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One Week to Go It's Your RIO GRANDE — Deadline for this Year-Round newspaper’s annual holiday edition, which will appear Dec. 20, is 5 p.m. Dec. 13, Guide. only one week away. Share your past or present holiday thoughts, stories, poems, photos, with 75,000 Herald readers. Email [email protected] and put “holiday piece” in the subject line, fax to 609-886- 1879, mail to Joe Zelnik, Editor, Cape May County Herald, 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY THE SEAWAVE CORP. NJ 08242, or drop it off at the offi ce. Vol. 42 No. 48 Copyright 2006 Seawave Corp. All rights reserved. December 6, 2006 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande NJ 08242-1402 Flu Shot Surplus Desiderio COURT HOUSE — An apparent low turnout for the county’s fi nal, 2006 free Asking $2M drive-through fl u shot clinic Dec. 3 has left the county with some 1,600 doses, accord- To Begin ing to the Communications Offi ce, which could not provide the number of shots given Waterfront Dec. 3. The county, which has administered more than 6,300 shots, will hold three Park at JFK “catch-up clinics” at the Health Department By JOE ZELNIK in Crest Haven from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Also available: free pneumococ- SEA ISLE CITY — Mayor cal vaccine. Community groups are invited Leonard Desiderio will to organize their own clinics for a minimum put $2 million for the of 40 persons over age 18. Call the Health fi rst phase of the planned Department at 465-6576 for information. Excursion Waterfront Park in the 2007 budget he MUA Budget Hearings submits. But what happens then SWAINTON — Today’s the day for the will depend on the new, county MUA’s annual public hearings on its Al Campbell fi ve-member commission wastewater budget and user charges, due to Teddy Bear Tea brings youngsters and their favorite Teddies to Wetlands Institute Dec. 2. Watching peers that will be elected in increase 3.75 percent, and its solid waste display friendly bears are from left, Briar Rose Lemma, 3, of Court House; Francesca Trimble, 5, of Stone May, he told the county budget, with user fees down 50 cents per Harbor; and Bridgette Maxwell, 8, of West Wildwood. Open Space Review Board ton for municipal waste, but up $2.50 a ton Nov. 28. for construction and demolition waste. The “I can’t look into a crys- former is at 4 p.m., the latter at 6:30 p.m. ‘We Are Marshall’ Opens Dec. 22 tal ball,” said Desiderio, a Location: the administration building, 1523 Republican freeholder who Route 9 North. has said he will be on the A Local Link to Plane Crash, Aftermath local ballot in the nonpar- tisan election. Still Resisting By LAUREN HUGGINS The crash rocked the foundation of ing of the community of Huntington The county Open Space Huntington, W.Va., and was labeled is much more than a movie to CREST HAVEN — The Job Connection’s program purchased the CLERMONT — Jerry Sieber was the worst air disaster in American Sieber. He and nine other Wildwood move to Wildwood from Rio Grande is “in- site, nine-tenths of an acre bumped from the doomed flight sports history. High School alumni, including Tom evitable,” Darlene Major of the Job Connec- at JFK Boulevard and the 932, carrying the 1970 Marshall Thirty-six years later, Sieber, 60, Palmer, Ray Reuter, Bob Saettler, Tom tion told freeholders Nov. 28, but she still promenade, in the fall of University football team, when he and now a physical education teacher Jargarson, Janeau Weiss, and Debbie wanted to present a petition with over 900 1998. At the time, the and other “nonessential personnel” at Cape May County Special Ser- Taylor, were at Marshall when the signatures opposed. The move will mean somewhat controversial gave up their seats to a number of vices School District, will relive the plane crashed. “diminished services,” she said, “but we’ll buy was the program’s team boosters. tragedy and its aftermath on the big In 1970, Sieber was a 24-year-old (Page A6 Please) most costly open space pur- All 75 people on board the plane screen when Rio Stadium Theater in student at the university. working chase and it fi nanced the — players, coach- Rio Grande opens “We Are Marshall” as an equipment manager for the $1.515 million price over es, and fans — per- on Dec. 22 for a three week run. football team under a work-study Decline in Cape Kids 10 years. It is leased to Sea ished in a crash in The ticket stub will, no doubt, program. Isle City for $1 a year. the hills of West be added to Seiber’s collection of He had gotten a tip that the team The review board has Hits Nature Programs Virginia on Nov. university memorabilia. A yellowing needed a field manager through been pushing to see some 14, 1970, as they page from the Saturday edition of the friend and football player Roger By JACK FICHTER be afraid to advertise because, action on the site of the were returning Huntington Herald-Advertiser with Childers. The interview was sealed when we started doing these former Cospar property. from a game at news of the crash, hangs framed in when Al Carelli, Jr., assistant coach CAPE MAY POINT — eight years ago, we had parents Sea Isle City offi cials were East Carolina Uni- the center of the collection at his for The Herd, mentioned that they Where have all the children trying to shove their kids into last before the board in versity to Tri-State home here. had a mutual friend that used to play gone? the room.” 2003. Desiderio last week Airport. The plane crash and the rebuild- That’s the question Cape He said all nature pro- (Page A4 Please) brought several schemat- May Point State Park Natural- grams at the park previously ics and a 27-month-old ist Matt Pelligrine asks himself required pre-registration, but 2007 Looks Great preliminary cost estimate when he sees only a handful of now crowds only come to of $3.7 million. kids turning out for events that “Frogfest” and “Kid’s Christ- County Has State’s Lowest Property Tax Rate But Board Chairman formerly attracted a crowd. mas at the Seashore.” William Quinn was less “The local population is “We were only aiming for By JOE ZELNIK county’s equalized tax rate is 16.96 cents per successful in his suggestion dwindling in Cape May and 40 kids, but at the last couple $100 of assessed value, or $169.60 for every that the city provide some West Cape,” he said. “There’s of programs we only had about CREST HAVEN — Cape May County $100,000 of assessed value. Bergen is next parking for an attraction not as many kids. We used to (Page A6 Please) government has the lowest effective prop- low, at 17.72 cents. that will seat 900 in its erty tax rate in “We provide services economically and ef- amphitheater and another the state, Trea- fi ciently,” commented Freeholder-Director Dan 900 on the surrounding surer Edmund Beyel, “and that’s what the taxpayers want.” lawn. Grant reported Grant said the comparison with the state’s “I don’t think we can to freeholders other 20 counties was “apples to apples.” do it,” said Engineer Andy Nov. 28. The effective tax rate factors in assessment Previti. “To introduce park- That’s a fi rst. ratios and thus is the fairest way to present ing on this relatively small Last year, one tax rates. site would compromise the other county, An economical government and the boom integrity of the proposal,” Bergen, had a in ratables have been cited as factors in this “We’ll look into it,” said lower rate. county’s low tax rates. Desiderio, without enthu- This year, the (Page A7 Please) (Page A38 Please) County, Windward Only $1,072,800 Apart By CHRISTINE COTE parking. Is the association still interested? AVALON — How much is 4,500 square feet “Sure, for a proper amount of money,” ac- of land here worth — if it’s a strip 18 feet wide cording to Anthony Taormina, who no longer and 252 feet long? serves as association president but is still in Windward Harbour Condominium Asso- charge of construction. ciation thought $61,000 was the right price, Taormina took the association through three but the county set its minimum bid price at diffi cult years. Windward’s 45 units on Ocean $1,133,800. Drive were completely rebuilt after a devastat- The Windward’s appraisal viewed it as ing fi re in December 2003 and litigation, by “excess land.” The county’s appraisal looked a neighbor, challenging the reconstruction of Al Campbell at it as the “highest and best use” — by the all 45 units. Tree of Life Festival, one of the highlights of the Dec. 1 Christmas in Court House, attracts Windward. After three summers without their condo- curious to the Historic Courthouse to view decorated trees sponsored by area merchants, Freeholders Nov. 20 rejected as less than the (Page A4 Please) schools and organizations. Auction of trees helped Holy Redeemer Hospice, CARA, Cape set minimum the Windward’s Oct. 27 bid for Assist and United Way of Cape May County. See page 18 for more photos. the parcel that it hoped to use for additional What's Inside...See Page 3 A2 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 Sea Grove Garden Center’s tmas Wonderl hris Arriving Daily and C The Freshest Trees Largest variety in the area! Choose from Canadian Balsam, Douglas Fir & Frasier Fir, Canaan Fir & Concolor Fir. Come Visit Our U-Cut Christmas Tree Field For Best Selection Visit Us NOW!
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Give the Gift of Beauty this Holiday Season HOLIDAY MUSICAL ‘We Are Marshall’ Good Things Come in Gift Certifi Certificates cates (From Page A1) rather than fl y, because the plane was leav- Visit us at CAPE MAY — Taber- football with Wildwood High School. ing on Nov. 13, a Friday. www.316dayspa.com nacle United Methodist Sporting a number 26 practice jersey “John refused to fl y on Friday the 13th,” Church, 702 Seashore and a pair of turf cleats, Sieber look just said Seiber. “If I had been going, I might Road will present the Good liked “one of the guys on the team.” But have been in the truck with him. I don’t News Players in a Christ- his pockets were full of laces and chin- know.” mas Musical, “One Quiet straps, he said. His focus wasn’t on scoring Seiber said the memory of receiving Night” Friday and Saturday touchdowns, it was to help the players the news of the crash is something that is at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at best he could, he added. etched in his mind. 316SKIN, HAIR, NAILS & BODY 7 p.m. Admission is free. “On the fi eld it was all business,” Sieber “My roommate, Ray Bivaletz, called A dessert social will follow recalled. “But I did get to know some of at midnight that night and said ‘Jerry the Sunday performance. the guys really well through classes or just I’m sorry, the plane crashed. There were DAY SPA Good will offering will be bumping into them on campus.” no survivors,”” he said. “I knew exactly taken. Jack Repasey, a wide receiver from what plane he meant, but I asked him 316 South Main Street, Cape May Court House • 465-7921 Cincinatti, “wasn’t cocky like some foot- ‘what plane’ because I didn’t want to ball players can get. He was just a really believe it.” nice guy.” Seiber said he just sat in the corner The memory of throwing passes to where he kept reliving the friendly teas- Repasey, who had a shoulder injury at the ing of Dave Griffi th, Pat Norrell, and Jerry time, brought a smile to Sieber’s face. Stainback, three football players in one of “I don’t think the coaches appreci- his classes, who had poked fun at him for ated that I was passing him the ball,” not traveling to the East Carolina game. he said. “That’s the last time those guys spoke Sieber joked that Marcelo Lajterman, to me,” he said. a kicker from Lyndhurst, was no excep- “When I came back to town, there was tion to the rule that “all kickers have no sound,” he remembered. “You could quirks.” have heard a pin drop.” “Marcelo would always come up to me Weeks later, everyone in Huntington to make sure everything, from his chin- was still walking around like emotional strap to the tie in his laces, was even,” zombies, he said. Sieber said. “He trusted me to make sure “No one was untouched,” Seiber said, everything was okay.” borrowing a statement from the 1970 But Sieber wasn’t going to be able to Marshall University student president. look after the players during the East Seiber went back to work for the athletic Carolina game. department, but couldn’t complete his fi rst “Roger Childers came up and said they assignment. could only take one fi eld manager because “John Hagan wanted me to scrub the they head to make room for boosters,” he names out of the helmets and shoulder said. “He said the can’t take any nones- pads,” he said. “I couldn’t do it. I just stood sential personnel.” there with the rag, shaking and crying.” “It was between me and Eugene,” he The task was immediately forgotten, added. Seiber said, and the uniforms went to the Eugene Jones, another student fi eld family members. manager just beginning his freshman year, In the months that followed, Seiber had never been on a plane before, Sieber stuck with the team as they were trying explained, pointing to a photo of the two to rebuild. His job was to follow new men in front of a chain linked fence where head coach Jack Lengyel around “like a the conversation took place. puppy dog.” “So I let him take my spot,” he said. Seiber was with the team through the But, on the Tuesday before the game, team’s emotional return as the “Young Jones received news from home about Thundering Herd” and in the stands for his grandmother’s death. He informed their fi rst win against Xavier University. Marshall coaches he would miss the game Seiber doesn’t know if his younger self and his fi rst fl ight. is portrayed in the upcoming fi lm, trailing Sieber said he took advantage of his actor Matthew McConaughey or suiting up only weekend off and went to visit his the players for their return to the fi eld. girlfriend at Ohio State University. He His focus is on being present at Rio doesn’t know who would have been on Stadium 12 opening night. the ill-fated fl ight if things had gone dif- “I have to be there,” said Seiber, “just ferently. like I’m at every homecoming game.” Equipment Manager John Hagan, their Contact Huggins at: (609) 886-8600 Thurs. Dec. 7th & Fri. Dec. 8th boss, opted to drive his truck to the game ext. 25 or [email protected] From 6 to 9pm Refreshments will be served BRING YOUR CAMERA • SANTA WILL ARRIVE AT 6:00PM United Way of Cape May County St. Nickʼs Mission Needs Your Help! Winterwood is offering a 10% DISCOUNT when you donate a new gift or Lauren Huggins clothing item for Teenagers Jerry Sieber, bumped from the doomed fl ight that carried the Marshall Univer- sity football team, hangs team photo of the 1970 “Thundering Herd” under- & Senior Citizens. neath a framed clipping of the front page of the Huntington Herald-Advertiser that reported that all 75 people aboard the plane perished. “Make Someone’s Windward Christmas a Little Brighter” (From Page A1) now, he said, nor active negotiations. Drop off at both locations miniums, owners fi nally moved into new Can the freeholders sell it for less than units in September. the minimum bid? Barbara Wenner of Metro Appraisals No, said Porto, unless there is informa- Services, Inc., contracted by the county, tion they are unaware of and board profes- set her value based on what the property sionals recommend it. was worth to the condominium associa- tion, according to County Counsel John Contact Cote at (609) 886-8600 Ext 31 3137 Rt. 9 S. Rio Grande Porto. or: [email protected] 609-465-3641 It is vacant land, and is part of a 14,550 526 Washington St. Mall square foot parcel on Ocean Drive, be- “They that can give up essential liberty to tween Seventh and Eighth streets, he purchase a little temporary safety, deserve Cape May 609-884-8949 said. neither liberty nor safety.” It is still considered surplus and avail- --Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of able for sale, but there is “no action,” Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A5 Holiday GiftSale
