingly to me was the fact that there was NO mention of the historical context of the structure to be found anywhere in the specifications of the bid package, nor at the pre-bid meeting. This is in sharp contrast to the propaganda being provided by both the Board of Public Works and the Water Works Engineering Depts. The battle on this project is in progress and the attached letter will provide further data on the topic. (See letter) East Bank Interpretive Sign Project -A meeting was held at the Oyster Bar for all of those that are or have been involved in the East Bank Indiana Heritage Grant project, which now has come to the stage where signage is being selected for the walking tours that have been established for that area. There was discussion regarding funds, dues and expenses with those present at the get together, which was reminiscent of college days in the 60's and 70's. In fact about as much was accomplished as in those days. This office is working with the assistant director of the Rum Nature Center in selecting a feasible material to be used for the signs. Garry Harrington (who is the asst. director) and I have met twice since the bar ritual and continue to hone in on a selection. Final Re -Reimbursement (General Assistant Grant) - Paper work and data needed to obtain our final monies for those topics covered in the General Assistance Grant was completed, with some $1900.00 being our final figure. - - Second County Courthouse - Two meeting have been held with the architects from Ken Herceg & Associates regarding the unacceptable lighting placed on the roof of the renovated second courthouse. The meetings and direction for the outcome seem quite favorable. PAGE 2