by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
The LeSauk Township Lions Club donated a check for $5,000 to the City of Sartell to use however it wishes for one or more amenities in the Innovation Center, which will be a part of the Sartell Community Center.
The Innovation Center is a space in the community center that will be reserved for learning and study via books, computers and other methods. The community center will be constructed in south Sartell in the “Town Square” area near Lake Francis, which is a large holding pond.
At the Sept. 12 Sartell City Council meeting, Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll accepted the check from LeSauk Lions members, with gratitude, on behalf of the city.
In addition to the $5,000 donation, the LeSauk Lions have also started a book collection for children and teenagers so quality new and used books can also be placed in the Innovation Center.
“The Lions like to keep things local, and our focus is on children,” Lions member and past Lions president Amanda Schreiner told the Newsleader. Schreiner is the one who spearheaded the project.
There are close to 50 members in the LeSauk Township Lions Club.
Schreiner noted the Lions’ project has nothing to do with plans by the city council to put a locker library-items delivery service at the community center.
Anyone who wants to donate books suitable for children of any age and teenagers should call Schreiner at 320-230-2937 or email her at schreinerappraisal@charter.net.
