For Immediate Publication

 Monday August 18, 2008

The Good Old Days Festival Committee hosted a luncheon for the 2008 receipts of the Lawrence “Bud” Kern Scholarships.  The luncheon was held at Mac’s Restaurant in Somers Point and was attended by scholarship winners Vincent Nistico, Kristen Park, Maxwell Gregory Trotman, and Carlye Waniak as well as members of their families. Mayor Jack Glasser and the 2008 Good Old Days “Buddy of The Year” Nick Regine were also in attendance. Scholarship winner Kriste Weiss was out of town and unable to attend.

This year’s festival will be held in Kennedy Park in Somers Point on September 6^th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and will feature live music, fun and games for the kids, all types of food and beverages as well as 50 cent hamburgers and hot dogs.  The annual “Run for Bud” 5k run will be held at 9:00 AM the morning of the festival.  The proceeds from the annual celebration and run are use to help fund the annual scholarships. 

The scholarship fund was established in 1979 to recognize graduating high school students from Somers Point who have demonstrated community spirit and pride and through their involvement in civic and scholastic activities have displayed a singular dedication to purpose.

Recipients are chosen annually and receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000.  The memorial fund honors Lawrence “Bud” Kern, former Recreation Commission Chairperson and Little League President.  Bud was instrumental in the development of recreation facilities and programs within Somers Point.  He expanded countless volunteer hours in service to his community.  It was his idea to have an end-of-summer community picnic, which gave rise to this event.

Through supporting and recognizing high school students who reflect the qualities that made Bud Kern such a special individual, we hope in some small way to perpetuate his spirit.

Complete information on the scholarship fund and the festival is available at the festival’s  website, www.spgoodolddays.com. 

Please see attached picture.  In the picture, from left to right, from left to right: Nick Regine (Buddy of the Year), Vincent Nistico, Kristen Park, Carlye Waniak, Max Trotman, Mayor Jack Glasser.

For further information on the luncheon or the festival, please contact:

Sean T. McGuigan

Office: 609-347-9240 Ext 24

Home: 609-927-3628

Email: seantmcg@comcast.net

www.spgoodolddays.com