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To all the Residents and Visitors of County, As Freeholder Director and the Director of Emergency Management for Cape May County; I want to assure you that your safety is the number one priority of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The County, its 16 municipalities and the entire Emergency Management Community work together throughout the year so that we are prepared for any emergency situation that may arise. Since 1992, Cape May County has been listed by FEMA as the 6th most dif¿ cult region in the nation to evacuate in a Category 1 Hurricane. In 2011, Hurricane Irene tested our capabilities to evacuate more than 750,000 people during the height of the summer season. Because of our preparedness efforts; we safely evacuated our residents and visitors as well as all long term facilities without any major problems or loss of life. Of course, there are always lessons learned from every situation and one thing we learned was that the ¿ rst line of defense against the effects of a disaster is personal preparedness. In that vein, this Guide will help you to be prepared and stay informed while in Cape May County. Additional information about emergency preparedness or county government can be found on our website capemaycountygov.net Cape May County Evacuation Routes Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work for you! Northbound lanes: Garden State Parkway, U.S. Highway Route 9, State Highway Route 47, State Gerald M. Thornton, Freeholder Director Highway Route 50 Westbound lanes: Be Prepared capemaycountygov.net, clickli k on Emergency State Highway Route 49, NJ Routes 47/347 Create an Emergency Plan Management then go to Page Navigation & During evacuation, the State Police and the • Pre-plan your arrangements to stay with click on Special Needs Registry. Additionally, Department of Transportation will coordinate traf¿ c À ow family or friends outside of Cape May registration forms are available at the Of¿ ce out of Cape May County with assistance from county and County and outside of the Hurricane Impact of Emergency Management. For more municipal agencies. Area. information, please call (609) 463-6570. • Establish an out-of-state friend to act as a contact for separated family members. Stay Informed • Show each member of the household how to turn off water, gas and electricity. Consider Call 2-1-1 neighbors who may need assistance. The 2-1-1 service provides information on • Gather valuable papers such as social security homeland security, human services, À ood cards, birth certi¿ cates, deeds, titles, marriage and recovery and weather disasters as well as and death records, wills, stocks and bonds, preparedness and safety information. inventory of household goods, cash and credit Tune in to Local Stations cards. Keep items in an airtight container for Listen for emergency information on local easy transport. radio, broadcast and cable television stations. • Post emergency numbers by telephones. Pre-Evacuation Actions WIBG 1020 AM, WCMC 1230 AM, WMID 1340 • Put together materials needed to take to a AM, WOND 1400 AM, ESPN 1450 AM, WBSS, shelter such as prescription medications, LaFIESTA 1490 AM, WIBG 94.3 FM, WAYV special dietary food, speci¿ c medical 95.1/102.3 FM, WTKU 98.3 FM, WTTH 96.1 information, personal aids, eyeglasses, FM, WFPG 96.9 FM, WCZT 98.7 FM, WZBZ hearing aids, etc. 99.3 FM, WZXL 100.7 FM, WMGM 103.7 FM, • Fill your car with gas, check car battery and WSJO 104.9 FM, WFNE 106.3 FM, WPUR 107.3 oil. FM and WMGM TV 40 • Check À ashlight and radio batteries. • Make arrangements for your pets for a Helpful Information on the Web minimum of seven (7) days. For more information about hurricane preparedness safety tips and pre-evacuation Register In Advance measures, please consult the following websites: Cape May County residents who may have dif¿ culty during an evacuation because of physical capemaycountygov.net or other limitations or lack of transportation can erh.noaa.gov/er/phi register in advance online at New Jersey’s Special prepare.org Needs Registry, registerready.nj.gov ready.gov or by calling 2-1-1. registerready.nj.gov Also, registration forms are available at state.nj.us/njoem Herald Newspapers June 20 2012 Keep It! www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com K3 County Maintaining Services Amid Changes By JIM VANORE “We’ve made signifi cant residents’ lives, via depart- can loan it out to the town- moving out, because jobs increase in social services. “Katrina made us aware,” changes since January,” he ments like aging, veterans, ship — or vice versa.” are elsewhere.” “So many people who he said. “I told our people Cape May County Free- said in a recent telephone health, the courts…so many The same for fuel pur- To see just where the ar- were never in the (social then and there to start work- holder Director Gerald M. interview. “We have an things have direct impact on chase. The county can ea’s potential lies, the coun- services) system before are ing on that (an evacuation Thornton is a veteran of open format in county gov- people’s lives.” purchase fuel for municipal ty has received $50,000 now in it, that