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A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ March 13-March 26, 2014 ¯ Volume 12, Number 3 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Cape May has a new Chief of Police after Rob Sheehan was officially sworn in on Tuesday, March 4 — more photographs of the ceremony and reception inside. Photograph by Gabi Urda

Annual Cape Resorts Employee Benefit For Steve McCullough Appreciation Party PAGES 22-36 At Cabanas PAGES 50-55

Dot Burton’s 87th Birthday Party At The VFW PAGES 77-78

Kelly Heacock’s Bridal Shower At Cold Spring Grange PAGES 80-81

AND YES, THERE IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT CAPE MAY’S PEPPY PERIODICAL... WE HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR LARGER FORMAT!

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3/4: Swearing-in Ceremony At City Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Bob was Chief of Police from 1988 to 2001. He first came to Cape May as part of the US Coast Guard, where he fell in love with the town and a local girl — and stayed.

Tom Davies, Rob Sheehan Sr, Gary Elwell

Stacy Sheehan, Dottie Sheehan, Patty Callinan

Carol and Bob Boyd

Ralph and Barbara

Mike Kedsky and Anita Van Heeswyk

NWPD Chief Matt Gallagher and another officer

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Friday, March 21 Celebrate the end of winter with the tapping of Dogfish Limited Release Worldwide Stout (18.2%)

Simple math.

Good food + good beer = good times.

That’s our formula.

CAPE MAY’S LARGEST DRAFT BEER SELECTION...

OVER 20 FINE BREWS ON DRAFT! OPEN DAILY 11:30AM FOR LUNCH DINNER STARTS 4:30PM

Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

1200 ROUTE 109 SOUTH • CAPE MAY • (609) 884-BONE (2663)

ights esday N u T ” t he Pin “Steal t ekugel Leinen 8 1 March ella 25 - St March Featured Crafts of the Week...

Weyerbacher, Blithering Idiot

from Pennsylvania &

Dogfish Head Palo Santo

from Delaware

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THE GOINGS-ON GUIDE

Hear...

What: Paul Sottile on piano When: March 14, 15, 21, 22; 6:30-10:30pm Where: The Virginia Hotel How much: Free!

Know this: Paul has played and recorded on songs and remixes for Bush, Timbaland, Cece Peniston, Mya, Madonna, Shakira, Katy Perry, Good Charlotte, The Gorrillaz, and Morningwood More info: Call 609-884-5700 What: “The 13: 13 Artists — One Voice” Performance When: March 30; 6pm Where: Episcopal Church of the Advent How much: $15 at the door Know this: The 13 is New Jersey’s Premier Chamber Chior .

More info: Call 609-884-3065 What: Open Mic with MQ Murphy When: March 16, 23, 30; 7-10pm Where: Mad Batter How much: No cover charge Know this: MQ bought his first guitar in 1964... and has been playing ever since.

C More info: Call 609-884-5970

Paul Sottile has played for rock and pop icons like Madonna and Shakira to name two — hear him at The Ebbitt Room.

Harbor View

RESTAURANT, BAR & MARINA

OPEN ALL WINTER!

Lunch & Dinner Thursday through Sunday Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday

Breakfast on the Harbor

Come see what everyone is talking about!

SHRIMP STRAVAGANZA Friday Night

BURGER MANIA

All Day All Night on Sundays

all new flatbread menu

Come check out our NEW FLAT BREAD MENU with gluten free options!

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SHOW YOUR “MUG” AT OURS. THRILLING LIVE ENTERTAINMENTS NIGHTLY!!!

A LOCAL INSTITUTION FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY!!!!

Irish Night GABRIEL DONOHUE

WHISKYHICKON BOYS

Every Thursday 7pm

Saturday, March 15

KARAOKE WEDNESDAY WITH JIMMY J

Friday, March 21

Yuengs and wings $3 Yuenglings 5 cent wings

Friday, March 14

DJ JIMMY J

EVOLUTION Saturday, March 22

LAURA LEA TRIO

TERRIBLE TUESDAYS DJ Joe Mollo $2 Tacos $5 Burritos, $5 Nachos $2 Miller Lites All Night!

426 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY • (609) 884-3459 March 13-March 26, 2014 EXIT ZERO Page 5

THE GOINGS-ON GUIDE From Page 4

Prime Steaks | Sensational Seafood

Oceanfront on Beach Ave in Cape May

Get Hooked on Hemingway’s Try our New Lunch Menu & Receive a Free Trolley Ride Voucher *Limited Tickets Available for Weekends in March

Over-Stuffed Lunches and Daily Specials House Wine $3/ Martinis & Cosmos $5

Happy Hour Specials Daily 4 - 7pm

Sunset Dinner Daily Three Course Dinners $17.00/ 4 - 5:30pm

Wednesday Nights Prime Rib Dinner $18/ 4 - 8pm

Thursday Nights Seafood Buffet Special $21.95/ 4:30 - 8pm

DJ & Dancing Friday & Saturday Nights 9pm - Midnight

Breakfast Buffet Saturdays & Sundays 8 - 11:30am Oceanfront at 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May Reservations 609.884.5611 HemingwaysCapeMay.com

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What: Guitar Sessions and Duo Show When: March 19, 26; April 2, 9; 7:30-9:30 Where: The Mad Batter How much: Free!

Know this: Geno White knew he wanted to be a guitarist when he locked eyes with Jimi Hendrix as a young boy. He’s played such famous stages as The Knitting Factory in New York City and the Metro in Washington. He and a student will perform at each show.

More info: 609-884-5970 What: The Dane Anthony Band When: March 14; 9pm-1am Where: The Boiler Room How much: No cover charge Know this: You’ll hear the music of lounge legends who frequent Atlantic City. They do covers at their best.

More info: 609-884-8422

Celebrate A B-DAY...

What: GABLES 19th Birthday Party When: March 16; 6:30pm Where: Cape May Winery How much: A donation of $10 or more is appreciated.

Know this: There will be a pasta and meatballs buffet! Cash wine bar. Live entertainment.

More info: 609-886-8802

Celebrate St Pat’s...

What: The John Byrne Band When: March 15; 9pm-1am Where: The Boiler Room How much: No cover charge Know this: Frontman/Dublin native John Byrne claims The Chieftains and Bob Dylan as influences.

More info: 609-884-8422 What: Saint Patty’s O’Brewery Bash When: March 14; noon-8pm Where: Cape May Brewing Company Know this: All proceeds benefit Lower Cape May Regional School District’s campaign to raise money for the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.

More info: 609-849-9943 What: Saint Patrick’s Day Party When: March 15; 9:30pm-close Where: Cabanas How much: No cover charge Know this: 52 Pickup is playing. They are self-described as an “alternative, blues, folk, hip Hop, pop, punk, R&B/soul, rap, rock group.” Specials all day long.

More info: 609-884-4800

What: Saint Patrick’s Day Happy Hour When: March 15; 3-6pm Where: Mad Batter How much: No cover charge Know this: Barry and Susan Tischler will delight you with, appropriately, Irish tunes!

More info: 609-884-5970 What: Saint Patrick’s Day Happy Hour When: March 16, 17; 2-4pm Where: The Pilot House How much: No cover charge Know this: Musicians Barry and Susan Tischler, along with Gordon Vincent, will bring out the Irish in all of us.

More info: 609-884-3449 What: Irish Singalong When: March 18; 6pm Where: Cape May City Library Know this: No talent necessary.

More info: SongCircle5@yahoo.com

Celebrate EASTER...

What: Easter Brunch With Bunny Fundraiser When: April 19; 11am-12pm Where: Holly Shores Camping Resort How much: Minimum donation: $5, adults; $3, children 10 and under Know this: In addition to food and pictures with the bunny, there will be an egg hunt, magic show, pony rides, and DJ dance party, and arts and crafts.

More info: 609-886-1234

Eat And Drink...

What: Sunday Brunch Club When: Sundays, 10:30am or 1:30pm Where: The Red Store, Cape May Point How much: $5/person Know this: SBC is reservations only.

More info: capemaypointredstore.com/ Sundaybrunchclub.html What: Grand Slam Breakfast When: March 16; 8am-12pm Where: Cape Island Masonic Lodge #30; 1105 Seashore Road How much: $7, adults; Free, children under seven Know this: Tickets may be purchased at the door.

More info: See the Cape Island Masonic Lodge Facebook page!

What: Spring is in the Air Luncheon When: April 27, 11:30am Where: The Grand Hotel, Beach Drive How much: $35 Know this: Sponsored by The Christ Child Society of Cape May; advance reservations required. Proceeds benefit

3/4: Swearing-in Ceremony At City Hall For Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Go, nuts.

Family owned Fresh ground nut butters and other peanut related products Sandwiches to take with you or eat in our courtyard Bakery case stuffed with goodies Morning waffles and coffee.

Bring the entire family!

Ron Stenlake, Murray Plenn, Norman Marlin Jr

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.

Cape May Peanut Butter Co. 516 CARPENTERS LANE CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 (609) 898-4444 | WWW.CAPEMAYPEANUTBUTTERCO.COM

Melanie, John, July, CJ and Becca Bobik

Dinner on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5pm $24 Early Bird Specials from 5-5:30pm

(609) 898-0100 Chief Paul Reynolds of Stone Harbor and NWPD Captain Kevin Tolan

1 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May

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THE GOINGS-ON GUIDE From Page 6 needy children.

More info: Call Kay, 609-729-5773.

Audition...

What: Open call try-outs for East Lynne Theater actors.

When: March 17, 10:30am-7pm Where: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street How much: NA! Know this: Prepare your own funny monoglogue, or read from what’s available More info: eastlynneco@aol.com

Learn...

