Cornerstone Center Grand Opening held in Haigler

May 24 was a busy day in Haigler, NE.  People from the tri-state area joined the local community in celebrating the grand opening of the Cornerstone Center for Community Service (former Haigler Elementary School).

Throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Haigler Community Foundation hosted an open house at the facility.  Self-guided tour sheets provided guest the opportunity to see changes in the repurposing of the buildings and to see what is now available for rental possibilities.

The Sunshine Thrift and the Artists/Crafters Fair had many happy shoppers and the library and conference room was the meeting place for refreshments and great buys on many library books.

Hadley Barrett, PRCA Rodeo Hall of Fame announcer, Ron Scott and the Roadmasters and Kelly Hayward all arrived late afternoon to begin setting up the stage for music and dance that evening.  By 8:30 p.m., people were coming in the doors with their dancing shoes on and ready to dance.  Entertainers were terrific and everyone enjoyed the evening.

At intermission attendees tried to shoot a basket on the court to win a T-shirt. Hot dogs, chips, water and coffee were served from the kitchen until midnight.  There was no admission charge but attendees were most generous with their free will donations to the Haigler Community Foundation.

The Cornerstone Center for Community Service is now open for business.  It is hoped that all of our local surrounding communities here in southwest Nebraska will utilize the rental facility opportunities.  

For more information contact LaNeta Carlock at 308-297-3226.

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