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Hie Herald And The Lantern

Thursday, November 8,187*

Increased Traffic Means New Ferry

N CAPE MAY - Increasing traffic on the Cape May-Lewis. Delaware ferry service has created the need for an additional ferry. William J Miller. Executive Director of the Delaware Bay and River Authority (DRBA) told the lantern Monday Construction on a $10.5 million ferry, the fourth in the DRBA's fleet is expected to begin next month. Completion of the vessel Is slated for Spring 1961 with service beginning in summer of the same year. Though ferry service on the Cape May-Lewes run has decreased steadily as compared with recent years, this year's decrease of five percent over 1978 statistics shows a slowing of the dow nward trend. The energy crisis of this last summer adversely affected the ferry service, but. the DRBA anticipates a stepped up traffic ■ in comingyears. Miller said. '•WeTfcave been getUng increased traffic on the ferry service and we anticipate a need for a fourth vessel.'.’the director said.

The new ferry could be used as a backup vessel in case any of the other ferries need to be put out of service for repairs But. the DRBA forsees an increase in traffic substantial enough to require use of the new vessel for regular runs, Miller said. “What we're shooting for is increased and better Quality service." the director explained The ferry service came out of tB78 with a $15,000 profit margin, Miller said. Revenue for 1978 is reported at $2,661,000 Expenses for operation of the service were $2,646,000. “As long as we can break even we’re tickled to death. We're not in it to make a big profit,” the director

said.

Service on the ferry dropped four percent during September 1979 compared to the same month of 1978, but increased slightly on a year-to-year basis, the most recent report of the DRBA indicated. Revenue increased 7.5 percent compared to the

first nine months of 1978, according to the report. The new ferry will be identical to the present ferries except for some slight engineering differences, Miller said. The main difference in the new vessel will be its cost—the price tag on the new ferry is $6-5 million more than the present ferries which are about 3^

years old.

A two-man committee, including a representative Wildwood Community Action Council WILDWOOD - The Wildwood Community Action Council will hold its regular monthly meeting November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Service Center, 3811 New Jersey

Avenue.

For Reservations or More Information Call Curtis A. Miller, 522-0231. Guy Muziani, Mayor of Wildwood is the guest

speaker.

WEEKEND SPECIALS , Dellas Stores Tbt Ho«m Of ValMt N. Cam May, Cap* May

FALL AND HOLIDAY NAME BRAND FASHIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS <

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP *100 Square _ X, $148 30x40 sheets Reg.1.78 ■ Style 3058

6 GIFT BOXES Decorative A urn ^ Assorted Reg 5 ,.96 ■ ^

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TEftRY TOWEL NANG UPS Especially * Jm m M for Kids jh ^ dtt A Hang'em ^ ~ " Anywhere Reg. 1S8 ■

ALL LMEN CALENDAR TOWELS Imported Linen Hardwood Dowel MT 0* g O and Cord ¥ | ■ Q 8 Patterns Reg. 1.96

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vessel.

The new ferry will carry about 700 passengers and 100 vehicles. It will be diesel powered. Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Norfolk, Va. will build the vessel which Miller described as "still in the mill: it’s still very early in the construction stage. “ Construction plans for the ferry must meet state, federal Coast Guard and K b lie service standards fore building can start, the director said. The vessel will undergo sea trials in Norfolk and Cape May before being put into service, he added.

Ostemy Assoc. Meeting Slated RIO GANDE - A meeting of tyte Cape May County Ostomy Association will be held Tuesday. Nov. 13, at 7:30 p rii., in the Unit Office of the American Cancer Society, 15 Delsea Drive, Rio Grande. Guest Speaker will be Larry Jullano, Field Representative from Social Security. All Ostomates and their families are invited to attend.

Businessmen To Meet Saturday COURT HOUSE - The Cape May County Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters, Garden State Parkway and E. Pacific Ave.. Court House. The featured speaker for the evening is Jesse Owens. After pastoring two thriving New. Jersey churches, Jestofninistered for five yearMfe the State Youth Direct* in the Assemblies dR God. In recent months, Owens has established a church in Princeton, New Jersey called Nassau Christian Center. Located across from Princeton University, it provides a friendly warm atmosphere of a fellowship for students and people from all walks of life. Lupus Meeting Slated SOMERS POINT - Th* Regular meeting of the Cape Atlantic Cumberland Lupus Foundation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Ocean Point Nursing Home, 555 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. Everyone will meet in the parking lot at 6:45 p.m. and then go to the Regional Renal Dialysis Center where Dr. Howard Karp will take us on a tour of the Center. After the tour we will return to the Ocean Point Nursing Home to hear Dr. Karp sneak on Lupus in Renal Diseases, followed by a short business meeting. For further information you can call the Lupus Foundation at 884-8847 or write the C A C Lupus Foundation. 1036 Seashore Road, Cape May, N.J. 08204

4-H’ers In Fall Festival

COURT HOUSE — 4-H members recently participated in the 4-H Fall Festival held at the Lock-, wood 4-H Youth Center. Along with entering their handmade projects in a variety of areas for judging 4-H’ers participated in games conducted by the 4H Youth Council. Projects were evaluated by judges Ms. Pam Gayer, Ms. Christine Gavala and Mrs. Sarah E. Jesuncosky and prizes awarded for excellence In the following categories: Decorated Pumpkin • Most original Lisa Van Artsdalen; Funniest, Dianna Carey and Ugliest, Kim Wedra. Honorable mention: Genia Bailey, Denise Hickman and Kelly Bailey. Jack-O-Lantern - 1st place, Susan Steenland.'Harvtst Foods - 1st place, Kathy Robbins for preparing an Cranberry Torte, 2nd place, Kim Wedra Pumpkin bread, 3rd place, Lollie Rea meringue cookies. Mystery Foods1st place. Dianna Oille for Pigs in a Blanket, 2nd place, Missy Rea for Tamale Loaf. Preserved

Foods- 1st, Mbs Rea. Harvest Crafts • 1st Carol Coles. Costume Contest - Most original Lisa Van Artsdalen and Kelly Bailey, Ugliest Gloria Unkle, Funniest Dianna Oille and Prettiest Carol Coles with Honorable Mention Jane Becker and Melody Coles. Seniors Square Dance Claaaea Planned N WILDWOOD - Th» newly opened Cape May County Senior Citizens Center located in the North Wildwood Community Center at 10th and Central Ave., is offering Square Dance Classes. Even-one 60 years or older is invited to attend the square dancing and other recreational and social acUwities now getting starte#. Stop in and get acquainted Monday through Friday between 8:45and4:15.

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