Editor:

Imagine a group of citizens that 60 years ago, had the foresight to raise money and start a volunteer fire company and supply them with their first fire truck.

Imagine a group of citizens that saw a need and helped that fire company start an ambulance service, and continued to help them raise money and upgrade their equipment.

Imagine a group of citizens that saw a need for a park and raised money to buy the land, put in roads, shelters and an Olympic- sized swimming pool.

Then they turned that gem over to their town for all of the citizens to enjoy.

Imagine a group of citizens that saw a need for an Easter egg hunt for the local children, a Christmas dinner for the local Senior citizens, a party for the local children at Halloween to help keep the kids off of the streets, toys for tots at Christmas time, food care packages for the needy, care baskets for local servicemen and fulfilling special requests for needy children.

Now imagine that group of citizens, in these tough times, trying so hard to take care of all of the needs of those who have asked, that they are seriously low on funds.

That group is asking you to help them now. Any amount that you can donate will go to help the local community. We are all volunteer and there are no operating overhead costs to cover, so 100 percent goes back to the community. To see more of what we do, check us out on the web at www.cskiwanis.org.

Please make your donation today, payable to Chaffee-Sardinia Kiwanis Club, 13460 Schutt Road, Chaffee NY 14030.

Thank you in advance for your donations.

John Marsh

Project Chairman

PS, we are always looking for new members. If you would like to join, contact us through or Web site, or see any Kiwanian.