FOUND: MISSING MAN FOUND SAFE AND SOUND IN AVALON THURSDAY

(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon Police have conducted a successful search and recovery mission for a 73-year old man who was missing for 26 hours.

Avalon Police Chief David Dean announced the recovery of Harry J. O’Neill Jr, of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Mr. O’Neill was reported missing by his family on Wednesday, August 26th at 4:47pm after he took a walk on the 68th Street beach and never returned. On Thursday, August 27th, Mr. O’Neill was found in deep brush in a wooded area of a dune located at 5499 Dune Drive in Avalon.

“We are very pleased to report that rescue teams found Mr. O’Neill alive and alert,” said Avalon Police Chief David Dean. “This is truly the resolution of this situation that we were all praying for. We truly thank the numerous volunteers from the local, county, and state levels who partnered with us in this successful recovery effort.”

Upon learning of the missing persons’ report, the Avalon Police Department activated a “Child Is Missing” program, which is also used for adults in similar situations, and entered Mr. O’Neill’s information into a missing person’s national crime computer, NCIC. An alert was put out immediately in the area where Mr. O’Neill was reported missing with a full description, asking for the public’s help with locating him. Other agencies were also notified by the Avalon Police Department, including New Jersey State Police Air Patrol, the United States Coast Guard, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Patrol, and the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department, who assisted police with searching the dune and beach area. Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House was also notified. A “Trax” message was sent by Avalon Police to other police departments in the immediate area alerting them of Mr. O’Neill’s disappearance.

A volunteer team consisting of approximately 22 members was searching the dune area late Thursday afternoon when they spotted Mr. O’Neill in the deep brush. Volunteers called his name, and he responded immediately. Mr. O’Neill was removed from the brush, given medical treatment and water on site, and was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House for evaluation.

The 26-hour rescue and recovery mission involved over 200 volunteer and paid rescue personnel from the local, county, and state levels. Many of the responders were part of the county’s Mutual Aid response team.
Rescue teams who assisted Avalon with the recovery effort came from Stone Harbor, Middle Township, Wildwood, Seaville, Marmora, Tuckahoe, Cape May Court House, Anglesea, and Ocean City. The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management, Cape May County Sheriff’s Department, and the Cape May County Mosquito Commission also participated, as well as the New Jersey State Police Air, Marine, and K-9 units.


Avalon’s police, volunteer fire, public works, and beach patrol squads were involved in the effort around the clock, along with other Avalon volunteers and personnel.

“Everyone in Avalon is deeply grateful to the friendship and assistance provided to us by so many volunteers in our neighboring communities,” said Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ed Dean. “Every single individual from every department was responsible for the successful search and recovery of Mr. O’Neill, and we know that his family is overjoyed with the outcome.”

Avalon alerted the public through its 1630am radio station, and posted an emergency message on Shore TV Channel 2, the local public access television station that services Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Sea Isle City. Both Avalon and Stone Harbor used their “Global Connect” telephone system to alert the public of Mr. O’Neill’s disappearance.

Avalon Police Detective Sergeant Ben Gery is the lead investigator on the case.

AVALON POLICE CONTINUE SEARCH THURSDAY FOR MISSING MAN

(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon police continue to search for a 73 year old Pennsylvania man who was reported missing from the Avalon beachfront on Wednesday afternoon.

Avalon Police Chief David Dean reports that Harry J. O’Neill Jr., from Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, was reported missing on Wednesday, August 26th, at 4:47pm. Mr. O’Neill and his family were on the Avalon beach where he decided to take a walk; Mr. O’Neill’s wife contacted the Avalon Beach Patrol when he did not return. The Avalon Police Department was immediately notified. A comprehensive search for Mr. O’Neill began immediately, and Cape May County Sheriff’s Department K-9 squad was called to assist with the search.

Mr. O’Neill suffers from Parkinson’s disease, and may have the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. He is described as a white male, age 73, with salt and pepper hair, standing 5’11” tall and weighing 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing navy blue swim trunks, a t-shirt either blue or green in color, and possibly a dark green Philadelphia Eagles baseball cap. Mr. O’Neill may also have headphones in his possession.

