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They're Loaded COURT HOUSE - Nexl lime a freeholder pleads poverty, tell him what the county's worth. An appraisal, necessitated by new state accounting requirements, reports that the "cost of replacement" of county-owned land, buildings and contents would be $66.8 million. That's more than the assessed valuation of West Cape May and West Wildwood put together. Two ( Belated ) Cheers STONE HARBOR — Night owl workers supposedly finished work on the Great Channel Bridge between 2 and 6 this morning. Motorists should notice a difference because two locks are in, according to Bob Hovick of the state Department of Transportation. If, on the other hand, you want to walk across the bridge without risking your life, the pedestrian walkway won't be opened until the county paints crosswalks and installs signs. Early Deadlines COURT HOUSE — Don't come to this newspaper's office Friday. It's Independence Day and we're celebrating. But if you have news or advertising for next week's issue, do come to this newspaper's office by noon tomorrow, Thursday, July 3. That's the early deadline. Have a safe holiday. Time Is Money COURT HOUSE — Two unusual events at the freeholders' June 24 meeting : Former freeholder William R. Wilsey of Petersburg asked that the "Salary Resolution," which lists all changes, in title, pay, etc., be read in its entirety. It was, and took four minutes. Later, en(Page 74 Please)

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Dor ii Ward SWELL TIME — Albert Trombetta. 2. and Nicole Simpson, 3. had the ocean off Stone Harbor's 95th Street pretty much to themselves last weekend, a situation that will change this weekend with the unofficial start of the season. They're the children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trombetta and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simpson, all of Cape May Court House.

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By JACK SMYTH LIBERTY ISLAND - "They call me coquette and mademoiselle, and I must admit I like it quite well ... it's something to be the darling of all, the grande femme fatale, the belle of the ball."

The disembodied voice coming from the recesses of the darkened museum was husky, yet unmistakably that of a woman. I didn't know whether I was more surprised by the words or the fact that they came from a copper and iron statue towering over me. "If you're looking for stereotypes, you've come to the wrong place, pal." the voice said. "Bartholdi had some hifalutin ideas about making me a Greek goddess Sojourner Truth was the wrong color, and would have really looked out of place at the Parthenon, but she was closer to me than Athena, or that crew." FREDERIC AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI. I knew, was a Frenchman from Colmar, in Alsace-Lorraine who had designed the massive statue that towered above the museum. "There is a Greek connection, of course," said the voice, "Pericles, who cut somewhat of a figure in Athens about 500 years before Christ, thought it might be a good idea for people to vote, and even have I the right to criticize the government ' ' The voice told me she had antecedents in ^ (Page 4 Please)

Medically Needy: New Help By JOE ZELN1K RIO GRANDE — The state says it could spend $1.1 million in the next 12 monthslo pay the medical bills of needy county residents who have been "falling between the cracks" of other programs. And the county Welfare Department has formed a 44-person unit (director Edna Hand of Court House is splitting her duties with adult Medicaid) with an estimated $75,000 budget to administer the program. Now if only the qualified "medically needy" show up. There is some doubt at the county Welfare Department that the need is as great as the state estimates. WELFARE DIRECTOR Ralph I. Schellinger told this newspaper last week that the state originally predicted the county had 4,000 persons eligible for the new program, which started yesterday. On that basis, said Schellinger, the state suggested the county hire 30 additional people. "I guessed a lot less," said Schellinger, on the basis of responses to a state 800 phone number which persons are supposed to use to inquire about the program, Schellinger said that in the five months ending in March, there were 50 calls from the county, "and 20 were inappropriate." "I'M CONCERNED about the lack of information," said Schellinger, "and would like those eligible to be aware it exists."' He urged persons to call the Medically Needy unit at 886-6200 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. County and state officials met last Thursday and the state offered new estimates on the number of people "expected to benefit." It said 1,422 children and pregnant women could receive $297,628 over the next 12 months, and 1,944 aged, blind and disabled could receive $803,516. THE ADMINISTRATIVE costs are be (Page 4 Please)

Independence Day Festivities Fireworks in 7 Towns

By GREGG LAWSON Fireworks can be seen in six county locations at dusk Friday. If you miss 'em all, Sea Isle City is doing it Saturday. The locations : Cape May, Congress Hall Beach; Middle Township, Goshen Road Sports Complex; North Wildwood, 25th and the Boardwalk; Ocean City, 6th Street football field; Upper Township, Strathmere beach at Seaview Road; Wildwood, on the beach at Garfield Avenue. The Sea Isle City pyrotechnics on Saturday will be on the beach at John F. Kennedy Boulevard. OTHER Independence Day festivities: Avalon Swimming races for ages 14 and under begin at 10 a.m. July 4 at the Windrift swim pool at 80th and the Beach. Field races, egg toss and watermelon eating contests begin at 2 p.m. at 10th and Dune later in the day. Oh July 5, a free Open Air Army Band Concert will be presented at 30th and the Boardwalk at 7 p.m. Sea Isle City • • The offers a- free concert by the

original rock and roll band "Enforcer." which is kicking off its album promotional tour. The concert begins at 7 p.m. July 4 on the Sea Isle City Promenade at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the Beach. Stone Harbor Opening ceremonies for this borough's July 4 jubilee will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the 81st Street football field At 10 a.m., a candy scramble for youngsters up to 6 will begin, followed by foot races by age groups at 10: 15 a.m. A Phillies Home Run Derby (Page 89 Please)