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VOL. 15 NO. 14

WEEK OF APRIL 2 TO APRIL 8. 1980

PUBLISHED EV£f*Y WEDNESDAY BY f«e SEAWAVE CORPpRATION. P.O. BOX 0. AVALON. N j QB2B2

Easter Launches ’80s on

The 1980 Season at the Shore springs to life this weekend, with traditional Eanertime events heralding the start of a new decade on the Jersey Cape for thousands of summer residents who will ta«e the occasion to reopen their cottages for another seasons For the year-round resident, this weekend will signal the beginning of a new season too. with the renewal of seasonal acquaintances and friendships, the coming to life of ; summertime activities, and the reopening of many favorite shops and haunts - even if only on a weekend basis until after Memorial Day. Following church services on Sunday throughout the Jersey Cape, thousands will be attracted to the island communities by the lure of the sea and the traditional activities. Among the weekend events will be: CAPE MAY — Martha Menei, who is again chairing the local Chamber of Commerce efforts, expects a record turnout for this weekend's events. She reports the Easter Bunny will arrive via fire truck to begin festivities with the Egg Hunt at 10 a m. Saturday in Convention Hall. This year's Egg Hunt Committee is headed by Charlotte Daily of West Cape May, the "Christmas Parade Lady," who reports prizes will be awarded in four categories: Toddlers to 2, Ages 3 to 6.7 to 9, and 9 through 10. The Easter Stroll along the Washington Street Mall will follow church services on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. with a welcome from Mayor Arthur Blomkvest. Prizes for holiday finery will be awarded for Best Dressed Family, Man, Woman, Male and Female Teenager. Couples. Children ages on^weektb 12years. ' Easter committee member Vera Hanson notes that"'* convention hall will be the "parade grounds" in case of inclement weather. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts will also have the famed Physick House open for tours from noonio 3 p»m. on Saturday; and will sponsor 1 p.m. Saturday and 10a.m. Sunday Walking Tours through the city's Historic District. RIO CKANDE — A traditional mainland event, the Easter Sunrise Service, begins at 7 in the Rio Mall where several area church congregations are combining to hear the message of the Rev. Rex Whiteman of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Grace Gospel Chapel, directly across Rt. 1 9 from the mall, will serve as the gathering place in case of bad weather. WILDWOOD — Thousands are expected on the world famous three-mile-long boardwalk this weekend, with the area around Convention Hall at Burk Ave. the hub of activity and the greeting place by Mayor Guy Muziani. ^ Weather can't dampen the spirit because the oceanfront hall is large enough to hold all the strollers with ease in case of rain. There, between noon and 2 p.m., judging will take place in a number of Best Dressed categories on Easter. There will also be an afternoon art and crafts show as well as other entertainment in the hall — in addition to the corsages, prizes and candy to be given out during the strolling. STONE HARBOR — The Rescue Squad's annual Bake Sale will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of the Sea Gull Shop, 264 96th St. In case of rain, the sale will be at The Gallery, 9720 Thifd Ave. AVALON — Starting time is 10 a.m. Saturday for the (Page 3 Please)

Belter Late Than Never--A Half-Million Hollar Tax Payment

CAPE MAY'S largest individual taxpayer. Rev. Carl Mclntlre, has a word.irft. withcliy. t** collector Helen Smith as he hands over back taxes, interest, water and sewer charges and cqrrent taxes on 17 properties in an eleventh hour payment to prevent the city's foreclosing on his Shelton College property. -After personally handing over an envelope containing 17 checks from the Chicago Title Insurance Company around 5:30 last Friday, the internationally known preacher quickly left city hall. Then Mrs. Smith, right, tabulated each of the 17 checks, which totaled 1560.622.91, the largest single amount ever

received at one time by the city for taxes. Within a halfhour. the checks were converted into bank certificates earning the city oVer 16 percent interest. Taxes owed on the college property went back to 1972. Rev. Mefnlire has sought tax exemption on many of the Cape May holdings over the years on either religious or educational grounds. In December, he paid 9266.987 to stave off foreclosure on the Christian Admiral following court decisions in the city’s favor. Collateral for the latest payment included Shelton College. Admiral. Congress Hall. Virginia Hotel, the old Windsor Hotel ground and a-dozen parcels of land.

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Animal Welfare Advice from Actor

AVALON — Actor Earl Holliman believes any Animal Society ‘Active’ RIO GRANDE - While awaiting word from county government on the status of the proposed animal shelter at the county air(Page 3 Please)

problem in Cape M^y County can be re&rtved through a combination of leadership and understanding. including the growing problem of animal care in an area where both the human and pel populations are booming. Hollimaif who plays the’ sergeant opposite Police Woman Angie Dickinson, is .

Jerry F. Crowley in Avalon a week or so ago from

Studio City, Calif!

"I WAS surprised to hear from him again," Mr Crowley recounted from his Ocean Dr. home "as it was some time since I first contacted him for advice to give an animal welfare agency being formed here that, unfortunately, never got out of the starting gate

notonlva TV star he's also A '’ ol oul OI ,ne siamn K K 811 SntVf Acto™ anl ' PtimarUy ,of

Others for Animals. And it. was in his real life AOA role that he telephoned

personality differences ’

According to Mr. Holliman

Crowley.

MUA Readies Recycling Campaign

terested to hear how Vineland Mayor Patrick

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Suggests Checking On SPOA VILLAS — Lower

Township solicitor John Callinan has' suggested to Ihe municipal governing

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SWA INTON — Planning is underway for countywide waste recycling program the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority has announced. MUA chairman John Vinci estimates full-scale implementation will take about a year but that once underway it could reduce disposable waste by as much as 20,000 tons

per year.

Mr. Vinci explained the recycling program is known as source separation and would mean the recovery at paper and glass and possibly aluminum products. SEVERAL SYSTEMS OF recycling are being considered and will be tested in those municipalities willing to participate in the initial development stages of the

program.

The MUA plans to begin meeting shortly

with officials in each of the county's 21 municipalities to discuss the benefits of the source separation and to askior their help in starting a recycling program. The MUA's primary responsibility will be as a lead coordinating agency the real recycling effort will be handled by each municipality individually. "SOLID WASTE IS A national priority," Vinci noted "and Cape May must assume its share of responsibility in dealing with the solid waste problem. Source separation is one way of reducing the total amount of waste materials currently being disposed of in the county's landfills. "A primary objective of the Authority’s program, "hepointed out”is to raise the public awareness of the solid waste problem and the benefits that can be

achieved by recycling paper, glass and other products." PROJECT MANAGER Dan Kelly, of the MUA’s consulting engineering Arm in a presentation to the authority noted that for every ton of newspaper collected and recycled, 17 trees can be saved. Energy conservation is another important aspect of the recycling program, he pointed out. Recycling, newspaper, for instance can save up to 50 percent at the energy required to produce newsprint directly from forest products. Recycling aluminum products offers between 75 and 95 percent energy savings over producing manufactured products from raw materials. "Recycling these materials helps preserve natural resources which will be

needed by future generations,” Mr. Kelly said. RESOURCE AND ENERGY conservation, cost savings through reduced disposal cost and revenues from recycled products, and extended landfill life are among the major benefits of source separation. "This will be a cooperative effort,"Vind emphasized. "Source separation begins in the homes and in the offices. The people in Cape May most be willing to realize the problem and to help by separating the paper, glass and other products for recycling. The MUA will act as the prime mover but will need the cooperation of all parties in order that the program can be successful.”