it is putting plan).” public service in every sense ernment in that the caucus Although the average vehicles in bulk, so it’s less seed money to see which a big strain on county gov- The plan worked so well of the word. meetings (90 minutes prior citizen may see freeholders costly. This kind of mutual industries can be attracted ernment; and we have the that it made an international He served 12 years in the to the Freeholder Board as working only a few hours aid can also be “shared” to the Jersey Cape. same staffi ng!” impact. United States Air Force, and meetings) are open to the a week, in reality, they put between counties. “We have good resources But even under stressful “Red China saw the has been a freeholder now public.” in a lot of time in this re- Thornton and fellow here,” Thornton said, “so circumstances, Cape May county evacuation high- for about 26 total years, so County Department gional form of government freeholder Will Morey have we’re trying to see how County government seems lighted on TV and the sent his position as a represen- heads come before the that oversees 16 separate also instituted a plan to we can best capitalize on to do its best work. representatives here after tative of his constituency board during the meetings, municipalities in Cape May look into economic devel- our assets.” “During Hurricane Irene, Irene to meet with Frank and decision-maker is well- and the board can question County. opment, by trying to lure All this of course coin- we accomplished the larg- McCall (County Director of founded. It should therefore them regarding all aspects of Thornton also explained year-round businesses into cides with a rising age in est ever long-term care Emergency Management) come as no surprise that he their responsibilities. that the county is the fi rst to the county. the population. evacuation in U.S. history,” and me,” Thornton said. is instituting revisions in “I asked for this for years,” begin “shared services.” “We’ve lost 5,000 resi- “Our elderly population Thornton said. “We evacu- “They wanted to see how county government since Thornton said. “People have “Say the county has a dents in recent years,” comprises 23 percent of ated some 1,400 residents. we did it. being sworn in as Direc- to know how much infl u- road grader but a township Thornton said. “We’re total population,” Thorn- The system worked well; “All in all, we are doing tor of the Board of Chosen ence county government doesn’t,” Thornton offered down 2,100 kids. That ton said. “That’s the most we were very proud of our well,” Thornton continued. Freeholders. has over the quality of as an example. “The county means young families are of any county in the state. social services people.” “We have the lowest tax rate Those citizens need to be Thornton saw the need of all 21 New Jersey coun- cared for.” for such an evacuation plan ties, and yet we maintain Division of Wellness Wave of Future Unemployment runs several years earlier while the same level of service, about 15 percent in winter, studying the aftermath despite recent economic By JIM VANORE “Since the county is self- lifestyle overhaul, in that and employee. and Thornton noted that of Hurricane Katrina in hardships.” insured, we can see were fresh fruits and produce will “Chapter 78 can be such factors contribute to an Louisiana. Cape May County Direc- the money goes,” Grant even be made convenient (economically) painful,” tor of Operations, Edmund said. “Wellness programs for employee’s lunch. Grant said, “so this can help Grant, Jr. has set himself are gaining popularity across “We’re going to take to offset some costs. Our a ponderous task — he’s the country, because you can advantage of existing re- Division of Wellness has determined to improve the see the direct correlation sources,” Grant noted. people with different skill health and wellbeing of all between wellness and the “Freeholder Kristine Gabor sets, such as nutritionists county employees. More cost of health care.” is sitting in with the task and physical therapists. It’s than a slogan, this program Each county complex can force. We’ve been working quite comprehensive. is a reality. have its own model of the on this for two years and “We’re thinking every- “Changes to the County program, since what works we’re close to implemen- thing through,” he con- Administration and Well- in one area (e.g. police) may tation.” tinued. “This will happen ness Program are a neces- not work well in another Employees ultimately quickly. We think this is sity due to Chapter 78 of (e.g. administration). share costs for health care, a good way to offset the Attention businesses and our Pension and Health It’s more than a focus on so the components are in- impact of rising health care Benefits,” he explained exercise; it’s a complete centive for both employer costs.” service providers: in a recent telephone in- terview. “Employees have Say “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR been given incentives to retire, and in the fi rst wave, COUNTRY” BY OFFERING DISCOUNTS TO VETERANS we’re down about 100, but have received no replace- The Cape May County Clerk’s OfÀ ce offers Veteran’s Photo ments.” IdentiÀ cation