Historical March 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
It is the morning after the night before.
The final tally of how much money was made last night (Feb. 27) at The Times’ fund raiser is still in process.
However, it seems clear that the hors d’oeuvre contest held at the offices of Smart Planning, 500 N. Skinker, was an unqualified success—financially to The Times and gastronomically to all who attended.
Not only were our budget projections exceeded, but this party looks to have broken all previous fund-raising efforts (it is a good thing, given our situation!).
It would not have been possible without the help and support from many people, and I would like to thank those individuals who truly made it happen: Bob Smart and Sherry Delo, and their staff at Smart Planning—without whose generous and gracious hospitality it simply would not have happened; Steven Ensors and his wife, Linda—he is the contractor to whom credit is due for the beautiful rehab and together, they made a very generous donation toward stocking the bar; Sam Green (what would the neighborhood ever do without Sam?)—Sam made the initial contact with Steve, not to mention hauling tables, beer, ice, carving a stubborn turkey, the list could go on; Nancy Farmer, Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council’s executive director, donated Council resources and avidly watched the newspaper for the best beer buys in town; and Peggy Droege who, through her company— Renard Paper—donated all the paper products and cups. Those who attended know that we broke tradition from the previous cookie contests by not giving out cash prizes. Instead, neighborhood business people made donations which were “custom-made” to go with the winners (at least we tried to do that).
Many thanks go to: Kim Tucci from The Pasta House restaurants; Susan Garrett, owner of Pershing Hairlines; John Sappington and Melanie Harvey, partners of West End Wines; Joe Edwards, Blueberry Hill’s proprietor and rock ‘n roll entrepreneur; Steve Brammeier, Kingsbury Animal Hospital’s super veterinarian; area newcomers Lois Clay and Greg Gizinski, partners of the Classical Coffee Company; and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. So, say those of you who missed out on the fun, WHO WON?
It was complicated at best (thanks to Tom Hoerr with his categories and his rating sheet for the judges).
However, it did work out—with only one mistake.
First, second, and third prize winners overall were also the first place winners in a specific category (are you with me so far?…). First place overall and first place in the “Madewith-things-that-swim-in-the-sea” category was Rose Storey; second place overall and first place in the “Tastes-better-than-it-looks” category went to Dee Schoenfeld; third place overall and first place in the “Made-withthings-with-four-legs” was Jo Ann Vatcha. Other winners were: Lisa Horner, Nancy Farmer, Paula Repetta, Christine Smith, Lois Schoemehl, Bette Botz, Georgi Fox, and Karleen Hoerr—who, I am sorry to say, was not properly recognized at the prize-awarding ceremony.
As I said earlier, there was one mistake. Due to the complicated arrangements of trying to give prizes which would be appropriate to the winners, many pieces of paper floated about—so much so that Karleen’s prize and tally sheet were buried.
We apologize to Karleen. Now, I know that those of you who were unable to attend are really feeling sorry for yourselves and are dying to know what all the various goodies were.
However, in order to find out, you will have to attend the community theatre production and reception to find out.
On April 9—as you have already read on page 1 of this issue—there will be a wild and no doubt wacky play with appetizers and desserts following.
The winning hors d’oeuvres will be the highlight of the buffet table. So, you have plenty of warning; save April 9 and come see what fun you missed last night.
If you were there last night, you know what a good time you had and we will see you in April.
A final thank you to Tom Hoerr and his hardy crew of judges, including: Ray Breun, Lisa Horner, Lois Schoemehl, Brian Clevenger, Mary Anne Rudloff, Marvin Nodiff, Sandy Rothschild, Brad Weir and Hitch Powell. Judges who had entered a dish (or their spouse had) did not judge those dishes (or so we were told).
Thanks to all!
Original photograph caption
Winners of the 1988 hors d’oeuvre contest (from left): 1st row, Nancy Farmer and Lisa Homer; 2nd row, Lois Schoemehl and Paula Repetto; 3rd row, Christine Smith and Dee Schoenfeld; back row, Rose Storey and Katie Kurtz, editor. Not pictured: Bette Botz, Georgi Fox, Karleen Hoerr, and Jo Ann Vatcha. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1988, page 5. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1988.
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Archival transcription note: No final fundraising total is given; do not infer an amount from the title. Source winners list gives Paula Repetta, caption gives Paula Repetto; preserve printed forms.
Original source: SD_Times1988_03.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
