What is Donuts on the Way? It's a promotion held each year during United Way Week - this year it will be held Monday-Thursday, October 23-26, 2006.

United Way holds "Donuts on the Way" in each community in Williams County ? Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Montpelier, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity. Donuts are given out in the center of town from 6:00-8:00 a.m. (or until they last!).

This event helps to highlight United Way, and say "Thank You" to our contributors, volunteers and supporters. Please join us this year... click the link below for more info.

During United Way Week - October 22-28, 2006 - we are holding a coloring contest for the kids. Entry forms are available at the libraries in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Montpelier, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity.

There are three prizes for each library branch - one per level. Each branch will also have a grand prize - a chance to be a part of the United Way entry in your community's summer parade!

Entries are due on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 by the library's closing time. Entries will be judged by local artists, and winners will be announced on Friday, October 27th. Good luck!

The U.S. Postal Service plans a postal increase in May. Along with that are some proposed changes that, if passed, would triple the postage rates for the Imagination Library program. We need you to speak out on this issue.

There are a number of ways you can help. You can write letters to your state and U.S. Senators and Representatives, send email and call them. You can write directly to the USPS. There is even a web form where you can leave your comments for the Postal Service. Check the link below... whatever you can do to help would be appreciated!

Over the past seven years, Cindy and her husband Larry have volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams County as mentors to a young boy. Cindy and Larry were looking for something in which to place their energies and have a significant impact in someone?s life.

Cindy reports that their decision to mentor a youth has positively impacted their "little?s" family as well as their own. Their own sons watched as their Dad became important to another little boy. They learned to share their dad and also mentor the "little" themselves.

The time spent each week seems insignificant, but it?s a huge blessing that Larry is able to be a concerned male figure in his "little?s" life. Cindy says that when you choose to give of yourself you get back ten-fold, and that?s why this family is a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Williams County Habitat for Humanity - a United Way agency - along with First Energy, will be conducting their first ever double "Building Blitz" at 7:30 a.m. on October 21st, 2006. The building sites are 503 Woodville Road and 303 Grove Street in Edon, Ohio. The lots are beside each other.

The goal for the day is to have the houses framed, sheathed, roofed and sealed weather-tight so that work can continue into the winter. Volunteers throughout Williams County are needed to help the contractor and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers at any skill level are welcome, come at any time during the day, and we encourage you to participate in this fun and rewarding event. So grab your favorite tools (hammer, tape measure, pencil, smile, etc.) and come join the fun. Snacks, coffee and lunch will be provided.

Whether you can come all day or can?t come ?till noon, the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity depends on and greatly appreciates the support of volunteers to build homes in Williams County. We look forward to an exciting day of house building on Saturday, October 21st, 2006. See you at the building blitz! Listen to local radio stations for rainout information. Any questions, contact Steve Collins at 419-636-4103.

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