Herald & Lantern '28 April '82

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April 1982 Cold Spring Sooner or later, we all go to town. The natural wonders of the country are great and intriguing. But man has done some pretty spectacular things too in most cities. It is a truly drab commercial district or business center which

the charm of its tree-lined streets. Again, no siball attribute on a resort peninsula still bearing the scars of early 20th century real estate development, which too often began by clearing the site of protective dunes and majestic hollies. / Sometimes, even in the city, we cannot see .the

Country Note

doesn’t have at least one architectural gem. The great cities of the world can usually be pictured. There are charming towns too; nbnmetropolitan areas which may not be large or diverse enough to support an orchestra or univ’ersity, but nonetheless still the center of commerce, trade and business. One of the wonderful aspects of Cape May today is the growing diversity of its downtown offerings — brought on to no small degree by the city’s attractiveness which, in turn, has its roots in the town’s Victorian heritage. AND LET’S NOT/forget

forest for the trees. I fully admit my pessimistic streak, entwined with cynicism; it goes with the journalistic territory. Anyway, it wasn’t too many years back I was proclaiming Cape May would never have another hey day; surely the economic times of the near 21st century would not afford the grandeur and elegance at the height of the Industrial Revolution, with ribbons of trolley steel connecting summer gingerbread palaces and ornate iron and wood amusement piers. Today, con-* dominiums of cinder block or concrete, gussied by cedar shakes, clapboard

and other veneers are going up left and right. There is a vibrancy that hasn’t been felt in generations. BUT THE PROOF of Cape May’s renaissance is gastronomic as well as economic. There are now a handful of gourmet places which have joined more traditional restaurants for which the town’s been noted for years. We’re looking forward for the reopening of our favorite: where Perrier bottles serve as vases, the atmosphere is intimate and friendly (it better be, there. are only 16 seats), the view of the streetscape lovely (especially when the pink cherry tree branches brush the plate glass storefront); the food fresh, delightfully seasoned and perfectly cooked. When the two of us enjoy dinner with our favorite wine in this little cafe, we really taste Cape May’s 20th century greatness amid its 19th century charm. The cherry blossoms are out; we’re anxiously awaiting another season in town. J.H.A

reader's forum Township Needs Leadership Now

by Joseph J. Link The Lower Township budget meeting has ended and the expected has happened with the usual results — an increase in the local purpose tax. The bottom line is the taxpapers will have to absorb the brunt of the increase by digging deeper into their pockets. We have been told by our officials that the increase is the result of inflation, and to an extent there is some merit to such an argument, but to a greaterjdegree mismanagement is our primary problem, and hopefully our foremost concern. y This inability to manage equates into a local government that lacks vision, direction, and leadership. It is unfortunate that the results are felt by so many of us and especially the already hard-pressed senior citizens apd families who are attempting to survive in these troubled times. Cc MY PURPOSE is not to attack the integrity of any individuals or dwell on specifics. Hopefully we can assume they consider our interest paramount. The adage says the proof it in the ■pudding — a pudding that was witnessed by over 200 people at the budget meeting. This meeting illustrated the inept and impotent state of our township. Many left the meeting totally bewildered and shocked by what we call Lower Township government, which is

responsible for a budget that exceeds two million dollars. Those who have attended other committee and board meetings had seen it was more of the same — indecisiveness and chaos. Leadership can be exemplified in two ways; from the committee down to the department heads, or from the department heads up. It was clearly evident at the Arpil 12 budget meeting that leadership and expertise is lack ing within the committee. At the fii?t meeting which was attended by the individual department heads, com fidence was not instilled in the audience, but rather the Peter Principal was solidified. It is apparent that this bunch is steering our multi-million dollar ship into a collision course. Again it is not a intention to belittle anyone, but how many shareholders would tolerate a business/un in this fashion? WE N^ED TO FIND answers to many questions such as: When will uncontrolled growth be halted? When will the planning board forbid building on swamplands? When will the zoning board enforce the land use ordinance that cost the taxpayers thousands to institute? When will our board and committee members which we support with tax dollars protect our interest rather than act as our adversary? When will our committee officials show professionalism and decisiveness at the meetings? The questions^) on and on and on.

There’s a Better Way (From Page 34) Information on these methods and on the life cycle of the Gypsy Moth can be obtained free from the County Extension Service, Dennisville Rd.. C.M.C.H 465-5115. These measures may take a little more time and iq some instances a little more money but aren’t our lives

worth it?

NEW JERSEY ALREADY HAS MORE than its share of toxic chemicals in the environment. The International Agency for Research On Cancer has evaluated the data on the chemical Seviij and has concluded that it causes cancer. Seven has also been known to cause birth defect! and fetal deaths in some animals, and Sevin’s emulsified Seven-4-Oil is suspected, like other pesticides emulsifiers, of being associated with Reye’s Syndrome (a fatal disease of children). We, in Cape May County, have a beautiful environment. Let us protect our wildlife, our children and, most especially, our future. Susan B. Karaso & Carol L. Albrecht are residents of

Middle Township.

