Vol. 10, No. 30 - August 20, 2012

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, August 30, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 30 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Saying Goodbye To August In Style

Mickey Roman, Macklin Roman, Stephanie Cadley, Jennifer Cadley, and a friend were loving life on the beach last weekend. More photos inside... Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK...

Fruit Or Veggie...

It’s The Tomato Issue!

The Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Party

Pages 12-32

Bianca Picard’s Sweet 16 Party

Pages 76-90

National Night Out At Cape May Elementary

Page 128-140

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The Almanac THURSDAY August 30 Sunny

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High Temperature: 81 Low Temperature: 68 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 6:27am Sunset: 7:33pm High Tides: 7:44am, 8:03pm Low Tides: 1:22am, 1:33pm

FRIDAY August 31 Sunny

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SATURDAY September 1 Mainly sunny

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High Temperature: 84 Low Temperature: 71 Chance of Rain: 30% Sunrise: 6:29am Sunset: 7:30pm High Tides: 9:10am, 9:27pm Low Tides: 2:48am, 3:06pm

SUNDAY September 2 Scattered thunderstorms

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High Temperature: 80 Low Temperature: 69 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:30am Sunset: 7:28pm High Tides: 9:50am, 10:07pm Low Tides: 3:28am, 3:50pm

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«What’s Your Story?...................... Page 86

«The Activity Guide...................... Page 11

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 89

MONDAY September 3 Scattered thunderstorms

«Talk of the Town.......................... Page 13

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High Temperature: 80 Low Temperature: 69 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 6:31am Sunset: 7:26pm High Tides: 10:29am, 10:46pm Low Tides: 4:05am, 4:33pm

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«Homes of the Week......................Page 141

«Cape May Crossword................... Page 84

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8/24: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May

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8/24: Around The Beautiful Beaches Of Cool Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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Subscriber Of The Week

Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Vincent Menna of Doylestown, Pennsylvania How long have you been coming to Cape May? Since my honeymoon... going on 50 years ago!

Who are you normally with? I’m mostly here with my wife and family... I’ve got three girls and seven grandchildren.

Favorite thing about Cape May? I love the wonderful birding, and the tennis club; I’m a member.

Least favorite thing? That would have to be the traffic.

Favorite restaurants? We like the Pier House, the Merion Inn, Lucky Bones... a lot of them.

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Quotes Of The Week

Random Factoid

“You got lemons, make lemonade; if life deals you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.” — unknown “It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato” — Lewis Grizzard “A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” — Laurie Colwin

THE argument over whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable went all the way to the US Supreme Court. In 1893, it was declared a vegetable, based on “popular definition”.

But scientifically speaking, that’t not true.

Since a tomato is “the reproductive body of an edible seed plant,” it’s a true fruit.

Cocktail Recipe Of The Week... The Drinko De Gallo IF YOU haven’t already been stock-piling your own tomatoes this summer (we’ve been pulling them off the EZ store’s plant, and you can, too... we won’t mind!), you’ll have plenty after attending the Tomato Festival on September 1. Put them to good use by making this cocktail, created by Jeff Hollinger. It’s a great mix of sweet and savory, and it’s got more pizazz than a Bloody Mary.

Ingredients: 3–4 Cherry tomatoes, halved Pinch of cilantro leaves (10–12 leaves) 1/8 tsp kosher salt Slice of habañero chile (optional) 1 1/2 oz silver or blanco tequila 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/4 oz fresh lime juice

IN A mixing glass, muddle tomatoes, with cilantro and salt, until it’s paste-like in consistency.

Top with ice and add chili (if desired), tequila, Cointreau and lime juice.

Shake until cold. train into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass, garnish, and enjoy!

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Ellena Esposito, Bobby Hyde

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Goings-On Around Town

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Upcoming can’t-miss events around town... mark your calendars

APE Island Theatre Company offers an open-air dramatic account of the very real, hotly contested issues of the early 19th century. A Relevant Rivalry, written exclusively for Historic Cold Spring Village

by Ray Crew, Cape Island Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, stars Patrick Mulvaney as Andrew Jackson and John Alvarez as Henry Clay. The 20-minute performance is presented on the steps of the Dennisville Inn at HCSV on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm, and is free with admission. For more information, please call 609-898-2300, or visit hcsv.org.

West Cape May hosts the Tomato Festival Saturday, September 1 from 9-5 in Wilbraham Park at the corners of Broadway and Sunset. This annual event is a local favorite just at the height of Jersey Tomato season. This year the festival features music by Robin Hippel and Amy Hufana, The TWOTOO Trio and Michael Davis and the Bullets. Featured items include Tomato tshirts, Tomato pottery, Tomato

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jewelry, Tomato artwork as well as Tomatorelated food in all forms. Rea’s Farm and other local farmers will be selling seasonal produce with plenty of Jersey Tomatoes! Call Diane Flanegan at 609-884-9325.

The Herb Moore Trio with Rachel Husta will perform on Sunday Sept 9 as part of the Cape May Jazz Vespers Series.

This fine ensemble has been performing regularly for 10 years in the South Jersey area.

With guitarist Herb Moore’s creative and unique style and sound, Terry Dougherty’s solid acoustic bass lines and the sultry and pure Rachel Husta on vocals, the group performs a wide range of music from jazz standards to contemporary artists such as Nora Jones, Pat Methany and the Beatles. The show will be held at the first Presbyterian Church on Decatur Street in Cape May from 3pm to 4pm, with a suggested $5 donation.

Enjoy a gourmet meal, lively entertainment and more at the Annual Afternoon of Music and Dance, hosted by the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village.

This unique event will be held on Tuesday, September 11th at 11:30am at the Grand

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Hotel in Cape May. The entertainment will include a live performance from Barynya, the world-renowned, premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. Barynya’s virtuoso performances include Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Russian Gypsy music and dance. A silent auction will also take place. This event is sponsored in part by Jersey Cape Realty, and proceeds benefit the Historic Cold Spring Village Education Fund. To purchase tickets, please call 8842531 or 884-3579. Tickets are $30.

New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May located at 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May offers spectacular views of Cape May’s beautiful harbor. This all-weather, all-season facility also offers many FREE activities during the autumn.

Visitors can view the harbor and its avian neighbors, as well as a variety of motor and sailing vessels from the observation deck and three story tower, or enjoy the view from the indoor lounge and harbor observation area. The Center’s Backyard Habitat Plant Swap will take place on September 14. For more information, call 609-898-8848.

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8/24: The Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Party At The Canyon Club PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Alison Carr, Jimmy Mac, Kristen Cirelli

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Talk Of The Town

Ramblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends

Government Gone Awry

WE’VE been saying for a long time that the city has ventured off course. They’ve not been following the protocol of the council/ manager form of government that’s in place here and in 41% of New Jersey municipalities. Under this system, the mayor is supposed to preside over council with no administrative power or executive authority — that’s the bag of City Manager Bruce MacLeod. But Mayor Ed Mahaney, we’ve had more than one member of council tell us, likes being in control, and we’ve got a city manager who doesn’t seem to mind.

We’ve seen it for ourselves. The mayor signs major contracts, like the one between the city and the Philadelphia Pops. He’s the one spearheading important partnerships, like that between the city and Temple University… like the one that was supposed to result in a $53,000 marketing plan for Convention Hall that never came to fruition. He hijacks questions directed to MacLeod at council meetings. We’ve heard stories about him intercepting emails before they reach members of council. And now we’re hearing stories about him nearly driving Marketing Director Mike Whipple to resign with this need to control. “I’ve heard that rumor, too,” council member Bill Murray said, “that Mike was getting exasperated, although it’s hearsay.”

So when Murray said at the August 21 council meeting that there’s been innuendos around town about the city not abiding by the council/manager system, we agreed.

Only, we wouldn’t call them innuendos.

More like valid accusations, and many of them from us.

Murray went on to introduce a resolu-

tion reaffirming the council’s commitment to the current form of government, commonly known as the Faulkner Act. “We’ve been hearing from a number of constituents that the mayor is running things and sidestepping city council,” Murray told us in a later interview, “and I thought this would be one way to put that to bed.”

But saying it and doing it are two different things… council already committed to this system once, and that didn’t stick, so who’s saying this will do the trick? “If people continue to say things aren’t being run according to Faulker,” Murray told us, “I’m going to ask them to come to me and give me the facts behind the assumption. If something is not being done the right way, I will do my best to find out what’s happening to circumvent that.” We asked Murray if all of the complaints are coming from constituents, or if members of council are equally frustrated. “The mayor likes to control things,” he responded.

Every member of council, including the mayor, voted yes on the resolution, except for Terri Swain, who called the gesture “unnecessary,” since this form of government is already in place. She did not, however, have trouble voting yes to a reaffirmation of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, which she called the “more important” of the two resolutions.

We’d argue that being “in place” in theory is a much different thing than being in place in practice, and we’re willing to bet Terri Swain (who wasn’t available for comment) knows that, too. “I was perplexed by her vote,” Murray said. “I can’t imagine voting against that. This is the way the law says it’s supposed to be.” Supposed to be and,

hopefully, will be again soon. We’re hoping this reaffirmation becomes in the very near future less a symbolic gesture and more a reality for the city of Cape May.

Fishy Story

THE Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Fishing tournament hosted by South Jersey Marina is, boatfor-boat, the richest marlin and tuna tournament in the world. “Others might offer more dollars,” says Mark Allen of the marina’s marketing department, “but they have more boats, so the pay-out is less.” If you score big in the Mid-Atlantic by, say, catching the biggest white marlin, you’ll walk with “upwards of $800,000 or $900,000,” Allen told us.

Which explains why the entrants — 120 this year — had to cough up $6,000 just to enter.

But it’s not just about the money.

We stopped by the Canyon Club — site of all out-of-water action: weigh-ins, tournament announcements, and imbibing — last Friday, the Mid-Atlantic’s last day, around 7:30pm. The first person we spotted was Robert Zizza, AKA chef Bobby Z of Lucky Bones fame, hanging around the weigh-in station, where 25 workers communicated via very expensive-looking technology with the tournament’s sister location, Ocean City, Maryland. Zizza had heard whispers, he told us, there was still one more boat to come in, a boat that had been struggling with a potentially game-changing marlin. The crew had only an hour-and-a half to dock before deadline… a pretty exciting situation, considering that winning fish have come in “seconds before cut off” in tournaments past. This is why the Friday of Mid-Atlantic week is often

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The 21st annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 was a great success. It may not have been the best year fishing-wise, according to participants on their way to the weigh station at the Canyon Club, but the party afterward was a hoot... Aleksey Moryakov

Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 referred to as “moving day;” the leaders can change so much throughout the final hours.

Silently rooting for these fishermen we’d never met, we made our way along the water, lit by the soft bulbs of 60-foot yachts in port, to the tournament’s 20,000-square-foot tent, worth $35,000 and occupied by nearly 1,000 people. From a stage on the south wall, came the “British reinvasion” music of the Robert Murdoch band — everything from the Beach Boys to Abbey Road. As we listened, we remembered Mark Allen telling us that some of the musicians had to stay at his house the night before, because there weren’t any vacancies at the hotels in town, largely due to this event. “Roughly $4,000,000 is pumped into Cape May over the course of the week because of the Mid-Atlantic,” he said. “This is huge for the local economy.”

Lining the walls were 150 vendors, selling everything from jewelry to shoes to GPS technology for the serious boater. The guy hawking Garmin, Dave Dunn from North Carolina who wooed your reporter with his charming southern accent, told us this tournament is one of his favorite to work, because the hospitality is unmatched. “And Cape May is great, too,” he said. “I try to get

here five times a year.” It’s something Mark Allen had confirmed earlier: “It’s not just a fishing competition. People can bring their wives and their kids without worrying.” We guess fishermen have a reputation for getting a little rowdy elsewhere, but at the MidAtlantic “no one is dropping their drawers or doing anything obscene.”

And then there’s the food. Every night of the tournament, there are catered sit-down dinners. This night, it was the Lobster House who provided the food — 900 lobsters and 140 pounds of shrimp were among the offerings dished out at a buffet line manned by thirty. “These guys are hungry when they come in from being on the water all day,” said Banquet Coordinator Bob Morris. “And they’re big guys.”

But, we learned, it’s the camaraderie that unites the fishing community more than the thought of an oversized cardboard check, or the party that comes before the presentation of those large checks. We met fishermen Norman Morris and Ed McMahon, who told us about the times they’ve been invited on board by strangers. “You go to different areas and meet boating friends,” said Morris. “In Key West, someone said, ‘Come on board, have a cocktail.’ It’s a very engaging sport. It’s not all about the money; it’s fun.”

This holds true even for kids who likely

have no concept of how much $500,000 is. “I threw up ten times today,” said 11-year-old Megan Frame, who was thrown in the water after catching her first marlin, per fishing tradition. “And it was totally worth it.”

But we wanted to speak with one of the seasoned salty-dog types, too, so we made our way through the crowd. Past Ryan Krill of Cape May Brewery (who was drinking a Miller Lite, we’d like to note), past Toby Craig of the Washington Inn (who told us he hadn’t eaten yet, prompting Mark Allen to joke, “He’s not allowed to eat here; it would be a conflict of interest”), and past some group of fishermen who chastised your reporter for taking too many notes (“You’re wasting trees!”).

Eventually we found two men who looked the part: white cotton T-shirts, long knotty hair, visors, camouflage cargo pants, one earring between them, and sun-burnt noses. “I had a marlin on the line for fourand-a-half hours running today,” said Jay Hynes of the Super Crew boat. “Eventually, I had to cut it off. We were running out of time.” And that’s when we realized: this is the captain of the boat everyone had been waiting for. And this was the potentially gamechanging marlin… the one that got away.

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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14

Boys Of Summer, On Sale

So, we wanted to know, isn’t it heartbreaking to lose a fish you’d been depending on? “Eh,” the guys shrugged in unison, “That’s fishing.” So we asked them instead about their long hair… why so many fishermen seem adverse to haircuts. “It has nothing to do with fishing,” Hynes said. “I’m just too cheap to get it cut.”

So no one from Cape May caught the most coveted fish — the largest white marlin of the week. That honor went to the crew of Relentless, which docked in Maryland with a 79-pounder. But it was a successful week, overall. “This has been one of the smoothest tournaments in the twenty-one years we’ve been doing this,” said Director Bob Glover.

“Not a glitch, like the hurricane we had last year.”

And the good thing about fishing, everyone agreed, is that there’s always next year. “We’ll work until 2am tonight, breaking down the tent,” Mark Allen told us. “By Monday, this will be a working boat yard again. On Tuesday, we’ll start planning for next year.”

And we’ll start looking forward to it.

WE caught up with Sue Lotozo of The Flying Fish Studio at her shop this week, to get the scoop on the Fourth Annual King Neptune Bachelor Auction coming up on September 16. She was gracious enough to speak with us even though we ambushed her without warning on what appeared to be a very busy day. West End Garage had experienced some flooding because of that apocalyptic-style storm on Saturday, and Lotozo, who has a booth there, was busy offering sandwiches to some of the folks dealing with the water damage, and readying some snacks for her daughter’s field hockey team. So thanks for that. And thanks also for giving us some background on the Mermaid Guild, which runs the auction.

This organization, so named because “who wouldn’t want to be a mermaid?”, started four years ago, when Lotozo, Bonnie Mullock of Bath Time, Pat Jackson of Patricia Jackson Jewelers, and Heidi Cummings of Inkwell decided to form a marketing group comprised of women who own local businesses and want to give back to the community. “We figured that, as a group, we could do more than we ever could individually, and do it more cost and time-effectively,” Lotozo

told us. By “more,” were talking donating gift baskets worth over than $4,000 to worthy causes, and contributing to charities such as CARA, Big Brother Big Sisters, the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund, as well as community fundraising events like Cape May Stage and the Center for Community Arts. The mermaids also host the highly anticipated Bachelor Auction, which raises upwards of $20,000 in three hours for the Community Food Bank of South Jersey.

“They’re a totally nonpolitical entity,” Sue said, “one that services everyone — all local pantries in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties. For every dollar you raise for them, they can buy $10 worth of food.”

So how does it work? You show up to the Rusty Nail, enjoy the wine, hors d’oeuvres, and DJ’ing of Officer Tony Genaro, and then bid on the man — or activity — that’s most appealing to you. “Our demographic isn’t all unmarried women,” Sue explained, so some of the bachelors aren’t unmarried, either.” Take Chef Geoff Johnson of Copper Fish restaurant, who wanted to contribute, even though he is married. “His ‘date’ was a private dinner for 12, with a chef’s demonstration,” Lotozo said, “and it went for over

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Seaside Cheese Co.

Earlier Hours!

7am-6pm daily (7am-4pm on Sunday)

2 SISTERS NOTORIOUS Robb, Karen, Josh

This delicious 12-16 month aged cows milk cheese is the work of two Dutch ladies. Super creamy and dense with a hint of beefy bouillon that is well balanced with butterscotch. Serve with a zinfandel!

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700 Current Hours: Monday - Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 7am-3pm

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Featuring homemade soups, salad selections, house roasted meats & seafood specials

Join us at the VFW for Friday night snacks and Sunday night dinners!

Start your day with locally brewed coffee, a scrumptious breakfast sandwich, or fresh-baked muffin (we like the donut ones). Lunch?

Choose from two soups - sometimes three! - and a panini special.

Dinner time is any time - grab it now and reheat it later. Or make ameal out of one of their outrageous salads. Specials every day.

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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 16 $1,000.”

