Tree Story

■ Roosevelt became , America’s most famous Christmas tree farmer. The Christmas tree tradition has long since been reestablished in the White House “AIM want is an old-fashioned American Christmas tree," First lady Nancy Reagan requested when plans were being made for this year’s White House tree. THE TREE also will have something old. somethvng new and something borrowed. The ornaments from the White, House collection, including 160 balls with the names of individual states on them, will be dusted off and refurbished by volunteers and staff members. Santa’s'

White House helpers also will make lace and ribbonbednecked foil paper cones and tiny reed baskets filled with herbs and potpourri. To insure that the tree will be properly old-fashioned, the museum of American Folk Art in New York City is loaning the White House 200 19th- and early’ 20thcentury ornaments Among these treasures • of Christmas past, no doubt, there will be dolls and drums. Doll's dnd drums and sugar plums—that’s what Christmas trees are made of. Ink Mendelsohn wrote this for the Smithaonion News Servlde, Illustrations courtesy Library of Congress.

Herald h Lantern 2J December 81

W**ly XMAS GIFTS for Cape Human Resources Assn, distribution were provided by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Cornmere. Here, first vice president James Fisher readies the presents for delivery.

HELPING HARD f FOR THE HOLIDAYS

(From Page 13) the home. The Church plans emphasis on world hunger through collection boxes placed in the home of church members. The sanctuary of the 1856 church will be entirely iH by candles during a Candlelight service Christmas eve at 7:30 p.m. to give inspiration to members and welcomed guests of the community. SEAVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. BOX 507 P.O. «OCEANVILL£, N.J. 08230 EMERGENCY: 263-3711 Typical of the many fine and courageous volunteer fire 'companies in Cape MaytCouhty is the Seaville Volunteer Fire Co. which includes 30’public spirited citizens who put theif own lives on the line when

responding to fire calls. The men 'of the company and their wives who pa>ticipate in the Auxiliary raise money for the company’s mortgage and equipment, & a children's ..Xmas pArty by holding bmgo games and fundraising drives to keep the fire tax down in their community When some unforeseen tragedy occurs, the men and women of the company pitch in and conduct emergency drives to solicit dohatiohs to ease (he struggle of families left homeless by fire or other calamities. The company would be gratefu 1 for contributions to assist them in their work! Mail to Seaville Fire Co., Box 507, Oceanville. N.J. 08230. Chief John Deuter adds the company wishes the community a joyous holiday.

Lower County

BARNABAS HOU.^E Garfield Avenue \ Wildwood. N.J. Barnabas House provides counseling oh a livein and out-patient basis for those that have a variety of needs. They are funded privately and through those living at the home. Of particular need are 3 bunk' beds, canned goods and personal items such as shampoo, toothpaste, razors and toiletries. Also urgently needed is firewood. For further information contact Rev. Dan Rickets at 522-^602. CAPE MAY CITY CHILDREN’S XMAS PAR TY CO-SPONSORED BY KIWANI8 CLUB, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE «r liOTEL— MOTEL ASSOC. A joint effort faf three community-spf^ited organizations will bring fun and joy to the 600-800 children of Cape May during a party the week between F Christmas & New Year’s. Every Cape May child is made to feel welcome at this traditional event, originated by the Kiwanis Club, even the very shy and bashful. The three clubs raise monies for this annual event to provide refreshments, entertainment and prizes, including bikes. Members of the three organizations are present to hand out refreshments and to enhance the spirit of their

organization and the city in which they serve. The event will be held at Convention Hall.

OPERATION JUNCTION 106 W. Garfield Ave.. Wildwood 804 Wesley Ave., Ocean City 729-1404 Junction provides trained counsellors to counsel drug-free addicts. A recent cutback in funding leaves only three full time and one part worker to cover both Junction centers, in Wildwood & Ocean City. The Wildwood center is open 9-5 dally, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, & Fridays 7 to 10 p.m. The Ocean City center is open Tuesday-Friday, from 9-5. According to Edward Olwell, Director, during the wintertime many addicts come more frequently to the center because of problems they need to discuss. Olwell says highly motivated volunteers are sorely needed at both centers. "At the Ocean City center we desperately need a steady, dedicated person who can type, file A answer the phone. This would be a wonderful Xmas present to our center," said Olwell. Donations of money are needed to purchase material & films, especially for the newly started juvenile diversion program.