Haigler School has been Purchased

The former Haigler Elementary School building and gymnasium have been sold to a local group in the Haigler, Dundy County community. The Dundy County Stratton Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening, November 11, 2013, to accept the group's offer and proposal to preserve and re-purpose the buildings for community betterment and economic development in Dundy County and southwest Nebraska. The buildings had been for sale since the elementary school closed its doors in June of this year.

New owners will be the Haigler Community Foundation. Fund drives for the purchase dollars and first year's operating expenses have already begun. LaNeta Carlock, representing the local group, said "donor pledges from individuals and organizations to date total $10,000; and we are confident the needed funds will be raised." All donations are tax deductible.

Ideas for optimum usage of the facilities will always be welcomed by the organizing group. Initially, the facilities will be available for business office rental; meeting rooms, event rentals, kitchen usage, library development, art gallery, exhibit space for continuing museum collections to preserve the history of Dundy County, craft fairs, flea markets, auctions, community thrift store, youth activities, adult education classes, recreation, community and economic development opportunities. It is hoped the doors will be open again before spring arrives. Watch for further announcements.