Buster the Reading Clown
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Project Overview
Buster is retired kindergarten teacher, Duane Blake. Buster the Reading Clown uses a combination of books, magic and learning activities to entertain preschool-aged children.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48
Direct expenses
$48
Administration costs
$1
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.0094
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Reinforce the idea that books are sources of fun and entertainment, as well as provide learning activities for young minds.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Anecdotal responses were very positive for this program.
Source of Additional Funds
Lake Benton Library provided the space and promotion for Buster's program.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507)376-5803
Email
mranum@plumcreeklibrary.net
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