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He has been charged with sor Art Amonette, was ordered by the pervisor of adult basic education at the owned lots, which might be the spot for careless driving and failure to yield, after county when assessments fell below 67 Hosting county Technical School District, which its 340 required new affordable homes. he allegedly ran a stop sign at Stagecoach percent of market value. Mayor Pamela had 131 enrolled at Rio Grande, said With each of the separate tracts, zoning and Old Tuckahoe roads. Investigators Kaithern said land values have risen Toy Drive the move was “an injustice” to clients. changes to allow for increased density said they are awaiting data recorders while house prices have been steady The move from a private landlord to the would be required. Nothing is set in from the police cruiser and the sisters’ since 2004. RIO GRANDE — Ken- state Bureau of Employment Security stone yet; this is just a fi rst step, though minivan. Higbee has returned to work swite Pool and Spa, 2410 was made to save rent money. some residents are reportedly calling in an administrative capacity. Night Fight Route 9 South, will hold for the township to pay another town to a toy drive tomorrow WHITESBORO — A large group was fulfi ll this obligation. through Saturday to make No Time for Disney Sewers and Roads fi ghting in the area around Lena and the season special for a East Main streets Dec. 3 about 1:51 a.m. WOODBINE — Borough resident, WEST CAPE MAY — Elk Pipeline was child in need. and two teens were reportedly stabbed Efrain Rodriquez, 33, was arrested in Filling the Pantry awarded a $1.2 million contract by bor- A giant hot tub posi- Kissimmee, Fla., Nov 7, on an outstand- ough commission to replace 4,600 feet as a result. Middle Township police WILDWOOD CREST — Middle tioned in the front window ing New Jersey warrant arising from of sewer lines and repave roads. Streets found a large number of youths leav- school students from Crest Memorial will serve as a “Santa’s an alleged armed robbery on Oct. 10 included in the project are Third Avenue ing the area. They believe a party in an delivered more than 2,900 food items sleigh,” holding gifts that on Bryant Street. According to state from Atlantic to Pacifi c avenues, Fifth East Main Street home became unruly. to the United Way food pantry on Maple will be presented to Toys police, Rodriquez brandished a gun to Avenue from Pacifi c Avenue to Brown When police interviewed subjects, and Avenue in Wildwood on Nov. 22. The for Tots for distribution rob George Rice Jr., of Dennis Town- Street. Pacifi c Avenue from Goldbeaten began their investigation, they received items were collected throughout the to children throughout ship, of $25 and then struck Rice in the Alley to Sixth Avenue, Atlantic Avenue a called from Burdette Tomlin Memorial month of November as part of the the area. head with the gun. He waived extradi- from Sunset Boulevard to borough hall Hospital that reported one victim was in school’s annual food drive, a project co- The highlight of the toy tion Nov. 14 and was lodged in the and McCollough Alley from Broadway the emergency room with a stab wound, ordinated by the Peer Leadership Group. drive will be tomorrow county jail on $100,000 bail. He has to Pacifi c Avenue. Most of the work is and a second victim arrived a short The United Way panty is open every and Friday when cookies been charged with a number of offenses funded by U.S. Department of Agricul- time later, also with a stab wound. As Thursday morning to provide families and treats will be served including armed robbery, aggravated ture grants and low-interest loans. of Monday, the identity of the suspects and individuals in crisis with basic food as well as prizes and give- assault and unlawful possession of a had not been determined. One victim, a supplies. a-ways. weapon by a convicted felon. What’s it Worth? 16-year-old from Woodbine, sustained a stab wound to the abdomen. The second WEST CAPE MAY — Borough resi- victim, a 19-year-old Whitesboro man, Church to Host Sentence May Change Lost and Found dents will begin receiving new property suffered a stab wound to the torso. Both Russian Quartet COURT HOUSE — An appellate court OCEAN CITY — Kerianne O’Brien, assessments this week, the third in six were treated and released. Anyone with has upheld the conviction of Damien years. The reassessment, which was a vacationing senior from Carmel, N.Y., (Page A10 Please) Warner for his part in an Oct. 23, thought her silver class ring was gone WILDWOOD — Holy 2001 robbery of a gas station in Ocean forever when she lost it swimming Trinity Lutheran Church View but has ruled that he should be in rough surf in July. Thanks to Ray Nature Programs will host the St. Peters- burg Male Quartet at 7:30 resentenced. Warner was convicted of Reganato’s hobby, the ring was returned (From Page A1) Volunteers will show live animals in- p.m. today at the church, robbery in June 2002 and received a to its owner. Reganato, of Northfi eld, fi ve,” said Pelligrine. cluding a corn snake, black rat snake, box located at Atlantic and 20-year prison sentence, with 10 years sweeps the beaches with his metal If attendance remains low, he said, turtle, blue tongue skink and hog-nose Poplar Aves. of ineligibility for parole, along with detector and frequently fi nds coins, all winter children’s events may be can- snake. The program takes place inside The group will present 20 years to run concurrently for using wedding bands, and other lost jewelry. celled. the education building at Cape May Point a musical concert consist- a juvenile in commission of the crime. Reganato came across a girl’s class ring Pellegrine said a lot of effort goes into State Park. ing of Russian sacred and He also received fi ve years for jump- with a pink stone and a ram’s head, the children’s nature programs. Pellegrine said the staff was prepared for folk songs. The group is ing bail, to run consecutively. With the engraved with O’Brien’s name. After On Dec. 10, the park will hold “Kid’s 50 children to attend. on tour throughout the elimination of presumptive terms as the some Internet searching, he found the Christmas at the Seashore.” Children will To register for the Christmas event, call northeastern portion of the starting point for sentencing by the state right high school and mailed the ring to make Christmas tree ornaments from 884-2159. United States. Supreme Court in 2005, the appellate O’Brien. natural objects including angels from “We’d be happy to see at least 10 kids Ethnic refreshments will court concluded that Warner’s sentence pinecones, and birds, angelfi sh and sea at our events,” he said. be provided following the should be reviewed and redone in keep- turtles, wearing Santa hats, created from A winter wildlife hike is scheduled for Higbee Still on Hold music. There is no cost to ing with that Supreme Court ruling. clamshells. Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. Following a lesson on attend, however a free-will OCEAN VIEW — No word yet from Birds will also benefi t from the event winter wildlife and a short hike, kids will offering will be collected to Upper Picks Lots the county Prosecutor about whether when children make bird feeders from warm up with hot chocolate and cookies help pay for the group’s ex- State Police Trooper Robert Higbee will pinecones rolled in peanut butter and bird- and make groundhog crafts. PETERSBURG — Wrestling with penses. All are welcome. obligations to satisfy its affordable face criminal charges in the fatal car seed. Kids also will make Christmas cards, Coming up: Batmania on March 4 and a crash that killed Jacqueline G. Becker, eat cookies and visit with Santa Claus. Frogfest on April 1, both at 1 p.m.
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Taking You Well Into The Future Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A7 Property Tax (From Page A1) billion. That would be an less than last year, it’s noth- lion next year from $7.9 County Tax Administra- $8 billion, 15.8 percent ing to sneeze at. million this year, should ADELE'S tor George R. Brown III said increase, compared to last Add to that the 45 per- assure that the county will Jeweled Treasures his preliminary ratables year’s $8.3 billion, 23.4 cent reduction in county be able to reduce its 2007 “guess” for 2007 is $51.3 percent increase. Although debt service, to $4.3 mil- tax rate, making the 12th BOUTIQUE CONSIGNMENT consecutive year it has either been cut or held. • Estate Jewelry Gifts County Resident Elected The continued ratable • Antiques & Collectibles boom — now a result of • Dolls • Women's Clothing to be revaluations more than & Wedding Gowns ACCC Trustee Chairman new construction — also Treasured Lower Township (Villas) suggests the county will Corner of Bayshore Rd. OPEN Tues. - Sat. 12:00 - 5:00 pm & Greenwood Ave., Villas By CHRISTINE COTE their high school class. raising efforts. The bank repeat last year’s fi rst-time, Asked how local busi- also contributed to the wildly popular Munici- www.jeweledtreasures.com Layaway available 886-6563 MAYS LANDING — A nesses can benefit from grand opening ceremony pal Public Improvements Cape May County resi- the local campus, Boyer for the new campus last Pooled Financing Program Buying Gold, Diamonds, Coins & Estate Jewelry dent has been elected as said his bank has already year and for President Pe- which returned $3.8 mil- chairman of the Atlantic set up opportunities for its ter Mora’s inauguration. lion to municipalities for Cape Community College employes to take classes “We’ve taken the lead,” recreational projects. Specials Good Till Dec. 13th board of trustees, for the in computers and certain and Boyer wants other Last year’s fi rst-time allo- NOW OPEN second time since the col- software applications at businesses to show their cation of an extra $200,000 lege began a joint academic the college. support and join in with for arts and cultural organi- 104 S. MAIN ST. venture with Cape May He emphasized the con- working with the college. zations, however, is apt to County in 1999. venient access and quality The first Cape May be massaged. CAPE MAY Robert J. Boyer, 54, of Vil- of the programs and said County resident to serve The projected $8 billion las succeeded Brian Lefke he believes the college has as chairperson was Barbara increase in ratables is still COURT HOUSE Nov. 28 by a unanimous an opportunity to respond Chojnacki, who was one of the second largest ever and vote at the board’s annual to the particular busi- two county residents fi rst continues a trend that took 465.0090 reorganization meeting. ness needs of the county appointed to the board for off in earnest about the Along with Boyer, the through its computer and non-voting positions in July year 2000. In the 1990s, Steaks • Burgers • Hoagies • Wraps board voted Nicholas F. hospitality courses, which 1996. She became chair- ratables were stuck in the Talvacchia to serve as vice can be modified for the woman on Nov. 28, 2000, $13 billion range and ac- Seafood Platters • Club Sandwiches chairman and Elizabeth A. those needs. exactly six years ago. tually declined slightly in Dworsky, a retired Cape His primary focus will be Mary B. Long, who was 1993-95. U.S.D.A. WHOLE CENTER CUT May City School Superin- to continue the efforts of appointed with Chojnacki In Grant’s comparison, tendent and resident of Lefke, who took the board still sits on the board. She Morris County, at 20.15 Ocean City, to serve as to a different level with by- along with Andrew W. Mel- cents, has the next lowest .99 treasurer. law changes and working chiorre, of Court House, rate after Bergen. FILET Boyer is a senior vice through committees, Boyer and Dworsky are the only Highest effective tax pound president and chief fi nan- told the board. other Cape may County rates in the state are in CUT FREE TO cial offi cer for Cape Savings He thanked them for residents on the 14-mem- Salem, Cumberland and MIGNON6 ORDER Bank, an organization he their confi dence in him. ber board. Camden counties, with has worked for since Sept. “I hope I can lead to im- Betty Ann Inloes Hines rates of 98.86 cents, 98.33 Fresh Sliced Your Choice QUARTER POUND 1980. prove the college to be the was reappointed to serve cents, and 73.6 cents, re- CHEESEBURGER Originally from Bucks best it can be,” he said. as board secretary and spectively. D&W Liverwurst Every board member Cristie Ricciotti, of Atlantic County, Pa., Boyer has Kunzler Bologna ¢ lived in the county since should be an ambassa- City, joined the board as Contact Zelnik at (609) LB. 99 ea. 1969 and has worked in dor for the college, Boyer the non-voting member 886-8600 Ext. 27 or: Cooked Salami $1.99 banking for his entire ca- said. representing the student [email protected] Fresh Sliced Blitz’s Famous reer, he told the Herald The completion of the body. Your Choice Breakfast last week. college’s response to satisfy Contact Cote at (609) “If your cup runneth over, Swiss Cheese $ 99 He and wife, Suzy, who the Middle States accredi- 886-8600 Ext 31 or: share some.” Provolone Cheese Sandwich ea. works as a preschool spe- tation plan compliance [email protected] from a New York City billboard Cooper Sharp 1 cial education instructor next year will be one of his Muenster & LB. Blitz’s Fresh Made Salads Mozzarella $3.99 for the Lower Township major task to oversee but •Potato School District, live near he noted that that work is Dual Arrest In the Delaware Bay and en- already well underway. Fresh Sliced •Macaroni $ 39 Your Choice joy traveling to Florida to He also wants to con- Tavern Ham •Cole Slaw 1 LB. visit family, including one tinue with board develop- Turkey Breast of their three children who ment and complete an Vehicle Theft FRESH MADE updated facilities master Imported Ham lives there. WILDWOOD — Police Rose Lane, and the 17- Another child lives in plan that will be “board Genoa Salami $3.99 LB. arrested an 18-year-old year-old. 18” LARGE and far reaching.” Boston, one is still in school Villas man and 17-year-old Murray was charged With three separate Fresh Sliced CHEESE in Rhode Island. male Dec. 3 in connection with theft of a motor ve- campuses, he said, it’s “a Boyer joined the board of with a vehicle theft from hicle, eluding, and aggra- Roast Beef PIZZA little more complex.” $ 99 trustees in March 2000 af- Magnolia Avenue. vated assault on a police Corned Beef ter responding to an adver- The campus here is ag- LB. EVERY DAY 5 City police responded offi cer. Pastrami $4.99 NOT AVAIL. VILLAS ing, Boyer said, and “we tisement and going through to a 3:51 a.m. call to 304 He was remanded want to provide a site the interview process. W. Magnolia Ave. after to county jail in lieu of SPECIALS GOOD AT THESE STORES for Rutgers,” for upper He has personal experi- a report of a burglary in $50,000 bail. level course that will be 21st & New Jersey 902 Bayshore Rd. 104 S. Main St. 34th & Asbury ence with the community progress. The juvenile was re- offered. N. WILDWOOD VILLAS CMCH Ocean City college system, as a gradu- While enroute, Sgt. leased to the custody of a As for the new Cape ate of Cumberland County John Davis saw a vehicle parent. 