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| Volunteer Transportation Center's Annual Trap Shoot a Great Success 07/14/15 02:30pm |
Carthage- The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. - Lewis County Advisory Council hosted the 3rd Annual Shootin’ Trap for Trips fundraiser at the Carthage Rod & Gun Club on Sunday, July 12, 2015. A record total of 47 shooters participated in the 50 bird shoot, which supports transportation for those in Lewis County who otherwise would not have the ability to get to necessary life sustaining appointments. Five area trap clubs were represented at the event, and they were Brownville, Carthage, Harrisville, Lowville and Lyme. The event was a great success, Jennifer Cross-Hodge, Fundraising/Development Directer for the Volunteer Transportation Center, told us. Plans are already in place for the 4th Annual Shootin' Trap for Trips on July 30, 2016 at the Carthage Rod and Gun Club.
Top Gun received a shooting bench donated by Buckingham Hardware. Winners included:
AA: Terry Zimmer (49) A: Steve Schweitzer (48) B: Chris Sparacino (47) C: Ron Ritz (47) D: Isacc Beck (40) Ladies: Tressie Hickock (43) Jr.: Noah Simser (49) Top sponsors for this event included: National Abstract, Stewart’s Shops and Caskinette’s RV. Support was also received from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Miller’s Turf, MR Gabel, Transitional Living Services of NNY, Zap Power Sports and Christman Fuels. The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC), established in 1991, drives thousands of miles each year assisting community members in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. Over the last 20 years this essential non-profit organization has provided rides to health care appointments, grocery shopping, and other destinations for residents. The staff, Board of Directors and volunteer drivers look forward to a time when transportation to community activities and services is accessible to all North Country residents regardless of economic or special needs. But for now the mission drives on—striving to provide essential transportation for North Country residents who have no other transportation alternatives. The main office of the VTC is located at 203 N. Hamilton Street, Watertown, serving Jefferson and Lewis County residents. In late 2013 the organization added a second office to serve St. Lawrence County in Canton. Drivers logged 3,000,040 miles encompassing 97,674 one way trips across the North Country and greater New York State. This equates to just over 18,000 hours each year. This means the VTC is expected to see an increase in the number of miles driven and trips offered by our generous drivers in the coming months. If you are interested in giving back to the community and have a few hours free each week, consider becoming a volunteer driver. If you would like to become a volunteer driver, call John Exford, Program Coordinator, at (315)788-0422 or if you would like to make a donation, visit www.volunteertransportationcenter.org. |
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| Pictured from left: Steve Schweitzer, Class A; Brian Monnat, Top Gun; and Terry Zimmer, Class AA. |