Wednesday, January 21,1981

The Herald and The Lantern

SHORELINES by O'May Best Education Has Been Guide For 70 Years "Our philosophy is to give our children the best education, not just a good education,” states Douglas Stanford, president of Stone Harbor Board of Education. There is no doubt that this philosophy has been carried out when we learn of the high ratings that our students have achieved since the first classes were held in 1910 in the Oaks CottJige, with Miss Margaret McCraven in charge. We were part of Middle Township in 1913 when the Board, with Alfred Cooper as president, authorized the construction of a "modem school." After Stone Harbor was incorporated in 1914 a larger school was built, which was ready for occupancy in 1915. Our present school was opened in 1957, with additional rooms added in 1965. Mrs. David Troxel was the first School Board president and in the ensuing years many dedicated townspeople hjave served in this organization. Some were members for over two decades: John I^ughlin, Ellis Mixner, James Otton and Herman Kapp, who is vice-president at this time. Residents witK shorter terms are Martha VandoPol, Dorothy Fink and Thomas Musimec. Doug has been a member for 10 years and president for three. Other members are George Thompson, Billie Sellers and Glenn Townley.lDorothy Mixner is secretary and Barbara llersh handles the school monies. Our school doctor is Robert Speer and oOr nurse is Lillian Speer (no relation to the doctor). \ DOUG TELLS ME THAT it is very gratifyiog the way residents and local organizations cooperate to make Stone Harbor school not jtist "good," but "best." The Christmas concert (with all 70 students participating), the tree lighting ceremony and the hospitality hour that follows in the fire hall, is a truly delightful and inspiring evening. This program was initiated five years ago by Donald Wendorf, administrative principal, with the assistance of Robin Zubko, music teacher. (Don was chosen for the job from 200 administrators who applied.) It is only fitting that our school library is named in honor of the late Stephen Meader. Author Meader erfeated many entertaining and informative books for young people and some are tales of Seven Mile Beach ("The Fish Hawk's Nest" probably being the most widely read). He was married to the late Patience Ludlam, a Cape May County lady whom he had known for years. Did you enjoy the Christmas festivities? I look forward to them every year. Even though it's cold outside, there's plenty of warmth within!

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Jaws ’ Neighborhood to Grow

By M'Ellen Rowland AVALON - There was standing-room only at the Jan. 15 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting when John J. Shields, whose business is heavy construction, applied for a variance on two lots he purchased in 1953 at a borough sale, when Mayor Edith Greenan was in office. At that time the purchased property consisted of two buildable beachfront lots. Mr. Shields didn't start construction immediately and in the in‘Sea tee 9 Building Beaches OCEAN CITY - "Sea ice” formed by the recent cold snap is helping to build bathing beaches here. Thousands of yards of sand are being carried onto the beach from the o<;ean floor by sea ice of slush formed during the cold spell. Here’s how it works, according to Ocean City native T. John Carey, former life guard swimming and surfing champion. ALTHOUGH THE ocean never freezes solid, slushice is formed which captures particles of sand and carries it well beyond the shoreline during high tide. The waters recede, leaving the sand imprisioned in the ice crystals. This tidal action 'is repeated twice daily and the result is the construction of icy dunes.

terim the March 1962 storm struck afterward Mayor Bell advised Shields a resolution for a temporary dune line had been passed depriving him of 20 ft. of land. Since it was a time of disaster and chaos. Mr Shields said he didn't consult an attorney. PROTESTING THE application were Dr Richard J. Castielloand his wife Kathleen of Bethesda.Md, represented by attorney Alan J. Gould of Wildwood, who argued first that the Planning Board should have jurisdiction over the question rather than the zoning board. It was finally

determined that the zoning board did. indeed, have authority. Counsellor Gould called Dr Castiello and when asked whether he had ever rented his property, Dr. Castiello answered, "for the first time this year, and I can't gel my sons off the ceiling - Ron Jaworski is ROBERT GOLDEN who in 18 yeafrhas built more than 150 homes and the Golden Inn in Avalon, appeared for the applicant and testified that, in his opinion, a favorable decision by Council would “in no way be detrimented to Avalon"

Despite the protest of William Brown, who owns adjacent property. Council ruled that Mr Shields could reposition his present home and build another cottage on the adjoining lot, reducing by 8 per cent the minimum square footage required by current zoning regulation^ BECAUSE OF legal technicalities, decision was postponed on the Mill-Gill Inc. application to convert the Whitebrier Hotel and Restaurant into a 32 unit condominium untila special meeting, 8 pm Jan. 22 in boro hall—when another fullhouse. is expected.

Jobless Pay i From Page 1) ) payments, be subtracted from unemploy, ment benefits. It caught hundreds of the Jersey Cape unawares. Recent amendments to the federal law permit states that wish to do so to ease the offset provisions "NEW JERSEY’S plan, while staying within the federal guidelines, is more favorable to most claimants," O'Neal said. "Under the plan, if bo^h the base year employer and the worker contributed to the cost of the pension, as in the case of Social Security, the unemployment in-’ surance payment will be reduced by an amount equal to half of the pension amount If the worker paid the whole cost of the pension, no deduction will be made; if a base year employer paid the entire cost, the full pension payment will be deducted. Previously, the full amount was deducted on all claims.” (Base year employed are the employers -tor. whom the claimant worked in the 53 weeks preceding the filing of an initial claim.) ' f Currently, there arc about 5,000 claimants receiving unemployment benefits who are on pension. Some of thpse are, workers who, because of company policy or a labor-management agreement, were required to retire at a given time.

Others are people who, following retirement. went back to work in an effort to make ends mtret in today's inflationary economy, and utere subsequently laid off Benefits Up — .< From Page l) 1979, some 21,000 Jersey Cape residents received $62 million for a per-recipient figure of $2,952. In his release last week, the tentative i960 figures are. 21,000 recipients and $72 million in benefits for a $3,429 average. ACCORDING TO BROOKS, the greatest factor in the increase in benefits, although not the only one, is probably the 13-14 per cent statutory increase in benefits which went into effect last July nationwide Social Security benefits, which include disability insurance and Medicare, go to a cross-section of citizens of all ages (although the majority are retired adults > There is an automatic cost-of-living in crease in benefits as a cusion against in-. Ration. The impact of Social Security benefits on the Jersey Cape is evident when it is considered that monthly benefit checks arriving here at the beginning of each month exceed $5million.

Career Workshop

(From Page 1) development specialist, author, and lecturer. Ms. Jawin has recently published a book entitled, "A Woman’s Guide to Career Preparation: Scholarships, Grants and Loans." that book will be presented to all participants at the workshop. ‘Tm very pleased that we were able to secure Ann’s (Jawin) services." Vernon said. “I’m confi-

dent that she will provide us with a professional and realistic program that will be both enjoyable and of great value to all those participating. I see a growing need for this type of women's service every day and I’m looking forward to continuing k> provide similar programs throughout the year." THERE WILL BE a nominal registration fee

for the Jawin Workshop' and interested parties may contact the Women In Touch Office at 465-2263 for further details Women In Touch is a counseling and . referral service for women who arc interested in beginning a career, changing careers or .re-entering the job market. The office is located at 15 S. Main St., Court House.

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