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Joyride III jflk ByJJbby Demp Forrest \J 1 I was born a geek. While it's an enigma to No. 2 how such a cool cat can be borne of a geek mother, it happens that's the way I am. Sometimes it seems it is I who is going through the awkward age and bringing shame to my house. While I'm not certain what it is that a geek does or doesn't do. I seem to manage being one very well. •Mom. don't let anyone see you with your collar out like that." No. 2 said to me the other day. "Huh?" I said. "It makes you look like a geek," said No. 2 I WENT TO THE MIRROR and studied myself I stuck my collar inside my sweater. ' "Now how do I look?" I asked NO. 2. "Better." said No. 2. "That's all?" I asked. "Just 'better'?" "What can I say, Mom," said No. 2. "You're a geek." "But I put my collar inside my sweater." I said defensively. No. 2 looked me up and down, and sighed. "SOMETIMES I wonder how it was I got you for a mother," said No. 2 shrugging his shoulders. "Vice versa," I said, shrugging my shoulders, thinking maybe that might make me look cool. No. 2 wasn't impressed. "There was a time." I said, "when you wouldn't have cared if I was a geek or not." No. 2 showed no remorse. He shrugged his shoulders again. I shrugged back. "I guess I was just born a geek." I said, hoping for sympathy. No. 2 gave me none "DO YOU TIIINK it's too late for me to get out of geekdom?" I asked. "I wouldn't even know where to begin with you," said No 2. "Maybe I could try a little," I said hesitantly. "Start wearing my collars in. you know make little changes like that at first, then work up gradually;4' No. 2 looked me up and down again "1 think you're kind of hopeless. Mom.'' No 2 said.

Births

The following births have been reported by area hospitals: BURDETTE TOMLIN Brendan Richard to Richard and Suzanne Erdman Ford of North Wildwood, Jan. 15. Woodrow Thomas Jr. to Woodrow and Sandra Clock Hall of Wildwood. Jan. 19. Catherine Louise to Michael and Tori Fraley Cason of Cape May. Jan. 22. Brendan James to Michael and Mary Halbruner Byrne of Erma, Jan. 22. Rosemary Elizabeth to George and Eileen Christman Camizzi of Court House. Jan. 23. Wesley Vincent to Arthur Jr. and Donna Contre Long of Villas, Jan. 23. ;John Matthew to John and Kathleen Hetzel Barnett of Wildwood Crest, Jan. 23. Amanda Christine Brook La Leche Meetings COURT HOUSE - La Leche League meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday, Feb. 12. and 9:30 a.m. the third Wednesday. Feb. 19 During a series of four monthly meetings, the groups informally discuss different phases of breastfeeding. All women interested in nursing their babies are welcome, with their babies. For more information, call 861-3956 or 465-9321 »

to Richard and Dianna Hancy Griffin of North Cape May. Jan. 24. Megan lone Jo William and lone Wenrich Laffey of Wildwood Crest. Jan. 24. Ryan Marc to Gary and Denise Logue Pote of Del Haven, Jan. 25. SHORE MEMORIAL Son to Thomas and Doreen Jankowski Deckert of Villas. Jan. 14. Daughter to Stephen and Theresa Mclnnes Mayer ofTuckahoe. Jan. 16. Son to Allan and Regina Smith Burch of Ocean City. Jan. 16. Son to Donald and Donna Beideman Cross of Ocean City, Jan. 16. Daughter to David and Kathleen Stocker Thompson of Wildwood Crest. Jan. 19. Son to John and Susan Pondolph Rennie of Court House. Jan. 19. Son to Carl and Lisa Cordier Veil of Ocean City, Jan. 21. Daughter to Gordon and Denise Mullany Cochrane of Ocean City, Jan. 21. Daughter to Jeffrey and Mary Louise Barner Hay-field of South Dennis, Jan. 22. Daughter to Francis and Cindy Baker Numbers of Villas, Jan. 22. Son to Frederick and Linda Stoll Etling of Woodbine, Jan. 23. Son to Thomas and Lori Crosthwait Melchionni of Marmora. Jan. 23. ELSEWHERE Elizabeth Anne to Lt. Edward and Anne Rueter Wheaton of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Jan. 15. The child is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs. James E. Wheaton of North Wildwood.

Rx nz Health Watch

Pernicious anemia and folic acid deficiency today i are our topics of discussion in our series on blood. Pernicious anemia is the term for a low blood count caused by B12 deficiency. This is a particularly serious form of anemia because B12 is vital to the maintenance of a healthy nervous sytem, as well as the production of red blood cells. Prolonged pernicious anemia can lead to irreversible brain damage and spinal cord damage. This serves to underscore the need to pursue the causes of a low blood count and not assume taking iron supplements will do the trick. THE AMERICAN diet is now filled with extensive vitamin supplements. Accordingly. it is extremely rare for someone to develop pernicious anemia strictly from lack of intake of Bl2. However, it is possible for the body to lose or reduce its ability to absorb B12. This is what would com monly lead to Bl2-induced anemia. The nutrients we eat are absorbed in different parts of the digestive tract. B12 is absorbed in the lower intestine by com-

1 bination with a substance called "intrinsic factor" i which is secreted by the stomach lining. FOR REASONS not yet discovered some people stop secreting the intrinsic factor and thus cannot make use of the B12 from their diet. This can also occur as a result of certain forms of digestive surgery Pernicious anemia is more frequent in those who have relatives with the disorder. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have a close relative with it. This form of anemia is rare before age 40 and occurs equally in men and women. IT IS FOUND on occasion in pregnant women because of their increased need for vitamins for the baby. This is one reason mothers-to-be should lake their maternity vitamins without fail. We also check for pernicious anemia in alcoholics. Alcoholics tend to eat fewer nutrients because they are satisfied by the calories in the liquor. Folic acid also is extremely important to the production of red blood cells. Unlike as with most vitamins, your body does not have a long term ability to maintain reserves of folic acid.

