Construction on Phase I of the Carousel building is complete for the glass "bump-out" facing High Street in which the Derek Scott Saylor Memorial Carousel will soon be re-assembled and visible. The Carousel project continues to seek donations to help fund the building project, which is made possible by the generous gifts of individual donors as well as by grant monies.

The Borough of Pottstown has been a stalwart partner in this project, helping to acquire the site and working with us to win approvals Borough Council's recent unanimous agreement to re-negotiate and extend our lease on the building is welcome evidence of their continued commitment.

Certainly among the most important partners has been Montgomery County, whose generous revitalization grant put our project on the map and demonstrated an unwavering faith in Pottstown that we hope to grow in the coming years.

We look forward to more success, with planning now underway for the Carousel of Flavor on September 18, 2011 and a new initiative selling holiday ornaments based on our carousel animals, so remarkably decorated by our volunteer art crew. That crew's steady and largely unsung efforts will be the core of our success as a quality, quality of life project.

A shout-out is also due to you all at The Mercury, whose support has been constant and appreciated.

Of course, our thanks to the people of this community who have supported us in countless ways, from sponsoring carousel animals to attending our Casino Nights to enjoying all our best restaurants have to share at the Carousel of Flavor.