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Unique Idea To Hie Editor: Once again I would like to congratulate. Lower Township Committeeman Robert Fothergill for his initiative and foresight in trying to solve the growing problem of trash removal. His initiation of trash recycling and investigation into the possibility of ah incinerator were excellent

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The Republican candidate (declared) for election in May keeps giving out voluminous press releases criticizing Fothergill's unique idea for solving this trash problem, but has offered no alternatives. This is the same smokescreen he used when running against Mayor Peggie Bieberbach in November, but the voters at that time saw through his shallowness. THEN SOME PEOPLE of West Cape May and Cape May Point are expressing criticism over the idea of an incinerator in'Lower township. One gentleman, living down here for four months, stated the committee persons of Lower Township were selfish. * 1 believe it is theppjiosite; that the ones crying about the incinerator shopKKake stock of their blessings First, these Wns of West Cape May and Cape May Point do not have and will not have a sewage plant like Lower Township. Their trash has beer, dumped in Lower Township for years, and now will be dumped in Upper Township. I lived near an incinerator in Delaware County, Pa.. for years. There was a slight odor, but the newer incinerator odors are controlled because of the stiff regulations by the D.E.P. *

JOSEPH H. DAVIS Villas

Absurd Scheme

To The Editor: Living in Lower Township for most of my life, I have seen the ups and the downs in political life. I’ve seen the •fly-by-nights" and the "opportunist." Most recently I have noticed what I call "flim-flam politics" or better yet, “the selling out of a township.” The proposed “money maker" by Committeeman Robert Fothergill concerning the purchasingoKhe mOltimillion dollar Harbison-Walker plant is a case Vi point. This speedball scheme to get our township into-the power business is absurd. Just look at some of the facts. A study was prepared by complete unknowns from somewhere in Michigan or Utah for $3,500/This term paper was passed off as a feasibility study. No statement on the environment was included. THE COUNTY RECENTLY, contracted an engineering firm from Pottstown, Pa., to perform a valid feasibility study. The combined monies from county, state and local utilities were in the neighborhood of $100,000, a more realistic figure for such a study. Based on this term paper of FothergilTs, he now wants to spend millions upon millions of dollars (taxpayer's dollars) on a scheme that has no foundation. On a county level, incineration to steam to electricity may work. Only if enough garbage can be produced. A tricounty plan for mass incineration may be more reasonable. Stubbs is not against incineration as such This man is for'studying and researching the problems of solid waste removal; He is against speed ball negotiations with our tax dollars. One last thought. If burning garbage to create electricity was such an ingenious idea; then why hasn’t PSE&G or Atlantic Electric pursued this idea in our township? Aren't they in the power business?

SANDRA HUGHES Villas

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Best Christmas

To The Editor: Operation Fireside, a program well publicized by your publication, was an extraordinary success this year, You made it possible to reach mpny families who responded warmly and generously to our efforts to have Coast Guard recruits at the Cape May Training Center welcomed to their homes for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. The response was far beyond expectation — almost 300 recruits at Christmas and 100 at Thanksgiving, involving a total of 140 families. Many hosts told Red Cross how much they enjoyed their' young guests, their good manners, affection and appreciation of a warm, fireside atmosphere. Thank-you letters and invitations to graduation exercises wer^given, to saynothing of hugs and teary partings. Several families said it was the best Christmas they ever had. Thank you again, and also local churches, Station WWOC, and all the families who opened their hearts and hopes, irom Coast Guard Chaplain Mark Brown and the CTpe May Chapter qf American Red Cross.

Lookin' and Listenin'

Island Chain By DOROTHY D. FREAS Looking at the map of our county of Cape May, we see a row of islands, over 130 of them, that lie along the coast, going north from the Southern end of the cape. Tbere are inlets and sounds, winding in from the ocean and cutting out small areas of land, many too small to have any significance except as a resting spot for birds. Cape .Island, as it was known in the early 1800s, was a natural island then, with Cape Island Creek along its northern border. It still is an island, man having dug a canal after the creek filled in. The weather is, on the average, cooler in summer because of the ocean and bay on two of its three sides. THE FIRST PEOPLE to settle here were whalers from New England, via Long Island, who built a village in the area of Town Bank. The site of this group of homes now lies almost a mile out in Delaware Bay. After many years, but before 1800, a “resort” became the aim of those interested in making the entire area popular — and making money! The southern states wefe strong in their love for Cape Island, as the spot for a summer home. After all, ships' begah to qpil across the Delaware, from Philadelphia apd ports to the south. Not realized by many present Cape May inhabitants is the fact that Washington, D.C., is on the same latitude as Cape May. GOING NORTH, up the coast, Wildwood is thb next one of the larger islands, known as Five Mile Beach. It was a summer home for Indians, providing fine fishing plusA*xcellent hunting in those woods full of big trees, with holly and other bushes.making cover, an ideal area. Soon the “newcomers" of the white race began to appreciate Wildwood (first called "Holly Beach”) as a good place to live, and some homes were built there in the 1890s. Seven Mile Island, next in line, was started by a development company (beginning with Sea Isle City about 1881) but the real growth of this island with Sea Isle City, Avalon and Stone Harbor began in the early 1900s. It became a favorite summering place of many people in the eastern states, both northern and southern areas. OCEAN CITY, on the northernmost island of our county, had been started as a Methodist Camp Meeting in 1880. ' As the property was sold, promises to observe restrictions were incorporated into every deed that was signed by each new landowner. Ocean City is still more of a family resort — religioufe atmosphere and quiet amusements still preferred by many families who return down through generations. It isn’t surprising that the same "returning” may be found from Ocean City south to the lower tip of the county, for it provides beautiful.beaches, amusement or solitude to suit all who learn the ways of wind and wave along this chain of islands.

