MOVE THE OZARK TRAIN DEPOT

Plans are presently being made to move Ozark's Historic Train Depot from the old train track on Depot Lane to an area that is part of Steagall Park on Peacock Street. A grant proposal backed by the DCCAH and the City of Ozark has been approved by the State Department of Transportation for a funding requirement of 80/20. Several fundraising plans are being put together to help raise the $30,000 plus $15,000 for architectural and engineering fees. The renovation of this depot will give Ozark a model train facility, with public meeting areas, historic train displays, and the possibility of city recreational offices.
 
The following local groups are in support of making this project a success: The Dale County Genealogical and Historical Society, the Wiregrass Garden Railway Society, the City of Ozark, and the Dale County Council of Arts and Humanities (DCCAH). The public is also invited to participate in supporting this project to help promote the history of Dale County. Anyone wishing to help, please contact the Mayor's office or a member of the DCCAH Board of Directors.
 
One of the first projects to get under way will be a request for donations of $100 from 300 donors. Interested parties may mail their donatons in C/O: AnnDora Garner, Ozark Train Depot Project, Commercial Bank, 208 S. Merrick Ave., Ozark, AL 36360.

PAVE THE WAY

In an effort to raise more funds for the depot renovation, personalized brick pavers are now on sale for $40.00 each. Help "PAVE THE WAY" for the Ozark Train Depot Museum by purchasing one or more of the 4" x 8" red brick pavers. With your purchace of a brick paver you will be able to have your name, your chidren's name, or any special message you want to have embossed on the brick as long as it will fit on two lines. Your brick can have up to twenty upper and lower case characters per line or up to seventeen upper case characters per line. Paver bricks may be purchased from any DCCAH Board Member, at City Hall, the Dowling Museum, and other participating businesses around Ozark. The purchase of paver bricks is tax decuctible.

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