The Board of Trustees, Friends Executive Board, and the Library Staff warmly express their thank yous to all donors for gifts to the Friends of the Library Fence Challenge. Though the Challenge officially ended on December 23, a number of donations have continued to come in. "The community support has been so heartwarming," stated Friends President Jamie Blum. "This beautiful library with the Shepard Memorial building listed on the National Register of Historic Place is clearly beloved by the whole community." The total amount raised has reached $15,632.50.