Historic District Nears Landing at Co. Airport
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Opinions? We’ve Got ‘Em! Gerald Stahlecker of Seaville questions the handling of the attack of Benghazi, Libya, and Secretary Hillary Clinton’s “Get-Off-My-Back” response, “What Difference Does It Make?” Betty Canderan of Court House fails to under- stand why letter writers defend gun rights and fear the loss of their weapons. Bill Murphy of Cape May defends the thinking of Progressives and cites all their accomplishments. Michael Tourette of Wildwood would like to see an honest call for civility. He describes the name-calling of those whose opinions differ from letter writers while Barry Felice of North Cape May has issues with the publisher’s col- umn on fracking. On a positive note, Bill Cole of North Cape PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY THE SEAWAVE CORP. Vol. 49 No. 7 Copyright 2013 Seawave Corp. All rights reserved. February 20, 2013 1508 Route 47, Rio Grande NJ 08242-1402 May gives kudos to his long-time doctor, Dr. Suketu H. Nanavati. He tells readers how the good doctor has always been there when he needed him. Historic District Editor Al Campbell talks about the changes recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) for coastal towns Nears Landing building elevations and higher fl ood insurance premiums, while Publisher Art Hall describes At Co. Airport the things of which George Washington warned citizens. Read all this and more on the By AL CAMPBELL Herald’s Opinion pages A36-38. ERMA – It’s historic, but it’s new: Introduc- ing the latest historic district at Cape May Recision Decision County Airport. The airport, which began as Naval Air Sta- Retains Tagless tion Wildwood, a pilots’ training facility during World War II, is better known for the namesake Beaches for Now air museum located within Hangar No. 1, con- taining 26 vintage aircraft. Across the street By DEBORAH McGUIRE is Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum that focuses on Vietnam War-era memorabilia. Just WILDWOOD – Beachgoers to this resort’s beyond that, another hangar that has been used wide, sandy shore won’t have to dig deep to by an aviation rehabilitation fi rm. purchase a beach tag this summer. After a much On Feb. 12, freeholders unanimously ap- debated proposed referendum, that would have proved a resolution that approved a memo- brought beach fees to the cash-strapped munici- USCG Photo by IT2 Dwayne Bradley randum of agreement between a number of pality, commissioners unanimously voted Feb. The fi rst load of supplies is delivered by helicopter Feb. 13 to the stranded Carnival agencies to create a historic district at the 13 to rescind a Jan. 4 resolution that sought a Triumph in the Gulf of Mexico. In center, assisting is the 210-foot, USCG Cutter Vigorous, airport. Before the district becomes offi cial, referendum that could have ended the century- homeported in Cape May. Photo was taken by IT2 Dwayne Bradley, a Vigorous crew state approval is needed, according to James old history of free beaches. member. See more photos of the Cutter Vigorous with the disabled cruise ship on page Salmon, public information officer for the A resolution to “authorize recision of a reso- A12 Delaware River and Bay Authority. lution authorizing a special election on March The airport, located in Lower Township, has 5, 2013,” was presented to commissioners CG Cutter Vigorous Joins Forces a rich history, including being the one-time site (Page A6 Please) where Cape May County’s National Guard unit To Assist Stricken Carnival Triumph drilled prior to relocating to the present armory Center Will Assist MOBILE, ALA. — As the world awaited Guard units escorted or assisted the Carnival on Garden State Parkway at Crest Haven. news last week from 3,143 passengers and Triumph to the Alabama Cruise Ship Terminal The airport still serves as the site for the 1,086 crew aboard the crippled cruise shop in Mobile Feb. 14. county’s Fare Free Transportation offi ce and Homeless Families Carnival Triumph in the Gulf of Mexico, few According to a Coast Guard release from the parking facility, Board of Elections warehouse where voting machines are stored, and Lower By JACK FICHTER knew that one of the Coast Guard cutters Eighth District in New Orleans, La., the Vigor- involved in aiding the behemoth was none ous arrived on scene Feb. 11 in the evening and Township Police Department and Erma Volun- teer Fire Department. TOWN BANK – Offi cials, clergy and volun- other than the Cape May-based, 210-foot Cut- safely evacuated by helicopter one passenger ter Vigorous. to the Carnival Legend. A rambling white structure that once was teers gathered inside