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Published by Greater Salina Community Foundation, 2020-04-09 14:21:44

Community Grants Report

March

Community Grants Report
March 2020

USD 327, AED for Rec Center

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, $1,974.00, Awarded 10/03/2018

Project Summary: I am requesting a grant to enable our school district to provide and maintain an AED at our
community’s Recreation Center, so that our district and community can partner up to provide easier access to life
saving equipment in a cardiac emergency.

Use of Funds: One Zoll AED

Impact & Results: We purchased the AED for total community purpose and access for public and school events that
take place out at the Rec Center ball fields and rodeo/4H grounds. Our city recreation director has been in charge
of providing access to the AED during events held at those locations. Due to the inability to house the AED at the
ball fields in the winter due to extreme temperatures, as the AED has low/high temperature extreme regulations,
he takes the AED to the city hall with him and then is able to provide it to anyone needing to use the grounds in
the winter time. Although it would be nice to say we’ve utilized the AED within the past year, it’s twice as nice to say
we have not had to utilize this AED in the past year. It’s just a comfort as a healthcare provider to know that this life
saving device can be accessed during the activities held at this location rather than have to wait for EMS to arrive,
possibly wasting valuable time.

City of Kanopolis, Quonset Improvements

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, $13,400.00,
Awarded 10/1/2019

Project Summary: In working toward our goal of community beautification,
the Kanopolis Strategic Doing Group recognizes the need to have an unsightly
Quonset repaired, painted, and a new door installed to further utilize it for use
by community organizations.

Use of Funds: The grant funds were spent to repair and paint the Quonset
and to replace the old door with a new door at the west end of the Quonset.

Impact & Results: Kanopolis Strategic Doing Group’s goal is to improve the appearance of the town. Painting the
Quonset is one step toward that goal. Installing a new door on the west end of the Quonset not only improved the
appearance of the building but also made the building more secure. Without the Smoky Hills Charitable Grant, this
project would not have been possible.

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USD 327, Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School Student Publications Preservation & Protection

USD 327 Student Benefit Fund, $550.00, Awarded 01/14/2019

Project Summary: The journalism department at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School has the most comprehensive archive
of the school’s yearbooks and newspapers anywhere. In essence, the most complete history of the school. I’d like to
protect it from possible fire damage.

Use of Funds: The funds were used, with additional CTE pathway funds, to purchase a fireproof cabinet. The cabinet
was put in the journalism room to house the entire archive of all yearbooks and newspapers ever produced at
Ellsworth High School.

Impact & Results: The purchase of the fireproof cabinet effectively protected our entire archive of yearbooks
and newspapers ever produced at Ellsworth High School. Previously, they were all stored on a simple bookshelf,
providing no protection in case of possible fire or water damage. The collection, the only one of its kind, is now
secure and protected. The cabinet has also provided a handy location for students, staff, and patrons to access the
archives. Many people visit the journalism room each year to use books and papers in our collection to look up
information. They are now able to pull up a chair and easily find the volumes they’re searching for.

Ellsworth County Historical Society, Cedar-lined Closets

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, $1,700.00, Awarded 4/3/2019

Project Summary: Period clothing and handmade needlework are owned by the Ellsworth County Historical
Society. Much of the fabric is NOT aging gracefully. We hope to better preserve all of the fabric items by lining the
closets at Hodgden House with cedar.

Use of Funds: The grant funds were specifically spent on 2X4 lumber to repair or create a framework to support
cedar panels. Cedar panels were purchased as were brads to nail up the panels. Shelving and a ceiling light were
also needed to complete the project.

Impact & Results: As a result of this project, hundreds of articles of clothing and a multitude of needlework, tatting,
lace and crocheted items are now away from any insects that wish to feed on them. Many items belonged to
early Ellsworth residents. Now, housed in the cedar closet, there are generations of wedding dresses, woolen items
that moths love, and clothing from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Even a dress from the Flappers of the Roaring
Twenties can be found in the collection. A fox fur muff and a sable cape (with the heads and tails of six sables!)
are now safely preserved. Our project intended to use the qualities of natural cedar to serve as an insect repellent
and fabric preservative for our many historic fabric artifacts. That has been done and seems, at this time, to be very
effective. Hopefully we will reach hundreds of our visitors, since we hope to display period clothing and hand made
textiles several times throughout the year at the Hodgden House.

