Herald NEWS Hope Springs Eternal to Trim Tax Bite By C.M. MATTESSICH fewer appeals than expected. for Lower Township residents – who have until DI GESTS Present estimates are that about 2,500 ap- April 9 – and Middle Township residents, who COURT HOUSE — Early signs suggested peals will be fi led. have until April 19. that residents of recently revalued towns would Most property owners have a deadline of County Tax Administrator George R. Senior Groundbreaking fi le an unprecedented number of property tax April 2, at the close of business (4:30 p.m.), Brown III, noted that, while Middle Township NORTH CAPE MAY — Groundbreaking appeals with the county Board of Taxation, but to fi le appeals. residents originally were provided with a fi l- ceremonies are scheduled for tomorrow at offi cials say that, at least so far, they’re seeing Filing deadlines were extended, however, (Page A54 Please) 11 a.m. for a new senior housing project at 680 Townbank Road. The new 76-unit Haven House at St. John of God Senior Housing Development is co-sponsored by the Diocesan Housing Services Corporation of the Diocese of Camden, Inc. and St. John of God Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Monsignor It's John H. Burton, vicar general for the Diocese Inside. of Camden will preside at the groundbreak- ing ceremony. “Affordable housing is a basic human right,” stated Most Reverend Joseph It's Your A. Galante, Bishop of Camden in a release. Spring Funding for the $12.8-million project was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing Guide. & Urban Development with $10.9 million, New Jersey Department of Community Af- fairs with $1.125 million and the Federal Home Loan Bank with $770,000. Budget, Yes — Bond, No PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY THE SEAWAVE CORP. STONE HARBOR — Borough council Vol. 43 No. 13 Copyright 2007 Seawave Corp. All rights reserved. March 28, 2007 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande NJ 08242-1402 unanimously adopted a $10.9-million budget (Page A6 Please) County COOP College Trustees Will Test Roost Ready to Ratify In Main Library 4 Unions’ Pacts By CHRISTINE COTE By CHRISTINE COTE COURT HOUSE — Today, all those who COURT HOUSE — Next Monday might not receive a paycheck from the county college be the day to pick out or return library books, can feel a bit more comfortable than they have or seek a quiet moment in the periodical over the past nine months. reading room. Last evening, Atlantic Cape Community Some who typically work at the county’s College (ACCC) trustees were expected to administrative offi ces in Crest Haven will be ratify contracts with four different bargaining taking over the fi rst fl oor of the main library units of New Jersey Education Association that branch here in a one of the fi rst of its kind ex- represent administration, faculty and staff at ercises statewide, according to Lenora Bonin- all three campuses, to end negotiations that fante, county communications director. have kept union members working without a Only the second fl oor of the library will be contract since July 1, 2006. open to the public April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to Joseph Rossi, dean of labor relations and the 5:30 p.m., but library staff will be on hand campus here, told the Herald that he would be to bring materials up from the fi rst fl oor if presenting the tentative contracts to the board requested. Patrons will have complete access at its meeting at the Worthington Campus in to the fi rst fl oor during evening hours from Atlantic City. (Page A7 Please) He was optimistic it would ratify the terms Al Campbell that each union has accepted. Rabner Talks Ethics Second Annual Nun Plunge swimmers race toward chilly Cape May surf March 24 Check the Herald’s Web site: www.cape- to help raise funds for Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Cape May. All agreed on one maycountyherald.com, for confirmation of To County Offi cials thing: It was cold! last night’s vote. The contracts will be for four years, dating By C.M. MATTESSICH to July 2006 and ending June 30, 2010. The Vintage, Recycled Surfside Eatery last contracts also had four-year terms and CREST HAVEN — When it comes to eth- provided 4 percent annual pay increase gener- ics, it’s important to talk prevention as well ally, Rossi said. as enforcement, and one good approach is Will Open as Doo Wop Museum The new agreements include retroactive to “continue to shine the light” on processes base salary increases to July 1, 2006, for each intended to benefi t the public. By LAUREN SUIT The museum will be home to a neon “gar- group: That’s what state Attorney General Stu- den,” which will run along the sidewalk and (Page A8 Please) art Rabner told county department heads, WILDWOOD — The Surfside Restaurant entranceway, featuring salvaged signs from members of municipal zoning and planning came a long way from its original Ocean and motels and restaurants, long demolished. boards, and others March 21 at the county Pigeons’ Pecking Lavender roads site in Wildwood Crest, then Although the pinwheel-shaped building is administration building when, at the freehold- to a Vineland warehouse, fi nally, it will be the empty, save for construction equipment and an ers’ invitation, he spoke about “ethics and Gnaws at School new home of the city’s Doo Wop Museum and outline of blue neon, the Doo Wop Preservation government.” Amphitheater. League, which will be in charge of operating Rabner peppered his presentation with By LAUREN SUIT The museum, located across the street from the museum, has scheduled a grand opening various examples, beginning with a Hudson the Wildwoods Convention Center at Ocean for April 27. County offi cial whom he termed the “poster WILDWOOD — The battle to keep the fa- and Davis avenues, will house exhibits of the That date marks a little over a year since child for corruption.” çade of Wildwood High School clean is going doo wop era and the island’s tourism industry. city offi cials and members of the Fox family “Ironically,” said Rabner, “he had run as to the birds. Literally. It will also become an outdoor amphitheater grabbed shovels to ceremonially begin work Pigeons have taken to eating the exterior of someone who would reform and change gov- for concerts and events. ernment.” (Page A49 Please) the building, said Business Administrator and (Page A7 Please) Board Secretary Greg Rohrman. The amount of waste and their roosts are health concerns, Ugandan Children’s Plight Grips he added. During last summer, the school received a Lower Township Man’s Attention skim coat to protect the building from every- thing including leaks, pigeons and normal wear By CHRISTINE COTE her cancerous tumors were gone. and tear. In addition, the building also got a A successful businesswoman, along with fresh coat of paint. ERMA — He was interested in helping those her husband, in the Ugandan capital Kampala, That project’s cost: $245,600. less fortunate in India, but because of one she returned to Nantabulirwa, the small village No sooner than the paint dried, pigeons have woman he is now working to help her build a where she was raised, on a crusade to bring been relentless. school in Uganda. Christians, Muslims and Hindus together in On Monday, the school tried the latest ar- Bruce Tempest, who lives in a neighborhood love. (Page A8 Please) secluded from busy traffi c on Route 9, has not (See related video on the Herald Web given up on India; he just can’t say no to Annet site: www.capemaycountyherald.com) Section Spotlights Kayongo, since he met her here and then fi nally When she found they had no church to visited her in Africa last month. continue sharing her message, she and her On Deck: OD In 2001, she believed she was dying of liver husband decided to build one in that village, Wildwood Boat Show cancer and had just months to live. located about a half hour from Kampala, to and Fishing Expo. While in a hospital, she has said, after days share her mission of life and love. See Page B2-B6 of prayer by family and friends, she was visited This 30-by-60-foot stick “Believers Church,” by the Lord and was told that if she kept crying led to the building of a school, once she real- What are she was letting the devil win. ized that those who came for services included REU “cross-acceptance” That inspired her to start confessing life children, orphans living with guardians and land use issues? instead of death, Tempest said, and thinking with no means to get an education. See Real Estate Update. Al Campbell about what she still had left to do. Almost im- That is how her “New Hope for Africa” be- See Page A49 mediately, a follow-up examination revealed (Page A4 Please) N.J. Attorney General Rabner March 21 More index?...See Page A3 A2 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers March 28 2007
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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.I. ITEMS ARE LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND.W. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE ITEMS OF EQUAL VALUE.S. SOME MERCHANDISE MAY DIFFER FROM ART SHOWN. Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A3 Wildwood Picks New Staff Today Franzoi Expected New Construction Head By LAUREN SUIT of the offi ce, would receive as having been constructed last year. Wayne Gibson, Artisans Alcove a $95,000 yearly salary, if in violation of building sub-code offi cial, received WILDWOOD — The city hired, according to an early codes after an audit by the a letter of reprimand. ESTATE JEWELERS expected to pass a resolu- draft of the agenda. state Department of Com- Preston agreed to forfeit tion today hiring Glenn During the interview munity Affairs (DCA). his state building code Specializing in: Engagement Rings, Franzoi as construction of- process, City Clerk Chris JCOW was responsible licenses as a result of the Vintage Jewelry, Appraisals, Jewelry Repair fi cial for the newly formed Wood said, none of the for inspecting, and issuing investigation into the mis- Wildwood Construction remaining candidates were Certifi cates of Occupancy classifi ed properties. We Buy: Diamonds, Gold, Coins, Watches Offi ce. previously associated with for the structures. Franzoi, formerly a con- JCOW. Since then, other units WWD School OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 10 am to 5 pm struction and fire official The city, which will take have been found lacking in $18M Budget 523 Lafayette Street • Cape May • 898-0202 in Hamilton Township ac- charge of the new agency, regard to fi re safety. cording to the Atlantic including hiring decisions, Zaccaria’s predecessor, Vote Today Buying Gold & Silver County Web site, would has called the search for a Michael Preston, started as head the new Wildwood “top notch” construction JCOW’s construction offi - By LAUREN SUIT Construction Offi ce, sched- offi cial its highest priority. cial in 1993, and was at the uled to start work April 2 City offi cials have not re- position until he retired in WILDWOOD — The dis- to take over for the Joint turned phone calls regard- August 2005, before the trict’s Board of Education Construction Offi ce of the ing the new hires by this building code violations will hold its public hearing Wildwoods (JCOW). newspaper’s deadline. were made public. for the 2007-2008, $18.5 The city is also expected Mario Zaccaria is the Preston had experi- million budget tonight at to hire sub-code officials current construction of- ence for seven years as 6 p.m. and support staff for the fi cial of the soon-to-be-de- the construction offi cial in The district’s spending offi ce at today’s 3:30 p.m. funct JCOW. Wildwood, and six more plan is down $731,017 meeting. The names of JCOW has been under years doing the same in from last year and the those employees were not fi re since February 2006, Wildwood Crest. school tax-rate is expected released prior to the meet- when some 500-condo- Zaccaria and JCOW of- to drop 2.4 cents. That ing. minium units, located in fi cials Larry Booy and John means the new rate would Franzoi, who would be both Wildwood and North Conte were issued warn- be 50.5 cents for every providing daily supervision Wildwood, were identifi ed ings from DCA in May of $100 of assessed value. Superintendent Den- nis Anderson called this year’s budget a “mainte- nance” budget, but real- istic. He said that while no new programs were introduced, existing plans were strengthened. “We are committed to 609-884-3064 providing the best possible education for the children of Wildwood,” Anderson FISH MARKET said. “We believe they Al Campbell deserve nothing less.” Laborers Fix Wind Damage To Middle’s Performing Arts Center March 21 But while the total Prices Effective 3/30 - 4/1 amount of the budget is Middle Budget Details Out down $731,017 from last $ year, the amount to be Fresh Florida Shrimp ... 