What: Juggling Class When: March 18, 7-8:30pm Where: The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street How much: Free!

Know this: Class is taught by James Rana, who has been a college professor, stilt-walker, fire-eater, circus clown, and radio disc jockey.

More info: 609-884-5898, or eastlynnetheater.org

Seaside Cheese Co.

600 PARK BOULEVARD, WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

What: Lectures on New Jersey When: March 19, 26; April 2, 9 Where: Historic Cold Spring Village Welcome Center How much: Free!

Know this: Topics include, respectively: Inventing in New Jersey; Behind the Scenes in South Jersey, Spycraft of the Revolution; Garden State Ghosts.

More info: 609-898-2300

Solve...

What: East Lynne Theater’s Murder Mystery Weekends When: March 21/22, or March 29/29 Where: Stay at the Henry Sawyer Inn, or Twin Gables across the Street How much: $389/2 people; upgrades available Know this: Retired Philadelphia police detective Frank Smith is on-hand to provide just enough information to keep the investigation going.

More info: 609-884-5898, or eastlynnetheater.org

Steve & Barb’s Montly Flight of Cheese Thursday, March 27 Bring your own bottle of Chardonnay and we’ll pair it with some nice cheeses!

$10 per person. Call to reserve and for further details.

Party Trays for Any Event!

Private Tastings - Call for Details Page 8 EXIT ZERO March 13-March 26, 2014

More info: 609-884-5898, or eastlynnetheater.org What: Meet-the-Artist Reception for Michele Sonner When: March 29; 11am-1pm Where: Splash; 513 Carpenter’s Lane on the mall How much: Whatever you spend! A portion of proceeds will be donated to Aimnal Outreach of Cape May County.

Know this: Michele’s jewelry is nature-inspired “art to wear.”

More info: 609-846-7100 What: “Moses” the play When: April 10 Where: Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster How much: $125 Know this: The trip is sponsored by The Forever Young Group at Notre Dame de la Mer Parish in Wildwood.

More info: Call Doris, 609-522-5830

Laugh...

What: Police Athletic League’s Comedy Night Social When: March 14, 8:30pm Where: Cape May Convention Hall How much: Tickets are $35 in advance, or $45 day of. Purchase them at capemaypal.com or discovercapemaynj. com, or by calling 609-884-9563.

Know this: There will be three headliners, including Moody McCarthy, who has appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel, Live!”

More info: Contact Officer Tony Genaro at tgenaro@comacast.net, or 609374-4987.

See...

What: East Lynne Theater’s Production of Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Copper Beeches When: March 14, 15, 8pm Where: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street How much: $25 general admission Know this: It’s a vintage radio-style production, complete with sound effects and commercials.

Don’t miss the Comedy Night Social, from Police Athletic League, at Cape May Convention Hall on March 14

3/4: Swearing-in Ceremony At City Hall For Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

• DRINK SPECIALS • FEATURED DRINKS • $5 FLATBREADS Come enjoy our expanded flatbread menu.

Officers Connely, Krissinger, Austin, Bobik, Lear, Genaro, Kocis

Every week, Cabanas will offer 1 of our Specialty Sandwiches.

Paired with our Cape May Brewery Craft Beer Selections.

ALL FOR JUST $12, AND YOU KEEP THE GLASS Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page, where we’ll reveal each week’s pairing.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS: HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM – 7:30PM 3/14: Mamie & Nate 3/21: Rick Ferrante & Roy Baker Duo 3/28: Andrew Reeves Chief Sheehan and his father Rob, and Lieutenant Chuck Lear

LATE NIGHT BANDS SAT, 3/15: 52 Pick Up (9:30pm - St. Patty’s Day Party) FRI, 3/21: Stellar Mojo (9:30pm) SAT, 3/22: Flanimal & Corrado Acoustic Show (8:00pm - 11:00pm) FRI 3/28 & SAT 3/29: SINGER–SONGWRITER FESTIVAL For Complete Schedule go to www.sscapemay.com

609-884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur Street www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com Tom, Rob and Rob

/CabanasOnTheBeach

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The Original

FUDGE KITCHEN

3/4: Swearing-in Ceremony At City Hall For Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Our Lucky Leprachauns are now hand-rolling our famous IRISH POTATOES

Your St. Patrick’s Day Candy Headquarters

Stacy, Dottie, Colleen and Chief Sheehan

MODESTLY, WE SAY THAT OURS ARE THE BEST!

Whipped Creamy Fudge Premium Chocolates Saltwater Taffy Homemade Caramel Corn

Chief Rob Sheehan and his family

We Mail Anywhere in The World!

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Stop In for a FREE SAMPLE of Our Creamy Fudge!

Chief Sheehan and Officer Scott Krissinger PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

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Ramblings From The Editor

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

e wish Cape May’s new Chief of Police Rob Sheehan a long and successful tenure in his office at City Hall — and not just because it’s a really good idea to stay on good terms with the men in uniform. Chief Sheehan has always come across as a genuine, down-to-earth guy with his heart, and his head, in the right place. And I happen to think both of these are important in a town like Cape May. Yes, of course, we should all follow the letter of the law but good sense and proper discretion have sometimes been overlooked in Cape May and it hasn’t always been the fault of the CMPD. I remember one of the most embarrassing things that has happened to this town in recent years — that shocking idea, a few years ago, of pulling over and ticketing drivers who weren’t wearing seatbelts as they headed into town on Lafayette Street over Memorial Day weekend! This was part of a safety campaign mandated by then Governor John Corzine — for “safety campaign” you might also want to read “fundraising campaign”. We SHOULD all wear seatbelts but people coming to relax and spend money in this town should not have been targeted in such a manner — it was like shooting fish in a barrel.

At the time Mayor Jerry Inderwies was horrified such an action had taken place without council’s knowledge.

Turned out it was the idea of then City Manager Lou Corea who tried to say that the state had forced such an action — but the state never told individual municipalites WHEN to target drivers. Memorial Day weekend was apparently Corea’s idea.

Then there was another shooting-fish-in-a-barrel policy of ticketing drivers who parked on Park Boulevard while attending festivals in Wilbraham Park. Again, people should not have been parking there, but the signage was far from adequate. In recent years, this has been sorted out.

My point is... the police need to remember that their department, and this town, would be in a pretty bad way if it were not for the millions of dollars of tourist money that comes into city coffers. I get the strong impression that Chief Sheehan is well aware of this and will run a department that shows common sense, and compassion, when they’re called for.

We called Lucas Manteca who, along with wife Deanna Ebner, owns The Red Store in Cape May Point, early on Monday morning. He was likely very tired since Monday is the day after Sunday, when The Red

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Store’s much buzzed-about Brunch Club, for which Lucas is up and prepping by 3am, takes place. But the Argentinian-born chef was happy to talk with us while on his way to check the waves for surfability — a passion for Lucas behind only food and family in his list of priorities.

The topic of our conversation? A 10-acre stretch of land off New England Road which Lucas and two partners — land owner Tom Rossi and farmer Jaime Alvarez — will transform into a sustainable, community farm called Fincas del Mar, or Farms of the Sea. It’s an idea that’s been in the works since Lucas’ days of working at the acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barn in upstate New York, which sources ingredients from its own land.

“It exploded my mind,” Lucas says, in his ever-endearing, English-as-a-second-language way.

His was the first stool on the left when you sat down at Dellas’ 5 and 10 soda fountain. He could be found there every morning having his coffee, talking politics. Young adults remember him as the Little League umpire who would not hesitate to call it a strike, even if you were his niece. Folks remember him as someone who would not hesitate to tell you exactly what he thought, even if you were his brother or his friend. Above all else, he was a man known for uncompromising integrity. His name is Allen Major and he will be sorely missed.

Fans of the Merion Inn (and there are many) will have noticed that the restaurant hasn’t opened this year and isn’t able to take reservations. This is, sad

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to say, down to a financial dispute between the owner Vicki Watson and the contractor who began repair work on the building after a fire in December 2010. The Merion and the contractor have been in litigation for the last two years but Vicki is hopeful that “some good things are in the works so keep your fingers crossed.” I second that emotion — the Merion is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution, and a beloved one at that. I also want to do a shout-out on Vicki’s behalf for help with the Third Annual George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert, which will be held on June 8 at Convention Hall. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities will once again provide core funding for the concert but another $7,000 is required in order to make the concert happen. Vicki is looking for local businesses and individuals to become George’s Angels by making a donation. To help, visit the Merion’s website at www.merioninn.com — and look for the DONATE NOW button. Or visit the MAC website, www.capemaymac. org and go to Music Festival page and George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert. Thanks for listening.

The new size of Exit Zero continues to provoke spirited debate. I have received quite a few more positive comments than negative ones but I do, naturally, take the views of readers and advertisers very seriously.

But listen, we are committed to this new size for the whole of 2014 and at the end of that time we will see how we all feel. Just the other day, one lady in her 70s visited the shop and said, “I love the new size! It’s to easy to turn the pages.” And yet, last week, a good friend of Exit Zero (a lady in her 60s, for what it’s worth) said she found it hard work turning the larger pages. So you can see how opinions differ quite sharply. Me? I love the bigger photographs — they deliver so much more impact — and I really love the little popup bubbles that accompany our photographic coverage, and they wouldn’t have been possible with the previous size. In the meantime, enjoy the paper but DO let me know your thoughts — write to me at jack@exitzero. us, and I might just print them.

