Jefferson Matters: Main Street has awarded mini-grants of up to $250 to business owners in Jefferson’s Main Street district who made improvements to their exterior. Design committee volunteers actually completed some of the work so these projects could be finished this summer.
Angie Peterson of Angie’s Teagarden accepted a check to cover the cost of the paint with design committee members Chris Heisterkamp, Susan Fray, Deb Kucerak and Peg Raney painting the window trim.
Riley Hall’s façade was painted over the two storefronts to freshen up the beautiful look. Heisterkamp volunteered more than 55 hours to this project. New Riley Hall signage was placed on the top. A new door to the upstairs apartments was paid for with the mini-grant program and installed by volunteer Nick Sorensen. Building owner Roger Hoffman appreciated the time and effort of Heisterkamp and Sorensen.
Jefferson Telecom installed new windows on the south side of the original building. This was a major expense for but the improvement made quite a difference. Jefferson Matters: Main Street program director Raney presented the $250 check towards their project.
Another downtown Main Street project was the front window openings of 111 E. Lincoln Way, formerly Linda’s Fashions and now known as the Kendall Building. Volunteers Fray, Mike Palmer and Bill Raney used available paint to give the illusion of windows on the upper floor.
The Main Street board of directors has budgeted for these mini-grants of up to $250, and there is still time for improvements to qualify. A simple application is available at the Main Street office or online at www.jeffersonmatters.org Eligible projects include paint, tuck pointing, replacement of windows and doors, and removal of non-conforming elements. It does not include labor costs.
