Walworth HomeTown Heroes, Walworth New York

06/14/2024

Appointments still available for tonight's pick-up!

Hi Everyone!

Walworth HomeTown Heroes (WHTH) will be hosting a Farmers' Market FreshConnect Voucher $50.00 (25qty $2.00 vouchers) pick-up night on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 5:00-9:00p.m. at Walworth Mark's Pizzeria--same program as last year & same location for those that picked up in 2023.

REMINDER: MUST be Veteran, Servicemember, or eligible family member. For more information see link below.

Signup is required (we will make an exception for those that do not have internet access to sign-up as long as they have proper ID).

Walworth residency is not required.
NOT income-based--any person who has served, is serving, and/or considered an eligible family member of a person who is or has served can receive vouchers.

Please feel free to share with anyone you may know that has served, is serving, or is an eligible family member!

Additionally, Walworth Mark's Pizzeria will be offering $10.99 Large Cheese Pizza for those picking up vouchers that evening should you be wanting pizza for dinner that night!

https://form.jotform.com/hthwalworth/2024-WHTH-FARMERS-MARKET-VOUCHER

Any questions please feel free to ask!

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/06/2024

Hi Everyone! WHTH will be hosting a Farmers' Market Voucher pick-up night on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 5:00-9:00p.m. at Mark's Pizzeria. MUST be a Veteran, Servicemember, or eligible family member. For details, more information, and to signup (required [we will make an exception for those that do not have internet access to sign-up as long as they have proper ID]). Please feel free to share with anyone you may know! Additionally, Mark's Pizzeria will be offering $10.99 Large Cheese Pizza for those picking up vouchers that evening should you be wanting pizza for dinner that night!

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/02/2023

With some creativity, passion, and bed power outlet, WHTH's tree is all decorated for this year's annual tree lighting contest being put on by the Town of Walworth's Rec Department as part of their Annual Light the Night Festival happening Saturday December 2nd at Ginegaw Park from 6:00-7:30p.m.. Be sure to attend and stop at our tree to say hello!!

👉 Also, while there don't forget to vote for Walworth HomeTown Heroes, Walworth New York by dropping your token in the bucket next to our tree!!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

11/23/2023

It was a great turnout for the Town of Walworths Hometown Heroes event on Veterans Day. I would like to thank them for honoring all the veterans who serve(d) our country.

Also a big thank you to the Times of Wayne County for for putting together a great collage of photos to help raise awareness for the event

11/23/2023

In honor of the day and from everyone at Walworth HomeTown Heroes, Walworth New York, we would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!! Our wish to everyone is a day filled with blessings, friends, family, love, and great eats!

Also on this day, we would like to give thanks to ALL that have served, continue to serve, and the families that stand beside and behind their servicemember with support & love.

We would also like to give thanks to our sponsors and supporters who stand alongside us and help us to do what we can do for our servicemember community and their families: ALPCO Recycling, Constellation, Wegmans Penfield ny, del Lago Resort & Casino, Walworth Fire Department, Peppinos Italian Eatery, Heintzelmansbbqpit, Mark's Pizzeria, Darlene Maimone, Absolute Automotive, Sunny’s Donuts And Café, Save A Lot Ontario, Eastern Shore Associates Insurance Agency, Town Of Walworth, New York, Highway Department, Walworth Historical Society, Newark Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Wayne Central School District Chorus (Zoey), Band (Ethan Smith), and volunteers (Eli & Caleb Lee, Michael Dillio, and Gracin Kubida), Tops Market Walworth Bakery, Jimmy Gallaher, Brian Manktelow NY State Assembly 130th district, Majchrzak Walworth Town Judge, and Kittelberger Florist & Gifts...

11/11/2023

In honor & celebration of Veterans Day, please DON'T FORGET to JOIN Walworth HomeTown Heroes, Walworth New York TONIGHT at the WALWORTH FIRE HALL (Church Street) as we COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY to pay tribute to those who have dedicated themselves to military service by way of serving our GREAT NATION! Event starts at 6:30 p.m..

**Upon arrival, please be on the lookout for cone setup and the Walworth Firemen that will be guiding parking**

The event is free, family friendly and all are welcome to attend!

11/06/2023

Happening this Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Walworth Firehall, Church Street! Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. and we will have guest speakers + other ceremonial activities (live singing of the National Anthem, Live TAPS, refreshments).

