Troubled Waters Seen ATLANTIC CITY — Congressman Bill Hughes told a conference of marine scientists Thursday he expects the federal government to play a leadership role in - promoting the development of artificial reefs off the N6w Jersey Coast, even though direct funding probably isn’t now available. He also war.ied that even current marine-oriented programs face troubled waters. In a keynote address to the Mid-Atlantic Artificial Reef Conference, Hughes said artificial reefs have great potential for enhancing the recreational and commer-^ cial fishing industries. He Said the federal government should be involved in helping develop these reefs — despite overall cutbacks in federal funding for ocean programs. "AS ONE WHO IS perhaps best known in the ocean and coastal community as a staunch opponent of ocean dumping, it may seem son'iewhat out of character to hear me say that the oceans may be a suitable repository for certain solid wastes," Hughes noted. "However, the artifical reef concept offers the unique potential to turn our solid waste ^problems into opportunities. By placing tires, construction rubble and other nonharmful materials into the marine environment, we can enhance the (PageijPlime^

HOLLAND IT ISN’T, but Cape May’s downtown mall took on a Netherlands appearance' Saturday during the town’s first Mey Day celebration, marking the area's Dutch heritage stemming from the early 1600s when qpt. Cornelius Jacobsen May explored the Delaware Bay. Sporting authentic Dutch garb are Roby Jacobs, left, a Dutch citizen: Maria Steinmetz of Philadelphia, another member of the Netherlands American Assn., and Robin Feddermann of Cape May Point.

The Budget Squeeze is On

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by Bob Shiles

ERMA — Although the Lower Cape May Regional School Board currently has about $400,000 in unappropriated funds, its) auditor and secretary have both suggested that the surplus be managed carefully. Board secretary Jane Turkington told the board last Thursday that this year’s budget is tighter than ever before. She noted that the surplus should not be used until the new 1962-83 budget is ready, the

state mandatory cap is met, and there is certainty that the expenses for the rest of

the,year will be met.

Superintendent Ephraim Keller agreed that this year's budget is tight. "WE STARTED OFF by having our original budget cut $155,000," he noted, this wds after the voters turned thumbs down to a $4.9 million proposal last April. The superintendent told the Herald and The Lantern recently that among factors

that have contributed to this year's budget being pushed to its limit is the high con-. tract settlements that havd been made with the teachers and other district

bargaining units.

"Except for the teachers, I didn't allow enough for the salaries and benefits obtained by other district bargaining

groups,” he said.

Keller also noted that there were four

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VILLAS — Five children were injured here Monda^ afternoon when a car at the intersection of Mowrey and Matthews Aves. ^jlegedly ran a,stop sign and smashed Into the side of a scho6l bus taking children home from St. Raymond's School. ■TOf the five injured, only one was admitted to Burdette Hospital. The others were treated and released. According to Lt. Charles Thornton of * the Lower Twp. Police Dept, the bus was traveling south on Mqwrey Ave. when the car going east on Matmews Ave. allegedly ran the stop sign.

Game Bill OK Eyed TOMS RIVER - A bill signed here last week by Acting Gov. Joseph P. Merlino would allow increases in the price of participating in boardwalk ga^mes of chance, and offer more expensive prizes Voters will be asked to decide a referendum in November, which iLapproved will authorize Amusement Games Control Commissioner Joseph Lerner to set participant fees and prize value limits. Currently the law orfthe books mandates that amusement-game operators cannot charge players more than 25 cents to compete for prizes. The prizes cannot exceed $15 in retail value.

No SBA Fire Aid ' ’ t WILDWOOD — It became o/ficial last Tuesday that uninsured Wildwood businessmen wiped out by the Aug. 20 fire will riot receive assistance from the federal Small Business Administration. Although it used to be a disaster could bo declared if a( least five businesses were damaged, notv due to new regulations out of Washington at leasts businesses must be involved. The fire involved about 13 merchants. Damage estimates have been listed an ' between £2 >nillion and $4 million

Gaskill Guilty COURT HOUSE A week after Francbs Camp and Janice Ann Nealis were sentenced to 25 and 22 years respectively for their part in the Josephine Trombetta assault and murder case, Jack Gaskill, 31, of Rt. 9 in Swainton, pleaded guilty to charges of murder and kidnapping. Appearing before Superior Court Judge James A. O'Neill, Gaskill testified last Tuesday that although he did not stab Trombetta, he stood by and watched as one of the .other defendants in the case did. The fourth defendant to plead guilty to ,< Page b Please)

The Race for Sheriff-

Republican Incumbent Democrat Challenger Eyes Sees Experience as Crucial Expanded Role for Sheriff

•What are the official duties of a county sheriff in New Jersey? FOX: Basically, a sheriff is a law enforcement official; the only elected law enforcement official in each of the state’s 21 counties. As-the times have unfolded, the sheriff has evolved into administerial officer of the court who supports the court system thru providing courtroom security; providing support for all the personnel who work in the court system... We also, of course, have a large civil services section, which means that we’re responsible for many various legal papers and processes that come thru our office as the result of court action. Commonly known examples are sheriff’s sales and the services of certain warrants and processes •and levies... Thirdly, (the sheriff) is responsible for the county penal institution. In meet cases - as in Cape May County - as the years have gone by, this has become the biggest L

and the most important function; simply by circumstance and needs of the citilens in the county. I'd say that about 70 to 80 pbr cent of our efforts, of our resources, our personnel and our work is required in administering and operating the Cape May County Correctional Center. Now, we have other various and sundry roles. We, of course, have an Identification Bureau, which is little known about many times, but very important function. Thru that.we process all the prisoners that come

• Whdt are the official duties of a county sheriff fh New Jersey? t Sheets: in the State of New Jersey, he is in charge of the court attendant — and there is quite a thing going on over that now to see who the boss is; and [Sheriff) Fox and [County Surrogate! Hentges are suing [Superior Court) Judge Gruccio to see who is the actual employer of them (court attendants). It has been in the past that the sheriff has been the employer of them.

Tht' Herald Interview

in and out of the court system or the jail system. And we provide this information as a reference to all the police departments and other agencies... We also transport prisoners; which, (Page 2 Please)

Also, u»c a..-, in in charge of running the county jail. Of course, he is also empowered to handle sheriff sales, and legal matters of thht nature. And also — which has been used in Cape ^1a^ount^er^itU^-h^ls^»a^^a^

enforcement function which he can perform He's a constitutional officer I • Hath you and your opponent seem to waht to expand on these duties. Doesn't state statute set the functions! Is it legally possible for a sheriff in one county to tahe on more duties than prescribed by law? How would you go about doing this?Sheets: You can never take upon any duties not prescribed by law. of course; you can only work within the law itself. However, those particular things thal are mentioned that come under law enforcement, you have the power to do — as long as you have the budget to do it with. That’s the problefn (money), usually. . • In general, would you like to see the sheriff's duties expaned to include a stronger law enforcement role, such as in other states where the county sheriff is, in effect, the region's top cop? (Pajc 2 Please)