Catharine had been in line since Friday, and her husband swapped for her on Saturday. It's not like camping out. It's more like 'Survivor,' where the grand prize is not having to worry about day care for the coming year. |
I think this says a lot to our town that this building is worth saving, and that this is a real project - that the university does intend to move its arts program here. But it also shows that the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association is committed to the preservation of the core of downtown. |
If this hurricane had not happened we would not have had to spend money to do this work. But now, without their participation, we would be in grave danger. |
Time is always a very important thing for travelers. |
We didn't want to have them come down to do the work if we weren't sure we would be able to save the building. |