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Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 6 November '85

Middle Township " igmg Alan Morrn^

A family masquerading as pumpkins, two clowns walking on stilts, and a family disguised as mice were among the winning entries in Middle Towaship's Third Annual Halloween Parade Oct 30. Approximately 5,000 spectators 1 1 n e I h e Sidewalks of the parade route which extended on Main Street. Court House, from Murphy's Mart to Elementary School :t Mayor Mike Voll and Committeeman Jim Alexis rode motor scooters at Vlhe beginning of the parade. The l'hiliie I'hnnalic. the parade's special guest, cotpcdicallv walked down the parade route while teasing onlookers Tilt-; \ Alt l< H S fire com panics and rescue squads in our township, along with the Stone Harbor and Wi Idwood K i rW om panics . entered vehien-s in the parade The Middle Township High School Mar ching Hand, the Millvdle High School Band, and the Mainland High School Hand played popular tunes as they marched in the parade The Middle Township Optimist Club, the High School Key Club, and the Wi Idwood Jaycees, along with other organizations and businesses, entered floats and marching groups Committeeman Charles l.rusner drove the l'hiliie PHanatic's van. His wife Carl a and, children Christopher. Amy. and Matthew also rode a vehicle in the parade The Atlantic City String Hand also participated in the one-and-a-half hour parade MEMBERS FROM Betty Jean Jesunrosky's 4-H Team Ambassador's Program registered the parade's participants. There were a number of custome winners. In the 7 and under age group. Patrick O'Connor of Court House was the scariest. Gerard BePrinzio of Rio Grande the funniest; Melon ie Tozer of Court House, most original, and

Jacqueline Hawk of Rio Grande, best in class. In the 8 to II age group: Mike Scali of Stone Harbor, scariest , Stephen Gittle of Rio Grande, funniest; Tony (iiannini of Court House, most original and Chris Trout of Belleplain. best in class. IN THE 12 to 15 age group: Rich Scali of Stone Harbor scariest. In the 16 and over age group: Deborah Garrison of Court House, scariest; Gary Elwell of Cape May. funniest; Judy I.ang of North ('ape May. most original; and Virginia Elwell of Cape May. best in class. In the Group/Family category The Dougherty Family of Court House, scariest the Rourke Family of Rio Grande, funniest, the George Aydelotte Family of Court House, most original; the Frank Seahrook Family of Swainton. best in class; and Linda and Tina Schubert of Court House, honorable mention. IN THE Motorized category; Wildwood Fire Company No. I. scariest; Sue Malian and Family of Court House, funniest; the Daniels and l.aughlin Families of Court House, most original; and Ralph Chambers and Karyn McClure of Court House best in (Mass: Betty Jean Jesunrosky. Kathy Meers. Mary Ellen Ferguson, and Alan Morris were the judges of the parade Gregg Arnold, township recreation director, was parade coordinator The Middle Township High School Guidance Department will host a "College Information High" for junior and senior students and their parents and guardians in the school's cafeteria 7:30 p.m. Nov 19 College personnel will discuss how to select the appropriate college, the process of applying for admission. and actually attending college

We wish our friend Pat Kennedy Jr. of Court House a very speedy recovery from his recent accident. ACCORDING TO Middle Tonwship High School vice principal Bob Penkethman. everything is going well with the MTHS students who are visiting England. He traveled to England two days after the students; departure and stayed for one week. "Our students are learn ing that England is a country rich in culture and tradition, and that the British do things a lot differently than we do." remarked Penkethman. The students have already visited London and toured the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey in addition to Buckingham Palace. St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and other attractions They also spent three nights and four days visiting Brighton, a famous resort in England. Stonchenge, the ancient monument of mystery and places Thomas Hardy wrote about MTHS EXCHANGE stu dent Shanna Barone of Green Creek received an extra treat so far during her visit as her host familytook her to France to spend a weekend. % The MTHS exchange student. with teacher Ruth Weiner, will return home Nov. 9. Their British counterparts will visit Middle Township for one month next April. We wish our friends Bill and Thelma Brighton of Court House a very "Happy Anniversary!" They will be celebrating 46 years of marriage Nov. 11. Middle Township High .School will have its first Homecoming Parade in many years on Nov. 16. More details next week M T II S N A T I O N A I. Honor Society members are currently working on a joint project with studenLs