Upon learning of the missing persons’ report, the Avalon Police Department activated a “Child Is Missing” program, which is also used for adults in similar situations, and entered Mr. O’Neill’s information into a missing person’s national crime computer, NCIC. An alert was put out immediately in the area where Mr. O’Neill was reported missing with a full description, asking for the public’s help with locating him. Other agencies were also notified by the Avalon Police Department, including New Jersey State Police Air Patrol, the United States Coast Guard, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Patrol, and the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department, who assisted police with searching the dune and beach area. Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House was also notified. A “Trax” message was sent by Avalon Police to other police departments in the immediate area alerting them of Mr. O’Neill’s disappearance. On Thursday, helicopter(s) will be in the air looking for Mr. O’Neill, and K-9 dogs will resume their search.

Avalon has alerted the public through its 1630am radio station, and has posted an emergency message on Shore TV Channel 2, the local public access television station that services Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Sea Isle City. Both Avalon and Stone Harbor are using their “Global Connect” telephone system to alert the public of Mr. O’Neill’s disappearance.

If you spot an individual that matches Mr. O’Neill’s description, contact the Avalon Police Department immediately at (609) 967-3411. Detective Sergeant Ben Gery is the lead investigator on the case.

SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory Statement as of 1:26 PM EDT on August 22, 2009

... Flash Flood Watch in effect through late tonight...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Delaware... northeast Maryland and New Jersey... including the following areas... in Delaware... Delaware beaches... inland Sussex and Kent. In northeast Maryland... Caroline... Kent MD... Queen Annes and Talbot. In New Jersey... Atlantic... Atlantic coastal Cape May... Cape May... coastal Atlantic... coastal ocean... Cumberland... eastern Monmouth... ocean... southeastern Burlington and western Monmouth.

* Through late tonight

* showers and thunderstorms will be accompanied by torrential downpours through tonight before slowly tapering off late. Another organized area of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move into our area from Virginia later today. In addition, scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop preceding it. Heavy rain should fall with an average of 1 to 2 inches expected, but there could be localized amounts as high as around 5 inches. While the air mass over the region is quite humid and tropical it is not directly associated with Hurricane Bill. What Hurricane Bill has done is slow the progression of a cold front to our west and cause showers and thunderstorms to stay over the area. The location of the heaviest rainfall will continue to vary. Even so... showers and thunderstorms with torrential rain may continue to move over the same areas for several hours leading to flash flooding.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. Do not travel on roadways that are prone to poor drainage flooding. Do not drive around barricades.

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430 am EDT Sat Aug 22 2009

... High surf advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EDT Sunday... ... High risk of rip currents remains in effect today and Sunday...

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EDT Sunday. Also... a high risk of rip currents remains in effect today and Sunday.

Long period swells along the coastal waters of Delaware and New Jersey are associated with Hurricane Bill... which will pass well east of the Delaware and New Jersey coasts later today and tonight. These swells will continue to build today... peaking tonight into Sunday. Wave heights up to 12 feet are anticipated just a few miles off the coast. Breaking waves in the surf zone should range mainly from 5 to 8 feet.

There will also be a high risk of rip currents through the weekend. A high risk of rip currents means that dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist. Follow the recommendations of the local beach patrol and stay out of the surf if you are directed to do so.

The rough surf will also cause some beach erosion along the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware today through Sunday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area... producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

UPDATE FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Avalon continues to monitor the progress and path of Hurricane Bill, which will remain a few hundred miles away from our shoreline. Please tune in to Shore TV Channel 2 on Comcast Cable this weekend for updates. Please pay attention to all warnings from the Avalon Beach Patrol during this storm event.

Statement as of 3:12 PM EDT on August 21, 2009

... High surf advisory in effect from 6 am Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday...

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory. It is in effect from 600 am on Saturday until 600 PM on Sunday.

Long period swells associated with Hurricane Bill have reached the coastal waters of Delaware and New Jersey. The swells will continue to build through Saturday, peaking on Saturday night into Sunday. Wave heights up to 12 or 14 feet are anticipated just a few miles off the coast. Breaking waves in the surf zones should range mainly from 5 to 7 feet, with some 8 foot waves possible.