Cards to veterans who show their U.S. Military Grant further acknowl- Service Papers and proof of identiÀ cation and domicile in Cape May edged that the second wave County. This program is popular with veterans who use the ID Card — taking place over the with participating retailers and merchants who offer discounts to next two years — could be many times as large. veterans. “If we’re not prepared,” If you are interested in having your business or professional he warned, “then we will service on the list for distribution to Cape May County Veterans not be able to sustain opera- please contact the County Clerk by email or fax with the following tions, so our job is to invest information: in training, wellness, and a good work environment to insure a succession plan.” Business: ______That succession plan will enable the county to main- Location: ______tain a high level of service to its residents. To that end, Category: q Service q Restaurant q Products a new administrative “divi- q Entertainment-Travel-Leisure sion” will be dedicated to care for the workforce. Discount or Special Offer to Veterans: ______“We are establishing fi tness classes and an ap- Sea Isle City Public School students lend a hand to the freeholders cutting ______propriate facility, such as the ribbon. Freeholder Vice-Director M. Susan Sheppard, Freeholder Director a gym,” Grant said. “We Gerald M. Thornton, Freeholder and Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio, Contact person name: ______realized that the county former Freeholder Daniel Beyel and Sea Isle City Public School students in has a lot of educational the front row Contact phone number: ______programs for residents, so Contact email address: ______we thought, why not for our employees?” New Library in Sea Isle The county has received The county offi cially opened Cape May Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Rita Marie Fulginiti, Cape May County Clerk $100,000 from their carrier County’s new Sea Isle City branch library Environmental Design) public building. 7 N. Main Street, DN 109 PO Box 5000 for a physical assessment of on December 13, 2011. The library also houses Sea Isle City’s Cape May Court House NJ 08210-5000 all employees. A task force The 13,583 square feet, state of the art, archives and historical artifacts. 609-465-1018 phone, 609 465-8625 fax comprised of 30 employees energy effi cient facility is the county’s fi rst is already at work on the Email: [email protected] project. Website: www.capemaycountygov.net K4 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Keep It! Herald Newspapers June 20 2012 Cape May County Departments Provide the Services You Need When the mailing address is not listed, please mail to individual departments at: Each respective freeholder holders provides all administrative support to the indi- vidual freeholders in their capacity as directors or liaison County of Cape May is responsible for those departments to county Departments, Boards, Commissions and Au- 4 Moore Road (include DN#) listed immediately after his thorities. The Clerk of the Board is responsible for main- taining records of offi cial contracts. Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 photograph and statement. Preparation of all freeholder meeting materials, cor- (Visit Cape May County Departments @ capemaycountygov.net, respondence and constituent service are important seg- on Facebook or follow county government on Twitter) ments of the offi ce operation. The Clerk of the Board is also the custodian of the offi cial County Seal. Edmund Grant, Jr., Director of Operations, PUBLIC NOTICE Email: [email protected] Mosquito control is everyone’s responsibility, please do your part by preventing standing Elizabeth Bozzelli, Deputy Clerk of the Board, water from accumulating on your property. For more information on mosquitoes and [email protected] mosquito control contact the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control Program Phone: 465-1065, Fax: 465-6189 at (609) 465-9038 and/or visit our website at www.capemaycountygov.net/mosquito. The Cape May County Communications Offi ce is In compliance with section 9.10 & 9.15 of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code the central offi ce for all Cape May County Government (N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30) the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control information. The Communications Offi ce is the link con- (CMCDMC) may be applying pesticides for the control of adult mosquito populations on necting the public with county departments, organiza- tions and services. an area-wide basis, as needed, throughout Cape May County during the period of April 15 GERALD M. THORNTON through November 15, 2012. The Communications Offi ce works with the media to disseminate important information to the public with The pesticides used will be those recommended by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment • Elected Freeholder Director in 2012 the primary goal of keeping the residents of Cape May Station (NJAES) for the control of adult mosquitoes which include: Malathion (Fyfanon • Elected Freeholder in 1995 County informed. ULV) and/or