Hoops Keeps on Giving

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Another load of "Pete's Treats" is delivered to Avenue A in Antrim.

Conval High’s basketball roots have not only had an impact on thousands of fans over the years, they’re reaching deep into our communities far beyond the basketball court.


Through the efforts of the Steven W. Crowe Foundation (SCF) and former Cougar hoop star Pete Fontaine (’72), “Pete’s Treats” have benefitted the Avenue A teen and community center in Antrim with truckloads of snacks for hungry students.


Tuesday night, a new shipment was delivered by the Foundation and members of the Fontaine family, all Conval alumni—wife Linda and son Chad of Newmarket, and son Kyle (pictured below) of Peterborough. Son Casey was not able to attend.


Pete Fontaine was a valued member of Conval basketball in the early ‘70s when his determination and rebounding skills helped the Cougars when they needed it most. Pete passed away last fall, but his memory lives on with his renowned giving to those in need.


Avenue A, a part of The Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center in Antrim, is amazing. Located on Main Street in Antrim, it’s the only teen center in the Monadnock Region and serves over 300 students in grades five through 12. In addition to the nine Conval towns, students come from nine other area communities.


Something is going on every weeknight, with activities including woodworking and carpentry, writing, teen tax prep, abstract art, and crazy fun like sledding, hiking, and cupcake wars. 


“We have 25-60 kids per night, and over 60 amazing community volunteers make it possible,” said Avenue A director Jacqueline Roland (pictured at right, relaying snacks to a student). “Even our alumni come back to volunteer, and all our programs are free.”


Find out more about this great organization at: avenueatc.org 


Since 1998, the Steven W. Crowe Foundation has made contributions to programs that have special needs and gives preference to youth organizations that provide support to underprivileged individuals and families, and programs designed for the overall improvement of the Conval community. A three-sport athlete at Conval, Steve (’76) was killed in a car accident in 1988.


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