To the Editor:

This letter is to inform you that the Goldenaires will not be delivering “Singing Valentines” door-to-door this February 14, due to COVID-19.

But we do need you help! At a virtual Board of Directors meeting last week, the decision was made to continue our 18-year tradition of raising funds for high school seniors of St. Lawrence County. Applications are being sent out to schools for interested music students to apply. We are looking for seniors who demonstrate a strong interest in music and display a talent for leadership and/or participation in musical events within their school and/or community.

Last year the Goldenaires raised nearly $2,000 and had 15 countywide seniors apply for a cash award and five seniors were awarded $400 each. The winners were Gerald Powers of Ogdensburg; Carlena Wright of Massena; Erin Dickenson of Norwood-Norfolk; and Grace Franklin and Grace Sawyko, both from Canton Central School.

Over the years, we have raised close to $18,000 in delivering our “singing valentines.” You and your business can help us continue this tradition of helping high school seniors by individual word of mouth; by posting this letter; or creating a new poster to promote our cause.

People can contribute by:

1. Giving a donation to any Goldenaires’ Member or

2. Mailing a check to our Treasurer: Frank Vaisey, Treas., 517 French Hill Road, Colton New York 13625. (Memo the check. 2021 Valentine Awards)

3. Go to our website: Goldenaires@yahoo.com for Go Fund Me information

Thank you in advance for your interest in our efforts “To Keep the Whole World Singing”…and, to help our young people find their niche!

I use the title, Goldenaires, instead of Canton Goldenaires, because about 40% of our members are from all over the county.

Jim Michaelson

Canton