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JCOW Date Change PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY THE SEAWAVE CORP. Vol. 42 No. 49 Copyright 2006 Seawave Corp. All rights reserved. December 13, 2006 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande NJ 08242-1402 COURT HOUSE — Homeowners of some 500 condominium units constructed in violation of state building codes will have until Jan. 12 to take “substantial” steps to County Plans fi x those violations, or risk having their certifi cates of occupancy revoked by JCOW. Attorney Henry Lewandowski, who repre- 10 More Beds sents numerous homeowner associations, told the Herald he was “happy for the exten- At Crest Haven sion.” Lewandowski has noted several times various “stumbling blocks” his clients have By JOE ZELNIK encountered trying to satisfy the original Dec. 21 deadline. Superior Court Judge Ste- CREST HAVEN — The county expects to ven Perskie reportedly agreed to push back build a 10-bed addition to the 180-bed Crest the court date after John Becker, attorney Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center here for architect Kevin Young, proposed putting which has 70 on its waiting list. fi xes for buildings designed by Young, up for The project got tentative approval in pre- public bid. liminary 2007 budget discussions last week (Page A10 Please) between nursing home Administrator Margaret A. Gannon and the county budget team, ac- cording to Freeholder Gerald M. Thornton. Public budget deliberations are scheduled Commingled for Jan. 17, 18 and 19, but seldom take all three days. The budget will be introduced Jan. Recycling Drop 23 and adopted Feb. 27. The county would pay for the nursing home expansion and some already-approved Will Cut Rebate Al Campbell kitchen work with a $2.7-million bond issue, Exotic parrots share moment of fame with Middle Township Mayor F. Nathan Doughty By JOE ZELNIK Thornton said. as he gives wary glance to the big-beaked bird Dec. 9. The display of colorful birds “This is very preliminary,” he said, and a was part of Hamer’s School of Karate’s 10th annual Christmas party for area children time frame of completing the addition in 18 SWAINTON — A sudden and signifi cant at the Davies Sports Complex. plunge in commingled recyclables — glass, months would depend on getting approvals. aluminum, tin and plastic — in September He told the Human Services Advisory Coun- has reduced the potential rebate the county cil Dec. 6 that he would like to see the home MUA expects to pays to municipalities by some Anzelone Charges Union Muscle expand by a “normal” 60-bed wing, to handle $85,000, to $415,000. the “extreme demand,” but “I won’t pursue The rebate is based on recycling profi ts, and Knocked Him Off Sun Bank Job that because of staffi ng issues.” has been paid the last two years. The home is constantly looking for staff, By AL CAMPBELL Anzelone’s crew erected a temporary service especially CNAs, certified nursing assis- Solid Waste Manager John Baron told com- pole, placed wiring inside PVC pipes and was missioners that commingled, comparing this tants. They are diffi cult jobs at relatively low RIO GRANDE — Union heat is being felt prepared to continue the job, but thugs inter- wages. September with last September, had decreased vened, he said. about 250 tons. by a Court House electrical contractor, hired Thornton said the starting salary is around to install wiring at the new Sun Bank at the They sawed off those pipes at ground level $10 a hour, but includes a benefi t package Last year there were 1,436 tons he told this and fi lled them with concrete. No other pipes, newspaper; this year, 1,184. Grande Center Shopping Center on Route 9. “worth close to $20,000.” The intimidation experienced was “like telephone or other cables, were touched, he The state, said Thornton, has an “add a bed” “We’re not sure why,” Baron told commis- said. sioners. something from ‘The Sopranos,’” said Anthony program which lets nursing homes expand by Anzelone, managing partner of Anzelone Elec- Damage amounted to about $5,000, but it 10 beds without going through much of the “It starts at the top,” said Chairman George wasn’t that that angered Anzelone. Betts, noting that “we met with mayors and tric LLC. He is also a member of Middle Town- time-consuming permitting processes neces- ship Planning Board and board of education. All the conduits are gray, and are wire fi lled, (Page A7 Please) they didn’t show up.” Anzelone said. Only two of 16 mayors — Cape May Point “This is a case where local mom-and-pop businesses with 10 people, who live here, “The only way you would know is if you Wildwood Group and Middle Township — attended a meeting were an electrician,” he said. Sept. 8 to hear MUA plans for amendments to are being muscled out by union contractors,” said Anzelone. Structural steel is the only visible sign to Home Could Break the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan that passing motorists that the work is underway. could boost recycling. Anzelone was hired by general contractor A&E Construction, Inc., based in Upper Darby, Late last week, a six-foot chain link fence was Ground in January “I think really the problem is that it’s not placed around the job site. their focus anymore,” Betts added. Pa. to do the work after a union electrical Anzelone said he was contracted for the By JOE ZELNIK Baron told this newspaper that “one guess contractor, Carr Electric “walked off the job, he underbid the job,” Anzelone said. work, and does other work for Vineland- (Page A6 Please) based Sun National Bank, which has branches WILDWOOD — Cape Counseling Services throughout the region. hopes to hold a “groundbreaking” here next Burdette Baby Friendly? He knew things took an ugly turn when he month for a group home for a dozen of its received a call from A&E. special needs clients, persons with a history Despite Benefi ts, Breastfeeding Lags “They said, ‘You need to be prepared to of mental illness. walk off the job. We’re getting pressure from Actually, it will be a “gut rehab” of the By CHRISTINE COTE baby’s physical health, the organization notes: the union. You need to get off the job,’” said former Lily Mae Apartments at 148 W. Spicer “Breastfeeding has also been related to possible Anzelone. Ave., according to Greg Speed, executive direc- COURT HOUSE — For nine years, the enhancement of cognitive development.” “The general contractor asked me to come tor at Cape Counseling. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has rec- Armed with that information, it would seem in,” Anzelone said. The only holdup, he said, is confi rmation of ommended that all newborns be breastfed. that all women, who had no physical inability He said Vineland Construction, which builds the various funding sources for the $2.5-mil- For those who are not, the important ques- from doing so or were otherwise advised not all Sun Bank’s buildings, was “too busy to build lion project. tion is not why, but does that new mother to, would be following an infant feeding course in Rio Grande, so A&E Construction hired me.” They include an initial federal Housing completely understand the risk of not breast- that could save an annual $400 in food cost, He said the bank is also building branches in and Urban Development grant of $359,000, feeding? according to AAP. Evesham and Willingboro. $680,000 from the state Department of According to the academy, there is strong But that is not the case. A Dec. 5 meeting between Anzelone, Vine- Community Affairs, $225,000 from the state evidence that human milk feeding decreases: In its 1997 policy statement, the academy land Construction, A&E, and representative Division of Mental Health and a 30-year loan • Incidence and severity of diarrhea noted a “Healthy People 2000” goal of increas- of mall developer Delco, took place, after the of $950,000 from, the federal Home Mortgage • Lower respiratory infection (Page A6 Please) (Page A4 Please) (Page A6 Please) • Bacterial meningitis • Botulism • Urinary tract infection and other internal Delay Beach Theatre Demo Application to Jan. 22 complications that may affect newborns. There are also studies “that show a pos- By JACK FICHTER and to the public, it would be very inappropri- sible protective effect of human milk feeding” ate to make comments about any application against: CAPE MAY — An application to the city’s without the applicant present…” Fineberg told • Sudden infant death syndrome Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to de- about a dozen people in the audience interested • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus molish the city’s lone movie Theatre, the Beach in saving the Theatre. • Crohn’s disease Theatre, has been delayed until Jan. 22. HPC Chairman Skip Loughlin said no discus- • Ulcerative colitis HPC Attorney Robert Fineberg told the Her- sion would be allowed since the application • Lymphoma ald that attorney Stephen Nehmad, of Perkskie, was pulled from the agenda by the applicant. • Allergic diseases and other chronic diges- Nehmad and Perillo of Egg Harbor Township, Over 1,000 residents signed a petition tive diseases representing Frank Investments, owner of the against demolishing the Theatre. Preliminary In addition to those benefi ts that boost the Beach Theatre, asked the application be held plans call for tearing down the Theatre to create until next month. Fineberg called it a “pending parking spaces for condominium units pro- application.” posed to be built above a strip of new retail Jack Fichter What's Inside...See Page 3 “In the interest of fairness to the applicant (Page A44 Please) Beach Theatre in Cape May A2 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 13 2006
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Gifts Marie Pratt and Andrea • Antiques & Collectibles Maher teach eighth grad- • Dolls • Women's Clothing to be ers, countywide, to say & Wedding Gowns “no” to premarital sex in Lower Township (Villas) Treasured Corner of Bayshore Rd. an 80-minute abstinence OPEN Tues. - Sat. 12:00 - 5:00 pm & Greenwood Ave., Villas program. www.jeweledtreasures.com If applied by the pu- Layaway available 886-6563 pils, it saves them from the anxiety of unwanted Buying Gold, Diamonds, Coins & Estate Jewelry pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. However, Gov. Jon Corzine said “no” to a $914,495 federal grant that would have funded nine community-based agencies in 2007 that target male and female youth, 10-14 years of age who live in high-risk areas of the state, including this county. Peer Challenge, Inc., Pratt and Maher’s 501(c) 3 organization is an offshoot of Hope Pregnancy Center in Rio Grande. Al Campbell Its $99,500 annual Ocean City Eighth Graders Watch Abstinence Presentation Dec. 6 budget funds the absti- nence program taught to to allow the programs to the federal grant was, ac- Volunteers, while pos- all eighth graders in Cape continue. cording to Pratt, based on sible to use, are unreliable, May County. Pratt said Assemblyman “bogus things.” and may not show up when Out of that money, some Jeff Van Drew (D-1st) gave For example, she said needed, she said. goes to Pratt and Maher, her similar assurances that it was erroneously stated Pratt said the governor their paid after-school help- “We will try to start some- that, if the state allows rejected the grant in part ers who, for eight weeks, thing.” abstinence programs to because it was believed all 609-884-3064 reinforce the abstinence She hopes, “There will be taught, “Then they are eight guidelines had to be message through games, be an uproar from the not allowed to teach birth taught, regarding sexuality, and for food, like pizza and people” to get the funding control.” birth control and absti- FISH MARKET candy, and small prizes, reinstated. In fact, she said, a truce nence that would have to used as rewards. Like others of its kind, of sorts exists so that ab- be incorporated as part of On Dec. 6, Pratt and Peer Challenge focuses on stinence programs men- the state’s core curriculum Prices Effective 12/15-12/17 Maher invited Sen. Nicho- teaching — using games tion at least one form of standards. las Asselta (R-1st) to Ocean and small rewards — ele- birth control, condoms, “Corzine said they Little Neck City Intermediate School to ments of abstinence edu- and classroom educators would not be able to teach $ 95 $ witness a typical presenta- cation, as stipulated in mention abstinence. about contraceptives,” said tion. Section 510 of Title V: To convey their message, Pratt. That is not the case, Clams ...... 