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A Whole Lotta Love in McMichael Park

Friends of McMichael Park Annual Tradition "Shines ON" raising over $1000.00 for McMichael Park

McMichael Park will shine that much brighter this February/2019. Many, many friends, neighbors and loved ones helped raise over $1000.00 for the lovely treasured green space. All acknowledgements are listed below. The Friends of McMichael appreciate the support for this fundraiser so that they can continue their original mission to conserve the natural beauty and open space of this beloved park created by and named for the visionary first president of the Fairmont Park Commission: Morton McMichael. Thank you...Thank you...Thank you!

A Lovelight shines for...... With Love from...

Marie Anne Spedding Gibbs............ Her adoring husband, Steve, with all his Admiration, Appreciation & Love

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For our East Falls Friends................. Vic & Mimi Mather

In memory of Vince Mancini............ Geoff & Charlene Brock

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In loving memory of Peter Kishinchand...........Kumar & Cynthia Kishinchand

Dot and Sir Donaghy.............................................. Nancy and Don

Friends of McMichael Park: Thanks for all you do....The Kelly House

Memory of Dave Ludlum........................................ Geoff & Charlene Brock

The Turtle and his Friends.................................... Kumar & Cynthia Kishinchand

Robert, our husband & father...............................Sandy & Nicky

Love the Turtle......................................................... All his Friends

Ann & Bill Rodenberger......................................... Nancy & Don Donaghy

East Falls Tree Tenders......................................... Kumar & Cynthia Kishinchand

Betty Miller, Speedy recovery!............................. The Friends of McMichael Park

Still loving and missing Bill O’Callaghan........... Allison O’Callaghan

Friends of McMichael Park..................................... Joan

Dan and Kristin Donaghy........................................ Nancy & Don

In memory of Connie Snyder................................. Geoff & Charlene Brock

Brigid, Fionn, Tug, Rory & Molly Donaghy.......... Nancy & Don

In memory of Tim Johnsen...................................... Betsy Wilkinson

In memory of best parents, Ralph & Lorraine Hirst...... Allison O’Callaghan

Liz Donaghy and Jamie Mullen..........................................Nancy & Don

My Three Wise Men, John-david, Zachary & Sam........ Alexis

Paul Furlong................................................................... East Falls Historical Society

Dolores and Jim Mullen............................................... Nancy & Don

Friends of McMichael Park......................................... Frances and Bill

In memory of dear neighbors, Sedric & Vicki Melidosian........ Allison O’Callaghan

Judi and Bill Morrow..................................................... Nancy & Don

Jim & Betty Wilkinson.................................................. Betsy Wilkinson

Gayl and Herb Henze.................................................... Nancy & Don

Mable Ellen Kennedy..................................................... Ellen Kennedy

Manuela and Gerd Kulage............................................. Nancy & Don Donaghy

Joe Terry............................................................................ East Falls Historical Society

Doris................................................................................... Marie & Ellen

Joe Taylor at Penn State................................................. Grammie & Pop

Mike & Mary Wilkinson................................................. Betsy Wilkinson

Emma, Eleanor & Elizabeth.......................................... Grammie & Grandpa

Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. & Josh Cohen.................Anonymous

Mary Ann Gallager.......................................................... Ellen Kennedy

In memory of lifelong friend, Tom Horne................. Allison O’Callaghan

Megan & Patrick............................................................... Grammie & Grandpa

Our Leading Lady............................................................. Nancy & Don

Mary Claire Wilkinson.................................................... Betsy Wilkinson

In honor of lifelong family friend,Mary Lee Horne...... Allison O’Callaghan

Pippa , my heart dog............................................................. Ellen Kennedy

Remembering John & Josephine....................................... The Franklin Family

Sarah & Ed Bryns................................................................... Betsy Wilkinson

In memory of Joan Newhall................................................ Joe Terry

Nevaeh, Savannah & Violah................................................. Grammie & Grandpa

Donna Boling.......................................................................... Robert

For Brian, Love you more.................................................... Christina

East Falls Pack Walk, Thanks for the treats!................... Daisy

Patrick Quinn.......................................................................... Betsy Wilkinson

Gabrielle Berry........................................................................ Robert Rabinowitz

St. Bridget’s Choir, Keep on singing.................................The Kistler’s

John.......................................................................................... Love, Connie

Ed & Lucille Bryns................................................................. Betsy Wilkinson

In honor of dear neighbors, Hal & Kitty Commons......... Allison O’Callaghan

In memory of Alice Cary......................................................... Joe Terry

Bruce Cowden............................................................................ Kathy Cowden

Remembering Stormy, 1/14/2019......................................... Robert & Donna

