Katherine V. Dresdner of Hopewell Borough
Congratulations to Ruth Luse, managing editor of the Hopewell Valley News, for winning first place from the New Jersey Press Association for her entry — “Saving St. Michael’s: A Financial Success” — in the Public Service category, Ms. Luse definitely deserves this first place award for her series, which was terrific.
She deserves additional thanks and praise because she also gave the Hopewell Borough community the priceless gift of excitement and of community spirit created via her weekly coverage in the Hopewell Valley News of the Campaign to Save St. Michael’s. This campaign was a grassroots community-based effort led by the St. Michael’s Preservation Committee, composed primarily of Hopewell residents. Ms. Luse’s willingness to work closely with us was so important. She gave us excellent coverage for each one of the major fundraising events the St. Michael’s Committee held in Hopewell Borough: the Kate Taylor Concert, the Brothers’ Moon Wine Tasting and Art Auction, the Barn Dance at the Hopewell Elementary School, and the two concert performances at the new Music Together building. This coverage in the Hopewell Valley News was integral to the St. Michael’s Committee’s ability to successfully raise $3.3 million in private funds from the community in a few short months.
Many thanks and congratulations to Ruth Luse and the Hopewell Valley News !
Katherine V. Dresdner
Hopewell Borough