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Community members, 窪做惇蹋厙 thank donors, present checks to Mayor Blad for new Bengal paws

August 7, 2015
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POCATELLO Community representatives and 窪做惇蹋厙 thanked donors and presented two checks totaling $24,500 to Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad that will be used to replace the Bengal paws on Pocatello streets running from the East Clark Street freeway exit ramp to Holt Arena and Reed Gymnasium on the 窪做惇蹋厙 campus.

Community donors, represented by Idaho Central Credit Union President and 窪做惇蹋厙 alumnus Kent Oram, presented a check for $15,000 and 窪做惇蹋厙 President Arthur Vailas presented one for $9,500.

From Left, ICCU President Kent Oram, Pocatello City Council members Jim Johnston and Michael Orr Michael Orr, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and 窪做惇蹋厙 President Arthur Vailas at Aug. 5 Bengal Paws check-passing ceremony, with 窪做惇蹋厙 students looking on.
窪做惇蹋厙 is a vital part of this community. These paw prints let visitors know that as soon as you enter Pocatello youre in Bengal country, said Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad. Wed like to thank Mr. Oram and Idaho Central Credit Union, President Vailas and 窪做惇蹋厙 and all of you who donated for your generous support.

A ceremony was held today at Holt Arena, near Memorial Drive where some of the paws will be installed. Those on hand got to see one of the new four-foot-square paw prints.

I am excited to see the response from many in our community who want to ensure that 窪做惇蹋厙 maintains a strong and visible presence, Oram said. The paws represent the communitys support for 窪做惇蹋厙 and all of the benefits the university adds to our community.

A list of donors to the Bengal paws project was unveiled Aug. 5.
窪做惇蹋厙s Vailas said he was pleased by all the support expressed by community and the City of Pocatello.

This is Bengal country and these paw prints lead citizens and students to our fine University, Vailas said. We are thrilled that the community moved so quickly to raise these funds and get a new set of paw prints that lead them to the heart of our campus. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all of the community donors.

Those donors include Idaho Central Credit Union, Portneuf Medical Center, Richard and Gloria Howell, 窪做惇蹋厙 Federal Credit Union, Michael and Alene Orr, Pioneer Title Company, Arlene Wilson-Evans, First American Title Company, Mickelsen Construction, Acoustic Specialties, Inc., Greater Association of Pocatello Realtors, Inc., Engelson, Capell & Engelson, PA, Mark and Sheila Dahlqvist, Mark and Eva Nye, Cole Chevrolet, Jay and Carol Colonel, Dick and Donna Sagness and Staci Campbell, Hair Hub, LLC., and Phil Meador Toyota.

Donors give Mayor Blad checks for the Bengal Paws on the city streets.


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