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Organizations with whom B. J. Rasmussen has been associated have a right to be proud of her accomplishments. In the nursing line, Rasmussen has held just about every position possible in both military and civilian hospitals. Recently she was named vice president of nursing at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. Last week. Paul Parrianello called to say that VFW Post 386 in Cape May was proud that Rasmussen was the post's one and only woman member. Rasmussen qualified by virtue of the year she spent in Vietnam as an Army nurse. She is the local and national vice president of Vietnam Veterans of America. THE THIRD Annual Washington Street Mall Art Show got mixed reviews at the Aug. 11 session of Council. But the remarks were directed at the crowds and the exhibits, not the quality of the art. "Did you feel it was a little crowded?" asked City Manager Fred Coldren. "I certainly do," replied Mayor Arthur Blomkvest. "I did not," interjected Cadfet Olsen At AF-Camp CAPE MAY - Cadet Vaterie L. Olsen. daughter of Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Frederick B. Olsen of 1740 Delaware Ave., has completed a U.S. Air Force ROTC field training encampment at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Calif. Field training, attended by cadets normally between their second and third year of college, gives an opportunity to evaluate each student's potential as an officer, according to an Air Force spokesman. The field training is four weeks, but cadets in the twoyear ROTC program receive an additional two weeks of instruction. Olsen is a student at Lehigh University. Bethlehem. Pa.

Councilman Adrian S. Capehart. "It seemed a little overdone," insisted Coldren. "Absolutely. You should have consistent displays. Not one that goes all over and blocks the views of the stores," said the mayor. "One guy with rugs put up a building." said Coldren, concluding the discussion. CAPE MAY'S Historic District Commission has approved Edwin L. Wood's plans to remove the original siding on his house at 808 Washington St., and replace it with new cedar siding. Wood plans to trim his porch area in three shades of blue, including shutters, columns, and bannisters, and to add gingerbread where trim was removed previously. CHARLES HICKMAN, assistant superintendent of Cape May's water and sewer department, was complimented for diligence in manning the city's pumping station during storms at a recent work session of Council. "I knqw that City Countil is aware, but I don't think the public knows what Charlie does. When it rains, Charlie shows up at the pumping station," said City Manager Fred Coldren. "During the storm in March, I had to send him home. He was soaked up to here, " said Mayor Blomkvest. "We're going to miss you next year when you retire, Charlie," the mayor added. THE MONTREAL INN. Beach and Madison avenues, received the blessing of the Historic District Commission for the manner in which it plans to conceal air conditioners that are part of the hostelry's new restaurant. HAVING HOST his bid for re-election seme years ago, former Cape Mayor Bruce Minnix can't expect too many compliments from the current city regime. But he got one at the Aug. 8 Council session. City Manager Coldren said Minnix played a key role in settling a dispute

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between some residents of Atlantic Terrace and the city over improvements to a city-owned right-of-way that was deteriorating. "We've gotten 100 percent agreement from the residents of Atlantic Terrace," Coldren told Council. "Former Mayor Minnix polled the residents, and we got good feedback from everyone," said Coldren. CAPE MAY SCHOOL Board member Libby Demp Forrest Moore is recovering from a bad fall she took on Washington Street on Aug. 8 as she was walking home from a school board meeting. Moore, who reportedly suffered some alleged crushed tissue in her knee in the mishap, missed only one day from her job as "jack of all trades" and columnist (Joyride III) with this newspaper. Moore said she may have been overburdened by a set of new curriculum directives that she was carrying that weigh three pounds. Who says school board members aren't dedicated! THE PROPERTY owners of 42 Jackson St. are planning to construct what will appear to be a gatehouse about 7-feet by 25-feet in size to serve as a trash enclosure. They also plan to build a four-foot high, fifty-foot fence dividing their property from the adjoining one at 38 Jackson St. The city's Historic District Commission approves. HISTORIC Commission chairman Herman F. Hirsh welcomed John H. Shaw 3d to his first session on the commission last week. "He's the third in a family of carpenters and builders, and I was especially pleased with his appointment by Mayor Blomkvest," said Hirsh. "As I told the mayor, I'm in favor of younger people being named to the commission," said Hirsh. With the addition of Shaw, the commission is at full strength. THE MANSE, at 510 Hughes St., has the approval of the Historic Commission to screen one-third of the house's porch. MARIO FABIANI, of 1623 New Jersey Ave., has accepted the suggestions of the Historic Commission for the replacement of siding on his property Fabiani initially planned to replace the existing cedar shakes with cedar clapboard. Commission members said cedar shakes were more in keeping with the historical integrity of the building, and Fabiani agreed. HISTORIC Commission chairman Herman F. Hirsh learned last week what it is like to come before the group with a proposal. Hirsh wanted approval of his plan to install a brick driveway 77 feet to the rear of his house at 645 Hughes St. After handing over control of the group to vice chairman Frank Kohler, the request was approved.

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