7.75 LB. Taxpayers Contribute 36 % More raised by taxes is up from (21-25 count) $9.3 million to $9.4 mil- By JOE HART this year. Last year’s rate as employee salaries and lion. $ was 61 cents per $100 of healthcare drove those According to Anderson, EA. COURT HOUSE — On assessed value compared increases. the district was not able Shad Roe Sets ...... 6.75 March 19, township com- to this year’s fi gure of 29.6 There are more than to use all of the additional mittee introduced its bud- cents. $1 million in capital im- funding given by the state, get by name only, and two In other words, the mu- provements and almost but still kept the tax levy’s days later, the numbers nicipal tax bill on a prop- $300,000 extra in reserve increase to $87,500. TAKE-OUT SPECIALS were made available to the erty valued at $100,000 for uncollected taxes this The state announced in public. would be $296 in 2007, year over last. February that the district Friday & Saturday 3/30 & 3/31 The only figures an- while the same valuation Capital improvements would receive an additional nounced at the commit- would have garnered a planned by the township $481,577 in state aid. Part tee meeting were a total $610 tax bill last year. include roadwork and the of that money, 53 percent budget of $20.7 million Alexis called the revalua- purchase of the fi rehouse or $252,750, is identifi ed FRIED OYSTER PLATTER and the tax rate, which tion a “redistribution of the next to Township Hall, as at-risk-aid and can’t be Served with Baked Macaroni & was 29.6 cents per $100 wealth in the township.” Alexis said. included in the budget. $ 95 of assessed value. The revaluation process He said the money for “There is $252,750 in Cheese and Stewed Tomatoes...... 8 The budget is up almost increased the assessed uncollected taxes was in- the additional aid that we $2.4 million from last year’s value of most property in creased due to the historic can’t use for tax relief or total of $18.3 million or the township dramatically, increase in tax appeals fol- to fund programs,” he said. BROILED OR FRIED nearly 13 percent. he said. lowing revaluations. “Frankly, I think it unfair to With the amount to be Township operating ex- In a letter to township the taxpayers.” FLOUNDER, SCALLOP & SHRIMP raised by taxes in 2007 at penses are up $855,622 committee, Vilma Pombo Anderson said the state $9.5 million, the taxpayer’s from last year’s $15 million of the Middle Taxpayers will explain a way to ap- share is up $2.5 million to nearly $15.9 million. Association asked that ply for the funds, but that PLATTER over last year’s total of near- Included in those fi gures since the budget was not wouldn’t be until after the ly $7 million, an increase is an increase of $601,500 available to the public at April school elections. He Served with Baked Potato or French $ 95 just short of 36 percent. in salaries and wages. The the time of the March 19 said that the plans would Fries and Cole Slaw ...... 9 According to Administra- total number of employees meeting, the second read- have to then be approved tor Jim Alexis, the munici- went from 248 in 2006 to ing of the budget resolu- by the state and “then we pal tax rate is skewed due 250 this year. tion be postponed until might be allowed to use Call ahead and we’ll have it to the revaluation process Alexis said rises in insur- a proper first reading is the money,” but not for the township went through ance, and utilities, as well made. tax relief. waiting for you! INSIDE THIS WEEK'S HERALD Index H H Antiques ...... See On Deck BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Automotive ...... A64 Births ...... A13 SUNDAY APRIL 1 ONLY The popular Property Transfer Chart is just the begin- Classified ...... A42 ning. REU reports on cross-acceptance land use issues; Dining & Entertainment ..On Deck county tax appeals; doo wop construction; and other Movies ...... A21 BROILED or FRIED items of interest to land use buffs. Obituaries ...... A14 Opinion ...... A60 Business Growth & Development 2007 Real Estate ...... A49 SEAFOOD COMBO PLATTER Religion ...... A28 SUNDAY DECEMBER 3, 2006 ONLY New Businesses Sports ...... A18 (Shrimp, scallops, fi llet of fi sh & deviled clam) Spout Off ...... A23 Served with French Fries or & Milestones Support Groups ...... A20 $ 95 See Pages A33-A41 Teen Scene ...... A 2 1 Baked Potato and Cole Slaw...... 10 Tides ...... See On Deck On Deck features the WWildwoodildwood po Travel/Trips ...... A44 Wildwood Boat Show and EExpox What's Cooking? ...... A13 Fishing Expo at the Wild- BBoatoat SShowhow & FishingFishing What's On Deck WEDNESDAY ONLY - 3/28/07 woods Convention Cen- See On Deck Pages B2-B6 "Calendar" ...... See On Deck ter this weekend. Read it Take-Out Special inside and at www.Cape- w Taxpayers Association oppose school budget ...... Page A10 $ 95 MayCountyHerald.com. w Blessing, Murphy running for Dennis Committee ...... Page A11 5 w Sea Isle school budget down ...... Page A22 Fried Shrimp Platter (Reg. $9.25) A4 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 Ugandan Children’s Middle Plans Pre-School, (From Page A1) gan. Its purpose is “transforming lives through a mercy Kindergarten Registration ministry of Christian compassion.” COURT HOUSE — Oct. 1, 2007 and kinder- Tempest visited the school from Feb. 18-27, along with Registration for half-day garten children must be his friend Augustine Guma, of North Cape May, who was preschool and full-day fi ve by that date. born in Uganda. kindergarten will be held Registration must be They paid their own way, as part of a mission under from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 made in person by parent the auspices of Gospel Outbound, Inc., which is led by p.m. April 18, 19 and 20, or guardian only. Parent/ Brian Wheaton. It has offi ces in Millville. at the Board of Educa- guardian must bring an Both Tempest and Guma told the Herald that they tion Building, 216 South original birth certifi cate, are businessmen who simply have love and compassion Main St. proof of immunizations for people and are trying to strengthen the Christian No child will be permit- provided by a physician, church. ted to enter school for the two proofs of residency Tempest said the primary mission of Wheaton’s not- first time in September (e.g. current tax bill, util- for-profi t organization is to fund and train indigenous if they are not pre-reg- ity bill or lease agreement) missionaries in Africa and India. istered and have met all and if applicable legal pa- Back from their trip with new insight as to the needs of the requirements. Parents pers such as custody or the 360 children who have fl ocked to Kayongo’s school, should pick up registra- restraining orders. Tempest said he wants to interest small churches and tion packets in advance at It is not necessary to other organizations that don’t have established mission Elementary No 1 School’s have your child with you programs to donate money to Gospel Outbound for the main offi ce. on the day of registration. benefi t of her work in the village. Newly-arrived children from Ugandan refugee camp stand in front of beds Pre-school students For further information, All contributions will be forwarded to her to be used purchased for them in February for their new home in Nantabulirwa. must be four on or before call 463-1900, ext. 1202. for the children, whose numbers rise daily since she turns none away. There are no administrative expenses Each of those children had a history of violence to by Outbound, Tempest said. relate, he said, including being present while another Kayongo has already set up classrooms for grades one relative, often a mother, father or sibling, was dismem- to seven, hired 10 teachers and four caretakers, and has bered. been taking care of clothing, housing and medical needs of They all needed beds that were purchased while he the children “virtually with no western money,” Tempest was there, with funds that were meant to be used to buy said, but much more is still needed. shoes for all the children, Tempest said. Sending goods from here to there is too expensive. Shoes are important because without them the chil- Everything that is needed from building materials, books dren have to be given medicine for worms every six to and other supplies can be purchased in Kampala, Guma eight weeks that can plaque them if they go barefoot. said. Two other visitors to the school while Tempest’s Kayongo’s goal was to provide education, but she found group was there were two former Lord’s Resistance child that many children needed medical attention. soldiers, who are now in college. They came a long way Although the school buildings are made of sticks like specifi cally to see these “invisible children,” and encour- the church, her medical center is a sturdy, permanent age them to stay in school. structure that still needs to be outfi tted with furnishings Of his homeland, Guma said he believes the current and equipment. government is the fi rst in the country’s history “that The goal is to have all the school buildings similarly does not speak of revenge but of forgiveness and rec- built. onciliation.” Although most children, even those orphaned have He said he believes “with the power of love and the homes, Kayongo became concerned when two young girls power of money you can take care of anyone.” were raped on their way home from school. Tempest and Guma would welcome the opportunity to For some, the school became a place to live as well, present a program to any church or organization about about 125 reside there. their recent trip and Kayongo’s work in Nantabulirwa, It is the only home for 24 children Kayongo had just which has transformed the area. taken in from the Gulu refugee camp in Uganda, just Tempest can be reached at 889-0889. Guma also before Tempest’s visit. speaks on behalf of Amnesty International and can be The camp was for victims of the Lord’s Resistance reached at 972-1845. Al Campbell Army, a rebel group supported by Sudan, which was To contact Global Outbound, write Wheaton at 131 Shane Kauffman, 18, left, of North Wildwood and Dave Moyer, 17, of Goshen notorious for murder, torture and rape and for forcing Morton Avenue, Millville, N.J. 08332, or call 856-506- work on dugout canoe at county Technical School’s open house. 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3- munity involvement from would continue to lose flooding in certain areas communications on April SICTA members and oth- students and said Ocean of town. 14 and fi nancial manage- ers throughout the city,” City is having the same “Some say we were ment, municipal salary/ www.genesishcc.com he said. “I won’t be afraid problem. never supposed to build benefi ts and an open dis- EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY to make the tough deci- “As mayor, the decision here,” Haffert said. “We’re cussion on April 28. sions.” would not be up to me surrounded by water and “We aren’t sure what – it’s the school board’s fl ooding will always be a format the event will take,” call,” he said. “But, I think problem.” Henry said. “With 20 can- we should try to keep the He did, however, see didates for council, they all school open as long as we some ways to manage the won’t fi t on the stage.” can.” problem better, such as ex- An attendee asked what tending the sewer system Contact Hart at (609) both would do to address into the north end of town 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: “out-of-control” municipal and using the city Web site [email protected] News Digests (From Page 1) Collect Litter at Landfi ll March 20, but a bond ordinance to WOODBINE — Keeping a landfi ll fi nance $6 million in capital improve- clean can be tough. But the county ments met with two dissenters. MUA has once again hired Jersey Cape Councilmen Randall Bauer and Brian Diagnostic, Training and Opportunity Levinson voted against the bond issue, Center, Inc., of Court House, to control which includes $2.4 million for a new litter at its sanitary landfi ll here. The recreation center and beach work, not-for-profi t has provided those services We did it! We made plumbing fun! street improvements, equipment pur- to the MUA of many years and was the chase and other borough improvements. only company to submit a response There is also a petition fl oating around for a proposal for services from March for a referendum to challenge the bond 2007 through March 2008. The not- ordinance. Levinson argued against to-exceed $66,000 contract did not putting the recreation in the same ordi- have to be publicly bid, according to nance as other capital projects in Febru- the MUA resolution. It was a fair and ary, with Bauer supporting his position, open process, MUA Chairman George to avoid what occurred in Cape May. Betts said March 21, adding, “They do a There, a referendum to challenge mall good job and are out there in all kinds of improvements also undermined a bond weather.” ordinance that dealt with city infrastruc- (Page A63 Please) ture work.
