"COVID at One Year: Light After Darkness" - Saturday March 20th 6pm at Ockie Wisting Complex

One year later, we still stand strong … together.

Join friends and neighbors Saturday, March 20th at 6 pm.

We will gather to reflect on the past year, remember and honor those we have lost, recognize our hometown heroes and look forward with hope.

The program begins at 6 p.m. at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex in Rio Grande.

Program Notes:

Welcome by Committeeman James Norris

National Anthem by Kathy Bakley Colors presented by the Middle Township Police Honor Guard

Prayer of Remembrance – Pastor Thomas Dawson

Remarks by Mayor Timothy Donohue and presentation of plaque to Cape Regional Medical Center

Remarks by Deputy Mayor Theron “Ike” Gandy and presentation of Middle Matters Awards.

Middle Matters Awards

Middle Township School District Transportation Department – Award accepted by Dawn DeVico

Middle Township School District Custodian Department

Middle Township School District Cafeteria and Food Service Workers

Township Employee Marilyn Miller for her work with the seniors

Prime Marketing – Rachell Diaz for helping to keep the community in touch through social media

Non-profit – The Branches for work with the homeless during the pandemic. Award accepted by Theresa Mascione

Community Group – Progressive Black Initiative for community unity. Award accepted by Anthony Anderson

Candlelight vigil and ringing of the bell in remembrance of each Middle Township resident lost to COVID-19

Hallelujah sung by Kathy Bakley

Prayer of Hope – Pastor Bob Stahler