Vol. 8 No. 46 December 22, 2010

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, December 22, 2010 ¯ Vol. 8, No. 46 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Merry Christmas To Each And Every One Of You!

This glorious tree stands at Congress Hall. Get out there to absorb some holiday cheer! Aleksey Moryakov (more on pages 46-79)

Joe Bogle: Candy Man Of Cape May

Interview on page 47

THIS WEEK...

It’s The CANDY Issue!

Check Out Our AMAZINGLY USEFUL Guide To What’s Happening In Cape May

Open Mic Night at the Pilot House and more on pages 4-5

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Almanac THURSDAY December 23 Sunny

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High Temperature: 34 Low Temperature: 26 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 7:16am Sunset: 4:42pm High Tides: 8:58am, 9:31pm Low Tides: 2:21am, 3:20pm

FRIDAY December 24 Partly sunny

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High Temperature: 32 Low Temperature: 29 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 7:16am Sunset: 4:43pm High Tides: 9:45am, 10:22pm Low Tides: 3:11am, 4:07pm

SATURDAY December 25 White Christmas!

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High Temperature: 34 Low Temperature: 29 Chance of Rain: 50% Sunrise: 7:17am Sunset: 4:43pm High Tides: 10:34am, 11:17pm Low Tides: 4:06am, 4:56pm

Inside This Issue «The Coffee Break Page................. Page 12

« The Shopping Guide................... Page 55

«Ramblings From the Editors........Page 13

«Activity of the Week.................... Page 71

«Food & Drink Guide.................... Page 21

«Health & Beauty Guide................ Page 72

«The Contest Page......................... Page 24

«The Dating Column..................... Page 73

«Holiday Happenings................... Page 27

«The Movie Column....................... Page 77

« Customer Service..........................Page 41

«Adopt An Animal.........................Page 78

« The Old Fogey............................. Page 45

«Cape May Crossword...................Page 83

« A Cape May Lover....................... Page 49

« Bird Droppings .......................... Page 87

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 53

«About Exit Zero........................... Page 103

Come See Us Online Visit our revamped website www.exitzero.us And be one of our huge and growing army of friends on Facebook, where you can check out beautiful photographs and enter fun contests www.facebook.com/ exitzeropublishing

Quote Of The Week “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ~ Calvin Coolidge

BEST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY EVERY YEAR! $40 Per Person For Open Bar Or Pay As You Go 5 Hour Jones On Stage And Also a DJ! Wednesday, December 22

KARAOKE WITH JIMMY J

SUNDAY December 26 Snow showers

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Friday, December 24

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High Temperature: 30 Low Temperature: 26 Chance of Rain: 40% Sunrise: 7:17am Sunset: 4:44pm High Tides: 11:27am Low Tides: 5:04am, 5:47pm

MONDAY December 27 Sunny

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High Temperature: 33 Low Temperature: 26 Chance of Rain: 0% Sunrise: 7:17am Sunset: 4:45pm High Tides: 12:16am, 12:25pm Low Tides: 6:08am, 6:42pm

Saturday, December 25

BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL Sunday, December 26

LIVE NFL ACTION ON BIGSCREEN TVS

25 Cent Wings & 1/2 Price Cheesesteaks

HAPPY HOURS Monday thru Thursday • 4-7pm Late Nite Fridays • 9-10:30pm 1/2 PRICE DRINKS!

Tuesday, December 28

TERRIBLE TUESDAY - DJ JON K

$2 Miller Lite - $2 Ugly Mug Summer Brews

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND! (609) 884-3459 • 426 Washington Street Mall, Cape May

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Nichole, Brett

Cindy, Linda

Finn and Mariah Duffey

Nicholas Hall, Dante Vasser

Kira

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

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

CLOSING AT 3PM ON CHRISTMAS EVE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY

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ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT!

THE EXIT ZERO GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN Wednesday 12/22

Thursday 12/23

Friday 12/24

Saturday 12/25

Sluice Creek Gallery at the Cape May Bird Observatory “A Bayshore View” celebrates the southern New Jersey wetlands with regional folk art, wood carving, pottery, paintings and photography. During the holiday season the multi-media show will be augmented with a presentation and sale of folk art decoys. The exhibit runs through December 23, so make sure you stop in before it’s too late! Sluice Creek Gallery hours at the Cape May Bird Observatory are 9:30am-4:30pm every Tuesday through Saturday. For additional information, contact Susan Zipper at (609) 861-0700.

Pilot House Family Friendly Trivia Night, 7pm

Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride Members of the East Lynne Theater Company regale you with classic American ghostly tales (including Hawthrone’s “The Snow Image”) told in a dark trolly while the twinkling lights of the decorated homes are seen through the windows of the heated vehicle.

The “spirited” 30-minute ride departs at 7:45pm from the Washington Street Mall information booth. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $7 for children. Call (609) 884-5404 for more information.

Merion Inn Live Music at 5:30pm Pilot House Jay Bethel, 8pm

Cape May Stage presents “The Little Prince” Everyone’s favorite children’s book has been turned into a wondrous production for the whole family. Based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s fable, this tale reminds us to hold on to what is truly important. Designer Michael Shupbach (Avenue Q, Sesame Street) creates the characters in this production.

The show starts at 8pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on the corner of Bank and Lafayette. Admission is $35. For tickets call Cape May Stage at (609) 884-1341.

Open Mic Night at the Pilot House This weekly event had a great turn-out last Friday and a few stellar performances.

If you’ve got an itch to play or sing, head over to the restaurant at 142 Decatur Street, sign up with Barry, and bring your A-game. They’re always looking for fresh talent, even younger performers. If you just want to come and listen, well, all you have to do is order a drink, sit back and enjoy. Performances start at 9pm, so come a little early if you’re looking to sign up.

Merion Inn Live Music from 5:30 Pilot House Open Mic Night, 9pm Ugly Mug DJ

Christmas Day Celebrate! Haul out the holly, fill up the stocking, climb down the chimney and slice up the fruitcake (or perhaps a nut-covered cheese log, if you’re not watching those holiday calories). However you celebrate – that includes ordering Chinese and going to the movies – make sure you enjoy yourself. You deserve it. Happy holidays from all of us at Exit Zero.

Merion Inn Live Music from 5:30 Ugly Mug Behind the Beautiful

Ugly Mug Karaoke with Jimmy J

Take a trolley ride and see those old Victorians all lit up.

CAPE MAY... WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN Sunday 12/26

Monday 12/27

Tuesday 12/28

Coming Up...

