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6th Annual Haunted Train Ride Distributes over $4,200 Norfolk - The Norfolk Community League (NCL) and the Norfolk Lions Club presented the proceeds from the 2007 Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Hay Ride to two deserving organizations last week. The distribution was as follows: $2,063 to the Norfolk Food Pantry and $2,063 to Norfolk Girl's Softball for upgrade of Norfolk Softball fields. The 6th Annual Haunted Train Ride was held on October 13th at the Holmes Fields. A sold-out crowd of over 1,200 came to be thrilled and scared by the scenes created by numerous Norfolk groups. Needless to say, the entire evening could not take place without the generosity of Dick Holmes and the entire Holmes family. By allowing the Norfolk Lions and NCL to transform their property for the delight of the children of Norfolk and the benefit of the community, they have helped to create a wonderful fall tradition. Their generosity goes beyond the use of their property as they assist the effort by moving props, driving the trains and helping to set up and take down the scenes. They do this quietly and with a smile on their faces. The Train Ride could not exist without them. The 6th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Hay Ride was planned by a group of dedicated individuals. The committee is Scott Dittrich, Joe Sebastiano, Tom Grant, Dave Lutes, Stephen McDonough, Barbara Snead and Marie Chiofolo from the Norfolk Lions and Tracy Hilfrank, Tara Spellman, Joan Piller and Kerry DeVellis from NCL. The Norfolk Lions has been in existence since 1958 and strives to make our community better through a number of worthwhile projects. Today the Norfolk Lions has more than 40 men and women dedicated to the motto "We serve". The Lions are the largest service organization in the world with over 1.6 million members in 143 countries. Our annual events include Community Day, the Haunted Train Ride, and the Christmas Tree Sale. Our recent projects include a combined effort (with other Lions Clubs) to build a trail for the visually impaired at Stony Brook Nature Center. The Lions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a dinner meeting and prospective members are always welcome. Call Don Hanssen at 508-520-0225 for more information. Check out our website at geocities.com/norfolklionsclub Norfolk Community League has been in existence for over 30 years. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for Norfolk residents, to increase involvement in activities that better our community, and to strengthen community spirit. All fundraising efforts are distributed back into town causes and groups. For information on joining, please contact president Joan Piller at 508- 541-9291 or visit their website at norfolkcommunityleague.org
Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions distribute over $4,200 from 6th Annual Haunted Train and Hay Ride
(front row- l to r) Joan Piller, Joe Sebastiano, Don Hanssen, Dee
Harpin from Norfolk Food Pantry, Lisa Collentro, Ann Marie Norman, Dawne
Galetta 11/19/2007
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