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Review of Ocean Dumping Eyed by Solons

WASHINGTON, D C — Congressmen Bill Hughes (D-NJ), Edwin Forsythe (R-NJ) and Tom Evans (R-Del) will undertake a series of fact-finding meetings to determine whether EPA policy changes will result in the long-term continuation of ocean dumping of sewage sludge, despite the clear Cohgressional mandate to

discontinue the dumping of such material in the marine environment after December 31. The congressmen have expressed concern over recent changes in EPA policy, which could result in the dumping of sewage sludge at a new site 106 miles off

the coast of New Jersey for many years to come. SEVERAL MUNICIPALITIES in the northern New Jersey and New York area currently dispose of treated sewage material at a site approximately 12 lipiles off the New Jersey shore. A new policy . directive issued by the Environmental \ Protection Agency recently would simply 1 allow those municipalities to ship their wastes further out into the ocean before releasing them. Hughes, Forsythe and Evans said they believe EPA’s decision to permit sludge dumping at the 106-mile site past the 1961 deadline represents a major^ change in policy. The congressmen added that they believe it may be necessary for Congress to take a close look into EPA’s actions to determine whether they are consistent with the national policy to end the dumping of sewage sludge. COMMENTING ON EPA’s policy change, Hughes said it is important to consider the long-term consequehces of continuing sludge disposal in the oceans, and notjust focus on the short-term economic ex0?nse of finding suitable land-based alternatives. Hughes added that he has supported studying the use of the 106-mile site for sludge disposal in the past, but believes that some environmental problems ma^ be associated with dumping there as well. "Although I am not opposed to’the ocean disposal of these materials when they can be safely disbursed and assimilated into the marine environment, I bejieve we need clear cut answers that these materials consititue no threat to the marine environment before we sanction the continuation of sludge disposal at sea at any location," Hughes said. "THE CONGRESSIONAL mandate on . this issue is clear — if the waste material unreasonably degrades or endangers human health, the marine environment, or

economic potentialities, the dumping must be discontinued." The Congressmen hope to meet with the President as well as high-level officials in the EPA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to discuss the Administration's position on ocean dumping. In addition, Hughes. Forsythe and Evans will schedule meetings with representatives from the environmental and scientific communities who have been active in sludge disposal issues to solicit their views. ’

TIMELY TOPIC for her entry in this week’s Delaware Valley Science Fair in Philadelphia, is the effects of sewage effluent on oxygen demand of receiving waters. Note the chart behind Middle Township H.S. student Donna Norbury; it shows the sludge dumping site off North Jersey.

Another Amendment for County Budget

COURT HOUSE - The county Board of Freeholders April 7 approved amendments to the 1961 county budget that will alter the amount to be raised by property taxation from 116,935,125 to $17,187,203, an increase of $252,078 or under 1.5 per cent. This will increase the county equalized tax rate for 1981 to 42.09 cents per $100 of assessed value compared with the original figure of 41.44 cents — still a decrease of 2.06 cents below the 1980 equalized

tax rate. But because of additional financial needs determined by the county’s Special Services School District and the county Welfare Board, the freeholders have introduced new amendments that will increase overall expenditures by about $45,300. The tax rate, however, won’t be effected by the latest amendment. According to board secretary Kathryn Willis, approximately $35,000 more is being budgeted to the Special Services schools while the Welfare

Boro Plans Big Cleanup

STONE HARBOR - The first clean-up week of the season will be held May 3 to 11. Councilman Eric Arenberg, in making this announcement, also stated the borough’s trash trucks will make special collections of items placed on the

curbs by home owners. Residents must secure the services of private haulers to get rid of heavy appliances such as TV’s refrigerators or stoves. Councilman. Arenberg noted two additional cleanup weeks will be scheduled by the borough latter in the

Board’s annual appropriations will be increased some $10,297. The additional $45,300 in revenue will be made available thru interest accumulated on investments and deposits. Public Waring on the amendments Is scheduled for 4 p.m. April 23 in the freeholders' Meeting Room, upstairs County Library building. Sat. Night Heist Nets Over $4,000 CAPE MAY - A burlar or burglars entered Texas' Ave. Market thru a rear door over the weekend and made off with upwards of $4,500 cash from the store safe, police reported Tuesday. Authorities were "chasing down leads" earlier this week. They said the crime occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Sat. and 6 a.m. Sun.

Oral Screening Next Wednesday

COURT HOUSE - The Cape May County office of the American Cancer Society with the professional help of members of the New Jersey Dental Assn, will sponsor an oral screening at Burdette Tomlin Hospital, 4 to 7 p.m. April 29. Dr. H.q. Strair of Cape May Court House will be in

charge, and clerical help will be furnished by volunteers from the county unit of the American Cancer Society. In the past, the clinic has been throughout the day, but this year it will be confined to the evening hours. It will be in the clinic room off the north lobby.

Raffa, Kehner ‘Beer Bust’

SEA ISLE CITY - “The Friends of Dorn Raffa” are sponsoring a "beer bust” at Kix, 63d and Landis Ave., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday. The party is being held in honor of Mayor Dom Raffa and Commissioner Bill Kehner. Admission to the political

fest is by donation,i and both candidates will be on hand to greet their supporters. There will be live music and a buffet. "The Friends" will sponsor another party May 10, at The Springfield Inn in honor of Mayor Raffa and Commissioner Kehner.

Workshop On Resumes

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VINELAND - "Developing an Effective Resume" will be the topic of a free workshop 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The workshop will be held in the Academic Building of Cumberland County College. Sid Steinour, director of the Cooperative Education Piogram, will lead the workshop. He will discuss

chronological and functional resumes, as well as describing techniques of writing cover letters. Participants will be provided individual attention to their own resume needs For more information, contact the Transitions Program at Cumberland County College at 691-8600, extension 71.

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‘Watch’ Plan Supported

TUCKAHOE - The Upper Township Committee has gone on record in support of the "Neighborhood Watch" program, sponsored by The National Sheriffs’ Assoc. A resolution, introduced by Mayor Leonard Migliaccio at a recent township meeting, calls for the active support of the ciUzens of Upper Township for the program. Upper Township voters recently voted down a proposal to establish a township police depart-

ment, and is presently served by the State Police. "TO AID THE State Police and to help protect our neighborhoods we would hope interested citizens will participate and start a ’Neighborhood Watch’ program in their areas of Upper Township", Migliaccio said. Citizens interested in starting such a program in their communities should contact Cape May County Sheriff Beech N. Fox in Cape May Court House.

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