Murder mystery
great success
To the editor:
Murder Mystery at the historic Stockton Inn was a rousing success
"Murder Con Dolce" was a sold-out audience pleaser and a success for Anchor House, the beneficiary of the show’s charitable raffle.
The Stockton Inn held its first murder mystery show Friday, May 4. Actors from the Triangle Theater in Philadelphia kept the audience entertained throughout the four-course dinner.
I directed and joined fellow actors Jane Stojak, Peter Crist, Kelly Kunik, Tom Burke and Mike Seltzer with a cameo appearance as a "photographer" Kerry Shawn Duffy.
There were three raffle baskets totaling more than $1,000 in donated gifts from Riverbank Arts, Phillips Fine Wines, Joy of Hair, the Stockton Inn, all of Lambertville; Anton’s at the Swan, Baker’s Treat and the Chocolate Box LTC, all of Lambertville; the Paper Plate Cafe in New Hope; and Skin n’ Tonic in Peddler’s Village, Lahaska.
All proceeds went to the Anchor House in Trenton, which has services and programs to help runaway, homeless, and abused children.
We raised $ 750 for Anchor House. It was great food, great fun, and giving to a worthy cause made it a wonderful experience. The audience was amazingly enthusiastic.
Diane and Norman Torkelson of Stockton said it was the first benefit and show they’ve attended where they felt every dollar they spent was more than worth it.
This was Norman’s third year in the upcoming Anchor House benefit Ride for Runaways beginning July 7. This year’s week-long 500-mile ride goes from Harrisburg, Va., to Trenton. Last year’s ride raised over $500,000.
For more information on the ride, visit www.anchorhouseride.org.
Look for more shows and murder mysteries at the Stockton Inn in the fall of 2007. The Stockton Inn is at 1 Main St. Call 397-1250, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.stocktoninn.com for more information.
Titusville
YMCA raised
$133,195
To the editor:
The Hunterdon County YMCA proudly announces that, through the generous donations of 300 donors, including county residents, local businesses and Y staff, the 2007 Strong Kids Campaign raised $133,195 for the Y’s financial assistance program.
The money raised will assist those community members who are experiencing financial hardship to participate in YMCA programs and services at reduced rates. It is the mission of the YMCA to be all-inclusive, regardless of age, income, race, religion and gender.
The campaign was volunteer-driven, consisting of community volunteers as well as YMCA staff members, totaling a workforce of 52 volunteers.
Campaigners worked tirelessly for the important cause through face-to-face meetings with area residents and businesses during which the benefits to the community by the YMCA were explained.
There were five sections of the campaign Chairman’s Round Table chaired by board President Libby McDonald; Staff Giving Section chaired by Jen Black; Teams Section; Board Giving Section; and Spirit Committee.
Congratulations to the following volunteers for their top accomplishments: Top Chairman’s Round Table campaigners were veteran Alex Van Veldhuisen and rookie Bob Kreilick.
Top Staff Giving Section campaigners were veteran Linda Sue Cerillo and rookie Beth Wolfmayer.
Top Teams Section campaigners were veteran Jim Lewy and rookie Jared Rhines.
Top Spirit Committee campaigners were Joanie Barrett, Sue Fellin and Kathy Martini.
The Y is grateful for all gifts to the campaign and would like to specifically mention the following:
Founder level ($5,000 and above) ExxonMobil Foundation, Paul and Libby McDonald of Royal Cabinet Company Inc., Robert Messerschmidt, Rick and Ruth Politte and Alex and Elizabeth Van Veldhuisen.
Benefactor level ($2,500 to $4,999) Anonymous, Frank Barlow, Hance Construction Inc., Gene and Dana McCarthy and Summit Drilling Co. Inc..