Hoping will come out to join us and share in bringing honor to our local Military Service Members and their families--Sure to be a great opportunity to connect with other members of the community and to come together as one in celebration!!

Veterans please register to receive your customized certificate by visiting this link:
https://form.jotform.com/hthwalworth/2023-veterans-day-veteran-registrat

10/24/2023

Don't forget to sign up for this year's 2nd Annual WHTH Veterans Day Commemorative Celebration!!! Open to all Service Men & Women, military families, supporters of our fine men & women and anyone else that would like to attend to pay tribute! All Service Members from Walworth and Surrounding Communities will be recognized with a certificate, as well as any that miss signing up and just attend (registering helps us with headcount for certificates)!! Let us know you will be there by visiting the following link and registering today: https://form.jotform.com/hthwalworth/2023-veterans-day-veteran-registrat

Feel free to reach out to committee members Mike Kunzer, Becky Appleman, Guy Bringley, and/or Christine Marie with any questions!

10/12/2023

Time is running out! Walworth Servicemembers don't forget to register today!!! Baskets are first come, first serve, while supplies last! Deadline to register is 11/11/2023. Register by visiting the below link:

https://form.jotform.com/hthwalworth/WECAREPROGRAM

09/16/2023

Short notice share for Ontario American Legion Auxiliary-Meyers Ingraham Unit 428

The VA's su***de awareness biker poker run ends at the Ontario American Legion post today. Come out and see what tools and resources are available for veterans. Bikers should arrive around 3pm.

07/02/2023

A HUGE THANK YOU to every one that entered our 4th of July Independence Day Giveway hosted by Walworth HomeTown Heroes, Walworth New York and J. Sherwin Construction!!

CONGRATULATIONS to our WINNERS:

Shelbey Polhamus, US Coast Guard, Lyons NY
Jay Frind, Navy, Newark NY (Nominated by Heidi Frind)
Richard Proctor, US Air Force, Macedon NY

**We will be in touch with you this week to schedule a time/day to get your awesome Custom Woodcrafted American Flag!!!

Entries into the giveaway were received as follows:

Donald Dulmage, Army, Vietnam, from Macedon NY
Melanie Fanelli, Army, Vietnam, from Marion NY
Brian Bub, Army, GWOT, Walworth NY
Douglas Graham, Army, Ontario NY (Nominated by Heather G.)
Richard Tolleson, US Air Force, 1980's-present, Macedon NY (Nominated by Joannarobin T.)
James Rabjohns, Navy, Cold War, Walworth NY (Nominated by Sharon C.)
Richard Proctor, US Air Force, Vietnam, Macedon NY
Kathleen Lee Synesael, Navy, Vietnam, Marion NY (Nominated by Patty B.)
Eric Estes, Army, Persian Gulf, Walworth NY
Aubree Brothers, Army, GWOT, Sodus NY
Jay Frind, Navy, GWOT, Newark NY (Nominated by Heidi F.)
Jon Remein III, USMC, Vietnam, Marion NY (Nominated by Lynne C.)
Sam Mills, US Navy, Vietnam, Macedon NY
John Weaver, Army, Vietnam, Macedon NY
George Prizzi, US Army, Walworth NY
Dan Miller, US Army, Cold War, Macedon NY
Shelbey Polhamus, US Coast Guard, Operration Enduring Freedom, Lyons NY
Benton McGowan, USMC, Newark NY (Nominated by Friend/Neighbor)
Richard Hamill, Navy, Vietnam, Walworth NY
James Gallaher, US Air Force, GWOT, Ontario NY
David Price, US Air Force, Vietnam, Walworth NY (Nominated by Denese P.)
Jennifer Williams, US Air Force, Persian Gulf, Marion NY
Bill Meiers, Navy, Vietnam, Walworth NY (Nominated by Cheryl M.)
Shawn Burditt, Army, Cold War, Marion NY
Leo Snyder, US Air Force, Vietnam, Walworth NY (Nominated by Christine B.)
J Noah Joslyn, US Army, GWOT, Newark NY (Nominated by Kristine J.)
Dante Vacchetto, Army, GWOT, Clyde NY
Michael Adamski, Navy, Persian Gulf, Williamson NY

Our hats off to each and every one of you for your service to our Nation!