729-4500 886-8225 465-0090 399-6080 College. He is also a gradu- May County campus, Boy- leaving the area without ate of Rowan University. er said its’ important to headlights on. He made a Long before joining the access the needs of the fast U-turn in an attempt to board, Boyer said a col- community and insure that apprehend the vehicle. lege in this county was the structure is meeting When he turned on something that “many of those needs. his emergency lights, the Your neighborhood health center us tried to achieve,” and he “How can we take a vehicle accelerated in an is “absolutely thrilled” that proactive approach?” is attempt to elude him. residents can further their where he wants the board The vehicle continued Affordable, quality medical care careers with an educational to focus. at a high rate of speed into opportunity so close to How can we get more Lower Township, where home. people to use what the the 17-year-old exited the He said he personally college has to offer? he vehicle, and was taken into 7 Comprehensive primary care for the entire family knows several people who added. custody. The vehicle con- have already benefited He is proud that his bank tinued at a high speed into 7 Specialized services — podiatry, GYN, cardiology, from the campus that has has taken a role in support- the Green Creek section of gastroenterology, infectious disease — just started its second year ing not only his participa- Middle Township. on site or by referral tion with the college but by of course offerings. He also Subsequently, the ve- All physicians and nurse practitioners credentialed offering fi nancial support 7 knows students that are hicle turned into a dirt under JCAHO accreditation standards taking advantage of the for college functions. driveway, and the driver Stars program, which offers Cape Savings has been exited the vehicle in an 7 Assistance with enrollment in public health insurance, free tuition at community active with Atlantic Cape attempt to fl ee in a heavily including Medicaid and NJ Family Care colleges for those within a Community College Foun- Se Habla wooded area. Español 7 Walk-ins welcome certain top percentage of dation, Inc. and its fund- With aid from County 7 No insurance? No problem! Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 Call (609) Unit, Lower and Middle Township police, the driver 465-0258 of the vehicle was appre- Cape Community Health Center hended and taken into custody. 410 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House Investigation revealed A division of that the vehicle was stolen from the 300 block West One environment. Magnolia Avenue. One simple way to care for it. Arrested were William Stan Murray, 18, an un- www.earthshare.org Offices also located in Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville and Glassboro. employed mechanic of 32 A8 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 Burdette to Begin Model Plan for Senior Health By CHRISTINE COTE to Take More Control of coordinator of the county health care providers and course, churches may be Their Health.” Chronic Illness Coalition, other general informa- used as sites for classes. COURT HOUSE — The According to Secretary will accompany Kratzer for tion regardless of what an Unlike her parish nurses grant that created Burdette Mike Leavitt of the federal this training from Jan. 22 to individual’s condition may who have to be licenses Tomlin Memorial Hospital’s Department of Health and 26, she said. be, according to Kratzer. to perform screenings, Parish Nurse Program ran Human Services (HHS), They will be Master She said she expects to those trained to offer the out Nov. 30, but just in this funding at the commu- Trainers after that and will train others in February new classes do not have time the hospital has been nity level “will empower train others in the com- and that senior classes will be medical professionals, chosen to initiate a new older people, who are dis- munity to give classes to begin in April or May. she said. DOUBLE VISION seniors, said Kratzer. She said she is excited For more information, There are two types of diplopia (double vision). program to help seniors stay proportionately affected healthy and active. by chronic disease, to take The Stanford model con- that this program will have contact Kratzer at 463- Binocular diplopia is present only when both eyes templates a six-week course a broader reach and hopes 4043. are open and disappears if either eye is closed. It is As of Dec. 1, the hospital more control of their own will be implementing a health through life style of a two-hour session once that groups she doesn’t caused by problems with the extraocular muscles disease and disability pre- and behavioral changes.” a week for seniors to learn even know about will con- Contact Cote at (609) that control the eyeball or the nerves that signal vention program for chronic These funds continue about healthy eating, medi- tact her about setting up 886-8600 Ext 31 or: these muscles. The two most common causes of illness through its Parish a relationship established cation usage, talking to a six-week class. And, of [email protected] binocular diplopia in people over 50 are thyroid Nurse offi ce, with a federal in 2003, which included conditions and cranial nerve damage. Monocular Administration on Aging initiatives by the Robert diplopia, on the other hand, is present with both (AoA) grant, administered Wood Johnson Foundation, Silent Protest: ACCC Workers eyes open but persists when the problematic eye through the state Depart- according to Leavitt. is open and the other eye is closed. Monocular ment of Health and Senior It was that foundation Without Contracts Since July diplopia is not caused by misalignment but by services (HSS), according to that awarded Burdette the problems in the eyeball, such as astigmatism, dry Parish Nurse Coordinator grant for the Parish Nurse By CHRISTINE COTE eye, and some retinal problems, as well as certain Bonnie Kratzer, a registered program. Since 2003, Bur- cataracts. nurse. dette received $150,000 MAYS LANDING — Double vision is not a minor complaint! It will take a bit of time to to fund Kratzer’s work in About two dozen contract When double vision occurs, seek a complete get it rolling however. bringing health screenings employes of Atlantic Cape visual evaluation from an ophthalmologist. At Kratzer went to Wash- and education to residents Community College came ATLANTIC EYE CENTER and EYE MAX ington, D.C. yesterday to through their churches. to the board of trustees LASIK CENTER, we are educated, trained, and attend an AoA national Burdette was one of reorganization meeting licensed to provide total care of the eyes. Total eye summit where she will take three facilities chosen Nov. 28 but didn’t have care includes performing comprehensive medical a seminar to learn about statewide to conduct this anything to say. eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, “evidence based grants,” new model chronic disease The faulty and staff mem- diagnosing injuries and disorders of the eye, she said. self-management program. bers sat or stood in the area and using the appropriate medical and surgical That means, this new Two other counties will outside the board meeting Christine Cote procedures necessary for treatment. If you have program has to be designed be implementing model room with signs, which Dennis Huey, senior faculty member, and Rhonda any questions or would like further information, so that “outcomes refl ect depression prevention pro- read “Settle Now.” Petruzzi, cashier in administrative services, fl ank call us today. We accept most insurance, including goals,” she added. grams, according to the There are four separate door to trustees meeting room. Medicare and Medicaid. Burdette will receive HSS, which will have up NJEA unions that represent $28,939 the fi rst year and to $900,000 available over faculty, staff, supervisors The public sector has challenged the claim that additional funding will be three years. and culinary educators, always provided health salary increase were not available for two subse- Kratzer said she was con- who have been working insurance and those costs comparable to other similar P.S. Double vision involves seeing two distinct quent years, as long as the tacted by the state about without a contract since keep rising, he added. institutions. images of a single object. It is not the same as program is run as expected, receiving this funding be- July 1, according to John “We appreciate all the Rossi said at that time blurry vision. Kratzer said. Whether the cause of the success of the Stratton, assistant profes- employes do,” Rossi said. that the previous contract amount will be exactly the Parish Nurse program. sor of chemistry and phys- Stratton said that if the had an average four per- CAPE CATARACT CENTER same next year and the year Does this mean the de- ics and representative of administration were seri- cent increase and that was 804 Rt. 9 S., CMCH, NJ after will depend on the mise of that program? No, ACCC’s Education Associa- ous about settling it would similar to other county funding source, she said. said Kratzer, those church- tion union. have done so months ago. colleges in the area. Only 16 states received a es that have established Stratton told the Her- When employes pro- Contact Cote at (609) portion of the $13 million programs will continue but ald that the unions were tested at the board’s Sep- 886-8600 Ext 31 or: federal funds distributed for there will not be quite as protesting, because “we tember meeting, Rossi [email protected] “Empowering Older People many meetings and health are not being offered a sal- screenings as in the past ary increase comparable to three years, she said. other community colleges Blockbuster Sets But this new initiative while simultaneously being will reach beyond churches asked for concessions in Holiday Toy Drive The Original and connect with seniors working conditions.” FUDGE KITCHEN through centers, housing None of the protestors COURT HOUSE — 18. Blockbuster is also giv- presents and nutrition sites, and attempted to enter the Blockbuster Video along ing back to the community HOLIDAY OFFER any other venue that might boardroom or talk to any with a group of concerned by donating one free movie to our special friends wish to offer the program, board members. citizens, are collecting new, rental with the donation of Kratzer said. After the meeting Joseph unwrapped, toys for the a new toy or gift. A 1lb. box of Fudge shipped Her offi ce will partner Rossi, dean of the Cape annual Blockbuster Video Donations are being ac- anywhere in the USA... Holiday toy drive. cepted at Blockbuster Video $16.29 with the county Depart- May County campus and or 2 lb. box $25.79 ment of Aging, the county labor relations, told the The gift donations are to Stores in Court House, Department of Health and Herald that the college is be given to the underprivi- North Cape May and Seaville. Price includes pure whipped cream fudge, elegant holiday other community service working hard toward a leged children of Cape May gift wrap, sales tax, postage, packaging & handling For information about . providers, she said. resolution. County. WE DO IT ALL! The new funds are spe- He said he was optimistic Donations for infants how to donate, call Cheryl cifi cally earmarked for “de- but could not predict when through ages 17 plus are be- at Blockbuster Video, 465- ployment of the Chronic it would be accomplished, ing accepted through Dec. 8650. 1-800-23-FUDGE Disease Self-Management but “We’re working toward Send your holiday Program developed by getting it done — a fair Stanford University,” ac- agreement for an excellent greetings with our cording to Leavitt. staff but that is affordable to traditional favorites: Next month, Kratzer students.” Plain Chocolate, Plain and two others from the All groups negotiate to- county will spend a week gether, he said, confi rming Vanilla, Chocolate Nut & in Princeton to be trained that all four contracts ex- Vanilla Nut in a beautiful by someone from Stanford, pired June 30, and salary gift box. Kratzer said. Another Par- and benefi ts are the prime Tell us when you ish Nurse, Barbara Dix, concern. 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Sunday This offer not valid with any other discounts or specials. 