by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Fred Stumpp and Gerald Kinney, coordinators for Toys for Tots, paid a visit to Monticello Casino and Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 27) to present a framed certificate of appreciation and to thank the facility for its yearly involvement and continued support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Charity Toy For Tots program.

Eileen Cavanaugh photo

Cliff Ehrlich (left) accepts the certificate of appreciation and is joined by Staff Sergeant Coco of the U.S. Marine Corps, Nanette Horner, Fred Stumpp and Gerald Kinney.

Cliff Ehrlich, Monticello Casino and Raceway’s President and General Manager, along with Nannette Horner, senior VP and Chief Counsel, accepted the certificate while once again, for the fifth consecutive year, pledging support for the Toys For Tots program.

“Monticello Casino and Raceway has our heart in the local community and we try to help whenever and whatever way we can,” Ehrlich said. “Especially this year with the devastation that Hurricane Irene unleashed on our communities.”

Beginning Nov. 14, the employees and guests will be able to donate money or new unwrapped toys to the Toys For Tots Foundation. On Dec. 13, a member of the national Toys For Tots program will return to the Mighty M to collect the donations and distribute them to the needy in time for the holiday season.