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Maureen Coy It HOLD STILL — Terri Richardson. 20. a student of office occupation, paints a clown face on John Robert ("J.R.") Heide at the Vocational School's Spring Fair Terri is the wife of Gary Brian Richardson of Cape May. J.R. is a student at Ocean Academy and the son of John T. Richardson of Del Haven.

, . , Older Adults Need 4 Academy r , , Eve Examinations Graduates

SKA ( i I KT Four police officers from Cape May County were among the graduates ol the IH4th Municipal Police Training Class al the New Jersey State I'olice Training Center here April IK They are: Patrolman Law re nee C Kenney. Avalon; Patrolman Rdbert A Caruso. North Wild wood Patrolman T e r e n e e J O s I a r . Wildwood. and Patrolman Louis A Kusso. yape May Diploiii fi' s w e r e present ejf fo 35 policemen. Iiringmg the total of graduates since inception -""of the program in 1951 to I2.A4I7.

Older adults who settle for just an eye health examination are getting only half the care they need, says Dr. Errol Hummel of Jackson. N.J.. consumer communication chairman of the New Jersey Optometric Association. Eye health problems are more likely to occur as one grows older. Dr. Rummel said, and visioin problems and eye focusing difficulties are much more prevalent, interfering with driving, reading, doing daily chores and participation in recreational activities A COMPLETE optometrie examination takes from :U) to 60 minutes on the first visit and begins with taking or updating of the patient's

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health history. Dr. Rummel said. The eye health part includes a glaucoma test, a cataract check, side vision testing, and examination for certain general health problems that may appear in the eyes. The inside of the eyes are checked for retinal disease, diabetes, or hardening of the arteries. THE VISION part of the examination should include tests of common vision conditions like nearsightedness. farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia; test of the eyes' ability to change focus, he went on. Testing of eye coordina tion and muscle function are performed to be certain the eyes are working together as a team. Medicare reimbursement covers eyeglasses and contact lenses prescribed after cataract surgery, but does not cover routine eyeglasses. , ANNUAL, thorough eye examinations are good investment in terms of maintaining an older adult's independence and,enjoyment of life. Dr. Rummel declared. For further information about eye care and vision contact the New Jersey Optometric Association. 684 Whitehead Road. Trenton. N'J. 08648. <609 1^656-3456 tWIIhrlp Hlw' + American R«d Croat

Computer Crime Bill Given OK WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Congressman Bill Hughes (D-NJ) aimed at broadening the federal laws against computer crime. Hughes said the new legislation is needed to help the law enforcement community keep pace with one of the fastest growing areas of crime — the illegal entry into computerized data files. Highes pointed out that industry and government have to work together to prevent computer-related crimes, which often threaten people's privacy, cost business and industry millions of dollars a year, and even jeopardize national security. TO THAT END. he said, the new legislation would . establish three new categories of criminal misconduct involving computers which will be subject to federal jurisdiction. Tliey woudl: — make it a five-year felony offense for anyone to knowingly trespass into "federal interest computers" for the purpose of obtaining anything of value or with the intent to defraud, — make it a felony to maliciously trespass into a federal interest computer and cause more than $1,000 in damages; and — establish a new . category of middemeanors involving the use of "pirate bulletin boards," which are used by hackers to display passwords to computers. Hughes noted that "federal interest computers" are defined under the legislation as those owned by the federal government. bank computers, and computers in different states where the illegal entry takes place interstate. The congressman said he is hopeful that the full House will consider and pass the computer crime bill within the next few weeks.

, J vV GETTING ACQUAINTED — Mrs. Cherie Denton, teacher, shows guitar technique to pre-school children visiting the kindergarten classroom at Upper Township Elementary School in Marmora. Registration for kindergarten now totals 121 new students entering the school.

Hospital Fosters Added Schooling •

COURT HOUSE - A registered nurse <RN> is going on for a bachelor of science degree while a licensed practical nurse < LPN i works to become an RN. A critical care nurse is studying for certification while a secretary seeks a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. Supervisors are joined for a management course. Individuals from various departments study CPR. AT Bl RDETTE Tomlin Memorial Hospital, this type of effort is multiplied many times over. Advanced education for employees is a priority of the hospital as well as individuals, so it is supported in a variety of ways The dividends may be counted in very human terms. For Bonnie Raffertv, a critical care unit nurse, hospital programs have brought personal fulfillment. an improved family income and increased professional expertise. "I had been an LPN a year and I knew I wanted to be a registered nurse When I went to the inser vice department here, the hospital cooperated in

everyway possible. It offered tuition assistance, schedule adjustments, and scholarship information 1 graduated in 1982. and the program is even better now." THE HOSPITAL offers employes a reimbursement . of up to $300 each semester for educational costs. A recent ruling expanded the expenses covered to include books, an Expense most other institutions leave up to the student. Burdette is also liberal in coverage of all continuing education as opposed to the standard reimbursement for studies related only to a particular area of employment. The belief is that all education contributes to the development of a wellrounded. highly qualified care giver IN ADDITION to en couragement for outside education, the hospital is constantly expanding its opportunities for inservice education Updates on newprocedures. techniques, and ideas within the health care field are provided regularly by the inservice education department

- o pLflj Br OFFICERS — Newly-elected officers of the state Association of Legal Secretaries are. from left: recording secretary Karen McKee of Villas; vice president Rosemarie Hee of Wildwood Crest; presiden t.Vnn Marie Weiss of the Crest; treasurer Jane Saggiomo of the Crest; corresponding secretary Fern Mead of Avalon: and governor Rosemarie Luteri of Cape May. They were installed at a Mav 20 meeting in The Winchester. Cape May.