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The vision is taking tangible form thanks to the contributions of time, money and support from all who have participated. We will keep this site updated so we hope you will check back periodically. The JCC Board is committed to not only building a great facility, but one that is not a burden to local residents. We are committed to raising additional funds for completion and future maintenance of the facility. Ways you can pitch in to help complete the construction of the Community Center: Become a "Friend of the Community Center" by pledging donations over a 3 to 5 year period; Direct cash donation; Planned gifting to the JCC Foundation; In-kind contribution of labor, material or equipment; or volunteer to help. If you would like to contribute to this community project you may send your donations to: Joliet Community Center Project, PO Box 29, Joliet, MT 59041

August 29, 2003 - the updates have been slow in coming this summer but that is no reflection of the progress of Joliet Community Center. As of this report HeadStart is now in session in their new facility located at JCC.	Final touches are being put on the interior and exterior of the building. Volunteerism continues to be the pivotal element in the construction of this project and the realization of the dream.
March 30, 2003 A Community Shows Up	In almost every way possible this community in South Central has "shown up" for this project and the future of their town. The photos to the left were taken the day many of all ages, showed up to do whatever it took to get the shingles on the front portion of the roof. The fund is in need of another $95,000 in contributions to complete the building portion of this project. As of April 21, 2003 $475,000 has been raised through grants and donations. Yes . . . . . . . this community knows how to show up !!!
February 26,2003 - Yellowstone Bank representatives Jim Taylor and Bob O’Dea present a $5,000 check to board members of the non-profit Joliet Community Center Project. The project is now $95,000 short of it's fundraising goal. Business throughout the area continue to show their gratitude to the people of the Joliet area by getting on board with contributions and in kind donations.	Left to right: Rosemary Isto, Bob O’Dea, Jim Taylor, Lisa Gruber, Bob Evertz, Trisha Eik, Marilyn Kennedy
	Be a part of this vision turning reality! Volunteer your time or your money! Sheet rock installation beginning the first week of March if you want to help.
February 5, 2003 (Right) Cliff and Debbie Schenk show off the new doors recently installed at the Joliet Community Center, along with windows throughout the building. Above, Rhonda Diefenderfer, Pesident/CEO Laurel Federal Credit Union and Tracy DuFresne, Vice President of Administration deliver LFCU's contribution to the Community Center. January 3, 2003 wow, things have changed and we're closer than ever to the vision of the Joliet Community Center. Volunteers have played a huge role in the planning and construction of this project, above, Board Members Monica Salo, Trish Eik and Marilyn Kennedy tour the facility while they wait for representatives from Laurel Federal Credit Union, . The sea of shingles at the right are in place thanks to volunteers, primarily Barb Duell & James Klessens. Check back with us as the finish work happens - we will move inside and keep you informed. Happy New Year!!

December 16, 2002 "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" (and a Community Center) Everyone is getting in the swing of the season - some volunteers will be swinging hammers putting shingles on during the 3 days following Christmas (weather permitting).
November 19, 2002 the trusses are nearly up and the building is really taking shape. Joliet Alumni, Cliff Frank, provided the crane services to swing the trusses.
October 18, 2002 -the beautiful Montana fall continues and the JCC changes daily. Walls are up on both outside and inside.

	October 10, 2002 - the crew from Schenk Construction has been building the walls for the past week and today they went up! According to the weatherman the temperature is going to drop tomorrow. The community is anxious to see the enclosure of the building as winter approaches.
October 4, 2002 - The concrete floor has hardened and the walls are being constructed. A surprise inspector, a very large bull moose, visited the site today. Unfortunately the photographer was not there and missed the the photo op.

June 1, 2002 - Citizens and well wishers turn out to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the beginning of construction. Congressman Denny Rehberg made good his promise to return for this occasion and spoke briefly about his connection to Joliet and the community pride and unity that was being demonstrated.
	James Klessens, Joliet citizen and Beartooth RC&D Coordinator
Hardworking JCC volunteers gather to visit with Congressman Rehberg	A day of community celebration and fellowship.
Congressman Rehberg used a rental car to make the trip from Great Falls and back in order to make good on his promise to join the community in celebrating the beginning of construction of the Community Center	Congressman Rehberg and local supporters officially launch the construction phase of the Joliet Community Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.