To the Editor:

The Goldenaires Chorus would like to thank the St. Lawrence County public for making our “Singing Valentines” fundraising deliveries such a great success on Feb. 14. Not only was the weather sunny and bright, our deliveries were well received, fun, and as special as ever. Our three quartets delivered nearly 40 requests throughout St. Lawrence County.

All monies, as in the past, will go to deserving high school seniors who apply for scholarships by April 1. All details for the applications for the money awards have already been sent to all St. Lawrence County BOCES high school guidance and music departments. Seniors that have a special interest/talent in music (i.e. good experiences in their school play(s), orchestra, chorus, or community shows, and show leadership in their school and/or local communities should apply.

Last year, The Goldenaires were able to give four awards of $400 each to Hannah Richards of St. Lawrence Central School, Caleo Fronts of Madrid-Waddington Central School, Grace Austin of Potsdam Central School, and Cole Odenhahl of Madrid-Waddington Central School. There were 12 outstanding applicants in all.

We would also like to thank our reliable florists for the dozen roses each supply - White’s Flowers on Miner St. in Canton, The Flower Girls on Rt. 58 in Gouverneur, Downtown Florist on Andrews St. in Massena; and Waddington Blooms on Lincoln Ave./Rt. 37 in Waddington. And Price Chopper was ready to back up with a dozen roses if needed. Candies were donated by Kinney Drugs in Canton.

Lastly, our men’s chorus is always looking for new voices. So if you like singing (Barbershop in particular), we would love to have you visit us Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the United Helpers Senior and Independent Living Facility on Sullivan Drive, outer State Street in Canton.

You might be able to help us Keep the Whole World Singing.

Call Ben at 315-386-2028 for more information or if you would like to make a donation to our “Singing Valentines” award program.

Jim Michaelson
on behalf of
The Goldenaires