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THE HERALD

THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 1979

Letters to the Editor (Continued from Page 2)

The Media’s support in helping to make the community aware of programs and services available to the retarded and their families is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Kathleen M. D’Amico Executive Director YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOME To the Editor: During the summer of ’78, I noticed from time to time, some very interesting poems in the Herald. I have just recently begun to make some writing

effort in that direction. Basically, the efforts have been more therapeutic than literary. A friend of mine suggested some of my “poems” might be worth sharing and so I am enclosing a few. If you feel they are worth printing, then please do so. Any comments would be welcome. My famfly and I are relatively new to the area, so we find the usual items to be very informative as to what is happening locally. I particularly enjoy the naturalist articles & features. They are not only informative but many times are like pictures painted in words. Thank you for your time and I look forward to continued good reading of your publication. Cordially, Arleen Lynne

WE TELL IT LIKE IT IS Gentlemen: You are to be complimented on your Editorial “Cape May Needs an Angel" for it tells it like it is. Anyone who has taken the walking tour through Cape May will surely appreciate the beauty of the old buildings. I, for one, would hate to see any of rthose edifices razed, and replaced with modern, unimaginative buildings. Now is the time to begin your national “Preserve Victorian Cape May’’ campaign, for I feel strongly that you will get the necessary monetary support. Very truly yours, Frank P. Whittle

To the Editor: Complacency is dangerous! Whereas our support for “The Right to Work," by being against A.B.688, contacting Senators and witnessing a tie vote which defeated the Bill, this is no time to relax. Two of the more responsible Senators have warned that the bill, backed by the President of the Senate Joseph Merlino and Governor Byrne, will be brought back for another vote. So! if you are against this kind of legislation which liquidates the rulings of the State Supreme Court, and would make State employees pay dues even if they do not belong to a union, it is important that you write and call as many Senators as you can. The following is a list of the Senators of New Jersey and how they voted on January 11, 1979, 16 Year, 16 Nay, and 8 No Vote. (The writer has added party affiliation although the print-out of the Roll Call does not include such information.) YEA: Eugene Bedell (D); Bernard Dwyer (D); Matthew Feldman (D); David Friedland (D); Martin Greenberg (D); John Gregario (D); Wm. Hamilton, Jr. (D); Joseph Hirkala (D); Wyona Lipman (D); Joseph Merlino (D); William Musto (D); Stephen Perskie (D); Francis Rogers (D); Anthony Russo (D); Walter Shell (D); Laurence Weiss (D). NAY: James Cafiero (R); Frank Dodd (D); John Dorsey (R); Wayne Dumont (R); John Ewing (R); Thomas Gagliano (R); Garrett Hagedom (R); Brian Kennedy (R); Lee Laskin (R); John Russo (D); Anthony Scardino (D); John Skevin (D); James Vreeland (R); James

Wallwork (R); Charlea Vital (D); Raymond Zane (D). NO-VOTE: Angelo Errichetti (D); Walter Foran (R); Frank Graves (D); Francis Herbert (D); Joseph Maressa (D); Peter McElonough (R); Carmen Orechio (D); Barry Parker (R). It is interesting to note tha this all important issue of FREEDOM of the NJ. State Employees is not rigidly supported by all members of one political party. Although no Republican voted YEA, there were 6 Democrats who voted NAY. The number of votes needed to pass this A-688 ANTI-FREEDOM legislation (or any other) is 21 or only 5 more votes in the YEA. Such an amount could be made up readily by those who did not vote. Those who are in favor of FREEDOM dare not risk complacency! George M. Scattergood Avalon

A NOTE OF THANKS Dear Friends, Just a note to let you know I appreciate the efforts your club extended to honor the 1978 Middle Township Soccer Team. Several boys and their parents have expressed to me a similar feeling. The community involvement of the Kiwanis Club is noteworthy It is most rewarding to know the service organizations such as yours take time to recognize the positive contributions of our young people. I know the students have worked hard and the recognition has to be a positive influence for continued success. The meal was excellent only to be exceeded by the comradery displayed by your organization. The singing of the Kiwanis song was noteworthy. All involved had a wonderful time. Again, my sincerest appreciation. Sincerely, Ray Batz Soccer Coach JAYCEES OFFER HELPING HAND

Dear Editor: The Staff at the Wildwood Community Center (Cape Human Resources) wishes to thank the Greater Wildwood-Southern Cape Jaycees and volunteers for their contributions to the Center. The Jaycees conducted their Second Annual Canned Food Drive for the needy and in turn donated the canned foods to the Community Center for its Christmas Basket Project. The support of the Jaycees enabled the Center to continue to provide the type of service to the community for which the Center was created. We appreciate the continued support of the Jaycees and look forward to working with this community-minded organization again in the future. Again, thanks to the Jaycees for the dedicated and enthusiastic support of the Wildwood Community Center’s holiday spirit of giving and meeting the needs of the community. Very Truly Yours, Curtis A. Miller Center Director