Some money that came from the sale of the Knights of Columbus Hall in Estevan several years ago is now being put to good use within the community.
The K of C's grand knight, Bill Baryluk, accompanied by finance secretary Albert Petrash paid a visit to Creighton Lodge on Monday morning to deliver a cheque in the amount of $50,000.
"What better way is there than to help make senior living a little more comfortable," said Baryluk. "We have some K of C members or former members living here now along with eight or 10 widows of knights, so it was decided this is where the money should go.
"The community supported our activities throughout the years, the activities in that hall, so now it's a good time for us to give it back," he said just prior to presenting the cheque to lodge managers Shelly Veroba and Judy Pratt, who said the funds will probably be used to complete a window replacement project, the purchase of a new oven and other kitchen equipment with the remainder to be injected into the future lodge lounge and activity area expansion.
The lodge is continuing to sell tickets on their major fundraising effort this year, with the hopes of moving forward on the lounge expansion project soon. A May 10 community dinner and dance at Granby's and the Taylorton Room will contribute to that project as well, said the two women.
The former K of C hall on the northern side of the city, is now serving as a daycare and learning centre.
