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9:05 A.M. Held a Board af Equalization meeting 9:10 a.m. Returned to the regular meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. S. AARON ROSS, FRIENDSHIP HOUSE PR�SENTATION - Mr. Quandt stated that Mr. Ross gave a presentation to Region III and he asked him to give the presentation to the County Baard. Aaron Ross, Director of the Friendship House gave a power point presentation. It was established in 196$ as a men's substance abuse center. They prepare residents for transition into the community. They have recently become a United Way partner. They are funded through R�gian III and from room and board of the residents. He noted that federal state and local funds are spent on health care costs and criminal justice costs and only 2 cents of every dollar is spent on treatment and research. Quandt stated that this is a good pragram and it saves money. 9. BETH BAXTER, REGION III PRESENTATION AND UPDAT� Beth Baxter with Region III was present and she distributed information to the board members. Their total funding for their services is $12.9 millian dollars and Hall County accounted for 31.6% of individuals served in Region III and provid�d 28.6% of the county match funds. She reviewed the statistical information and the emergency protective custody cases. Mr. Arnold noted that the EPC cases are dawn because of the crisis stabilization unit at Mid Plains. The center provides education and better assessments. He noted that every time an EPC is avoided it saves dollars in the criminal justice system. Ms. Baxter stated that people work together to form this partnership. Ms. Lancaster thanked her for the informatian and stated that she appreciates th� coaperation between the entities. 10. UNIT�D WAY PRESENTATION - Mr. Quandt introduced Karen Rathke president of the United Way. She stated that they cover Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties. They recently had their United Way Kick aff with the Acts of Kindness week. Their primary focus is education, income and health. She stated that October 21 they will have the macaroni project involving �400 youth to package macaroni, there will be the imagination library where free books will be distributed to 1000 children, the Big Brother and Big Sister Program and they also have a program to mentor pregnant and parenting teens. 5he also noted the CASA program and the Red Cross. Mr. Quandt is the Chair of the Hall County campaign along with Steve Riehle. Mr. Arnold thanked her far coming and stated that all of these programs make this community a better place to live. 11. RENEE SEIFERT—ANNUAL REPORT FROM GRAND ISLAND/HALL COUNTY CONV�NTION VISITORS BUREAU - Renee Seifert, 2424 South Locust distributed the annual 3