Speaking of things new and exciting — I hope you’re enjoying the new comic strip below, by Rosemary Dery. She and I have some fun ideas on how we’re going to turn Bird (that’s his name) into a local legend. So watch this space, and our Facebook page Rambling contributors: Diane Stopyra and Susan Tischler

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BIRD IS THE WORD

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3/4: Swearing-in Ceremony For New CMPD Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Delicious Affordable Meals

Easter Sunday Brunch $40 Adult* /$25 Children Under 12 10:00am - 3:00pm

*COFFEE, SOFT DRINKS AND COMPLIMENTARY MIMOSA INCLUDED TAX & GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED

St. Patrick’s Day Chef ’s Tasting March 14 thru March 17 5:30pm - 9:00pm

ala carte & prix fixe menus also available

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petershieldsinn.com

open to members and guests Little kitchen by Mark and Margie

Weekday lunches Serving Dinner on Friday & Sunday Great Food...

Great People...

Great Prices!

Memberships Available Hall Rentals Call for Details!

Sponsored by Veterans Home Association Cape May VFW Post 386 (609) 884-7961 419 Congress Street, Cape May

3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Larry Brown has known Rob Sheehan since he was a kid in diapers. “It’s about time we got a Cape May kid as Chief of Police,” he says. “Rob is dedicated and well-liked in Cape May.”

Kendal Davis, Bruce Brown, Betsy Craig, Larry Brown, aka Hoops

John Stevenson, George Greeland, Jake Stevenson

“Rob is the most qualified person in the state of New Jersey for this job,” says Jerry Inderwies, who was Mayor of Cape May from 2000-2008.

“He’ll make a wonderful chief.”

Bridget, LaraJo and Jerry Inderwies

Open Daily from 11:30 609-884-8296 thelobsterhouse.com

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3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Chief Sheehan, Greff Garagozza

Jim Matthews, Bruce MacLeod

Rob Sheehan, Scott Smith

Officer Kocis, Alex Bennett

Dottie Sheehan, Patti Callinan

Jerry Inderwies Jr, Jim Matthews

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3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan Photos of couples with major height differences leave an awkward empty space. From now on we’re going to fill that space with bubbles, and give away a prize at the end of the year to the couple with the biggest differential.

Carol, Betty

Linda Steenrod, Bob Boyd

Anita DeSatnick, Erik Simonsen

Amber Slawek, Dwight Dunbracco

“Rob is a great guy to work with, and a great guy to work for,” says Lieutenant Chuck Lear, who also worked with Rob’s father.

Chuck and Karen Lear

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Get Your Irish On! (we’ll help with that)

3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Jeff McCart, Tami McCart, Patty Harbord

Open Daily • Phone 609-435-5052 Beer • Wine • Spirits Ice • Snacks • Free Parking

Uncle Bill’s & FAMILY RESTAURANT

Rick Weber, Chris and Erin Shoemaker

Re-opening Friday, March 14 St. Patty’s Weekend!

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Jen, Liz, Scott, Steve PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

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(609) 884-1169 Ken Cooper, Mike Atkins, Briton Lea PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

711 Townbank Road North Cape May capemaywinery.com March 13-March 26, 2014 EXIT ZERO Page 17

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Kimbo, Shawn Austin, Gary Elwell

NOW OPEN FULL TIME Breakfast & lunch 8am-3pm Dinner from 5pm

Gluten-free menus available for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Vegan and vegetarian fare

Lieutenant Joseph McGrath, Chief William, Chief Mastriana

HAPPY HOUR

Daily 3-6pm featuring Half Price Drinks!

LIVE MUSIC WED THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHTS 7-10PM Wednesdays - Geno White Duo 7:30-10:30 Thursdays - Andy Reeves Sundays - Open Mic with MQ Murphy Friday, March 14 - Audrey Snow Saturday, March 15 - Joe & Mike Sunday, March 16 -Barry Tischler 3-6pm Friday, March 21 - Gordon Vincent • Saturday, March 22 - Jim Doran

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“I’m the man who goes to a lot of council meetings and asks a lot difficult question,” says Jerry Gaffney, a two-time Mayor of Cape May and 16-year member of council. His latest question: Why not give veterans free beach tags? “I think most people are for it,” he says.

Jerry and MaryAnne Gaffney, Terry Brown, Sharon and Darr3n Hicklin PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

3/8: Candle-making Demo At Cape May Artists Cooperative Gallery On Sunset

David Peck, Christine Peck, Bob Peck

Sue Evangelista, Christine Peck, Diane Flanegan, Dennis Dowe

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PILOT HOUSE AMERICAN BAR & GRILL

Go where the locals go. (with good reason) LUNCH & DINNER SERV ED DAILY seafood • steaks • cocktails • kids menu

CAPE MAY’S BEST HAPP Y HOUR

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DOWN-HOME COOKING

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OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANT

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Exit Zero At The Winter Olympics In Sochi, Russia

Kostja Doronkin, who works at Cape May Fish Market, in Sochi at the Winter Olympics PHOTOGRAPH BY OUR MAN IN RUSSIA (DON’T TELL VLAD THE MAD)

Serving Dinner from 5pm on Saturday Evenings

Washington Inn

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Open every Saturday Winter Warm-up 25 dollars the

wine bar

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

3/4: Reception At WCM Banquet Hall For New Chief Of Police Rob Sheehan

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Friendly These women have been lifelong friends. Kelly is the youngest, and she wants that in print (job done). They are all very much looking forward to summer. “We’re beach girls,” Sandy says.

Sandy Salsin, Debbie Pennington, Janine Flosdorf, Kelly McFadden

Serving Dinner Friday & Saturday $11.99 Early Bird Menu 4pm-6pm

Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8:00-2:30 (3 on Sun) $5.99 Belly Buster Breakfast Everyday til 11 406 N.Broadway, West Cape May 609.884.6332 • www.bellavidacafe.com

Linda Steenrod, who owns, with husband Bob, the dogfriendly Billmae Cottage on Washington Street, spent some time in St Martin this winter. “I’ve been back about a month, and my feet haven’t been warm since. But I did miss Cape May while I was gone!” says Linda.

Cucina Rosa The trouble with eating Italian food

Bob Steenrod, Larry Morier and Linda Steenrod

...is that five or six days later you’re hungry again. — George Miller

Reserve Your Private Party for 2014 Now! (Opening for Dinner March 28) The chief, when he was a little lad PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

301 Washington Street Mall & Perry Street (609) 898-9800 • www.cucinarosa.com March 13-March 26, 2014 EXIT ZERO Page 21

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Mariela Smith, Lena Grey

Ana and Max Moran

Sandy Montano, Curtis Bashaw, John Daily

Jeannette Horan, Gabi Scumpo, Joannie Bowman

Adrienne Crowley, Meredith Borrell, Krystina Kennedy

Greg, Marin, Chuck

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

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O pen F riday & S aturday 10 am -5 pm F ree P arking !

Check out our tasting bar!

135 Sunset Blvd. (behind the Exit Zero Store) 609.425.6434 C ape M ay H oney F arm . com

Over 40 Varieties of Raw Local, Domestic and Imported Honey Bee Pollen Propolis & Royal Jelly Organic Skin Care Pure Beeswax Candles and More

John, Sergiu, Alex, Cristi, Mirzoca, Z. , Gabi, Shena

The Red Store Supper Club & Brunch Club

Jess, Jamie, Erika, Danielle, Jerika, Roz

Check it out at www.capemaypointredstore.com

Unique Martinis • Fresh Seafood • Tasty Steaks • Free Parking!

Bar Serving from 4pm Wednesday thru Saturday Dining Room Serving from 5pm Friday & Saturday The Virginia hotel team PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609-884-2111•www.oysterbayrestaurant.com March 13-March 26, 2014 EXIT ZERO Page 23

Exit Zero Goes On Vacation... To The Arctic (A Little Colder Than Cape May)

Legendary Exit Zero photographer Maciek Nabrdalik (left) sent us this photo, shot while he was teaching a 10-day photography workshop in the Arctic last week. Also pictured is Adrian Bednarek.

PHOTOGRAPH BY OUR ROVING ARCTIC CORRESPONDENT

Carney’s

RE-OPENING FRIDAY, MARCH 14 FOR ST. PATTY’S WEEKEND! Open Friday thru Monday Traditional and Authentic Irish Fare

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ROY BAKER & FRIENDS - Saturday from 3-7pm DJ AND DANCING - Saturday night MONDAY, MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY TERRY O’BRIEN & CO. LIVE from 4-8pm BEACH & JACKSON STREET, CAPE MAY Page 24 EXIT ZERO March 13-March 26, 2014

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

Aleathea’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner right across the street from the beach. Enjoy a cocktail on their lovely porch as you watch people go by. Re-opening March 28.

AVALON COFFEE 3704 Bayshore Rd. North Cape May www.avaloncoffeecompany.com

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, bagels, smoothies and much more. Cape May location opens in April.

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

You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and proud for having made a healthy choice. There are lots of homemade selections, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian items.

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. Great early bird specials.

Plus one of the the coolest addresses on the island!

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.caperesorts.com/bluepigtavern

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.

BOILER ROOM 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8421 www.caperesorts.com/boilerroom

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

BROWN ROOM 200 Congress Place, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.caperesorts.com/brownroom

Congress Hall’s lounge is called Cape May’s Living Room for a reason. The decor is elegant but casual, the drinks are great, the staff is cool, and the place just says “classy.”

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 BREWING CO. 1288 Hornet Road, Rio Grande (609) 849-9933 www.capemaybrewery.com

It’s the first microbrewery at the Jersey shore, and it’s creating quite the buzz... they won Best IPA at the 2012 Atlantic City Beer Fest. Check out the new tasting room.

