Fisher completes Navy basic training

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 07:07 pm

 Navy Seaman Apprentice Andrew Fisher, son of Erin and Joseph Fisher of Erma, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

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Township hires public information officer for 10K

Written by Mary Linehan Wednesday, May 08, 2013 06:07 pm

 LOWER TOWNSHIP – The township and its Municipal Utilities Authority will pay $10,000 this year to a public information officer to “get the good word out.”

The township and former Cape May County Herald reporter Jack Fichter signed a one-year contract. Fichter will serve as the public information officer for Township Council and the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA).

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West Cape May holds Loyalty Day ceremony

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 02:00 pm

West Cape May holds Loyalty Day ceremony

WEST CAPE MAY – A large crowd re-pledged their allegiance to the United States during a Loyalty Day ceremony on May 1 at Wilbraham Park.

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Students plant ‘Pinwheels for Prevention’

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 01:46 pm

Cape May City Elementary School participated in the “Pinwheels for Prevention” national campaign on Friday, April 26. Students each had the opportunity to place a pinwheel along the front sidewalk in front of the school in support of a healthy and safe childhood for all children.

Cape May City Elementary School participated in the “Pinwheels for Prevention” national campaign on Friday, April 26. Students each had the opportunity to place a pinwheel along the front sidewalk in front of the school in support of a healthy and safe childhood for all children.

Students awarded through Bring Up Grades program

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 01:08 pm

Phyllis MacNaughton’s first grade class holds up their BUG (Bring Up Grades) awards that were presented to them by Kiwanis Club members. From left are Alicia Waters, Jada Rivera, John Matusiak, Marvin Lopez, Oliver Kuhn, Andrew Herz, Connor Deignan, Isalina Bourne, Luke Bennett, and Lesley Avila-Palacios.

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Cape May Community News, Edition of May 15

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:19 am Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:56 pm

Roast pork dinner

Cape May United Methodist Men will hold a roast pork dinner with a salad bar and dessert table from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Lyle Hall, 635 Washington Street. $12 donation for adults and $6 donation for children.

Boating safety courses

New Jersey Boating Safety Courses are offered at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 18, June 22, July 20 and Aug. 10. This course is required for all vessel operators and personal water craft operators in New Jersey. It is offered by USCG Auxiliary – Flotilla 82, Cape May. Cost is $55 and lunch is provided. For more information, call 609-898-0442.

Traditional Jazz

The Cape May Traditional Jazz Society will present the Ben Mauger Vintage Jazz Band from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at VFW Post 386, 419 Congress Street in Cape May. The “Blackbird Society” with Richard Barnes on banjo and vocal, Vance Camisa piano, Jim Gicking trombone, Bill DiBias bari sax and special guest Scott Black on coronet will play on Sunday, June 9. The “Hot Taters” with Pete Jensen on trombone, Britt Adams on trumpet, Ron Kostar on clarinet, Henry Dale on banjo, Wayne Martorelli on guitar and Bob Marley on drums will play on July 14. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door ($15 for jazz society members). Free parking, cash bar and optional dinner at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Southern Jersey to help support local needs.

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DRBA names new chief engineer

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 12:54 pm

Shoukry Elnahal

 NEW CASTLE, DEL. – The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) this week announced that Shoukry Elnahal has been selected to be the bi-state agency’s new chief engineer.

“I appreciate the confidence that the commissioners and executive leadership have in my abilities and I’m honored to have been selected as the agency’s new Chief Engineer,” said Elnahal. “Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to gain years of valuable design and construction experience while earning the respect and trust of peers, partners and stakeholders. I’m eager to get started. What a tremendous opportunity to work with airport, bridge and ferry infrastructure.”

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Cape May Lighthouse celebrates 25th anniversary

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 07, 2013 08:30 pm

 CAPE MAY – The Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse will host a 25-20 Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 on the grounds of the lighthouse to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the lighthouse opening to the public, and the 20th anniversary of the release of Cape May guitarist Geno White's CD, "Music From Inside the Lighthouse," in which he recorded unique and beautiful guitar tracks from inside the walls of the Cape May Lighthouse.

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