This year, there will be a total of five “restaurant adventures” including a girlfriend’s sleepover party at the Mad Batter that includes dinner for four, two double guest rooms, and a champagne breakfast.

And a slew of services will be up for grabs, too, including a half-day of tree grooming donated by Matt Notch of Top Notch Tree Service, a season-long beach cabana courtesy of Steger Beach Services, a sailing trip for four thanks to John Wilsey of Wilsey Realty, beach portraits taken by our own talented photographer Aleksey Moryakov, and tickets and backstage access to the Exit 0 International Jazz Fest run by Michael Kline.

But for those of you who are single and ready to, um, purchase (there are some unattached folk in our fair town, right?), there will still be single guys on stage with fun evenings planned for their highest bidders.

(George’s server Nikolas Goutzouris is one, and our staff writer thinks he’s one handsome devil).

“There have been three couples who have gotten together through this auction process and stayed together,” Lotozo said,

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pointing to Steve Coon and Kelsey Herforth as an example. “Kelsey’s mother Carol, who owns the Island Grill, bought Steve as a gift for her daughter.”

The date was a dinner and a play in Philadelphia, and the transportation was a limo... as long as the bidder could complete Steve’s challenge: catch a wave, catch a fish, and par a hole in a game of golf. Needless to say, Kelsey was successful.

“I would recommend participating in the Bachelor Auction,” Coon told us. “How could I not, seeing how it turned out for me? It’s a great night. I was blown away; the whole place was packed.”

Coon was a man of few words on the phone with us, but Lotozo says this is an okay thing to be as a bachelor. “Shyness is as adorable as extrovertedness,” she told us. “There are all different ways to be extremely cute.”

While the mermaids will help construct a bachelor’s date, what he does on stage is entirely up to him. “We expect nothing more than participation,” Lotozo said. Although, if

you strap on a kilt like our own Jack Wright, did in the first auction, you’ll make a big impact. “That’s a top memory,” Lotozo said.

“He really embodied the spirit of the event.”

And then there’s that guy who wore only a trench coat and a pair of itty-bity yoga shorts… and then lost the coat. Even Mayor Ed Mahaney — and we have to give him props for this — is a former bachelor. He took a group of ladies for a carriage ride and then dinner at the Mad Batter.

“An important thing to remember,” Lotozo told us, “is that we never keep track of who brought in the most or the least. Men are competitive like that, but we aren’t. The way we look at it, none of this would happen if everyone wasn’t willing to be involved.”

So go have a blast, Cape May, whether you’re attached or not, and support all of those brave bachelors in the process. We think a good time is pretty much guaranteed.

The event starts at 5pm at the Rusty Nail. For more information, visit The Mermaid Guild of Cape May on Facebook.

PARTING SHOT

A big shout-out is due to our photographer, Aleksey Moryakov, and his wife Maria, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Maya on Sunday evening. We saw Maria just the day before, walking everywhere in order to jumpstart labor... baby Maya had been due on the 23rd, but was in no hurry to make an appearance. We’ll get Aleks to send us a picture soon... he’s pretty handy with a camera, after all. Congratulations, guys!

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WineAwardBestCC2012EZ

Spouty-Offy

The column where anonymous gasbags have their say!

ALERT! I just saw in the Acme that they now have plum tomatoes! How cool is that? Genetically engineering the plum and tomato together. Wonder how it tastes? — Cape May [Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: Sorry for bursting your bubble, or tomato, but they are just called that because they look like plums. Not genetically engineered and no taste like a plum.] *** OK then, I also saw cherry tomatoes and they are probably even better than plum tomatoes! — Cape May [Spouty Offy Editor’s Note: Sorry, also not genetically engineered and no taste like a cherry... just a little smaller than plum tomatoes.]

state vegetable! Why didn’t New Jersey think of that! — Erma *** I FEEL like I’m always running behind and I just can’t KETCHUP! — Erma

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DO vegetarians eat BEEFsteak tomatoes? — West Cape May

DAMN... Wednesday, August 29 was La Tomatina and I missed it! La Tomatina attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Bunol, Valencia in Spain with the highlight being the tomato fight where 30,000+ participants throw an estimated 150,000 overripe tomatoes at each other. — North Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: That’s a lot of salsa!]

*** I CANNOT believe that this is the Labor Day weekend issue already! — Cape May [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: I know... time really flies when you are having fun!] *** REMEMBER when vice president Dan Quayle misspelled potato at a sixth grade spelling bee? — Erma [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Yes, but what does this have to do with the tomato issue?]

(Spouty-Offyer’s Note: Potato kinda sounds like tomato!) *** HAS ANYONE seen that movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes? I heard it was based on a true story! — Erma *** ARKANSAS has made the tomato both the state fruit and

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*** AS HOTDOG Tommy says “Relish today, ketchup tomorrow!” — Jackson Street, Cape May ***

Our dinner menu served in the bar till midnight

WHY did the tomato go out with a prune? Because he couldn’t find a date. — North Cape May *** I’M SO tired of this fruit vs. veggie argument over tomatoes so I’m just going to declare it a meat! — West Cape May

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Canyoneers

Kim and friend

Dennis Glynn and friend

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Thursday, August 30, 2012 Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken

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« FUN FACT... The Lobster House’s Banquet Coordinator, Bob Morris, told us there were 330 lemons brought in for the last dinner of the Mid-Atlantic $500,000. “They were wedged up into sixths,” he said.

We couldn’t help but wonder who was tasked with the unfortunate job of slicing all that fruit, but he assured us there’s a machine for the job. Who knew?

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This Sprightly Sheet Travels The Globe (With New Grandparents!)

Maria Moryakov, the wife of our photographer Aleksey Moryakov (and a new mom as of Sunday... congrats, guys!), sent us this photo of her parents, taken in her hometown of Chelyabinsk, Russia. In the background is a monument to a tanker. “My city was famous for its tank plants during the war,” says Maria.

And this one was taken in front of a monument to the “Exit Zero of Chelyabinsk.” Just sub a camel and two eagles for a lighthouse logo, and voila!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROVING EXIT ZERO CORRESPONDENTS

You CAN take it with you!

From hearty cafe fare to an elegant tea luncheon, our new menu offers the best of both worlds here....or there....

Enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking the beautiful estate gardens or a quick grab & go to fit your busy day!

Cafe

& TEAROOM

At the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May, NJ

Operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

You’ll be glad we’re not Cape May’s best-kept secret anymore!

1048 Washington St. • FREE PARKING Open Tuesday-Sunday: 11am to 4 pm TAKE-OUT/RESERVATIONS: CALL 609-884-5111

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91 Beach Drive, North Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Lunch at 12:00 (Sat. & Sun at 11:30) • Dinner at 4:00pm (Sept. 4 thru Sept. 7 - Serving Dinner Only starting at 4PM)

$5 SUNDAYS (1-5pm)

Sunset celebration, a Keys tradition, is the blowing of the conch. This takes place most nights at sunset at Harpoon Henry's!

Make this your Sunday afternoon fun destination LIVE MUSIC BY BLONDAGE

Sunday, September 9 last $5 Sunday with Blondage!

We now offer "Harpoon Healthy" and some Gluten Free items (ask for menu).

Your Choice for Only $5 House Wine • Miller Lite Pitchers Frozen Rum Runners • Chicken Fingers Onion Rings - 1 foot • Dozen Wings Mozzarella Sticks • Mussels in Red Sauce

Umbrella tables are dog friendly

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LIVE MUSIC! Thur., August 30 Fri., August 31 Sat., Sept. 1 Sunday, Sept. 2

Mon., Sept. 3 Tues., Sept. 4 Wed., Sept. 5

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Monday - Friday 4:00-5:30pm $2 - Miller Lite Draft $5 - House Wine $7 - Steamers $6 - U Peel-um Shrimp $5 - Chicken Fingers $5 - Onion Rings - 1 foot $3 - Onion Rings - 1/2 foot $5 - Dozen Wings

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The most unique cafe in Cape May! Homemade Breakfast and Lunch

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OUTDOOR GARDEN SEATING

ALL food is vegetarian, vegan, organic, local, made to order & DELICIOUS!

Coffee House & Organic Market

Bill Swastakis, Tara Gillies, Craig Marchetti

479 West Perry Street West Cape May 884-1131

Matthew Thorslund drinks

CALDERA IPA. What’s YOUR Favorite?

Joe and Kelley Niedoba, Bob Strang

Open Daily

• 609-435-5052

Beer • Wine • Spirits • Ice • Snacks • Free Parking

Marie and John Casadia, Gloria and John Kucher

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JAPANESE, CHINESE, THAI, MALAYSIAN | SUSHI BAR

Lunch | Dinner | Take-out | Reservations Available Spend & Save! $25 or More & Get $5 Off $50 or More Get $10 Off

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Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

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Serving Dinner Nightly From 5pm

Unique Martini Menu Copper-top bar Fresh seafood Tasty steaks Free parking

609-884-2111 615 Lafayette St., Cape May Kevin White, Donna and Scott Hand

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Serving Dinner Nightly from 5pm Mark Allen, Sara and Terry Bell

RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE PARTY FOR 2012 OR 2013!

Bob Glover, John and Mary Beth Gallagher

Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions Baby Showers • Bridal Showers

Any Occasion Really!

Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May

Corner of Washington & Perry Street

www.cucinarosa.com

Ryan Krill, Mark Allen, Mark McPherson

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

B, L

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

N/A

NO

YES

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

Aleathea’s serves good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail on the beautiful beachfront porch and look for happy hour specials

AVALON COFFEE 7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee and smoothies! Plus two locations to choose from in the area!

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

Fine dining near the harbor. Elegant dining room, delicious food, and the classic Clipper Ship Pub make Blue Claw a great place to dine.

D

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FULL BAR

YES

YES

BACK BAY BISTRO 1891 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 889-8500

Casual fine dining at its best, and just a stone’s throw from Cape May. Open for lunch & dinner daily, breakfast on the weekends.... check out their breakfast special!

B, L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

BACKSTREET 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 884-7660 www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

Downhome cooking and a really friendly, laidback vibe are what you’ll find in this gem of a place. Awesome nightly specials!

B, D

$13-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

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

The EZ crew gets take-out lunch often from Bella Vida. Lots of homemade selections, with lots of vegan and vegetarian items.

B, L

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

BYOB

NO

YES

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

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

Modern American cuisine. Plus the coolest address on the island!

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

BLISS 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161

Outrageously delicious ice cream, plus it’s homemade, organic, and triplepremium. Get your fix today.

Ice Cream

$1-$7

N/A

NO

YES

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

Check out why Congress Hall’s restaurant is a favorite of locals as well as hotel guests. They serve classic tavern food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

BOILER ROOM 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421

A main hot spot in town. The Boiler Room is where it’s at for a cocktail and the music to dance it off.

Cocktails

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

NO

NO

BONNIE’S TOPPINGS 315 Ocean Street Washington Commons www.bonniestoppings.com

Fill your own cup with your favorite flavor of nonfat frozen yogurt or sorbet, and then surf the endless toppings selections. Easy, fun, yummy.

Frozen Yogurt

$2-$6 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

YES

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Open Every Evening Dinner from 5pm

BYOB SUNDAYS ARE BACK!

CLASSICALLY COOL

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The three amigos

Washington Inn

The

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for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters

1. Wine

4. Sliders

Stephen May, Kenny Morgenweck

5. Appetizers

OPEN EVERY EVENING WITH $1 OYSTERS UNTIL 7PM

$ the

00 Specials

5 great specials for only $5

wine bar

THE WASHINGTON INN | 801 WASHINGTON STREET, CAPE MAY (609) 884-5697 | WASHINGTONINN.COM

Archie Garnett, Mario Bove, John Tice

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

The party is here - always warm and friendly in this lively beachfront bar, featuring great food and some of the best live bands around.

CAPE MAY FISH MARKET 408 Washington Street Cape May (609) 770-3790

If you’re a seafood afficionado, this is your new favorite place. Lunch or dinner, cold sandwiches to broiled seafood entrees, just look for the crab shaking hands outside!

L, D

$10-$35

BYOB

YES

YES

CAPE MAY OLIVE OIL COMPANY 324 Carpenter’s Lane Cape May 800-584-1887

This new spot features 20 different varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, pastas, spreads, jams, mustards, infused salts and sugars, and much more.

Olive Oils and more

Please call for info

N/A

N/A

NO

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

This beautiful winery is open daily from 126pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Taste some of their goods while sitting on their deck!

Winery

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

WINERY

N/A

NO

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

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

L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

CARRIAGE HOUSE 1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org

Located at the famous Physick Estate, The Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.

L

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Chef Geoff Johnson’s Copper Fish offers fresh fish and prime meats at a great site – Broadway and Sunset. Very creative menu.

D

$24-$32 Cards: 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 classic Italian restaurant is a must-visit.

Simply superb food.

D

$12-$29 Cards: 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 Cards: V, MC

FULL BAR

NO

YES

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

Owners Chris and Lisa Shriver are keeping the old favorites at this locals’ joint AND adding new specials. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

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

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

ELLA’S 326 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May (609) 884-3350

To-go food without the guilt. Smoothies, parfaits, the freshest fruit and green salads, and outstanding sandwiches. Operated by the Bliss ice cream people!

B, L, D

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YES

NO

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$4-$7

N/A

NO

YES

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

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Shirley, Rona, Toby, Michael, Henry, Michael

Bob Bartle, Bob Shepanski

Donna, Judy, Bob

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

Bakery

$1-$30 Cards: V, MC

N/A

NO

YES

u H

D

$25-$37 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

u

D

$18-$29 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

YES

YES

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ELLIE’S BAKERY 301 North Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-4007

A from-scratch, small-batch bakery that uses only real, fresh ingredients in all their decadent baked goods.

410 BANK STREET 410 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-2127, www.410bankstreet.com

After 25 years, it’s still one of Cape May’s finest restaurants, serving food that’s as brilliant and creative as ever.

FRESCOS 412 Bank Street, Cape May (609) 884-0366, www.frescoscapemay.com

From the same owners of 410 Bank Street, this restaurant wins awards for its Italian food every year for a reason.

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

Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting.

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Excellent downhome Italian food, reasonably priced and great for family dinners. Check out their early bird specials.

D

$12-$28

BYOB

YES

YES

GOOD EARTH 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-6161

All organic, homemade vegan and vegetarian and fresh fish fare, sandwiches, salads and great fresh-squeezed juices. They’ll be at the Farmer’s Market all summer, too!

L, D

$6-$22 Cards: Please call

BYOB

YES

YES

HARBOR VIEW 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5444 www.harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Plus they have a fabulous deck — try the sushi.

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BAR

NO

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HARPOON HENRY’S Beach Drive & Browning, N. Cape May (609) 886-5529, www.harpoonhenrys.net

Famous for its sunsets, this spot is open daily for lunch & dinner featuring live music nightly.

There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset. Dog friendly patio!

L, D

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BAR

NO

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HARRY’S OCEANFRONT GRILLE Madison & Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 88-HARRY, www.harryscapemay.com

A locals’ favorite and a great spot for good food, great drinks and a killer view.

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

BAR

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

Open year round - daily 11am-7pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass & gourmet cheese plates. Dinner on Fridays & lunch on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Winery

NO

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

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

HOT DOG TOMMY’S Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com

Just look for folks lined up down the street.

This is not your average hot dog experience.

Try the Potato Tornado!

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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?

Other details

ISLAND GRILL 311 Mansion Street Cape May (609) 884-0200

The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbean-influenced, very colorful and delicious! Conch chowder is out of this world!

L, D

$13-$26 Cash Only

BYOB

YES

YES

LA VERANDAH 107-113 Grant Street, Cape May (609) 884-5868 www.hotelalcott.com

This superb spot offers indoor and outdoor dining, and elegant dishes like Salmon Victoria and Chicken Di Parma just to name a few.

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BYOB

YES

YES

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

A huge hit and local’s favorite for a reason. Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Lucky Bones gets it right every single time.

L, D

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BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

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

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

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BAR

YES

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

Warm, southern-style hospitality paired with excellent southern-style cuisine is yours to enjoy at the gracious Chalftonte Hotel’s acclaimed dining room.

B, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance.

Delicious entrees, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.

D

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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.

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

The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give a special ambience. Plus we love just sitting at the lovely bar!

MONTREAL LIQUOR STORE Beach Ave and Madison Cape May (609) 884-6114 OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

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Spirits

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A large and very reliable menu. Classic diner food, oversized portions, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.

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Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

8/18: 40th Birthday Party For Chris Donnelly In North Cape May PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

New Hours!

Sunday thru Thursday 7am-9:30pm Friday and Saturday 7am-10pm

Colin, Mandy, Matt, Matthew

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May 884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com “Dinner was fabulous... ambiance excellent! Tisha’s has to be a MUST STOP dinner place in Cape May. Thanks for a great experience!”

- Vince and Kathryn

Open Daily

Julia, Madysen, Elise, Donna and Jayson Donnelly

Breakfast from 8am • Lunch from 11:30 • Dinner from 5pm

322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-9119 • www.tishasfinedining.com

Rich, Alexis and Samantha Sampson

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

ON THE ROCKS GRILLE Cape May – Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Blvd. N. Cape May 1-800-64FERRY

Casual Waterfront Dining watching the Ferry & Other Vessels transit the Cape May Canal to and from the Delaware Bay.

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BAR

NO

YES

OYSTER BAY 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

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

Give one of their delicious martinis a try!

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BAR

YES

YES

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

The Georgian Revival mansion is magnificent and the modern American menu and excellent wine list matches it all the way.