CAPE MAY HONEY FARM 135 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 425-6434 www.capemayhoneyfarm.com

Cape May Honey Farm offers local raw honey, imported honey, and home and beauty products that have been homemade using beeswax.

Honey

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CAPE MAY PEANUT BUTTER CO. 516 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May (609) 898-4444 www.capemaypeanutbutterco.com

A pretty awesome idea... devoting a whole shop to peanut butter, right?

And you will not be disappointed. There are all sorts of irresistible treats inspired by the American classic.

Peanut Butter sandwiches and products

$3-$15 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

N/A

N/A

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

Stop by this lovely winery for a wine tasting or enjoy a glass with some cheese on their deck. They are open year round and offer shipping to New Jersey and Florida.

Winery

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CARNEY’S Beach and Jackson, Cape May (609) 884-4424 www.carneyscapemaynj.com

Carney’s is re-opening on Friday, March 14 for the season just in time for St. Patty’s Weekend. They will be serving traditional and authentic Irish Fare. Check their ad for specials and entertainment!

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CUCINA ROSA 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (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. Re-opening at the end of March but you can book your privtae party for 2014 now!

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YES

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

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

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FULL BAR

NO

YES

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THE EBBITT ROOM 25 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5700 www.caperesorts.com/ebbittroom

Enjoy your meal on the Ebbitt Room porch, overlooking tree-lined Jackson Street, or enjoy the simple elegance of this dining room.

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NO

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Open 7 days from 11:30 Drink Specials and Half Price App Menu during our Daily Happy Hours from 4-6pm

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Quizzo - Monday Nights at 8:00pm

Special Projects Team

Great food and awesome cocktails...

...in a cool, casual pub atmosphere

3729 BAYSHORE ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY (609) 889-7000 | 5WESTPUB.COM

KITCHEN HOURS: SUN THRU THUR. 11:30AM-10PM • FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11:30AM-11PM

So tasty

you may be tempted to use both at once.

Housekeeping

“As always, everything was outstanding! Our entrees were exceptional and the desserts to die for!”

— J o h n M c G r a dy , CMCH, NJ

Open Thursday thru Monday for Lunch & Dinner Reservations Recommended | Outdoor Dining Available All Major Credit Cards | Pet Friendly Back Patio 322 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY (609) 884-9119 | TISHASFINEDINING.COM Page 26 EXIT ZERO March 13-March 26, 2014

Employee of the year Silvia Andon PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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5 WEST PUB 3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-7000 www.5westpub.com

This hotspot is a gastropub coming to you from the owners of Tisha’s.

Expect the same high-quality food and high-quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

Opening late March. Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting. Now go grab a burrito!

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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. Call for current hours. They have lots of free parking too!

L, D

$6-$22 Cash Only

BYOB

YES

YES

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

Opening spring 2014. Excellent downhome Italian food, just like your mama, or your grandma, or your aunt would make. Reasonably priced and great for a family dinner.

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YES

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

A locals’ favorite for a reason. There’s a Key West vibe, good food, regular entertainment, and the views are spectacular.

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

Opening April 2014. Famous for its sunsets, there’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset. Dog friendly on patio and at umbrella tables.

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

Opening April 2014. The restaurant offers daily happy hour specials, one amazing view of the Atlantic, and a relaxed, delicious menu...

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

Open year round. Tasting room open daily 11am to 6pm. Wine tasting & sales, wine by the glass & bottle, gourmet cheese plates to enjoy on premise.

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

Casual and family-friendly, Hemingway’s offers great seafood, prime beef and nightly specials. Enjoy their happy hours daily from 4-7pm.

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

Opening late April or Early May. The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – very colorful and delicious! Plus, they cater too.

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

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. Drinks on the Schooner before dinner is a lovely experience.

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LOUISA’S CHOCOLATE BAR 108 Jackson Street, Cape May (609) 884-5519

Have a sweet tooth? This is the place for you. The chocolate is of the highest quality... in both familiar and adventurous flavors.

Chocolates

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

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

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BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

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

The original fine dining restaurant in Cape May and one of the best.

Enjoy creative, tasty food at a table or at the bar... where drinks are half off 3-6pm.

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$19-$30 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

Opening mid March. Marie Nicole’s serves modern American cuisine with a European ambiance. Delicious entrees, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.

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BAR

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NO

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OCEAN VIEW Beach & Grant Avenues, Cape May (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

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

B, L, D

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Seafood & Fine Dining New York Strip Steak • Filet Mignon • Veal Cutlet • Center Cut Pork Chops

Julia McCurthy, John Chirila, Adrienne Crowley, Tara Rothberg

Early Bird Special... Complimentary Glass of Wine with each Early Bird Dinner.

Available Sunday thru Friday from 3:30-5:30

3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May Cape Plaza Shopping Center • 889-6610

Aleathea’s 7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May 609.884.5555 innofcapemay.com

Marjori Pashuck, Lauren Kramer, Lauren Bishop Jackie Kocis, Amanda Eckel, Jess Nagel

Reopening for Singer/Songwriter Weekend March 28 & 29

Open Friday & Saturday, April 4 & 5, then daily starting Friday, April 11 Life in the past lane...

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ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN Washington Street Mall and the Promenade 800-23-FUDGE www.fudgekitchens.com

It’s family owned and operated, and you can tell. The service AND the fudge are exceptional. And their saltwater taffy? It’s the perfect seashore treat.

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

A lovely dining room, a beautiful new bar, a new bar menu, great martinis and classic, generous dishes.

PETER SHIELDS 1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May (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.

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. Check their ad for specials and entertainment.

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THE RED STORE 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757 www.capemaypointredstore.com

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.

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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. Great wings too!

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

Opening spring 2014. Black wood and granite tables, mother-of-pearl barfront, river rock decor... the vibe is as cool as the food is delicious.

Check out the chef’s table.

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SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY 110 Park Blvd, West Cape May (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. Plus they now carry caviar and escargot too.

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STAR COFFEE SHOP 29 Perry Street, Cape May 800-297-3779 www.caperesorts.com/thestar

It’s important to get your coffee from people who understand how important quality coffee is. The Star is that place...

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

Conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard, Sunset has spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks — and some of the coolest light fittings you ever saw.

Liquor Store

Please call for info

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TOMMY’S FOLLY COFFEE 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-6522 www.caperesorts.com/tommysfolly

Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies, as well as healthy and tasty lunch options.

B, Café

$1-$7 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

NO

NO

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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. Check their ad for upcoming live entertainment.

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BAR

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

Opening St. Patty’s weekend. Reliably excellent food — there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts. Open daily. Sit outside and eat if the weather is nice.

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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

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BYOB

YES

YES

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VFW 419 Congress Street, Cape May (609) 884-7961

The VFW serves delicious affordable meals to both members and guests.

Lunch is served on weekedays and dinner on Friday and Sunday. The hall is also available to rent. Memberships available too. Call for details.

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BAR

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WASHINGTON INN 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 www.washingtoninn.com

Superb gourmet food, and a cool but cozy bar. Check out an amazing wine list of over 10,000 bottles; they’ve got the largest wine cellar in South Jersey.

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Opening Thursday, March 20 Thurs. thru Sunday from 11am

3/7/14

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Saturday-Monday •March 15-17 Corned Beef & Cabbage, Guiness Stew, Ham & Cabbage, Irish Cocktails, Guiness on Tap, Irish Desserts & more!

AMERICAN STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE

Featuring Hand-cut Steaks, Local Seafood,& International Beers-on-tap

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Find EZ The Octopus Contest Start looking through the paper... you could win a gift certificate to an advertiser!

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey 609-889-2000

Hidden somewhere in the paper is our mascot... EZ THE OCTOPUS! Find it & enter to win.

Actual Size Shown Here:

This Week’s Prizes:

Kids’ Menu Great Veggie Dishes Charming Patio Delicious Desserts TripAdvisor recommended!

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Harbor View Ugly Mug Valentino’s Coins

6 Years Running!

- NJ Monthly

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Great Food…Best Wings... Coldest Beer Package Goods…Take Out

(609) 884-4712

Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington Street

Entry Deadline Date: Tuesday, March 25.

Draw Date: Wednesday, March 26.

Winners announced in April 10 issue.

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

TALK OF THE TOWN

The Old Fogey

To Baldly Go...

More than 60 students and faculty from Lower Cape May Regional High School and Richard Teitelman Middle School have reached out to family, friends and businesses for donations to the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research. On March 28, the effort will culminate in a headshaving event, where all participants will have their hair sheared off in a show of solidarity. The goal this year is $40,000, which would add considerably to the grand total — this has been an annual event since 2010 — of $108,675. “I am beyond proud,” says LCMR English teacher and St Baldrick’s organizer TJ Belasco. A special shout-out, he adds, is due to businesses who’ve offered support, including The Crab House at Two Mile Landing, which hosted a beef and beer for the cause, and Cape May Brewing Company, which will donate a portion of the proceeds from their St Paddy’s Party. To donate, visit lcmrschooldistrict.com.

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

rather miss the snow. I know, I know, we are all overdue some sun, and to be honest I was rather bored of frostbitten digits (I refuse to wear gloves, no matter how bitter the cold: the habit stems from the time I led Russian troops in driving Hitler’s devils back from Moscow, and I had to have my trigger finger free at all times. Also, when wolves attacked, and one’s gun had jammed in the cold, one had to poke them right in the nose, hard, and mittens rendered that action not just futile but amusing to sadistic bystanders).

