If a vote was taken today to see which community service organization provides the biggest service to Tyrone, the results would be too close to measure.
Both the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs have provided invaluable services to the community, and now they’re teaming-up on a very important project that’s happening at Reservoir Park.
On Friday and Saturday, members of both organizations will be on hand to help install the borough’s new playground equipment at the park.
“In a small community like Tyrone, we need to work together to create a better community,” said Pete Dutrow, president of the Kiwanis organization. “This project isn’t only about a community service project. It’s going to also bring together two important community-service oriented organizations working alongside one another to make Tyrone a better place to work, visit and live.”
According to Dutrow, members of both clubs will be pitching in their help on Friday and Saturday. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. each day.
“I think it’s really important that two service organization, like Rotary and Kiwanis, have common goals,” said Randy Miles Sr., president of the Rotary Club. “And these goals that we set can be achieved with much greater results when we’re working together.”
Tyrone Mayor Patricia Stoner, who organized the “Community Build Project” said it’s important that two organization such as Kiwanis and Rotary are teaming up to help with this project.
“I’m excited about the prospect of these two clubs wanting to come together and get involved as one,” said Stoner. “It didn’t surprise me because this simply epitomizes the spirit of this community and the organizations we have here.”
According to Miles, both the Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club have discussed teaming up on other community project, but have yet to set anything in stone.
Stoner said having the community pitch in to help is the current trend among small communities across the country.
“Not only does this approach save tremendous labor costs that can be better applied to purchasing additional equipment,” she said, “but, most importantly, it allows for the community to come together in a spirit of camaraderie by working together in a positive mode, something for which the Tyrone area is legend.”
Those who wish to help in the volunteering effort are asked to bring a 3/8-inch ratchet and a 9/16-inch socket if those tools are available. Wear gloves, boots or heavy shoes and warm clothing. The project will be held regardless of the weather, so rain gear is advised. Organizers ask that children not attend.