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Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A7 Rabner Talks (From Page A1) The Cape May County Board Asked how he ended up of Chosen Freeholders so far from that beginning point, the offi cial said that invites you to visit with the one of his earliest memo- ries was of a vendor simply leaving cash at the back “Easter Bunny in of a folder that contained contract specifi cations. “Not a word was ex- the Tropics” changed,” said Rabner, but the people involved excused their behavior to Saturday, March 31, 2007 themselves by rationalizing that “that’s the way it’s always done.” at the In the abstract, said Rab- ner, most public actors CAPE MAY COUNTY think they would know how to draw the line be- Al Campbell PARK & ZOO tween ethical and unethi- County Administrator Steve O’Connor, left, County Prosecutor Robert Taylor, cal conduct. center, chat with N.J. Attorney General Stuart Rabner during his March 21 EASTER EGG HUNT 10 A.M. “It’s easy in the middle visit to the county administration building. of an ethics course,” he VISIT WITH said. “But it’s not that easy sitting alone in a room followed the public offi cial “even to his obituary.” where only you and maybe one other person know In such contexts, Rabner suggested, it’s important to Easter Bunny what’s going on.” avoid even the appearance of an ethical breach. Rabner suggested numerous tactical ways to help avoid “Ask yourself how you would feel reading about your ethical – or criminal – breaches. behavior in the Cape May County Herald,” Rabner said, 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. For instance, though there may be instances in which as another practical guideline. it’s technically not an ethical breach to accept something For planning or zoning board members, for example, Education Stations•Crafts•Goodies from a vendor, Rabner suggested that it’s “much easier” that might include private contacts with a developer who to simply “take no freebies at all.” will be before a board asking for a variance, according Bring a Camera and join us for “An individual may be testing you,” he said. “They to Rabner. won’t try again if you say no.” “Use a government offi ce” for necessary meetings, Free Family Fun! Another recommendation: use a credit card for activi- he suggested. The Cape May County Park & Zoo is located on US ties in which you engage, and take any additional steps For public contracts, the system established by Gov. Highway 9, 1 block west of Garden State Parkway you can to create a paper trail showing the independence Jon Corzine requires a “transparent, competitive bidding Exit 11, Cape May Court House of your actions. process,” Rabner said. There “must be a paper trail In this regard, Rabner told the story of a group of old justifying whatever decisions are made.” For additional information friends who met each year for Christmas dinner. One Even when competitive bidding is in place, Rabner happened to be a lobbyist, and one had become a state recommended spreading responsibility for functions please call 465-5271 offi cial. applying to any one contractor. “The more sets of eyes www.capemaycountygov.net Each member of the group paid for a share of the involved in a process, the more people will think twice dinner each year. But when reports surfaced that the before doing anything shady,” he said. In concrete terms, THE CAPE MAY COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS lobbyist had improperly tried to infl uence state offi cials, he noted, that would mean examining whether a person investigators found that the lobbyist had (inaccurately) who authorized a contract is also the person responsible DANIEL BEYEL, DIRECTOR * RALPH E. SHEETS, JR., VICE-DIRECTOR reported each year, on work vouchers, that the Christmas for paying invoices under it. GERALD M. THORNTON * LEONARD C. DESIDERIO * RALPH E. BAKLEY, SR. dinner was business-related and that he had paid for all Conducting random audits also is critical, according to persons present. Rabner, as is the provision of training on ethical issues. Communications Offi ce Once apprehended, the lobbyist had a choice: either Noting that the state is devoting more resources than Lenora Boninfante, Director admit he defrauded his own employer with the vouch- ever toward fi ghting and preventing corruption, Rabner ers, or continue to lie that he’d paid the bill for his suggested that local governments, too, be pro-active. entire group of friends. He chose to continue the lie, Every community should “have and use” an eth- and although it proved ultimately to be untrue, the story ics liaison for use by the community’s various offi - cials and citizens’ boards, he said. “Ordinary people need a place to go,” he observed. After the meeting, Rab- ner told the Herald that he has made similar pre- sentations in seven other counties around the state so far. “We’re doing this to get the message out,” he said, characterizing him- self as an “optimist” who believes that people will do their best when they Christopher Borkowski have enough training and Volunteer fi refi ghters crawl through confi ned space information. training device at county airport during March 25 training exercise. County COOP (From Page A1) It was not only necessary to designate 5:30 until closing at 9 p.m. essential personnel, she said, each de- This exercise is intended to simulate partment also had to determine essential the need for certain county offices to functions, a line of succession, how re- relocate because of storm damage or sponsibilities would be delegated and who any unexpected reason. It is part of the would need to be relocated to continue the county’s obligation to comply with a state work of the department. mandated requirement to insure continu- Boninfante said a 48-hour window was ity of government (COG) and continuity used. In other words, within the fi rst 48 of operations (COOP) in a crisis, which hours after access to a normal workplace interferes with access to a usual job site. is interrupted or lost, who and what is The purpose is to learn if employees needed to allow that department to con- can carry out duties and responsibilities tinue to function. away from their main offi ce location, said Besides workers, departments had to Boninfante. determine what fi les, tools, or equipment The dozen or so involved in next week’s would be essential. exercise will carry with them what they Making sure county records, whether need to continue their assigned work at on computers or in fi les is preserved and the library, one of the alternative sites protected is also one of the focuses, said chosen during the initial stages of putting Boninfante. This part of the planning has a plan together. prompted offi ces to check records carefully Boninfante said that the state required and consider how to preserve them in an a plan be fi led by October 2006, which emergency, she added. included identifying critical operations This is the fi rst exercise planned, with a and citing 24 critical agencies or depart- group deemed to be the most critical, she ments, and this county was the fi rst to said. Over the next fi ve years, additional fi le its plan. exercises will be conducted involving A “table exercise” has already been other county departments. conducted, with the freeholders involved, she said, to review how each department Contact Cote at (609) 886-8600 Ext 31 would respond. or: [email protected] A8 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 College Trustees Peer Leadership (From Page A1) the benefi ts of these fi rst-year increases. Commencing that has to be put into the budget will be less when these Seeks Donations • $2,181 for ACCC Education Association, represent- July 1, all four groups will receive a 4 percent base salary deductions don’t have to be booked, Rossi said. He said he For Conference ing 93 faculty members, librarians and counselors. hikes for the second contract year. believes this is one area where the unions worked with • $2,086 for Academy of Culinary Affairs Faculty Asso- Thereafter, education association members will receive the college for cost containment. a base salary increase of $2,323, beginning July 1, 2008, Workers did receive an added benefi t for those times COURT HOUSE — Rut- ciation (ACAFA) for the 15 culinary school members. gers Cooperative Research • 4 percent for ACCC Organization of Supervisory and once again allowing a greater benefi t for lower paid work- when they are asked to work at a different campus from ers in the group. where they are normally assigned. and Extension Department Administrative Personnel (ACCCOSAP), representing 32 is seeking handouts and directors and supervisors. The other three — ACCOSAP, SSAACCC and ACAFA According to IRS guidelines, Rossi said, workers aren’t — receive a 4 percent base salary increase at the time, compensated for mileage for traveling from home to work. give away items for the • 4 percent for Supportive Staff Association of ACCC 2007 Peer Leadership (SSAACCC), representing 193 workers that include for the third year of the contracts. Unit negotiators, he said, took the position that workers All four groups will again receive a 4 percent base should be paid to travel to an alternate location. Conference to be held at secretarial, housekeeping and security positions. the Wildwood Convention For the fi rst two groups that meant a compromise salary increase on July 1, 2009. When the college had only a satellite campus in Rio In conjunction with this settlement, Rossi was also Grande, the issue never came up, Rossi said, because the Center April 20. by higher paid members to bring lower paid members, Theme for the confer- below the average salary, $54,531 for the education as- prepared to recommend to the board that all full-time limited staff there would simply cover for each other. employees, not represented by a bargaining unit, be With the new campus there are more circumstances ence is “Peer Leader- sociation and $52,150 for ACAFA, a higher raise than a ship…Unity in Our Com- percentage rate increase would. given a 4 percent base salary increase, retroactive to when a staff member has to work here instead of Mays July 1, 2006. Landing. They will now receive 31 cents a mile, which munity.” The fl at rates of $2,181 and $2,086 are based on 4 Workshops and seminar percent of the average salary for each group. Starting salaries will also increase 3.5 percent each is the state rate, instead of the 48.5-cent a mile IRS rate, year of the agreement. Rossi said the units wanted this Rossi said, which came as a compromise. sessions are planned and Only those employed as of July 1, 2006 will receive facilitated by youth. As amount to be the same 4 Workers may charge for added miles only, so if the drive part of the conference, a percent raise as in other to Mays Landing is 10 miles, for example, and to here packet of information and Dennis Committee Minds State categories, but it was held — an added 20, they can only charge for the 20 miles and free items for the students to the lower rate. not the distance to the usual workplace, Rossi said. is provided. One signifi cant savings Of the negotiations, Rossi said, “We set out to be fair Lawmakers’ Bills and Business Those having any pro- for the college, which offset and competitive.” motional items or infor- By JOE HART debt service would be de- tion grants, and acquire some of the wage increas- In the end, he added, “We provided competitive salary mational brochures on ducted from the exclusions land through Green Acres es, involved sick leave pay- increases and maintained the health benefi ts package.” topics of interest to teens DENNISVILLE — Town- reducing any allowable tax and Farmland Preservation ment benefi ts. There will Workers will also get a $100 increase in annual dental are asked to provide 3 00 ship committee decided to levy increase. programs. be a “gradual reduction of coverage from $1,200 to $1,300, effective Jan. 1, 2008. items to be included in the take its opinion to the state, “This could wipe out any Gov. Jon Corzine re- $2,500 per unit over the The deductibles of $75 per individual or $225 per family packet. and tell legislators just what tax levy increase allowed cently reappointed Ales- life of the unit,” according maximum will stay the same, Rossi said. This is the fi rst For further information it thinks. to the township due to any sandrine to his second to Rossi. increase in this benefi t since Jan.1, 2000. or to make a donation, call On March 20, com- exceptions,” Alessandrine term on the New Jersey This means, for the sec- According to charts listing contract settlement his- BJ Webersinn at 465-5115 mittee members opposed said. Historic Trust (NJHT) Board ond and third years of the tory for all the state community colleges, the raise given or Kim Mounce, 522-5960 certain sections of pend- “We have the complete of Trustees, which admin- contract, $1,000 will be to full-time faculty from 2004 to 2010 range from just by April 1. ing bills that propose a 4 backing of all 566 state mu- isters some of the GSPT deducted each year, and under 4 percent to 4.8 percent, with most at or below percent cap on any tax nicipalities in this effort,” funding programs. $500 will be deducted in 4.3 percent. levy increase, a senate bill he continued. “We are On March 6, the Historic the fourth year, bringing This comparison is the most accurate, said Rossi. Safety Seat that amends the time-of- opposed to other aspects Trust approved over $10 the SSAACCCC payout “It’s apples to apples,” he said, as opposed to trying to Inspection Set decision rule, and the retail of the legislation, but this million in funds, and Ales- to $7,500, and the other compare support staff wages with other colleges where business licensing act. aspect has the broadest sandrine was pleased to three groups to $8,500, by there are more factors and differences involved. RIO GRANDE — The They supported the re- support.” announce that three Cape June 30, 2009. Atlantic and Cape May newal of the Garden State The striking out of the May County projects were That means the money Contact Cote at (609) 886-8600 Ext 31 or: Counties Chapter of Safe Preservation Trust (GSPT), opposed section before it among those to receive for potential retirements [email protected] Kids, will conduct a free a substitute for senate and becomes law, while not a nearly $1 million of those child safety seat inspection, assembly bills that exempt magic bullet, may provide funds. Pigeons’ Pecking or “check-up,” April 10 at Township Committee municipal services fees some relief. At the very (From Page A1) fl ock away. the Rio Grande Firehouse, also supported the sub- from state sales taxes, and least it would eliminate senal in pigeon prevention: Ehrlich bird “We really couldn’t imagine putting 1120 Route 47 South, 4 stitute for legislation that an assembly bill creating the penalty for good fi scal control systems. anything like that in,” Rohrman said. “Not -7 p.m. would force municipalities a task force on motor fuel management, the memo But, Rohrman stressed, no pigeons only because of the students, but because The Trauma Center to collect sales and use pricing, marketing and from the league stated. would be harmed with those methods. of the neighbors.” at ARMC and Safe Kids taxes for athletic, sporting, distribution Township also opposed On the fl at surfaces of the building, es- Another process that was nixed were encourage parents and and shopping clubs and In Opposition: legislation that would pecially the second fl oor ledge frequented sharp spikes that would be set in areas caregivers to visit a check- organizations, as well as “Dennis Township, in change the time-of-decision by the unwanted feathered guests, wires that the birds used for perches. point to learn about proper for municipal and county particular, tries to rely as rule, which would grant were installed. “We didn’t want it to look like a prison,” installation. In the event parking, storing, and garag- little as possible on its protection to any planning “When the bird sits on the wires it com- he said. of inclement weather, the ing services. taxpayers for municipal or zoning board application pletes the circuit,” explained Rohrman. “It Rohrman said he expects the installa- child safety seat inspections The original legislation funding,” Administrator once it has been submitted won’t hurt them, but they’ll get a light, tion to take a little less than two weeks to will take place indoors. included these municipal Jody Alessandrine said. “Es- for consideration by the tingling sensation.” complete. Ehrlich, he added, has