Peek at the Past

25 Years Ago, November 4, 1999 - As a prominent public debate broils over Old Stoney across the street, a quieter discussion is being held regarding the old library building located directly behind the courthouse. The county commissioners have requested public input as to options for future use of the sixty-one-year-old building. It seems that a lesser degree of sentimental value is held for the old library building than Old Stoney. In fact, interest may lie more in deciding who will end up with the ornate fireplace and petrified wood than in what will become of the building. The Library Board presented a petition requesting that, whatever happens to the building, the fireplace and petrified wood be set aside for future use of the library.