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"We're very excited about the possibilities ahead for Regional Healthcare Foundation at Cox's Corner," says Foundation Director Diane Mitchell, "and we hope that the community will share our vision."
That vision, Mitchell says, includes a number of moves.
The Foundation's Mother-to-Mother Program has been "borrowing" space from a church in town, as well as space in the city's library and while Mitchell says both groups have been most gracious in accommodating that overflow, the space that will be provided at Cox's Corner will be a welcome asset
The Foundation recently began their own GED Program after grant funding was received for that venture. With the need for a classroom to conduct the GED classes, the purchase of the Cox building is a perfect fix, Mitchell says.
Mitchell says she would like to see the historical Cox building remain a landmark in the city and with that in mind, the Foundation plans to make the building available for business meetings and small group gatherings, including showers and receptions.
"We plan to open the westernmost upstairs area for little girls' tea parties and birthday parties, complete with dress-up clothes donated by Patty Shell (former owner of Cox' Corner)," Mitchell explains.
The Foundation plans to have a gift shop on the upstairs level of the building by spring, with all inventory stemming from donations.
"We have had amazing success with donated items for our baby boutique," Mitchell attests, "and now everyone may donate items and receive tax credit to help support Mother-to-Mother."
Mitchell says the business offices for the Regional Healthcare Foundation will remain at their current location of 215 W. Grant.
A drop-in for punch, coffee and cookies is planned for the community at Cox' Corner for Sunday, Nov. 1, to coincide with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Annual Turkey Dinner. Details of the "sneak preview" will be published as they become available.
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Who all here remembers when Mr. Cox had his general store there? I remember going there to turn in soda bottles for a nickel a piece and buying penny chewing gun with it.
I think it's great that the Foundation is able to purchase such a place. However being the owners on the Dexter Hospital (MSH), I think it's appalling that they do not and will not take care of the building. Even though it is leased, they stand by and let it run down. Sunlink Health has put a lot of money into the hospital such as equipment, new roofing, new A/C and all new blacktop just to mention a few. It's time we have an overall change in the Foundation board from the top down. A select few run the board and when elections come up they always ensure they bring on who they want in order to keep control.
I rember cashing in soda bottles at Cox Grocery for 2 cents. He had a ice machine next to the building that you could get big blocks of ice.
Remember how everything in the store was permeated with the smell of cigar smoke?
I grew up in the neighborhood south of Mr. Cox's store and yes, I recall the smell of his cigars! We just got used to it after awhile. Mr. Cox was a nice man.
My grandparents lived south of the store.My grandpa had me go get him some gas for his lawn mower and gave me a dollar. I got a gallon of gas a soda and a snickers bar!! And Mr. Cox came out and pumped the gas!!Wow