EZ Vol. 9 No. 7

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, March 23, 2011 ¯ Vol. 9, No. 7 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Surprise! Jerry Emery’s Birthday At Aleathea’s

Jerry Emery was surprised by family and friends at Aleathea’s at the Inn of Cape May for her birthday on Saturday, March 12 – more photos on pages 3-28. Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK...

It’s The MUSIC Issue!

Singer-Songwriter Cape May Preview

Page 15

Cape Advisors’ Employee Party

Pages 59-84

CCA Exhibit At Gail Pierson Gallery

Pages 40-54

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KC, Walt

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The EZ Guide To What’s Going On The who, what, when and where of Cape May’s social scene

Thursday, March 24 ELTC’s “Alice In Wonderland” Enter the wild and wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland at the West Cape May Elementary School at 7pm, where 23 students will perform under the direction of the esteemed East Lynne Theater Company’s Gayle Stahlhuth. The script is adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations of paper products for The Food Closet will be gratefully accepted. For details, contact ELTC at 609-884-5898 or go online to www. eastlynnetheater.org. The school is located at 301 Moore Street.

Friday, March 25 MAC House Tour and Lecture Become reacquainted with Cape May’s jewel of Victoriana, the Emlen Physick Estate, and learn about its curator’s vision for upgrading its museum display. The Friends of the Physick Estate will host a house tour at 1pm.

Advance registration is a must for those interested in taking a tour of the house. To register for the Physick Estate tour, call 609884-5404. The lecture will be held at 2pm at the Cape May Lutheran Church at 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, and led by MAC Curator Elan Zingman-Leith.

Singer-Songwriter Cape May A convention so kaleidoscopic we can barely begin to describe it here. The event is held on Friday and Saturday and includes 150 different acts at local venues. Consult our preview on page 15 or visit www.sscapemay.com for details.

Saturday, March 26 Pizza and Family Movie Night The Environmental Commission of West Cape May presents Free Pizza and Family Movie Night from 6-9pm at the West Cape May Borough Hall. This week they will screen WALL-E, an environmentally-conscious movie about a recycling robot. Free pizza will be offered at 6pm. To introduce the movie, local artist/teacher Janet Payne, will help moviegoers create a life-size robot sculpture from recycled materials. Please call 609-884-1005 for more information.

Held at 732 Broadway in West Cape May.

Learn why Avi Wisnia is perched on this piano, and more, in Phil Broder’s preview of Singer-Songwriter Cape May on page 15. The conference will be held this Friday and Saturday.

NCCM Nature Hike Pack up the kids and join the Nature Center of Cape May for a family hike and exploration of the dune and beach habitat of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge’s Two Mile Beach Unit, which is located in Lower Township, just south of Wildwood Crest on Ocean Drive. Please contact the nature center to register and get full details at 609-8988848. The hike begins at 11am, the fee is $5 per person – kids under three are free.

Singer-Songwriter Cape May Consult our preview on page 15 or visit www.sscapemay.com for details.

Sunday, March 27 Cape May Wine School If you’re not as wine-savvy as you’d like to be, check out this informative series of classes on making, judging, stocking and appreciating wines from around the globe. Classes are held Sundays from 1 to 3pm at The Washington Inn, 801 Washington Street. This week’s class features wines from the Pacific Northwest. $30 per class. Limited to 80 students.

Purchase tickets online at www.washingtoninn.com or by calling 609-884-5404.

Monday, March 28 Birding the Meadows Join Pete Dunne and other CMBO naturalists at The Nature Conservancy’s Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge. The spring birding should prove very interesting at this recently restored hotspot. Meet at the refuge parking lot on Sunset Boulevard. 7:30am to 9:30am.

No preregistration necessary. $6 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Visit www.birdcapemay.org for details.

Upcoming Events New Exhibits at NCCM The Nature Center of Cape May welcomes two new exhibits to the Trucksess Welcome Center in April. An open house and reception will take place Saturday, April 2, from noon to 3pm. Call 609-898-8848.

Angelus Chorus On Sunday, April 10 at 3pm, the Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May will host the 50-voice Angelus Chorus. The choir is directed by Dr. Richard Stanislaw, and will be singing both sacred and secular music. The performance is free.

WANT TO TELL US ABOUT AN EVENT? CALL (609) 770-8479 OR EMAIL INFO@EXITZERO.US

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Karen Buckingham, Talia Piacentine, Karen Sylvester

Hannah, Bruce, Jess, Alison

Phil Exley, Tony Ciferni

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The Police Blotter

LOVELAND, CO: Flashing is not usually comical and is seen as a serious sexual crime, but you’ll have to forgive us for laughing at the case of the Colorado Walmart flasher.

Police reports identify the man as 20-30 years old and morbidly obese.

Classic Quotations Cape May County Historical Museum

A Story From The Past As a songwriter, if you can touch people and make them feel a little less alone in the world, then you’ve done your job. – Tom Cochrane Being a songwriter does not rely on an audience or other band members or a camera. I can just sit in a room and write songs. – Rick Springfield I consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer and a merely competent songwriter. What I do, in my opinion, is by no means extraordinary.

– Paul Sweeney I started being a songwriter pretending I could do it, and it turned out I could. –James Taylor My theory is this; I’m not a political songwriter.

I’m an honest songwriter. –Billy Bragg

FOR three hours, the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane battered Cape May with sustained winds of 85 mph and gusts reaching 100 mph. It came during high tide, producing waves as large as 50 feet. The majority of the destruction came from the tidal waves that crushed almost everything they hit. By the time the hurricane passed, it had destroyed the boardwalk, ripped apart a number of oceanfront businesses and severely damaged private properties along Beach Avenue. – Ben Miller

Facebook Mystery Contest

Weird Word Of The Week

Aquaggaswack This musical instrument is an amalgamation of 29 hanging pot lids that form a gong tree with an extremely wide sonic palette capable of playing every note in a given octave.

KNOW your way around Cape May? Think of yourself as the observant type? Feast your eyes on the photograph above, prepared by our resident cryptographer Dan Mathers.

If you think you know this mystical and unique shop, then you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-size, full-color photo and instructions on how to enter – follow the instructions carefully. And, don’t worry if you have never used Facebook before – it’s easy! Just ask your six-yearold nephew. To enter, look for the mystery photo at www.facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Random Fact Of The Week

PETE Townsend of The Who has – by most counts – smashed at least 87 guitars on stage, inlcuding 23 Fender Stratocasters, 21 Gibson SGs and 12 Gibson Les Paul Deluxes. Maybe he was just venting anger because the highest single The Who ever recorded peaked at #9.

Fortune Cookie Of The Week J Do you people still read these? J ONCE a week, the folks at Exit Zero eat at Cape Orient, the island’s fine Asian restaurant. Sometimes we find pearls of wisdom at the end of our meal. And sometimes we don’t. The above fortune cookie was eaten with the filet mignon and shrimp special that you MUST try. Please note: Any typos are not ours, but those of the fortune cookie manufacturers. We print them as we find them.

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Ramblings From The Editor

Ideas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends... by Jack Wright

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T’S REALLY difficult to believe that a new convention hall is going to be open by Memorial Day of 2012, despite the recent reassurances from Mayor Ed Mahaney. That’s just over a year away and right now we don’t even have a contractor to build it. This is because, as many of you will know, the city rejected all five bids that were presented.

This is probably the worst-case scenario for the city... It’s being criticized by those who wanted little more than a rollerskating rink with a roof on it and by those who wanted an elaborate centerpiece of which Cape May could be proud.

It’s difficult to avoid the conclusion that the administration has really muffed this up. It’s becoming clear, to us at least, that they tried to satisfy all of the people, and we all know how difficult that is. Even though a two-to-one majority of the public voted for a large convention hall more than two years ago, the council eventually gave into the pressure of the vocal minority and allowed the vision to be pecked at and pecked at until it became something that no one really approved of.

The city also settled on a maximum expenditure of $10.5 million, when I’m sure they knew that was an unrealistic target, although I do remember one of their expert construction advisers standing up at a meeting and confidently saying the building could be completed for $10.5 million, so it’s hard to blame the city for following the advice of their hired expert. If memory serves, around $325,000 was budgeted for that man’s expertise, which, to a novice like me, doesn’t seem like money well spent.

Armed with that $10.5m budget, the city then decided to see what it could get for that money. Not much, it would seem.

Definitely not the building it wanted, which in itself was a watered-down version of the original plan that, as I would like to repeat, two-thirds of the people voted for.

Last year the city put together a wonderful presentation that showed how little extra the public would have to pay in taxes if the city appropriated another couple million bucks in order to build the new hall to the original specs, which would have brought the price tag up to around $13 million (though, if that number came from the city’s aforementioned construction expert then maybe that, too, was a touch optimistic). We had hoped that the city’s new council members would be persuaded by that presentation but alas they were not, most likely because of the vocal protests of a loosely organized group who generally like to say “no” to new projects.

So what’s next? I can’t imagine any contractor would be remotely interested in taking the time and money to make a serious bid for this job, knowing how shaky the

whole premise seems, and knowing how impossible it now appears for the job to be done for the money budgeted.

Maybe we will see yet another redesign, another watering-down of the design by the architects, who might just be wondering why on earth they got involved in this process unless, of course, they are happy to see the meter running on their time.

A lot of the people have probably lost faith in the administration’s competence to get this job done right, so it’s hard to say what the next step is. It seems unlikely that the city can do an about-turn and introduce a bond ordinance that would give them the extra money that seems necessary to complete this job. In which case the only alternative seems that they will throw more money at the architect and ask for a smaller, cheaper building, further frustrating the two-thirds of the community who wanted a building that would enrich the lives of Cape May’s locals and its visitors and be the jewel in the crown of its tourism industry – the industry that ensures that everyone’s taxes remain at manageable levels.

Good luck to Cape May City Council...

They’re going to need it.

YOU’LL notice a new column in this issue, “Chance Meetings” on page 29. We thought (as did some of you) that the paper could use some macho edge, and Chance provides the perfect counterpoint to Stella’s “Dating Column” (page 83).

FINALLY, everyone make sure to get out this weekend and enjoy SingerSongwriter Cape May! Consult Phil Broder’s write-up on page 15 for the juicy details.

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Singer-Songwriter Cape May Has Arrived

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Phil Broder prepares us for the island’s hippest festival

EAR four. Version 4.0.

Quadrophonic.

SingerSongwriter Cape May is back for the fourth time, bringing 150 musicians to nearly every bar and restaurant in town on March 25-26. You can pick one spot for the evening, or bounce around to follow your favorites. Here are some of mine...

One of the very few people to play all four festivals is the son of a Princeton rabbi, Avi Wisnia. He’s a little jazz, some samba, a bit funk, a splash of Manilow.

His original music is all sorts of fun, but be sure to demand his cover of the TLC classic “No Scrubs.” Get to Congress Hall’s Brown Room early on Friday night and find a seat near the piano for Avi’s set. On Saturday night, Jessica Smucker and Nick Deutsch are also safe bets for quality ivory tickling.

Cape May’s most beautiful bartendress, Noreen at Cabanas, is a huge fan of Toad the Wet Sprocket. (And though I once got Toad’s lead singer to phone Noreen on Christmas, alas, we’re still just friends.)

Luckily, from Cabanas’ bar she’ll have a

Avi Wisnia returns to Cape May for his fourth performance at SS Cape May. Thomas Hitchcock great view of The Sobriquets. This Philly band will bring their Toad-inspired sound to Beach and Decatur on Friday night.