a former daycare center Timme Fabric then Everlon bears testimony for a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 13 that The Vigorous was not alone aiding the Cutter Vigorous began escorting the Carnival stricken 893-foot vessel. A number of Coast (Page A12 Please) to several failed attempts to have the airport will convert the building into offi ces for Fam- serve as an economic engine for the county. ily Promise of Cape May County, a non-profi t After the departure of the latter, a frozen fi sh organization that helps homeless families. Island Jitneys to Roll on Summer Nights facility began and ended without success. The building at 505 Townbank Road is a For several years, the county held its annual now a diamond-in-the-rough that will provide By JACK FICHTER Avalon spokesman Scott Wahl said the services that will keep homeless families thought is to rotate people between the busi- (Page A4 Please) together. AVALON – Beginning this summer, jitneys ness districts and provide a safe way for folks to Family Promise President Suzanne Smigo will connect Avalon’s and Stone Harbor’s busi- visit the various establishments in both towns. Vets’ Cemetery said her goal for several years had been for the ness districts and offer low cost transportation He said the general route is on Ocean Drive and organization to own a building rather than rent. between night spots. Dune/Second Avenue in both towns, turning Upgrades Begin She said the former daycare center was on the Avalon Borough Council approved an or- around at 21st Street in Avalon. market for $600,000 which Family Promise dinance Feb. 13 that sets down rules for the At this time, the route goes to 96th Street By AL CAMPBELL (Page A6 Please) operation of jitneys. Hours of operation will in Stone Harbor but it may be extended to be from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. from Memorial Day 111th Street. CREST HAVEN – Cape May County Veter- through June operating only on weekends. Wahl said the jitneys are eco-friendly be- ans’ Cemetery, which slipped below military Service will run seven days per week in July cause the run on compressed natural gas. They spit-and-polish standards over the decades and August. seat 13 passengers. since its dedication in 1980, is fi nally getting The fare will be fare $2 per ride before 11 Avalon Chamber of Commerce President attention. p.m. and $4 after 11 p.m. (Page A4 Please) Walkways, “an eyesore for many years,” are being removed as a fi rst chapter in the restora- Driver in Teens’ Deaths Remains Mum tion of the fi nal resting place for about 4,800 By DEBORAH McGUIRE the Cape May County Correctional Center county veterans and spouses, according to new since his arrest in lieu of $350,000 bail. He is Facilities and Services Director Ann Marie COURT HOUSE – Joshua Malmgren, charged charged with two counts of fi rst-degree aggra- McMahon. She presented a PowerPoint slide in the drunken driving deaths of two teenaged vated manslaughter and vehicular homicide in show to freeholders Feb. 12 at their caucus girls this past summer, did not enter a plea the deaths of 15-year-old Nioami Faith Lazicki- session. agreement at a Feb. 14 status conference court Gatson of Greek Creek and her cousin, 13-year- Walkways will be removed and replaced appearance. old Ashley Dauber of Philadelphia. Both girls with top soil and then hydro-seeded with grass. With the families of both girls sitting in the were killed as they walked on the shoulder of Some of those walkways have been uprooted front row behind First Assistant Prosecutor Bayshore Avenue in Green Creek the evening by trees, causing a “a terrible tripping hazard,“ Robert W. Johnson, Malmgren was led into the of July 31, 2012. for those visiting graves of their loved ones, courtroom in shackles and handcuffs by two “We have discussed the matter and I don’t she added. sheriff’s offi cers. Standing next to his attorney, think we’re going to be able to resolve this by She projected that a “concern” was the walk- Jack Fichter Brian Pelloni, Malmgren did not speak during way of a plea agreement,” Johnson told Supe- ing distance to graves, which in some cases, Joshua Malmgren enters court Feb. 14 for the proceeding. rior Court Judge Patricia Wild. Johnson asked could be up to about 115 feet. “In some cases status conference. Malmgren, a Villas resident, has been in (Page A4 Please) (Page A5 Please) Happenings! Home & Garden School News Sports & Recreation Dining & Entertainment Weekly Features Antiques ........................................ A 1 1 Auto .............................................. A 3 1 Business ........................................ 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