Actually, Young Albert has refused to leave the D’Catur Mansion for the last month until he was assured there was no more snow. I understand his motives, whilst deploring his drama and need for attention: he had wandered off one cold evening to find a rental car or stray tourist to pee against and it was so cold his wee turned to ice mid-stream, attaching him firmly to the hubcap of a rather tacky Ford from Philly. The car had then driven off, with Albert spinning like a dervish.

All of this I had deduced from the scene of the crime when I went looking for him:

I saw tiny footprints, a newly vacated parking spot and a Yorkie-sized trench in the deep snow running closely parallel to the tire tracks. Albert is nothing if not resourceful, though, and I worried not: I simply had my Faithful Manservant, Kitchener, deactivate the minefield and machineguns between the side gate and the kitchen door, and sure enough, a week later, Albert returned, still a little dizzy and furious, dragging a shattered hubcap and what seemed to be a tattered size 16 white sneaker. I asked no questions and he

offered no explanations.

Since then, though, Albert has been a house dog, much to the annoyance and worry of the staff, who have taken to carrying cudgels when alone on the upper levels, in case he decides to play.

So, the thaw has been welcome, though I admit there have been some surprises under the deepest drifts in the shadier parts of the garden. The frozen Mormon missionaries were a mild surprise: I told these clean-cut lads that lightweight nylon suits were not ideal for the bitter cold as I chased them from the porch with my walking cane. And the hibernating polar bear was certainly not expected, nor easily explained. His anger at being roused was a little extreme, I think, and as a result he now occupies pride of place above the fireplace in the library, his expression a mix of rage and surprise that I had Ernie Hemingway’s Elephant Gun with me on a simple walk in the grounds. Always be prepared, says I and the Boy Scouts. Tho their preparedness does not include large bore weaponry and a brace of hand grenades, I will wager.

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation... To Colombia, Exuma And Key West

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One Happy Turtle Meet Tina, who came to the Nature Center of Cape May via Weis Ecology Center in Ringwood, New Jersey.

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“She is at least 20 years old and has been used in education programs all of her life. She is a feisty lady, very personable and sociable.” In the warmer months, Tina even has her own outdoor pen. Here she is enjoying her fruit salad lunch! In the warmer months she has her own outdoor pen — one spoiled turtle.

Dear Answer Lady I’ve been invited to a St Patrick’s Day party by my ex-boyfriend. We are still friends, even though he has a new girlfriend. He throws great parties and, in the interest of civility, I’m going. The problem is I’m not a fan of the new GF, and, to add insult to injury, this is a “must wear green” gig, and I look terrible in green.

(She, on the other hand, is one of these looks-great-in-a-burlap-bag types.) I know it sounds ridiculous, but will I look like a spoilsport if I don’t wear green? – Dear Reader Excuse the analogy but it seems to the Answer Lady that you are asking her if you have spinach in your teeth when, in fact, your hair is on fire. Whether or not you should wear green to this party does not seem to be the proper inquiry, when it

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at the Mug, at least not when it’s really crowded. It means conducting oneself respectfully in public (whether or not the other party, in fact, deserves such respect). It does NOT mean forcing oneself to appear on the other party’s home turf to witness one’s replacement prancing about in a color which everyone is arbitrarily wearing for a day and which makes us look less than stellar. Yes, a great party is a wonderful thing but if you’re suffering through it, why bother?

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Dear Answer Lady I’m an old-fashioned Italian guy, and I just fell in love with a crazy Irish woman.

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Dear Reader You live in a town where a Carney’s and a Cucina Rosa peacefully coexist.

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THE BIG EXIT ZERO Q&A

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n March 4, after 24 years with Cape May Police Department, Robert Sheehan, Jr, son of former CMPD Sergeant Robert Sheehan Sr, became the city’s new Chief of Police. We sat down with him to discuss the man behind the badge.

Have you ever been arrested? No! But I have gotten parking tickets. [Editor’s note: He really has. Chief Sheehan showed us at least eight, all of them paid in full.]

That’s pretty funny. It was when they were $15 each, not so much know that they’re $32. People will come to me and say, “I got this parking ticket; is there anything you can do

for me?” I say, “Yes! Go downstairs and pay it like I did!”

Let’s back up. Are you from Cape May? Yes, born and raised. Growing up, I thought the world revolved around that little league field next to the elementary school.

Did you always want to be a police officer? You know, I’ve been thinking about that a lot. I think maybe on a subconscious level I did. I went to Stockton University and got a degree in Business Administration and I remember people asking, “Aren’t you going to a be a policeman like your dad?”

And I always told them no. Lo and behold, I ended up taking the test for the heck of it, to keep my options open. Then I got into it and I really enjoyed it. It was like… of course. Of course I should be doing this.

What was it like, having a cop for a dad? It was nice having him around; if he was working patrol, he’d stop at home

for dinner.

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? My dad had a landscaping business — Lawn and Order. I pushed a lot of lawn mowers, and it was horrible.

Now you have a family of your own? I have a wife and three kids, ages 16, 12 and 11.

They must think it’s pretty cool their dad is the chief, right? I don’t think they care! I remember my daughter saying to me once, “Daddy, you’re not a real police officer, right?

You just sign your name all day!”

Would you be okay with them following in your footsteps? I would. It’s a very rewarding job. I like coming to work. I like being a policeman. But the shiftwork can be tough on you physically. And sometimes, being exposed to certain stuff, to hostility, to the bad guys... it’s not C March 13-March 26, 2014 EXIT ZERO Page 41

THE EXIT ZERO Q&A From Page 41 the best thing in the world.

Has it made you more cynical? You know, it’s funny… not as much as you would think. This might sound like a piein-the-sky kind of thing but you see people’s backgrounds and you see that not everyone has had the same opportunities as you, so you feel more compassion. Also, sometimes good people do dumb things; it happens. It’s that old concept: To know all is to forgive all.

I imagine you also get to see humanity at its best. Do you have an example of that?

I always think of this time I was working patrol down in Village Green before I had children. It was the middle of night and there was a car that kept driving around the block. I wanted to know if he was casing the place so I pulled him over and I figured I’d take a gentle approach. I said: “Hey, are you lost?” But the driver was just trying to put his baby to sleep.

You mentioned being exposed to hostility. Do you think there is an inordinate amount of hostility directed at Cape May’s summer cops — the yellow shirts? Yes, because at times they have to do our dirty work. They’re the ones who have to tell the kids they can’t bike up here, or can’t be skateboarding here, but there’s two sides to every story. Merchants call us to say

“I always think of this time I was working patrol down in Village Green before I had children. It was the middle of night and there was a car that kept driving around the block. I wanted to know if he was casing the place so I pulled him over and I figured I’d take a gentle approach. I said: ‘Hey, are you lost?’ But the driver was just trying to put his baby to sleep.” their customers are annoyed by skateboarding on the mall. It’s a balancing act.

In their defense, they get the dirty jobs.

There’s no glory in a parking ticket, especially a meter ticket.

Am I using a derogatory term, calling them yellow shirts? I think that’s the best name they’ve gotten.

We know people call the police when they’re in trouble, but what are some of the more surprising calls you’ve had? You’d be surprised how many people call wanting

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to know what time the fireworks are on the Fourth of July. We also get calls about injured seagulls. Or when people find a bat in the house.

What’s bat-in-the-house protocol?

Duck! Seriously, I think the officers can be half as scared as the people. You wing it, pardon the pun.

What about the strangest call? It happened on a Sunday night. The caller said he’d accidentally stabbed — or maybe it was that he’d accidentally slit — his friend’s throat. So you knew something was up… I mean, when’s the last time you accidentally slit your friend’s throat? An arrest was made.

What is your goal as chief? Really getting back to basics. This is stuff we’ve been good at over the years, and I’d like to concentrate on it more — better interaction with businesses and more of a focus on residential areas. Sometimes there will be a higher concentration of summer officers on the mall or out in front of a bar. My plan is really to spread the wealth, so to speak, and to have good bike patrols in the Village Green section and some other areas. I think you can’t go wrong with that.

Police work requires a certain level of strength and toughness. What’s the least policeman-like thing about you? I listen to books on tape. I just got done with

Orange is the New Black, and I get through a lot of books this way. Often nonfiction.

One summer I decided I would do all of the classics. It took me forever to get through Great Expectations. I should have read that in high school when I was supposed to.

Are there any misconceptions about police work in Cape May? Cape May is a great place to work and we’ve had great, quiet years, but we are busier than you’d think. I felt glad when I started working here that I didn’t realize as a kid how busy my dad was; I would have worried. Also, no one gets a toaster for writing the most tickets! And I always like to give the dispatchers a plug when I can. They’re doing one of the most underappreciated jobs in law enforcement.

What makes you most proud to be chief of this police force? I believe it is how we deal with the public. I don’t think all police departments everywhere focus on customer service the way we do. When someone comes to us for help we do the best we possibly can, even if it’s not something that’s necessarily in our job description.

What’s your favorite thing about Cape May, apart from Exit Zero? Aside from Exit Zero, it’s the people. This is a great community and the members of this force truly want to do the right thing by them and to serve them as best we can.

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation... To Santa Barbara

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Cape May Moments

Historical Editor Ben Miller picks some of his favorite memories from America’s Original Seaside Resort Photograph courtesy of Phil Montano

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have spent my entire life as a preacher in this state — two and one-half years in Atlantic City and 48 years in Collingswood. I have been most outspoken as a fundamentalist. I have opposed about everything that has come down the road; the race track, bingo, the Atlantic City casino, sex education, abortion on demand, taking prayer and Bible readings from the schools... We have been exceedingly vocal, for the Bible says, “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgressions, and in the house of Jacob their sins.”

