To the Editor:

A big, big thank-you to all the volunteers who planned and pulled off a wonderful fundraising event at Conkling Hall on Saturday, Jan. 31.  To all our friends and neighbors from near and far, who turned out and gave so generously: Thank you.

To the organizations that made this possible — the Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church, Trinity Church, the Carey Center, Rensselaerville Historic District Association, the Rensselaeville Library, Kuhar Farms, Baitholts Farm, Crosby Farm, Gorden Farm, the Ryan family, Greg Hostash and so many others that contributed food, beverages, cooked, served, cleaned up, and assisted in making this happen — thank you.

And to those of you who made anonymous donations, thank you.  To our favorite local musicians, John Rice and his friends, the Rattling Baddlies, thank you for donating your time and talent and keeping us entertained with music.

And a special thank-you to Bill Benson, Chef Micah Kuhar, and Rochelle Rowlee of the Palmer House for a delicious dinner and yummy desserts.   It was amazing that on such a cold, cold night so many of you came out to support this event.

We are pleased to announce that the Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company has established a “burn fund” to assist future fire victims, thanks to the contributions to the fire company.  As we begin to rebuild our lives and home, please know that you have touched our hearts.  Our family has been truly humbled by all that our community has done for us.  

Thank you.

Penny Grimes and Richard Platel

Rensselaerville