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Remember, Report All SS Changes

People in the Cape May County area who receive Social Security checks have the important responsibility to report events to the Social Security Administration that could affect payment of those' benefits, Del Brooks, Social Security Manager in Wildwood, said recently Failure to report could

it a needed check might not arrive on time, or it could result in an overpayment a person can ill afford to repay. Brooks said. THINGS EVERYONE needs to report are: Change of mailing address, even if the person's checks are deposited directly into a checking or savings ac-

count: earnings of more than the annual limit—96,600 for people 65 or over and 94.930 for people under 65; if the person goes outside the U S for 30 days or more, if the person works outside the U.S : if the person is imprisoned after being convicted of a felony ; receipt of government pension *

In addition, disabled people must report Any improvement in condition; any work; teceipt of or change in the apount of any public payment for disability, such as worker's

compensation

Things dependents or survivors must report Mamage. divorce, or annulment. adoption of

Bikes, Bucks Lure Treasure Hunters

CAFE MAY - Over W enthusiastic youngsters participated m the 39th Annual Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt Sunday. Aug 14. on the city's beaches Captain Kidd led the procession of eager treasure hunters from Con

Summer Police: 2 Cities; ^ Views

Cape May’s loss of summer police — going from 14 slots approved to five on duty — apparently is not matched in other shore communities Wildwood, for example, hired 48 summer police 23 of them on college internships. As df last week, it had lost only four who returned to college, according to Capt Ralph Sheets, operations officer. He said it had about 200 applicants for the jobs. Unlike Cape May, Wildwood permits its summer police to carry handguns Sheets, who acknowledged he had heard that was a reason Cape May lost some of its police, said he is satisfied that the summer police receive enough firearms training. -THEY FIRE 350 to 500 rounds in the first three days (of the seven-day course),"said Sheets, “and they are also taught firearms safety." “You’re taught never to fire a gun unless it’s a life or death situation," said Larry Gay, 22, an intern from East Stroudsburg (Pa ) State College. None of the Wildwood summer police has used his gun, Sheets said, but some have fired it as a warning signal. Wildwood’s summer police appear to be used for more serious work than Cape May’s. Some ride motorcycles, for exam pie, while Cape May's occasionally are on bicycles. v . Wildwood's summer police have been

used for everything from traffic burglary and murder investigations One, Steve Ortman, 22. Glass boro State graduate, was used as a decoy earlier this summer to trap a mugger Ortman was cut by the knife-wielding mugger, but earned a commendation The mugger was sentenced to 10 years in jail earlier this month. Cape May was one of three New Jersey counties to record an increase ii^crime in 1982, according to state police. It had a two percent rise, Salem County five percent. Atlantic County 13 percent. Statewide, crime dropped eight percent • CAPE MAY (TTY had a 19 B percent increase in crime in 1982. including three rapes, eight robberies, seven assaults, 81 burglaries. 165 larcenies and 16 motor vehicle thefts Wildwood had a 16 7 percent increase in 198i including one murder, three rapes, 52 robberies. 42 aggravated assults, 531 burglaries. 871 larcenies and 71 motor vehicle thefts Cape May s 1980 Census population was 4,853 and its summer population was estimated at 26,775. Wildwoorfi’s 1980 Census population was 4,110 and its summer population was estimated at 82,377. Thi# story was written by Joe Zelnik has ed on reporting by himself, Barbara Metiler and E.J. Duffy.

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Nmetyeight youngsterj in two categories. 5 to/ years old and 8 to 10 veplrs oMk were rewarded for their perseverance with, silver dollars enclosed in miniature chests The remaining two chests contained tificates for bicycles, which were found by Christine Fink, ,7. of Turnersville, and Mike Wenger. 10 of Philadelphia -v.

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More information about these events can be obtain ed at the Wildwood Social Security office. 136 E. ''Spicer. Avenue the telephone number is

800-272-1111.

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. (From Page 1) ftrying to present 1 "WE DON’T HijtVE CRIME," he said "Crime is a nasty word in my eyes. We have vandalism and inconsiderate noise We are not trying to be police We’re not going to arrest people, but make them aware we’re watching." Chatham said Town Watch signs would be posted throughout the city to inform the public that the program was being used Cape May’s vandalism problems are bplieved to have intensified because its summer police force fell from a 14-slot force to five Stoti said 12 were originally hired, two fired, and five left for various reasons Coldren said it was impossible to replace the summer officers because a state mandated, week long training course offered by county police in the spring was completed before the officers left. "That left us with no pool of certified, trained summer police." he said A KEY ISSUE with the summer police was the dty’s decision not to have them armed.-Some reportedly quit because of that and some who stayed have been dissatisfied Some local merchants sided with the summer police on that question "I’ve been an advocate of no weapons for many years,’’.said Cokh^n "A unique image for the future of Cape May would fee the ’bobby image' of Great Britain We want firm law enforcement, but we also •want a friendly atmosphere portrayed " "I’d rather see them have a weapon." said William tfarfall. president of the Washington Street Mall Merchants' Association "Guns are • deterrent Who knows, had the summer officers been armed this year, maybe the (Cape May Coun ty > savings and loan wouldn't have been.

