Herald & Lantern 29 lune '83

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The highlight of every happy Fourth of July celebration in Stone Harbor is the Tasty Kake Home Run Derby. Hilda Mixsell. who has chaired the event for the past three years and will continue in that capacity this summer, gave us its history in this town. Her late husband. Philip Mixsell, was a baseball buff. One day while in Wildwood he saw a large crowd gathered to watch children hitting baseballs and when he found that it was being run by the Tasty Baking Co. he asked if it would be possible for them to perform the same service for Stone Harbor. They said “Yes" and so nine years ago. Messrs. Mixsell and Ed Stephens organized the first Derby. Jack Brady and his crew of five men handle the automatic pit ching machines The speed of the pitched ball is regulated to the child's age group. Each child receives 10 pitches and there are three men in the field, one behind the machine and one behind the batter The five men work in this capacity for Tasty Kake Baking Co. in a tri-state area. Jack Brady, who manages the contest, is also a Phillies scout. Helping Hilda this year will be Bill Van Ness and Frank Smith. It's a big job because it is the biggest event; between 275 and 400 have registered for it at different times The very best part is that Tasty Kake pays for the whole thing Talked to Toddy (Mrs William) Kelton today about the Antique Show she's running for the S.H. Women's Civic Club at the Elementary School star

ting Tuesday, July 5, from &-10 p.m., Wed. 11 a m. 'til 10:00 p.m., and Thursday, 11 a m. ’til 3 p.m. Toddy won't accept an exhibitor’s application until she has seen the shop. She has selected 25 dealers from 75 applications. They'll be coming from Maryland, Rochester, N.Y., New Jersey, Penna. and one dealer from South Carolina with a silver collection who holds his only off-premises showing here. She also told me there will be a magnificent collection of gold antique jewelry and an exhibition of <gorgeous 19th Century linens including christening dresses There i^ a dealer in silver who only shows here, and quilts from Meadville There is something to interest every collector. She says Prexy Dotty Stump and Ramona W'ilson have aided her tremendously and all the food in the dining room will have been prepared and served by club members. We got many, many questions about our item concerning the list of candidates on the ballot slip. Most of them were over our head, so we called our mentor and Borough Clerk Marjorie Wohr and asked her how the drawing came about this year. As Borough Clerk Margie is in charge of elections. She obligingly got out her book and read me the instructions she must follow. Any registered voter is permitted to witness the drawing. Despite this fact not one spectator showed up Therefore, at 3 p.m. May 5, the date and time specified for the election, Marjorie held the box holding the

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names of three candidates running for a seat on Borough Council and Treasurer Barbara Hersh drew the names from the box. Their names were put on the ballot slip in the exact order in which they were drawn. Not one of the candidates was advised in ad vance of the date of the drawing since Marjorie has never received instructions to do so and, in this case at least, nobody asked her to advise them beforehand. There were almost early fireworks at the June 14 meeting of Borough Council. Richard Reese of 10704 2nd Ave. a professional cyclist with over 30 years experience riding in the USA, Europe and Asia, rose to tell council that last year he sent an unanswered letter to the mayor telling him that "... cycling was getting completely out of control in the Borough and nobody was doing anything about it... At times bikers, riding illegally under our Ordinances. were passed by a police car slowly cruising by, the officer doing or saying absolutely nothing." Reese also said, “Let’s not pass more laws . Let’s post signs on telephone poles advising bicycles to Ride right, single file, on the proper side of the street." Councilman Lou Clrlland made what Reese considered a facetious remark, his face reddened

and he said, "I can’t imagine a member of Borough Council giving such an answer as that to the public." Just before the gentlemen removed their coats the meeting was called to order We completely agree with Reese Our summer,, police force must be taught ^ to enforce our bike laws * before someone is killed. Last week we had to thread our way through six bikes riding three abreast on both sides of one lane of 2nd Ave Something must be done — and now (iracinc McMenamy and the board members of her KIT (Keeping in Touch) group gave what surely must have been the Brunch-of-the-Year June 22 at Anne and Glenn Towhley’s magnificent home on 114th St. Each member of the group was asked to bring one or two of their friends to the brunch, held 11 a m. - 2 p.m The food was superb, the weather absolutely ideal and Kay deLaurentis and Harry Strohmetz provided the music The setting was peerless — Glenn Townley was up at 6 in the morning, pruning the shrubbery so the view to the ocean was unobstructed Tables were set around the sparkling pool with colorful umbrellas for those who wanted the sun and on the covered deck for those who preferred the shade The gardens rivaled Versailles with all the flowers in

