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Two elderly ladies are sitting on the front porch, doing nothing. One lady turns and asks, Do you still get horny? The other replies, Oh sure I do. The first old lady asks, What do you do about it? The second old lady replies, I suck a lifesaver. After a few moments, the first old lady asks, Who drives you to the beach?
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WILDWOOD CREST BOROUGH 6101 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 Main Number: (609) 522 5176 Website: www.wildwoodcrest.org Clerk: (609) 522-5176 ext. 110 Police non-emergency: (609) 522-7446 Animal Control: Tri-County Animal Control Service 800-992PETS Municipal Court: (609) 522-5176 ext. 115. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Municipal Pool: (609) 522-0084 Scoop Taylor Park: 5800 Ocean Avenue, (609) 523-0018 Beach Patrol: (609) 522-3825 Library: 6301 Ocean Avenue, (609) 522-0564 Recreation: (609) 523-0202 Tax Assessor: (609) 522-5176 ext. 102 Tennis Courts: 6301 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 729-2628 Superintendent of Schools: (609) 729-3760 Tourism: (609) 522-0221 Bulk Pick-Up: regular bulk pick-ups, please call to make pickup and payment arrangements at (609) 522-7446 Construction: Zoning questions about new construction or additions and alterations to existing properties. call (609) 5226935 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. IF I WERE MAYOR OF WILDWOOD CREST . . . I WOULD __________________________________________________ Send Responses to: frank@wildwoodmag.com
WILDWOOD CITY 4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2444 Website: www.wildwoodnj.org Clerk: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2208 Police non-emergency: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2300 Registar: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2209 Public Works: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2288 Tax Assessor: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2205 Fire Chief: (609) 522-2444 ext. 2260 Recreation: (609) 522-5837 Municipal Court: (609) 522-4924. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays Byrne Community Center: Maxwell Field, 401 W. Youngs Avenue. Open seven days a week, Monday - Friday open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday open from 9 a.m.-noon. Beach Patrol: (609) 522-8258. Wildwood Beach Patrol is responsible for protecting approximately 1.25 miles of beach, from Cresse Avenue to 26th Street in Wildwood. IF I WERE MAYOR OF WILDWOOD . . . I WOULD __________________________________________________ Send Responses to: frank@wildwoodmag.com
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WEST WILDWOOD BOROUGH 701 New Glenwood Avenue, West Wildwood, New Jersey 08260 (609) 522-4845 Website: www.westwildwoodnj.org Clerk: (609) 522-4845 Police non-emergency: (609) 522-2396 Police Department: 701 West Glenwood Avenue, West Wildwood, 08260 (609) 522-4060 Municipal Court: (609) 522-4924 Public Works: (609) 522-4845. Trash and Recycling picked up weekly on Mondays. Tax Collector: (609) 522-4845 Bulk Trash: Each property owner requiring bulk trash picked up should call at least one week prior to the bulk pick up day which is the first Tuesday of the month. To schedule, call borough clerk at (609) 522-4845 IF I WERE MAYOR OF WEST WILDWOOD . . . I WOULD __________________________________________________ Send Responses to: frank@wildwoodmag.com
NORTH WILDWOOD 901 Atlantic Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 info@northwildwood.com Main number: (609) 522-2030 Website: www.northwildwood.com Police non-emergency: (609) 522-2411 Clerk: (609) 522-2030 ext. 1400 North Wildwood Council: Council meeting at 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month and 10 a.m. third Tuesday of each month. Beach Patrol: North Wildwood Beach Patrol, 15th avenue and the Beach, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, (609) 522-4520 Public Works: (609) 522-4646 Parks Department: 1st and Central Avenue, (609) 522-4520 Recreation: North Wildwood Community Center, 900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, (609) 522-2955 Municipal Court: 901 Atlantic Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, (609) 729-3818. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tourism: 800-882-7787 Trash: Schedule through May 31 is: Anglesea-8th Ave. Mondays, 9th to 17th avenues Tuesdays, 18th to 26th Avenues Wednesdays. IF I WERE MAYOR OF NORTH WILDWOOD . . . I WOULD __________________________________________________ Send Responses to: frank@wildwoodmag.com
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I know how you feel. You stand there on graduation day at the dawn of a new era, full of hope, full of promise. You’ve been through a lot with your fellow classmates over the years, and now, as you stare out over their expectant faces, at the sea of caps and gowns, you realize that your life will never be the same after today. You arrived at school strangers, but now leave as friends. Even the word describing this ceremony is symbolic—commencement: the end of one thing, the start of something new. Too many people think they are owed something in life. In reality, life is about opportunities. Life doesn’t come with a warranty, but it does come with a multitude of opportunities that we choose to take or foolishly waste. Being educated is not about being a narrow, one-dimensional person. It’s seeing far, seeing how much you don’t know and need to learn, then going out and learning more. If you set the bar too low, you’ll never jump higher. Always look to the future, but learn from the past. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. Clear your mind of “can’t.” Every one of us has the capability to do some truly spectacular things, but so many times in life we limit ourselves by saying, “I can’t.” If you don’t believe you can do it, who will? If instead, we say “I can” and believe it, we will be more likely to experience success. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. You have to spend money to make money. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is not a path and leave a trail. The key to happiness is doing what you want to do with your life and not settling for anything less, even though sometimes it may seen impossible or impractical. we should enjoy life and make it beautiful, knowing that the power to survive is within us. That’s what these last 18 or so years of our lives have been all about: learning that even if the branch breaks away and falls to the ground, we have what it takes to survive and to keep on singing. Be all you can be. Be prepared. Don’t worry, be happy. And, above all else, remember how important it is to have good dental hygiene. Most of us lost our baby teeth back in kindergarten, so the teeth you have now are the teeth you’ll have for the rest of your life. Unless you don’t have good dental hygiene, in which case you may have to get fake teeth someday when you’re a senior citizen. Good dental hygiene involves brushing twice a day for at least two minutes, and then flossing. A good flouride mouthwash can’t hurt, either. A milestone passed, new things begun, dreams as shining as the sun, a goal achieved, a victory won! That’s graduation. Oh yeah, and always wear sunscreen. -Alex If you have a question for Alex, send it to: alex@wildwoodmag.com
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Here is a little something someone sent me that is indisputable mathematical logic. It also made me Laugh Out Loud. This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint...it goes like this: What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life? Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions: If: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Z Is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Then: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
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A woman and a man are involved in a car accident on a snowy, cold Monday morning; it’s a bad one... Both of their cars are totally demolished, but amazingly neither of them is hurt. God works in mysterious ways. After they crawl out of their cars, the man is yelling about women drivers. The woman says, ‘So, you’re a man. That’s interesting. I’m a woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There’s nothing left, but we’re unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should be friends and live in peace for the rest of our days.’ Flattered, the man replies, ‘Oh yes, I agree completely, this must be a sign from God! But you’re still at fault...women shouldn’t be allowed to drive.’ The woman continues, ‘And look at this, here’s another miracle. My car is completely demolished but this bottle of wine didn’t break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune. She hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opens it and drinks half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, puts the cap back on and hands it back to the man. The man asks, ‘Aren’t you having any?’ The woman replies, ‘No. I think I’ll just wait for the police....’
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An old man and his wife went to the doctor’s office and the doctor askedthe man for a blood, urine, and feces sample.The old man was slightly deaf and said, ‘’What?’’ Again, the doctor said, ‘’I need a blood, urine and feces sample. The man still looked puzzled, so his wife leaned over and yelled intohis ear: ‘’Sheldon, the doctor needs a pair of your underwear!’’
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Kick-off Summer at the United Way of Cape May County Cigar Dinner
Leave Your Smoking Jacket at Home. This year the United Way of Cape May County’s Cigar Dinner is celebrating the approach of summer at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 East Walnut Avenue, North Wildwood, where friends can enjoy food, drinks and cigars in a relaxed, informal style with a view of Hereford Inlet. The popular event, scheduled for 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, is a great way to get a jumpstart on the weekend. Tickets are $55 or two for $100 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, two drinks (beer and house wine) and two cigars. Space is limited, so grab a group of friends and call 609-729-2002 to reserve your spot. The event helps fund United Way programs that improve the lives of Cape May County residents
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A young man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at McDonald’s. He noticed that they had ordered one meal, and an extra drink cup. As he watched, the gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries, one for him, one for her, until each had half of them. Then he poured half of the soft drink into the extra cup and set that in front of his wife. The old man then began to eat, and his wife sat watching, with her hands folded in her lap. The young man decided to ask if they would allow him to purchase another meal for them so that they didn’t have to split theirs. The old gentleman said, Oh no. We’ve been married 50 years, and everything has always been and will always be shared, 50/50. The young man then asked the wife if she was going to eat, and she replied, It’s his turn with the teeth.
