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THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR CELEBRATING METRO WITH US!
On October 26th 2007, we had a fabulous party! Thank you to everyone who helped us prepare and run the celebration, and to everyone who participated in raising our spirits, as well as some legal funds. In total, we raised over $10,000. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
This event was the brainchild of Debey Zito, Terry Schmitt, and Theodore Ellison. It couldn't have happened without them. Their guild, Artistic License, also donated time and money to bring this to fruition. We are eternally grateful. Ted volunteered countless hours in planning, organizing and running the event. Terry and Debey were behind the scenes until the day of the event, but it was clear from their gourmet goodies that they put in a lot of time as well, and certainly know how to cater a sumptuous spread. Richter (Stephen Richter) is our workshop manager. He was our chemistry officer before all the drama began, and when the three other workshop workers walked out, he wanted no part of it. If Richter wasn't the person of integrity that he is, we might not be here today. His knowledge of our workshop processes allowed an easy transition with our new highly skilled staff. His knowledge of the "back story" gave us the clarity to know what actually happened, since the story told by the picketers was something else entirely. In short, had we been left alone, not understanding the manipulation that was taking place, we might have caved in to organized extortion or closed our doors forever. Thank you Richter!
The following are folks that helped us to celebrate together:
Event Planning: Theodore Ellison with help from Tze-Yan Szeto, Sarah Cheney Catering: Debey Zito and Terry Schmitt Auction: Tze-Yan Szeto, Laura Koch, Lori DeLay Event Emcees: Keith Morris, Lee Jester Wine pouring: Jenny Holland Music: Paul Blankenship Set up: Nicole Gim, Michelle Nelson, Keith Morris Clean up crew: Carrie Rybczynski, Jim Wozniak, Michael Kritscher Disco Ball: Keith Morris
Merchant Food donors: Country Cheese Co., Venezia, Bread Workshop Champagne Donors: Terry Geiser and Janet Mark Champagne glasses from Diane Ayres
Auction Donors: Stained Glass Bat Window by Theodore Ellison Found Object Lamp by Jim Misner Framed Mirror by Tim Holton, Holton Studio Frame Makers Blown glass vessels and shades by Carl Radke, Phoenix Art Glass Co. Handcrafted Wool Scarf by Hiroko Kurihara, Blanket Shares Co. World Weight by Lundberg Studios Blown glass Kitty Vase by Alex Leader Hand embroidered table linen by Diane Ayres Bungalow Details: Interior by Jane Powell Handcrafted Tiles by Diane Winters Antique Tile/s by Riley Doty Antique Drench Shower head by The Sink Factory Handcrafted necklace from Alice Armstrong Handcrafted paper pendant by Helen Holt of Helly Welly Copper Wire Sculptures by Peter Lauer Gift Certificates from A Cote Restaurant, Venezia Restaurant, Herringbone Beauty, Lucky Dog and Craftsman Home iPod with car attachment and Charter Oak Zinfandel by Mark and Vanessa Bell of Omega Too
Donors: John Gordon and Janice Mitchell, Pamela Krasney, Jim Harleen, Patrick Kennedy, Tze-Yan Szeto and Scott Looney, Alan Mac, Gary Mart and Anne Osherwitz, Jennifer Dunn and Nicolas Margot, Bill and Laura Gorjance, Francesca Verdier, Lori McCaughtry, David Eifler, Ruth Petersen Shorer, Patrick De Neale, Yale and Beverly Gressel, Helene and John Vallerga, Mike Reuter, Karen Wagner, Gabe Kesslar and Mary Daily-Curley, Jennifer Burke, Trevor Davis, Eurydice Thomas and Scott Galka, Rodney Gilmore, Lesley Gasparetti and Bill Ribar, Vaishnavi and Bill Lewis, Monika Mann and Steve Wahlstrom, Steve Lowinger and Dave Dean, Douglas Burnham and Christine Trost, Janet Johnston, Marilyn Solomon, Marie DeLeo, Laura Koch and Lori DeLay, Neal Davis, Emily Klion and George Brooks, Peggy Gerick, Matt Cantor, Reeva Grown, Ellen Hertzman, and many more anonymous cash donors- you know who you are!
Auction Winners: Tim Hansen and Diane Ayres, Yunhe and Jorge Rodriguez-Choi, Nina Boedekker and Taja DiLeonardi, Sharon Pancio, Dobee Snowber, Douglas Burnham, Jim Harleen, Michael Kritscher, Audel Davis, Arlene Baxter, Caryn Rybczynski, Karen Wagner, Celia Jackson, Ruth Shorer, Jennifer Dunn, Francesca Verdier, Carrie Rybczynski, Michelle Nelson, Riley Doty, Tze-Yan Szeto, and Pete Lauer.
Other supporters: David Weisz, Jeremy LaTrasse, Shannon Solano, Jason McBriarty, Will McCaughtry, Bud Hazelkorn, Barbara Gregory, Colleen Neff, Joe Wallace, Lee Jester, B Avalon, Tom Harrington, Allie Frank, Josh Armstrong, Jolie Coursin, Lee Wagner and Tamiza, Clare Woakes, Chet Patterson, Mary MacDonald, Alejandro Hayes, Eric Pante, neighbors Daniel McClain and Sean, David Payne, Bruce Smith and Yoshiko
Our Staff: Stephen Richter, Nicole Gim, Boun Khounchanh, Joe Garfield, Karen Cornell
People who volunteered in the showroom when we most needed assistance: Ted Ellison, Terry Geiser, David Eifler, Sharon Pancio, Darren Apperson, Matt McMahon, Jennifer Burke, Leslee Feinsod, Michael Kritscher
Others who cooked for us when Christa was out of town: Yunhe Rodriguez-Choi, Denise Feinsod, Jennifer Dunn, Jessica Lefebvre
Special thanks to our neighbor Daniel for putting up a "We Support Metro Lighting" banner in his yard, to Jane Powell for her Letter to the Editor of the Daily Planet on 10.30.07 which I will send separately, and to Christine Staples for her article entitled "Speaking Truth to Power: What Truth? Which Power?
Thanks again to all of you for your support!
Sincerely, Lawrence Grown and Christa Rybczynski
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