A Mistletoe Mystery at the Physick Estate Enjoy an interactive holiday mystery performance – “The Stolen Gift” – in this Victorian mansion, authentically decorated for the Christmas season. It is Christmas Eve, 1918. A war bride receives a telegram bearing good news about her husband in France.

But what should be a joyous holiday goes horribly wrong when she discovers her most prized possession, a diamond necklace, has been stolen. Her search for the culprit takes her on a surprising, emotional journey that ends in a way she could never have anticipated. Come take part in this memorable holiday drama, penned by Ray Crew. Tickets for adults are $25, $20 for children.

For more information, call (609) 884-5404.

Merion Inn Live Music, 5:30pm Pilot House Complimentary bar snacks during football games

Gallery Exhibit: An OldFashioned Christmas For a look at Christmas a few generations removed (before every toy required batteries), explore this exhibit of holiday traditions through the years. Complete with working LGB trains, trees, toys and more! The exhibit can be seen at the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street.

The gallery is open daily, hours vary. Admission is free. For more information call (609) 884-5404.

Cabanas Wing Night featuring 35 cent wings, $2 Bud & Bud Lights, NFL, Fun. Pilot House Complimentary bar snacks during Monday Night Football

Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall Christmas may have ended, but winter continues, so we can all be thankful that Congress Hall extends their Winter Wonderland festivities through January 2. Stop by the hotel to enjoy train rides on the Congress Hall Express, sip on hot chocolate, and browse an assortment of shops set up in the tent village. Train rides begin at 10am, and don’t think you’re too grown-up to take a ride – half the Exit Zero team fit into one car more-than-comfortably. For more information, call (609) 884-8421.

Copper Fish Chef Geoff on the radio, 101.5fm from 9am-noon Ugly Mug Terrible Tuesday with DJ Jon K

Seventh Annual Burns Supper On Thursday, January 27, Cape May will celebrate the birth of Scottish hero Rabbie Burns at the Ugly Mug. This is a sell-out gig every year, and for good reason: you can look forward to Scottish singalongs, poetry recitals, and bagpipe playing from the Irish Pipe Brigade (yes, we’ll let the fact that they’re Irish slide in this case). Plus, you’ll get a heaping helping of haggis (or fish and chips, if you’re weak of stomach). Tickets are $30 dollars, and they’re going fast, so call Exit Zero at (609) 7708481 to reserve your spot!

Did we miss anything? Call our global headquarters at (609) 7708479, fax us at (609) 770-8481 or email jon@exitzero.us.

Don’t let its size fool you – the Congress Hall Express is also for grown-ups.

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CHRISTMAS SPECIALS December 22 thru January 2

FISH MARKET SPECIALS LARGE SHRIMP ............................ $6.95/pound (26-30 to the pound)

Lily, Devyn, Bailey, Courtney

(5 pound box $34.25)

LOBSTER TAILS (10-12 ounce) .................................. $18.95/pound MEDIUM CRAB FINGERS ............... $12.95 a can JUMBO SHRIMP ........................... $9.95/pound (14-15 to the pound)

(5 pound box $49.50)

HOLIDAY PARTY TRAYS SPECIAL SHRIMP and CRAB CLAW TRAY - $34.95 35 large, cooked, peeled and deveined Shrimp, and Crab Cocktail Claws... (Serves 4-6)

CRAB CLAW TRAY - $32.95 Crab Cocktail Claws... (Serves 4-6)

Maggie Morin, Shade Long, Kim Brill

JUMBO SHRIMP TRAY - $39.95 30 Jumbo Shrimp... (Serves 6)

SHRIMP TRAY - $34.95 60 large, cooked, peeled and deveined Shrimp... (Serves 6-8)

COMBINATION TRAY - $36.95 20 peeled and deveined large Shrimp, Crab Cocktail Claws, 8 - one ounce Crab Balls... (Serves 6-8)

Order Online at www.thelobsterhouse.com

Shipped Anywhere Overnight Express (Shipping Charges Apply)

Call Ahead and We’ll Have Your Order Waiting!

609-884-3064

Jaelynn St. Onge

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Matthew and Helena Eckert

Lynn

Vickie

Bonnie

Kelli and Kadi Newby

Heather and Savannah Bruno

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

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C-View Inn Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Tavern

Mondays

RIB NIGHT

IT'S GAME ON AT THE C-VIEW!

Tuesdays

Bucket of Lite's $6.50 • Yeungs $2.50 • Wings 50¢ each

1/2 Rack - $8.50

TAVERN PIZZA NIGHT $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas Wednesdays

OUR INFAMOUS WING NIGHT! starting at 3pm

Eagles Games...

This weekend as a Courtesy to our opponents....

New York Games and Pittsburgh games as well!

Game times only!

NFL Ticket... 8 HDTV's ... Great place to watch the games!

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY TAKE-OUT PACKAGE GOODS DAILY SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Best Wings & Great Specials 

Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington St., Cape May • 884-4712

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Dolly and Mattie Newby

Tatiana, Sophia, Artem

Joe G., Dan C.

Jacob B., Tyler K.

Savannah, Avery

Alexandra

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

“ONCE, DURING PROHIBITION, I WAS FORCED TO LIVE FOR DAYS ON NOTHING BUT FOOD AND WATER.” - W. C. Fields

Reserve Your Private Party for 2010 or 2011 Rehearsal Dinners Reunions Baby Showers Bridal Showers Any Special Occasion

Serving Dinner Nightly thru January 1 from 5pm Reservations Recommended Gift Certificates Available!

Reservations: (609) 898-9800 301 Washington Street Mall, Cape May, Corner of Washington & Perry Street www.cucinarosa.com

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Open Friday on New Year’s Eve From 430 Book Now NYE early Seating 5 course $55

Holiday Gift Certificates available

Mom, Eddie and AJ Fucci

Beach Avenue & Howard Street at the Hotel Macomber

(609) 884 8811

www.unionparkdiningroom.com Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah Chardonnay Blush Port

Get an Early Start on the Holidays & Visit Our Gift Shop!

Jane Menendez, Ann Cirrinicione, Annmarie Cirrinicione, Bella Cirrinicione

Tasting Room - Open Daily 12-5pm Winery Tours - Saturdays at 3pm RELEASE OF OUR NEW ISAAC SMITH PORT & CAPE MAY TEMPTATION APPLE WINE (GREAT FOR MULLING!) STOP IN FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LARGE SELECTION OF STOCKING STUFFERS AND GIFT BASKETS

711 Townbank Road, North Cape May Kyle Watson, Nick Leo, Andrea McVay

(609) 884-1169 • www.capemaywinery.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Serving Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Monday, December 6: CCA Cookie Exchange At Cape May Elementary PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Eat In/Take Out Catering for Any Event!

