Cape May Gazette

An Easter Message

gazette@catamaranmedia.com (Opinion) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:53:16 GMT

When the storm clouds all are parting,

And the light is streaming through;

When the mists are slowly rising,

And the world comes into view,

Restaurant Gala raises $125,000 for culinary scholarships

nanette.galloway@shorenewstoday.com (Nanette LoBiondo Galloway) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:01:55 GMT

ATLANTIC CITY – The 32nd annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala held at Bally’s Atlantic City raised $125,000 for scholarships for students attending the college’s Academy of Culinary Arts.

More than 700 supporters attended the black tie affair, which offered the theme “Under the Sea.”

Students at the academy prepared a sumptuous array of mouth watering hors d’oeuvres served during the cocktail hour and the future chefs took a bow during a ceremony honoring Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian and Food Network Star finalist Nicole Gaffney of Brigantine.

Demoted police chief files lawsuit against Cape May

chris.south@catamaranmedia.com (Christopher South) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:32:13 GMT

CAPE MAY – Robert Sheehan filed suit against the City of Cape May March 25, saying the city violated the Contentious Employee Protection Act, commonly known as the Whistleblower law.

On Wednesday, the law from of Sciarra & Catrambone LLC issued a statement announcing the suit, in which they describe a “power hungry mayor” and the manager and certain council members as his “henchmen.”

Tuition and fees to rise at Atlantic Cape starting with summer session

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:37:34 GMT

ATLANTIC CITY – The Atlantic Cape Community College board of trustees adopted a $41,085,000 budget and voted to increase tuition and some fees at a meeting March 24 at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus.

The fiscal year 2016 budget, which is $100,000 lower than the previous year’s budget, includes $8,407,171 in county appropriations contingent upon approval by the Atlantic Cape Community College Board of School Estimate, a group of college and Atlantic and Cape May County officials.

Lower Township Police investigate a possible suicide

intern@shorenewstoday.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:49:58 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – On a tip from a passerby, Lower Township Police located the body of a man they had been searching for believing he was suicidal.

On Saturday, March 21, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wildwood Crest Police Department requested Lower Township’s assistance locating a 67-year-old man who they believed to be suicidal.
The Lower Township and Wildwood Crest police departments began searching for the mane and his 2001, white, Toyota Tundra pick-up truck, with Pennsylvania registration.

Lower Township Council votes to ask LTMUA for police funding

chris.south@catamaranmedia.com (Christopher South) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:51:46 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Lower Township Council voted 3-2 Monday to ask the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority for $205,000 to fund the hiring of four new police officers.

The measure was supported by the three Republican members of Township Council at a special meeting called for Monday, March 23. The agenda for the special meeting contained a single resolution authorizing a request for funds from the LTMUA.

Cape May theater groups have their acts together

JSchaad@shorenewstoday.com (Jacob Schaad Jr.) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:39:08 GMT

One of the fascinating stories in the recent history of Cape May is the success of its three live theaters that evolved during a period starting in the 1980s and continuing until today. For a while the city could have been described as a cultural desert in regards to theater, the only plays being offered by an occasional traveling troupe stopping here while en route to a bigger venue.

Then along came Michael Laird, who launched Cape May Stage, and Warren Kliewer, who started the East Lynne Theater Company. Later was Elaine’s Famous Dinner Theater, which is still owned by Shirley Phinney.

Easter egg hunt in Lower

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:30:01 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Children are invited to hunt for Easter eggs starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 on the grounds of Freeman Douglass Memorial Park.

The event is recommended for toddlers up to children in the fourth grade. Bring your baskets and see how many eggs you can find. A visit from the Easter bunny is also expected.

Program on 1800’s brick homes set for March 28

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:29:33 GMT

CAPE MAY – Find out more about the beautiful patterns in Colonial-era brick homes during an educational event sponsored by the Friends of the Physick Estate, an affinity group of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at the Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave.

"Questing for Patterns in 18th Century Brick Homes" features a presentation by Jeanne Alper of New Jersey Questers on brick-patterned New Jersey homes that date back to the Colonial era. Admission is $5 for Friends of the Physick Estate members and $10 for the public.

Play reading marks 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination

JSchaad@shorenewstoday.com (Jacob Schaad Jr.) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:24:19 GMT

CAPE MAY – The names Harry Hawk and James Rana are separated by 150 years, but theatrical history brought them together in Cape May Sunday night.

Hawk was the actor who was on stage on the Good Friday of April 14, 1865 when John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln while he was watching the comedy “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brandishing a knife, Booth then jumped onto the stage and threatened Hawk. He then flew from the theater, only to be fatally shot by a pursuer 12 days later.

Spring Bridal Fair at The Flanders

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The Gazette and Current Newspapers present their Spring Bridal Fair and Fashion Show 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at The Flanders Hotel, 11th Street and Boardwalk in Ocean City. The fashion show, which starts at 2:30, is presented by Tesi Bridal & Formal Boutique and At Your Service Formalwear. This event is free to attend, however brides must pre-register at www.shorenewstoday.com to qualify for door prizes. Brides can also register at the door.