done that services as taxable ones. sentially, the debt service boards. As for the roosts, nestled in the build- type of bird control for years on everything Grief Support Alessandrine said he, issue penalizes townships Current rules allow a ing’s nooks, flexible steel rods were from skyscrapers to offi ce buildings. township committee, and Group Forming that are fi scally sound for governing body time to mounted. Cost of pigeon prevention is $23,000, using alternative funding review and correct any officials from numerous “They aren’t sharp,” Rohrman said. but a price well worth it to keep the build- COURT HOUSE — methods.” problems up until construc- other municipalities feel “They just prevent the pigeons from get- ing looking its best, according to school H.O.P.E., a grief support A memorandum from tion begins on proposed that these types of ser- ting back to those hollowed out parts of offi cials. group for widows and wid- the League of Municipali- projects. vices should not be taxed the building where they can roost.” “We didn’t want bird waste covering owers is now forming in ties said with the passage “We oppose this change and support the substitute He said that the district looked at other the entranceways where our kids have Cape May County. of these measures state because it takes signifi- bills. deterrents, but felt it picked the best meth- to go through most every day,” Rohrman The series of 10 weekly offi cials have decided that cant power away from our Finally, the committee ods for the job. said. meetings with lectures, municipalities, counties, boards to correct problems adopted a resolution sup- One technique that didn’t make the discussions, small group and school districts cannot they might encounter with porting a state assembly cut was a noise system that emitted a Contact Suit at: (609) 886-8600 ext. workshops, and guest adequately manage their the changing of land-use measure creating a task loud sound that would scare the offending 25 or [email protected] speakers will begin in respective budgets. The laws,” Alessandrine said. force of experts on fuel April. New members are tax levy cap will be in ad- Committee members pricing, marketing and welcome. dition to the spending cap opposed the retail busi- distribution. For information, call that has been in place for ness licensing act, which The legislation, intro- 856-751-4673 or toll free many years. Alessandrine said would duced in May 2006 by at 1-888-920-2201. The tax levy cap has add layers of work to the Assemblymen Jeff Van some signifi cant exclusions township clerk’s offi ce. Drew (D-1st) and Nelson from the 4 percent limit “In this legislation, the T. Albano (D-1st), provides: BLOOD DRIVE on increases. The most state is mandating addition- with motor fuel being an signifi cant of these exclu- al licensing responsibilities essential commodity for COURT HOUSE — The sions is the increase in without providing funding residents and businesses Cape May County Chapter the payments to the state for it,” he said. “To comply, of the state, it should be of the American Red Cross pension system, increases we would possibly have reasonably priced. will hold a blood drive in employee health care, to hire additional staff to Alessandrine said the Monday at Kindle Auto and increases in debt ser- handle the workload.” committee wanted to show Plaza, 525 Stone Harbor vice, as well as possible In Support: support to the local legisla- Boulevard from 1-7 p.m. energy costs, other insur- Committee members tors for moving on this ance, loss of revenue, and backed the renewal of the issue, which is important xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx other expenses out of the Garden State Preserva- to residents of Dennis Christine Cote x x x Fiber Arts x municipality’s control, the tion Trust (GSPT), an or- Township as well as those Lower Township Girl Scout Daisy Troop 1328 cleans up leaves at Douglass x x throughout the state. 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SMOKING... HAVE YOU QUIT YET? Cape School Budget ‘Unacceptable,’ Let Us Help Taxpayers Association Declares COMMIT TO QUIT TODAY CALL By JACK FICHTER “taxes will continue to Tony Williams recom- students with a rise to 185 Want to change 609-465-2001 rise for no good reason.” mended combining classes students expected next your address? Dr. William R. Bradway CAPE MAY — The Tax- He said the association in the school, which would year. She said two and half All kinds of payers Association of Cape objected to the school low- require fewer teachers as positions were cut in the government information are Board Certifi ed Physician just a click or call away. May has called the elemen- ering its tuition to $2,500 a short-term solution to current school year and the and tary school’s 2007-08 bud- for out-of-district students reduce the budget. new budget would not add 1 (800) FED- INFO Brenda L. Douglass, MSN, NP-C. get, which features a 5-cent to attract more pupils. The amount to be raised any positions. Family Health Nurse Practitioner local purpose tax increase Crowley said a tuition of by local taxes is $1.4 mil- 12 “unacceptable.” $2,500 against a per-pupil lion, up from $1.3 million 207 Court House - S. Dennis Rd. The school board ap- cost of $14,000 forces last year, up $145,000 or The CMCH, NJ proved the budget Monday Cape May’s taxpayers to 11 percent. That figure in a 6-1 vote with Roberta subsidize the education of reaches the maximum 4 Group, LLC Townsend casting the lone children of taxpayers from percent cap imposed by “no” vote. If approved by other towns. The actual the state. AUTO • HOME • MARINE • COMMERCIAL voters April 17, the tax cost per pupil for 2007-08 The total budget is $3.2 LIFE • HEALTH rate would increase from is $16,264, down $641 million, down $36,000 62 cents to 67 cents per from last year. from last year or 1.1 per- Insurance & Financial Services $100 of assessed property “There is nothing in this cent. value budget that recognizes the Superintendent Victoria 510 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 “This budget will be serious conditions weaken- Zelenak said enrollment www.niagroup.com recorded as the year we ing this fi scal enterprise,” increased this year by 11 reached the tipping point,” said the statement. “It is percent from 155 to 171 (609) 884-8431 • 800-642-3710 • 609-884-0004 Fax read association member time to plan for a future Dennis Crowley from a because the status quo is statement. “The false com- failing.” fort of large free balances The association’s state- A Wildwood Tradition (surplus) is over. There is ment concluded with an Pacifi c & Lincoln Avenues, Wildwood • 522-7552 no real relief in sight from offer to assist the school state or federal sources.” board to insure the chil- The The association’s state- dren of Cape May receive ment said costs have been an education that is “both Sensational reduced, good programs thorough and effi cient in delayed or cancelled. whatever form it can be “Spending is down and delivered.” Soul yet the board feels com- In January, the associa- pelled to raise taxes to tion asked the school to Cruisers balance the budget despite request more aid from the 30% OFF* the largest increase in state federal government to op- Select aid in recent memory,” erate the school since 124 Signature read Crowley. “As a fi scal of the school’s 171 students Friday Night April 6th Series Window model, this business is in are from Coast Guard fami- Treatments serious trouble.” lies or public housing. The An additional $14,000 school anticipates receiv- For Your FREE In-Home Consultation call us at was received in state aid ing $659,000 in federal for 2007-08. impact aid. 609.513.8595 Crowley said costs would After the meeting, Crow- continue to rise which will ley told the Herald, the www.budgetblinds.com cause cutbacks and further school board needed to *restrictions may apply weaken the educational make plans for various fu- program and as a result, ture scenarios rather than to throw money into a bad U.S.D.A. WHOLE situation. He did not rule Specials Good Till April 4th out sending the children to CENTER CUT another school district on a sending-receiving basis. FILET Association member West Cape May MIGNON Sets Blood Drive
WEST CAPE MAY — The .99 Cape May County Chapter pound of the American Red Cross While Supplies Last CUT FREE TO ORDER will hold a blood drive April 5 13 from 2-8 p.m. Steaks • Burgers • Hoagies • Wraps Appointments can be Seafood Platters • Club Sandwiches scheduled by contacting the Borough West Cape Now Open May, 884-1005 or the Fresh Sliced Your Choice American Red Cross, 1- • D&W Liverwurst 104 S. Main St. 800-GIVE-LIFE. For information, call • All Meat Bologna Cape May Court House Peter Burke, 884-1005, • Cooked Salami $1.99 LB. 465-0090 ext. 114. Fortune favors the brave. Fresh Sliced -Virgil, Aeneid Your Choice QUARTER POUND • American Cheese CHEESEBURGER ¢ • Domestic Ham 99 ea. CAPE SOCIAL • Hot Ham $2.99 LB. Blitz’s Famous MAY Fresh Sliced COUNTY Breakfast $ 99 SPOTLIGHT • Imported Ham Sandwich 1 ea. • Virginia Baked Ham Put your • Black Pepper Ham Blitz’s Fresh Made Salads Y hoice The children Little Angels in • Gourmet Turkey Breast our C •Potato of Denise • Lunch Roll •Macaroni $ 39 Dicken and • Provolone Cheese •Cole Slaw 1 LB. Chip Faulkner • Veal Loaf $3.99 LB. FRESH MADE are pleased to Fresh Sliced 18” LARGE announce the Yo Choice Top Round ur CHEESE Richard Yahney is proud to announce his engagement of • Roast Beef PIZZA their parents. • Corned Beef $ 99 engagement to the love of his life, Social EVERY DAY 5 Deanna Paluch. The wedding is • Roast Pork LB. NOT AVAIL. VILLAS $4.99 They are both residents of Wildwood, and are planned for Spotlight SPECIALS GOOD AT THESE STORES employed by The Morey Organization. September 20, DEADLINE FRIDAYS AT NOON 21st & New Jersey 902 Bayshore Rd. 104 S. Main St. 34th & Asbury The Ceremony and Reception will take place on 2008 Call Janet or Rachel N. WILDWOOD VILLAS CMCH Ocean City 886-8600 ext. 33 or 34 729-4500 886-8225 465-0090 399-6080 February 23, 2008 Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A11 Wildwood High School Blessing-Murphy Slate Emerges Proudly Presents After Mayor Abruptly Resigns Easter Egg Hunt PETER PAN By JOE HART nis Township, but retained confl ict. her seat on the governing “Public service is self- March 30th & DENNISVILLE — Fol- body. explanatory. It’s not about Saturday, March 31st, 12Noon-2pm st lowing her resignation as It was later reported, individuals, but elected 31 , 8pm mayor due to a conflict however, that her resigna- and hired people working April 1st, 2pm with Administrator Jody tion stemmed from ongoing together for the betterment Come Join the Fun Alessandrine, Ruth Bless- confl icts with Alessandrine, of the entire community $5 Gen. Admission ing and acting Mayor John which came to a head in they serve,” he said. & Senior Citizens Murphy announced they heated phone conversa- “At times, all won’t Ages 0 thru 6th Grade are running together for tions with raised voices agree, but the mission of $8 Reserved two committee seats in several weeks ago. service must take prec- Games - Crafts Seating November. On March 23, Alessan- edent. So, I look forward At a committee meeting drine told this newspaper to continuing to work with Face Painting - Refreshments Come join the March 22 Blessing cited that committee members everyone who cares about personal reasons for step- would be “working it out” the township. We have a lot adventure! ping down as mayor of Den- over the weekend and is- of work to do, and we can Tabernacle United Methodist Church sued a release on Monday. now concentrate on it.” Blessing stated in it that 702 Seashore Rd., Erma • 609-884-3574 despite the confl ict with Alessandrine her vision TWO HOLIDAY and the vision of the entire committee are still focused on residents of Dennis Township. CRAFT SHOWS She also endorsed Mur- phy as her replacement in Mar 24 & 25 Mar 31 & Apr 1 the mayor’s seat. PUBLIC NOTICE Over 150 Booths All New Each Weekend “I am proud of the ac- complishments of this com- MUNICIPAL ELECTION MAY 8, 2007 Ocean City Music Pier 10 to 5 Free Parking mittee. I always knew that one day my Deputy Mayor John Murphy would be- The following candidates are seeking the three vacan- come mayor. I fully endorse ShortStay Rehabilitation him and support him and CURTIS EDWARDS cies for offi ce of Commissioner in the City of Wildwood. look forward to working Name of Candidates or Groups of Candidates are listed and LongTerm Care with him and the rest of the Edwards committee,” she said. below as how they will appear on the ballot: Murphy wanted to put Employee the controversy behind the committee and focused Of the Year No. 1 Anthony A. Totah, Jr. - Accountability in Government on accepting his new du- ties and planning for the BRIDGETON — Curtis No. 2 Ernesto M. Salvatico - Everyone Does Count 700 Town Bank Rd., future. Edwards, community out- North Cape May, NJ 08204 Murphy also said he reach manager for Com- No. 3 Ernie Troiano, Jr. - Building On Success looks forward to running munity Health Care, Inc., with Blessing and working has been named “Employee No. 4 Kathy Breuss - Building On Success 609-898-8899 with her on the commit- of the Year.” Community Health Care, . tee. No. 5 Bill Davenport - Building On Success His thrice-repeated top Inc., serves Cumberland www.genesishcc.com goals as mayor will be: “Re- Gloucester and Cape May duce local purpose tax.” counties. No. 6 Gary S. DeMarzo - Your Voice In City Hall We understand care, He said Dennis Town- He was recognized for Call today for info we practice compassion EQUAL HOUSING his outstanding achieve- No. 7 Edward E. Harshaw - Time For A Change on Respite OPPORTUNITYCare ship was named the fi fth best place to live in the ments in promoting health state, according to an ar- care for all residents in No. 8 Sandra Richardson - Government That Works ticle last year in New Jersey this area. Metta Yoga Spin Monthly, and the best place Edwards is a member in to live in the county last of the Bridgeton Board of Christopher Wood, City Clerk CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE year and the committee Education, the board of Tri- County Community Action wants to move in the same Dated: March 28, 2007 direction. Partnership and a member • Spinning He said the commit- of the Cumberland County • Yoga tee will stand strong on Human Services Advisory property taxes while keep- Council. • Kickboxing ing the town’s recreation • Weights facilities and senior center in top-notch condition. BUY 2 WINDOWS, GE T 1 FREE • Personal Training “As mayor, my number
one priority will be keeping ENTRY DOORS • PATIO DOORS • SECUTIRY STORM GARAGE HARDWOOD FLOORIN G Yoga Booty Ballet Class® Dennis Township a great Plus, make no payments and place to live, raise a family * Turbojam Class® and grow old in,” Murphy pay no interest for up to 18 months said. “The only way to do METTAYOGASPIN.COM this is by making it afford- See us at About.com/health: able.” “My home needs new Our DIY checklist will tell you what He said he has assigned windows, but I’m not tools and ability you’ll need to exercise videos • yoga headstand Q: sure if I can do it myself. A: install your new windows yourself. Alessandrine the task of Can someone help me Stop by one of our stores to fi nding ways to save. decide the best way receive a F REE STEP-BY-STEP 609-465-6686 In response to the recent to go?” INSTALL GUIDE 780-5024 controversy Alessandrine also issued a statement SECURITY in which he stated he too Windows St o r m Doo rs Entry D oo rs wants to move past the STARTING STARTING STARTING AT JUST: AT JUST: AT JUST: $ 99 00 $ 378 00 $ 358 00 CASH AND CARRY PRODUCE PLACE FULL GRILL STYLES, FLUSH STEEL, CASH AND CARRY CASH AND CARRY RED BLISS UNBEATABLE FANCY PRODUCE OPEN YEAR ROUND SPRING HRS. SPECIALS & Bayshore & Townbank Rd., POTATOES LARGEST DELI MON.-SAT. IN CAPE MAY North Cape May 9AM-5PM CUCUMBERS YOUR LOCAL, TRUSTED SOURCE FOR GREAT NAMES LIKE: 5 lb. BAG COUNTY for ONLY! NOW ACCEPTING SUN. 9AM-4PM 3 VISA/MC AND DEBIT CARDS 889-9045 ¢ RD ¢ 99 SALE GOOD NOW TILL TUESDAY, APR. 3 AT 3 PM 99 SWEET LARGE DOMESTIC OUR OWN CELLO PACK NAVEL PROVOLONE STORE COOKED ORANGES HAM ROAST MUSHROOMS 4 for CHEESE BEEF windowizards.com 7066 Black Horse Pike ¢ $ 79 $ 39 $ 95 ¢ Pleasantville, NJ 99 2 lb. 3 lb. 5 lb. 99 ea. MEAT EGGS HONEY VIRGINIA BAKED GOURMET 609 -48 4 - 8700 $ 49 TURKEY X-LARGE 1 doz. HAM BOLOGNA $ 59 HAM BREAST * Financing to qualified buyers with credit approval. See sales associate for complete details. Window shown with optional grills. JUMBO 1 doz.