So began a letter from Reverend Carl McIntire to President Ronald Reagan on August 19, 1981. It went on...

“To do this is costly, but the liberty to do so is priceless. Everywhere we have turned we have met opposition from the political forces that have power. We opened a Bible Conference in Cape May. After four years of litigation, the state’s highest tax court said that we were entitled to tax exemption on our Bible Conference property, but

these government officials went into the state courts and had it reversed. When we knocked on the door of the Supreme court, they would not look at it. We are the only Bible Conference in the State of New Jersey that has to pay taxes.

“Now we are going the same route with our Christian college. Mr President, we have to have a college... We cannot build our churches, our doctrine, our position in the religious world without a college. Does not one small college count anymore when it comes to liberty?

“Have we become so insensible, so numbed so blinded and so intolerant, that a tiny religious college cannot exist in a state where the state officials are determined to close it down unless they direct it...? Our sufferings are real. Our losses are irreparable. But, Mr President, our faith in that Constitution is our one hope for a free America. Unless we can preserve that, our nation will be gone.”

The Christian college Reverend McIntire spoke of in his letter, Shelton College,

is shown above in this snapshot taken from the Bible Conference he also mentioned, the Christian Admiral hotel. Shelton College began life as the National Bible Institute and was based in New York City when it was founded by Dr Don Odell Shelton in 1907. Following the death of Shelton in 1941 and the subsequent college leadership of McIntire’s friend, J. Oliver Buswell, Jr, McIntire took control of the school, which had been renamed to honor Shelton in 1950.

McIntire moved Shelton to Cape May in 1964 and the building was dedicated on Memorial Day, 1970. Less than a year later, the state of NJ revoked its accreditation, forcing the college to close at the end of the school year. Reverend McIntire relocated the college to Cape Canaveral, Florida two months later. It would eventually move back to New Jersey but it would never fully regain its accreditation, which means it would not be allowed to offer legitimate degrees.

The building was briefly used to house the Cape May Institute before the bank-

ruptcy proceedings surrounding Reverend McIntire’s organization, the Christian Beacon Press, forced it to close permanently.

It stood silent and empty until about one month ago, when the roof and walls collapsed and Shelton College finally succumbed to the elements.

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The Decadently Delicious $25 Original Fudge Kitchen Giveaway Our roving photographer bumped into 18-year-old Julia Aruta as she was walking on the Cove beach at sunset. We gave Julia a $25 gift certificate to spend at The Original Fudge Kitchen and then put her through our grueling interrogation.

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation... To The Netherlands, Palm Springs And Vietnam

John and Barb Lerro of Townbank and Media, PA in Kinderdijk, Netherlands, aka Holland.

Mary Ann Castagnetta of Cape May visited Palm Springs, CA (those are some seriously tall palm trees).

Michael and Sue Tracey of Townbank on a three-week bike and kayaking adventure in Vietnam and Cambodia — respect!

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DID YOU KNOW...

The Activity Column

The First Resort You’ve likely heard that Cape May is America’s Original Seaside Resort, the original vacation city for our country’s founding fathers and its earliest wealthy citizens from Philadelphia and New York City.

The town of Wolfeboro, NH calls itself The Oldest Summer Resort in America, but they’re wrong. Wolfeboro was settled in 1768, while Cape May was settled in 1630. Wolfeboro’s claim as the oldest summer resort is based on the building of one estate for John Wentworth in 1770. By that point Cape Island was already a thriving seaside town with an active fishing port and many farmers who supplemented their income by taking in sojourners.

The first hotel in Cape May, the Atlantic House, was constructed by Ellis Hughes in 1791. New York City’s City Hotel is regarded as America’s oldest by those unfamiliar with Cape May’s history. It was built in 1792.

— Ben Miller

Looking for something fun to do? It’s elementary, dear reader. By Catherine Dugan

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herlock Holmes is more popular than ever, thanks largely to the BBC TV drama Sherlock and the CBS show Elementary. The actors who play the legendary detective in each series enjoy legions of rabid fans.

Fan clubs around the world for the actors and the character have names like Hounds of the Internet, the Order of the Blue Carbuncle and Mycroft’s Brother. A local group is called The Capers.

Female fans of Benedict Cumberbatch, the star of Sherlock, call themselves cumberbabes (or another, R-rated nickname).

Fans of Elementary star Jonny Lee Miller don’t have a catchy nickname but he was once Mr Angelina Jolie, so don’t cry for him. The two actors are friendly, having worked together on stage in Frankenstein, but their fans get a little competitive. Since fan sites for both men — and one for Robert Downey Jr, who played Sherlock on the big screen — have promoted Cape May’s Sherlock Holmes Weekend, we could have a donnybrook on our hands. However will Mrs Hudson handle it?

A Study in Scarlet appeared in 1886, the

first of 60 Holmes stories and novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These stories are the basis for the TV and film adaptations and Sherlock also appears in works by other authors. Shane Peacock writes The Boy Sherlock, a young adult series, while Laurie R. King’s The Beekeeper’s Apprentice introduces fans to Mrs Sherlock Holmes.

The Sherlock Holmes weekends are a Cape May tradition. Some people choose to dress in Victorian attire and some in jeans. Some are serious fans and others are just following the fun. You may win the $250 prize for solving the case or wind up

as the “clueless wonder.” Weekend packages are available at $200 per couple or $105 per person, and include the welcome reception, tour, performances and lunch.

Packages do not include accommodations.

The fun begins Friday, March 14 at 8:30, with a reception at the Inn of Cape May. The game continues Saturday afternoon at 3:30 and Holmes unlocks the mystery at Sunday afternoon at 12:30. Call 609-884-5404 for reservations.

The self-guided Search for Clues Tour is Saturday afternoon from 1-3 pm. Anyone completing an answer sheet is eligible to win prizes. This tour is part of the event package or tickets may be bought for $15 at Washington Street Mall Information Booth on Ocean Street, or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. East Lynne Theater Company’s radio play, Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Copper Beeches plays March 14 and 15 at 8pm at First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street, Cape May. Tickets are $25, $15 for students, and free for 12 and under.

Call East Lynne at 609-884-5898 for more information.

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ADORABLE ANIMALS FROM OUR LOCAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER

Î Brady has only three legs due to a birth deformity but as these photos show, that doesn’t stop this brave little guy from playing — he loves to fetch. Î Brady can’t handle long walks, but he CAN handle some major snuggling. And he is best suited to a home without children or other animals. Î If you’d like to meet Brady, call Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on 609-465-8923.

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ADORABLE ANIMALS FROM OUR LOCAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER

Î Kismet is a sweet, gentle, older girl with tons of love to give. She has some hip problems but don't hold that against her — she'd make a great family pet. Î Because Kismet is a senior dog she is free to people aged 62 and over. Î If you’d like to meet Kismet, call Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on 609-465-8923.

Photography by Aleksey Moryakov

Î Penny is a black lab mix who’s about three years old. Î She’s a quiet, polite, well-behaved young lady who graduated from the CLASS program. She loves to romp and play fetch when she’s let out of the kennel. Î If you’d like to meet Penny, call Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on 609-465-8923.

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DID YOU KNOW...

Bird Droppings

A House With History The Columbia House on the corner of Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue is actually the fourth Cape May inn to bear the name. It was a daring (not to say reckless) choice for a moniker, considering each of its predecessors were destroyed by fires.

Nonetheless, Jim and Laura Zeitler accepted the challenge in 2003 when they bought the building and painted their Columbia House its signature color scheme.

Jim, a craftsman at heart, renovated what was once William Essen’s house and it looks better than ever.

The Columbia House stands on the same site as the first one, a large hotel which spanned from Ocean to Decatur, and from Beach Avenue just beyond where Hughes is today. The second Columbia House stood between Jackson and Perry, just north of today’s Seven Sisters properties. The third was on Ocean Street, where the parking lot of Victorian Towers is today.

— Ben Miller

Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu

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he subject today is American robin, Turdus migratorious, a big, burly, ruddy-breasted thrush that strides across lawns and carols with the dawn. It is probably the best known bird in North America — it is found just about everywhere and has acclimated itself to habitats we design for ourselves (suburban yards for example).

But one thing the bird is not is a harbinger of spring. There are more robins in Cape May in winter than in summer.

In winter robins subsisting on fruits and berries. But as soon as lawns begin to thaw they switch over to earth worms, which is why so many people are suddenly noticing robins. Ten thousand robins roosting in the marsh and disappearing into holly thickets by day are easily overlooked but 50 robins striding across your lawn are going to garner attention.

When I was a kid growing up in North Jersey I always equated the arrival of robins with Easter — largely because a lot of them seemed to weave that coarse, plastic Easter egg grass into their nests. Paper products and cloth are also used as build-

ing material to augment the mud and natural grasses that constitute the bulk of the bird’s cup-like nest.

The neat thing about the turdus thrushes is that no matter where you travel in the Americas a robin-like thrush seems to have made itself at home. Go to McAllen, Texas and you’ll encounter clay-colored tobins lurking beneath the shrubbery. Same genus, different species, but very similar in structure and behavior. Go to Ecuador and the suburban yard niche is filled by chestnut-bellied thrush or the

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all-dark plumbeous thrush, which looks a great deal like the blackbird, the widespread turdus thrush of Europe (of the four-and-twenty-baked-in-a-pie kind).

I’ve not tried either blackbird or American robin myself but judging by the partiality shown to robins by our neighborhood Cooper’s hawk, robin must taste pretty darn good.

