By Susan Krahn Gilbert Plains and District Historical Society has received a grant from the Thomas Sill Foundation towards the im plementation of a long-term development plan for the Wa syl Negrych Pioneer Home stead. As we are a non-profit organization, any monetary donations are greatly appreci ated and a tax-deductible re ceipt can be issued. We have been informed by the Secretary of State (Parks) that the Wasyl Negrych is now a national historic site. The site will be open for viewing once again this sum mer and a Heritage Day is planned for August 9, 1998. Watch for more information in the near future. We are replacing some fruit trees in the orchard and we would like to know if you are interested in sponsoring a tree. Contact Susan at 546-3089. If you are interested in vol unteering at the Wasyl Ne grych Pioneer Homestead in the future, please let us know. EMILE DECOSSE/PHOTOGRAPHER On Friday night the Gilbert Plains - Grandview Bands performed in the multi-purpose room of Gilbert Plains Elementary School.