Kinderwood thanks Billy’s

The Kinderwood Board would like to thank Billy’s Italian Restaurant for their donation from the proceeds from the charity dinner. It is greatly appreciated and will be used towards scholarships.

Regards, Sharon Finkle-Kleps

Freedom March organizers thank supporters

Pat Venetz and Sam Phaneuf would like to thank all of those who contributed and participated in the First Annual Freedom March of the Adirondacks which took place on Sunday, June 24. The number of participants for the walk and run gave us a total of 60 people and one canine.

Combined with charitable donations, the registration fee, and fundraising by the participants Pat and I are glad to announce that the Wounded Warrior Project will be receiving $4,511 from the event.

If you’d still like to try to help us reach our goal of $5,000 please make a check out to the American Legion Freedom March or the Wounded Warrior Project and send it to PO Box 951, Old Forge, NY13420 and we can send it to the WWP with the money made from the event.

Also, if you’re interested in shirts or posters from the event please give Sam Phaneuf a call at (315) 369-8777 or Pat Venetz a call at (315) 369-5740.

The support that was given for this event was beyond what I had hoped for, and now that the first annual walk went so well Pat and I hope to see the second one go even better.

Without the individuals and businesses stated below this event could not have even been possible: 19th Green Motel, Adam Reynolds, Adirondack Express, Adirondack Special Events, Al and Ruth Brussel,  Alexander Jr. and Francis Sienkiewicz, Allen’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Assemblyman Marc Butler, Barbara Green, Benny’s Ice Cream, Central Adirondack Association, Chris and Eileen Kinslow, Chris Farber, Clarence and Barbara Silfer, Community Transportation Service, Country Club Motel, Covey-Pashley American Legion Post 893, Daikers, Dan and Natalie Tickner, Danny Favreau and Townsquare Media, Dave Winslow

David and Patricia Femia, David Green, Diane Heroux, Diane Kull, Diorio’s Supermarket, Donna and Gordon Felt, Donna and Herbert Mucks, Douglas Green, Felicia Klein, Francis and Carolyn Belknap, Ira and Kelly Coffin, James and Alice Bradfield, James and Barb Eyrich,  Jerry Smith, Jill and Ron Hollister, Joan and Mary Marks, Joseph Ruiz , Josephine Sohnn and Thomas Nicolette, Judith Wilson, Julie and Mark Rennie, Kirsty Sutherland, Ladies Fire Auxiliary, Lisa and Louis Labella, Lisa Plass, Louis and Anne Garbarino, Louise and Kathleen Reese, M. Bernadette Green, Mark Hannah Contracting,  Mary Eden, Mary Ellen Bennett, Mary Lou Flansburg, MaryAnn and Stuart Nelson, Maryrose Green, Meyda Tiffany Lighting, Michael and Barbara Waterman, Michael and Kandis Griffin, Michael and Michele DeAngelo, Mountain Greenery, Murdock Trucking, Northeastern Loggers Association,  Nutty Putty MiniGolf, OFFD Auxiliary, Old Mill Restaurant, Our Last Call, Ozzie’s Coffe Bar, Pearl and James Scanlon, R.S. and Christina Olson, Rick Brown and the Pied Piper, Rita and Jack Scott, Robert and Joan Herrmann, Robert E. Hollandt, Roger and Kitty Blind, Sarah and John Frey, Strand Theatre, Sunnyrock Shores Music, Tamarack Cafe, Tammy and John Young, The Old Mill, The Steak House, The TOW Police Department, The Town of Inlet, The Town of Webb, Theresa B. Olsen, Tom and Brenda Petty, Tracy and Thomas Murphy,  and Van Auken’s Inne.

Thank you once again to all participants, coordinators, volunteers, sponsors and donors. In all honesty, without you, this event would still be only an undeveloped idea.

Sincerely,

Patrick H. Venetz and Samuel J. Phaneuf

Wounded Warriors appreciate welcome

A sincere thank you to the town of Old Forge for welcoming our group and making us feel at home during the week of June 25. Your kindness and support meant the world to us as we trained to assist warriors returning to civilian life after serving our county. Because of your generosity, we were also able to enjoy some of the treasures of the Old Forge area as well. A very special thank you to to following for going above and beyond to make us feel welcome:

The American Legion; Mike Farmer, Town of Webb Tourism Director in assisting the group with recreational activities; Old Forge Lake Cruises; Town of Webb Police Department; McCauley Mountain Ski Center; Adirondack Scenic Railroad; Water’s Edge Inn; The Weekly Adirondack; Frankie’s Italian Restaurant; Van Auken’s Inne; Daiker’s and the Old Forge Information Center.

We hope to return in the future as training becomes necessary and also with our families as many in the group have found a new place to vacation.

Sincerely,

Frank LoGalbo

National Service Director, Wounded Warrior Project and the Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Team