County projects take shape

Construction continues on the new Macon County Public Library (right) and Southwestern Community College campus (center) as this photo shows. Macon County Library Director (and soon-to-be Fontana Regional Director), Karen Wallace, says the library is moving along, and the Friends are continuing to accept donations for the furnishings, fixtures and equipment. Wallace says Cabin Creek Timber Frames, the company hired to construct and install the post and beam lobby of the library, is working on the timber structure right now and should be ready to install in April. Hundreds of wooden pegs will be used to hold the timber frame together. Wallace says that with the help of the Macon County Retired Teachers Association, the pegs will be taken to local schools for children to sign. County Manager, Sam Greenwood, said despite recent patches of bad weather, both projects are on schedule. the buildings are located on Siler Road.