Troy Lions Home

Record crowds visited Troy Idaho on July 19 for Troy Old Timers' Day. The car show, parade, music, food, fun, and games were well attended, and participation was outstanding!

Grand marshals Dorothy Anderson, Helen Anderson, and Lois Granlund took center stage with their lifelong dedication to education, boasting a combined 83 years of Troy teaching experience.

The "Century of Learning" exhibit prepared by the Troy Historical Society drew huge crowds to the Troy Lions Community Center. If you missed this outstanding display, which included amazing miniature models of past Troy area schools, put on the dunce cap and sit in the corner!

The new city park playground was a huge hit, with a steady stream of kids checking out the new attraction all day long.

Troy Lions Club Awards Major Grant to Playground Project

The Troy Lions Club has awarded a major grant for replacement of playground equipment in Troy City Park. The club's $10,000 commitment is the largest private contribution to the project. The club is partnering with city officials to replace aging and potentially unsafe playground equipment, most of which was installed in the 1970's and is due for modernization.

"This project will have a long-term benefit for Troy," said club president Bart Gabelmann at the formal presentation. Gabelmann was joined by Troy mayor Ken Whitney, city clerk Rhonda Case, city parks and recreation director Paul Dunworth, city council member Dave McGraw, and a contingent of Troy High School juniors.

The juniors have also been fundraising for the project. Jessica Case, Hailey Malm, Jeffrey Nelson, and Jamie Bailey solicited donations at a recent community dinner.

The City of Troy is coordinating the project. The city is also providing a combination of public funding and resources, including demolition of the old equipment and assistance during installation of the new.

The playground was constructed July 11 and 12, and is ready for play. This will be a featured attraction for Troy Old Timers' Day on July 19.

Phase two of the project is scheduled for 2009. Additional amenities such as tables and barbecue stations are being planned. "Our city park is already awesome," said council member and Troy Lion Dave McGraw. "This will take it to the next level, and could only happen with wide community support."

The Troy Lions Club has a history of building park infrastructure. The gazebo, covered stage, horseshoe pits, and carousel are examples of the club's ongoing commitment. "Our club has been active in Troy for 41 years," Gabelmann noted. "Let's build for the future."

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The Troy Lions Club supports community activities and organizations. We help improve the quality of life for people in Troy, Latah County, surrounding communities, the United States, and the world . It's through the action of service clubs that local and regional needs are met quickly and efficiently. This reduces burdens on public resources, and generates civic pride in the process. Every dollar from a service club arguably displaces a tax dollar.

Troy Playground Equipment
Troy Sharing Tree
Academic scholarships
EMT training
Disaster relief
Troy Food and Clothing Bank
Troy Trojan Boosters
Youth sports
Youth activities
Troy schools
4H / BPA / FFA
Latah County Libraries
Latah Trail Foundation
Health screening
Leader Dog
Lions vision programs
Lions hearing programs
Lions diabetes programs
Troy Lions Club Public Internet Wireless Hot Zone
Troy Lions Club Community Center

Troy is a rural Idaho community of 800 residents, 11 miles east of Moscow, Idaho. Founded in 1894, Troy offers excellent schools, superb quality of life, and a vibrant community for its residents and surrounding areas. Our major fundraisers are the Buffalo Raffle, Custom Rifle Raffle, and Troy Old Timers' Day, aka Troy Day.

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