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Saint John's Episcopal Church wins county letter of support for steeple restoration grant
Summary
Representatives from Saint John's Episcopal in Bellefonte requested a Keystone Historic Preservation Construction grant letter; the commissioners approved a letter of support. The church reported an initial specialist quote just over $200,000 and plans to request the $100,000 maximum and raise remaining funds.
Representatives from Saint John's Episcopal Church in Bellefonte asked the board to approve a county letter of support for a Keystone Historic Preservation Construction grant administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Reverend Ruth, the parish rector, said the church hosts community events and needs costly steeple repairs beyond what parishioners can cover.
The church’s grants‑committee leader described the steeple restoration scope—replacing curled shingles, repairing wind damage to a cross and addressing any deteriorated wood or metal. She said a steeple‑specialist quote currently is just over $200,000 and that the Keystone grant funds up to $100,000; the church plans fundraising and multiple grant applications to cover the remainder.
Commissioners expressed strong support for preserving the town’s historic fabric and moved to approve a letter of support; the motion carried by voice vote.