2 dz./50 for 12 After observing the ses- • Abstinence from sexual Peer Challenge uses the she said. sion, Asselta said he would activity is the only certain “Wheel of Misfortune” “We are autonomous. Our Own write a letter to Corzine way to avoid out-of-wed- spun by volunteers from We don’t tell health teach- and the state Department lock pregnancy, sexually among the 100 or so eighth ers what to do,” Pratt Macaroni & Cheese of Health and Senior Ser- transmitted diseases, and graders in the gym. said. $ 95 vices asking that the re- other associated health The pupils are shown Each teen who attended w/Lobster Meat ...... 5 EA. jected grant be accepted problems. messages that contem- the program got a folder, • How to reject sexual porary music carries that which contained a pencil; CORRECTIONS advances, and how alco- erode traditional sexual comb embossed “True Love hol and drug use increase mores before marriage. Waits;” key chain with a TAKE-OUT SPECIALS CREST HAVEN — The vulnerability to sexual ad- Where it lands, shows similar message; a cartoon- wrong county Health De- vances. the statistical probability of like brochure “Sex Was Friday & Saturday 12/15 & 12/16 partment phone number • The importance of contracting a sexually trans- Never Meant to Kill You;” was given in a News Digest attaining self-sufficiency mitted disease or AIDS. and, a bookmark “I can last week for community before engaging in sexual “We believe in the mes- respect myself.” groups to contact if they activity. sage,” said Pratt. There were also the 10- FRIED OYSTER PLATTER want to arrange for fl u shot Every fi ve years, when She said she and Maher tip Survival guide, saying Served with Baked Macaroni & clinics. The correct number the grant process is re- may still carry on if funds no to sex, and a response $ 95 is 465-6575. newed, Pratt said all schools are cut off, but without the sheet. had “written favorable let- additional rewards or paid That sheet, which can be Cheese and Stewed Tomatoes...... 8 MAYS LANDING — An ters.” helpers who round out the anonymously completed, article last week on At- “It’s sad to see it go,” program. asked grade, age, sex, and FRIED OR BROILED lantic Cape Community she said. “I could certainly come ethnic background. College’s new board of Since the nine-year pro- in and do the assembly,” Such documentation trustees Chairman Robert gram has existed, “we have said Pratt. helps to substantiate the STUFFED SHRIMP PLATTER J. Boyer, omitted fellow seen teen births go down,” “We have all the equip- program when funding Served with Baked Potato or French trustee Albert Monillas, said Pratt. ment, and could do the time occurs. $ 95 Cape May County super- “Abstinence training after school part, but it Contact Campbell at Fries and Cole Slaw ...... 9 intendent of Schools, from is having an effect,” she would be much hampered (609) 886-8600 Ext 28 or the list of trustees who are said. as to what we could give to e-mail: al.c@cmcherald. Easy to fi nd... Call ahead from Cape May County. Corzine’s rejection of the kids,” she added. com and we’ll have it waiting for you! INSIDE THIS WEEK'S HERALD Index H BUY 1 GET 1 FREE H Antiques ...... See On Deck Automotive ...... A49 Births ...... A21 SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 ONLY Classified ...... A28 This week’s REU includes details on a bevy of recent Community Events ...... 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Al Campbell Marine Corps veteran Bob Bethel, foreground, salutes during North Wildwood Pearl Harbor Day observance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Dec. 7. Union Muscle (From Page A1) any way I would step out. The union said vandalism occurred. point blank they would stop construction Middle Township police were sum- of Wal-Mart and Lowe’s if he didn’t,” moned to investigate the matter. Anzelone said. “Everybody in the room stood their “Bill asked me to take it on the chin. ground. They do not want to replace me. That was $500,000 and I walked off,” They are happy with me. I told them I will said Anzelone. meet their deadline,” said Anzelone. As a gesture of good will, Anzelone said “I got a call yesterday (Dec. 7 from he was hired to work on the row of stores A&E) and they told me they are being near Route 9, including GNC vitamins, pressured into getting me off the job, Starbucks, Ross Department Store, and although they are under contract with the Jersey Shore Credit Union. me,” he continued. “When I was working on the GNC, the “There was no union pressure,” said union threatened to slash my tires. They Tony Santora, A&E president in a Monday told me to get my trucks off the job site. interview. I didn’t. They came back in two or three “I was just called to see if the people do- days. I did not move,” he said. ing the job were union workers,” he said. The same “bunch of guys came back “There was no outright pressure. with some masonry contractors, like you’d “He (Anzelone) was asked to take care see in the Sopranos to try to muscle us of a few things. It was our intent to con- out,” Anzelone said. tract with him, but due to the fact that He fi led police reports against those the rest of the job was being done with men, and even called Middle Township organized labor, we were instructed to Mayor F. Nathan Doughty to the site to do the job with organized labor,” Santora “try to keep peace.” said. “I have a right to work in this town. I live here. My workers live here,” he Santora declined comment on what said. union may have been involved. He spoke to his law fi rm, Cooper Lev- He said Anzelone would “be reim- enson, but they would not fi le a complaint bursed for his costs.” against Sun Bank and Vineland Construc- He added that Anzelone had previously tion, since the fi rm represents the bank done work for his fi rm, and “We were and construction company, Anzelone satisfi ed with the work.” said. Anzelone said he was told, “If I step He said his fi rm is non-union, yet pays off the job willingly, they will give me wages and benefi ts comparable to union other work.” scale. “Vineland Construction is pulling “All our years (62) we never had a all the strings, and A&E is very upset,” problem hiring. All our employes are at Anzelone said. the top-end of the non-union scale. We Mall developer William Juliano and have health insurance, vacation, sick time, Doug Heun, a Sun Bank director, “want holidays and Christmas bonuses. me on the job,” he added. “They are already reaping the benefi ts Anzelone is no stranger to union pres- of what most union halls offer,” said sure. Anzelone. Some occurred about three years ago “I have never laid my guys off. When when he was working for Delco’s William times were slow, I never laid them off. Juliano on the Grande Center. Unions will lay off in a second. I have He worked on Boater’s World, Mi- no need to go union. It keeps my costs chael’s, Famous Footware and that irked down,” he said. unions. “Bill (Juliano) got so much pressure Contact Campbell at (609) 886-8600 from the union; he asked if there was Ext 28 or e-mail: [email protected]
3137 Rt. 9 S. Rio Grande 609-465-3641 Al Campbell 526 Washington St. Mall Truck load of toys, collected at Blockbuster Videos in Court House, North Cape Cape May 609-884-8949 May and Seaville, are loaded by, from left Amber Pitts of Court House, and Joshua Wnek, 2, both of Court House, Cheryl Sauselein, manager, and Sharon Dehainaut of Court House Dec. 11. Store patrons who gave an unwrapped toy got free video rental. Toys for needy children will be accepted at Blockbuster, where gift tags are available, until Dec. 18. Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A5 Holiday GiftSale
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Vanity w/ Bench (Oak or Cherry) $88 Truckload by Sale Expanded Line-up Now Available If you’re going to buy a mattress, why not buy one that’s good for you? 1001 Bayshore Rd., Villas, NJ Twin Mattress Full Mattress Queen Mattress (609) 886-3000 Sets Sets Sets Open Year Round 7 Days A Week! $396 $496 $616 HOURS : Mon. - Fri. 10am to 7pm Now Now Now Sat. 10am to 6pm • Sun. 11am to 5pm $158 $198 $258 Find It At Find’s! A6 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 Recycling Drop Belleplain Now 9-1-1 (From Page A1) Lower Township, 193 to 121, Middle is that tourism was down compared to the Township, 126 to 100; North Wildwood, For Dennis Township same period last year. We can’t come up 194 to 149; Sea Isle City, 122 to 99; Stone with anything else.” Harbor, 44 to 26; and Wildwood Crest, By JOE HART be in compliance with state Commingled includes beverage cans 78 to 58. emergency service regula- and bottles, a tourist staple. Wildwood’s commingled were practi- DENNISVILLE — Den- tions. Dennis Township Amount of other major components in cally the same both years, 150 tons, and nis Township Committee bonded $70,000 to pay for the municipal waste stream — garbage Cape May Point actually increased from has agreed unanimously these improvements. and paper — was about the same, Baron 4.8 tons to 5.6 tons. to award 9-1-1 dispatch- Numbers suggest the said, MUA offi cials in the past have said that ing services to Belleplain reason for the change was Glass has little effect because it is “not a enforcement of recycling laws is crucial Emergency Corp. not fi nancial. revenue source,” said Baron. But prices for to its success. Although the measure Committeeman Ed Beck, the other items are “fi ne,” he said. Executive Director Charles Norkis has has been all but done for whose assignments include Tin is bringing “a good dollar” said used the carrot approach to point out how months now, members Fire and Rescue and 9-1- Baron and commissioners speculated if much money towns could save in avoid- made it offi cial Dec. 5. 