At the Mad Batter you’ll find four acts coming to SS Cape May for the first time, although they’re already Cape May vet-

erans. Adam Smith, Adam Web, Shane Cooley and the Melillo Brothers joined forces last summer and return to the shore on Friday night.

I love Ben Folds. Pete Yorn ain’t shabby either. Mix it all together and you’ve got

Come dine with us at the NEW Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant.

Serving dinner every evening.

1301 Beach Avenue • Cape May, NJ • 609.884.9090 • petershieldsinn.com

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Singer-Songwriter ? From Page 15 New York’s Alan Semerdjian. A strong voice, smart lyrics and just a hint of sarcasm really seems to work for this guy. See him at the C-View on Friday night.

One of the great things about this festival is the variety of musical styles. If you’re a fan of boots, big belt buckles, and banjos, then Gregg Provo is your guy. His “Drinker’s Lament” has my vote to be Cape May’s new anthem. He’ll be closing out Aleathea’s on Saturday night.

Aleathea’s will also host musicians involved with the New York Songwriter’s Circle. Reed Waddle won the Circle’s songwriting contest last year, and Gillian Grassie knows her way around a harp.

Speaking of Gillian, there’s a gaggle of smart, funny, talented women playing this year. Everyone is talking about Lucy Kaplansky. She has a PhD in psychology and worked at a New York hospital before she became one of America’s hottest indie musicians. She’s a role model for a lot of up-and-comers, and has worked a lot with Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin. Catch her in Congress Hall’s ballroom on Friday .

Opening up for Lucy is a notorious Philadelphia heartbreaker, um, make that heartfixer, Suzie Brown. By day she’s Dr

Lucy Kaplansky, PhD, will be playing in the Congress Hall ballroom. Patty Larkin Brown, practicing cardiologist. By night Batter on Saturday night. Both sound like she’s a guitar-slinger that has caught the they’ve been at this a while. And if you’re a attention of the Songwriter’s Circle.

Jackson Browne fan, Jesse is your guy.

Red Molly has been ripping up the folk Get the full schedule of performers at circuit for the past few years. One third of www.sscapemay.com or pick up a program the band – Carolann Solebello, the mys- around town. Tune in to 101.5 FM this terious one – has gone solo with a twangy Friday from noon to 3pm, as a bunch of sound that makes you think Nashville, not musicians will be dropping by the WCFA Brooklyn, where she’s from. She’s worth a studio to play and chat live on the air. trip to the Copper Fish on Friday night.

As usually happens, a lot of my favorLooking for a more polished sound? ites will be playing at the same time.

Take a listen to Mark Radcliffe at Lucky Having so much talent in town all at once...

Bones on Friday or Jesse Terry at the Mad It’s a good problem to have.

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$6.50 Chicken or Tuna Salad, w/ fries and coleslaw $6.50

Includes reg. coffee tea ice tea or soda. Thank You for Not Substituting. Not good with any other discounts.

Kathy Thompson, Chris Halbruner, Anne Schweitzer

406 N. Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-6332 www.bellavidacafe.com

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s

Keri and Terk

Nicole, Michael, Grandmom

Michael, Chris Holl

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

RENT ME! $70 PER WEEK Contact Jason 770-8479 or jason@exitzero.us

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant Serving Dinner From 5pm Friday and Saturday

GREAT Menu NEW Martinis DELICIOUS Desserts Fresh seafood • Tasty steaks • Copper-top bar Bottle & draft beer • Free parking

609-884-2111 615 Lafayette St., Cape May

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Tasting Room - Open Daily 12-5pm Winery Tours - Saturdays at 3pm Merlot • Syrah • Blush Chardonnay • Port • Pinot Noir Apple • Red Reserve Nancy, Jerry, Joanne

Gift Certificates and Gift Baskets

ZUMBA DANCE & WINE NIGHT Friday, March 25th Free Introductory class at 7pm “Zumba” is a Latin dance.

Call to sign-up Wine Bar Open 5-9pm

Karen B, Jerry, Karen S

(609) 884-1169

711 Townbank Road, North Cape May

www.capemaywinery.com Fernando Dominguez, Cody Menz, Jose Herrera

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Serving Dinner from 5pm Friday & Saturday

Chris Halbruner, Jerry Emery, Lauren Lauphin,

(609) 898-0100

1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken

ODMOTHERS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

Michael, Chris, Piper, Maryanne

Dinner from 5pm • Friday & Saturday Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543

Walt Hall, Steve, Christine

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

$15-$45 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

ALEATHEA’S 7 Ocean Street, (609) 884-5555, Ext. 226 www.innofcapemay.com

This fine restaurant is closed for the 2010 season but will re-open on Friday, April 1 for the season.

B, L, D

AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

The Cape May location will open in March but the North Cape May branch is open now at 3704 Bayshore Road

B, L

$3-$8 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW 991 Ocean Drive, (609) 884-5878 blueclawrestaurant.com

Fine dining near the harbor. Elegant dining room, cozy fireplace, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub.

D

$24-$30 Cards: V, MC, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BELLA VIDA CAFÉ 406 N. Broadway, (609) 884-6322 www.bellavidacafe.com

“The local café with a wholesome aroma” is what they call it... and that’s how we describe it. Very apt!

B, L

$5-$25 Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

YES

THE BLACK DUCK 1 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 898-0100 blackduckonsunset.com

A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious.

Modern American cuisine.

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 251 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-8422 congresshall.com

Congress Hall’s restaurant is better than ever, serving classic tavern food with a twist or two along the way.

B, L, D

$12-$36 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BROWN ROOM 251 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-8421 congresshall.com

Such a classy, yet convivial place to have a cocktail. Plush seating, great drinks, a friendly bar scene... it’s got it all.

D

V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

N/A

NO

CABANAS 429 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-4800 cabanasonthebeach.com

It’s always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar that features some of the best live bands around.

L, D

$8-$25 V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

YES

YES

CAPE MAY WINERY 711 Townbank Road, (609) 884-1169 capemaywinery.com

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-5pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm.

Winery

$5-$27 V, MC, AE, D

WINERY

N/A

NO

CAPE ORIENT 315 Ocean Street, (609) 898-0088 capeorient.com

Great food every time, whether you are looking for Chinese, Thai or sushi. Service is superb, too.

L, D

$12-$19 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

COPPER FISH 416 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 898-1555

Chef Geoff Johnson’s popular Copper Fish is under new management, at a new site – Broadway and Sunset.

D

$24-$32 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

CUCINA ROSA 301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800 www.cucinarosa.com

Nicely located at the beginning of the mall, this Italian restaurant is a mustvisit. Simply superb food.

D

$12-$29 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

C-VIEW INN Texas Avenue & Washington Cape May (609) 884-4712

A locals’ favorite, the oldest and friendliest tavern in town with great wings, excellent pub fare and cold beer.

L, D

$4-$18 V, MC

FULL BAR

NO

YES

DEPOT MARKET CAFÉ 409 Elmira Street, Cape May (609) 884-8030

New owners Chris and Lisa Shriver are keeping the old favorites at this locals joint AND adding new specials.

B, L, D

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

Other details

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s

Alyson Carroll, Johanna Schweitzer

Pam and Bill Barsby

Joanne, Joe

Jerry, Pam

Christine, Jerry

Tally, Jess

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 virginiahotel.com

With the remarkable cooking of chef Lucas Manteca, there’s even more reason than usual to visit. Sublime concoctions.

D

$26-$33 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

NO

GECKO’S Carpenter’s Square Mall, Cape May (609) 898-7750

The opening of Gecko’s always signals a change of season in Cape May. Superb southwestern food. Opening March 24

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive 884-5444 harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment.

B, L, D

$6-$30 V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

GODMOTHER’S Broadway & Sunset, (609) 884-4543, godmothersrestaurant.com

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for a family dinner. Opening Friday, March 18.

D

$12-$28

BYOB

YES

YES

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD 600 S. Railroad Avenue Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open daily 12–5pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass, gourmet cheese plates and wine pairing dinners.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

HARRY’S Madison & Beach Avenue (609) 884-6113, harryscapemay.com

The restaurant at the Montreal Inn was relaunched last summer, to fine reviews.

Excellent family fare. Opening in April.

B, L, D

$8-$24 V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

YES

HEMINGWAY’S 1045 Beach Avenue (609) 884-5611, hemingwayscapemay.com

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations.

B, L, D

$15-$38 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

THE LOBSTER HOUSE Fisherman’s Wharf, (609) 884-8296, thelobsterhouse.com

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast diner... The Lobster House has it all. A romantic spot in the winter!

B, L, D

$5-$25 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

LUCKY BONES 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE, luckybonesgrill.com

It’s a huge hit for a reason. Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Gets it right every single time.

L, D

$6-$22 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

MAD BATTER 19 Jackson Street (609) 884-5970, madbatter.com

The original fine dining restaurant in Cape May and still one of the best. The food is always creative.

B, L, D

$19-$30 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

MAGNOLIA ROOM 301 Howard Street (609) 884-8409, chalfonte.com

The venerable restaurant at the beautiful old Chalfonte Hotel offers classic southern food. Opening in May.

B, D

$10-$34 V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

YES

MARIE NICOLE’S 9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest (609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com

Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance in a relaxed atmosphere. Opening in April.

D

$19-$44 V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

NO

MARQ’S PUB & RESTUARANT 501 Beach Avenue (609) 884-3500

The new spot on the first floor of the Marquis de Lafayette hotel. A good old-fashioned pub atmosphere.

B, D

$4-$22 V, MC, AE

BAR

NO

YES

MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1925

A lively nightspot with a friendly vibe, fine Mediterranean dishes, and a panoramic oceanfront view.

D

$15-$30 V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

NO

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

What They’re Wearing On The Streets Of Cool Cape May

Emma Holmes, 17, student, Vineland, NJ. Sweatshirt from American Eagle Outfitters, pants from Merona, footwear from Tamaracs.

Brenna Blough, 15, student, Vineland, NJ. Shirt from DC, pants from Levi’s, footwear from Chuck Taylor.

Zhen Holmes, 16, student, Vineland, NJ. Jacket from Lands’ End, pants from Levi’s, footwear from Earth Shoes.

Maggie Holmes, 59, school social worker, Vineland, NJ. Pants from Levi’s, footwear from Birkenstocks, jewelry from Troll Beads, bag from Dooney & Bourke.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIELLE O’NEAL... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

The Exit Zero Clip Art And Fake Ad Contests Start looking through the paper... you could win a gift certificate to an advertiser!

FAKE AD CONTEST

Somewhere in this paper is a fake ad!

CLIP ART CONTEST Hidden somewhere in the paper is these HARMONICA.. Find it & enter to win!

But be aware as it may be a real business in our area, but the product or service will not be real...

Check closely!

This Week’s Prizes: THE TOY SHOP OF CAPE MAY • ALEATHEA’S FOUR PASSES TO NASW MUSEUM CONTEST ANSWERS March 2 issue CLIP ART ANSWER: Page 70 - NASW Ad FAKE AD ANSWER: Page 77 - Russian Mig Ad

Actual Size Shown Here:

This Week’s Prizes: DONNA’S HALLMARK • FUDGE KITCHEN PATRICIA JACKSON JEWELERS

WHEN YOU FIND THE ANSWER(S)... ENTER BY ONE OF THESE WAYS: 1. E-mail your name and address along with the answer to: jason@exitzero.us 2. Mail us your name, address, and answer(s) on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper to: Exit Zero Publishing, 109 Sunset Boulevard, Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Entries Deadline Date: Tuesday, April 5. Draw Date: Wednesday, April 6.