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BYOB

YES

NO

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THE PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-3449 www.pilothousecapemay.com

A classic pub and restaurant offering award-winning burgers, excellent homemade comfort food, fresh local seafood and an authentic, friendly ambience.

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

BAR

YES

YES

PRIMO HOAGIES 605 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1177 www.primohoagies.com

It’s not just a hoagie - it’s a Primo. One bite will convince you that Primo is aptly named - the freshest ingredients, piled onto the best rolls.

L, D

$6-$20 Cards: V, MC, AE

BYOB

NO

YES

THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757

Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting.

Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a delicious lunch.

$5-$35 Cash only

BYOB

NO

YES

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

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

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

RITA’S WATER ICE 711 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0229 www.ritasice.com

Nothing keeps you cooler in the summer than an oh-so-refreshing Rita’s water ice - tons of flavors (we like Swedish fish).

Be cool!

Water Ice

$2-$5 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

NO

YES

RUSTY NAIL 205 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0017 www.beachshack.com

Coldest beer and coolest vibe in town. The iconic Rusty Nail is the place to be for a uniquely Cape May experience.

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$10-$19 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BAR

NO

YES

SEASALT 1035 Beach Avenue (609) 884-7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com

You’ll find imaginative cuisine and great drinks at SeaSalt! Check out their Sunset on the Sun Deck on Sundays from 4-7pm featuring drink specials and live island music.

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Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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NO

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YES

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YES

YES

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

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

SUNSET LIQUORS 106 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 435-5052

A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard.

Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks - check it out!

TISHA’S 318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119, t www.tishasfinedining.com

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

Delicious foor for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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. You’ll find some of the best live entertainment in town here!

UKAI 1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande (609) 770-7773 www.sushiukai.com

Enjoy delicious, fresh and nutritious authentic Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine — all homemade. Try the Fire Wok!

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.

Open daily. Sit outside and eat if the weather is nice!

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

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel. The food is magnificent. One of the best in the area. Also check out their sister restaurant in Wildwood, The Pacific Grill.

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. Check out their recently expanded pizzeria

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

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

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YES

YES

WILLOW CREEK WINERY 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

Opening soon! 50 acres and a 12,000 square foot event space will make this a welcome addition to Cape May’s winery scene.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

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

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices, for breakfast and lunch. And they have a great dog-friendly patio!

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THIS WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP Thursday, August 30 Wesley Ochs - 4pm Friday,August 31 Come and Watch the Games on our 6 HD TV’s Saturday, September 1 Nicki Sbaffoni 4pm Come try some amazing Hawk Haven Sangria’s too!

Sunda, September 2 Cowabunga Chris 4pm Monday,September 3 Happy Labor Day

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“ Holly, Alexis

Kathy and Chris

I’ve been dating Chris for 14 years, and he deserves a great birthday because he’s such a caring, hardworking guy. I’ve been planning this surprise party since April, when I sent out the save-the-dates. Luckily, everyone kept their mouths shut! — KATHY MADER, VILLAS

”

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The Undertow

Terry O’Brien’s legendary column, which changed the face of Cape May, is back, and it’s as pretty good as ever

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WEEK in the life of Undertow (because you didn’t ask): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: up around 10, hang out with the family for an hour, then off to the showers. (Sincere apologies for not warning you I was shaving off my goatee; that’s a lot of face to spring on an unsuspecting public.)

Then the 20-minute drive into Wildwood and Mariner’s Landing, home of the Ghost Ship.

Put the “board” together (we use a surprisingly intricate room rotation system on Ghost Ship I developed in 2010 and still tweak to this day, ’cause I’m a big tweaker) and plan out the breaks (everyone who works eightplus hours on the ship gets two 15-minute breaks and a dinner hour… see? I’m not completely inhuman).

Then I suit up in costume and make-up along with the crew (I’m a “working manager”, taking a shift in the boat daily… something they neglected to tell me until AFTER I was hired… interacting with guests, assisting with breaks, training actors, sweating… a lot).

Then I review our daily pre-opening checklists, all three of them, which are exhaustively

comprehensive to ensure guest safety, a hallmark of every Morey’s attraction.

Open at 4pm and spend the next eight hours running around the ship, scaring friends like Al (Frank’s Theaters) and Beth (EZ Global HQ) Olivero and Jim Silvestri (I’m not sure I’ve ever actually met Jim, but he’s an active Facebook friend), and anyone who has the great misfortune of crossing my path (Ghost Ship is exhausting, but a great stress reliever… where else can you scream at tourists to “DIE!” all day?).

Close up at midnight, sanitize our makeup stations, then, the most glorious part of my job; the laundry. If you’re a fan of the olfactory, you should join me one morning around

12:45am as I pull the sweaty costumes from the bin and put them in the washer. A true potpourri of funk.

Thursday: Lounge in bed ’til 11, then we generally engage in some kind of family activity, like beach, pool, library, movie… stuff for me to bitch about here. Then at 5 I head to Congress Hall for my Terry O’ke Thursday double, which is Kiddy O’ke 6-8:30, Terry O’ke 9-12.

Thursday has been reliably excellent this season. Annoyingly so. As a human being with a soul, it always pains me to turn people away, but the shows are SO busy that I have to close the list around 10:30 because I just have SO MANY people signed up. Stinks. Shane Boyd, Frezel Burton, Alexa Orsino and Devin Kopp do an awesome job dealing with the frenzy, and I’ve only been cursed out twice this year for running out of time (folks, if I could make it go faster I would… wait a minute, what’s this “tempo” button on my karaoke player?

Hmmm…). And this week is your LAST CHANCE to participate!

Friday: Into Ghost Ship around 11. For 15 weeks I “taught” an in-service class, a meeting

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of all Ghost Ship staff (19 total) to review park standards, implement new show angles, and get everyone on the same page. My theater training helps here, dealing with the different personalities (the less talented the better, in my book) and creating “scenes”. I always liken Ghost Ship to a play that you watch in a dozen different rooms. My staff then ignores everything I’ve said, just like in a real classroom.

Duck out at 8pm and off to Rio Station to run my longesttenured karaoke show (since 2006). The Rio is the kind of place where (I hope) karaoke will never die, because aside from my regulars who show up every week, I always get those four to six people who say, “What the hell? I’ll give it a try!” I’m scheduled there 9-12, but I can’t remember the last time I finished before 1am.

Saturday: See Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, except it all starts two hours earlier and is its own special kind of hell coming on the heels of my late Friday.

Sunday: My day “off”, as I have just the one Kiddy O’ke show in the Boiler Room, 7-9:30. In at 6, home by 10. We also try to take another trip into Cape May for lunch or the arcade, all in an effort to bring you sparkling prose like the crap you’re reading right now.

Monday: Reboot. This, my friends, is how you lose 30 lbs without really trying.

Last week I forced, FORCED myself to enjoy a few nights out amongst friends (and troll for off-season Terry O’ke and/ or Acoustic Mayhem gigs). First was Wednesday at the new Q, foot of the Wildwood Bridge.

Though I have thrice been given the runaround when trying to ask about work (it’s okay if you don’t want karaoke, just TELL me), it’s a pretty nice place, built on the bones of the old KFC (oh, how I miss thee, KFC…). Dom Piro, ex-of Rio Station and longtime drummer for House Divided (catch them now, kids; they’re going to Nashville for a recording project and will soon be too famous for us) bartends upstairs, the beer is cold and the sound

system is jammin’, and you can SMOKE! At a bar! Wow. While trolling I bumped into Mark Simms and Jessica Fritzinger, who were hanging out with Amy Lamach, my favorite teller at the Rio Grande Bank of America and a regular visitor to Rio Station (though she never sings, which is probably best for all…), Jessica is Mark’s longtime lady friend (and the definition of the word “feisty”), but the real story here is Mark. Long story short, Mark drove me all around Philly when I worked on Rocky Balboa (first mention in five weeks, a new record) in 2005, which I didn’t realize until around 2010 when a bell went off and I yelled, “Mike!”

Thank goodness Mark is a good-natured giant, who has not only driven some of the biggest names in the industry, but also appeared in numerous films (he’s hard to miss; 6’4”, shaved head, lean and handsome… it’s like looking in a funhouse mirror).

Thursday after Terry O’ke I hit Carney’s for a bit with old high school chum, Michael Hutchence (the more I see of my old friends the better I feel about my appearance). It was Eastern European Night, which meant lots of white Pumas with black stripes, pastel shorts, checked shirts and sparse facial hair.

Finally, Sunday, I caught up with Jack Wright and Macjiecklptzxl Nabredelipickle.

They were at the Ebbitt Room and invited me over. I texted Jack: “Am I dressed for there?”

He replied: “Never. You are constantly dressed for Mayer’s Tavern. Or Wal-Mart. We’ll come to you.” So we had a couple of drinks and lots of pleasant conversation in the Brown Room, where I also swapped theater stories with Ron and Mark, currently starring in Cape May Stage’s The 39 Steps.

Nice guys. Silly mustaches, but nice guys.

Finally, happy birthday to Victor Grasso and congrats to Alicia on bambino #2, a boy, whom daddy wants to name Slate, and mommy wants to name anything but Slate. ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.

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A user’s guide to Cape May City Council meetings... by Diane Stopyra

F LOT coverage doesn’t turn you on, this column might not either, since this was the meat of last Tuesday’s council meeting. And if brown loafers don’t turn you on, you’re really in for it.

Here’s what happened at last Tuesday’s regular council meeting. Try to keep up...

7:04: Your reporter walks in late to a packed house! Well done, Cape May, well done.

7:05: City clerk Louise Cummiskey — wearing a black, long-sleeve top, a kneelength skirt, and heels — reads a proclamation which says the Philadelphia Boys Choir will be performing at Convention Hall on September 8. Mayor Ed Mahaney says this “should be a fun-filled day in Cape May for the young men; they will take a slight nap before they perform for us at 8pm.” Okey-dokey, then.

7:07: It’s time for ordinances that are up for second reading and consideration for adoption. The first is 254, which would grant renewal of municipal consent to Comcast of Wildwood, LLC “to construct, connect, operate, and maintain a cable television and

communication system in Cape May.” It’s a 15-year agreement. Your reporter hears the word “cable” and instantly feels bummed she’s missing an episode of How I Met Your Mother. Mayor Mahaney says Comcast will install the technology so that live broadcasts from performances at Convention Hall will air on this station and that this will “keep Cape May highly visible.” Council member Bill Murray — wearing a baby blue button-up and pants we can’t see — adds that this is “stateof-the-art technology, as good as Comcast has.” The ordinance is adopted!

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7:09: Now it’s time to discuss the reason you’re all here: Ordinance 255, which would allow the city of Cape May to amend section 525-14 of the city code, aka the bit that deals with the lot coverage of properties on Cape May Avenue. Dun, dun, dun.

7:10: Craig Hurless, the core engineer of the planning board, discusses factors involved with the proposed change. Your reporter likes him instantly, because he looks so dapper in his pale grey shirt and black slacks with a perfect crease down the back.

Cape May Avenue is a part of one of three R1 districts in the city, Hurless explains, but members of the public are looking for an increase in lot coverage — from 30 to 40 percent — for only the properties on Cape May Avenue. (When they tried to have the change enacted for all of R1, they were shot down.)

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Increasing coverage, Hurless says, will not lead to McMansions, as is the fear of the naysayers, because it’s FAR, or floor-area-ratio, that dictates habitable area ­­— not lot coverage.

(A lot coverage increase would only lead to things like expanded garages, decks, patios and pools.)

Hurless then says some of the naysayers are concerned about a potential increase in stormwater runoff, and that there are, in fact, issues with drainage in this area.

Council member Murray asks why this area was ever zoned 30 percent in the first place, and no one — on the planet, apparently — knows the answer.

7:15: It’s time to hear from the public on this, and the mayor asks that everyone be nice to one another, even if what they’re saying is a load of hooey. (Hooey is our word, not his.) We’ve included some of their comments here...

7:16: Louis Dwyer, in a dark gray suit and black shoes, is the attorney representing two residents of Cape May Avenue.

He says the folks who live here are paying high taxes, that the request they’re making is reasonable, that the limited coverage reduces design options, serves no land-use purpose, and is a “gross inequity,” that fixing this will not change the character of the city, that people currently have the opportunity to apply for variances if they want to expand but this is expensive, and that he’s

been doing this “forever,” so he knows his sh*t. Again, our word, not his. Cue clapping.

7:22: Dan Walters — a Cape May Avenue resident in white and gray Reebok sneakers with white socks, a pair of hunter green cargo shorts, and a green-and-white polo shirt — echoes what the lawyer has just said, adding that some people were recently “snooping” around Cape May Avenue, trying to determine how many trees would be affected by the change.

This is silly, he believes, because “why would we start cutting down trees?” Cue more clapping.

7:30: Jay Schatz — wearing khaki shorts with a black belt, a Hawaiian shirt (Hibiscus flowers, maybe?), a mustache, and brown loafers (remember the loafers, you’ll see them again) — says it was the Shade Tree Commission who “sent snoopers, er, commissioners” to the yards of Cape May Avenue. Twenty-nine trees, eight inches or more in diameter on the south side of the street and 56 on the north side are in danger! This is problem, he says, because it’s the trees that decrease water runoff and provide habitats for nonmigrating birds.

7:37: Al Beale — a resident of Idaho Avenue wearing khaki pants, a polo, and brown loafers, calls this ordinance change “spot zoning.” Who cares if it’s consistent with the Master Plan... people purchased their properties knowing what they were getting. So there. If there’s going to be a change, he says, we should look into making it for everyone.

“Cape May Avenue has opened Pandora’s Box,” he says. “And I say, let’s climb in.” Oooh, a metaphor. Then he adds, “What, no applause?” Cue just a bit of clapping and also some booing from

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the crowd. We don’t think that’s what Mayor Mahaney meant by being nice!

7:42: Adriane Lukens — wearing jean capris a polo shirt, pink belt, and pink loafers(!) — takes the podium. “My question to Mr Beale,” she says, “is what is your lot coverage? Are we asking for anything more than what the majority of residents have?” (Uh, that’s two questions, Ms Lukens.)

Cue hooting from the crowd, anyway.

7:48: Larry Bagan — a resident of Idaho Avenue who is wearing khaki pants, a pink and white and blue and green shirt, and brown loafers(!) – says that he is not in favor because his yard is a retention basin. “I get a lot of water on my property. Please consider the people behind you.”

(Your reporter feels like saying, “Please consider the person next to you,” to the man who keeps encroaching on her arm rest.)

Cue clapping from the naysayers, who are definitely in the minority in this room, but they’re feisty, you can tell.

7:56: Mary Frances Batten — a resident of Cape May Avenue who’s wearing black capris, a white blouse, strappy sandals, and gold hoop earrings (the tasteful kind, not the hooker kind) — says her hope is that all of the bad feelings that seem to be “emanating” out of the room (is that what that smell is?) don’t poison the community after this is all said and done, because that would be “the greatest loss of all.” She’s in favor of the increase, because when the city

added pools to lot coverage, that caused many Cape May Avenue residents to be non-conforming.

Also, excess water on neighboring streets is not coming from Cape May Avenue. “I know that ‘fare’ is what you pay on a bus,” she says, “so I’m not going to ask that you be fair… I’m asking for justice to be served.” Hands down, it’s the “I have a dream speech” of tonight’s meeting. Cue more clapping.

8:06: Michelle Borucki — a Philadelphia Avenue resident who’s wearing navy blue Capri pants and a white shirt — is concerned about water runoff. “I used to come up my driveway after a bad storm, and there would be ducks swimming in my backyard,” she says. Awwwww!

8:10: A man whose name we didn’t catch (stop mumbling, Cape May) takes the podium. The local man of mystery is wearing…

BROWN LOAFERS! He says he’s very disappointed that people want to know what makes him so special, just because he wants more lot coverage. He says he’s got nine grandchildren. We’re not sure how that’s relevant. And any time he’s had water issues, the mystery man says, he’s gotten them taken care of, which other people can do, too, if they just “start using their heads.” He apologizes for raising his voice, but “the pointing of fingers is just incredible.” He’s had ducks in his yard, too, dammit. Your reporter things we should leave the poor ducks out of it already.

8:15: The phone of City Solicitor Tony Monzo, who’s wearing a white, long-sleeve shirt, dark gray pants, a swirly blue tie, and glasses, starts buzzing. Tsk, tsk.

He switches it off.

8:17: Perry Collier – a resident of Cape May Avenue who’s wearing khaki pants, a striped polo, and BROWN LOAFERS(!)

— says that when he put in his pool 15 years ago, he didn’t anticipate the city changing the ordinance, so that his pool would work against his lot coverage.

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8:23: Dan Lavechhia — a Cape May Avenue resident who is wearing a blue Nautica T-shirt, charcoal-colored shorts and BROWN LOAFERS(!) — says that he doesn’t know what a McMansion is. “I’m not the brightest guy in the room. Are there any in Cape May? Or should I be looking for golden arches?”

Colorado? Califronia? North Cape May? Sorry, your reporter zoned out trying to remember the last place she ate McDonald’s.

Oooh, French fries.

8:29: Time for a vote! It’s a yes from everyone except Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman (sandcolored suit and peach shirt) who says he doesn’t believe in spot zoning, and council member Murray, who says that, while the 30 percent is in fact unfair, to pass this ordinance would be unfair to the rest of R1. While Mayor Mahaney explains his “yes,” council member Terri Swain and City Manager Bruce MacLeod (black suit, yellow tie, glasses) pass notes back and forth. Tsk, tsk.

8:35: Mayor Mahaney says that the real question now is how many people will hang around for the rest of the meeting. Three people do. Boo, Cape May, but at least we got our arm rest back. We take a short recess.

