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When Dingey Movers showed up Tuesday to begin preparation for the relocation of the Captain Scott House, there was evidence that thieves had attempted to steal the fireplace surrounds last weekend. Friends of the Captain Scott Committee Chair Donna Herring says that the mantles were lying on the floor next to each of the downstairs fireplaces. With help from the Licking County Historical Society, the fireplace surrounds have been successfully removed and placed in storage. The moving crew is currently excavating around the foundation and will begin lifting the house next week. An estimated $12,000 is still needed to be raised in the next month to complete the relocation phase of the project. To follow the progress or make a donation, click here