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Bv RUTH ALCORN WANBERG "Lying to ourselves is more deply ingrained than lying to others.'' Dostoevski. I recently heard from a young woman in her 30's. She h>a four young children. Her husband is trying to start his own smalfbusiness and is away from home 12 to 14 hours a day She feels neglected. She is alone with the children most of the time. She knows that her husband's absence from home is for the ultimate financial good of the family, but 3he can't help feeling unloved, unappreciated and afraid. She has turned to food for a "constant companion'' and consequently has gained much weight. S1IE IS ANGRY at herself and resentful of her husband, whom she blames for her unhappiness. All of this is negative. Her unhealthy dependence on food is a symptom of the diesease of obegity. She needs to take positive action. She should sit down with her husband and openly confront these feelings. Talking things over would clear the air. Together, they can turn this tern-, porary "bad" time into a period beneficial to the whole family. Then, after this discussion. she should locate a weight control group and join. Time spent with others who understand howmisuse of food can create problems will leave her feeling less isolated and more disposed to attack her compulsive eating pattern. IF YOU HAVE a weight problem, there are Several self-help groups in our immediate area. One of these is T.O.P.S., or "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Even the title suggests an active approach. "Taking off" weight puts you in control "Losing" weight seems passive and accidental. You just may "find" it again. Weight Watchers is another well established group. Like T.O.P.S., it has a weekly weigh-in to keep you appraised of your progress. Another group that has recently received a lot of attentiort" in the media is Overeaters Anonymous. It is bas^d on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees and no weigh-ins. The only requirement for member 0

ship is a desire to stop eating compulsively IF FOOD HAS become a problem for you. please join one of these self-help groups and meet others with the common goal of acquiring new and healthier eating habits Adopt a sensible meal planning and measuring technique. Meal time will be more enjoyable because we are nourishing our bodies.

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by T*rr*n<« D. Moor*, Executive Director ol th* Now Jar toy Pineland* Commmion

Ask twenty people where the boundaries of the NewJersey Barrens are and you are likely to get as many different answers. Some will say it's that area north of the Mullica River in portions of Burlington and Ocean Counties. Others will describe an area that may include portions of Monmouth and Atlantic Counties as well. Even scientists have differing opinions. They normally. however, base their description on the existence of characteristic "pine barrens" vegetation, which is also found in other areas of the Northeast, although on a much smaller scale. These include pine trees, of course, and areas of mixed pines and oaks where either species may be more numerous THE MOST recent maps of New Jersey Pine Barrens vegetation were published in 1963 by Dr.Jack McCormick This scientist compiled his , maps* from aerial photographs and ground inspections of the vegetation In areas where vast amounts of vegetation have been removed for farming, such as Hammonton, he examined remaining vegetation in small wood lots and near buildings to determine if the area contained typical pine barrens vegetation. Dr. McCormick's maps show the New Jersey Pine Barrens extending north beyond Asbury Park, south into the Cape May Peninsula, east along me coast,-' and west beyond Millvilje This description includes A

portions of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape"* May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties — approximately 25 percent of the State of New Jersey. It also overlays ritost of 4he sensitive water resources of the Cohansey Aquifer. Most people in southern New Jersey are not aware that they are living in the Pine Barrens. Some, like myself, live in neighborhoods totally dominated by oak trees near large farm areas, yet we live in areas which are as truly "pine barrens ' as those surrounded only bypine trees. IN 1978, the importance of a I3rge portion of the Pine Barrens as a region of national significance was recognized by the U S. Congress. The National Parks and Recreation Act enacted that year designated the Pinelands as our country's first National Reserve This very special experiment in land use legislation is intended to determine whether federal, state, and local governments can form a partnership to preserve and protect an area as vast as the l.l million acre Pinelands In 1979, New Jersey passed the Pinelands Protection Act to implement the federal legislation ; IN THIS partnership, the i federal go. ernment supplied funds tn develop a , comprehensive land use i plan for the region and

