Marine Corps League provide toys to more than 650 children

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ As a part of the Toys for Tots Drive 2008, the Marine Corps League Detachment 575 provided toys for 651 children in the local communities. Out of those 651 children, the Marine Corps were able to provide 34 new bicycles with the money collected and donated.

"We want to send out our thanks to all who participated, and even those who donated toys or money at any of our toy drives. Without your help we couldn't have done as much as we did," stated Marine Corps member Matt Grau.

Grau also stated that the way it is looking for next year, with the economy on the track it is, our number of children is going to rise. So look for the Marines of our community to be out in the coming months, raising money for local children and their families, to help provide them with a little happiness and joy throughout the coming year. The Marine Corps League Detachment 575 would like to extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped, and/or participated in their Toys for Tots Drive 2008.

"We would like to especially thank Fixture Contracting Co. Inc.; Sparta Area Foster parent Association; Chester American Legion Post 487, Evansville American Legion Post 1172; Chester Video and Radio Shack; Sparta VFW Post 2698; Chester Eagle's Club Aerie 3252; Moody's Pharmacy Sparta; Chester Gilster Mary-Lee; Baldwin Casey's General Store; Meyerscough Financial Co.; Sparta Dollar Store; Dizzie's FAN-tastic Sports Bar; Evansville Booster Club; Chester Masonic Lodge 72; Chester Boy Scout Troop 305; Buchheit of Sparta; Evansville Knights of Columbus; Chester VFW Club; Chester Moose Lodger No. 1764; Columbia Century 21; North County Savings and Loan; Sparta Casey's General Store; Sparta State Farm Insurance; Chester Dollar Store; Sparta Walmart; Chester Walmart and WHCO Radio," stated Grau.