Police lauded for saving man after heart attack, car accident

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:20 pm

North Cape May resident Jeff Brodhag shakes hands with two Lower Township police officers, Ptl. Kevin Boyle Jr. and Ptl. Anthony Greto, who saved his life after he suffered a heart attack while driving and crashed into a building. Police Chief Brian Marker (right) and Capt. William Mastriana (left) are also shown.

 LOWER TOWNSHIP – North Cape May resident Jeff Brodhag stood up, tentatively, and walked to the front of council chambers here to shake hands with the men who saved his life.

“I appreciate them being there and, well, bringing me back to life,” said Brodhag. “I guess I was in the right place when this happened with these officers able to respond.”

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‘Never ending battle’ against invasive plant species continues June 1

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:19 pm

CAPE MAY POINT – The New Jersey Audubon wants you.

In the never-ending battle against invasive plant species in South Jersey, the statewide environmental group is partnering with the Cape Island Habitat Restoration Task Force to attack invasive plants on a five-acre tract off Sea Grove Avenue here. Organizers said they need volunteers.

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Promoter: Triathlon could bring $1M boost to local economy

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 01:16 pm

DelMoSports race promoter Stephen Del Monte addresses township council and the public at Monday's night's council work session.

 LOWER TOWNSHIP – The promoter of the inaugural Escape the Cape Triathalon said Monday that the event has sold out after 10 weeks.

Del Monte told township council that he anticipates the event will bring between “a half-million to a million dollar” boost to the local economy.

“We have 1,000 competitors coming from 16 states – California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Maine – a lot of different places,” said race promoter Stephen Del Monte of DelMoSports, of Wildwood Crest at Monday night’s council session. “If we had opened registration in October, we’d have 3,000 competitors. We are very excited for this.”

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Vigorous has new commander

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 23, 2013 05:00 am

photo by Petty Officer Cynthia Oldham/ Cmdr. Gregory H. Magee, commanding officer of the 44-year-old Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous homeported in Cape May, reads his orders during the cutter's change-of-command ceremony Thursday, May 14. During the ceremony, Magee transferred command of the 210-foot Vigorous and 80-person crew to Cmdr. Terry M. Johns.

CAPE MAY – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous held a change-of-command ceremony last week at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May.
Cmdr. Gregory H. Magee relinquished command of the cutter to Cmdr. Terry M. Johns.

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Jersey Shore Pops appoints new assistant music director

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 07:00 pm

Submitted/ John Drechen has been named assistant music director for The Jersey Shore Pops.

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Linda Gentille and the Jersey Shore Pops have appointed John Drechen as assistant music director for the orchestra.

Drechen has been with the orchestra since its inception in 2009. He is currently the band director at Lower Cape May Regional High School, a position he has held since 1990. He is responsible for multiple ensembles, including the symphonic band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, marching parade band, the pep band, the pit orchestra for musicals, and the summer community concert band.

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Local woman named Coast Guard’s best civilian employee

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:21 pm

photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley/ Jeannie Sansone is presented the award for Civilian of the Year for 2012 by Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp and Curtis B. Odom, director of personnel management for the Coast Guard.

CAPE MAY – A civilian employee at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May has been named the Coast Guard’s Civilian Employee of the Year for 2012.

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Aviation museum announces 2013 events

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 16, 2013 04:31 am

LOWER TOWNSHIP – The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum has announced its 2013 calendar of events, including the Runway 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk.

The 2013 Free Historic Lecture Series is scheduled for three Tuesdays in June. Lectures will begin at 7 p.m. Closing out the summer season, NASW will host AirFest on Labor Day Weekend and a USO style big band dance and concert in September.

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Lower looks to address local drug issues in town meeting

Written by Mary Linehan Wednesday, May 15, 2013 08:00 pm

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Officials hope to hold a town meeting here after the summer to address drug issues and addiction.

Mayor Michael Beck, who came to elected office after 25 as a Philadelphia police officer, said he sees the spread of heroin use as a clear and present danger for his community.

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Voll says zero tolerance for unleashed canines

Written by Mary Linehan Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:10 pm

 LOWER TOWNSHIP – There will be a zero tolerance policy when it comes to dogs running loose on the beach, and their owners not cleaning up after them, said township manager Michael Voll.

“There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t hear these complaints,” said Voll. “We are stepping up enforcement. We are not issuing warnings.

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City backs $8M renovations to Victorian Towers complex

Written by Mary Linehan Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 pm

CAPE MAY – City council approved a resolution Monday supporting the Diocesan Housing Services Corporation’s (DHSC) grant application to fund major renovations to the Victorian Towers housing complex here.

“The council is very supportive of the diocesan application,” said Mayor Ed Mahaney. “The special meeting was to address some concerns on the financials, but the application made the adjustments and restored the amount the city receives.”

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