. • 33 Herald & Lantern 9 lanuary '85 —

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•nie Wildwood Recreation Department is conducting registration for its everpopular dance program. Any student between the ages of 5 and 13 may participate. Over the years, this delightful ensemble has brought joy to many area residents. Recently, the dance participants performed their song and dance rou-

tine for residents of the Eastern Shore Nursing Center in Swainton. The well received and enjoyable performers were: Megan Traber, Brenda Dietz, Karen Schoenleber. Michelle

Potts, Kim Ball. Robert j Dietz, and David Clark. The troupe, under "the di- i recti on of Mrs. Doris^Ray. t has also appeared on the t Cape May County Cancer 1 Telethon broadcast over s local television station <

Cliannel 40, and has per- < formed at numerous local activities as well. Registration for the 1985 reason is now taking place, Eand additional information may be obtained by contact - ng the director, Doris Ray, at 886-6082. • • • .fig WILDWOOD CAN now boast of having a Quarter Deck I and a Quarter Deck II ! The Martino family , who have capably operated the Quarter Deck Motel on Pine Avenue for several years, have recently purchased the Kona Motel and have dubbed the facility appropriately, ^}uarker Deck II. The Kona Motel, over the years, has been the focal point of many a controversy. This past iumner, we have seen the 'facility raided by the police, closed for noise and rowdiness violations, owners fined, a City Council member, Ed Herman, threatening citizen complaints, and thp former owners screaming "foul" against their next door ' motel neighbors, the Gannons, for allegedly exaggerating the problems in an attempt to purchase the property for themselves. Now, exit the Kona. ..enter the Quarter Deck II. ..exit the former owners and enter the Martino6. Will peace and tranquility reign supreme at 3200 Atlantic Ave? Those who know the Martinos and their fine Quarter Deck I operation think so, and therest of the area residents hope so! HAPPY 75TH Birthday is .to be extended to the Borough of Wildwood Crest! Under the direction of Joyce Gould, many festive activities are being arranged to commemorate the event, and in conjunction with the full agenda of activities planned by the Crest Tourism Commission, the borough should be alive with activity all season long! As an island of "young" communities, these noteworthy milestones are most interesting, as many of the original founders and businesses are still active today! In Wildwood Crest, the first grocery store is still a grocery store. Opened in 1912 by Edward Middleton, the grocery store on the corf<

of Lavender and Pacific I is still in operation under the ■ ownership of the Hall fami- / H ly. Known as "Tommy's \l Market", the corner is still K as popular as it was many I years ago! I Just a few blocks south, ■ along Pacific Avenue, was I the home of Philip Baker. ■ the founder and developer erf ■ Wildwood Crest. The home I still stands, as* stately as ■ and is occupied by the M Gil Ramagosa familj$\ I "Crest Pier" still exists I and is frequently used as a ■ recreational facility. It is a I little known fact that the I Crest Pier standing today is ■ the second "Crest Pier". ■ The original pier sat across I Sea view Avenue to the East. I Burned in 1917, Crest Pier I was reconstructed on the I original site in its present I form. I As the ocean receded, the I pier which was oceanfront I was moved across the street I to its present location and I the "Pier" continued to I serve the community as a I year-round recreational 1 center with an indoor golf I course, a bowling facility, restaurant, and seasonal shopping area. Now, "Crest Pier" has become an albatross to local officials as cost of maintaining arid insuring the facility is astronomical. Various solutions have been presented for use of the property but no decision has been made. Many favor a collection of well-kept, quality, specialty shops as a tourist attraction. Others favor a park, a small amusement center with an j outstanding, ornate carou- | sel as the focal point. Still others think p parking lot would be dandy or perhaps the pier could be sold as the site for a motel or condo project. What are your thoughts? - The elected officials are anxious for suggestions and are most receptive to your input. If you have any suggestions, call Borough Hall and voice your opinion. LATEST RUMORS "squeaking" out ol Wildi wood City Hall indicate that Wildwood club owner Ben I Lauriello is getting the nod ; for the directorship for the Department of Tourism. Lauriello, who is active i with the Greater Wildwood Jaycees in coordinating their Spring Career Symposium program, owns the t Quart Room in center city » Wildwood. As the city reorganizes, we certainly will be hearing e about and seeing many i more appointments as Wildn wood readies itself for the lt summer season.

