By the time the celebration of the Lynnport Fire Company’s 75th anniversary is over, President Darryl Schafer said he expects the building to look like new.

Schafer said it was the first-ever bingo held by the fire company. The money will go toward renovations such as a new floor, roof, a stove, and office.

“It has been three decades since improvements were made and we are doing this to pay for them,” said Schafer, adding the work is being done because people are investing in them.

A No. 2 bingo machine, more expensive than the stove, required an explanation of new rules.

Numbers on small TVs on either side of the room give the next number that will be called rather than the one being played at that time.

“We hope you won’t notice the room’s age after the improvements,” he said. He also asked people to sign up for the golf tournament.

On each table was a yellow sheet of paper with the many events scheduled for the remainder of the year.

There was a Chinese auction to provide something to do during the intermission.

Then the games started with B 4. A table with tools worth $4,000 provided the prizes for the special games