The Community Transportation Services, Ltd (CTS) of Old Forge which has served the community for 24 years, will be among those receiving proceeds from this year’s Giant Tag Sale.
The event will be held at Niccolls Church Fellowship Hall during Memorial Day Weekend, on May 27, 28 and 29.
“We rely on donations 100 percent,” said CTS treasurer Fred Trimbach.
And many seniors and elderly without transportation also rely on the CTS van to drive them to doctor’s appointments in Utica, Syracuse, and even the Albany area.
In addition the van service provides weekly trips to the local supermarket and pharmacy.
“Last year we hauled over 1,000 people and drove over 60,000 miles,” Trimbach said.
There are forty volunteers who drive the fleet consisting of a 2008 wheelchair accessible van, a 2005 van, and an additional van in Indian Lake.
Al Brussel of Thendara is the coordinator who schedules the appointments. He can be reached at 369-2830.
There are 12 people serving on the CTS board of directors.
The officers are Ray Schoeberlein, president; Dave Barker, vice president; Ruth Brussel, secretary and Fred Trimbach, Treasurer.
Their share of the proceeds from the Giant Tag Sale will help to pay for the increased cost of gas, which is a fundamental part of their service.
The big increase had not been projected in their budget, Trimbach said.
Other organizations to benefit from the Giant Tag Sale are Home Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks (HASCA), the Niccolls Food Pantry, Youth Mission trips, and the Niccolls Church Renovation Fund.
Organizers of the Tag Sale are seeking donations of furniture, appliances, tools, sporting equipment and electronics in working condition (no computers).
Unique items of all kinds are welcome and may be delivered to the Niccolls Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, May 22.
If storage is needed before that date, please call the office at Niccolls Church at 369-3475 for assistance.
All clothing donations should still be dropped off at the Thrift Shop in the church basement.