1 coordinator, spoke at some persons might be combing through ance of landfi ll fees plus the resulting in- Prior to this new agree- the meeting regarding the curbside recycling to remove the tin and crease in recycling rebates if they recycled ment, Middle Township change. sell it. 30 percent. Nine of the 16 towns are. had handled dispatching for He said that a 9-1-1 dis- “You gotta watch the Girl Scouts,” The state DEP has used the stick ap- Dennis Township for more patching center within the cracked Betts, to laughter. proach, threatening to cut off grants to than a decade. township will be able to A town by town comparison showed towns that don’t meet the goal. Dennis Township paid provide better service to its the largest decline in commingled mate- Contact Zelnik at (609) 886-8600 Ext. approximately $116,000 residents than one outside rials were in Cape May, 102 tons to 84; 27 or: [email protected] PLASMA, LCD TVs a year to Middle Township the community. for providing these services Middle Township was AUDIO •VIDEO • SECURITY over the course of the most busy with its own emer- Breastfeeding Education and support is necessary for SURVEILANCE recent contract that was gencies and there were (From Page A1) scheduled to end Dec. 31. concerns within Dennis ing to 75 percent the number of “mothers an activity that seems perfectly natural, ALARM MONITORING The cost for Belleplain Township that their calls who breastfeed their babies in early post- because nursing an infant is no longer Emergency Corp. to pro- were given lesser priority. partum period and at least to 50 percent” instinctive in humans, Metz said. It is CUSTOM INSTALLATION vide those services will be Having a dedicated local those who breastfeed until the baby is fi ve learned behavior and because of that other approximately $125,000 service alleviates those is- to six months old. infl uences may interfere. 12 Clermont Dr. • Just off Rt. 9 • CMCH annually. sues, offi cials said. The 1995 numbers were 59 percent Not having family members who have In addition, Belleplain The committee saw the for the former and only 21.6 percent for breastfed or lack of support from a partner 609-624-2033 www.mtselectronics.com needed to upgrade its improved service potential the latter. may derail a woman’s commitment to this equipment and facilities to for the community worth American Pediatrics listed obstacles to feeding option, she added. the additional cost, mem- increasing those numbers, including two While most expectant parents will bers said. as “media portrayal of bottle-feeding as spend weeks in childbirth classes for an Satisfying Customers for 25 Years “Simply the Best” Ask Your Neighbors Beck said the citizens of normative, and commercial promotion event that is over in a day, Metz said far Dennis Township will rest of infant formula through distributions of less consideration is giving to how a child Christmas 2006 easier knowing their 9-1-1 hospital discharge packs, coupons for free will be fed over the many months of its young life before food is introduced. “Order now to be sure” calls are being answered lo- or discounted formula, and television and cally but he hopes “nobody general magazine advertising.” There are also benefi ts for the nursing Beautifully decorated Christmas has to make the call.” It is inclusion of formula in gift bags mother including less postpartum bleed- Cookie & Italian Pastry Trays that prevented many hospitals, including ing and more rapid reduction in the size Contact Hart at (609) Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital, from of the uterus, said Metz. • German Stollen • Fruit Cakes • 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: being recognized as a “Baby-Friendly” hos- American Pediatrics noted research [email protected] pital, according to Sharon Trombetta, the that demonstrated that “lactating women Gingerbread Houses • Full Line of Miniature certifi ed lactation consultant at Burdette. have an earlier return to pre-pregnant Italian & French Pastries In the list compiled in September by the weight.” • Full Line of Italian Pastries • Biscotti • Italian Cookies LIONS SAY THANKS World Health Organization, only 55 U.S. It is the weight gained during pregnan- hospitals and birth centers nationwide cy, Metz said, that stores the fat needed For Special Orders Call 465-4421 AVALON — The Avalon received the “Baby-Friendly” distinction, for milk production. Lions thanks all of those with none in New Jersey and very few in Women who breast-feed also have Rt. 9 & Rt. 147 • Burleigh, NJ who made their recent the northeast. reduced risk for ovarian cancer and pre- Rated “Best of the Shore” beef and beer fundraiser The distinction is given to any maternity menopausal breast cancer. for Volunteers In Medicine Philadelphia Magazine facility that implements 10 steps recom- Nursing also rebuilds any bone loss a a success. The event made mended to support successful breastfeed- woman suffers in pregnancy, which Metz it possible to give VIM a ing and “does not accept free or low-cost said is a lot better than needing medica- check for $3300.00. breast milk substitutes, feeding bottles, tion for osteoporosis later in life or living or teats.” with a hip fracture. Trombetta told the Herald that Burdette Every expectant mother admitted to provides the atmosphere to encourage Burdette will meet Trombetta, who will and educate all mothers to breast feed im- provide information and support for those mediately after birth and has met the 10 who chose to breastfeed. WARNING! steps required to satisfy the baby-friendly Anyone seeking information prior to The Numbers Are Against You hospital initiative, but it still distributes birth can contact Metz at 465-5567 or infant formula. her fellow league leader Judy Hain at 861-5956. 407,606 = number of fi res caused by home electrical problems The hospital is not the only place an expectant mother can learn about breast- Michele Dooley operates Expectant Joy 3,406 = number of deaths caused by electrical problems feeding. here and holds a new mom’s discussion $7,858,700,000 = property damage caused by electrical Although American Pediatricians agreed group at 219 S. Main St. every Wednes- problems each year in December 1997 that human milk “is day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It costs $2 (Source: U.S. Fire Administrationʼs Fire in the United States, 1992-2001) uniquely superior for infant feeding,” and to attend, to cover coffee and donuts, Dooley said. “Each year, hundreds of homes and families succumb to hidden but very real dangers that destroy that “all substitute feeding options differ property and lives.” markedly,” the Le Leche League has been She is a certifi ed childbirth educator Vernon T. Houchin - Retired Captain, St. Louis Fire Department selling that message since 1956. and a lactation consultant. In addition to Begun by fi ve mothers in the Midwest, offering childbirth classes at her center, as the league celebrates its 50th anniver- she is in charge of all the health education You Don’t Have to be a Statistic! sary, its primary concern is still education for the prenatal clinic that moved from Announcing a convenient and affordable way to ensure that your home and the and support for nursing mothers, according Burdette to the Community Health Center safety of your family are protected from the dangers of electrical problems. to Diane Metz, an R.N. from Court House, in September. who has been an accredited league leader Contact Cote at (609) 886-8600 Ext How Safe is Your Home? for 30 years. 31 or: [email protected] 1. Is your home more than 40 years old? Safety Power Audit 2. Has your home had a major addition or renovation $199.99 Group Home or major new appliance added such as a (From Page A1) refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, or electric $99.99 Financing Administration. furnace in the last 10 years? This includes a complete safety inspection Those numbers are approximate, by a qualifi ed electrical professional to The home will have 12 apartments of 3. Are you the new owner of a previously owned give you peace of mind and protect your affordable housing plus one for a 24-7 home? home against the dangers of shock and resident manager. A support staff of fi ve 4. Do your lights flicker or dim momentarily? fi re. will not live on premises. The home will retain the Lily Mae 5. Do your circuit breakers trip or fuses blow often? The fi rst 25 homeowners to schedule a 6. Are your outlet and light switch face plates hot to name, Speed said, because of its “histori- Safety Power Audit will receive a FREE cal relevance.” the touch or discolored? Premium Surge Protection Strip It used to be a motel, he said, where 7. Do you hear crackling, sizzling or buzzing from to help protect the contents of your home “lots of black musicians stayed when they your outlets? against electrical surges. came into Cape May County when they 8. Do you have extension cords and multiple power weren’t welcome to stay wherever.” strips permanently in use around the house? The special needs clients are expected to have jobs, receive rental assistance, and pay rent that will go to pay back the If you answered “yes” to any of these 30-year loan, Speed said. questions, it is highly recommended that He said Wildwood residents would be you have a Safety Power Audit. Call us today at: given preference in renting the units. 886-1755 This will be Cape Counseling’s sixth group home in the county, Speed said. 368-1755 Lauren Huggins Ask about our Royal Privilege™ Financing Program Contact Zelnik at (609) 886-8600 Ext. ©2006 ESI. All Rights Reserved. 391-1755 27 or: [email protected] Lily Mae Apartments Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A7 Suspect Still at Large In Dec. 10 Shooting COURT HOUSE — The that ended this morning mation should contact the A &LP Foods County Prosecutor’s Of- with criminal complaints Middle Township Police fi ce and Middle Township signed against Cooper for Department Major Crime police are still trying to the attempted murder of Unit, 465-8704 or the locate the man who may be Cavicchio. Prosecutor’s Offi ce, 465- Grocery Store Hoagies responsible for a shooting Any person with infor- 1135. Groceries that led to the death of a •Steaks•Pizzas Wildwood man Dec. 10. Quality Lunch Meats •Pasta A warrant has been is- sued for Seth Gordon Coo- Homemade - Free Delivery! per, 18, of Goshen Road, Italian Sausage, Court House, on charges COOPER Hoagie Trays of attempted murder and shooting had occurred, and Roast Beef, Pasta Homemade Soups aggravated assault with a found John Cavicchio, 23, Sauce, Potato Salad weapon. of Wildwood in a vehicle Hot Roast Pork Sandwich He was described as on the highway, the ap- & Cole Slaw white, blue eyes, 6 feet parent victim of a gunshot about 140 pounds, and wound to the head. Christmas Specials alleged to have fled and Cavicchio was fl own to may be in possession of AtlantiCare Regional Medi- Specialty Items Cheese Burger a handgun and possibly a cal Center trauma unit, long weapon. where he died in the early Panettone Special Prosecutor Robert Tay- afternoon Monday. Pandoro includes Fries & lor and Middle Township Members of Middle Can of Soda Baci Chocolate Police Chief Joseph Evange- Township police and the $5.15 + tax lista ask the public’s help in county Regional SWAT Torrone Cooper’s apprehension. Team conducted a wide Free 2 Liter Soda He should be considered spread search of the im- Homemade Chocolates armed and dangerous. mediate area for suspects, and Cookies with purchase of Pizza The 7:44 p.m. incident without results. (Sun.-Thurs.) took place on Pennsylvania An intensive investiga- Al Campbell Avenue in the Burleigh sec- tion was started by Middle Jake Ruskey, 5, watches mother Beth Ruskey piece 15th & New Jersey Aves., tion of the township. Township police and the gingerbread house together at St. Paul’s Parish Hall North Wildwood • 609-522-3576 Middle Township police county Prosecutor’s Of- Dec. 9. The event by the church’s youth group was responded to a call that a fi ce Major Crimes Units, a fundraiser to build a library.