8:40: It’s time for resolutions!

202 authorizes Remington and Vernick Engineers to complete the Road and Utility Improvement Program from Ocean Street to Franlin Street.

204 is for the refund of overpaid 2012 utilities.

205 is for the approval of a new member of the Cape May Volunteer company. Wichterman says Josh Vanderhorn at first, but he really means John.

206 is for the insertion of a special item of revenue. “Housing

inspections were done and reimbursed,” Wichterman says.

207 and 208 are for the approval of a new collective bargaining between the lifeguards and the city, which will take us through 2014. “Everybody is happy with it,” says Wichterman.

209 is for a refund of overpaid 2012 utilities... again!

210 is for the authorization of the a utility bill adjustment, due to catastrophic occurrences.

Nothing like the mention of “catastrophic occurences” to jolt a reporter out of a lot-coverage discussion-induced daydream 2011 A and B are for the payment of bills.

212, 213, 214, and 215 all have to do with supplies for the water department, which “go out to bid every year.”

216, Council member Bill Murray says, is for the reaffirmation of the council’s commitment to govern the city in accordance with the council-manager plan, commonly known as the Faulkner Act. “There have been numberous concerns voiced by people in Cape May that we are not acting in accordance with the Faulkner Act,” he says. “The purpose is to alleviate, if not eliminate concerns by reaffirming council’s commitment to act in the spirit, and rhetoric of this form of government.”

8:48: Star and Wave reporter Cain Chamberlain leaves the meeting. Not fair! “5am comes early,” he says on his way out.

8:52: Council member Swain is not happy about this latest resolution. “Is that necessary?” she asks of Monzo, sounding a wee bit exasperated. The mayor stops her, saying we haven’t made the motion yet. They do, and Swain says again, “I don’t understand.”

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8:53: Resolution 217 is a reaffirmation of the open public meetings act that deals with executive sessions. “We are not in a position as council members to discuss any matters discussed in closed session, until that matter is resolved and consummated and those minutes are made public,” Murray says. And what happens if they’re not consummated your reporter wonders… an annulment? “Individual council members are not at libery to discuss, even though the public sometimes demands to know what’s going on,” the mayor adds. That pesky public, always wanting to know what their government is up to! Council member Deanna Fiocca, wearing a black sweater and black dress with blue flowers, says she thinks this is great. “It’s like taking my oath of office all over again,” she says.

8:56: Council member Swain says, “I think this is the important one to vote on.” Murray says he can’t hear her, so she says again — into her microphone and quite loudly this time — “I think this is the important one to vote on.” Murray says, “Oh, okay, this is the important resolution.”

And the tension is thick! Your reporter pictures Swain and Murray throwing down in the middle of city hall.

8:58: New business! City Manager Bruce MacLeod — wearing a black suit, white button-up, yellow tie and glasses — says that the month of June saw an increase of $22,000 in occupancy tax. Mayor Mahaney asks if this is a true indicator of increased business in town.

MacLeod says, “There are a few variables.” Which is either a yes or a no, we’re not sure. He then gives the list of upcoming events,

including a Labor Day weekend craft show. Cummiskey reads a thank you-letter from the Camden Neighborhood Center, sent to the city for providing 100 Camden children with beach tags for a day in Cape May. Murray and Wichterman say they’re looking into change machines for the beach front next year. Stand by.

9:09: Wichterman says there has been discussion about hotels providing beach service outside of their designated zones. “It’s not fair to licensed vendors on the promenade,” Wichterman says. “I see them canvassing the beach to sell food; I don’t know if they’re allowed to do that or not.”

MacLoed says the offenders have been “put on alert” and “warned.”

Hopefully, this warning will have more of an impact than the ones the city issued to Stewart’s Rootbeer this summer. Boom! The mayor says the city hit its all time high for movies on the beach with the showing of Jaws... 1,000!

9:13: More note showing between Swain and MacLeod.

Perhaps they’re playing tic-tactoe.

9:14: It’s now time for the public portion. Mike Cimino, a resident of Atlantic Avenue in North Cape May who’s wearing a red polo shirt, black shorts, and brown Nike shoes, is a cart vendor on the promenade. “I don’t think any of you have any idea what’s happening on the beaches,” he says to council. Local eateries are hawking food here, which is negatively affecting the business of the veterans who own the promenade carts. There has also been a history, Cimino says, of folks who may or may not be veterans operating carts wihout permission. “Here in Cape May,” Cimino says, “things like that happen all the time.” On the way out, he turns to the audience and says: “Good luck dealing with these morons.” Ouch. The next vendor, who thanks the city for their help on these issues, is far more polite.

On that note, we’re done, fair reader. Tune back in next month.

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The Movie Column

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By Tom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival

AVE you laughed enough this summer at the movies? Not if you stayed with Hollywood’s offerings. That’s My Boy with Adam Sandler? American Reunion? The Dictator? They even tried to revive The Three Stooges but couldn’t top the original! Well you local comedy movie fans will have a chance to see a rare gem with an exclusive screening in town. East Lynne Theater and Cape May Film Society have teamed up to offer a classic the way it was supposed to be seen (and heard)! Seven Chances stars film legend Buster Keaton, who also directs the movie. It’s the story of a man who stands to inherit a sizable fortune — if he can marry by the end of the day!

Few comedians have had the range, talent, and skills of Buster Keaton. He was oneof-a-kind, and his silent films are consistently regarded as among some of the best Hollywood has ever produced. Now you’ll get the unique opportunity to see this ageless comedy accompanied by live organ music!

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Buster Keaton as James Shannon, with one of his potential brides in Seven Chances Film lovers know what happens in September. There is this lull between the summer blockbusters and the Oscar contenders that debut toward the end of the year. (I’m not even mentioning the crapo-rama that has been Hollywood’s holiday offerings, okay?) Seeing this film is every film enthusiast’s one shot at catching a great movie with a fresh spin (ie, the organ music) during what is generally a slow time at the box office. From blockbuster to classic buster, check out classic Keaton on Saturday

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Seven Chances was written by Roi Cooper Megrue (1883-1927), who was born in New York City. He had his first Broadway success as a playwright with Under Cover in 1914 and Seven Chances two years later. The latter was made into two films: Directed by and starring Buster Keaton in 1925, and again in 1999, under the title The Bachelor and starring Chris O’Donnell and Renee Zellweger. ELTC will produce Megrue’s It Pays to Advertise from September 19 through October 19 this year.

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It’s A Time For War At Historic Cold Spring Village

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The Revolutionary War Encampment is a memorable weekend for kids and adults

UTHENTICALLY clad and equipped Continental and Loyalist reenactors bring the American Revolution to life on the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village on the weekend of September 8-9. At the Village’s annual Revolutionary War Encampment, visitors can see demonstrations of drills, equipment, and artillery firing. Civilian reenactors will also demonstrate the role played by typical Americans of the period in supporting the army.

“This is one of my favorite events,” said Jim Stephens, HCSV Deputy Director for Education and Interpretation. “New Jersey played a vital role in the Revolution and the re-enactors do a fantastic job of bringing that story to life for our visitors.” Stephens will also give a special presentation, The Story of Old Glory, a fascinating look at the origins and history of our nation’s flag on both Saturday and Sunday. Local historian Tom Camp will open the event with a free lecture, “South Jersey Privateers of the Revolution,” Friday night at 7pm in the

The Revolutionary War Encampment is one of the most popular events at the Village Welcome Center. The Revolutionary War Encampment will run Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. The Country Store is open week-

ends throughout the fall for holiday shopping. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner’s Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern end of the Garden State Parkway. For more information, call (609) 898-2300, ext. 10 or visit the Village website at www.hcsv.org.

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H E L E N A

We’ll miss your smiling faces!!

S A M A N T H A

Farewell and THANKS to our wonderful summer crew as you head back to school in the days ahead!

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Is Your Co-Worker CRANKY? Maybe she’s wearing the Wrong Bra!

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Let us help you find the Perfect Fit. BRA specialist available daily!

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Contemporary & Estate Jewelry

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Rolex Submarnier From our previously owned collection.

Engagement Rings • Estate Jewelry • Fine Jewelry • Lladro Coins • Hummels • Antiques • Antique Dolls • Jewelry Repair

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We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver!

511 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (next to Fudge Kitchen) • (609) 898-8786 Other Location: 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230

Looking for a Special Gift?

Shop in our farm store and check out our great selection of alpaca apparel and accessories: sweaters, capes, hats & scarves, socks, throws, & yarn from the farm.

Bay Springs Farm Alpacas Store Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10-4PM Bay Springs Farm 542 New England Rd. Cape May, NJ 08204 (near Higbee Beach) Ph. 609-884-0563

Life feels better when you wear alpaca, the touch of elegance for every day.

Now also at West End Garage!

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Patty and Brian Lapre, Bernadette Mauch, Esther and Ed Foreman, Karen Bower, Sunny Steptoe

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THE GENIUS OF VICTOR GRASSO His brilliant Exit Zero covers (2006-2012) are available as prints... in three sizes

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John and Dawn DeMayo

The Thomas Kinkade legacy event was a huge success. Over 2,000 visited the museum exhibit at Convention Hall. Thomas’ brother Patrick unveiled one of Thom’s last paintings and was extremely interesting as he shared the story behind the artist. All were happy to be a part of this very special occasion. — DAWN DEMAYO, OF VICTORIAN WALK GALLERY

”

Rick Brem, Dan Turner

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There’s a reason so many people say, “WOW!” when they walk in here.

Come and see what all the fuss is about.

We’re so much more than a T-shirt store (though our T-shirts ARE seriously good).

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Gary and Jeanne Peters

Bob and Jenny Mullen

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33rd YEAR We Hate Squinting and Crow’s Feet!

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The Old Fogey

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

DO SO love our annual Tomato Festival here in Cool Cape May, where we all assemble in the city center and hurl tons of the dripping fruit at each other until we are all sodden, laughing and ready for a siesta.

Oh, wait … my Faithless Manservant, Kitchener, is holding up a note saying “that’s Spain, you old fool” as if this is (a) radio and he cannot simply stop writing in shorthand as I talk, and (b) I will not at this stage break off to give him a good thrashing for his impudence.

Right, where was I? Oh yes, tomatoes. I actually have little time for the red brutes, if I am being honest. This stems from my time in Italy in World War Two, as I led my squad of commandos in a do-or-die (or “do-or-not-really-die-butmaybe-get-injured-just-a-little”) mission to capture Mussolini. We were hiding from a battalion of SS killers, and were too busy to kill them all with our bare hands, and so had concealed ourselves in a farm building.

We were initially thrilled to see that

the larder contained many hundreds of tins of tomatoes, and for a few days munched happily away. After a week, we were less delighted, and after a fortnight we were fighting each other for the carcass of a dead mouse rather than consume another bloody tomato. Since that day I f ly into a homicidal rage if anyone even brings one into the same room. Unless it has been made into a spicy Bloody Mary, in which case I will drink a dozen of them then f ly into a homicidal drunken rage.

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Of course I do have my staff cultivate some in the furthest greenhouse, so that on Hallowe’en I can have the trebuchet on the roof cranked up and fire 12lb tomatoballs at anyone within range who strikes me as possibly being of Wildwoodian descent, a Shoebie, a Scotchman or not wearing a top hat and spats. Of course, there was the one year that Kitchener had supped too deep of the cooking sherry, and I of the single malt, and we accidentally hauled up a crate of howitzer shells I had brought home from Korea (to use as paperweights, or in case of civil disorder).

By the time we noticed we had fired off a good dozen of them, and the sky was lit by the explosions and the high shrieks of out-of-towners. Well, we were horrified and of course ceased fire as soon as we had used up the remaining half of the crate’s contents (it would have been hell having to drag them all the way down to the basement again).

Well, we blamed the carnage on a bad batch of tomatoes and no more was said, but it did leave a bad taste.

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Laurie, Agata

Mr and Mrs Fehrenbacher

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The Exit Zero Bouquet Ambush

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Perfect for Cape May Lovers!

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EACH week, Exit Zero ambushes an unsuspecting citizen with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our fine local florists.

This week’s recipient is Nancy Morriatt, 63, from Richboro, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

What are you up to today? I’m just leaving the beach. That’s where I’ve been all day. Actually, that’s where I’ve been all summer.

Do you have any plans for later? I am rushing home, because my daughter is treating me by cooking chicken casserole for dinner.

When is the last time you got some flowers? I received flowers two months ago, at my daughter’s wedding.

PHOTO BY GABI URDA... FLOWERS BY KATE’S

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An irresistible new collection

By MIKE DEMUSZ

A series of 6” x 6” original oils of Cape May beach $45 EACH THE EXIT ZERO STORE, 109 SUNSET BLVD, (609) 770-8479

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September 1, 7, 8, 14, 21 & 26 Dinner 7:00 pm

Curtain 8:00pm

In the last days of Prohibition, there was one Speakeasy where the staff was more dangerous than the drinks they served.

Bearcat Bootleggers

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AUGUST 31 • SEPTEMBER: 5, 7, 12, 19, 29 DINNER 7:10 • CURTAIN 8:00

The Old Grange by Tony Clark

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Fine and Decorative ARTS AUCTION

TO BENEFIT THE CAPE MAY COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Art, Pottery, Carvings, Glass, Jewelry & Antiques

All Local Artists SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Preview from 6pm WINE • BEER • HORS D’OEUVRES

504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House

ADMISSION $20 Limited Seating - Advance Ticket Sales Visit www.cmcmuseum.org or call 609-465-3535 for tickets and information.

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Fragrance takes us on a journey like nothing else.

Our handmade Shea Body But ters are like lit tle journeys, stowed away in a flip-top jar.

I am inspired by my own experiences, my memories and my wanderlust, by places that I have visited and ingredients I have found along my way.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Smiles, Canyon

A Place on Earth 526 Washington Street Mall 609-898-0039 aplaceonearth.com

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Ryan Walter, “The” Mike Vbowski, Zach Moore (Z-Mo), Karla Pisarcik

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• Chan Luu • Susana Monaco • Rachel Pally • Splendid • Michael Stars • Johnny Was

Michael Stars • James Perse • Ella Moss • Eileen Fisher • Sanctuary

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

The Best of Cape May 4-sided bead

Fits ALL bead bracelets!

Cape May Time - $49.99

We also carry the latest from Holly Yashi and Alex and Ani! 407 Washington Street Mall Cape May, New Jersey 609-884-0334

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KIWANIS CLUB of CAPE MAY

RAFFLE

Win a 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible!

CAR ON DISPLAY AT CAPE MAY KIWANIS CLUB

ONLY

500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!

Tickets $100 (buy 5 and get 1 free)

Tickets available through September 26, 2012

Tickets are available Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm & Weekends at the Kiwanis Clubhouse, 1041 Beach Avenue, Cape May To purchase online, go to capemaykiwanis.com

QUESTIONS? Call 609-884-8888, or ask a Kiwanian!

All proceeeds from the Kiwanis raffle go towards scholarships and programs for the needy in local communities.

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CAPE MAY WICKER

203 Sunset, West Cape May • 884-1849 1930 Route 9, Clermont • 624-3031

“North Cape®” outdoor wicker and wicker bedroom furniture.

Also, candles, seasonal decorations, cushions souvenirs.

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“

Dan Alessi, Andrew Deisel, Mike Blowblau, Bianca Picard, and Troy “The Boy” Doyle

There is no better feeling than being in Cape May with friends. There were about sixty people at the party and we danced for four or five hours. Absolutely, my feet were hurting the next day!

But a sweet sixteen is bittersweet... it’s a reality check that we’re growing up. Things are serious now.

— BIANCA PICARD, BUCKS COUNTY, PA

”

See You on Saturday, Sept. 1 at THE TOMATO FESTIVAL in Wilbraham Park!

Chattel House Village • 109 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 898-8871 • www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

Hours: Open 10am-5pm • Open Year Round

We Ship Anywhere • Bringing Nature Closer to Your Home Since 1995

handcrafted necklace

by Ayala Bar

jewelry local art pottery books imports candles incense jazz & blues cds

ÒBest of the ShoreÓ 2011 South Jersey Magazine

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Janice Leone, Bianca Picard, Sara Picard

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The Cape May Crossword

None of the generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for Exit Zero! By Diane Stopyra and Caroline Wenzel 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 our themed issue, which is the tomato.

ACROSS 2. The tomato serves as the official fruit of this state, the birthplace of Bill Clinton.

5. A tomato is the cousin of this purple plant. We at EZ like it Parmesan style.

7. The tomato is commonly and mistakenly thought of as a vegetable. These — very popular at the EZ office — have a similar identity crisis. (They’ve just started carrying them at West Side Market.)

8 . The world’s largest producer of processed tomatoes is this US state.

It’s also the world’s largest producer of lifeguards running in slow motion, or at least that’s what Baywatch would have you believe.

11. Tomatoes are thought to have originated on this continent.

14. T he scientific name of the tomato translates to this phrase. The first word refers to the animal who tried eating Red Riding Hood. The second, to a fuzzy fruit.

15. In Spain, held annually on the last Wednesday of August, there is a tomato fight between 30,000 people called this.

16. In New Jersey, tomatoes were thought to be poisonous until a man by the name of Robert ___ ate one in front of fellow villagers. He shares his last name with the 36th president of the United Staes.

A popular hair-of-the-dog breakfast — 9 Down

18. Although ketchup is the most famous Heinz product today, it was not the company’s first big seller. This was.

19. Tomatoes are full of this cancerfighting nutrient, which makes them red.

20. This is the park where the West Cape May Tomato festival is held.

22 . The name of this 1991 film is also an appetizer we’ve seen at The Ebbitt Room.

