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HERE'S "CEO" GUY BURNETT, GIVING
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUNGSTERS AN
OVERVIEW OF THE FOOD BANK.
Volunteer "Miss Dorothy" (Dot Mehler) is the voice of the food bank. Homebound, she
manages to fulfill her civic duties on all fronts. Formerly an active member of the Lacey Senior Council she was a neighborhood
activist, always working to protect and enhance the quality of life in Lacey. The clients love to hear her friendly reminders
and in turn , they pass along their needs to her. Assisting her in her calls is her new little helper, Ms. Roxie Mehler (pictured
below) Dot reports that the bag is merely recreational.
Along with the food bank cat, we have a food bank dog.Meet Snoopy
Burnett. Handsome fellow, isn't he? He is the official taste tester of damaged packages of cookies and dog biscuits
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Ziggie Zwierchowski (l) is our ambassador to the Township Committe and
Ralph Lanuto served as liaison to clubs and organizations. Here they are, packin' and sackin'...
MIKE AGNONE IS THE NEW LACEY FOOD BANK JACK OF ALL TRADES ( SHOWN
HERE AT OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS -102 STATION DRIVE) MIKE CAME TO US AS PART OF A PROGRAM HIS GENERAL MOTORS UNION
OFFERS FOR LAID OFF WORKERS. HE IS THE THIRD GM HELPER THAT WE'VE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO HAVE WITH US.
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Friendly Steffie Serina has served as a registrar with the food bank from it's inception.
Rose and Howard Furbeck are members of the Monday morning "packin'
and sackin" club. They also run the food pantry for the United Methodist Church which serves the needy who do not live in
Lacey.
Judy Schermerhorn and Joanne Norton shown here at our booth at the Historical Society's Apple Festival. Volunteers representing
the food bank look forward to "fly-ering" the crowds at public events, part of our ongoing educating process.
Volunteer Debbie Piazza gets a handle on all of those bags - all bagged at our building, then moved to Community Hall for
distribution day.
Meet our girl Shirl the consummate coupon clipper & shopper for the food bank.
Along with hercoupon clipping, she serves as a trainer to those who would follow in her foot steps
Here are Ann Brinkman & Sally McGahey, the "Skiffway Girls", enjoying a break at the annual Xmas luncheon at
CAFFREY's.
Introducing new volunteeer Joe Cordasco, who, when he is not serving
the food bank, may be found in the Poconos !
Volunteer Bruce Janiuk, caught doing the monthly hauling and lugging job from the main store room to Community Hall. When
he gets done, that empty truck in the background will be full, then out it goes at the other end! Brucewas also the volunteer
handyman for clients with all sorts of emergencies and raked and shovelled a lot of leaves and snow last year.
LET US REMEMBER ...
"MR. FOODBANK"
The Lacey Food Bank lost a friend and comrade on June 2nd, when Emil Ciangetti, former Chairman, and one of the original founders
of the food bank, died as a result of an automobile accident.
Emil, 81, was a loving father to his grandson Steve, who he adopted as a young boy. He was involved in the food bank until
his death, and belonged to many civic organizatons as well as being active in the Village Lutheran Church in Lanoka Harbor.
He is honored for his many good deeds performed within his family and his community.
Rest in Peace Friend
Ralph Lanuto, shown here with his wife Edna, was a pioneer in the foodbank, back when Emil, Ziggie and he were the only ones
manning the "fort'. An active civic minded man, he served as our liaison to clubs and organizations. We miss his hearty
laugh and helping hands.
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| Ms. Dorothy's Beloved Snuggles |
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