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PAS Committee approves $50,000 grant to American Legion By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT
The Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee has proposed a $50,000 grant to the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187. The funds would be used for a Military Ball event scheduled on Saturday, September 10, and for their Thanksgiving Dinner for recruits at Great Lakes Naval Base. The grant to the non-profit entity of the Legion was proposed by Norman Leader (2nd Ward) and Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) to help support the Legion after the City Council voted not to allow video gaming by the American Legion. All three members of the PAS Committee, Chris Healy (5th Ward) chairman, Leader and Dannee Polomsky (3rd Ward) voted in favor of the request. The event request from the American Legion is different from other community grant requests, said Healy. “The organization’s mission is significantly different than other organizations in town. The two events will put the City in a positive light.” In addition to serving active and former servicemen and women, Healy noted that the Legion supports the greater community with scholarships and several other youth and adult services. “Granting the American Legion these funds will show support for active and formal military personnel, and help the Post continue to provide services in our community,” he said. “The two events will help the Post reach their organization goals, including the pursuit of
new members; particularly younger, recently discharged members of the military.”
The grant request came after the City Council voted unanimously on November 23, 2015, to add $50,000 to the 2016 budget to
help support the American Legion Post 187, which is facing a shortage of funds. Council was told that the PAS Committee would review any request to disperse the money before it was given to the organization. The PAS Committee spent several meetings reviewing and
discussing this request. The proposal will be discussed further at a future City Council meeting. The Military Ball will be held at the American Legion Post home at 310 W. Butterfield Road. Members of the community will be able to attend this event, which will show-
case the Legion and its facility. According to Commander John Scudder, the event will include dinner, time-honored military traditions and live music by the Elmhurst College jazz band. Scudder thanked PAS Committee members and City staff for their work.
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These runners smile for the camera as they take part in the annual Run for Hunger 5k on July 17 at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. The race drew 265 participants in the 5k.There were 40 kids registered for the Kids Fun Run but sadly, it had to be cancelled due to the weather. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Elmhurst /Yorkfield Food Pantry. More photos inside.
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