One entry per address or email address. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

CONTEST WINNERS March 2 issue CLIP ART WINNERS Judy Diedrich - Kay Holton FAKE AD WINNERS: Joan Green - Marie King

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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The Ultimate Cape May Food & Drink Chart What you need to know about the food and the vibe

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

D

BAR V, MC, D, AE

BAR

YES

YES

B, L, D

$9-$30 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

NO

YES

Other details

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MERION INN 106 Decatur Street (609) 884-8363, merion inn.com

The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Opening March 17

OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 oceanviewrestaurant.com

A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, and very reasonably priced.

A locals’ favorite.

OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street (609) 884-2111 oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful coppertop bar and classic, generous dishes.

Now serving delicious new martinis!

D

$12-$29 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 petershieldsinn.com

The Georgian revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu matches it all the way.

D

$22-$39 V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

NO

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THE PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street(609) 884-3449 pilothousecapemay.com

A classic pub and restaurant offering good burgers, excellent comfort good and an authentic ambience.

L, D

$15-$25 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

H

RIO STATION 3505 Route 9 SouthRio Grande (609) 889-2000

While all around it has changed, the Rio is still serving excellent food with old-style, friendly service.

L, D

$13-$29 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY 600 Park Blvd, (609) 884-8700 seasidecheesecapemay.com

A huge plus for the area when it opened, and this place continues to delight with gourmet treats.

L, D

$4-$12 V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

YES

TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s.

B, L, D

$18-$35 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

THE UGLY MUG 426 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-3459

A Cape May legend, and even better now that they’ve put those wonderful booths in there. Such a treat.

L, D

$12-$25 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Beach Avenue & Perry Street Cape May (609) 884-7199

Reliably-excellent food – there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts. Opening March 17.

B, L

$4-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

UNION PARK Beach Avenue & Howard, (609) 884-8811, unionparkdiningroom.com

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel, and the food is magnificent and inventive. One of the best in the area.

D

$18-$35 V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-6610

If you want to bring the family for a fine and fun Italian meal, look no further than here! The kids will love it.

L, D

$8-$20 V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Avenue (609) 884-5697 washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a great cocktail and wine bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list.

D

$18-$34 V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

ZOE’S 715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices. And they have a great dog-friendly patio! Opening in April.

B, L

$4-$12

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY u Onsite parking b Handicap accessible H Takeout available U Dog-friendly patio in season

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

OPEN EVERYDAY 7am-9pm

Michael, Chris, Jerry

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May 884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

Uncle Bill’s & FAMILY RESTAURANT

Tai, Piper and Julie Menz

open Daily!!

BEACH AVENUE & PERRY STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-7199

Dan, Becky and Kyle Holl

GetMore!EZ

3/20/11

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3:28 PM Page 27

Announcing Cape May’s Employee Of The Week PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

You don’t always get what you pay for...

Sometimes you get more!

609-889-2000

Name: Barry Tischler, Troubadour Extraordinaire Workplace: Pilot House Age: 66 Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA How long have you been here? This is my third year.

Best thing about the job: Getting to play music is just a thrill.

And the customers that come in are so very supportive, as well as the owners, Deirdre and Frank, and the managers.

What do you recommend here? What’s not to recommend?

They make a great Ketel One martini, they have excellent dinners and the best happy hour snacks around.

What’s your other dream job? This is it! I really didn’t think it would ever happen. I was playing at the Tuna Club one night and the bartender, Debbie, told Deirdre about me. It just went from there.

Favorite thing about Cape May: Definitely it would be the sense of community, both in the town and also among the local musicians – Open Mic on Friday nights here is a great example of that.

Interview by Kate Chadwick

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

OPENING THURSDAY, MARCH 24

3/12: Jerry Emery’s Surprise 60th Birthday At Aleathea’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

LUNCH & DINNER

SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS

MONDAYS $2.95 Cheesesteaks All Day & Night!

TIJUANA TUESDAYS

“Now All Day & Night” $1.50 Tacos & Burritos

Open Thursday thru Sunday

Kyle, Michele, Dan and Thomas Holl

WEDNESDAYS

EARLY BIRD DINNERS Served All Night 4pm-closing FAMILY FRIENDLY TRIVIA NIGHT - 7pm

THURSDAYS 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS 6pm-closing JAY BETHEL UNPLUGGED - 8pm

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SINGER SONGWRITER WEEKEND Friday & Saturday 2 Nights...10 Acts Great Talent!

(609) 884-3449 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY www.pilothousecapemay.com

Talia, Jerry, Lauren

| Kids’ Menu | | Great Veggie Dishes | | Charming Patio | | Delicious Desserts | “BEST MEXICAN”

BY NJ MONTHLY FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS! “BEST of the SHORE” Philadelphia Magazine 2006 “EXCELLENT” — AC Press 2005

Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May | 898-7750

Jim, Talia, Jerry, Chris

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Chance Meetings

S

Everett Chance wines and dines Cape May’s single ladies

INGLE White Male, gainfully employed, owns house and car, cooks, cleans, does laundry. Loves reading and music, playing with the dog, current events, traveling.

Average looks, above average pastimes.

Not an addict or alchoholic. Grandmother considers me a good catch. Seeks intelligent sane woman for dinner date. If interested, contact info@exitzero.us.

This column is mostly Stella Dixon’s fault. If you read her estrogen-laced column regularly, you’d conclude that this area is populated with horrible men: men who treat women badly, men who cheat, men with serious emotional problems, men with mother issues... But all those men still manage to get somewhere with hotties like Stella, while the nice guys finish last.

So here it is, Stella. We’re out here, us nice guys. We live our lives, do our things, and wonder why it’s so difficult to find good women. We bring home steady paychecks, keep our houses up, take our dogs to the park and wish that it were just a little easier to talk to that woman at the end of the bar.

You know who I’m talking about: the one who seems funny, dresses well but not like a fashion model, has a great smile, doesn’t spend all evening texting and is cute but not unapproachably so. Problem is, she’s there with a few friends, she hasn’t looked my way all night, and in the end, she really is unapproachable. For a nice guy, it’s a bad problem.

For every wack-job guy Stella’s dated, I’ve gone out with an equally nut-case

woman. The one who asked me to help her fix up her apartment and then screamed at me for not doing a good enough job. The racist who thought I lived in a ghetto because I have black neighbors. The one who refused to visit my house but wouldn’t let me come to hers.

The one who wanted me to choose between her and my dog. The one who said she had a great time on our two dates but doesn’t return calls anymore. This bad relationship thing goes both ways.

In a stunning act of desperation, I’ve decided to ask Exit Zero to be my pimp.

They’re going to set up the dates, nothing fancy, just dinner at local restaurants.

If you’re interested in meeting me for dinner, respond to the email address above – we can share a meal and conversation. And after dinner, I’ll be writing about our date (changing names, of course). No kissing and telling, I promise (like I said: I’m a nice guy).

What happens beyond that remains to be seen. But optimism seems to be pervasive here in Cape May – like Stella, I’m hopeful.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Exit Zero Random Gift Certificate Giveaway

Chart a course for...

Prime Steaks • Sensational Seafood Open Daily for: Lunch, Happy Hour, Sunset Dining, Dinner & Late Night Entertainment

Lunch Menu

Daily from Noon - 4:00p

$4 Bowl of Soup or Large Salad $6 Hot Sandwiches $6 Over-stuffed Sandwiches

Breakfast Buffet

Saturday: 8-11 Sunday: 8-Noon

Weekday Dinner Menu Sunday - Wednesday 4:00p - 8:00p $12.95 Three Courses Soup, Salad and Choice of 12 Entrees!

Prime Rib Night $13.95 Wednesdays 4:00p - 8:00p

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Land & Sea Buffet $24.95 Thursdays 4:00p - 8:00p

EVERY week our photographer Danielle O’Neal roams the streets of Cape May on a mission... to give away a $50 gift certificate to spend at a local business. But it’s not quite THAT easy – first, the lucky recipient has to answer three questions related to our issue theme, which this week is all about music.

This week’s winner is Amanda Troupe, 21, a hairdresser from Cape May Court House. We found Amanda and her cohorts on the Washington Street Mall. Here are her answers to our questions: Who’s the greatest singer of all time? Barry Manilow How many strings are on a guitar? Five [Ed. Note: It’s usually six.]

How many keys are on a piano? 88

Oceanfront at 1045 Beach Avenue 609.884.5611 • HemingwaysCapeMay.com

Amanda wins a $50 gift certificate to Marq’s Pub for answering our questions. Congratulations and enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Look Where Exit Zero Went...

And You Didn’t!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY OUR DEVOTEES

Prepare for an eruption!

A musical one, that is, as Cape May hosts the lava-hot Cape May locals Nels Johnson and Tim Shriver ran into one another in Dania Beach, FL

4TH ANNUAL SINGERSONGWRITER FESTIVAL

Friday & Saturday, March 25-26

(info and schedule at www.sscapemay.com) Singer-songwriters perform 45 min sets at The Merion Inn and other local venues on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 pm

(music provided by jazz pianist Matt Hayden and singer-songwriter friends 5:30-8:00check our website later this week for details)

Gail Stern and Crystal Odeegard with EZ in Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon

Dinner & cocktails from 5 pm Thurs.-Sun, Live piano music from 5:30 pm Thursday-Sunday except as noted above Early bird/night owl & $15 Express Dinners EASTER MENU served noon to 8 p.m on 4/24 - - regular menu & Easter menu (additional brunch items noon to 1:30 p.m.)

Full bar On-site Parking

Kids’ Menu

106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., Cape May Reservations 609-884-8363 or online at www.merioninn.com Sandy Miller proudly displays her loyalty in Cancun

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2/3: Wednesday Wing Night At The C-View Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Dinner Served Nightly from 5pm Breakfast & Lunch Served Saturday & Sunday from 8am

Maggie, Veronica, Chelsea

SPRING FEVER MENU

Available Sunday thru Thursday for entire month of March

5 Courses for $35 APPETIZER • SALAD • SORBET ENTREE • DESSERT

Bobbi, Paul

“WOW... The food was fantastic!”

-K&E

(609) 884-9119 322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May www.tishasfinedining.com Most Major Credit Cards Accepted Peck, Mark Miller, Dave and Weekend Warriors

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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3/2: Wednesday Wing Night At The C-View Inn

Adrian and Sandra Alegre

Mike Albrecht, Dana Bezaire

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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Zach Betz, Brie Rothmel

Music to your ears...

JEWELRY SALE CONTINUES 40% Off Kenny Ma Designs!

WHALE’S TALE Open Daily 10am-5pm SPLASH Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3/2: Wednesday Wing Night At The C-View Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Your Easter Candy Headquarters!

EASTER EGGS

Personalized Free of Charge Large Selection to Choose from!

Coconut Cream • Butter Cream • Peanut Butter Fudge Center • Fruit and Nut • Caramel Pecan

Dan Wilson, Bobbie Mauger, Alexis Rea, Alexis Murphy

We Have All the Trimmings Ready for Your Customized Easter Basket too!

Even The Easter Bunny Shops Here!

Whipped Creamy Fudge • Premium Chocolates Saltwater Taffy • Hand Dipped Ice Cream

Mike, Paul, Anthony, Ken, Lauren

Check Us Out on Facebook! facebook.com/theoriginalfudgekitchen

We Mail Anywhere in The World!

