For Cathy Johnston Holton, Fort Peck is more than a dot on the map-it’s the heartbeat of her childhood, a place where doors stayed unlocked, laughter echoed across open fields, and the theatre was the crown jewel of town life. Today, Cathy’s deep ties to this special community are helping usher in a new era for the historic Fort Peck Theatre through a transformational HVAC modernization project.
The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council (FPFAC) recently reached a fundraising goal of $1.3 million needed for the project, thanks in large part to a generous donation from the Holton Family Trust. The upgrades will ensure year-round climate control for preservation efforts at the historic venue-an institution Cathy holds close to her heart.
“I remember being able to run all over town as a kid. We didn’t even lock our doors,” Cathy recalled during a recent interview. “The class sizes were small-maybe 15 kids-and the