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COURT HOUSE - What began months ago as the suspicion of a part-time policeman in Cape May Point climaxed Sunday night in a massive drug raid that netted 19 ■

suspects. In a dragnet operation coordinated by the County Prosecutor's Office, law enforcement personnel zeroed in on 18 locations throughout the Cape and

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elsewhere, meeting 14 persons in the county and five in Philadelphia. THOSE ARRESTED were charged with con J spiring to acquire and distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamines and other drugs. According to Chief of County Detectives Bill Matthews, at one time the "meth" was being manufactured in Cape May Point. The local operation “got spooked," he said, and the drugs were allegedly being produced elsewhere at the timeof the raids. MATTHEWS DESCRIBED the bust as "one of the biggest meth operations in ,a few years," explaining that the drug was being made in such quantities that it was being bought and sold by the pound. The detective chief said the arrests came about when it was "brought to our attention by one lone patrolman in Cape May Point, Sandy McPherson. It was around January," Matthews continued, "that McPherson reported •something fishy down there.'" REFERRING TO McPherson. a part-time special officer who wtfrked also with the West Cape May PD until it was disbanded a month ago, Matthews said, "He was concerned about his little, quiet borough." The county detective said it was the quietude of the small community that probably attracted those allegedly involved in the drug operation. Matthews described some of those arrested as businessmen and the rest "just ordinary people." "BAIL FOR THE 19 totalled over 11.4 million and ranged from $150,000 cash bail to $10,000 ten

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percent bail. According to authorities, arrested in the raids were: John Lazaro Jr. of Erma, Alexander Powell of Cape May Point, Richard. Poserina of Philadelphia, John Griffin, Gary Stockers and Kyle Gruber man, all of Houston, Texas, Paul Larson of Court House, Thomas Piscorik of Villas, Thomas Thompson of Cape May, Robert Ziegler Jr. of Rio Grande, Ted Mullins Jr. and George Sgro both of North Cape May, George TwornWy of Erma, Edmund Dobry of Fishing Creek, Nancy DeLuca of Cape May Point, Mary Ann Lazaro of Erma, Susan Myers of Court House, Kurt Frohmander of Avalon and Jessie Luker of Villas. AT LEAST TWO more were expected to be taken into custody in Philadelphia, according to Matthews. The prosecutor's investigation began in January following Ptl McPherson's lead, and involved Det. Cpt. Robert Elwell and first assistant prosecutor Peter Hamerslag .of the county prosecutor’s staff. In addition, investigators from another county, two incounty police departments and. la,w enforcement agents fram the federal, two other state and city governments were involved. Alternate Energy Grants Available .From Government WILDWOOD ~ The U S. Department of Energy has announced the opening of the second cycle of the Appropriate Technology Small Grant Program to encourage individuals, small businesses, communities, local non-profit insitutions and organizations to develop energy related ideas and to become involved in energy research and development. \ Proposals for up to , $50,000 will be accepted 4 provided they support small-scale projects, especially those em phasizing renewable resources, such as solar energy, wind biomass and hydo-eltctric power. For assistance, contact Sharon Spector in the Office of Alternate Technology at (201) 648-

Sounds

By Charles P. Lamey ;

Grace Slick's first solo album since departing from The Jefferson Starship is a cohesive, entertaining record. Covering. a variety of styles, Grace Slick proves to be a capable vocalist and writer. At times, things tend to be over-arranged, drowning her talents, but overall, "Dreams" (RCA) is good, listening and promises Grace Slick will leave her mark without the security of The Jefferson SUhErtiip Elvis Costello and The Attractions have reached their finest moment with "Get Happy’U(Columbia) Elvis Costello has studied the greats of sixties ft&B music to make one of the best white soul albums since The Rascals used to top the charts. The sound is raw and rocking, with Elvis showing more depth than before as a singer. Hopefully, Elvis Costello will continue to work in this genre, as it's perfect for him. Besides, in this day and age, who can resist 22 tunes on an album. That's a bargain few could pass up. The Juke Jumpers are a fun Tekas band with roots in both the blues and rockabilly. "Border Radio” is the title of their new album and it's a good showcase of their talents. Doing mostly covers of obscure tunes, The Juke Jumpers plow through each track with a Urey passion that could only be the result of love for this great music. If it's unavailable locally try writing to Amazing Records, P.O.a Box 26265, Fort Worth, Texas 76116. Also, the loader of The Juke Jumpers, Jim Golegrove, has a solo album that should be checked out. While on the subject of the blues, I should mention Doug Sahm's excellent "Hell of a Spell" (Takoma). Sahm has returned to his first love, the blues he heard while growing up in Texas, and his sincerity and talent make for a thoroughly enjoyable set. Those who’ve followed his spotty career already know Sahm to be a gifted artist, but with the soulful

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PHILADELPHIA - Herb Sands. 56, proprietor with his wife Connie of Sandpiper Gallery in Stone Harbor, died May 21 In Hahnemann Hospital following a lenghty illness. He was a former advertising representative for the Bucks County (Pa.) Courier Times and the Burlington County (N.J.)

Times. He studied journalism at Temple Univ. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, he served for more than 25 years as a scoutmaster in Philadelphia and Levittown. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons Jeff and Steve. Services were private.

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