Keep Forsythia Blooming

branches and round the bush into a freak. It’s better to let the long, flowing graceful branches grow in their natural way. The shrub should have enough room to spread out — don’t drown it between other

trees and shrubs

Forsythia will grow in just about any type of garden soil. It likes plenty of sun, but will grow well in half sun too. You won’t have to water it much through the summer in fact, forsythia gets along quite well without water.' THE FLOWER BUDS for the next year are produced in the fall, so you can help the flower bud formation by fertilizing the shrub in

late summer

If you want cuttings from your forsythia, take them off at pruning time. Place them in fertile soil in par tial shade and keep them watered. It.won’t take long for a new plant to start growing and yop’ll be on your way to more beautiful forsythia next year. ^ • ,w ' ' N - A v *4?* A philosopher once said "Look at things the way they are and not the way thet ought to be." Lower Township has adhered to these words for too many years. The positions are more important than the demands of the position. Time is running out.for all of u$ Can we con tinue on without leadership?? Joseph J. Link is a resident of Town Banh

You may have some beautiful yellow forsythia bushes in your yard. But do you know how to care for them? Here are some tips from Larry Newbold. County Agricultural Agent, on the care and pruning of

forsythia:

First of all, be careful how you prune it. This should be done just after it blooms in the spring, hut only certaih branclu^s should be removed C^>ff about one-third to one half of the longest branches, and cut them off at ground

level.

TOO OFTEN gardeners shear off the ends of the

An Old Observance with Kindly Intent

by Ed Maguire The oldest recognized week in the nation, Bp Kind to Animals Week, has been celebrated during the first full

A GIFT OF LOVE

THIS PART shepherd female is about a year old and is hlonde and white. THE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF CAPE MAY| COUNTY INC. is a pon profit voluntee organization. Besides thel animal above, they also have numerous other pets for adoption. In addition, they offer a neutering and spaying program and provide a lost and found service. All animals have shots before adoption. Call

A Pet

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF OCEAN CITY INC. at 1 Shelter Rd. of Tennessee Ave. in Ocean City has the pet below for adoption as well as many other canines and felines. ShoW are administered before adoption. The Society is run by volunteers and donations are appreciated. They’re open between l and 4 p.m. and can be reached at 399-2018.

DENVER is a 6 mo. old husky/shepherd. black and tan female, with one blue and one brown eye. She’s

465-4563 between 9a.m. and had her shots and been

4 p.m. for details. Donations are welcomed.

wormed, is lively, but gen-

tle.

week of May each year since 1915. Sponsored nationally by The American Humane Association and locally by the Humane Society of Ocean City, the week’s goal is to increase public awareness about humane animal treatment. Clint Eastwood is the 1982 chairman for the May t 2-8 observance. With a lifetime devotion to animals, Eastwood id actively concerned about the inhumane treatment given some animals in the motion picture industry. In Parade Magazine' last April, while commenting on his long . career of working with animals in movies, Eastwood said: ‘T won’t allow a scene where animals are mistreated. I won’t tolerate it and never have. There's no movie that’s worth it. I’ve loved animals all my life, and I’ve brought my kids up the same way, to respect every kind of living creature, animals or insects." YOU. THE READER. SHOULD KNOW THAT: • each year many people buy wild or exotic animals, neither of which are suitable as pets; • one of the greatest injustices and acts of unkindness is directed toward dogs and cats allowed to breed millions of offspring each year; • hundreds of animals are bought each year before the owner considers the full responsibility, time and expense involved in pet ownership; • thousands of animals are mistreated, but through Be Kind to Animals Week The Humane Society of Ocean City and The American Humane Association are dedicated to bringing about a change in these practices through education.» "Be Kind to Animals Week." says Marie Morrow, president of the Humane Society of Ocean City, "is one way we in the humane community would like to remind pet owners that kindness toward animals involves love, respect and responsibility. Responsible pet ownership and kindness result when owners are willing to provide

The continuing series on the Cape May County Correctional system by Sheriff Beech Fox will continue in next week's paper.

the routine health checks, vaccinations and proper diet needed by their animals. Even more importantly, kind ness means providing the pet with the love and concern that makes animal cbmpanionship so worthwhile "THIS WEEK. AND ALL WEEKS, pet owners and potential pet owners arc urged to consider the basic health needs of their animals. Pet ownership is a responsibility, but it is full of love " ' The American Humane Association is a’nonprofit federation of humane societies, now in its 105th year, Abdicated to preventing cruelty to animals and children The Humane Society of Ocean City, whose shelter is at Tennessee and Shelter Rd., is now in its 14th year Man ned mainly by volunteers, it has placed many thousands of homeless animals with devoted new masters. Visitors are welcome I to 4 p.m evpry day. Ed Maguire of Ocean City, wrote this for the Humane Society. Sees Defeat For Catarcio by Russell K. Shelly To the voters of Lower Township: many of you do not believe that the primary election is of»any importance That is not the case in the upcoming primary election. I have known the Republican leader, Maprice Catarcio, for more years than he would like to remember. This year will |lve you, the voter, a chance to voice your opinion of this man He will be challenged in this primary, and if I am correct he will be defeated. i It is my belief that the Republican Party has become stagnant under his leadership, and it is time for a change for the betterment of the party I believe that it would -be in the best interest of the Republican Party and Lower Township for Mr Catarcio to resign at this time.