The foundation appreciates the many years of service Jim Snyder provided as director, ... He leaves a legacy of preserving history for future generations to enjoy. The foundation is in debt to Jim's sacrifices and hard work.

The foundation has determined we want to go in a different direction, and it's time for a change, ... We've decided to pursue a new direction for developing and sustaining the museum.

I'm concerned that before we get to 6,500- 7,000 cubic feet per second (flood stage), we'll have more areas wet than normal.

We explained our financial circumstances and the different direction we are going to take.

We want somebody who is experienced in national and international fundraising. We have to continue the growth of the museum or else it is going to dissolve, ... As we work to build a new funding base, having an executive director with a different background will help us to make that possible.

The site is fenced off. It's in an area not being used by the event and it's being monitored by myself and other village employees.