Thornton Hot: Move to Wildwood Your Total Car Care Center ‘Will Ruin’ Job Connect Program By JOE ZELNIK • Lack of parking. Thornton said the state offi ces have CREST HAVEN — The Job Connection been “trying to leave Wildwood for 25 Are You Ready For is defi nitely moving from its Rio Grande of- years.” fi ces to the Bureau of Employment Security In addition to the Job Connection’s re- in Wildwood, but Freeholder Gerald M. luctance to make the move, the Technical Thornton is “not fi nished with this yet.” School district, which has been training Winter Driving? An obviously angry Thornton told unemployed at the Rio Grande site, has NAVIGATOR GOLDS members of the county Human Services objected that its program will be hurt. AT REG. PRICE Advisory Committee (HSAC) Dec. 6 that Job Connection representatives gave the move “will destroy the program, and freeholders petitions on Nov. 28 signed I think that is the intent.” by more than 900 persons opposed to “It will ruin a very successful program,” the move. he charged. Contact Zelnik at (609) 886-8600 Ext. Job Connection is contracted by the 27 or: [email protected] Atlantic-Cape May County Workforce In- vestment Board to provide job training. 10 More Beds SAVE MORE! NAVIGATOR GOLD NAVIGATOR GOLD Job Connection’s move was necessitated Smooth Riding Highway Radial Smooth Riding Highway Radial Get a NAVIGATOR TH NAVIGATOR TH GOLDS AT GOLDS AT by a lack of funds in the WIB budget. (From Page A1) BUY 3 REG. PRICE GET 4 FREE BUY 3 REG. PRICE GET 4 FREE WIB Executive Director Stephen J. sary for major expansions. $ $ Save $87 To $108 Save $99 To $131 Bruner could not be reached to respond. “This is a good idea,” he said, “and I 20 to 60 on a set of 4 on a set of 4 Reg. 3 Tire 4thTire Reg. 3 Tire 4thTire Thornton noted that “even Wildwood like it a lot.” CREDIT! Tire Size Price Price Price Tire Size Price Price Price Buy any product or service on a new Goodyear Credit Card and you can receive a $20 to $60 credit to your account! P185/70R14 $96 $288 FREE P205/70R15w $103 $309 FREE offi cials are not happy” with the move. The 180-bed home includes 106 long- Ask for details. Offer good through 1/27/07. P175/65R14 $87 $261 FREE P205/65R15 $99 $297 FREE Commissioners last month approved a term care, a 50-bed Alzheimer’s unit, P185/65R14 $89 $267 FREE P205/55R16 $126 $378 FREE P195/70R14 $98 $294 FREE P215/65R16 $119 $357 FREE resolution opposing it. 16-bed rehab unit and an eight-bed, short- P215/70R15w $108 $324 FREE P215/60R16 $128 $384 FREE He charged Wildwood officials had term hospice center. P195/65R15 $94 $282 FREE P225/60R16 $131 $393 FREE to learn of the move from reading the Thornton, liaison to Social Services newspaper and “That doesn’t make for for almost 30 years spread over two Manager’s Specials! friendly relations. separates periods as freeholder, told the “I’ve been in this business for 30 HSAC that: EVO SPORT Z Save • Home health care caseload has in- LIGHT TRUCK-SUV years,” said Thornton, “and this looks like Multi-Purpose On/Off FOR TUNER CARS! Up To a bureaucratic game.” creased by more than 50 percent. Highway Traction Radial Ultra High Performance Z Rated Radial $ P235/75R15OWL 264 Thornton said he will contact the state • The county has obtained more “nutri- $ CLOSEOUT! On a set of four. While Reg. SALE NOW!89 Supplies Last! tion money” to deal with a “small waiting Price PRICE about the move, noting, “I don’t see Reg.$119 Tire Size SAVE $120 list” for meals on wheels. On A Set Of Four P205/45ZR16 $150 $84 anybody from the state stepping up to Whi le Supplies Last! P205/40ZR17 $134 $74 the plate.” “My policy is, there will be no waiting P205/45ZR17 $148 $92 He listed these problems with the move list for meals on wheels,” he said. Serrated Band Other Sizes and Sale Prices Available. from Rio Grande to Wildwood: “We have increased the quality of life in
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Call 1-800-613-5666 For Other Locations & Hours Your Total Car Care Center 30 GREAT Al Campbell Absecon Rio Grande† LOCATIONS 29 YEARS OF Santa welcomes youngsters Dec. 9 at Hamer’s School of Karate’s 10th annual 609-646-3462 609-886-1116 EXCELLENT † State Inspection location SERVICE Christmas party for area children. Each child received a coat, hat, gloves, toys, www.vespiatires.com GROWTH COMPANY Exciting Career Opportunities: Store Managers, Asst. Store Managers, Service Managers and Technicians CALL 1-800-613-5666 plenty of good things to eat and entertainment. The event was held at Davies Sports Complex. Santa arrived on a Court House fi re truck. A8 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 In Cape May City Data Files May Live on Internet System
By JACK FICHTER Information System.) al fee collected from each print notices and mailing said council would discuss At a Dec. 5 council meet- permit and application. labels in a matter of sec- the raising of fees for per- CAPE MAY — City coun- ing, Barry Coleridge, repre- Coleridge said a map of onds, he said. mits and applications at its cil may raise the cost of sentative of National Geo- all properties in the city Coleridge said each city January work session. mercantile licenses, zoning matica, offered to set up could be created including department could use the City Manager Luciano and planning board applica- many of the city’s records zoning, tax, rental property system. V. Corea Jr. said the city ASSESSING THE RISK FOR tions, street opening and and maps into GIS. He and flood zone informa- He said the system could signed a contract with ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA construction permits by there would be no charge tion. also be made available to National Geomatica one Open-angle glaucoma progresses slowly, about $10 each to allow the to the city to convert fi les When a property owner the public because it is year ago. sometimes without readily noticeable symptoms. city’s maps, charts and fi les to GIS. needed to be notified of located on the Internet. It He said new fees for The less common (accounting for about 10-15% of to be placed on an Inter- National Geomatica a variance request by a would be linked to Cape permits and application glaucoma cases in the U.S.) angle-closure glaucoma net-based GIS (Geographic would receive the addition- neighbor, the GIS would May’s Web site. were never set because can come on suddenly and painfully. It can cause vision The GIS system would some were at their legal loss or blindness within hours or days. Thus, it is in not require the city to maximum rate and mer- your best interest to know if you are at increased risk Waterless in Winter, ‘Pool Zone’ purchase software, said cantile licenses had already for angle-closure glaucoma. The fact is that shorter, Coleridge. been issued by November farsighted eyes are at greater risk because they tend to Has Cues for Tabletop Play The information would 2005 when Coleridge gave have a more shallow anterior chamber (the fl uid-fi lled be stored on servers at the same presentation to space at the front of the eye), which narrows the angle By JOE HART National Geomatica, not in council. between the iris and cornea. Risk is also age-related city hall. He said the com- Bruce Graham, Van Note because, as the eye lens thickens from front to back, GREEN CREEK — Ever pany has 40 municipalities Harvey and Associates, the angle between the iris and cornea narrows. wonder what seasonal busi- as clients, located mostly in a local distributor of the Glaucoma is a disease associated with abnormal ness owners do in the this state. GIS system, said the city pressure inside the eye, which eventually causes off-season? “The city would have would retain ownership of damage to the optic nerve and permanent loss of vision. Maybe you imagined unlimited access to the all its data. There are several types of glaucoma. At ATLANTIC they all fly off to some- system at any time,” said In other business: EYE CENTER and EYE MAX LASIK CENTER, where warm, drinking Coleridge, noting it could Corea said council should our philosophy is to provide cost-effi cient eye care frozen Margaritas on white be used by the mayor, po- review the city’s recreation to all of our patients in a compassionate and friendly sand beaches while we lice and fi re departments fees and programs, based manner. We offer treatment in all areas of eye care, brave the cold at home. and code enforcement. on a recommendation from including glaucoma risk factors. We pride ourselves Although true in some He said there would Recreation Director Terry on our specialty training and keeping up to date on cases, it’s not so for Tom be no setup charges to Brown. the changes in medical care. We feel we can offer all DeVico, owner of The Pool the city. He said the city’s Craig suggested different of your eye care needs in a knowledgeable and caring Zone here on Route 47. current database would recreation fees for city resi- way. Please call us to schedule an appointment. We After he winterizes his be entered into the GIS dents and non-residents. accept most insurance, including Medicare and last swimming pool for the system at no cost and train- He said many recreation Medicaid. season, DeVico moves his ing would be free for city program participants are focus to another kind of employes. from neighboring com- “pool.” The system could be munities. He sells pool tables, cues DAWN & TOM DEVICO used by residents to sign Some programs have too P.S. As the angle between the iris and cornea narrows, it and billiard accessories, as up for park and recre- few participants to justify blocks the fl ow of the aqueous humor, causing the increase well as many other game- Even though he has his maintaining the game-room ation activities. The system the expense, he said. in intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma. room needs. own table and enjoys the supplies he sells. would restrict confi dential Like the landscape de- game, when asked why he Contact Hart at (609) CAPE CATARACT CENTER information from the pub- Contact Fichter at (609) 804 Rt. 9 S., CMCH, NJ signer who trades in his got into the billiard busi- 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: lic, said Coleridge. 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: mowers and shears for a ness, DeVico admits his [email protected] Councilman David Craig jfi [email protected] snowplow when the grass main reason for the change stops growing, DeVico ex- was that he “needed winter changes his beach balls for work.” eight balls when the water Unable to collect un- is too cold for a dip. employment like regular PRODUCE PLACE hourly and salaried work- SMALL UNBEATABLE OPEN YEAR ROUND GREEN ers in the off-season, busi- PRODUCE FALL/WINTER HRS. SPECIALS & Bayshore & Townbank Rd., MON.