Beautification
The Beautification category focuses on efforts to showcase the character of each community.
Identified Goals:
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Restore and develop downtown Norton
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Implement county-wide tree planting program
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Develop upgraded infrastructure plan for roads, sidewalks, curbs and other city utilities
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Upgrade and improve trash and recycling cans
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Improve signage and promotion within the county
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Repair downtown curbs and improve curb appeal
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Clean up and beautify all city entrances
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Utilize vo-tech students to redo or repair buildings
Grants Given Totaling $47,173.44:
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Lenora PRIDE received a grant in 2015 to address safety hazards and beautification efforts on Main Street.
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City of Norton received a grant in 2015 to fund landscaping projects within the community.
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Almena PRIDE received a grant in 2016 to erect a digital sign on the community buildings lawn to announce information and activities.
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Norton Magical Christmas received grants in 2016, 2017 and 2019 to provide festive decorations in downtown Norton to create Christmas magic.
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Norton PRIDE received a grant in 2017 to provide new signage and updated looks at city entrances.
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Lenora PRIDE received a grant in 2017 to place grave markers and flags at all veteran tombstones.
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Norton City/County Economic Development received a grant in 2017 for curbside appeal and improvements at the American Legion.
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Norton Flower Fund participated in the 2017 Norton County Community Foundation Match Day to support ongoing programs.
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Norton PRIDE participated in the 2017 Norton County Community Foundation Match Day to support ongoing programs.
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Norton Veterans Memorial Park participated in the 2017 Norton County Community Foundation Match Day to support ongoing programs.
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Lenora PRIDE Flower Fund received grants in 2017 and 2018 to purchase necessary supplies for flower pots around town.
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Norton Flower Fund received a grant in 2018 to purchase necessary supplies for flower pots around town.
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Almena PRIDE Flower Fund received a grant in 2018 to purchase necessary supplies for flower pots around town.
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Lenora PRIDE and the City of Lenora received a grant in 2018 to replace signage for block areas at the Lenora Cemetery.
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Norton PRIDE participated in the 2018 Norton County Community Foundation Match Day to support ongoing programs.
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Norton Veterans Memorial Park received a grant in 2019 to provide ongoing program support.
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