by Rachel Hunter
At the Village of Gouverneur Board of Trustees Meeting, Village of Gouverneur Mayor Ron McDougall encouraged the public to participate in the following community events:
Ryan’s Wish Foundation Golf Tournament: The 2021 Ryan’s Wish Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at Emerald Greens’ 18-hole golf course in Gouverneur on Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m.
The Ryan’s Wish Foundation helps literally hundreds of people and their families within the North Country. The Ryan’s Wish Foundation (501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization) is created to celebrate the inspirational life of Ryan Saidel. The foundation is dedicated to helping people who are battling a serious illness to “play and live strong.” The Foundation serves people in the tri-county areas of Northern New York: Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. Funds received from the Foundation can help offset traveling costs and other expenses incurred by individuals and their families during treatment or hospitalization.
The 2021 Ryan’s Wish Foundation Annual Golf Tournament will follow a 4 Team Captain & Crew format. Cost is $60.00 per member or $240 per team. Donations are appreciated. The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Gouverneur, New York. To register: Call Emerald Greens at 315-287-4497 or Gary West at 315-955-2101; gwest29@gmail.com.
Silas Wainwright VFW Post 75th Anniversary Dinner/Dance: The Silas Wainwright Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, located at 100 W. Main St., Gouverneur, will hold its 75th Anniversary Dinner and Dance on Saturday, August 21. The event starts at 5 p.m. (cocktail hour) with dinner at 6 p.m. dinner and ceremony to follow. All are invited to stay for the 8 p.m. dance, featuring the local band, The Shoes. Cost is $14 (dinner and dance included). No reservations are required. The North Country community is invited to come and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Silas Wainwright VFW Post No. 6338. For more information, call 315-287-4682.
The public is also informed that the Village offices and Department of Public Works will be closed on September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
The next regular meeting of the Village of Gouverneur Board of Trustees will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, in the municipal courtroom.