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PROJECT PROUD: Over the past four years, Pierstown Grange members have completed a major foundation replacement project at the Grange. “Due to drainage problems, the north foundation wall was compromised and the entire foundation needed work. Contractors demolished everything that existed in the Grange Hall downstairs, including the kitchen, furnace, bathrooms, and handicapped ramp to the upstairs. The project—including an expansion for a new kitchen and handicapped accessible bathrooms—is now complete, except for the handicapped ramp, at a cost of $234,000.00. The project has been funded from our treasury balance, funds from generous community members, ongoing fundraisers, and a $70,000.00 loan from an anonymous lender. The Matching Grant Campaign was suggested to reduce the loan balance. The Pierstown Grange Building Committee thanks all the members and friends who donated so generously and to matching donor Susan Drake,” wrote Diane Richardson. Above, Pierstown Grange President Gail Lewis and Susan Drake at the check presentation for the matching grant loan reduction campaign. (Photo provided)