Resmethrin/piperonyl butoxide (Scourge), and/or Sumithrin/piperonyl • Served as Freeholder from 1976 to 1987 The Communications Offi ce organizes a number of butoxide (Anvil 2+2, Anvil 10+10) and/or Permethrin/pipronyl butoxide (Aqua Reslin), • Eleven-year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force special events and conferences each year. and/or Prallethrin/Sumithrin/piperonyl butoxide (Duet), and/or Etofenprox (Zenivex • Attended Kellogg Community College and the The Communications Offi ce also produces the Offi cial E20). Products will be applied from the ground by truck or hand held equipment and/or Overseas Extension of the University of Maryland County Directory annually, which provides contact infor- aircraft, all using Low Volume or Ultra Low Volume techniques. mation for vital resources in the county as well as helpful Gerald M. Thornton, Freeholder Director county information. Other annual publications include Contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1/800/858-7378 for routine pesticide Hometown: Cape May Court House, New Jersey a County 12-month calendar and a County government related health inquires. Call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at 609/984-6507 08210 events calendar. for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referrals. In the Offi ce: 609-465-1065 The Communications Offi ce produces an electronic case of any pesticide emergency, please contact the New Jersey Poison Information and E-mail: [email protected] quarterly newsletter, provides government offi cials for Education System at 1/800/222-1222. Term expires: 12/31/13 speaking engagements via a Speakers’ Bureau and con- tinues its efforts to keep the public informed through a Upon request, the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control shall provide a The Offi ce of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen monthly television interview program, “The Cape May resident with noti¿ cation at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine Freeholders and Director of Operations is respon- County Report,” which airs the fi rst Sunday of the month and Disease Vector Control only when conditions necessitate pesticide application sooner sible for the day-to-day operations of both the executive at 9:30 a.m. on NBC 40. than that time. and legislative components of county government. Additionally, the Communications Offi ce oversees the The Director of Operations, Edmund Grant, Jr., di- The phone number/website for updated information on time and location of adult mosquito County’s website capemaycountygov.net, which is one rects a staff of management, professional and administra- of the best tools in keeping the public informed. Visit control application(s) is 609/465-9038 press “1”. Website: www.capemaycountygov.net/ tive personnel. Under the direction of the Board of Cho- mosquito Those seeking further information regarding the Cape May County Department our interactive website to learn more about county gov- sen Freeholders, this offi ce manages all aspects of county ernment including meeting dates, agendas, departmental of Mosquito Control activities are requested to contact Peter Bosak, PhD NJCPA 24144B, operations. Strategic and policy planning comprise a sig- 35 Route 47 North, Dias Creek, New Jersey 08210. information, services, news and information as well as a nifi cant element of staff effort. calendar of events. The public can receive information The Offi ce of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- via email by signing up for email subscription. In ad- dition to everything listed above, the Communications Offi ce uses social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to keep the public informed. So like us on Face- book or follow us on Twitter. Finally, the Communications Director is the Public Information Offi cer for the Offi ce of Emergency Manage- ment and is responsible for keeping the public informed during any emergency situation. Fare Free Transportation The Communications Offi ce is the recipient of numer- ous national awards from both the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Infor- mation Offi cers. In 2011 alone, the offi ce received nine Despite Fewer Dollars From Trenton national awards. Freeholders Continue to Support Your Lenora Boninfante, Communications Director Phone: 463-6678, Fax: 463-0286, Email: pubinfo@ Community Transportation System co.cape-may.nj.us

The Cape May County Offi ce of County Counsel Fare-Free Transportation is dedicated provides legal advice and direction to the Board of Cho- to providing accessible transportation sen Freeholders and to all county departments, institu- tions, boards and agencies. for: Senior Citizens, Persons with County Counsel also serves as the attorney for other Disabilities, Veterans, Individuals of elected county offi cials such as the Sheriff, County Clerk and Surrogate. Low-income and the General Public This offi ce also prepares or reviews all contracts and of Cape May County. resolutions prior to their adoption by the Freeholder Board. Other functions include coordination and interface For more information on application with special outside counsel for the county, environmen- tal counsel, bond counsel and labor counsel. requirements or available services, Barbara Bakley-Marino, Esquire, County Counsel please call: Phone: 465-6885, Fax: 463-0705, Email: countycoun- [email protected]