Member level ($1,000 to $2,400) Anonymous, Ken Anthony, Archer & Greiner P.C., Lu Ann and Mike Aversa, Dr. Susan M. Bauman, MD, Ralph Slaght, the Munch Bilheimer Foundation Inc., Robert and Carrolle Bowden, Brown & Brown of New Jersey, Wendy Crocetti, Delia Associates, George Ditzler TeamLink, Floyd L. Evans Jr., Bart and Susan Fellin, Flemington Lions Club, Kristin and Fred Heimall, Joseph and Lora Hudicka, Chuck Hyndshaw, INO Therapeutics and Thomas and Jane LaMarca.
Also, Catherine and Jay Langley, the Laurenti Family Charitable Trust, Jim and Mary Clare Lewy/Wachovia, Robert and Lorraine Luciano, Harry Mauchet/Wachovia, John and Linda Milo, MSI Plumbing Inc., Carla and Wayne Myer, Robert Savino and Pat Schriver.
Also, Johnathan Sekula Memorial Fund Inc., Terry and Valerie Shlimbaum, Martha and Ronald Subber, Bill Taylor and Vassie Ware, Toll Brothers, Nancy Tompkins and Ron Logan and children, Harry M. Woske and Patricia A. McKiernan.
In addition, the Y wishes to sincerely thank those local businesses and individuals donated prizes and meals to the Strong Kids Campaign, including Adristy Hair Salon, Alfonso’s 202, Bernadette Andrejco, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, American Tire & Auto Care, Asian Gourmet, Joanie Barrett, Beaver Brook Golf Club, Bensi Restaurant, Blue Fish Grill, Flora Briechle, Lucretia Bongiorno, Café California, Clinton Book Shop, Clinton Business Products and the Clinton House.
Also, Clinton Wine & Gourmet, Cracker Barrel-Old Country Store, Domino’s Pizza, F&B Fine Catering, Fancy Food Catering, Susan Fellin, Goodfellas Pizza, Good Toys, Jen Griffith, John and Anita Hoitsma, Holiday Inn, KC Catering & Delicatessen, La Casa Bianca, La Strada Catering and Kathy Martini.
Also, Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, McDonald’s of Flemington, Metropolitan Seafood Company, Carla Myer, YMCA North Hunterdon Senior Center, the Old River House Restaurant, Panera Bread, Janice Parry, Peking Wok-Chinese Restaurant, Rick and Ruth Politte, YMCA Round Valley Child Care and Learning Center and the Rug Mart-Carpet One.
Also, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, ShopRite of Hunterdon County Inc., STS Tire & Auto, the Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Nancy Tompkins, Trenton Thunder, University of Connecticut, Maureen Vetrecin, Whitehouse Aquatic Center and Ye Old Sub Base.
Nancy Tompkins, director of development and marketing at the Y, said the success of our annual Strong Kids Campaign is due to the generosity of donors and the hard work of the dedicated volunteers and staff who told the story of the good work the YMCA does and the difference it makes for the people in our community.
General chairman of the campaign, Bart Fellin, shared his thoughts at the recent campaign victory dinner. He said he was absolutely thrilled by the commitment of this community and this YMCA. The $133,195 raised is a 14 percent increase over the number raised in 2006! Thank you to all volunteer campaigners, donors and staff for their time, support and effort.
The YMCA is truly grateful to the community for its assistance with their mission helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.
To become a member of the Y, please call the Welcome Center of the Round Valley branch at (908) 236-0055 or (908) 782-1044 for the Deer Path branch.
To volunteer, please contact Kathy Martini at (908) 236-7879, ext. 14.
administrative manager
YMCA
Don’t put
junk out early
To the editor:
Lambertville Sparkle Week is an annual event where you can throw out whatever you want, except propane tanks and hazardous waste, and the city will haul it for you free.
Great! Except some residents think it is OK to put there unwanted things out a week in advance. Very attractive for this beautiful river town that we all love.
Let’s see who can rummage through others junk and leave it like a pigpen for all of us to look at.
The City of Lambertville needs to impose a steep daily fine to all who abuse this service and place there junk out early.
Please help keep the beauty alive.
I want to always show off my city.
Lambertville