NEW HOURS!

Monday - Saturday 7am - 7pm • Sunday 8 am-3pm.

Now booking HOLIDAY PARTIES and taking orders for HOLIDAY COOKIE AND PARTY TRAYS! Please call 884-8030 for details and to make arrangements

Leo Jr

409 Elmira Street, Cape May (Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030

William Tomas, Devyn Binder, Brayden Hamilton

Megan, Lori, Audra, Bobby

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Monday, December 6: CCA Cookie Exchange At Cape May Elementary PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV VOTED 2010 BEST NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

Mike, Kimmy and Kyla Leathers

CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE

CABANAS STYLE

Featuring 52 Pick Up You choose: $25 Open Bar or‌ $5 cover with cash bar Shop for Cabanas Gear, Gift Cards, & SWAG at www.ShopCabanasOnTheBeach.com Hannah Newby, Tina Bonacci, Amya Corley

FRIDAYS IN JANUARY-OPEN MIKE NIGHT Starts at 7pm All musicians, singers, entertainers welcome

CABANAS NFL PLAYOFF PACKAGE $5 Wing Bowls, $5 Flatbread Pizza, 1/2 price All Draft Beer (During NFL Playoff games)

(609) 884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur St. www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com www.facebook.com/CabanasOnTheBeach Lizzy Pepper, Maddie Stankiewicz, Shade Long, Desiree Tolchin

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Police Blotter

GRASS VALLEY, CA: A 2:10pm caller from the 10000 block of Bettcher Court reported a neighbor was yelling at him. The neighbor called and said the first caller was swinging a baseball bat at his friends. The first caller then called back and said the neighbor’s friends were trying to run him over. Deputies went to the scene to mediate the matter.

– The Union

Learn Russian With Tanya

YOU probably couldn’t throw a stone in Cape May without hitting an Eastern European person, though we would condemn such an act. We warmly embrace our Commie Cousins (we’re joking!) and to this end offer a weekly lesson to help you communicate The “Russian” we are printing is our phonetic interpretation, to make it easy to follow.

Do children in your country love candy as much as American kids? Deti v vashei strane liubiat sladosti tak zhe kak i amerikanskie deti? Here is how your Russian-speaking friend is likely to respond: Da, vzroslye liubiat sladosti tozhe. U nas est mnogo shokoladnyh konfet napolnenyh likerom.

Which translates to: Yes, and adults love them, too. We have lots of choclate candies filled with liquor. – Tanya Zotava

Weird Word Of The Week

Stotting When an animal (like a gazelle surprised by a lion) jumps straight into the air and extends all four legs out straight.

A Story From The Past

Mark Kulkowitz

THIS early 1900s shot of the Carroll Villa Hotel on Jackson Street is the reason we now have the Mad Batter restaurant, which led the way for modern Cape May’s many gourmet restaurants. When Harry Kulkowitz bought the hotel in 1974, he hoped to use the porch for a restaurant, but the city wouldn’t allow the necessary awning because it wasn’t ‘historic’. Thanks to this picture, Harry was able to prove the historic basis for an awning and the Mad Batter was born. – Ben Miller

Facebook Mystery Contest

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

If you think you know what inn these people are exiting, then you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-size, full-color photo and instructions on how to enter – follow the instructions carefully.

And, don’t worry if you have never used Facebook before – it’s easy! Just ask your six-year-old nephew. To enter, look for the mystery photo at www.facebook.com/ exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Random Fact Of The Week

CANDY has long been used as a scapegoat for bad health. It was once blamed for the spread of polio and is now blamed for obesity. But, the truth is that candy makes up for only 6% of the added sugar in an American diet – soft drinks and juice make up 46%.

Fortune Cookie Of The Week J Meet your opponent halfway.

You need the excercise. J ONCE a week, the folks at Exit Zero eat at Cape Orient, the island’s fine Asian restaurant. Sometimes we find pearls of wisdom at the end of our meal. And sometimes we don’t. The above fortune cookie was eaten with a pint of pork lo mein and a Philadelphia roll. Please note: Any typos are not ours, but those of the fortune cookie manufacturers. We print them as we find them.

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Ramblings From The Editors

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

HE annual Christmas fundraiser at Cabanas was a great success.

We were impressed by the pile of gifts shored up by the entrance – enough toys to stock five or six Christmas trees at the very least, and since all these gifts will benefit the children of the Cape May County Special Services School District, they’re sure to put a big smile on someone’s face come December 25. Since we didn’t have any trucks, Nerf guns or dolls lying around the house (at least not any we were willing to part with) we paid a $5 admission fee, the proceeds of which will benefit Family Promise of Cape May County – a local organization that provides housing, education and transportation for homeless families in our area.

It’s unusual to have to elbow for space in Cabanas in the winter, but in this case the crowded room was an indication that folks in Cape May are happy to come together for a good cause, and even happier when they can do so while enjoying live music, a buffet spread, and happy hour specials at the bar.

Laurie Johnson, of Family Promise, said she was thrilled with the turn-out. “It was great to see so many from the community turn out for such a special cause,” she said, and added that she was honored that Cabanas would choose their organization as a charity to advocate.

“The Cabanas staff were a tremendous help all night,” she said. Payton Bowman of Cabanas was equally pleased – “We love seeing the bar this busy, especially when it’s for a great cause,” he said. We left feeling warm inside, both from the sight of a community that gives back, and a selection of food and drink that kept us insulated against the December cold.

THIS Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev Jim Richards described

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a recent holiday comic he’d read. It depicts a family driving through town and noticing commercial holiday signs like “Don’t forget the Christmas lights!” and “Don’t forget the batteries!” In the last frame, the family drives by a church with a sign that simply reads: “Don’t forget.”

We respect that not everyone makes Christ the focal point of Christmas (and there are plenty of folks who don’t celebrate Christmas at all), but if you were looking to remember the roots of the holiday this Sunday, you would have done well to attend the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols at Episcopal Church of the Advent on Washington Street.

The service of lessons and carols is an ancient custom that details the story of the nativity interspersed with Christmas carols – this year’s event was a new addition to that longstanding tradition. Parishioners, choristers and bell-ringers from both the Episcopal Church of the Advent and the First Presbyterian Church came together on Sunday night to create an evening of moving words and song.

