Thanks to the skiers who travel to their favorite ski resort by means of the Spalding Express bus service, the Post received a significant donation. Dorothy Harkness, the wife of our comrade Jim Harkness, and several of her friends have organized and coordinated the Spalding Express for many years. During winter months, the Spalding Express provides transportation to and from ski slopes. Whatever profits that are earned during a season are donated to a worthwhile organization. This year, VFW Post #8870 was designated as the recipient of any funds that were raised.
At last month’s meeting, Dorothy and the other organizers of the service presented Commander Fred Apgar with a check in the amount of $2340. At the request of the Spalding Express organizers, the funds will be used, exclusively, to fund the four Freedom Scholarships the Post awards to four deserving high school seniors.