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Bacon , \ Eggs and Pumper? WILDWOOD- Guests at the local fire company's pancake breakfast Sunday will have something to inspect after they eat. / \ Fire Chief Gus Olson drove to Baltimore over the weekend to pick up the volunteers' new American LaFrance pumper that wasn't due for delivery until the end of the month. He drove it home so it could be displayed during the "all you can eat" breakfast, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the firebouse, Cardinal Road and Pacific Avfenue.

/ « , • WEDDINGS • PARTIES • CATERING NOBODY ,, -V BETTER r I ; : ' NEIL'S steals oyfler house 2 22 e schekenoer avenue •wkJwooo-by ine-sea nj (609)522-6060

By Ruth Alcorn Wjnberg

Dear Ruth: Please send me some suggestions which will help me to get started on the diet. Send me the Do's and Don'ts. MLF. Dear MLF: I have received a number of ' letters requesting my "Thoughts and Suggestions on Taking Off Weight." I have chosen yours to answer in my column because of the slightly , different wording you used. You asked for help to get ' started on "THE" diet. I liked that because it seems more personal and almost committed, i.e., "THE" diet that I will live with, for better or worse, for the rest of my life. Whereas "a" I diet suggests one of a 1 number, something I insignificant that you will quit when you are bored : with it. i GENERALLY speaking, < there are some simple I guidelines which you 1 should follow. I have listed I them here. • When weighing or 1 measuring portions, a standard 8 oz. measuring i cup should be used, along i with a standard measuring teaspoon and tablespoon. < Don't "eyeball" it at first | because our guesses can be < very inaccurate. < • Use a postal or good ) kitchen scale. ( • All measurements ] should be level unless 1 otherwise specified. | • Most foods are i measured or weighed AFTER cooking. • MEATS SHOULD be I roasted, broiled or boiled (not fried). j J i i

• Vegetables should be prepared and eaten without adding fat (butter or margarine) or flour. • Use fresh fruit when possible, or canned without sugar. • Select salad dressing without sugar — or make your own. • Slow down mealtime. Don't eat-more than the pre-planned and measured amounts. • NO second helpings, 'please! Freeze leftovers. .1 HAVE BEEN urging my readers to examine the ingredients on food labels. This is especially true on items marked "diet," "light" or "lite". You may surprised at the number of calories some of these products contain. Also, in some instances, - some are higher in sodium content than their non-diet equivalent. And finally, of their "diet" these products may quite expensive. So don't be fooled by a misleading It takes only a few moments to check the contents. THE FEDERAL Trade Commission has issued a guide for * buying lowcalorie food. For a free copy of "Five Food Facts" write to the Federal Trade Commission, • 6th & Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20580. This pamphlet contains useful information for dieters. Don't delay; start "THE" diet today and plan to stay with it. Good Luck! If you would like help in getting started with, a diet p-rogram, write to Ruth A. Wanberg, c/o this newspaper, Box 430, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Be sure to enclose a stamped self -addressed envelope if you want a personal reply.

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; Halloween Events Set Oct. 27, 28 CAPE MAY - The city's Halloween Dance 8:30-midnight Saturday, Oct. 27, will feature the music of the Village Four and a costume contest as well. • Winners of the best costume for a couple will earn dinner for two at the Washington Inn and the best costumed individuals will receive dinner for two at the Golden Eagle Inn. Tickets for the dance can be obtained by contacting the Department of Civic Affairs 884-8411. Tables may be reserved by purchasing blocks of eight to ten tickets in advance. The city is looking for volunteers to assist with the 2nd Annual Halloween Parade and Party scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Volunteers are asked to contact the Department of Civic Affairs and to obtain parade applications at 884-8411 (Convention Hall).

THE CASUAL ELEGANCE OE THE Cr HOT El I C.O NFERENCE C E W T E R FOR THE FINEST IN LODGING— DINING— DANCING COCKTAILS SERVING • BREAKFAST • LUNCHEON • DINNER ' ' ! r » DANCING WEEKENDS TO THE FABULOUS FIVE EASY PIECES - J / NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND ^ Major Credit Cards' A( ivpted JCEhNfRONT AT 78th STREET. AVALO^NEW JERSEY 0820? (609) 368 5155 We Have An All Winter Schedule HI

— Q Yea, we have draft beer. — Q Yea, we have winter prices. — QYes, we have Jay Rossi & Ricky Harris Duo on Weekends. — QYes, we have Chinese & American Cooks. — |] Yes, we have takeout & delivery service — QYes, we have Monday Night Football. (Free food special). -QYes, we have 1983 menu prices.

Kl Yes, we have a Friday Night Buffet. CHOICE OF JUICES* CHOICE OF CHICKEN WITH RICE, EGG DROP OR WON TON SOUPSALAD WITH CHOICE OF DRESSING* SHRIMP CHOW MEIN, SHRIMP ROLLS, SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN, R1GATONI. CHINESE STEAMED WHITE RICE, DEVIL CRAB CAKES • TOP OF ROUND ROAST BEEF • CHOICE OF 5 DESSERTS A COFFEE. $795

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