-SAT. NOW OPEN ness owners like DeVico LARGEST DELI Specials Good Till Jan. 1st ONIONS IN CAPE MAY North Cape May 9AM-5PM PEPPERS must adapt so they’re not lbs. COUNTY 104 S. MAIN ST. 2 NOW ACCEPTING SUN. 9AM-4PM staring at their phones VISA/MC AND DEBIT CARDS 889-9045 hoping they ring before the ¢ TH ¢ CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE SALE GOOD NOW TILL TUESDAY, DEC. 19 AT 3 PM lb. spring thaw. 99 79 465.0090 FLORIDA RED DOMESTIC OUR OWN CELLO In the swimming pool STORE COOKED Order Your business for years now, PROVOLONE ROAST there was one obvious GRAPEFRUIT HAM MUSHROOMS Holiday incentive for DeVico to 3 for CHEESE BEEF move into game rooms. He ¢ $ 79 $ 39 $ 95 ¢ Party Trays wouldn’t have to change 99 2 lb. 3 lb. 5 lb. 99 ea. the name of his company: SWEET BROWN SUGAR PEPPER The Pool Zone fi ts perfectly EGGS for both. CORNED LEBANON Steaks • Burgers • Hoagies • Wraps $ 39 DeVico said he has pool X-LARGE 1 doz. HAM HAM Seafood Platters • Club Sandwiches BEEF $ 49 BOLOGNA tables for any budget rang- JUMBO 1 doz. ing in price from less than $ 99 $ 59 $ 99 $ 25 $ 99 U.S.D.A. WHOLE CENTER CUT $2,000 to over $8,000, 3 lb. SUPER 1 doz. 3 lb. 3 lb. 3 lb. and carries inexpensive .99 sticks from $20 to top-of- FILET pound the-line cues from Melucci, 3.5% Protect Your Viking, Joss, and others, MIGNON 6CUT FREE TO ORDER priced as high as $2,000. Home from He also offers other Fresh Sliced Your Choice QUARTER POUND game-room supplies such Hurricanes CHEESEBURGER as air-hockey, foosball and D&W Liverwurst poker tables as well as ac- ¢ cessories like signs, lamps with Kunzler Bologna LB. 99 ea. Cooked Salami $1.99 and dartboards. Holiday gift-baskets are also avail- Fresh Sliced Blitz’s Famous able in time for Christ- Your Choice Impact-Resistant Swiss Cheese Breakfast mas. Provolone Cheese $ 99 Although his craziest Cooper Sharp Sandwich 1 ea. time of the year is in the from Muenster Cheese LB. summertime working with Vinyl Windows $3.99 swimming pools, he and Mozzarella Cheese Blitz’s Fresh Made Salads •Potato his crew are still busy now Fresh Sliced Dietz & Watson delivering, installing and •Macaroni $ 39 • Tavern Ham Your Choice 1 • Imported Ham •Cole Slaw LB. CARA NEEDS CLOTHES Designed to help keep wind and debris from • Pepper Ham FRESH MADE penetrating your home’s exterior during • Honey Turkey WILDWOOD — The volatile weather conditions • Pepper Turkey $3.99 LB. 18” LARGE Coalition Against Rape and • Roasted Turkey Abuse is in need of new NOW AVAILABLE AT Fresh Sliced CHEESE or gently used children’s PIZZA $ 99 winter clothing. CARA also Top Round needs coats for women and WILDWOOD GLASS INC. EVERY DAY 5 children. Call Georgia, Roast Beef $4.99 LB. NOT AVAIL. VILLAS 522-6489 for drop-off in- New Construction and Replacement Windows formation. SPECIALS GOOD AT THESE STORES Storm Doors • Auto Glass • Glass Table Tops 21st & New Jersey 902 Bayshore Rd. 104 S. Main St. 34th & Asbury So shines a good deed in Mirrors • Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures a weary world. N. WILDWOOD VILLAS CMCH Ocean City 2505 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NORTH WILDWOOD • 522-2151 729-4500 886-8225 465-0090 399-6080 William Shakespeare Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A9 Bonfi re Celebrates SADD Message TOWN BANK BUILDERS, INC. By JACK FICHTER grader, said the fi rst chap- ter of SADD started at Construction At Your Taste With Our Fine Quality ERMA — As the mer- Wayland High School in cury fell under inky skies Wayland, Mass. in 1981 Est. 1970 • Licensed & Insured • NJ State Lic # 13VH00282200 and winds whipped the following the death of two athletic fi eld at Lower Cape students in alcohol-related • New Home Construction May Regional High School, crashes. • Kitchens & Baths • Additions members of the Erma Fire “Today, over 10,000 Company attempted to middle schools, high • Whole House Renovations light a bonfi re for a group schools, and colleges in of SADD teenagers. the United States have a • Design/Build Services The occasion was actu- chapter of SADD and since ally a celebration for the 1981 the number of teen INC. (609) 884-5151 25th anniversary of Stu- deaths from alcohol have www.townbankbuilders.com dents Against Destructive dropped by almost 60 per- Bob Obermeier and Sons 290 Fishing Creek Rd., Cape May Decisions (SADD), once cent,” said Adams. known as students against SADD’s approach in- driving drunk. volves young people deliv- After some persistence ering education and pre- and firefighters redirect- vention messages to their ing the students to stand Jack Fichter peers through school- and upwind from the woodpile, Lower Regional High School SADD members hold communitywide activities branches and old shipping bonfi re Dec. 7 with Erma Fire Company. and campaigns respon- palettes erupted into a sive to the needs of their six-foot high fi re, enough ship organization dedicated “Their next project is particular locations. Proj- to warm the cold hands of to preventing destructive to do a survey with junior ects may include peer-led SADD members bedecked decisions, particularly high kids to see what kind classes and theme-focused Freeholder Director Daniel Beyel and in winter coats and wool underage drinking, drug of drugs and alcohol they forums, teen workshops, hats. use, impaired driving, teen have been exposed to,” conferences and rallies, The Board of Chosen Freeholders invite you to visit Today, the mission of violence, depression and said Catanese. prevention education and the organization has ex- suicide. SADD members were leadership training, aware- “SANTA IN THE TROPICS” panded into a peer leader- Students have told SADD raising money for Rob- ness-raising activities and that positive peer pressure, bie Wunder, a 16-year-old legislative work, according at the role models and other strat- student that was recently to SADD’s Website. CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO AVIARY egies can help them say injured and paralyzed from Contact Fichter at (609) “No” to more than drink- the chest down. 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: 707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House ing and driving. “Everyday, I love this jfi [email protected] Advisor Holly Catanese group more and more and Saturday, December 16, 2006 Happy said SADD meets once a I feel like every time I am Beer-Making 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holidays week and does fundraising, in it, I am making a differ- Dinner Slated Open All Year writes speeches about bad ence,” read ninth grader decisions teens may make, Amber Wisting from an At Lucky Bones and takes prom pledges essay she wrote. CAPE MAY — Sam Ca- ELENA’S where students promise John Perkins president, lagione, owner of Dog- not to drink and drive. and John Accardi, vice fish Head Craft Brewery CREST PIER The SADD students president, both seniors at and author of two books Beauty Salon range from ninth to 12th Lower Cape May Regional, on beer making, will be grade and number about encouraged participants hosting a four-course beer Walk-Ins Welcome 20, said Catanese, noting to enjoy the evening that dinner at Lucky Bones 523-0747 any student can join the included pizza and cake Backwater Grille, Dec. 20. group. inside the school cafeteria This will be GIFT CERTIFICATES “They’re a great group of after the bonfi re. Special limited produced Heather & Atlantic Aves., kids,” she said. Emily Adams, an 11th beers will be featured at Wildwood Crest the event. Those who at- Join us for this free family event! Bring your camera! tend will also receive a complementary Dogfish Take individual photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in a tropical setting Head pint glass and an opportunity to buy some hard-to-fi nd, limited Dog- Education Stations * Crafts * Goodie Bags From Our House fish Head beers to take For additional information, call 465-5271 home for the holidays. Calagione will share a www.capemaycountygov.net to Yours.... beer with guests during a reception from 6-7 p.m. * * * * * Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and will be talking about The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders each beer throughout the invites friends and neighbors to attend our evening. Daniel Beyel, Director * Ralph E. Sheets, Jr., Vice-Director Seating is limited. The Gerald M. Thornton * Leonard C. Desiderio * Ralph E. Bakley, Sr. price of the event is $55 ChristmasChristmas plus tax and tip. For more Cape May County Communications Offi ce information about the Dog- Lenora Boninfante, Director fi sh Head Beer dinner call CommunityCommunity 884-BONE (2663). 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Offices also located in Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville and Glassboro. A10 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 News Digests (From Page A1) John Strothers has agreed to move his Jetty LLC., must now apply to the zon- are invited to drop off new, unwrapped Beach Creek Road house here 10 feet ing board for a use variance. Planning toys for girls and boys until Dec. 20 in Seek Hosts for Holidays from neighbors John and Sally Cortese’s Board Attorney George Neidig said Lot the fi rst fl oor lobby between 9 a.m. and property line. He has 18 months to 16, which was part of plans for a new 9 p.m. The campus is located at 341 COURT HOUSE — Operation Fire- complete the work. The agreement ends larger Jetty Motel, is not zoned for the Court House-South Dennis Road, near side, which links Coast Guard recruits a zoning dispute that started in 2001, use the applicant indicated when appli- the entrance to the county park. with host families for Christmas, needs when Strothers began work on his prop- cation was made to the planning board. to fi nd a place for at least 80 trainees. erty. Initially, he had planned a partial Jackie Baldwin of the Cape May County second fl oor addition, but according to B.L. England Sold Chapter of the American Red Cross, said court documents, instead added a full Election Spending BEESELEY’S POINT — State Board 382 recruits are eligible, and about 300 second fl oor. Strothers did get an after- VILLAS — While Republicans of Utilities regulators have approved have been assigned host families. Hosts the-fact variance from the city’s zoning raised $23,545 for candidates in the the sale of Atlantic City Electric’s B.L. must take at least two recruits, more if CORRINE ROBINSON board in 2005. In March, Superior Court November Lower Township election, England plant to RC Cape May Holdings possible. Pick up at the Cape May Train- Judge Valerie Armstrong ruled the ad- Democrats brought in only $14,980. LLC, which is a new division of Rock- ing Center is noon, and recruits must dition was an illegal structure, and the Republicans were the victors winning land Capital Energy Investments from Robinson return to base by 8 p.m. Call the chapter 2005 variance should not have been council seats for 1st Ward candidate Houston. The sale price for the power offi ce at 465-7382 to assist. Appointed issued. Strothers appealed the ruling, Tom Conrad and 3rd Ward candidate plant is $12.2 million and that includes but as part of this week’s settlement the Glenn Douglass. Democrat Wayne a nine-hole golf course, and Rockland At Burdette By the Book appeal will be dismissed. Mazurek was reelected to represent the will assume liability for the environmen- WILDWOOD CREST — The bor- 2nd Ward. tal issues at the plant. COURT HOUSE — ough’s police department has assembled MUA Hearings Held Corinne Robinson, was a manual on domestic violence that will Some Solutions? appointed as Director of be distributed to police departments SWAINTON — There was no opposi- Where There’s Smoke Patient Satisfaction at Bur- CAPE MAY — Subcommittees of the and prosecutor’s offi ces in this county, tion Dec. 6 at the county MUA’s public dette Tomlin Memorial city’s Revitalization Committee met last STRATHMERE — Neighbors notic- across New Jersey, parts of Delaware, hearings on its wastewater user charg- Hospital week to come up with recommenda- ing smoke from the second fl oor of a Pennsylvania, and New York. The 187- es, due to increase 3.75 percent, or its Robinson will oversee all tions for a new convention hall and a home here overlooking the Intracoastal page book offers everything from hotline solid waste user fees, down 50 cents per the hospital-wide patient solution to parking and traffi c problems. Waterway brought fi refi ghters from here, numbers for battered women to coun- ton for municipal waste, up $2.50 a ton satisfaction initiatives in The convention hall subcommittee Sea Isle City, Ocean City and Marmora selor contact information. The manual for construction and demolition waste. addition to serving as the will put out a survey asking residents to the Bayview Drive home just before was produced with a $240,304 grant Representatives of the NJ American Patient Advocate. how large a facility should be built and noon on Dec. 8. No one was home at from the Department of Justice. Some of Water Co. offered questions and com- Robinson originally where it should be constructed. The the time and the fi re only involved one that grant money was also used to buy a ments on the former, and Richard Jones joined the Burdette Tom- parking and traffi c subcommittee talked room. Fire offi cials