Herald & Lantern 7 October HI.

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Firing, Hiring Called Unfair

WILDWOOD — Lt. Ralph Sheets, democratic candidate for sheriff, has taken issue with the summertime hiring of a 75-yeaf-oId ex-Wildwood policeman as an undersheriff in the County Sheriff’s Dept. Sheets called the firing of James Parker and the hiring of Louis Fiocca ‘'unfair’’ and out of line. Last July, Fiocca was sworn into the position^ replacing the 59-year-old Parker. Sheets called the Fiocca appointment "pure politics." Sheets said Parker was totally qualified to keep his undersheriff post.

“THERg WAS a man who received thrfce presidential citations, two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star for his wartime heroism, while a U.S. Marine. As for his record, not one black mark. He even received numerous commendations from Sheriff Fox ’’ Sheets said,” I know the reason for the Fiocca hiring. We all know by now that Fox really doesn’t want to be sheriff. He wants to be in Congress. He failed at it once and I know for a fact he wants to run for congress again. Does Fox plan to appoint Fiocca

sheriff if he is lucky enough to win a sqat in Congress? Why >vas Parker asked to leave? Even Parker isn’t sure and he still in shock." '

New MV Hours SEA ISLE CITY - Jhe NJ Motor Vehicle Agency for Cape May County, located at 42nd and Park Rd. here, has new hours. According to Motor Vehicle agent Dominic Raffa, the new schedule is 8 to 6 on Monday, and 8 to 4 on Tuesday and Friday.

Cape Lags in Tax Increases

(From Page 1) other areas of the state. At the same time, Jersey Cape taxpayers spend significantly more of their tax dollars to support municipal government and somewhat more on county government than their counterparts in other areas of New Jersey. While statewide 56 cents of every property tax dollar gofes to support education, in Cape May Courtly the figure is 38 cents. While 22 cents is spent statewide to pay

for municipal government, taxpayers on the Jersey Cape spend 35 cents. And while all New Jersey taxpayers taken together will spend 23 cents in support of county government, this yeai 1 the Jersey Cape taxpayers will spend 27 cents. The percentage breakdown of the total property tax dollar expenditure has tamained constant for both statewide^and countywide taxpayers over at last the past two years.

Town Doesn’t Want Arcade'

< From Page 1) would create a public nuisance rather thdfi a betterment for children and; that despite an existing curb cut, the resultant traffic conjestion would be "a disaster for Stone Harbor.” ELSIE FRY of 302 - 84th St., whose property would abut the arcade, questioned whether ttyere would be plumbing facilities, and protested that even if children made no noise the sound of the machines alone would make an'awful, racket and disturb her and her husband. Paul Rowland of 8519 Third Ave., speaking .not only for himself but as vice president of the Stone Harbor Seniors, said he had enthusiastic approval from the Seniors to state the condominium on 83rd St. plus the arcade would, pose a serious parking problem; that *pn-street parking couldenly be extended and worsened; and he suggested tha teenagers wanting this kind of amusement could find it in other not-too-distant areas. ALFRED M. CUNARD of 309 - 83rd 4., said he and his family have spent 30 years in the community and never ever had t(i lock their doors. Times have changed, he continued, and they no longer feel safe from vandalism or theft. Other membere of his family questioned the curfew hours and said Mrs. Cunard needed sleep at nights as well as an afternoon nap. Mr. Cunard was also worried about what might take place in the 3 foot alley separating his property and the commercial properties, Sgt. Charlie Davison, a local resident who has served on a nearby police force for 18 years, suggested that such a fathering of young people could lead to the use of dnigs, alcohol and possible off-premises violence. He claimed there would be a great use of niopeds which, he srtid, im* properly driven are a hazard in themselves. Like others, he suggested other areas where this type of amusement can be found. JAMES CONLIN, a teacher at Middle Township High School, and his wife Marty, spoke of the healthy upbringing their children had experienced in Stone Harbor and inquired why the borough didn’t expand the current good recreational program for teenagers rather than permit them to spend so much time in undesireable activity. Dr Robert Juni spoke of broken promises made about the former arcade on 96th St. and warned townspeople might experience more of the same. His wife . Elaine, equaHy exercised, suggested that if Mr. DiMarco wanted pinball machines for the children he should put them in the yacht club, where he has on official position. DR. DAVID B. COURSIN, a pediatrician for 40 years, said that from a medical standpoint, "if it’s difficulties we want, it’s difficulties we’ll get," far beyond parking . problems, far beyond noise. “They’ll exceed anything we’ve thought oland some things we haven’t begun to think about." There were approximately 160 persons attending, and about 14 spoke against

granting the variance. Attorney Robert Taylor summed up the feelings of the'majority saying, "there is no factual or legal basis for this board to grant a variance here this evening." Not a single voice was raised from the general public supporting the variance. News „ The Dippcf Week s Top Stories (From Paget) Wants Meters On CAPE MAY - Parking meters, which precently went off for the season here, would be in operation even during the winter on the two Mall service streets — if Police Chief Frank Francesconi has his way. The Chief’s recommendation to City Council last week is aimed at discouraging mall shop employees who park their cars near their work and thus make it difficult for shoppers to find parking close by. Council will elicit the comments of mall merchants before acting on the recommendation. Coincidentally, the suggestion was disclosed the same evening the city’s Parking and Transportation Advisory Committee presented its report, the gist of which were the recommendations that remote parking areas for visitors be established with jitney service to the town’s historic and tourist attractions an eventual emphasis on bicycle travel, and improved mass transit between Cape May and New York and Philadelphia.

Murder Trial On * COURT HOUSE - The murder trial of Leroy Camp, 31, of Rio Grande, accused of the sexual assault, torture, kidnapping and slaying of Josephine Trombetta last winter, began here Friday. , The state’s case against Curt Smith, 20, of Swainton, on the same charges, will be , tried at a later date. Originally, the pair were to have been tried together. Pour other defendants in the bizarre case have already pleaded guilty to their Involvement in varioue crimes which culminated in the,stabbing death of the 29-year-old South Dennis woman last Dec. 5. Her body — partially shaven, covered with spray paint, scaled, and stabbed — was recovered from a shallow grave off Stagecoach Rd., Middle Township on Jan. 10. Before her death, she had also been forced to have sex with a dog. The four previously sentenced defendants are expected to testify against Camp and Smith.

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