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Herald A Untwn 28 September '83

A Lot of People Made It Happen

To The Editor.

Coogratulatkns are in order! Thanks to the Herald and Lantern for an excellent job in the Wings ’n Water Guide, with special commendations to your advertising director Gary Rudy, on our first N.J. Wings ’n Water Festival. Here, in Middle Township,*a. lot of people made it happen and I’d like to thank them all. The people in the trendies were merchantSi Kiwanians township employes, elected officials and town and county workers. Thank all of you for a job well done. A1 Madison never said no, and Jamesway Corporation can be proud of having such a generous, far-sighted manager with such cotamunity spirit. Merchants donated prizes, paid for the parchute jump (even Nate Doughty who is not even in the shopping

center). 1116 owners of Jamesway say that Dowers e planted and the place

The Township Road Department and' Police Department and Recreatioc Department all went out of their way to make everything just perfect! THE COUNTY Road Department weeded in earnest and the County Freeholdee offered their building and labors with great generosity. Churches opened - their doors for the Middle Township Chamber of Commerce's successful flounder finner. ‘ K This is the county seat and it's a fine day when all the different groups come out, together, to celebrate the beauties of the season and the spirit of place that is Middle Township. Thanks to the Angelus Chorus who sang so beautifully on Bud Sherman’s birthday. I CANNOT name all of

the people who cooperated, who gave of themselves and their goods to help the Wetlands, but I want to thank them all. Thanks to Sam DeVico who ran Um auction at the last minute, with style and : grace. 7>ianks to all the political office holders and aspirants who went down to the water for the Wetlands Institute. Thanks to Jerry Lynch, sculptor and banjo player and to Mike Vistenzo who accompanied him on the spoons * Thanks to Clinton Conover Farms for the mums for the sculpture

show.

T hope that this is just the beginning of a major Chamber of Commerce drive to spruce up the community and to work together for the common good. Thanks for a great

Attendance Beyond Expectations

To The Editor: We want to report that the New Jersey Wings 'n Water Festival was a smashing success and a lot of this was your fault! The Wings ’n Water tabloid insert that you published in your edition before the event brought

county residents an except tional advance news summary about our 32 events in 11 locations. Part of the local excitement was generated by your welldesigned art, editorial copy and attractive ads. Your entire team at jthe Herald and Lantern did a super job for the Wetlands Institute,

A Weekend of Fun

To the Editor: I wish to commend all the volunteers, merchants, and officials who contributed both time and money td help make the Wings 'n Water Festival a tremendous success on Sept. 16,17, 18. This is the type of event which is appreciated by our people because it is familyoriented Since this event was a joint venture, it brought together businessmen and government officials in a unique forum to provide a

weekend of fun and recreation to benefit a worthy institution The events at the Wetlands Institute and the Court House Shopping Plazas were well.done. I would be remiss if I did not recognize Barbara Beitel for her special efforts. Barbara worked so hard to make this event work and I very much appreciate her enthusiasm. Well done; everyone. , CHARLES M. LEUSNER Deputy Mayor Middle Township

Middle Township and the New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism.

Thanks for your assistance in getting-the festival word to our public. We had attendance far beyond our expectations on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, and we plan to hold the second annual New Jersey Wings 'n Water Festival next year in September. CINDY O’CONNOR JOSEPH LOMAX Co-chairmen Wings 'n Water Festival

A Delightful Celebration

To The Editor: On Sept. 16, . 17, and 18. the Wings ‘n Water Festival provided the residents of Middle Township and Cape May County a unique experience to enjoy a delightful celebration. Not only does this type of event provide our residents with an opportunity to enjoy themselves, but it provides a strong business atmosphere for our merchants. Anyone who attended the celebrations saw a wonderful display of goods and exhibits, games for the children, and treats for everyone. There is no question that this event was a total team #ffprt The Middle Township Chamber of Commerce, Hie Cape May Court House Kiwanis, the Cape May Court House Fire Department, Congressman William J. Hughes, township employes, and many com-

munity volunteers all contributed in many ways to make this a.success. Special recognition should go to Mrs. Barbara Beitel, director of. Community Development for the township. Her hard

work, dedication, and diligence was an important ingredient which helped, make this event a tremendous success. JIM ALEXIS Chairman Mayor’s Advisory Council Middle Township

BARBARA J. BEITEL Community Development Director Middle Township

Three Tributes to Raffa?

To The Editor: Life in the town of Sea Isle City is getting to be rather redundant I have been here for three dedications of the community center, in approximately five years. First the building was dedicated, second the building and a flagpole, and third the building, the flagpole and a cornerstone. For a town which is seemingly in such a precarious state financially. I cannot understand all

these tributes to its mayor. Mayor. Dominic Raffa, who incidentally failed to attend the scheduled commissioners meeting on Sept. 13, but was very visible at the dedication on the following Saturday, has a tremendous lot of questions to answer. F I R S T A N D FOREMOST would be an explanation of why the city was unable to pay the beach checkers at the end of the season. At a time when all other shore communities are citing large

beach excesses, Sea Isle City is not able to pay its summer employes to the extent of over $7,000. This is very hard to understand. Was the mayor avoiding . this confrontation in not attending the recent city meeting, and is this why that issue was not addressed at the special meeting on Sept. 20; a meeting the public was advised was to attempt to find a solution to the above dilemma?. ISABEL R. GILLESPIE Sea Isle City

