Students to take part in Project Frankenstein

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Development Corporation of Snyder (DCOS) Executive Director Bill Lavers announced plans for Project Frankenstein during today’s board of directors meeting.
The project will have up to six Scurry County students working on a 1960s pickup to transform it into a street rod. The work will be done at The Auto Clinic under the supervision of owner Robbie Jamison.
Lavers said the DCOS is not involved in the project.
A parent meeting for those interested has tentatively been scheduled for Feb. 4 at Snyder Junior High School and student interviews will be held Jan. 8-12.
Lavers said the project is scheduled to begin Feb. 16.
Students would work on the vehicle from 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday.
“Robbie hopes to have it finished by the car show (in May) so the kids can talk about what they did,” Lavers said. “This is a way of taking shop out of the school and into the shop.”
Board chairman Shawn Ragland said the project will be good for the students.
“I think this is a great idea. I don’t think you will have a problem getting the kids,” he said.
Lavers said one goal is to create a waiting list for a second project and expand the program into other technical trade areas, including construction.
“This is an opportunity to reinvest in ourselves and our community,” he said.
The DCOS will seek bids to level two dirt mounds in the Snyder Rail Park. Lavers said the bid information will include a clause that it may not be awarded due to cost.
The dirt will be spread out to the west of WL Plastics.
Lavers said several local companies have expressed an interest in doing the work.
During his report, Lavers announced the DCOS will collaborate with the Snyder Chamber of Commerce on a monthly email newsletter highlighting activities in the city.
Comfort Inn is scheduled to open Jan. 26, Lavers said during his report.
Following a closed session to discuss real property and prospects, the board took no action.