Le Mars Mayor Dick Kirchoff, left; Le Mars Area Betterment Foundation president, Mike Donlin, center; and Fareway Store Manager Dave Shaver (right) as Fareway presented $5,000 to the Le Mars Community Betterment Project.
(Le Mars) — Only $26,258 dollars is needed to match the Wells Enterprises $2.5 million dollar challenge grant for the city’s Community Betterment Project.
That’s what Le Mars Area Betterment Foundation president Mike Donlin told city council members during Tuesday’s meeting. Donlin appeared before the council to offer an update of the progression status of the donations and contributions for
the Community Betterment Project 2 program. Appearing with Donlin was Dave Shaver, general manager of the Le Mars Fareway store, as the grocery store presented its contribution.
Donlin also announced the Sertoma Club of Le Mars has made a contribution of $1,800. Donlin reported the daughter of Paul “Ole” and Patty Olson also made a significant contribution for the Community Betterment Project.
Family members of Paul “Ole” and Patty Olson. From left to right: Alex Christianson (grandson), Kim Christianson, (daughter), Jim Christianson (son-in-law), Matt Christianson, (grandson) Hailey, (Matt’s girlfriend) David, Sydney, (grand daughter) and Annie Deutz. Kim and husband Jim contributed $10,000 and the grandchildren together contributed $5,000 for a total contribution of $15,000 for the Community Betterment Project.
