I didnt even know where City Hall was, Winchell says.
But she accepted the offer.
It had gopher holes everywhere, so you couldnt walk without potentially twisting your ankle.
The dog park upgrades were on no ones radar.
It was a no brainer that our community as a whole would benefit from an upgraded dog park.
Cut Bank was not chosen for a grant, but the app process proved pivotal.
Since part of the grant asked about community involvement and volunteers, we started to raise money.
She created a Facebook page for the Friends of City Bark Park and funds starting coming in.
Winchell says the space for small dogs is a game changer.
In 2022, Winchell applied to the AARP Community Challenge again.
The second attempt worked.
AARP funds have been used to create a walking path, add ADA-compliant benches and build two shade pavilions.
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