Scout Exec: Pricey Homes Take Toll on Troops Herald NEWS By AL CAMPBELL Wasekanes said. The Marmora resident, a longtime scouting Worse, he said one of his scout leaders stated, volunteer and later its professional area execu- DI GESTS CAPE MAY — The high cost of Cape May “Before much longer, especially on the islands, tive, addressed the Cape May County League County housing is linked to dwindling Scouting there will be no more communities. The people of Municipalities March 20 at the Pier House Wal-Mart Seeks Workers enrollment, according Bill Wasekanes, BaySea and organizations that defi ne a community are restaurant here. District executive. leaving with the real estate investment taking Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Explorers and RIO GRANDE — A Wal-Mart employment “Housing prices have escalated to the point place.” Venturing continue actively serving over 900 advertisement appears inside today’s edition that our children, who often left because there “If there are no schools, no churches, no young men and women throughout the county, for the store in the Grande Center Shopping was not a college here, now leave because they youth, no families or community organizations numbers are less than decades ago, attributable Center on Route 9. The ad states, “As an cannot afford to buy a home near their families he wondered how can there be a community?” in part, said Wasekanes, to the hefty cost of associate with Wal-Mart, you will receive in the communities where they were raised,” the scout executive said. competitive wages and may be eligible for (Page A64 Please) a variety of traditional and non-traditional benefi ts that enhance your career.” Shred It WILDWOOD CREST — Don’t throw It's junk mail and old documents in the trash. A shredding machine is available to the Inside. residents at the Crest Pier Recreation Center during the facility’s normal operating hours It's Your of 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Spring Saturday. Guide. Friend of Felines NORTH CAPE MAY — Oscar MacDonald, better known to locals as “the cat man” passed away Monday at a North Cape May nursing home. MacDonald had fed a group (Page A6 Please) April 4, 2007 PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY THE SEAWAVE CORP. Cape Regional Vol. 43 No. 14 Copyright 2007 Seawave Corp. All rights reserved. 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande NJ 08242-1402 Medical Center Enrollment Up Replaces B-T At Tech; Down COURT HOUSE — Effective Monday, Cape May County’s only hospital, Burdette Tomlin At Special Svc. Memorial, changed its name to Cape Regional Medical Center. By CHRISTINE COTE The Board of Trustees of Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital made the announcement CREST HAVEN — Two county schools went that day. before freeholders March 27 to have their “This name change is refl ective of the en- budgets approved: one had a story of growth hancements and innovations that the hospital and expansion, the other told a tale of lay-offs has achieved in recent years, as well as the and declining enrollment. plans for further advancements in the future,” While public schools will go before voters according to a release. on April 17 to have budgets approved or re- Since 2004 the hospital has introduced jected, those two districts need only a nod from many new services including inpatient dialysis freeholders before getting a share of taxpayer services, lifesaving IMRT (Intensity Modulated money to add to the revenue column. Radiation Therapy) technology in the Cancer It was the annual Board of School Estimate Center, a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheteriza- (three freeholders, two school board members) tion Laboratory and Interventional Radiology meeting, where freeholders heard from the Suite, and a Picture Archiving Communica- County Technical School and the Special Ser- tions System (PACS) which has enabled the vices School District. The board voted on how Radiology and Cardiology Departments to view much of a tax levy each would receive for the images electronically. new school year. With its affi liation with the University of County Tech, which has a major addition Pennsylvania Health System in April 2006, the under construction that should be open in (Page A7 Please) September, expects 60 new full-time students in the fall, Superintendent William Desmond told freeholders. Family’s 2 Kittens That would put the number of full-time students, regular and special education at Saved from Blaze 560. Desmond told freeholders the school’s goal is to reach 700 students within the next By JOE HART four years. When the school went full time, its initial GREEN CREEK — Two kittens were rescued enrollment target was 400. from a March 27 house fi re at 16 Lola Lane, (Page A7 Please) but two adult felines remain missing. The blaze was quickly extinguished by Green Creek and Rio Grande fi re companies. Al Campbell Parks Director Jeanne Williams, left, and Nancy Tierney, members of St. Ann Church, Wildwood Nobody appears to have been home at the regard cross they crafted of palm as they refl ect on the meaning of Holy Week. Many time of the fi re, according to Lt. Paul Fritsch of Christians will observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in solemn preparation for Rosselli Retires Middle Township Police Department. Easter Sunday, April 8. See religion pages 31-35 for sunrise and other services. Read The two-family home had a family of four By CHRISTINE COTE What’s On Deck Calendar for holiday festivities. living in the front section and a single male tenant in the rear section. SWAINTON — He enjoyed a cup of coffee at The kittens belong to Carlin Stansfi eld and his desk the last day on the job as county parks her three children, according to their Aunt Heading Skyward, Wildwood director March 29, but Dominic Rosselli won’t Renee Davis, who lives on Susan Lane, around be just sitting back and taking it easy despite the corner from the house. retirement. Two adult cats remain unaccounted for, ac- Must Conform to State Dictates Rosselli turned 61 on cording to Davis. By LAUREN SUIT building would be a potential danger to migra- March 30, the day after “I rushed over when I saw all of the police tory birds, public safety, and damaging to the he ended a 30-year career and fi re vehicles through the trees,” Davis WILDWOOD — There are quite a few city collection of doo-wop motels. with the county Parks said. offi cials and residents who believe that this But a March 15 letter to Mayor Ernie Department. Three children, ages 7, 13 and 14, were in city’s future has nowhere to go but up. Troiano Jr. from Mark Mauriello, assistant There are some proj- township schools at the time of the fi re and About 25 stories up to be exact. commissioner for land use regulation, offered ects to keep him busy Stansfi eld was at a doctor's appointment when The city has approved six high-rise condotels a sort of compromise between the state and around the house, Ros- she got news of the fi re, she said. including the Nouveau Wave, the Wildwood would-be developers. selli told the Herald as he (Page A12 Please) sat near a window, with Beach Resort and Hotel, the Starlite Resort, “We believe that high-rise structures can ROSSELLI the East Bennett Project, the Waypoint Beach be accommodated in certain areas of the city a view of the park that he Section Spotlights Club, and the Riviera. as long as they are part of a comprehensive has seen change since January 1977. But although the final approvals were municipal plan that recognizes New Jersey’s As of Monday, he started a part-time job for In On Deck, Lauren Suit OD granted by the city’s zoning board as far back shore economy and tourism industry as well as a company based at the county airport. on local, female as 2004, the city’s fi rst high-rise condotel, the long-standing and emerging coastal resources He said he will be servicing airplanes and football player 25-story Nouveau Wave Hotel, was rejected by and public safety issues,” stated Mauriello. working in customer service with private See Page B4 the state’s Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, Mauriello wrote that the city would have to aircraft owners. Rosselli serviced helicopters or CAFRA, permitting process. meet the following requirements in order to while in the Army, so he’s back to doing some- thing he knows well. In Real Estate Update: The June 2006 rejection letter stated that the qualify for increased height approval: REU towering structure, which would include fi ve • Develop a comprehensive municipal plan Born and raised in Philadelphia, he moved West Cape May’s HPC; to this county in 1971 when he lost his job at Profi le of Lew Conley. stories of parking, a pool deck, fi ve stories of that requires an increase in height and density hotel rooms, 11 stories of condos, at the site of within a specifi c high-rise zoning district. Boeing Vertol in Eddystone, Pa. See Page A58 & A64 the now demolished Rio Motel on Rio Grande • Adopt a municipal ordinance in support Rosselli joined a friend who was doing opti- and Ocean avenues, was “out of character” of that municipal plan. cal lab work. More index?...See Page A3 with the surrounding area. Additionally, the (Page A12 Please) (Page A4 Please) A2 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers April 4 2007
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A press release announc- eighth grade arrangement Educational Informa- information on the organi- OPEN Tues. - Sat. 12:00 - 5:00 pm Mint & Greenwood Ave., Villas ing the meetings asked, with another district and tion and Resource Center zation’s Web site. www.jeweledtreasures.com 886-6563 “What should happen to continue sending students (ERIC) conducted a feasibil- Due to the increase in Layaway available our school district?” to Ocean City for high ity study for the district and property values and de- The release offers four school. presented it to the board at crease in the childbear- Buying Gold, Diamonds, Silver & Estate Jewelry ing population, the study found that the district’s enrollment will continue to decline. In 1990, there were 148 pre-school age children and 735 young adults in the city compared to 94 children and 529 childbearing adults in 2000, according to cen- sus numbers. Those trends will con- tinue down, according to the study. ERIC consultants found it evident that Sea Isle would benefi t fi nancially by entering a complete pre-k to 12th grade relationship with another district. For the average assessed value of a property in the city of $564,516, the study showed the cost for each of a few different options 609-884-3064 along with the per pupil Joe Hart cost of education. Middle Township High School’s mock trial team gets a warm greeting at Garden For keeping the status FISH MARKET State Parkway’s Ocean View rest area March 27, after returning from New quo, it was $666 for the Brunswick where it once again garnered the state champ title. (Page A4 Please) Prices Effective 4/6 - 4/8 Cost of a New Boardwalk? Fresh Rainforest Advocates Question Wildwood $ LB. By LAUREN SUIT tions and only grows in others that the city would money,” said Ferrara. “I’m Sea Scallops ...... 8.25 densities of about one or not use wood that was il- not sure it is the right thing WILDWOOD — The two trees per acre. Keat- legally logged rainforest. to experiment with these Manhattan city opened bids March ing estimated that loggers Lou Ferrara, the city’s other woods using the 27 for a boardwalk re- must log an entire acre of development director and taxpayers money.” $ habilitation project here forest just for nine board UEZ coordinator, said, “Ev- The current base bids Clam Chowder ...... 4.95 QT. that some environmental feet of exported ipe. erything we’ll buy will ranged from $3.13 million groups fear could come According to Keating, come with the forest stew- to $4.79 million. The alter- at the expense of the the third party certifi cate ardship certifi cation. nate bid, which included TAKE-OUT SPECIALS rainforest. issued by Mallinckrodt “That’s the highest type a pneumatic trash system Tim Keating, execu- Gmbh, an independent of certification you can ranged from $3.51 million tive director of Rainforest inspection and grading get,” Ferrara added. to $5.58 million. Walters Friday & Saturday 4/6 & 4/7 Relief, said that after he agency, could not accu- But Keating argued that Marine Construction, of viewed specifi cations for rately attest to the fact pursuing other methods of Ocean View, submitted the the decking calling for ipe that the materials are ob- building material would be lowest base and alternate FRIED OYSTER PLATTER hardwood back in August tained under controlled the best option, instead of bids. of 2005, he feared that conditions that guarantee relying on one source of Currently the bids are Served with Baked Macaroni & use of rainforest wood the preservation of the bureaucratic certifi cation. under review by the city $ 95 would be unavoidable. forests. The use of hardwood, engineer and solicitor. Cheese and Stewed Tomatoes ...... 