28 Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 16 April '86

Seven Mile Beach M0\T Ml Ellen Rowland 368-2294 S

(From Page 4) are really whoop-de-do affairs and open to the public. Aggie (Mrs. Wayne III) Robinson has just performed a tedious job and valuable service for members of the many organizations which Stone Harbor boasts. Titled What's Cookin'. her missive is»a list of charitable and/or social organizations, clubs and churches AND their regular meetings and projected events for the coming season. This will prevent the unhappy scheduling of two important occasions on the same day, as has previously happened. Give the lady 5 ••••• April 6 Ray and Marcelle drl.aurentis threw one of their nifty after-church breakfasts. Every mouth on the island starts watering at thought of those home-baked cinnamon buns; black with raisins, glazed a half-inch higher* with fragrant goo. Scott Daniels thinks anyone who eats more than five is a glutton. Heard about Harry Strohmetz' 70th birthday party in the Florida cays. Marcelle called it a chichee party, named for the shady huts made with marsh grass which Seminole Indians come annually to erect for them. Jessie Strohmetz, who'd arrived by plane that morning, tried in vain to keep the bash a secret. Harry didn't wait when she purposely dawdled while dressing, but went ahead and arrived as the birthday banners were being raised. Didn't spoil a thing; they had a ball Other conversation centerd on loss of Don Sheneman's Exxon station. Consensus was: "It'll be a hardship for the town" but nobody wants the borough to buy it and increase taxes. ABSOLUTE RASH of going-away parties going on. Gracine McManamy of 100th Street gave one for the S.H. Bridge & Chowder

Assoc. April 2. This was a returnee party too - Jo Levinson's back looking tan and sassy. Later in the week Dotty Stump gave one of her sim pie. little four-course, sitdown dinner parties for Jessie and Harry Strohmetz, who are leaving on their anniversary tour of Acapulco and the western coastline. TIME FOR a change, albeit painful, so this column will be written in the first-person singular. For six years turning out weekly News Notes has been my consuming interest, challenge and joy. I am glad to report the job now falls to an experienced writer Gertrude (Skip) Gladue, a warm enthusiastic scribe who will care as deeply about it as I. By turns I have tried to be; interesting, exact, a promotor of good causes, amusing, a watchdog. Many times I have failed but, always, I have tried. My regular readers have been: patient, loyal and encouraging. For that reason I'd like to dedicate this last column to: My., Sponsors — Fran Kershner, who saved my letters to editors 20 years ago; my first editor, John • Andrus, who hired me when I didn't know how to type, let alone write; Bonnie Reina, who was there when I needed her; my boss, editor Joe Zelnik, who sighed when he wanted to scream and who had made this publication one for which I will always be proud of having a part. My Detractors — Who shall be nameless but who waited for me to be found wanting and spurred me on thereby. My Friends — Who supported me from the 'onset and whose names have appeared in this column so frequently. My Husband — Who has suffered with me through 312 looming deadlines. I've grown accustomed to this space — I'll miss it and I'll miss you, auf Widersehen, au revoir and God Bless.

Planners' Schedule

COURT HOUSE - The schedule of meetings of the Middle Township Planning Board, to be held 7:30 p.m. prevailing time in the meeting room of the Municipal Hall, -Boyd and Mechanic Streets, has been announced for the period May 1 through Dec. 31. Meetings are slated as follows: May MpMay 22, June 10, June 26, July 8, July 24, Aug. 12, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 25, Oct. 14, Oct. 23. Nov. 10. Dec. 9. Blood Visit Is April 25 STONE HARBOR - A bloodmobile visit, with the objective of collecting 50 pints of blood, will be held by the county chapter, American Red Cross, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Stone Harbor Fire Hall, 96th and Second Avenue. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Red Cross at 646-7000. Walk-in donors are also welcome. A Second Chance COURT HOUSE - Middie Township is offering a second chance to students who left the school district after their senior year in high school without passing the reading and/or mathematics sections of the state Minimum Basic Skills Test. Students who were in 12th grade during the 1984-85 school year and did not pass the test are eligible to re-take the exam Upon certification of passing the test and other graduation requirements, a state-endorsed diploma will be granted. Contact Ronald Blahusch in the high school guidance office for an appointment by calling 465-9411, ext. 310.

Cool to Large MUA Board

(From page 1) evaluate based on expert recommenda'jortf. The endless hours of work is to be d »ne by the staff. If they are spending e idless hours, they should look at their staff." "I'm proud of the board, " said Thornton "I kept us out of the fire. I have no difficulty with them spending so much time. We do that sometimes, too." Band's letter pointed out that the MUA is operating "a countywide solid waste disposal system including a secure sanitary landfill and transfer station" and is constructing "a regional wastewater treatment system including a composting facility." He said the seven-member board would give each "appropriate recognition and compensation for their talent and interest in the project without differentiating between them on an almost arbitrary and irrelevant basis." BAND ALSO POINTED OUT that the MUA chairman is paid $7,000 a year, regular members $6,500 and alternates $100 a meeting to a maximum of $4,000. Thus the seven-member proposal would be an increase of at least $5,000 in pay. Freeholders crested the MUA in August

of 1972. They voted last June to expand it to include two alternates. The freeholders dropped the issue last week by agreeing they'd like to hear the MUA's "justification" for a sevenmember board. Band reportedly is writing another letter* A Bargain (From page 1) "They said all parts are readily available," said Brodbeck "I don't think we could go wrong." said Clarke. "I know we would put it to use " Freeholder Gerald M Thornton offered a motion to purchase the dozer I'LL SECOND (the motion) because I know what they're worth." said Ralph W Evans, a builder. Sturm voted "yes, with hesitation. I don't want to see it rusting." "Trade 'em - the crane for the dozer," cracked Thornton. "I'll have the crane working by the end of the year," said Brodbeck "Have an unveiling," suggested ThoanMm 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 n 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 n •

