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DOWNE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE

ART & ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

The Downe Township Recreation Committee recently had a Art & Essay contest for the local children of Downe Twp.  The theme for this year's contest was, "Christmas Memories"....the children, ages 11-14, had to write an essay, 100 words or less of their favorite memory.  The children ages 5-10 had to draw, color or paint a picture of their favorite memory.

These very talented children were awarded gift certificates for Wal-Mart at the Downe Twp. Christmas party which was held last Saturday, Dec 3rd.

The winners for the art contest were:

1st Place - Ronald Piernikoski

2nd Place - Dorothy Williams

3rd Place - Annabella Piernikoski.

The winners for the essay contest were:

1st Place - Dillon Abrams

2nd Place - Fenix Gray

3rd Place - Chris O'Hara

Pictured are: (front row) Annabella and Ronald Piernikoski

    (second row) Fenix Gray, Dorothy Williams and Chris O'Hara. (not in picture), Dillon Abrams.

DOWNE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE

HOLIDAY LIGHTING & DECORATION CONTEST WINNERS

The Downe Township Recreation Committee recently had their 

2011 Holiday Lighting Contest throughout the township.....

For the "Best Overall" category....

    The winner is Bill and Joanne Hayes of Dividing Creek

This year's display was spectacular with nearly 40,000 lights that are synchronized to music which is broadcast on 107.5 FM.  

They are located on 506 Church St., Dividing Creek.

This picture is of Santa and Mrs. Claus who recently visited the Hayes family.

  The winners of the DTRC Holiday Lighting Contest....

  BEST ORIGINAL:

        1st Place................Roy Blizzard, Newport Neck Rd, Newport

        2nd Place...............William Rhubart, Methodist Rd, Newport

        3rd Place................Terry & Jane Bowen, 178 Fortescue Rd, Newport

    BEST DOOR:

        1st Place.................Neal Owens, 937 Union St., Dividing Creek

        2nd Place...............Sam & Ellen Blizzard, 425 Baptist Rd, Newport

    BEST VICTORIAN:

        1st Place.................Patti Frye, 301 Baptist Rd, Newport

        2nd Place...............Victoria Owens, 929 Union St., Dividing Creek

    BEST ANIMATION:

        1st Place.................Charlotte Armstrong, 128 Main St., Newport

The Downe Township Recreation Committee would like to thank all sixteen entries for supporting us and for lighting up our township with your spectacular displays.  We would like to encourage everyone to take a ride down to our beautiful township to see them.

DOWNE TOWNSHIP KAYAK/CANOE OUTING

The Downe Township Recreation Committee hosted a kayak/canoe outing Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Shaw's Mill Pond in Newport.  This outing was instructed by Steve Eisenhauer and sponsored by the NJ Natural Lands Trust.  Steve is a natural on the water and also with the children.  In this picture, he is teaching them how to handle a kayak and a canoe, and also taught them the different species of fish in the pond.

It was a beautiful day with perfect weather and no mishaps.  The children, as well as a few parents and grandparents, thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  The DTRC supplied hotdogs, chips and a beverage for everyone.

The children who attended this fun event were: Michael DeLuisi, Bonnie Williams, Summer Seiger, Autumn Seiger, Cortney Abrams, Dillan Abrams, Noah Walder, Nicholas Williamson, Madison Campbell, Tiffany Neidigh, Michael Oniszczuk, Brandon McVey, John McVey and Cody Jones.

There will be another Kayak/Canoe outing held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Union Lake in Millville.  (Carmel Rd entrance).  THIS EVENT IS FREE!   A beverage will be provided.

MUST:  provide own transportation, your own lunch, wear bathing suit and water shoes.  A permission/ liability form must be completed before the day of the event.  These forms can be picked up at the 3 local post offices in Downe Township and the township municipal bldg.  

For more information call Nancy Campbell at 785-2087 or Janice Laws at 785-0729.

The Springer family, John, Rita and sons Jonathan & Christian, residents of Newport,  were presented the "2011 Community Participation Award" by Sharon Knipe at the Downe Township Recreation Committee's Back Home Day Luncheon.  In the picture are Jonathan Springer, John Springer, Sharon Knipe and Rita Springer (Christian not in picture).

The Springer's are the second one's to receive this award as Sam Blizzard, also from Newport, was the first. Both recipients have attend the most Recreation Committee events and other events throughout the township.   They are always ready to lend a hand whenever needed.

  The Recreation Committee held their 3rd Annual Back Home Day luncheon on Saturday, August 6th at the Downe Township Senior/Municipal Complex.  The crowd of 60 people, past and present residents of Downe Township, enjoyed a covered dish lunch and reminiscing of the days of the past.

DOWNE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE

 4TH ANNUAL KITE FLYING CONTEST  

Mrs. Schumaher's Class for first kite up.  

Mrs. Garrison's class for longest flying time.

This is Jay Wilford getting ready to fly his kite.

A Group picture from Kite Day at the Downe Township Elementary School.


Aiden Kiley with his kite which was the first kite up and it flew the longest time.