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Port Townsend’s new schools superintendent starts his work with focus on construction — Port Angeles Port Townsend Sequim Forks Jefferson County Clallam County Olympic Peninsula Daily NEWS Port Townsend’s new schools superintendent starts his work with focus on construction
PORT TOWNSEND The new superintendent of Port Townsend School District plans to focus on construction of a new Grant Street elementary school and to spend the summer visiting with community groups.

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He has spent the past few weeks in Port Townsend, talking with school principals and district staff about their perceptions of the district and what it needs in the near future.

One priority is administering the construction of a new Grant Street School funded by a $40.9 million bond issue approved by more than 70 percent of voters in February.

The board had hired Gene Laes as a two-year interim superintendent before recruiting Engle in 2012.

In May, School Board Vice Chair Jennifer James-Wilson said the district is in a stronger position than it has been in past searches for superintendent candidates.

“We have a really good idea of who we are as a district now and have a stronger identity,” she said.

“We’ve done a lot of groundwork and unifying to define what we are doing within our school walls that makes the district an attractive place to work.”

The district received 15 applications for the superintendent’s position.

Polm was one of three finalists, along with Tina L.

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Sue Skillen balances her time as community connections coordinator for Monroe Public Schools and as executive director of the Monroe Public Schools Foundation.

By Valeria Rae

Her highly infectious enthusiasm for the welfare of kids contributes to her success as both the community connections coordinator for Monroe Public Schools and executive director of the Monroe Public Schools Foundation. As a Rotary Club of Monroe team member, Sue learned how to write grants, which eventually led to her co-teaching grant writing classes.

Sue was hired as the community connections coordinator for Monroe Public Schools in 2008. Because of her skills, experience and dedication to kids, Sue was also offered the part-time position as Monroe Public Schools Foundation executive director.

When asked to describe the Public Schools Foundation, Sue offers their mission statement, which is “to create access and opportunity empowering today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.” She feels it is the perfect description of the goals of the organization, and also provides direction for her work.

The foundation is funded through several sources, including an annual auction, generous payroll deductions from school personnel through the Pay it Forward program and donations from individuals, businesses, families and service organizations, as well as memorial fund scholarships.

As foundation director, Sue ensures the prompt processing of the donated funds directly to students’ colleges or training programs in the form of a check from the Foundation.She shares that one of the highlights of her job is knowing the efforts of the foundation are providing an impetus for students to further their educations. When the 2010 technology levy failed, a concerned resident donated funds, which were used to expand students’ access to technology.

Now that this year’s goal is accomplished, the foundation and district are looking at artistic development as the next possible arena for increasing opportunities for kids.

Sue is always looking for new ways to form partnerships between the community and the schools for a direct benefit to kids. This affirmed for Sue that her work, the commitment of the foundation’s board of directors and Monroe Public Schools are realizing their goal of making a difference in the lives of students and staff in our district.

Sue, her husband and children all graduated from Monroe High School.

The message from the foundation and the district, which Sue would like to be heard by the Sky Valley community, is that “we are all in for kids,” and there is always room for more.

City to spend $450k on improving Stelco Tower for Hamilton Health Sciences – Latest Hamilton news – CBC Hamilton City to spend $450k on improving Stelco Tower for Hamilton Health Sciences

The city will spend $450,000 on improvements to three floors in the old Stelco Tower for 350 workers from Hamilton Health Sciences who are expected to relocate to the downtown building later this year.

Supporters of the loan which turns into a grant if HHS stays put for five years cheered the chance to get 350 well-paid jobs downtown for the sake of its economic ripple in the core.

But the move didn’t sit well with a few councillors like Coun. Terry Whitehead

“One person’s benefit should not be another person’s loss,” Whitehead said.

Whitehead later posted a statement on Twitter that he did not mean for his language to be disrespectful to survivors of sexual assault.

Vacant for 12 years

The money comes from a city program begun four years ago that’s meant to incentivize companies moving into the city’s vacant business space in the core. It allows the city to spend money to help companies make the improvements to buildings, like carpets, lighting and office partitions.

In the case of the Stelco Tower, the space has been sitting vacant for 12 years. It does assist us in council’s direction to reinvest in the downtown.”

‘We’ve taken a bit of a hit’

The problem stems back to decades-ago losses of huge companies like Stelco, Proctor and Gamble and Philips Environmental.

The grant program also helps the city provide a buffer to more recent job losses downtown, like consolidation of insurance companies and a potential move or downsizing of big corporate tenants.

“We’ve taken a bit of a hit in this area,” Norton said.

“These are 350 jobs taken from Ward 8, from another part of the city, and shifted downtown,” Whitehead said. Sam Merulla argued that the move to invest in Hamilton’s downtown “benefits the city in its entirety.”

“This entire city needs to be coming together, not divided,” he said.

VIC Government Offer Music Venues Grants To Help Deal With Complaining Neighbours – Music FeedsSearchVIC Government Offer Music Venues Grants To Help Deal With Complaining NeighboursWritten by Mike Hohnen on July 4, 2016

Applications are now open for Victorian live music venue owners/operators to receive a grant to go towards soundproofing.

Lancaster hospital launching program for 1st-time, reluctant runners – THonline.com: Lancaster News

People can register for the Fun Run Challenge 5K or Couch to 5K program online at www.grantregional.com.

The 7-week Couch to 5K series is free for those who register for the Fun Run Challenge 5K. 27.

At 8:30 a.m., children ages 5 through 12 can participate in the Back to Class Dash and an inflatable obstacle course at Lancaster High School.

The Fun Run Challenge 5K starts at 9:30 a.m.

This month, Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster is offering a new seven-week training program a Couch to 5K a to support first-time or reluctant runners.

27 Fun Run Challenge 5K.

Couch to 5K participants will spend a portion of each class learning about running topics, including breathing, stretching and running clothing and accessories.

Before the 5K, Grant Regional is hosting a Back to Class Dash and childrenas mini-challenge, where 5- to 12-year-olds can test their abilities on an inflatable obstacle course. aThis one is geared to make sure young kids can still exercise and be active.aThe 5K also will feature a astuff the busa drive, sponsored by Grant Regional and Lancaster Lions Club.

Pharr Police Department receives Homeland Security Grant – Story

The director of the Mennonite Disaster Service in Canada says it will be months, perhaps even next year, before it can send teams of volunteers to Fort McMurray, Alberta to clean up and re-build Altona Aquatic Centre (File photo) A near drowning occurred Friday afternoon during free Canada Day swimming at Altona Aquatic Centre.

The Dickinson Area Community Foundation awarded a $250 mini-grant to the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 50, to assist in funding the annual Iron Mountain-Kingsford Independence Day fireworks display. in:
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Charitable giving not for just the wealthy – San Antonio Express-News

The 2016 release of Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy estimates that the total of charitable contributions from individuals, estates, corporations and foundations was $373.25 billion in 2015, a 4.1 percent increase in current dollars over the prior year and 4 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars. This sets a record for the second year in a row.

This donation rate of more than $1 billion a day is proof positive of the generous nature of the American people, who embrace the notion that good fortune is for sharing in the form of time, talent and treasure.

One of the most uplifting dimensions of American philanthropy is that it is not restricted to only the wealthiest among us. People from all backgrounds and all walks of life choose to make a difference as donors.

According to Gallup, more than 80 percent of Americans say they donate money to a charitable cause and 65 percent say they volunteer their time to a religious organization or some other charity.

American philanthropy is also distinguished by diversity. 1 reason people give is because someone they know and respect asked them to.

It might sound like a cliche, but it’s true: Donors get back as much as they give.