The Advent Bells, Cape May County Recorder Consort, and the Joyful Ringers opened the

program with a selection of Christmas favorites, followed by a choral processional to “Once in Royal David’s City” with solo performance by soprano Karen Buckley. The Bible readings were delivered simply and clearly, aided by the poetry of the King James Bible.

The evening featured a premiere performance of “Comfort Ye My People,” composed

by Cape May local Jane Sbarra, and a memorable rendition of “Still, Still, Still” by the combined bell choirs of the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches. The event was organized by the organist and choirmaster of the Episcopal Church, Carol Obligado, and presided over by Reverend Richards, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Reverend Daniel Hall, and Reverend Dr John Mitchell, Rector of the Episcopal Church. At a time when religious division seems the norm, it was reassuring to see two of Cape May’s churches join forces for an evening.

For many of us, Christmas is about coming home, and Sunday’s service, featuring timeless readings and familiar carols, provided just that feeling of comfort.

SINCE this is the second but last issue of the year, we need to remind you to buy tickets for the Seventh Annual Exit Zero Burns Supper, at the Ugly Mug on Thursday, January 27. It’s become a sell-out event and no wonder. Where else can you be treated to brilliant bagpiping from the men of the Irish Pipe Brigade, Scottish poetry and song, the wonderful dish of haggis (or fish-n-chips if you prefer), and a lovely, warm and fuzzy night of appreciating the best things in life? Tickets cost $30 and you can buy them either by visiting us at the shop on Sunset, calling us at (609) 770-8479 or online at www.exitzero.us.

From us to you, have a very merry Christmas.

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS Breakfast & Dinner Thursday Breakfast & Lunch Friday Closed Christmas Day Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily from Sunday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 2 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday, Dec. 23.... 30% OFF FOOD!

Join Us on

Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

NEW YEAR’S EVE!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUND Lunch • Dinner • Take-Out • Catering 315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Mall (609) 898-0088 • www.capeorient.com

Music By Blondage

Now taking reservations AT THE CARROLL VILLA HOTEL

19 Jackson Street, Cape May 884-5970 • madbatter.com

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Seaside Cheese Co.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

MORBIER

This cow’s milk cheese from France has different layers of taste which include mild, creamy, rich with an ash center that is complex, fruit and bold

Genevieve, Josephine, Jennifer and John Saquella

600 PARK BOULEVARD WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

JOIN US ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Keiyon McCoy, Dawn McCoy, Andrew Herz, Beth Herz, Wade Null

Gourmet New Year’s Day Brunch A traditional gala brunch buffet Reservations 11:00am - 3:00pm

609.884.9090 1301 Beach Avenue • Cape May, NJ • petershieldsinn.com Taylor Kellaway, Jennifer Robinson, Isabella Babore, Camryn Mansfield

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON! Leonel Arroyo, Viola Maldonado, Andrea Arroyo

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING.

7 Ocean Street at the Inn of Cape May 884-5555 • www.innofcapemay.com

Authentic Italian Cuisine Seafood & Fine Dining

Prime Rib Special

New York Strip Steak • Filet Mignon Veal Cutlet • Center Cut Pork Chops

Stevie, Pat, Redz, Ciara

Saturday & Sunday

PRIME RIB SPECIAL - Saturday & Sunday Early Birds EARLY BIRDS - Sunday-Friday 3:30-5:30pm

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Sunday - Friday 3:30 - 5:30pm

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

3704 Bayshore Rd.,3704 N. Bayshore Cape May • 889-6610 Road, North Cape May

Cape Plaza Shopping Center (next to Burger King) (Cape Plaza Shopping Center) • (609) 889-6610

Melissa, Adrienne, Alyssa, Sammy

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily and Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday

Reserve Now for NEW YEAR’S EVE!

A la Carte Menu Offered

PLUS, One Lucky Person Will Win Dinner for Two Every Month for a Year!

Early Bird Gets The Worm!

Buy a $50 gift certificate and we will add an additional $10!

Leo, Leo Jr, Sasha, Kira

Valid thru 12/24

(609) 884-9119 322 Washington Street Mall, Cape May www.tishasfinedining.com Most Major Credit Cards Accepted

John Karavanas

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Thursday, December 2: Century 21 Gilmartin Holiday Party

Judy, Rocco

Arron, Chris, Cole

Dana, John

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

One size fits all Tired of searching for the perfect holiday gift? Treat that hard-to-fit person to lunch at The Carriage House!

Take a relaxing break from all that hectic holiday shopping with a traditional Tea Luncheon with tasty tea sandwiches, freshlybaked scones and teabreads served with clotted cream.

But there is so much more to The Carriage House. In addition to our traditional Tea Luncheon and Afternoon Tea, The Carriage House offers hearty fare from the café menu, plus homemade soups, and hearty wholesome entrée salads that fill you up while still letting you feel virtuous for eating a salad.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE (but if you bring them, you can enjoy it, too!)

Here’s more to like....

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Just tell your server you saw this ad!

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For reservations ... 609-884-5111

Carriage House at the Physick Estate

1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ • 609-884-5404 Operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

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Bella Vída Cafe Open Daily Serving Breakfast & Lunch 8:00am-2:30pm

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 2: Century 21 Gilmartin Holiday Party PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Margie Franco, Betty D’Adamo, Joannie Bouman

Belly Buster Special ALL YOU CAN EAT FLAPJACKS & COFFEE! 8:00 – 10:00AM Monday thru Friday Choose from Sweet Potato, Multigrain or Buttermilk

Tom Laffey, Joe Gilmartin, Marqie Franco, Betty D’Adamo

Just $5.99 including tax

(609) 884-6332

406 No. Broadway, West Cape May

www.bellavidacafe.com

Scott, Joanne, Joe

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 2: Century 21 Gilmartin Holiday Party

Page 19 LIVE MUSIC Thursdays @ 8pm

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Barry Fridays @ 9pm

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Dancer, Prancer, Donner and Blitzen

“Best Lunch” - NJ Monthly Magazine 2010 LUNCH & DINNER SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS • KIDS MENU TIJUANA TUESDAYS $1.50 Tacos and Burritos and more 4pm-closing

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEDNESDAYS Kay Loftus, Jim Loftus, Pat King, Russ King

Early Bird Dinners • 4pm-closing Family Friendly Trivia 7pm

1/2 PRICE APPETIZER THURSDAY All Apps are 1/2 Price • 6pm-closing Live Music with Jay Bethel 8pm

SUNDAY & MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Complimentary Bar Snacks

(609) (609) 884-7040 884-3449

128 sunset blvd., cape WASHINGTON STREETwest MALL, CAPEmay MAY Brad Pitt, Bonnie Allamong, Bob Allamong

www.accentonbeautycapemay.com www.pilothousecapemay.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 2: Century 21 Gilmartin Holiday Party

Marty Frunco, Tom Laffey

Mary, Joe

Tracy, Jim

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

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

This fine restaurant is closed for the 2010 season but will re-open in the spring of 2011.

