Wednesday, March 18, 1981

The Herald and The Lantern

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i From Page 1 > Pt. Settlement Due STONE HARBOR— Solution to the fi^eyear controversy over the sale of 29 \ building lots at Stone Harbor Point is du< soon. Borough Administrator Edwin F. Pain said Monday a settlement between the borough and the Citizens Assn, for the Protection of the Environment (CAPE) should be reached within a week, or at the latest in the next few weeks. CAPE has spent a great deal of time in court trying to prevent sale of the lots the borough hopes will produce millions of dollars in revenue to be used to offset municipal government costs. No Local Tax TUCKAHOE — Upper Township Com- ’ mittee released its proposed $4,352,R58 budget last week, calling for an increase of $155,241 over the 1980 figure. Although the budget is being increased, local officials say there will continue to be no municipal purpose tax; this is because the township’s non-tax revenues are sufficient to offset the need for local taxation. Drug Ax Opposed WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. William Hughes, D-2nd district, spoke out Friday against the proposed elimination of 47 positions at the Drug Enforcement Ad-

ministration (DEA). In his first hearing as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Crime, the congressman expressed concern that the proposed reduction of the positions in the DEA Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs may interfere with its ability to combat diversion of legal drugs tojinlawful channels.

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Lining Up For GOP Candidates Two different gubernatqrial contendere have received the ’‘votes” of influential members of the Republican Party in Cape May County, where there is a proclivity for pre-primary endorsements The county Republican Organization came dut last week with a "preference vote" for Pat Kramer; while former Congressman Charles Sandman opted for state Sen. Barry Parker. Wildwood Mayor Guy Muziani ^Iso received the organization’s blessings in h‘s bid for one of the two state Assembly seats. No mention was made of Cape May Mayor Arthur Blomkvest - who earlier let it be known he might be interested in a legislative bid in order to preserve the old Republican deal that Cape May County would have either the senator or both assemblyman representing the First Legislative District, which also includes Cumberland County Assemblyman James Hurley of Millville is running for the state Senate seat currently held by James CafieroW Wildwood, who isn’t seeking re-election. Hurley is also preferred by the organization.

Casinos Trigger Hospital Increase (From Page!)

Memorial employees in the form of higher salaries and increased benefits. The state Department of Health was directed to Cape Meadow (From Page 1 > "Land use patterns in the area indicate that portions of this valuable wildlife habitat are being lost to homesite development," a Fish and Wildlife spokesman said. "Important farmland tracts, which have been utilized by migratory waterfowl in past years, are being sold for house lots. Land which is only marginal for homesites but important for wildlife is being lost to development.”

No Septage Dump (From Page 1) capability to treat septage without modifications, George Marinakis, MUA executive director, revealed Thursday. At the same time it was indicated by MUA chairman John Vinci that he planned to ask the DEP commissioner for six months relief to properly equip the Ocean City plant. "AFTER ALL. WE ARE the only agency preparing to permanently solve the septage situation in Cape May County," he said. "Our Seven-Mile Beach/Middle Regional plant when it comes on line will be designated to treat all of the county’s septage waste." There was no indiqation last week when that system will come on line, but it’s unlikely to be operational before the mid-1980s.

review the distribution of funds, since it is a unique situation involving a large sum of money. HYPERINFLATION IS a tenn reserved for economic booms heretofore seen during post-war times in foreign countries or in rapidly changing underdeveloped countries. Until casinos came to Atlantic City, hyperinflation had never ben documented in any part of the United States.

’ We don’t like to see such competition between the casinos and the neceessary support systems in the area," said State Health Commissioner Dr. Joanne E. Finley, a Hospital Rate Setting Commission member. However, in recommending rejection of the hospital’s request for an even greater increase, she said,” we are obligated to help the health care facilities, but not to overburden those who pay the bills, because of external forces."

SHORE MEMORIAL Hospital, in Somers Point, is one of 26 New Jersey hospitals which charges patients by the illness rather than by the length of stay. Under this federally supported program designed to reduce hospital costs, the rates for each illness are adjusted annually to account for inflation. Atlantic City Medical Center, currently planning extensive renovations and expansions to accommodate the influx of casino industry workers, is the only other area hospital expected to be similarly affected. Scores of Jersey Cape residents and vacationers, many accident victims, are treated at Shore Memorial.

Fed. Manager Talks on Banking

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BUTCHER BLOCK proprietors Geri and Anthony Discepola recently reopened the renovated Town Bank Rd. shop following a fire which closed the place down last fall.

BUENA — The manager of the Federal Reserve staff in Philadelphia, Philip A. Farley, addressed the dinner meeting of the Southern Shores Chapter, National Assn, of Bank Women at the Midway Tavern here March 10. After dinner, the chapter members discussed and analyzed various federal banking regulations.

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To Seek Reelection

SEA ISLE CITY - Mayor Dominic Raffa has announced he will seek his sixth term on the local Board of Commissioners. He has served as mayor

since 1973.

"I love Sea Isle City," the mayor said, "and want to continue to serve." Duriry; my years as a member of the Board of Commissioners, and my 8 years as Mayor. I have seen many changes in Sea Isle City. We have grown from a sleepy resort town to an important resort and residential community. I feel very proud to have had a part in helping shape our .com-

munity.

• LOOK AT Sea Isle Cily," the Mayor continued, "We have our pro-

blems as any growing commuhity does, but we still have the greatest city on the Jersey coast. We have beautiful beaches We have clean streets. W£ havte the most aggressive road paving program in the county' We have just received. thousands of dollars in state aid to improve our beaches." He held the posts of director of Public Safety (Police, Fire Dept and Lifeguards) from 1961 to 1965 and since that time has served continuously as director of the Dept of Revenue and Finance. He is currently in charge of the city’s Recreation Dept, and beach inspectors. THE MAYOR Raffa is a member of the Board of

$43,000 For Paving Job

SEA ISLE CITY - Commissioner, William J Kehner has announced that the state has awarded the city a grant of $43,000 in matching funds to continue the repaving of Pleasure Avenue.

The funds represent the city’s allotment from the 1979 Transportation Bond Issue, Kehner said, and this will help, the city to continue its ambitious road paving program.

Dominic Raffa

Directors of the New Jersey Travel and Resort Assn He is a founding member of the Jersey Shore Mayors Council and is a member of a committee charged with liaison work with state government to promoje tourism arid travel in Nefy Jersey. He is also Director of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. Mr. Raffa serves as a member of Congressman William Hughes Legislative Action Committee. and is a founding member of the Upper Cape Chapter *of Deborah Hospital.

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