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The INC Original FUDGE Services P.O. Box 307 Ocean City, NJ 08226 KITCHEN 609-390-9799 www.4pks.com Please checkout our website. If we can help, please Visit with the Easter Bunny Saturday March 31st & Sunday April 1st call to schedule Friday April 6th & Saturday April 7th a service. At Our Washington Street Mall Store Thanks! Cape Savings Bank will be a major sponsor of the American Red Cross Red, “When Service Matters” White and Wine event, a fundraising event for the Cape May County Chapter Your Easter Candy that will take place at the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City on May 17. Cape will also be a diamond spon- sor for the upcoming American Red Cross Divots 1ST NAILS Headquarters for Disaster Golf Tournament, and a 2007 Scrubby Professional Nail Salon Bear Sponsor. From left: Lisa Hagan, chairman of Full Service for the board, American Red Cross CMC Chapter; Her- bert L. Hornsby Jr., president/CEO, Cape Savings Ladies & Gentlemen Even the Easter Bunny Shops Here! Bank; and, Marygrace Cantilo, executive director, Open: Mon.-Sat. 10am - 8pm American Red Cross CMC Chapter. Sun 12pm - 6pm Walk-Ins Welcome Featuring Our Spay and Neuter Funds Rio Grande Plaza (ShopRite Ctr.) - 889-8867 Delicious Easter Eggs Available During April Cape May Court House (Acme Ctr.) - 465-9919 COURT HOUSE — Funds one of the above programs Personalized Free of Charge! are available April 1 at vari- can go directly to their • Coconut Cream • Butter Cream ous participating veterinary veterinary offi ce on or after NEW • Peanut Butter • Fudge Center offi ces in the county to help April 1, and apply for the HIGHER BUYING COINS PRICES • Fruit & Nut • Caramel Pecan qualifi ed residents spay or special $10 spay or neuter neuter their pets for only offer. $10. The procedures will There is also free spay Buying Silver Dollars be performed through- and neuter funds for any- $8.00 - $10.00 each out the county by various one who wishes to trap veterinarians who are par- and neuter stray and feral SilverSilver Coins Coins 7.5x7x Face Value* Custom Easter Baskets ticipating in this program cats. To fi nd out more in- and at various spay and formation on feral cats or Wheat Cents • Silver Certificates • Gold With all the Trimmings! neuter clinics in the area. to see if you qualify for this Red Seal Notes • Old Currency and Coins Some of the veterinary of- “State Sterilization Spay We’ve Been Buying Coins & Collectibles Since 1968 fi ces that are participating and Neuter “ offer, or for Proper ID Required Open every day include ABRI Animal Hos- more information on spay pital, Shore Veterinarians, and neuter call ( dogs) 628- $ $$ Parkway Veterinarians, 4553 or (cats) 465-6388. $ We Mail Anywhere! Baysea and Cape Veteri- nary Hospitals. Safe Boating Cape May Stone Ocean City Wildwood Shore Mall • 6725 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 Residents in the county Classes Offered 609.645.1031 • www.bccollects.com 2 Locations Harbor 8th Street on Roberts Ave. on can spay and neuter their * Prices subject to market fl uctuations Mall & Boardwalk 96th Street the Boardwalk the Boardwalk pets for $10 if they qualify OCEAN CITY — The for the state sterilization- 884-2834 368-3003 398-7457 522-4396 Delsea Power Squadron funding program. will offer Safe Boating These residents must Classes. ATTENTION receive one of the follow- A law that was enacted For our Friends in the Wildwoods the Easter Bunny ing: food stamps, Medicaid, in January 2006 requires has opened our store at Roberts Ave on the general public assistance, all New Jersey boaters 16 NASCAR FANS rental assistance, aid to years old or older to have Boardwalk with a complete line of Easter Eggs families with dependant on their person while boat- Get on the ‘NASBUS’ to and Goodies. We Are Open Every Day. children, Lifeline Utility ing, a safe boating cer- Credit, Tenants Lifeline Dover Downs Raceway! In North Wildwood we are open tifi cate issued by the state Assistance, Supplemental before June 1, 2009. Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Security Income, or Phar- Classes will be held on ‘Nextel Cup’ maceutical Assistance to the following dates: SUNDAY June 3, 2007 aged & Disabled. April 21, May 5, June Residents that receive 30, July 14 and Aug. 11. Only $174 For further information or to pre-register, call 398- per person 2649. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Not every man can • Deluxe roundtrip motorcoach transportation carry a full cup. Sud- • Admission to DOVER DOWNS with NEW GRANDSTAND SEATS den elevation frequently • Turn 4...Best seats w/views of pit row!! leads to pride and a • Round trip on the Ferry fall. The most exacting test of all to survive is • • • prosperity. For Tickets Call Lion Trailways B O G O -Oswald Chambers 889-0924 SALE EVENT! BUY ONE GET ONE BAYSIDE EYE CENTER
FREE! M.A.B. VISION EXAMS • EYE DISEASE DETECTION MANUFACTURED PAINT ONLY OPTICAL DEPT. • GLAUCOMA TREATMENT 120 North Main St., Cape May Court House 4 DAYS (609) 465-9034 LASIK CO-MANAGEMENT • CATARACT MANAGEMENT • 4901 Park Boulevard, Wildwood ONLY! (609) 522-2426 Roger A. Young, O.D. Carl L. Hirshorn, O.D. • March 29th- Doctor of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Gardner’s True Value Hardware 2489 Route 9, Ocean View April 1st Lic # 27OA00383700 Lic # 27OA00281102 (609) 624-1625 Savings are off retail prices only. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Discounts apply to items of equal or lesser value. M.A.B. reserves the right to correct errors at the point of purchase. Not responsible for typographic or artwork errors. (609) 886-1578 See store manager for hours of operation. 2004 BAYSHORE ROAD, VILLAS Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A13 Middle Chamber To Host School Budget Forum NOW THRU COURT HOUSE — The Middle Township Chamber MONDAY! of Commerce will hold it’s quarterly business meeting on April 4 at Sturdy Savings Bank Administration Build- ing, 506 Rt. 9 South. Guest speaker will be Walter Landgraf, busi- % % ness administrator for the 40 30 Middle Township School District. The topic of the OFF OFF program will be the 2007- ENTIRE STOCK ENTIRE STOCK
2008 School Budget. ® ® The meeting is open to CHAPS SAG HARBOR all members and prospec- Men’s polos, sport Misses and petites. tive members and begins shirts and shorts. Reg. 22.00-60.00, with a continental breakfast Reg. 36.00-45.00, Sale 15.40-42.00 at 8 a.m. Sale 21.60-27.00 Women’s at similar savings. The event is sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank. For more information call 463-1655. What’s Cooking? Next week’s menu of meals served by the Cape May County Nutritional Project for the Elderly.
