Grace Ackerman
Activities: Varsity Tennis-captain, UNICEF, Great Planes Aviation student pilot;
Scholastic Achievements: Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship candidate, Honors Diploma, Big 9 All-Conference, Mayo Honor Society;
Future Plans: Minnesota State University-Mankato, majoring in aviation to become a professional pilot.
Grace Ackerman (submitted photo)
Parents: Anjali and Sumit Bhagra;
Activities: Mayo Tennis Team, Rochester-Olmsted County Youth Commission, Stories of Stigma and Strength, Debate Team, Student Government;
Scholastic Achievements: National Merit Scholarship finalist, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award, two-time National Spanish Exam Silver Award, CECAC Community Grant winner, Outstanding Mayo Clinic Youth Volunteer;
Community Service/Volunteer Work: Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers Program, Key Club, Public Health Safety Advisory Board member;
FCSS grant funding recently passed by council
During the February 22 Whitecourt Town Council meeting, council discussed the Family & Community Support Services Grant Program (FCSS). Each year, groups and organizations apply to receive funding through the program and, following a thorough evaluation of each application, the Community Services Board provides a recommendation to council.
FCSS Manager Sharon Shannon explained that the FCSS organization’s goal is to enhance the social well-being of individuals, families, and the community through prevention. “The FCSS grant is an annual grant that provides financial support to community organizations and groups who are striving to address community and social needs,” explained Shannon. This year’s 2021 interim town budget includes $50,000 for supporting groups through the FCSS grant. “This grant is unique. It can be used to support one-time projects and be used for annual operations for organizations and groups. C