Band Parents Say Thanks for Help at Competition

The following is a letter from Mary Wendt, a representative of the Jefferson High School Band Parents' Association, thanking all those involved for their help at the band's competition.

The Band Parents along with the Golden Falcon Marching Band held their annual Competition this fall. We would like to thank the following establishments for their support: Home Depot (Rockaway); ; Wonder Bread; Costco (Rockaway), and Eastern Propane.

In addition, we would like to express our gratitude to the following restaurants which donated delicious food: TJ's Pizza; ; Pizza 15; Evergreen Restaurant; Gatwyn's II; ; ; ; ;; ; Village Saloon; ; Nick's Restaurant Pizzeria (Dover); and

Many thanks to the following employees of for their critical role in the planning of and assistance during this event: Kathy Valva; Ed Mangold, Deputy Coordinator Office of Emergency Management; Russ Felter, Mayor; Jim Leach, Business Administrator; Detective Stephen Muller, JTPD; Jeff Elam, Director DPW; Patty Romano and Margo Lopes, Administrative Assistants DPW; John Schultz and Alan Ackerson, DPW; Grace Rhinesmith, Director of Recreation, and Steve Meyer, Recreation. Thank you to 1 for your support. We appreciate the volunteer services of the and who were present at the competition to ensure the safety of the participants and guests.

An event of this magnitude could not happen without the help and cooperation of many people. We would also like to thank the JTHS custodial staff; JTHS Athletic Boosters; donors of our awards; spectators; and the multitude of Marching Band parent volunteers. We wish to thank our Marching Band students who represented JTHS with great pride in marching and musicianship. They were a great help as courteous guides to the visiting bands.

In addition, we extend our appreciation to the Marching Band staff who gives countless hours of commitment to the Marching Band students, Rich Barrieres, Director; Lauren Kulick, Assistant Director; Tracy Sinatra, Guard Instructor; Ed Bopp, Drill Instructor; Justin Kulick, Percussion Instructor; and volunteers Ralph and Holly Marino.

Proceeds from this event enhance the instrumental music program at Jefferson Township High School as well as support scholarships to recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated their dedication to this program.

Sincerest thanks to all who made this event possible.