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Between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time when the spirit of the Heavenly Angels descend upon us moil noticeably; when thoughts and deeds of goodwill and peace have thell best chance to prevail. We should ridt, however, forget the Earth Angels — 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 nowand Christmas we'll be telling you the stoyy of some of these Earth Angels and letting you know Ms qf ways you can participate in a meaningful yuletlde spirit by' extending a Helping Hand of ' whatever th^reach. There are many ways of casting bread upon the water of the Jersey Cape. Here are some. The Herald & The Lantern

An Elderly Couple with the Blessed Spirit of Giving

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Ed and Mary Moor^ of Dias Creek are two peopl^ who should get recognition for their service to mankind, especially to children at Christmas.. Every year the Moores open their home and hearts to children and give out dolls and toys. But this is no one shot deal or a simple £ive-a-way by

people who have a lot to give.

The Moores give with their heart and^body. They work all year mending dolls and making new . I _ clothes for dolls until they have hundreds of shiny, “ |' new-like babies to give to happy children. All year i they collect clothes, food and otl>er things for those

less fortunate.

/ The Moores have Ijad a:lot of sickness and advice by doctors to stop working so hard, but they get a lot of inspiration and energy from their deep faith and

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belief in God — so they just keep doing. When most I couples skirt their eighties* they settle down and 1 relax, but Ed and Mary Moore jusl seem to work |

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The Moores are rich, not in possessions or wealth, but in love and a blessed spirit of giving. Their back, steps and their home could use some repairs, but no one seems to notice or reach out to help them. • The Moores don’t look for thanks or help. They just want to see the sipiles on the little children’s faces. That’s the best payment in the world, they s$y. \ • * i • * Ed and Mary Moore are an inspiration and a liv- . ing example of God’s love. They just never seenf to ,

stop giving they an^Sarth Angels.

— Roy Wright' I

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^ Lower County

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1st METHODIST CHURCH 6706 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood 522-4193 The church provides caroling for nursing homes and shut-ins over the holidays, and would welcome additional carolers.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH \ 2810 Atlantic Ave. JWildwood, 522-5000 Holy Trinity collects canf ned goods and other foods for Thanksgiving which they take to four churches

in the Camden Lutheran parish for distribution. They also collect toys for these * churches at Christmas. Donations of toys and money are accepted and may be taken to the church.

CAPE ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCHj> V, Columbia and Guerney Sts. Cape May. N.J. \ The church distributes food baskets to needy families and would appreciate any donations; names of families Jn the

area thit could use such baskets would also be welcomed. Contact Rev. Spriggs at 884-3947 (home) or 884-3917 (church). VILLAS V.F.W., POST 5688 Bayshore Road & Delaware Parkway Villas. N.J. A free Christmas Day dinner is held for those alone or in need. Anyone unable to attend because of infirmities or illness can arrange for home delivery by calling 888-3488 and leaving their name, address and phone number.

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Middle County

CREST haven nursing HOME Garden State Pkwy Cape May Court House Crest Haven offers the residents morning and afternoon programs each day as well as some evening and weekend programs. There are three areas in which those in the community can help; 1) -4 Sponsoring programs such as bingo, musicals, audiovisual, teas, lectures, fashion shows, and birth-

day parties. Contact Alberta Seto at 465-7911. 2) Volunteers are needed with skills in crafts or music; to serve coffee and donuts or assist in feeding or accompanying residents on tours ; or even just to come in for a chat and play, cards or checkers. 3) Donations for bingo prizes such as preelectric shave, kleenex, wallets, men's socks, women’s change purses, nylons (thigh high), denture brushes, polident,

1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CAPE MAY Decatur and Hughes Sts. Capf May. N.J. The church would appreciate donations of food for baskets and names of needy families,in the area. Call Rev. Cass Shaw at 884-3949.

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jewelry, toothpaste, combs, brushes, bobby pins (white), hair pins, elastic eye glass holders (sports type) would all be appreciated. The residents have adopted a Navajo Indian girl and will be sending support as well as corresponding with her each month. Due 16 dietary limitations, please no dohations of candy or cookiesl Contact Mary Weinberger, Director of Recreation at

COVENANT CHURCH Fishing Creek A Bayshore Rds. North Cape May The church collects food items and funds for Christmas baskets which they distribute on Dec. 2lst. Items may be brought to the church office during the day or contact Mildred Sprague at 886-3475.

465-791 l.estt. 249 for further details on these programs. STONE / HARBOR AMERICAN LEGION Ludlam Post 331 The Legion takes small Christmas baskets to the Veteran’s ' Home in Vineland and would welcome donations of such things as good, usable clothing, * books and personal items like shaving or after shave lotion, soap and toothpaste No food, though. Call Wiley Christie at 368-1318.

^ Upper County

DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC AFFAIRS Ocean City, hfcJ. The Children’s Christmas Concert and Police Toy Give-A-Way mentioned in last week’s paper will be held on Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. The Policeman’s Benevolent Association has raised over $3,000 to purchase new toys for this •cfvent. Santa will be present and admission and toys are free. Those wishing to donate * toys or clothing should contact the Dept, of Public Relations a 3996111, ext. 222 for further infor-

mation.

LUTHERAN HOME 184 Shore Road Ocean View * v The home houses about 60 residents and they could j

particularly use poinsettias, combs and brushes, quilted slippers with vinyl soles, thigh-hi stockings, colored sheets and pillowcases, framed pictures in varied sizes and subjects, 5 to 7’ artificial Christmas trees, 12 large red or green plastic tableclothes and 12 small artificial Christmas arrangements. Contact Nancy Kennon, Director of J

tiviUes at 263-6881.

WOODBINE STATE SCHOOL Woodbine 827 seriously retarded men and boys reside at the school. Needed is entertainment, especially musical; trips from the

school,, piano players, volunteers to‘visit the cottages for Bible lessons and to join their Special Friend Correspondents, a special letter-writing program. In addition, donations of personal items especially small change purses.

Brought to you in the spirit o/the tMMon by Ctpe Ntf Cooity Stings Herato AND LOAN ASSOCIATION , AND . . . 7 NOATH MAIN STSSST CAPE/MAY COUST HOUSE