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Between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time, when the spirit of the Heavenly Angels descends upon us most noticeably; ' when thoughts and deeds of goodwill and peace have/their best chance to prevail. We should notjnowever, fbrget the Earth AUgels — those among us , whose regard for fellowman, the animals and the environment continually radiates a warm and loving concern even as the weather turns colder

^Between now and Christmas we'll bclellinj; yo» the story of some of theite Earth Angels. ^ and letting'youknow lots of ways you can par ticipate in a meaningful yuletidr spirit by ex tending a Helping Hand of 'whatever the reach. There are mahy ways of,casting bread upon the water of the Jersey Cape Here are some ■ . T . * . *

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' Volunteer firemen ... ambulance drivers ... rescue Squad members. Thcfs^ volunteers ace on call every day. They give their time to save lives and property, They give their time to .learn new methods of firefighting and rescue operations. They take time from their^ives and families to help their fellowmen. Yet, three same volunteers sometimes receive very little support from their communities. They have to beg money to get new equipment — equipment that might save a life. They go out in all kinds of weather to drum up support and often have doors slammed in their face when they agk for a contribution. The men and women of thfrse organizations are certainly special Earth Angels endowed With a deep love and committment to their

fellowman - endowed with an unsurpassed sense of responsibility and (|odication They are a breed of humans who understand compassion and concern, who help others, often ^endangering their own live* The Jaws of Life operated by crews like those at Hio Grande have saved Countless lives and pre^hted many serious injuries It was people like these and volunteers in other groups,who took the-time to learn difficult procedures involved in operating lifesavin* devices. TfievoUmtfeers in five ambulance and rbscue units qlotag,with.volunteers from civil - defense and. othor'emergency crews understand the gre&Lgiuof sharing as Barth Angels -Hoy Weight

Lower County

JAYCEES OF GREATER WILDWOOD Sponsor an annual canned good drive on December 5th & 6th in the Wildwoods with Girl ScouLs and Boy Scouts collecting the items. Additional volunteers are needed since they’d like to expand the program. Cell Jim Verna at 886-2812 after 5 p.m

SOUTH JERSEY BAPTIST CHURCH 30? Townbank Rd. North Cape May Currently winding up it’s collections for Thanksgiving'oaslcets, the church also supports the Atlantic City Rescue Mission on a year-round basis. Food, financial and clothing donations are needed. Call 886-1160.

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Old Shore Road and Taber- . nacle Rd. Erma, N.J. Collects clothing 'and other items year round to distribute as needed. Stop by the church or pick-up, if necessary, can be arranged by calling ahead 884-3574

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BURDETTE TOMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Stone Harbor Blvd. C.M.C.H.. N.J. Could use toys for children and volunteers for caroling and to help decorate during the holidays. Can always use* donations of articles to the EtCetera Shop. Contact Jane Martin at 465-2000 or Jean Sommers at 465-2000, ext. 256 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1ST METHODIST CHURCH OF AVALON 34th & Dune Drive Avalon The church sponsors a Christmas party on Dec. 20th for the children, featuring refreshments and gifts from Santa. Donations of gifts or cash to purchase them are welcome. Volunteers also would be appreciated. Following their Christmas Eve service they go caroling

through Avalon & Stone Harbor using an open truck with built-up sides that is both safe and comfortable They especially visit shutins and deliver cookies and plants as well as Carols. Would love to have more singers (choir quality voices not necessary), cookies and plants are needed and names and addresses of any shut-ins in the area. Contact Rev. Scott at 967-4290.

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CAPE HUMAN RESOURCES-WOODBINE

CENTER

l^ongfellow and Monroe

Woodbine

The center is hoping to put together a minimum of , '40 Christmas -baskets for those in need. Items needed are canned goods, perishable foods, clothing, toys in good shape and other household iterAs. Monetary donations also accepted, checks may be. made payable to Woodbine Services Center. A dinner is also held on Dec. 23rd for those living alone. Drop off donations at the center by Dec. 14th or call 861-2816

for pick-up.

ST. CASIMIR’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 304 Clay Ave. Woodbine St. Casimir’s distributes clothing, furniture and household items from their

thrift shop next to the reo tory on a year-round basisIAnyone wishing to donate' three articles can stop by ; the church and leave them at the rectory or on the

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. 2572 Wjldwobd Wildwood Sponsors a Christmas Party on December 21st for* the patients at Crest Haven Nursing Home. Volunteers are needed to assist at the party, particularly musicians to accompany carol singing. Call Frank Distro at 729-1226 br Al Palumbo at 522-7507

CITY OF AVALON RECREATION DEPARTMENT David Haberle 967-30«6 The City sponsors the following activities during the holidays and can use assistance in setting up and cleaning up as well as supervision and donations of gifts for the children: 12/12 Big Band Dance (free for everyone) 12/19 Children's Party (complete with Santa and Rifts) .

enclosed porch They specifically need someone with a pickup truck or van to distribute • the items Contact Father Irvin at B6l-377r

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