S Untem 26 September '04 — — —

Mews Notes from p . • — Seven Mile Beach Mtllen Rowland 368-2294

On Monday, Sept. 10, at the Stephen C. Ludham Poet 331 of the American Legion a Dominating committee consisting of: Roy Back, Bob Michael, and Jim Bower proposed the following slate of names to serve in the coming year: Cmdr. James R. Daniels: Senior Vice Cmdr. Willis Allen; Junior Vice Cmdr. John P. Bretherton; Adjutant Robert L. Mf Michael; Po6t Home Fund Committee Chairman Ray Beck; and Financial Director James DiMarco. They were ahily elected to serve. The Women's Auxiliary of the same Post has made such remarkable progress for the past year that it was agreed by all concerned to maintain the status quo for the upcoming year. * Robert W. Drummond, who lives at 105th Street and 22nd Avenue, has a 75-foot flag pole of which he is justifiably proud. It is frequently used as a navigational aid by local mariners who use that pole and the water tower to fix their position. Drummond recently bought a new 6 by 10 foot American Flag under which he flew his nautical initials, RWD, on three penants. — until some one made off with all four recently. Q The pennants are about 3-feet square. It is Drum mood's hope that some parent may discover the flags among their child or children's effects. If the flags are returned by the culprit or a parent be will not -prosecute. If anyone else returns them he will pay a 3100 reward. As be said, this is no childish prank. It is a disgraceful way to treat our National Ensign. Cape May County will be holding its Senior Olympics Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. 'til 1 p.m. at the Community Hall in Aval on. There will be a planned activity to suit almost every

taste. These include: onemile walk, jogging, clam shell pitching, photo contest and you name it. The event is sponsored by the Aval on Recreation Dept.. the Cape May County Office on Aging, the CMC Office on Physical Fitness and the County Office on Health. All county senior citizens are invited to participate, so get a gang together and get into the act. • • • For Pete's sake don't miss the closing weekend Harvest Festival at Cold Spring Village Sept. 29-30. It will feature the Kauker Family Spinners, apple outter making, corn shelling, broom and shingle making, fish drying and the v art of quilting, among other things. Learn how your ancestors readied for winter and allow plenty of time if this is your first trip to the quaint old village. • * • THE GARDEN Club of Stone Harbor, responsible for the lovely plantings on 2nd Avenue will be holding its 4th annual Autumn Frolic Flower Show Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Stone Harbor School from noon until 4 p.m. Admission is free and Luncheom will be served from noon 'til 2 p.m. There will be a horticultural class, a creative design class and special children's classes. We happen to know that a surprise memento is being readied for each guest at this moment * * * The board members of the Keeping in Touch group held their first winter meeting at House Beautiful, home of the Glenn Town ley's in Court House. Profits from the Sea Mart Sale at the Civic Club were discussed and it was decided to have more articles for next year's sale, since "people will buy anything" if it's priced low enough. Out-going Pres. Gracine - McMenemy got quite a

shock when her quite expensive hat, which she had worn to shield her from the sun, disappeared and was delighted to see it atop coworker Ruth Blair's head. She told Ruthie she'd like to have it and Ruth said, "But you can't. I just sold it to myself for a dime." That was ironed out amid giggles. The nominating committee announced its slate for the year. Alexandra Kokonos will take over as Pres. and Graciae McMenemy will take on the screiarial duties. • • • Dr. and Mrs. Vincent E. Reilly and Mrs. Marguerite Sterling Benthall. all of Wilmington, entertained at Tye-Adare, the 175-year-old residence of the R^llys , at an Edwardian period party. The party was given Sept. 15 for Col. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell of Stone Harbor and Boca Raton, Fla., who were celebrating their 75th birthdays. The 45 guests from six states arrived dressed in clothes of the 1909 period, the date of birth of the honbfees. Awards were given for the most typical Royal Lady, the Court Jester and the most likely tfl succeed to the throne. Other guests from Stone Harbor were Mrs. Daniel Deger.iMrs. William Luken^ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meade, Mr. Arnold Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wetty and Mr. and Mrs. James. Wood. Stone Harbor's Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the season at The Whitebrier Inn Monday, Sept. 17. As usual the principal speakers were representatives of the various organizations of the borough. First speaker. William Van Ness, president of the Realty Owners' Assoc., gave an overview of the organization's activities. In 1952 when it was formed by 25 members the dues were ^35; now membership qumbers 1,200 and "due to

irz — i ^ BEST WINDOWS — Rev. Wiesley Martin, pastor of | St. Mary's Episcopal K-- Church in Stone Harbor, [ presents Stone Harbor I Chamber of Commerce I best window display award I to Jon Marshall of Pier 13 I on 95tfa Street, at left, and I to the Wetlands Institute I best window display award I to William J. Dfller Jr. of I Diller & Fisher on Third I Avenue, below . | Doris tt'ard

