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Home Eying * (From Page 1) on-site septic system at $40,000 and Hospicomm would be willing to give that amount to the sewage commission to enlarge the capacity of its plant in order to handle the nursing home plus other potential users Most other .sources said that amount would be inadequate. "IF THEY COULD DO IT for $40,000, fine," said John Beitel, association chairman. "But there are lots of reasons to think they can't. Beitel said he felt it would be "incredibly expensive to expand the sewage treatment plant to handle an additional 40-50.000 gallons of flow." The additional flow estimate^ he said, was based on 18,000 from the home plus 8,000 from the Jamesway Shopping Center, which has a septic problem and applied for service before Hospicomm. plus a number of others who also applied before Hospicomm "THE ASSOCIATION'S position," said Beitel. "is that we object to the use of a septic system in Romney marsh. We feel, according to the engineers we've had study it. that tho system is unworkable and will run raw sewage into Crooked Creek right through the center of town, polluting the whole area "We don't object to any other method of handling their sewage problem. We would object if the plant was going to be overloaded and it would pollute Crooked Creek again That 's a tidal creek that empties into the area that feeds Crooked ('reek. But we would have no objection if there were proper safeguards." he explained. "You're talking big bucks." commented county Health Officer Louis J. Lamanna. "hundreds of thousands of dollars " The Nursing home last July had suggested a contribution of $30,000 to the sewage commission to build a 30.000-gallon holding tank to enlarge the sewage treat- ' See Coupon On I I Classified | r/50c ; I/X OFF ,

ment plant capacity. But it never made a formal proposal. THIS LATEST EFFORT, done privately and with no publicity, began sometime in April with a meeting in the county freeholders' office of Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton, Freeholder James J. Kilpatrick Jr.. county Planning Director Elwood Jarmer, county Health Department Environmental Program Administrator Clay C. Sutton Jr., Miller, and Atlantic City attorney Norman L. Zlotnick. who represents Hospicomm. After that meeting. Miller went to a May l work session of Middle Township Committee to claim support for Hospicomm "s proposal. Miller said not only the county, but the state DEP and the county MUA (Municipal Utilities Authority) "would like to see us tie into (the sewage district's) plant." This newspaper talked to each of those reported advocates of the Hospicomm offer with these results: THORNTON: "I said to them I felt Middle Township has the jurisdiction and it was a municipal problem. 1 said that may be a reasonable alternative, but I definitely did not make any commitment to them. I asked them to seek local support." Jarmer: "Everybody there was not opposed to the concept But we told them we would need a specific proposal to review and there were a lot of issues to be resolved. a lot of unanswered questions." Jarmer said he personally approved of "the idea of putting the money where it would do some good, instead of a septic system that was going to pollute. "The septic system will polute in the interim," said Jarmer. "We've always said it would pollute. The site is inadequate and I still question how corrective measures could reduce the nitrates," Jarmer said any Hospicomm contribution of money should be used "to improve the system, for more than a black box or a holding tank or putting in more chlorine. It should be a lasting kind of improvement with an actual improvement of the quality of effluent as a result, not a degradation. That would be unacceptable." LAMANNA: "The meeting centered around their proposal to put up money so they could possibly tie into the system rather than have a subsurface septic system. "The only way we would ever think of going along with such a proposal would be if there were extensive engineering data (Page 69 Please)

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I spoke with Joyce Gould last Saturday and she is most upset over the recent thefts of 75th Anniversary Wildwood Crest banners from public places. While the theft of the banners will not go down an Island annals as the most heinous of crimes, it certainly will be remembered as one of the most imbecilic! Gould and her cadre of enthusiastic volunteers have done a splendid job in coordinating the Crest's Diamond Jubilee, and it is certainly a shame to see this excellent event marred by the thoughtless actions of a very few "souvenir" hunters. WHILE I seriously doubt that the culprit(s) in question are regular readers of this column, on the offchance that perhaps they are, I would just like to say "Give em back". According to Gould, neither she nor her committee will press charges if the banners are returned. However, woe be the poor soul caught with the unreturned banners! If you have any information concerning the theft of the banners, please contact the Crest police department. There is no way that the banners could have been stolen without somebody witnessing the act. AND.. .IF YOU happen to be in possession of the banners in question, deposit them "somewhere" in the Crest and notify the Crest police as to their whereabouts. Believe me, you will sleep better at nights knowing that the wrath of the 75th Anniverary Committee has been somewhat appeased. At least you won't have to spend the rest of your life "looking over your shoulder", and knowing Joyce Gould, if the banners are not returned, you will have to do just that ! ON JUNE 22. 8 p.m. to be exact, you should be in the auditorium at Wildwood High School. If you are not. you will have missed a delightful "Mini-Recital" performed by the Dancers of the Wildwoods! This enthusiastic and energetic troupe of "toetappers" are organized through the Wildwood Recreation Department, and represent members from all Island ommunities and span the ages with members between the ages of 5 and 75. Plan to attend! Tickets may be obtained at the door the night of the recital. A minimal donation is requested to help defray costs. THE NEWLY organized Music Department at St. Ann's School is attracting attention and positive comment. Under the capable diection of Sister Elizabeth, the music department and their recent performance at St. Ann's graduation ceremonies drew praise from friends in attendance and from "Constant Readers" in a note addressed to the Herald office. It seems that the addition of music to the curriculum was a much sought after item by many of the St. Ann's parents and it's good to see its inclusion at long

