As in the past, the Eureka Knights of Columbus Chapter No. 7291, held their annual “Tootsie Roll” sales promotion to secure funds to support other community projects. Last week, local Knights of Columbus members presented two checks to area schools. On Thursday, Grand Knight Brook Mitchell and Kurt Seiter presented a check, in the amount of $237.08, to Hamilton USD 390 Superintendent Mike Ronen and Principal Stephanie Nelson. On Friday, Mitchell presented a check, totaling $301.72, to Scott Hoyt, Superintendent of USD 389 Eureka, for the Special Education Program.
Twenty percent of the proceeds from the sales were retained by the Kansas State Council, A portion of the funds is used to sponsor the Special Olympic Basketball Tournament. Last year, well over 1,200 Kansas athletes competed in the tournament. The remainder of the funds will be used to support the Bishops special charities for those with intellectual disabilities. The Kansas State Council also provides much needed support to organizations for the intellectually disabled.
Pictured, from left to right are, above right: Principal Nelson, Mitchell, Superintendent Ronen and Seiter; and above left are Mitchell and Superintendent Hoyt.
In accepting the check, both superintendents expressed appreciation to every Knight and all of the contributors who made the funds available to support Special Education and events for the mentally challenged individuals.
The funds will be used to help students learn to live independently and to buy clothes, if needed, for their work place. The money is also used for training materials for onthe- job work and to have community trips to learn social skills and add to the student’s leisure activities.
About the local Knights Of Columbus Chapter In addition to the annual Tootsie Roll drive, the Eureka chapter hosts a chili feed. The annul chili feed fundraiser will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, in Eureka. Funds raised during the event go towards scholarships, supporting community events that they can host (fish fry in March, OctoberFest both at Sacred Heart Parish Hall) and support in Hamilton, Eureka, Neal, Reece and surrounding area needs. The local chapter is able to assist families, that are in need, through their school districts. The Knights of Columbus also host the annual Free Throw Championships annually. This year, the event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24. See related ad for more details.
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