at the Shaw Heights Elementary School at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter. S.C. They are collecting the "flip tabs" from soda top cans. For every 100 tablets collected, a child will receive one hour of kidney dialysis treatment for free. MTHS learned about the program through Vice Principal Bob Penkethman, whose grandson. James Collins, is a student at Shaw Heights. Susan Shepherd is the advisor to the Honor Society. THE TOWNSHIP Optimist Club is sponsoring a casino trip for the Nov 19th Fight Night at the Tropicana. The bus will depart at 6 p.m. and return at midnight. For reservations and more information contact Paul Thompson at 465-4380 or Carl Baker at 465-5730. LaNetta Desrosiers of Court House was presented with the "Award of Excellence" by the New Jersey School Boards Associations at the Trump Plaza Casino in Atlantic City Oct. 18. She won the award for excellence in individually compiling the 10th anniversary celebration of the Cape May County Special Services School commemorative book entitled "The Golden Gull." She also received an award of merit for her brochure called the "Early Intervention Program at the Special Services School: Sometimes Children Need a Little Special Help". DESROSIERS is a graudate of Glassboro State College with a bachelor's degree in vocal music and a master's in public relations. She is also a choir teachex at MTHS in addition to being a public relations consultant. George Bailey, superintendent of the County's Special Services School in Crest Haven, accompanied her to the awards presentation in Atlantic City.

Harold "Harry" Cooper of Green Creek has recently been appointed executive director of youth activities of the Cape May County Task Force on Drugs and Drunk Driving. STUDENTS IN several of Elizabeth Churchill's art classes at Elementary School 1 were given the opportunity to work in groups and creatively construct their perception of a "witch". The third grade studenLs from Christine Collett's. Ella Geiger's, and Susan Douglass' classes used construction paper, buttons, markers, crayons, and paste in creating their lifesized witches. The students finished projects were then grouped into five different categories and judged. THE WITCH constructed by Billy Diiks. Lisa Cohen. Michel Luker. Elizabeth Thomas, and Shannon Pulaski on the "Prettiest" award. The "Ugliest" award went to the witch of Molly Dogherty Marybeth N e w d e c k . EmilyRosenberg. Eric Whitehead, and Michael Williamson. The "Funniest" award went to the witch by Thea Crawley. Mariann (little. Joseph Graisberry. a and Mack Hatch. LaVelton Jones. Erin Rae Hughes. Scott D'Alonzo. and Jerry Trimarco made the witch who won the "Most Unusual" award. Witches that didn't fit into any of the above categories were placed in a special "T-l" group and were judged by the students in Nancy Rosenberg's T-l class. The winning witch in that category was constructed by Jack Linn. Glenda MacCready, Rebecca Sherba. and Tim Urie. Diane Shivers, of Middle Township Police was the guest speaker at Court House Kiwanis Club's dinner meeting Oct 24. She gave the group an informative speech and video presentation on Crimestoppers. Shivers serves as its chairperson on a volunter basis. Crime Stoppers is a county-wide community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime. It offers cash rewards up to $1,000 and anonymity to citizens who furnish information leading to the arrest of offenders and capture of felony fugitives. WHEN A CALL is received by Crime Stoppers, it is logged with the date. time, and a brief summary of the caller's information. Callers may remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity and still collect their rewards. If a caller's information results in the arrest of an offender, or the apprehension of a fugitive, return contact is made by the caller and arrangements are made so that the person can receive his reward in cash and preserve his anonymity.

The Cape May County t Crime Stoppers' telephone number is 465-2800. Tax deductible donations may be sent to: Cape May County Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 104. Cape May County. House, New Jersey 08210. This organization is manned with all volunteer workers. John Friend, also a member of Crimestoppers, accompanied Shivers to the meeting. Shivers was presented with an appreciation certificate by the club. The Middle Township High School Clas^ of 1975 will hold its 10-year class reunion Nov. 16. Any member of this class who hasn't been contacted and needs information should contact Debbie (Penkethman) Conlow at 465-5696. Any local organization, business, or group planning to enter a float in the Middle Township Christmas Parade Dec. 6 in Court House should contact Gregg Arnold at 465-3520. Lunch Break Speaker Set COURT HOUSE - Guest speaker at the session of The Lunch Brunch noon tomorrow in the meeting room of the County Library noon tomorrow will be Jim Wolfe, insurance agent. The organization is a lunchtime discussion group sponsored by the First Baptist Church here. New Voice Club RIO GRANDE - There will be a meeting of the New Voice Club of Cape May County, 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18. in the unit office of th^merican Cancer Societj)^^ Delsea Dr. The public Binvited. Penny Party OCEAN CITY - A penny party will be held by St. Augustine PTA 7 p.m. -11 p.m. December 6 at the school hall. 1337 Asbury Ave. The admission will include all refreshments. Support Meetly ATLANTIC CITY - The Cape/Atlantic Head Injury Support Group will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 19, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Pacific and Michigan Avenues here.

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FASHION ON PARADE — Variety of styles is displayed by member-models at 15th annual fashion show and luncheon of Wildwood Civic Club, held recently at Wildwood Country Club. Burleigh, from left. Betty Palagruto wears pink Eire Islander suit with matching slacks and lattice print blouse; Annette Jackson shows off taupe Boston

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Doris Ward Photos Traveler suit with matching knit blouse; Janet Calloway models grey Fire Islander suit with matching knit sweater; l^ona Betz displays navy blue wool blend Alfred Daner suit. Fashion were provided bv Mildred's of the Villas.