I last. Anything positive concerning the Five Mile Beach schools is good news and deserving of print! SEVERAL YEARS ago as I was researching the Wildwood Boardwalk for a local tourism publication and I uncovered some interesting facts. The items are pertinent now that the City Council of Wildwood is embarking upon a restoration of the famous promenade. In the Spring of 1900, Wildwood Mayor Latimar Baker felt that the city needed a boardwalk. In the spring of 1985, City Council felt that we should begin a comprehensive plan to "take care of" the one we have. THE ORIGINAL board walk was constructed along what is now Atlantic Avenue and was then laid directly on the sand. Spanning the distance from Cedar Avenue to 26th Street, the original Boardwalk was constructed for a total of $2,400.66. That is a per foot cost of $1.16. In 1900, union carpenters worked for 25 cents per hour. Today only writers work for that kind of money. The "reconstruction" of the boardwalk in 1985 is going to cost $300 per foot! That is $25 per INCH! The standard length of a typical Herald column is approximately 15 inches and to reconstruct a piece of boardwalk the length of this coluirm would cost $375. Egad^ And that is today! The/ reconstruction will span many years, as the plan is to reconstruct the "walk" one block per year until completed. THE LAT TIME I counted. Wildwood had 26 blocks of boardwalk, which would mean a completion date of 2012. Egads. again! Just imagine the per foot cost of Australian Jarrah wood in the year 2000! Several years ago, I purchased a lot on Mars (whimsical, impulsive, and probably not the best real estate purchase I have ever made, I admit) for $50. The idea for the promotion was to fund continuing space exploration, and I am certain that I do not have clear title to the property, but nevertheless, it was a gimmick that worked! Now to the point... There have to be 81,120 tourists who visit Wildwood who would love to own a piece of the Boardwalk! Coincidentally, 81,120 divided by 12 is 6,760, which when divided by 260 is 26. which coincidental^ is the number of boardwalk blocks to be reconstructed! That's right, there are 81,120 inches of Boardwalk to be redone and if 81,120 people could be found to buy a piece of the famed "walk" for $25. per inch, we could put this entire matter to rest in one season, and certainly make a lot of Australian wood exporters happy, not to mention a lot of Wildwood taxpayers! It's worth thinking about THE GREATER Wildwood Jaycees are to be commended for their past achievements and the attainment as the number one Jaycee chapter in the State of New Jersey. The

news in the midst of the group's 30th anniversary celebration was well received. For the past few years, • the local Jaycees have been duly recognized as one of the finest chapters in the country and this is certainly a feather in every Islander's cap! We wish incoming President Michael preston the best of luck as he endeavors to continue the fine work of the finest group around. THE PROMISE OF a peaceful "Senior Week" seems to have escaped us. While not as bad as in years past, it was very obviously "Senior Week". An odd thing seems to happen to the species Homo Sapien when he/she is removed from home surroundings and the scrutiny of those who care. Convention attendants are not at all like the same animal when at home. When at home, no potential conventioneer would ever dream of immersing his new 19" Sony in the neighbor's pool, but let tfiis same person check into a motel for three days of "conventioning". I GUESS IT is the same with the Seniors. I am certain that the vast majority of the Senior Week attendants are terrific students and I am sure have helped somebody across the street at some point in their life. But, alas, it is that "certain something" that happens to them when they are away from home and people who care. The solution? Invite the Philadelphia stations down to Wildwood to televise the event! I know I wouldn't misbehave if I felt that my "mug" would show up on Channel 10's Evening News with my mother watching! I know that Mayor DiSylvester would object to the coverage, but it is deserving of consideration. I am certain that the startled woman who had two young men run up her car hood, across her roof, and down her trunk as she was stopped at the light at Oak and Atlantic Avenue would agree. MANY NORTH Wildwoodians are questioning the removal of Phyllis Catanoso from the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Commission. Nobody can deny Phyllis Catanoso's love of the arts and commitment to the preservation of historically significant property. She was a force to be noted in the restoration of the lighthouse. WITH ALL the local schools having completed the school year, the streets are filled with hundreds of "little ones" running around saying "I'm bored. There's nothing to do". Solution: Bible School, and two churches have announced their summer sessions. The Crest Community Church will be hosting its Vacation Bible School, Aug. 12 to 16 with registration taking place Saturday. Aug. 10. The First United Methodist Church will be hosting its successful Vacation Bible School 9 to noon July 15 through 19.