23. V isit this website, launched in 1999, for movie reviews.

DOWN 1. In an episode of Seinfeld, George Costanza grows upset when he does’t see this condiment on his table. Americans now spend more on this than ketchup.

2. Scientists need to save the planet from killer tomatoes in this comedy/sci-fi/ ridiculous movie.

3. Catholics once questioned the “morality” of the tomato, because it’s scarlet skin may tempt “lust-filled” youg people to sin.

Some people still think it’s an aphrodisiac.

4. Eating the leaves or ___ of a ripe tomato

can be toxic.

6. In the comedy Bruce Almighty, Jim Carrey orders a bowl of this from the diner. We like ours with grilled cheese.

9. The name of this tomato juice-based cocktail is associated with Queen Mary I of England, because she was so fond of chopping off heads.

10. Tomatoes, like apples, often have this natural ripening hormone. It’s also used as a welding gas.

12. Hot Dog Tommy wears a weiner on his head to work everyday, and a T-shirt that reads “Relish today; ____ tomorrow.”

13. Tomato juice is the official beverage of this state.

17. You say tomato. I say tomato. (Hm, that doesn’t really work in print.) But regardless, the Aztecs didn’t say either.

Their name was xitomatl, which means “plump thing with a ___.”

19. The oh-so-romantic French refer to tomatoes as apples of ___.

21 . The ___ worm can eat through an entire tomato in a single day.

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Plus a Wide Variety Of Fabulous Designer Jewelry Handbags and Other Accessories!

Nicole Landis, Kassidy Mason, Sydney Kun, Katie O’Connor

Open Daily 10am-10pm

GIA gemologist on staff.

Mitch Weiss, Bianca Picard, Derek Diesel, Zack Metz Visit the Pink House Cottage next door for Fine Vintage Sterling, Estate Jewelry and Native American Pieces!

Open Daily 10am-10pm!

Colin MacDouggie, Dylan Manto, Pete Walbrand

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What’s Your Story?

Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here?

What’s your name and where are you from? I’m Haydee and this is Denis Medina, from Fairlawn, New Jersey.

What are you doing here?

We’re spending a beautiful day in Cape May for the first time ever. It was a spontaenous trip, and we love it.

What do you do for a living? It’s a secret! Okay, okay, he’s a plumber, but I’m not telling what I do.

The theme for this week’s issue of Exit Zero is “tomatoes” How do you feel about the fruit?

We love them. We have two plants at our house that have produced 20 juicy tomatoes so far. And we just bought some olive bread to eat with... tomatoes!

Interview by Gabi Urda PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA

Thursday, August 30, 2012

A Great Place To Stay, Shop & Eat!

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West Cape May ...a small town by the sea

West Cape May... Where Everyday is Special!

Just footsteps away from Cape May, enjoy FREE parking while at the many eateries, specialty shops, art galleries, and antique stores of West Cape May. If hungry, check out Cape May Bakers, Bella Vida Cafe, Key West Tacos, Dock Mike’s Pancake House, Seaside Cheese, Rea’s Farm Market, Tea by the Sea, Ellie’s Bakery, The Butterfly Tea Room or Westside Market.

Find unique goods while shopping at Kate’s Flower Shop, Cape Winds Florist, Weddings by the Sea, Antiques Emporia, Bridgetowne Antiques, Cape Island Home & Gardens, West End Garage, Flanegan Art & Framing, The Antique Doorknob, Cape May Wicker, Out of the Past Antiques & The Whimsical Mermaid.

Now it’s time for a to pamper yourself a little at Accent on Beauty or The Well Center for Massage.

Finish your shopping The Bird House of Cape May, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio or The Exit Zero store.

You’ll probably be hungry by now, so for dinner consider The Black Duck, Godmother’s or Copper Fish.

And don’t forget to get your wine or beer for dinner at Sunset Liquors.

If you don’t want to leave then just stay overnight at Wilbraham Mansion, Albert Stevens Inn, Highland House or The Buttonwood... all great B&B’s! Spend day two at the West Cape May Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays) or Willow Creek Winery! Or stay year round and let Homestead Real Estate find you a piece of the cape!

All this and more... check out www.westcapemaytoday.com or pick up a brochure at any shop!

UPCOMING EVENTS ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 9am-5pm

This annual event is a local favorite just at the height of Jersey Tomato season.Tomato tshirts, Tomato pottery, Tomato jewelry, Tomato artwork as well as Tomato related food in all forms.

Rea’s Farm and other local farmers will be selling seasonal produce with plenty of Jersey Tomatoes! The Tomato Festival benefits the Shade Tree Commision of West Cape May which is responsible for the tree canopy in West Cape May as well as maintaining Wilbraham Park.

October 6, 2012 - 9am-5pm - Annual Lima Bean Festival October 13, 2012 - 9am-5pm - The Rea’s Harvest Country Fair.

Antique Doorknob

Accent on Beauty

An Architectural Showroom!

Voted Best Day Spa at Jersey Shore!

A large selection of lighting, mantels, stained glass, doors, antique hardware, iron wicker and much more!

Pamper yourself with a new hair style, pedicure, manicure, facial or even a massage.

Treat yourself, you deserve it!

600 Park Boulevard (609) 884-6282

128 Sunset Boulevard (609) 884-7040

www.westcapemaytoday.com

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Cape May Sports Memorabilia

Debbie & Mike Downes

Cape Winds

LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 W. PERRY STREET

Florist & Gift Shop

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Large selection of high quality vintage sports cards & memorabilia at reasonable prices.

• Current Stars, Hall of Famers and Rookies • • Certified Autographed Items • • Vintage Yearbooks, Programs and Publications •

Phone: 609-898-3332 email: SprtsCardsRus@aol.com www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

860 Broadway (Broadway & Stimpson Lane) West Cape May NJ 08204 609-884-1865 • 609-884-2602 Fax email: capewindsflorist@verizon.net www.capemayflowers.com

Troy Johnson, Anthony Williams, Molly Winter, Micah Plank, Ryan Walter

Travel Blurt!

The Hilarious On-The-Go Game of Rapid Word Recall

Alli McEwen, John Atiyen, Tori Ashton

Fun for the Kids... and grownups too!

The

Toy Shop of Cape May

OPEN EVERY DAY!

Wildly Imaginative Toys

510 Washington St. Mall, Cape May • (609) 884-0442

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The Answer Lady

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Wise answers to perplexing questions

HE Answer Lady invites inquiries from gentle readers on all manner 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 daughter is 12 and starting middle school. She just got her teacher assignment, and she and her best friend are not, horror of horrors, in the same class. The girls are campaigning for the parents to “do something,” like contact the school and have one of them switched so that they are in the same class.

I do not think this is the end of the world, but oh, the drama we’re being subjected to.

They’re starting to wear my wife down – should we give in to this? — Badgered Dad Dear Dad Oh, dear. The Answer Lady became a parent rather late in life (okay, very late in life), so she has the perspective of being both “parent” and “cranky old lady.” She has watched the world of parenting go from the rather Dickensian “children should be seen and not heard” attitudes of yore, to the absurd

“children should dictate every decision we make from what we eat to what time we eat it to what we watch on television to how deeplyinto-debt-should-we-get-to-satisfy the little bastards’ every whim” attitudes of today. She is waiting patiently for the pendulum to settle in the middle somewhere, but trusts that she will be safely ensconced in the nice rest home by that time. But the Answer Lady digresses.

Now is as good a time any to teach your daughter (and her friend) that sometimes, one needs to simply roll with the changes life

This is just one of our Fun Tomato Festival T-Shirt Designs!

hands us. After all, one cannot waltz into the Lobster House on a crowded Saturday night and say to the hostess “Ooh! I see my friends – seat us next them!” and expect the hostess to inconvenience a bunch of other people simply to mollify you. The girls can see each other on the bus, at lunch time, on Facebook, and will no doubt be texting their little fingers to the bone all day long. They needn’t be in the same classroom, too.

Dear Answer Lady I read with amusement the letter from the guy who called his girlfriend by the wrong name, and she forgave him. Doesn’t he realize how lucky he is? I once introduced a girlfriend by the wrong name — not even the name of anyone I knew, I just had a brain fart. I caught it immediately and apologized, but she never got over it. What does it take for guys to get girls to realize that sometimes we do stupid things, but it doesn’t mean we have an ulterior motive or Machiavellian plan? — Dumb But Not Mean Dear Dumb Guys could start by not calling them “girls.”

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Zack Metz, Bianca Picard

Mikayla Haines, Morgan Sassa

Jule Coppa, Morgan Bookheimer

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The Ultimate Cape May Activity Guide

Whether you want family fun, or a romantic night out, you will find the answer in here... get reading!

Mini golf — or putt-putt, as they say — is one of those rare activites that doubles as a great date-night and a fun family outing. Check out our comprehensive Cape May to-do guide below.

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APE May isn’t just a beach; it’s so much more than surf and sand. Not sure where to start?

You’re in luck: we have assembled a complete guide to Cape May activities. Even locals might find something new. Plus, there are rainy day ideas, marked with a . Enjoy!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY Cape May has a great variety of activities that you can enjoy with the entire family.

Here is a handy and comprehensive list of ideas to get you started.

1. Historic Cold Spring Village Ever wonder what it was like to live in Cape May 200 years ago? The answer can be found at this open-air living history museum, a seven-minute drive from town.

Through interactive, educational and handson activities, visitors can make a connection with the past by experiencing it. The many authentically restored homes, amid idyllic shaded areas, make it hard to not feel like Abe Lincoln’s in office… and it’s even easier

when the Civil War re-enactment rolls into town. There is a themed event every weekend — Cold Spring is a can’t-miss for history buffs. Give them a call at (609) 898-2300 or visit their website at www.hcsv.org.

2. Tidelands Eco-Tour Board the Osprey to learn about the rich history of Cape May’s waterways, like the creation of Cape Island, the dredging of the harbor, South Cape May, fishing fleets, the various features along the harbor, the Nature Center of Cape May, the Corinthian Yacht Club and more. The Osprey is conveniently located at the Miss Chris Marina. Offered at 10am, 1:30 and 6pm daily, with a 1-hour 4pm harbor cruise every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Adults $23, kids $15, children six and under free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

3. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town (kind of like this one!), then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping

at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, you’ll enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales on your way. They even have a bar onboard! For more information or to book a reservation, call 800-64FERRY or visit www.capemaylewesferry.com.

4. The First Resort Exhibit  The First Resort by author Ben Miller is the basis for this exhibit sponsored by the MidAtlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) at the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. “Cape May’s 20th Century Renaissance: From the Pages of The First Resort” brings to life the key turning point in Cape May’s 20th century history. Visitors to the exhibit will be treated to rare photographs, video and a multitude of artifacts showcasing the years immediately before and after the city’s Urban Renewal movement. The exhibit will be open daily through November 4 and admission is free. Gallery hours vary.

Call (609) 884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

5. Whale and Dolphin Watching Dolphins are fairly common in the waters off

Page 92 Cape May, but it’s still a big thrill to see these beautiful creatures. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. And, as the name implies, you might even see a whale. Tours take off from Wilson Avenue.

If the ship is docked you can see it on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For directions or more information, call (609) 8980055 or visit them on the web at www.capemaywhalewatch.com.

6. Historic Haunts House Tour  Get into the Victorian spirit on a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate, and learn about the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism, as well as today’s modern ‘“ghost-hunting” methods.

Tours at 7:45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of August. Limited tour. $10 for adults, $7 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

7. Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Discover the fun of exploring Cool Cape May and uncovering its irresistible architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour. Packets for the entire family are available for $5. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit

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8. Lunch with the Pirates Lads, lasses, buccaneers and landlubbers are invited to the Carriage House Tearoom & Café located at the Physick Estate for a pirate-themed lunch experience as pirates invade the tearoom and commandeer the show. $18 for adults, $10 for children and includes lunch. Offered Fridays at 11:30am through August 31. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

9. Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop The lighthouse, built in 1859, has 199 steps leading to the watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean.

The Museum Shop carries souvenirs, books, videos and other maritime items. Admission to the Visitors Orientation Center and the ground floor of the lighthouse is free.

Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

10. Queen Victoria Gardens Tour Stroll through the wonderfully preserved, beautiful gardens around the four buildings of the Queen Victoria, a renowned bed-andbreakfast in the heart of the Historic District on a self-guided tour. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Admission is $7 and includes a booklet that describes the plants found in numbered areas throughout the property. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

11. Bay Springs Alpaca Farm This one’s hard to believe, but Cape May has an alpaca farm. Near the end of beautiful New England Road, Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they call the “alpaca lifestyle” — quiet and simple. Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or shop at their store which carries many alpaca-related items (forget wool: go with an alpaca sweater this winter!) And don’t forget to greet the grazing alpacas – they make it all possible. Call (609) 884-0563 or visit www.bayspringsalpacas.comfor more information.

12. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour  First of all, hop on this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, then enjoy a tour of its only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Admission also includes the Carriage House Gallery, and the tour lasts about two hours. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Call (609)

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Thursday, August 30, 2012 with antiques. Each room is a treasure chest of cherished family mementos and the hand-painted murals throughout are a reflection of the owners’ lives as well as the home’s seashore heritage. Tours are offered on Thursdays at 11am, a tour with tea at 2pm through September 20. Tickets cost $10, $18 if you’re doing the tea tour, and are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

16. Private Wildlife Garden Tour More butterfly and hummingbird gardens are tucked into Cape May County than just about anywhere else in the country. Gardening naturalist and author Pat Sutton leads tours through a variety of gardens to showcase young and old, sun and shade, large and small, containers, water features, dragonfly ponds and more. Bring lunch to picnic in one of the gardens. Select dates through July and August. Tours are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call (609) 898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/ centers/NCCM. 17. Aviation Museum  The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, a few minutes north of town, has a wonderful collection of planes and helicopters all set in a building which, at its peak

during WWII, accommodated 222 planes and 17,000 takeoffs and landings per month.

Young or old, the awe of flight will catch you like a net. The museum is open daily from 9am-5pm. Across the road is another mustsee, the Vietnam Memorial Museum, which features a special garden commemorating the 21 fallen soldiers from Cape May County.

Call (609) 886-8787 or visit www.usnasw.org.

18. Emlen Physick Estate Tour  With its new theme for 2012, “What Those Victorians Wore,” a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, is sure to be an entertaining and educational experience. Tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

19. Road Trip It might seema little silly to suggest leaving Cape May, but when the road calls, it’s hard not to answer. Grab some gas and try out Route 147 (Ocean Drive). It runs through Wildwood Crest, where the Doo Wop-style hotels of Wildwood are a block away, and Stone Harbor. Or why not explore Cumberland County, home to bald eagles and to Port Norris, the one-time oyster capital of the world? Make sure you don’t miss the A.J. Meerwald, the lovely and historic Delaware

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13. Beachcombing at the Cove A naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May helps you explore the ocean, beach and dunes of the Cove on Fridays at 8:30am.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, or on the day of the tour at the Second Street Pavilion on the promenade in Cape May. For details call (609) 898-8848.

14. World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense system of the Delaware known as Fort Miles. Visitors can climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery while reliving the homeland defense efforts made by soldiers during World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

15. Cherry House Tour  This beautiful Federal-style house was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming and named for the Cherry family of Philadelphia. Now owned by Beth and Frank Acker, the home has been lovingly restored and furnished

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20. Cape May County Zoo How much would you expect to pay to see 200 species and a total of 550 animals from around the world? Unless you guessed $0, you’re way off, because the Cape May County Zoo offers free admission. The zoo features a reptile room, aviary and an African Savanna on its 80 acres.

Surrounding the zoo is a park that’s perfect for picnics, as well as picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds and more. Open daily from 10am-4:45pm, the zoo is just off Exit 11 on the parkway. And, while the zoo is free, your donations at the entrance are appreciated and keep this world-class zoo up and running. You can visit the county website at www.capemaycountygov.net or call (609) 465-5271 for more information.

21. Harbor Safari A marine biologist leads tourgoers through Cape May’s beach and marsh habitats. Tours are

offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-12:30 through August 30. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

22. Miniature Golf Even the worst golfer can manage a par at some of Cape May’s fabulous mini courses. Cape May Miniature Golf on Jackson Street features sculpted greens, lush landscape, real sand traps, and a tropically themed ice cream oasis named Cocomoe’s is connected to the course.

There’s mini-golf available by the ocean at Ocean Putt, on the corner of Beach and Jackson, and at Stockton Inn a little more towards the east end of town.

There is also a mini golf course at the shops at Sunset Beach, each hole with an ocean view!

So grab some friends, arrange a tournament and go golfing.

23. Buy Fresh Produce New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason. There’s some great farmland in the area, and mar-

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Rum Runner’s Ball Saturday, February 16th, 2013: 6pm-10pm • CONGRESS HALL, CAPE MAY • HORS D’OEUVRES • DINNER • DANCING • CASH BAR 1920s dress or costume ENCOURAGED, but not REQUIRED PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST DRESSED

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8/26: Art Reception And Open House At The Antique Doorknob

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Historical Tomatoes Cape May’s famed Botanical Gardens have preserved some of America’s original tomato varieties, and now you can buy seeds that will transport you to the early days of this great nation.

These legendary tomatoes are guaranteed to help rebuild the native ecosystem from centuries past, including butterflies, wild turkeys, wolves, bears and the occasional Lenape Indian, who will be livid at the theft of his land and may strike you with a tomahawk then sue you for the sins of generations past.