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Daniel Corson, 84, of Belleplain, Jan. 2. A Belleplain resident for a i half-century, he was an : outstanding pitcher for 1 several area teams. He was a member of the < Millville Eagles, Aerie No. 1836. Mary Duggan, 91, of Ocean City, Jan. 6. She was a teacher in the Cranford public school system for 42 years until she retired in 19??. She belonged to Ocean City Presbyterian Church. Mary M. Fisher, 66, of North Wildwood, Dec. 31. A local resident for four decades, she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corjte during World War II. Betty Ann Hoffman, 40, of Court House, Jan. 3. She was a secretary for Versaggi Brothers Construction Co., Wildwood, and was a member of the Middle" Township Band ' Boosters Association. Mary Key Johnson, 68, of Woodbine, Jan. 5. A local resident for two decades, she was a native of Irving ville, Ga. and member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbine. Coleman R. Kosgrove. 79, of Ocean City, Jfn. 3. A ten-year local resident, he e was a retired Navy captain and a member of the Retired officers Association of Cape May. Mary M. Kuhns. 56, of Belleplain, Dec. 30. Bom in Belleplain, was a lifelong resident and belonged to Evangelistia Tabernacle. She was employed at Wheaton Plastics in Mays Landing. Charles Maginnis Sr., 78, of Sea Isle City, Jan. 4. A retired bus operator, he held offices in the Free and Accepted Masons, and had served on the local school board for 25 years. Alfonso Martorell. 83, of Cape May, Dec. 27. Bom in Chile, South America, he was a head waiter at the Warwick Hotel in , Philadelphia. Knnaaeipnia.

Ann M. McCullough, of Sea Isle City, Jan. 5. A local resident for 15 years, she was a bookkeeper with the SEPTA union in Philadelphia before retiring in 197?. Lester S. Moore, 50, of Whitesboro, from auto accident injuries, Dec. 30. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was employed in food service at the Woodbine Developmental Center. Shirley Moore, 49, of Whitesboro, from auto accident injuries, Dec. 30. She was employed as a cottage training technician at the Woodbine Developmental Center. Sarah G. Mowen, 88, of Ocean View, Dec. 29. She taught for 35 years in Ocean City elementary . schools before retiring in 1962. She was active in the Daughters ofthe American Revolution.

Stephanie Myronowsl^yj/ 1 33, of Estelle Manor, from [ auto accident injuries/Jan. 2. She was president of the Dorothy Parent Teachers Association and was j employed by Springs Child j Workshop, Lin wood. j Olive A. Riggins, 90, of * Ocean City, Dec. 29. A retired teacher, she had taught in New Lisbon and | at Cumberland County . Hospital for 25 years. Cornelius Ruben, 86, formerly of iNorth Cape May, Jan. 3, in Brick Township. He was a retired insurance agent and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Phyllis Sauers. 81, of Wildwood, Jan. 1. Bom in Ireland, she was a housekeeper for the LouBooth Motel of Wildwood before retiring. Frances C. Scattergood. 75, of Avalon, Jan. 4. She was a member of Maris Stella Roman Catholic Church, and the Women's Republican Club. Charlotte M. Sinclair, 69, of Ocean City, Jan. 1. She was a retired administrator with the Social Security office in the Philadelphia irea. Steven Sliski, 82, of Estelle Manor, Jan. 2. A self-employed plumber, he served in .the Navy for 30 years and belonged to many local Masonic Lodges. Frank B. Springer, Sr.. 78, of Court House, Jan. 5. A lifelong county resident, he was a retired masonry contractor and operated a charter fishing boat in Stone Harbor. Sylvia Spurgeon, 68, of South Dennis, Dec. 29. A well-known artist and professional designer, she illustrated several childrens' books and was active in environmental organizations. Oscar F. Townsend, 59, of Palermo, Jan. 1. Bom in Petersburg, he was an auto mechanic and an employee of the Yank Boat Works,

Tuckahoe. Franklin K. ^'nger Sr., 78, of Ocean City, Dec. 28. He was active in the Free and Accepted Masons and the Boys Scouts of America. He was on the council of St. John's Lutheran Church. Margaret. E. Whalen, of Wildwood Crest, Jan. 1. Born in New York City, she was a local resident for 35 years. Robert P. Williamson, 25, of Ocean City, from auto accident injuries, Dec. 28. He was employed at Gregory's Restaurant, Somers Point. Clarence J. Wilson, Sr.. 41, formerly of North Wildwood, Jan. 1 in St. Augustine, Fla. Raised in Wildwood, he was the top salesman for ThieleEngdhll Inc of Richmond, Va. where he averaged $1 million in sales each year.

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