TOMAH a A Montessori school could expand if the Tomah School District receives a federal grant.

The district is pursuing a $250,000 grant from the Department of Defense to expand its Montessori school.

aItas going to be impossible for us to expand the Montessori school unless we receive this grant,a Zahrte said.

The districtas proximity to military bases at Fort McCoy and Volk Field make it eligible for the grant.

Zahrte said a Montessori school is a ahuge drawa for military families who move frequently and want to keep their children enrolled in a Montessori school.

She said if the grant is approved, it would be at least two years before the school could accept fourth- and fifth-graders.

aItas going to be impossible for us to expand the Montessori school unless we receive this grant.a Superintendent Cindy Zahrte

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Olympia Police Chief Ronnie Roberts among 3 who receive Peacemaker award Sunday

Roberts receives Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership award

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Honoring women in leadership: Sherry Stark
The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Lunch will be led by honorary chairwoman Sherry Stark, who will share her own leadership insights during the May 4 event.

Stark has held key professional roles in Columbus, including executive director of the Centra Foundation, president and chief executive officer for Heritage Fund the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County and senior deputy mayor and executive director for community development for the city of Columbus for a decade. She serves on civic boards for Columbus Regional Hospital, the Arts District Coalition, The Commons and Foundation for Youth and Community Education Coalition, among others.

Q: Your resume is filled with leadership positions, from serving as president and CEO of The Heritage Fund the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County to leading The Commons Board. Sherry Stark, 75, is the former executive director for the Centra Foundation, and former executive director for the Columbus Area Arts Council. She served as president and CEO of the Heritage Fund the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, and served as senior deputy mayor and executive director of Community Development for the City of Columbus.

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High school students from East Greenwich are hoping to win grant money toward the creation of a community garden.

The “Seeds of Change” plans to award two schools and two communities with $20,000 grants each, and an additional 10 schools and 10 communities with $10,000 grants each.

Chairperson and trustee Jean Grant steps down at Mind Taunton and West Somerset (From Somerset County Gazette) JEAN Grant is stepping down after ten years as a trustee and chairperson at Mind Taunton and West Somerset. Since joining Mind TWS Jean has overseen the growth of the charity into a key provider of support for those with mental health needs in Somerset.

A Mind TWS spokesman said: “All at Mind TWS are enormously grateful for all the hard work Jean has given the charity as chairperson and whilst she might be stepping down from one role we will welcome her continued guidance as a Trustee.”

Mind TWS are looking to recruit a chairperson and new trustees to join the board – for details contact Chris Heery at chrisheery@mindtws.org.uk

School district plans to add nurse practionerSchool district plans to add nurse practioner

DEMING aA With teen pregnancy at such high levels in the state of New Mexico, educators are looking at schools to help lower the numbers across the board. The process will include the school nurse as the first person students will talk to, and then they will be referred to the nurse practitioner.

aThere is some anecdotal information that weave heard from other school districts and other cities that when they did something like this the teen pregnancy rate did drop, but we donat have data,a said DPS Superintendent Dr.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS i The way Michael Mound, director of SCAas northeast operations, sees it, sustainability is at the core of what his company does, so it makes sense to help local communities do the same things.

aThis year, as it always does, the company has given grants nation-wide toward environmental projects,a Mound said.

The company gave a $2,850 grant to the Cossayuna Lake Improvement Association to build to buffer zones to help keep the lake cleaner and to deal with invasive species.

Barbara Hemken, a technical manager with SCAas South Glens Falls division, presented the check to Ballston Spa science teacher Shannon Hansen last week.

The grant will be used to fund the districtas community garden and compositing project, which will provide an outside educational space for district students and bring product to local food banks from designated plots.

Additionally, the project will make gardening space available to community members who may not have space to plant a garden.

Turpel helps increase community gardens, school gardens and farm-to-school access in the county.

aThe ultimate goal is to not only give Chelsea community members a place to grow and have fresh produce, but to gather and relax in a beautiful environment,a Turpel said.

Some of the produce grown in the garden will be served in a weekly meal provided by Cafe of Life, Chelsea.