Lookin' and Listenin' Duck! It’s an Osage Orange

OSAGE ORANGE

Volunteer Firemen Praised

To The Editor. With great pleasure I read that Lower Township Committee awarded plaques to two Town Bank volunteer firemen for saving someone’s life. During a snowstorm or some other occasion, you always hear praise for the police or township workers for doing a job for which they are amply paid and receive good benefits. Volunteer firemen of Villas, Town Bank, Erma or Green Creek fire companies receive no pay or benefits and very seldom receive credit or praise. This, despite the fact that they answer alarms in all kinds of weather, at any ’ time of the day or night. ON TOP OF ALL that, they work in their halls on bingo night, after putting in a full day’s work at their regular jobs, to bring in a substantial part of the expense of running their fire

company.

They save the taxpayer a great deal of money. When you go by. the firehouse, you often see the volunteers polishing and working on their equipment, which is always in excellent condition.

A few years back, during a severe snowstorm, a great area of the Villas was without electricity — no heat or water for tnany residents. The Villas volunteer firemen transported the citizens to the fire hall, giving them shelter, water and food until power was restored. I would just like to see these dedicated men receive some recognition for their unselfish service to our community. FREDA DAVIS

Villas

By DOROTHY D. FREAS In Colonial days, the farmers of New Jersey often fenced in their fields with trees One favorite was the Osage Orange tree. • When you ride the country roads of New Jersey and see one of these trees, you will knew why they were a perfect choice for the early farmers. They knew that hedgerows attracted the birds to the area, to find and eat insects, also that windbreaks protected their crops. What better tree than one growing tall, 60 feet sometimes, but branching out only a few feet above ground level? ORIGINALLY from the Osage Indian territory of Arkansas and the Red River Valley, these trees were soon found to be both hardy during winter weather and droughtresistant in the hot, dry summers. Cuttings rooted easily and the young trees grew quickly, soon providing a fence needing no repair work and giving better protection year by year. Even the small thorny spines on the trees substituted later for the barbed-wire fences needed for livestock.

The tree is attractive with its rich brown trunk, the smaller branches a warm orange color. IN SPRING, you might miss seeing the flowers — small and green, but in late summer numerous fourinch balls form, brilliant green in color with a bumpy surface, and known aa "bois d’arc apples." Although related to the mulberry family, the fruit is milky and so bitter that not even animals will eat it However, the tree itself was useful when cut, as the wood was strong enough for farm wagon-wheels and durable enough for posts. Often used for railroad ties, it doesn't rot easily. Dyes are obtained from the orange color of the inner bark and from the wood, and still used to color fabrics. Another use is as tannin for leather It is claimed that one or two of the oranges (or "ap^ pies" if you wish' will, if placed in a dark corner of house or garage, keep spiders away. Watch for these trees with the big green balls, but don't stand under the tree. They starl to drop in the Autumn season!

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:: Health Watch—by Or Robert G Beitman

Catpbing or passing herpes on to someone else is becoming a major subject of concern. Mothers are beginning to say "I told you so" about not sitting on toilet seats, and moralists have suggested that it is God’s punishment for the increase in illicit sex. Herpes basically requires physical contact to pass it on. Oral herpes (cold sores) were given to many of us as children when adults with active sores kissed us In those days it was not understood that the cold sores are caused by a virus easily passed by kissing. Those parents who teach their children not to kiss teachers and relatives "on the lips,” but rather on the cheek, may have spared their children many instances of picking up infectiori. There is no special immunity between parents and children, so hugs may be in 'order if a family member has these sores. Many an adult case of chicken pox (a form . of herpes) may have been picked up xfrom kissing one's child; and chicken pox is not always easy to handle in adults. HERPES VIRUSES will survive for up to few hours on inanimate objects. This means it is not unreasonble to avoid direct contact with public toilet seats, although the chances of contracting a virus in this manner are extemely small. It is simply a good preventive health practice to not share a bottle, glass, cup or silverware with anyone. Saliva carries your personal set of germs, bacteria and viruses. Contact through sharing a botpa&sed around at a par a sip from a friend’s. s, or a bit off their fork.

can mean direct disease transmission to you. None-the-less, sexual contact is still the main way of spreading genital herpes. Herpes passes into the body most easily by way of the mucous, membranes areas where the skin is porous and very thin. This includes the eyes, lips, genitals, anus and mouth. Also, a cut or other break in the skin is a good point of entry. THIS DOES NOT mean that those with herpes must abstain from sex forever. Current pracUce generally accepts that they will refrain from sex until herpes lesions are totally healed. Hus is a very personal decision, though, because if has been found that some 10-15 percent of herpes patients will still transmit the disease even when it is not obviously active on their body. Current studies also show that 22.5 percent of genital herpes patients will simultaneously have other venereal diseases requiring treatment as well. Careful counselling and evaluation ..of the herpes with one’s physician is critical in limiting the chances of transmitting the disease, treatment, as well as making sure you have properly dragnosed yourself. Certain cancers are associated with certain forms of herpes and screening is very important. Cervical cancer is more prevalent in women with genital herpes, and Burkitt’s Lymphoma has been linked with "mono,” which is considered to be a branch of the herpes virus family. Next Week: How do you know if you have herpes? Health Watch is a special project of the American Ctlncer Society.