South Mountain Villager News Blog: 2008 Fundraiser at the Secret Garden

The Good Folks of the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s

By George Young

This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us.

Well folks we had another successful fundraiser at the fabulous Secret Garden for the South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful and South Mountain/Laveen Village’s Inc Committee. I have so many people to thank for helping with this special Appreciation Dinner. First let’s start with Family. Sometime the word “Family” is overlooked or under appreciated in this busy life style that many of us have. As most of you folks know I have a large and extended family. Once again this year they stepped up to the plate and worked very hard to make our annual event special. So, many thanks to my brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews for everything they do for me. I am so blessed to have them in my life.

Then there are my friends and our sponsors that without them we would not be able to have such a great event. Special thanks go to Dave and Nancy Mata, (the owners of the Secret Garden, and their Event Coordinator Kirsten), for their vision, fortitude and financial investment in our Village, it would not have happened. A special thanks also goes out to Oreganos. Pizza Bistro and the owner Mr. Mark Russell and his excellent staff for catering our event. The community is looking forward to it being located across the street from the Secret Garden. Another special thanks to all of the folks who attended and their generous donations. Below is listed most of our other sponsors.