8 Ipe, according to Keat- “Mallinckrodt can only Troiano said, was needed Once those bids are re- ing, is not from planta- attest to the grade of the on the boardwalk specifi - viewed and accepted, the wood,” he said. “Basically cally to support emergency document will be sent to FRIED OR BROILED they just check to make equipment such as ambu- the USDA for review and CORRECTION sure the paperwork is lances and fi re engines. authorization to award. SCALLOP PLATTER there. Other wood, Keating The city expects the CAPE MAY — An in- “I want to know why said, like eastern white contract to be awarded in Served with Baked Potato or French $ 95 correct amount of the the bids did not call for cedar, a durable soft wood, April and construction to increase in Cape Elemen- an independent third part or oak, another hardwood, begin in October. Fries and Cole Slaw ...... 9 tary School’s 2007-2008 to certify the wood,” he would be preferable. budget was reported last added. “What he is suggesting Contact Suit at: (609) Call ahead and we’ll have it week. The correct amount Mayor Ernie Troiano would cost the tax payers 886-8600 ext. 25 or is one-half cent. had assured Keating and an inordinate amount of [email protected] waiting for you! INSIDE THIS WEEK'S HERALD Index H H Antiques ...... See On Deck BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Automotive ...... A72 Births ...... A18 Classified ...... A50 SUNDAY APRIL 8 ONLY This week’s Real Estate Update profi les land use ex- Connections ....See On Deck B13-15 pert Lew Conley, and reports on West Cape May’s Dining & Entertainment ..On Deck Movies ...... A19 BROILED or FRIED enactment of regulations for its historic preservation Obituaries ...... A18 commission, among other items of interest to land Opinion ...... A68 SEAFOOD COMBO PLATTER use buffs. 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His operations,” he said. “It’s not visitors we are concerned son, Frank, was later born or Neck Pain? about, it’s the animals that have to be cared for every day, in this county. regardless of weather.” After fi ve years working Right now, workers are removing what is left of tons of Whether you are a current patient or someone just curi- in the optical field, the leaves that fall each year, along with dead trees and other company moved out of ous about what we do, our consultation’s purpose is only debris to get the park ready for its busiest season. state, but Rosselli did not His staff included four offi ce workers and 17 others to make you more aware of what chiropractic is, what want to leave the county. in the park system. The latter gains added workers as He was offered a job as chiropractors do, and the details about this practice that seasonal employees are hired each year for a six-month a laborer for the park, and period. you should know. resettled to the Bayside His typical day? Just make sure everything was running Village section of Lower well, he said, and that there are no problems. Township, where he and These details are what make us unique. Some will seem LAFFEY In summer, staff helps the infl ux of people “usher in, his wife still call home. more important than others, but in the end they all and point them in the right direction,” said Rosselli. The There was no zoo then. Where it is located “was just main thing is to keep traffi c going. matter. Please compare us to other healthcare options, woods,” Rosselli said. Annually, close to a half a million people visit the even other chiropractors. You must take control of your The park was mostly visited by locals, who used the parks, he said. health, and what type of care that is best for you. playgrounds and playing fi eld, located on Route 9 and While he was assistant director, he watched the park designated County Park East, and had barbecues or system grow from the two sites here to include property picnics in the sheltered areas. in Del Haven and Palermo. The care we offer may be just the thing, maybe you are There were weekly concerts back then, Rosselli said, The 1,500 acres in Del Haven were purchased in the that were either performed from a “showmobile” trailer, early ‘70s, Rosselli said, and what is now County Park not ready and need to fi nd something better suited for or at a band shell that was near the lake at the front South was built in the early ‘90s. you at this time. You are probably wondering why we entrance. The Palermo tract was a bequest around the same time, recommend this. Simply put, you deserve the best, most He was a groundskeeper: raking, cutting grass, raking and County Park North, Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary was leaves and cleaning buildings. opened in the donor’s name and remains in the same effective solution to your problem. The zoo opened in 1978, after the county received natural state today as it was then. assistance from a federal jobs program to pay workers This year the county’s $133 million budget lists to build it. These workers also built the gazebo on the $1,360,807 for the department’s salary and wages, and After you understand each option fully, decide what lake. $156,345 for other expenses. There’s also $1,725,662 makes the most sense to you. We stand by our recom- When those extra employees came on board, Rosselli budgeted for operating expenses and $241,700 for capital mendation and the results speak for themselves. If we do said, he was asked to manage an in-house security force improvements. of eight of those workers to provide park security at all Concessions at the park yield a return of $250,000, not have the solution you are looking for then we do not times. which goes into the general fund, Rosselli said. The recommend our program. Most patients who understand He also advanced to the position of painter, and that money donated by the public goes into a special fund, job kept him busy painting buildings, and drawing lines and then is dedicated to the needs of the zoo and its our unique and complete treatment goals and recommen- on athletic courts and playing fi elds. animals, he said. dations choose to stay with us. He continued to be given more responsibilities and Looking back, Rosselli said he has enjoyed a good supervision, he said, by then park director Philip Judyski, relationship with freeholders and county administrators now president of the county Board of Taxation. and other directors. He said he thought the camaraderie Schedule April 1st thru April 30th for a Complimentary Rosselli became a general foreman in 1984, and in between them “became outstanding,” after he was made Consultation. In 15 minutes you will know for sure if we 1989 was made assistant director. director. He continued in that position after former freeholder Was he responsible for this? are the offi ce to help. Advanced Chiropractic 304 Rte. 9 William Sturm replaced Judyski in 1999, and until Sturm “I always got along with people,” Rosselli said, “I treat South, Cape May Court House. Call 465-5358 to sched- left in 2003. them the way I like to be treated. My relationship with ule. Dr. Chris Chase DC. Not only did the directorship change that year, Rosselli other department heads, the county administrator and said, that was when responsibility for the park and the freeholders couldn’t be better.” zoo were separated. Recognizing his 30 years of service March 27, Free- As he took up the role of park director, Dr. Hubert holder Director Daniel Beyel said Rosselli’s career with Paluch, a veterinarian took the park department was “remarkable,” and alluded to over as zoo director. a time Rosselli had to go on “a buffalo hunt in north His department was — Jersey.” and still is — responsible “I want to express my gratitude for letting me work for ground maintenance for there,” Rosselli told him in response. the zoo, while Paluch has What will he miss the most? His co-workers, Rosselli full supervision of animal said. care, Rosselli said. One of them, Michael Laffey, a division director for the In his opinion, separat- department, will be taking Rosselli’s place as director. ing the two was “a good Since he has now taken a part-time job to stay active, thing.” why did Rosselli retire? “It would have been To have more time to visit his daughter and grandchil- overbearing,” he said. With dren in North Carolina, he said. two directors, each can be Contact Cote at (609) 886-8600 Ext 31 or: concerned with the focus [email protected] School Close (From Page A3) repairs, around $2.2 million over the next We did it! We made plumbing fun! average home or $39,160 per pupil. fi ve years. To send all students to Ocean City was The community meetings will be held at $485 or $29,425 per pupil. the Sea Isle City Public School, 4501 Park For all students to attend Middle Town- Road, on April 16 and 23 at 7 p.m. ship schools it would cost $299 for the ERIC Executive Director Charles Ivory average home or $19,615 per pupil. will be facilitating the workshop meet- To send pre-k to eighth grade to Dennis ings. Township schools and ninth to 12th grade “From my experience, meetings like to Middle Township was $378 or $20,164 these are very helpful for local boards of per pupil. education to make diffi cult decisions,” If fi nances alone were the determining Ivory said. “We will break up into small factor, ERIC consultants said that Middle groups of people with varying points of Township would be the place to send Sea view, such as parents, teachers and taxpay- Isle’s pupils. ers to discuss the different options before Because of the long-standing relation- the board.” ship with Ocean City, however, the ERIC Contact Hart at (609) 886-8600 Ext 35 study suggested the district continue with or at: [email protected] Due to an overwhelming response, we are now giving away 2 bathrooms! the status quo or move to a full sending relationship with Ocean City School One in Atlantic County and One in Cape May County. Enter today for your District. chance to win! Simply log on to www.iwantafreebathroom.com between One drawback for the board to a to- now and May 15th and tell us why you deserve a FREE Bathroom Makeover. tal sending relationship with the city’s northerly neighbor would be the lack of It’s that easy! control over the programs and direction of its students. Sea Isle would not have a member on the Ocean City board of education because it wouldn’t account for 10 percent of the school’s enrollment. The study mentioned the state’s effort Jim Richter Toll Free 866-414-RICH (7424) to reform property taxes and school fund- Gray seal is stranded at Wildwood ing as a reason to keep things “as is” until Avenue beach Monday in Wildwood. any changes take effect, but suggested it City police cordoned off the site and set a level at which the tax rate and cost watched over the seal until Marine per pupil become too much for the district Mammal Stranding Center personnel to handle. All entries must be made online. Employees and family members of Rich Services not eligible. arrived from Brigantine to retrieve The consultants also mentioned that the NJHIC: 13VH00144800 NJMPL: 6702 him. An employee from the Cape May school building was in need of extensive County Park Zoo was also on scene. Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A5
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Rt. 47 South (next to Family Dollar), Rio Grande, NJ 609.886.3336 Authorized Retailer A6 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 Armed Man Holds Off Police VILLAS — Robert the residence, Mitchell dence on his own and was Mitchell, 39, of this com- allegedly pointed a loaded taken into custody. SWAT munity, was arrested by shotgun at Offi cers William team members cleared the Lower Township police McPherson and Cpl. Kevin home and found the shot- March 26 after he pointed Boyle who immediately gun, which was a double a gun at offi cers and bar- drew their weapons and barrel combination .22 ricaded himself in his demanded Mitchell drop caliber rifl e and 20-gauge bedroom at his residence the gun. Mitchell then shot gun, fully loaded at 1737 Star Ave. retreated back into his Mitchell was taken to Police were called at bedroom. Burdette Tomlin Memorial about 10:45 p.m. after Police set up a perimeter Hospital by Lower Town- receiving a complaint around the residence and ship Rescue Squad with a from a couple on East began to evacuate neigh- police escort for a mental Delaware Parkway that bors from the immediate evaluation. He was charged Mitchell had entered their area. The county Regional with aggravated assault on residence without permis- SWAT Team, Southern a police offi cer by point- sion and “made strange Unit, was activated to re- ing a loaded firearm at statements,” according spond to the scene. an offi cer, possession of a to police. Boyle, a hostage nego- weapon for unlawful pur- Offi cers went to Mitch- tiator, made numerous at- poses and possession of a ell’s residence and were tempts to contact Mitchell fi rearm without a fi rearms met by relatives who stat- by telephone and bull- ID card. ed he was under a doctor’s horn. Mitchell was jailed on care and on medication. At approximately 12:45 warrants with a $50,000 Al Campbell When offi cers entered a.m., Mitchell left the resi- bail. Angela Ravel, 6, left, and Julia Byrne, 5, both of Wildwood Crest, visit Easter Bunny in the Tropics at Jack Murphy, 4, of Villas bobs for marshmallow “If you examined a hundred people who have lost their faith in Christian- the Cape May County Park Zoo Aviary on March 31. rabbit March 31 at Tabernacle United Methodist ity, I wonder how many of them would turn out to have reasoned out of it by