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f/ll^NEWS it^Y DIGEST V #/ // / / weed's I III Top Stories (From Page 1) vironmenlalist Ruth Fisher of South Dennis was silenced by Freeholder-Director William E. Sturm Jr. even though she said she had "three more" things to bring up. "You've had your time limit, 10 minutes," said Sturm. The gag rule does not seem to be in any written guidelines, and has not been invoked on anyone but Fisher. Quieter Luaus STRATHMERE - Upper Township Committee voted Thursday to renew the Deauville Inn's liquor license after a compromise between it and residents complaining about noise from the inn's Thursday night luaus. As part of the compromise, amplified guitar music is allowed between 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on 16 weekdays between now and Sept. 15. but not on more than two week days in a given week. Martin's Not Happy WOODBINE — After complaints about noise and open consumption of alcohol in the vicinity of Martin's Happy Tap on Washington Avenue. City Council last week suspended and denyed renewal of its operating license, which expired Monday The action has been met by an appeal to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) by bar owner Robert Martin, who has asked ABC director John Vaessallo for permission to remain open while the case is pending. Martin's attorney blamed the borough's lack of a police force. Correction COURT HOUSE - This column last week estimated seven large potted plants now adorning the second floor corridor of the county library office building cost $600 An eighth plant has been discovered . in the freeholder meeting room. Each cost $90 for a total of about $720. First public comment came at the freeholder meeting of June 24 from Ruth Fisher of South Dennis who called them "symbolic of an attitude adjustment I think is necessary. The money could be better spent." County employes have "commented" by placing a moth-eaten teddy bear, a stuffed white rabit, and a plastic "Pluto" dog between branches of the plant outside the freeholder meeting room. A sign proclaims: "No Hunting." Caught Partying ? RIO GRANDE — County jail inmates Avelia Lopez. 33. of Cuba and Elvin Devoy Copson III, 18, of North Shore Road. Rio Grande, allegedly escaped June 22 by carving through a masonry wall. They were caught last Wednesday while eating jiizza and drinking beer in a wooded area off Linden Lane here. Sheriff James Plousis reported. Both were charged Thursday with escape and having an implement of escape, he said. Lopez is awaiting deportation. Plousis said. Copson is serving a 364-day sentence on burglary and theft charges from Atlantic City. Almost an Acre TUCKAHOE — Upper Township Committee is expected this month to take final action on ordinances that would increase minimum buildable lot sizes to 40,000 square feet in mainland residential zones. Approved on first reading last week, one ordinance would hike the 20,000 square foot minimum in R-2 zones and the 30,000 square foot in R-l zones. A separate ordinance would combine those zones into one resident I district. Residential zones in S thmere are not included in the measures but are expected to be considered in later ordinances. Ordinance Dropped STONE HARBOR - Borough Council has decided against a proposed "discriminatory" ordinance that would have raised minimum lot sizes from

