“My role model was my grandfather. He instilled in me the feeling that no matter how successful you are you have a responsibility to help others.” ”“ Kevin Johnson, former NBA star and Mayor of Sacramento, California.
The measure of responsibility mentioned has been assumed thereby bringing new life to this quotation. Those supportive shoulders and outstretched hands of caring also have names like; Leeward Landing Thrift Store, Atlantic Comfort Systems Biddeford, Vacation Land Bowling Center, Gartland Distributors LLC, Curves Saco, Dyer Library, The Masonic Charitable Foundation, Patriot Subaru of Saco Inc. and Saco River Market.
Andre and Joan Poisson, Patricia Soloman, V. Martin, Rae Clark, Mary Rachel Bernier, Helen Fecteau, Karen Walters, Richard and Janine Parker, Mary Antonowicz, Michael and Virginia Garrity, Ann Marie Kenney, Barbara Freeman, Aetna Foundation, Larry Lopes, Cecilia Dibella, Rita Shaw, Al and Bernadette Coulombe, Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Joyce Bissell, Richard and Cornelia Sawyer, Milton and Joan Victor, Ron and Rachel Bolduc, Germaine Dumas, Joy Elsner, Stephen and Sally Ann Robinson, Karin Olsen, Nancy Carson, Bev Haid, John and Jacqueline Simard, Joan Bourassa, Marian Orr, Donald and Patricia Sandos, Bethany Randall, Saco Book Discussion, Sylvia Searle, Anne King, Valerie Scanlon, Fran Halamandaris, Priscilla Lamb, Jean Rachel Lamb, Billowhouse, Cardullo Properties and TOPS ME 223.
We thank all at our houses of Worship: Trinity Episcopal, First Parish and North Saco Congregational, Unitarian Universalist, Cornerstone Methodist, Bible and United Baptist, Most Holy Trinity, St. Demetrious and St. Augustine Churches.
A special salute is being given to the athletic department and the National Honors Society of Thornton Academy, Sure Winner Foods, Shaw’s Saco, Saco Hannaford, Hair Works, Fernleaf Bakery, Little Wonders Day Care, and this newspaper. As we stand to honor volunteer Toni Clark we also bow our heads in memory of Gloria Schwickrath and Georgia.
To all here mentioned and our anonymous friends standing in the shadows, we the volunteers who serve in your stead, the 560 people who have benefited from your generosity and me wish all our sincerest thanks. To you and your families, may you always find happiness, peace and God’s Blessings.
Bob Nichols , Saco Food Pantry
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