SALISBURY — Salisbury Rotary Club’s Charitable Gifts Committee presented donations and scholarships to locals Tuesday, July 16.
Marking its 75th year as a club, the Rotarians made a dinner to celebrate the occasion. Steak, shrimp cakes, veggies and desserts were paired with splendid conversation between the community and club members.
Once plates were cleared, Rotary President Paul Ramunni, owner of the accordion museum in North Canaan, presented donation checks to each recipient.
Jane Lloyd Fund received $3,000; Extras After School and Summer Program, 21st Century Fund for HVRHS and Dial-A-Ride each received $1,000; Fishes and Loaves and Corner Food Pantry received $750; Boy Scouts of America received $250.
A scholarship check was given to Housatonic Valley Regional High School graduate Grace Riva. She will attend University of New England in the fall.
Rising HVRHS junior Simon Markow was chosen for the Bob Estabrook award, given to an intern at The Lakeville Journal each summer.
While accepting the award, Markow commented on his time at the Journal so far. “I’m learning a lot. It’s a really great experience.”
