November 2008 Online Edition
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Susan Tischler on November 26th, 2008 in Local Headlines
Fire Company Issues Smolder in W. Cape May. West Cape May – Borough Commission and West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company have been at odds for nearly one year over signing an agreement to designate the volunteer fire company as the official fire company for West Cape May. Cape May County Herald 11/26
Tree lighting at [...]
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Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 24th, 2008 in Around Our Island
Ms. Sloan & Mrs. Marten’s AM & PM Pre-K classes at Cape May City Elementary have been studying teepees during National American Indian Heritage Month. The AM class is pictured with the teepee created by both classes.
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Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 24th, 2008 in Look at This
Families gathered for a breakfast with Santa at Alethea’s restaurant on Saturday morning, November 22nd. Santa was there to take early gift wishes from the children.
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Susan Tischler on November 24th, 2008 in Look at This
The City of Cape May and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Emlen Physick Estate Saturday, Nov. 22. B&B owner Jay Schatz read The Night Before Christmas and the Rev. Robert Davis of Macedonia Baptist Church read the benediction. And then, unexpectedly, Santa arrived to flip [...]
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Susan Tischler on November 19th, 2008 in Look at This
Bill and Audrey Schwab are the recipients of the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) Honor Award. In addition to supporting the Cape May Music Festival, the Schawbs also make targeted contributions to the
Physick Estate every year. Their 2007 donation underwrote the furnishing of the entrance porch, while this year’s donation went to purchasing [...]
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Susan Tischler on November 19th, 2008 in Local Headlines
Council approves BID ordinance for mall area. Cape May – On Monday, city council authorized the ordinance creating a Business Improvement District for the Washington Street Mall. Cape May Star and Wave 11/20
Cape May City Elementary honors Native Americans. Cape May – Did you know November is National American Indian Heritage Month? Cape May Star [...]
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Susan Tischler on November 19th, 2008 in Local Headlines
Washington Street Mall merchants happy to pay new assessment. Cape May – City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance to assess merchants on the Washington Street Mall with a fee to help maintain and promote the popular shopping area. The Press of Atlantic City 11/18
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Susan Tischler on November 14th, 2008 in Look at This
East Lynne Theater held its annual fundraiser at Alethea’s on Thursday, November 13th. The evening began with dinner and a Chinese Auction followed by entertainment with NYC’s cabaret performers Anne and Michael McFrederick as well as NYC’s improv group, Codependent Theater Company.
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Susan Tischler on November 12th, 2008 in Local Headlines
Veteran’s Day: One woman’s reflections. Cape May – “I remember Johnny telling this particular story over and over,” said Evelyn “Ebby” Bolger sitting at her dining room table at the Devonshire. Cape May Star and Wave 11/13
Replenishment need 300-350 trucks per day. Cape May – City manager Bruce MacLeod told city council last week ther [...]
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Susan Tischler on November 12th, 2008 in Look at This
David Huffman from Ligonier, PA is the winner of this year’s 2008 Our Lady Star of the Sea raffle. Mr. Huffman drove away this Mercedes Benz.
Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 12th, 2008 in Look at This
The Memorial Monument on Gurney and Columbia was the site of a Veterans Day ceremony which included students from Maude Abrahams Elementary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary School. Cape May Mayor Dr. Edward Mahaney spoke to the gathering remarking that a new Convention Hall in 2010 will return the Memorial Day [...]
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Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 10th, 2008 in Look at This
Dr. Watson is in this peaceful seaside community attending a medical convention. His good friend, Sherlock Holmes, sees the opportunity to relax and recreate by the ocean and accompanies him. Before long, Holmes’ vacation is interrupted as the local police solicit his help to catch a murderer before another death can occur. Each victim has [...]
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Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 10th, 2008 in Look at This
The 30th Cape May Jazz Festival kicked the weekend off with a tribute to Maynard Ferguson with Jon Faddis and Ed Vezinho and the Jim Ward Big Band at the Lower Cape May Regional High School. The evening continued with the Chembo Corniel Latin Band at Carney’s.
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Posted by
Susan Tischler on November 7th, 2008 in Around Our Island
A fire was quickly extinguished in the roof of the processing plant at Lund’s Fisheries, located on Ocean Drive between Cape May and Wildwood Crest on Friday November 7th.
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Compiled by
Susan Tischler on November 7th, 2008 in Local Headlines
Country takes ‘giant step’ forward. Cape May Court House – Voters in Cape May County turned out in record numbers on Tuesday, casting ballots for president, United States senator, Congress and county and local offices. Cape May Star and Wave 11/6
Voters approve Conventional Hall. Cape May – Two-thirds of Cape May voters turned out to [...]