Hundreds of youngsters visited the famous rabbit for a Church’s Easter Egg Hunt. The Erma church event honest argument? Do not most people simply drift away?” chat and photo. See video of Sea Isle City egg hunt. included games, crafts and goodies. C.S. Lewis, Irish author and scholar News Digests dilapidated pier. It would cost about $300,00 to demol- (From Page A1) Three Percent More ish the pier. of stray cats at Douglas Park, located by the Cape May PETERSBURG — Upper Township Board of Education Lewis Ferry terminal, for the past 20 years. approved a budget of $34 million for the next school New Prosecutor INC year. Of that, the tax levy would be $20.88 million, up Services So Long, Wendy’s 3 percent over last year. The proposed tax rate would WILDWOOD — Mary D’Arcy Bittner, who serves be 92.9 cents per $100 of assessed value, $929 for the as prosecutor for Dennis and Middle Townships, P.O. Box 307 RIO GRANDE — The Wendy’s restaurant, just east was sworn in March 28 as the city’s new municipal of the Routes 9 and 47 intersection, abruptly closed owner of a $100,000 home. Voters will decide on the Ocean City, NJ 08226 spending plan on April 17 during school elections. prosecutor. Bittner will take over the unexpired term last weekend. Signage was removed, and a sign on of Eric Garrabrandt, who pursued a position with a 609-390-9799 the door directs hungry diners to the Court House What to Do? fi rm in Atlantic County. “I can’t wait to help Wildwood www.4pks.com Wendy’s. become a better, safer and cleaner place,” Bittner said. WILDWOOD CREST — Borough Commission is ask- Please checkout Strathmere Fire Coverage ing residents to attend the 9:30 a.m. meeting here and Bogus Bills our website. If we voice their opinion on what to do with the aging fi sh- STRATHMERE — The local volunteer fi re company WILDWOOD — Demorn Gales, 29, of West Spicer will continue to respond to calls, but by agreement of ing pier at the end of Heather Road here. Mayor Carl can help, please Groon and Commissioner Don Cabrera support a plan Avenue here, was charged with forgery on March 24 Upper Township Committee and the Ocean City Fire after he allegedly had a juvenile take counterfeit $20 call to schedule Department, the latter will provide automatic response to use $400,00 in state grant money and $350,000 in bonds to renovate the pier for recreational use. The bills into a CVS Pharmacy and exchange them for a service. for fi re and rescue calls. The municipality will pay the $100 Visa check cards. According to reports, a store city $3,000 annually, and will permit the city to charge county would also contribute $63,000 to that project. However, Commissioner Joyce Gould opposes the plan employee, Amanda Lugo, 18, also of Wildwood, was al- Thanks! residents here $400 per ambulance service ride. legedly involved in the scam and knew the 15-year-old saying that she doesn’t really see spending money for a “When Service Matters” (Page A12 Please) Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A7 Cape Regional (From Page A1) will be renovated to provide a nicer environment for Medical Center enhanced the capabilities of its cardiac our patients. The and cancer programs. University of Pennsylvania physi- “These high standards of care, together with our in- FUDGE cians staff the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Cape vestments in state-of-the-art technologies have created ‘A Original Regional Medical Center, and the cancer program now New Era in Healthcare’ for the residents and visitors of has access to over 200 clinical trials so that patients no Cape May County,” stated Joanne Carrocino, president longer have to travel for these vital services. and CEO. The Joint Commission recently awarded their Gold “Our new name, Cape Regional Medical Center, re- KITCHEN Seal of Approval to the Medical Center. fl ects the growth and advancements we have made and This award refl ects the high standards of care that is affi rms our commitment to providing the highest level provided for all patients. of care to our community,” Carrocino added. In addition, during each of the past two years, the The hospital is a 242-bed acute-care medical center at Emergency Department has ranked in the top 10 percent 2 Stone Harbor Boulevard. in the country for patient satisfaction and inpatient scores It provides service to an expanding local population continue to reach new record levels every year. and more than 1 million seasonal visitors with a variety Visit with the Easter Bunny Later in 2007, the Medical Center will add on-site of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency Saturday March 31st & Sunday April 1st MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). And, over the next room services with FastTrack. Friday April 6th & Saturday April 7th 18 months every patient room in the Medical Center It is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. At Our Washington Street Mall Store Enrollment Up (From Page A1) students being included in their districts’ public schools, Your Easter Candy Desmond was seeking approval of $6.5 million in with special education provided on site. county tax revenues, with an entire budget of $13.3 The district maintains an Itinerant Services Program, million proposed for 2007-08. The tax dollars represent which allows students to remain in a home district, while 49 percent of revenue for the district. still receiving speech, occupational and physical therapy Headquarters The budget is up 10 percent or $1.2 million over last and evaluations, counseling services, behavior consulta- year, according to Desmond, and an increase of $1.2 tions, in-service training in autism, supplemental reading million was being sought from freeholders. services and coordination of standardized testing services, Even the Easter Bunny Shops Here! He explained that with the addition and added stu- according to Makoski. dents, also required were: Though numbers might be down, Makoski emphasized • Four regular teachers for $270,000 in salary and that “the disabling conditions of our students remain benefi ts. signifi cant, therefore requiring specialized staff for related • Two special education teachers for $135,000 in sal- services, such as counseling, occupational, physical and Featuring Our ary and benefi ts. speech therapy.” • One new counselor for $70,000. The district provides services for children three to 21 • One new child study team member for $70,000. who are classifi ed with multiple disabilities, emotional or Delicious Easter Eggs • One new custodian for $45,000. behavior disabilities, autism, preschool disabilities and Personalized Free of Charge! • Classroom supplies and textbooks for $41,000. severe cognitive disabilities. • Coconut Cream • Butter Cream • Expanded co-curricular programs, including three Makoski told freeholders that 27 students enrolled in • Peanut Butter • Fudge Center clubs and two sports for $19,000. Cape Education COMPACT, the alternative high school, • Fruit & Nut • Caramel Pecan • Increase in utilities, property insurance, maintenance who might have ended up as dropouts, will graduate due to increased square footage for $139,000. this year. These expenses tied to the expansion total $789,000. Special services also provides an adult day health care There are also a $383,658 salary increase, a 12 percent program, which is funded by the Division of Develop- of about $224,000 for health benefi ts, and a 13 percent mental Disabilities. or about $55,000 an increase in utility costs included A variety of other school and county groups use the in the budget. district’s facilities for aquatic and other activities. Custom Easter Baskets Desmond said that special education staff was being Special services district pays the county $400,000 a With all the Trimmings! added so that the school could accept additional students, year in rent. who need those services. Another program that is being dropped due to the But, when it was time for Barbara Makoski, superin- decrease in the budget is Open every day tendent of the Special Services School, to speak, everyone the Circle of Friends Day- knew that the week prior, that board of education had care Program, because the to eliminate 16 staff members to maintain programs program must be self-suf- next year. fi cient, said Makoski. ELENA’S We Mail Anywhere! Faced with 250, instead of 300 students budgeted for She said that the district CREST PIER last year, the district had to reduce its budget by $1.4 is looking for another day- Cape May Stone Ocean City Wildwood million to $11.3 million due to lowered enrollment. care provider to take over Beauty Salon 2 Locations Harbor 8th Street on Roberts Ave. on Makoski sought $3.7 million as revenue from county that program, and that it • Full Family Hair Care Mall & Boardwalk 96th Street the Boardwalk the Boardwalk taxes from the freeholders. could still remain at the • Open Year Round 884-2834 368-3003 398-7457 522-4396 Tuition and that allotment are the two sources of Crest Haven site. • Facial Waxing Happy revenue for her district, said Makoski, and that sending Any agreement with a • Manicures Easter! schools have been notifi ed that tuition will be going up new provider would allow By 4 percent. families using this program Appointment For our Friends in the Wildwoods the Easter Bunny Last year the district budgeted for 300 students, then “the right of first refus- has opened our store at Roberts Ave on the found less enrolled in September 2006, which led to staff al,” said Makoski, so they • Walk-Ins reductions in January. would not have to search Welcome Boardwalk with a complete line of Easter Eggs Although actual enrollment climbed to 300 after that, for a new program. • Gift and Goodies. We Are Open Every Day. Makoski told the Herald, the 250 is based on replies the Both funding requests Certifi cates district received from sending schools about the number were approved unani- In North Wildwood we are open of students. mously. Heather & Atlantic Aves., Wildwood Crest Friday, Saturday & Sunday. In addition to the 16 staff reductions, Makoski said Contact Cote at (609) the school is reducing staff further by not rehiring when 886-8600 Ext 31 or: 523-0747 employees retire. [email protected] She told freeholders that if enrollment is greater in the fall, as she hopes will be, staff will be rehired as Energy Assistance necessary. Applications Due Makoski said the decline is based on the decreased TOWN BANK BUILDERS, INC. RIO GRANDE — Cape number of school-aged children and the higher number of Human Resources, Inc is extending the Home En- Est. 1970 • Licensed & Insured • NJ State Lic # 13VH00282200 ergy Assistance applica- tion deadline to April 30. 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For more information, contact one of the follow- Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment Areas • New Homes • For more information about the ing offi ces: Wildwood CHR, importance of arts education, please contact 4104 New Jersey Ave., Whole House Renovations • Additions • Kitchens & Baths www.AmericansForTheArts.org. 522-0231; Whitesboro INC. CHR, Martin Luther King Center, E. Main Street, Bob Obermeier and Sons Call to schedule an appointment 465-4531; Woodbine CHR, Longfellow and Monroe www.townbankbuilders.com (609) 884-5151 avenues, 861-2816. A8 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 Coast Guard Women Speak to Teitelman Students By CHRISTINE COTE “Semper Paratus,” means training.” working toward a college own, Langley said. “always ready.” She is interested in the degree. Questions from students ERMA — They all wore Originally from North legal fi eld, and becoming Asked who inspired ranged from what the high- the same uniform, but each Carolina, Chief Robins a paralegal, maybe even a them, a number of the est rank in the guard is to had a different story to said she joined because she lawyer. She plans to stay in women spoke of their whether the training is share with middle school grew up as an Army “brat,” for her 20 years and then mothers as their best role tough or not. students March 30 at Lower and was use to moving have another career after model. Also present in the audi- Township's Richard M. around, and liked to travel she retires. Sciullo also spoke of ence was Lt. Commander Teitelman School. and see different things. Gott was a dancer and an ESL teacher who for a Sam Forbes, who was in SAVING YOUR VISION Seven women, who are She has been in the had been offered a full time was her only friend charge of the mentoring The most recent estimates from a study by members of the U.S. Coast guard for 17 years and said, scholarship by the Julliard at a time when people program, “Partners in Edu- researchers at the National Eye Institute are that Guard and are stationed in “It’s the best move I ever School in New York City, were not so sympathetic to cation.” about three million Americans over age twelve Cape May, took part in a made.” but then she tore her Achil- someone who didn’t know Schmidtchen explained, have a vision problem that cannot be corrected with panel discussion: “Semper She is in health services les’ heal, she said, a per- the language. “For about four years, the glasses or contact lenses. This large segment of the Paratus: U.S.C.G. Female and trains recruits at the sonal tragedy, which all Her grandmother, who Coast Guard’s been coming population suffers from problems such as cataracts, Mentors; ‘Always Ready’ to base. the students seemed to raised her and her sister into the school as mentors diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and Lend a Helping Hand.” Sciullo, who also works understand. after her parents divorced on a weekly basis.” glaucoma. What most upsets ophthalmologists Although Teitelman in health services, was She heard about the when she was five, in- To thank all of those who about this statistic is that many of those suffering Guidance Counselor Gail born in Brazil and told guard from her stepmother, spired Gott. have given their time to from potentially vision-threatening diseases are Schmidtchen has brought students how difficult it and joined right from high Langley was left an or- mentor students, a “United not aware they have a problem. By simply getting a together a panel of women was there because of pov- school in 2002. phan at seven, and was States Coast Guard Recog- yearly comprehensive eye exam, these individuals for the past 10 years to cel- erty, and when she moved Knapp, the youngest on placed in a foster home nition Dinner” is planned could obtain vision-saving treatment. For instance, ebrate March as Women’s to this country, how she the panel, said she joined at until an uncle adopted at the school for April 26. vision-stealing glaucoma can be effectively treated History Month, this year’s didn’t know the language. 