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. Set Construction Building the sets ended up being a much more drawn out process than we ~ anticipated. After the concept and design stage was completed, the actual . construction was subject to the contractor's schedule. Staff did as much of the work as possible, such as ordering and picking up materials, painting, and sanding, but you cannot, apparently, rush art. Eventually, we were the proud owners of three distinct and versatile sets. They included: a permanent City Scope set, which could also be altered slightly for other public affairs interview programs; a permanent Sports Den set; and a changeable general talk show set which included a moveable riser, various back-drops, and set pieces. . Signage As it turns out, it is also quite difficult to have a sign placed on a building. The relatively comical chain of events included scheduling the sign production and installation, designing the sign in a font and style the company we had hired was not capable of reproducing, finally figuring out how to reproduce it, getting a permit, getting the company we hired to erect the sign to become licensed in Blaine, and the actual ceremonial placing of the sign on the building. There were tears. . The open house After all of the work that went into making the new facility a reality, it was a real pleasure introducing it to the general pUblic at our open house on May 1ih. We mailed over three hundred invitations and letters to city council members, teachers, city staff, volunteers, and organizations in our seven communities. The event was also publicized in city newsletters and websites, on our website, and on the community bulletin board. The event couldn't have turned out better. We had well over 200 people drop in throughout the afternoon and evening. Our visitors were given a tour of the facility and informational PR kits that highlighted all of the services we have to offer. 23