6107 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood Crest 729-4069 Orders must be placed by Thurs., Dec. 14, 2006 • Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A9 Beach Theater Owner Seeks Demo Permit By JACK FICHTER She said the condition Theater in Jenkintown, Andrus said Cape May of the theater and adjacent and the State Theater in needs a movie theater. He CAPE MAY — This city retail stores have deterio- Easton, Pa. also managed the Liberty may soon be without a rated in recent years. Lee also designed build- Theater, built in 1919, movie theater. “I think the combined ings for Temple University which was demolished. Frank Theaters, owner efforts of the East Lynne in Philadelphia. In July 2003, owner Al- of the Beach Theater, is on Theater Company, and Paul Andrus, who man- vin Franks told city coun- the Dec. 11 agenda of the the New Jersey State Film aged the Beach Theater cil the Beach Theater had city’s Historic Preservation Festival could make it work when Hunt Enterprises lost $185,000 in the past Commission applying for a as a 12-month operating owned it, provided the 12-months. At that time, demolition permit. entity,” said Stahlhuth. Herald with a story about council reduced the cost The owner did not re- She suggested preserv- the opening of the theatre of the theater’s mercantile turn phone calls to the Her- ing one theater for live in 1950 from a movie ex- license from $6,700 per ald seeking more details. performances seating 350- hibitor trade magazine. It year to $600. Preliminary plans fi led 400 people and one to two was described as a “pleasing Contact Fichter at (609) with HPC call for improv- other theaters for movies. blend of the quaint and the 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: Cape May Wicker ing and expanding the re- Stahlhuth said the the- modern.” jfi [email protected] tail stores located adjacent ater company is consider- to the theaters with six, ing leaving Cape May if it “The Famous Cape May Shopping Experience!” two-story condominium cannot strike a deal for the Post Offi ce Holiday units built above them. Beach Theater. ENJOY OUR LOW PRICES AND GREAT SELECTIONS! Demolition of the the- She said the company Food Drive Saturday ater section is included in has approached the state the plans to provide park- Division of Fish and Wild- By AL CAMPBELL items are being sought? Patio Furniture • Bedroom Furniture ing spaces for the condo life of the Department of They include pasta, pea- units. Environmental Education WILDWOOD — Circle nut butter, canned tuna, The theater opened June (DEP), owners of Ponder- Saturday, Dec. 9, on the and any type of canned • Rockers • Baskets 29, 1950 and seated 860 lodge, about using one of calendar, and buy a few vegetables, soups, fruits, patrons. In 1995, the the- the buildings on the prop- extra non-perishable food cereals and jellies. ater was divided into four erty in Villas, which has items. In addition to leaving the • Gift Items • Silk Flowers small theaters. been converted to a sanctu- It’s again time for the donations by their mail- East Lynne Theater ary, and constructing a new countywide post offi ce food boxes, donors may also Company Artistic Director theater next to it. drive to benefi t local food drop them off at the lobbies • Seasonal Items • Closeouts Gayle Stahlhuth said her Stahlhuth is distributing banks. of the post offi ces in their organization is interested petitions along with Con- Post offi ces that will be towns. in acquiring the Beach gress Street resident Bar- participating include Cape “We will collect all foods Cape May Wicker Theater. She said Franks bara Skinner to preserve May, Rio Grande, Villas, donated. The local food Theaters has not responded the Beach Theater. Wildwood, Court House, banks are desperately low, 3 Convenient Locations to her inquiries. Skinner said the theater Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea and we are asking for the Stahlhuth said she has has historical signifi cance Isle City and Ocean City. public’s help,” stated Voll- heard “rumor upon rumor” because it is the work of “All we ask is that our rath. 203 Sunset Blvd. 1930 Route 9 North about the future of the architect W. H. Lee, who postal customers leave non- “We wish all a healthy West Cape May Clermont Beach Theater. She said she designed a number of the- perishable food by their New Year and happy holi- 609-884-8440 believes Frank Theaters is aters near Philadelphia. mail boxes to be collected days,” he said. 609-624-3031 considering maintaining Most of the theaters are by their letter carrier or The food drive started in Open Thurs.- Mon. Open 7 Days the retail and gutting the closed or have been torn rural carrier,” said John the Wildwood Post Offi ce theater for parking. down. Vollrath, longtime spokes- and, over the years, grew or “If there’s just some way Among remaining Lee- man for the event. to include all Cape May Cape May Wicker Silk Flowers to strike a medium, keep designed theaters are the All food collected will be County post offi ces. the theaters, obviously Sedgwick Cultural Center deposited at food banks in Postal workers from “all 109 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May • 609-884-5330 make them better,” said in Philadelphia, the Bryn the community, he added. crafts” will assist in the Open Thurs.- Mon. Stahlhuth. Mawr Theater, the Hiway Need some ideas of what collection effort.
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By LAUREN HUGGINS “If we are going to spend $400,000 to The couple was divorced in 1998 but build a park, why can’t we spend some On the Radio Aetna Life Insurance Company allegedly WILDWOOD CREST — The borough money to repair Scoop Taylor Park,” paid $9,393 to health care providers for awarded a $446,100 contract to Albre- questioned resident Joe Lloyd. “There’s CAPE MAY — WCFA-FM 101.5 is on services rendered to his former wife. cht & Heun in order to turn two grassy duct tape on the chin-up bars.” the air, broadcasting from the Center oceanfront lots between Forget-Me-Not “It is a disgrace,” added Lloyd. for Community Arts. The low power and Palm avenues into a fi tness park. Cabrera said that the borough has bud- radio station programs jazz with plans Ready for Fire Election Commissioner Don Cabrera, who ini- geted for repairs to its other recreation to provide a community radio format tially placed this project on the borough’s area. But they’ve been running into dif- ERIC RAYMOND as volunteer announcers are trained. COURT HOUSE — Voters in Middle “wish list,” is spearheading the initiative. fi cultly fi nding replacement parts for some WCFA transmits from atop the Wild- Township Fire District One will go to He described the park as including walk- of the equipment, he added. Eric’s Heating wood Crest water tower. A dedication the polls Dec. 13 at the Firehouse, 10 ing and jogging paths, seating areas for “We’re fi nding that they don’t make the ceremony with Cape May Mayor Jerome S. Boyd St., from 2-9 p.m. to consider Ready to Serve visitors to relax, and an entertainment parts we need,” said Cabrera. “We might E. Inderwies and Wildwood Mayor a $4.9-million bond to build a new OCEANVIEW — Eric’s pavilion. need to replace the entire unit.” Ernie Troiano was held Nov. 28. The fi rehouse. Purchase of a parcel for $1.2 Cooling and Heating, LLC “It will be benefi cial to the entire com- Lloyd said that it would be easy enough station’s 100-watt signal covers about million was approved (261-91) in a of this community is open munity,” he said. to measure and cut a piece of metal, in- fi ve miles of terrain. March 31 special election. The tract is for business and available In addition, the lots, each about as stead of ordering a replacement part. along the railroad tracks between Hand seven days a week. large as city block and heavily valued, “Most anything would be better than Insurance Fraud Charge Avenue and Mechanic Street, former Hourly service or yearly would be protected from “high density duct tape,” he said. site of Avalon Carpet and Tile, which maintenance contracts are TRENTON — Joseph Venziano, 66, development.” Lloyd also asked the commissioners if relocated to Rio Grande. If approved, the available on gas heaters, of Wildwood, was indicted Nov. 28 by Cabrera said the project cost is ap- picnic tables could be brought in to the bond would add one cent to the nine- air conditioners and heat a county Grand Jury for allegedly com- proximately $347,000, but the borough Scoop Taylor Park. He said families with cent fi re tax rate. The bond would be for pumps. mitting health care claims fraud. He was plans to partially fund the project with ap- children often have snacks there, but have 30 years, and add about $175,000 to the Eric offers reasonable charged with second-degree health care proximately $157,000 from the county’s diffi culty using the tall benches. annual fi re district budget, which goes rates, and specializes in claims fraud, third-degree theft by de- recreation reimbursement program. In other business, the borough will before voters each February. residential homes. For ception and fourth degrees falsifying or He noted that the borough would pay hold a public auction on Dec. 27. (Page A49 Please) information, call owners tampering with records. The indictment the difference if the project ran over the Items such as bicycles, older vehicles, Eric or Kerry Raymond at alleges Venziano falsely represented that county’s limit. and computer equipment are set to go on the block at borough hall. 624-1498. Contact Huggins at: The human race has im- (609) 886-8600 ext. 25 proved everything, but or lhuggins@cmcherald. the human race. com Dennis Educators Hear Pupils’ Ideas By JOE HART students. Papp also answered the DENNISVILLE — The chaperone question catego- voices of students were rizing it as a safety issue. heard this week at the On trips, the district is Dennis Township Board of more comfortable using Education meeting. regular teachers as chap- At the Nov. 30 meeting, erones because they are two student representa- familiar with the students, tives from the elementary he said. school, Brooke Craver and Robertson thanked the Rachel Kimball, took advan- students for their sugges- tage of their new posts on tions. The board gave them the board to express some an option for upcoming student-related ideas. meetings. That marked their sec- They offered to rear- Special ond meeting after being range meetings so the girls introduced to the board could present their ques- Nov. 2. tions earlier and then be Craver, spokesperson of allowed to leave, rather the duo, expressed their than have to stay for the desire to create a student entire proceeding. Santa Savings newspaper. She said the pa- The board expressed per could report on school concern for students know- Cape May County Herald, sports, upcoming events ing some meetings can run and other student issues. for hours and might be the countyʼs leader in community news and She explained that one of considered boring by young her teachers produces a students. editorial has a great gift idea for you. newsletter on plain inex- The student representa- pensive copy paper and tives accepted the offer and suggested a similar format the new format should be Just select the choice below that best fi ts your needs: for this project, apparently in effect at future meet- knowing the board’s desire ings. One Year mailed to you for only $37 to save taxpayers’ money. Craver also put forth Contact Hart at (609) Snowbird Special, six months (26 weeks) the idea of a winter formal 886-8600 Ext. 35 or e-mail dance as a fund-raising at: [email protected] mailed to you for only $21 effort. She proposed that those Call today and have your gift delivered by next week. attending pay a small fee You can reach our subscription department @ 609-886-8600 extension 11. and have the proceeds go to charity. Start a gift/mail subscription today! Itʼs easy. Finally, she related a concern from her constitu- ency. A classmate’s parent $ 00 had a question she asked 52 ISSUES FOR 37 Craver to bring up at the WANT TO FIND A or meeting. NATIONAL PARK CAMPSITE? $ 00 Apparently, the school Snowbird Special 26 WEEKS 21 has regular teachers accom- Make Check Payable To: The Herald/Times pany students on class fi eld trips. The parent suggested Name: they use substitutes for Address: chaperones on the trips and keep the regular teachers in their classrooms. Superintendent George Tel. #: Zip: WANT WEATHER Papp, President John Rob- FORECASTS? ertson and the rest of the # board members quickly Want to know where to Exp. Date: addressed the students’ get this information? ideas. 