The fundraiser for the building project of the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library got a boost from the local branch of Omega Bank yesterday with a $1,000 donation to the drive.
“We are relatively new in the area compared to the other two banks, and we just want to show that we want to make a commitment to the area,” said Kathy Hughes, community office manager at Omega Bank. “We are committed to higher education and better services for the community, and we think the library is an excellent start.”
Omega Bank also supports other Tyrone community projects and hopes to continue its support in the future.
“We try to support the Chamber of Commerce, which helps to bring businesses to the area,” added Hughes. “Also, we’re involved with the Tyrone Railroad Museum. I hope if all goes well, we can continue to give to the library. That’s our intention at this point.”
The board members of the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library are extremely pleased with the donation from Omega Bank.
“It’s obviously very good. It shows the commitment of Omega Bank for the community of Tyrone and helping it to become progressive to open up a new library,” said Chuck Banas, director of public relations for the library.
Banas said at the March library board meeting, a total fundraising amount from this point should be calculated and that the board will know how much of the $325,000 it will still need to raise. The efforts are running smoothly for the new library building project, with donations from the community coming in and the planning of more fundraising concerts like the Feb. 15 blast at the high school.
“Right now I’ve been in contact with seven groups,” said Banas, “We have to work with the high school to match up the dates that the auditorium might be available and work with other organizations in town to make sure we don’t have the activity the same night they do.
“I’d like the next group to come in May. Within the next two to three weeks, we’ll be able to announce what we’re doing, and who it will be, and where and when.”
