Summary
The Civic Association began fundraising to match a $500 Chief Antoine Park appropriation with $700 for visitor improvements.
Evidence and limits
The raffle and improvements are plans in this issue, not evidence of funds raised, construction, or park completion.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, June 1961, island news and retrospective notices.The June 1961 issue says a $500 appropriation for Chief Antoine Park required a $700 local match or would revert to the county. The Association planned a July 4 toaster-and-grill raffle and solicited donations for a shelter, tables, and cooking grills. The raffle and improvements are plans in this issue, not evidence of funds raised, construction, or park completion.