26 Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 5 February '86

Can County Budget Bear a Bear?

( From page 1 ) would do such a thing. "It's illegal to own a bear." he said. "Maybe they made him into a rug. " Riley said he has no deadline on an answer from the county, but he hopes it accepts because "That way I can come and see him once in awhile." riley raised the bears at home and obviously is attached to Roscoe. 1/ the county declines. Riley said Roscoe win be "dehumanized" and let go in the wilds of West Virginia." That state has a 40.000-acre game preserve, he said. Fulginiti indicated he's not confident the county will come up with the funds. The park commissison's 1986 budget is $75,000 less than was appropriated last year. And it appears that the freeholders gave parks $33,640 of the $87,000 'it requested for capital improvements. Fulginiti suggested that maybe an anonymous benefactor or two would help with a donation for the bear cages, the same way some persons helped the zoo acquire its two bison in the spring of 1984 the ZOO ALSO IIAS. according to Fulgiqiti. some tropical fish, three goats, one (Sheriff's) horse, one lion, two Arctic Architect ( From page 1 » chitect fronting for them. It's very distasteful and I strongly recommend you have the Surrogate and Prosecutor appear before you and ask them your questions." "I wasn't invited." Prosecutor John Corino told this newspaper the next day. "I was totally unaware this was coming up last night." "No one asked me to be there." said Surrogate W Robert Hentges "I would have been there with bells on. "

foxes, two burros, one coatinundi (a tiny honeybear), one coyote, one Sicilian donkey, five deer, three ferrets, six peacocks. 20 pigeons, four monkeys, two i rheas (small ostriches). 12 sheep. 16 chickens, and one turkey Also. 16 or 18 rabbits, a number hard to keep track of since it grows daily. Thc^zoo is in the county park on Route 9, a milfe north of Court House. It's open 9 a.m. to dark, seven days a week And it's free. | Fisher Asks to Replace 'Fox' (From page 1 ) this newspaper last week that it meets bimonthly and not in July or August. Lomax, that represents said, misled three of six meetings in 1985 and also the first meeting of this year. ^ Thus. Lomax has not been at a council meeting since a special session last June. The post pays nothing and although members can collect for travel expenses to the Trenton meetings, none do. the . representative said. Lomax could not be reached to respond. He is on a one-month vacation to the island of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) off the southeast coast of India, his office said His term on the council expires this year. Fisher is an envioronmentalist aqfi head of the 40-member Citizens Association for the Protection of the Environment (CAPE). Noted for her opposition to pesticides, she told this newspaper last week she was "not anti-pesticide but pro-organic agriculture."

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FIVE MILE Beach is abuzz with discussion of municipal construction and tourism-related projects. It is refreshing to witness the positive reaction and excitement regarding the long-overdue projects. IN NORTH WILDWOOD. the Lighthouse Mall concept is moving ahead with ■ 0 city fathers now requesting resident input on the proposal. I mentioned this project some time ago. and many residents seem pleased that discussions have continued and that the entire area may be revitalized. The proposed development would encompass a five-block area featuring a pedestrian mall and a landscaped recreational area. Cost for the project to date is roughly $900,000. The unique aspect of this proposal is that the city would absorb 60 percent of the cost while businesses, directly affected by the renovation, would absorb the remaining 40 percent or approximately $360,000. As stated before, resurfacing and reconstruction of North Wildwood Boulevard concurrently with the Hereford Inlet ■ development is excellent I timing and will assuredly J afford the completed project an excellent chance of succeeding. WILDWOOD CREST Mayor Frank McCall has announced that Edwin Howell has been retained as architect for the newCrest Pier. This project is slated to cost approximately $2 million and has received an overwhelming amount of resident support. The issue, placed on the ballot this past November, received a two to one favorable vote. It is conceivable, according to McCall. that the project could be ready for the 1988 season if all goes well and approval is received from the state. THE LARGEST MUNICIPAL project under consideration at this time is the proposed downtown revitalization of center city Wildwood. This project, estimated to cost in excess of $9 million is visionary to say the least. The concept involves establishing an elevated wilkway from center city to vie Boardwalk at Cedar Avebue. It would feature minNnalls and shops and would connect the two highest trafficked areas. A committee has been established to seek further information and to begin studying the idea. At this point. Harold Aaron is acting as temporary chairman of the soon to be named group. He owns Allen's Men Shop in Wildwood and Barry's Clothes in Cape May. Aaron was instrumental in Cape May's revitalization and has traveled the rough road There is no question that his input will prove most valuable. THE BOTTOM LINE with all of this discussion is that each community to be making a renewed committment to tourism and when that is your hometown's bread