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It’s that will remain in effect precedent for transferring supposed to trim taxes. until Dec. 31, 2009. a mining license, which After nearly 20 years, That, too, may be in Pickering termed an “un- an emergency services dis- jeopardy if Woodbine opts usual issuance.” TANNING BEDS patching pact is ending to contract with Belleplain In another matter, with- PARTICULARLY HARM Dec. 31 between Middle Emergency Corp. for its out public comment, the and Dennis townships. dispatching services, Alexis southeast corner of Shun- YOUNG PEOPLE On Monday, Middle said. pike and Indian Trail Road If you think that a few visits to the tanning Township Committee That coverage will in- was rezoned from Restrict- salon are not particularly harmful, or that tanning passed a resolution to end clude emergency medical ed Industrial to Community will condition your skin for the beach, you dispatching services with services, fi re and transfer Business. Dennis Township on that of calls to the State Po- would be wrong on both counts. In fact, there is Acceptance of the date. Belleplain Emergency lice Woodbine unit, which planned retirements of po- no research to show that either tanning beds or Corp. will assume full dis- provides police services to lice offi cers Burgess Hamer exposure to real sunlight will somehow condition patching duties Jan. 1. Dennis Township. and Steve Ginyard and the skin to avoid skin cancer. Instead, exposure to The loss of Dennis Town- The corporation has, ac- Recreation Director Gregg ultraviolet light (UV) from either source can lead ship translates to $200,000, cording to the resolution, Arnold was made by reso- or about two cents on the “developed a plan for radio to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, lution. tax rate, said Administrator dispatch and operations to Also passed at the meet- or melanoma, says the Skin Cancer Foundation. James Alexis. assume those responsibili- ing was an interlocal ser- Moreover, the American Cancer Society warns It also means a reduction ties not held by the town- vice agreement with West that the risk of melanoma more than doubles for of two or three dispatch- ship…” Wildwood providing animal people who began using ultraviolet tanning lights ers who man the consoles “We approved the agree- control services in that bor- in the Middle Township ment establishing rates for prior to age 35. The risk increases with added ough on an on-call basis. Police Department radio the next three years. If they The township has one What a difference new decorative exposure to UV light. room. (Woodbine) do not accept full-time and two part-time siding and windows can make for Tanning beds and unprotected exposure to “We have other (interlo- it, we will be losing them,” animal control officers, your home’s appearance and for the sun can also lead to premature wrinkles and cal service) agreements Alexis said. Alexis said. your heating and cooling bills! age spots. Your dermatologist may be able to with Dennis. There was At one time Middle They currently provide no argument or fi ghting,” Township dispatched for suggest a safe tanning alternative. For additional animal control services in said Alexis. Upper Township, as well as Middle, Sea Isle City, Stone information about skin cancer and its signs The exit came as no Dennis and Woodbine. Harbor, and Avalon. Call Today For A Free Estimate and symptoms, call LAWRENCE PAOLINI surprise to Middle Town- Upper Township “went Del Haven resident D.O., PC at 609-465-8788 to schedule an ship offi cials, said Alexis. to Ocean City when they George Boyer, and about appointment. Our offi ce is conveniently located The municipality had been went to a different radio 12 community residents, Save Or Make “notifi ed very early on, at band that we could not have at 105 NORTH MAIN STREET, CAPE MAY thanked committee for its the beginning of the year provided,” said Alexis. help addressing the ongo- No Payments, COURT HOUSE. New patients welcome. Most that this may happen.” Also at the meeting, ing juvenile delinquency $ 00 No Interest insurance plans are accepted. The termination will take Albrecht & Heun and Fu- problem in their neighbor- For 1 Year! place at the end of the pres- ture Mining and Recycling, hood. 60 Please send any questions or comments to my offi ce ent three-year contract. made a presentation detail- “We did get some con- per window when you buy 6 or more See store for details or e-mail me at: “I will have to make up ing its intention to relocate structive help from the [email protected] the reduction either in re- the present Goshen Road paper in the last couple duction in workforce or by recycling facility to an In- weeks,” Boyer said. P.S. A sunburn is not a sign of health. Instead, it other means of increasing dian Trail Road parcel. He said he talked with is the skin’s response to insult by UV rays. revenue in the budget,” According to attorney DeLanzo, and the group he added. Jeffrey April, Future Min- was to meet with Police Also on Monday, com- ing received a use variance Chief Joseph Evangelista af- mittee ratified an agree- from the zoning board of ter the meeting concerning adjustment “in order to its “ongoing” problems. operate a gravel, mining “We have a lot more and recycling center” on participation than we did the site, formerly owned last time,” said Boyer. Now Installed Exclusively by by George Siter. An ongoing problem by easyeasy moneymoney April said the fi rm will Edgewood resident Phil Frank Vincent be “requesting township Broder about roadwork committee, in the future, being done by a private Windows • Siding • Doors • Roofing issue a gravel and mining contractor may be near Serving South Jersey Since 1957 permit” for the site. resolution. 1935 New Rd., Northfield • 609-272-9987 The intent, April said, Pickering said if in- www.frankvincentwindows.com • www.renewalbyandersen.com will be to cease operations spectors verify that the Open Monday - Saturday 9-5 at the present Goshen Road contractor has not made *DETAILS OF OFFER - Offer expires Nov 30, 2006. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. License number available upon request. “Andersen”, “Renewal by facility and, ultimately, promised progress, the Andersen” and the Renewal by Andersen logo are registered trademarks of Andersen maintain the lake, formed Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. contractor’s bond would ©2004 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. **See store for financing details. by gravel extraction, and be used to complete the reclaim is as a residential work, which Broder has “Nothing is so strong as gentleness and nothing is so subdivision. complained about for the gentle as real strength.” At that time, the firm past 18 months. -Ralph W. Sockman will relinquish one gravel pit license, he said. “You are asking us to issue a new mining per- in time for the holidays mit?” asked Solicitor James Pickering Jr. “With the condition that the license we now hold, we will agree it will only ** be used for maintenance at APRAPR the Dennisville Road site, 6.50%6.50% because that operation is winding down. We just THE EAT-IN KITCHEN need to maintain the lake,” Most families eat at the dining room They allow a family to be together 15 Year Fixed Rate April said. table for big holiday meals. The rest of while meals are cooked and served, It would be used for no the time, they eat at the kitchen table. instead of being split into two or other purpose, he added. Bear this in mind when you design more rooms. At QUALITY HOME Home Equity Loans! Principal Phil Heun said your new kitchen. Practically any CENTER & PANELING, no job is the state requires main- kitchen can incorporate eating space. too big or too small. We specialize tenance dredging only of If square footage is not at a premium, in kitchens, bathrooms, countertops, No Points - No Fees the lake. a separate breakfast area (with table cabinets, gas fi replaces, paneling, Don’t wait! Call Newfield National Bank at Mayor F. Nathan Dough- and chairs) adjacent to the work core fl ooring, doors and more. Our ty said there are presently is often preferred. In kitchens of more showroom hours are weekdays, 8 1-800-690-3440 for more information. similar residential subdivi- modest size, islands and peninsulas a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. sions based around former (outfi tted with stools) can easily to 5 p.m. We accept MasterCard, Visa gravel pit lakes in the town- assume the role of the kitchen table. and Discover. Member ship, off Brooks Avenue FDIC Even in the tiniest galley kitchen, an and Sound Drive. eating surface can be folded away as a Please visit our web site: “What about noise levels www.qualityhomectr.com (at the proposed site)?” pullout. Hinged to drop down and out 1-800-690-3440 • www.newfieldbank.com asked Committeewoman of the way when not in use, it scarcely Hint: *This annual percentage rate is available when you make automatic payments through your new or existing Newfield National Susan DeLanzo. impacts kitchen space. The size of your family, the Bank Account. If you choose other payment options, the annual percentage rate is 6.75% APR. There are no fees associated “We never had a noise These days, people are busier and ages in the household and your with our Home Equity Loans. Rate applies for a term of up to 180 months, when the loan is at least $10,000 “new money” and an automatic transfer from a Newfield National Bank checking or savings account is used. The payment for a 180 month complaint (at Goshen more rushed and eat-in kitchens lifestyle should govern the kind of loan for $10,000 at 6.50% APR is $87.11. This product is a fixed rate, closed-end loan secured with the primary residence Road),” replied April, and respond to the needs of that lifestyle. eat-in function of your kitchen. and not exceeding an 80% loan to value ratio. Rates are subject to change. The rate is 0.25% higher without automatic trans- fer option. Property insurance required. Interest may be tax deductible, consult your tax advisor. added that facility has “smaller buffers” than the Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A13 ONGOING EVENTS service projects for youth 0529. Rec., Terry, 884-9565; TTEENEEN grades eight-12. Meet- Music: Impact Choir, County Museum, Barbara, Roller Skating - Cape ings and activities held Seashore Church, 886- 465-3535; Crest Haven www.franktheatres.com 6196; Kaleidoscope Kids Nursing Home, Anthony, Rio Stadium Theatre May Convention Hall is SSCENECENE monthly. For more infor- Corner of Rt. 9 & 47 in the Rio Mall, next to K-Mart underway. Hours will be: mation: contact Rutgers singers, ages six-14, 465- 465-1274; Habitat for Hu- 609-889-4799 Friday, 4 – 6 p.m.; Satur- Cooperative Research and 7443; Community Con- manity, 463-0244; Lower Cape May’s FIRST State Of The Art Motion Picture Complex! Featuring luxurious Stadium day, 1 -3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and social activities for or 889-8105. Extension 4-H Youth De- cert Band, Norm Lochten, Twp. Rec., Zack, 886- HIGH BACK ROCKERS & ALL DIGITAL SOUND! - 3 p.m. For information youth 10 and older. Teen Program: Taber- velopment Program 465- 465-8737. 7880; MADD, 463-1616; Valid Showtimes regarding birthday parties, YAP - Saturday Nights: nacle United Methodist 5115 ext. 605. NAACP: Youth Council, North Cape Center, Paul, Fri., Dec. 8 - Thurs., Dec. 14 Visit one of our other conveniently private parties and school Arts and social activities Church, 656 Seashore AlaTeen: for teens with ages 14-21, 624-9152. 898-8899; Red Cross, Peg, located theatres parties call 884-9524 or throughout much of the Road, Erma. Wednesdays family or friends who are Scouting: ages fi ve-17; 465-7382; United Way, Harbor 5 Theatre, Stone Harbor 368-7731 884-9565. school year for youth and - Teen Bible Study 6:30 alcoholics: Thursdays, 8 Girl Scouts of the South Suzanne, 729-2002; Wet- Strand Theatre, Ocean City 398-6565 THE HOLIDAY (PG13) Barn Buddies - for kids children ages 6-16. Pro- to 8:30 p.m. Friday Night p.m., Church of Resur- Jersey Pines, 697-3900; lands Institute, 368-1211. (11:05am), 1:50pm, 4:30pm, 7:10pm, 9:50pm interested in horses. Ages rection, 200 W. Tuckahoe Boy Scouts of Southern Adults are also welcome. UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (PG) grams include Junior Arts Teens, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. (11:15am), 1:20pm, 3:20pm, 5:15pm, 7:20pm, 9:20pm 8-11 meet every 1st and Camp for ages 6-10, and Homework Club: Road, Marmora, 547- New Jersey, 327-1700. DÉJÁ VU (PG13) 3rd Sunday of the month Camp Congress Hall for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Church of 0855. Swim Teams: ages fi ve- (11:05am), 1:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:35pm, 10:05pm SEA THEATRE THE NATIVITY STORY (PG) from 1-3 p.m. Dues $20 ages 6-12. the Advent, Parish Hall, Civil Air Patrol: ages 18: Cape May Recreation (11:00am), 1:20pm, 3:30pm, 5:40pm, 7:45pm, 9:45pm 12-18: meets Thursdays, Dept., 884-9565; Crest CASINO ROYALE (PG-13) benefi t the center. For Teen Karate: Every Washington and Franklin (11:00am) 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7:20pm, 10:00pm more info 884-2048. Monday, Wednesday and streets, Cape May. cadet programs, drill and Dolphins, 884-6390. Please call HAPPY FEET (PG) Teen Services: num- (11:05am) 1:10pm, 3:15pm, 5:20pm, 7:25pm, 9:30pm CCA-YAP - Youth Arts Thursday. Call 886-6902 4-H Teen Ambas- ceremony, safety classes, BORAT (R) Program: variety of arts sadors: leadership, citi- aerospace education, bers for activities, health 1:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:55pm emergency services. 624- questions; United Way, for shows SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE (G) zenship and community (11:30am) 4:00pm, 6:00pm 729-2255, free directory. DECK THE HALLS (PG) Volunteer for the fol- (11:10am), 1:15pm, 3:20pm, 5:25pm, 7:30pm, 9:40pm $ Shows in ( ) play Saturday & Sunday only 5 lowing groups: Animal and times. Early Bird Special! Here’s All shows Welfare Society, 465- Monday - Thursday Take $5 off your open 3403; Burdette Hospital, $6 Adult • $4 Children before 2pm- tickets only $5.00 Births Etc. Shop, 463-2000; 4005 Pacifi c Ave Visit www.franktheatres.com for more information bowling purchase Cape May Nature Cen- Wildwood • 729-0337 on Sundays thru 12/17/06 The following births Nov. 6. ter, 884-9590; Cape May Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri.: 3-Midnight • Tues.: 3-11pm were reported a Shore Me- Gracie Elizabeth Repici • Sat.: 10am-1am • Sun.: 11am-10pm • Closed Wed. morial Hospital: to Brian and Julie Repici of T Luke Daniel Holmes to Goshen, Nov. 7. 3J’s Wildwood Bowl Bill and Amy Holmes of Marissa Anne Trostle to 3401 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood • 609-729-0111 Petersburg, Nov. 4. Brian and Jackie Trostle of Breakfast with Santa www.3jwildwoodbowl.com Maxwell Antonia Camp- Upper Township, Nov. 8. bell to Tadhg Campbell and Tiernee Caroline Todd Enjoy a delicious Natacha Nicolau of Court to Walter and Melissa Todd breakfast buffet House. of Erma, Nov. 8. Seaside Madden Grey Fuscel- Amber Lillyann Robson Saturday, December 9th, 2006 laro to Seth and Toni Fus- to Allan and Amy Robson o Cheese Co. cellaro of West Wildwood, Rio Grande, Nov. 14. 