The winner of the original oil painting by Tish Smith was Pat Bailey of the Old Baldy Club. Shown here is Pat’s husband, Keith, left, accepting the painting on her behalf from Dick Perue, raffle chairman. More than $3,000 was raised through the raffle, with all proceeds going to the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga Fellowship Hall Addition and Remodeling Fund. The new kitchen at the hall is in the background.
All additions and remodels have been completed for the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga Fellowship Hall.
The dedication of the addition and remodeling was conducted in January by Rev. Scott Wipperman of the Presbytery of Wyoming. The 24x24-foot addition to the facility includes a fully-equipped kitchen, two handicapped accessible restrooms and a utility closet. All new appliances, except for a near-new cook stove, have been installed along with new cabinets. Other improvements include a new heating system and installation of additional electrical circuits, plus more efficient electricity.
Remodeling included enlarging a classroom, expanding the main meeting hall and installing new carpet, doors and shingles on the roof. Joe Jones served as project manager with Custom Builders as contractors, and Build-Rite Lumber and Shively Hardware as major suppliers.
The $170,000 project was financed by grants, loans, fundraisers, pledges and prayers. Fundraiser campaign leaders were Sonja Collamer, chairperson; Norma Fuller, commitment; Betty Dean, prayer; Vickie Stolns, hospitality, and Debby Wada, promotional and support.
Following Sunday morning worship service Jan. 6, the dedication program was conducted.
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