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The Holidays . I A year ago, betuvrn Thank uni ring anti Chrialmaa, The t . * *• Hera Id & The lantern Hated the neeila of earinu* organitationa throughout the county where nerrirea go on year 'niund ^ to aaaJat people and animala. Aa tre enter another holiday period, tre triah ire could aay thoae organixatinna no longer require help. Rut, that'a juat not no. Ihdlar cuthacka and an ere/t higher rate of unemployment hare canned more people an well an animaln to nuffef.prohlemn of one kind or another. The organixalionn tinted here help to alleviate nome of thin anguiah, hut the job goen on and on. During thin current holitlay neanon, it ia hoped readern of The Herald A The lantern will feel they are able to reach out 1 - in nome npecial way lit thone in need.

The Herald A lantern

The holiday season seems to being into focus a whole spectrum of human needs. Sometimes, when we read about some tragic Situation, sbme distant war. we feel so helpless. We ash ourselves. -What can I do?” And, sadly, the answer comes bach to us that there is much beyond bur own capabilities But, on the other hand, in our own immediate environment,. in this time and in this place, there are things many of us can do. We never know what im - pact a.gift from within ourselves migHt\bring. How we choose to give our money, our time oi\omething we have is a very personal ehoice.\ Offered here are some worthwhile organizations which might be included on your ‘gift’ list.

— Libby Demp Forrest

CAPE MAY CO. UNIT AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 15 S. Delsea Drive * P.0. Box 486 Rio Grande, N j. ' 886-1154 « , Over 500 volunteers take time from their busy lives to assist the Cape May County unit of the American Cancer Society. Some serve as drivers for cancer patients who need radiation treatments; others distribute kits to schools educating youngsters about cancer's warning signals; while others help make cancer dressings from white bedsheets. Many people visit friends and neighbors during the springtime to ask for donations to the annual Cancer Crusade. The Cancer Society is not federally or state funded, and is deperident on public contributions The money raised is used to purchase loan closet items such as hospital better medications, commodes, walkers and bed pads needed by indigent cancer patients. The Reach for Recovery, Ostomy and New Voice pro grams are support groups for people stricken with cancer, who must learn to live their lives anew. Donations of white bedsheets are always needed, as is the gift of time from caring volunteers willing to serve in a variety of ways. Proceeds from the society's recently-published cookbook. ‘ Fresh From the Garden State”, including 21 recipes from Cape May County, benefits work of the Cancer Society. It is available for $6 at the unit office and might be included as a gift or stocking stuffer caPe MAY CO. ASSOC. FOR RETARDED CITIZENS . ' 6th & Maryland Ave. Rio Grdnde, NV. 08242 465-9349 A new group home has opened in Erma, housing seven retarded women. Another group home on Rt. 47 in Goshen provides a homelike setting for six retarded men. . This Friday, December 17, a Christmas party will be held at Ocean Academy in the Crest Haven complex, to bring the warmth of the Christmas spirit to the county’s retarded people. On Saturday, the Association will hold its Christmas party and volunteers are needed to provide refreshments and small gifts to the guests. But, the warmth feeling of the holiday season is needed throughout the seasons by the retarded who suffer physical and pr/ignant emotional problems, yet who strive to learn new skills in spite of their handicaps Volunteers who can offer instruction in cooking, games, sports and arts & crafts are needed at both group homes. Throughout the year the Association runs a thrift shop, stocked with donations given by people who want their used furniture, clothing, toys and household items to benefit the retarded. The inventory must bo continually replenished, according to Marge Murray. Director. More and more needy people are shopping at the thrift shop, and volunteers are continually needed to run the shop. Financial donations to fund trips, bowling and other services to the retarded can be mailed to the Association.

Oom Ward MISS CAPE May County. Darlene Derlv. added a touch of beauty to the annual West Cape May Community Christmas Parade.

Parade Trophies Awarded

Trophy winners in the annual community Christmas Parade held Saturday. Dec. 4. have been announc

petition are:

Church (.roup Competition First. South Jersey Christian Academy ‘The

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ed. with eight awards made Host. Gjfi Y„u Can Give for most outstanding on Ajj m ls Yourself”; Outpost tries, and 24 for first, se- / aa 1st Assembly of God rnnH unrl tliii-r! in *

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categories.

Award winners were: Most Outslaryling Entry: Stone Harbor (Volunteer Fire Co. — “Ptoper Uses of Fire Extinquijhers" Chief. Douglas Standford, Most Outstanding Matching Group; Lower Cape May Regional High School “The Capers”. Band Director. Edward Jorewiez Drum Major Ross Olexa. Most Outstanding Religious Group; Heritage Christian Academy. “Have You Received Gods’ Gift.” Marion Adams in charge; Most Outstanding Rescue tSquad: Cape May Rescue t juad “On the Way to Cape ay", Chief Joseph Crouch

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Most Outstanding Fire Company: Rio Grande Fire Co., Ralph Porch in charge; Most Outstanding Christmas Theme. Taber nacle Methodist Church Youth. “Jesus Is Coming Again — Dorothy Brant in charge! Most Outstanding Comic Group: Holly Beach Fire Co. — Wildwood Fi£o Dept, •‘Beverly Hillbillies.” Chief Ernest Troiano; Most Outstanding Individual or Smajl Group: Brownie Troop 405 and Girl Scout Troop .117, The Christmas Indians." Anna DeNapoli in charge. APPRECIATION pla ques to be presented to the U.S. Coast Guard Band and Cape May C,o u n t y Emergency Radio Van. Trophies are to be presented to poster collies! winners and to the qdeen and court and Cape May City Queen Mayfcca: Appreciation placques also go to Arthur "Bud” Cohen, announcer; and Carlyle Dennis. Parade Marshal.

Christmas Theme

First, Cold Spring Apts “Twas. the Night Before Christmas". Second. MidAtlantic (’enter for Arts.'* M AC. Victorian Ladies"; Third. Lower Cape Optimist .Club “Santa's

Mailboy”

Youth (iroup Competition - First. Richard M Teitelman School Band. Second. Margaret Mace Elementary SchoAl Band. Third, Children'of the Broadway Show "Annie" Comic Category — Villas Fire Co . “Cost el I Raiders' Second. The Frye Family Clowns "Its a Small World". Third. Burton Family Clowns Decorated Fire Trucks .-- First. Erma Vol Fire Co., Chief Townsend, Second. Goshen Vol. Fire Co.; — Third. Town Bank Fire Co., Chief Ray Brown. Decorated Eire Floats - First. Cape May.Point Vol Fire co I. Chief Lee Margotte.. Second. Green (’reek Vol Fire Co , Chief Charles Frame . Rescue Squad Entries;' First, Rio Grande Rescue Squad. Chief Walter Belles. Sr.; Second. Sea Isle City Ambulance Corp. Chief

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Individual or Small (iroUp | First. Wilson's j’Gems. Eileen Wilson. Bridgeton; Second, ( him •mney looking For a Santa". CasSandra/ Daily. Third, Thun de/ c 11 s Twirlers, Linda Wettstein.

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Honorable Mention Trophies. Cape Island Ljidge 3 0 F & A M , * "Masonary Builds Men"; I-ower Township Rotary, "Community Service". Wildwood String Band, Skip Kehr. director. Frank Inverso. Captain •,

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