Individual residents of the wealthy town occasionally donate $100,000 for a new ambulance.

Back then, residents donated $25,000 through fund-raisers to build and furnish the library.

The 200 residents who belong to the taxpayers group have donated $2,000 to cover the costs of advertising the organization's concerns.

Two residents donated the present site in 1901.

But on Saturday, the program got a second chance when residents donated $23,000.

In only a few weeks, the town's legal fee has ballooned to $10,000, but residents have donated $12,000 already.

Antiques were bought from fairs and local residents donated other pieces.

Stores and residents throughout the area have donated food and clothing for the flood victims.

In addition, residents donated 75 acres (304,000 m2) of adjoining land.

The legislation is intended to encourage residents to donate their organs by reducing the financial burden.