IT TAKES only a few weeks to develop a deficiency if your diet has been too low in green vegetables. There is a rare disease called "celiac" that restricts the body's ability to absorb folic acid, and some pecple do have an increased need for this vitamin. These deficiencies can lead to all the usual symptoms of anemia: paleness, fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations In the particular case of these two vitamins, deficiency can be signalled by a sore mouth anfl tongue and a yellow color to the * skin. IF THE BI2 deficiency is severe, your balance may be affected, you may have some memory loss, depression. confusion and continuous tingling in your hands. Since the effect of pernicious anemia can be permanent, any of these symptoms should send you dashing to the doctor for evaluation. Dr Beit man is president of the Cape May County Unit of the American Cancer Society, of which Health Watch is a public education project Letters to the doctor can be sent rare of his office ION N Main St.. Cape May Court House. 08210

Prepared . Childbirth Courses COURT HOUSE - The Childbirth and Parent Education Association (CAPE.) will hold classes for prepared childbirth at two Cape May County locations soon The courses are intended for women approaching the sixth month of pregnancy The first eight-week series will begin 7:30 p m Friday at the Social Services Building. Rio Grande expectant mothers Can register by calling 465-5094 or 886-8577 Another series of classes will be held at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital here beginning 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 5. For information or to register call the same numbers Greaseband WILDWOOD - The Fabulous Greaseband rock and roll revue will be presented 9 p.m. Friday at the Wildwood Convention Hall under sponsorship of the Lower Township Moose Lodge. For tickets and in formation call KH4-2599 bet ween 9 a.m. and noon

ANCHOR CONTINUES TO GROW FINANCIAL STATEMENT ^ DECEMBER 31, 1985 ASSETS / \ LIABILITIES CE.li on Hund 2.422.955.00 M Coinmeirial Chrokiiyj 055 506 00 Mortgage Loans I49.426.33Z.00 Commercial Loans 866 446.00 N.O.W. Account, s 5.992.629.00 PHA Improvement Loan, 266.069-00 Saving, Account., 15.1. 107,75760 Savings Account Loans 963.060.00 Student Loans 788.017.00 Advances from FH LB II IOO.OOO OO Con.Um.ru™, 764.450.00 Otho, AAmncr, 9117 066 1X1 US Government Securities H Certificates of Deposit 9.78 1.0 15.00 Advances by Borrowers Stock in Federal Home for taxes 798 325.00 Loan Bank 1.356.700.00 Other Investment Securities 5.914.139.00 Other Liabilities 2.614.952.00 Office Building Equipment 'Reserves A Undivided 'imcmon.oon 445MOOO° — Aaaets 4.451.507.00 TOTAL 8181.460.292.00 TOTAL SINI.460 29200 OFFICERS DIRECTORS WILLIAM L. NEIDIG GEORGE FIELDHOUSE President, 'Chlel Executive Ofllrer N chairman ol the Kurd SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS EMANUEL SOLOMON Steven E Brady. Chief Financial OfTker Vi«e ( h.urman o! the K..111I George L EUtlns. Chief Lending Officer Wli|pr „ SefuntV Const li u t CONTROLLER AS8T CONTROLLER WphWOn., s, .Yes, dent « ,n le< '.,|r In. Frank J Gleesoii Maria NekJudofl tlrnrv .1 Ulasri.. lames Sail Water Ibltv Marilyn S Ba^fkl^SK Mulligan F>rd W Gam. S, Jesse W.U.ams . , UiM^rd Shu^.nl. A Powe In. ASST. VICE PRESIDENTS Puhrir P llimhiill lYrsldenl. Km mil In. Anne M Hrennan H Jot apelll -Jew I. W.Uiams tn-neral Hardware pen red Debbie L Brown Theresa A DeLuca ^ Theresa A Klillan iu .. .. "J*®*®, ' IU.ur Hirl /Joint. k ■ SECRETARY I Frmherg A Griffith PA I' Theresa A DeLuca ^ Kourv Tlghr. taiprrs A Hlsiika ASSISTANT SECRETARIES i (L AUDITORS R fa telle B Hendricks Robbl German Smith JK Flore MlUer A Quigley V ASSISTANT TREASURERS 0 Kathleen N Hrennan Eleanor I. Hunt |fl L# M Kathleen TCoUrui WrndvM Pfefler M .JP :• Kathleen S Cooper Janet B St haeffer » . ■ a Ck M M \ \ ANCHOR / / x X 5AVMG5 & LOAN / / ASSOC I AJ I ON " W 'Inrludes 2.420.00'J Appraised Equity Capital * SIX CONVENIENT OFFICES MEMBER FSLIC ) 7 '