/ll^NEWS |Nr/ DIGEST / The Week's J I ~J/j I Top Stories

(From page 1) Lower Township, to the Jetty Motel, Cape May, and began work last Wednesday. The project will begin where it left off last year, finishing the entire shore front dune, according to John Garofola, spokesman for the state Division of Coastal Resources. Nitrates in Wells SOUTH SEAVILLE - Thirty-four of 64 wells here tested by the county Health Department have concentrations of nitrates higher than the state standard for safe water, the department told Township Committee Monday night. The survey, and recommendations, should be completed in two more weeks. Illegal Dump Found SWAINTON - Middle Township officials Friday cordoned off the pond at Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse agency. It was littered with construction debris, paint thinner containers, paint cans, tarpaper, fiberglass insulation, lumber, mattresses and household garbage litter. Administrator Wayne Whelan said he knew contractors, renovating the agency's former 76 House Dinner Theater, were filling the manmade pond, but did not know outside debris was being brought in. The DEP has been summoned and the township has said it will prosecute responsible parties. No Large Trash ? WILDWOOD — City Council has instructed Business Administrator Bradley Blubaugh to prepare a plan that would discontinue garbage service to all businesses except motels and rooming houses with fewer than five units, in an effort to cut expenses. Next year's projected cost for dumping at the county MUA landfill, Woodbine, is $275,000 and projected salary costs for city trash collectors is $165,000. Lot Proposal Rejected STONE HARBOR — Borough Council / last week rejected a Planning Board proposal to increase minimum lot sizes from 5,000 to 6,600 square feet and minimum frontage requirements from 50 to 60 feet in residential zones. Concern was that the proposal would leave about 70 percent of all residential building lots nonconforming, that people owning double lots would be unable to subdivide and the value of the lots would plummet. BT Refiles Charges COURT HOUSE — Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital's board of governors has unanimously voted to refile charges of "disruptivess" against cardiologist Suketu Nanavati and ask the American Arbitration Association to create a tribunal to rule that it may dismiss him. according to hospital attorney Carl Valore. The state Appelate Court upheld a ruling that Nanavati was pre judged when the hospital tried to dismiss him on the same charges in 1982. Admits Tax Fraud GREEN CREEK — Local fisherman William W. Shoffler, 32, of Burleigh Road, pleaded guilty last week to tax evasion in U.S. District Court, Camden. He faces five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled May 23. Ski Trip Suit COURT HOUSE - Solicitor Bruce Gorman, representing Middle Township and about 40 people who took a February Quebec ski trip organized by the township Recreation Department, filed « i Mil fa Sapericr Court- lastrwaetodgatriBt > • ■

C Summit Group Travel Inc. of Philadelphia, its employes Bob Arnowitt and Harvey Becker, and the New Yorkbased Loews Corporation, owner of the Loews Le Concorde Hotel in Quebec. The lawsuit alleges that there were no rooms available to the plaintiffs at Loqws Le Concorde, although advance reservations were made, and the group was bumped to a hotel outside Quebec City. Acme Plan Okayed SEAVILLE — Upper Township's Planning Board approved preliminary site plans last week for a 55,000-square-foot Acme market in developer John Federico's Cedar Square here. State Highway Authority representatives have asked for detailed plans and want a fence built to control litter. Still needed is a state Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Department of Environmental Protection for the septic system. Headed for Court NORTH WILDWOOD - City Council has turned over to Mayor Lewis Vinci a dispute with owners of Morey's Pier. They fault him for a standoff in negotiations over 60,000 feet of Boardwalk near 25th Street. The city wants Morey's to pay $450,000 for 27,225 square feet which owners agreed to do last year. Since then a title search revealed that Morey's owns all but 2,400 square feet of total. Owners are still willing to pay if the city vacates two paper streets involved, but the city wants the money first. Beach Funds Okayed OCEAflfclTY - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last week approved $97,119 to help the city pay for damages from a spring 1964 storm. The city spent $387,789 on storm repairs, and previously received about $145,000 from FEMA. The agency and the city have been arguing over damage survey reports. Suspect in Robbery NORTH WILDWOOD - Anthony M Iwanicka, 23, of Wheeler Street, Philadelphia, was arrested and arraigned last Wednesday for taking $4,600 from the First Jersey National Bank, New Jersey Avenue, April 7. Superior Court Judge James A. O'Neill set $25,000 cash bail and sent Iwanicka to the county jail. According to city Detective George Greenland, police found $4,130 in one of Iwanicka 's pockets while investigating a disturbance at Season's Restaurant, Wildwood. Charged in Stabbing WILDWOOD - Ruth Ann Mitchell, 38. of 224 Young Ave., was charged last week with aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing Clinton Piatt Jr., 31, with scissors during a domestic dispute April 8. Mitchell also was charged with simple assault. Piatt received more than 30 stitches at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. 15 Years for Assault SEAVILLE — James Dull, 27, of Snow Hill, Md., was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for beating, sexually assaulting and trying to kill an Upper Township woman, 25, an Route 50 Aug. 22, 1964. Superior Court Judge James A. O'Neill ruled that Dull must serve at least six years before he's eligible for parole. United Way Results COURT HOUSE - The county United Way will hold its annual meeting tonight. April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Court House on Main Street, and a final report on the results of the 1966 campaign will be given. As of Monday, United Way collected $79,290. That's $48,710 less than its campaign goal of $128,000 and $30,920 less i /kan last year's record total »f $110,210. ^,i: i