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    City of Woodbine Receives Grant

    May 11, 2022

     

    WOODBINE, KANSAS- At its Monday night meeting, Woodbine City Council members were surprised to receive a $57,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County – Tracy W. Gatch Unrestricted Operating Legacy Fund. The grant funds will tuckpoint the walls of the Woodbine Gymnasium, which the community uses for special events. 

     

    “We are beyond excited to receive this generous gift,” said MarySue Roller, Mayor. “This grant will help us ensure the building is available for many years to come.”

     

    According to Elizabeth Weese, Community Foundation of Dickinson County director, Gatch, a former Woodbine resident, left his $2.5 million estate to the Foundation. The gift is the largest unrestricted operating gift in the Foundation’s history.

     

    “We are happy to make this grant to Woodbine and know Tracy would be pleased, though the monies were left for operations of the Foundation, we truly felt we wanted to honor Tracy by doing something for the community of Woodbine in his memory,” Weese said.

     

    Larry Lawrenz Construction, Herington, will complete the work on the building. Once completed, the City plans to explore additional opportunities to enhance the building for future use.

     

    “Current and former Woodbine students and residents have very fond memories of the Woodbine Gym,” Roller said. “It is important for us to invest in maintaining the building for future events and generations.”

     

    Built in the 1950s, the Woodbine Gymnasium is used for community events.

     

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    A Top 10 True Western Town of the Year!

    Abilene, nestled in the state’s Smoky Hills region and an important economic center for the region.

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    Strong Traditions, Vibrant Living

    A ‘modern-day Mayberry’ can easily be used to describe our charming and family-friendly communities.

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    Best of All Worlds

    Dickinson County has good jobs and a strong economy combined with an excellent quality of life!

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    A Proud Heritage

    History lovers can visit the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Museum.

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