COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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Kathy Callon practicing Chapsticks on our
new C.C.C. Lounge ptano - a job well done!

It all started on Saturday, September 23,
when a few people sat together rapping and
someone mentioned the idea of a piano for
the C.C.C. Lounge. Everyone agreed that it |
was a great suggestion and volunteered to _
help. Kathy Callon took the helm and a let-
ter was sent to the C.C.C. executive, atten-
‘ tion Bill Zemenchik, President. By Thursday
Sept. 28th, everything had been arranged and
approved and the first tickets were sold.

Was it possible that approximately $1,500
could be raised in such a short period of
time? The draw would be held at the Hollow-
een Dance on October 28th and the prize eith
ver a trip to Hawaii or $450.00 cash.

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The day arrived and the draw made about
mid-night and Jim Keves of Cassiar won. In
the early hours of the morning the Keyes.
family were awakened by six oddly dressed
characters from the dance and Jim was award-
ed nine crisp $50 bills. Apparently he didr
-t mind at all, and the win was a first for
him.

The piano arrived on the 17th of November
and the unpacking committee, self appointed,
arrived at the Lounge shortly after five, |
and the piano found no rest for the next
six hours - there was lots of enthusiasm anc
really fine music.

The plan originated very off- -handedly anc
concluded within one and a half months. It:
had to be well organized with a lot of com-
munity support to meet that kind of deadline
especially when the tickets sold for $5 eact
The ladies from the staff house sold most of
the tickets to the tune of about $1,200,
just short of our objective. With the Com-
pany contributing a nominal amount for frei-
ght etc., a second-hand piano was purchased.

It's a different type of atmosphere in
the Lounge: now and everyone seems pleased
with it. The piano is for the use of anyone
in the community andduring the first week we
enjoyed the talents of about five people.
There's some very fine talent around too.

If you are in the area, why not drop in
for some really good hospitality and fine
music - the piano is yours!

ARK RK KKK

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Last of roof trusses being lowered on
Retail Store - November 14, 1972.

Roof completely covered -
. November 24, 1972.