Call 1-800-23-FUDGE Shop online at: www.FudgeKitchens.com

Open Every Day in Cape May on The Washington Street Mall & on The Promenade...

Stop In for a FREE SAMPLE of Our Creamy Fudge!

Mike, Stacy

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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She didn’t want the usual toys for her fifth birthday – the altruistic birthday girl requested donations to Animal Outreach. The partygoers contributed either a can or bag of pet food instead of a present for the guest of honor. A girl after our own hearts! She is pictured at right with her friends at Fleck’s Ice Cream on Bayshore Road in Villas.

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The Old Fogey

Ah, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur

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AM still annoyed at those Beatles boys. I remember the day they were booked to appear in Cape May, headlining this city’s internationally famous music festival, Cape Maystock. Well, I say “internationally famous” because it was surely about to be that, had those shaggy-headed rapscallions bothered to turn up. We had already lost Elvis after he refused to accept that while in city boundaries he had to drop his fictitious military rank and hand his mustache over to the local police. And Jimi Hendrix’s bus had taken a wrong turn and ended up in Wildwood, where he was so traumatized by the sights he saw that he canceled all gigs for a year.

All in all, a series of unfortunate events robbed us of a dozen major acts who had all been booked for that week in February of 1964. We had an arena built out at The Point (the remains of which can still be seen at low tide and are mistakenly identified as a “concrete ship”), and townsfolk had been making scones and cakes for the expected 300,000 visitors.

I had tens of thousands of T-shirts made, and indeed was sporting one myself, with the sleeves rolled higher still to show off my bulging muscles, toned to perfection in the weeks of erecting the stadium. The shirts all said “Cape Maystock ’64. No to The Man,” and a peace sign, to ref lect the emotions of those days.

Well, we had pinned our last hopes on those Liverpudlian rogues appearing, and all was prepared: the roads into town had been cleared of shoebies, Cape May’s

airport had “Beatles Land Here” painted on the tarmac in 30-foot letters, and the local police had 300 gallons of paint and brushes on hand to draw “No Parking” boxes around out-of-state cars after they were left in what looked to be free spaces.

The time came and went, there was not a single mop-topped scallywag to be seen, and the highways failed to fill with screaming young ladies. Or in fact screaming anythings, save for a couple of Ocean City folks who, alarmed by a passing car, were running around shrieking.

Then I turned on a portable television we had on the f latbed of a stout pickup truck, and who should I see on the stage of that miserable Ed Sullivan Show? Oh yes, those f lighty young lads. Well, they may have had international fame and fortune, but all four were banned from Cape May, something they never ever got over, I have it on good authority. As for Sullivan, I refused ever to appear on his show, and I believe he died a broken man.

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Customer Service

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The life and times of a waitress in Cool Cape May... by Molly Stone

N A recent Saturday night I went to work feeling sorry for myself. As I vacuumed the dining room, I moped because yet another cute guy I’d been spending time with had either lost interest in me, I realized, or been abducted by aliens. And the former seemed a whole lot more likely.

Feelings of loneliness are often made worse at work, and this night was no exception. I rolled my eyes as one couple celebrated their recent engagement with f lutes of Champagne, and I felt jealous of the woman on table two, whose date surprised her with tickets to a James Taylor concert.

By the time the elderly gentleman with four-inch-long ears and a two-inch-long hearing aid limped his way into my section of the dining room, my pity-party was as in full swing. “Poor guy,” my coworkers said, “he’s eating all alone.” But I was too busy looking forward to crawling into bed and indulging my woe-is-me moment to notice.

As the night wore on, I saw the elderly gentleman putting his head into his hands.

He barely touched his food, but he quickly polished off each glass of wine I brought.

By the time I handed him his bill, he was slurring his words and having even greater trouble walking than he’d had sober. Other guests smirked as he clumsily made his way out of the dining room. I convinced the man to let our valet, Ted, drive him home.

I decided that I would follow behind in my own car, so that I might bring Ted back to the restaurant.

When we arrived, the valet and I helped the gentleman up the stairs to his house, a huge but cozy Cape May home decorated with Christmas lights. He invited the two of us inside, where he shared stories about

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playing college basketball. Then he told us that he was all alone in this giant home because his wife was too sickly to live there any longer, and that he’d come to dinner at the restaurant after attending his best friend’s funeral. “My best friend,” he told us, smiling, “loved to have fun, so I tried my best to have fun today, too.”

By the time Ted and I left, my heart was breaking for this friendly old man who was now all alone in his great big house. This guy, I realized, could probably teach me a thing or two about loneliness.

That’s what most people don’t know about waiting tables, and something I forget myself from time to time. Every night, I grumble about the guests who’ve drank too much or tipped too little. When they’re finished eating, I bring them a paper check.

But often, it’s the customers who end up offering me a more important kind of check – a reality check. And that is something that I wouldn’t trade – not for all the gratuities in Cape May or, even, for another phone call from that very cute guy.

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Whatever your size, Whatever your shape...

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You'll look really great in your Alpaca cape!

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Spring Fever Must Haves

The finest things from the shops of this charmed city... by Kate Chadwick

A Shellac Mani/Pedi From Sea Spa

A Smooth CD From Good Scents

Garden Stakes From Cape May Wicker

Shellac has arrived, folks, and Sea Spa in Congress Hall is the only place to get it.

This amazing nail polish is a gel hybrid and typically lasts two weeks without a scratch – doesn’t chip, doesn’t peel – just the thing for the girl who types for a living (or any girl, really). $45 for a manicure, $75 for a pedicure. 251 Beach Avenue, 609-884-6543, www.congresshall.com.

We know – you think Good Scents and you think great smells. Did you know they also have a great selection of CDs, from jazz to classical to world music? It’s not always easy to find CDs these days, but they’ve got you covered. Prices range from $11.98$17.98. Pick up some incense while you’re at it! 327 Carpenters Lane, 609-884-0014, www. sensia.com.

It’s officially spring, which means it’s time to spruce up your garden with Cape May Wicker’s great selection of garden stakes.

Stop by and you will find all sorts of different sizes, shapes and colors, featuring flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, bunnies and more, at great prices – which means you can really stock up! Prices range from $3.99 to $18.79. 203 Sunset Boulevard, 609-884-1849.

Wind Chimes From Madame’s Port

Flower Power Platter From Love The Cook

A New Bra From Lace Silhouettes

Cape May will be full of music this weekend, and you can add to that with one of these melodious wind chimes from Madame’s Port. The ones pictured here are $28, $38, and $45 respectively (left to right), but be sure to pop inside for even more enchanting possibilities – that store is a treasure trove! 311 Washington Street Mall, 609-8845858, www.madamesportcapemay.com.

This gorgeous platter puts us in mind of a Vincent van Gogh painting – just the thing to put the perfect finishing touch on a springtime dinner party table. There are also matching plates and bowls in various sizes so that you can make it a set. The flower platter costs around $165. 404 Washington Street Mall, 609-884-9292, www.lovethecook.com.

In the spring, every young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of…. well, we think you know.

While the birds and bees are stirring, why not freshen up your foundations with a visit to Lace Silhouettes, where they have panties and teddies and garters – oh, my. They offer free bra-fittings, too! 429 Washington Street Mall, 609-898-7448, www.lacesilhouetteslingerie. com.

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Image: Learning (Literacy Class, Kenya). Photograph. © Blair Seitz.

Women of Africa and Asia Exhibit of photographs by Blair Seitz Women of Africa and Asia. Photographs by nationally recognized artist Blair Seitz. Seitz is a resident of Cape May Point. For ten years he worked as a photojournalist in Africa and Asia (based in Nairobi and Manila), and these extraordinary pictures are from his extensive travel in the region. Seitz is the photographer of 21 books.

And Don’t Miss: Yap 201: this one’s for the Franklin Street School. We welcome the Center for Community Arts and artwork from participants of CCA’s Youth Arts Program (YAP). The exhibit is a compilation of multimedia work from the Cape May, Lower Township and Wildwood YAP fall/winter sessions - including masks, kites, and pop art photographic portraits, in Andy Warhol style. All exhibit proceeds go to the continuing preservation efforts for the Franklin Street School.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May. Gallery Winter Hours : Daily Noon to 5 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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The Answer Lady

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HE Answer Lady invites inquiries from gentle readers on all manners of relationship quandaries, matters of the heart and ethics. If you’d like to send a query, write to info@exitzero.us.

Dear Answer Lady My girlfriend is awesome, but she’s got one insanely annoying habit. She sings with the car radio at the top of her lungs, and she has the worst singing voice EVER. She does it at home, too, but at least there I can escape. Help! – Wincing Dear Wincing Ah, yes – the utterly tone-deaf loved one – truly one of life’s crosses to bear.

Does she sing the correct lyrics, at least, or is she off on her own tangent there, too?

The Answer Lady’s own beloved sister is a major offender in this regard; you’ll have no trouble spotting us when we drive down the street together, as there is usually a pack of howling dogs racing along behind us. The worst thing about these erstwhile warblers is that their lack of pitch is usually matched only by their level of enthusiasm. Desper-

Wise answers to perplexing questions

ate situations call for desperate measures – enact an “Instrumental Music Only” policy in the car. One can’t sing along when there are no words. (Usually, that is. If she starts making up words to sing along with a cello, you must break up with her immediately.) If you don’t already have a collection of songs without words, Good Scents has a cool selection of all kinds of instrumental discs, from serene, spa-type music to classic jazz.

PS: If this is the only ‘insanely annoying’ habit she has, you’re a lucky man.

Dear Answer Lady I’m a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. Is there hope for us? – Marie Dear Marie As wonderful as it is to have lots in common with a significant other, the Answer Lady contends that it’s the major things – the “tent poles,” if you will – which support the relationship. These major things include, but are not limited to: where you will live, whether or not to have children (and how many), whether and how to worship, who drinks and who drives, hot or suicide wings at the C-View, whether golf is a sport, a recreational activity, or just plain torture, etc. On the other hand, you don’t necessarily want to be one of those supremely boring couples who have every last little thing in common, to the point of wearing matching outfits, drinking matching cocktails, driving similar cars, never leaving one another’s sides at parties… y-aw-n. Enjoying the same music or television programs is useful to be sure, but if those tent poles aren’t in place, you’ve just got a tent laying on the ground, haven’t you?

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27th Annual

Fashion Show “Miracles of Life” sunday, April 10: 1pm Penthouse Ballroom Grand Hotel, Cape May Tickets: $30 - Call to Reserve.

Betty at 609-898-6165 or Kay at 609-729-5773.

Door Prizes • 50/50 • Raffles Fashion by PEEBLES Special Attire by UNIQUELY YOURS III Profits benefit children in need in Cape May County!

Cape Winds Florist Did you ever wonder how we make those beautiful creations that you love to look at?

Here’s your chance to make a few of these creations and then take home to enjoy!

We will be offering design classes on the following dates...

March 28, 2011 Designing a Vase Arrangement Time: 6pm until finished Price: $40

April 4, 2011 Designing a Basket Arrangement Time: 6pm until finished Price: $35

Space is LIMITED so please sign up as early as you can!

Call us or stop in the shop.

860 Broadway, Cape May • 609 . 884 . 1865 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8am-5pm

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The Exit Zero Guide To Shopping In Cool Cape May ACROSS THE WAY 304 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-4199 www.acrossthewaycapemay.com

Stop in here for an exciting collection of furniture and home decor including quirky clocks, whimsical lawn chairs, books and games that will get you thinking, and top-quality lamps and fixtures to make every room a bit brighter.

CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET 110 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-3630 www.capemaylinen.com

The hand-picked deals and oldfashioned service at this store keeps customers coming back. Your source for everything linen, from aprons, sheets and tablecloths to curtains and linen by the yard.

ALL IRISH IMPORTS 401 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-4484 www.allirishimports.com

They carry T-shirts, hand-knit fishermen’s sweaters, pewter, Waterford crystal, Belleek, jewelry, perfume and even biscuits and kilts.

Make sure you ask about their ladies capes, hats and scarves, including cabbie caps.

CAPE MAY SPORTS MEMORABILIA 405 West Perry Street Cape May email: SprtsCardsRus@aol.com www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

Everything for the sports lover – especially if you’ve got a particular allegiance to team in NJ or PA. Vintage baseball cards, programs, team sets, framed items and signed baseballs and bats - the perfect place for a seasoned or new collector.

ANDREW’S LTD 325 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 898-7755

Visit Andrew’s for a beautiful collection of estate jewelry and an eclectic mixture of antiques and collectibles that will appeal to all age groups. Look out for antique watches, hand-colored photographs and sparkling glassware.

CAPE WINDS FLORIST 860 Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-1865 www.capemayflowers.com

Cape Winds Florist is family-owned and has more than 30 years of experience. They always go the extra mile to make their floral gifts perfect.

Offering beautiful, elaborate floral arrangements plus prompt, friendly service.

ARTISANS ALCOVE 523 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 898-0202 www.artisansalcove.com

When shopping for jewelry, why not opt for a piece that carries a bit of history with it? Artisans Alcove boasts a great selection of Art Deco, Victorian, Edwardian and Modern jewelry, so whatever your tastes, you’ll leave satisfied.

CELEBRATE CAPE MAY Ocean Avenue and Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-9035

They specialize in “one-stop shopping” and they don’t disappoint.

Looking for fleeces, embroidered T-shirts or cardigans? What about postcards, personalized magnets, keychains, postcards and hermit crabs? Look no further, friends.

ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-3332

There is always a great selection of Americana, furniture, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, vintage postcards, magazines and more.

Pick up some vintage jewelry to top off an outfit. The stock is always changing, so stop in often.

DONNA’S HALLMARK 401 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-0555

Every visitor in Cape May has a few friends or loved ones back home.

Why not stop by and get them a keepsake? Donna’s carries a wide selection of cards and gifts like their Himalayan salt lamps, which cast a warm, soothing glow.

BAY SPRINGS ALPACAS 542 New England Road Cape May (609) 884-0563 www.bayspringsalpacas.com

This charming 10-acre farm is great for a family visit. Come and meet the alpacas, see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, then pick up a sweater, scarf, blanket or hat made from it. Treat your feet to ultracomfortable alpaca socks.

EXIT ZERO 109 Sunset Boulevard Cape May (609) 770-8479 www.exitzero.us

The coolest Cape May souvenirs, a superb selection of local-interest books, designer T-shirts and bags, artwork, and an unrivaled collection of historic Cape May prints. Wear the Exit Zero logo with pride.

BIRD HOUSE OF CAPE MAY 109 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-8871 www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

An extensive selection of bird houses, from Victorian and Colonial styles to urban and eclectic designs. They also offer scented wax pottery, Wind and Willow mixes, home decor and garden accents.

FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP 315 Ocean Street Cape May Washington Commons (609) 898-8080 www.yarnsrus.net

Knitting is quickly proving to be the cool new hobby for every generation. Fiber Arts have the tools and experience to get a novice started and the goods to supply an expert. Don’t miss their knitting classes.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY 701 East Lake Drive Cape May Point (609) 884-2736 www.birdcapemay.org

Everything a nature lover could want – from field guides, binoculars and scopes to clothing and books.

They stock the best selection of binoculars in the area in all price ranges. Featuring beautiful Charley Harper merchandise.

FLYING FISH 130 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-2760 www.theflyingfishstudio.com

Owner Sue Lotozo hand-makes (and designs) a great collection of cool, off-beat shirts. You will find original, funky, retro designs on high-quality apparel, including a collection of T-shirts that celebrate local beaches.

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The Exit Zero Guide To Shopping In Cool Cape May GAIL PIERSON GALLERY 658 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-2585 www.gailpiersongallery.com

This fine art gallery is as charming as the center city district in which it resides. It introduces new artists and art lovers to the beauty of Cape May. Art education and interactive online technology are a key focus.

PAT JACKSON JEWELERS 414 Bank Street Cape May (609) 884-0323 www.patjacksonjewelers.com

Pat Jackson has been designing jewelry since the 1970s and has had her shop since the 1980s. You won’t find anything synthetic or treated – just satisfaction. Try a twist on the seashell souvenir with an 18k gold scallop-shell bracelet.

GOOD SCENTS 327 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-0014 www.sensia.com

You’ll smell the sweet mix of candles and incense from the sidewalk. Good Scents also carry lanterns, jewelry, stationery, books and gifts to delight your senses.

Check out their wide selection of jazz and world music CDs.

SPLASH 513 Carpenters Lane Cape May (609) 846-7100

A showplace for local handicrafts like woodwork, stained glass, pottery and prints, Splash also features several cases packed to bursting with glittering jewelry, and the largest collection of local sea glass on the island.

HENRY’S FINE JEWELRY 407 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-0334

Henry’s, Cape May’s landmark jewelers, carry the Original Cape May Destination Bracelet plus a huge selection of jewelry throughout the store, including selections from Pandora Jewelry.

SWAIN’S 305 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 884-8578

Swain’s Ace Hardware have everything you need to furnish, finish or refurbish your home.

They also carry bath and cleaning products, paint, tools and hardware.

It’s the friendliest, most helpful hardware store!

ITALIAN GARDEN 510 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-2300

Fine Italian exports, including the largest selection of L’Erbolario, a botanical skincare and fragrance line, in the US. Look for the Alviero Martini designer “World Map” handbags and Murano glass jewelry.

TEA BY THE SEA 405 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-4TEA www.teaincapemay.com

Few things liven up a dreary day or smooth out a hectic one quite like a hot cuppa. No matter how you take it, tea is good for whatever ails you.

Tea by the Sea also offer delicious cobbler and scone mixes, and you can choose from 12 flavors.

KATE’S FLOWER SHOP 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-6181 www.katesflowershop.com

Strangely enough, they sell flowers!

But Kate and her staff dispense more than just beautiful floral arrangements. They also give advice on things like philosophy, good books and other stimulating subjects.

THE TOY SHOP 510 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-0442

For a selection of well-made toys that will take you back to your childhood while delighting the kids, stop in here. Check out their Sale Wall of Toys where you can find some great bargains!

MADAME’S PORT 311 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-5858

Entering Madame’s Port is like stumbling into a treasure trove at an exotic trading post. Be sure to check out their collection of trade signs (featuring mermaids and whales), wall art and beautifully crafted wooden watches.

WEST END GARAGE 484 West Perry Street Cape May (609) 770-8261 www.thewestendgarage.com

A hip new addition to shopping on the island, West End Garage has all the feel of an upscale flea market in NYC or Philly right in downtown Cape May. Whether you prefer art, antiques, jewelry, or all of the above, don’t miss this spot.

MARY ANN’S JEWELRY 511 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 898-8786

The smallest shop on the mall, but it’s packed with beautiful things – Rolex watches, pearls, sapphires, porcelain vases, cut-glass and pocket watches. Stunning estate and new jewelry, with a large selection of diamonds.

WHALE’S TALE 312 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-4808 www.whaletalecapemay.com

Everywhere you look, something catches your eye – playing cards shaped like dog bones or fish, handtooled leather journals, Sailor’s Valentine’s and sterling silver baby rattles. It’s a browser’s paradise.

ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN 513 Washington Street Mall and 728 Beach Avenue Cape May 800-23-FUDGE www.fudgekitchens.com

Chances are good you won’t get past the front door without trying a piece of something delicious at this Cape May institution. Now is the time to think of getting some sweets for your sweet!

ZOO COMPANY 421 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-8181

For all the young and young-atheart, this cute toy store is filled with the fluffiest, most colorful stuff you can imagine. If your little one is looking for the hottest item – from Webkinz to Silly Bandz – you’ll find it here.

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Own an actual music nOte!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2/26: Center For Community Arts Show Opens At Gail Pierson Gallery PHOTOGRAPHS BY SANDY MALONEY

Due to a newly discovered legal loophole, we can sell you one of the original seven notes, to own forever!

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from: A, B, C, D, E, *F orChoose G, plus flats and sharps. come, first served! * First people to license *it, orAllow forever stop it being used!

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Only $500 per note, plus p&p Flats and Sharps $550 Earn upwards of $1m a year from top musicians!

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AOB is thrilled to welcome Jenn to their team!

April Specials w/ Jenn Manicure - $15

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Jenn has 14.5 years experience doing nails. She is a certified Gel Master Tech with Creative Nail and is also experienced with LCN Gel Nails. Jenn is available Wednesday thru Saturday.

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GELISH Manicure $25 (Reg. $30) • GELISH Pedicure $40 (Reg. $55) Springs Freshest Colors are Here! *In our opinion, GELISH polish is superior to Shellac.

AOB is excited to announce that Melissa has officially been certified as an LCN Gel Educator!

April Specials w/ Melissa Full Set of LCN pink/whites $50 (Reg. $60) Melissa has 19 years experience and is an LCN Gel expert. LCN is a gel nail enhancement.

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The Cape May Crossword

None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “Exit Zero”! By Dan Mathers SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to this week’s issue.

Our theme this week: singer-songwriters. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, www.exitzero.us.

ACROSS 2. This Detroit-based musician is best known for his 2005 album A Sun Came.

4. This artist would implore you to “Keep on rockin’ in the free world.”

5. Known as “The Queen of Country,” she has written and recorded 25 chart-topping singles.

7. This Canadian folk musician wrote pop hits such as “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Free Man in Paris” and “Help Me.” 8. He was the actor, poet, photographer and pilot who wrote “Leaving on a Jet Plane.”

11. This female pianist wrote songs such as “A Sorta Fairytale” and “Crucify.”

16. She teamed up with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt to release the album Trio.

19. She won the Best Contemporary Folk Album Grammy for Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.

22. He changed perceptions about the limits of popular music with his six-minute single “Like a Rolling Stone.”

23. He won his first of five Grammys for the song “You’ve Got a Friend.”

24. Members of his band The Weavers were blacklisted during the McCarthy era.

A reluctant celebrity... 22 Across.

25. This is the former stage name of the man now know as Yusuf Islam.

26. The Englishman born Declan Patrick MacManus is better known by this stage name.

27. This son of Woody wrote the 18-minute talking blues song “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree.”

DOWN 1. This Heartbreaker wrote such songs as “Don’t Do Me Like That.”

3. His song “Sweet Caroline” has been covered by Elvis, among others.

6. His song from Toy Story 3 won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

7. Her biggest hit was actually a cover of the song “Me and Bobby McGee.” 9. His singles “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle” were both huge hits.

10. His distinctive, gravelly growl can be heard on songs such as “Downtown Train” and “Chocolate Jesus.”

12. He is blind, plays the piano and is not

Ray Charles.

13. He is best known for his success with musical partner Art Garfunkel.

14. He won the 2011 Best Contemporary Folk Album Grammy for God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise.

15. He was the primary songwriter for the band Creedence Clearwater Revival, recording hits such as “Proud Mary.”

17. She won five Grammys in 2003, including Best New Artist, for her album Come Away With Me. 18. Born in South Africa to American parents, he has written such songs as “So Much to Say” and “Gravedigger.”

