A Dream Delayed
 | Author:
Dee Gannono
MT43 News Correspondent |
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A Dream Delayed
Dee Gannon
Two years ago, Heidi Bingham and Pastor Eric Krueger had an idea to try to make the old Ford property into TRAC (Townsend Recreation Activity Center). They had a great fundraiser and multiple private donations, earning a whopping $36,370.17! Well, that didn’t come to fruition because, according to Pastor Eric, “We had unrealized complications and unforeseen roadblocks” to making that dream come true. Since then, the money has sat there until the stewards of the money could find and invest with a committee that shares their vision.
Broadwater County Development Corporation (BCDC) is just that committee. Just this summer, BCDC was a major factor in getting the new skatepark at Holloway Park. So, naturally, they would gratefully accept the money and earmark it for recreational facilities. “This is the community’s money and we want it to stay here,” said Heidi, “we are confident that with BCDC’s stewardship, it will.” BCDC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, that in collaboration with other entities, provides matching funds and grants to businesses and community projects in Broadwater County, including, but not limited to: storefront grants, advertising grants, scholarships, and more. BCDC is also in need of like-minded individuals to replenish its Board. Adam Six, a BCDC and also a Parks and Rec board member, assures us that a recreational survey will be available soon so, we, as residents, can decide what we would like to see here in Broadwater County. Hopefully, getting closer to that recreational/community center, where everyone, young and old alike, can enjoy and appreciate the hard work that goes into something so inviting.
Picture caption: Left to right, Dan Harrigfeld, Dawn Thompson, Heidi Bingham, John Hahn, Adam Six and Eric Krueger. TRAC gives $36,370.17 to BCDC for recreation activities in Townsend.
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