The Fort Peck press., 1935-02-28
The Fl. Peck Recreation Asst

The Fl. Peck Recreation Ass
Up to the present time, the Re
creation Association has not full.
taken its proper place as an institu
ton in the life of Fort Peck. l
is apparent that the people connect
ed with the project are not acquaint
ed with the organization and the
aims of the Association. but it il
hoped that after reading this they
will become acquainted with, ano
be ready to Fundamentally assist
this organization. We all realize
the need for a definite organization
sponsoring the necessary raprofit'
able activities 10 Fort Peck; also
that it is impossible for the govt
to donate these facilities. The Fl.
Peck Recreation Association, Civ
ing free membership to all people
directly connected with the pro-
ject and their families, was organ
lied for the operation Of the recre-
alton facilities which have been or
might be provided at Fort Peck for
the mutual and equal advantage
of all members.
AS a first step, the Govt built a
first-class gymnasium and turned
it over to the Association for oper-
alton and maintenance. AS a Sec
ond step, the govt built a theatre
which is operated by the Association.
AS a Third step. the business affairs
of the association were turned ov-
er to a gov't-paid employee. who, in
turn. organized a salaried person.
mel, paid by the association, to OPP
crate the theatre & recreation hall.
On Feb. 1, Lieut.. Broshous was
placed in charge of the association,
and under him Mr. F. A. Sunderland
manages the theatre, and R. j. Lew
is the recreation hall 1t is desired
that all members know that these
men wish to hear their suggestions
concerning the operation of these
facilities, and will at all times be
to give their utmost cOnsid-
Grafton to these suggestions. in ord
that the greatest number may
De benefited by the activities they
supervise. Due to the fact that
he operation of both Institutions
creates a considerable expense in
abor, materials & supplies, all Of
which must be paid by the ascot
ltion, bOx-office receipts must be
considered. Up to the present
late, the association has created
Indebtedness in building six asphalt
overed tennis courts, 2 skating Kinks :
nd 3 toboegan slides. 1t has als0
TIED the theatre with the neces-
airy equipment for operation, fitted
be gymnasium for basketball,
resting & boxing. volley ball, in
DOR baseball and other activities.
he Association desires that each
lember use these facilities to their
reatest advantage, attend the the
tire and anusements at the hall T
18th the realization that these are O
fered by the association. 1t is de- Il
red that each member realize '
lat it is impossible for any indi- :
dual to realize any financial ben.
from the association other than '
lose individuals who are on a full
working basis for the activi- SC
IS of the association. These people cl
ceive monthly salaries. The as S,
citation is attempting to offer the n,
eatre, various competitive athlet- a,
events. dances, and other activ-
es for an admission charge. Any =
oft from these activities is used
its entirety by the Assn to take
} the indebtedness incurred by VI
nproftable activities. and. should
profit become sufficient, further
cilities will be offered. Should M
e members desire it, the Assn will
possible, increase its activities &
vaudeville. road shows, con
IT'S and other attractions to Fort