Call (609) 770-8479 and say “I need your seed” for 10% off.

Thursday, August 30, 2012 kets like Duckie’s and No Frills on Broadway, along with Beach Plum Farm and Rea’s Farm on Stevens Street carry some of the freshest produce around. Which brings us to....

24. Visit A Farmers Market Better yet, visit two farmers markets! On Tuesdays through August 28, the West Cape May Farmers Market is the place to be from 3-7:30pm for vendors, activities, great food and live entertainment. The market is located behind the West Cape May Firehall. Head over West Cape May bridge to the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal in North Cape May on Saturdays through August 25 from 9am1pm for local produce, baked goods, artisan crafts and more.

25. Parasail You don’t need to be a daredevil to rise 500 feet above the ocean, nor do you need a pair of wings. Parasailing has become a popular pastime that lets you soar above the coast and see Cape May from a perspective most people will never enjoy. It may be a view to die for, but we can assure you that you won’t be risking anything – the boat captains are coast guard certified and extremely safe. There are two great options to choose from. East Coast Parasail in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina, (609) 8988359; Atlantic Parasail at the Two Mile Landing restaurant and marina on Ocean Drive highway, (609) 5221869.

26. Lighthouse Storytime  Bring your children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories. Storytime is at 12pm every Sunday through September 2. Better yet, admission is free. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

27. Sunset Beach The name says it all — follow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. “God Bless America” is played as a veteran’s casket flag is lowered

each day from May until September. After the ceremony, grab some food at the Grille or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s a long beach strewn with Cape May diamonds, or play a round of minigolf at Sunset Beach!

28. Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with hand-held audio units leading the way. The $10 tour package comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. To start off on your own tour, stop by the Hill House, located at 1048 Washington Street on the Emlen Physick Estate, from 9am2:30pm. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

29. Cape Island Theatre Bearcat Bootleggers or 1912, both

by Ray Crew, are the dinner and a show offerings by Cape Island Theatre at the Old Grange Restaurant in Historic Cold Spring Village. Dinner at 7:15, show at 8pm, discounted rate for kids, even a “dessert only” option. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

30. Arcades  A trip to the beachfront is simply not complete without a trip to the arcade. Treat your kids to all the flashing lights, beeps, bells, buzzers and videogames, or relive your own childhood memories. Cape May Arcade has two locations, one on Beach Avenue and Gurney, the other at Beach Avenue and Jackson Street.

31. Higbee Beach It used to be a bit of a scandalous place (nude bathers – gasp!).

Not anymore... or, not usually.

Follow New England Road until it ends, walk the path — aka Mosquito Alley — towards the beach and enjoy some splendid shore. Just enjoy it in a swimming (not birthday) suit.

32. Fisherman’s Wharf Tour Take a guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant. Learn how

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The Trustees and Women of St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church thank the following merchants and artisans for their donations which helped make our 93rd annual bazaar held on August 4, 2012 a record-breaking success!

Please patronize these businesses!

BUSINESSES Accent on Beauty Acme Market of North Cape May Artisans Alcove Atlantic Books of Cape May Atlantic Cape Fisheries Atlantic City Aquarium Avalon Coffee Black Duck Blue Moon Pizza Blue Pig Tavern Cape Island Home & Gardens Cape May Beach and Kite Cape May Beach House Cape May Bird Observatory Cape May Crabcake Factory Cape May Film Festival Cape May Magazine Cape May Mini Golf Cape May National Golf Course Cape May Olive Oil Co. Cape May On Canvas Cape May Stage Cape May Star & Wave Cape May Whale Watcher Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center Cape May Wicker Cape May Winery Cappy’s Seaside Pizza & Steaks Captain’s Cove Restaurant Celebrate Cape May Chalfonte Hotel

Church’s Garden Center Coffee Tyme Copper Fish on Broadway Cucina Rosa C-View Inn Dairy Queen Dellas Store Depot Market Dock Mike’s Pancake House Dog Days of Cape May Drydock Restaurant & Ice Cream Bar East Lynn Theater Company Ella Rae Exit Zero Publishing Fiber Arts Flying Fish Studio Free Shop Frescos Seafood Trattoria Gecko’s Southwestern Cuisine George’s Restaurant Gifts Galore Godmother’s Good Scents Grand Hotel Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Harpoon Henry’s Higher Ground Coffee House Historic Cold Springs Village Hot Dog Tommy’s Indigo Touch Massage & Healing Island Grill Jim’s Bait & Tackle Key West Tacos

Linen Outlet Lobster House Love the Cook Lucky Bones Backwater Grill Lynn Arden Children’s Shop Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar Mariah’s Marie’s Clothing Marlboro Farm Market McGlade’s on the Pier Merion Inn Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities Miss Chris Kayak Miss Chris Marina Miss Demeanor Morrow’s Nut House Nature Center of Cape May Ocean View Restaurant Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Pandora Gifts Pete Smith’s Surf Shop Peter Shields Inn Pier House Restaurant Primo Hoagies Rita’s Water Ice of Cape May Salt Marsh Safari (Skimmer) Sandpiper Embroidery Seaside Cheese Shields Bike Rentals Shirt Shop of Cape May Shop Rite of Rio Grande South End Surf Shop Stewart’s Root Beer

Stockton Mini Golf Summer Salt Summer Shine Sunset Beach Gift Shop Sunset Liquors Swede Things in America Tisha’s Fine Dining Turdo Winery Uncle Bill’s Pancake House Union Park Dining Room USPS Cape May Point Village Bicycle Shop Washington Inn Wawa Westside Market Wetlands Institute Whale’s Tale/Splash White (Vivian Rowan Design) YB Eat Place Zoe’s Beachfront Eatery Zoo Company Individuals / Families Bretherick Family Kurt Brunner Barbara Hall Carrie Harris Jude Hetrick Dorothy Mitchell Ellen Pfendner John Reilly Schuhl Family Mary Stewart

Sunday Services 9AM and 11AM (through September 30, 2012) – All are welcome!!!

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Available for private and/or group Yoga sessions on the Beach in September.

YOGA ON THE BEACH Cape May Point State Park (Lighthouse) Friday 6 p.m. (Yoga at Sunset) Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m.

(Last Day September 8) ONLY $10

YOGA ON THE BEACH Behind the new Convention Center (Cape May City) Saturday 8am.

(Last Day September 8) ONLY $5

AQUA YOGA Cape May City School Starts Wednesday, September 12.

At 5:30 pm Only $6!

BALLET SCULPT Tuesday, 11:00 at the Franklin Street School YOGA Wednesday, 11:00 at the Franklin Street School PILATES WITH THE REFORM BAR Friday, 4:45 pm at the Franklin Street School YOGA Saturday, 10:00 at the Franklin Street School (Starts 9/21) All Classes are ONLY $5.00 Above Classes Sponsored by the Cape May City Rec Department Additional Info: Cape May City Rec Dept 609.884.9566 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING! For Additional information: Contact: Karen at 609-827-8886 yogacapemay.com kbosna28@yahoo.com

Come See Us At The West Cape May Tomato Festival on Saturday, September 1

your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May has become the third largest commercial fishing port on the East Coast. Tours are offered Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am.

Admission is $10 adults and $7 children. For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

33. Emlen Physick Estate Children’s Tour  This tour encourages children to find out what life was like more than 125 years ago at the Emlen Physick Estate. Starting June 21, tours will run Mondays and Wednesday at 10:30am, and tickets are $7 per person. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

34. The Keeper’s On Duty Did you ever wonder what’s it like to be a lighthouse keeper?

If you’d like the answer to this question and others, get to The Keeper’s On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park. It’s an informative, entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for all ages. Each Sunday at 11am through August, and admission is free. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

35. Teddy Bear Tea Party Treat your favorite youngster to a Teddy Bear Tea Party at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room. It features kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music and Miss Jeanne and special guests will present stories and activities. A goody bag will be provided for each guest. Cost is $18 for adults and $10 for kids.

Reservations are required. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

ROMANTIC Ah, romance! Cape May is a great getaway for couples. Here are a few ideas for activities that you and your loved one can enjoy together. So take your favorite person by the hand, put your heads together, and decide

which of these activities most suit your fancy.

1. Local Wineries You might not know this, but southern Jersey is emerging as a serious wine-growing region.

Cape May Winery, on Townbank Road, has wine tours from 3-5pm on Saturdays for $20 a person. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery in Rio Grande has a beautiful wine bar and offer tastings and food pairings. Turdo Vineyards in North Cape May is yet another option.

They have 12 varieties of wine, and give tours Friday through Sunday. Call (609) 884-1169 for Cape May Winery or visit www. capemaywinery.com. Call (609) 846-7347 for Hawk Haven or visit www.Hawkhavenvineyard.com. Call (609) 884-5591 for Turdo Vineyards, or visit www.turdovineyards.com.

2. Self-guided Wine Trail Tour the wineries of Cape May County, visiting Natali Vineyards, Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery and Turdo Vineyards and Winery and taste the unique flavors at each. Offered daily from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $10 and includes a map with the wineries listed and a tasting glass. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

3. Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting  Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. Offered at 3pm every Saturday through May 28 and daily beginning May 29. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

4. Antiquing  For a different kind of treasure hunt, check out the amazing variety of antique shops that are available in Cape May – just don’t get disheartened when you see your favorite childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some treasure troves (all 609

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Wa ll to Wa ll Musi c - Ma i n Stage & Club Venues Christian McBride & Inside Straight Main Stage Friday, November 9

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5. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a small, quaint seaside town, then make sure you check out bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park.

You can also take advantage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. No matter what you choose once you’re there, enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins and whales.

They even have a bar onboard!

For more information or to book a reservation, call 1-800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com.

6. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride Take this romantic trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May as a guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm after June 17. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

7. Carriage House Tearoom and Café  Have a civilized and leisurely lunch and spot of tea at the The Carriage House Cafe features a Tea Luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages. There is also an elegant Afternoon Tea option composed of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and beverages.

The café menu offers heartier fare with a selection of entrée salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. The Carriage House Tearoom and Café is on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, located at 1048 Washington Street. Opens at 11:30am. For reservations call (609) 884-5111, or for more information, call (609) 884-

5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

8. Take a Carriage Ride Forget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clipclop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style. Taking a carriage is a truly unique, historic and romantic way to see the town. Besides, it beats finding a parking spot. And if that romance works out, keep a carriage ride in mind for the wedding day. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington Street. Call (609) 884-4466 to set up a ride.

9. Get a Massage Even though Cape May is relaxing enough, why not make it even MORE relaxing? Enjoy your time together even more fully after a visit to one of these local miracle workers: Accent on Beauty (609-884-7040); Balance Pilates and Yoga Studio (609-8843001; Cape May Day Spa (609-8981003); Circle of Light Holistic & Massage (609 457-6311); Sea Spa at Congress Hall (609-884-6543); The Well Center for Massage (609 884-3177).

10. Local Theater Cape May Stage, based in a beautifully renovated church in the center of town, is the city’s premier Equity professional group, and features a season that’s packed with drama, comedy and superb performances from some pretty famous names. Call (609) 884-1341 or visit www.capemaystage.com.

East Lynne Theater Company specializes in early American theater and is also well worth a visit. Their company is in residence at the First Presbyterian Church on Hughes Street. Give them a call at (609) 884-5898 or visit www.eastlynnecompany.org. And for a full evening of entertainment, you can’t go wrong at Elaine’s Dinner Theater on Lafayette Street – call (609) 884-5898.

RECREATIONAL Cape May doesn’t just have to be about relaxing. If you’re looking for an energy boost, there are lots of physical activities for you

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Alex and John, taking a break from parking those Congress Hall cars

Caitriona Cowell Bradley and Layton Fleming at Congress Hall

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Activity Of The Week

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Have a root beer float.

OU can’t bury your head in the sand and pretend that summer isn’t winding down. But, on the bright side, late summer is a great time to see what the Nature Center has to offer. New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May (NCCM) is one of the town’s great resources. It began twenty years ago as a community effort, and it has grown to serve as a community center — tourists, Coast Guard families, boaters, artists, fishermen and birders come together here. The staff, who are mostly volunteers, have just finished a summer of children’s classes, teaching about Cape May’s environment, from bugs to birds and fish to flowers.

Teenage interns worked beside talented mentors to teach kids, maintain the building and grounds, and prepare the NCCM for the future.

It’s not just about looking at the pretty butterflies — NCCM’s mission is to provide “quality environmental education experiences” and to encourage “stewardship of the harbor.” They are firmly grounded in

The Nature Center tower provides beautiful views of the harbor’s sunsets practicality — they teach about the commercial fishing industry and its importance to Cape May’s economy. They recruit volunteers for projects like cleaning up the harbor and restoring the oyster beds of the Delaware Bay. This year, they added the Guy Hill Buckelew Memorial Youth Fishing Camp, to teach young anglers about fishing.

The first time you go, you want to sign up for a formal program, because that’s

where the NCCM really shines. Many of them cost as little as $5, and they continue through the late summer and into the fall.

Programs are not just for children — the brochure reminds not to let the kids have all the fun. Whether it’s land-based, like Magnificent Migrations on September 8 at 11am, or water-based, like a guided kayak tour, a formal program will make your next visit more educational. You can take a field trip; spend a weekend checking out nearby gardens and the wildlife they attract. Or, stay at the NCCM... try a “First Friday” campfire and explore the harbor at night. Learn a craft from a local artist, using natural or recycled materials. There’s a “Supernatural Halloween” program focusing on nature’s creepy side. Then, visit NCCM on your own.

Climb the tower for the view, borrow some binoculars and check out the birds over the harbor, or visit the gift shop. The NCCM is located at 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May. Call 609-898-8848.

So get your head into the sand — and the soil — and the sea. Visit the NCCM. Next week: Hit the boardwalk

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Thursday, August 30, 2012 to get out and try. Keep moving!

1. Golf Cape May National Golf Club has “three of the best holes in New Jersey” according to The Jersey Golfer and is nestled in 50 acres of private bird sanctuary. (Visit Cape May National at www.cmngc.com or call 609-884-1563.) But, if it’s your wedge that needs some work, Cape May Par 3 will let you play 18 holes for just $15.95. No bag?

No problem. Cape May Par 3 rents clubs for just $1. Visit them at www.capemaypar3.com or call (609) 889-2600.

2. Bike Ride It’s no secret: Cape May is a biking town. Have you even tried to navigate the streets of Cape May during rush hour? It’s enough to make you want to start jogging to your destination. But have no fear; there are bike rentals that beat braking (and braking again, then honking, then braking once more). Try Cape Island Bikes at 727 Beach Avenue or 135 Sunset Boulevard, (609) 884-8011.

3. Nature Trails Next to the lighthouse in the Cape May Point State Park there are several trails weaving through ponds, dunes, marsh and forest. There are different levels of difficulty marked by colors and most of the trails have wooden walkways. Even on the longest trails, breathtaking scenes in a tranquil setting will make you wish it was longer.

Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

4. Yoga Yoga on the beach is a beautiful thing, and Judy Heany of Balance Pilates, located at 600 Park Boulevard in West Cape May, has a whole dance card of choices.

There are classes on the Jackson Street beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8am. Over and above that, you can join a Balance class at the Montreal Inn and the Inn of Cape May (see the ad on this page for more details).

Call Judy Heany at 609-884-3001.

Karen Manette Bosna also offers beach yoga at Cape May

Point State Park on Saturday at 9:30am, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am. Classes are $10. Karen also holds Yoga on beach in Cape May behind Convention Hall on Saturdays at 8am for $5. Call 827-8886 or check yogacapemay.com for more info.

5. Tennis The William J. Moore Tennis Club — named after the first black (as well as the oldest) tennis pro in America — rents rackets, balls and courts. It’s located next to the Physick Estate on beautiful tree-lined Washington Street, and there are always a variety of local characters up for a game, match, or set. The courts are open to the public daily for just $10 per hour and a half. For more information call (609) 884-8986.

6. Horseback Riding At Hidden Valley Ranch, you can take lessons in the pastimes of heroes and kings under the watchful gaze of Nancy Hall and her daughter Angi Dickenson, who have nearly 70 years of combined equine experience.

Saddle up. Call Hidden Valley Ranch at (609) 884-8205 for more information, or check them out on facebook.

7. Fishing Cape May is one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in the US. The sport fishing is big business, too... AND a whole lot of fun. South Jersey Marina boast the Murderer’s Row, a top-notch selection of boats with crews who know these waters better than anyone. Try the experienced team of Stalker Sport Fishing: (609) 231-9611, or the Miss Chris fleet: (609) 884-3939. For all your bait and tackle needs, stop by Jim’s Bait and Tackle on Route 109 by the harbor: (609) 884-3900.

8. Tidal Marsh Tour by Kayak Explore Cape May County’s most beautiful salt marsh via sit-on-top kayaks. It’s a great way to see nesting ospreys, herons, egrets and assorted crabs.

There are two excellent options to choose from. Aqua Trails at 1600 Delaware Avenue in the Nature Cen-

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circle of light HOLISTIC & MASSAGE WE BRING MASSAGE TO YOU!

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TROLLEY TOURS Guided trolley tours offer an excellent way to see Cape May. All tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth at the end of the Washington Street Mall. For times and prices call (609) 8845404 or visit www.capemaymac. org.

1. Welcome To Cape May Tour First time here in our lovely resort? Do not fret —the Welcome to Cape May Tour will cover all the important bases — it’s the perfect introduction to our beautiful town.

