I am writing in behalf of the Mount Desert Island YMCA and its Board of Directors to thank the Bangor Daily News Community Affairs Department for organizing the K.C. Jones basketball clinic at the Mount Desert Island YMCA.

K.C. Jones, winner of 12 NBA championship rings as player and coach, took the time to give pointers to more than 150 young people who came from all corners of the island and beyond to participate in the clinic. The children were delighted that K.C. was receptive to answering all of their questions, as well as remaining afterward to sign autographs. He was a down-to-earth, positive role model for these children, and they all felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with and be coached by a celebrity of his stature.

The MDI YMCA provides many programs, year-round, for the island community, but this one was a very special and first-rate revent. Many thanks to the NEWS staff for making it happen. Phil Norton, DMD President Mount Desert Island YMCA Bar Harbor