People just don t take us seriously, said summer officer Clare Davis "We re not nearly as .effective without the weapons And *tiy carrying a weapon, we could be more helpful to thf regular, full time officers Summer officer Rick Barab was less certain "We are qualified — from taking

the training," he said. "We’ve had the range time and there are times you really want that weapon next to you But you can count the number of times an officer in Cape May actually has had to draw his weapon on one hand I’m not real happy about the whole situation, but I’m not going to pout either If worst comes to worst, we can always call for a backup " THE SUMMER OFFICERS must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma The police course takes seven days or about 60 hours. They work from June to October and are paid $4 5 an hour Chatham said Town Watch initially will divide the town into seven zones, but that may be enlarged to 20 He said it will be a year round program Cape May s police department includes four dispatchers and 13 police officers including the chief. Stotz said Some sources complained, that that number is insufficient to cover the city and Stotz himself asked the Herald and Lantern not to report how many persons were on duty at specific times so as not to encourage criminaIs Sources said they’ve been told, police use their cars at higher than usual speeds to cover a large area and "to give the illusion there are more police " "WE JUST CANT be everywhere, and people are constantly commenting that you can never find an officer when you need one.” said summer officer Davis "Last year there was a police officer on just about every block Vandalism has really increased this year becauae there aren't enough officers to go around Coldren said the city will advertise next month instead of next April for summer police for next year "By taking applications in the fall, he said, "we should get a good group and a larger number of applicants I would prefer to see 14 summer officers petroling in Cape May, but I understand that pro Menu do arise Wf ll be more prepared for the next season " v Thu story was written by Joe Zelnik bat ed on reporting by himself and Kristen Kammer

Still Pending GOSHEN CROSSING Uncle Sam will pick up $44.7(13 of the $59,604 tab to repair the dike at Clint's Mill Pond near this Middle Township community and create a 50-acre fresh water preserve Four years of neglected dike repairs on the Sluce Creek Pond have threatened 2,7p0 acres of freshwater swamp and woodland with salt water intrusion ATtarting date > for repairs is pending, though L ifits Suspension NORTH WILDWOOD Mayor Anthony Catanoso last week lifted the suspension imposed Aug 11 on Building Inspector Eugene Sanguinetti by Construction Code Official Anthony Prof eta Solicitor William Balliette advised Catanoso that Porfeta did not have the authority to suspend Sanguinette for allegedly missing three

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Shown Door N NORTH WILDWOOD Four of the resort's seven councilmen have urged Construction Code Official Anthony Profeta to quit, linking his continued dispute with Building inspector Eugene Sanguinetti to Profeta s extended absences Profeta, who improperly suspended Sanguinetti for allegedly missing work, took a one month winter leave He was docked seven days pay tn late January and February, then he tbofc a sick leave until late March

Pay Blocked

SEA ISLE CITY - Mayor Dominie < Raffa blasted Commissioner William VanArtsdalen and citizens who protested an emergency meeting Friday and a . resolution adopted to authorize salary payments to the commissioners VanArtsdalen, finance chairman, had ordered pay checks withheld last week after residents petitioned for a salary referendum Despite the resolution, he refused to issue commissifmer* checks

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OCEAN CITY - Provirfcd Miyor Jack Bittner does the same, former city Administrator Paul McCarthy agreed to take a he detector test to beck up his drfjbsition last week that Bittner wanted Police Cmef Dominick lamgo fired because at hi* association with former city commissioners and that, while mayor elect. Bittner made ah anti Semitic remark about one of the commissioners, former Mayer B «.

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pesticides dido t kill millions ot young , menhaden in 1 tennis and BnKwell creeHv on July 31 ami Aug 8. state investigator^ reported Iasi week Low ox vien'caused the massive kills hut o|iinion6 vary on what triggered oxygen depletions Sofne s,i\ pesticides otherssaj rotting Vegetation and still others say it was ,i combination of heat, high tide and !(*« many fish in the stream Sept. 9 Headline SEA ISLE CITY Facing fines of up to $1(81 for each violation, W percent of the state's mo.nuo moped owners still had not obtained registry turns and licenses for their vehicles last week, according to the state Division of Motor Vehicles Police have been told to star! looking for moped violators Sept 9 The local DMV office is located here on Park Avenue Thirsty Future? STRATHMERE James Pa nut o, owner of the Aramlngo Water (<* gave up trying In operate his utility m the red Uisi week He gave notice to his Iwo part nine employes and plans to tile for bknkruptcy with electric bills pending payment Upper Townihip and Sea Isle Cijjj-are keeping qulet'aboui any plans they may have to assume Arammgo operations at an estimated tidal coat of $1.189,MU Brace Yourselves ATLANTIC CITY For the 12 months ending June m, Atlantic Electro reported a net income of $45 8 million <91.18 a share i, 1,1 * percent above Iasi year Its quarterly net jumped 4o percent to $11 9 million The company chairman attribute the improvements to a $74 million December rale increase He said AE needs another $18 7 million rate hike however, to earn 15 percent increase* js allowed by the state ftyard of Public UtitttkM

Hold the*Phone NEWARK Reaching out to touch someone leiephomraliy will cost New Jersey Bell customer* another $2 48 for basically monthly service if the state Hoard of Public Utilities here approves the company 's request for a two phase $157 million rale hike The BPU is expected to rule on the first phase next month and on the second phase before April Hotr bout Freebees? TRENTON For $2M each the state Tidriands Resource Council wtU issue Statements of No Interest to property owner* whose land does not have a state riparian claim against rt The money making statement* are being snhf to. counter those on riparian claim maps which reserved the count d * reputed right to make clauns, Ml inrtudad on the. maps, mi the future