Wednesday, October 1, l»

The HeraM and The Lantern

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Fisheries *- Legislation (From Page 1) this project could create more than 100 new jobs in Cape May County and help revitalize the local fishing industry. In addition', he pointed out that the National bct&anic .and Atmospheric Administration recently approved a grant to Lund’s Fisheries of Cape May, for a demonstration project to evaluate onboard processing and packaging of underutilized ’ fish species off the Mid-Atlantic coast. "ALL OF THESE efforts are part of our comprehensive plan to promote the commercial fishing industry in South Jersey and across the country,"Hughes

said.

"This legislation will provide individual fishermen with some badly needed assistance to help pay for and maintain their vessels, In addition, it calls for foreign fishing in U.S. waters to be phased out over the next (ew years, so our industry can gain full use of fish resources in American waters. This program and others established under the bill should be very beneficial to the commercial fishing industry in the long run," he said. lllir.llES SAID the legislation, known as the American Fisheries Promotion Act, could potentially create as many as 40,000 new jobs, and contribute $1 billion annually to the national economy. To help commercial fishermen cope with the current economic problems, the bill provides for low-interest loans to fishermen who are in danger of defaulting on their boat mortgage payments. FROM A IX)NG-RANGE standpoint, the legislation would set up a loan guarantee program and tax deferral benefits for fish processing plants and other shoreside facilities. In addition, it would promote the harvesting of underutilized species such as squid, which show great promise for overseas markets. It would also promote substantially greater research and development in the fishing industry, including projects focusing on fuel efficiency and fish inspection standards. SHORELINES by J«an«tt« O'May

A Long History Of Achievement In Boat Racing Autumn quietude has descended on The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, but it is a beehive of acUvity in the summer. This club made its niche in boat racing history when it introduced the Comet in 1934, and is known throughout the United States and Canada ns Comet Fleet No. 1. In 1956 Wavne Dilkr was International Comet Champion. THE CLUB HAS HOSTED yachtmen from many lands, and its annual Gold Cup Power Boat Regatta (from 1929 to 1941) won naUonalrecogniton. „ . , While the Risleys were Busy developing Stone Harbor it was inevitable that a yacht club would take shape, and tl« seeds were sown in 1909. It 1910 construcUon was begun by John larsen (who was the father of Mre. Gladys Letxkus), and by the summer of 1911 Stone Harbor Yacht Club was rarin'togo. FOR INSTANCE. July of that year listed the first day as having South Jersey Racing AssociaUons competing in sailing, with a ball in the evening. On July 3 following dedication ceremonies of the 96th St. bridge, there was a water carnival and anotherJball, and on the 4th a regatta and another ball for visiting athletes and yachtmen! When World War f struck, the clubhouse was closed and remained boarded up until 1929. Then a group of local and not-so-local sea-lovers got to work and reorganized as The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. DUTCH LETZKUS was one of the most diligent workers in restoring the club and has had many willing helpers. When I visited Dr. Harold Evans and his wife Panline the other day, they related how the members cleaned and painted and fixed the upsUirs rooms for rental to provide added revenue ($4 single, $6 double in the 40i). And can you believe that in those years one could order a fullcourse dinner for $1.50? .. . DR. AND MRS. EVANS fell in love with Stone Harbor many years ago and i* 1936 built a home for summer enjoyment; they are full-time residents since 1967. Dr. Evanswas head of the Dental Dept, of Went Jersey Hospital in Camden prior to his chief emeritus. He was Commodore of YCSH to 1942-43 and in preceding years Rear Commodore and a Flag °*ir«identally, did you know that Jonathan Wright, a crew member of the AmericaCup Yacht Freedom, to a resident of Stone Harbor, and in 1970 won the North American GPU Championehlp to be named Tbe CoUe^tate Sailor at the Veer’"

Homes on

Tour

CAPE MAY - Historic inns and guest houses will be featured in the annual Open House Tour here on Saturday and Sunday,

Oct. 11 and 12.

This popular tour is part of the gala Victorian Weekend held for the three days of Columbus Day Weekend each year. With over 60019th Century buildings still Standing, this town is a case book of Victorian building styles. Many of these buildings have been carefully preserved and a wide selection will be open for this

self-guided tour.

WHILE HOUSES are open both Saturday and Sunday, a completely different group will be featured each day. The historic Physick House which contains an extensive collection of Victorian furniture, clothing, art, tolls and toys will be

open for tours all three days.

Other activiUes include walking tours of the primary historic district, trolley rides along the tree-lined streets, a cocktail party and a Victorian fashion show on the lawn of the Physick House, a slide show of Old Cape May, and a nighttime stained glass tour of many of the finest examples

of decorative windows in the city.

ON SUNDAY night, before the stained glass tour, there will be a concert, Music of the Operetta and Broadway, by the Margate Community Chorus. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Advent, Franklin and Washington Sts. Featured will be a variety of light selections from Victor Herbert and popular favorites. All proceeds trom these many activities are used by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, the sponsoring organization, in its continuing efforts to restore the 16-room Physick House and operate it as a community and cultural center. Full particulars, maps, tickets and prices can be obtained by writing MAC, P.O. Box 164, Cape May, N.J. 06204, or calling 884-5404.

Bikeway Funds (From Page 1) oldest straightways and most popular sightseeing accessways in the county. A century and more ago it connected the steupship landing at Sdnset Beach with old Cape Island. Today the highway carries thousands of residents and visitors, with Cape May diamonds and the sunken concrete ship Atlantus the major attraction, along with sunsets and the nearby entrance to Cape May Point. Sunset Blvd. passes through or touches the municipalities of Lower Township and West Cape May as well as the Point and Cape May City. THE BOULEVARD. WHICH 18 also among favorite stopping points for bird ’ watchers, lias become heavily traveled by blcylists in recent years, most of whom seek to avoid the bumpy shoulder whenever motor vehicle traffic permits — and sometimes when it doesn’t. "The development of a safe and efficient bikeway system in Cape May County is necessary and in the best interest of the county's citizens to provide for an alternative to automotive travel and to promote recreational activities for residents and visitors.” THE FREEHOLDER ALSO noted the proposed bikeway between Cape May and the Point will provide cyclers access to the many recreational opportunities in the vicinity of Cape May Point. He said 75 per cent of the $80,000 construction cost will be federally funded with the remainder to come from state funds — assuming the application is approved by N.J. DOT. No construction date was given.

THATCHER LONG8TRETH who will address the annual Installation dinner meeting of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce this evening at 7:3# at the Top of the Marq in Cope May. Chamber Installation (From Pagel), Villas; and North Wildwood Community Center. An engraved plaque goes to the winner in each category; all nominees receive framed certificates. This evening's dinner, to be preceded by a dutch treat cocktail hour, will be followed by music for dancing by "Now & Then "

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