17, and was in boot camp her and her siblings. She Anyone who needs more when caught early on, and the potential vision event not only brought She became interested with Moore. She originally said to this day she still information about the din- loss associated with diabetic retinopathy can be together a group of women in the guard when some- wanted to join as an offi cer, keeps in touch with her ner should call the guid- effectively addressed as well. who knew and worked one came to her school to but decided rather than foster mother, her biggest ance offi ce at 884-3475, This informative column has been brought to with each other, but many talk about this branch of school she wanted to see infl uence. ext. 273. you as a public service. At ATLANTIC EYE were mentors to some of the military. She said she the world fi rst. She was a professor, and Contact Cote at (609) CENTER and EYE MAX LASIK CENTER, we the students sitting on the had an interest in the medi- She teaches recruits she and her husband could 886-8600 Ext 31 or: cal fi eld and liked oceans fi rst aid and safety, and is not have children of their [email protected] can detect early stages of many eye diseases during fl oor of the media center before them. and beaches. a medical eye examination. We are educated, The highest-ranking But just joining the Coast trained and licensed to provide total care of the eyes. member of the panel was Guard did not give her Total eye care includes performing comprehensive HSC Pamela Robins, with American citizenship. Be- medical eye examinations, prescribing corrective HS1 Gleyce Sciullo, HS3 cause she was a registered lenses, diagnosing injuries and disorders of the Christie Moore, and YN1 alien she could only serve eye, and using the appropriate medical and surgical Stephanie Ann Fomby, YN2 four years and couldn’t procedures necessary for treatment. To schedule an Samantha Knapp, YN3 Am- specialize in the medical appointment, please call us today. We accept most ber Gott, and YN Jennie R. fi eld like she wanted. insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Langley. “I battled my way They ranged in age from through immigration and 21 to 38, and none seemed became a naturalized shy to share information citizen in 1999,” Sciullo P.S. Low vision and blindness increase signifi cantly about their current career said. with age, particularly in people over age 65. and stories from their per- As a fi rst class yeoman, sonal history. Fomby said she works in CAPE CATARACT CENTER 804 Rt. 9 S., CMCH, NJ Schmidtchen gave some an offi ce at the base and Christine Cote history of women in the makes sure everyone gets Students and Coast Guard women meet to celebrate March as Women’s History coast guard, which began his or her paycheck every Month at panel discussion March 30 in media center at Richard M. Teitelman with women taking over two weeks. School. Some of the women have been student mentors. tending lighthouses for Her father was a recruit- husbands who were called er for the guard, and she Legal Secretaries off to war. She explained, said he tried to convince Offer Scholarship her to join the Navy. Animal Welfare But she said she told Crest Haven– The Legal Society (AWS) him she could do every- Secretaries of Cape May thing the Navy offered in County are seeking schol- Needs You! the guard. She liked offi ce arship applicants who are work and asked him to Cape May County residents help her get into that train- enrolled in the Paralegal If you enjoy cleaning and you like ing program. Studies Program at ACCC Not only did she join, or a graduating high school animals, AWS needs your help! but also she got five of senior who intends to en- Please volunteer some time to help our roll in that department. here friends to enlist, so animals live a better life. that helped her gain rank Applicants will be evalu- sooner. She also worked ated on grade point average Donations of food, litter, blankets and hard and took more tests and community service. cleaning supplies are always welcome. and was able to gain fi rst Those interested should class rank in a little over contact JoAnne Kettler four years. at 390-9059 or Michele To help out, please call Moore also works in Devine-Hartnett at 846- health services and she 0969. Deadline for applica- 609-463-1734 told students she just re- tions is April 21. turned from a course in aerospace medicine in al 2x3 4.4.07 lm.indd 1 4/2/07 12:14:47 PM Florida. She was the only Spring Community one from the guard in a class of Navy personnel. She was training to do Paper Shredding Day medical exams on pilots to make sure they are fi t Recycle your old documents and confi dential fi les safely and securely. to fl y. With an “up chip,” Come to one of our mobile paper shredding events. Residents and businesses can they can fl y, with a “down bring all types of paper. Standard size staples and paper clips are ok, but please chip,” they can’t, said - NO large binders, plastic covers or laminated paper. Moore. “I have an exciting job,” To ensure that everyone can take advantage of this event we Langley, another yeoman, ask that the volume per customer not exceed 6 bags (kitchen said, “I discharge those trash bags) or 6 boxes (copier paper box or banker box size) who don’t make it through Both dates and locations are open to all Cape May County residents and Paper businesses. Shredding Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon Scheduled Location: CMCMUA Transfer Station COURT HOUSE — A Route 620, Shunpike Road Community paper Shred- Burleigh, Middle Township, NJ ding Day is scheduled for April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the CMCMUA Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007 Transfer Station, Route 620 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon Shunpike Road, Burleigh, Location: CMCMUA Landfi ll Complex Middle Township. Residents and business- Route 610, Dennisville-Petersburg Rd. es can bring up to six bags Woodbine/Upper Township, NJ (kitchen trash bags) or six boxes (copier paper size Questions, Call CMCMUA 465 9026 or email [email protected] box.)
mua 3x5 4.4.07 lm.indd 1 4/2/07 12:18:04 PM Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A9 St. John of God Senior Housing Breaks Ground By JACK FICHTER spoke including Lower and the township. HUD Forbes said there were for us in the community to Marie’s Township Mayor Walter will also provide rental as- moments of worry where respond as best we can,” TOWN BANK — Con- Craig, Assemblymen Jeff sistance for each resident of it was uncertain if Haven said Burton. FLOWER SHOPPE struction is underway for Van Drew and Nelson Al- Haven House, she said. House would materialize. All those who spoke at 72 affordable apartments bano (D-1st), and Sen. Commerce Bank in part- He said he had called on the ceremony, exited the for seniors adjacent to St. Nicholas Asselta (R-1st). nership with the Federal local offi cials from the town- church parking lot to the Order John of God Church by the A number of those re- Home Loan Bank is contrib- ship to the federal level to construction site behind a Diocesan Housing Service sponsible for putting to- uting $770,000. help solve problems that fence. The ground has al- Early of Camden. gether financing for the Pre-schoolers from St. included the state Depart- ready been broken by heavy While earth has been project spoke. The Depart- John of God Nursery School ment of Environmental machinery but a sand pile moved and construction ment of Housing and Urban sang “God Bless America.” Protection requiring a bird was provided for the offi cial trailers were already on site, Development contributed Rev. Richard L. Forbes, habitat be built next to Ha- groundbreaking. an offi cial groundbreaking $11 million to the project, pastor of St. John of God ven House to compensate Participants, dressed in ceremony was March 29. represented at the ceremo- Church, said it would be for a loss of open space. their Sunday best, wearing A crowd numbering nearly ny by Diane Johnson from many, many years before A potential problem with hardhats, threw shovels of 100 was heavy with senior HUD’s Newark offi ce. the youngsters would need neighboring homeowners sand in the air for photog- citizens, some of whom will She said one reason the Haven House. over a strand of trees and raphers. They were led by no doubt be residents of the application for the project Members of the Knights a survey report was also in a 3-2-1 countdown by complex to be known as was approved was the for- of Columbus in uniform solved. Forbes, who smiled broadly Haven House. mation of a local partner- were present for the Pledge “Affordable housing has throughout the proceed- A bevy of public offi cials ship between the diocese of Allegiance. become such a problem for ings. 3rd & New Jersey Aves., North Wildwood senior citizens that I can’t Contact Fichter at (609) tell you what this means to 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: 609-729-0199 the Township of Lower,” jfi [email protected] Visit us at: www.mariesfl ower.com said Mayor Craig. He commended Forbes for his dedication and pas- sion for the project. 's 2x3.75 4.4.07lm.indd 1 4/2/07 12:19:09 PM Rev. Monsignor John Burton, Vicar General of Keep the memories from fading..... the Diocese of Camden, said more and more people are falling below the pov- erty line. He said those with fi xed incomes live in a world of unstable prices and costs. “Housing becomes for all a basic human right that can often be clouded by such pressures and it calls forth Jack Fichter While earth clearing had begun for construction of 75 affordable apartments for senior citizens, to be known as Haven House in North Cape May, a groundbreaking ceremony held March 29 brought out a bevy of public offi cials, and representatives of the Diocese of Camden, HUD and state Depart- ment of Community Affairs. We know that memories are the essence of life. That’s why our Alzheimer’s and dementia care programs are designed to preserve familiar life events and maintain lifestyles and life routines.
