Many helped
at Thanksgiving
To the editor:
I take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers, organizations and churches that made the Delaware Valley Council of Churches 2003 community Thanksgiving dinner such a great success.
It would be impossible to mention every volunteer by name, but may I salute a few of the many dedicated people and groups that make this great event possible. First may I thank Father Leon Kasprzyk, pastor, Father Louis Mattina, Deacon Joseph Masterson and the parish family of St. John the Evangelist Church for hosting the dinner in their parish hall and their generous sharing of the parish facilities. Both the fathers and the deacon assisted on Thanksgiving Day, welcoming one and all.
Many thanks for the special support of the clergy and members of the Centenary United Methodist Church and their pastor, the Rev. Judy Gehring, the New Hope Community Church and their pastor, the Rev. Chuck Wilson, the United Methodist Church of Titusville, Solebury Friends Meeting, St. Phillip’s Chapel, the Old Rocks Church of West Amwell and their pastor, the Rev. David Errickson, and the Solebury United Methodist Church and their pastor, the Rev. Jim Todd.
Thank you to the following community organizations for their donations of money, supplies and volunteer hours: Combined Charities, West Amwell Girl Scout Troops 345 and 359, St. John the Evangelist’s Youth Ministry and the South Hunterdon Municipal Alliance.
The following businesses and individuals deserve special mention: Marie and Al Varga of Blue Ribbon Flowers, Ed and Debbie Closson of Homestead Market, Elva and Henry Brusca of Lambertville Gallery of Fine Art, Kathy and Rick Buscavage, Alex of Rick’s Restaurant, Richard McDonough of Van Horn-McDonough Funeral Home, Karen Walske of Ennis’ Market, Patrick of Church Street Bistro, Carol Bishop and Glenn Wright of Mitchell’s Cafe, our photographer, Barbara Stires, Joanne Steffanelli, Dottie and Michael Welsh, the Gray family, the Frangakis family, Sue King, the Kintzel family and the Lozinski family.
Also, Katie Kuhl, the Hutchinson family, Terry Galloway, Marybeth Mosearella of Lambertville Floral, the Humphreys family, Barbara W. Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nixon, Mae Holback, Nora McGowan, Pat Buchanan, Betty Lou McCoy, Phil Pascoe, Frank and Sue Kramer, Rob Wagner, Jason and Irma Fuhr, Jerry and Jeff Bock, Thomas and Barbara Foltin, Regina and Mike Mushrock, Cathy Perri, Pat Masterson III, Tina Slack, Virginia Colligan, Helen Lambert, Mary Fuges, Mrs. Linsey, Joseph Harding and Nancy and Tony Shiron.
Also, Betty Cavallo, Mrs. Ent. Barbara Parsons, Nancy Snyder Higgins, Tim Losch, Frank Masterson, Nick Cicchino, Al Lavery, James Lee Jr., the Gentry family, Robert Rohrback, Barbara and Thomas Foltin, the Aruksi family, Charlotte Bowers, Nora Marley, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rowland, Mary Fuges, Peggy and Jack Schenck, Mickey Byers, George McAlevey and Will Donnelly.
As all these good friends and neighbors came together to offer their gifts, time and talents to create such a memorable Thanksgiving, I can only think of how truly blessed I am and give my own thanks to God. I know that I have not mentioned everyone by name but please know that the efforts of one and all were deeply appreciated.
May God bless you all in this New Year.
committee chairperson
Lambertville
Put motto
on all mail
To the editor:
You probably know about the couple of post offices in Texas that were forced to take down small posters that say, "In God We Trust."
The excuse was that the laws say the posters were violating something silly about electioneering posters. Is God running for office?
It was suggested by a local radio station that we all write "In God We Trust" on the back of all our mail. After all, it is our motto. It’s on all the money we use to buy those stamps.
Wonderful ideal Simply write "In God We Trust" on the back of all your outgoing mail.
Let’s take our nation back from those who think that anything that offends them should be removed.
If you like the idea, then do it. Let your friends know they can do it, too.
God bless you.
New Hope