reportedly believe new unmarked vehicle to take victims to of Jones Farm and Sanitary Service asked lin family as a staff nurse about a parking garage as a possible the fi re was not suspicious. court, a shelter, or elsewhere. clarifi cations on the latter. The MUA will in 1976. She returned in solution. Subcommittee member Curtis adopt the changes Dec. 20. July 1982 and has served Bashaw said it might not be too late for Plea for DWI Death as Director of Education for Break a Leg the city to purchase the former Vance’s over 15 years. WILDWOOD — William Stan Mur- Bar property on Lafayette Street for COURT HOUSE — Abdul A. Macklin, Raising Boulevard Robinson said, “The ray, 18, of Villas, was charged Dec. 10 that purpose. The subcommittee also 35, admitted Dec. 7 to causing a death CREST HAVEN — Freeholders Nov. commitment of the hospital with stealing a car and leading police discussed parking in a remote lot with while driving while intoxicated June 28 awarded a $624,611 contract to Mc- to patient satisfaction is on a chase through this city, Lower and shuttle bus service, as well as how many 28 when his mini-van struck and fatally Cormick Taylor Inc. to design raising Sea paramount. Our patient Middle townships. While en route to additional parking spots were needed in injured Jovell Sanders, 47, as he crossed Isle City Boulevard from the Parkway satisfaction surveys are a burglary at 304 West Magnolia Ave. the city. the street near 3700 New Jersey Avenue east to Ludlam’s Thorofare Bridge as consistently ranking our early that morning, Sgt. John Davis at 1:43 a.m. His blood alcohol level was much as fi ve feet. Object: avoid fl ood- emergency services in the spotted a car leaving the area without .193 at the time of the incident. This is ing and aid evacuation in the event of a County School Zones? 97th percentile of hospitals its headlights on. Police said the car Macklin’s second DWI conviction and he storm. Completion date, according to a TRENTON — Proposals to create nationally.” stated Robin- sped into Lower Township, where a (Page A45 Please) federal aid agreement: April 30, 2009. a program to consolidate all schools son during a recent inter- 17-year-old male passenger exited the in each county into a single district view. “These surveys vehicle and was taken into custody. and provide a state-appointed county Pushed Cart Causes are affi rming that we are According to reports, police used a Jetty Motel Delay superintendent to oversee all those focused properly on provid- puncture strip to stop the suspect’s CAPE MAY — A planning board Pricey Damage schools met with a chilly reception from ing the highest level of care speeding car as it continued into Green hearing for the demolition and construc- the New Jersey Education Association and customer service,” she Creek. With two fl at tires, Murray, an tion of a new Jetty Motel at Second By AL CAMPBELL last week. A spokesperson said the added. unemployed mechanic, pulled the car and Beach avenues has been moved to plan would only hide a failure of state into a dirt driveway and ran through February. The motel property currently RIO GRANDE — What three juveniles legislators to pay a fair amount of state the dark woods. Davis broke his leg in exists in two zones, both commercial thought a joke, nearly caused a head-on Knights to Hold aid to schools. Merger of school districts the pursuit, according to police. Murray and residential. City council did not collision and resulted in $2,500 damage within in a county would be initiated by Holiday Lunch is lodged in the county jail on $50,000 pass an ordinance Nov. 21 to eliminate a to a vehicle. a vote of county freeholders in concur- cash bail. Davis is reportedly recovering loophole in the city’s zoning ordinances The car’s owner, Heather Lange, of For Shut-Ins rence with the county school superin- from his leg injury. that allowed a property to exist in two Villas, told the Herald yesterday she will tendent. A critic said a voter referen- zoning districts at the same time, both give a cash reward to the person who SEA ISLE CITY — The dum should be held on a decision to commercial and residential. The Project helps Middle Township police locate and Sea Isle City Knights of Breathing Room consolidate schools. A proposal to move principals, Emmanuel DeMutis and Cape prosecute the three youths involved. Columbus, Madonna Ma- NORTH WILDWOOD — Homeowner school board elections from April to About 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, her boy- ria Council, will hold its November was also offered. Senate bills friend, Jose Pacheco, of Villas, was driv- 32nd annual Christmas that support the proposals may reach ing eastbound on Route 47 near William luncheon for 120 guests committee this week. Street and Secluded Acres Farm when from near-by nursing or three juveniles pushed a shopping cart convalescent homes and Lot of Shaking into the roadway. Woodbine Developmental CAPE MAY — Residents from this His choices: Swerve and hit an on-com- Center at noon today at the town to Mays Landing reported hearing ing car head-on, or hit the cart. auditorium of the former rumbling and feeling tremors from the He struck the cart, and caused an St. Joseph School. ground Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 estimated $2,500 damage to the 2003 Guests will be treated p.m. The cause is unknown. Military Toyota Corolla’s hood, bumper, light and to a hot lunch, musical sources said no aircraft in the local area passenger side of the vehicle. entertainment, and a visit caused a sonic boom but there is specu- The person who allegedly pushed the by Santa Claus bearing gifts lation military exercises as far away as cart was described as a male dressed in donated by members of he Maryland may have triggered the noise black with a hooded sweatshirt. parish and various local and vibration. No earthquake occurred, Lange said it took Middle Township businesses. according to the National Earthquake police about 20 minutes to respond. Assisting the Knights Information Center in Golden, Colo. The collision took place at the same will be volunteers from time when police were detailed to investi- Catholic Daughters and gate a shooting that resulted in a homicide eighth grade students from College Helps Marines in the Burleigh section of the township. Bishop McHugh School. Anyone with information about the per- COURT HOUSE — The county “No one enjoys the event Al Campbell petrators should contact Middle Township campus of Atlantic Cape Community more than Santa Claus as he Sweet sounds of the holidays are performed by members of Middle Town- police at 465-8700. College is an offi cial drop-off point for enthusiastically gives hugs ship High School’s Symphonic Band under direction of Ginny Russ Dec. 7 at Contact Campbell at (609) 886-8600 the U.S. Marine Corps’ annual “Toys for and gifts to everyone,” said the Performing Arts Center, Court House. Members of the school choir also Ext 28 or e-mail: [email protected] Grand Knight John Fee. performed that evening. Tots” toy drive. Residents and students
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Christine Cote INC Mary Sokorai, left, holds Bible while Stone Harbor Clerk Suzanne Stanford Services swears her son, Matthew John Sokorai, Dec. 5 as borough’s newest police offi cer. Watching is Edward Sokorai, his father, and Edward Sokorai Jr., his P.O. Box 307 brother. Council members watch from the dais. Ocean City, NJ 08226 By CHRISTINE COTE His parents, Mary and timing of when they would 609-390-9799 Edward Sokorai, of Court reach each box was set, so www.4pks.com STONE HARBOR — The House, and brother Edward that if the station did not Please checkout borough now has a police Sokorai Jr. were present at hear from them, trouble force of 17, with the swear- his side as he took an oath would be assumed, he our website. If we ing in of Patrolman Mat- of offi ce that is not foreign added. can help, please thew John Sokorai Dec. 5. to his household. That major city force of He has worked in the His father retired from between 5,000 to 6,000 call to schedule borough as a seasonal of- the New Jersey State Po- members, according to a service. fi cer for two years, Mayor lice in June 2002 and his George Sokorai, is a far cry Suzanne Walters said, as grandfather, George Soko- from size of the force the Thanks! borough Clerk Suzanne rai was a police offi cer in third generation Sokorai is Stanford did the official Philadelphia from 1944 joining here. “When Service Matters” duty of swearing in. to 1965, according to his It is also different in WILDWOOD CREST PUBLIC WORKS parents. many ways from the state Prior to becoming a Phil- force of 2,000 to 2,500 his TRASH AND RECYCLING adelphia offi cer, George So- father worked with while Look Who’s Here! korai who died in Novem- patrolling in this county HOLIDAY AND WINTER SCHEDULE ber 2001, was an academy and Atlantic, Cumberland, Michelle (Shelly) classmate of Frank Rizzo, and Salem counties. Tomosi has joined who later began that city’s According to Adminis- Christmas Day ~ No pick up mayor. trator Kenneth Hawk, this Zone 1 will be picked up on Thursday the staff at The two men walked a hiring brings the num- beat together, where they ber of patrolmen on the would have to call into force to 15, fi ve of whom December 26 - No pick up their station at call boxes are sergeant rank. They along the way, since they serve under Chief William Zone 2 & 3 Recycle will be picked up on Wednesday Grande Shopping Center had no radios, the former Toland and Captain Paul Zone 2 & 3 trash will be picked up on Friday 3301 Rt. 9 South, Rio Grande • 463-0080 state trooper said. The Reynolds. Young Sokorai is also the youngest in his immediate New Year’s Day - No pick up family and that’s part of Zone 1 will be picked up on Thursday the tradition too. His dad and grandfather were the youngest children of their Wildwood Crest will recycle Christmas trees again families, said his mother. Asked if he encouraged this year. Un-fl ocked and tinsel free trees will be any of his four sons to be- used to create new dunes on our beach. come a policeman, George All trees will be picked up on Wednesdays Sokorai said, “I did not encourage or discourage,” free of charge. and that was the same way he was raised. He was 15 when his fa- NOTES: Zone 3 recycling is now being picked up on Tuesdays and ther retired from Philadel- will return to Wednesday pick up on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 phia and moved his family to this county. Red recycling cans are for glass, plastic, aluminum and tin cans “Matthew has a couple Please place paper in a paper bag, cardboard box or a reusable uncles and cousins,” his greatclips.com father said, who are or container with a PAPER RECYCLING sticker on it. were also police offi cers in 99 haircut $ 99 haircut Philadelphia, Merion, Pa., $ offer expires 12/29/06 6 offer expires 12/29/06 6 and New York City. SEASON’S GREETINGS Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. Limit one coupon per customer. Limit one coupon per customer. Sokorai starts work At participating salons. At participating salons. Please call 522 7446 with any questions. on Dec. 18, after he has finished his exams, said Hawk. According to his mother, hting he is a criminal justice Tree Lig major at West Chester Uni- Gift certificates available. Ask your stylist. all Over 2500 Salons in the US/Canada. Visit greatclips.com for the salon nearest you! versity and will complete at Borough H EGG HARBOR TWP GALLOWAY RIO GRANDE his degree, with classes Genuardi’s Plaza (Across from Medical Center) Grande Shopping Center there and at Atlantic Cape th, 6pm 3121B Fire Road 68 W Jimmie Leeds Rd 3301 Route 9 South Community College next Dec. 13 609-272-0054 609-404-0111 609-463-0080 semester, while working Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm on the force. A12 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 13 2006
