By JESSICA R. WASMUND
jessica.wasmund@gnnewspaper.com
A handful of Medina Boy Scouts, members of Troop 28, clamored up and down the stairs of Grant-Pollard, Inc., Insurance early Thursday morning, carrying with them boxes upon boxes of old papers.
Each of those boxes translated to gold for the boys, who are collecting the papers on behalf of their newest fundraising project.
“Upstairs in our attic we stored all our paperwork — old policies and statements dating back to 1954,” explained Hannah Pollard-Brandt, owner of the agency. “A couple weeks ago we decided to start cleaning out our attic when Darlene Witte e-mailed me requesting anyone with old paper to contact Troop 28. I called her and I would be able to help the boys out, and they were very interested. I spent two days organizing and did the first phase of cleaning, an the boys are here (today) cleaning things out.”
Witte, committee chairperson for the troop, came up with the concept and “ran with it,” according to Scoutmaster Don Miller. The program began more than a year ago, in May 2007. It started with just on bin outside Witte’s business, Vision 2000, and a second behind the troops’ sponsor the Medina United Methodist Church.
Since then it has snowballed into two bins at each locations, and numerous contributions from various community businesses, some of whom contribute daily, such as BMP and Trek.
“It’s wonderful that so many businesses and local people are helping us with this program,” Witte said. “Right now the paper retriever company is running a goal incentive program. It started in May and runs through August.
“The troop right now earns $5 a ton for up to $3.99 each ton, per location per monthly pick up. If we recycle four tons per month, per location, it will jump to $15 a ton, which is a huge difference. So our goal is to get four tons per month at each location.”
Miller explained the money raised will go toward new equipment for the boys, and toward any fees and dues for camping trips.
“If any child in a troop ever needs a little (financial) help the money will go for that — no kid will ever be denied camping because there’s not enough money,” he said.
As a Girl Scout troop leader, Pollard-Brandt understands the need the organizations have for donations.
“I know (raising money) has been difficult,” she said. “It’s been harder to get funds like we used to because people just aren’t donating like they have in the past, so troops are always trying to come up with new ways to raise money.”
Witte says the program will continue to run year-round. For more information on the program, visit www.paperretriever.com.
“It is a great thing for the environment and the troop earns a little money while doing it,” she said. Contact editor Jessica Wasmund
at 798-1400, ext. 8225.
Local News
Related Photos
Discussion
August 8, 2008
HELP NEEDED: Recycle, reduce, reuse raise money
- Local News
-
- Test story
-
Market on Main will offer fresh produce, baked goods
Medina’s Main Street has more than its fair share of spots to pick up prepared food, but starting this summer there will be a place to buy artisanal bread and locally-grown produce.Dave and Bonnie Reigle have operated a produce stand on their Ridge Road farm for 17 years. They plan to open Reigle’s Market on Main in the former Whole Nine Yards and be open year-round as a bakery and produce store.
-
Lyndonville BoE approves budget propositions
The Lyndonville Board of Education approved the four propositions district residents will vote on May 15, including the school’s $12,964,687 budget.The 2012-13 budget decreases spending by 1.28 percent, but the property tax levy will rise by 1.95 percent to $4,620,374. The estimated property tax rate is $18.40, an increase of 1.38 percent and a bump of a quarter for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
-
Medina BoE OK's budgets for May 15 vote
Medina Central School District residents will have the option this May to vote for a budget that does not raise the property tax levy next year, but does increase the district’s budget by 1.74 percent.
-
Ridgeway sets public hearings
The Ridgeway Town Board will hold two public hearings at its next meeting on May 21.
-
Hoag will host STEM summer camp
The Hoag Library in Albion isn’t set to open until the weekend after Independence Day, but preparations are well underway for a two-week summer camp for a select group of Albion students.
-
Growing like a weed
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Garden Show had a new home this year, and a record crowd came out to Knowlesville for helpful advice, information about local businesses and organizations, and a wide range of activities, promotions and giveaways.
-
Village budget talks continue
Medina’s 2012-13 budget is coming together at a series of meetings between department heads and village board members that largely focus on projected spending plans and areas where cuts can be made and additional revenue can be found.The board met Monday with Police Chief Jose Avila, who said his department budget will be less than the current year despite increasing salaries and associated benefits.
-
Hoag Library era nears in Albion
The transition of Albion's long-time library to a modern South Main Street facility is quickly approaching, which had the Swan Library Board of Trustees discussing the closing of the current library in early June, a month of movement and plans to resume service at the new Hoag Library on the day after the facility's July 7 grand opening at their Wednesday meeting.
-
Pillars hosting Titanic evening
The extravagant experience that the high-class passengers enjoyed on the first and final voyage of the RMS Titanic will be replicated in a dinner at The Pillars Estate’s new ballroom this weekend.The Pillars echoes the luxury liner’s grand staircase and chandelier, with historic touches throughout the restored County House Road mansion’s ballroom.
- More Local News Headlines
Biden Addresses West Point Graduating Class
Dozens of Children Killed in New Syria Attack
Raw Video: Activists Allege Massacre in Syria
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