There will be a high risk of rip currents through the weekend. A high risk of rip currents means that dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist. Follow the recommendations of the local beach patrol and stay out of the surf if you are directed to do so.

The rough surf will also cause some beach erosion along the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

Public Information Officer
Borough of Avalon
swahl@avalonboro.org
(609) 967-7057

PENNYSLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH DAMAGING EIGHT CARS IN DUI ACCIDENT
(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon police have announced that charges have been filed against a Pennsylvania man in connection with a motor vehicle accident that resulted in eight vehicles being damaged.
22 year old Michael G. Leonard of Ambler, Pennsylvania has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated and with Careless Driving following the accident that took place early Saturday morning.
On Saturday, August 15th, at 5:52am Avalon police received a report of an accident that occurred in the 1800 block of Ocean Drive. Officers arrived and found a car driven by Mr. Leonard that had hit two cars that were parked in the street. The vehicle then left the roadway and struck two vehicles that were parked in a drive way. Leonard re-entered the roadway and hit three more vehicles, resulting in damage being done to eight motor vehicles, including the one he was driving; his vehicle was a 2006Mazda four-door, black in color. Mr. Leonard was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, NJ for treatment of minor injuries and released.
The accident is being investigated by Ptlm. Sean McNair.

AVALON REMINDS RESIDENTS TO REDUCE WATER USE DURING AUGUST, SEPTEMBER
Borough takes steps to remain below water usage limits set by State of New Jersey

(Avalon, NJ)—The Borough of Avalon is reminding residents and visitors to reduce their water use for the remainder of summer. Avalon’s outdoor water conservation effort has worked, but the Borough is on a pace to exceed its water use limits for August that have been set by the State of New Jersey.
“Our odd-even system for outdoor water use worked well in 2008, and has been even more efficient in 2009,” said Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi. “We are asking residents and renters to be prudent with their outdoor water use for the rest of the summer. Avalon could face penalties from the state if we exceed our water allocation permit for the year.”
The state has set Avalon’s monthly water usage limit at 76.8 million gallons per month. During the months of June and July, 2009, Avalon was able to successfully remain under that threshold. However, the Borough is on pace to exceed its August allocation limit by nearly three million gallons unless water conservation measures are followed. Avalon currently has an odd-even outdoor water system in place for residents, and renters. If your home address is an odd number, you are permitted to conduct outdoor watering on odd numbered days during the month. If your home address is an even number, you are permitted to conduct outdoor watering on even numbered days during the month. No outdoor watering is permitted on the 31st of any month, including August.
Avalon has petitioned the NJDEP to increase their permitted withdraw. This is a lengthy process that evaluates the negative impacts that this increased withdraw would have on the environment. Until the evaluation is complete, Avalon must adhere to the allocation that was granted at its last renewal which was 10 years ago. . Avalon’s Department of Public Works is leading the Borough’s efforts with limiting its own water use by reducing irrigation even further when rain and storms impact our community.
Rainy, wet weather in June reduced the need for heavy outdoor water use. August has been a much hotter, drier month with large tourism crowds visiting the Borough. That has resulted in more water use throughout our community. Residents are being encouraged to limit their outdoor water use as much as possible, and Avalon is asking businesses and private citizens who rent properties in the Borough to kindly ask their guests to also limit their outdoor water use.
More details about Avalon’s water conservation program are available on the front page of Avalon’s official website, www.avalonboro.org. Click on the water conservation graphic for more details about the program, and easy steps you can take at your own home to help our community achieve water conservation.

MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS READY TO SELL CHEESESTEAKS FOR CHARITY
(Avalon, NJ)—Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi will be one of the many celebrity chefs who will lend his expertise to help raise money for the Brendan Borek Weekend this week in Avalon.
Pagliughi will be cooking and selling cheese steaks at McCool’s Café & Tea Room on Friday, August 14th, from 5:00-6:00pm. During that hour, Pagliughi will be joined by Avalon Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ed Dean. Many local celebrities and dignitaries from the Seven Mile Island will be behind the counter at McCool’s Café & Tea Room during the day on Friday. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund, which gives assistance to local families who have a child or a young adult battling cancer. The Borough of Avalon is hosting a slew of special events during the week; it will conclude on Saturday, August 15th with the 19th Annual Surf Contest and homecoming party.
Avalon Council President Chuck Covington will also be behind the counter at 1:15pm. At 2pm, Covington will be ‘relieved’ by Councilman Joseph Tipping. Many other elected and appointed officials, along with community leaders, will also be part of the event, which starts at 11:00am and runs into the evening hours.

AVALON MAYOR KICKS OFF ‘GREEN TEAM’ EFFORT AT AHLOA MEETING
Avalon developing energy master plan, energy audit; Green Fair to be held on October 10th, 2009

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(Avalon, NJ) – On Saturday August 8th, 2009 at the annual AHLOA meeting Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi officially announced the inception of Avalon’s new Green Team during his State of the Borough address. The Avalon Planning and Zoning Board and the Environmental Commission have joined forces to form this all volunteer committee. The Green Team will work to protect Avalon’s natural resources, with a particular focus on energy and water. While Avalon has always endeavored to be an eco-friendly community, the new Green Team provides focused leadership for this effort. Over the past months this team has already begun to investigate what Avalon residents as well as the Borough of Avalon can do to make Avalon a greener community.
“Avalon may be a small community, but we can make a big environmental impact,” says Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi. “Now more than ever it is essential that we take care of our environment and the Green Team represents our continuing commitment to do so.” Elected officials, appointed officials and volunteers have traveled to meet experts and learn more about what can be done in an effort to make Avalon a greener town. The most recent meeting took place Thursday, July 30th with Toria L. Williams, the outreach coordinator for the Community Partners Initiative of NJ Clean Energy Programs. During this roundtable discussion the Green Team discussed their goals and initiatives, and received some invaluable insights.
As for the future, the Green Team has big plans for Avalon. Both individual citizens and the Borough alike will have the opportunity to make Avalon a greener community. “Avalon has such an actively involved community and government that there is really no limit to what we can achieve,” says Jim Collins, head of the Green Team. “We all have the power to make a cleaner, greener future for Avalon.”
Avalon already has environmentally conscious programs in effect, such as the Water Conservation Initiative. Avalon residents were informed of the Outdoor Water Conservation Program through radio, television, handouts, and the Borough website at http://www.avalonboro.org/news/april09/avalon-conserves.html. Thanks to the Avalon citizens’ efforts the even/odd watering schedule has been a huge success. This July Avalon used only 74.1 MG of water which did not exceed the monthly water allocation permit of 76.8 MG as set by the state of New Jersey. So far in 2009 we have used only 186.4 MG of water compared to our 2008 water usage of 204.4 MG for the same period of time. With continued diligence on the part of the citizens, it is hoped that Avalon will fall below the August monthly allocation permit as well.
Another eco-friendly initiative involves conducting an energy audit of the Borough to determine how energy could be used more efficiently. Additionally, the Green Team has planned a Green Fair to educate residents about how easy it really is to save on energy and water, and to make their homes energy efficient. The Green Fair represents the official launch of the Green Team’s efforts and will take place inside the Avalon Community Hall on Saturday October 10th, 2009 from 10am-3pm. The fair will also demonstrate how individuals, as well as the government, benefit financially from their efforts to be environmentally friendly.
“I have complete confidence in The Green Team and their plans to conserve Avalon’s natural resources,” says Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi. “I am exceedingly proud of their efforts to make Avalon greener by a mile.”

Thieves Take Vacations Too
Don’t let them steal your fun this summer; lock up cars, bikes, and homes

The Avalon Police Department reminds residents and visitors alike to protect their personal property by locking vehicle doors and not leaving valuables in plain sight. Furthermore, individuals are advised to practice basic home security by closing garage doors, and locking doors and windows in their homes when leaving them unoccupied.

