in a senes 1 Alcoholism in Cape May County:

by Terry Xughet It seemed like any normal group of middle class people seated in a comfortable, modest livingroom. The ambience was sober, concerned. The discussion was liTely; interspersed laughter alternating with serious reflection. It could have been a political action group formulating a fall campaign. Or a few parents talking about the progress of their children. Butitwasn't t There people were reformed alcoholics and they were relating the tragic,

sometimes humiliating stories of the disease of denial — alcoholism. (While the setting was real, the accounts true, their actual names are not used here.) HARVEY. A CARPENTER, recalled his

out on the street, couldn't hold down a job. I eien slept in trash cans. I started drinking when I was twelve years old. I drank till I would pass out." Cheryl, employed as a counselor, relates her experiences of combining — mixing

Alcohol- Abuse Double the State Average

sluggish days .as an inveterate boozer, drugs with alcohol: “Not only was I drinking anything he could get his hands drinking, but I was on prescription on. “My life was hell," he said. "Hanging tranquilizers — as many as I could get. I

Ouster Bid

Comes To

Head Tonight VILLAS The Lower Township Taxpayers Assn, is expected to b* asked by a "delegation" of its members tonight, Aug. 4, to consider ousting president Debt de la Cretaz from her position as president of the association. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Millman Center here. Talk of removing the president — who also holds a seat on the Lower Twp. Elementary School Board — comes in the wake of her refusal to discuss at last month's Association meeting specifics (Page 14 Please)

Church to Mark

Centennial CAPE MAY PT. - Founded by John Wanamaker and other Presbyterian businessmen from the Philadelphia and Cape May area, the Beadle Memorial Church will observe its 100th anniversary with ceremonies 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service Aug. 8. On Saturday evening there will be a community celebration with laymen and clergy bringing messages from churches and other organizations. It will begin with social hour at 7 p.m. on th« lawn with refreshments and desserts. The celebration will continue in the church, using the old 19th century kerosene lamps for lighting. THE PROGRAM will include highlights of the past, words of greeting from local clergymen, a brief slide presentation of churches at the Point in the past, by Bill Bailey, and the dedication of the President Benjamin Harrison Plaque. The U.S. (Page 14 Please)

Of AOli MEMORIAL RRlSRVH RIAN CHURCH

porn Ward MISS CAPE MAY COUNTY Darlene Deeley, 21, of North Cape May,' began her reign after the West Chester State College senior topped ten other participants In Saturday night’s pageant at the Music Pier, Ocean City. First runner-up is Julie Johnson, an Ocean City High senior; second runner-up, Margot Molloy of Ocean City; third. I.lsa Nicoletti of Cape May.

GOP Leader & Sheriff Big Riff; Little Agreement

by Bob Shiles COURT HOUSE - While the rift bet ween county sheriff Beech Fox and county GOP leader Phil Matalucci continued to widen this week after the sheriff blasted the leader for being a "political boss by every human definition of the word," there's still one issue both appear to agree

just committee people be used to choose candidates for endorsement, and called on Mr. Matalucci to meet with him to discuss their different viewpoints, before the news media "I AGREE THAT BOTH parties (elected committee people) should be able to endorse," Fox said, hsserting that these

slight meeting of minds, if not bodies

upoh — the need for Title 19 (state election laws) to be changed so party committeemen and women can endorse in primaries. At a press conference July 27 the sheriff also suggested that a broader base than

are the individuals theoretically who are most knowledgeable about candidates As the law stands now, elected committeemen and women are forbidden to officially endorse any candidate in (Page 28 Please)

was drinking a quart of Scotch and a half a case of beer a day." But. as she now perceives the problem, Cheryl points out it isn't hbw much one drinks: "People will say, ‘Well, I’m not drinking as much as she was, so I’m not so bad ’ Look at Dick VanDyke (the actor), who looked forward to one drink a day." Cheryl’s problem was more complicated though. She had children to take care of. "Finally, I just couldn’t handle the responsibility,’’ she continued. "My older children began parenting the young ones. (Pagel5Plea.se) , ■ ■ H 11 1 W News—^ , Week's Digest Top Stories ' Robitussin Baby AVALON - Eric Jeffery Vogel, 20 months, his mother, the former Eileen Ritter of Havertown; and his dad. Edward Vogel Jr of Fourth Ave., here, are scheduled to appear on the A M Philadelphia tv show (Channel 6) this Friday at 10. He's considered the world's first Robitussin Baby! MRS. VOGEL WAS A patient of obstetrician and fertility specialist Dr Jerome Check of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He gained nationwide attention via a wire service story last week reporting on the use of expectorants (such as Robitussin) to reduce the amount of mucus buildup in the cervix, which in about one out of five cases is the cause of infertility irvwOmon After 15 days on the Robitussin regimen, Mrs. Vogel was^pronount ed pregnant, Eric Jeffery wasVwrn Dec. 22, 1981 — the Vogel's ninth wooding anniversary. MUA Land Deals

TRENTON — The State Commission of Investigation heard testimony last week about possible conflicts of interest, inflated appraisals, conspiracy and poor judgment by the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority when it acquired land for regional sewage treatment facilities in Rio Grande and Middle Twp ALTHOUGH DISAGREEING in many instances, six witnesses including former MUA chairman John Vinci. MUA solicitor John Mead and MUA appraiser Roman Osadchilk - provided testimony to the SCI indicating that Osadchuk upped the appraisal on the Menhaden plpnt property site of the MUA's proposed AVildwoods-Lower sewage treatrqcnt plant and that he worked for both the buyer and seller when the Seven Mile-Middle Twp sewage plant site was purchased County Prosecutor John Cormo plant to decide aftr the written SCI report arrives just how extensive local investigations into the MUA will be The SCI has no proisectorial powers

Grand Prix Here? CAPE MAY Councilman Harry A Gilbert revealed Monday night that the city is considering a proposal for a "Cape May Grand Prix," an intematiBnal Motor Sport Assoc sports car road race, in 1983 The suggestion has been made by John T LaBounty, an Avalon pdblic relations man and sports car enthusiast Gilbert emphasized that no definite decision has been made and that furthet- information is being sought, \ In a letter to LaBounty, the three ^ councilmcn said: "As the revenues (entry and spectator fees) from the race, after cosls, would benefit the qjty, thereby permitting us to reduce the property tax burden of property owners in Cape May. we expect such an event to be of mutual benefit to racing as well as four city.” Canadian Tourism ERMA The county Publifc Affairs Dept has scheduled a meeting for Aug 9 to discuss the conditions of the Canadian (Page 14Please)