and butter it is exciting. The development means jobs, possibly a longer season, and obviously it means that Greater Wildwood has better marketability in the ever competitive arena where communities vie for the tourist dollar. ON THE PRIVATE development front. Lou Lambert is forging ahead with his plans to construct a first-class convention center and resort complex in the Diamond Beach section of our island. According to Lambert, he has all necessary approvals and has been given the go ahead for the bond issue necessary to fund the $10 million project. This is yet another project that residents have to look forward to. These four projects, which are being actively discussed and pursued reflect faith in the Wildwoods to the tune of $22 million. That is quite a vote of confidence and one can only envision a bright future on the horizon as our communities endeavor to become the premiere family vacation spot along the Atlantic Coast. IF YOU ARE a String Band follower, the Wildwood String Band is offering all interested individuals the opportunity to travel with the group to attend the Show of Shows in Philadelphia on Feb. 26. The show features the Best of the Best in string bands and the event should be most entertaining. If you are interested in going to the show at the Civic Center, please give Captain Frank Inverso a call at 729-6888 for info on ticket availability, time, and cost per person. THE WEEK BEFORE last, I bought tickets to five pancake breakfasts. That's the price you pay for doing a column. When an organizational representative catches me on the street to give me information on their organization's latest food fest. I am always asked to buy tickets — all good causes, so I do. What really bothers me is when I buy the tickets and forget to mention the event in the next week's column. THAT WON'T- HAPPEN this week; I am pleased'to announce that I am a tickfet holder to the following; Feb. 8 the First United Methodist Church in Wildwood Crest is hosting (what else) a pancake breakfast 8-11:30 a.m. The church is located jn the 6700 block of Atlantic Avenue. Call Pat Collins at 729-7500 far further information. Just a day later, the Wildwood Crest Ambulance Corps is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Corps Building. 9300 Pacific Ave., from 8 a.m.-l p.m. Call 522-6118 for ticket < information. LOOKING INTO the future, there are two events that should be of interest to all. On Feb. 27. the Cootiettes will be hosting a bus trip to see the Ice I Capades at the Spectrum This is a popular trip and they anticipate all seats be- i

ing sold shortly. Call 522-6965 by Feb. 8 to secure reservations. The Wildwood Independent Business Community Association (WIBCA) plans a bus trip to the Philadelphia Academy of Music to view La Traviata as performed by the Ebony Opera Company. Emma Jackson and Grace Gardiner are coorganizers of the May 10 event. Don't let the date fool you. May is r ' that far away and they are anticipating a great deal of interest in the trip. If interested. take a moment and call for seating: Emma - 522-7286 or Grace - 522-7992. The cost of transportation is only $10. tickets are additional. CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to Joe Pierce, recently ins^/lle^, as president of tbe"Grpafer Wildwood-Cape MayCounty Board of Realtors. Pierce is an associatebroker with H.N. Hand Real Estate and one of the many professional real estate salesmen on Five Mile Beach. We wish him well. Pierce resides in Wildwood Crest with his family and is very active in many organizations and charitable endeavors. THE MARGARET Mace Home School Association is extending an invitation to all interested islanders to attend what should become an annual grudge match. On Thursday evening, parents will be challenging the faculty to a volleyball game in the all-purpose room of the school at 12th and Atlantic. Winner of the parent/teacher game will then square off against the team of students. Time for the first volley is set for 7 p.m. There will be refreshments available, cost of admission is only a buck, so plan to attend and support a local school organization. Parents' Meeting WILDWOOD - The Elementary Home and School Association will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the High School library, with Wayne Newell and Ms. Jocelyn Blood of the guidance department as hosts. Their topic is "It's Never Too Early", on preparing youngsters for their high school education. They will also discuss curriculum and education alternatives. A tour of the high school will be conducted. Free Babysitting is available. Out of Basic SEA ISLE CITY - Pvt. Christopher R. MacMurray. son of Merele E. MacMurray of Port Richey, Fla.. and Bruce MacMurray of 7901 Central Ave., this city, has completed basic training at Fort Jackson. S C. He is a 1985 graduate of Ocean City High School.