Nancy Barnes and Eileen Abrams of the Troy Life Member Club have knitted lap robes, mittens and hats sets and booties for the needy for over 20 years. There is no official count, but we estimate that together they have knitted more than 1,000 lap robes, 100 pairs of booties, 3,000 sets of hats and mitten sets, and scarves. When they ran out of yarn purchased by the chapter or clubs, they purchased yarn with their own money. As he presented a service award to them on Nov. 17, 2010, Mountain Valley Empire Chapter President Gabe Olah said, “When you have a luncheon or a Pioneer function you know who your leaders are. But within the clubs and councils, there are volunteers that are in the background. These volunteers give of themselves so that others may be comfortable.” The plaques read, ” In appreciation for the countless hours spent knitting lap robes, hats, and mittens for those in need. Your selfless acts of kindness have touched the lives of many.”
(Photo, l-r:) Gabe Olah, Nancy Barnes, Eileen Abrams, and Ron Simpson.
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Poinsettias brighten Nursing Home
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The Troy Life Member Club of the Mountain Valley Empire Chapter delivered 405 poinsettias to the Van Rensselaer Manor, the Resurrection, and the Barnwell nursing homes during December. Ron Simpson, Lynne Stravell, Pat and Angelo Bucciero, John Angrisano, Betty Willetts, Bunny Clayton, Ruth Pelton, Norm and Sallyaan Beaudry, and others lent a hand during this project. Also, 100 plants were delivered by the Glens Falls Life Member Club, led by Genia Dragon, to the Pleasant Valley Nursing home in Argyle.
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