To the Editor,

Thank you! The 3rd Annual Tecumseh Thanksgiving Dinner was a huge success because of all your help…

We want to thank you for planning, spreading the word, setting up and decorating, donating food and money, baking, cooking, volunteering, delivering meals, serving, helping people feel warm and welcome, washing dishes, and cleaning up…

Judy and Mike McAran, Brenda and Charlie Rebottaro, Doug and Tammy Eggleston and family, Merrill Murphy, Jan Hunt, Amy and Mike DeJongue, Tom and Vera Hawkins, Tom and Heather Hawkins and family, Peter and Amy Bortell, Russell and Tonia Hawkins and family, George Fiegel, Roger Boley, Rob and Anita Wolf and family, Lydia Jasso, Charlie and Tina Rebotarro and family, Dawn and Heather Major, Gary and Judy Hanna, Martha Plesha and family, Laura Orlowski and family, Margaret Gritman, Beth Jahnke, Yvonne and Ken Trout, Irene Cadmus, Shirley Ross, Mike and Blanche Stanek and family, Janine Decker and family, Dawn and Jim Klauke and family, Deb and Bill Rhodaberger, Tim and Debbie Berges, Julie Lomonaco, Janis and Peter George and family, Lee and Mark Burkhard, Shirley Piepenburg, Barb Burkhard, Beth Yeary, Julie and Kevin Hinkley, Deb Amaya, Donna and Jim Yearsin, Jeff and Cindy Rowe, Jeff Niemic, Anne Walker, Herb and Kathy McDavid, Linda  Posa, Christina Shearer, Louise Salamin, Sherry and Ed Hull, Amy Bergman, Grace Cornelius, Roma Gray, Frank and JoAnn Barritt.

We also appreciate the generous support through donations from the businesses and organizations of Tecumseh…

Busch’s, Dawn Farm, Lev’s Bakery, Jerry’s Market, Wendy’s, Basil Boys, Rotary Club, Big Boy, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh Garden Club and the Tecumseh Herald.

We delivered a total of 85 outgoing meals to homebound and elderly individuals, Tecumseh Police Department, Herrick Medical Center workers, Herrick Manor workers and Lenawee Community Ambulance drivers. We served 75 meals at the dinner for a grand total of 160. We look forward to seeing everyone next year. Please spread the word!

(Please forgive if any names were omitted by accident – you were still very much appreciated!)

Pam and Matt Oren
Tecumseh