GERTRUDE M. REISS Chairperson Service to Military Families Ameri^n Red Cross Cape May Court House

-Try 200 Rabbits

90-Minute Error (ED. NOTE: This column incorrectly reported last week that Georgette Bond-Shirley retires at 11:25 p m. She called to reveal she is a night person who watches the Johnny Carson Show and never goes to bed before 1 a.m. We regret the error.)

Crustless Sandwiches Sure Sign

By JOE ZELNTK Impressed with the intelligence and sensitivity in my previous advice columns, readers continue to bombard me with crucial questions: D. W. of Goshen: Can you suggest a career for my son, who would like to work for three months and party for nine? Answer: I’d recommend being a plumber in Cape May in December, Janjiary and February. He should be able to spend spring, summer a pi fall on the Riviera. S. P. of Gull Island: I am considering marriage, but frightened by the high divorce rate. Any advice? Answer: My analysis of Cape May County divorces found that 83 percent of the divided couples had split reading habits. That is, only one of 4he two regularly read this newspaper. We find that marriages are more apt to endure if both parents read this paper, % preferably together and aloud to their children. J. T. OF OCEAN CITY: I always compliment my girlfriend on her appearance, but she never tells me I look nice. ’ Answer. Possibly you don’t look nice. But probably you are dating a typical female. If it is important for you to get some feedback from her, try to stand out from the crowd -by using a blush, glossy lipstick, and razzle-dazzle fingernail enamel. R. F. of Cape May Point :* I know we marry for ricRhvpr poorer, but my mate refuses to work and contribute half of the household expenses. Answer. Throw her out E. K. of Avalon: I’ve finally met the perfect man. He takes me to expensive restaurants, sends me roses, etc. But I have two cats and he’s allergic to them. Answer. Good news. Researchers have come up with a purified, injectable allergen derived from the cat’s saliva. Injected weekly, the allergen protects against allergic

reaction. 1 Only one side effect. You don’t mind if he meows a bit,' do you? ' J. M. OF NUMMY: I’ve been dating a coworker. He used to bring liverwurst and onion on rye in his lunch every day. Now his sandwiches are suddenly much fancier. Do you think he's seeing someone else? Answer: I wouldn’t worry yet, but if the sandwiches become quartered and with the crust removed, I’d say you’ve got problems. R. L. of Greenfield: I wow the ladies by lighting two cigarettes and handing one to my date. Trouble is, I don’t smoke and end up throwing away one cigarette each time. I’m concerned now that they cost a nickel apiece. Answer: Anything that really impresses the gaU is worth a couple bucks. But if you develop a morning cough (see Dr. Beitman’s column on opposite page). I’d rethink the approach N. M. of North Wildwood: I am engaged, but dismayed at all the marriages around me turning sour. Your advice? Answer: Assemblyman Guy Muziani has introduced legislation that would require all marriage vows to include the phrase one often hears on the Channel 40 ads: “You must be delighted, or double your money back." C. C. OF VILLAS: We are living on a small pensionapd having difficulty paying our heating bills. Answer: fry rabbits. Their body temperatures average 102.6 andlheir ears radiate heat. A recent study found that/ 400 rabbits kept a greenhouse a toasty 56 degrees. If yoJ use just your bedroont} bathroom and kitchen this winter, you should be able to get by with 200 rabbits. K. C. of Scoth Bonnet: A beautiful, wealthy woman is in love with me, but she always has cold feet. Is there a remedy? Answer. Cold feet are an indication of either poor circulation or nerves. Send her to our office at 106 N. Main St in Court House and I’ll try to determine which it is.