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By Libby Demp Forrest HOW ABOUT NOVEMBER? It's an ex- „ citing month for us — with holidays ahead and a momentum building up for the next two months^firrrr - November tho turns the corner into wintry winds ;* and dropping temperatures. The trees S are left clean as a whistle by those windy blasts. ♦ * » While there isn't much color left out- , doors, the" blooming of hardy chrysanthemums in a variety of colors do help to ' cheer the November landscape in our gardens. Look for colorful clusters of chrysanthemums as you meander through along the byways of Cape May IS County. • • • % November 11th marks Veterans Day which will be celebrated by Veterans' organizations throughout Cape May County. Traditionally, this event signified the end of World War I when the armistice was signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Less we forget. . . Early Chilstmas shoppers are out there already, wending their way through aisles of stores stocked for gift givers. Some of the early birds have already completed their Christmas shopping., we always intend to join their league, but we never get started early enough to be taken seriously. * * * While November gears up, we like to enjoy all that this time of year offers, especially while dining out. Here we go again with more favorites : THERESA MARTIN'S. Theresa Martin's Cafe at 330 - 96th St, Stone Harbor is one of the best kept secrets in Cape May County. This quaint country cafe remains busy year round, featuring an attractive decor and a creative menue. The small well appointed dining room consists of 14 linen covered tables accented with fresh flowers, candelight and a fireplace decorated for the seasons. The menue is sure to please every appetite with light, familiar dishes such as Veal Picante or Shrimp Scampi to be more daring (suggested Chicken Christine — stuffed breast of chicken wrapped in a puff pastry). Open for dinner Friday til ' Monday from 5:30. Great reasonably priced brunch on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. til 1 p.m. Reservations accepted at 368-7741. » ♦ ♦ CRYSTAL ROOM. The early bird gets, a great special at the Atlas Motor Inn I Crystal Room, located on Beach Drive near Madison Ave., in olde Cape May . It's hard to believe, but the Crystal Room of-' { fers a full course New York strip steak sizzling to perfection for just $8.95. There are ten early bird specials available — each one masterfully prepared by the

xMJB Doris Ward

STUDENT TOUR — Municipal Clerk George Simpkins of Middle Township explains how his office works to student Rita Spaulding, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Spaulding of Court House, Thursday. The visit was part of Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the Optimist Club. County Calendar Items for COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Send them to Ltbby Demp Forrest. P.O. Bo* 450. Cape May Court House'. N.J 08210 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 "My Little Corner of the World" program on dried wreaths and arrangements", Gardening By the Sea Club (info 884-1022), in Lower Township Municipal Building courtroom, Villas, 10 a.m. Dennis Senior Citizens Club, Ocean View fire hall, Rt. 9, 1 p.m. Card and Dessert Party by Women of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, (info 886-8692), at the parish house, 13 West Bates Ave., Villas, 1 p.m. 3rd annual Tricky Tray sponsored by Dennis Township PTA, at Dennis Township School, Academy Lane, Dennis ville, 7 p.m. Taxpayers of Lower Township meeting, speaker: James Stump, Lower Township Manager, at Millman Cento-, 7:30 p.m. ' . Cape May County Mental Health Support Group (info 624-3881), speaker: Rev. Jerry Heslinga. pastor of First Baptist Church, Court House, in the Administration Building, County Park, Court House, 7:30 p.m. "The Re-Introduction of . the Black Bear to the Pinelands" lecture by Dr. Harry Gershenowitz, sponsored by Cape May County Historical Society, (info 465-3535), at County Library, Court House, 8 p.m. "Kind Lady", suspensexdrama by Edward Chadorov, adaptation from story by Hugh Walpone, by Atlantic Community College Theater Dept., (info 646-4950, ext. 217), at the Mays landing campus, 8 p.m. nightly thru Nov. 10. "Victim or Victors" film by Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc. (info 522-6489), to Women of Sea ville United Methodist Church Rt. 9, Oceanview, 8 p.m. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 8 Two Day Rummage Sale, No. Wildwood United Methodist Church, 2nd and Central ave., 10-3. Harvest Fair Rummage Sale, American Legion Aux Unit 198, (info 465-5255), at post home, Dias Creek Rd., 10 to 3. Also Fri. Luncheon meeting, Stone Harbor/Avalon Branch of Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital Aux., (info 465-2000, ext. 5105); speaker, Dr. Paul Remer about new developments in diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, at Whitebriar Inn, Avalon, 12 noon "Old Age Problems" talk by Chas. Mantler, Assoc. Pro lessor of Psychology, Atlantic Community College at AARP Chapter 710 meeting, at Civic Center, 138 8th St., Sea Isle City, 1 p.m. v 4th Annual Penny Party. No. Wildwood Senior Center, 10th and Central Ave., 1-3 p.m. Golden Nugget bus trip by Cape May City Men's (Page 22 Please)

resaurant's famous chef. The Crystal Room stays open Wed. -Fri. 5 til 7:30 p.m. and all evening on Sunday . The attractive dining room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, making a visit to the Crystal Room always a welcome escape from the ordinary. * * * PILOT HOUSE. The Pilot House, at 142 Decatur Street, on the mall in Cape May is one of the town's best known spots for cozy dining by the wanning fireplace in wintertime, patio dining in the summer. While the seasons change, the Pilot House offers the same unlimited choices ranging from choice seafood, steaks and house specialties to great munchings dur- ( ing the late hour Luncheon is served year round, with choices of salads, sandwiches, the best burgers in town (all I kinds of burgers), and hot platters. The drinks are renowned throughout the town; the atmosphere is always pleas- J. ing; the service always attentive. Some of the town's most attractive waitresses always seem to be on hand at the Pilot House. ... j, PETER SHIELDS. Talk about getting away from it all, and the Peter Shields Restaurant, 1301 Beach Drive, (at Trenton Ave.,) Cape May always seems to | come up in conversation. It is so uniquely located along the oceanfront, in a huge turn-of-the-century mansion that the setting in itself would be enough to bring in a crowd. But the Peter , Shields turns its attention not only to complimenting the grand interior with beautiful furnishings, but has hired a talented chef to oversee the kitchen preparations. They don't make houses like the Peter Shields any longer, but the food, service and beverages are in the grand tradition. Sat. and Sun. brunch from 9 to 2:30. Georgie Latin is at the piano bar Saturday night. Plans l ulu Parade COURT HOUSE — This marching group or in any year, for the first time, other way should call Middle Township will be Gregg Arnold at the holding a Christmas Recreation Department, Parade to welcome in the 465-3520. holiday season. The parade will be held 7 p.m Friday AARp Speaker The parade will march south on Main Street to COURT HOUSE — ^ Mechanic, where it will Daniel Money, principal of turn west and pass the the County Vocational reviewing stand in front of School, will speak at the Township Hall. The parade 1:30 p.m. meeting Tueswill end with the annual day, Nov. 13, of the Middle lighting of the township's Township Chapter 1182 of Christinas tree. the American Association Any organization, church of Retired Persons in group etc. which would like Fellowship Hall of the First to join in celebrating the Methodist Church, Main season by entering a float, Street.