To the Editor:

I have been a volunteer at the Choices program on Gun Club Road in Altamont for nearly 10 years.  Choices brings awareness and education to young people on the consequences of poor driving habits, alcohol and drug use, and addiction.

I began as a volunteer with founder of the program, Ed Frank. The program was then known as Choices, 301.  

Two years, ago Mr. Frank turned the program over to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The operation of the program is handled by First Sergeant Tracy Mance of the sheriff’s office.  I have continued to work with First Sergeant Mance as a volunteer and have found her to be a person who not only works with the program as her job but has a passion for her work in Choices.

I will continue to volunteer with Choices because, for me, seeing the students who come to the program from area schools interact with First Sergeant Mance and the volunteers is very rewarding.  

Edward Biittig

Duanesburg