Mind you, I’m not lobbying to have American robin added to the list of game species. New Jersey Audubon fought very hard for the passage of legislation protecting songbirds in the first decades of the 20th century — and just because a thing is common doesn’t mean it is here for our gastronomic pleasure.

Yet, and still, there seems no reason not to take a moment and admire one of our most fascinating — and common — birds. A bird doesn’t have to be rare or out of range to be entertaining. So why not take a moment. Go out on your front porch and say “howdy-do” to your handsome neighborhood turdus — the creature that really should have been our national bird.

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ADORABLE ANIMALS FROM OUR LOCAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER Î Garden, left, is an affectionate guy who has been waiting for a new home for a year, since his owner passed away.

Garden would prefer a home with no other animals (he’s a little scared of other cats and dogs). If you’re over 62 years old you qualify to take home Garden for free! Î Below — Patch is a super-sweet guy who loves attentin and would make an ideal family pet. Patch is up to date on all vaccines and is neutered. Î If you’d like to meet these cool cats, call Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on 609-465-8923.

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DID YOU KNOW...

The Movie Column

Hauling In Millions Cape May was known as having the third-largest fishing port on the east coast of the United States until 2009 when it took over the second place spot. The most recent data available is from 2011 when local docks brought in $103 million according to National Marine Fisheries Service.

The actual catch was lower from the previous year by three million pounds. That discrepancy is due to the variety of fish that were caught. There is a wide range of fish available in the waters off Cape May, but the commercial fleets primarily specialize in mackerel, fluke, sea scallops, flounder, sea bass and lobster. Of those, the sea scallop industry is by far the largest and most lucrative.

Sea scallop prices went from $7.92 a pound in 2010 to nearly $10 a pound in 2011. Of course, that’s the price paid to fishermen. You or I will pay at least double that in a store.

— Ben Miller

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An Oscar wrap-up by Dottie Knapp, President of Cape May Film Society

o many Oscar surprises, it’s hard to know where to start. Sure, we didn’t expect Captain Phillips to win much — after all it just wasn’t getting the buzz. This was not a bad movie, not bad at all, just not buzzworthy (and obviously not worthy of a single Oscar). Well who knew the same would be true of American Hustle? The movie had been garnering a lot of buzz, but in the end turned out to be a fizzle, with zero Oscars!

Again, not a bad movie, not bad at all, just had the buzz and lost it. Between the two possibilities (no buzz or lost buzz) I’m not sure which is worse.

The big award was won by 12 Years a Slave, but Gravity gathered up the most statuettes. These two films are the critics’ choice and they receive high praise from audiences as well. And both movies were part of the chatter locally during last week’s Oscar party at the Mad Batter. To quote one of our most beloved volunteers, Lynda C., about Gravity: “I asked myself why I wanted to watch this astronaut bounce off of stuff and talk to a disembodied voice. This is boring.” Got to love

American Hustle got buzz, then won nothing.

our Cape May film critics!

To all of those who braved the elements (that didn’t occur), thank you for coming out. Didn’t we have a great time?

Spread the word. Mark and Pam of the Mad Batter, as always, gave an Oscar worthy buffet. Additionally, the baskets of wine and cheese and movies and treats were beautiful.

Our guests won passes to the Cape May Film Festival and East Lynne Theater

(thanks, Gayle and Lee). Word to the wise, if you are at an event, let Tina G. buy your raffle tickets for you. She won three out of the four prizes, but sweetheart that she is, she let us draw a second time for the last basket. Will K. kept the evening moving with movie trivia. The first round was movie music, using the sound clips, and the second round was movie quotes, again accompanied by the actual quote.

Henrie W. jazzed up the evening by wearing his tux. Speaking of jazz, Holly K. did her always show-stopping “All That Jazz” from Chicago and finished with two songs from Frozen, including the Oscar winning “Let It Go.” To all of you who missed this evening start thinking about putting it on your calendar for next year.

It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, and support a great cause — Cape May Film Society’s Film Camp, which we’re planning for the end of June at Cape May Elementary (a new venue for us).

Find more information and an application at www.capemayfilm.org or call/text 609-326-FEST (3378).

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We Invite You to Become A Member.

Center for Community Arts members and volunteers have been making a difference in the community since 1995. Come help us. Learn something new. Join the fun.

Community Art Programs

CCA holds year-round classes and art camps for all ages - 3 to 14 and adults. We welcome new students, and we are recruiting new teachers, teaching assistants, and curriculum writers.

Community Radio – WCFA-LP 101.5 FM Cape May County’s hometown radio station is on the air 24x7 with quality commercial-free, “Jazz and More” programming. We are all volunteers, providing the community with a hometown voice, and live coverage of the County’s key events.

Shore Slams

Join the fun, or come help us plan and produce this growing storytelling event. Weekly at Lucky Bones Restaurant through the fall, winter, and spring, and a heck of a time!

African American History Tour & Exhibits Hidden in plain sight among Cape May’s Victorian beauty is the city’s African-American history and heritage. CCA presents an entertaining and informative walking tour, and an annual history exhibit. We are looking for tour docents, historians and curators.

Franklin Street School

CCA saved and preserved this 1927 historic landmark with the vision of opening a Community Arts Center. That’s how we got our name. The dream is still alive. We welcome your help in getting this center up and going.

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Fri & Sat evenings for kids 10-14. Unique art projects & supper each week.

Join our Museum Trip in April.

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation... To Key West, Seattle And Somewhere Snowy!

Ramon and Lorna Lane, of North Cape May, celebrated their 60th wedding aniversary in Key West with their family.

Tom and Rosemary Jones, of North Cape May, visited their daughters in Seattle, Washington.

This one is a mystery... all we know is that this came from the Smith family, but we don’t know where they are!

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The Legal Column

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Mark Miller considers some interesting scenarios on Cape Island... this issue, how the beach tag was born

either my grandparents nor likely yours (depending on your age) had to buy a beach tag for much of their lifetime. Until the 1950s, the state provided free access to the beach. In 1955, the legislature granted municipalities bordering the Atlantic Ocean the authority to charge for access to the beach.

Cape May did not follow the state’s lead initially.

Then in 1977 the city passed an ordinance that set up six categories of beach tags: 1. Seasonal tag ($13 if bought before May 1, $16 after); 2. Weekly tag for $10; 3. Daily tag for $4; 4. A “20th Century” tag, entitling the owner to one seasonal tag annually up to and including 2000 for $100); 5. Three-day tag for $7; 6. A “decade certificate,” entitling the owner to one seasonal tag annually for a period of 10 years for $100.

For many years you could dodge the taggers. I know — I lived it. An industrious person could find a way onto the beach in the late 70s and 1980s without too much trouble — this was before the days of fences and dunes.

And if you saw a tagger (all the ones I remember were cute young ladies) you headed into the ocean for a swim until they passed you by.

That 1977 ordinance also said that the tags — except for daily ones — could not be transferred. In theory, that meant hotels couldn’t buy seasonal tags to start the summer and then transfer them among guests C

Cape May’s beaches are safe and clean... but it comes at a price. Hence the beach tags.

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But that’s not what happened. Hotels would buy seasonal tags and give them to their guests to use as they pleased — at the end of a visit the guest returned the tag and the hotel gave it to the next guest in the door. If that doesn’t seem fair, keep in mind that neither Wildwood nor Atlantic City have ever ussed beach tags.

The city reluctantly put up with this until 1999, when then they got a little draconian by limiting beach access points.

But even with more enforcement the beach tags did not cover the costs of cleaning the beach and providing lifeguards — there was a $100k-plus shortfall each year. The general tax coffers had to make up the difference. This did not make sense to city leaders. So they hatched a plan.

As usual, when government hatches a plan it involves raising taxes — in this case on hotel and motel owners who already were struggling to make a buck. The city decided these hotel/motel owners were wrong to buy up seasonal beach tags and transfer them among guests. So it decided to pump up the cost of a “commercial” seasonal tag. This change shrunk that shortfall to $30,000 or so. But boy, did it anger the local hotel and motel owners.

So in 2001 the city went back to one class of seasonal beach tags — but hotels could not buy seasonal tags and transfer them among their guests all summer. A regular joe could make such a transfer if it was ‘gratuitous’ — no charge involved — so I could give you my tag for the day and vice-versa. But the owner of, say, The Montreal Inn? No way. This change took the beach tag program from out of the red and into the black but again angered hotel/ motel owners.

It probably didn’t help when one city councilman said that the hotel owners who wanted to buy seasonal tags were greedy. When government calls the honest businessmen in town greedy and makes the businessman’s efforts to make a buck more difficult, look out — litigation usually follows. And that’s what happened. In 2003 the judges of the State of New Jersey decided that allowing an individual to buy and transfer tags while prohibiting a hotel owner from doing the same was unreasonable — even unconstitutional.

After that decision, hotel and motel owners should have been able, by law, to transfer beach tags among their guests without fear of reprisal from the city. But the city tried to get around this by precluding ANY beach tag sharing by business or individual and, for reasons beyond my

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ken, several years ago the city decided to criminally prosecute one hotel owner by way of an elaborate sting for transferring the beach tags in a manner no different than the courts had said he could in 2003, as best I can tell from the law and the news of the time. (This little bizarre moment in Cape May legal history is worth an entire article itself — maybe another time.)

Thankfully, since that strange prosecution, reason has won out. Because of a new state environmental regulation that required beach tags to be freely transferable (which trumped Cape May’s local ordinance) hotel owners can now transfer seasonal tags among their guests. And you’re not breaking the law if you give a tag to your friend.

Buying a beach tag helps to make the Cape May beach a better place. I have spent time on beaches all up and down the east coast, and I do not think there’s a prettier, cleaner beach anywhere.

