Herald & Lantern 3 April '85 15

News Notes from The Wildwoods Thomas Parsons 729-5768

Reverend Charles Rowe of the Crest Community Church has struck a deal with the Easter Bunny, and the latter will be helping the former raise funds for the church building fund. Mark the date down, as it is a one time engagement. Saturday at the Crest Community Church at 11:30 a.m. After the event the "Bunny" has to get "hoping" (sorry!) as he has much to do for the next morning. The delightful affair is being sponsored by the Crest Community Church Sunday School and it is being offered as Lunch with the Easter Bunny. The event will take place in the church's social hall on Crocus between Pacific and Seaview Avenues. A donation is requested. For those who desire a permanent record of the occasion, the Bunny has agreed to sit for 3x5 color glossies for a fee, with the proceeds going to the building fund As all of this church's activities are well received and equally well attended, they suggest that you call for reservations so as to avoid disappointment. You may do so by calling 729-0755 or 729-3544. THE WILDWOOD CREST Ambulance Corps recently received its new ambulance. The vehicle, designed for all rescue operations, will be used primarily as a transport ve-. hide to assist residents, in need of specific medical attention, while en route to a medical facility. This brings the total vehicular count for the corps to three fully equipped rescue units and one multipurpose emergency vehicle capable of assisting in every type of conceivable situation. Impressive for a corps that has never charged for services, exists on hard work and donations, and is staffed by volunteers — 24 hours a day! And speaking of donations and hard work, the Corps" Auxiliary would like me to remind you that Wednesday, April 24, they will host their annual community luncheon at the corps building, 9300 Pacific Ave. Tickets will be on sale shortly, so plan to attend.! "FISH BOWLS are fish bowls" and they are "things that you do things with at WHITE and BLACK Jean Slacks Culottes Skirts Jumpers BLACK VESTS

Fun Fairs". Last week, I promised to remind you again of the Margaret Mace Fun Fair slated for June l, 1965, just as soon as I found out what "Fish Bowls" were. The answer was rapidly afforded me, hence my equally rapid reminder, to you, of the event: North Wildwood Fun Fair, Saturday, June l, at Margaret Mace School, 12th Avenue between Atlantic and Surf, Sponsored by the HomeSchool Association, and yes, I'll remind you again! • • • Pardon the brief digression, but whatever happened to P.T.A.'s? Every community along Five Mile Beach sports a similar organization but with a different name. Have 4 slept through or become so addled in my youthful thirties, that I I missed the extinction of P.T.A.'s? Granted, the existing organizations are equally effective and certainly serve the same purpose, and it is duly noted that throughout the Island all organizations are very active and should be highly commended for their involvement, but when did the name and/or charter change take place? Fortunately, this change seems to be a rather recent one. Could you imagine Jeanne C. Reilly, a decade (Page 31 Please) Firemen Mark 58 RIO GRANDE - The Rio Grande Fire Company and its Auxiliary held a party to celebrate the 58th Anniversary of the fire company Saturday, March 23, at the Rio Grande Fire Hall attended by 88 members and friends. A buffet dinner was followed by entertainment ; master of ceremonies for - the evening was Gary Rudy. Roy Hess, president of the fire company, introduced his officers for the year 1985 as did, Carol Porch, president of the ladies auxiliary. Mrs. Porch also introduced the ladies auxiliary marching unit, which took first place at the Firemen's Parade in Wildwood last September. Chief Ralph Porch introduced his line officers for 1985. Roy Hess presented 15-year pins to Dennis Gangemi, Janes Bartleson. and Robert Mollenkof. The evening was topped off with dancing. Meets Monday RIO GRANDE - There will be a meeting of the New Voice Club of Cape May County 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the Unit Office of the American Cancer Society, 15 Delsea Dr., here. Daniel Ford, guest speaker, will present more information on C.P.R. All laryngectomees, families and guests are welcome.

50-Plus Reunion WILDWOOD - Detailed information on Wildwood High School's 50-Plus annual reunion is being sent to members throughout the country, Hawaii. California. Michigan. Massachusetts and Florida being the most distant states represented The third annual 50-Plus reunion will be held June 8 at the Wildwood Golf and Country Club. "The Lucky Lindy," with Bill and Elaine Sheva, will provide the music. The Sheva combo will be making this return engagement with a repertoire of old-time selections interspersed with songs of today. BY POPULAR request the 50-Plus Gallery of old school pictures will be repeated. Members are asked to bring their labeled pictures to the reunion and mount them on the wall designated for their class. Mounting material will be provided. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Class of 1935 as its members are welcomed into 50-Plus. Anyone who attended Wildwood High School with the Class of 1935, or earlier, is entitled to membership The 50-Plus committee requests that anyone who has not been contacted phone Rose Dotts at 522-5692 or Frances Sea vet la at 522-8168 after 5 p.m.

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