Kemper, Commerce foundations award grants to SHPTV

From left to right): Deron O’Connor, president of the Hays Commerce Bank, presenting a $10,000 check to Larry Calvery, SHPTV’s general manager.

BUNKER HILL — The William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee, and the Commerce Bancshares Foundation has awarded SHPTV a total of $10,000 in grants to support Smoky Hills Public Television’s video server replacement project.

“We cannot thank the William T. Kemper Foundation and Commerce Bancshares Foundation enough for their show of support for Smoky Hills Public Television,” said Larry Calvery, SHPTV’s general manager. “With a new server, we can continue to bring local productions to our viewers, close-to-home programming that is important to them. The funds from the William T. Kemper Foundation and Commerce Bancshares Foundation help us to continue our mission of providing quality programming and educational resources to all of western Kansas.”

The William T. Kemper Foundation, established in 1989, honors Mr. Kemper’s lifelong interest in improving the human condition and quality of life. The Kemper Foundation focuses its giving on education, health and human services, the arts and civic improvements.

— SHPTV