• Cape May County Calendar > June 2013
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    Monday, June 17

    90th official National Marbles Tournament 8 a.m.-1 p.m. daily through Thursday, June 20 at Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue, Wildwood. This national competition for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the United States encompasses more than 1,200 games of marbles played 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily with the "King" & "Queen" of marbles to be crowned at the end of 4days of spirited competition. This event is free to spectators with great views of the competition rings from the Wildwoods Boardwalk. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

    Saturday,…

  • Golf, edition of May 31
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    Fifth annual Marc L. Rosenberg Memorial Golf Tournament features lunch at noon and 1 p.m. shotgun start Wednesday, June 12 at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood. Benefits Congregation Beth Israel in Northfield. There will be cocktails and a barbecue awards dinner after golf. Entry fee is $200 per golfer and includes lunch, gifts, greens fee, golf cart, refreshments on the course, an entry in the team event tournament, cocktail reception and awards dinner. Preregistration is required. Checks can be made payable to Congregation Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225. For information…

  • Raiders fall in South Jersey baseball final
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    Ocean City High School’s 20-game win streak came to an end last week when the Raiders were upset by Burlington Township, 2-0, in the South Jersey Group 3 championship game at the Bay Avenue field.

    With a standing-room crowd on hand, the Raiders struggled against Burlington Township pitcher Ryan Bell and allowed a pair of unearned runs in the late innings. 

  • One Kook's Safari > Will Andrea be kind to us?
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    There were some waves on Monday, along with lots of fog.

    Keep an eye on Andrea.

    The tropical storm, the first named storm of 2013, is set to bring heavy rain to Florida, and could bring heavy surf to the Jersey Shore by the weekend.

    We could be in for some considerable waves, with some forecasts calling for bigger swell on Saturday than Sunday. As of early Thursday morning, it was raining hard in western Florida, with winds of 60 mph.…

  • Could artificial bait end the horseshoe crab vs. shorebird war?
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    After years of animosity, the line between horseshoe crab fishermen and shorebird defenders, drawn in the sand along the Delaware Bay, could be erased by an artificial bait.

    Scientists say horseshoe crabs have been around for at least 300 million years – longer than the dinosaurs – and are among the oldest extant animals.

  • Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets bring rock ’n’ roll to Cape May Convention Hall
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    Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets, along with Jerry Spathis and his Rockabilly Band, will perform 7:30 p.m. July 1 at Cape May Convention Hall.

    Spathis and his Rockabilly Band will open the concert with songs in tribute to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Fats Domino and Ricky Nelson. After that, Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets will perform their Rock ‘N’ Roll History Show, which combines various hits throughout rock ’n’ roll history.

  • Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets bring rock ’n’ roll to Cape May Convention Hall
    Cape May Gazette

    CAPE MAY - Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets, along with Jerry Spathis and his Rockabilly Band, will perform 7:30 p.m. July 1 at Cape May Convention Hall.

    Spathis and his Rockabilly Band will open the concert with songs in tribute to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Fats Domino and Ricky Nelson. After that, Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets will perform their Rock ‘N’ Roll History Show, which combines various hits throughout rock ’n’ roll history.

  • One Kook's Safari >> Summer waves can be perfect for learning
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    Most surfers still have their full suits on, although hoods and gloves are starting to come off. But when the water warms up, the waves often cool down.

    Well, the air has finally warmed up, but the water is still pretty cold.

    Wetsuits remain “de rigueur” if you are planning on staying in for more than a couple of minutes.

    On a recent morning session,…

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Teen dancing

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Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Teen dancing has returned to Cape May Convention Hall. The monthly event features a safe and friendly environment for seventh through twelfth graders. Admission is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Cape May Convention Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. on nights of the dance. Local DJ and Police Athletic League representative Tony Genaro will play house music. Line up and request your favorite songs.

 

Heroin, mushroom charges after man passed out in vehicle

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Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 10, 2013 01:17 pm

LOWER TOWNSHIP — Two men face drug charges after one was reported to be unconscious in a vehicle.

One was allegedly found in possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms, the other heroin, according to police.

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Annual plant sale helps Nature Center grow its programs

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Written by Mary Linehan Thursday, May 09, 2013 05:09 am

Plants and shrubs are set up for a weekend sale at the Nature Center of Cape May Plants and shrubs are set up for a weekend sale at the Nature Center of Cape May

 CAPE MAY – The New Jersey Audubon Nature Center of Cape May will host its annual plant sale fundraiser this weekend, looking to surpass last year’s slow sales.

“We have this written into our operating budget, so it’s important we meet our goals,” said Gretchen Whitman, the center’s director. “Our pre-sale orders have hit about $4,000, so we are looking to close the gap on the $7,000 mark with onsite sales.”

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Music Festival starts May 26

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Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 09, 2013 04:59 am

Girsa will come to Cape May Convention Hall at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 as part of the 24th annual Cape May Music Festival. Girsa will come to Cape May Convention Hall at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 as part of the 24th annual Cape May Music Festival.

CAPE MAY – The 24th annual Cape May Music Festival, presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), will run from Sunday, May 26 through Thursday, June 13.

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Good grades get students a ‘Breakfast of Champions’

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Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:00 am

Cape May’s fourth through sixth grade students and their family members were recently treated to a “Breakfast of Champions” celebration at Cape May City Elementary School. Students who achieved honor or merit roll on their report card were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Cape May’s fourth through sixth grade students and their family members were recently treated to a “Breakfast of Champions” celebration at Cape May City Elementary School. Students who achieved honor or merit roll on their report card were recognized for their hard work and dedication.

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DEP permit allows Town Bank and Villas to connect to city water

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Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:00 am

 VILLAS- Over 3,800 homes will be able to connect to municipal water in Town Bank and a portion of Villas following the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issuing a water allocation permit to Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (LTMUA).

These connections will generate over $6 million in revenues over a five year period, according to a press release from the MUA.

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Fisher completes Navy basic training

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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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Lower Township hires public information officer for 10K

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Last Updated on Friday, May 31, 2013 02:34 pm 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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