bloom. Anne Townley and Alexandra Kokonos had everything arranged by 10:30 and as each member arrived Alexandra pinned a pink or white bouton mere, which she had provided. on them and their guests While we were pigging out on the varied delicious food Sara Brad> led a sing along and solos were sung by Sira. Marcelle drl.aurentls and Alexandra We were especially pleased when Police Chief William Donohue, who has given the group encouragement and support since its inception, showed up looking even more dashing than he does in uniform Paul Scarlett and Gracine started the danc ing, quickly joined by others. Irrepressible Anne Townley first chose a longhandled pool net as her partner, grabbing Rays hat to put on its head They danced gracefully together to sensuous music played specially for them. Ruth and Ernie Blair were color coordinated so they looked smashing too Another couple who glid ed gracefully were Scott and Alice Daniels, but the couple who drew the largest round of applause when dancing together were Glenn and Anne Townley It was great see ing Ted and Dick Owens partying again, too A big plus for us was meeting so many people whose names we’ve heard 1,000 times since living here but have never met, like Marion Peterman. Gracine made a gracious speech thanking all those who helped make the day a success and the guests for attending It can be summed up in one word

— perfection. We learned, just this week, if you live next to an adjoining property which is not well kept, i e . grass' which remains consislly uncut, unsightly trash on the premises etc , you have only to call Borough Clerk Marjorie Wohr at 368 5102 She will, in turn, inform the police If they determine the claim to be valid they have the situation cor rected and apprise the owner of his liability for work already performed and his future responsibilities about keeping his property in order. Just another reminder to support the Amyotropic lateral Sclerosis Founda tion, thp disease is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease l.arr> Staah IS running a Benefit Fishing Tournament for the Foundation July 8, 9. and 10 The contest is open to everyone cither fishing from a boat or from the land Trophies will be awarded to the top three fish in five categories flounder, weakfish, bluefish, tuna and shark An awards party will be held following the tournament at 8:30 p.m Donations for the contest are tax-free Tickets may be purchased at Smuggler's Cove, 370 83rd St. or by calling Larry at 368-5456 That handsome big guy behind the counter at Bud's Market has been walking around twisted like a pretzel for more than 10 days. So we were pleased to learn that he has admitted himself to Burdette for tests at last. In case you don't know his name, it's Mario (Rick) Zuccato. He’s Harriet and Bud's son

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severe brain injuries last week. Edward Czwartacki, 24, of Pitman drowned while swimming to rescue Lapp and another Amish woman. Keith Davies, 23, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., who pulled Lapp from the undertow, was killed in a June 12 collision.

Cats Meow COURT HOUSE — Agreeing that cats are above the law, the Middlfe Township Committee has decided, over the objections of some dog owners, that feline residents cannot logically be expected to conform to the restrictions in a new ordinance governing the licensing and leashing of their canine neighbors.

Counselor’s Back WILDWOOD - Patrick Brooks, high school guidance counselor, has agreed to sign a new contract with the school district and accept a letter of reprimand After a law suit and charges of racial discrimination, the board voted to rehire Brooks, one of two black educators fired earlier this year

Parting Shot LOWER TOWNSHIP - Contrary to reports from township GOP leaders who attended the party’s recent reorganization meeting, former Fifth District GOP committeewoman Amelia Ruben, who did not attend, said the party held no vote to select Toni Miles as the new Fifth District committeewoman "I resigned and they did not vote me out," she said.

Cable TV No. 1 WASHINGTON - Cable television firms will be prohibited from charging unreasonable rates to New Jersey com-

munities which depend on cable TV for clear reception, according to a Senateapproved amendment to the Cable Telecommunications Act on 1983, offered by U S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J.

Cable TV No. 2 WASHINGTON - New Jersey municipalities will retain their rights to deny franchise renewals to caole TV companies if they fail to honor their pro gramming commitments, according to a second Senate-approved amendment, of fered by Lautenberg. By a 87-9 vote, the Senate forwarded the cable TV bill to the House.

Official Squeeze TRENTON — New Jersey car buyers are now entitled to a refund, or replacement vehicle if the dealer or manufac turer, from whom they bought their car, cannot fix a defect within warranty specifications after four or more attempts, according to a state “Lemon Law" signed last by Gov. Thomas Kean, a former lemon driver.

Young Victims TRENTON — New Jersey runaways escape physicial abuse at home by fleeing to the streets, but many more of them are now falling victims to sexual exploitation there, Col. Clinton Pagano, state police superintendent, told lawmen at a recent child abuse seminar Some only "escape” to lives of prostitution in Atlantic City or New York, he said.

Naming Task Force Y TRENTON — Gov. Thomas Kean will select cabinet-level members for a Child Abuse Task Force this week. The task force, Kean said, will try to improve the working relationship between county prosecutors and the state Division of Youth and Family Services.

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