To the Editor:

I would just like to take this opportunity to make everyone aware of the Girl Scout Leaders in our area who help make the Girl Scout Program available to the girls in Raquette Valley Neighborhood.

As a result of these adult volunteers in our area giving of their time, talent and support, the Girl Scout program is being made available to 150 girls ages 5-17 in the Raquette Valley Girl Scout Neighborhood which takes in five area school districts: Colton-Pierrepont, Parishville-Hopkinton, Madrid-Waddington, Norwood-Norfolk, and Potsdam.

A special thank you to the following people who are making it possible for the Girl Scout activities happening as part of the Raquette Valley Neighborhood:

Elizabeth Becht, Kara McLuckie, Kaye Sharlow, Laurie Parmeter, Joanna Perry, Sue Scott, Ashley Adams, Carla Ingram, Marissa LaCoursiere, Sarah Elliott, Amy Walker, Marilyn and David Paradis, Sandy Mallory, Ellen MacMaster, Barb Matthie, Katrina Bush, Jen Milburn, Kayc Stone, Sarah Whalen, Julie Gomez, Nancy Smith, April Gilbert, Katie LaShomb, Emileen Garvin, Heather Rousell, Heather Liebfred, Stacie Woodward, Holly Bray, Lisa MacWilliams, Eileen McAvoy, Evelyn Riehl, Amy Chester, and all the other troop committee members and parents who also assist with the troops.

The Girl Scout organization is a world wide group and for these girls to able to take advantage of the Girl Scout program opportunities and in fulfilling the Girl Scout mission, is that girls lead with courage, confidence and character is a definite plus to their future. Again, thank you adult volunteers for all your help.

If you happen to see any of these people, please express a “Thank you” for all their dedication in helping to make Girl Scouting available to the girls in our area.

Also, we would like to take time to thank all the parents/guardians who support the Girl Scout troops in our area and allow their daughters to participate in the program and the different communities who allow the troops to hold their meetings at various locations and for their support.

Anyone needing more information regarding the Girl Scout program or interested in volunteering the number to call is 1-800-491-1890.

Marcia Oney, RV Chairperson

Chase Mills