(KNZA)--Fund-raising efforts to build a new multi-purpose shelter house at the Banner Creek Reservoir west of Holton has received a couple of boosts.
According to the Friends of Banner Creek organization's Facebook page, they were contacted recently by someone who wants to match all donations up to $15,000.
In addition, the Holton City Commission voted at their March 16 meeting to contribute $5,000 toward the project.
The Friends of Banner Creek organization is working to raise $125,000 in order to get a matching grant for the same amount from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to build the new shelter house.
The building is to included a kitchen, gathering area and basement for storm shelter.
As of last report, nearly $95,000 has been raised toward the goal with a grant application deadline of April 15.
Those who would like to make a donation can go to the Jackson County Community Foundation website www.jacksoncountycf.org/donate.cfm
Donations are tax deductible and any donations over $500 will be recognized on the donor plaque that will be displayed in the new building.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
KS replacement plates see long wait times
LATEST STORIES
Resurfacing project begins on K-9 in Marshall Co
Doniphan Co Commissioner files for re-election
Seneca Chamber receives Main Street designation
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Nebraska approved for Summer EBT program
Testing for Blue Green Algae begins in SE Nebraska
Richardson County Board receives update from Road Dept