2. Sunday Brunch Trolley Tour Enjoy a scrumptious brunch at the Carriage House Cafe and Tea Room, then hop on board a trolley for a Welcome To Cape May Tour. $20 includes tax and gratuity — limited reservations.

3. War At The Shore A guided 2-hour tour to learn about the impact and historic ramifications of war on the Cape May area.

4. Ghosts of the Lighthouse An evening trolley ride through West Cape May as you listen to the ghost tales and visit the Cape May Lighhouse at night. You’ll feel the presence of the spirits as you climb the lighthouse steps!

5. Happy Hour Trolley Tour Take a guided tour through West Cape May, then stop off at Seaside Cheese for a delectable wine and cheese sampling.

6. Historic District Tour A tour of Cape May’s historic district filled with entertaining and educational stories.

7. Historic Haunts Combo Tour A tour of some of Cape May’s regal Victorian residences (reputed to host more than the living). Then it’s off for a guided tour of the historic (and some say haunted) Physick Estate with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism.

8. Mansions by the Sea This tour features a century of beachfront development, from Victorian cottages of the 1870s

through the most up-to-date of today’s housing.

9. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour Try out this guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. The new theme for 2012 is “What Those Victorians Wore.”

10. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride Take a 30-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates some of the fascinating paranormal findings of The Ghosts Of Cape May author Craig McManus.

11. Guardians of the Cape Take a narrated tour of Cape May’s Eastern beachfront, and get a good look at some of the most magnificent structures ever put up in Cape May. You’ll also hear about beach erosion, lifesaving and the area’s military history. Then, enjoy a unique experience with the Sunset Parade at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. 12. Moonlight Trolley Ride Take a 40-minute evening guided trolley ride through Cape May’s leafy, gaslit streets, and learn all about Victorian courtship and romance.

13. Deadliest Cape Trolley Ride You’ll encounter the dangers that lurk offshore, glimpse the hazardous world of the mariner and hear the frightening, heartwrenching stories of the ones who set sail and never came back.

14. Stairway To The Stars Trolley Ride This evening trolley ride combines two great Cape May elements: a tour from the Washington Street Mall with a Lighthouse tour.

15.Sunset Beach Tribute Tour First up, a guided trolley tour to the restored World War II Lookout Tower, Fire Control Tower Number 23, which is New Jersey’s last free-standing lookoutower. Then it’s on to the moving flag-lowering ceremony at Sunset Beach.

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Announcing Cape May’s Employee Of The Week

Where has Debbie gone?

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Name: Mark McPherson.

Occupation: I am the brewer at Cape May Brewing Company.

Age: 38 Hometown: I’m from Cape May; I’m a local!

How long have you worked here? Approximately eight months.

Best thing about the job? I’d have to say quality control... trying all of the beers to make sure they’re fit for consumption.

What do you recommend here? The Centennial IPA; it’s a very hoppy, very refreshing beer, lighter bodied than the Cape May IPA, and higher in alcohol content.

What’s your OTHER dream job? I would like to be a distiller, and own my own distillery... aka, I want to be a moonshiner.

Favorite thing about Cape May? Living in a seaside resort, and I do love the fishing.

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8/18: Engagement Party For Roy Sundstrom And Christina Rossi PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Eve, Kelly, Christine, Rhonda, Jacob, Melissa

Shawn and Scott Sundstrom, Bill B.

Sally, Don and Roy Sundstrom, Tim Downey, Bud and Scott Sundstrom

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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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GERONIMO is a smart one-yearold male pit bull who came to the shelter as a stray. He’s on the smaller side of medium in size and, more importantly, Geronimo has an exceptionally sweet temperament. He loves going for walks, being pet and, especially, being scratched behind the ears. Geronimo can go to a home with older children but no other dogs or cats. The adoption fee is $95.

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MANNING is patiently waiting for a forever home. When you first meet this hound mix, he’s a pretty nervous guy, but after you take a bit of time, he gets to be a very sweet boy. Manning is also pretty excitable, and will get just a bit mouthy wound up, but with a little training, he could be a great boy!

If you have other dogs, he’ll likely get along with them... but he is positively terrified of cats! Cute, eh? The adoption fee is $95.

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Tess and Dave Bell at The Pilot House... we’re not sure who’s giving the bunny ears

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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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BRANDO is a big, beautiful boy! He’s 5-years-old and loves to be pet. He’s still nervous at the shelter, but he’s trying to come out of his shell. If you think you could be the hero who gives Brando some time and patience, he’ll show you what a great cat — and friend! ­— he can be. The adoption fee is $20.

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ORBIT is one lovable cat. He used to be a house cat, but due to some tough times, he was surrendered to the shelter.

Orbit used to live with other cats and dogs, so he would be fine with new siblings! He loves to be pet and held... Orbit even drools a bit because he’s so excited by attention! The adoption fee is $35 .

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MADISON is waiting for a home with her sister, Bella. They are both sweet and affectionate younger gals, and don’t you just love the look of this little cutie? That stripe down her nose is “aw” worthy, for sure. Stop by the shelter, and give these girls a chance... they’ll give you a whole lot of love in return. The adoption fee is $70.

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Thrilling September At The Theatre ADVERTISING FEATURE

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E ARE approaching the final performances of the “sultry and silly” (Newark Star-Ledger) show of the summer! There’s only one week left to catch The 39 Steps. A riotous blend of brilliant performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of nonstop laughs and Hitchcock’s special brand of romance, intrigue, and espionage. But get here soon — the fun ends on September 7!

Opening in preview September 12th, Time Stands Still tells the story of Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world gone sadly awry. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest of stories, but when their own narrative takes an unexpected turn, the adventurous couple

New York-based performers Osborn Focht and Sandy York (above) star as the struggling couple, James and Sarah, in the upcoming production of Time Stands Still, Tony nominee for “Best Play”. Below, Actors Mark Campbell and Nicole Lowrance, in a scene from The 39 Steps. confronts the prospect of a more conventional life. This moving new play will prompt poignant questions about responsibility — to ourselves, to our loved ones, to our community, and to our world. Save the date for the half-price preview night.

September 13th is the opening night of Time Stands Still. A $50 ticket gains your admission to the quality theatre you’ve grown to know and trust from Cape May Stage, as well as admittance to our fabled after-parties. The opening night audience will rub elbows with Cape May Stage’s Artistic Director, Roy Steinberg, and the stars of the show. Don’t miss out!

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Cape May Stage’s “Dinner and A Show”

COMING UP AT CAPE MAY STAGE The Final Week For “The 39 Steps”

Through Sept. 7 8pm, Tickets $15-35

packages partner with nine of Cape May’s world-renowned gourmet eateries — a fantastic way to spend an evening in Cape May! Treat yourself to an early evening dinner of your choice at one of Cape May’s finest dining rooms and receive tickets for the 8pm performance at Cape May Stage — all at a significantly reduced price.

Each spot is running its own individual special, so reservations must be made directly through the restaurant. Make a night of it and take advantage of this unique “Dinner and A Show” opportunity.

Cape May Stage wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day. For more information, visit, capemaystage.org or call 884-1341.

«Call (609) 884-1341 for more information

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This column is made possible through the generosity of Second Stage Series sponsors Chris and Dave Clemans as part of their support for the arts in Cape May

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Roy Sundstrom and Christina Rossi

Rick Rixey, George Lowry

They have the same values, which is important. They started dating when she was fouteen and he was fifteen — the party was like a family reunion. I love Christine, she’s a great girl.

The future generations of Sundstroms should be fine.

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Bird Droppings

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The weekly report from the world’s birdwatching capital... by Seymore Thanu NOCK, knock. Whose there?

Birds. Birds who? Birds who f lock to Cape May every fall and attract tens of thousands of bird watchers from all over

the planet.

Yes. I know that was a lame introduction.

But the point is nevertheless apt.

You’re talkin’ Cape May, you are talkin’ ‘bout one of the planets most celebrated eco-tourist destinations in the world.

Right up there with East Africa, Alaska, Antarctica, Costa Rica, the Amazon Basin.

Now people who are not bird conversant are probably thinking “baloney.” New Jersey is to environmental riches what Mordor is to urban renewal. Sorry. You don’t know New Jersey.

The northwestern part of the state is covered by mature Canadian zone woodlands. It’s beautiful. It’s bird-rich. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area might be the most under-utilized natural area in North America.

The southern part of the state sup-

ports Carolina-zone habitat. More richness. More bird diversity. And different bird species.

Did you know that the greatest protected tract of lands between Boston and Richmond is found in New Jersey? It’s called the Pine Barrens.

Did you know that over 450 species of birds have been found in this runty

little state? And that one of the greatest spring migrant traps in North America lies less than 15 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. That the same mountain corridor which Pennsylvania’s Hawk Mountain mantles runs right through New Jersey?

And, best of all, New Jersey has Cape May. If you spent twenty years trying to build a better fall migrant trap, you couldn’t do better than this geographic bottleneck at the hind end of the Garden State.

From now until the end of November, millions upon millions upon millions of migrating birds are going to funnel through Cape May. Only a handful of places on earth can boast such a spectacle.

So why isn’t something so spectacular not universally acclaimed? Celebrated?

Flowing from the mouth of every politician that can clamber onto a soap box, on the lips of every school child, in the hearts of every resident?

Continued On Page 122 ?

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8/18: Gladys Mendo’s 75th Birthday Party On Idaho Avenue

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S U M M E R ’ S N OT C O M P L E T E U N T I L YO U

GET TO THE OTHER SIDE.

No matter which half of the Twin Capes you’re on, there’s always more to see and explore waiting on the other side. And there’s no better way to get there than the Cape May–Lewes Ferry. From the waterparks in Delaware, to Victorian architecture in Cape May, if you aren’t visiting both sides of the Twin Capes, you’re missing half the fun.

For more information, visit CMLF.com or call 1-800-643-3779.

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Bird Droppings ? From Page 119 Beats the rods and cones out of me!

Arizona has a big hole in the ground and it’s touted as a major tourist attraction.

New York (and Canada) has a river that for a fraction of its length runs vertically and it’s touted as a major tourist attraction.

Cape May has a river of birds f lowing through it twice a year — spring and fall.

And most of the people who visit Cape May are oblivious.

OK. You’re right. Savoring a river of birds is not as easy as savoring a crater or a river in free fall. Birds have free will and mobility. Canyons and waterfalls don’t.

But doesn’t this element of chance make birds even more desirable? Anybody can see the Grand Canyon. But only people who are in the know, and know how, can savor the miracle of migration.

And since you are in Cape May, the eco-tourist opportunity of a lifetime, how would you like to be in on the secret, become an eco-tourist insider?

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Your bird finding guide — BirdCapeMay.org. That’s the website for the Cape May Bird Observatory — THE

The Grand Canyon doesn’t have anything on Cape May, according to our guy place for all your nature needs.

If you prefer to let your body do the exploring rather than your fingers on the keyboard, stop by. CMBO is located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point (609-884-2736), and is open every day from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

You can ask the staff for help, you can pick up a free birding map and checklist and, should you decide you need the help of some real bird guides, pick up a schedule of our daily walks. You can also talk to our staff about the best optics for birding, check out field guides, and anything else you might need — or don’t yet know you need. Our staff are always willing to help

with any questions. While you are there, scan the bookshelves for some bargains in the used and vintage books section (maybe even a slightly used field guide), look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise including a terrific lithograph done just for the Cape May Bird Observatory, or just browse around.

Take a look at the sighting sheets to check what’s being seen out in the field, check out the view of the lake from the wide selection of scopes and binoculars. If it’s nice, sit outside on our garden benches and enjoy the view of Lake Lily.

You can join Pete for his Monday morning walk at the South Cape May Meadows. Just meet by 7:30 am in The Nature Conservancy parking lot on Sunset Blvd. Loaner binoculars are available at no cost; the walk is $6 for CMBO or NJ Audubon members; $10 for non-members.

Seymore Thanu is actually 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 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.

2

CENTERFORCOMMUNITY ARTS PRESENTS

Lee J’s Back A Night of Talent

School

Live in Concert

LCMR Performing Arts Center, 687 Rte 9, Cape May FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - Doors open 7:30pm, show 8pm.

Tickets $20 - Students under 12 FREE! (must be accompanied by an adult) Former Youth Arts Program student, Justin Coleman was born and raised in Cape May, New Jersey.

Raffles • Prizes • and More!

For tickets and info, call 917-723-9264, email lifewithleej@gmail.com or inbox Justin Lee J. Coleman on Facebook. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

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Page 123 Full Moon Kayak Tours Aug 30, 31 & Sept 1

Renting Kayaks & Stand Up Paddleboards Daily

KAYAK TOURS Daily 9:30am & 1pm SUNSET TOURS Tues. & Sat.

Shaun Sundstrom, Sarah Dutton, Jessica Kuemmerle

AQ UA T R A IL S The Nature Center 16 0 0 D e l a w a r e A v e n u e , C a p e M a y (609) 884-5600 • w w w.aquatrails.com

We have SO many ways you can get your feet wet.

Tom, Joan, Deb

EAST COAST PARASAIL, JET SKI & WAVERUNNER Jenn, Ashley

1121 Route 109 @ Utsch’s Marina, Cape May (609) 898-8359 • www.eastcoastparasail.com

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WHEN Dennis Hasson erected his wind turbine, the largest in Cape May County, he wanted a way to celebrate the new green energy endeavor. “Someone said, ‘Lets have a party,’ so we decided to have an all seafood one,” he told us. What started as a 25-person event has grown to include around 60 participants who enjoy, every hour on the hour, a different seafood course: fish kabaobs, salmon, swordfish, tuna, scallps. Because Dennis owns a local winery (G and W Winery on Route 47, named for his twin daughters, Grace and Willow), there was plenty of booze to be had, too, he said.

Each year, the person who brings the most popular dish wins the grand prize: corcheted gifts by the twins.

Tim and Dr Michele Hassall, Pop Rich DeFulvio, Dennis, Marie, Grace and Willow Hasson, Danny and Jack Hassall

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICE

Relax and enjoy your stay; we will take your worries away...

“One Call Does It All” CONCIERGE • REAL ESTATE FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Our resources are unlimited and our services are too many to list.

Please call with any questions or requests.

Services are available every day and around the clock.

(609) 884-8444 phone (609) 884-8455 fax 1400 Texas Avenue, Unit 2, Cape May NJ www.wkrservices.com

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Jamie’s friends and family PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Thomas Schneberger, CPA/PFS, CFP®

Prometheus Capital Management Corp.

A Registered Investment Advisor

30 South Main Street, Yardley, Pa 19067

PA (215) 321-9312 • NJ (609) 898-0769 • FL (941) 747-3202 • CELL (610) 506-9690

tschneberger@procap.net • www.procap.net Thomas J. Schneberger, CFP is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional with Prometheus Capital Management Corp., A Registered Investment Advisor. Prometheus Capital Management Corp does not offer tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified advisor regarding your individual circumstances.

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A full service property management company serving Cape May since 2001

609.770.8357 www.professionalpropertyservice.com Barry Bruno — Owner 609.602.4339 Licensed, Insured, and Bonded In NJ

SENIOR CITIZENS... Mention This Ad For 10% Off!

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FA M I LY

FunFest WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday, September 1-2, 10am-4:30pm Step back in time for hands-on fun like churning butter, carding wool, writing with quill pens, and more! Meet Mother Goose and learn the history behind popular nursery rhymes. Enjoy games, crafts, face painting, toy train rides and music by Jim the Banjo Man. Sponsored by

Historic Cold Spring Village has received funding through grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the Division of Travel and Tourism 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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609.780.4109

“

Susan Brawner, Jamie Heinman, Emily Brawner

Jamie and my son Tyler met at a wedding in Texas, and they’ve been dating for the last two years. I’m so excited my son has brought me a new daughter... she’s wonderful! And the shower at Peter Shields Inn? An overwhelming success. They really knocked themselves out.

— SUSAN BRAWNER, MOTHER OF THE GROOM

”

New Homes • Additions • Windows/Doors Kitchen/Baths • Marine Construction Complete Home Remodeling Reasonable • Reliable • Licensed & Insured

Specializing in New Homes, Victorian houses.

Recently Renovated The Abbey!

34 Gurney Street

Susan Brawner, Susan Wootlord, Lisa Brawner, Chita Brawner

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Dylan, Maya, Elizabeth, Cooper PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479 Dennis J. Spilker Manager/Funeral Director N.J. Lic. No. 4038

David M. Danaher Funeral Director N.J. Lic. No. 3285

Good

HOUSEKEEPERS D M an

atthews

Insured & Bonded

Cleaning with Care Custom Cleaning Window Cleaning Service Interior Painting “Cherishing Life’s Moments”

609.884.3793

www.spilkerfuneralhome.com “Continuing A 90 Year Tradition Of Serving The Cape May and Lower Township Area.”

609-884-5154 office 609-846-3146 cell

goodhousekeepers@verizon.net

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Recreation & Re-creation Sunday, October 21, 10am - 6pm at Congress Hall, Cape May

Anne, Bonnie

Antonio Martinez, Mari CarmenLeon

Explore the interplay of recreation and re-creation with some of our region’s most creative and accomplished innovators, artists and entrepreneurs Registration fee: $50 per person including gourmet box lunch and open bar reception Our TEDxCapeMay presenters...