The Herald publishes MARGARET (nee lon, Dec. 7, 2006. She was brief death notices free Donnelly) SARCOLET a member of Our Lady of and paid obituaries for Obituaries of North Wildwood, Dec. the Angels Church. $1.50 a line. Obituaries 4, 2006. WILLIAM D. VAN are submitted by funeral 4, 20056. He was a resi- Dec. 7, 2006. ERMA M. SHAW, 88, SICKLE, 58, of Villas, homes; family members dent for most of his life, BARBARA L. KLAIR, of Court House, Dec. 6, Dec. 6, 2006. He worked who submit information member of the Wildwood 66, of Ocean City, Dec. 6, 2006. She was a resident for Kay Jewelers at the must provide the funeral Police Force for 26 years 2006. She was a self-em- for most of her life, and a Hamilton Mall. home name. where he served as chief ployed interior designer for member of St. Simeon’s by- JOHN WASKO, 84, of until 2001, and was a 30 years before her retire- the-Sea Episcopal Church. Woodbine, Dec. 8, 2006. ANNE B. BEYER, 59, of member of the Calvary ment in 2002. EDITH R. SMITH, 90, He was a resident of Wood- Wildwood Crest. She was Orthodox Presbyterian ROBERT S. KULL, 84, of North Wildwood, Dec. bine Developmental Cen- SIGNS OF POSSIBLE THINGS a resident for most of her Church of Wildwood. of Sea Isle City, Dec. 6, 8, 2006. She was a lifetime ter. life, a nurse’s aide at Crest TO COME JAMES J. FITZPAT- 2006. He was an Air Force resident, an active mem- MARILYN M. WIL- Haven Nursing Home, and The skin disease known as atopic RICK, 78, of Wildwood, veteran of World War II, ber of the First Methodist LIAMS, 77, of Ocean City a member of the Church of Dec. 4, 2006. He was member of the Sea Isle Church of Wildwood Crest Dec.5, 2006. She was a dermatitis is more likely to occur by age the Assumption. a resident for 36 years, City VFW, and a member and the Republican Club. member of several bridge three among babies who develop rashes MARION A. CALD- was owner of the Fitzpat- of the Townsends Inlet JOSEPHINE C. (nee clubs and the Ocean City over their arms and joints earlier in life. WELL, 73, of Ocean View, rick Apartments, and was Yacht Club. Carano) STINE, of Ava- Married Couples Clubs. Dec. 9, 2006. She was This is the fi nding of Danish researchers a member of St. Ann’s SAMUEL T. MAM- a member of the Trinity who examined infants when they were one Church. MOCCIO, JR., 54, of United Methodist Church RICHARD G. GREEN Ocean City. month old and every six months thereafter. in Marmora. JR., 67, of Green Creek, JASON IAN MC-MI- Cape May County’s Atopic dermatitis is often associated with DANIEL A. CONFAL- Dec. 4, 2006. He was CHAEL, 25, of Dennis a family history of asthma and allergies. ONE, 78, of Wildwood a resident since 1976, Township, Dec. 8, 2006. Crest, Dec. 8 2006. He Beloved Family Symptoms include recurrent scaling of the former pastor of the Mill He was a lifetime area resi- was a resident for 10 years, skin, redness, and itchiness. Researchers Run, Pa. Baptist Church, dent, and a member of the and a member of St. Ann’s the First Baptist Church of Cape May County ARC. found specifi c early signs among the Church. and Friends Cape May and Cape May EDWARD M. OTT, babies who eventually developed atopic RAYMOND C. CUSTER Court House, and was a JR., 69, of Erma, Dec. 4, dermatitis. These signs include rashes that III, 56, OF Villas, Dec. 8, member of the First As- 2006. He was a member of 2006. He was a resident began on the scalp, forehead, neck and sembly of God Church. the Bayshore Sportsmen’s of the area for 32 years, cheeks that spread to the front of the legs, JOAN A. HANLON, Club and attended the veteran of the Vietnam 64, of Cold Spring, Dec. Green Creek Bethel U. M. the backs of the arms, and the rest of the conflict, member of the 6, 2006. She was retired Church. face and torso. VFW Post of Villas, the Dis- from Cape Savings Bank ERNEST A. PAULUS, For dermatologic advice regarding a rash, abled American Veterans after 27 years and was a 81, of Villas, Dec. 7, 2006. and the Military Order of a possible allergic condition or any other member of Our Lady Star He was a resident for the the Purple Heart. symptom that is causing you concern, call of the Sea Church where last 36 years, U. S. Marine LADY MADELINE she served as a Eucharistic Corps veteran of World War LAWRENCE PAOLINI D.O., P.C at 609- (nee Jellick-Konstanty) Minister. II, and a member of St. John 465-8788 and schedule an appointment. D’ALICANDRO, of North DANIEL M. JEFFER- of God Church. Our offi ce is located at 105 NORTH MAIN Wildwood, Dec. 5, 2006. IES, 46, of Rio Grande, JANE C. PRATT, 80, of She was an offi cer for the STREET, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. Dec. 4, 2006. He was a car- Ocean City, Dec. 4, 2006. Sons of Italy of North Wild- Would you like New patients welcome. Most insurance pet installer for Cape May She was a resident for many wood, member of the Dis- Wallpaper and Flooring. years, and worked at Rau- to thank all those who were plans are accepted. abled American Veterans BARBARA ANNE hauser’s Candies as a candy Auxiliary and St. Ann’s kind to you and your family Please send any questions or comments to my offi ce JONES, of Court House, coater. or e-mail me at: Church. RONALD J. DEVER of during a recent loss or [email protected] West Wildwood, Dec. 9, Spring Peer Leadership eulogize your loved one? P.S. No association has been found between 2006. He was a member of Conference Being Planned rashes in the diaper area and atopic the Elks of Wildwood and Call Janet or Rachel dermatitis. the Villas Fishing Club. WILDWOOD — The talent, or resources, contact WILLIAM M. FISHER, 2007 Peer Leadership is Kim at [email protected] 886-8600 exts. 33 or 34 III, 51, of Wildwood, Dec. set for April 20 at the Wild- or 729-8697. wood Convention Center, and is open to all high The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage and school students, grades 7 through 12. The Chabad of Atlantic County are pleased to announce The day will begin Original with a continental break- FUDGE KITCHEN the joint sponsorship of a special fast, group pictures and an opening session. The students will then attend OPEN EVERY DAY workshops and fi nish the day with lunch. The mission of the con- in Cape May, Stone Harbor, ference is to provide teens the opportunity to partici- Chanukah Party pate in learning activities Ocean City & Wildwood which help to build skills in communication, personal development, leadership, Thursday, December 21st, 12:30pm and decision making. 1-800-23-FUDGE It will also serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among county Plenty of Christmas At the Sam Azeez Museum of teens, and recognize the accomplishments of school- Goodies and Candies Woodbine Heritage based leadership groups and other youth develop- Our ment organizations. The focus of this year’s • World FREE and OPEN to the COMMUNITY conference is community service. It is hoped that Famous Fudge each school will participate in the community service • Premium Lighting of a giant Chanukah Menorah challenge and present an exhibit on the work they do Chocolate Presentation of the Olive Oil Press by in their community. The next Conference • Clear Candy Toys Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport planning meeting is set for Jan. 24 at the Rutgers • Special Holiday Mints Refreshments in keeping with kashruth Cooperative Extension at 355 Court House-South Traditional Chanukah latkes and jelly donuts Dennis Road, in Court House, from 5:30 – 6:30 For our friends in Wildwood, p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend. we are open every day at Roberts Donations are needed For information call Jane Stark at 609-646-9400 for the conference to help Avenue on the Boardwalk or Chabad of Atlantic County at 609-992-4100 with the cost of provid- ing breakfast and lunch, www.fudgekitchens.com a conference tee shirt, and a bag of giveaways for Call 1-800-23-FUDGE each participating student. Workshop instructors and For goodies made by the sea. The Museum is located at exhibitors are also being sought. 610 Washington Avenue, Woodbine For more information or This offer not valid with any other discounts or specials. to contribute your time, Orders must be placed by Thurs., Dec. 14, 2006 Herald Newspapers December 13 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A13
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I leave work after 6 p.m. every night when George Redding Bridge into the Wildwoods and check out the Christmas lights are on. When trying to make a left onto these four little fi efdoms. If there was ever a poster child for Nothing in this world Dune Drive, I am blinded by the fence lights that keep the consolidation in the state of New Jersey, it’s right here. The deer in the grazing area. The lights are set at the same height state should take over the government on this island especially as auto headlights and blend into each other causing you to after the JCOW fi asco in which condo owners got stuck for the think that it is OK to turn, but in reality a car is traveling bill in safety violations on brand new buildings. The devel- is worth missing toward you. I have seen three “almost” accidents within the opers and architects walk away, the JCOW inspectors retire, past few days. I would recommend maybe a color change for and the little-minded, long-winded politicians on the ends of the fence lights. the island back out and abandon the JCOW, and the little guy, —Avalon the new homeowner who invested in the Wildwoods. gets heaven for. *** screwed. The solution lies with the new investors and hom- Call me, Our Coast Guard does a magnifi cent job, and we are really eowners who are getting the shaft. These people have to take fortunate to have them right here in our county. They put charge, get involved in government and get rid of the politi- real meaning into the word sacrifi ce. Yvette Lavalette of Court cians and hacks. It’s the last chance for the Wildwoods. House has it right when she says that if you were in trouble —Wildwood Paid for by C. Chew they “would be there in a fl ash for you.” And she also has it *** Jesus right when she writes, “God bless our military.” What is wrong with the people in Avalon? Can’t you just —Avalon praise your own employes without putting down your *** neighbors? Why do you always want to start a war? Do you Hearty congratulations to Betty Cichowski of West Cape May have self esteem problems? for joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coasties can use —Stone Harbor all the help they can get. Because of our location, it is very *** Pay Bills. Not Postage. convenient to all local residents. I just wanted to say for the thieves in North Cape May area —Court House off of Clubhouse that your day will arrive sooner then later. You *** stooped low to steal Christmas money from my family. One day I am appealing my reval amount all the way to the state you will experience it, so everyone in that area lock up tight. courts with 200 plus other property owners. The city attor- —North Cape May ney said that if the city were to lose enough cases, they will *** www.sturdyonline.com perform a new reval. And they are going to allow Tylor/CLT The Cape May County Hockey League is a joke. They just to perform that reval, which is absurd. The mere fact that threw out the lower team because they were winning every 200 plus property- owner- fi led-state appeals should have sent game…yes really. The people on that hockey board should be enough notice to the city assessor that the values are defi nitely ashamed of themselves. Their so-called league is run by people off. The lots are not worth $650K, they never were and never who know nothing about hockey. will be worth that much. Please take your head out of the sand —Lower Township Free Bill Pay. Call 463-5230 Today! and accept reality. Too bad the city of North Wildwood already *** spent most of the extra $2.9 million surplus from those incor- Shame on Councilman Beck. A former police offi cer bash- rect reval amounts. ing the police in his town. He cites that 22 of the top 21 sala- —North Wildwood ries in the township are police offi cers, but does he report that *** Lower Township is understaffed and most of