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

Fine dining near the harbor.

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

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

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

B, L, D

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

BYOB

NO

YES

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

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

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

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

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

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

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

L,D

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

BAR

YES

YES

CAPE MAY BAKERS 482 West Perry Street (609) 884-7454 capemaybakers.com

Whether you want to start your day with a treat, or want goodies for a picnic or pick-meup, this is the place to go!

Bakery

$3-$8

N/A

NO

YES

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

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-6pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery daily at 3pm.

Winery

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

WINERY

N/A

NO

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

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

L,D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE at the Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington Street (609) 884-5111

The Carriage House offers everything from hearty wraps, salads, quiche and paninis to classic teas.

L

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

L, D

$4-$18 V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

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

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

B, L, D

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Saturday, December 11: The Marine Corps Toys For Tots Donation Drive

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

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

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

D

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

BAR

YES

NO

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

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Come spend the afternoon or night.

B, L, D

$6-$30 V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

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

Every Friday night in the winter the Wine Bar and Barrel Room is open. A fun, well-run vineyard.

Winery

V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

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

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

HIGHER GROUNDS 479 W. Perry Street (609) 884-1131 highergroundscapemay.com

Great coffee, home-baked treats, and lots of healthy food options. A cozy, friendly corner spot. Try it!

B, L

$5-$10

BYOB

NO

YES

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

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast diner... The Lobster House has it all.

B, L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

LUCKY BONES 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE (2663) luckybonesgrill.com

It’s a huge hit for a reason.

Excellent food, great bar vibe, superb service. Gets it right every single time.

L, D

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

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

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

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

The dim, amber lighting, dark wooden bar, period fittings and classy staff give this place a special ambience.

D

$18-Market V, MC, AE, D

BAR

YES

YES

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

A large and very reliable menu.

Classic diner food, and very reasonably priced. A locals’ favorite.

B, L, D

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

BYOB

NO

YES

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

A lovely dining room, a beautiful copper-top bar and classic, generous dishes are what you’ll find here.

D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

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

D

$22-$39 V, MC, D

BYOB

NO

NO

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

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

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Yes, We Went On Vacation Again... Jealous?

Don, Kathy, Anne and Jeff display EZ in Kauai, Hawaii.

Jeanne Ashton took EZ on a taxi ride in Mumbai, India.

DON’T BE JEALOUS; TAKE US WITH YOU ON YOUR NEXT TRIP

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CLIP ART CONTEST Hidden somewhere in the paper is this PIECE OF CANDY... Find it & enter to win!

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

Check closely!

This Week’s Prize: $250 to COHWEN’S INK EMPORIUM ANSWERS DECEMBER 1 ISSUE: CLIP ART Page 71 - Wilsey Realty FAKE AD Page 46 - Tiny Tim Scooter

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

CONTEST WINNERS DECEMBER 1 ISSUE: CLIP ART WINNER Michael Liepe - Galloway, NJ FAKE AD WINNERS: Pat Randazzo - North Cape May, NJ

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

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

L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

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

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

L, D

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

N/A

N/A

YES

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

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

The food is as good as ever!

B, L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

TOMMY’S FOLLY COFFEE 251 Beach Ave, (609) 884-6522 congresshall.com

Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies.

B, Café

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

N/A

NO

YES

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

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

L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

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

Reliably-excellent food – there is a reason why people wait a while to eat here... excellent breakfasts and brunches.

B, L

$4-$9

BYOB

NO

YES

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

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

D

$18-$35 V, MC, AE

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

Amazing wine list.

D

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

BAR

YES

YES

KEY

Onsite parking

Handicap accessible

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant DINNER FROM 5PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Takeout available

Other details

Dog-friendly patio

GREAT MENU, MARTINIS & DESSERTS Fresh seafood • Tasty steaks Copper-top bar • Free parking Bottle and draft beer

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

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Holiday Gift Certificates

Thursday, December 2: Victorian Towers’ Teddy Bear Drive PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Available... call (609) 898-0100

Serving Dinner from 5pm on New Year’s Eve Weekend!

Dec. 30, 31 and Jan 1

(609) 898-0100

Peg Randazzo, Edna Leifheit, Joan Morgan, Millie Forn, FredaBanaszak

1 Sunset Boulevard., West Cape May

Uncle Bill’s & FAMILY RESTAURANT

Martha Hassey, Audrey DiGennaito, Kay Austin, Anne Gerrow, Lillian Vasta, Sandy Heavey

Open Every Day!

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

Edda Woelfel, Elaine Makepeace, Geneviele Hummel, Veronica Furey, Susan Longacre

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Holiday Happenings In Cool Cape May

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The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts offers a packed calender of Christmas events

T’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation’s first seaside resort. Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May’s support of cultural and heritage tourism, our town has become a top Christmastime destination.

The city is transformed into an old-fashioned winter wonderland for the holidays and celebrates the season with seven weeks of special events. Victorian homes, hotels, churches and inns are decorated for the season with twinkling lights, boughs of holly and a wreath at every door. The festivities continue all the way through January 2.

Take a trolley ride to see the city’s twinkling lights, tour the Victorian gems decked out for the season, indulge with food and wine events, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! There is holiday entertainment for every member of the family. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed below are sponsored by the MidAtlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities.

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

One of many beautifully decorated Victorian homes you’ll see in town this season.

THROUGH JANUARY 2 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit An exhibit of holiday traditions through the years. Complete with working LGB trains,

trees, toys and more! At the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The Gallery is open daily; hours vary. Free admission.

Cape May’s Designer Show House at Christmas Discover Cape May’s sixth annual Designer Show House, beautifully decorated for the holiday season by some of the region’s top designers. The historic Fairthorne Cottage will be open for self-guided tours daily from 1–4pm, plus Thursday and Friday evenings from 7–9pm. Tours can be combined with lunch and dinner packages.