5,000-6,600 square feet and increased frontage requirements from 50-60 feet. Council and planning board members are preparing to change existing zoning laws consider space, density and size requirements for homes, according to Mayor Arden Hand. Beaches Reopened ATLANTIC CITY - Eight blocks of center city beaches here were reopened Friday after tests by the Department of Environmental Protection showed bacteria counts to be safe for bathing. The beaches from Indiana to Georgia avenues were closed Thursday after fecal coliform counts above the 200-point level deemed safe for bathing were found on Monday and Wednesday. Recycling Bill Passes TRENTON — The Senate approved 38-2 last week a bill sponsored by Sen. Paul Contillo, D-Bergen, that would require New Jerseyans to separate recyclable materials from their garbage, provide financial incentives to develop marketed for recycled products and help towns receive grants and low-interest loans to defray the costs of recycling equipment. Under the provision, recycling programs would be coordinated by each of the state's 21 counties. The bill now goes to the Assembly. Kiting Probed OCEAN CITY — Jerry Gossen, of Sam Dimas, Calif., and Mark Borg, of Ocean City, are reported under investigation by county Prosecutor's Office and NewJersey Real Estate Con. mission on charges of "kiting" property appraisals or sales to obtain mortgages for more than the actual sale price. Thomas Rossi, a North Wildwood lawyer representing Borg, denied his client performed improper or illegal acts. At least six properties are involved. A First Step WASHINGTON. D.C. - U.S. Rep William J. Hugh (D-2d Dist) reports that the House Appropriations Committee has approved spending $913,000 to restore Cape May City beaches. But Hughes said the project, which was designed several years ago, may be killed by the Reagan administration when it goes to the Senate later this year. The funds are the first installment of a $17 million project that includes two new groins, the replacement of massive amounts of sand, and periodic sand replacement. The committee also approved dredging of Cold Spring Inlet and a replenishment program for Peck's Beach Accepts Tujo Bids OCEAN CITY — City Council awarded a $190,315 bid to Foundations and Structures of Tuckahoe last week to build bulkheads at bay front street end at Fourth and Sixth streets as part of the city's plan to improve drainage. A $19,990 bid was awarded to William Brennen & Son of Marmora to build floating boat docks at Tennessee Avenue. End in Sight COURT HOUSE - Dr Suketu Nanavati can add Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital and its medical staff executive committee to his restraint of trade claim against Dr. Robert Sorensen. U.S. District Judge Mitchell Cohen ruled in Camden last week. His decision isn't expected to prolong the seven-week trial of Nanavati's charges against Sorensen and the hospital, and their counter claims. All sides are expected to finish summations tomorrow with jury instruction slated for Saturday. No Salty Licenses WASHINGTON, D C. - Congressmen scratched salt water fishing licenses from their 1987 budget resolution to President Reagan last week. His administration proposed $10 licenses for marine sports fishermen, conceding, however, that half the $100 million expected from them over the next three years would be needed to implement the program. Sports fishermen already shell out $150 million a year in taxes on fishing equipment. Congressman William

Hughes complained, plus nine cents a gallon to Uncle Sam in boat fuel taxes. The licenses, Hughes said, would be an enforcement nightmare for the Coast Guard. Charged With Burglary AVALON — Christopher Money, 21, of Bridgeton was charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy last week for allegedly taking $5,000 in valuables from a home at 42nd and Dune in February. He remains in Cumberland County Jail on unrelated charges in lieu of $15,000 cash. Truck Fall Fatal WEST CAPE MAY - Laurie A. Cannone, 24, of 139B Eldredge Ave., died Thursday morning from head injuries suffered June 21, when she fell from the back of a stake-bed pickup truck driven by William F. Rynne, 22, of the first block of Cherry Hill Ave., North Cape May. Borough police said they don't have full details of the accident, and are continuing to investigate.

Critically Injured OCEAN CITY — George Butera, 18, of Norristown, Pa., was in critical condition at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, after an apparent surf accident here last week. Hospital officials wouldn't comment on the extent of Butera 's injuries, but Beach Patrol Captain Ollie Muzslay said Butera had no feeling from the chest down. Muzslay said Butera may have been injured diving into shallow water. Crash Kills Woman PETERSBURG - Holly Ann Boll, 33, of New York Avenue, Somers Point, lost her life in a single- vehicle crash along Route 631 (Tuckahoe Road) around 2:50 a.m. Sunday. According to State Police, she was apparently driving home from her job at Happy's Inn, Dorothy, and was headed east through Upper Township when she failed to negotiate a curve. Her car skidded onto the shoulder of Route 631, struck a utility pole and landed on a guide wire.

