Join in the effort to collect aluminum tabs for Ronald McDonald House
By Meredith Hoffman
This fall, when you think about paying your taxes, come in and get a free (cardboard) house.
What?!
The tiny free houses are available at the Whitley County Engineer’s office according to DeVon Schuman, drainage supervisor. “We have houses available," Schuman said, "each house can hold about 700 tabs.” People can also collect tabs in plastic jugs, baggies or other containers as well.
“It’s a great time to drop off aluminum tabs. There is a barrel at both the front and back door; and another over at the courthouse,” Schuman added.
County employees began another million tab drive on April 13, 2010 and today have 291 pounds.
“We are at 40% of our goal – we need about 730 pounds to make a million tabs,” added Schuman. “We want to let people know they can come in and pick up a box or drop off tabs during normal operating hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."
County employees are collecting the tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Wayne. The house is used by parents and family members of Whitley County children needing medical treatment.