9am to 11:30am At the Motor Boat Club 600 Park Blvd., West Cape May Freeholders Honor MTHS 21st Street in Avalon 884-8700 Panther Marching Band • Enter for your chance to win one of our COURT HOUSE —Coun- won awards for drum many popular gift baskets and prizes. Opening ty freeholders recognized major, percussion, color Saturday, Middle Township High guard, high music and high December 9th9th School’s Panther Marching visual. Have your picture taken with Santa! Imported Band at their board meet- The Panther Marching • Cheeses • Olives ing on Nov. 28 for fi nish- Band has competed in the Adults $8.00 each • Children 12 and under $5.00 each ing in fi rst place in their Tournament of Bands At- • Olive Oil division at the Tournament lantic Coast Championship of Bands Atlantic Coast every year since 1980. Fresh Baked Championship. This year’s win is the 14th Bread The band participated first place title since at- AVALON in the Group 2 category tending the Atlantic Coast which includes bands with Championships — the as many as 55 musicians. most for any band in the Middle’s band consists of tournament’s 34-year his- 43 musicians plus a color tory. guard. Under the direction of Band Director Ginny Russ What’s and Assistant Band Di- rector Lou Randazzo, the Cooking? band attained the highest COFFEE score of all four competing Next week’s menu of TM meals served by the Cape groups, which is comprised May County Nutritional of schools from states all Project for the Elderly. Beans Bagels Buns along the East Coast. Catering available Additionally, the band Dec. 11: Chicken ten- Micro Roasted Coffees • Store Rolled Bagels ders, sweet potato fries, peas, salad, lemon pudding, Fresh Bakery - Grill corn chowder. Dec. 12: Salisbury steak, The Avalon Coffee Company is proud to offer the high- mashed potatoes, gravy, est quality in everything we do. From coffees and green beans, beet salad, bagels to sandwiches and salads we only use the fi nest fruit cocktail. Dec. 13: Kielbasa, sau- ingredients and make everything with pride. erkraut, mashed potatoes, roll, salad, jello. We’ll make you look GREAT Dec. 14: Beef stew, wax beans, noodles, Roll, for the Holidays! cole slaw, butterscotch BISPHOSPHONATES AND JAW DAMAGE pudding. Bagel Trays • Sandwich Trays • Bakery Trays Not only are the bone-building drugs you as a public service. At SUNSHINE Dec. 15: Creamed • Sweet Trays • Coffee Service • Pick-up/Delivery known as bisphosphonates used to prevent DENTAL, we stress the importance chipped beef, potato patty, osteoporosis, they are also administered of preventive dental care for the entire mixed veggies, salad, white We’ll ship anywhere! • Custom Made for you intravenously to bone-cancer patients. The family. When was the last time you had cake, chicken vegetable news on these drugs is that they have been your teeth checked by a professional? Call soup. Visit one of our locations: linked to osteonecrosis (“dead” bone) us now at 609.465.5415 and schedule an Dec. 11: Salami and of the jaw, which can lead to abscesses, appointment. Your total emotional and cheese on roll, macaroni - Rio Grande Cafe & Grille foul-tasting discharge, loose teeth, and physical well-being is as important to salad, diced pears, apple Rio Grande Route 9 • 463-0275 even exposed bone. It is important to note us as your teeth. We will do what is best juice. - Court House Cafe that only four percent of reported cases for you and we will not compromise. Dec. 12: Provolone CMCH 9 Mechanic St. • 463-8200 of osteonecrosis of the jaw have been We’re located at 109 West Atlantic Ave., and Swiss on roll, tomato linked to osteoporosis treatment with oral Cape May Court House. We accept slices, tapioca pudding, - 1944 Rt. 9 North bisphosphonates. Because the intravenous most insurances, including Delta Dental, fruit punch. Clermont • 624-1464 drugs used to treat bone cancer are twelve Horizon Blue Cross and Aetna PPO. We Dec. 13: Ham salad on - Pine & Pacifi c Holiday Coffee times stronger, they pose the greater also have fi nancing available through roll, potato salad, apple- Wildwood • 846-0040 sauce, applesauce, grape- Gift Boxes Available risk. Patients who are going to take these Care Credit and Healthcare Credit. - 7th & New Jersey Ave. fruit juice. drugs should schedule extractions, dental Please send your questions or comments N. Wildwood • 846-0041 implants, and other procedures three to to my offi ce or e-mail me at: Dec. 14: Tuna salad order from our website four months prior to beginning treatment. [email protected] on white, salad, cookies, - Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com What kind of medications do you P.S. If you take oral bisphosphonates, do not orange juice. Beach & Gurney Street • 898-8088 take? This informative column on panic. You are at low risk for osteonecrosis. Dec. 15: Roast beef bisphosphonates has been brought to However, be vigilant about getting dental exams and cheese, wheat bread, and cleaning. banana, tomato juice. A14 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 Lower Police Chief Seeks More Offi cers By JACK FICHTER showing support for fellow fi cers would not “put taxes offi cers. through the roof.” He said 4 We Fix Wet Basements VILLAS — “When are The officers attended the township’s recent prop- 4 Crawl Space Repair you going to hire more the meeting to show their erty reevaluation would cops?” Lower Township displeasure with remarks redistribute the way taxes 4 Eliminate Mold & Police Chief Ed Donohue Councilman Michael Beck are paid. Musty Odors asked township council made at the Nov. 20 meet- Police have been work- Monday. ing. On that date, council ing without a contract since 4 Prepare Basements Make Your Holiday Season Stress-Free! “I gave you a proposal last passed a resolution in a 2004. The contract calls for Finishing for a 3.75 percent raise for • Save Time • Plan Ahead year to bring us up to 50,” 4-1 vote to allow the mayor he said. 2004, 4 percent for 2005 Christmas Decor by Call Christmas Decor by Lagana, and township manager to Schedule an FREE Donohue said Middle approve a new police con- and 2006 and 3.7 percent inspection Lagana, LLC will design LLC today for your for next year. and install your exterior custom design consultation, Township Police Depart- tract as the result of binding Contact Fichter at (609) 1-856-694-0266 holiday lighting and deco- and avoid the pre-season ment has 51 offi cers with a arbitration. DONOHUE 886-8600 Ext 30 or at: 1-800-860-3892 rations. panic! “much smaller year-round Beck cast the lone “no” • Save Space population.” vote. He said the township larger tax and know that jfi [email protected] South Jersey’s only I am protected day and Christmas Decor by “If it’s not 2007, is it did not have the money to Am I not destroying my Local Basement night,” she said. Lagana, LLC removes your 2008, 2009, 2010? When pay for the new contract. enemies when I make Systems Dealer Beck said he was not www.enviroprobasements.com holiday decorations and am I getting more cops?” Beck said the new con- friends of them? fi ghting for people making stores them until next asked the chief. tract would increase prop- – Abraham Lincoln year! “In 1994, we had 54 erty taxes. He said township $81,000 per year but for • Save Money sworn officers in Lower police offi cers earned more those making $700 per We offer early install and Township, now we are than their counterparts in month on Social Security The Call with a $700 pension check. pre-pay incentives! Today!! locked in by a local ordi- Philadelphia. nance at 45,” he contin- Addressing the police He said he was fi ghting for Group, LLC ued. chief, Beck said a town those that would be devas- Donohue said south Jer- can be killed a lot of ways, tated by a $300 property sey was seeing an increase one-way was with crime, tax increase. AUTO • HOME • MARINE • COMMERCIAL in illegal drug sales and gang another way economically. North Cape May resi- LIFE • HEALTH activity. “If we keep raising taxes dent John Herman, a re- Insurance & Financial Services “There are known gang here and people fl y out of tired police officer, said members living in Lower these neighborhoods, you he objected to Beck com- 510 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Township right now,” he paring township police will fi nd that the vacuum www.niagroup.com said. gets fi lled by people that salaries with Philadelphia. HOMEMADE ITALIAN FOOD Donohue told the Herald, will only increase our prob- “There are several town- (609) 884-8431 • 800-642-3710 • 609-884-0004 Fax 522-7894 after the meeting, when the lems,” said Beck. “That has ships in Cape May County department had 54 offi cers, happened.” that make more than these 102 E. Bennett Ave., Wildwood NJ it had an additional squad Beck said council will offi cers and don’t do half RIO NAILS & SPA Restaurant will re-open available for radar speed and have two new members the job,” he said. Let us pamper you on your special day! President Weekend traffi c enforcement, assist- in January, and Donohue “If you call me anti-po- ing detectives with surveil- should approach council at lice, I’ll call you anti-tax- 463-8868 lance and doing neighbor- that time. payer,” said Beck. Our Pastry Shop Remains He said he was defend- • Manicures hood safety programs. “I’ve given you three • Pedicures “Now, I don’t have it,” memos over the last year,” ing those without medical Open Weekends in December benefits and those who • Full set for acrylic, he said. “They are just said Donohue to council, uv gel, pink & whites running from call to call, noting he proposed increas- earned barely above mini- and silk wrap nails Christmas Week Open trying to keep their head ing the force to 50 offi cers mum wage. • Custom Nail Designs Thurs - Christmas Eve, 12/21-12/24 above water, and they are by 2010. Lower Township Police • Waxing Offi cer Bob Smith said he Call Ahead for Orders not proactive.” Councilman Stig Blom- Gift Certifi cates Available ¶ Walk-Ins Welcome About 50 police offi cers kvest suggested Donohue has served for 12 years and the majority of offi cers Grande Shopping Center (In front of Lowe’s) Homemade Pastries, Cookie Trays, stood in the back of town- sit down with the town- ship hall meeting room, had not been with the de- Delicious Italian Cakes and more ship’s chief fi nancial offi cer most from Lower Township and work out costs of hir- partment longer than he. but a few from Cape May, ing four or fi ve additional He said Middle Township offi cers. paid its offi cers the highest He said, in the past, wage at $78,000 after 12 council approved the hir- years. ing of four or fi ve offi cers Smith said Lower Town- “and then they turned right ship was number six on a From Our House around and laid them off.” list of salaries of local law During public comment, enforcement agencies. He Join us for the Erma resident Bridgette said the township had the to Yours.... O’Brien said Philadelphia highest domestic violence Greater Wildwood had 4.53 police officers and juvenile crime rates. Retired Lower Police Christmas Parade Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) per thousand residents while Lower Township had Offi cer Frank Majane said invites friends and neighbors to attend our 1.9 offi cers per thousand township offi cers contrib- Sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Jaycees residents. ute 8.5 percent of their Friday, December 8 Beck, a retired Philadel- salary to the pension sys- phia police lieutenant, said tem. Rain date December 11. Parade starts at 6:30pm from Crest ChristmasChristmas he had nothing but the ut- Deputy Mayor Robert Nolan said he thought Pier and heads north on Pacific and up Central until 15th Street most respect for township For more information or to register, call 609-729-5501 police. He said, however, hiring a couple more of- the township had “only CommunityCommunity one bag of money and you have to sit back and you have to empathize with the 3.5% Protect Your people who are paying the WassailWassail PartyParty bills here.” Home from Beck said the base salary for township police was Hurricanes Wednesday, Dec. 13 • 7-9 p.m. $73,000 and $81,000 for a 24-year veteran of the with Emlen Physick Estate, department. He said the 1048 Washington St., Cape May base salary for Philadelphia ADMISSION IS FREE police was $51,000 with Impact-Resistant a $53,000 salary for an An evening of old-fashioned fun, music officer with 24 years on and holiday cheer in the beautifully the force. from decorated Physick House and the “There’s a disparity be- Vinyl Windows Carriage House, where you’ll tween the two,” he said. enjoy warm beverages and Beck said an offi cer in Lower Township could re- holiday treats, plus meet Santa tire at the age of 45 after 25 and see the “Old-Fashioned Shopping f foror thaththatatt years of service. In Philadel- Designed to help keep wind and debris from Christmas” Exhibit in the Gallery. perfecterfect hol phia, offi cers cannot retire penetrating your home’s exterior during holidaholididayayy ggift?ift? before age 50 and have a A DONATION OF Our Carriage House volatile weather conditions NON-PERISHABLE Gallery Shop will frozen pension, he said. be open during the Communi Beck said a township FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY ty NOW AVAILABLE AT FOOD BANK WILL BE Wassail Party! offi cer could retire at age APPRECIATED! 45 and receive a $52,800 yearly pension with cost of WILDWOOD GLASS INC. living increases. O’Brien said a number of township residents moved New Construction and Replacement Windows here from Philadelphia Storm Doors • Auto Glass • Glass Table Tops to get away from a high crime rate. 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Want to grow fl ow- instruction, hands-on gar- ers and veggies, but aren’t den work, and fi eld trips, ¶ sure how? including to the Philadel- The Rutgers Cooperative phia Flower Show, the cost Correspondence regarding Extension’s Master Gar- of which is included in the medical records should be sent to: dener program is accepting registration fee. reservations for limited Another field trip will Cape Neurology, P.C. space for classes that will be to Crest Haven Nursing 5474 Fair Oaks Street begin Jan. 9. Home to plant bulbs as part Pittsburgh, PA 15217 The 19-week program of therapy teaching. will begin at 3:30 p.m. for For information, contact Alma George or Helen Meir at Rutgers Cooperative Ex- DONʼT RAKE YOUR LEAVES tension Offi ce, 465-5115, DONʼT RAKE YOUR LEAVES or write to the offi ce at 4 HAVEHAVE AA BEAUTIFULBEAUTIFUL LAWNLAWN FORFOR THETHE HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Moore Road, Court House, N.J. 08210. LEAVES BE GONE CARA NEEDS CLOTHES WILDWOOD — The Reasonable Rates Coalition Against Rape and Abuse is in need of new Call • 463-0659 or gently used children’s winter clothing. CARA also Freeholder Ralph E. Bakley Sr. presents Middle Township High School Band Free Estimates • Fast Service • Fully Insured needs coats for women and Field Conductor Alexandria De Castro of Goshen, a senior, and Richard Ce- children. Call Georgia, glarski of Court House, a junior, tuba section leader, with a resolution Nov. 522-6489 for drop-off in- 28 on the band’s fi rst-place win in the Atlantic Coast Tournament of Bands in formation. Scranton, Pa. earlier in the month. Crest to Use Old Christmas 100% SATISFACTION Trees to Help Build Dunes By LAUREN HUGGINS larger.” the bank to us,” said Com- WILDWOOD CREST If all goes to plan, beach- missioner Joyce Gould. — Discarded Christmas goers will start to see prog- “We’ll actually be able GUARANTEED. trees are getting a new job ress by this summer. to use the area behind after the holiday season. “They won’t be very the dunes for volleyball or Because if you’re not satis ed, neither are we. Once the evergreens big the fi rst year,” Cabrera horseshoes,” said Cabrera have fi nished holding the explained, “But as years go “That area would be pro- “We’ll Be family’s ornaments, they by, they’ll grow.” tected.” NATE certifi ed will get moved to the bor- The