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Seven-Mile Island has planned a super-terrific celebration marking the 210th birthday of this country! In Avalon swimming races for 14 and under will begin 10 a.m. July 4 at the pool of the Windrift, 80th and the Beach. Field races are on tap at 2 p.m. at 10th and Dune Drive. Races are for all members of the family, including moms and dads, parents and children, and then there are the contests : egg toss and watermelon eating. AVALON HAS scheduled, sand sculpture contests for July 5 on the beaches between ninth and 34th Streets. Register at 10 a.m. and judging will be at 2:30 p.m. Lots of good fun, according to Dave llaeberle, and ribbons or prizes to the winners. Saturday night everyone will be gathering at 30th and the beach for the band concert by the N.J. 19th Army Band, 7 to 8 p.m. THE GRAND and glorious Friday the Fourth in Stone Harbor begins at 9:45 a.m. with opening ceremonies at the football field. 81st Street. What a day the Chamber of Commerce has planned: a candy scramble for ages up to 6 to 10 a.m.; foot races by age groups at 10:15. Meanwhile contestants for the Phillies Home Run Derby may register starting at 9:30, with the contest set to begin at 10:30. At 11 a.m. the slow bike races begin and at noon the decorated bike contest will be held at the parking lot on Second Avenue Be sure and register between 10 and 11:30. At 12:30 sand sculpture begins at the 81st Street beach with judging at 2:30 p.m. Back to the field, frisbee contests for ages 10 and up. teams for two. Register between 11 and 12:30 for this contest. That evening it's off to the 96th Street Parking Lot. Bring your chair for the Serenaders, the sounds of the really big bands, starting at 7:30 p.m. Happy Birthday America! BARBARA BELL. Washington, D.C., has been ! visiting her parents. Pris and Chuck Ebert (of

Avalon and Pittsburgh) prior to her departure for Ecuador, where she will spend several months traveling in South America and studying at the Universidad Catolica del Ecuador in Quito. A linguist, translator, and teacher of French and Spanish. Bell is hoping to enrich her language skills and to publish her travel experience in collaboration with several of her literary friends who also have been visiting in Avalon. At the meeting June 23, of the Stone Harbor Planning Board an application for a minor subdivision at 8731 First Ave., was denied 6-1. The application sought to create two lots, one 60 by 110 feet and the other 50 by 110 feet. S.H. POLICE Capt. Tony Solis reports that six additional special officers have been sworn in, including James Searle, David Daniels. Stan Sochuck. Paul Reynolds. William Tolan and Louis Gentile. New traffic safety officers include Kathleen F. Smith and David Shields. At its meeting June 18. the S.H. Architecture Review Board approved a scaled-down version of the sign originally applied for by "Mister Christian's Miniature Golf." 96th Street. Also, a sign was approved for Cafe Galerie, 9809 Third Ave. Jonathan's Harbor Seafood will paint its ID directly on the rear door of its shop on 96th Street and the fact that it is for deliveries only. The board said this was informational and not considered a sign. ' Dance — ballet, tap, and jazz — begins today noon to i 1 p.m. in Avalon Community Hall and will continue I Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Evening i aerobics Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. will start in July. For more information call 967-3066. • • • ALL LOCAL charities, plus the summer teenage dances in Stone Harbor, i will benefit from the proi ceeds of the Women's Civic F Club's 37th Annual Antique mm * mm ■ ■ ■

Show and Sale next week. July 7-9 What's that you say. you are afraid you will get the hungries during the show? You couldn't be in a better place. Marie Spence and her committee have planned luscious platters and sandwiches, and a host of homemade mouthwatering desserts. Some of her helpers include Peg Grimes. Betty I.arkin. Mary Conweli. Lillian Dougherty. Be Shessler. Jean Westhoff, Bette White. Also, Marcelle deLaurenlis. Betty Coyle. Matt Woolery, Ann Allen, Jo Levison. Alice Supplee and Ethel Mladjen. The grand opening is 6 to 9:30 Monday, July 7. in the Elementary School. 93rd and Third Avenue. Tuesday, July 8 will be a full day, 10:30 a.m. -9:30 p.m. The show, featuring exhibitors from seven states, will have its final day Wednesday, July 9 10:30 until 3 p.m. Cards for reduced price admission are available at Borough Hall, 95th and Second Avenue, and at the Chamber of Commerce Building. 212 96th St. AVALON LIFEGUARD David Cox will be the DJ for the Teenage Dances in Stone Harbor that start Saturday. July 5, for the summer They are held Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday nights 8 to 11 in the Women's Civic Club. 96th and the beach. A nominal sum is charged. John Roberson will be running the dances for the third year for the WCC. Now is the time to register for the Little Miss Stone Harbor contest Saturday, July 26. Chairwoman Biki Wear says applications for young ladies 6 to 11 can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 96th Street. The S.H. Clerk's report at a recent council meeting cited three boat slips, 33 searches, four street openings and four marriage licenses, three certified copies, seven Hobie Cat permits, six contractor, and nine dog licenses.