Jack Elliott
With winter finally releasing its icy grip on the district, the courtyard rehabilitation project at Rainy River High School is driving towards home in its fundraising goal of $15,000.
Last Thursday morning (April 9), a pancake-and-sausage breakfast was served up to hungry hoards in the multi-purpose room at RRHS.
Celebrity chef and parent, Dr. Albert Beller, along with able assistance from Education Director Jack McMaster and Stratton parent Telford Advent, were busy flipping, frying, and serving.
Winner of the draw for an the Easter lily was Carla Westover while Emily’s “Death by Blueberry” cheesecake winner was Valerie Lauzon.
Winners of “Polka Dot” plants to welcome in spring were Dawn Jarvis, Carla Westover, Georgina Jarvis, Cathy Seguin, and Valerie Lauzon.
Fundraising has passed the $7,000 mark, with a placemat advertising campaign raising $4,500 of that total.
The Rainy River branch of the Royal Canadian Legion also has been very generous, donating $1,500 towards the project, Advent noted.
“We are really pleased with the support we have received from the business community on the ad mat project,” said project chair Peggy Advent.
“Our thanks to them all,” she added.
The group’s next fundraising project is a community consignment/donation auction sale to be held on the arena surface on Sunday, May 3, with proceeds going to the project.
As well, RRHS students will be running the canteen at the arena that day, adding to the effort.
Advent said those wishing to list consignment or donation items to call her at 483-5403 by April 17 to make sure their “Trash & Treasures” make the auction posters.
Individuals or groups donating $100 or more towards the project will be recognized on a plaque.
Charitable donation tax receipts also are available, noted Advent.
Phase I construction on the project is scheduled to begin this spring as soon as the frost is out.
Volunteers to help with the construction work are required, and high school students working on the project will be credited with community service hours towards their graduation requirement.
