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Herald & Lantern 28 September '83

If you missed Stooe Harbor’s part in the New Jersey Wings ’n Water Festival. Sept 17 .and 18, you missed the borough's most ambitious, prestigieur and successful hsp^ pening ever. It was a cultural bonanza, a finan cial jackpot and unqualified success. It had something for eveyone: beach, bird, and botany walks, bird sanctuary tour, chicken barbecue given by the S.H Rescue Squad at the Wetlands, air and sea

______ by the U^. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Band concert and such exhibits as we’ve never seen before, in three different locations The kick-off was a cocktail party, chaired by Barbara and Jim Baitoa and by Congressman William J. Hughes. Mayor Rachel Sloan of Ayatoa, philanthropist Billy biller and every other notable you’ve ever seen on this island. Just after we arrived Congressman Hughes presented the First Annua)

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former President of Borough Council Philip JadyaU of AvaJon, philanthropist Diller, artists Cheryl Crewes-Lynch and Grarine McMesamy, and almost every other notable on the island. The* auction was put oo by auctioneer former Mayor Sam DeVico of Middle Twp , assisted by Sesaa Short and Coaaie Sands of Sandpiper Galerie. Background for the auction was the magnificent silk screen quilt, which covered one wall, artistically assembled by many top needlewomen including Marion Glaspey — this will be chanced off for the benefit of Wetlands Oct. 1 and chances on this heirloom quilt will be available ’til that date. The outstanding success of the auction was due to gifts of many precious objects donated by the artists, dinners -offered by local restaurahteurs, fishing trips and boat rides given by other generous

original plate of "Egrets" signed and numbered by the artist. This was a limited edition print done by George Ivers just for the Wings ’n Water Festival. Only 15 are still available. Ivers is an artist of interna

AMONG THE donations to the auction were, the oil painting "Wetlands Institute" by Earl Kidd; The Art of Robert Bateman, an autographed book by the artist containing illustrations of his most loved works; a carved mallard duck decoy donated by 3rdgeneration carver Harry Sbourds; a book Floating Sculpture, authographed and donated by Harrison Hoster; a collection of posters signed by artist Marvin Simmons; ostrich egg autographed by Jim Fowler of ‘Wild Kingdom; three exquisite prints by Robert Bateman signed and numbered by the artist; “Old Sea Captain” print, signed and numbered, given by Connie Sands of Sandpiper Galeria. “Sketchbook of Birds" book by Tunniclifft and carved "Cardinal" by George Walker, given by Lake Cucia; a print and

in porcelain and other mediums have been commissioned ‘by the White House several times. He also created the Unicef Christmas card in 1970 and will be doing it again for 1964. His donations, alone, produced $1,900 for the Institute at the auction. THE THREE special ex hitrits beggar description. The Maritime Wildlife and Art Show at the school, cochaired by Connie Sands and Cheryl Qrewes-Lynch, was breathtaking. Joyce Coagkly won the Best Overall Award; Carol Decker whose logo was chosen by the NJ. Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, won first prize in acrylics; Mary Led with from Avalon won second; and Michael Budden won third. Two Honorable Mentions went to Marion Glaspey and . Cheryl Crewes-Lynch. From there* we dashed to St. Mary's Parish House — the town was so exciting that day with everybody rushing with their tickets aflutter in the breeze. Hiis was the Decoy and Decorative Bird Carving Show under direction of Joan and Jim Seibert of Dennis vUle. There were seven categories; Best of Show and winner of the $1,000 prize was John Scbeeier; Anthony Rudisill of Western New York took second; and Roslyn Daisey of Delaware won -third. In another category Irving Brothers of Margate took a first for his King Rails and a third for his Ring-billed gull. On his table there were more ribbons than we could count, including a Ward Foundation World Championship. James Fox got a first in carved decoys. AT EACH display we could have spent hours but time was racing by, so we came as close as we can to running to the Fire House to see the largest known private collection of Federal Duck Stamps, including the only original 1946 Duck Stamp done in a gouache and wash medium by Rob Hines. It represents the first post-war effort in the series and the only time a federal employee produced the wort. Our favorite was'the Ross Geese stamp of 1971. We have never seen so many thrilled people or so many smiles of delight —it simply must become an annual occasion! IT ISN'T everybody who gets to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary and it certainly isn’t everybody that has the U.S. Coast Guard Band summoning guests to their celebration. On Saturday we went to the most sentimental anniversary party yet. On Saturday, Sept. 17, MarceUe and Ray deLaurentis gave a dinner reception at the Women’s Civic Club commemorating 50 years of togetherness. They are a dearly beloved couple on this island. Ray, who has given unstintedly, of his mega-talented musical ability to every worthy cause in the community, and MarceUe has joined and supported almost every organization which works for the betterment of Stone Harbor. Music was supplied by

the Lucky Undies of Villas, augmented by Geae Grasswetter (who used to perform with Ray deL. back in the days of Howard Lamia and Meyer Davis) and later with Harry Strahmetz and Ray, who couldn’t bear being bystanders the whole time. Gene and Ray sang a duet “When your Old Wedding Ring was New," which brought the crowd to its feet. Catering was done by Jack Brady's Dock ’n Deli and the deLaurentis* daughters who, like their mother, are culinary artists. Bartending was done by the family tpo — as always, it was a complete family effort. Arnold Morris had a separate reason to celebrate; his latest grandson, Jeffrey Stephen Morris. was born Sept. 15- to Stephen and Marlene Morris of Lancaster, Pa. and at the'official weight station he came in weighing 10 lbs 6 ounces. According to his Grandpa he has gained a lot since Arnie first saw him. It was a thoroughly joyous day. Some of the highlights were when BUI Marshall, who recently underwent crucial surgery (like two weeks before), did the Limbo with Juli Blazy and Timothy King danced a mean jitterbug with Grandmother MarceUe. The most poignant moment of the afternoon came when Ray asked the orchester to play ‘ ‘ Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and asked MarceUe to dance. A sudden hush came over the audience, everyone stood, and almost every eye spilled tears as this loving and loved couple danced together, embraced each other publicly and swelled the walls with affection, to tumultuous applause. • • • FIRST THE bad news; Joe Hudecheck. who has been supportive to so many people on this island underwent serious but successful surgery Sept. 21 at Shore Memorial Hospital at Somers Point, 06244. Grace Sheerao — and this is so typical of her — drove up with Joe’s wife Gerry and sat with her aU day while the operation was taking place. The good news is that the foUowing day Joe was in better spirits than he has been since be learned of the impending operation and is steadily getting stronger. We’re sure he’d enjoy getting a card from his friends, though. AU good news is that Ernie Blair. 210 103rd St. (remember how hard be worked -bn the Arts and Craft Shows on the beach?) also had -an operation and has fully recovered. NEWS NOTES: Learned an important fact from Philadelphia Inquirer staff reporter Marc Duvoisin, yesterday. Duvoisin said, “In a decision that is expected to affect waterfront development across New Jersey, a federal judge in Trenton has ruled that municipal governments can regulate and in some cases -even prohibit houseboat^ which are growing in popularity along the Jersey shore...Township Solicitor Frank A. Buczynski said the ruling marked the first time a court had upheld the right of municipalities to regulate houseboats. “Allah be praised!"