April 2: Manicotti, sauce, asparagus, roll, sal- ad, chocolate cake w/icing, chicken rice soup. April 3: Roast turkey, gravy, candied sweet po- tato, cole slaw, vanilla pud- ding. April 4: Meatloaf, gravy, mashed potato, spinach, salad, pound cake. April 5: Sliced ham, Spring EXCLUSIVELYSale cabbage, boiled potato, OURS! applesauce, rice pudding. 30% OFF % MISSES RAFAELLA® SEPARATES Holiday!!! 30 Tops, sweaters, pants, skirts and more. April 2: Roast beef plat- Reg. 29.00-72.00, Sale 20.30-50.40 ter, potato salad, roll, lemon OFF pudding, grape juice. SPECIALTY GIRL® April 3: Liverwurst on & AUTHENTIC rye, macaroni salad, apple- SALE % ® 21.99 sauce, cranberry juice. 25 GRAPHITE MISSES IZOD® POLOS April 4: Chicken salad, For girls 2T-16 Classic design; assorted colors. roll, broccoli salad, cookies, OFF and boys 2T-20. Reg. 32.00. apple juice. Reg. 10.00-32.00, April 5: Tuna salad on JUNIORS roll, salad, diced peaches, KNIT TOPS Sale 7.00-22.40 vegetable juice. Select styles % ® 30 OFF by Energie, ALL MISSES & PETITES RQT® Holiday!!! ® Derek Heart Blouses, skirts, pants and more. and more. Reg. 38.00-52.00, Sale 26.60-36.40 Reg. 12.00-28.00, Women’s at similar savings. Sale 9.00-21.00 25% OFF Births % SIGNATURE STUDIO® JEWELRY 40 OFF Earrings, necklaces and bracelets. The following births ® MEN’S PGA TOUR APPAREL Reg. 15.00-25.00, Sale 11.25-18.75 were reported at Shore Solid or striped polos in stretch piqué. Memorial Hospital: Sale 21.60 Anthony Daveon Evans Reg. 36.00, to Antonio Phillips and BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Kristen Evans of Ocean ® City, March 3. SALE 19.99 JOCKEY FOR HER ® Bras, camis, panties and shapewear. Jordan Palmer O’Such, VAN HEUSEN DRESS SHIRTS BUY 1, GET 1 to Steven and Shannon Reg. 5.00-28.00. Entire stock oxfordcloths, O’Such of Cape May, Free item must be of equal or lesser value. March 4. poplins and pinpoints. Reg. 37.50. Big and tall at similar savings. 1/2 Antonia Panico to Ste- phen and Thea Panico of Court House, March 5. OFF Francis Willett to Fran 40% OFF SHOES FOR and Kelly Willett of Tucka- SOUTHPOLE® & UNIONBAY® THE FAMILY hoe, March 8. Young men’s polos, tees and more. Collection, Mackenzie Scott Capri- Reg. 22.00-50.00, Sale 13.20-30.00 12.00-125.00. oni to Thomas Jr. and Jen- 2nd item must be of nifer Caprioni of Belleplain, equal or lesser value. March 8. Excludes Anna Elise Ekstrom 30% OFF Red Dot items. 30% OFF to Jon Ekstrom and Les- HOME & GARDEN DÉCOR DESIGNER HANDBAGS lie Hunt of Court House, ® ® March 9. Decorative accessories for your home. By Etienne Aigner, Liz Claiborne, more. And at Burdette Tomlin Reg. 8.00-60.00, Sale 5.60-42.00 Reg. 48.00-74.00, Sale 33.60-51.80 Memorial Hospital: Nathan Wolf IV, to Na- Prices effective thru April 2, 2007. Selection varies by store. Interim markdowns may have been taken. Entire stock only where indicated. than Wolf III and Victoria Keoughan of Whitesboro, 10% OFF ALL DAY + Bonus VIP Points STORE LOCATOR! ORDER TOLL FREE GIFT CARDS! March 7. when you open a new credit card account.* Call 1-800-743-8730 or log on 1-800-743-8730 Order at www.peebles.com 5856 3700 1234 5678 Cardholder *Subject to credit approval. Exclusions apply. at www.peebles.com for delivery, right to your door! In all stores, or order toll-free 1-800-743-8730 Myranda Ruth Beck- VALUED CUSTOMER Since man to Kris Beckman and Amanda Albee of Wild- RIO GRANDE PLAZA • RIO GRANDE • 889-8787 • CEDAR SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER wood, Dec. 11. 2087 ROUTE 9 S., SEAVILLE • 624-1927 • OPEN DAILY A14 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers March 28 2007
The Herald publishes here from Court House, ciation, 225 N., Michigan in 1953 and received a Heart to brief death notices free veteran of the Korean War Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Master of Fine Arts degree and paid obituaries for and a member of ST. Casi- Obituaries Illinois 60601-7633 from the University of Ha- Heart $1.75 a line. Obituaries mir’s Church. Stuard Funeral Home, waii in 1956. During her are submitted by funeral EMIL J. BOSISIO, 81, of Ardmore, PA. Family years at the University of Flower Shop homes; family members Seaville, March 24, 2007. years, veteran of World of Villas, March 20, 2007. owned since 1822. Hawaii, she was active in who submit information He was a resident for 12 War II retired vice presi- He was a resident since local theatres U.H., Manoa Your loved one must provide the funeral years, a veteran of World dent of the Mellon Bank of 1983, veteran of World Valley Theatre, Diamond deserves fl owers home name. War II, and a member of Philadelphia. War II, and a member of Head Theatre and Hono- 886-5112 the American Legion and PATRICIA C. ‘PAT’ St. Raymond Church. lulu Theatre for Youth. Her WILLIS C. ALLEN, 76, Elks Lodge. KELLY, 66, of West Cape LAWARENCE G. VA- travels took her around of Belleplain, March 21, JOHN D. BOWMAN, May, March 20, 2007. She LENZANO, 68, of Rio the world, but her favorite 3316 Bayshore Rd., was a member of Our Lady Grande, March 24, 2007. North Cape May 2007. He was a resident 86, of Court House, March place was London. hearttoheartfl owershop.com since 2001, having moved 24, 2007. He was a resi- Star of the Sea Church, the He was employed by the After retirement, she dent since 1997, and a Oceanside Community Wildwood Golf Club as a participated in many sto- veteran of World War II. Club and the Villas Fish- food and beverage man- rytelling programs and NOW AVAILABLE JEAN MARIE BRUNO, ing Club. ager. volunteered at the Waikiki 78, of Ocean City, March JULIA C. (Dickinson) JOSEPHINE M. VER- Kapahulu Library. She 13, 2007. She was a resi- LINDSTORM, 70, of SAGGI, 77, OF North attended St. Augustine Alibi Man dent of the area for the past Ocean City, March 21, Wildwood, March 23, Church in Waikiki, was a 20 years. 2007. She was a member 2007. She was a resident HELEN ARLINGTON member of the Outrigger WILLIAM J. CHAD- of St. Augustine’s Church. for the past 59 years, and TOPHAM, 92, passed away Canoe Club for 50 years, WICK, 91, of Seaville, LAURA MARIE ORTH a member of the Altar and peacefully on February 12, was a contributing member Tami Hoag March 24, 2007. REICHERT, 76, of North Rosary Society and the So- 2007 is Honolulu, Hawaii. of the Wildwood Historical JOYCE ANN Cape May, March 21, dality of the Blessed Virgin Helen was born in Wild- Society and resided at the FRANTZMAN (Nicker- 2007. She was a resident Mary at St. Ann’s Church. wood, NJ in 1913. After Tropic Seas for 48 years. son), 65, of Green Creek, since 1954, and a retired DEBORAH M. WING- graduating from Wildwood She is survived by a cous- BAYSHORE MALL COURT HOUSE VILLAGE March 24, 2007. She was head administrator for Co- ARD, 53, of North Wild- High School in 1931, she in, Elaine Thomas. Helen’s Ferry Rd. & Bayshore Rd., Dennisville Rd., CMCH a county resident since lumbia Presbyterian Hospi- wood, March 19, 2007. She went on to earn a Bachelor ashes were spread at sea North Cape May (next to Superfresh) 1971, worked at the Ocean tal in New York. was owner and operator of of Arts degree in 1935 from in front of the Outrigger View Center as Hospitality CHARLES RETZKO, the family business, the Rutgers University in New Canoe Club in Hawaii. 884-7878 465-8464 Director, and member of 94, of Ocean City, March Oceanside Apartments. Jersey. She then taught high Donations in her memo- Open Daily: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. the Calvary Chapel. 23, 2007. He was a resi- ~ school in Wildwood where ry to a Public Broadcasting 4 4 JOHN C. JANOSKI, dent for many years, buyer NANCY W. CORKH- she was also the school System in Hawaii or to the o Gift Certifi cates o Audio Books 86, of North Wildwood, for Riverside Metal Com- ILL, 76, of Avalon, NJ, on librarian. Wildwood Historical Soci- o4 2007 Calendars o4 Special Orders 3-7 Days March 23, 2007. He was pany and attended St. Au- Sunday, March 18, 2007, Helen moved to Hawaii ety would be appreciated. a resident for the past 50 gustine’s Church. formerly of Wayne. WILLIAM P. STEELE Wife of Richard W. Cork- Meet County Deadline, II, 79, of Palermo, March hill. Mother of Douglas 6, 2007. He was a vet- Corkhill of Arden, NC. eran of the U. S. Navy and A 1951 graduate of Ursi- File by Friday owner of a small marina nus College, Nancy taught $653,081. He’s in Somer’s Point with his By CHRISTINE COTE in the Tredyffrin Easttown • Cape May City (7): wife Pat. Elementary school system CREST HAVEN — Coun- $102,109; $252,374. ANGELINA TODISCO, for 30 years. She was a ty municipalities have until • Cape May Point (14): baaack! 88, of Ocean City, March member of Wayne Pres- 12 noon on Friday to fi le an $50,000; $50,000. 25, 2007. She was a resi- byterian Church and a application with the free- • Dennis Township (12): dent for seven years, and longtime former member holders to be eligible for the $50,000; $50,000. attended the Church of the of The Martins Dam Club. county’s 2007 Municipal • Lower Township (9): Resurrection. Nancy and Richard, her Public Improvements joint $71,313; $178,602. JOSEPH M. URBANS- husband of 53 years, reside Venture Program. • Middle Township (11): KI, 81, of North Wildwood, in Avalon and St. John, When you purchase a high-efficiency home comfort system... A total of $2 million will $53,211; $128,056 March 25, 2007. He was USVI throughout the year. be distributed with a mini- • North Wildwood (5): a veteran of World War Nancy fought and strug- OR mum set at $50,000. Each $159,275; $94,996. II, recipient of the Purple gled with Alzheimer’s Dis- town's share is based on its • Ocean City (2): Heart and the Bronze Star, ease. Services are private. ratables. Last year $3.8 mil- $376,142; $928,920. and was a member of St. Memorial contributions lion was distributed. This • Sea Isle City (4): Ann’s Church. in her name may be made year a bond will be passed $166,797; $418,055. ROCCO URSINI, 84, to the Alzheimer’s Asso- to fund the program. • Stone Harbor (3): Bayshore Refrigeration Eligible programs in- $168,293; $426,416. Serving Cape May County Proper Estate Planning clude those that improve • Upper Township (6): local infrastructure, public $106,659; $106,584. www.bayshorerefrigeration.com can Reduce New Jersey facilities equipment and • West Cape May (13): (609) 465-8151 and Federal Death Taxes services to preserve the $50,000; $50,000. Lic. #VH01913800 Since 1985 culture and quality of life • West Wildwood (15): Law Offi ces for residents, or projects $50,000; $50,000. Offer expires 6/15/2007. D’Avanzo & Poserina that will promote and at- • Wildwood (8): *Rebate offer is valid only with the purchase of qualifying Lennox® products. tract the tourism industry $82,750; $206,184. **Offer is subject to credit approval by GE Money Bank with purchase of qualifying Lennox product. No finance charge will be assessed Masters in Taxation and no minimum monthly payments will be required on your promotional purchase balance if you pay the promotion purchase balance in and support the county’s • Wildwood Crest (10): full by the end of the 12 Month promotion period. If you do not, finance charges will be assessed on the promotional purchase balance 1029 Route 9 South, economy to benefi t all. $63,908; $156,732. from the date of purchase and minimum monthly payments will be required on the remaining promotional purchase balance. Standard account terms apply to non-promotional purchases and, after promotion ends, to your promotional purchase. Variable APR is 21.15% as Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Each town’s 2006 rank • Woodbine (16): of 01/01/2007. Variable delinquency APR of 23.99% as of 01/01/2007 may apply if you fail to pay your minimum payment by your due by ratables, its proposed $50,000; $50,000. date for two consecutive billing periods. Minimum finance charge $1.50. Offer void where prohibited by law. © 2007 Lennox Industries Inc. See your participating Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and 2007 share, and what it re- This information was operated businesses. 609-463-8125 ceived last year are listed: provided by County Ad- • Avalon (1): $399,544; ministrator Stephen Cape May County’s O’Connor. BREAKFAST Beloved Family and Friends ERMA — A grand slam breakfast will be held at the Cape Island Masonic Lodge from 8 a.m.-noon IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR SON Would you like to on Sunday. Cost is $6 per person; children seven and JOHN M. SORENSEN thank all those who under free with an adult. were kind to you Take out available. Call 3/29/86 - 3/21/03 884-8680. Real tears are not the ones that fall from the eyes and your family during a recent loss and cover the face, but those that fall from the or eulogize your heart and cover the soul. The Memorial Service for ELENA’S Bobby Oesterle loved one? CREST PIER most Beautiful things in the Diane Call Janet or Beauty Salon world cannot be seen or even 03/27/81- 08/24/03 Dickinson- Rachel I have known you before, touched, they must be felt with Herbst 886-8600 I will know you again, Monday, April 2, exts. 33 or 34 the heart. We feel you with us Our bond is eternal. 2007, 11am every day. Happy 21st I love you, Mom Tabernacle United Birthday, our sweetest John. *Bobby’s beautiful daughter, Methodist Church • Full Family Hair Care • Open Year Round • Facial Waxing Isabel Bove Oesterle, turns 3! 656 Seashore Road, • Manicures By Appointment We love you more than life. • Walk-Ins Welcome • Gift Certifi cates Happy Birthday Bobby & Belle Erma, NJ Heather & Atlantic Aves., Love Mom, Dad & Jenn Wildwood Crest Forever Loved!!! 523-0747 Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A15 HURRY IN, FOR LOW PRICES ON IN-STOCK FLOORING! CERAMIC TILE & CARPET NATURAL STONE CARPET REMNANTS 13" x 13" FLOOR TILE VALUE-PRICED Choose from 2 colors BERBER As low as ... 2 Stylish Designs - 8 colors in stock
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“Tournament of Champions” winners from the South Jersey Youth Wrestling Championship held on Feb. 24 at Egg Harbor Township High School. The Lower Cape May Junior Wrestling Team were champions for the second year in a row. The team has 70 members.
