Preservation commission offers Kiwanis Chapel ornament

The Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission 2016 ornament, a depiction of Kiwanis Chapel at Beaver Creek Park, is on sale at the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce for $20 each.

This year only 100 numbered, limited edition ornaments were made for for sale.

The Preservation Commission worked with the Hill County Park Board to list the Kiwanis Chapel on the National Register in 2008-09. Once listed, a stimulus grant was obtained in 2010.

The rehabilitation of the chapel, which was completed in 2011, included log replacement and staining, new chinking, reconstruction of the front porch, a new roof, historically appropriate lighting, and the addition of a handicap ramp. A sign was provided by the Montana Historical Society, which provides a brief historical description, and is now on display at the building.

The park also made other contributions to the building, including landscaping, a paved sidewalk and a concrete vault toilet.

The commission is offering a promotional special for previously issued ornaments. Subsequent years have featured: the former U.S. Post Office, Hill County Court House, the Episcopal Church and Donaldson Hall at MSU-Northern. The commission is offering a special price for the remaining ornaments: Buy 2 of the 3 (Court House, St, Mark's Episcopal Church or Donaldson) for $30.

Ornaments may be purchased at the Chamber office, 130 Fifth Avenue, or people can call the Chamber at 265-4383.