ONE CANINEPOWER — Harry 'Buddy' Keen, 14. leaves the going to his 80-pound police dog. 'Pegasus', in parking lot behind Murphy 's Mart in Court House. Buddy b the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keen of Court House.

inflation the annual dues are $6." The group recently received 700 answers to questionnaires sent to member. V Van Ness and A. Wayne Robinson, executive secretary, will sift through these, make a list of 15 priorities mentioned in the replies in numerical order and attend a regular meeting of borough council on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to apprise that body of ROA's members' concerns. H. Carey Boss, president, of Stone Harbor's Seniors, reported that they now -have a membership of 125 and dues are $4. Membership is restricted to residents of Stone Harbor and Stone Harbor Manor, except for charter members who have moved elsewhere. Hiey also must be 55 years of age or older or married to someone who is. SUMMER EVENTS consist of one picnic a month for three months. In winter they go into high gear; they bold a fun night weekly at the school, offering shuffleboard, bingo, pinochle and bridge. A monthly special event is planned for the business meeting. On Oct. 3 they'll be hofding a luncheon at Urie's Fish Fry Restaurant, followed by a boat trip on the Delta Lady and Nov. 7 will have a luncheon meeting at Deauvilk Inn in Strathmere. Halloween and Christmas parties are already planned. Cmdr. Robert Wilson of , the Stephen C. Ludlam Post 331, American Legion, l spoke on accomplishments ' of the past year. The post I was formed in 1945, in 1946. through efforts of Po6t Adjutant John R. Richard, 66 members were able to pur- i chase the abandoned Coast | Guard facility for 32,500. THE SAME YEAR the 16-member Women's Aux- i diary was chartered and I held weekly meatloaf din- ] ners for $1 .50. It was active ] during the '40s and '50s but j enthusiasm dwindled as j people grew older and | became inactive. |A In the past few years at- I templr have been made at I rejuvenation and it has , become the Seven Mile | Beach Post rather than just a Stone Harbor I iririallgtiwi John Kokonos spoke for 1 the Zoning Board of Adjust- I ment as its vice chairman. ' He faid there were many misconceptions about its 1

functions and the most sweeping changes have come about in 50 years. Its real "objective is to make certain we keep the health, safety and welfare ... at its -- highest level." THEY HEAR about 25-30 cases a year and no decision of this board has ever been reversed by the courts. The new interpretation of the law is that if the hardship variance applied for is greater than the detriment to Stone Harbor the variance must be granted. Bob Rich spoke for the Rescue Squad, of which he is director. It possesses two ambulances and a boat. Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is staffed by 20 active members who are all certified medical technicians. An "active member" donates over 2,000 hours a year free. Hie squad is self-supporting aided only by donations from merchants and individuals. THE LATE Arthur Balsam n donated $10,000 in memory of his wife. By some quirk of fate, Mr. Balsa mo died with 24 hours of Bob's announcement of his gift, which enabled the Rescue Squad to pay fully the indebtedness incurred by the purchase of the second ambulance. This was truly a magnificent gift. This past season the

squad reported: there were no drownings on the beach while lifeguards were on duty; a helicopter made a forced landing on the beach and took off the following day with no injuries involved; a dock collapsed with 100 people on it, seven of whom required treatment ; there was a near-drowning in the bay and the fully recovered victim returned home last week: a supposedly dead body washed up on 95th Street and was revived, but the jury is still out on the man's full recovery ; and a 7-year-old boy who suffered head injuries after a fall from bed was rushed to Atlantic Medical Center, where be underwent neurosurgery, and went home two weeks later with no sign of lasting injury. The Avalon Chamber of Commerce will install officers at its monthly meeting tomorrow night at the .Whitebrier Inn. Dinner will start at 7. Monthly meetings on the third Thursday will resume in October. • See Coupon For 50$ OFF On Clusffiod Page

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