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The Cornerstone SOUPFEST is another HUGE success!
The 2013 Cornerstone Foundation "SOUPFEST"
We are thankful for all of those who support our efforts in the community!
The Annual “SOUPFEST” supporting Cornerstone Foundation, recently took place on Thursday, Nov 7, in St. Bernard’s Hall in Rockville.
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Over 200 people enjoyed the friendly and extremely tasteful competition between the Vernon Fire Department, Crystal Lake Fire Department and East of the River Explorers.
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The meal and admission were free and funds were raised through the sale of raffle tickets and a Silent Auction. Over 200 people supported the efforts to raise funds for Cornerstone which runs a Community Center, Clothing Bank, Soup Kitchen and Homeless Shelter. Cornerstone never charges for any of the services that support the Vernon community. The Cornerstone receives help from the Town of Vernon and the rest comes from generous donors, funders, local businesses and the faith-community.
Cornerstone Board President Angela Atwater and Helen Syriac, the Founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone welcomed those in attendance.
The highlight of the evening was when three individuals who were helped by Cornerstone gave their testimony to what makes this charitable organization so unique. They said that when everyone else had given up on them, Cornerstone was still there to help them get back on their feet. For this, they were eternally grateful!
There were two SOUPFEST categories, the “People’s Choice Award” which was won by the Ambulance Corps with their “Roasted Butternut Chestnut Soup” and the “Judges Award” which was given to Ellington's Crystal Lake Fire House for their “Lasagna Soup.”
The SOUP JUDGES for the evening were chefs Al Bauer and Joan Zwick. Paul Sheridan served as the M.C for the evening. The Bluegrass band, “Grass Routes” provided excellent entertainment when the soups were being enjoyed.
The Cornerstone Foundation Gratefully Thanks the Following:
Silver Spoon Sponsors
BESTECH INC.
CNC SOFTWARE INC.
ROCKVILLE BANK
Helping Hand Sponsors
Angela and Marshall Atwater
First Congregational Church of Vernon
Lions Club
Helen Syriac
Rotary Club of Rockville
Len Jacobs
SOUPFEST Committee Members:
Angela Atwater, Al Bauer, Risa Filkoff, Gayle Franchere, Jennifer Huff, Liz Nolan, Tom Stauffer, Helen Syriac, and Joan Zwick
A Special Thank You to all our raffle ticket sellers!
Suzanne Appleton, Angela Atwater, Ann Etre, Grace Tanner, Helen Syriac, Risa Filkoff, Shari Beaupre, Sherr y LaPlaca, Yvette and Ernie Parent, Jennifer Huff, Joan Zwick, Tommie Russell, Tim McGrath, Tom Wilk, Michelle Hill, Br yan Flint, Al Bauer, Isaiah Frechette, John Ryan, Liz Nolan, Lynn Bisighini, Nancy Davis, Tom Stauffer,and Paul Volpi
A HUGE Thank You to all of our wonderful volunteers!
Joan Zwick, Dessert Chef and Soupfest Judge
Al Bauer, Soupfest Judge,
Angela Atwater, Soupfest Judge
Leanne Peters, Graphic Artist, Illustrator
Barbara Molleur, Volunteer
St. Bernard’s Church
Ellington Printery
Interact Students, RHS
Interact Students, SWHS
Rockville Rotary Club
Master of Ceremonies, Paul Sheridan
“Grass Routes”, Blue Grass Band
SOUPFEST Participants:
· Vernon Fire Dept,
· Crystal Lake Fire Dept.,
· Ellington Fire Dept.
· East of the River Explorers
Auction Donations
Applebees
Pastoris
Monet’s Table
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
Kollas Orchard
Sweet Frog, Tolland
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stone and Paddle
Mobile Detailing
Mr. Sparkle
Chuckwagon Restaurant
Pancho Loco
Wildflowers of Tolland
Rave Cinemas-Cinemark
Jumpin Jonnies
Davinci Pizzeria-Hebron/Ellington
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Aldi Market
Outback Steakhouse
Pinkberry So. Windsor
R House Restaurant
Between Rounds Bagels
Firestone Vernon
Edible Arrangements Manchester
Economy Oil Change
Carrabas
Olive Garden
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks Deming St
Sparetime Lanes Vernon
Cardio Express
Ted’s Montana Grill
NAPA Auto Parts Vernon
NAPA Auto Parts Tolland
Helen Syriac
Angela Atwater
Indian Valley YMCA
Joan Zwick
Sam’s Club
The Hair Cuttery
Advance Auto Parts
Utz Snack Foods
The Country Butcher
Frito-Lay/Bimbo Breads
Tavernhouse Grill
Hidden Still Restaurant
Sara Bisighini
Barbara Molleur
J.T. Farms
Johnny Appleseeds
Price Chopper
Beni’s Restaurant
Ellington Center Liquors
YMCA
Baymont Inn
Michael Lapointe - k9 Connection
Dan Villeneuve Photography
Barbara Molleur