From left: Vanaman, Barcas, Donohue/Jack Fichter

COLD SPRING — An American Flag brought back from Iraq by Lower Township Police Patrolman Don Vanaman was flown above the Sandman Consolidated School Thursday Nov. 20.

The Sandman Student Council and Sandman Singers gathered in front of the flagpole at 9 a.m. along with Lower Township police officers.

On Sept. 14, Lower Township Mayor Walter Craig and Police Chief Edward Donohue welcomed back Vanaman from a year of military service in Iraq in a ceremony in Township Hall.

Home page: Firefighters on roof of Lund's Fisheries, Friday,Nov. 7. Left: Firefighter on ladder during Lund's Fisheries fire. Photos by Jack Fichter

COLD SPRING — Lower Township police reopened Ocean Drive at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 7 after a fire at Lund's Fisheries, 997 Ocean Drive, reported about 12:15 p.m. was extinguished. That fire was confined largely to the roof the processing plant.

When first units arrived, they reported thick smoke showing. Many of those in the surrounding buildings were unaware there was a fire, according to a police radio report.

All personnel were reported out of the structure, according to police radio reports.

Other Lower Township firefighters and rescue units were on scene.

Local residents and community members are invited to spread the holiday spirit by participating in the Lower Township Police Department’s Annual “Share the Harvest” Food Drive.

The Food Drive benefits Lower Township families who are in need of assistance throughout the Thanksgiving and winter holidays.

All canned goods and non-perishables are being accepted, and can be dropped off at the Welcome Center at Historic Cold Spring Village in the Cold Spring section of Cape May and the Lower Township Municipal Office in Villas, weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

COLD SPRING — All three Lower Township fire companies responded to a 9-1-1 call that reported a structure fire Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1:20 a.m. at Cape May Mobile Estates when a mobile home was engulfed in flames.

According to police, Scott Fabian told them he believed the fire originated in the bathroom. He was the only resident home at the time of the blaze.

Erma, Town Bank and Villas firefighters brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes. Lower Township Rescue Squad and Lower Township Police Department also responded.

COLD SPRING/CAPE MAY – There were ghouls, ghost, politicians, princesses, food groups, fortune tellers, pop culture icons, comic book heroes and villains masquerading around southern Cape May County last weekend when Historic Cold Spring Village held its annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade Saturday, Oct. 18 and Cape May City celebrated its annual parade Sunday, Oct. 19.

Joanne Reagan Dance Studio performed to a medley of popular holiday songs on Lyle Lane as folks lined up to strut their stuff around town.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village will host the annual Candlelight Walking Tour and Reception, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Luminaries will line the paths and guide you to several of the village’s restored buildings, where wine, beer, and a variety of light fare will be served. Guests can also enjoy live musical entertainment at the pavilion and a 50 percent off holiday sale at the Country Store.

Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance; a portion of the proceeds benefits the HCSV Foundation.

Pumpkin painting at the Pavilion area

Stop by the 17th annual Pumpkin Festival and celebrate all things Halloween and autumn. This festive event will take place on the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 19) and is presented by the Lower Township Rotary Club.

Admission is free and select Village buildings will be open to the public from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to “share the harvest” by donating non-perishable goods to the Cape May County Food Bank.

Maud Abrams School fourth grader Skylar Tsosie told Douglass school pupils of her Navajo culture.

COLD SPRING — Skylar Tsosie, a fourth grader from Maud Abrams School, presented an assembly for Preschoolers at the David C. Douglass Veterans Memorial School about her Navajo culture for Native American Day, September 26th

COLD SPRING — A local man was arrested by Lower Township police Sunday, Sept. 28 after homeowners reported a man was allegedly trying to force open a window of their home.

According to a release, at 6:45 a.m., a couple on Canterbury Way reported they were awakened by a loud banging noise. When they investigated, they saw a white male wearing a black cap attempting to force open the window of the home.

The husband went to the window and banged on the inside of it, which caused the male to flee.

As in year’s past, Chrissie Laudeman will be hosting a Silpada Jewelry Show to benefit Animal Outreach. All are invited.

Last year, the show was a great fundraiser for the organization, which is dedicated to maintaining a no-kill, safe haven for cats and dogs in the region.

The event will take place Sunday, September 28, 5 p.m., at Chrissie’s house in Cold Spring. Call 609-898-1PET for details.