To the Editor:

It has been three weeks since the Altamont Free Library’s ninth annual gala and auction were held.  Compiling the list of all who donated and helped is a gratifying task.  There is a lengthy list of individuals and businesses that planned, did the legwork for, donated to, and attended the gala.  This year it was very special to honor Jim and Wanda Gardner and kick off the library’s 100th year in the same evening.

As board president and general chairperson of the event, I will mention a few groups of people who made the evening run smoothly.  First of all, none of the events we do would be possible without our dedicated hands-on board of trustees and our director, Joe Burke; they are the energy behind it all.

We can always count on our village office staff, public works department, the police department and Mayor James Gaughan and the trustees to help us in any way needed.  As those who attend will attest to, our meal is certainly not regular banquet fare thanks to our own Elegant Touch Caterers, and our volunteer friends who provide appetizers and the delicious desserts.

The ambiance and special bookmark favors were donated and created by Linda Waldbillig  with help from Home Essence in Saratoga and Diana Green from Bella Fleur.   And of course our auction would not be successful without donations from wonderful businesses and creative individuals who put forth so many interesting items to bid on. 

Please visit the library or check out our website to see a comprehensive list of those who have supported our gala, and see pictures of this delightful event.  To take some words from Jim Gardner when he spoke about the library at the gala: You as a community made this happen.   We are grateful and hope you will join us throughout the year as we continue to celebrate our 100th year.

Yvette Terplak, president

Altamont Free Library Board of  Trustees