Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation - Pictures & Videos

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Fort Harker Commanding Officer's Quarters

The Kanopolis Sunflower Civic Club was awarded a $1349.80 grant to assist wtih the cost of the sidewalk at the Kanopolis Fort Harker Commanding Officer's Quarters.  With the help of volunteers, the sidewalk is complete.

Sunflower Civic Club- Christmas Decorations
The Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation granted $2,000 to the Sunflower Civic Club to help purchase 10 new 7' lighted Christmas trees from their Smoky Hills Community Fund.

Sunflower Civic Club- Christmas Decorations
"Once again, our committee would like to extend a tremendous thank you to your committee. Without this grant, we would have only been able to buy 4 of the new lights."

American Legion Post #262
The Wilson American Legion Post #262 received a $580.00 grant from the Smoky Hills Community Fund. The grant was used to help defray the cost of new ceiling tiles for their Post.

Lang Memorial Library
A grant of $2,000 grant was used to add to and upgrade the Library computer system.

Lang Memorial Library
"Because of your generosity, we now have an additional public access computer; a color copier/photo printer/scanner/fax machine; task chairs, software; photo printing paper; and ink cartridges

Lang Memorial Library
The new computer has already been used for several items such as classes for digital phography enthusiasts and genealogy requests.

Kanopolis American Legion
Remaining funds from the $1500.00 grant were put towards a new sink, cabinet and countertop.

Kanopolis American Legion
Brass grave markers for departed comrades were purchased as well as a ceremonial Electronic Bugle for funerals and Memorial Day celebrations.

Kanopolis American Legion
A Casket flag display case for the departed comrades has been completed and installed

Basketball Park
A $1,000 grant was awarded to put towards a "basketball park," to erect two additional basketball backboards and hoops with bench seating, and lighting, which could be used for pick-up basketball games.

Basketball Park
The project also included "Jungle Gym" type equipment.

Basketball Park
The park acts as a "gateway" location into downtown.

Basketball Park
This project represents a positive family and youth friendly image that reflects both the community and neighborhood.

Holyrood American Legion/Senior Center
A $500 grant was used by the Holyrood American Legion to enclose the north end of the Legion building into a seperate room.

Ellsworth Golf Course
A $500 grant was awarded to the Ellsworth Golf Course to help pay for seven Jr. golf clubs for children who could not afford them.

Ellsworth Golf Course
The success of the project was incredible. Twenty-eight children signed up for golf lessons, from the age of 6-13.

Ellsworth Golf Course
Five instructors donated their time for the entire eight week program:
Judy Sherman, Bill Gwinner, Aaron Johnson, Jamie Cunningham, and Mark Cunningham

Ellsworth Golf Course
"We feel children ages 6-14 will really respond to this program, helping them to start an active lifestyle. If they are active and healthy when they are young, they are more likely to be happy, fit, and energetic adults."
Clarrissa Cunnin

Jeopardy
Funds from a $500 grant were used to purchase a basic Jeopardy untit along with remotes which enable up to twenty players at a time.

Jeopardy
The jeopardy unit is set up similar to the game show with students able to buzz in and answer questions.

Jeopardy
The students really enjoy being able to use this technology in their classrooms.

Jeopardy
The unit has proved to be very valuable in reviewing lessons as well as preparation for our state assessments.

Commanding Officers Quarters in Kanopolis
A $500 grant was awarded to the Ellsworth County Historical Society to replace the boiler and heating unit at the Commanding Officers Quarters in Kanopolis.

Commanding Officers Quarters in Kanopolis
"Again, we wish to say how much we appreciate your support. We could not continue to preserve the local and county history without the suppport of organizations such as yours."
Georgia Smith, Museum Director

Second Baptist Church- North Wall
A grant of $1500 was awarded in the year of 2007 to repair the interior North wall of the Second Baptist Church.

Second Baptist Church- North Wall
The interior North wall was repaired, which required hiring someone to stablize, tape and drywall. All repair items pur chased (drywall tape, drywall plaster) plus the labor were paide for with the money given by the Smoky Hills Charitable

Second Baptist Church- North Wall
The interior of the church was painted; first with a primer coat and then with two coats of paint.

