2017 Community Development Grant Recipients

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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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Wanda City Council


Vicki Irlbeck (left) from the Five Star Community Foundation presents Terry Brand from the Wanda City Council with a check for $4000.  The funds will go towards repairing the east wall of the Community Center/Wanda Legion to avoid long-term damage to the flooring, mold, and possible electric issues.  With many events held in this building, it is a vital part of the community of Wanda.  These repairs will ensure the building can be used for community and private events for years to come. Members of the Wanda Legion will be volunteering to help with this project – from demo thru construction
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Early Childhood Department

The Imagination Library Program, offered thru the Early Childhood Department and some community businesses, received a check for $3500 to go towards ensuring each registered child under the age of 5 receives a high quality, age-appropriate book every month that is mailed directly to their home.  This program ensures children are given the opportunity to enjoy the magic of reading and help build the foundation children need to be successful
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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

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.
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

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Grants that have been given to Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Wabasso & Wanda Minnesota
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