those salaries are On Saturday there were many craft shows etc. going on in over infl ated due to overtime? No I don’t think he did. If he Cape May County, and of course I visited all. One that mostly truly had the best interest of the taxpayers in mind, he would sticks in my mind is the Wildwood Crest Fire Company. There adequately protect them and stop complaining about the men were so many people I couldn’t believe it. Going from show and women who protect us. They deserve every penny. I will to show I didn’t expect so many people as I saw there. Food not be voting for Mr. Beck. Roofi ng was outstanding, and so were the delicious desserts. I must say —Lower Township great job, and hope there is another next year. (ED NOTE: Beck is not seeking reelection.) —Wildwood Crest *** *** Two of my neighbors in Village Green are still taking out- What I would like for Christmas, hmmm. I would like to side showers. Aren’t there any decency laws prohibiting this drive in Wildwood without losing parts from my car due to type of behavior in December? I think it’s disgusting. pot holes, sink holes, poor patch jobs on New Jersey Avenue, —Villas Rio, Park, and many more. I would like to drive in Wildwood (ED NOTE: A cold shower is often best for what ails you.) without my car getting a salt bath from the water that always *** sits at the foot of the bridge as you leave town. I would like Mr. Beck, if so many people are worried about their tax- to get to work and not fi nd trash someone has dumped on the es, why don’t they come to the meeting to express that? Did Roofing, Siding & Windows curb on his or her way out of Wildwood. Last week we inher- you notice that we, as a county, have the lowest taxes in the ited two bicycles. That is the least of the trash we have had state? That one didn’t help your cause Huh? dumped there. People have to stop at the light, what better —Villas time to open your door, walk to the curb and put a bag of trash (ED. NOTE: Lowest county tax rate.) next to the nearest trashcans. Or leave tires, broken toys, and *** furniture...and then to be threatened by the city because you Middle Township taxpayers pay the highest school taxes have trash on your property. I want all of that to be right for in all of Cape May County, yet we have the worst schools in “We Cover Your World” Christmas. Guess its time to move. the county. Middle Township Schools were just listed again as —Erma a district in need of improvement. What is going on here? *** —Court House With K. Hovnanian pulling out of three residential con- *** 609-889-5000 struction projects in central and north Jersey, they will no Once again, the Primrose Inn on Lafayette Street is col- doubt pull out of the project slated in Wildwood due to lecting mittens and hats for needy children throughout the www.DaveAdamsRoofing.com the island‘s current real estate market fi asco. I actually laugh county. Over the past few years people have donated several at the thought that city offi cials really think that someone will hundred sets, and this year should be no exception. Please come to this island and invest millions into a high-rise condo- stop by and give. Happy holidays to all. tel in this real estate market. It would actually be cheaper to —Cape May buy a whole block of condos on the auction block than build *** a motel. The Lower Township police department has 45 full-time —Wildwood offi cers, which includes a chief, two captains, two lieuten- *** ants, and six sergeants. That’s almost 25 percent of the police Del Haven parents: Do you know where your children are force being a supervisor. If he is given four hires, will one at night? Destroying property, stealing, and harassing your of them be another supervisor? Before any more police are neighbors is not normal. If you cannot control your children, hired, an outside agency should evaluate the police depart- call the police. They will give you a phone number of an agen- ment and its leadership to see if manpower is being deployed cy that will help you and your children. effectively and why morale is at an all time low. —Del Haven —Lower Township *** *** Everybody thinks of corruption, patronage and waste in (Page A15 Please) RIO NAILS & SPA Let us pamper you on your special day! 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In regards to the spouter from Rio Grande last week about —Cape May there being no songs that are religious at the school during *** the Christmas concert: I agree that people must lighten up on Up: I see they moved the District No. 1 fi rehouse voting the separation between church and state, but as a student and story up to page 10 from page 12 three weeks ago. They say it choir member of Middle Township High School, I have to say will add about $175,000 to the district’s annual budget. They that you are wrong that there are not songs about God. Out of paid $1.2 million for the ground. Where’s the other $$600,000 the nine songs I am singing on Dec. 7 (the day of the concert), they got? If you’re in District No. 1, let other people know six of them are religious. The other three are traditional car- about it and get out vote. It’s your money. ols such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Deck the Halls”, and Peter Ilyich —Middle Township Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy.” In my opinion *** there is plenty of religious songs in the Christmas concert, Is there a dress code for teachers at Margaret Mace? I however, I agree that our nation has to stay away from those went to the honors assembly and could not believe the way who say that God should be taken out of everything public, some of the teachers were dressed. The one female teacher those people are just ludicrous. And a Merry Christmas to you looked like she should have been going to a club, not going too. into a classroom with a bunch of kids. Tune Into —Middle Township —North Wildwood *** *** There was a spouter who said that it was a tragedy that The Middle Township schools just received another fail- out-of-towners were working ing grade from the state department of education. I pay the on Election Day at the polls highest school taxes in Cape for $200 that day. The spouter Spout Off readers can also be writers. May County. The board of edu- went on to ask who was respon- Consider submitting your next Spout off cation just gave the teachers a South Jersey’s sible for this tragedy. I have nearly 14 percent pay increase your answer. Every person who on-line. Visit the Herald Web site: after raising my school taxes 10 did not seek to be a poll worker www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com cents this year. What is wrong on Election Day and wanted the with this picture? $200 is at fault. I have worked to post your comment. —Swainton the polls before and it is so easy (ED NOTE: That’s 14 per- to become a poll worker that all cent over three years.) you have to do is call the Board *** Most of Elections, request to be a poll To the writer of the Dec. 6th worker, and receive the information you need to receive. So Spout Off regarding Avalon’s new bike lanes: Yes, there are don’t complain about the people of this county not working at too many signs, but no, a jogger has ample room to the right the polls because it is their fault they didn’t look for the infor- of the lane most of the way. Yes, to people still driving side by mation of how to be a poll worker or challenger. side, (I always hang as close to the median as possible, know- —Middle Township ing someone will pass and to give me a straight line). But all *** problems would seem to be solved with a simple sign stating Listened To Obviously, the spouter from North Cape May has not done it’s one lane. If it’s not, put the dotted white line down the his homework with regard to the wages paid to the rank middle for the cars, and the bike lane will hug the curb and the and fi le employes of Cape May County, because if he did, he joggers will take the sidewalk, causing the pedestrians to jump might be asking how can county employes afford to live in this into people’s front lawn dodging the joggers. We’ll see. county on the salaries they receive. —Avalon —Villas *** *** I am a retired Philadelphia detective who believes that Lower Thank you to the mayor of Wildwood and the City of Wild- Township Councilman Mike Beck should be thrown out of the Radio Stations! wood for a fantastic Holiday Spectacular Show. Thank you Philadelphia FOP for the remarks he made about the Lower for letting me relive my youth. My family and I had a great Township Police. How dare he compare himself to real, active, time. God bless you. street police offi cers? Mr. Beck was assigned to the Philadelphia —Philadelphia Police Academy for most of his career. He worked in a classroom *** teaching recruits who saluted him and called him “Sir.” He did Why is Wildwood Crest pulling out of JCOW when Al not work shift work, deal with an angry public or tolerate the Beers works as their fi re offi cial and volunteer fi re chief and stress that comes from both. If anyone is overpaid, it is Mike county fi re marshal, and there is not one condo in violation Beck, for collecting a police offi cer’s pension when all he was in Wildwood Crest? Is that funny? Wildwood Crest wants to is equivalent to a camp counselor. control everything when it was their guy who made all the fi re —North Wildwood inspections and is still working for Wildwood Crest. *** —Wildwood I know that this may sound hypocritical, but I think that *** the Spout Off column should be discontinued. Anyone could In response to the spouters from Stone Harbor and Court submit a nonfactual statement that many readers would read House regarding the Delaware River and Bay Authority and assume is fact. Rumors swirl around town easily enough as (DRBA), the DRBA executive staff and Board of Commission- it is without adding the aura ers (six from Delaware and six from New Jersey) meet every of validity to them in a local month, which includes a public session where the general newspaper. 24-hour populace is invited to attend. These meetings are usually held —West Cape May EMERGENCY on the third Tuesday of every month at the Delaware Memo- *** rial Bridge (although once a year they meet at the ferry). The Desiderio asks for $2 mil- DRBA web site: www.drba.net publishes the minutes of these lion for the Excursion Park. SERVICE meetings if you cannot attend in person. As the former Direc- This park includes an amphi- tor of Marine Operations for the ferry, I can also tell you that theater seating 900 and ad- the DRBA revenues come from the tolls/fares commuters pay ditional 900 seats elsewhere. when using the bridge and ferry as well as business develop- (What happened to all the ment ventures in both states. The DRBA does not get “millions hullabaloo about parking in of dollars from us” (unless you use the ferry/bridge) and they the city?) These out-of-town- are not a taxing authority. Hope this helps answer your ques- ers fi nd parking. Parking is tions. a problem on all the barriers Quality Service...Every Time. —Court House islands Why compound it? (ED NOTE: Thanks to the former director for his thorough The original plan for under- Expert service at your home explanation.) ground parking not feasible #ONVENIENT SAME DAY SERVICE *** (Unless you come by subma- or business I am posing this question because of the death of two teens rine). Let’s be rational we AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE involved in an accident with a police car. The father of these do not need this monstrosity girls lives in my town. My heart bleeds for him. Coverage of that will do nothing for the 0RECISE APPOINTMENT WINDOWS the incident has been in depth and has raised this question be- economy just add to parking cause I have not read any account which states that the offi cer problems and cost a fortune SO WE DONT KEEP YOU WAITING was drug and alcohol tested after the accident. Most corpora- in upkeep. tions involved with public safety have random drug and alco- —Sea Isle City 4HE 2ICH &AMILY