In memory of our dear dads, Harry & John.....................Glennis & Jay

In memory of Doris & Tony Bartuska............................... The Bartuska Girls

Maryanne Leauby ..................................................................Betsy Wilkinson

In honor of the 90th birthday of Dr. Leigh A. Marsh......Allison O’Callaghan

In memory of Delores Buzniak............................................ Joe Terry

For Wally and David............................................................... Daisy, Brian & Christina

In memory of our dear Susan.............................................. Glennis & Jay

Kathryn Conmy....................................................................... Kathy Cowden

East Falls Historical Society Members............................... EFHS

For Fiona & the grand dogs.............................................. Anonymous

James Conmy....................................................................... Kathy Cowden

In memory of our dear Allyn............................................ Glennis & Jay

Two lights for Cathy; because one is not enough........ Peter Logan

Meredith McGowan for park summer story hours...... The Turtle & Friends

To honor our lovely moms............................................. Glennis & Jay

To celebrate our fabulous Granddaughter Claire........ Nonna Glennis & Grandpa Jay

To honor our amazing kiddos, Greer & Scott............ Mom and Dad Pagano

Darling granddaughter, Leona...................................... Naani & Zappi Bednar

Kira, Ryan & Kara.............................................................. Mom & Dad Bednar

Our lovely East Falls neighbors & friends....................Carla & Ron Bednar

In honor of Eleanore Tompkins..................................... Louanne Stratton

Chrissy & Greg Curci......................................................... Mom & dad

Joe Curci............................................................................. Grandmom & Grandpop

Jack Reiff............................................................................ Keith Shively & Tom Williams

For loved ones................................................................... Betty Miller

Veronica Curci................................................................. Grandmom & Grandpop

Erin Curci.......................................................................... Grandmom & Grandpop

Philip Hughes lll.............................................................. Mom and Dad

In memory of Bob & Gloria Thorp............................... Rich Lampert & Deborah Thorp

Marvin Hobbs, Happy Valentines Day......................... Christine Martin

Kim: caring, compassionate daughter, EXTRAORDINAIRE!.......MOM/Betty Miller

Kim Dickstein....................................................................... Phil and Rita

Sallie Maser............................................................................ Keith Shively & Tom Williams

For the best Bubbie............................................................... Love, Eli

In memory of my true Love, Thomas Horne................... Mary Lee Horne

In honor of my children, Danielle, Neal & Hannah........ Love, Mom

My grandson, Eli and our doggies, Charlie and Lola. Grateful for their Love, Laughter & Joy Happy Valentines Day................................................................Love Mom

In memory of Harold & Selma Lampert................... Rich Lampert & Deborah Thorp

Doris Steinberg.............................................................. Phil

Eleanore Tompkins...................................................... Keith Shively & Tom Williams

Susan Steinberg.............................................................. Phil Steinberg

Guston the cat................................................................. Rich & Deborah

The Shaffers.................................................................... Dr. Johnny Cris

Poochino, Gizmo & Ally............................................... Marilynn Shaffer

To wonderful friends & the best of neighbors; Patti Kroculick and Charlene & Geoff Brock.............................................................................Betty Miller

Edna Hobbs, Get Well.............................................. Christine Martin

In loving memory of Linda Leube..........................Joe

In memory of my son, David Hayes..................... Virginia Hayes

Doris Steinberg..........................................................Keith Shively & Tom Williams

Spike the cat.............................................................. Rich & Deborah

Frances Bourne, Feel Better!..................................The Friends of McMichael Park

Marge & Dick Lippin................................................. Mary Jean Cunningham

Stephanie Epstein.......................................................Bill, Amanda & Matt

Mimi Satterthwaite.................................................... Phil Steinberg

Saint Bridget’s Community..................................... Betty Miller

In memory of my husband, Cappy...........................Virginia Hayes

“The Kids”.................................................................... Mary Jean Cunningham

East Falls Village.......................................................... Betty Miller

In honor of my son Christian.................................... Virginia Hayes

Ms. Jazz, “Our Forever Kitty”................................... Christine Martin

Our friends and neighbors..........................................Richard Lampert & Deborah Thorp

Darisha Parker from Rosita Youngblood's office. Thanks for the meeting......FOMP

In memory of Kirby Smith.......................................With Love, Jody Smith

In memory of Gavin Smith....................................With Love Jody & Andrew

Friends of McMichael Park...................................Frankie Jueds

Best Wishes to Jamie Gauthier on her next chapter.......Friends of McMichael Park

In memory of Ethel Groves.................................With Love from Jody & Andrew Smith

In memory of Tom Sauerman........................... Your many East Falls Friends

Friends of McMichael Park................................Ken Blank

For all the dogs and cats we have loved..........Leslie, Ted & Ike

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