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H By LIBBY DEMP FORREST J/l THE JUNE SOLSTICE occurs tomor9 row at 1:02 A.M. EDT, marking the II longest day of the year between sunrise M and sunset. This is the day when the sun fl is highest in the sky at noon. The sun will M then enter fhe sign of Cancer, the Crab, hm where it remains until July 20. !'* J *♦* ■ « Speaking of crabs, we're reminded of IN the joke about the tired tourist who went !| out to eat and asked the waiter, "Do you (■ serve crabs?" "Sit down, sir, we serve !■ anbody," the waiter replied. JV.J One corny joke always leads to another ■ so here goes: H Two tourists ran across each other on J ■ the Wildwood boardwalk. One was carry1 I ing a huge teddy bear. The other carried II a purple and orange panda. "I never saw ■ a purple and orange panda before," the ■ first tourist said to the other. "Me, ■ neither," said the second tourist, "but by I I the time 1 was done shooting at the ducks [I in the gallery, all the chartreuse and ■ yellow-pandas were gone." I j Well, we told you it would be a corny ■ joke ... I ■ * * * I Honeysuckle is everywhere in bloom jl this week, along with the morning ■ glories. There's lots of roadside flowers to observe now. This is a good week to go | for a pleasant drive for a looksee at the II wildflowers, blooming in profusion I everywhere. We have our favorite little ■ patch we always take a jaunt to see out on I a back road nearby West Cape May. Do ■ I you have a favorite spot too? * * * j ' When it comes to favorite spots, we're il partial to these spots for experiencing H good times : ■ T.J. SCALON'S. Family dining is at its II best at T.J. Scalon's Family Restaurant, jl a scenic spot where bay views at the i I Shelter Haven show off beautiful sunsets 1 1 in the gorgeous atmosphere of the 1 1 seashore. » j Dine on the dock at lunchtime (from I 11:30 a.m. !o 3 p.m.) Come back for din- | ner from 5 to 10 p.m., or for a late nite I snack from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's I cocktails and nightly entertainment with j I a noted name to make your visit a special jl one. Recommended is the Broiled H Seafood Combination which includes ;;l flounder, lump crabmeat, shrimp, jl scallops and clams casino, all for $12.95. il Choose from many other entrees. || Children's menu too. : *** /

ATLAS MOTOR INN. One of the most 'in' spots in Cape May is the Atlas Motor Inn, at Beach Drive near Madison Avenue where delectable temptations are served daily. There are Early Bird specials Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 7:30, including ten delicious entrees to choose from. Each full course dinner costs only $8.95. We enjoyed an abundant Champagne Brunch last Sunday (served from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.), feasting from over 30 feet of

fresh fruits and juices, pastries, lox and H bagels, plus hot and cold entrees, for only ■ $8.95. Service is exceptionally good. I Recommended year round. *** | MARABELLA'S. Homemade Italian Hi food is prepared fresh on the premises H| daily at one of our most favorite H j restaurants, Marabella's, at 95th and H Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, family- Hi owned eatery that wins accolates for its H culinary excellence. We enioyed a superb Italian dinner last H weekend, that included Baked Rigatoni H Caruso (made with mozzar&la and H locatelli cheese, topped with an exquisite H meat sauce \that only Marabella's can H prepare so tastefully. Hubby chose the H Flounder Marinara, delicately seasoned Hi flounder simmered in its own sauce, and H served with Spaghetti. The dinners in- H elude the house salad, a vegetable, and H crispy homemade bread with butter. I There is much to choose from at H Marabella's — and much to rave about. H ) »*» UNCLE BILL'S. If pancakes are what H turns you on. Uncle Bill's Pancake House H & Restaurants at four different locations have all the varieties you could ever want — plus some you've never had before Located in Cape, May, AValon, Stone / HarJSor and Strathmere, Uncle Bill's has raised pancake making to a fine art. Each time we visit Uncle Bill's we find a new pancake to try The atmosphere is different at each location — but always ; casual and relaxed. Open daily from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. the* time-tested recipes j served by frjendly help are always welcoming at Uncle Bill's. 3 * i *** Ca3t'p| jAHAB'S. On Route 47 ( Wild^f (Hxjt'alvd. ) , between Rt 9 and Garden Stare Patkway, Rio Grande sits one'of theLopunty's quality restaurants servinjg dKune, unique preparations. While^WiSJfcod' Blvd. may, seem an unlHtifc SUtio'n for a country-type restam-aawBapt N Ahab's manages to pull it' cf Saute well. Once dKapyou forget how busy Route 47 caq qoKduTI find instead the kind of tranqailiwydu'd expect out on some little coiAtry iSARvhere the locals-stop by for a mendlnjBal. Well, the locals do Stop by 'ChptTj<«iab's all year round, but tourists find? thf^pot equally inviting. Frank and Janejlnner are always there, keeping an e^^K things and overseeing the fine dishp|Bt come from the kitchen. The PJjhW! Rib is recommended here. .IL

County Calendar Item for COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Send them to Libtoy Demp Forrert, P O Box oo. Cape May Court House, N.J 08210 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Historic East End Trolley Tour (info 884-54041. meet at Info booth, Washington St Mall, Cape May. Wednesdays 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Luncheon by Ladies Auxiliary of Lower Township Rescue (info 886-9279), squad building. Main and Georgia Ave., Villas, 12 noon. "National Parks of U.S." talk at meeting of Dennisville Historical Society, at Social Hall of Dennisville Methodist Church, 7:15 p.m Duplicate Bridge, every Wednesday, (info 368-1421), firehouse, Stone Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Spinning demonstration. Cape May County Art League, (info 884-8628), 1050 Washington St., Cape May, 7:30 p.m THURSDAY. JUNE 21 • Summer Solstice 1:02 A M EDT. Sagamore Hill/Westbury Gardens bus trip by Township of Middle AARP Chapter 1182 (info 465-5757 or 465-5852). Wetlands Needlers Show (info 368-1211), Wetlands Institute and Museum, Stone'Harbor Blvd., through June 23 "Burn and Learn" beach bible study, (info 465-5904), (Page 29 Please)