*• - Herald & Untern 25 April '84 , 3^

Mews Notes from Seve i Mile Beach M'Ellen Rowland 368-2294

TALK ABOUT change of image — we interviewed Joanne and Jack Erkerf about the extensive renovations taking place at Meany's, 3601 Ocean Dr., Avalon, formerly known as . Jack's Place! "Hie Erkerts have spent megabucks in a total refurbishment of the original establishment. Your eyes will pop when you see the changes which have taken place. The decor is contemporary, conservative and very handsome. A combination of mirrors, stucco and excellent woodwork. It will accomodate 70 persons for lunch served from 11 a.m. 'til 5 p.m. and dinner from 5-10 p.m. Leigh Cassidy of Strathmere is responsible for reconstruction which includes a large dance floor surrounded by a posh raised stage and a , > bar which seats 80. The *■ food will be intercontinental with .emphasis on seafood, under supervision of an excellent chef. Entertainment will be provided by a disc jockey until May 23 when the "Visions'" will be the featured attraction. Patrons will feel at home because Ann Kaigan. formerly of Hahn's, will be greeting and seating themX as official hostess. ^ PEOPLE were sorry to learn that Councilwoman Dorothea Pfeiffer had to undergo surgery at Burdette Tomlin Hospital last week. We called this morning and were told that her condition is "fair." If you want to send cards, her room number is 3310. BIG PLANS for Stone Harbor Ernie Blair, chairman of the Art Show under the colorful 200 by 60-ft. tent at the 80th St.

Playground on Aug. 4 was principal speaker at Chamber of Commerce's April dinner meeting at Henny's. His wife, <Ruth, heads the Crafts Show, same location, Aug. 5. He and Ruthie sent hundreds of applications complete with lists of hotels, motels and restaurants. Applications were mailed Jan. 4 this year and by Jan. 28 all inside space had been booked for the Crafts Show and majority of space for the Art Show. Since 60 percent of the applicants spend a week here and 20 percent spend a weekend, you can imagine what it does for local economy. It is sponsored by Borough Council under leadership cf Councilwoman Dorothea Pfeiffer with unstinting help of borough office staff and maintenance' workers. Council awards the prizes which in the Art Show amount to $900. Three firsts for oils, water colors and mixed media of $150; three second-place prizes bf $100; and three third for $50 each. This year there will be a special purchase prize of $250 given by the Cape May County Cultural and v Heritage Commission. The county will choose and buy the selected work for $250 which will be hung in a public edifice. Ernie stressed it was difficult getting qualified authorities to do the judging. This year they will be: Constantine Kermes, of international reknown. who has just returned from judging a 2-week showing in Paris (he will have his own booth but has disqualified himself for pizes); and Hubert Fitzpatrick, known all along the Eastrn Seaboard as a

talented artist and critic. Entry fees are $75 for inside space and $40 for outside. Exhibitors know in advance there is no rain date for this event but are willing to take the' chance since the list of entrants keeps growing annually. Last year it w a s ^ estimated that each showwas visited by 8,000 people ^ — this year the expected increase is 10,000. Borough Council, its staff and especially Ruth and Ernie Blair are to be congratulated on its burgeoning success. AT THE APRIL 10 meeting of S.H. Borough Council, approval was given for Henny's lowvolume paging system providing it does not exceed the burough's noise-levei ordinance. There are two time periods given for the ordinance — 7 a.m:x'til 11 p.m. noise not to exceed 65 decibles, and 11 p.m. 'til 7 a.m. not to exceed 50 decibles from 50-feet distance. Councilman Clelland labeled the paging system "tacky" and we couldn't agree more. Parking fines will be increased, to $5 but the installation of new meters may not be completed until the '85 season. It was agreed that summer construction ordinances be more strictly enforced and work should not commence before 8 a.m. and cease by 6 p.m. WE INSPECTED the

changes at Seashore Home Supply True-Value store yesterday. You won't believe it, 9ur familiar hardware shopping center now more closely resembles John Wanamaker's Grand Court in Phila. The surrounding • 2000-square-feet balconywas constructed by Glenn Stites Builders ^yith 20 years' experience. It now houses all top-brand outdoor furniture. The^grand staircase visually enlarges the store almost 100 percent. Canny Spike and Jim Fisher are currently offering 40 percent off on regular bands displayed there to familiarize customers with their new look, so if you need deck, patio or porch furniture pay them a visit — even if you are just curious about the new ambience. AT ITS LAST meeting, the zoning board turned down the petition for a variance to extend the siz$ of a swimming pool at 108th St. and 3rd Ave. by W. J. Leahy Construction Co. It was refused on the grounds that while the present pool is on ground zoned commercial the extension would be on land zoned residential. WHEN WE GET extraor- s dinary service, we like to pass the word along. Last week we were expecting guests for dinner and just as our spouse was leaving for work one of our main electric circuits succumb-

ed to the beating it suffered during the big storm. We called our usual electrician and found he was away for the day. The refrigerator was crammed with goodies for the guests and the freezer was full. We called our hairdresser Gerry Dougherty of Andres, to cancel our ap poinlment and asked her who she called in emergencies on weekends. She recommended Pinnix Electric Inc. in Wildwood. We called them and got Mr Pinnix. He sensed our panic and 'said "I can't possibly get anyone over to you before this afternoon, but hold on and I'll tell you w hat to do 'til he gets there. He gave us explicit directiqps on how to use extension cords to save the food and had someone here shortly past noon. This is a wonderful company to know about if you're 9 klutz mechanical ly, like this winter, need helpful advice and prompt service.

Upper Seniors Painting Mural PALERMO - Flowers; are blooming on canvas at the Upper Township Senior Center where a mural is currently in progress! Students enrolled in the SAGES art class are contributing their artistic creation to the senior center where the mural will hang when it is completed. They are working under the directon of local artist Cheryl Crews-Lynch, who is known for her mural located across from Victorian Towers in Cape May. The seniors meet every Monday 1-3 p.m. at the Upper Township Senior Center. Stagecoach Road. > for their painting class. For more information on the class or the mural project, call 399-0774.

FASHION, FOOD — Planning the annual spring luncheon and fashion show of the count) branch of the American Association of University Women are. left to right. Carol Ann Williams. Gaylc Daniel and find) Donahue. Affair will he held at he Whitebrier Inn in Avalon at noon Saturday.

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