It has been the experience of the Avalon Police Department that in almost all instances of theft and burglary within the Borough, the compromised car or home was left unlocked. Investigators have found that secured vehicles or residences in the vicinity were left undisturbed. The same pattern was found concerning bicycles.

Be sure to safeguard your summer fun. Please take a moment to insure that your belongings are safe and secure by simply locking your car, house, and garage before enjoying our beautiful beaches and waterways. With any questions please call the Avalon Police Department at 967-3411.

BAY-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY AND MOZARTIAN VILLIANS, HEROES, AND GODS AT AVALON “SYMPHONY BY THE SEA” CONCERT ON AUGUST 22; ALSO AUGUST 20 CONCERT LECTURE

Avalon, NJ—Enjoy three masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the Bay-Atlantic Symphony’s next “Symphony by the Sea” concerts sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library on Saturday, August 22, at 7 p.m., at the Avalon Elementary School, 235 32nd St., Avalon, NJ.

The second of this two-concert series conducted by Bay-Atlantic Symphony Music Director Jed Gaylin, will be entitled “Mozart: Villains, Heroes and Gods” and will feature the return of internationally-renowned pianist Brian Ganz to Symphony audiences in the radiant Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. One of the most popular of Mozart’s piano concerti, it is a smiling, lyrical work that leaves the listener full of high spirits.
The concert will also feature the lofty brilliance and power of the Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”—the last and, to many, the greatest of Mozart’s symphonies. A work on a scale and with a range of expression perhaps only seen in his operas and Requiem, it has one of the most magnificent finales ever penned. Opening the concert will be the Overture to the opera Don Giovanni—Mozart’s powerful setting of the amorous escapades of the rogue Don Juan.

Tickets, which are free, can be picked up from the Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. For this concert, they are available for Avalon property owners at four per household. Concert tickets for the general public are available at two per household.
A free lecture about the concert’s music, sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library and the Bay-Atlantic Symphony, will take place on Thursday, August 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the library. Entitled “All-Mozart,” it will be presented by Paul M. Somers, a composer, performer, founder of the Classical New Jersey Society and Maurice River Music, and a former reviewer for the Star-Ledger.
For more information on the “Symphony by the Sea” series, call the Avalon Free Public Library at (609) 967-7155, or visit the library’s website at www.avalonfreelibrary.org.

Ganz has accumulated a list of awards, concert credits, and solo appearances with orchestra that has established him as one of the leading pianists of his generation. He as been soloist with such orchestras as the St. Louis Symphony, National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, National Chamber Orchestra, L’Orchestre National de Belgique, L’Orchestre Lamoureux, the City of London Sinfonia, and L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo.
He has performed in such venues as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., La Salle Pleyel and Salle Gaveau in Paris, La Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, De Doolen in Rotterdam, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, L’Arena Theater in Verona, and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
His performances have been heard on National Public Radios Performance Today, Radio France and Belgian Radio and Television. A prolific recording artist, he has recorded for several labels.

Ganz is a graduate of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with Leon Fleisher, with whom he currently serves as a teaching assistant as an adjunct member of the faculty. He is also Musician-in-Residence and a member of the piano faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Gaylin, now entering his 13th season as Music Director of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony, is also the Principal Conductor of the Cape May Music Festival. He has been the Music Director of the Johns Hopkins Symphony Orchestra since 1993 and, since 2007, the Principal Guest Conductor of the National Film and Radio Philharmonic in Beijing, China.

A sought-after guest conductor, he has led orchestras including the Sibiu Philharmonic of Romania—where he served as Principal Guest Conductor, Shanghai (China) Conservatory Orchestra, Bucharest (Romania) Radio Orchestra, Academia del Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain), Lodz and Pomorska (Poland) Philharmonics, Gnessin Institute Orchestra and Moscow Chamber Symphony (Russia), Orquesta Sinfonica de Guanajuato (Mexico), Orvieto Festival Orchestra (Italy), and the Naples Philharmonic (Florida). He also maintains a close association with Baltimore’s Opera Vivente.
A much sought-after guest conductor throughout Europe, he has appeared with such orchestras as the Academia del Gran Teatre del Liceu of Barcelona, Spain, for repeat engagements, as well as the Bucharest (Romania) Radio Orchestra, Lodz (Poland) Philharmonic, and the Moscow (Russia) Chamber Symphony.

