STORM SIREN:  The final paperwork has been sent to USDA so we’re hoping to have a final answer soon and can put the project out for bids. 

COMMUNITY HALL:   (Ted Wynn, Chairman, 347-4040)  Hopefully everyone has had an opportunity to see the new facility.  The open house and dedication was a huge success with approximately 250 people attending.    Everyone was very pleased with the hall. 

COMMUNITY HALL BUILDING COMMITTEE:   (Joe Cukjati, Chairman, 347-4311)  Joe has resigned effective immediately from the Building Committee and the FCCI Board.   This committee was a temporary committee and has been dissolved.  

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:  (Dianna Morrision, Chairman, 347-8807)   The advisory committee has had a busy month with planning the open house for the community center and the polka party for November 20.

CENTENNIAL:  (Phyllis Bitner, 249-9333)  The centennial is scheduled for the weekend of June 23-24, 2007.  Make plans now to plan your family reunion at the same time.   

PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE  (Ray Hamblin, Chairman, 347-4228)   Ray would like to thank all the workers who have helped with the building of the play gym at the park.    Trim will be placed on the shelter soon.  Extra dirt for the park was received from the water project.  

 Don’t forget to order your pavers for the park.  This will be an on-going project.  They are a nice way to leave a permanent marker for your family, school class, business, organization, memorial or whatever you choose.   Due to delays in the laying of the walking path we are still able to take orders to be included with the first shipment.   The first shipment will be laid as soon as the walking path is in place.  Costs will be going up after the first of the year.  This is due to an increase from the manufacturer.   Get your orders in before the end of the year.  These would make a nice gift for the holidays.

Many have asked about the design of the pavers.   If you have visited the Veterans Memorial by Pitt State College you will see exactly how the pavers will look.  They are made by the same company and will be exactly like those.    A few park benches are still available for $100.    These also make nice gifts for the holidays. 

HERITAGE COMMITTEE: (Phyllis Bitner, Chairman, 347-8387)    Final paperwork has been sent to  the state regarding the sidewalk.   There is a lot of interest on their part and they are working with us to obtain the historical listing before the centennial in 2007.   We are still  looking for more information on the sidewalk.  We also welcome anyone who has an interest in the history of the community to join this committee.    Many exciting projects coming up so please join the group if you have an interest. 

WATER:  Water payments are to be MAILED and not dropped off at anyone's house.   We are working on plans for a drop box at the new community center.  Keep watching the newsletter for more information. 
6th Annual Franklin Community Christmas Party:  To be held at the new beautiful Franklin Community Center - December 11, 2005.   From 2 to 4 pm. All children under 12 years of age will receive a gift from Santa! Refreshments will be served and there will be Door Prizes!

SEWER:    Easement signing for the sewer project will be held at the new community center on the following dates and times.  Please come and sign if possible as this will speed up the process.  Dec. 3, Saturday from 9-11am; Dec 11, Sunday  from 2-4 pm and Dec 17, Saturday from 9-11 am  

ANNUAL MEETING:   Franklin Community Council, Inc. will hold it’s annual meeting January 12, 2006 at 7 pm.  Purpose of the meeting is to elect board members (nominations will be accepted from the floor) and any other business that comes before the board.  Plan now to attend.    Be an active participant in your community.   We welcome everyone.