2019 Community Development Grant Recipients
The Five Star Community Foundation 2019 Community Development Grants were presented to the recipients June 5th.
Wanda Softball Association/City of Wanda- $6,000. The funds will be used to help cover costs in replacing the fence, total project cost estimated at $24,000.
Additional funds have been committed from the Softball Association fundraiser, with matching funds from Modern Woodman, and the Wanda 333 Club.
Michelle Fenger (on left) accepted the check on behalf of the Softball Association, presented by Karen Weber, Five Star Foundation Board member.
Wanda Softball Association/City of Wanda- $6,000. The funds will be used to help cover costs in replacing the fence, total project cost estimated at $24,000.
Additional funds have been committed from the Softball Association fundraiser, with matching funds from Modern Woodman, and the Wanda 333 Club.
Michelle Fenger (on left) accepted the check on behalf of the Softball Association, presented by Karen Weber, Five Star Foundation Board member.
Lucan Booster Club Playground Committee/City of Lucan- $4,550
The funds will be used to replace existing equipment from the City park and replace with new commercial grade playground equipment. Total cost of the project is estimated $18,201.37.
Additional funds have been committed from the Lucan Booster Club, Lucan Lions Club, Fundraisers, and Donations.
April Schunk accepted the check on behalf of the Playground Committee, presented by Pat Eichten, Five Star Community Foundation Board member.
The funds will be used to replace existing equipment from the City park and replace with new commercial grade playground equipment. Total cost of the project is estimated $18,201.37.
Additional funds have been committed from the Lucan Booster Club, Lucan Lions Club, Fundraisers, and Donations.
April Schunk accepted the check on behalf of the Playground Committee, presented by Pat Eichten, Five Star Community Foundation Board member.
Seaforth Booster Club/City of Seaforth- $4,500
The funds will be used in revitalizing the Community Center/Legion by removing old carpet and adding barn wood for the walls, and updating the steel on the outside of building. Total project cost estimated at $19,000.
Additional funds have been committed from Seaforth Booster Club and fundraiser.
Ryan Kramer (on right) accepted the check on behalf of the Booster Club, presented by Jeff Rohlik, Five Star Foundation Vice-Chair.
The funds will be used in revitalizing the Community Center/Legion by removing old carpet and adding barn wood for the walls, and updating the steel on the outside of building. Total project cost estimated at $19,000.
Additional funds have been committed from Seaforth Booster Club and fundraiser.
Ryan Kramer (on right) accepted the check on behalf of the Booster Club, presented by Jeff Rohlik, Five Star Foundation Vice-Chair.
2018 Mini-Grant Recipients
Lucan Booster Club- $1,000 for Accordian Door for Community Center
Harvey Gladitsch Post 306, Vesta- $1,000 for replacement window on front of Vesta Legion Hall
Serenity Suites Senior Living- $500 for sound bar, popcorn machine, stereo system
WHS Theatre- $250 for theatre support and supplies
WHS Flex Seating- $250 for flexible seating
Harvey Gladitsch Post 306, Vesta- $1,000 for replacement window on front of Vesta Legion Hall
Serenity Suites Senior Living- $500 for sound bar, popcorn machine, stereo system
WHS Theatre- $250 for theatre support and supplies
WHS Flex Seating- $250 for flexible seating
2018 Community Development Grant Recipients
Wabasso Area Baseball Association received $10,000. The funds are being used for the lighting at the new ballfield.
City of Vesta- $1500 for converting city truck to fire dept grass rig
Redwood County LINC- $500 for expenses for Wabasso session
City of Vesta- $1500 for converting city truck to fire dept grass rig
Redwood County LINC- $500 for expenses for Wabasso session
2017 Mini-Grant Recipients
City of Wanda-$1,000 for repair of the east wall of the community center/legion.
City of Lucan-$1,000 for lighting in the City Park (in the playground, bathroom, and parking areas)
City of Vesta-$1,000 for getting doors at the community center ADA accessible.
Wabasso Area Baseball Association-$1,000 for a youth pitching mound.
2017 Community Development Grant Recipients
Lucan City Council Tom Moore (left) and Ron Plaetz (right) from the Five Star Community Foundation present Rindy Filzen from Lucan City Council with a check for $7500. The funds are going towards remodeling/updating of the Lucan Community Center. The large meeting room will be updated with new sheetrock, lighting and paint. The hallway to the gym will be repainted and repaired, ceiling fans will be added to the ramp room and some cabinets in the kitchen will be replaced to allow the fridge to be moved back into the kitchen. Numerous volunteers from the Lucan Lions Club, Lucan Booster Club, American Legion, Lucan Fire Dept and local residents are volunteering their time to this project. |
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Wabasso Summer Meal Program
The Wabasso Summer Meal Program received a check for $1500. This summer meals program would allow participants to get a nutritious breakfast and lunch at a low cost. It would be available to all students participating in summer recreation, as well as those able to come to the school for the meals. |
Wabasso Area Commercial Club
The Wabasso Area Commercial Club received a check for $3500 to finalize the purchase of a 4x8 full color LED digital sign that will be located on the corner of Highway 68 and County Hwy 6. This will replace the current welcome to Wabasso sign. The digital sign will be a great advertising platform for local businesses as well as community events. |
2016 Community Development Grant Recipients
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Wabasso Lions
The Wabasso Lions were awarded $5000 towards cement work at the Community Park. Andy Simon (left) from the Wabasso Lions accepted the check from Five Star board member Ted Suss.
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Seaforth Booster Club
The Seaforth Booster Club was was awarded $2500 towards enclosing the Community Shelter. Chris Rohlik (left-center) from the Seaforth Booster Club accepted the check from Five Star board members Pam Sheeran, Jeff Rohlik, and Ted Suss. 
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Wanda Fire Department
The Wanda Fire Dept was awarded $2500 towards the purchase of a replacement pumper. Alex Rohlik (left-center)from the Wanda Fire Dept accepted the check from Five Star board members Susan Schilling, Ted Suss, and Vicki Irlbeck. 
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Vesta City Council
Vesta was awarded $2500 towards improvements to the Community Center. Ryan Paul (left-center) from the City of Vesta accepted the check from Five Star board members Karen Lemcke, Ted Suss, and Josh Krause. |
2016 Mini-Grant Awards:
City of Vesta received $1000 to use for upgrading technical equipment of the Community Hall (purchase LCD projector, screen, power cord)
Wanda Fire Dept received $1000 to purchase scene lights
Lucan American Legion Post 467 received $500 for Veterans Monument and Flag light
Lucan Historical Society received $500 for bell tower replacement
Wanda Fire Dept received $1000 to purchase scene lights
Lucan American Legion Post 467 received $500 for Veterans Monument and Flag light
Lucan Historical Society received $500 for bell tower replacement