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AVALON - “Many Important stem in our history started out betn* ridiculed." Mayor Ellsworth Armacosl reapondn to statements that a South Jersey seeession movement from the stale is a joke t "I and many other offlctala from our county as well as all over South Jersey, have disciaUied this for y ears" he continued in a news release “It hasnow come to the point that the South has to stand up and be counted '' Mr Ar mac oat said he was sincerely Impressed with the time and effort of Joel Jacovitt, deputy mayor of Egg Harbor Township, on the secession project who Is.not only working with words, but with his own money MAYOR ARMAC08T

met with Jacovitt and four other Jersey Cape elected officials to play strategy. Other officials included Mayors Frank Murphy of Dennis Township, Jack Vaaaer. of Weat Cape May. Samuel S. DeVico of Middle Township and Commissioner William

Braker of West Wildwood. Anna coat also reported

stg>port from the mayors of Ocean City. Sea Isle City, North Wildwood. Wildwood

and LoweniTownship "Some of the latest

events that have prompted a resurgence of thetidea of a separatestate include the Pinelands Plan, proposed water tax and cut in transportation aid," ac-

cording to Armacost. IT SEEMS THAT the

majority of the slate legislature and our governor forget about

South Jersey except when it comes to collecting taxes," he continued. The group discussed a possible centrally located mini convention in late June to serve as a focal point to start an all out petition drive. “All the mayors agreed that Proposition IS in California wasn’t taken seriously, but the people passed It.” Mr. Armacost noted. As propowd by Jaoovftx, the State of South Jersey would include Ocean, Gloucester, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Salem, Cumberland Jind Cape May County. Mayor Armacost invites anyone interested In helping with the movement to call him at Avalon Borough Hall.

To Extend Runway

Co. Goes for $300,000 Airport Grant.

ERMA - Final formal application for federal grant monlea to acquire and clear land for runway ntenaion at the county airport waa made recently

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AVALON - Stacia Eatrade, who chairs the public affairs committee of the Women’s Civic Chib, has announced the chib presented funds to the borough for the landscaping of two more islands along Dune Dr. This brings to seven the islands being funded by the Women’s Civic Gub in the

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The Island Beautification Project is one of cooperation between the borough and various civic organizations in the

borough

Borough officials will see that water pipes are run to each island as the various areas are being torn up for repairs to the sewage and water lines. It is hoped that the groups that donate the landscaping of an island will see that they are kept

in order.

JVeir Cape Event

Bluegrass Music Festival June 20 & 21

federal funding of the more than $340,000 project. The county’s share is $34,055. THE APPLICATION was quickly filed following word early last month that' the FAA has allocated the money for the project and anticipated making a grant offer by July 10 if final plans and specifications

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"We feel quite lucky to receive <his," said airport manager Robert Laws, “as toe federal government has been cutting back in fim- a ding programs —* especially for airports." Acquisition and clearing of the land Is the first part of a three-year master plan which includes resurfacing of two runways, extension of one onto the newly acquired land, and* relocation of Fulling Mill Rd. "ANY MONEY we do not get this year — we will

RIO GRANDE - A real old-fashioned Bluegrass Minio Festival has been announced for Friday and Saturday, June SOqndSI at the Wildwood-Canadian Campground. Four-tenths of a mile south of the intersection of Rte. 47 on Rt. 9 here. This first musical event sponsored by the Cape May County Civil Air Patrol will feature Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass and area entertainer Jay Holbrook of Villas. There will also be amateur competition on both days with the finals June 21. THE FESTIVAL Will run 10 to 10 both days. Prizes will be awarded in the amateur competition. Proceeds from the two-day musical event will go to benefit the CAP. Registration for the amateur competition irlust be completed in advance of the program. Registration is $5 for a single entertainer; $10 for trios and

apply for next year when we go back to the Ted’ for the next phase of the prelect.” Laws noted. He said the needed easements and other specific land acquisition statistics will be determined by the project engineer in his plans and specifications *— part of the work funded by

the grant.

According to Laws, the 4 , application is In line with Freeholder Catanqso’s earlier call for more aggressive implementation of the Airport Development Program, which is part^f the 20-year Airport Matter Plan* adopted by the Freeholders In 1976. The overall development of the facility includes additional hanger and service facilities, a new terminal for commercial traffic and expanded industrial park

construction.

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June I5 T " IS Father’s Day. ASiMl remembers Dad with a fall selection of men's Jewelry. Choose from oar collection of /H K Chains from Xtaly or HK’ Jewelry set with diamonds and other qems handcrafted For him in i:he AS/Ml workshop. We also have a large selection of our own sterling silver jewelry set with unusual agates J and jaspers collected from all over the worid. Come in and visit us. We’re open every day and evenings. Have a prosperous

$15 for bands. Tickets are available for one or both days. Children under Hare admitted free when accompanied by an adult. BERNARD CHESTNUT, commander of the county CAP, said concessions are available for rent for country music-oriented souvenirs. Information on concessions, advance ticket sales or the competition is available by calling 522-5552, or by writing Bluegrass Festival, c-o Civil Air Patrol, Box 236, WIMwood, N.J. 08260. Tickets are also available from Krown Record Shop in Rio Mall, Rio Grande. In announcing the festival dates, Chestnut said it is the hope of the CAP to establish a new early-season event for Cape May County. "We want this event to become an important part of toe community activity in Cape May County for both residents and tourists alike," he said.

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