20 * i Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 4 June '86

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Notwithstanding the clouds' briefly masking the sun's warmth and the ocean's occasionally offering up its brisk breezes. I think I can safely state that Five Mile Beach experienced a delightful Memorial Day Weekend. ^ Crowds were large and for the most part, well behaved. Even the 12,000 or so year-round residents seemed to enjoy the weekend. I spoke with several innkeepers and all stated that they had booked a well-behaved crowd. To date, I have been unable to locate any facility that incurred the damage of Memorial Days past. I remember several years ago when things got out-of-hand at the Royal Hawaiian Motel in the Crest. How bad was it? So bad that the police showed

up with riot gear qnd flack jackets. That's bad! Perhaps the message is finally getting across to the denizens of Five Mile Beach's marketing area. No more nonsense in the Wildwoods. I certainly hope so. IN GETTING the "message" across, congratulations should be extended to Wildwood Council President Ed Herman for his recent trek to Philadelphia to forewarn the high school seniors about the new no-nonsense policy of the Wildwoods. In mentioning the publicly aired news conference in which Herman attended, it should be noted that arrangements for the day's activity were coordinated by Renee Bailey, account executive lor Peter Martin Associates. It may be a coincidence, but I distinctly remember a local resident, Renee Bailey, who left our sandy shores to assume a position with a high-powered PR firm "up-North". In the mid-70s, I enjoyed directing the library system on Five Mile Beach. In that capacity, I was fortunate to make the acquaintance of dozens of outstanding school children. One I remember well was Renee Bailey, who frequented the facility with her mother. NOW FOR THE uncanny coincidence. The Mrs. Bailey I remember becamfe. Hank James' secretary and later a close friend of Herman. Could it be that the Renee's are the same and the Wildwoods has an inside track into an aggressive PR firm with a track record of achieving results? If the Renee Baileys are one and the same, the Peter Martin Agency is indeed fortunate, as the Renee Bailey I remember was a young lady of unlimited potential. If the two are distinctly different,

I will most assuredly hear about it and will make the necessary clarification next week. But I bet they are the same! .SPEAKING OF corrections, this past Wednesday both my office and home phones rang off the hook. (At least I know people are reading the Herald/Lantern). Several weeks ago, I noted with sadness the passing of Lillian Fox Mayer, daughter of exCommissioner of Parks E.Z. Fox. Then, two weeks later, I mentioned that a tree had been planted in Fox Park in memory of Lillian Fox Mayer, wife of ex -Commissioner of Parks E.Z. Fox. I stand corrected for the error in the second submission and sincerely apologize for the faux pas. The tree was planted in memory of Lillian Fox Mayer, daughter of E.Z. Fox. I still think the ceremony and gesture were touching and certainly well -deserved. I ALSO HEARD from quite a few people regarding another recent entry in this weekly ditty. I wrote that there was a labor shortage on the Island and that Burger King was soliciting help. I wrote and triplechecked my typing so as to insure that the meaning was clear. The sign outside of Burger King is offering $375 per hour for employes I thought that was funny and was an indicator of the employer's desperation to obtain staff. I knew that there was a decimal point missing and an insertion of the missing decimal point in my article would only serve to make me look like a blithering fool. Well, to the faceless typesetter who INSERTED the decimal point, Thank you! I suppose everybody should be humbled occasionally and looking like an idiot in print certainly humbles one. but I do it so frequently myself that assistance is not necessary. Anyhow, drive by Burger King and see what I mean. Since then, the "R" has fallen from the word "HOUR", but the meaning is still there. I WAS SPEAKING with t Rosanne Davits, | secretary/receptionist for I Lou Hornstine. She informed me that the Petersons. Bob and Sue, are moving ! from the Crest to Anaheim, i CA. I would like to say that the move leaves the Crest | one great family poorer. The Petersons have offered their time and concern in I many volunteer areas and their efforts will be missed.

I wish them well in their _ move and different - lifestyle along the Pacific _ Coast. I CAN'T stand it. To date, I have been told of two motels and three restaurants that are in the process of being sold. The "informers" have made me vow silence until the deals are consummated. Keeping a "secret4* has never been difficult for me, until I sit in front of my typewriter to plink the platitudes of the Wildwoods. Perhaps I can resist letting the cat out of the bag for another week only because one restaurant did sell recently. Barry aod Chong O'Leary's Copper Hood has now become the Cape May County Savings and Loan's Copper Hood. Located as it is directly across the street from "the bank" the Copper Hood's acquisition seems to make good sense. ' AS-the Crest blossoms in its 76th year, there seems to be room for another financial institution. Sensing this, the Cape May County Savings and Loan powers figured out that if it was to happen, they would prefer that it happen next door to somebody else. A very sage maneuver. CONGRATULATIONS are to be extended to the band and chorus members from Margaret Mace School in North Wildwood. Their recent spring concert represented an unbroken string of 29 annual concerts. The concert was under the direction of Larry Martino, band director for Margaret Mace* Another fine performance, Larry. WELCOME BACK to "Snuffy", who recently reopened his restaurant at the corner of Aster and New Jersey Avenue. We've missed you!" Each year, I welcome back Five Mile Beach's harbinger of spring, Mr.Mark from the Dragon - House. This year, I simply forgot. I have not deserted the favorite Wildwood haven of fine oriental cuisine for an off-shore location of similar renown. To be honest, its great to be able to boast about living in an area with several excellent Chinese restaurants. Welcome back, Mr. Mark, and keep the wonton soup hot. I'll be there soon... Dean 's List COURT HOUSE - Lynne M. Sponaugle of this community was named to the Dean's List at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C., for the spring semester. Sponaugle, who just completed her freshman year, is lookjng forward to classes and participating in the marching band this fall.

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