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Canton to use donated funds to cover Canton children's share of Mabel summer rec
Summary
The council approved using $2,000 from the late Don Wilken’s earmarked recreational gift and accepting $1,220 from the Canton American Legion to cover Canton children’s share ($3,220) of the joint Mabel‑Canton summer rec program for 2022.
The Canton City Council on May 11 agreed to contribute to a joint summer recreation program run by the City of Mabel so Canton children may participate in 2022.
Based on 2021 participation, roughly 25% of Mabel’s summer rec participants were from Canton; 25% of the 2021 program’s operating cost was $3,220. The Canton American Legion indicated it would cover $1,220, and the council approved using $2,000 from a donor gift left by the late Don Wilken to cover the remaining cost, enabling Canton children to join the program. The Canton softball field was offered as a potential venue for activities.
Separately, Mayor Nick Prestby read a proclamation honoring Karl Urbaniak’s 37 years of service to the Mabel‑Canton School District (to be presented at a later date). Clerk Brock Bergey also reminded the council that the city will use mail‑ballot procedures for the May 24 special election (no in‑person voting in Canton; in‑person voting available at the Fillmore County Courthouse).
The minutes record motions as carried but provide no further detail on contractual arrangements with Mabel or whether Canton will have ongoing financial responsibility beyond the 2022 season.