borough’s beach- Additionally, he said, There” technicians ough’s beaches, in order to es have been dealt some dunes “actually keeps sand create natural dunes. damage after a number of from pilling up at the street • Heating Commissioner Don Ca- intense storms. Dunes, ends.” • Cooling brera told the Herald on according to the commis- Cabrera said they would Dec. 4, that a natural dune sioners, would protect one be working with the bor- • Fireplaces line is created when the of the community’s greatest ough engineer and envi- • Home trees, wreaths, and other resources. ronmental commission to The cost is in labor and determine the best location Generators vegetation is laid on its side 465-5545 • 399-0450 • 1-800-388-4645 in a zigzag pattern. the planting of dune grass, for a dune line. • Air Duct “It creates a natural bar- according to Cabrera. He “Either the dunes would Serving Cape May & Atlantic Counties over 90 years said he budgeted $5,000 start south of Rambler Road Cleaning rier from the wind,” he Visa - MC - Discover - Amex License #13VH00302000 said. “Sand will start to for the project. for the first year or we pile up making the dune “Dunes are money in could start on Jefferson Av- enue work our way north,” he said. CAPE The trees will be laid MAY closer to the bulkhead in SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT order to protect the initial COUNTY line from storms. Exactly how long the line of dunes stretches depends on the number of trees the borough gets. St. Paul’s Social Committee wishes “I don’t know how many to Thank the Stone Harbor trees we’re going to get in It is with sheer gratitude the borough, but we’d be Businesses as well as St. Paul’s happy to take them from our neighboring communi- that we write this thank you. Parishioners who donated ties,” Cabrera said. Contact Huggins at: Baskets, Gifts, Gift Certificates to (609) 886-8600 ext. 25 or the Thanksgiving Basket Raffle. [email protected] You, our community, friends and family, honored Dave Lower Police with a fund raiser and night of fun at the Elks Lodge in All those who participated had fun, Collecting Toys, North Wildwood. So many friends, businesses and or- and many happy winners left with Food Donations ERMA — Lower Town- ganizations came together to make this event so memo- their prizes on Sunday afternoon, ship Police Depart-ment is conducting its annual gift- rable. November 26. giving program for needy Thank you again for all you did!!! families. The department has been doing the pro- gram for more than 20 We wish we could personally thank each and every one Put your Little Angels in years. Those wishing to help of you with a big, happy “Wildwood” hug. should bring an un-wrapped new toy or other needed items to township hall or Please know your generosity has truly humbled us. You the police department by Dec. 22. are forever in our hearts and prayers. We love Along with the food basket, every child will you all and realize how rich we are in life with friends receive a sweatshirt, hat, gloves, toothpaste hair- like you. brush, comb, shampoo and a small bag of stock-ing stuffers. The toys and food bas- From our hearts, Social Spotlight kets will be delivered by Dave & Ruth (Hotsy) Hatala & Family the police and fi re depart- DEADLINE FRIDAYS AT NOON ments. For further informa-tion, Call Janet or Rachel 886-8600 ext. 33 or 34 call Dottie Crawford at 886-1619, ext. 140. Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A17 7 Day Deck the Sale! house with big savings. Digital Cable >> Enjoy 100% digital quality picture and sound. >> Watch ON DEMAND movies and shows that you can start anytime – many are FREE! Superman Returns – ON DEMAND · PG-13 · $3.99 >> Use the Interactive Program Guide to find a show and enable parental controls. >> Get up to 47 commercial-free music channels! >> No dish – you’ll get a clear picture rain or shine. 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Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A19 and crafts. Tuesday at 10:30 $10. See any Garden Club 93rd St and Third Ave in Stone come to join in any of these three dolls, watch the movie OMM EVENTS a.m. For additional informa- member or send your check Harbor. Call Bonnie Kratzer prayer times version of three books, and C UNITY tion please call 263-8485. to Stone Harbor Garden Club, for more information on this The Avalon Free Public compare life then and now. PO Box # 42, Stone Harbor , bone-strengthening exercise Library will offer an eight-ses- Spanish Classes at the SEVEN MILE NJ 08247 program, 368-0197. sion program on the Ameri- Avalon Senior Center every BEACH Prayers for Peace con- can Girl Doll Collection: Wednesday, 9:30 am. Wednesday, Dec. 6 tinue at St. Mary’s Episcopal 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays Plant Sale: The Stone Church, 95th St. & Third Ave. until Dec. 20. Each American Thursday, Dec. 7 Have an important social Youth Ministries: Every Harbor Garden Club is taking Project Lucky Bones con- in Stone Harbor on Tuesdays Girl doll represents a charac- Blind Center of the Jer- event that you want seen by Friday night the Seashore orders for Christmas Poinset- tinues every Wednesday from at noon, Wednesday night at ter in history and has a book sey Cape: All are welcome the entire county? Or per- Church of the Nazarene will tias. The 6 and 1/2 inch pots 10:30 a.m. to noon at Our 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 5 written about her specifi c to attend the meetings held haps an organizational meet- be open so you can come have 6 to 8 blooms and cost Saviour Lutheran Church, p.m. The community is wel- era. The program will explore (Page A20 Please) ing or a support group? Take and do the things you like in advantage of the Cape May a save environment. We will County Herald’s new online have sports, skateboarding calendar feature by visiting (fun boxes), movies, conces- capemaycountyherald.com. sion stand, ping pong, pool Click on “ calendar” and then tables, games tournaments, “Suggest Events” and fi ll out fuse ball, air hockey, and so all of the appropriate informa- much more. Jr. High 5th-8th tion. These events will not grades and High School 9th- only be viewed on our online 12th grades will be on alter- calendar but will make it to nating Friday’s. Check in time print as well. The deadline for will begin at 6:45pm-9:30pm. events printed in the Herald For more details contact Pas- is Thursday, or for On Deck tor Joe at 886-6196 Ext. 11. Wednesday before that issue Bingo: St. John of God Hall. date. Smoke-free progressive bingo Friday evenings, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Saturday, Dec. 9 Cape Shore Sweet Ade- lines welcome singers every Vietnam Veterans Christ- Thursday, 7:15-10 p.m., at mas Shop/Flea Market, Charter Tech School, 413 today. Regular fl ea market sec- New Road, Somers Point. ond Saturday of every month, Call 609-628-3119 or 609- 596 Seashore Road, Erma. 927-2374. Crafts, collectibles Avlon, new and used. Spaces $15. New THE CAPE MAYS vendors every month. Con- tact Lynn at 609-884-0735. Story Time: The Cape May Monday, Dec. 11 County Library invites pre- school children to enjoy sto- Lower Township Civic ries, songs, fi nger play, move- Club: 1-3 p.m. Millman Cen- ment and crafts. Wednesday ter, 2600 Bayshore Road., at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. For Vilas. additional information please call 884-9568. MIDDLE TOWNSHIP Sunday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 6 Art at Cape May City Li- brary: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Every Story Time at the Court Sunday to Dec 15. Children House Library: Children are invited to attend “Art at love to hear stories! The the Library” this fall at the Cape May County Library will Cape May City Public Library, host story time for preschool Ocean and Hughes Street, children at the Main Branch Cape May. Participants will of the Library, 30 Mechanic enjoy a book and then do an Street. Walking to 2-year-old, art project. The Cape May Wednesdays, 9:45-10:10a. Center for Community Arts m. For additional information will instruct the classes and please call 463-6354. there is no charge to partici- “It’s About the Book Chil- pate. dren are invited to join “It’s About the Book,” a book club DENNIS TOWNSHIP for fourth and fi fth graders be- Say Merry Christmas with ing held at the Court House Tuesday, Dec. 12 Library, 30 Mechanic Street, Court House. 6-7 p.m. Chil- Cape Harmonaires Bar- dren will have a conversation bershop Chorus meets about books, make a related Tuesdays 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at craft or put on a puppet show, Peebles Holiday Gift Cards! Dennisville Primary School, and then enjoy ice cream. 601 Hagen Road, Dennisville. Singers welcome. Call Don, Friday, Dec. 8 609-770-2524. It’s the one gift that’s always just the right style, size and color. Exercise Hour: Martin Our gift cards, in four festive Holiday designs and denominations LOWER TOWNSHIP Luther King Center 207 W. Main St., Monday, Wednesday of $5 to $1000, are redeemable at any of our more than 650 Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Whitesboro. 6:30- Peebles, Bealls, Palais Royal and Stage stores across the U.S., 6:40 a.m. Stretching; 6:40-7 Villas Golden Age Club a.m. Exercise; 7-7:20 a.m. so they’re the perfect present for out-of-town friends and family, too! meets weekly at 12:30 in Walk/Run (inside/outside); Millman Center. 7:20-7:30 a.m. Stretching/ Math club with a craft Cool-down. $2. meets at Lower Cape Branch Wrap your Gift Cards in Holiday Tins & Boxes, Just 1.99 Library at 6 p.m. For kids, SEA ISLE CITY kindergarten through seventh grade to help increase math Thursday, Dec. 7 with any Gift Card purchase skills. Paws to Read: Children Townsends Inlet have the opportunity to read Book Club, 7 p.m. at the to therapy dogs. Registration Townsends Inlet Civic Center, begins at 6 p.m. and the dogs 138 85th St. Book selection will arrive at 6:30 p.m. Lower will be “Three Weeks With My Cape May Branch library. Call Brothe” by Nicholas Sparks. 886-8999. New members welcome. For Gardening-By-The-Sea: further information, call Lou- Every fi rst Wednesday of each ise, 263-3002. month. Join us in the Munici- pal Building meeting room, Tuesday, Dec. 12 2600 Bayshore Drive, Villas. Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. Story Time: Sea Isle City Library presents stories, Friday, Dec. 8 songs, fi nger play, movement OCEANVIEW CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE 2721 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230 RESIDENTIAL LIVING For admission information or to schedule a tour, call the Director of Admissions at Telephone 609-624-3881 Available at all stores, online at www.peebles.com or toll free 1-877-737-8243 or e-mail us at: [email protected] RIO GRANDE PLAZA • RIO GRANDE • 889-8787 • CEDAR SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 2087 ROUTE 9 S., SEAVILLE • 624-1927 • OPEN DAILY A20 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 Community Events (From Page A19) FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT Apr. and Jun will be at 1st Tuesday at 7 p.m., Interme- brary, located at 6301 Ocean Saturday, Dec. 9 every Tuesday and Thursday UMC - Avalon. Call 967-3746 diate Bridge on Thursdays Avenue. Families are invited Giveaway: Donated cloth- from10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the By the John Walter Cape or 967-4204 for details. at 9:30 a.m. and beginner to enjoy stories, songs, crafts, ing and household items First Methodist Church of Personal Computer Us- classes on Fridays at 9 a.m. and more at Family Story available free of charge. All Avalon, Fellowship Room, Community Band ers Group the third Thursday Art Class on Tuesdays at 9:30 Time, a monthly get-together welcome. The Carpenter’s 3344 Dune Drive. Arts and of every month to share tech- a.m. Organ/ piano lessons featuring a different theme Shop, 4505 Park Blvd. 9 a.m.- crafts, exercise, music and December 13th at 7pm niques and fi nd solutions to are held every other Monday. each month. Meetings are 12 p.m. drama programs. For informa- computer problems. The Nov. Call to sign up for the class on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. today tion call Millicent Saraduke, 16 meeting will discuss da- Monday. Book Club meets on and December 20. WOODBINE 624-0931. tabases and online services the fi rst Monday of the month Scrabble Night at Wild- Wednesday Dec. 6 Stone Harbor Book Club: available from the library’s at 1 p.m. Call Sue Keen at wood Crest Library can be Join us on the third Thursday Website. Computer users of 609-967-5924 for details on enjoyed every Wednesday, Woodbine Municipal of each month to review a all levels are welcome. Call their complete program. except November 22, located Court: 2 p.m. Woodbine Mu- Where: book. We meet in the library the Avalon library 967-7155 The Stone Harbor Gar- at 6301 Ocean Avenue, at 5 nicipal Complex. Performing Arts of the Stone Harbor Elemen- for more information. den Club is taking orders for p.m. Boards will be available, tary School at 3:30. Center/PAC Friday, Dec. 8 Christmas Poinsettias. The or participant can bring their The Seven Mile Beach 6 and 1/2 inch pots have 6 own. Refreshments will be Middle Township Democratic Club will meet Play Bridge every Friday to 8 blooms and cost $10. See provided.For additional infor- Thursday, November 30, at morning at 9:30 at the Avalon any Garden Club member or mation please call 522-0564. Free Refreshments • Door Prizes 7:30pm at the Jeannette Gla- Senior Center. send your check to Stone Har- zier Senior Center, 3100 Dune American Legion Post bor Garden Club, PO Box 42, Thursday, Dec. 7 Name: ______Drive, Avalon. The meeting is 331 Christmas Party: will Stone Harbor , NJ 08247. Story Time: Wildwood open to all residents of Avalon be held on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Crest branch of the Cape May and Stone Harbor regardless at Henny’s Restaurant. Tick- UPPER TOWNSHIP County library hosts story time Happy of political affi liation. For ets are $35 per person. Great OCEAN CITY for preschool age children Holidays Address: ______information, call 368-6679 food, drinks and dancing. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Open All Year ______or write to 7MBDC P.O. Box Contact Emma Kemley, 368- Wednesday, Dec. 6 library, 6301 Ocean Ave. Call 212, Avalon, NJ 08202-0212. 2967. 