UPDATED: Pleas to reinstate Sheehan as police chief don’t sway council

chris.south@catamaranmedia.com (Christopher South) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:14:05 GMT

CAPE MAY – A crowd of more than 300 supporters gave Rob Sheehan a standing ovation as he entered the Convention Hall auditorium, Tuesday, March 24, but City Council was not swayed by the show of support to allow a vote on his reinstatement as chief of police.
On the flip side of the coin, people expressed dissatisfaction with city council and members of the administration. Several times, someone in the crowd shouted “Recall,” directed at council members who voted to rescind Sheehan’s contract as police chief. Resident Charles Hendricks, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for city council last year, indicated there could be a concerted recall effort.
“This won’t end tonight. We will build a network to look at issues like recall,” Hendricks said.
Hendricks added that a both Mayor Ed Mahaney and Deputy Mayor Terri Swain might be the subject of a recall effort. He said Councilwoman Bea Pessagno had not served long enough to legally be recalled.

Over lunch, fed up with politicians of the world

joewilkins@shorenewstoday.com (Joe Wilkins) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:55:42 GMT

“Come take us out to lunch,” she said. “Becky’s upset. She needs a break from the news.”

Such a call from Aunt Tess is the local equivalent of a command performance at Buckingham Palace. You dare not refuse, lest you be stricken off the list forever.

“What’s got her upset?” I asked.

The Mom's Beat: Kan we stop the N-sanity 4 krying out loud?

laura.stetser@catamaranmedia.com (Laura Stetser) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:04:11 GMT

I will never understand the need to purposely misspell words in business names.

While I know and appreciate that language evolves, there are basic some rules to it, and in the cases when these businesses are marketing toward kids, I find it even more intolerable.

Why do we need to call a social group designed for kids a Kids Klub instead of a Kids Club? Don’t they have enough trouble figuring out when to use C or K appropriately anyway? There are hundreds of others that add insult to injury. Klub 4 Kids, Kiddie Korner, Kidz Club and Kidz Klubhouse are just a few examples.

Cab driver assists police in returning elderly man home

brigitta.scott@catamedia.com (Staff Reports) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:26:33 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – A local taxi driver aided in the return of an elderly man to his safe return home, last week.

Police said on Friday, March 20, at 1:54 a.m., local cab driver John Vogdes from Aart’s Cape May Taxi spotted an elderly man wandering south on Route 9 in travel lanes. The man was wearing only a bathrobe and was apparently very confused.
Vodges immediately had the man get inside a warm vehicle and called Lower Township Police.
Responding Officer Michael Iames was able get enough information to safely return the man home to a family member.

Thursday warmth could signal the end of the 2015 snow season

sports@shorenewstoday.com (R.J. Liberatore Jr.) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:21:53 GMT

Forecasters say an explosion of warmth on Thursday could finally signal the end to the 2015 South Jersey snow season and provide a hint of even warmer temperatures to come.

Easter Happenings

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 13:35:21 GMT

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 28 at Yianni’s, 841 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Call 609-391-1113.

The Great Egg Hunt 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at 11th Street and the beach, Ocean City. For children up to age 7; there will be five age groups. Candy and prizes. Raindate March 29. Call 800-BEACH-NJ.

Egg Harbor City Rotary Club Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Rotary Park on London Avenue Claudius Street. Children from toddlers to age 9 are invited to hunt for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and find special eggs for an extra prize. Rain date is 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4.

What's Happening in Atlantic City

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Miranda Lambert with Justin Moore Friday, March 27 at Boardwalk Hall. Ticket prices TBA. See www.ticketmaster.com.

Sebastian Maniscalco 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Borgata’s Music Box. Tickets are $25. See www.ticketmaster.com.

Steve Harvey 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Tropicana Showroom. See www.ticketmaster.com.

Al Pacino 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Caesars. Tickets are $75-$135. See www.ticketmaster.com.

GQ Band and Ladies of Skyy with Mara Justine 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Trump Taj Mahal. Tickets are $20 and $50. See www.ticketmaster.com.

14 Days events

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT

“For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” Performance 7 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Walter Edge Theater at Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Award-winning play is presented in recognition of Women’s History Month. Tickets are $15; $5 for students with a valid ID. Contact Culture Collective at 609-318-4904 or cuturecollectiveac@gmail.com.

An Evening with the Arts 7 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lilly Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway. Absecon Education Foundation fundraiser includes gourmet buffet, exhibit and silent auction, libations and full museum access. Tickets are $25; proceeds benefit foundation programs that enhance education opportunities for Absecon students and residents. For tickets call Janice Clark at the Emma C. Attales school office, 609-641-5375.

Wellness Briefs

front.desk@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT

Yoga for Life

The Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library, 40 Farragut Ave., presents Yoga for Life 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28. The free program is open to older teens and adults. Participants are advised to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. No food should be eaten three hours before class. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation and led by Janet Hahn. Registration requested. Call 609-625-2776, ext. 6304.

Care provider workshop

A three-part workshop for couples who are providing care for a mentally ill family member will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 30 at the Mental Health Association, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway. Coping strategies, self-care, stress management and other topics will be discussed. Light dinner is included. Contact Christine at 609-652-3800 ext. 301 or cmiller@mhanj.org to register.