Cass County Republicans recently made a $500 donation to the Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE) to be used for roof repairs and maintenance of the American Legion Memorial Building.

ARISE was organized and incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit entity with the purpose of combating community deterioration; to promote and encourage historical research; to purchase, preserve and protect historical buildings, records and relics; and to educate the community and mark places of national interest.  ARISE has spent more the $207,000 on major expenses.

ARISE has signed short form business property leases in 2008 and 2010 for 99 year terms to ensure that the American Legion, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Atlantic Color Guard Team, the American Legion Auxiliary  and the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War have a rent-free place to hold their meetings.

Delivering the donation are Cass County Republican Central Committee Treasurer Kathy Zimmerman (center) and Member and Past CCRCC Chair David Wiederstein (right).  Receiving the donation on behalf of ARISE is group President Steve Livengood (left).

If you or your group is interested in touring the American Legion Memorial Building contact Steve at 712-243-5445.  With rising costs to maintain the buildings, donation are always needed and appreciated.