20. After writing the album Either/Or and the song “Miss Misery” he fell into a battle with depression that he ultimately lost.

21. She topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts with singles “Who Will Save Your Soul” and “You Were Meant For Me.” 22. His song “Piano Man” actually only made it to #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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FREE Spring Lecture Series Get into the Spring swing of things and learn something new!

All presentations are held at the Village Welcome Center at 7pm.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23: John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail - Commodore John Barry played a vital role in our nation’s fight for independence on sea, land and even in Cape May County! Presented by Tim McGrath, author of the new biography on this sea-going Patriot.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30: Jersey Shore Place Names: Why Did They Name It That? - Ever wonder where some of the strange place names in Southern New Jersey come from? Author Lee Ireland will explain the unusual names found across the map of the shore area.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6: Nicky Fifth’s Garden State Adventures - History isn’t just for adults, it’s for kids, too! Lisa Funari Williver, author of the Nicky Fifth series of children’s adventure stories, will discuss how she uses books to stir children’s interest into local history by incorporating New Jersey’s many historic sites and events into her novels.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Monmouth Court House: The Battle that Made the American Army - Did you know that one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution was fought in New Jersey? Historian Joseph G. Bilby will look at the engagement outlined in his most recent book, titled above.

HCSV received funding for this program from the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State.

Funding has been received through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

720 Route 9, Cape May • (609) 898-2300 • hcsv.org

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C a f p o e .

May L .

A .P presents

Comedy Night Social

Patrick Gray, Corey Johnson, Charley, Todd, Bob Boyd

FRIDAY, MARCH 25: 7PM WEST CAPE MAY FIRE HALL ANGEL SALAZAR

BILL GARAGAN

Bill Griffin, Mike Elko, Greg Bennett, Frank Ferris

Lite Fare, Soda, Beer & Wine provided by LUCKY BONES SEATING IS LIMITED!

DOORS OPEN AT 7 COMEDIANS BEGIN AT 8

Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at door For more information, call or email Officer Tony Genaro (609) 884-9518 • pal@capemaycity.com Dana Levin, Laurie Clark, Christina Nocito, Kylie Listwan

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The Cape May Health And Beauty Guide The Place

Any Particular Service That I Should Try Here?

Hours of Operation

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ACCENT ON BEAUTY 128 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-7040 www.accentonbeautycapemay.com

They currently have some great Massage Specials going on... A 45 minute massage for only $38 plus tax... or a 60 minute massage for only $48 plus tax. Give yourself a treat by indulging in a relaxing massage. They make great gifts too!

ARTIZAN SALON AND SPA 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-4499

Artizan specializes in Wedding Parties and Special Occasions. They will handle all of Tuesday-Saturday @ 9am your makeup and updos. Trust them to make you look your best when it counts.

Closing times vary.

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CAPE FITNESS 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-1515 www.capefitness.com

They offer classes in a comfortable, unintimidating environment and skilled Personal Trainers who will work with any member looking to be pushed to their personal best.

Monday-Friday 5:30-9, Saturday 7-6, Sunday 8-2.

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CAPE MAY DAY SPA 607 Jefferson Street Cape May (609) 898-1003 www.capemaydayspa.com

This award-winning spa offers the Couple’s Victorian Experience, beginning in an oversized whirlpool, followed by a Swedish massage, and ending with light refreshments.

Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-6 Sunday 9-5

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DR LOUIS J. FELDMAN 741 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-4260

Dr Feldman and his team provide top-notch cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The Call for an appointment. office is on call for your Dental Emergencies and endorsed by Cape Island Urgent Care.

Call for more details.

DR ARLENE HUGHES GORNY 937 Columbia Avenue Cape May (609) 898-0800

Dr Arlene Hughes Gorny will help you with your greatest asset - your eyes! She offers Comprehensive Eye Exams, contact lens fittings and a wide stock of unique frames to keep you seeing clearly.

Call for an appointment.

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MILLENIUM ADMINISTRATORS (866) MHG-2489 www.millennium-tpa.com

Millenium Administrators is an insurance agency that handles Health Insurance for individuals, companies and employers both large and small.

Monday-Friday 9-4:30.

Agents on call 24/7.

Cash and check only.

NICOLE GIORGIO (609) 972-3885 Shore Styles Wildwood

Entrust those sore muscles to the qualified hands of Nicole Giorgio, a member of the Association of Massage and Bodywork Practitioners with 15 years of experience. For a limited time, she’s offering Two One-Hour Massages for $100.

Call for an appointment.

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NORTH BEACH HEALTH CLUB 3860 Bayshore Road (609) 886-4842 www.northbeachgym.com

They have great equipment, a clean environment and attentive instructors. Try their Boot Camp, an effective, easy-to-follow routine guaranteeing lost pounds in the first week.

Monday-Friday 5am-10pm, Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 8am-4pm.

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SEA SPA 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-6543 www.congresshall.com

Sea Spa is a full-service luxury destination spa. Spending a day there is like taking your own personal mini-vacation. They have a full line of Massages and Facials available.

Open Fri.day & Saturday from 9:30am-6pm Sunday 9:30am-3pm

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SHEAR SUNSATIONS 1400 Texas Avenue Cape May (609) 884-3011

Owner Marie Conway prides herself on a friendly, skilled staff and fair prices. Everyone likes the Foils and Cuts. Patrons are often asked, “Where did you get that done?”

Wednesday 9-4, Thursday-Sunday 9-5.

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LCMR Athlete Of The Week: Dan Castellucci

CAPE FITNESS Only 67 days til Memorial Day!

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AT AGE six he was taking skating classes. By seven, he was playing ice hockey and by 18 he had accomplished his goal of scoring his fiftieth point. Senior Dan Castellucci resides in Erma with his parents, Diane and Joe, and his sisters Kimberly and Bethany.

Castellucci loves the “fast-paced nature of the game.” He says the back and forth of it makes hockey exciting, because each player only has control of the puck for a few seconds. In addition to his passion for the game, he has a very close bond with his teammates. Due to the long season, the team spends “a lot of long bus rides together.” His team is what he says he’ll miss the most about ice hockey, especially his fellow seniors, who’ve been with him over the past four years.

This past season marked a milestone when Castellucci got his fiftieth point. He currently plays the position of defender, so doesn’t get many opportunities to score points. Castellucci says “being able to achieve this will definitely be a memory I keep forever.”

As for his ice hockey future, he’s already been in contact with coaches and plans to continue playing in college.

PHOTO AND STORY BY KATEY MONZO

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Activity Of The Week

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Singer-Songwriter Cape May

USIC brings people together. We sing to celebrate, to soothe and to sleep. We whistle while we work and mark our milestones with music. Who hasn’t been brought to tears, happy or sad, by the perfect song at the perfect time? The songwriter becomes an invisible presence in our lives – at the movies, at the prom, and when we are alone in our rooms, singing into a hairbrush. This weekend, the songwriters will convene for SingerSongwriter of Cape May. Singer-Songwriter Cape May is a conference for people who make a living in the music industry. During the day, attendees learn about new technology, studio design, marketing and other practical skills. At night, they perform all over town, and music lovers enjoy an embarrassment of riches. Your biggest challenge will be deciding who to see. Take my advice – pick up a schedule at Congress Hall early in the day and map out your evening. Without a plan, you risk missing a favorite as you

wrangle your group from one venue to another.

Singer/songwriters are part of an ancient tradition that evolved from poems set to music, often accompanied by a harp or lute. Most troubadors traveled when the laws allowed. “Gleemen” and minstrels were sometimes lumped with “rogues and sturdy beggars” and run out of town.

Some singers enjoyed steady gigs as court musicians – their fortunes rose and fell

THE DOGGIE NANNY Forget to tell your pets they are staying home?

along with the nobles who hired them. The invention of printing allowed writers to earn money for the songs they wrote. By the 18th century, the study of music became common among the wealthy, and sheet music was frequently printed for the piano.

Music at home meant that someone had to perform, and even Queen Victoria and Prince Albert loved to sing duets together.

Professional performers got a boost with the advent of recorded music, which allowed the talentless among us to bring good music home. The radio brought great performances into our living rooms. Today, though we can fit a library of music in our pockets, there’s still nothing like seeing a live show – a singer with a guitar or a keyboard, sending beautiful music out over the tinkle of silverware.

On March 25, Singer-Songwriter Cape May brings the music to town. There will be rock, folk and country beats; lyrics will be simple and complex; performers will be young and old, famous and unknown, alone and in groups. You will be entertained.

Next week: How does your garden grow?

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“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” ~ Mother Teresa

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923

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TARA is another one of our pets that was brought to our shelter by someone with a good heart. She is affectionate and social but also needs to learn some manners.

She enjoys her toys but can be protective of them, so we suggest a home with children over the age of 13. Overall she is a good girl who just needs some training and guidance.

If you’re able to offer Tara what she needs please stop by. Adoption fee is $95.

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SICILY is an eight-year-old dog who is shy, but when she does come around she loves to be petted. She has shown no aggression towards people, but she isn’t fond of cats or unfamiliar dogs. When tested Sicily showed no problems with physical manipulation or restraint. All she needs now is someone to treat her like the lady she is.

If you’re searching for a quiet dog, Sicily may be the one. Adoption fee is $35.

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AUBREY is a sweet young gal who loves to be around people. She’s very energetic, has lots of enthusiasm and will need lots of exercise. We recommend she go to a family with older children and to a home where she will get the proper training she needs. If you have the patience and are willing to dedicate the time needed for training, please stop by and meet Aubrey today. You’ll both be happy you did. Adoption fee is $95.

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

Three beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 465-8923

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VIOLET is a loving gal who has been waiting patiently since August for someone to come and adopt her. She’s goodnatured, friendly and loves people. All she needs now is someone to come and rescue her and give her a second chance. Could you be that someone? Stop by the shelter today and find out! Adoption fee is $70.

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TRISH is a very pretty female gray tiger female. She is only a year old. Her former guardian died and she was left outside the house with no one to love her. She can be very playful and is an agile mouser.

She’s good with other cats and older kids, but not with dogs. Keep them away from her!

Adoption fee is $35.

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PRINCESS is a predominantly white calico that is truly a little princess. She is very sweet and would make a great family pet. Princess was brought to the Shelter along with her housemate FlapJack because her family was moving. FlapJack was adopted but poor Princess is still with us. Please come meet her! Adoption fee is $35.

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Making A Living Making Food FOOD EXPO & MARKETPLACE

Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 3-6 pm

Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Cape May Forum presents an expo and marketplace for homegrown and handmade products. A day full of useful products, services and information about getting started in a home-based business. Come to learn or just shop.

SLOW FOOD DINNER Saturday, April 2, 6:30 pm

$45.00 per person. Open to the public.

Cash Wine Bar provided by Cape May Winery.

Reservations and prepaid tickets suggested. Reserve

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Bird Droppings

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The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu

HIS column is not about the Pine Warbler that just showed up in Belleplain State Forest.

It’s not about the Woodcock that are courting in every basketball-sized open plot in Cape May County. Nor is it about the Laughing Gulls that are arriving, or the Forster’s Terns that have been here for three weeks, or the Eastern Phoebe that arrived yesterday, or any number of other avian signs that winter is done and spring is on the doorstep.