Second Baptist Church- North Wall
The much needed rejuvenation of the interior of the church has impressed both Historical Society members and visitors alike. A young couple chose to have a small wedding in the church after the painting was finished.

Second Baptist Church- South Wall
With a grant of $1127.00 from the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation, the church was able to strengthen their south wall.

Second Baptist Church- South Wall
The project included the removal of interior sheet rock, placing of plywood over the wall studs, new sheetrock, taping and jointing.

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Second Baptist Church- South Wall
The project also included the repair of six windows and screens.

Second Baptist Church- South Wall
"The Board of Directors extends once again their deepest appreciation for your organization assistance, not only to us, but to the community at large."
Ellsworth County Historical Society

Kanopolis Commanding Officer
In 2004, a $1,000 grant was used to pay for the sheeting (under layment) to do the shingling on the Commanding Officer's Quarters.

Kanopolis Commanding Officer
"The Historical Society is grateful for your interest and support in maintaining these buildings for the future generations."
Patricia Bender, Ellsworth County Historical Society

Ellsworth County Cancer Fund
Ceremony

Ellsworth County Cancer Fund
Dinner

Ellsworth County Cancer Fund
Luminary walk

Fire Station- Before


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Ceiling- Before


Fire Station- After
The Pride Committee gathered volunteers to power wash and paint the outside and inside of the building.

Fire Station- After
The boards and flange around the front were replaced and the sign was repainted.

Ceiling- After
Where the ceiling had leaked, new insulation and ceiling panels were put inside.

New Park Shelter
The new park shelter gives the community a place for outdoor activities and interaction.

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Kanopolis Community Building- New Vinyl Siding
The Kanopolis Fort Harker Men's Club volunteered the labor to replace the old siding with new vinyl siding including insulation.

Kanopolis Community Building- New Vinyl Siding
"We appreciate the grant obtained from the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation in helping us purchase the siding." Gerry Gebhardt

Kanopolis City Park Bleachers
"On behalf of the City of Kanopolis, I would like to thank the Foundation for hte $1,000.00 grant we received." Dawn Cunningham Kanopolis Recreation Committee

Kanopolis City Park Bleachers
21 foot long bleachers were added next to the City Park sand volleyball courts. They are three seats high and provide safe and adequate seating for the players and spectators.

Chairs- Before
The old tables and chairs, in use for more than 25 years were unsightly and reflected poorly on the mission and members of the Legion.

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New Tables & Chairs
"We feel that our post and post home provide important functions for Ellsworth County and its' citizens. As our facilit ies are used for numerous different events, there is wear and tear on our building and contents. This grant will help u

New Tables & Chairs
"On behalf of Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, I would like to thank the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation for selecting our post for an $1150 grant to replace tables and chairs." Grant Derril Gwinner, Adjutant

New basketball court

The Ellsworth Elementary PTO was awarded a $1349.80 grant from the Smoky Hills Community Fund to provide support for the installation of a new basketball court at the playground for the Ellsworth Elementary School.

New Basketball Court

The work on the new basketball courts began on August 10th, 2010, and was completed around September 3rd, 2010.  It has been a wonderful addtion to the new playground at the Elementary School and downtown.

New Basketball Court

Ellsworth Elementary School playground, Ellsworth, KS

New Basketball Court

Ellsworth Elementary School playground, Ellsworth, KS

New Basketball Court

"In my original request, I said that my expected results should be that the basketball court will serve the children in our school system and also the community for many years to come. Any day of the week you can drive by the playground and it is not only full of children playing, but it has also become a gathering spot for parents to take their children to play after school hours. I really feel like we have created a safe, secure place for our children to get outside and play."

Holly Fries

Project Coordinator for the Basketball Court

Ellsworth Elementary PTO

New Basketball Court

"Let me just say thank you so much for the Board's generous donation.  Without this money, I am not sure that the project would have gotten off the ground so fast."

Holly Fries

Project Coordinator for the Basketball Court

Ellsworth Elementary PTO