You hit the nail on the head. But we've got to keep on trying.

I'd say the property is in excellent shape, as the restaurant would have had to have it that way.

I just don't think you'd get a deal with Poynter, one that was long term enough, with enough renewal options, to make it a library.

And, the square footage would worry me. Does it have enough square footage for a modern library.

Even though it's an excellent suggestion, and would look beautiful, I think we should buy the property (or get it donated). Then, we can design it the way we want it and need it to be.

But, as far as the city goes, a library will never take priority over sporting issues.

It will take some very generous and community minded people to get this project off the ground.

Of course, I'd be for a library tax for the city, if we don't already have one.

Instead of trying to figure out how to get hard-working professionals to freely give up their assets, let's get a little more realistic as to how to fund a new facility. Yes, Corbin does need to get with the times and update our library. It's just way behind the rest of the world and it's a shame because it would be utilized by so many more if it were better equipped. I just got my Whitley Co. tax bill and the portion that goes to the library system is less than 10% of what goes to Corbin Independent Schools. And I admit, I'm not sure how all that gets divided among county library vs. city library systems...but it seems like it could be a little more porportionate according to the need we have right now. The city school system seems to be doing well, with new construction and all, so maybe we could figure a way for the taxpayers' monies to fund a new project rather than asking people to donate what they've worked hard to earn. Not that all the above mentioned people wouldn't be willing to help the cause along--I'm sure every citizen should be eager to help out as they are able--professional or not. And it's a great thing when someone is moved to be so generous as to donate real estate--but it's not a common thing to do. If you're not volunteering your own stuff, don't put someone else on the spot here. If we all pitch in as we are able, and get positively vocal about it, we'll come up with a better facility sooner or later. Hopefully sooner.

I see this item made Estep's editorial this week as one of his christmas wishes for the coming year.

I must say, I agree with him on this topic. I wish he would have elaborated a little more on it.

Everyone is jumping on the band wagon for this Recreation Facility, the old Civic Center, for sports fields. It is needed and will be well used.

But, a Library is just as important to the town as a whole as well.

I hope in the next elections, someone will grab hold of this and make it an issue. You would think that the Mayor's wife being a teacher, he would be more proactive regarding a new library.

Like Don said, it's a christmas wish.