Pictured with Patty Owens at St John's School are Ed Keearns (l) and John Bodensteiner

As it did last year, the Council has donated 96 new coats to five elementary schools in time for the winter season.  The schools that received their coats on October 31 include:  Fountain Lake Elementary and St John’s in Hot Springs; Our Lady of Fatima in Benton; Mountain Pine Elementary, and Jessieville Elementary.  Coordinator of the Coats for Kids program John Bodensteiner was ably assisted by Ed Keearns, who maintains an ongoing connection with area public school counselors and principals through the “basket” program for needy families.

The Coats for Kids program is again made possible through funds raised by the Knights’ sale of Kraemer's Wisconsin Cheese.  For information about the cheese sales, reference the article on this web site or contact Ed Miller (501-922-0501), Wayne Winters (501-922-0526), or John Meyers (501-915-0746).

Check out a few pictures in Photos.