To the Editor:

The Voorheesville/Town of New Scotland Volunteer Day on Saturday, May 17, was a wonderful success!

With the help of over 60 enthusiastic volunteers, we helped 13 senior households in our community with yardwork and small projects, planted flowers at the Feura Bush Senior Apartments and Voorheesville American Legion; and assisted with grounds work at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

The annual spring event is sponsored by the town of New Scotland, New Scotland Kiwanis, and the Clayton A. Bouton High School Key Club.

A big thank-you to our hardworking volunteers! A special thank you to Key Club President and high school junior Michaela Michels for recruiting 25 hardworking student volunteers, many of whom assisted with multiple projects.

Thank you to Supervisor Doug LaGrange, the New Scotland Town Board, and the town highway Department for providing needed facilities, equipment, staff, and support for the day. We sincerely appreciate Saul Abrams for cooking the celebratory barbecue and Town Clerk Lisa Williams for helping with many tasks throughout the day.

Lastly, this event would not have been possible without the dedication of the Volunteer Day planning committee. Thank you to Senior Outreach Liaison Deb Engel, Lance Moore, Bruce Moore, Linda and Rich Martin, and John Furlong. This group not only gives their time, but they also bring personal equipment, donate supplies, and show their love for the community in so many ways. 

Thank you to the following local businesses for their generous contributions: Stewart’s Shops, Voorheesville Hannaford, New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Fred the Butcher, and Robinson ACE Hardware & Garden Center.

Janna Shillinglaw

Volunteer Day Committee

New Scotland Kiwanis