COURT HOUSE –– Committee members have declared Oct. 4 as Rudolph Callender Day in Middle Township in honor of his many contributions to the community.
Callender, who passed away Dec. 5, 2005, was a volunteer and member of many local organizations. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served in Central Europe during World War II.
Callender held a Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and was employed by the New York City Board of Education until he and his wife Minnie retired to Cape May County in 1991.
From the time he arrived here, Callender became involved in numerous community groups, including: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AARP, Board of Health, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and others.
At a meeting Oct. 1, Committeewoman Susan DeLanzo said Callender was an example to seniors in the community of how to live an active, exciting and fulfilling retirement.