Mark Miller is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney admitted to practice in New Jersey and Florida. You may find him on the web at MillerAppellate.Com, by email at mark@ millerappellate.com, and by phone at 609-8498983. The opinions expressed in this article do not constitute legal advice, and are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of his employer or Exit Zero.

TALK OF THE TOWN

Boogie’s Book Of Poop Mark Allan, Marketing Director of South Jersey Marina, has a book in the works inspired by his dog Boogie and where she chooses to, um, go. “I got the idea a couple of years ago while we were visiting Montauk when Boogie pooped in the parking lot,” Mark told us. “We travel a lot and almost always with Boogie and she almost always poops wherever we go. What an interesting and humorous way to present travel destinations.” The book starring Boogie will be called 101 Places to Poop Before You Die. And, no, apparently Mark isn’t joking.

2/25: Dorothy Burton’s 87th Birthday Party At The Cape May VFW 604 MADISON AVENUE CAPE MAY

611 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE TOWNBANK

Charming 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with two first floor bedrooms. Hardwood floors & screened in porch. $610,000

4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home with 2 Car Garage & 1 Block to the Bay! Custom Built, Gourmet Kitchen. $425,000

201 HARVARD AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

1029 IDAHO AVENUE CAPE MAY

50x100 Buildable Beach Front Lot. Custom build your own dream home. $1,050,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath beach house just a short walk to the beach and to town. Fenced in yard. Great rental history. $499,000

4313 PARK BOULEVARD WILDWOOD

1320 C. VIRGINIA AVENUE CAPE MAY

This beautifully redone 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath one story cottage just a few blocks to Otten’s Harbor, is just waiting for you!

All the work has been done. $205,999

This 2 bedroom 1 bath home boasts upgrades in the last 5 years: new roof, forced air natural gas heater, 40 gallon hot water heater, range, washer,dryer and dishwasher. $294,900

Charlie Cummings, Justine Mullock, Linda Mullock, Nancy Granick

Nina, Alijah, Renin, Teran, Quasia, Marcel, Deidre

This little guy is due on March 30.

The secret to Dot’s fried chicken: “Tossing a heap of thickly sliced onions into the grease just before lowering the first batch of floured chicken,” according to the book Fried Chicken: An American Story.

Justine and Zack Mullock

Sisters Lucille and Dot Burton

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Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives

1247 Washington St., Cape May Renovated home in Marina District 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $379,000.

2/25: Dorothy Burton’s 87th Birthday Party At The Cape May VFW

309 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point Gracious Beachfront Home

5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths $1,300,000

Birthday girl Dot with friends and family 821 Washington St., Cape May Wedding Cake Cottage 5 bedrooms, 2 baths $1,075,000.

924 Washington St., Cape May Classic Victorian Home 5 bedrooms, 3 baths $767,500.

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261 Grant Street, Cape May 6 Bedroom 3.5 bath In Ground Pool Frank Furness Cottage Total renovation in 2006.

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Dot began working at the Chalfonte, the oldest continuously-running hotel in Cape May, at the age of nine (her mother, Helen Dickerson, was the chef there for 77 years).

Her first job was washing sand from the bathing suits of guests, along with sister Lucille Thompson. When their mother died in 1980 Dot took over as fry cook and maker of world-class fried chicken. Lucille handles the crab cakes.

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Reverend Robert and Carolyn Davis, Deidre Hickman PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Lower Cape May Regional High School Student Of The Week Lower Cape May Regional High School senior Karlson Hughes, 17, of Cape May, tried out for and made the 2014 Redline Classic team, where he will play with Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils’ alumni. Karlson’s fellow student Nicole Hornbeck (also pictured) caught up with him recently.

How long have you played ice hockey?

I’ve been playing ice hockey for 14 years.

Who are your biggest influences? My father is because he constantly motivates me.

What is the Redline Classic? It’s a charity ice hockey game to raise awareness for the heart health of firemen.

How did you get involved with the event? My father’s friend, who played in the game last year, told me about it, so I tried out and ended up making the team.

What do you see yourself ten years from now? I see myself graduated from college, hopefully with a videography-related major.

PHOTOGRAPH BY FARRAH COLLINS / INTERVIEW BY NICOLE HORNBECK

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2/23: Kelly Heacock’s Bridal Shower At The Cold Spring Grange Restaurant

Kelly and the gang

Catherine Walton of Weddings by the Sea, Cape May gave us her top three tips for planning a successful bridal shower: 1. Make a timeline for what happens in what order: arrival, mingling, food and drinks, games, gift opening and music (if any).

2. Assign two bridesmaids to track gift as they are opened for easy thank-yous.

3. Let it all happen organically, so everyone has fun!

Fun fact: Catherine is a Hunger Games obsessive.

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2/23: Kelly Heacock’s Bridal Shower At The Cold Spring Grange Restaurant

Tisha Heacock, Kathy Booth, Marty Meyer

Carolann, Payton, Kristen

Rachel, Sharon, Donna, Jess

Katie, Mandee, Ashley, Kelly, Marie

Tina, Terri, Michele, Sue, Kelsy

Kelly and Kendyl

Jessica Garoh, Skylar Heacock

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Homes And Rentals Of The Week Check out these beautiful homes for sale and rent in the Cape May area

902 OCEAN DRIVE, UNIT 706 CAPE MAY Fabulous, well priced three-level 3 bedroom/2 bath condo featuring an 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, gas heat, master bedroom walk-in-closet, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener, and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $489,000

1295 LAFAYETTE STREET UNIT D, CAPE MAY 4 BR/3.5 BA waterfront townhouse with 50’ boat slip and great Marina District views! Panoramic views of South Jersey Marina and The Lobster House are captured from inside and outside the living room and master suite on the decks of Levels 2 and 3. Association pool for outdoor enjoyment! $599,900

Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1300 www.desatnickrealestate.com

417 SUNSET BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY Spectacular income producer with amazing ocean views! This 6 BR/4.5 BA home is designed as 2 separately deeded condominiums, each offering 3 BR/2.5 BA, great room, master suite with private bath, ocean view deck and garage. $699,900

206 OAKDALE AVENUE BAYSIDE VILLAGE This three bedroom home is located just two blocks from the beach and is well above the average rancher. The spacious eat-in kitchen has been remodeled as well as the full bath.

There is a living room, thrre season room and screened-in porch. This house has textured vinyl siding, central air, corian bath tops, a laundry closet and a large storage shed. $169,900

Rental: 1240 Delaware Ave., Cape May - 3 BR/1.5 BA twin.

Sleeps 8. $1700/week.

Rental: 26 Gurney Street, Cape May - 6 BR/4 BA Stockton Row Victorian. Sleeps 13. Half block to the beach! $2700-$5800/ week.

425 THIRD AVENUE WEST CAPE MAY Private location! 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on large 50 x 158 lot.

The first floor offers a large great room with living room and cozy gas fireplace, dining area, eat in kitchen with center island and foyer with large closet, a spacious laundry room, a full tiled bath, 2 bedrooms and a den. The second floor has a large bedroom and full bath with walk in shower. The garage has been converted into a bedroom and full bath with outside entrance. Secluded back yard and back deck. Ample parking for 4 cars. Close to the Beaches and Shopping. $435,000.

Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

Rental: 1321-D Illinois Avenue, Cape May - 2 BR/1 BA quad.

Sleeps 6. $700-$925/week.

894 WEEKS LANDING ROAD ERMA 3 bedroom, 2 bath country setting home on 2.06 acres with the back of the property adjoining the Cape May golf course. Plenty of interior space with oak flooring that has been recently refinished.

Living room with natural gas fireplace, den or first floor bedroom, dining area, and foyer. Upstairs there are 2 more bedrooms, and a bonus room over the attached 2 car garage. $410,000 Rental: 406 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May - Single Family, 4 BR, 3 BA, Sleeps 10. $1,000-$3,200

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DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1300 www.desatnickrealestate.com

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

907 SHORE DRIVE TOWNBANK Bay front cottage with stellar views of the Delaware Bay including remarkable West Coast style sunsets. This ranch style home features a covered front porch which overlooks the water for spectacular outdoor entertaining. $420,000

1840 MARYLAND AVENUE CAPE MAY Recently remodeled, this Poverty Beach semi-detached home boasts killer ocean views from the 2nd floor deck; 4 brms., 2 ½ baths, large living room, dining room, Florida room leading to deck; just a short walk to the beach - $1,250,000.

501 BEACH AVENUE CAPE MAY Hands free investment at the Marquis de Lafayette Condo-Tel. Pool, on-site restaurant and management. Plus great ocean views. Starting at $120,000.

Rental: 110 Second Ave., Cape May - 3 BR/1.5 BA. Sleeps 6. $1700-$2400/week.

Rental: 906 Lafayette Street, Cape May – 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 story condominium, sleeps 7, central a/c, off-street parking, pet friendly. $1,400 - $2,100/ week.

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-1300 www.desatnickrealestate.com

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

Rental: 723 Lilly Pond, Erma $650 month + utilties. Neat, clean 2 BR home in 55+ community.

DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May Office: (609) 884-1300 www.desatnickrealestate.com

6 HATTERAS DRIVE LOWER TOWNSHIP Turn-key, 3 BR/2 BA beautifully upgraded ranch tucked away in the sought-after community of Tranquility. This home is tastefully decorated in neutral colors and loaded with modern upgrades. $345,000

Rental: 210-212 E. Hand Ave., Wildwood - 2 BR, 1 BA. $900 month + Utilities. Year Round.

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

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