Association working to restore historic church
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The old place of worship needs a lot of work; the first priority, they said, is to install a foundation to ensure that the quaint and venerable old building remains standing for years to come.
The need for that project, which is going to be expensive, hasn't stopped the board from getting started.
Members were on hand recently as volunteers from the Paradise Valley Fire Department descended and gave the church, located at 2969 Paradise Valley Road, a much-needed fresh coat of paint and spruced up the grounds, and the cemetery board is tremendously thankful for their help ... and they're looking to the community not only for funds, but for ideas and additional help.
Those who'd like to contribute financially, donations made out to the Paradise ?Valley Cemetery Association and earmarked for the church building fund can be mailed to board member Elaine Atkins, 165 Cabinet Mountain Road, Naples, ID 83847.
Those with ideas or who'd like to volunteer services, donate supplies or help in any other way can call Elaine at (208) 267-2981, or contact any of the rest of the board members; Lois Drake, (208) 267-2675, Irene Rice, Garvin Lyle, (208) 267-5200, or Sharon Merrifield, (208) 267-3457.