Now entering its 26th season of providing classical music concerts, the Bay-Atlantic Symphony performs concerts and educational programs throughout Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May counties. The orchestra-in-residence of the Cape May Music Festival since 2003, it is also the resident orchestra of the Guaracini Fine and Performing Arts Center and the Stockton College Performing Arts Center. It has received worldwide exposure through its appearance on National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition.

AVALON ADDS TWO WAVERUNNERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE EFFORTS

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Volunteer firefighters being trained on proper rescue techniques
(Avalon, NJ)—The Avalon Volunteer Fire Department is currently training its members to safely use two new wave runners that have been added to for the Borough’s public safety efforts.
“We are very appreciative to have these wave runners compliment our public safety efforts,” said Avalon Volunteer Fire Chief Ed Dean. “We recognize that people recreate and work on and near the water, and the wave runners provide us with another way to make rescues and get people out of harm’s way.”
The two wave runners are Kawasaki Ultra LX’s, and have the Avalon Fire Department logo on them. One of the wave runners was purchased through donations made in behalf of the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department; the second wave runner was purchased by the Borough. Bids for the two personal watercraft came in under the bid threshold.

“Emergency response on the water is always part of Avalon’s public safety plan,” said Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi. “These two new wave runners provide us with exceptional capability to respond to a myriad of emergencies on or near the water. Safety always comes first with everything we do in Avalon.”
This summer, members of the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department are being trained on how to properly operate the wave runners. An internal training program has begun, and will be followed by professional training provided by the National Water Safety Congress. Potential operators of the wave runners will spend two complete eight-hour days and be shown how to navigate the wave runners in the ocean, and back bay waters. The wave runners are expected to be put into service after the two-day training session.
“The need to have proper safety equipment for water rescues when your community is surrounded by water is a paramount concern,” Dean said. “These wave runners will allow us to rescue distressed swimmers, access certain parts of the bay that are inaccessible by our fire boat, rescue victims of a boating accident, and even assist the beach patrol if a bather gets caught in a rip current.”

These two new personal watercraft will be in service for many years to come. The Avalon Volunteer Fire Company also recently put a new fire boat into service that will provide decades of service to the Borough. The boat, and all of the equipment on it, were paid for with donations. The fire boat will assist with an Avalon Yacht Club regatta later this month.

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AVALON'S HISTORICAL RECORDS PRESERVED THANKS TO COUNTY PROGRAM

(Avalon, NJ)—The Borough of Avalon is now in receipt of hard bound copies of historical records that have been preserved for generations to come thanks to an ambitious program coordinated by the Cape May County Clerk's Office.

Six volumes of historical documents that include official Borough business have been carefully treated, repaired, and rebound by professional conservators. The newly restored records were delivered to Borough Clerk Amy Kleuskens' office on Thursday, July 30th by Cape May County Clerk Rita Fulginiti and her staff.

"It was Christmas in July in Cape May County," Fulginiti said. "Eighty-nine volumes of unique archival records from 15 municipalities received conservation treatments, were scanned, microfilmed for preservation and rebound using old world tools by skilled bookbinders. Each volume in the project is a one-of-a-kind permanent record."

Avalon selected the public records that were in most need of the work; the oldest records that were restored date back to 1916.

This project cost $105,973 and was funded by the Public Archives and Records Infrastructure Support (PARIS) Grant administered by the State Division of Archives and Records Management. Avalon's records consist of governing body minutes, resolutions, and ordinances. Avalon's volumes were returned in custom made archival boxes.

Pictured in Avalon's group photo are: Rita Marie Fulginiti, County Clerk; Lizabeth Shay, County Records Manager; Erica Erb, County Clerk's Office; Amy W. Kleuskens, Avalon Borough Clerk; Andrew J. Bednarek, Avalon Business Administrator; Georgann Berardis, Deputy Borough Clerk.

Information provided in this press release courtesy of the Cape May County Clerk's Office.

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