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Jim Davis, A Grant County native, creator of "Garfield, the
Movie" and the cartoon strip "Garfield", has given Grant County a
very unique opportunity. He has granted the county the
opportunity to place statues of Garfield in each of the nine
communities in Grant County. Each statue will be approximately
five feet tall, made of high-density fiberglass, and each will have
a personality that represents that community. They will be
placed in a high-visibility location, and they will be secure, and
easily accessible. Each statue will be user-friendly and
provide photo opportunities.
The idea is to provide an educational opportunity for children,
encouraging them to read and use their creative skills. It is
also intended to enhance tourism, diversify the economy, and create
community pride.
A steering committee, with one representative from each
community, will raise the money from private donations. No
local tax dollars will be used. The project will be promoted
by a statue of Garfield, located in the area of I-69 and Hwy 35,
holding a banner reading "Welcome to Grant County".
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