. V ' 35 Herald & Lantern 9 lanuary '85 \ ; «■ . — T"

Water, Sewer/ Rates Hiked

CAPE MAY — About 80 residents, mostly senior citizens, came to a city council hearing on water and sewer rates Monday ni£ht to learn if their property taxes also will be going up. But they won't find that out until March, When a temporary appropriation runs out and the city is forced to adopt its final budget. As for water rates going up, they are. Council voted to okay the higher rates for now — with an option to lower them later on. The basic sewage rates are set by the County Municipal Utilities Authority, " which in 1985 will change the city for disposing of . 100 million gallons more than was produced from the city's wells.

"I THINK the council has a proven track record of running's tight budget,'' said Mayor Arthur i Blomkvest. "Since 1976. there has not been a tax increase. Yes, we need a sewer and water increase. We have automated the whole water system and made other improvements. There's a lot of expenditures that you don't know about.'' For example, Blomkvest said $40,000 was paid out of the sewer and water fund last year for interest on $200,000 in lawsuits that the city paid out "over the past five, six or seven years," and "this city has been neglected underground." Part of the higher water rates will go for long-term capital improvements, the mayor added.

The city also last year spent between $400,000 and $500,000 on drainage /systems, and $80,000 qn)new sewer lines, Blomkvest said CITY MANAGER Fred Coldren said that, "The rates should have gone up for water in past years, but instead, the city used its (financial) surplus to subsidize the rates — and this has gotta stop." While the MUA's sewer rate increase will be 18 perce»t, the city will be charging its residents 28 percent more. The extra 10 percent, Blomkvest said, will help pay for more capital improvements to old sewer lines which are the city responsibility. "I have to pay these bills the same as everybody else," the mayor told the crowd. "So does 'Cape' here (Councilman Adrian Capehart)." "Yeah," replied Capehart, "and I'm a senior citizen living on a fixed income, too! Don't forget that." The combined water and sewer charges for a house-

hold using 40,000 gallons of water a year will go to $212 in 1985, comufifed to $152 last year. 1

Program Seeks Out R eminiscences

COURT HOUSE - Middle Township Committeeman Charles Leusner and Paul Herly of Swainton, former president of Chapter 1182, AARP, have announced the formation of a new program designed to help homebound or institutionalized older persons maintain or re-establish their feelings of worth by sharing their life ex7 periences with others. \ The Reminiscence program trains volunteers, who must be dedicated in: dividuals willing to commit themselves for a minimum of six months to visit the safhe person on a weekly basis, approximately one hour per visit, to employ their listening and visiting skills in sharing another person's cherished memories and facilitating the life review efforts of homebound and institutionalized elderly. THE VOLUNTEERS enjoy the satisfaction that

comes from helping others — experiences about which they too will someday reminisce. Leusner and Herly will begin the organizational processes by recruiting community leaders from all walks of life to participate in an introductory seminar. They in turn will recruit the necessary volunteers to set the program in motion. It is hoped that the initial program can proceed with 16 to 18 volunteers who will be trained in three consecutive three-hour classes by AARP officials. Leusner said that he feels the program is an outstanding service to older citizens who have led productive lives and have sometimes been forgotten. Anyone who would be interested in participating in the program or who would like further details can contact Leusner at the Middle Township Municipal Building at 465-5107. i i-

Hurley Bill Seeks More Beach Aid

TRENTON — Legislation that would provide funding for beach restoration projects in Avalon, Stone Harbor, Cape May Point State Park, and Corsons Inlet State Park, has been introduced by Sen. James R. Hurley, R-Cape May, . Cumberland. Senator Hurley said, "My bill would appropriate $10 million from the $50 million Shore Protection Bond Issue, approved by voters last year, to fund more shore protection projects throughout the state." SENATOR Hurley was

the sponsor of the bond issue in the Senate. "The Department of Environmental Protection already has been appropriated portions of the bond issue monies over the past few months to begin other projects, including dune repair at Cape May Point State Park. The additional appropriatron in my bill will further the DEP's efforts in safeguarding our shoreline," said Sen. Hurley. The $10 million appropriation would be allocated by the DEP for beach restoration, maintenance and protection projects by the state and local governments. Projects eligible for funding under Hurley's bill include: Beach; dune repair at Harvey Cedars; dune repair at Brigantine City ; sand fence repairs at Corsons Inlet State Park ; dune repair and jetty reconstruction in Avalon, 8th Street through 15th Street;, dune repair at Avalon, 15th Street through 32nd Street; and beach repairs at Stone Harbor ; dune repair at Cape May Point State Park.

Fire Co . Eyes Land STONE HARBOR - James Rozmus, superintendent of Wharton State Forest, Batsto, Hamm on ton, will speak on "The Flowers of The Pine Barrens and Batsto" at the meeting Jan. 14 of the Stone Harbor Garden Club at 10 a.m. in the borough firehouse.

Boro To Hold Kid-Lympics AVALON - The Fifth Annual Kid-Lympics sponsored by the Recreation j Department will be held 1 Saturday and Sunday. The program begins Saturday ; at 10 a.m. It includes various events for children ; of all ages. The KidLympics concludes on Sun- ; day with the obstacle ; course at 1 p.m. 5 All events are at the Community Hall, 30th and - , Avalon Avenue. e Conservation AARP Subject

SEA ISLE CITY - A conservation demonstration will be presented by Atlantic Electric at the meeting of Chapter 710, American Association of Retired Persons, 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Raffa Center, John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Rose Marie Hickman, credit supervisor, and Marty Inman, information specialist for Atlantic Electric, will speak on customer services following the demonstration. Jr Talks Slated # By Campbell SEAVILLE - Clare Campbell, will be guest speaker for the Historical and Preservation Society of Upper Township at its meeting 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, of the Upper Township Historical and Preservation Society, in the Seaville Methodist Social Hall. The botanist and writer will present a program featuring her own slides. Her theme will be "Are You Aware?" and it will highlight the natural beauties of our countryside.

Church Seeks , . Variance COLD SPRING - Lower Township's Planning Board will hear an application by Jehovah's Witness Inc. at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, for a zoning variance to build a church on the northeast corner of Seashore and Town Bank rbads. The property, slightly more than four acres, is owned by Nicholas Trivelis, Anna Trivelis, and Anthony, George and Thomas Vangelis, Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia. The zoning variance was applied for by the Wildwood Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Inc., Breakwater and Old Shore roads, Erma. It seeks relief from bulk and area requirements of the zoning ordinance, including side yard setrback and lot area requirements. The church also seeks an interpretation of the zoning ordinance with regard to churches with private sewerage and all other variances needed. The hearing kill be held in the municipal building, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas.

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