Jones, Reformed Church Holding Helene Fundraiser

WESTERLO — Wally Jones and the Westerlo Reformed Church are partnering for a musical fundraiser to aid the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The event will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2pm at the church, located at 564 State Rte. 143 in Westerlo. 

There will be a free will offering for Samaritan's Purse. Performing will be Robin Van Arsdale and Heather Kistner, who are gospel singers, Peggy Hart on the accordion, Laurel Bryden on the Harmonica, Brenda Grant, another gospel singer, John Gallagher on bagpipes, and Wally Jones on piano. The event is being directed and produced by Jones.

Mr. Jones lived in Gallupville since the age of five and became a skilled pianist, including playing his first wedding at age 15 for Dawn Hansen in the Gallupville Methodist Church (he also became the church's official pianist.) He also won a scholarship for organ from the Organ Guild and studied with the late renowned Dr. Elmer Tidmarsh. Jones has been copyrighted by the Library of Congress for his pieces "Meditation" and "Conviction." 

To learn more, seek out the Wally Jones Podcast available through the Altamont Enterprise newspaper or Wally Jones Music on YouTube.