Grant County Bank Plays Host To Chamber Coffee

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Grant County Bank President Margaret Nightengale and other members of the community were all decked out in pink for the Chamber Coffee Jan. 31 in celebration of the Ulysses High School Pink Out basketball games the same night. Nightengale and the Pink Out Committee discussed activities surrounding the games, including an auction during the game and an Online auction.

“We had over 150 sponsors again this year and most of you in the room are included in that so what we want to say again is thank you,” Nightengale said. “Last year we raised $38,000 and all of those dollars stay local. They were donated to two local organizations. Women of Purpose and Du Good Events and that’s where our dollars will go again this year.”

Nightengale recognized the winner of the T-shirt design contest.

“We did have a contest at the high school this last year and asked the kids to give us some ideas,” Nightengale said. “The one that was the most unique and creative was not able to be put on a T-shirt design, so that picture is on the silent auction. We had a great turnout from the kids.”

The design that made it to the shirt was designed by Trinidad Solis.

“Congratulations on the good you all have done for the community over the years,” said Chamber Director Marieta Hauser. “$38,000 last year, wow, that’s amazing. That is really something that benefits everybody.”

Hauser discussed upcoming events, including Coats for Kids at the Grant County Library. Take your gently used and washed coats, hats and gloves to the library to give to those in need.

Legislative Coffees take place Feb. 15, March 15 and April 19 at 1 p.m. at the fire department with Rep. Marty Long and Senator Bill Clifford.

“Basically what they’re going to do is give you an update on what’s happening in Topeka,” Hauser said. “But the real purpose is to hear from you, what your needs are and what your thoughts are.”

Ulysses Ministerial Alliance will have its annual Soup Supper Feb. 10 from 5-7 p.m. with a pie auction at 6:30. Proceeds are used to support the Ministerial Alliance benevolence fund.

Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital volunteers will have its Chocolate Affair Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Proceeds help their scholarship program for students entering a health-related field.

rant County Tourism is sponsoring an effort to hang banners honoring veterans on the light poles along Main Street (Guymon, Okla. does a similar program). They’re gauging the interest, contact the Chamber by Feb. 16 if you have a veteran you want to honor.

Community Baptist Youth will have its Spaghetti dinner Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. in the South Room at the civic center.

The Grant County Senior Center will have a Sweetheart Dance Feb. 22 from 6:3-9:30 p.m. with the Cottonwood Band providing music.

The Grant County Community Foundation will be opening its scholarship applications this week with applications due March 31.