Each visitor will receive a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. The show house will be closed on Christmas Day, so stay home and relax! There will be no evening hours on December 24 and 31.

DECEMBER 26 Cape May Wine Trail Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of

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HARBOR VIEW RESTAURANT, BAR & MARINA SERVING LUNCH & DINNER THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY • BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY Closed Christmas Eve at 4pm - Closed Christmas Day

NOW BOOKING HOLIDAY PARTIES & NEW YEAR’S EVE!

THURSDAYS Fairly Irregular PIZZA NIGHT $16 ROASTED PRIME RIB with Salad FRIDAYS Fairly Irregular PIZZA NIGHT $17 SHRIMP STRAVAGANZA SUNDAYS BURGER MANIA all day & all night $16 PORK LOIN DINNER with salad

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

the Washington Inn

Thursday, December 2: Victorian Towers’ Teddy Bear Drive PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

“Contemporary Dining, Classic Cocktails” OPEN NIGHTLY @ 5pm Sunday,December 26 thru Saturday, January 1 Judy Arico, Kay Baumgardner, Hildak Wiakowski, Vi Goglia

Celebrate NEW YEAR'S EVE with us!

Call for Reservations

Jean Berigno, Betty Conway, Roberta Jorqersen, Carol Jamison, Jenny Watkins, Betty Buckley, Janet Kerrisan

the wine bar @ The Washington Inn Open @ 5:00 PM dinner & small plate menu 801 WASHINGTON STREET

609-884-5697

WWW.WASHINGTONINN.COM Janet Marco, Kass Little, Kay Francis, Peg Dunlap

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Holiday Happenings ? From Page 27 each. First enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom & Café and then take the trolley shuttle to the Cape May Winery, Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, where you’ll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. $75 per person, includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine–tasting glass. Limited event, reserve early! 12pm–5pm on Sunday.

DECEMBER 29 Holiday Chefs’ Dine-around Enjoy a five-course gourmet feast with each course served in one of Cape May’s premier restaurants. Wine will be provided with each course, with a representative from the sponsoring winery on hand to explain the pairings. A trolley shuttle between restaurants is provided. Wine will be available for purchase. Event held at 6pm on Wednesday. Reserve early; limited to 34 people! $125 per person (gratuity included).

ONGOING TOURS Cape May Christmas Tour See Cape May’s Historic District decked out for the season from a heated trolley, then take a guided tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, authentically decorated for a Victorian Christmas, and finally tour the 2010 Cape

Visit the Cape May Lighthouse this winter for one fantastic view.

May Designer Show House dressed up for the holidays. Admission includes an “Oldfashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carriage House Gallery and a shuttle to the show house. Offered Monday–Thursday, through December 30 at 11am. Adults $25, children $20.

Cape May Designer Show House at Christmas Dinner Package Combine a tour of Cape May’s 2010 Designer Show House decorated for Christmas with dinner at one

of Cape May’s premier restaurants. Guests seat at 5:30pm and have the choice between two restaurants each night and choice from several options on the early seating menu.

After dinner, tour the show house from 7–9pm. Offered Thursday, December 2, and December 16–30. Thursday Dinner Options in December: Union Park or The Mad Batter; Packages are $45 per person and are inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Cape May Designer Show House at Christmas Luncheon Package Combine a tour of the new Cape May Designer Show House with a lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom & Café located on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington. Enjoy an elegant four-course tea luncheon at the Carriage House before a self-guided tour of the show house, which is open from 1pm to 4pm for tours. Packages are available daily through December 31.

The tearoom is open from 11:30am. Tea luncheon/tour tickets are $30 per person and are inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please call (609) 884-5111 to reserve your seating at the Tearoom.

To see the complete list of ongoing tours and events sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (trust us, there are plenty more), just visit their website at www.capemaymac. org and consult their calendar.

CAPE MAY BAKERS Fine pastries • hearth-baked wholegrain breads donuts • decadent desserts and more Daily lunch items including: quiche • stuffed breads pasta salads • soups • veggie tarts and more

• Gourmet teas and coffees including

Grounds for ChangeTM organic fair trade coffee!

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR: PIES • DESSERTS • BREADS • COOKIES CHEESECAKES • NUT BREADS • PASTRY TRAYS Celebrating 30 Years of Fine Baking in Cape May!

All of Our Fine Baked Goods are Made Daily Right on the Premises!

All recipes are vegetarian and many vegan friendly items are available.

Beautifully Decorated Cakes for Every Special Occasion.

(Wedding cake orders by appointment only!)

482 West Perry Street, Cape May | (609) 884-7454 | www.capemaybakers.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 2: Victorian Towers’ Teddy Bear Drive

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

Cape May’s Finest

New Year’s Eve Gala Two Night Package from $338pp

includes 2 night deluxe accommodations, double occupancy

New Year’s Eve in our Penthouse Ballroom • Top Shelf, Open Bar with Hors D’Oeuveres • Four Course Surf & Turf Dinner

New Year’s Day • Open Bar

• Entertainment: 9 Piece Brass Band “The Business”

• Grand Dinner Buffet.

• Champagne Toast at Midnight.

• Great Entertainment

• 1am Breakfast with Mimosas

• Grand Breakfast Buffet the next morning

Grand Hotel

609.884.5611 1045 Beach Ave ~ Cape May

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 9: MAC’s Christmas Party At WCM Firehall PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Barbra Hubmaster, Ann Leeper, Sue Gibson

Mike and May Tees, Jeff and Carol Elliott

Sue and Joe Evangelista, Barb O

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On Broadway

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Thursday, December 9: MAC’s Christmas Party At WCM Firehall PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE! Serving “Feast of Seven Fish” menu

RESERVE NOW FOR NEW YEARS EVE!

Johanna Keltie, Pat Keltie, Anne Burrows, Lisa Lovero, Dawn Brautigam

Dagmar Jelincic, Greg Yacabell, Bill Donovan, Dorothy Donovan

SPECIAL MENU, A LA CARTE OR TASTING MENU LISTEN TO CHEF GEOFF ON THE RADIO! LEARN COOKING TIPS & MORE TUESDAYS 9AM-NOON ON CAPE MAY JAZZ 101.5 FM

609-898-1555

416 Broadway, West Cape May www.thecopperfishrestaurant.com

Michael Zuckerman, Mayhugh Tees, Michal Tees

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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ECONO-BUSTER DINNERS Sunday - Friday

NEW YEAR’S EVE @ THE RIO

REMEMBER that one candy bar? I can’t quite think of it’s name... whatchamacallit! – Erma

TERRY-OKE!