The Cape May County Emergency Management 609-889-3700 Communications Center works closely with the Fed- eral Emergency Management Agency, the New Jersey Of- Herald Newspapers June 20 2012 Keep It! www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com K5

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Offi ce: 609-465-1065 fi ce of Emergency Management and each of the respec- county computer operations and standards. Sheppard W. Taylor, Jr., Director E-mail: [email protected] tive Cape May County Municipal Offi ces of Emergency Term expires: 12/31/13 Management in coordinating activities for dealing with Phone: 463-6625, Fax: 463-8093, Email: cmcmis@ co.cape-may.nj.us emergency events. The Cape May County Board of Elec- Planning, response, recovery and mitigation are a co- The Cape May County Purchasing Department is tions conducts all elections held in Cape hesive effort in this Cape May County Emergency Man- May County. The Election Board works agement Community. responsible for purchasing the goods and services for Cape May County Departments, capital budget pro- along with the New Jersey State Depart- The overseeing of the countywide 9-1-1 network is ment’s Division of Elections, the Cape also a primary function of the organization. cessing, farmland/open space appraisal review and the County On-line Auction for surplus county property. May County Clerk’s Offi ce and all Cape The Cape May County EMCC Community Awareness May County Municipal Clerks. Program has been developed to present the emergen- All bids and proposals are available for download and may be viewed on the County procurement portal ac- The Election Board works to ensure cy management community concepts to civic groups, M. SUSAN SHEPPARD that the New Jersey State Election Laws schools, business organizations, social clubs and is avail- cessible via the county website capemaycountygov.net. Vendors may register, at no cost, to receive bid packages of “Title 19” are followed with the ut- able to participate in forums to help raise the level of • Elected Freeholder Vice-Director most integrity. awareness of the residents and visitors regarding hazard- and bid results are posted on the procurement portal. in 2012 The county on-line auction is also available via the The Board of Elections is responsible ous and coastal threatening events. • Elected Freeholder in 2010 for voter registration of all eligible voters Frank McCall, Director county website. All surplus property, including vehicles, • Ocean City 3rd Ward Councilwoman are advertised on the auction site throughout the year. in Cape May County. The Board certifi es Phone: 463-6570, Fax: 463-0252, Email: mccall@ 2009-2011 absentee/provisional ballot results and fi - co.cape-may.nj.us The Purchasing Department is the lead agency for the • Ocean City Council President Cape May County Cooperative Pricing System. nal results of all elections. 2009-2010 The Annual Elections are as follows; The Cape May County Department of Facilities The county, in cooperation with its current member- • Practicing attorney ship of 28 agencies, bids out various commodities and School (November), Municipal (May), and Services (F&S) provides a full range of facilities • Graduate of Villanova University and Primary (June), General (November) as management services, new construction and building services such as rock salt, janitorial supplies and the Pro- Widener University School of Law curement-card program. The County also is a member of well as a Presidential Primary (February renovations including various Libraries, County Parks & of every fourth even year) and any Special Zoo, energy projects and mechanical system upgrades. the Power Cooperative for gas and electric M. Susan Sheppard, contracts. Elections brought to the Board. The department is also responsible for general main- Freeholder Vice-Director Mailing Address is 10-12 Mechanic tenance, housekeeping and mail delivery and warehous- Kim Allen, Purchasing Agent Hometown: Ocean City, New Jersey ing. Offi ce staff oversees and processes service contracts, Phone: 465-1125, Fax: 465-6583, Email: purchase@ 08226 (Page K6 Please) capital construction projects, purchasing for services and co.cape-may.nj.us. utilities. F&S has just completed construction of a 900 square The Cape May County Offi ce of Risk Management foot restroom at the County Park and Zoo and has started & Safety is dedicated to protecting people, resources and a Zoo Clinic building renovation, which is scheduled to fi nances. be completed by the end of the summer of 2012. F&S By comparing past occurrence to future possibilities, will also be managing the new Correctional Center ad- this offi ce develops innovative ways of controlling losses and stretching public dollars. Top of the World! dition/renovation project, which is scheduled to begin in Spring 2013. All in-house projects are designed with Through communication, education, training and prac- green standards and all of our new, large-scale construc- tice, workplace injuries are reduced, property is protect- tion projects are designed to receive a LEED Silver rat- ed and fi nancial resources are safeguarded. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the ing. The county recognizes that accident prevention, pro- F&S also oversees the operations of the County Print ductivity and quality of services go hand-in-hand and that Atlantic Ocean and Shop. The County Print Shop facilitates the majority of safety is an integral part of all activities. the printing requirements within the County. William E. Holmes, Safety Program Coordinator from the top of the towers! If you would like information on county energy saving Phone: 463-6491, Email: [email protected]. programs, a tour of a facility or have a representative of nj.us. the department make a presentation to your organiza- The Cape May County Treasurer’s Offi ce is respon- CAPE MAY tion, contact Director Robert “Budd” Springer at 465- Cape May Point State Park 1291 or via e-mail to [email protected]. sible to receive and disburse all the monies coming in and going out of county government and to maintain ac- Lighthouse Avenue (off Sunset Boulevard) The Cape May County Department of Human curate records of these transactions. OPEN DAILY Resources and Training is a county department dedi- The Treasurer’s Offi ce monitors and insures that the Still a working beacon to mariners, visitors cated to serving Cape May County employees and their adopted county budget is adhered to. can climb 199 steps to the top of this families. The purpose of the department is to provide The investment of funds, the processing of the county 1859 structure. employees with personal, technical, educational and payroll, debt service, grants and accounts payables all professional training that gives them the confi dence of fl ow through and are the responsibility of the Treasurer’s knowing they have the skills to do their job well. Offi ce. WORLD WAR II For information on current county job postings, visit Francine B. Springer, Chief Financial Offi cer www.capemaycountygov.net. Employment applications Phone: 465-1170, Fax: 463-0587 LOOKOUT TOWER are available in our offi ce or can be printed from the Sunset Boulevard (Near Cape May Point) county website capemaycountygov.net. All applications The Cape May County Veterans’ Bureau is open OPEN DAILY are kept on fi le for a period of one year. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Learn about the important role Cape May The personnel offi ce is open Monday through Friday is located in the Social Services Building in Rio Grande. played in homeland defense during the war The offi ce assists veterans, widows and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and visit the Wall of Honor devoted to area Phone: 465-1060, Fax: 465-3716 in completing and submitting the necessary forms for the following Department of Veterans’ Affairs benefi ts, veterans. The Cape May County Department of Manage- service connected compensation, non-service connect- Historic sites restored and operated ment Information Services (M.I.S.) manages two ed pension, educational benefi ts, VA life insurance, VA by the Mid-Atlantic Center healthcare, misplaced service records, correction of mili- IBM I-series midrange systems, 30 plus servers and ap- for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) proximately 600 computer users located at various sites tary records as well as review of discharge, VA Certifi cate throughout the county that are connected with fi ber op- of Eligibility for home loans, burial benefi ts and grave 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 tic cable and wireless technology. markers. or visit M.I.S. is responsible for overseeing the technol- The Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery is available ogy governing everything from high level fi nancial and to veterans that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces www.capemaymac.org record management to the operation of computers and during specifi c war dates or retired from the military and (Click on Attractions) printers on each user’s desk. M.I.S. developed and main- have been a permanent resident of Cape May County for tains a state- of-the-art Business Continuity and Disaster two years at the time of death. Recovery system to protect critical county data. Also, Virginia Tomlin, Director M.I.S. provides off-site storage of back-up data for several Phone: 886-2762, Fax: 886-4161, E-mail: gtomlin@ SAVE ON municipalities. co.cape-may.nj.us M.I.S. is utilizing server and desktop virtualization COMBO TICKETS technology in several departments as a tool to maximize WHEN YOU VISIT effi ciency and minimize cost. M.I.S. works with indi- BOTH TOWERS vidual departments to provide effective workfl ow solu- tions while maintaining the security and integrity of K6 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Keep It! Herald Newspapers June 20 2012 County depts. (From Page K5)