This column is about the Marsh Wren at the dog leg. “What,” you are thinking “would a bird do perched on a dog’s leg?”

Wrong interpretation. I’m talking about the Marsh Wren that overwintered in the marsh beside the road that turns in the configuration of a “dog leg.” He’s still alive, and this column is dedicated to him.

Marsh Wren. Cistothorus palustris. From the Greek "cistos," a shrub, and “thorus,” to run through. "Palustris" is Latin for marshy.

In descriptive sum: a bird that likes to maneuver, deftly, through tight vegetation found in marshy areas, which pretty well

describes the antics of this small, brown, mostly secretive bird of marshy edge.

If you have an older field guide you are probably going to find the bird listed as the “Long-billed Marsh Wren.” Same bird.

New name. You need a new field guide.

But that’s not the point of this article.

My point is, as explained, that there was a Marsh Wren at the dog leg, and insofar

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as it is still too early for Marsh Wren to be migrating it is apparent that this particular Marsh Wren made it through the winter.

Which given the severity of this past winter is a real feat!

Around 30 years ago a Marsh Wren overwintering in South Jersey was pretty nearly unheard of. Then... they began to turn up more and more.

Why? Two reasons. First, because from the standpoint of getting your genes into the breeding pool, it makes strategic sense. The farther north a bird winters, the shorter it has to travel in order to get to the breeding ground. It has a head start! This, from the standpoint of getting the good territories, is a real advantage.

The other reason is because over the last couple of decades, staying as far north as South Jersey was a good strategy. Winters were mild. Birds pushing the geographic envelope were able to survive through the winter.

The last couple of winters were game

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The Marsh Wren – champion survivalist. poster child for spring 2011, the bird that was back on territory first, it’s not the warbler or the tern or the gull, it’s the Marsh Wren. He was here first precisely because he never left.

If you want help spotting the Marsh Wren and other avians, head over to the Cape May Bird Observatory at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking lovely Lake Lily in Cape May Point – THE information spot for anything to do with nature. The center is open every day from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

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changers. Staying north was not a good strategy for Marsh Wrens. Last winter, out of six birds that tried to tough it out at the dog leg, none made it past January. This winter, out of five Marsh Wrens giving it the old college try, one made the grade.

Frankly, I’m shocked. We had some heavy snows. We had some prolonged periods of cold. Marsh Wrens, as birds that forage at or near the ground, aren't built to handle much adverse winter weather.

But this one made it. Tough wren. A genetic world-beater of a wren.

Okay. So why write a column about this? Because more and more and every day I am impressed with the capacity that birds have to survive. You and me? It gets cold and we go inside or turn up the heater in the car.

Wrens? They just hunker down in the reeds and do the best they can.

We’re hungry and the pantry is bare?

We drive to the store.

Wrens are hungry and the ground is under two feet of snow? Tough. Live with it (or don’t).

So here’s to the Marsh Wren. He made it. Against the odds. If you are choosing the

things you didn’t know you needed yet.

While you are there, pick up the schedule of daily walks, a free birding map and checklist to get you started. Did you know that the Cape May Bird Observatory offers naturalist-led field trips throughout the year; everyday in spring and fall – sometimes twice a day! And don’t forget the newest books on and about birding and nature. Pick up a bargain from the used and vintage book selection, or some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise. Need a gift for a nature enthusiast friend or loved one but are clueless as to what they want or need? Pick up a gift card, redeemable at any of our New Jersey Audubon Centers throughout the state. And if you aren’t fortunate enough to be in the area, visit www.

BirdCapeMay.org, where birding is just a click away!

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey's own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (available at the CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for The New York Times.

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The Movie Column

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Tom Sims, Director of the Cape May Film Festival, reviews “Biutiful”

HERE’S a lot to compare and contrast in Biutiful, a film that was nominated for two Oscars this year. The characters are poignant yet dipped in misery, the plot turns are captivating yet somehow the story is sluggish, and the images are artistic yet disturbing. Okay, one could argue that the last contrast isn’t quite a contrast.

This film was nominated for Best Foreign Film and Best Actor (Javier Bardem) at this year’s Oscars. Bardem won the Best Actor award at Cannes 2010 for his performance.

Directed by Oscar-nominated Alejandro González Iñárritu (also nominated for Babel), the story is set in Barcelona, which just happens to be one of the few cities I’ve actually been to in Europe. When I travel to another country, I used to pride myself on taking the roads less traveled. Well, all the roads in this film were dark and lined with haunting shadows. Basically, I need to get out more when I'm abroad.

Bardem is best known for his Oscarwinning performance as Anton Chigurh, the emotionless killing machine in the Coen

Bardem received an Oscar nomination for "Biutiful” Brothers’ 2007 film No Country for Old Men. His is a truly remarkable performance as a man finding that the road to redemption is sometimes marred by good intentions. Most of the main character’s time is spent in the underworld of the city, trying to make a living by advocating for the most disadvantaged

among the poor — going between crime bosses, crooked cops and all sorts of sinners.

The supporting actors in this film are played beautifully (should I say biutifully?). The film is one of the most authentic I’ve seen in years — and that’s probably why it was so upsetting.

Was anybody going to do anything honorable in this film? No. And even though there were truly brilliant moments in the film, in the end you are left weary from the journey.

Try though I may, there really is no smooth segue to my next topic, so, the Cape May Summer Film Camp dates are set for this year! The dates are June 27 through July 1 with a screening of the films made by students on Friday night, July 1. Perfect for your middle or high school student who loves the movies or has ever thought of making one. Camp selections appear on our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ user/capemayfilm where we have more than 15,000 views! To learn more about the Film Camp, email capemayfilm@hotmail.com or call 609-884-6700.

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March’s Green Tip When replacing old appliances in your home, look for the ENERGY STAR label.

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ENERGY STAR qualified appliances use 10-50% less energy than standard models. It’s great for the environment AND your wallet.

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Employee of the Year Mikhail Zlyden

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Lucas, Matt

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17 SUMMER CIRCLE, NORTH CAPE MAY

You don’t want to miss this WELL maintained Brentwood rancher. Spacious with an open floor plan describes this home. Pride of ownership is evident the moment you enter. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large living room with remote controlled gas fireplace, lovely kitchen with breakfast bar and dining room. The three seasons Florida room offers retractable windows which open at the touch of your fingertips exposing the screens to let you enjoy the spring and summer seasons.

This home also includes a separate laundry room, and every man’s dream--a finished two car garage.

The wooded surroundings offer privacy from nearby homes, are nicely landscaped, and include a sprinkler system. This is a must see, priced to sell home that will delight all who view it! $349,000

OPEN HOUSE ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • 10am-2pm 808 ELM STREET, ERMA You don’t want to miss this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with an open floor plan and convenient location. This home features a living room, large kitchen with plenty of cabinets, dining area with sliders to a rear deck, laundry room which also serves as a mudroom, master suite and so much more. Outside you’ll find a two car attached garage and maintenance free exterior. Ready for you to move right in! 319,900

721 PAGE STREET, CAPE MAY These two charming cottages are hidden away in the heart of historic Cape May. The main house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and the rear cottage is separated into two apartments. The first floor is 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and the second floor is one bedroom and one bath. The main house has excellent weekly rental history and the two apartments are currently rented year round. Come and take a look at this lovely home on one of the most private and well located streets in town! $639,999

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Classy, modern, renovated beach home with all the amenities you've been looking for!!

Open kitchen/living room floor plan, granite counters with seating, tileback splash, stain less appliances,family room with sliders to big yard & patio for BBQs, toffee colored wood flooring, natural stone tile, California frisee, wall to wall carpeting in bedrooms, soothing colors & finishes, master br sliders to private back deck, pavered walkway & landing, high eff hot waterbaseboard gas heat, C/A, 6 blocks to beach! PRICED TO SELL! $617,400

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“You don’t want to miss out on this one,” 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium located close to beaches and shopping. This two-story condominium is tastefully furnished and decorated. The amenities include gas fireplace, modern kitchen with recessed lighting, and upgraded cabinets.

The second floor bedroom offers high ceilings and private bath. The spacious deck is great for entertaining. Listed by Brian & Gregory Giancola for $309,000

303 FIRE LANE, COLD SPRING This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home offers a living room with fireplace, family room, attached garage, all on large wooded lot! $309,000.

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The Dating Column

Stella Dixon’s take on romance on old Cape Island

I

ONCE interviewed for a job as a teacher. I prepared for the interview weeks in advance, going over every possible question I thought a high school principal might ask a prospective employee. I was ready to tell him my opinion on everything from teaching philosophies to classroom management to those little pepperoni pizzas they serve in the cafeteria on Friday afternoons. “Fire away,” I felt like saying as he ushered me into his office.

“What makes you interesting?” he asked.

I couldn’t think of a single thing to say.

I panicked, I blurted something incoherent and then I kicked myself the entire ride home, embarrassed and still very much unemployed.

I had not achieved the big O I’d come for: an occupation.

This experience was reminiscent for me of every date I’ve ever been on; the moment I feel nervous, my intelligence shrivels along with my wit. Out of my comfort zone, I become as articulate as a toddler. I panic, I blurt something incoherent and then I kick myself the entire ride home, embarrassed and still very much single.

A wedding I recently attended with an adorable Cape May bachelor started out much the same way. While preparing for the reception in our hotel room, my phone started buzzing. I received a text from a mutual friend named Veronica. “I don’t understand this at all,” I said to my date. I proceeded to read the message to him.

“Have fun at the wedding,” Veronica had written, “Have a big O.” I didn’t realize that "O" was short for

“orgasm” until my date looked at me with the same amount of pity the high school principal had given me. I kicked myself the entire way to the reception, where I ordered a rum and coke… or seven… to relax.

The thing about drinking in order to calm your nerves is that it works, sometimes too well. A girl gets so relaxed after a couple of cocktails, she forgets that she doesn’t know how to dance. After an embarrassing attempt at the electric slide, I left my date by himself so that I could throw up in the bathroom. Then I knocked over a tree in the hotel lobby before stumbling, alone, to our room.

When my date found me I was still in my dress, spread eagle on the bed with my wedding up-do half undone (or so he informed me the next morning). I made it nowhere near the big O at this wedding, unless the big O stands for outrageous embarrassment.

But, like a job interview, some dates won’t go the way you hope. When this happens, panic, blurt something incoherent and kick yourself for being such a dope. Whatever you do, it’s best to leave the alcohol alone: the big O definitely does not stand for “obliterated.”

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13 N. 15th Street, Del Haven Quiet, Secluded Living 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $260,000.

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927 Beach Ave., Cape May The Sea Mist Beachfront Condo’s Two bedroom units Starting from $790,000.

Sandy, Jennifer, Christine, Tanya, Olga 729 Franklin St., Cape May Cape May Designer Showhome 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $749,000.

449 Delview Rd., Cape May Beach Surrounded by Gardens 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $439,900.

201 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May The “Cute Cape”, Close to Beach 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $578,900.

1129 Ohio Ave., Cape May Charming Cape May Home 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $618.000.

913 Farmdale Dr., West Cape May Lovely and Spacious Home 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths $639,000.

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

904 BENTON AVENUE CAPE MAY

201 BEACH AVENUE UNIT 21, CAPE MAY

1513 NEW JERSEY AVE. SURREY #5; CAPE MAY

6 CORMORANT WAY NORTH CAPE MAY

113A FIRST AVENUE CAPE MAY

This home has a dream location that is just 2 blocks to the beach & Historic Downtown Cape May! It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a rear deck, private back yard, outside shower & garage.

