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Vol. 21 No. 38

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September 18, 1985

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Zipper Phil's Lip ? COURT HOUSE — Superior Court Judge Steven Perskie is expected to rule today on Democratic Assembly candidate Raymond A. Batten's suit to prohibit county Republican chairman Philip A. Matalucci from broadcasting political commercials before the Nov. 5 election. Batten argues that, as county treasurer and a state Civil Service commissioner, Matalucci 's messages intimidate voters who are county employes. Perskie may also rule on Batten's complaint that Matalucci shouldn't fill a Civil Service seat while treasurer. Special Recall Election AVALON — Recall petitions, to remove Mayor Rachel Sloan from office, had to be filed by Sept. 6 for the Nov. 5 ballot. They weren't filed by then, but former Borough Councilman James Busha, who announced the recall drive several weeks ago, said last week he hadn't planned to ask for a November recall election. He said he prefers a special election in December. Test for Toxics BURLEIGH — Ten residential wells here will be tested next week by the state Bureau of Potable Water for residues of toxic chemicals allegedly buried at a landfill operated by Mar Tee 1 Contractors Inc. Several hundred barrels of toxic chemicals from the old Keuffel & Esser metalworking plant were reportedly buried at the site before 1972. The landfill closed two years ago. Oct. Clean-up Study ? SWAINTON — Water and soil test results should be available by January or February from the Williams' toxic dump area and the county Health Department can then decide whether to lift the ban on well drilling here, Clay C. Sutton, department environmental program administrator, told about 75 local residents last week during a Court House meeting about delays in cleaning up the site. A clean-up study should begin next month with the actual cleanup beginning next spring, according to Marwan Sadat of the state Department of Environmental Protection. Beats the Ban NORTH WILDWOOD - Superior Court Judge L. Anthony Gibson has ruled that the city must issue a building permit to Richard Mears. of Modern Builders, for a 24-unit condominium at Fourth Avenue and John F. Kennedy Drive despite a ban on new construction imposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The ruling is based on an "unique set of circumstances" according to Wildwood Business Administrator Marc Pfeiffer. The building ban is based on sewage plants' being overburdened. (Page 4 Please) A

PICNIC PALAVER — Gov. ^ , ,^^B Thomas Kean interviewHhV< ..^fcry - ^^^B ed Sunday at the county Republican Picnic kicking off 1985 campaign. Behind Kean is county GO?* Chairman Philip Ik Mauiacci. An estimated ^ ^ v 2,000 heard governor credit \ Ifc""- ^^B the county GOP with giving \ V V him a winning plurality ||j four years ago. Doris Ward Photo

■ * H* ' r B.. — I e ■ ■- 4 1 Freeholders Cool It

NAME CHANGE — County Sheriff James Plousis confers a new name. 'Justice*, on the county's lone lawhorse. which formerly answered to 'Jan'. In the saddle is Officer Harold Cooper. Winning name in the contest was submitted by Jennifer Mozer. 10. of Pennsylvania. She receives a |50 Savings Bond as gift. Each of 121 children who entered the contest received passes to the Zoo.

Who'll Enforce New Fire Code?

By JOE ZELNIK COURT HOUSE — A delegation from the county Firemen's Association last week asked the freeholders to upgrade the office of fire marshal to handle the increased work load anticipated from a new state fire codie. The freeholders indicated the code s new responsibilities are a costly, thankless task they'll accept only if most, if not all, the 16 municipalities ask them too. That's not likely. Much of the tough new code takes effect Jan. 1 and responsibility for enforcing it goes to the local fire 'company, the municipality, the county, or the state. That's the state's order of preference. Several fire departments and municipalities have already said they'll do it. ' Representing the association before the freeholders were William Belles, Robert H. Myers Jr. and Ralph J . Porch of the Rio Grande fire company. Albert Beers of Wildwood Crest, and John D'Amico of Wildwood. They told the freeholders the marshal needed to be especially trained and would require a full-time secretary and a computer. They said fire inspection fees would make the office self-sustaining. CURRENT FIRE MARSHAL is former Villas Chief George Costejl, who has been marshal! since the post was created 10-12 years ago and who is due to retire from the part time position this year. According to Freeholder William E. Sturm Jr., the 1985 budget allocated $2,700 to that office. "It's a changing ballgame," Beers told the freeholders Sept. 10. "It takes professionalism today. You can't do what you did 10 years ago. We need your cooperation and a few dollars. There shouldn't be any politics." "There is an option in the law for the county to provide this (inspection) service."' said Freeholder James S. Kilpatrick Jr "You're not saying it's mandated''" ( Page 65 Please)

Tennis Players Faulted On Indoor Court Plea

By JOE ZELNIK COURT HOUSE — (Indoor) tennis anyone? Ten tennis players last week asked county freeholders to lease "at least two courts" at the defunct Jersey Cape Racquet Club at Crest Haven. Don't rush to restring your racquet. The freeholders, who apparently do not play tennis, appeared unenthusiastic. Spokesman Dan Keen, owner of a pharmacy in Avalon and past president of its Chamber of Commerce, said the club's recent closing left the county without indoor courts and forced players to travel to Atlantic County. He said "one owner" of the facility had said he would rem one court for $30,000 a year. Keen said that was "not a big figure" and probably could be recovered in court fees.

"I've got a gang in Stone Harbor that wants a swimming pool," said Freeholder Ralph W. Evans. "Another group wants badminton. We can go on and on and on. I'm not against it, but..." The racquet club changed hands twice within six weeks. IN LATE JUNE. Robert Gillin and Thomas McCloskey bought it from three other partner-owner, David J. Kerr, William Tozour and Henry Peddle, for $250,000. Gillin came in July 29 and closed it with (Page 4 Please)

( Adult High School ' Started at Vo-Tech

CREST HAVEN — The county has started an "adult high school" with an initial enrollment of a dozen. Administered at and by the vo-tech school district, the school offers individualized programs for persons 18 or older who have been out of school for at least a year. It's free. Billed as "a second chance to earn your high school diploma," the program gives credit for previous high school or college courses, military experience, on-the-job training, and previous work experience ( 10 credits maximum). Work experience could include homemaking. officials said in response to a question.) Students currently run the gamut from persons who have completed eight grades, to some who lack one or two courses. Their age span is 18 to mid-30s. Norman Zimmerman, with the district

since February, is director of Curriculum and Instruction for the district and principal of the school (Page 65 Please). Registration Zooms at Cape ACC Center RIO GRANDE — Atlantic Community College reports a 20 percent enrollment in crease of Cape May County students at its new extension center here There are about 850 registrations com- ( Page 65 Please)

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