20 Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 14 August '85£2g* — — ^ SB?

Green Creek School: No

( From Page 1 > said he was told a $14,000 project would have to go through public bidding procedures but he offered. instead, to have the mover charge him $10,000 and the county $4.ooo "to expedite this thing ." COI'NTY COI'NSEI. llertMTt A Delven thai Jr.. in response to the freeholders' querry. said "I think we can avoid the bid cling procedure That's not unlike the . Salvalores i former owners Joseph and Patricia Annei giving us the land." Szathmary said he had been assured that the county Home Builders' Association, on whose hoard he serves, "would be willing to help" including placing the foundation He conceded the building "needs a paint job and a plaster job inside. I don't know what that would cost." Frederick said the advisory board feels the school would "dwarf the other buildings and wouldn't fit into place." "It's 25 fool by 40 feet." said Stationary "I don't think this (meeting) room is 25 feet wide That's not going to overpower anything It's smaller than the Grange building " "TIIK GRANGE building is not actually part of the village." said Frederick "It is the focal point " Frederick told this newspaper later that the Grange. at the village entrance, is the only original building in the village Karlier this year. l,ower Township Mayor Holier! Pothcrgill delayed demolition of the former municipal hall. Cold Spring. just south of the village, while county

officials considered the 1897 landmark for inclusion Calling the two-story frame building a "fire hazard." Township Manager James R. Stump was ready to pull it down in January "We were awaiting word on county action on that." he said Monday of Lower's offer to move the old hall to the village. "But I don't think it's forthcoming " Demolition is again pending he said: "It is interferring with (Road Department) operations down there, and it is a fire trap." "SPACK IS NOT/ the factor." Frederick told the freeholders. "We are trying to maintain integrity. We don't want to become the repository of all old buildings in the county This is not the SPCA for old buildings We need a use and a purpose^' "I'm not trying to make it a dumping ground." said Szathmary Frederick said the commission is looking at -'several other schoolhouses," with a preference for "a small, one room that would predate yours and complement the integrity of the village." Szathmary. 46. who looked healthy but said building supply people die young, told the freeholders he planned to leave his money to his wife and children and would Ik* "forgotten in 10-15 years "All I want is my name on a sign in front of the building." he said. "If no one will remember you," smiled Thornton, "it's because you pay your bills on time If you dropped dead and owed a couple million dollars, everybody would remember you."

Fisherman 's Memorial

( From Page I > managed to conta'in his enthusiasm for the offer "Cape May is very pleased to have the themorial." he said. "We have donated ground for it and commited it to the fishermen forever at that, location I'm completely committed to it " And former Sheriff Beech Box. a key organizer m the fund drive to pay for the $I00.<nni granite statue, said he doubted the committee would change locations. "I don't see a project we embarked on long before the other started changing." he said "I think we are getting to stay right on target " Fit F.I )F. HICK , C'lTKI) that point that "eight communities" once had fishing ports as one reason to go for a county park location lie listed laiwer Township. Town Bank ta part of lamer). Wildwood. WildwiHid Crest. Sea Isle City. Cape May. Ocean City, "and maybe some parts of Middle Township " The county has been expanding it and solidifying its maritime museum position more each week since the freeholder meeting of July 23 when museum pro motor Richard R Bod re calne to ask it lie located in Cape May At that time, only Frederick knew the county has asked the state through Assemblyman C.uy F Mu/iani for a $250,000 grant to place it in Cold Spring Village At thai time. Frederick said the-village was "possibly " the site, hut "nothing's set in stone " A WFF.K LATER. Frederick said the village was "where I want it to go." but he was said he was talking about a focus on

whaling while Cape May emphasized commercial fishing A county news release last week referred to "the concept of a commercial fishing, recreational fishing and maritime museum." In response to that release. Frederick told this newspaper last week there was "no difference of opinion: ours is the historical aspect, not modern, and they're working with a monument and a chapel " Monday's suggestion that the countytake over the monument and chapel followed. Fisherman's Memorial backers, who asked not to be identified, told this newspaper Monday that they are still com milled not only to the memorial in Cape May. but also to the chapel and maritime museum BENEATH TIIK Sl KFAC^ but not far beneath, is the key question oY funding The state grant of $250,000 to the county is viewed as "seed money" that must be spent within one year. Frederick said Frederick said the county hopes "not to use any county money." but to rely on "grants and hoped-for donations The county proposal, which gained the state grant, said "Individuals and companies could he solicited to seek support in the form of bequests in wills and in tax-free donations and memorials to families and firms " The Fisherman's Memorial Committee is going to the same well with an initial goal of $125. (NX) "They're (the county) planning on subsidizing their museum with the same market group." said Beare last week, "monies from private business and commercial industry "

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'1 v; ,5 . ' j I I LJT I Oorn Ward SHOW OF APPRECIATION — Dorothy Wiedensaul. acting president of the Residents' Council. Crest Haven Nursing Home, pins a corsage on Mary Lea Mills, director of nurses from Court House, at an afternoon tea last week as Helen Records, also of Court House, looks on. The tea was given by the council to honor nurses at the home.

