Clinton Township Newsletter

1 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 3 Translation of article to Spanish: ¡Clinton a sido el "hogar" de El Quetzal durante 10 años! Esta tienda familiar, que lleva el nombre del ave nacional de Guatemala, rinde homenaje al país donde nacieron los dueños. En 2013, Delia Lopez cumplió su sueño de tener una tienda que ofreciera productos hispanos importados y envíos de dinero para servir a la comunidad. Con su sentido del humor y su personalidad aco gedora, Delia se ganó a muchas personas, incluso clientes que pasaban sus días libres en la tienda riéndose y compartiendo recuerdos de sus países de origen. Para Delia, El Quetzal se convirtió en su segundo hogar. Luego de enfermarse y caer en el hospital, Delia tenia un gran deseo de regresar a la tienda para despedirse de sus clientes, pero lamentablemente falleció en marzo de 2020. Su hija, Roxana, aho ra es dueña de la tienda y trabaja junto a su familia para honrar la memoria de su mamá. El Quetzal se ha expandido para ofrecer envíos de dinero a nivel nacional e internacional, conectando aún más personas con sus seres queridos. El Quetzal se enorgullece de estar en el corazón de Clinton, sirviendo a personas de todos los orígenes, proporcionándoles los ingredientes para sus recetas hispanas favoritas y convirtiéndose en un segundo hogar para muchos más. El Quetzal 2 3 L E I G H S T C L I N T O N , N J J O I N U S T O C E L E B R A T E O U R A N N I V E R S A R Y N O V 1 3 9 A M - 7 P M Ú N E T E A N O S O T R O S P A R A C E L E B R A R N U E S T R O A N I V E R S A R I O Y E A R A N N I V E R S A R Y 10 H i s p a n i c i m p o r t e d p r o d u c t s B i l l p a y m e n t s N o t a r y s e r v i c e s M u c h m o r e M o n e y t r a n s f e r s E l q u E t z a l : a h o m E a way f r o m h o m E Join us in celebrating El Quetzal's Ten-Year Anniversary on Monday, November 13, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm! 23 Leigh St, Clinton, NJ 08809 | (908) 713-0104 El Quetzal has been calling Clinton "home" for ten years! Named after the national bird of Guatemala, this family-run store honors the country where the owners were born. In 2013, Delia Lopez accomplished her dream of owning a store that offered Hispanic imported products and money transfers to serve the community. With her sense of humor and inviting personality, Delia won over many people, including clients who would spend their days-off at the store laughing and recounting memories from their home countries. El Quetzal became Delia's second home. After falling ill in the hospital, Delia wanted nothing more than to return to the store to say goodbye to her clients, but unfortunately she passed away in March 2020. Her daughter, Roxana, now owns the store and works alongside her family to honor her mom's memory. El Quetzal has expanded to offer money transfers nationally and internationally, connecting even more people with their loved ones. El Quetzal is proud to be at the heart of Clinton serving people from all backgrounds, supplying the ingredients for their favorite Hispanic recipes, and becoming a second home for many more. "We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." ~ Thornton Wilder d o n ' t m i S S t h E r E a d i n g t o n r E f o r m E d C h u r C h w o m E n ' S m i n i S t r i E S a n n u a l C r a f t S h o w ! Readington Reformed Church Women's Ministries invite the community to attend their annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 4, from 10 am to 3 pm, featuring original crafts, knitted items, jewelry and quilted items! The event also features a bake sale and tricky tray. The Church is located at 124 Readington Road (Rte 620) in Readington, New Jersey. Proceeds benefit missions and the church handicap access project.

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