sentenced: 27, of Fishing Creek, fail LowerLower TownshipTownship Eddie Allen, 35, of to observe signal. $233 Municipal Courts Wildwood, failure to ex- fi ne and costs. Municipal Courts hibit driver’s license; fail to Michael Klinger, 20, of observe signal. $189 fi ne Del Haven, fail to exhibit ERMA — The Lower their cases heard in court and costs. driver’s license, improper Township Police Depart- or paid fi nes prior to a Raymond Garrison, turn at traffi c signal. $328 ment reports that the hearing. Municipal Court fi ne and costs. following defendants had Judge David DeWeese MAPS Plans Nina Venturino, of North Cape May, curfew; Fundraising parental responsibility. $133 fi ne and costs. Walk May 20 Ronald Chavanne, Jr., 18, of Erma, careless driv- ATLANTIC CITY —The ing. $139 fi ne and costs. MAPS Foundation of South Shawn Miller, 20, of Jersey Inc, will hold a non- Del Haven, driving while competitive walk to help suspended; fail to inspect raise funds for local resi- vehicle. $1,226 fi ne and dents living with Multiple costs; 180 days driver’s Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and license suspension 10 days Parkinson’s diseases May county jail. Complete women’s 20 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Seaside Registration begins at 10 Cheese Co. health services for a.m. at the Kennedy Plaza (opposite Boardwalk Hall) Where every day is a on the Boardwalk. The walk GOUDA day in Cape May County begins at 11 a.m. Registra- West Cape May! tion is $10 per walker and parking is free at Boardwalk Imported Hall. • Cheeses • Olives Snacks and drinks will • Olive Oil Cape Women’s Health Center offers: be available to all walkers. • Gift The event will be held rain Baskets or shine. Catering 7 Comprehensive primary women’s health care First visit is FREE for All money raised goes Available uninsured women! to help local residents; 7 Full obstetric and gynecological services no funds are donated for research. All proceeds ben- Receive a 7 First visits, pregnancy tests, annual pap tests, “Women’s Indulgence Package” efi t the MAPS Foundation of South Jersey, Inc. Call cervical and breast exams, and birth control for making your first visit 822-9093 for further infor- products are FREE for uninsured women to the Cape Community mation. 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May WOMEN’s Center 884-8700 7 Healthy childbirth care by OB/GYNs, certified . nurse midwives, and women’s nurse practitioners Please call for Court House Pharmacy 7 Lowest-cost federal pharmacy program an appointment… YOUR INDEPENDENT PHARMACY 7 On-site assistance with enrollment in 465-0258 public health insurance, including Medicaid and NJ Family Care
… PLUS medical and dental care for moms, babies, dads, and the entire family — all at the same location! Cape Community FRED MELROY R.P. Health Center WE COMPOUND PRESCRIPTIONS Se habla • Durable Medical Goods • We Bill Medicare Español NEW Women’s Health Team Prescription Delivery Available MOST of Cape May County. Sharie Hiller Call for details. CNM Marie Herron NP Jane Seppy We can avor your child’s medicine! RN, Team Leader Megan Panish 410 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House CARLTON CARDS A CARD FOR EVERY OCCASION RN Richard Michner, MD Frene Benedicto Joseph Milio, DO 315 Rt. 9 South • CMCH CA (block So. of Wawa) OB/GYN OB/GYN Quality health care for the uninsured and underserved Co-director Co-director Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-3 MAC Delivery Available • Call 465-4661 Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A17 GED Testing Scheduled At County Tech School COURT HOUSE — The tion meeting April 3, from personal checks) and one ticipate at the time of reg- ATTENTION, Cape May County Techni- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the form of government-issued istration. Contact the GED Middle Township Residents! cal School District will GED offi ce, Room 145 of photo ID. offi ce for a form. have GED testing April 4 the Tozour Building, 188 Applicants who are 16 For more information and 5, from 4 to 9 p.m. Crest Haven Road on a fi rst must present a photo ID, call the Continuing Educa- for registered candidates come, fi rst served basis. original birth certificate tion office, 465-2161, x On Monday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall only. Those interested in the and Social Security card; 646 or 648. Arrangements Middle Township Committee People interested in the GED test must bring a also, 16 and 17 year olds can be made for all of the is scheduled to consider “licensing” a two-day test must attend money order or certifi ed must present their cer- GED testing information a mandatory pre-registra- check for $25 (no cash or tifi cate of consent to par- contained in this notice to proposed new “MINING / RECYCLING” operation be better profi led to indi- that would occupy HUNDREDS OF ACRES viduals with limited Eng- lish language skills or with off of Indian Trail (west of Home Depot). impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills to enable them to benefi t as qualifi ed for opportunities addressed in this notice. COME HELP THE SUN SHINE ON Special GED testing accommodations may be SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES: requested for individuals challenged with diagnosed physical, emotional or edu- • Why is “licensing” being • Who would bear liability for cational special needs. considered before a full site contaminated wells or aquifer, Local Winners plan is presented for public health or environmental In 50/50 Event consideration and comment? damages? The Applicant… or Taxpayers? MAYS LANDING — • What facts, and expert Lucky ticket-holders from advice, has the Township • How does the proposal “jive” Cape May County shared obtained about prior with existing land use plans in the more than $20,000 prize in this year’s Restau- contamination at this site? to which residents devoted rant Gala 50/50 Raffle. many eff orts (and dollars)? The winning tickets were drawn at the 24th annual event held March 7, at the Atlantic City Conven- Who REALLY runs this Town? tion Center. Local winners included: The Applicant? First Prize, $12,090, Jeffrey H. Gott of Wildwood and third prize, $1,343, We believe itʼs Deborah Bass of Villas. Presented by Commerce Township Committee Bank, this year’s dining ex- travaganza attracted more than 1,000 attendees and and the public – raised a record-breaking $240,000 for culinary and Come let your voice be heard! college scholarships at the Academy of Culinary Arts Paid for by R&R Associates, landowner at 141 Indian Trail and Atlantic Cape Com- munity College. A18 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers March 28 2007 All New Driving Range St. Raymond’s JV Girls Go Out Winners Billy Bob’s Family Fun Center GAMES New Editions New Batting Cages PEOPLE PLAY By Joe Rossi Arcade • Refreshments Manager’s Special Driving Range Birthday Parties Buy One- Youth sports often gets blemishes were to powerful Home Run Machine Get One Free into the newspaper for Blessed Sacrament of Mar- All New 19 Hole Miniature Golf Exp. 3.31.07 the wrong reasons. Par- gate, a dominant Atlantic ents battling with umpires County parochial school. Open 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. or coaches, fans coming In the Cape Catholic Seven Days • 609-624-2500 out of the stands to be- League, St. Ray’s registered Located on Route 9 • Exit 13 GSP • Ocean View rate participants or adult an 8-0 record, earning the volunteers, and similar, title after compiling a 5-5 league mark a year ago and St. Raymond’s Junior Varsity Girls’ team, the Wildcats, fi nished the season very rare, incidents have with an 11-2 overall record. Team members include from left: Megan Ben- received nationwide at- a 3-5 local result at the end The perfect Summer day. of the 2005 campaign. nert, Megan Turner, Taryn Thompson, Tori Speece, Megan Spencer, Coach tention. Paul Amenhauser, Darby Crowding, Sam Handlovsky, McKenzie McCorkel, It’s why you play. With the hundreds of “We had plenty of good times, fun times,” said Angelina McKenney, Danielle Whitten, and Danielle Amenhauser. Keri Loder thousands of youth ac- is absent from the photo. Sand Barrens Golf Club tivities and participants, Amenhauser, who brought the examples of poor or a dozen years of coaching rounded team,” said coach ents at St. Raymond’s. “I and St. Raymond’s commu- Associate Membership violent behavior are very boys’ teams at St. Ann’s Amenhauser. “We hated teach competitiveness and nity amidst a stellar season few; however, those un- to the volunteer role he to see the season end.” sportsmanship,” he said. on the court. $375 fortunate incidents garner accepted at St. Raymond’s. The coach said the Wild- “There were times we “To go out a winner the most attention and “I’ve never had a better cat parents “were wonder- worked hard and times we this way was important to Membership Period: ‘coach-team’ relationship March 1st through February 28, 2008 discussion. ful.” laughed a lot. There’s a the school community,” Over at St. Raymond’s, that I had this year.” Amenhauser noted place for both.” said Amenhauser. “The up to 25% discount on green fees anytime. the junior varsity girls and Danielle’s older broth- that the mid-season news Amenhauser noted that success we had was even Range plans available their coach Paul Amen- er, John, competed at St. about the closing of St. the closing announcement more meaningful and ex- Tee Times 30 days in advance, Golf Shop Discounts. hauser, set out to have Ann’s. Raymond’s served to gener- made for a bittersweet citing.” Additional member packages are available fun, be competitive, and This year’s Wildcat JV ate even more effort and experience for the players learn how to play basket- girls’ 11-player roster in- enthusiasm among the ball. The squad received cluded nine sixth graders, young athletes. “They had four of whom had been Bring in this ad a greater impetus to excel a lot more team spirit after for an additional when sad news came that with Amenhauser for all they found out,” he said. $25 OFF the diocese had decided three years he led the pro- “The news drove them New members only to close the Villas school gram. even more.” Expires 1.24.08 after more than 40 years The sixth grade class Amenhauser noted that of Catholic education. included Danielle Amen- the St. Raymond’s boys’ Financial & Retirement Planning, The JV team consisted of hauser, who averaged 10 varsity basketball team also Estate Planning, Servicing Clients young ladies in the fi fth and points per game from the captured the Cape Catholic Professionally for OVER 40 YEARS sixth grades. Many of the center position, along with League. 1129 Rt. 9 So., Suite 7 Wildcat players had been point guard Taryn Thomp- The coach said he fo- Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 SAND BARRENS with Amenhauser and his son and high post fi rst-year cused the team on a goal Phone: 609-463-9979 player Megan Turner. Stan Lane, CLU, CPCU GOLF CLUB daughter, Danielle, for the of playing 500 basketball. Fax: 609-463-1178 Chairman 1765 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ past three seasons. Guard Tori Speece and He did not want to over- [email protected] The camaraderie and forwards Danielle Whit- For more information visit our website whelm the girls. 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By BRUCE KNOLL, JR. as the green fl ag waved, and as scheduled, sat out Mike Helton said. “And DelMoSports Jeff Burton jumped to the the Food City 500. there’s no absolute fi x for presents The car of tomorrow outside of Gordon’s car Rookie Regan Smith, that. So we felt like the made it’s debut at Bristol and made the pass to take who is co-driving the car most fair thing to do was Motor Speedway last Sun- second. with Martin, fi nished 25th. to simply say, ‘Pit road is day, facing mixed reaction. He then chased down Jeff Gordon took the points open. You can pit if you 2nd Annual Some, like Ward Burton, Busch, and coming out of lead. want to. You don’t have felt it would make the rac- the fi nal turn on the last Martin Truex Jr. fi nished to.’” ing better. Others, such lap had a chance to put a 37th after being involved After the racing resumed, as Tony Stewart and Kyle bumper to the No. Five in a wreck mid race. Other Edwards jumped out in Busch, were in opposition car and bump Busch for notable finishes include front and held off teammate fo the change. the win. Dale Earnhardt Jr. in sev- Matt Kenseth late to win Apparently the changes “I could have used the enth, Mike Bliss and Ward at Bristol. As expected, he didn’t affect them. Stewart bumper to move him out Burton, making their pleased the crowd by doing led 257 laps before a fuel of the way and win the fi rst races since Daytona, his usual back fl ip. pump failure forced him to race, but I didn’t want to,” finished 17th and 18th “I just can’t thank Matt the garage, and Kyle Busch Burton said. respectively. Juan Pablo Kenseth enough for racing led the final 16 laps en “I can lay in bed tonight Montoya struggled and fi n- me that clean,” Edwards Duathlon route to his fourth career and wonder ‘What if?’ but ished 32nd, while Jeremy said. “He’s so great here Nextel Cup victory. that’s what I chose to do. If Mayfield started his first and it meant the world to Busch trailed Denny you can’t pass him without race of 2007 and fi nished beat him. They could have Hamlin late but when Ham- knocking him out of the 34th. just as easily had told us Saturday, April 14th • 8am lin got caught up in traffi c, way, you do the best you Busch Series: we’re just going to have to Busch made a nice maneu- can. He raced me clean Call the papers, notify deal with it. I appreciate ver through the mayhem to last time (In last week’s the world. NASCAR ad- NASCAR helping us out Wildwood Oceanfront Convention Center, take the lead, just moments Busch Series race which mitted that they made a there.” Wildwood, NJ. Athletes run 2 miles on the before the caution came Burton beat Busch to the mistake. Kenseth fi nished second, Wildwoods Boardwalk, then bike 10 miles out. Numerous drivers, line), and that’s what I did With 117 laps to go in followed by Busch in third, such as Jeff Gordon and with him.” the Sharpie Mini 300, the Newman fourth, and Clint through scenic Wildwood and Wildwood Jeff Burton, choose to pit The win was the fourth caution came out the fi eld Bowyer rounding out the Crest. Lastly, athletes complete a 2 mile run under the yellow fl ag, while of Busch’s career, astonish- anticipated to pit. NASCAR top fi ve. to fi nish. Awards, Prizes, and a Catered the top four cars, including ing for a driver who is only officials called over the Coming up: The Nextel Busch and Hamlin, decided 21 years of age. 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Available 6-7:30am $75, the charging cars of Gordon Burton fi nished second, quickly reviewed the er- CREST HAVEN — The and Burton. followed by Gordon in ror, and allowed Busch, Cape May County Parks/ USAT Sanctioned Event But with three laps to third, Kevin Harvick in Edwards, and Newman to Zoo Advisory Board will go, the 15th and fi nal cau- fourth, and Greg Biffle have a free pit and regain meet 5:30 p.m. April 2 at tion of the day set up a rounding out the top fi ve. their spots in the fi eld be- the Cape May County Ad- green-white-checkered fi n- Mark Martin, who was fore the green fl ag. ministration Building. ish. With Busch leading, leading the points stand- “It was a mistake that Gordon sat in second and ings entering the Bristol NASCAR made in this Burton in third. But as soon race, stood by his word case,” NASCAR president You Blog? Everyone Blogs. Joe Zelnik Blogs! C’mon, get with it! Tune Into South Jersey’s Most Listened To Radio Stations!