Ceiling fans and central air. 1-car detached garage. $699,900.

“Seaboard Walk Condominium” considered one of the most Luxurious complexes in Cape May. This 3-story unit offers 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, wall-to-wall carpet, a Master Suite with walk-in closet & full bath, also water views. There is a Club House & pool for your use.

Listed by James McBride for $1,195,000.

This 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo is located one block from the beach. A corner unit, it has been completely renovated and features many upgrades including ceramic tile floors, and new kitchen cabinets.

This would be a great home for a young couple, emptynesters or retirees. Being sold furnished, this is a turnkey investment. Come, sit back, and relax on the beach or enjoy all the activities that Cape May has to offer from your new home! $279,900.

You don’t want to miss this wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the beautifully well kept subdivision of Mickels Run. The living room features high ceilings and opens to a spacious eatin kitchen with pantry. This home sits on a large lot and includes a deck along the rear of the house, and a lovely front porch. Also included are 2 sheds and attic storage. Make your appointment today! $245,000

Imagine sitting on your rooftop deck and watching the sunset every night! With its views of the Cape May Point Lighthouse, the Atlantic Ocean and located just 2 blocks from Cove Beach or the State Park Beaches this two bedroom, two bath home is just the property for you. Updated and cozy is what makes this house the perfect place to have your weekend getaways or take advantage of the strong summer rental history as an investment. $549,000 CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co. 1382 Lafayette Street, Joseph Gilmartin Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800 capemayvacations.com

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-5800 www.jerseycaperealty.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall Cape May (609) 884-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

By the Sea Realty 315 Ocean Street, Cape May (609) 884-3050 capemaybythesea.com

HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway West Cape May 609-884-1888 homesteadcapemay.com

406 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY

408 FOREST ROAD, CAPE MAY BEACH

936 LAFAYETTE STREET UNIT 6, CAPE MAY

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary home in Lighthouse Row. Features views of the Bird Sanctuary, the Lighthouse and the Ocean.

There are decks on all three levels for summer enjoyment. You can also enjoy the ocean views from the 2nd and 3rd floor decks. This home offers a large kitchen/ dining area, first floor laundry room and attached garage. Close to Cape May and Cape May Point. Sold mostly furnished (with a few exceptions). $799,000.

Newly remodeled 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home just two blocks to the most beautiful sunsets ever on the Delaware Bay beach. Two living spaces, new appliances, and more!

Plenty of space for your entire family and ready to move into. $259,000

This fully furnished, end location townhouse at Quinn’s Court offers 3 BR/3.5 BA and is situated on a courtyard with professionally designed gardens & entertainment area. Custom crafted by WKR Builders in 2004, this home presents the perfect setting for quality and secluded time in Victorian Cape May and is within close proximity to downtown, the beaches and The Marina District. $699,900

600 SUNSET BLVD, COLD SPRING SOUTH OF THE CANAL

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St. (609) 884-3332 www.chrisclemanssir.com

Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May www.coastlinerealty.com

DeSatnick Real Estate 324 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

Near the beautiful beaches of Cape May Point, this home sits on a private acre down a long, private drive. It is a spacious 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, home with comfortable rooms and plenty of storage. The recently renovated kitchen features ceramic tile floor, recessed lighting, & granite counters. The large living room is bright with skylights in a vaulted ceiling, plus big windows & access to the large 2 level deck that overlooks the backyard gardens for bird watching. $799,000 Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com

51 SUMMER CIRCLE, NORTH CAPE MAY Picture perfect home and landscape in an exclusive community.

This Cape Woods South rancher offers a unique floorplan that allows an easy flow from room to room. The large master suite is separate from the additonal bedrooms.

There is a two sided gas fireplace, custom kitchen cabintry and corian counters, underground sprinkler system, den, large rear florida room, 2 car heated garage and a workshop. $359,900 Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

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Rentals Of The Week 609.884.1300

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 112 DELAIR ROAD, TOWNBANK 2 BR/1 BA cottage Fully renovated from the “studs out.” $284,000

304 Cape, Cape May Point 4 Bdrm, 2 bath, Sleeps 8 $1200-$1950 weekly

408 Atlantic Avenue, West Cape May 2 bedrooms 1 Bath, Quiet Location

1513 Beach #6, Cape May 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Sleeps 6 $1600-$2800 weekly, Beachfront

By the Sea Realty 315 Ocean Street, Suite 2B, Cape May 609-884-3050 www.capemaybythesea.com

817 Columbia Avenue Cape May 4 BR, 3.5 BA, W/D, D/W, cac, internet, sleeps 13. Low $2500/High $4000

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OVERLOOKING THE IMMACULATE RANCHER INLAND WATERWAY 2 Rossi Drive, Erma 416 Portsmouth Road, Tranquility “Rolling Meadows” Spectacular Shows like new!! views. 4 BR, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3 BA, living on 1+ acre corner room with lot. Great room wood burning with gas fireplace, fireplace, dinformal DR, eating room, family room, rear deck, and in kitchen, rear deck, 2-car attached screened in rear porch. $875,000. garage, and storage building. $450,000.

3 Bedrooms, 2 baths (1 bath brand new!), custom kitchen, great room, gas fireplace, cac, 1-car attached garage, rear yard with landscape lighting & professional pavers. $629,000.

1513 Beach Avenue, Columns #3, Cape May 1 bedroom 1.5 baths, Steps to Beach

504 Oak Avenue Cape May Point 5 BR, 3 BA, W/D, D/W, cac, internet, sleeps 12. Low $2950/High $3600

1101 WISSAHICKON AVE., LOWER TOWNSHIP 2 BR/2 BA is the perfect platform for coastal living with great water views! $490,000

EXCEPTIONAL UPDATED SINGLE FAMILY 1141 Delaware Avenue, Cape May

Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

CAPE MAY POINT COTTAGE 515 E. Lake Drive, Cape May Point

Spacious 4 BR, 2 BA across from Lilly Lake. Lake view from the FL room with wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, cac, rear cedar deck. $799,000.

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 wwwjerseycaperealty.com 732 Willow Avenue West Cape May 4 plus bedrooms, 2 bath Rancher.

Available May 1st Seasonal or weekly.

Call Heijung for availability 609-602-8641 Heijung Park-Colameco, Broker associate

By The sea Realty, Lee Marcotte, Inc 315 Ocean Street, Cape May, 609-884-3050 15 Broadway Unit #14, Cape May 2011 Season- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, condo sleeps 7. $1500-$2500 per week.

214 Stites Avenue, Cape May Point 2011 Season- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Single Family home sleeps 6. $1800-$2800 per week.

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com 914 Lafayett Street, Cape May Year round, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with enclosed front porch & rear deck. $1600/mo plus utilities, sec req.

311 Cloverdale Avenue, Villas Year round, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house close to bay. $1250/mo plus utilites, sec req.

Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com 201 Ocean Street, Cape May Retail Space. $3,500 per month.

Located in shopping district.

824 Stockton Avenue, Cape May 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Sleeps 18 1 Block to Beach. $3,500 - $5,500 Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 www.coastlinerealty.com 401 Cedar Avenue, Cape May Point 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, internet, BBQ grill, outside shower, C/A, sleeps 6. $1600-$2600/week 205 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, C/A, internet, outside shower, sleep 12. $1900-$4500/week.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-3332, www.chrisclemanssir.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • www.cbcapemay.com

413 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point 4 BR/3 BA, sleeps 13. Located close to the beaches & Lake Lily. $1,600-$2,300/week.

1 East New York Avenue, Villas Clean and neat.Two bedrooms, one bath. $800 + utilities.

1202 Maryland Avenue, Cape May 5 BR/2.5 BA, sleeps 11, located only three short blocks from the beach! $1,750-$2,650/week.

203 West Greenwood Avenue, Villas Two bedrooms, one bath and a den.

Very cute. $950 + utilities.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Suite 2C, Cape May 884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

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A Little Bit About Exit Zero Publishing Who we are, what we do, and where we go

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Telephone: (609) 770-8479 Fax: (609) 770-8481 E-mail: info@exitzero.us Website: www.exitzero.us Mailing address: 109 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright, jack@exitzero.us Advertising Manager: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us Project Manager: Dan Mathers, dan@exitzero.us Assistant Editor Jon Roth, jon@exitzero.us Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Danielle O’Neal, Alex Steiger Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Richard Hemenway, Amy Wingate, Debbie Hudson Columnists: Kate Chadwick (advice), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey), Molly Stone (food), Diane Stopyra (dating), Everett Chance (Chance Meetings).

Labeler: Mary Smith Every Wednesday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your mailbox in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 great B&W issues, and five in glorious color. Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe.

DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Bath Time, Guardian, Bamboo Shack, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Nest, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Washington Commons Gallery, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Oma’s Doll Shop, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, Acme, By The Sea Realty, Oyster Bay, Cape May Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Bank of America, Victorian Hotel, SOMA Art Gallery, Magicbrain Cybercafé, Island Grill, Trade Winds, Primrose, Center For Community Arts.

WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Second Story Sweets, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Cape May Sandal Shop, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Cafe Tuscany, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Cafe, Love The Cook, Ugly Mug, Pilot

House, Caroline Boutique, Atlantic Books, Carli’s, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents.

WASHINGTON STREET Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’ Sotheby’s International Realty, Bill Mae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr. Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONT Sean’s Restaurant, King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Hot Dog Tommy’s, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richards Inn, Inn at 22 Jackson Street, Saltwood B&B, Windward B&B, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, The Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Bloody Mary’s, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel by The Sea, Peter Shields, Hotel Macomber, Marquis de Lafayette.

COLUMBIA AVENUE Columbia House, Sun Bank, Dr. Gorny, Victorian Abstract, MP Myers, Cape May Day Spa, Twin Gables, Henry Sawyer B&B, Linda Lee, Brass Bed Inn, Mason Cottage, Mainstay Inn, Delsea B&B, White Dove Cottage, Manse B&B, Merion Inn, Cliveden Inn, Pharo’s B&B, Summer Cottage, John F. Craig House, Majestic Star.

GURNEY/OCEAN/STOCKTON Avalon Coffee, Cape May Beach & Kite, John Welsey Inn, Louie’s Pizza, Beach Massage, Inn of Cape May, Beauclair’s, Queen Victoria, Fairthorne, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Whiskers, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Wawa, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic,

C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Ocean Crest Printing, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr. Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Cafe, Flanegan’s Framing, Seven Eleven, Homestead Real Estate.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Vanthia’s, Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, The Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shop.

ROUTE 109 South Jersey Marina, Lobster House, Tony’s Marine Supply, Sea Gear Marine, Captain’s Cove, Cape May Whale Watcher, Lucky Bones, Tony’s Pizza, Cape May Antique Center.

NORTH CAPE MAY Laundromat, Heart to Heart Flowers, Le Gates, Harpoon Henry’s, Mr. J’s Music Shop, Cape May– Lewes Ferry, Gorman’s, Hair Cuttery, Italian Affair, Cape May Veterinary.

OFF THE ISLAND The Canyon Club, Harbor View Restaurant, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, Cape Liquors, Moose Lodge, Old Grange, Historic Cold Spring Village, Hawk Haven Vineyards.

VILLAS Lower Township Construction, Lower Township Municipal, Apex Realty, Curl Up and Dye, Fish and Fancy, Villas Liquor, Snippers Salon, Jake’s Bar and Grill, Kiddie Closet, Cape Savings Bank, Cohwen’s Ink Emporium, Wawa, Wing It.

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