CO Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 18 June '86 -

!^^^?iNEWS DIGEST ^ //*. / The Week's jj J! II Top Stories (From Page 1) to the freeholders and he agreed with board chairman John N. MacLeod of Belleplain that it could make suggestions to the freeholders for a new alternate. Denis Reelect Voll COURT HOUSE - Middle Township Mayor Michael J. Voll won reelection as county Democratic Committee chairman during the party reorganization last week. County committee members reelected Mary Kalbach., county voter registrar from Wildwood, as vice chairman. They selected state committeewoman Elfreda Andrea of Ocean City, county Election Board secretary, as party secretary, and Sharon Coco as treasurer. And It's Free COURT HOUSE - What's earlier than usual and fits in your pocket? The "1985 Annual Report" of the county Planning Board. The 25-page booklet is a synopsis of what went on. planmng-wise, last year and makes increased use of graphics. Among highlights, a breakdown of how many hours the nine-member staff spent on various activities. The board urged wide distribution of the report, which is available from the Planning Department or the freeholders. Still Quacking STONE HARBOR - A kind lady phon ed Saturday morning to report that a pair of mallards featured on this page June 4 were dead, lying in the street at Third Avenue and 99th. But a check Monday with Cindy Klott at First Jersey, where the male and female hang out. found that pair still quacking. It seems the borough has several pairs of ducks living off the local largess. The deceased are a different pair. Uplifting WILDWOOD - The Board of Education last week awarded a $132,600 contract to Pan Builders of Atlantic City to build an elevator for a handicapped student who will be attending Wildwood High School for the next five years, according to Superintendent Arthur Motz. Currently, the school district sends one handicapped student to Middle Township High School and the elevator will allow him to attend the Wildwood school. Motz said the elevator will also benefit adults who attend evening programs. And there are four disabled pupils in elementary school. Last Meal WILDWOOD — The county Office of Aging's senior citizen nutrition program at the Wildwood Community Center served its last meal Friday. Social service officials said the program was shut down because of budget cuts and low participation. Wildwood clients will be accomodated at the North Wildwood Center. The program was run in conjunction with Cape Human Resources which rents the Wildwood center for $1 a year and uses it for a number of social service programs. Pool Police COURT HOUSE - County litigation attorney Louis F. Hornstine announced last week that the county Health Deparment has hired additional investigators to inspect businesses with swimming pools and check for violations of state statutes and municipal ordinances. Violators could be fined, have their swimming pools closed and, if necessary, have their mercantile licenses revoked. Pols Wear Skimmers SEA ISLE CITY - U.S Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Congressman William J. Hughes are expected for a 1 p.m. town

meeting Saturday in the Public Safety Building on John F. Kennedy Boulevard during this resort's "Skimmer Weekend." Thousands of tourists will be in town then for the Oceanside Flea Market and 1986 Auto Show, according to Richard J. Alliger, city director of public relations. Legally closed AVALON — "Formal action may be taken" on possible litigation during a special closed Council session 9 a.m. tomorrow in Borough Hall, 3100 Dune Dr., according to a meeting notice Friday from Dorothy R. Brennan, municipal clerk. Water Mains Coming SWAINTON - Middle Township awarded W08.668 in contracts lor construction of water mains here, where the Williams' toxic dump on Siegtown Road has threatened groundwater for more than six years. Mains are supposed to be installed between July 15 and Oct. 15 on Route 9, Swainton-Goshen and Siegtown roads, Dogwood. Avocado, Cedar and Birch drives, plus Whiting Lane. Fourteen fire hydrants in the project are expected to reduce fire insurance for local homeowners. Unhappy With Happy WOODBINE — Borough Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow in Borough Hall to address 25 complaints about loitering, noise, and open consumption of alcohol outside of Martin's Happy Tap on Washington Avenue. Council serves as the Beverage License Issuing Authority and could impose sanctions or revoke a license pending review by the state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Bar owner Robin Martin of Sea Isle City said he doesn't feel it is fair that he ' is being held responsible for people's actions outside his establishment Upper Cats Cringe TUCKAHOE — Dog warden Linda Force vowed last week to hound Upper Township Committee until it adopts an ordinance to control cats. She suggested the township contribute toward the cost of spaying and neutering animals that are often abandoned in the municipality The committee directed Solicitor Steve Barry to draft such an ordinance. Residents have been complaining about cats as a nuisance and health threat since February, but the matter was put on the back burner of priorities, said Committeeman Bruno Tropeano Dog Owners Charged CLERMONT — Charles Matthews of Hagan Road and Terrence Tracey of Lake Vista Drive, owners of dogs that are believed to have killed a pet goat " owned by Connie Geisinger of Hagan Road, were issued summonses for allowing their dogs to run at large and for not licensing their animals. Also, they have agreed to split the $150 value of the goat. Nan, who was allegedly killed by the dogs June 5. The maximum fine for violating the dog ordinance is $500 and/or 90 days in jail. SIC Revaluation SEA ISLE CITY — Commissioners last week adopted an ordinance allocating $43,000 for a partial revaluation of the municipality. It's supposed to determine fair tax figures and serve as a base for several activities, including bonding. The city currently has approximately $532,912,000 in assets, but officials here said that figure isn't accurate because of appreciation. The last revaluation here was in 1983 and some properties have appreciated faster than others, officials said. 2 Dead, 4 Hurt DENNISVILLE — Karen Bossert, 31, of Upper Darby, Pa., died at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital after a 12:30 p.m. crash Friday on Route 47 that killed