Curtis Bashaw Re-creation of “Service” Michael Bierut Re-creation of “Design” Sandra Bloodworth Re-creation of “Public Spaces” Tom Carroll Re-creation of “Historic Places” Marguerite Chandler Re-creation of “Enjoyment” Daniel Cohen Re-creation of “Offshore Wind Energy” Lynette Hull Re-creation of the “Icon” Chase Jackson Re-creation of “Life” Lauren Mulholland Re-creation of “Perseverance”

Nick Leo, Niko Johnson

Tiffany and Julia Grossman

Hanna Miller Re-creation of “Cooking” Jack Morey Re-creation of the “Kid in All of Us” Jack Wright Re-creation of the “Resort Rag” Lead Sponsor: Cape May Forum Other sponsors include: Exit Zero Publishing, SOMA NewArt Gallery, and Gail Pierson Gallery Register at www.TEDxCapeMay.com

Jim and Clayton McBride

Max, Robert

This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is call TEDx Cape May, where x=independently organized TED event. At our event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

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Pete Leonard

609-884-1742 Serving the Cape May area since 1979, our goal has always been to provide quality plumbing, products and service.

Looking to the future, we’re eager to serve our valued customers with the same professional and prompt service they’ve come to expect.

Please call our courteous and professional staff at 609-884-1742 for all your plumbing concerns. Our office, located at 123 Pacific Avenue in West Cape May, is open 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday.

For your convenience we offer an after-hours answering service and have a plumber on call for after hours and weekend emergencies.

We have a staff of 9 that includes two state master plumbers to solve your plumbing needs.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Plumbing & Heating, Inc. SUPPLYING ALL MAJOR BRANDS Bradford White Hot Water Heaters Kohler Fixtures and Faucets Moen Faucets Weil-McLain Boilers Grohe Faucets Gerber Fixtures and Faucets Taco Boiler Products

SPECIALIZING IN Boiler Installation Radiant Heating Re-modeling Winterization Turn-Ons

WATER SERVICE • SEWER SERVICE ESTIMATES

Serving Cape May and vicinity for 33 years.

NJ STATE MASTER PLUMBING LICENSE # B105864

609-884-1742

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Looking to upgrade, or install, a home theater system, or wondering which flat-screen TV is right for you? l Thinking about installing an audio system for your home or business?

Consult the experts...

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SUPERIOR

S UND & VIDEO SmaLL jobS, or Large oneS reSidenTiaL or buSineSS Call us first for friendly, expert advice 609-602-9084 SaLeS « Wiring « inSTaLLaTion

Come in and say “Hi!”

HUFFMAN’S FLOOR COVERING The Ma and Pa Store

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY!!!

“

Cathrine, Owen, Henry and Jackson O’Brien

We go every year to National Night Out. It’s a great way to get the community together and, because everything is free, you’re not stressed about the kids wanting anything. I have three kids — ages 10, nine, and seven — and they wouldn’t get off the bouncy house or the water slides.

— CATHRINE O’BRIEN, NORTH CAPE MAY

”

COMEUR SEE OW NE !

STORE Monday-Saturday 9-6 | Sunday 12-4 Nor th Cape May Shopping Mall (next to North Cape May Post Office) ELIAS WILF

886-1131 • 602-2599

Alex, Jon

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Attics • Basements Crawl Spaces • Remodeling New Construction

Anything... Anywhere!

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Call (609) 465-6670 for your FREE Estimate!

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FP CONCEPTS Tax & Financial Services “Helping clients achieve their financial goals for 32 years” 1701 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 609-889-1040

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BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE WIDE MODULAR HOME

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Tom and Jessica Rippman

Elinor and Bob Brasher

Josie Baldwin, Helaina Ferraioli

Mia Feulner, Jessica Rippman

Will, Gabe

Karli and Kasey Whitter

7 years old in a 55 + community.

Located in Middle township near the Post Office.

614 S. Rt 9. Pad No 68.

Low pad fees.

Garbage, sewer & water included.

No real estate taxes.

2 bed and 2 bath with den.

Living, Dining and Kitchen open concept.

Utility room, washer & dryer.

New flooring , carpet, kitchen counters & dishwasher.

Listed at $129,000 Call Dave at 609-602-4640

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Page 135 CCA has moved to 717 Franklin Street Right around the corner from its old location

YARD SALE

HELP WANTED Fire Fighters Convention Friday & Saturday September 14 & 15

712 Lafayette Street location (old location)

Motivated Workers needed 8am-4pm

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 Opens at 9am

up to $12 PER HOUR

Everything from Office equipment to Household items Stop by and buy something in support of The Center for Community Arts

call Barry Fisher 1-215-755-8565

FUN JOB!

Don’t Fill That Tank!

If you’re paying more than $1.84/gallon for oil or $1.21/gallon for propane, give your SJG sales team a call. They can help you cut your energy bills by up to 70%!

John and Colleen Ferraiolo, Robert Grubb Call 1-800-822-9276 today!

TOP NOTCH TREE CARE 427 James Street, Erma

481-7420 Maggie Roth, Christina DelRossi, Mia Shea

ISA Certified Arborist Fully Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Reasonable Rates

HIENKEL ELECTRIC llc

Matthew Notch PN-6107A

April, Avery, Andrew

Consulting Pruning & Planting Cabling & Bracing Removals

Over 30 Years Experience Serving Cape May County and The Islands No Job Too Small.

Licensed and Insured

(609) 886-9015 NJ Lic# 13702A

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PERFECT BEACH HOUSE 406 Second Avenue West Cape May 4 BR, 2 BR, cac, gas fireplace, screened patio. $639,000

MARINA & HARBOR VIEWS CANYON CLUB UNIT #245 902 Ocean Dr., Lower Township Penthouse 4BR, 4.5BA, gas heat, c/a, elevator, fire sprinkler system. $1,325,000

THE MEADOWS AT CAPE ISLAND 506 St. James Place, Cape May End Unit 3BR, 2.5BA, gas fireplace, attached garage, In-ground pool on site, professionally managed. $499,000

COUNTRY LIVING 370 Route 47 South, Green Creek 32 acres of beautiful land in Green Creek with 10+ acres cleared & fenced. 2-story farmhouse w/2BR, 1.5BA, separate 2-story in-law quarters, studio, barn - 3 horse stalls. $769,000

BEAUTIFUL ESTATE HOME 5 Hidden Lake Drive Cape May Court House 4BR, 3.5BA, gas f/p’s, 3-car attached garage, cac, 1+ Acre. $575,000

HARBOR LANE CONDO 1407 Harbor Lane, Unit #101, Cape May 2BR, 2BA, gas f/p, assigned parking, elevator to all levels. $474,000

LOTS FOR SALE 00 Georgia Ave Whitesboro 100X100 SR 11 Colgate St Del Haven 60X100, Residential 731 W. Spruce St. North Wildwood, 90X105, Residential 12 Hidden Lake Dr, CMCH 1.36 Acres, Residential 1231 Route 47, Dennisville, 2.04 Acres, Commercial 511 Cape Ave Cape May Point 50X120, Residential 12 & 14 Cliffside Dr. Townbank, 120X100, Residential 1221 Lafayette St, Cape May 1.3 Acres Residential 1110 West St, Cape May, 75X120 irr, Residential 370 Route 47 S, Green Creek, 32.89 Acres, Res./Bus 1600 Maryland Ave, Cape May, 75X125, Residential

$8000 $115,000 $289,000 $249,000 $275,000 $349,900 $350,000 $550,000 $679,900 $769,000 $799,900

Wesley Taylor, Jessica Weisman, Claire Taylor

Ray Kingsy, Isaac Whitmore, Khamar Matthews

Jersey Cape Realty will be closed Monday, Sept. 3 for the Labor Day Holiday. Please have a safe and happy weekend!

Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800

739 Washington St, Cape May

www.jerseycaperealty.com OPEN DAILY

Monday thru Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 11am-3pm

Erin Connelly, Reilly Sheehan, Diamond Weber

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Zoe, Kass

Cape May crew

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Apex

Realty, Inc.

Theresa Senico ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 609-408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

2505 Bayshore Rd. Villas, NJ 08251 • Broker Daniel J. Senico 308 ROSEANN AVENUE, NORTH CAPE MAY $229,900 Spacious 3 Bedroom Rancher!

VILLAS Just a short stroll to the Bay! Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, move in condition.

Expanded ranch, many updates $139,900

NORTH CAPE MAY OFFICE 3 bedroom 2 Bath Ranch style home with detached guest quarters and a built in swimming pool. This home has been totally upgraded and offers the ability for the new owners to move right in! $279,900

GREEN CREEK 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch style home sits on over 5 acres of land, property is zoned commercial.

Priced to sell! $149,900

Call Now: 609-884-4440

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Diane Sorantino, Ed Mahaney, Bruce MacLeod

Yahaira Labaeo, Xavier, Aylin, Melani

Gage Grossman, Aiden Murray, Avarie Murray

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609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com NEW

PRICE

!

NEW

15 CAPTAINS COURT TRANQUILITY 3 BR/2 BA Upgraded Brentwood. Close Proximity to the Marina District $369,900

LISTI

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CANYON CLUB UNIT 1204 3 BR/2 BA Completed Renovated Outstanding Marina and Harbor Views $649,000

RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSON CELL: 609.602.5578

Mandi Chiaro, Ann Stalford, Kelly Henderson

EMAIL: rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com

DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

Kim Marie Dellas, SRES

Broker/Owner Senior Real Estate Specialist • Distinguished Sales Club Award 2010 NJAR Circle of Excellence 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 www.DellasAgency.com • Email: kim@DellasAgency.com Cell: 609-425-0103 • Phone: 609-884-3488 • Toll Free: 1-888-878-3488 309 Decatur Street • Cape May, NJ 08204

“The highest compliment that I can receive is a Referral!”

136 LEAMING AVE. WEST CAPE MAY $339,000

Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR Broker/Salesperson 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the heart of West Cape May.

Melanie, Dan and Brittany Hamm

Living Room, Dining Room, Florida Room and more.

609-602-4122 direct 609-884-2700 x14 office 609-884-0788 Fax darcydickenson@hotmail.com www.capemayproperty.net

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Sol Needles Real Estate

219 E. 3RD AVENUE, NORTH WILDWOOD Beautiful Duplex just 2 blocks to beach; main house offers 6 bedroom, 3 ½ baths, 1st floor has 1 bedroom, 1 bath apt.

Home has 2nd floor deck and 3rd floor oceanview deck; gas heat, central a/c. $619,995.

514 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY Best Commercial location in town for your business on the beautiful Washington Street Mall!

Call for complete details and an appointment. $1,390,000.

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Jordan, Gracie, Maggie

512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428 www.cbcapemay.com

10 CONGRESS ST., UNIT 206 CAPE MAY, REGENT BEACH

405 HOLLY AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT Lori, Brandon, Katelyn

PRICE REDUCED!

PRICE REDUCED! Ocean Front building located in the heart of Cape May. View of the ocean, This 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit has a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, and opens onto an oversized patio. $525,000

3 bedrooms, 1 bath charming beach cottage just steps to Lake Lily and 3.5 blocks to the beach. Use as an investment property or as your home away from home. $545,000

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

1153 WASHINGTON ST. CAPE MAY

23 HARBOR COVE CAPE MAY

Don’t miss this single family charmer on tree lined Washington Street. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been newly carpeted and painted and includes a living room and eat-in kitchen.

Outside you’ll find a nice size tool shed and enclosed shower. Enjoy spending time with family and friends on the covered front porch. This home is ready to move right in and start enjoying life at the shore! $309,999

The most aggressively priced luxury estate in Cape May. Approx 4300 sq ft of living space. Exceptional harbor views flourish from this ornamental Neo-Victorian 5 BR/4 BA estate home with approx.

45’ boat slip in prestigious Cape May Harbor Village and Yacht Club. $1,950,000

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

817 KEARNEY AVENUE CAPE MAY

927 FARMDALE DRIVE WEST CAPE MAY

Welcome to Copper Fish on Broadway or by its other name the Whilldin-Miller House added to the Historic Register in 2003. Currently run as the well-known 95 seat restaurant Copper Fish this beautiful building has plenty of parking and a central location. There is a modern kitchen to accommodate today’s chef, a bar (though no liquor license), 4 dining rooms, 3 baths, office space and plenty of storage. $1,395,000

This spectacular turn of the century Cape May classic cedar shingled cottage, has been lovingly restored with original chestnut trim and hardwood floors. Located in the heart of Cape May’s Historic District just 2 blocks to the beach. There is a lovely columned foyer leading to a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, new kitchen, butler’s pantry, lovely breakfast room with fireplace, 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, full basement, wrap around porch, heated sunporch and back porch. $1,297,000.

Impeccably maintained home! All the work has been done on this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a first floor Master Suite that has 2 walk-in closets. There are an additional 4 bedrooms on the second floor that can accommodate a growing family with ease. The Great Room is bright and comfortable with an abundance of space plus a gas fireplace. An inspiring Kitchen with quartz countertops adds to the ambiance of this beautiful home. $689,000

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

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

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

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800 jerseycaperealty.com

123 HEIDI AVENUE NORTH CAPE MAY

1442 MISSOURI AVE. CAPE MAY

432 WEST PERRY ST. UNIT B

902 OCEAN DRIVE LOWER TOWNSHIP

7 LINDA SUE LANE LOWER TOWNSHIP

This home is a great bargain for a three bedroom and two full bath rancher! This home features a living room, eatin kitchen and rear family room with lots of windows overlooking the private yard. There is central air and natural gas heat. There is an attached garage as well as two storage sheds. Move right in! $189,900

You’ll love this 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, upside down house with harbor views.

This property is used as a weekly Summer rental that produces strong income, soaring ceiling with skylights on the second floor living area, two large decks with awnings to view boat traffic, 1 car attached garage, outside shower, sprinkler system, nicely landscaped. $699,000

This property is a 2 bedroom 1 bath condo which is part of the 432 W. Perry Street Condominium Association. This home features easy one level living with a fabulous front porch area. This home dates back to the 1870’s but had a total renovation in 1996.

All systems were updated and the floor plan changed to make it the spacious and open home that it is. Great rental history should you desire renting or keep it for your own enjoyment. $299,900

Fabulous three-level 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo features open floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, baths( *dual sinks and jetted tub in master bath with separate super sized shower), custom cabinets, newer appliances, custom mirrors, designer light fixtures, covered decks which lead to pool, central a/c and gas heat, master bedroom with walk-in-closet, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener) and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $495,000

This custom built showcase house is located south of the canal in the upscale “Cape May Estates” This home offers a large gourmet kitchen, family with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace, master suite with huge closet “room” (room could be converted back to a fourth bedroomtoo.) This a must see property! $699,000.

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com

Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800

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

Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com

Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net

416 S. BROADWAY, CAPE MAY “COPPER FISH RESTAURANT”

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www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 1450 TEXAS AVENUE, CAPE MAY Waterfront 2 BR/1 BA flat style condo with boat slip and outstanding Marina District views! $499,000 129 RACE TRACK DR., TOWNBANK Move-in condition!

Four bedroom cottage within close proximity to The Delaware Bay on a mature tree-lined street! $209,900

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

111 Second Avenue, West Cape May 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 10.

Pet friendly. $2900/week

1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week

115 Fourth Avenue, West Cape May 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps 6.

Eco friendly with pool. $3000/week

842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000

Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

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

1534 Yacht #1, Cape May 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Water front Sleeps 6, $1750, 8/25-9/1

217 Alexander Ave., Cape May Point 5 BR, 4 BA Sleeps 10, w/d, a/, ID#100996 $3,500 - $5,900/week.

15 Broadway #12, Cape May 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Sleeps 4, $1300, 8/25-9/1

26 and 26.5 Congress St., Cape May 13 BR, 4 BA, w/d, a/c, sleeps 28 – rent home or just 1 side (6-7 bedrooms) $7,000-$8,000/ week whole house – 1 side $4,650/week.

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May (609) 884-1007 wilseyrealty.com Winter rental 712 A Corgie Street Cape May $1000 per month September-May Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue Cape May 609-602-4122 capemayproperty.net 312 S. Lake Drive., Cape May Point 4 BR, 3 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher, decks, central a/c, sleeps 8

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • cbcapemay.com For late summer or off season: Beautiful 504 Mistletoe in Cape May Beach 2 Bedrooms and 1 1/2 Baths.

Central air, outside shower.

Truly a show stopper! Sleeps 4. $1,200 a week.

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com 819 Beach Avenue, Unit 2F, Cape May Beachfront and walking distance to the Washington Street Mall!

1 BR/1 BA Sleeps 5. Call for rates!

109 West Grant Street, Cape May 4 BR, 2.5 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher,central a/c sleeps 12

209 Congress St., Cape May - Beautiful new home. Walking to beaches and Mall.

6 BR/4 BA sleeps 15. Call for rates!

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 • deSatnickRealEstate.com

902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA

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

1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14.

Perfect for all occasions.

211 Harvard Avenue, Cape May Point 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath single family, Sleeps 8. $1600-$3350 per week.

Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.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 Director: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us Staff Writer: Diane Stopyra, diane@exitzero.us Arts Editor: Tom Sims Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Nicole Mehlman, Ashley Middleton, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Julia Melendez Ashley Larson, Felicia Trusevich, Columnists: Kate Chadwick (Answer Lady), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey) Labeler: Mary Smith Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your home in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 B&W issues, plus five in color. Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe.

DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, 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, Island Grill, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies.

WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Jackson Street Boutique, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Café, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, 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, Billmae Cottage, Thomas

Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

BEACHFRONT King’s Cottage, Blue Moon Pizza, Coachman’s Motor Inn, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's 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, 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, White Dove Cottage, The 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, Bamboo Shack, Cheeks, Cape May Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel.

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, 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, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, Copper Fish, Homestead Real Estate.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Sunset Liquors, The 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, North Beach Gym, 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, Wing It.