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lL would like to thank all of you who have supported the Challenger Relief Map revitalization program and to share with you the progress which has been made to date.

As indicated in my original ‘etter, aver the years, the map’ had sustained water damage caused by rain seepage, and the paint highlighting rivers, mountains and highways had faded. Phase I of the Challenger Relief Map Revitalization was carried out in 1990 to start the repair work and Phase II

has now begun. The area around the map has been repainted

and the map surface cleaned. The showcases surrounding the map have been restored and are awaiting display materials

from your communities and from the Ministry of Regional and Economic Develtapment. The exterior walls of the B.C. Building have been cleaned and painted and PNE flags are flying at its entrance. We are currently looking at improving the gantry operation and intraducing some theatrical lighting <to simulate weather conditions).

The Challenger Relief Map is a British Columbian asset and. thanks to your support, we are well on our way ta ensuring all British Columbians are aware of its existance and to ensuring its continued survival. The key to success for any program

is active participation: We at the PNE are pleased that so many British Columbia communities have chosen to participate in the Challenger Relief Map Program! |

Yours sincerely, PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION

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P.S. IL have attached a selection of the supportive responses we have received from various communities, for your information. Please mote, due to space limitations, we have only provided a sampling. I have also enclosed a button developed for use during the tours ~ students are quizzed at various points during the map tour and receive a "Challengar” button for correct answers!