609-522-0564 for details. The Men of 7-Mile Is- Saturday, Dec. 9 “Paws to R.E.A.D.” The Golden Age Club meets land Ecumenical Breakfast, ELENA’S City ______Cape May County Library the fi rst Thursday of every an outreach program of Maris The Avalon Free Public present a special program of month at the Anglesea Fire CREST PIER State ______Stella Roman Catholic Church Library will offer “Discover “Paws to R.E.A.D,” A Read- House, Second and New Jer- and First United Methodist the Writer Within You,” a ing Education Assistance Dogs sey avenues. Beauty Salon Church of Avalon meets the free creative writing program Program, held Dec. 6 at the North Wildwood Veter- Walk-Ins Welcome Fill out coupon to enter drawing, second Thursday of each beginning this Saturday at 10 Upper Cape Branch Library, ans of Foreign Wars, Post Must be present to win. month at 7 a.m. The loca- a.m. and continuing every 2050 Route 631, Petersburg. 5941 meets at the Knights 523-0747 tion alternates between Maris other Saturday for 10 ses- Therapy dogs and their han- of Columbus Hall, First and Stella and 1st UMC - Avalon. sions. Each two-hour session dlers permit children to read New York avenues, 7:30 p.m. GIFT CERTIFICATES Nov., Jan., Mar., and May will will address a different sub- to registered therapy dogs the second Thursday of the Heather & Atlantic Aves., be at Maris Stella. Dec., Feb., ject matter, using a variety of that are tested and trained for month. Wildwood Crest techniques: writing to music, disposition, skills and healthi- using imaging, fantasizing, ness. Advanced registration TOWN BANK BUILDERS, INC. recording memories and ob- is not necessary. Children WHY CHARTER ANY OLD BUS? servations. Dr. Sue Jacobson, a who want to participate can Construction At Your Taste With Our Fine Quality former professor at Penn State sign-up at 6 p.m. The dogs ar- who is on the AFPL staff, will rive at 6:30 p.m. and children Est. 1970 • Licensed & Insured • NJ State Lic # 13VH00282200 be the instructor. Sign up in commence to read shortly the Avalon library or call 967- thereafter. • New Home Construction 7155. Spanish Classes at the Monday, Dec. 11 • Kitchens & Baths • Additions Avalon Senior Center every • Whole House Renovations Wednesday @ 9:30 am. The Upper Cape Library WHEN YOU CAN CHARTER A NEW Fox Chase Cancer Walk Branch invites children in COMFORT COACH • Design/Build Services in Avalon, time TBA fourth and fi fth grades to join “Bookworm,” a monthly Saturday, Dec. 9 book club meeting. Children 609-465-5078 INC. (609) 884-5151 talk about a book, do a craft, www.townbankbuilders.com The Beach and Recre- and eat ice cream. The Dec. Bob Obermeier and Sons 290 Fishing Creek Rd., Cape May ation Committee of Stone 4 meeting highlights “Key to Harbor Borough Council will the Treasure” by Peggy Par- NEW hold a second public meeting, rish. Children can register at HIGHER PRICES to discuss the merits of build- the library’s circulation desk, BUYING COINS ing a Community Center, on and will recieve a copy of the Dec. 9, in Borough Hall at 11 featured book of the month. Buying Silver Dollars a.m. This is a follow-up to the For additional information call Nov. 25 meeting where Brian 628-2607. $8.00 - $10.00 each Tracy, architect, presented Story Time: Stories, songs, fl oor plans along with a scale fi nger play, movement and SilverSilver Coins Coins 7x7x Face Face Value Value* model of the proposed Com- crafts all reinforce the fun of munity Center. The Borough the written word! The Up- Wheat Cents • Silver Certificates • Gold Council would like as many per Cape Library invites pre- Red Seal Notes • Old Currency and Coins people as possible to attend school children to enjoy story We’ve Been Buying Coins & Collectibles Since 1968 this meeting. time. Every Tuesday at 10:30 Proper ID Required a.m. For additional informa- Monday, Dec. 11 tion please call 628-2607. $$ $$ Scrabble Night will be WILDWOODS held at the Stone Harbor Li- Tune Into brary, located at 958 Second Wednesday Dec. 6 Shore Mall • 6725 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 Ave., Stone HarborScrabble, Enjoy a family outing at 609.645.1031 • www.bccollects.com a popular word game, can be the Wildwood Crest Branch enjoyed on the following Mon- of the Cape May County Li- * Prices subject to market fl uctuations days from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; December 4 and 18; January 8 and 29, and Febru- South Jersey’s ary 26. Boards will be avail- able, or participants can bring their own. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is re- quired by calling 368-6809 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Most people are surprised when they see The Avalon Free Public the results after corrective foot surgery is Most Library will offer a mixed performed. The difference in appearance is media art class for adults significant and all procedures are performed taught by artist Karen Biederman. Participants will as same-day surgery. Dr. Birk uses the latest explore acrylic, watercolor, techniques that allow for a patient to walk full- pen and ink, mono printing, weight on the corrected foot the day of surgery, collage, and paper weaving with no cast and no need for crutches. Listened To construction. Classes will be Dr. Charles Birk is a board certified foot held every Tuesday through surgeon and performs many corrective surgical Dec. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Registra- Before After procedures such as Bunion-ectomies, tion is required; sign up in the Hammertoe Correction, Heel Spur Surgery as library or call 967-7155. well as various tendon and arch surgeries. Create a Calendar Using For an evaluation, call the offices of Mac computers, participants can take pictures in IPhoto, Dr. Charles F. Birk. Radio Stations! Beesleys Point bring in photographs from home, create drawings in 618 North Shore Road, 609-390-8181 Appleworks, or use clip art Cape May Court House to create gift calendars. This 29 East Mechanic Street, 609-465-1644 craft workshop will take two sessions--Tuesday, December 12th and Thursday, Decem- ber 14th--at 3:30. Class size is limited to 12. For ages 8 - 18. Registration is required. Avalon Free Public Library. 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A22 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com religion Herald Newspapers December 6 2006 bring us internal warmth moment I knew again why in the midst of our external we need the “Holy Spirit of SPEAKING IN THE LIGHT frigid circumstances was Christmas.” Believe!!! why Jesus came to us in the Jesus didn’t just send us fi rst place. a care package from heaven This Christmas - When Jesus fi rst showed with enough supplies to With Pastor Rudy up on the scene, the people get us through the winter. See It And BELIEVE!!! were being forced to give Jesus knew that we needed In a politically correct offi ce. The gifts would be allegiance to human gov- more than just a “Giving One Family... One Journey... world, I am failing miser- taken to the shelter and dis- ernments that did not put Counter.” This is why he ably at fi tting in — espe- tributed a few days before man’s best interest as a was willing to drive down One Child Who Would Change The World Forever!!! cially when it comes to the Christmas. priority. our Rt. 741 and come from holidays. For the life of All was going well They were under the heaven to earth willing to We all know the Christmas story - but does that mean we me, I cannot even fathom until one parent called the yoke of religious systems sacrifi ce his life for us on the concept of removing principal complaining that that only used them and did the ultimate “Giving Tree believe it? Have we allowed all the “stuff ” and the “stress” Jesus from Christmas and the “Giving Tree” was not infuse them with the —” the cross of Calvary. of the way we do Christmas - to keep us from seeing the still believing that you obviously a “Christmas life that they desperately The true power of “The Savior??? have something left to Tree” and hence by having needed. They were crying Nativity Story” is that Jesus celebrate. one visible in the school, out for light. They needed was willing to become our This December, join us at The Lighthouse Church as we To try to have a “Happy they were actually subcon- so much more than what care package and actually go back to that fi rst Nativity and help you experience it Holiday” without including sciously sending a message they were receiving in the move into our neighbor- the Lord’s birthday in the about faith to poor unsus- dark. They were looking hood — right smack dab in in a fresh new way! Maybe this Christmas - Christ will be mix is about as impossible pecting children. Trying everywhere for hope. And the midst of our darkness born in you and you might discover a whole new reason to me as it would have been to please all people and the bottom line is that they so that he could get close - in this Christmas season - to BELIEVE!!! in trying to convince that in an attempt to appease needed a whole lot more enough to us to be able to little boy in the old Hans the irate parent, yet still than the “Spirit of Winter” look right into our eyes so Christian Anderson story not wanting to forfeit the to get them through. that we could see for our- Join Pastor Rudy as he takes you on an adventure back that the Emperor really charitable practice — the It was into the political selves that he is willing to to experience the Nativity so that you may have wasn’t naked. principal had the custodi- incorrectness of our world love us. a reason to believe once more... I don’t know if you’ve ans ditch the tree and move that Jesus came and he was He is ready to promise noticed this or not, but the the taped mittens to the the wonderful counselor to walk with us through world can become a pretty front counter of the school to help us with our unan- all the seasons of life so dark place when man is left which was renamed the swered questions. And he that we would never have Pastor Rudy’s messages will include: on his own to try to turn “Giving Counter.” was the mighty God that to face another winter, Sunday, December 10th: “Jesus - The Real Deal...” on the light without a little The local television we could look to for assis- spring, summer or fall divine intervention. Let me news got involved and tance when our perspira- alone again. 9 & 10:30 AM at Middle Township Elementary #2 illustrate with a true story sent a reporter over to the tion needed inspiration. The life of Christ shouts Sunday, December 17th: “The Living Christmas Card...” from an elementary public school to do a story about And he was the leader to us that we were created 9 & 10:30 AM at Middle Township Elementary #2 school in Seattle, Wash. the “Giving Counter” that that could lead us to learn for something more than Last year they had their replaced the “Giving Tree” the truth that our lives here another Winter Fest. If Sunday, December 24th: “Love Was Born On Christmas” own run-in over what to but wanted to add the spin are meant to do so much you remove Christ from 9 & 10:30 AM at Middle Township Elementary #2 call “The Christmas Tree.” that nothing important more than just exist and Christmas you eliminate The school had set up a was lost because all that pass the time to survive, the greatest gift mankind Sunday, December 24th 6 PM on the land: “Giving Tree,” one of those mattered was still alive but to use our gifts and was ever given — the “Away In A Manger” neon coiled silver trees and well. talents to bring glory to greatest gift that you were 1248 Rte 9 South, Burleigh, NJ adorned with cut-out pa- The spirit of helping God and because of his ever given. per mittens, each one of one another was being presence in our hearts, to We don’t need more pol- (Future home of The Lighthouse Church) which held the wish of a practiced and the children keep the light on, no matter icies and politics, we need particular child living at were feeling good about how many things on this somebody who is willing For additional one of the nearby homeless themselves by being able earth attempt to blow our to love us unconditionally shelters. to reach out to those who candles out. — and God is. And you can information contact School kids were encour- were less fortunate in their Our world needs more choose to be politically cor- The Lighthouse Church aged to select a mitten, community. But as the than just the “Spirit of rect but I would rather you 609-465-6690 purchase a wish-gift for reporter was concluding Winter.” Last week, I was be positively connected to the homeless child, and his tale on the air, he in- in Lancaster, Pa. just down the Lord who has great turn the gift and the mit- advertently talked himself the road from where how and wonderful plans for ten back to the principal’s into a corner when he dark our world can get was you. Many missed said, “After all, isn’t the exposed once again when a the celebration during the 24-hour real spirit of… of… of… troubled man gun downed original Nativity Story be- EMERGENCY winter.” It was too late innocent children because cause they were too caught — he realized that he was he couldn’t fi nd his way out up in local politics. Don’t about to say the “C” word of his desperate situation. make the same mistake SERVICE but hastily and quite awk- I heard the story many today. Joy to the world, wardly replaced the word times on the news and I the Lord has come…let “Christmas” with the lame felt bad like many of you earth receive her king. substitute word — “win- did, but last week I entered For in the dead of winter ter.” the story because I went the light has come, and no The “Spirit of Winter?” into the world of where it matter how you slice it, Are you kidding me? Win- happened. you can’t have Christmas Quality Service...Every Time. ter is cold, dark, harsh, As I was driving down if you leave out Christ, so bleak and hostile. Before Rt. 741, I saw a young why even try? Expert service at your home central heating and food Amish girl pulling a wagon #ONVENIENT SAME DAY SERVICE storage, winter was a time fi lled with three of the most Area Boys Play or AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE business to hunker down and try beautiful angelic children On ACCC Team simply to survive. In the I have ever seen. I made MAYS LANDING — Ed- animal kingdom. It is the eye contact with them and die Bonacci of Villas and 0RECISE APPOINTMENT WINDOWS hardships of winter that my eyes immediately fi lled Phil Kelly of Court House SO WE DONT KEEP YOU WAITING eliminate the weak, the with tears because at that are on the roster of Atlantic old and the sick from the moment, it wasn’t just Cape Community College’s population. Charity, another news story on the men’s basketball team. 4HE 2ICH &AMILY