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CAPE MAY - It "has the most wonderful cook in the world," is the way Jim Hartz in an article in National Geographic Magazine described The Chalfonet Hotel here. He was referring to Helen Dickerson. 70. who has been associated with the Victorian hotel for 6ver 45 years. Helen, now 73. and her daughter, Dot Burton, 55,

of West Cape May. have accumulated a total of 74 yeSttiMs cooks at The Chalfom^ "I STARTED AS a child when Mrs. Satterfield (Mrs. Mary Satterfield, owner) brought me here every summer, fro/h her home in. Richmond and I would babysit for her. Whenever I had time off I would wander back in the kitchen," Helen recalled in

Oorii Ward 'FRIENDLY SPIDERS’ Evan and Alana Darnell of Wayside spun their-way to a first place in Comic Dress Div. of recent Wildwood Baby Parade.

FIRST CALL FOR&PIELP 729-2255 Got a Problem? Call United Way's First Call For Help, the county wide comprehensive information and referral service. If you have a social service or general information problem and can’t find an answer, call us. First Call is there to help you thru an efficient, confidential, free, phone service. Q. My Aunt died recently and my Uncle, who is 72 years old, has never taken care of his household and doesn't know where to begin. Even buying food is difficult for him. Is there anyone who can help him with nutrition and general senior counselling? A. Yes, the Cooperative Extension Service of Rutgers have nutrition aides who help in planning meals, saving money, and learning how to be a smart shopper, contact 465^5115. As for Senior Counselling, the Office on Aging provide senior counselling for those over 60, call 886-2784. Since he is recently widowed, he should also contact the To Live Again Program, designated to help all widowed persons come back to the realization of living alone, call 967-8872 or 368-5909 for information. tj. I live alone and have three children under 9 years old. Being a single parent, alot of pressure is built up and I often take out jny frustration on my chijdren. This is not what I want to do - but it is a very difficult problem to fight. Last week I hit my 5-year-old because of my frustration I don’t want this to continue. Is there anyplace I can go? A. There is'an organization called PARENTS ANONYMOUS and they try to address the problem you are encountering. They are a group of actual and potential abusing parents and they meet at the Wildwood Community Center on Thursdays at 10 am. They are all people with the same problem you have at varying degrees. For further information

a recent interview. The Chalfonte, touted as the nation's oldest seaside hotel in continuous istence. is internation famous for its Soutnernstyle cooking. Helen’s spoonbread, eggplant casserole, deep fried blue fish and crab meat cakes are just a few of her culinary delights. Perhaps her homemade hot rolls are the most celebrated. THE 106-year-old Chalfonte is managed by two school teachers, Judy Bartella and Anne LeDuc They took over from Mrs ,8atterfield several years ago when the latter declared she had operated the business long endugh and developers had shown an interest in the property. Bartella and LeDuc kftew the hotel’s history well and didn't want to see it

destroyed. LeDuc has been coming there every summer since her childhood. They turned the business' around by introducing in-, novative ideas for restoration of the historic land- - fnark. THE HOTEL and its two storied porches, surround ed with gingerbread-rail ings. are once ggain^rowd ed with summer yvitors, rocking and watching, when they are;not down on the beach or in the hotel’s new King Edward bar Some of the old traditions still hold true Gentlemen are required to wear jackets to dinner and children are required to dine in the children’s dining room, which they love The only air conditioning Is the ocean breeze and there are telephones in the lobby, not the rooms.

Q. I have been retired for about a year and I am doing all the things in my home that I wanted to do while I was working. My latest project is canning jelly and vegetables, and (making soap. I have some general recipes but I really don’t know how to go about -the process. Is th^re any one available who can help me? A. The CAPE MAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE is of invaluable assistance with any project dealing with the home or garden. They have trained professionals who can help you with all of your home projects. They are pleasant and alway^ available to help. For further information call 465-5115. The Extension Service is located at Dennisville Court House Road in Cape May Court House. Q. I have applied for HEAP and don’t know where I stand. I was told it was still pending but that is not the answeiNmy Electric Co. wants to hearJ^y bill is high and I havC^L notice of suspension for 2 yeeks. I have tried to pay bartially all winter long - now I am faced with a shutyoff. What can I do ? ‘ A. You should stay in touch with your utility company - letting them know your situation and continue to send them payments. If the service cut-off is close at hand, call to the BOARD OF PUBILC UTILITIES to negotiate a solution. This is not an easy situation to be inj»ut these are the steps you can take to try and solve this problem. Call First Calk,For Help for additional help

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