Photos by Robert Newkirk.

Photo by Robert Newkirk

Photo by Robert Newkirk.

First Place – Class B l-r) Freeholder Director Dan Beyel, Driver Jody Wolford, Avalon, Shot-Gun Bill Deeny, Avalon, Freeholder Ralph Sheets, Jr.

First Place – Class C (l-r) Freeholder Director Dan Beyel, Driver Brian Repici, Avalon, Shot-Gun Eric Glenz, Avalon, Freeholder Ralph Sheets, Jr.

FIRST PLACE – CLASS A (l-r) Freeholder Director Dan Beyel, Shot-Gun Pat Sheets, Mosquito Dept., Driver Andy Hansen, Mosquito Dept., Freeholder Ralph Sheets, Jr.

Best of show: ) Freeholder Director Dan Beyel, Driver Craig Reeves, Stone Harbor, Robert Brewer, Stone Harbor

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ERMA- Everybody knows how talented the drivers of snowplows are from our local towns and county public works departments.

They get us back on the road after 20 inch blizzards, often driving all night.

The Cape May County Public Works Association hosted the annual Snow Plow Rodeo Oct. 18 at the Naval Air Station Wildwood located at the County Airport. There were 33 entries in this year’s event representing Cape May County departments, local municipalities and other agencies.

Freeholder Director Dan Beyel said, “The main objective of the rodeo is to promote safety and constructive competition while preparing equipment and operators for the upcoming winter season.”

Teams competed in three different categories; Class A - vehicles 15,000 pounds and under,

Class B – vehicles between 15,000 and 26,000 pounds and Class C – vehicles 26,000 pounds and over. The following are the winners of the 2011 Snow Plow Rodeo.

Best of Show: Stone Harbor - Craig Reeves, Robert Brewer

First Place:

Class A - CMC Mosquito Department - Andy Hansen, Pat Sheets

Class B - Avalon - Jody Wolford, Bill Deeny

Class C - Avalon - Brian Repici, Eric Glenz

Second Place:

Class A - CMC Facilities & Services - Dan Cenite, Tom Nessler

Class B - CMC Road Department - Bill Cook, Joe Gariffo

Class C - CMC Road Department - Mark Wielechowski, Kurt Haywood

Third Place:

Class A - CMC Road Department - James Cranmer, Donna Alexander

Class B - CMC Road Department - Jeremy Gomez, Mike Rutkowski

Class C - Upper Township - Brian Bushong, Ed Kline

Harry Wozunk, President of the Cape May County Public Works Association, added, “The men look forward to the rodeo each year which gives them an opportunity to show their skills and earn recognition for their departments as well.”

Best of Show was awarded to Stone Harbor for their truck being in the best condition for its age, having the best appearance and being well maintained.