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DVD Premiere to Benefit Community Action Partnership

By Carolyn Godfrey
Mid-York Weekly 2005-10-27

Area resident Steve Golley has found the perfect way to kick off his first DVD and help individuals in Madison County at the same time. On Saturday, November 19 the debut showing of The Quest for Sadie will be held at the Palace Theater in downtown Hamilton. Proceeds from the two shows, held at 7 and 9 PM, will be sent to Community Action Partnership, formerly known as Community Action Program).

The Quest for Sadie was filmed on stage at the former Earlville Elementary School in October of 2003 and showcases the music of Golley's well-known musical group Bag 'A' Bones. The production took 50 hours with the help of 21 friends, explained Steve. The final result was a 1 1/2 hour DVD with 12 original songs and six different camera angles.

"It's an entire show, from set up to the final performance. Viewers can see us up close and personal. They can look in us in the face, see our eyes and even our fingers," he said. "We definitely all grew from the project. But if I could fill the house for the debut every minute of those 'kabazillion' hours would be worth it."

Although Steve really hopes the DVD is a huge success he feels the benefit is just as important.

"It's really about raising money for CAP. They are always there when people throughout Madison County need help."

A goal of $10,000 has been set and Steve feels that is an attainable goal with the help of residents throughout Madison County. Advance sale tickets are available at Parry's for a $10 donation; tickets will also be available at the door. Monetary donations are also accepted, please make checks payable to The Sadie Fund, 5387 Hill Road, Hamilton, NY 13346. For more information, check out the website at stevegolley.com.

Proceeds will be earmarked to help individuals with heating costs over the coming winter months. When asked "why CAP?" Steve told story of a beachcomber who was walking along a beach picking up star fish and tossing them back into the ocean. The beachcomber was asked why he was doing it, that it wouldn't make a difference. He responded by carefully bending over, picking up one and tossing it into the ocean and saying "it made a difference to that one."