I encourage all of our citizens to think about volunteerism in a new way. This City is in need of volunteers to serve in every area imaginable. There are clubs and organizations here, all of which are working diligently to benefit the citizens of this community. Our schools are always open to mentoring programs and many retired members of our community can provide such wisdom to share with the young.

    Our senior citizens need young men and women to participate in their golden years and help them through the difficult times in life. Sometimes, just someone to talk to, is a medicine that far exceeds any the doctor could prescribe.  We have a "senior call line" program going that provides a lifeline to those who may not have local contacts and live alone. If you know of someone who would benefit from being the recipient of a call daily to check up on their welfare, please let us know.

    Let’s get involved in volunteerism this year. Some of our senior citizens are working with our school children in an effort to improve their reading skills. Many and varied are the opportunities to serve in Onalaska. If you are interested in serving your community this year, please call me at City Hall at 936-646-5376 and ask for the Mayor. Let’s avail ourselves this year to serve one another. Who knows, the person you help today, may be serving you in your time of need tomorrow.

   Each of us has an oppo0rtunity to "make a difference", will you seize that opportunity, or sit back and later wonder where you might have been if you had done so?

Roy is always looking for help at the park call him 646-5000

We need a few more library volunteers, we would like to re-open from 10 to 2 on saturdays, can you help one Saturday a month?