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The Prom? By JACK FICHTER Cirrinicione said the dis- ing and use of the DIBELS trict’s administrative cost is program (Dynamic Indica- COLD SPRING — Low- $1,111 per pupil or $500 tor of Basic Early Literacy Only if you have a er Township Elementary less than average for this Skills). Core Curriculum Schools Board of Educa- region of the state. He said standards are revised ev- HOLLYWOOD TAN! tion passed its 2007-2008 after a principal left the ery fi ve years and provide budget March 27 which district last year, the posi- school districts with clear features a half-cent de- tion was not fi lled. and specific benchmarks crease in the local purpose A position vacated by for student achievement in tax rate. another principal two years nine areas. A total of $13.3 million ago has not been filled, Cirrinicione said literacy ONE is to be raised through lo- he said. is integrated into such sub- cal taxes, or $241,000 less The district’s educational jects as career education, MAC Maintenance Director Jerry Karacz, on ladder, than 2006-2007. The local cost per pupil is $12,110, social studies and science and Maintenance Assistant Sean Pellegrino put on FREE tax rate is down almost 2 up $364 from last year. by bringing books into the the new roof. percent. The public votes on the classroom. The rate is 28.3 cents budget April 17. Students Newly revised visual and • No Gimmicks per $100 of assessed value, took home absentee ballots performing arts curriculum New Roof for Mall WEEK • No Appointment down from 28.8 cents. The to their parents last week will be implemented and • Satisfaction owner of a $100,000 home for use as needed. comprehensive health and in our HT 42 Booth Guaranteed will pay $283 or $5 less Enrollment is changed physical education cur- Information Booth (new customers only) than last year. little from last year, down riculum, which will include CAPE MAY — The Wash- Philadelphia Exposition. PRESENT THIS COUPON. The budget totals $26.4 slightly from 1,952 stu- units on dental health and ington Street Mall Informa- In the 1970’s the Phila- EXPIRES 4/15/07 million, up from $25.8 mil- dents to 1,924 students. suicide prevention. tion Booth, operated by the delphia Park System was lion last year, an increase of The district’s pre-school Cirrinicione said he Mid-Atlantic Center for demolishing these guard- $629,000 or 2.4 percent. will see the largest group of was not happy with the the Arts, received a new houses, but the Cape May 889-7400 The budget uses youngsters in recent years, district’s Spanish language roof as part of a two-day Cottagers Association 1613 Route 47, $973,000 in surplus funds, 208 children. program, which is taught maintenance project March stepped in to save this sig- Rio Grande, NJ 08242 up from $482,000 last year, Kindergarten has 223 by tapes rather than by a 19-20. nifi cant part of history. (next to Joe Canal’s Liquor Store) leaving $425,631 in the students. The district’s language teacher. He asked MAC’s staff continues They moved it to Cape Visit our Salon or www.hollywoodtans.com for all the details today account. largest class is its graduat- in today’s economy, how to ensure the upkeep of May and presented it to the Superintendent Joseph ing class of sixth graders at could the district hire four this Cape May landmark, City after the Washington 272 students. Spanish teachers, one for having undertaken a full Street Mall was completed To comply with state each school? restoration in 2003. The in 1971. Core Curriculum Content Students in kindergar- booth is owned by the city, The booth retains its grid Standards, which describe ten receive basic Spanish which leases it to MAC. pattern of stick work on the what students should know instruction from an aide, The Information Booth exterior walls, indicative and be able to do upon said Cirrinicione, but listen was originally located of the Victorian stick-style completion of a 12-year to tapes in fi fth and sixth in Philadelphia. It was a architecture. public education, Cirrini- grades. guardhouse for the l876 cione said the district is He said the school dis- reviewing and revising trict’s technology program math and social studies cur- is state-of-the-art. When Red Cross Sets Blood Drives riculum, and implementing computers are five years COURT HOUSE — The Roman Catholic Church, new science educational old, they are replaced and Cape May County Chapter 304 Clay St., Woodbine, materials. removed from the lab and of the American Red Cross 2–8 p.m. He said the district’s moved into classrooms. will hold blood drives on April 13, Borough Hall language arts program is Contact Fichter at (609) the following dates and of West Cape May, 732 on the “cutting edge” in 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: locations: Broadway, West Cape May, areas such as guided read- jfi [email protected] April 11, St. Casimir from 1– 7 p.m. Budget and Tax Rate Down West Cape May Pays $24,983 Per Student By JACK FICHTER budget remains at $1.1 ition students from other Lower Cape May Regional million, down $56,000 districts paying the current High School Superinten- WEST CAPE MAY — from last year. tuition rate of $3,000 per dent, who works just one The board of education No surplus funds were year. and a half days per week at here approved it’s 2007- used in the budget, which The board could change West Cape May Elementary 2008 budget March 28 that keeps $91,741 in that that rate at its April or May School. shows a 9.6 cent decrease account. The school is meetings, she said. Neigh- Debt service for the in the local purpose tax rate permitted a surplus of 2 boring Lower Township multipurpose room con- due to the recent reassess- percent of its budget or and Cape May Elementary struction is dropping from ment of properties in the $250,000 whichever is schools have lowered their $33,000 to $30,000. borough, which increased greater. tuition rate to $2,500 per ratables by more than $197 “We will be able to year. Contact Fichter at (609) million. slightly build up our sur- State aid increased 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: The school exceeds plus because we depleted by $5,000 for a total of jfi [email protected] the state’s cost per pupil the surplus considerably,” $181,000. average. While the state said Fox. Funds for staff training Not every man can average is $12,098, West Under a previous state are increasing from $2,000 carry a full cup. Sud- Cape May’s cost per pupil funding formula, the school to $8,000 due to a loss of New Associate den elevation frequently is $24,983, according to was forced to use most of grant money. leads to pride and a Business Administrator its surplus account. Administration costs fall. The most exacting Joins Dr. Tinneyʼs Offi ce Diane Fox. The school is projecting dropped from $34,585 to test of all to survive is That’s up from last year’s 40 students in the next $10,990 when a full time prosperity. cost per pupil of $18,476. school year. Fox said the principal was replaced by -Oswald Chambers Drs. Edward Tinney and Dennis Gesser are pleased The April 17 school elec- budget anticipates 14 tu- Richard Strauss, former to announce the association of Dr. James V. Keenan to tion ballot will have a state- ment reading: “Your school the practice of general dentistry at 650 Townbank Road has proposed programs and services in addition to the North Cape May. A Captain in the United States Navy, Core Curriculum Content Dr. Keenan has retired recently after 26 years of active Standards adopted by the state Board of Education, duty. During his military service Dr. Keenan received information on this budget numerous awards and commendations, reviewed research and the program and ser- vices it provides is available projects and published several professional articles. In from your local district.” The proposed local addition to the United States, he has practiced dentistry in purpose tax rate is drop- London, Bahrain, Iceland and aboard the U.S.S. Dwight ping from 25.7 cents per $100 of assessed value to D. Eisenhower. 16.1 cents. The owner of a $100,000 home would Dr. Keenan, a native of Philadelphia and a pay $161 in local purpose summer resident of Cape May, graduated from LaSalle school tax, down from $257 last year. College and received his Dental Degree from Temple The amount to be University in 1980. He is a member of the American raised by local purpose taxes is $817,965, up Dental Association and is a Fellow of the Academy of from $786,505 last year or $31,000. The local purpose General Dentistry. Dr. Keenan and his wife Stephanie tax levy is at the maximum have one daughter, Elisabeth. allowed by the state this year. The total 2007-2008 Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A11 Middle Educators OK $42.2M Budget Taxpayers to Vote on $20.04M Levy
By AL CAMPBELL out of district” by using its the district is classifi ed as rising costs,” Kopakowski own alternative school pro- a “B” by the state Depart- said. COURT HOUSE — grams, said Kopakowski. ment of Education, the A mother of two legally “Please vote for your chil- Twenty early employee second poorest rating after blind youngsters told the dren’s education,” said An- separations, termed volun- “A” rated Abbott districts, board the district said it drew Melchiorre, Middle tary, included some of the which receive most state would not allow teachers to Township Board of Educa- district’s widely respected aid. receive training in how to tion member to 30 parents and experienced teach- Not unmoved by teach- provide educational oppor- and teachers at the March ers. Their departure will ers’ sentiments, board Vice tunities to visually impaired 29 hearing of the district’s translate to a savings of President Dennis Roberts, pupils. $42.2-million budget. over $300,000, Kopak- whose wife is a district Both Kopakowski and )UHH That proposed spending owski said. teacher, said, “That’s the board President Calvin plan for the pre-K-12 dis- “If not for the success of frustrating part. We don’t Back said it was the fi rst &+(&.,1* trict would instruct 2,879 the early separation pro- think the state should bal- they had heard of that de- pupils in district and 102 gram, the district would ance our budget on the nial. Back said the district IRU out of district. have been forced to elimi- backs of employees. It’s would seek answers to cor- The budget will go to nate educational programs not right.” rect the problem. voters April 17 from 5 to and lay off employees,” Kopakowski said he vis- Kopakowski asked for 9 p.m. he said. ited a high school social a meeting of the pupils’ It seeks a tax levy of The district-wide reduc- studies class with over 30 case manager with Michael 121352),76 $20.04 million from tax- tion in force will mean four students. Brown, director of special payers. That is an increase elementary and one high “The reason the elemen- education. ,QWURGXFLQJWKH&DSH6DYLQJV%DQN of less than two cents over school teaching position tary school is perceived as Another mother, con- last year. It would translate will not be fi lled. hard hit is because the high cerned about her daughter to 62.5 cents per $100 of “The elementary school school has taken the hit,” being bullied, transferred &20081,7< assessed value, or $625 to seems to be taking the said Kopakowski. her to the county Special the owner of a $100,000 hit,” said Jackie Stites, “It’s unfortunate this is Services School District. home. teacher in Elementary No. what happens when the The mother was told such &+(&.,1*$&&2817 That compares to last 2 and former president of state doesn’t fulfi ll their le- attitudes are not accept- year‘s $1.85 per $100 of the Middle Township Edu- gal obligation (for funding able and programs are in 1RZWKHUHLVDQDFFRXQWWKDWOHWV\RXJLYHWKH assessed value, prior to cation Association. of thorough and effi cient place to teach students not municipal revaluation. “Scores are being looked education),” he said. to bully. PRQH\\RXUDLVHWRWKRVHZKRUHDOO\QHHGLWDQG The issues of teacher and at by the public and state,” He stated several times Sandy Thompson asked QRWWKHEDQN:H¶OOHYHQPDNH\RXUPRQH\JURZ employee reductions, bul- she said. that the state, for the past the board how the district lying, and teacher instruc- “I see us needing to fi ve years, has not increased was “doing with testing” in ZLWKLQWHUHVWHDUQLQJVXSWR tion for visually impaired improve, but we are dimin- aid to the district. light of the No Child Left pupils were chief questions ishing by cutting teachers, This year, although the Behind Act. 2SHQD&RPPXQLW\&KHFNLQJ$FFRXQWGHVLJQHG raised during the 70-min- and that will hurt us,” state reported $1 million “Overall the students are IRU,56GHVLJQDWHGQRWIRUSUR¿WRUJDQL]DWLRQV ute hearing. Stites said. in aid to the district, only meeting the benchmarks Superintendent Michael She cited a situation $644,447 can be used in set by the state,” said Kopa- DQGVWDUWHDUQLQJWRGD\ Kopakowski began the three years ago, when a the budget. The remaining kowski. hearing with a discussion similarly tight budget was $413,250 must only be Some sub groups are not $IWHUDOOKHOSLQJRXUFRPPXQLW\ on district expenditures presented, but the board used for targeted at-risk making the grade, added and revenues. added a teaching position. students, and cannot be Roberts. LVZKDWFRPPXQLW\EDQNLQJLVDOODERXW Just over 11 percent of She urged the board “re- placed into the budget, Inclusion of scores of out- the budget, $4.14 million consider and do the same Kopakowski said. of-district pupils, including will come from tuitions today.” “What seemed like a some in state institutions of students from Dennis “It was purely done sizeable contribution from and alternative high school, Township, Avalon and by looking at class size. the state does not begin to “are counted against us,” Stone Harbor, he said. Classes with the lowest bridge the gap between the said Roberts. 1RZWKDW¶VJLYLQJ\RXPRUH In an effort to stem ex- class size were targeted district’s revenues and its The act was dubbed as penditures, the district for reduction,” said Kopa- “fundamentally punitive in will “continue to limit the kowski . Program nature,” said board mem- number of students sent The superintendent said ber George DeLollis. Identifi es He cited the district’s Pre-Schoolers’ struggle to aid children in Best Take-Out Platters sub categories, but “the Special Needs mentality of NCLB is to On The Island! take resources away,” he %$1. ERMA – Parents who added. suspect that their pre- Kopakowski said one of ZZZFDSHVEFRP school age child may be the problems with the act is handicapped can get free not testing formerly tested help from their school dis- tricts. students to see if they have Lower Township Elemen- progressed, but always test- )RUGHWDLOVVWRSLQWRDQ\RQHRIRXU tary Schools are taking part ing a new group. in Child Find, a state-wide Contact Campbell at FRQYHQLHQWORFDWLRQVWKURXJKRXW (609) 886-8600 Ext 28 or program to locate and pro- (48$/+286,1* $WODQWLFDQG&DSH0D\&RXQWLHV 0(0%(5 -N- SONS vide services for children e-mail: al.c@cmcherald. /(1'(5 )',& ages three to fi ve who may com Easter Week OPEN have physical, mental, or emotional diffi culties. 