Street, P O Box 5000, Cape May Court The Adjuster also performs mental health prepares sample ballots, processes mail-in ballots and a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. House, NJ 08210. searches for fi rearm applicants on behalf certifi es the countywide election results upon the com- Phone: 463-6370, Fax: 463-4670, Email: culture@ Phone: 465-1050. of law enforcement agencies. pletion of the vote’s canvass. cmclibrary.org The Adjuster prepares and disburses Cape May County Veteran’s Identifi cation Cards The Cape May County Advisory a portion of the county budget for the are available to honorably discharged veterans domiciled The Cape May County Library has over 420,000 Commission on the Status of Women county share of maintenance for the men- in the county. These cards may be presented to par- items available, including books, DVDs, audio books and meets on the fi rst Tuesday of the month tally ill and developmentally disabled, ticipating merchants offering discounts to veterans. The video games. Over 15,000 eBooks and audio books can at 5:30 p.m., in the Historic Court House, indigent burials, foster care for children County Clerk records veterans’ honorable discharge be downloaded from the library’s website. Free internet 11 N. Main Street, Cape May Court in placement by the NJ Division of Youth papers and processes vendor licenses for veterans and and wireless access is offered at all branch locations. A House. and Family Services, medical, dental and exempt fi refi ghters. The County Clerk is a U.S. Pass- wide variety of on-line databases can be accessed from The public is invited to attend the meet- pharmaceutical care for County Correc- port Agent for the county. Applicants may apply for home as well as from the library, including databases on ings of the commission and to express tional Center inmates and aid to local vol- the Passport Book and/or the Passport Card. Forms are genealogy, law, engine repair, collectibles, birding and their concerns for the needs of women in unteer rescue squads. available for applicants who are eligible to renew their many other subjects. Cape May County. The Adjuster’s Offi ce is located in passports by mail. The County Clerk administers oaths Children’s and Teen Services include Gaming, Mov- The goal of the County Women’s Com- the Cape May County Courts Facility at to notaries and others and performs marriage and civil ie Nights, Story Hours, Lego Clubs, Creative Writing, mission is to enhance the quality of life 9 North Main Street, Cape May Court union ceremonies. Book Clubs, Puppet Shows, Preschool Dance Parties, Art and position of the women and girls in House NJ. As Register of Deeds and Mortgages, the duties of the & Acting Classes and many other activities. Cape May County. Rita Marie Fulginiti, County Adjuster, County Clerk include recording, fi ling and maintaining Programs for Adults include classes on Cooking, Ex- Phone: 463-6695. Sherry L. Rekuc, Supervising Docket records of real property in Cape May County. The ercise, Language, Natural History, Crafts, Painting and a Clerk Record Room is open to the public for researching maps, variety of other subjects, Homebound Delivery, Comput- The Cape May County Adjuster’s Of- Phone: 463-6685, Fax: 463-6457, deeds and other property records. The County Clerk er Classes, several different Book Clubs, Musical events fi ce determines the legal settlement and Email: [email protected]. maintains an archive of vital land and civil records dat- and many other types of programs. support for county residents admitted to ing back to the 1690s. Visit the Archives in the County For information about these or any of the other li- New Jersey psychiatric hospitals. The offi ce of Rita Marie Fulginiti, Clerk’s Offi ce to see the historical treasures of Cape May brary services, activities or programs, please visit any The Adjuster’s Offi ce schedules court County Clerk is located at 7 N. Main County. of the Library locations or the events calendar on our hearings on these matters and is respon- Street (Route 9) in Cape May Court The Cape May County Clerk’s Offi ce is open to the webpage at www.cmclibrary.org. Keep in touch via Pin- sible to provide legal representation for House. public Monday through Friday (except holidays) from terest, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube or call the patients at civil commitment hearings. The County Clerk’s Election Section 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the county’s website for Main Library at 463-6360. land records and information: www.capemaycountygov. net. (Click on County Clerk then search and view public Our Branch locations and phone numbers are:  records.) As a convenience to our customers the County • Main Library Clerk’s Offi ce accepts Visa and MasterCard for recording 30 Mechanic St. and passport fees. Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 &$3(0$<&2817< Rita Marie Fulginiti, County Clerk 463-6350 Jo Ann Hunt and Diana L. Hevener, Deputy County • Lower Cape Branch Library &+$0%(52)&200(5&( Clerks 2600 Bayshore Rd. Mailing address is 7 N. Main Street, PO Box 5000, Villas, NJ 08251 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-5000. For informa- 886-8999 tion call (609) 465-1010 (recording and general infor- • Upper Cape Branch Library mation), 465-1013 (election section), Fax: 465-8625, 2050 Route 631 Ema