Council Honors Nursing Staff

CREST HAVEN - A unanimous vote by Crest Haven Nursing Home Council members prompted an afternoon tea on Aug. 8 to honor the home's nursing staff. June Willis, a North Cape May volunteer, sang selections from Showboat and a few pieces written by

George Johnson of Stone Harbor Also. Alberta Seto, recreation director from Marmora, read a poem written by Lola K. Shaw of Wildwood. entitled "Nurses." Residents made silk corsages for the nurses: punch and cake were served as refreshments.

Resident Council board members Dorothy Wieden- 4 v saul, Elvera Gulotta, Ethel Buckley and James Pope headed the tea plans. Council members meet monthly to discuss problems, assist planning pro- ; grams for the home, and v, help new residents adjust to surroundings.

Moran to Ask PBA To Honor Rescuers

ERMA — Route 9 resident John M "Jack" Moran. county Veteran's Bureau director, says he'll ask the Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA> to honor three Vineland fisherman for heroism PBA I .oca I 59 presents Meritorious Civilian Awards to self-sacrificing individuals each year Moran. former Lower Township deputy mayor, would like the Vinelanders considered because they rescued him and John Lewis of Villas from the Delaware Bay on June 16 Henry "Buster" Garton Jr.. his son. Robert, and Ken Trovarelli hauled Moran and Lewis aboard the "My Four Sons" after the pair spent seven hours in the water Moran's newly purchased 17-footer took on water and sank about two miles south of the Fourteen Foot Light while he and L e w qp were drumfishing •THEY TRIED AN elec trie pump but couldn't keep ahead of the leak and finally tied on life jackets around 3:30 a m that Fathers' Day Sunday TRe water was warm but rough They waited in vain for a passing boat until Trovarelli and the Carton's spotted them around 10 a m and took them to the .Marine Police barracks. Bivalve. Moran. 59. was admitted to Burdette Tomlin Menjorial Hospital's intensive' care unit, suffering from a delayed reaction to exposure The president of the Count y.' s Men's Republican Club under want multiple heart bypass in December He and Lewis. 44, a freelance real estate broker, presented their rescuers with a plaque last

month, commemorating the rescue It was Lewis' second. He was aboard the clammer "Pari Pasu" when it sank of Chincoteague. Va.. in February. 1978. At La Leche Conference VILLAS Local residents Cyndy Hoyt. Linda and Randy Davidson joined 3.500 parents and health leaders from 20 nations for the 10th International Conference of La Leche League in Washington. D C. in July Cape May La Leche League holds meetings monthly to acquaint those who are interested with the physical, psychological and practical aspects of breastfeeding. Contact 886 -4177 or 8894M71 for further information Toured by Gaslight CAPE MAY — Mansions By Gaslight Tours include four of the city's Victorian landmarks every Wednesday evening ft to lo o'clock. They are sponsored by fhe Mid-Atlantic-Center for the Arts i MAC i Tickets for the tours may be purchased at the Emlen Physick House. 1048 Washington St., starting one half hour before tour time. In order to help tourgoers get from one house to another. MAC's trolley bus will run on a continuous transit loop

■ S- asff" Hi r_ — * Cottages On Tours m CAPE MAY - Cottages at Twilight Tours visit five of the most charming Victorian homes in the city flK every Monday evening. fan Sponsored by the Mid- liK Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), these tours include the interiors of vintage homes, each representing a 8k different form of architec- Sb': ture and planning. The houses on the tour A8ET will be open from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased all day Monday at the Emlen Physick Estate. 1048 Washington St.. and that evening at the Dr. .8b*, Henry L. Hunt House. 209 Congress Rl. Houses on the tour include: The Dr. Henry L. Hunt Hgk House. 209 Congress PI.; the Joseph Q, Williams House. 223 Perry1 St.; The Franklin Highes House, 665 Hughes St : Gothic Gables. 664 Hughes St.; Winward House. 24 Jackson St. a word to I the wise