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M.A.B. reserves the right to correct errors at the point of purchase. Not responsible for typographic or artwork errors. $ 25 $ 69 $ 25 $ 97 $ 59 3 lb. SUPER 1 doz. 3 lb. 2 lb. 3 lb. See store manager for hours of operation. A12 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 First in Series: Sea Isle City Council Seekers Our Lady Of Angels Sets Byrne, Camano, Edwardi, Fee Golf Tourney By JOE HART we plan and grow into the • Keeping taxes stable. COURT HOUSE — The future.” • Finding new sources Knights of Columbus of SEA ISLE CITY — Since Angelo Camano is a of revenue. Our Lady of the Angels 20 candidates seek city businessman and 26-year • Creating new master Church will hold a Charity council seats in the May resident of Sea Isle City. plan. Golf Tournament April 26 election, the Herald will He is the owner of • Addressing parking at the Wildwood Golf and run a series of articles, the Angelo’s Pizza and co- problems. Country Club. fi rst is below, introducing owner of the burned-out • Improving downtown Registration will be at them. hardware store for which district. 11:30 a.m.; Million Dollar Included are short bi- construction is stalled due • Replenishing beach Hole-in-One at 12:45 and ographies and campaign to litigation. regularly. Shot Gun Start at 1 p.m. platforms. Camano has been in- • Waterway dredging Entry fee is $100 (WW- In no special order, this volved in numerous com- concerns. GCC members $80) and week’s candidates are Cor- munity activities, including • Hiring a qualifi ed ad- includes greens fees, cart, nelius R. “Neil” Byrne, coaching soccer, participat- ministrator. range, entry gift, lunch and Angelo Camano, Frank ing in the construction of • Creating new recre- dinner. Awards dinner will Edwardi and John Fee. “play-by-the-bay,” spon- ation programs for children Al Campbell be held at 6 p.m. Other candidates will soring sports teams and and seniors. Road widening continues on Route 9 on March 29 in Rio Grande in prepara- To register (by April 20) be covered in subsequent organizing Parent Teacher “I have called this city tion for the opening of Wal-Mart and adjacent stores in the Grande Center or for information, call Bob weeks. Association (PTA) events my home for 40 years,” Shopping Center. Noel 465-2878 or George Cornelius R. “Neil” with his wife Ann, who is Edwardi said. “As a long- Wade 465-0330. Byrne Jr. was born and a past PTA president. time resident, I have wit- raised in the Philadelphia His platform includes: nessed the changes that News Digests (From Page A6) the Avalon Free Public Library and Stone Harbor to area, but made this city • Smarter spending. have occurred in our town provide this service to different locations in the two who gave her the bogus bills. Gales was charged with his permanent home in • Improved services. and I am looking forward towns. Each will pay $2,800 for a total of $8,400. The forgery, theft by deception and conspiracy to commit 1985. • Redevelopment of to the chance to become service began last summer as a way to curb parking forgery and was sent to the county jail on $50,000 He has 30 years experi- business district. a spokesperson for the problems. Maps designating where the trolley can be bail. Lugo was charged with theft by deception and ence in the construction • Repair of city streets. people of the city.” boarded will be available around the borough. business and is a licensed • Floodwater drainage John J. Fee and his wife conspiracy and was released on a summons. The juve- inspector. project. Maryann have been prop- nile was not charged. Savings Sparkle Byrne served on the Sea • Bathroom facilities for erty owners for 16 years Isle Budget Committee, recreation areas. and full-time residents Raid Nets Two AVALON — It pays to plan ahead. Borough coun- cil approved an $82,000 contract with Vineland was president of the city’s • Evaluation of city pay- here for the last six years. WILDWOOD — Police arrested Jose Dorta, 55, and Fireworks Company, Inc., of Vineland, for two year’s Republican Club, and was roll. He believes his exten- Jamie McKeown, 30, after the Police Department’s worth of fi reworks for the Fourth of July holiday. The elected four times as the • Reevaluation of all city sive managerial experience SWAT reportedly found distribution amounts of heroin, cost for each year is $41,000, just $100 more than county Republican com- property. and commitment to the cocaine and drug paraphernalia at the Atlantis Apart- the same vendor’s contract that paid for the display on mitteeman for Sea Isle’s Camano said he will city will help guide and ments, located at 144 E. Roberts Avenue. The search July 2, 2006. The Fourth is on a Wednesday this year, 2nd District. bring the same smart fi - improve our community. on March 29 was the culmination of a month long and the borough will hold its fi reworks display on July He serves on the coun- nancial practices that have He believes in better narcotics investigation by the Wildwood Police Divi- 6, unless it rains, then July 7 is the date. A second ty Park & Zoo Advisory made him successful in planning, communication sion. Dorta, a maintenance man for the apartments, bid by Pyro Engineering d/b/a Bay Fireworks was Board and volunteers in business to the new form and services. was charged with possession and intent to distribute disqualifi ed for omission of required bid documents. the community as a tee- of city government. Fee wants to maintain and conspiracy. He was lodged in the county jail on The fi reworks will be fi red from a barge offshore and ball coach. “I look forward to and the economic vitality and $100,000 bail. McKeown, an unemployed resident, council has stated it will attempt to coordinate patriot Byrne has been married welcome the opportunity attraction of the city by was charged with conspiracy and lodged in jail on music with the show this year. to his wife Ellen for nearly to become involved with retaining and encouraging $15,000 bail. 10 years. They have a the positive change of gov- small businesses. daughter, Caroline, 7. ernment that awaits the He said he will keep the Trimmed and Cut Drug Court Saves “Working to make Sea taxpayers and residents of public informed of pending COURT HOUSE — The implementation of a special OCEAN CITY — Council trimmed about $360,000 Isle great” is his slogan for Sea Isle City,” he said. problems and how they’re court to derail convicted offenders from a punishing from the city’s $56 million budget and is expected to the campaign. Camano’s slogan is going to be corrected. prison system to a life of hope reached its second an- cut deeper into the spending plan before the April 26 His platform includes: “Smart spending, progress Fee wants taxpayers to niversary March 21. The occasion was celebrated in public hearing. Council brought down the proposed • Immediately improve and vision.” get their money’s worth Superior Court Judge Michael R. Connor’s courtroom tax rate about four–tenths of a cent from the mayors communication at all lev- Frank Edwardi was with a cleaner more attrac- here, with some of the program’s participants speak- proposed tax rate. The current tax rate is at 46.4 els. educated in the city’s St. tive downtown business ing out about their return to sobriety or a drug-free center per $100 of assessed value and the tax levy is at • Focus on capital im- Joseph School and Ocean district, well maintained lifestyle. The program is intended to save lives, help $38.24 million, up from last year’s $35.4 million. provements and infrastruc- City High School. streets, effi cient trash col- family’s stay together, protect children by guiding ture that benefi t us all. He and his wife Patty lection and recreation op- mothers away from drugs, and save society money that • Plan for the future, have three children: Me- portunities for the city’s Avalon School Budget would have to be paid to incarcerate the 152 current building on the best of the gan, 21, Frankie, 5, and seniors and children. AVALON — Avalon Elementary School’s $3.6 mil- members of the program. A plea of guilty must be present and past. Dante, 2. Fee has been extremely lion budget is down $24,000 for next year, but the tax entered, employment must be sought and retained, • Work with mayor, He is a licensed Realtor involved in the recent rate is going up two tenths of a cent, from 3.4 cents and participants must appear before Connors to report council, city manager, resi- working at Sea Isle Realty. changes in government per $100 assessed value to 3.6 cents. Superintendent progress. They are subject to drug tests, and a reinsti- dents and taxpayers, to cre- Edwardi has served on and feels his commitment David Rauenzahn told the board of education March tution of their prison sentence if they don’t comply. ate a vibrant, safe, friendly the city’s planning and to the city will be an asset 28 that the reason for the increase is to pay down the community for all ages. zoning boards, and has to its residents. debt service on the school renovation project that was What a Waste “Over the past 25 years, coached teams in the rec- “I have been active in at- completed last year. He said all programs were fully VILLAS — Lower Township Council approved a I have invested my heart reation department. tending commission meet- funded and some improvements to the school that resolution Monday requesting Lake Laurie Camp- and soul in Sea Isle City,” He was the last-minute ings, following zoning and were not included in the major project, like landscap- ground on Route 9, located one quarter mile north of Byrne said. “This is a good Easter Bunny at the annual planning board decisions ing, added HVAC, new classroom doors and locks, Lower Cape May Regional High School in Erma, be community, with caring Easter-egg hunt at Dealy as well as reaching out to and upgraded bathrooms are funded by this budget. included in the county’s 208 sewer plan, thus allowing people and tremendous Field on March 28. citizens throughout our Rauenzahn said the tax impact to a resident owning a sewer lines to be installed. Township Planning Direc- resources. I will help take Edwardi’s campaign slo- city,” he said. $500,000 home would be $182 in taxes, up $11 from tor Bill Galestock said the campground was sending Sea Isle from good to great, gan is “New ideas for a Contact Hart at (609) last year’s $171. by building on the best of new beginning.” 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: more than 20,000 gallons per day into septic tanks our past and present as His goals include: [email protected] during the summer. Allowing sewer in the area would Tax Rate’s Down also require county and state approval. Deputy Mayor Heading Skyward STONE HARBOR — Stone Harbor Elementary Robert Nolan said the state views the township as an School Board of Education adopted a $2.28 million area of limited growth and will only allow growth by (From Page A1) limits in the borough. budget March 28, which is about $65,000 less than increasing density in Villas and North Cape May. Erma • All standards of the Coastal Zone Man- North Wildwood has reportedly begun last year’s $2.34 million. The tax rate is going down is not seen by the state as a growth area. agement High-Rise Structure rule will be preliminary discussions on allowing ho- from 5.6 cents per $100 assessed value to 5.4 cents. incorporated into plans and ordinances. tels, contained in the hotel district along According to Superintendent David Rauenzahn, this Autism Month represents a $10 saving in tax for a property valued at • Building heights will be restricted to the boardwalk, to increase in height to VILLAS — Lower Township Mayor Walter Craig $500,000, from $283 to $273. All current programs 250 feet or less from ground elevation. 15 stories. proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month. Resi- are funded, and some new things for this year include: • Develop shared parking and parking Wildwood has also already amended dent Lisa Bryant, who a has six-year old son effected software upgrades, staff training, new lab computers desks in the condo/hotel district. its land use plan in 2004 to permit build- by Autism, said there were 100 children in the county and printer, Internet antenna replacement, science • Allow for more relaxed parking re- ings to stretch as tall as 250 feet in the with the disorder, with 13 children in Lower Town- probes and a student response system. The school quirements if the proposal would preserve hotel/motel zone. ship of which nine children are educated in local fence will also be replaced for $10,000. an existing doo wop structure. schools and four at the Special Services School. She • Keep high-rises within designated Contact Suit at: (609) 886-8600 ext. 25 read from a statement that indicated more children high-rise areas. or [email protected] Wolford Cited will be diagnosed nationwide with Autism this year • Limit building heights outside the AVALON — Borough council here showed its thanks than AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. Local meet- condo/hotel district to 59 feet from Family’s 2 Kittens to Patricia J. Wolford March 28 on her retirement after ings are held by Families for Autistic Children (FACE). ground elevation. 