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The Girl Around Town By Natalie Cooper
It had to be around 11 o’clock last Sunday night when I finally neared the end of my eighthour car ride, leaving behind my junior year of college in North Carolina to come back home to the Wildwoods for the summer. It was dark and deserted on the road, and I had turned my radio down to a light murmur—eight hours of blaring music had done a number on my ears. As I crossed the foot of the Rio Grande Bridge, I rubbed my eyes, struggling to fight their dryness and keep them opened. Then I came to the top of the bridge and saw it ahead of me, and I woke up. I still get that feeling whenever I see the Wildwood skyline—that feeling of warmth, comfort, closeness—that feeling I don’t experience anywhere else besides this island—that feeling of home. And no matter how many times I leave, whether for school or vacation or what not, I always have that itching anticipation to come back, like I can’t be away for too long before I feel like a part of me is missing. But then I see the island in all its glory, like I did that night out my windshield. I see the tiny white lights shining dimly from the houses situated quaintly on the shorelines of the marshes and bays to my left, and I see the rippled reflections cast out by the moonlight onto the water of boats docked at the marina to my right. I see Rio Grande Avenue before me, the strip lined with restaurants and stores and attractions, each one offering something different of their own unique quality and taste. And then I look up and see the Ferris Wheel standing out against the dark night sky, with its displays of swirling, flashing, bright neon lights illuminating the coastline from the other end of the island.
It’s when I see this that I remember why the Wildwoods are so special to me, and perhaps anyone else who has ever lived here or has experienced a summer here. It’s the feeling of the cool ocean water against my feet when I’m strolling along the beach scooping up shells on a Saturday afternoon. It’s the smell of cotton candy as it’s spun every morning on the boardwalk, eventually rising and flooding the entire island with its sweet aroma. It’s the happy chatter of people who come into the restaurant where I wait tables at my summer job, eager for a good meal and an enjoyable night out. Or maybe it’s just the busyness of the island, with the crowds and the clusters of many different sorts of people, whether local or visitor, down here for one reason or another. There’s always something taking place in the Wildwoods, some event being held at the Convention Center, some band performing at a local venue around town, some restaurant opening for the first time and some bar promoting specials for the island’s nightlife scene (which I can now proudly say I can experience first-handedly, being newly 21 and all). And with being 21, I get to discover a different side of the Wildwoods—a side I’ve never seen before—a side of which I’ve only heard stories—the nightlife side. With being 21, I get the chance to create new memories and combine them with the old, fond memories of growing up here, piecing together the two halves and making my connection with the island even more whole. I’m excited, and I can’t wait to do that. My point is that the Wildwoods have so much to offer for people of all ages, including families, adults, young kids and even college students like myself. All I know is that I’ve crossed the bridge, and I’ve turned the music up, and I’m finally home for good for a few months. I’m anxiously awaiting the many experiences our island will have to offer— experiences that I can take advantage of in the upcoming summer. So look for me. I’ll be the girl around town. WildwoodMag.com | 59
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c l a s s i f i e d s Attention all Wildwood Catholic Alumni Desperately seeking updated information from all Wildwood Catholic Alumni! Please forward all your updated information: name, current address, email address as well as all phone numbers to either; wchsalumni@gmail.com or directly to wchs alumni at 15th & Central Aves., North Wildwood, NJ 08260. In order to keep Wildwood Catholic alive a strong alumni is critical to our success! Web site: www.savewildwoodcatholic.com 1999 Ford E-250 Van White - with ladder rack and interior shelving. $2,500. Or bo Call for more info 886-8300 Line dance lessons Line dance- lessons with Miss Susan - all levels, all ages, country -soul- oldies- and more. Your place or mine. Private/group Classes now forming for summer at Atilis Gym Pacific Ave Wildwood. Call 215-3353232 or email misssusansdance@tripod.com
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