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Church fundraiser seeks sponsors for Upward youth basketball program
Summary
Ron Frank, a community fundraiser with Forest Park United Methodist Church, asked residents to sponsor children for the church’s Upward basketball program ($90 per child), provided registration and contact details, and said the season runs about eight weeks starting in November.
Lima — Ron Frank, a community fundraiser affiliated with Forest Park United Methodist Church, used the privilege-of-the-floor period to describe an upcoming Upward youth basketball season and asked for child sponsorships.
Frank said registration will be Nov. 8 and games begin Nov. 10; the program runs for eight weeks with Thursday practices and Saturday games. He asked individuals or organizations to sponsor a child for $90, with checks made out to Forest Park United Methodist Church and the memo line marked "Upward basketball." Frank provided the church’s phone number (419‑227‑8445) and his number ((419) 302‑5030) for further information and asked interested parties to contact the church.
Council acknowledged the request, asked for an address for the record (Frank gave 806 Catalpa Avenue), and thanked him for coming. No formal city funding or endorsement was requested or provided at the meeting.
