EDITOR: There was a huge barn-raising party in Morgan Hill on
May 22. My brother and I threw this party with proceeds going to
help our mom, Judi Snow, recover from losing her home during the
Croy fire almost two years ago. We received much more than
expected.
EDITOR:
There was a huge barn-raising party in Morgan Hill on May 22. My brother and I threw this party with proceeds going to help our mom, Judi Snow, recover from losing her home during the Croy fire almost two years ago. We received much more than expected.
The barn raising was a huge success. We were able to raise the money that we needed, and just as important, we felt the moral support and caring that was poured out by the people of our “small town” community.
Our event took place on the same day as the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event across town. The Relay is always so successful here because our community-minded citizens know the benefits of working together to fight something as far reaching as cancer.
And these same folks were also splitting their time to come and help out just one single person at our party, because even one person is important to our community and everyone will benefit from what that one person can offer and give back.
Like the saying “All for one and one for all,” a barn raising represents a great example of a community coming together for the purpose of being supportive of each other; a celebration of lovingly working together that naturally inspires community spirit and brings appreciation into everyday life. We cannot thank you all enough for your support of our family.
At the pioneer-themed event, everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. We had a blue ribbon picnic dinner prepared by Rosy’s at the Beach consisting of ham, turkey, the best homemade potato salad, fresh rolls and more. Gene Guglielmo donated the wine and David Dworkin provided the beautiful atrium at the Holiday Inn Express. We had an old-fashion cake walk, a watermelon seed spitting contest and a contest to see who could hammer a nail into a 2×4 the fastest. All contestants just happened to be woman (and all Kiwanis, too).
The final game was finding the only raw egg in a batch of hard boiled eggs by smashing it on your head. Participants in this contest were all elected officials, brave souls. Mayor Dennis Kennedy won this contest. We finished off the evening dancing to lively country music provided by Fred McCarty & Company.
The atmosphere and feel of the party was very contagious; we made new friends, met newcomers to town, and strangers staying at the hotel were impressed by the supportive, caring and fun people of Morgan Hill. There are so many of you who pitched in that we can’t name you all, but we want to thank everyone very much from the bottom of our hearts for all your support and love and for making this a wonderful community in which to live.
Renée Roberts,
Morgan Hill