her father, Edward McMenamin, 58. of Sharon Hill. Pa. Injured were Bossert s husband. Thomas, 32. their daughter. Shannon. 14 and two men. Witnesses said Thomas Bossert was driving south when his vehicle crossed the center line and crashed head-on with a northbound vehicle occupied by the injured men : Stephen. 66, and Hedwig Cuajka. 53. both of Ridley Parte, Pa. DUI Charge Dropped BEESLEY'S POINT - Drunk driving charges against Brendan Connell, 25. of here, were dropped in Upper Township Municipal Court last week because prosecution would have placed the former Atlantic City police officer in a doublejeopardy situation. Connell was sentenced in April on a charge of death by auto after pleading guilty in February to killing Holly Davidson. 20, in a head-on collision June 25, 1985 on Route 9 just south of the Beeseley's Point Bridge across Great Egg Harbor Bay. Stay Tuned CAMDEN — Charges continued to be exchanged last week as a damage suit fil- . ed by Dr. Suketu Nanavati against Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital went into its third week. Nanavati. an Indian national, is suing the hospital for $4.4 million, alleging that attempts to dismiss him were based on racial discrimination. The hospital and Dr. Robert Sorenson are suing Nanavati for an unspecified amount, alleging that he defamed them. Phil's Out , Harry's In COURT HOUSE - Harry Gilbert, 52. Cape May councilman. County Roads superintendent and Cape May parking lot owner, won unanimously election as county Republican chairman at the Old Court House last week. He replaces coun-

ty Treasurer Philip R. Matalucci, 55, who ended a 12-year reign. Matalucci. who recently won $3.9 million in the state lottery. said he wants to spend more time with his family and enjoy life. Must Restore Dune OCEAN CITY - Joseph Piarulli of 910 Seacliff Rd. will be ordered to restore a dune he allegedly destroyed in front of his house. Council last week asked attorney John Alei. sitting in for city Solicitor Gerald Corcoran, to prepare a contract requiring Piarulli to pay for sand fencing, dune restoration and dune grass planting. Coastal Conservation Commission Co-Chairman Jack Schreiner said Piarulli is willing to help restore the dune and has ordered 1,500 dune grass "plugs" to plant in the dune. Charged in Theft OCEAN CITY - Cornelius Hogan. 25. whose last known address was 3rd Street, was charged last week with burglary , robbery, criminal trespass and theft in connection with the April 25 robbery of a hearing-impaired resident of Asbury Avenue, according to police. Police were able to recover an automobile and jewelry stolen in the incident. Hogan was in county jail in lieu of 10 percent of $25,000 bail. Safety Officer Hurt OCEAN CITY - Traffic Safely Officer Curtis Dull suffered minor back and leg injuries in an on-duty crash last week Dennis D. Sulpizio. 33. of Barrington allegedly ran a red light, southbound on Asbury Avenue, and hit Dull's police car with a refrigerator truck. Dull was treated and released at Shore Memorial Hospital. Sulpizio was charged with running a red light.

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