\ money to purchase the I most ecologically sensitive " areas of the Pines The State of New Jersey, through a commission of the state and local representatives, prepared • the plan for the region which received the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of the Interior. Local governments carry*>ut this regional plan -J through their local master plans and zoning or- * dinances which are revised to reflect the provisions of the Pinelands 'Comprehensive Management Plan To date, 37 of the 52 municipalities in the seven county Pinelands Area covered by the legislation have completed the local plan and ordinance revi sions required to imple ment the regional plan IT IS TOO early to say that the National Reserve experiment is a success, but many other states are carefully watching New Jersey and discussing similar approaches for ^their own sensitive land dreas. An international group ^vill visit the .Pinelands in October to discuss the potential applicability of the National Reserve concept to their countries Last year, the Pinelands was designated as an Inter national Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations This will bring research scientists from around the globe to study the ecology of the region Other Biosphere Reserves in the United States are the Everglades. Yellr stone National Park, at.d the Great Smoky Mountains Perhaps many of us never knew that we were residents of the Pine Bar rens It's becoming a very important address, and it's | right here in NeW Jersey. Next Time Would you \ believe the PineS contain 17 ; trillion gallons of the ; world's purest water?

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— County Library , I by Kathleen Duffy

What is a computer camp0 "A computer camp is a place where you carp, have fun while iearpktg how to use a computer A computer camp provides an intensive educational experience in /a relaxed, r ec rea t i onat-"a t mosphe r e Children [can learn about computed and what you can make them do. and there are no/ grades, tests or other jn-essures ." According to Mike Ben ton. author of The Com plete Guide to Computer Camps and Workshops' < 1984 publication date R 001,6407), there are computer camps for families so Mom and Dad aren't left behind, singles and young professional camps, camps for teachers, educators, and high school ad ministrators and tax deductible camps for businessmen as well as kids. The computer camp brochures will urge that 'by 1985 almost 80 percent of all jobs will require interaction with some type of computer" WHAT IS taught at computer camp° There arteight general areas of computer instruction, although individual courses vary from camp to camp All camps offer an introduc tory course where campers become computer literate — understanding concer's. terms, techniques and the vocabulary of using a computer Programming which enables you to make a com puter do the special thing you want it to do and a com puter language such as BASIC or LOGO are usual ly taught Other courses may include graphics, sound, computer games, computer education and careers, word processing, business applications and even robots There are several considerations that parents must consider no matter what type of camp is being considered — boys camps, girls camps, coed camps, day camps or residential ramps0 General camps or specialized camps0 WHO'S RUNNING the camps0 A university camp has the advantage of facilities and staff A corporation camp usually can afford the latest in computer equipment Scouting and church camps have also been moving into the

computer camping world i The Complete Guide to l ^Computer Camps and Workshops also provides camp listings which include D names, location, mailing address and telephone number. 2) ages and experience levels taught at camp. 3> when the camp sessions are held and how long they last. 4> how much the sessions costs and if financial aid is available. 5' what skills are taught and how much time is spent at the ter minal. 6> what type of com puters are used and com puter facilities available. 7) which computer languages are taught. 8> how many instructors per class and their •background. 9i what recreational activities are offered. 10 » a brief descnp. tion of the camp itself So before signing up for camp or a computer camp, come to the Camp May County Library and consult the reference department YOl WILL also find < K 796 542) The 1983 Parent s Guide to Accredited Camps published bylhe American Camping Association for ail areas of the} 1,'nited States A slightly order but still useful source is the Guide to Summer Camps and Summer Schools The book lists camps and schools with an emphasis on tutorial work with camps broken into categories such as mathematics, languages, science, remedial work Travel camps which offer tours through the U S . Canada and Mexico, farm camps, traveling abroad specialized studies in art. drama, dance or music, bicycling tours, gym nasties camps, wilderness, mountain climbing and canoeing camps, scuba diving. soccer i in fact most competitive sports are featured at some camp as the focal point', seaman ship and even weight reducing camps are all featured Programs are also pro vided for exceptional children and those with health problems such as diabetics, epileptic as well as physically or emotional ly handicapped children Information includes name, address, directors, cost, number and dates of sessions, and a description of the facilities and program offered

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To The Editor: I am writing first to tell you how much I enjoy the Herald and lantern, and to tell you the column "Diet Do's" is a terrific one I personally have the pleasure of knowing Ruth A Wanberg She is one ol the most enjoyable and delightful persons I have ever met She really tells things as they are and offers so much good know ledge V She is a down-to-earth person and is the mother ol lour peautiful children Her husband. Michael, is just as plea wnl as she is: a wonderful, happy family where both Michael and Ruth contribute so much to the worthwhile things in life. May she have much happiness and success in 'writing her column and may you continue the excellent coverages in your paper. CATHERINE M SPAAR Villas

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