25 years fi rst as a relief dispatcher for the Avalon Po- Information is available at: www.facesnj.org. (From Page A1) Mauriello’s letter also “strongly recom- lice Department in 1981, and then as a full-time police mends” that the city develop an updated Fritsch said the fi re companies extin- dispatcher as of May 1982. A resolution in her honor Ponderlodge Burglary master plan that addresses the high-rise guished the blaze quickly and contained states: “She received an Exceptional Duty Award, a VILLAS — Seven juveniles face charges from Lower issue and includes appropriate public it to a small area in the home. Unit citation for her professional handling of major Township police in connection with criminal mischief input, emergency disaster response and Investigation of the fi re continues, ac- events and brought pride and distinction” to the police and burglary in Villas Wildlife Management Area, evacuation planning, traffi c movements cording to Fritsch, who said the county department “through her dedication and compassion.” and capacity, and infrastructure issues. Fire Marshal's offi ce and Patrolman Julio a state-operated recreation facility. On March 23 at In 2006, Mayor Troiano, Wildwood Ruiz and Detective Paul Loeffl ad of the Trolleys Will Run 6 p.m., police were notifi ed of a possible burglary Crest Mayor Carl Groon, and North Middle Township Police Department in progress at the main banquet hall of the former Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey met with would be determining if foul play was AVALON — Trolleys supplied by the Great Ameri- Ponderlodge Golf Course. Offi cers responded and DEP offi cials to answer questions about involved in the fi re. can Trolley Co., Inc. will be traveling around Seven found seven teenagers. Six of them were charged with the island’s development plans. Mile Island. Borough council here approved a payment criminal mischief, one was charged with burglary and Wildwood Crest offi cials have said that Contact Hart at (609) 886-8600 Ext 35 of $2,800 for the season March 28, and the resolu- criminal mischief. According to police, several large they do not intend to increase height or at: [email protected] tion refers to the borough’s interlocal agreement with (Page A30 Please) Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A13
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Mayor Walter Craig said He said township revenues 2007 budget Monday in a Deputy Mayor Robert there wasn’t anything left were decreasing as were 4-1 vote that features a local Nolan proposed council to cut in the budget. surplus funds. purpose tax rate increase of members make a sacrifi ce He said the increase was During public comment: 13.7 cents. and no longer take both largely due to state man- Villas resident Ed Butler Whether an individual salary and medical benefi ts dated, fi xed costs and the said the reval increased his homeowner’s property tax from the township. He said only thing left to cut was Delaware Bay Drive prop- rate increases or decreases mayor and council should personnel and services. erty value from $170,000 Help you get your will be largely determined choose one or the other. Craig blamed past coun- to $683,000. He asked closets ready for spring! by how the value of their Council agreed with him. cil budgets that had zero Costello to calculate his property was affected by Nolan asked that the tax increases for the current tax bill. Winter storage for wools & furs last year’s revaluation. budget be passed leaving 13.7-cent increase. He said Costello said Butler’s Township Auditor Leon out capital expenditures; there should have been property tax bill would rise Plus Costello said the reval pro- that could be examined consistent penny increases from $4,900 to $6,900. • Full Service Laundromats at all duced a tax rate of 32.3 later by council for cuts. over the past eight to nine Costello said the value of Locations cents per $100 of assessed Those expenditures total years. Butler’s property increased • Expert Tailoring property value, a rate he $6 million over the next Costello said in previous nearly fourfold while the called drastically different fi ve years. years, more surplus funds average value of township GOING TO THE PROM? from last year’s tax rate This year’s budget pro- were used to offset the properties tripled. HAVE YOUR DRESS ALTERED OR CLEANED of 84.3 cents. Ratables in poses spending $2.3 million increased pension costs to Millman Lane resident the township increased on capital improvements. control taxes. Jacqueline Bell criticized from $1.5 billion to $4.7 No money is spent until “There were fi ve years the state for funding too Cape May (Offi ce & Main Plant): billion. council approves a capital in a row where there was much with property taxes. 1430 Texas Ave. • 884-8446 Costello said pensions improvement ordinance. no tax rate increase,” said She said township residents Cape May Court House: increased the budget as the Township Chief Financial Costello. were selling their houses at township is in the fourth Officer Lauren Read said He said the township no prices less than their revalu- 411 Rt. 9 North • 465-4101 year of having to pay 20 capital expenses included longer had much surplus to ation fi gure. Villas: 1802 Bayshore Rd. • 886-6143 percent more in costs that $206,000 for police, $1 apply to the budget. Bell said speculation Wildwood: Schellenger & were previously covered million for public works, He said the township drove up real estate prices by the state. He said that which included the pur- could have kept extra sur- in Villas, but on the other New Jersey Ave. • 522-7719 added almost $250,000 to chase of recycling trucks, plus funds to pay increased hand, her property value www.modelcleanersonline.com the budget. and $718,000 for the rec- pension costs, but that is declining with “pit bulls Other increases: reation department. would have raised taxes in running loose and welfare $200,000 in health insur- Councilman Wayne Ma- prior years. motels and rentals.” zurek, who cast the lone Beck said council needed Villas resident Sal Riggi dissenting vote against the to “go after” employee suggested the township budget, noted the police contracts. become self-insured to cut BUY 2 WINDOWS, GE T 1 FREE department wanted to pur- Villas resident John Mor- insurance costs. chase two Dodge Durangos rison, former township Costello projected the ENTRY DOORS • PATIO DOORS • SECUTIRY STORM GARAGE HARDWOOD FLOORIN G and two motorcycles. He grants coordinator, sug- tax rate, including all coun- Plus, make no payments and asked if public works could gested council examine the ty and school taxes, would pay no interest for up to 18 months * purchase one less truck. OE (other expenditures) be $1.01 per $100 of as- Mazurek suggested trash line item of $1 million sessed value for township trucks be purchased that for possible cuts. He also residents. could be operated by one suggested a hiring freeze Craig said he was told “My home needs new Our DIY checklist will tell you what windows, but I’m not tools and ability you’ll need to person rather than the cur- for 2007 and not filling before he was sworn in a Q: sure if I can do it myself. A: install your new windows yourself. rent three-person crews. the positions of township mayor two and half years Can someone help me Stop by one of our stores to decide the best way receive a F REE STEP-BY-STEP During public comment, employees that retire. ago, that a “fiscal fiasco” to go?” INSTALL GUIDE former councilman Michael Costello said eliminat- loomed. He called this Beck said during his eight ing township employees year’s budget increase a years on council, the lo- would have no effect on “correction.” Windows SECURITY Entry D oo rs cal purpose tax rate rose St o r m Doo rs only 8.5 cents. He called STARTING the 13.7-cent increase an AT JUST: STARTING STARTING AT JUST: AT JUST: “avalanche.” $ 99 00 $ 00 $ 00 Beck said the township’s 378 358 budget problems were sala- CASH AND CARRY FULL GRILL STYLES, FLUSH STEEL, CASH AND CARRY CASH AND CARRY ries and wages, pensions, and healthcare. He said the budget increase was due to YOUR LOCAL, TRUSTED SOURCE FOR GREAT NAMES LIKE: “people,” not things the township was purchasing. Beck said the tax in- crease would cause more homeowners to put their A MORE EFFECTIVE SUNSCREEN houses up for sale. The FDA has recently given approval to “There is no way I would a sunscreen that contains an ingredient that windowizards.com 7066 Black Horse Pike vote for this increase,” he provides protection against the full range said. of both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet Pleasantville, NJ Beck suggested a wage freeze on township em- B (UVB) rays in ways that sunscreens ployees making over a “cer- previously available in the U.S. could not. 609 -48 4 - 8700 tain level.” He criticized The sunscreen contains ecamsule, which giving 3 percent raises to shields skin from short-wave UVA rays. UVB those who earn $80,000 to * Financing to qualified buyers with credit approval. See sales associate for complete details. 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County Technical High By LAUREN SUIT School were recently se- lected as Students of the WILDWOOD — The Marking Period for the sec- students might have come Allow us to complete ond quarter of the school from four different middle the outside and you year. schools here on the island, Honored were full-time but they all came togeth- complete the inside students James Herron, er at Wildwood Middle and save thousands grade 12; Chelsea DiAnto- School assembly on March nio, grade 11; Simone Val- 29 in search of answers of dollars. entine, grade 10 and Kylie from their legislators. Smith, grade 9. Shared time After researching vari- students were Bernard Pet- ous topics in their classes, Additions & Second Floors are our Specialty tit, grade 12, Mandy Hart- the students fi red a series man, grade 11; Jonathan of eighteen questions, Patela, grade 10 and Zamir ranging from why the Wise, grade 9. driving age couldn’t be The student recogni- lowered to what the leg- tion program selects a full- islature’s position was time student and a shared on the Iraq War, at State Serving South Jersey and the Shore time from each class each Sen. Nicholas Asselta (R- Lauren Suit marking period based on 1st) and Assemblymen State Sen. Nick Asselta (R-1st) fi elds questions for over 35 years. nominations and recom- Nelson Albano and Jeff March 29 ranging from why this state doesn’t have mendations from teachers Van Drew. a football team to the war in Iraq during an island- For a free honest estimate call and guidance counselors, Asselta fi elded the fi rst wide middle school assembly, hosted at Wildwood grades, attendance and half of questions solo be- Middle School. 609-898-7478 school participation. cause Albano and Van Drew had some diffi culty no joked after he arrived ways that are a lot different Anytime day/night The object of art is to fi nding the school. just in time to answer than ours,” he said. “Plus I Fully licensed & insured give life a shape. “I got a nice tour through student Chris Serrano’s think the system we have William Shakespeare Wildwood though,” Alba- question about Route 55. now that allows for teenag- “Is there any hope that it ers to gain experience and [Route 55] will be complete a little maturity behind and connect the Philadel- the wheel is working out phia area with Cape May well.” County?” he asked. He joked that while his “It is unfortunate but response may not make it seems like Route 55’s him popular with the importance wasn’t real- group of future voters, it ized until way after its was “the right decision” completion,” said Albano. in his opinion. “I don’t know if many of “Why can a person be you have to go up towards sent to Iraq at the age of Philadelphia during the 18 and not be able to drink summer, but coming and a beer?” asked Katie Quin, going from this county isn’t also a student at Crest that easy.” Memorial School. Albano said that Route Van Drew responded 55’s extension would ease that during the Vietnam traffi c issues and provide War the drinking age was an easily accessible evacu- lowered and he said in his ation route in the event of opinion, it did not solve a hurricane. any problem but rather “But,” he told the stu- caused them. dents “there are a lot “I know it sounds of problems that have strange that you can go cropped up whenever any- to a foreign country and one talks about extending risk your life, but you that roadway.” can’t have a drink at your Ecological issues, strong local bar,” said Van Drew. opposition from environ- “But when it was lowered mental groups, and money, before, it actually caused Albano cited as reoccur- more accidents.” ring roadblocks. He added that it was With their minds still important, “no matter how on cruising the road, Dani- you feel about the ongoing elle Muratore, from Crest confl ict, that the men and Memorial School in Wild- women that are fi ghting wood Crest, asked Asselta for us have our support.” if they’d ever consider While only eighteen backing a law that would students were able to ask allow New Jersey drivers questions, educators urged to receive their license at their students to write age 16 like Pennsylvania letters to their represen- drivers. tatives if they wanted an- “Pennsylvania has road- swers on an issue.