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OCEANVIEW CENTER FOR Panic & Anxiety Groups Group: 2 p.m., Ocean City the Nazarene, 446 Seashore REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE are now forming geared to SUPPORT GROUPS Senior Center. Call 399- Road, Erma. For information, help anyone cope with these 2099. call 886-6196. 2721 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230 disorders as well as agora- togetherness? Give them the 0044. Narcotics Anonymous: phobia, Mondays, noon to 1 experience of a World Wide Diabetes Management Social Services Building, Rio SATURDAY, March 31 RESIDENTIAL LIVING p.m. Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Marriage Encounter Week- Series: March 14, 22 and 27, Grande, routes 9 and 47, p.m. Call for details, 732- end. Weekends are available 6-8 p.m. Maruchi Room, Bur- 8:30 p.m. Call 348-9292. Narcotics Anonymous: 940-9658 throughout 2007. For more dette Tomlin Memorial Hospi- Al-Anon: 10 a.m. Parish First Baptist Church of Wild- For admission information or to schedule House, St. Mary Episcopal wood, 230 E. Maple Ave., a tour, call the Director of Admissions at information call 1-800-688- tal. Fee and registration. Call Marriage Encounter 9963 or visit our website at Cindy Kraemer, 463-2547. Church, Third Ave. and 95th 7:30 p.m. Call 800-992- Telephone 609-624-3881 Weekend: Want a new idea www.mesj.net. St., Stone Harbor. Call 800- 0401. or e-mail us at: for the perfect present for THURSDAY, March 29 344-2666. Nicotine Anonymous: [email protected] your spouse, parents, married WEDNESDAY, March 28 Cocaine Anonymous: 3:30-4:30 p.m., 113 W. Oak children, friends...how about Narcotics Anonymous: meeting every Friday at the Ave., Wildwood. Call Joe at giving them a gift of love and Al-Anon: 11 a.m. at Unit- Cape May First Presbyterian First Baptist Church of Wild- 729-9145. ed Methodist Church, Ken- Church, Decatur and Hughes wood, 230 E. Maple Ave. at 7 S.L.A.A. Meeting: S.L.A.A. nedy Blvd. and Park Road, avenues, 8 p.m. Call 348- p.m. Call 1-866-777-0983. (Sex and Love Addicts Anony- Sea Isle. 9292. Healing Rooms of Cape mous) will hold a new 12-Step Al-Anon Meetings: Al-Anon: 8 p.m. Parish May County: Inter-denomi- meeting at 7 p.m. in the Old 5:30 p.m. at St. John of God House, Church of the Resur- national prayer ministry for Court House Building, 11 Wildwood Church, 680 Townbank Road, rection, 200 West Tuckahoe healing of the sick. Fridays 3- North Main St. on Saturday North Cape May. Road, Marmora. Call 800- 8 p. m. West entrance of First nights. Narcotics Anonymous: 344-2666. Assembly of God, 1068 Sea- United Methodist Church of Al-Anon: 11 a.m. Lower shore Road, North Cape May. SUNDAY, April 1 Soft Pretzel, LLC North Wildwood, Second and Township Recreation Center, No fees. No appointment nec- Central avenues, 7:30 p.m. Bayshore Road, Villas. essary. Call 884-3264. Celiac Support Group: Call 800-992-0401. Nicotine Anonymous: Celebrate Recovery: 2 p.m., second Sunday Caregiver Support 5:30-6:30 p.m., 113 W. Oak Christ-centered recovery at BTMH, Maruchi Room. “Philadelphia Style At Its Best” Group: 7:30 p.m. Senior Ave., Wildwood. Call Joe, program for all hurts, habits E-mail Rachel Walker at Care of Cape May County, 729-9145 and hang-ups. 7:30 p.m. Sea- wavewalker@comcast .net. • Call Now For Spring and Summer 211 S. Main St., Court House, Brain Injury Survivor or shore Community Church of (Page A21 Please) second Wednesday. Call Caregiver Support Group, Daily A.M. Delivery Schedule 465-8840. Feel free to bring second Thursday at Bacharach your loved ones with you. Institute for Rehabilitation. • Minimum 100 Pretzels 12-Step Program: Christ- Call Nutan Ravani at 856- centered 12-step recovery 589-5797 or Debbie Long at • Baked Fresh Daily program, every Wednesday at 652-7000. 7 p.m. Lillian Whitfi eld SDA Alzheimer Support 609-523-6471 School, Route 9 and Fourth Group: Third Thursday of Avenue, Court House. Call the month, 6:30 p.m. at East- James at 729-6726. ern Shore Nursing Home and Businesses, Campgrounds, Vendors, Organizations of all types welcome Grief Support Group: Rehab Center, 1419 Route 9 First and third Wednesdays North. Call 609-408-2011. at 3 p.m. and fourth Wednes- Lymphodema Support THE GREATER WILDWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE day at 7 p.m., Maruchi Room, Group: third Thursday at -N- SONS Presents BTMH. Call 463-2367. 4 p.m. in the Maruchi Room, The 2nd Annual Cardiac Support Group: BTMH. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday BTMH at 1:30 p.m., fi rst Parkinson’s Support Wednesday, Maruchi Room. Group: second Thursday, Easter Week OPEN Salutes the Call 463-2348. 1 p.m., Victoria Commons, Stress Management North Cape May. 886-2455. Thursday, Friday, Saturday ’60s Class for Heart and Lung pa- A.R.T.S. (Artists Recov- Fresh & Cooked Seafood tients, third Wednesday at 1 ering Through The Twelve p.m. Fitness Center at BTMH. Steps): 12-step support group Seafood Platters For Take-Out April 27-29, 2007 Call 463-2348. for any kind of artist (musi- Adult Children of Al- cians, visual artists, dancers, At The Wildwoods Convention Center coholics Support Group: writers, etc.), every Thursday, 729-9443 • 729-9445 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood meets at BTMH, at 7 p.m. in 9:15 a.m., Lower Township Room 5. Library Meeting Room, Villas. 435 West Spruce Tommy James CMCS (Cape May Coun- Call 463-0685. on the Main Rd. into North Wildwood Live in Concert ty Songwriters): support Alzheimer’s Support & The Shondells, The group for anyone writing orig- Group: For family members Saturday, April 28th 7pm inal music, last Wednesday who have been touched by Turtles, Lovin Spoonful, at 7:15 p.m. Call 463-0685. 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Call 463-2367. bara, 898-0147. ference Room 4 at 7 p.m. Call Al-Anon: St. John’s Luther- Narcotics Anonymous: 463-2367. an Church, 10th and Central Quality Care & Social Services Building, MONDAY, April 2 Al-Anon: 7 p.m. Class- avenues, Ocean City. 8 p.m. routes 9 and 47, Rio Grande, rooms A and B, BTMH Call Call 800-344-2666. Convenience 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call Narcotics Anonymous: 463-2367. Weight Watchers: BTMH 348-9292. Every Monday, noon, St Barn- Narcotics Anonymous: Classrooms A and B. Weigh- 8:30 p.m. Union Chapel, 307 in 3:30-4:30 p.m.; meeting Cape May Ave., Cape May 4:30-5 p.m. Fee required. Point. Call 800-992-0401. Call 463-2367. New mem- TTEENEEN Augustine Fellowship: bers welcome. recovery from sex and love ad- Fibromyalgia Support SSCENECENE diction. 7 p.m., Trinity United Group: BTMH, 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church, Route 9, third Tuesday, Conference Marmora. Confi dentiality and Room 3. Call Carol at 770- privacy respected. Call 272- 2672. and Franklin streets, Cape ONGOING EVENTS 3067. Atlantic Cape Fam- May. ily Support Organization: Roller Skating - Cape May 4-H Teen Ambassadors: TUESDAY, April 3 fourth Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 Convention Hall is under- leadership, citizenship and at 303 Court House - S. Den- way. Hours will be: Friday, 4 community service projects Caregiver Support nisville Road, Suite 2, Court – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 1 -3 p.m.; for youth grades eight-12. Group: 1 p.m. fi rst Tuesday House. Call 485-0575, ext. Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m. For infor- Meetings and activities held p.m. in the Maruchi Room at 105. mation regarding birthday monthly. For more informa- BTMH. Hepatitis C Support parties, private parties and tion: contact Rutgers Coop- GROW: 12-Step Mental Group: BTMH, fi rst Tuesday 106 South Dennisville Road school parties call 884-9524 erative Research and Exten- Health Program, 6:30 p.m. at 7 p.m., Maruchi Room. or 884-9565. sion 4-H Youth Development every Tuesday at 4410 Pa- Alzheimer’s Support Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Barn Buddies - for kids Program 465-5115 ext. 605. cifi c Ave., Wildwood, at the Group: second Tuesday, 10 interested in horses. Ages 8- AlaTeen: for teens with C.A.P.E. Call 523-7100. a.m. in The Chapin House, Phone: 609-465-0300 11 meet every 1st and 3rd family or friends who are al- Narcotics Anonymous: 1042 Rio Grande Ave. Sunday of the month from 1- coholics: Thursdays, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church of Wild- Most Insurance 3 p.m. Dues $20 benefi t the Church of Resurrection, 200 wood, 230 E. Maple Ave., Accredited by the Plans Accepted center. For more info 884- W. Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, 7:30 p.m. Call 800-992- “He who of his own au- 2048. 547-0855. 0401. thority infringes a bad Now Accepting CCA-YAP - Youth Arts Civil Air Patrol: ages 12- Al-Anon: 10 a.m. Epis- law authorizes everyone Program: variety of arts and 18: meets Thursdays, cadet copal Church Parish House, else to infringe a good All Aetna Plans social activities for youth 10 programs, drill and ceremo- Franklin and Washington one.” and older. ny, safety classes, aerospace streets, Cape May. Denis Diderot YAP - Saturday Nights: education, emergency ser- Arts and social activities vices. 624-0529. throughout much of the Music: Impact Choir, Sea- school year for youth and shore Church, 886-6196; children ages 6-16. Programs Kaleidoscope Kids singers, include Junior Arts Camp for ages six-14, 465-7443; Com- ages 6-10, and Camp Con- munity Concert Band, Norm gress Hall for ages 6-12. Lochten, 465-8737. Teen Karate: Every Mon- NAACP: Youth Council, day, Wednesday and Thurs- ages 14-21, 624-9152. day. Call 886-6902 or 889- Scouting: ages fi ve-17; 8105. Girl Scouts of the South Jer- %ASTER 3UNDAY !PRIL TH -ARINERS ,ANDING 0IER Teen Program: Taber- sey Pines, 697-3900; Boy IS OPEN FROM AM n PM -AKE %ASTER 3UNDAY YOUR nacle United Methodist Scouts of Southern New Jer- Church, 656 Seashore Road, sey, 327-1700. FAMILYS lRST VISIT TO 4HE 7ILDWOODS THIS YEAR Erma. Wednesdays - Teen Swim Teams: ages fi ve- Bible Study 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 18: Cape May Recreation 7ERE READY FOR YOU 4HERE WILL BE FUN Friday Night Teens, 7:30 to Dept., 884-9565; Crest Dol- FOR THE KID IN ALL OF US INCLUDING RIDES 10:30 p.m. phins, 884-6390. Homework Club: 3:30- Teen Services: numbers FOOD ENTERTAINMENT AND EVEN %ASTER 4:30 p.m. Church of the Ad- for activities, health ques- EGG PRIZES vent, Parish Hall, Washington tions; United Way, 729-2255, free directory. 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