Page two of two of History of South Tillamook County Library in Pacific City.
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The fund raisers continued and improvements and additions were added
by the group. Then in 1987, the group turned their thoughts to a new facility
rather than continued remodeling. By 1988, drives were organized
to raise funds for a new building. As before, the Club sponsored fund raising
events throughout the year including selling hot dogs at Dory Days etc.
The interest and support for the Club grew in attendance to the point the
library could no longer host the meetings. They began meeting in
the Sid Fisher Hall once a month. The Club was seriously interested
in the Winkelman’s property between Brooten and 2nd street. The 200
ft by 200 ft property consisted of eight 50 ft by 100 ft lots.
In June, Bill Winkelman proposed that the Club buy one of the lots for $10,000
and he would donate the other seven lots for the building site (hence the
name of the new building). A down payment and terms were agreed on. In
May of 1989, the South Tillamook County Library, Inc. was granted 501 non-profit
status. The site was cleared and a temporary sign put up which read
“Future site of the South County Tillamook Branch Library to known as Winkelman
Library”.
The find raisers continued… with Chili Feeds, Spaghetti Feeds, silent
auctions for goods donated by local businesses and artisans, etc. There
were several auctions offering art by local artists such as Nora Hall,
Mark Cavatorta, and Rose Perez. Dorothy Gunness donated two cars to be
auctioned off, one of which was a 1929 Model A Tudor.
By January 1990, the search for an architect began and the firm
of Alfred Edleman and Thomas Thompson were selected to design the new building.
By August of 1993, architect Thompson presented the Club with the plans
for the new building. In September, ground was broken with a ceremony and
celebration.
Although grants were being applied for, they were based on matching
funds raised by the Club and community. Through countless events,
the Club raised the needed funds and was awarded several grants from various
foundations. And on November 25, 1995 the South Tillamook County
Library Club proudly held an Open House and Dedication of the new facility,
nearly complete, certainly useable. It was not long before the final touches
were applied to the new library.
By 1997, because the Thrift Shop had done so well over the years raising
money for the library, it was now time to focus on the Shop. Finances
were arranged to build the new facility where you find it now. Without
doubt, one of the nicest Thrift Shops to be found. The Thrift Shop, the
Library, and properties were all acquired and built by funds raised by
the untiring volunteers of the Library Club and support by the community.
This legacy to our children should shout a loud message that with cooperation,
determination, and long range foresight, incredible things can happen….
The Library and Thrift Shop should remain a monument to the individuals
that worked together for the future and should be an inspiration for those with
a dream.
This is literally the very heart, soul, and spirit of this community.
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