***

GONG SHOW

WHY would anyone want to eat a candy called a jawbreaker?

– Cape May *** EVERYTIME I see a Snickers bar I start to laugh... I don’t know why. – Cape May [Spouty Editor’s Note: And what about Chuckles candy... does that do anything for you? How about Laffy Taffy?] *** IF YOU really think about the name, Tootsie Roll does not sound that good. – Cape May *** ALMOND Joy has nuts, Mounds don’t. It seems that they have tried to assign a gender to these two candy bars. – Cape May *** I LOVE Butterfinger bars but they always seem to slip thru my hands! – Cape May [Spouty Editor’s Note: And what about Gumdrops... any problem holding onto those?] *** I WONDER if the fudge sample girls ever go nuts and just eat all the fudge! – Cape May *** REMEMBER that candy where those little sugar dots that were glued to paper? And when you took them off sometimes the paper stuck. I don’t really miss those. – Cape May *** LOLLIPOP Lollipop, Oh Lolli Lolli Lolli. Lollipop Lollipop,

Oh Lolli Lolli Lolli. Lollipop Lollipop, Oh Lolli Lolli Lolli Lollipop *POP* – The Chordettes *** I CAN’T really believe that they still allow candy cigars and cigarettes! Maybe they could make candy syringes too! – Erma ***

with Terry O”Brien Win Ca$h Prizes 10:00 p.m. ★ in the Bar

Our Special New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu served until 10:00 in dining room

Call today to make your reservations! ’ IT N I P KEE

I LIKE to say the word “nougat” ... I don’t know why. - Cape May *** IF it’s true when they say “You are what you eat”, I’d imagine Russell from Swain’s eats a lot of turkey... and Goobers for dessert! - Cape May *** HUBBA-BUBBA! – Cape May *** SOME candy store should make an alcoholic licorice... and call it “liquor”ish. - Cape May

Give the Gift of Good Taste with a

oliday H GIFT CARD from

*** I BOUGHT some Doublemint Gum but I only tasted one mint!

I want my money back. - Erma *** I WISH someone would invent fresh water taffy. - Cape May *** I WONDER if Joe Bogle, the Willy Wonka of the Jersey Shore, has oompa-loompas working for him? - Cape May

Grande Center Shopping Mall Rio Grande, New Jersey

609-889-2000

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Chart a course for...

Prime Steaks • Sensational Seafood Open Daily for:

Lunch, Happy Hour, Sunset Dining, Dinner & Late Night Entertainment

Special Winter Lunch and Dinner Menus check out all our menus online

HemingwaysCapeMay.com

Lunch

$3 Bowl of Soup or Large Salad

Four different soups, and three different salads to choose from, soups are also available as a cup for $1.50

$5 Hot Sandwiches

Seven options, all served with fries and coleslaw

$6 Over-stuffed Sandwiches

Eight choices, all served with lettuce, tomato, chips and coleslaw. Any over-stuffed sandwich may be ordered as a half sandwich with Unlimited Soup or a Large House Salad for the same price.

Dinner

$12.95 Three Courses Soup, Salad and an Entree!

1045 Beach Avenue • 609.884.5611

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Thursday, December 9: MAC’s Christmas Party At WCM Firehall PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Coffee House & Organic Market

COME ON IN

Mike Laricks, Molly Fox, Carolyn Owens

We’re open for the LOCALS! 10% off for locals everyday!!!

We would love your support!!

Treat yourself to a healthy, delicious meal once a week!!

Movie nights Mondays 6-9pm “It’s a Wonderful Life” Check our Facebook for daily updates!

LIVE MUSIC 6-9pm FRIDAY NIGHT! BYO Christmas drink “spice”!!

Open 7am-3pm (closed Wednesdays) 479 W. Perry Street, West Cape May 884-1131 • www.highergroundscapemay.com

Mark, Sharon, Jayson, Sandy

Betty Wieslawski, Peggy Zemaitaitis, Denise Green

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thursday, December 9: MAC’s Christmas Party At WCM Firehall

Jim and Jackie Richards

Ed and Nancy

Dotsie Dix, Emily McLaughlin

Melissa, Juan

Mary Lou Verna, Amy Snyder

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

OST everyday people I know eat everyday food, like tuna casseroles, peanut butter and jelly, or sloppy joes. But thanks to the “Top Chef” craze, everyday people now have the culinary vocabulary of Anthony Bourdain, and they’re all-too-willing to show it off. Enough television, it seems, and anyone can be a foodie.

“Hmm,” the man on table five says, “I was really hoping to see some yuzu-f lavored tapioca pearls on the menu.” I shrug apologetically. “How are these short ribs prepared?” he asks.

“Braised,” I guess. I’m not sure what it means to braise something, but I’m pretty sure this guy doesn’t know, either.

“Is the couscous Israeli or Lebanese?” he asks. I contemplate telling him the couscous is Italian, which is why it’s puffy like Snooki’s hair and so common on Jersey shore menus.

“I’ll check with the chef,” I say.

“And this Halloumi you’ve got on the cheese plate,” the man continues, “is that

sheep’s milk?”

Oh, for Pete’s sake, I think to myself. I haven’t the foggiest idea what kind of animal Halloumi is from, but I decide to throw this guy a bone. Perhaps he’s hoping to impress his date, and this will help his cause. “Sure is,” I tell him.

My customers play this guessing game often. They remind me of the elementary kids my sister, Kate, teaches. During a math lesson, Kate holds f lashcards with multiplication tables on them in front of the class. My guests look at their risotto dishes like a third grader looks at 9x7, and they’re just as thrilled when they figure it out.

“Is it basil that I taste in here?” one

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I know there is no basil in the risotto dish, but I tell her I will check with the chef.

I walk out of the dining room, spin around three times, and walk back in. “Gold star,” I tell her, “You got it!” She claps her hands as though she’s guessed the cost of a washing machine on “The Price is Right.”

As a waitress, I spend so much of my day discussing seasonal ingredients, the rate at which a demi-glace reduces, and the f lavor profile of squid ink, that these things no longer seem exotic. I understand the thrill of an adventurous menu, but at the end of a shift I’m not craving Halloumi cheese. Instead, I want fries from the North Cape May McDonald’s.

Eating from the dollar menu does not a foodie make, but it’s nice crawling into bed with a cup of Hi-C and the unpretentious trans-fat of a quarter-pounder. They don’t call it comfort food for nothing. After a hard night at work, nothing tastes better – except, maybe, for yuzu-f lavored tapioca pearls.