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They said they The air-conditioned wanted the residents of camp includes experienced Duathlon Dennis Township to real- individual instruction, fun- ize that the budget is all damental sweatshop sta- about the education of tions concentrating on ball their children. handling, passing, rebound- Saturday, April 14th • 8am Aside from the Herald ing and all around offensive reporter, the board and and defensive skills. Wildwood Oceanfront Convention Center, school offi cials, there were Part of the proceeds ben- only three township resi- efi t special needs children Wildwood, NJ. Athletes run 2 miles on the dents in attendance at the of Cape May County. Wildwoods Boardwalk, then bike 10 miles March 29 budget hearing, For further information through scenic Wildwood and Wildwood but the presentation is or to register call 463- available online for public 0676. Crest. Lastly, athletes complete a 2 mile run view. to fi nish. Awards, Prizes, and a Catered Superintendent George Breakfast immediately follow the race. Papp and Business Ad- Beach Tag ministrator Frank Rizzo Offi ce Open Portions of the proceeds benefi t The United made the presentation Way of Cape May County. All athletes with assistance from dis- Sea Isle City – The beach receive free T-Shirt!!! trict Technology Officer tag office is now open John Murphy. seven days a week from 8 The presentation was in a.m. to 4 p.m. until further Register at www.delmosports.com a slideshow format with notice. Discounted sea- before April 7th $60. voiceover done by Mur- dated to hire a new special the district’s youngsters,” sonal beach tags are $12 phy. education teacher to main- he said. until May 15 when the fee In his introduction, Mur- tain appropriate student to Last year the budget was goes to $15. Race Day Registration phy said that the budget teacher ratios. voted down for the fi fth Summer employment Available 6-7:30am $75, was the district’s response The budget also pro- straight year and had to applications for beach tag to its mission statement, vided for a part-time basic go before township com- inspectors are available at USAT Sanctioned Event “The Dennis Township skills teacher to help stu- mittee, which approved it the beach tag offi ce and School District is com- dents having trouble in with modifi cations. city hall. mitted to an exemplary math and language arts. Committeemen Dennis For more information, educational program that Rizzo presented the Crippen and Al Dicicco call 263-1771. inspires and prepares life- budget numbers showing attended the presentation long learners who contrib- statistics and graphics to and said they are hoping ute to society as caring, illustrate exactly where the board of education gets productive, and respon- the money will go. the districts parents out to sible individuals.” He said, of the $15.4 vote to approve the school You Blog? Everyone Blogs. He spoke about how the million budget, $7.8 mil- budget this year. budget refl ects increases lion is to be paid by local The public will vote on in the costs associated taxpayers. it along with open board Joe Zelnik Blogs! with running both school This year’s budget is seats on Apr. 17. facilities including main- up $417,670 from $13.6 The budget slideshow tenance, heat, light, water, million in 2006, around presentation is viewable etc. a 4 percent increase from for the public at the dis- C’mon, get with it! He also spoke about last year. trict’s Web site at www. curriculum mandates and The local purpose tax dennistwpschools.org. services the district of- rate will increase 2.8 cents fers to students, which per $100 of assessed prop- Contact Hart at (609) include guidance, child erty value from 73.5 cents 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: study team, library, occupa- to 76.4 cents. [email protected] tional and physical therapy, “Last year I said if we got the seven and a half cent transportation, food and Refl ection is the busi- increase that I’d be able to high school tuition. ness of man; a sense keep this year’s down to New items budgeted of his state is his fi rst under four cents,” Rizzo for the students this year duty: but who remem- said. “Well we did even include seventh and eighth bereth himself in joy? better by keeping it under grade mathematics texts, Is it not in mercy then three cents.” core novels for elementary that sorrow is allotted In closing, Papp want- language arts students, and unto us? big books for teaching in ed to remind the public William Shakespeare the primary grades. what a school budget is all The district was man- about, “the education of
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Heart to The Herald publishes MARY A. (nee Mc- of World War II, he was em- be held at a later date in brief death notices free Govern) O’NEILL, 60, ployed by Beaver College Marathon, FL. and paid obituaries for Obituaries of Town Bank, March 31, maintenance department. ~ Heart $1.75 a line. Obituaries 2007. She was formerly ~ JOHN ALVIN MOYER, are submitted by funeral Flower Shop past 60 years, veteran of in the boardwalk amuse- employed by Lower Cape MARIE FISHER (nee age 60, passed away at homes; family members May Regional High School OWENS), 96, passed on Burdette Tomlin Hospital who submit information World War II and a mem- ment business in Wildwood Your loved one ber of St. Ann’s Church. and other Jersey shore in the cafeteria and Crest March 20, 2007 in Hick- on March 28, 2007. He must provide the funeral Haven complex as a house- ory, N.C. She was born is survived by a brother, deserves fl owers home name. WALTER G. BAIN- towns. BRIDGE, 86, of Court JUNE MAY (Butler) keeper. December 18, 1910 in Bruce Moyer, of Wildwood; 886-5112 House, March 26, 2007. FRAME, 74, of Rio Grande, FRANK JAMES STEEL- Philadelphia, PA. a sister, Jeanne Snow, of JASPER SAM ACCA- MAN JR., 53, of Sea Isle She was formerly of Chesapeake, Va.; nephew, 3316 Bayshore Rd., RDI, 82, of North Wild- He was a resident since March 30, 2007. 1986, and a member of CLAUDETTE MARIE City, March 30, 2007. He Stone Harbor, NJ and Mara- Pete Snow, of Chesapeake, North Cape May wood, March 25, 2007. was employed by South thon, FL, where she lived Va.; grandmother, Wilma hearttoheartfl owershop.com He was a resident for the Our Lady of the Angels (nee Holton) FRANKS, Church. of Cape May, March 29, Jersey Transportation Au- for 35 years. Humphries, of Salem, NJ; PETER WILLIAM 2007. A retired special thority, and was active in Survivors include her aunt, Virginia Edwards, NEW CHELF, SR., 57, of Ocean education teacher from youth activities. daughter Joan Ashton and of Cherry Hill, NJ; uncle, HIGHER City, March 28, 2007. Bucks County, Pa., she was FRANCES E. WAL- husband William Ashston of Harold Moody, of Coro- BUYING COINS PRICES He worked at the Hilton a board member of Lower IZER, 82, of Dennisville, Hickory, N.C.; son Owen nado, Ca.; and other close Casino, and was a mem- Township Federation of March 31, 2007. She was Seckinger and wife Gerry relatives. Buying Silver Dollars ber of St. Frances Cabrini Senior Citizens. active in Dennisville Meth- Seckinger of Marathon, A memorial service will odist Church where she FL. Eleven grandchildren be held at Tabernacle Unit- each Church. BENJAMIN LAW- $8.00 - $10.00 EDWARD W. DAG- RENCE GAINES, 72, of was a choir member and in and 25 great-grandchildren ed Methodist Church on * ER SR., 82, of Marmora, Woodbine. A truck driver, the women’s circle. which include Alicia Crafts Seashore Road, Erma on SilverSilver Coins Coins 7.5x7x Face Value March 30, 2007. A Navy he had been employed by EDWIN B. WOOD- Eger and David Crafts, Jr. of April 7, 11am. All family Wheat Cents • Silver Certificates • Gold veteran of World War II, Dee Lumber Co. for 28 RUFF, 82, of Villas, April Stone Harbor. and friends are welcome 11, 2007. A Navy veteran Funeral services will to attend. Red Seal Notes • Old Currency and Coins he was a retired electrical years and more recently We’ve Been Buying Coins & Collectibles Since 1968 engineer with the Philadel- with Woodbine Develop- Proper ID Required phia Naval Shipyard. mental Center. Rosanne Hopkins of Villas, MARIE (nee Owens) JOSEPH GRUBB, SR., March 24. $$ FISHER, 96, of Hickory, 82, of Seaville, March 27, Births Mikayla Lynne Kirk- $$ N.C., formerly of Stone 2007. He was a self em- wood to Timothy Cochran Harbor, March 20, 2007. ployed designated appraiser and Heather Kirkwood of JOHN “JACK” FLOOD, for the Tri State area, a vet- The following births to Richard and Kimberly Villas, March 26. Shore Mall • 6725 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 Zaiden Alexander 609.645.1031 • www.bccollects.com 86, of Rio Grande, March eran of World War II, and were reported at Shore Carpenter of Court House, 31, 2007. He was a World a member of St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital: March 8. Thomas to Matthew and * Prices subject to market fl uctuations War II veteran who worked Church of Sea Isle City. Anna Elizabeth Warf Melinda Thomas of Villas, MAXINE GIBSON Savannah Jean Curdt to to Jonathan and Kimberly March 26. HANEMAN, 99, of Ocean Jeffrey and Elsie Curdt of Warf of Dennisville, March Sophia Dolores Hill to City, March 31, 2007. An Green Creek, March 16. 11. Kenneth and Kathleen Hill elementary school teacher, Clarence E. Smith IV to Leah Church Mason to of Fishing Creek, March Free Tax, Estate and she helped found Children’s Clarence III and Shelaugh Allen Mason and Britani 27. Seashore House Auxiliary. Smith of Ocean Vew, March Ivins of Villas, March 11. Nursing Home Workshop ELINMORE SHIELDS 1117. Julie Paige Copson to (nee Sharer) HOPKINS, Mina Marie Bixby to Ed- Mike Copson and Erin Are you concerned about: of Ocean City. ward and Kristen Bixby of McPherson of Villas, MARGARET T. KERN Court House, March 19. March13. Wills ‘Peggy’, 80, of Wildwood, Kara Jeanne Amodeo Remi Alexander Rodri- Living Wills March 27, 2007. She was to Michael Amoedeo and guez to Cuamez and Leti- Powers of Attorney a resident for the past 18 Jessica Teutsch of Villas, tia Rodriguez of Burleigh, Estate Taxes years and a member of St. March 21. March 13. Nursing Home Costs Ann’s Church. Logan Thomas Seger to Adrian Perez Florez to Roger Jr. and Kerrie Seger Josafat P. 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Joseph Luis Hillman to Certifi ed x • Ladies lacy tops in new x x x Ethan Michael Venturi- Joseph Hillman and Tara In Nephrology 1029 Route 9 South, x Bamboo yarn x x • Fabulous handbags to x no to Nina Venturino of Johnson of Cape May, x knit or crochet x Villas, March 5. March 16. COURT HOUSE — DR. Cape May Court House x x x • Ongoing classes & x Kyla Brielle and Brayden Melind Pandya, D.O., has x free instruction x Wednesday, April 11th x x Melo to Justin and Jenna Destiny Victoria Faith achieved board certifica- x Washington Commons x Melo of Cape May, March Edwards to Robert and tion in Nephrology by the 2:00-4:00pm x x x Cape May, NJ x 8. Meriel Edwards of South American Board of Internal x (609) 898-8080 x Ava Faith Scheufele to Seaville, March 16. Medicine. He is an Asso- x Open Fri-Mon x x x Brian and Rachel Scheufele Albert-Jacob Samuel ciate Staff member of the x FREE PARKING x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx of South Dennis, March 8. Hamilton to Albert Ham- Department of Medicine James Isaac Carpenter ilton and Charlotte Newby with clinical privileges of Vilas, March 19. in Internal Medicine and D'avanz 3x5 4.4.07lm.indd 1 4/2/07 12:18:38 PM Cameron James Mat- Nephrology. Cape May County’s tern to James Jr. and Jamie Pandya completed his Mattern of Ocean City, Nephrology Fellowship at Beloved Family and Friends March 20. SUNY-Downstate Medical Olivia Eliza Melendez Center in Brooklyn, New to Miguel and Daria Melen- York. He had an abstract In Loving Memory of dez of Villas, March 20. published in the November In Loving Memory Ava Elizabeth Carroll 2006 issue of Pancreas Richard J. Keough to Frank Carroll and Tara entitled “Changes in se- of Our Beloved Prodan of Cape May, March rum Reg levels following Daughter April 3, 1966 - October 7, 2006 20. kidney transplantation.” Deborah Caire George Robert Sutton to He specializes in diseases Would you like to thank all George Sutton II and Gina of the kidney, electrolyte Wilkins of Wildwood Crest, disorders and high blood those who were kind to you and March 21. pressure. Hailey Elizabeth Spa- His practice, Coastal your family during a recent loss ragna to Patricia Marie Nephrology & Hyperten- Sparagna of Villas, March sion, PC, is located at 15 or eulogize your loved one? 23. Village Drive. To schedule Robert Steven Patrick an appointment, call his Hopkins to Robert and offi ce at 770-2659.
on her Birthday April 4th. IRISH BLESSING In life we loved you dearly. In death May the roads rise to meet you, we love you still. May the winds be always at your back. May the sun shine upon your face, Financial & Retirement Planning, In our hearts you Estate Planning, Servicing Clients hold a place no one The rains fall softly upon the fields, And until we meet again, Professionally for OVER 40 YEARS could ever fi ll. Call Janet or Rachel 1129 Rt. 9 So., Suite 7 May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. 886-8600 ext. 34 or 33 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Eleanor & Jack Caire Love, Mom, Holly, Eddie & Kelly Phone: 609-463-9979 Stan Lane, CLU, CPCU Fax: 609-463-1178 Chairman [email protected] Herald Newspapers April 4 2007 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A19 Book Lovers, Students Gather for ‘Dog Incident’
By CHRISTINE COTE
COURT HOUSE — A campus-wide idea mush- roomed to bring over a dozen members of different county book clubs together, with a handful of students ROUTINE MAINTENANCE HELPS YOUR HEATING to discuss one book at the Atlantic Cape Community & COOLING SYSTEM PERFORM AT ITS BEST. College campus here March 28. Serving The college chose Mark Cape May Haddon’s novel, “The Curi- County ous Incident of the Dog in for 10 the Night-time,” last spring Years as the one book that would Call today to fi nd out be used throughout the year how you can become a by a variety of classes. The county chapter of the American Association Celtic Air of University Women was Celtic Air an advocate for the college Christine Cote for many years. Members of county book clubs meet with AAUW members and ACCC students PreferredPreferred CustomerCustomer Since the campus opened in the cafeteria area of this county’s campus March 28 to discuss the campus- to take advantage of our maintenance here in September 2005, wide book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” the group has been consid- agreement for low cost high quality service! ering how to provide activi- The chapter contacted enthusiasts and students Diamant. ties for students through its other book clubs to attend were deciding what they For more information organization, Karen Weis, and extended general invi- liked or didn’t like about about AAUW or how to AME TH R R IC O A president of the local chap- N tations to ACCC students Haddon’s book, the col- join call Ellen Eppel at 609- N
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