i Big Bend Wind Apex Clean Energy has award- ed $4,000 in its fourth round of in Memorial, Mt. Lake Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Lake Community bows Inc., expressed thanks for the donation, saying. "Reinbows Center renovation and the upcom uses horse-assisted activities to help people achieve healthy behaviors and reclaim the joy in Park, which is located nine miles their lives. With the help of Apex west of Windom. and the Big Bend Wind project we can offer the Reinbows Reads Big Bend's grant process after school tutoring program at no cost to the amilles, We see the participants improve in their classwork and build confidence not only in their studies, but also in their lives. The kids and volun teers love reading to the horses!"Our community grant pro- ing Pat's Grove stone house re pair project at Pat's Grove County These funds support areas re- lated to community development environment, education, health and recreation that benefit Cot tonwood and Brown counties. One of the primary goals of the rant program is to be a strong This latest round of arca grantees includes Windom Area Health, Reinbows Reads after their lish long term relationships with 4H County 4-H program, Mt. Lake Tree Commission and Mt. Lake Previous grants 12 to make healthy food choices. This donation will provide for hands-on educational activities ute to pressing community needs, help enrich lives and make a Power of Produce Clubs This is the fourth time Big meaningful impact at the local level, "said Max Jay-Dixon, pub- Bend Wind and Apex Energy have awarded $4,000 in Community In a collaborative effort, the Windom Area Hospital, Win Farmer's Market and Cottonwood County 4-H program offer Power of Produce Clubs throughout the each youth about various fruits and vegetables while educating them on wellness. Youth who par- ticipate will receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables annou ent i arn Clean Energy "Apex Clean En The first round of grants was rgy awards these grants through its community grant program on nced in June of 2018, fol lowed by round two in October and round three in January. Previous grant recipients in clude: Windom Area Hospital, Mt Lake Pow Wow, Mt, Lake Chris tian School, Butterfield Veterans Crystal Reith, county 4Hpro and food plants at the farmers gram coordinator, said. The PoP ab is a farmers market incReinbows Reads tive program designed to em- r children ages four through Anyone interested in ap ing for future rounds of funding should visit: www.bigbendwind. market Meanwhile, Damon Weinandt, Over the past few months, the Apex Clean Energy team for Big Bend Wind has had the privilege of being invited into the homes of many Cottonwood County residents to hear about your connection to your land and communi ty. Through these discussions, we have learned that the citizens of Cottonwood CLEAN ENERGY County want to work with a company like Apex-an honest, fair company known for its hard work, for valuing landowners and neighbors, and for keeping its word This project will create jobs and provide an entirely new revenue stream that will benefit schools, taxpayers, and local government. To learn more about Apex, call us at (507) 476-9271 or visit us at www.bigbendwind.com. i Big Bend Wind Apex Clean Energy has award- ed $4,000 in its fourth round of in Memorial, Mt. Lake Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Lake Community bows Inc., expressed thanks for the donation, saying. "Reinbows Center renovation and the upcom uses horse-assisted activities to help people achieve healthy behaviors and reclaim the joy in Park, which is located nine miles their lives. With the help of Apex west of Windom. and the Big Bend Wind project we can offer the Reinbows Reads Big Bend's grant process after school tutoring program at no cost to the amilles, We see the participants improve in their classwork and build confidence not only in their studies, but also in their lives. The kids and volun teers love reading to the horses!"Our community grant pro- ing Pat's Grove stone house re pair project at Pat's Grove County These funds support areas re- lated to community development environment, education, health and recreation that benefit Cot tonwood and Brown counties. One of the primary goals of the rant program is to be a strong This latest round of arca grantees includes Windom Area Health, Reinbows Reads after their lish long term relationships with 4H County 4-H program, Mt. Lake Tree Commission and Mt. Lake Previous grants 12 to make healthy food choices. This donation will provide for hands-on educational activities ute to pressing community needs, help enrich lives and make a Power of Produce Clubs This is the fourth time Big meaningful impact at the local level, "said Max Jay-Dixon, pub- Bend Wind and Apex Energy have awarded $4,000 in Community In a collaborative effort, the Windom Area Hospital, Win Farmer's Market and Cottonwood County 4-H program offer Power of Produce Clubs throughout the each youth about various fruits and vegetables while educating them on wellness. Youth who par- ticipate will receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables annou ent i arn Clean Energy "Apex Clean En The first round of grants was rgy awards these grants through its community grant program on nced in June of 2018, fol lowed by round two in October and round three in January. Previous grant recipients in clude: Windom Area Hospital, Mt Lake Pow Wow, Mt, Lake Chris tian School, Butterfield Veterans Crystal Reith, county 4Hpro and food plants at the farmers gram coordinator, said. The PoP ab is a farmers market incReinbows Reads tive program designed to em- r children ages four through Anyone interested in ap ing for future rounds of funding should visit: www.bigbendwind. market Meanwhile, Damon Weinandt, Over the past few months, the Apex Clean Energy team for Big Bend Wind has had the privilege of being invited into the homes of many Cottonwood County residents to hear about your connection to your land and communi ty. Through these discussions, we have learned that the citizens of Cottonwood CLEAN ENERGY County want to work with a company like Apex-an honest, fair company known for its hard work, for valuing landowners and neighbors, and for keeping its word This project will create jobs and provide an entirely new revenue stream that will benefit schools, taxpayers, and local government. To learn more about Apex, call us at (507) 476-9271 or visit us at www.bigbendwind.com.