City of Lorraine, Typhoon 1 Mosquito Fogger

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, $8,300.00, Awarded 10/1/2019

Project Summary: Lorraine is in desperate need of a mosquito fogger. Our old
one is operational at the moment, however the amount figured to try and keep
it running will be as much as purchasing a new one. Our residents deserve to be
able to enjoy the outdoors.

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Use of Funds: The grant funds that were awarded to the City of Lorraine were
spent only on the cost of the sprayer. Due to the fact it took more time to
get the funds, the cost of the mosquito fogger and the shipping did increase
some.

Impact & Results: One thing that has changed as a result of this project is
there are less complaints about getting something done about the pesky
mosquitoes. With this result, people are starting to see a change within the
community as we are trying to make our residents comfortable and happy.
The City of Lorraine is better off with this project because now we can keep
the city’s’ mosquito problem down as much as possible. As a small community, it makes it difficult to come up
with funds to keep this community alive and going. Mosquito control is extremely important because it reduces
the number of mosquitoes in an area. This includes a reduction in the chance that a person or animal will get sick
with a disease spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. This is one more step that we can take to gain back trust
for our residents to see change within our small city. The grant received is what made this project possible. Without
the grant, we would have not been able to get this for many years, if ever. With the help of Smokey Hills Charitable
Foundation, we were able to accomplish what we needed to do for the citizens in our community.

First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth, Kids of the Kingdom

Smoky Hills Healthy Living Fund, $750.00, Awarded 10/1/2019

Project Summary: Kids of the Kingdom is a non-denominational after-school program targeting children K-4
grades. Vital to the program is providing healthy snacks to the children at no cost to parents or attendees.

Use of Funds: Funds for this grant were spent solely on nutritious after school snacks, such as fresh fruit in season,
and taking advantage of sales to maximize purchases. Paper products to serve the snacks could be purchased in
bulk for savings advantage.

Impact & Results: Kids of the Kingdom participants enjoyed the added variety of snacks to the menu, such as more
fresh fruits in season (grapes, bananas, apples, clementines), yogurt, and whole grain snack bars in addition to the
carrots, celery, peanut butter, crackers, and trail mix favorites from the past. Very little food is discarded, and left-overs
are sent home as needed. When kids are happy, the entire atmosphere of the group is affected. Adult helpers visit
with the children about the delicious snacks and the importance of filling our bodies with quality foods. Because
of the added funding, our group was able to utilize other donations to the working of the group: craft materials,
prizes and awards, curriculum, and supplies, without spending a large portion on the snacks. Yes, we could have
functioned without the grant, but the quality and abundance of snacks would have changed considerably. We
believe our initial purpose was accomplished by providing around 100 children with nutritious and delicious snacks
after school before Kids of the Kingdom even begins, and getting off to a better start in focusing on the lessons and
experiencing good behavior skills. Our numbers were less than originally projected due to smaller kindergarten class
size. Over half of our supplies were purchased locally, which is benefits our community as well..

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Wilson Heritage Museum - Past & Present Inc.,
Operating and General Support for Wilson
Heritage Museum Past & Present Inc

Smoky HIlls Community Fund,
$2,635.00, Awarded 4/3/2019
Project Summary: Wilson Heritage Museum is requesting a Windows
10 computer, virus protection, PastPerfect 5.0 museum software,
Microsoft Office, digitizing equipment, and wireless capabilities to
develop an efficient running museum.
Use of Funds: Technology purchased: 1) Windows 10 desktop computer & monitor 2) Microsoft Office software 3)
photo scanner 4) virus protection 5) PastPerfect 5 museum software and users guide book 6) an upgrade to attach
pictures to the PP5 program. Thank you
Impact & Results: Wilson Heritage Museum has used the illustration “rising from the ashes” to describe starting
over after a devastating fire December 6, 2009 destroyed the former museum and Wilson Opera House. It has been
a struggle, but determination, perseverance, and hard work led to hanging an open sign, nearly a decade later, at
411 24th Street, across from the post office on Main Street, in Historic District #1, Wilson, Kansas. We asked for and
Smoky Hills Community Fund granted us with the funds to purchase awesome technology to help further our
mission and vision to preserve and display the heritage of Wilson and the surrounding area and to enrich peoples’
lives by connecting them to the past.
All the equipment has been installed and used to increase professionalization at the museum. The community is
very fortunate to have a resource like Smoky Hills Community Fund to allow improvements like this. Wilson
Heritage Museum is anxious to be a more meaningful presence in the community and will continue to facilitate
programs and educational exhibits for all.

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