August new pool update

Current funds available for construction of a new pool in Ekalaka are: $49,419.58/town’s restricted cash new pool account (last August they were at $28,406.12); $108,531.43/pool committee funds; $11,945.20/Lions Club; and $12,003.06/Meadowlark Club. This adds up to a total of $181,899.27. When that is combined with the $150,000 Fish, Wildlife and Parks Grant that was approved, there is $331,899.27 available for the construction of a new pool.

A Go Fund Me page has also been set up for the new pool project. Interested donors can go to the town’s facebook page or to GoFundMe.com and a search for...