To the Editor:

At Southern Ocean County Medical Center’s annual Chrysanthemum Ball, we bid for and won dinner for 10 people, generously donated by Lassiette Restaurant in Surf City.

The two of us and eight friends were welcomed by Mark, Kevin and Madison to their fine restaurants. They worked with us in the kitchen to prepare our dinners and served us an outstanding meal.

Our hosts not only contributed their time and resources to help SOMC raise funds for a new, expanded emergency room facility, which will greatly benefit our community, but they did it with enthusiasm, professionalism and good humor. We are most appreciative.

Mike Armellino

North Beach

Beverly Karch

Manahawkin