These goals must be made public as commitments to society so that stakeholders recognize the in-depth contribution a company is making to sustainable development.

Wells Fargo has announced an integrated CSR strategy to address global social, economic and environmental challenges over the next five years through products and services, culture and operations, and philanthropy. These include: the demographic and cultural shifts taking place in society; the financial needs of underserved individuals and communities; and, the impacts of climate change and natural resource constraints on communities and customers.

Diversity and Social Inclusion

Wells Fargo’s 2020 social commitment includes donating $100 million to meet critical social needs such as advancing social inclusion through education, and developing women and diverse leaders. It will offer $75 million in grants and lending to diverse-owned small businesses.

Environmental Sustainability

Wells Fargo’s 2020 environmental commitment includes providing $65 million in philanthropic giving to critical environmental needs such as clean technology and environmental education. It will reduce water use by 65 percent and increase energy efficiency by 40 percent (2012-2020) and reduce GHG emissions by 45 percent (2008-2020).

Highlights of the 2015 CSR Report

Donated $281.3 million to 16,300 nonprofits to support critical community needs
Reduced water use 47 percent and increased operational energy efficiency 26 percent since 2012
Achieved a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2008
Provided more than $52 billion in financing to environmental beneficial businesses since 2012
Invested $7.6 billion in community development projects in low- and moderate-income areas
Hired more than 1,500 veterans, for a total of 8,200 self-identified veteran team members
Spent 12 percent or $1.2 billion of its procurement budget with diverse suppliers
Provided $68.5 million in financial education, jobs assistance, and home donations for military members and veterans since November 2012

Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO John Stumpf said that the company’s efforts to integrate CSR strategies across all aspects of its business, products, and culture have positioned it to have a positive and critical impact on people, industries, and the broader global economy when and where it matters most.

Source: 3BL Media

From left, managing director of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation Marcia Muttoo with ‘Tripping Through’ director Malcolm Ellis and screenplay writer Michelle Morgan.

An a capella group, a music therapy program, a writer, moviemakers and a school string ensemble have received grants for the arts from the Cayman National Cultural Foundation.

Martin Keeley, author of ‘Marvelous Mangroves,’ with Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s Marcia Muttoo.

Following a review by the foundation’s grant committee in March, filmmakers of “Tripping Through,” Caribbean Haven’s music therapy program, a capella group the Singrays, Martin Keeley’s book the “Marvelous Mangroves” and the George Town Primary string ensemble program are the latest art projects to receive grants.

Based on the novel of the same name, “Tripping Through” is a romantic comedy produced, filmed and directed in the Cayman Islands by Malcolm Ellis. Ellis.

“And now with this financial support from CNCF,” he added, “we’ll be able to maximize our exposure both locally and internationally.”

The duo said the grant will help them obtain more local exposure, and they hope to submit their film to international film festivals.

Kimberly Ferbes, a residential counselor at Caribbean Haven, said the center is appreciative of the grant.

“Since music is already a significant part of our Caymanian communities, using this medium in the therapeutic and healing process supports the clients’ personal growth in a creative way,” she said.

She added that the foundation’s grant will allow the facility to continue offering innovative treatment programs to clients.

Founding member of the Singrays, Nicholas Dixey, said the funds will enable the group to buy sound equipment and “to perform at new venues where we can reach more of the community with music.”

The a capella group performs a variety of music styles, from classical to modern.

For the past 17 years, Martin Keeley has traveled extensively, delivering the Marvelous Mangroves education program, which has been translated and adapted by 13 countries.

Mr. Keeley, education director of the Mangrove Action Project, said the grant will enable him to publish the “Marvelous Mangroves” book.

Stories will be illustrated by Daniella Christian, a Cayman Brac student, and will be made available locally and internationally through the Mangrove Action Project.

The string ensemble program at George Town Primary School also stated its appreciation for the grant.

Cheyenna Stewart, president of George Town Primary’s Parent Teacher Association, said, “This grant will further the success of the students in the string ensemble.”

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation is accepting grant applications through July 15. We provide you with the latest breaking news from the Cayman Islands, as well as other parts of the Caribbean.