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Juvenile Justice And Corrections Course Set

MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Community College will offer a twoyear career preparation program in corrections and juvenile justice beginning this fall. The program, an option of ACC's law enforcement curriculum, will prepare students for a wide varietv of positions in institution? and agencies that work with adult and juvenile offenders. Graduates will receive an Associate Degree. ' Info On Cancer Check-ups RIO GRANDE - The local office of the American Cancer Society has available a leaflet on recommendations for canter-related health check-ups which is particularly timely in light of recent controversy surrounding frequency of doctor visitations. Initial publication of the revised guidelines resulted in some confusion, particularly about the frequency schedule for Pap tests and the findings that chest X-rays don’t seem to have served to reduce long cancer deaths, noted Doris Mera. president of Cape May County Unit of the ACS. ACWBjMb TO Dr. Saul Gusberg, gynecologist and president of the American Cancer Society, much of the confusion resulted from incomplete • reports that failed to note that Pap tests were recommended every three years - only after at least two tests one year apart showed negative results. The notation on X-rays also stressed that even though lung-cancer death rates don’t seem to have been affected yet, periodic chest X-rays have detected Nrarly tumors. w ••IN EVERY CASE,’’ Dr. Gusberg noted, "the guidelines are just that, and not blueprints for every singe individual. The American Cancer Society dearly advises patients to consult with their doctor about check-up frequency and hew they may apply to them individually. It should be noted that more frequent examinations in all categories are recommended for persons considered to be at a higher risk because of family history of cancer, occupational exposure or practice of life-style habits associated with a higher incidence of the disease. Anyone wishing a free ‘copy of the new leaflet on cancer-related CHECK--UPS may write or stop at the -unit office, 15 Delsea Dr., (Rt. 47) Rio Grande, N.J. 08242. Nifty Hours SOMERS POINT-As of Sept. 2. the Nifty-Thrifty Shop at 741 Shore Rd. has been open 10 to 3 Tuesdays thru Fridays. The bargain shop is operated by the Shore Memorial Hospital Women's Aux. Clothing, jewelry, household articles and a variety of other used and useful articles make up Nifty-Thrifty’s wares.

According to Donald Payne, assistant professor of law enforcement, the program will help train qualified personnel for the area’s corrections agencies. Payne, a Cape May resident, said he anticipates a "good response" to the program from high school graduates and people currently working in human'service agencies.' "JUVENILE CRIME m New Jersey has been increasing at a faster rate than adult crime since

1976,” he noted and that growth combined with projected population . increases in Atlantic and Cape May Cobnties brought about by the casino industry has created new careers in the corrections field. - The program was developed in Hose cooperation with county and state representatives of human service agencies. DURING THEIR' freshman year, corrections students will take the same courses as others enrolled the law enforcement

curriculum, including two special courses in correctional institutions and rehabilitation theory and practice. Three other specialized courses in human relations techniques, institutional procedures and juvenile delinquency have been developed for students in their seconq year. IN ALL, graduates of the program will complete 64 credits. Persons wishing more information may contact Prof. Payne at the college, 625-1111 or 646-4950 ext. 274.

Field Guide Author To Talk Shores

MIDDLE TWP. A special Yehr of the Coast slide program, Between the Tldelands — Animats Without Backbones, will be presented at the Wetlands Institute on Stone Harbor Blvd., 8.-30p.m. Sept. 6. Co-sponsored by the Cape May Geographic Society, the program will be given by Kenneth Gosner, author and illustrator of a Field Guide

to the Atlantic Seashore, the latest in the Peterson series by Houghton Mifflin. A NATURALIST at the Newark Museum, Mr Gosner has travelled worldwide in search of material for his many publications and books. Copies of his field guide will be available for sale and autographing Admission is by $1 donation.

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