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The Old Fogey

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

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WAS never allowed candy (or “sweets”, Ma D’Catur called them disdainfully) as a child. Once a year, on the Queen’s birthday, we were allowed to queue outside a department store that sold impressive candied treats from all over the world, and all of the poor children were lined up in front of a huge candy cane. A penny was collected from each grubby urchin and one by one, we were hustled past speedily and allowed to take a single lick of the candy cane as we went by. If you were first in line, the advantage was that the cane was clean and fresh, the downside was that at a near-run, one’s tongue would, if not wet enough, stick to the candy like glue, leaving behind tiny strips of f lesh. If last, of course, an entire mouthful of sweet candy goo could be collected in the mouth, but that mouthful included the saliva and assorted fillings/ milk teeth/stray buttons of the score of rickety kids who had gone before.

It was not that we were poor, you understand: Ma D’Catur was a shareholder in the East India Company and had made

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her fortune from forcing opium on the Chinese. But she was never a fan of spending on things that would bring what she scornfully described as “pleasure.” Ma had had a strict Scotch Calvinist upbringing, where smiling was not encouraged except at Jesus, and laughter was swiftly followed by tears, courtesy of a leather strap applied to one’s bottom.

Of course, once I broke free of Ma, I was able to compensate for a life empty of candy, and indeed I overdid that, locking

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myself away in my room at Gordonstoun School for Errant Boys for a week with a year’s allowance worth of treats. There were sherbet dabs, chocolate buttons, gobstoppers, ropes of liquorice, boiled sweets, sugar drops, and fancies whose names were not known and whose sugary potency was almost lethal.

I consumed the lot – much in the style of Augustus Gloop – and then spent a week lost in a sugar-induced trip that had me thinking I could f ly, and I had long conversations with Ali Baba, who (it transpired) lived in the wallpaper with his 40 thieves.

When finally I regained consciousness, I was curled up hugging the base of Nelson’s Column in London, naked as a baby and from the damp patches all around the stonework, I had been licking it for a good few hours.

From that day on, I allow myself only a single bonbon on Christmas Day, and I have my faithful manservant Kitchener on hand with a stout cudgel, with an order to club me senseless should I start f lapping my arms and strip off.

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The Candy Man of Cape May

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Exit Zero talks sweets with Joe Bogle of The Original Fudge Kitchen

IRST-TIME visitors to Cape May stock up on saltwater taffy, but insiders know that fudge is truly our town’s sweetest export.

Exit Zero’s Jon Roth (who has an ancestral sweet tooth – his grandfather owned Roth’s Candyland) sat down with Joe Bogle, co-owner of The Original Fudge Kitchen, to learn just how he handles those overzealous fudge-samplers.

How many pounds fudge do you sell in a summer?

About 250,000 pounds. That’s our six stores in Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor and Ocean City.

What’s your busiest holiday?

Definitely Easter. We make an Easter egg out of chocolate nut fudge dipped in chocolate. The biggest sellers are coconut, buttercream and peanut butter Easter eggs.

Are there any occupational hazards in your line of work?

Yes. We whip all the fudge by hand, and you can get a stiff back really fast. You’re on your feet for eight to ten hours. People say it’s just for show, but we’re very serious

about our fudge and we whip it daily.

Are people greedy with fudge samples?

People used to take handfuls, but by the grace of god the Board of Health ruled that we have to hand them out. We still give them as many as they want, but people aren’t shy about taking samples – some people will take the tray out of your hands and start walking down the mall with it.

What’s your favorite candy to eat?

My favorite candies are licorice allsorts. It’s like a licorice mix. We sell it at the

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How did the Fudge Kitchen get started?

My brother Paul and I started the Kitchen in 1972. I was 17 and he was 15 and we opened a store in North Wildwood.

We acquired our candy know-how working for Mr Sagel – he had a store called Sagel’s Candy Kitchen on the beachfront, and he was a competitor and friend of your grandfather George Roth.

When we began business in Cape May we bought a candy store called Baxter’s.

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Confessions Of A Cape May Lover

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An enthusiast’s view of America’s Original Seaside Resort... by Meghan Kunz

RUCE Springsteen’s rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on December 12, 1975 begins with “It’s all cold down along the beach. The wind’s whipping down the boardwalk.” How can I think of anything other than the Jersey shore and Christmas whenever I hear this song? It reminds me of how much I love Cape May throughout the seasons, and especially during the colder months. If Cape May has its own magic to begin with, it is only amplified around the holidays.

It seems that all memories begin with just that – something as simple as a song that brings us back to another time.

Around December, there are so many more reminders of days past. The sound of time passing rings loudly – and the prospect of new beginnings loom ahead. How can you optimize your enjoyment of this season?

You just need to be a little adventrous and invest in a warm coat.

Anyone who shakes their head at me in dismay (“What?? Cape May in December??”) has usually ventured into

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New York City at the same time, which is not widely known for its warm winters. I’ve had my share of December evenings in New York so I’m open to the prospect of finding solace in another tourist hotbed of fun… complete with thermal shirts and parkas.

What type of fun can you expect?

Snuggle up, grab a cocktail and enjoy some live entertainment. Check out the Boiler Room, in the basement of Cape May’s famed Congress Hall, Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill on Beach Avenue (Thursdays

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Still looking for indoor activities?

Check out one of my favorite spots…The Cape May Stage and see The Little Prince through December 30 (Thursday through Sunday at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm). Treat yourself to Cape May Day Spa on Jefferson Street, get inked at Cohwen’s Ink Emporium at 1210 Bayshore Road, or buy a duvet at 20% off at the Cape May Linen Outlet on Park Boulevard in West Cape May. There’s so much to do, you may not even notice the wind whipping down the boardwalk.

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Dear Answer Lady I’m headed home for Christmas break and I am sad. This will be our first Christmas since my grandmother passed away, and it’s just not the same without her.

I know my family will talk about her and it will just upset me even more. what can I do to snap out of this? – Grieving Grinch Dear Grieving Please accept the Answer Lady’s condolences on your loss. Don’t try to “snap out” of grieving your grandmother.

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

Right across from Collier’s Liquor Store (which, appropriately, is a big green building).

They carry T-shirts, hand-knit fishermen’s sweaters, pewter, Waterford crystal, Belleek, jewelry, perfume and even biscuits. See their ladies capes, hats and scarves including cabbie caps.

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

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

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

Down New England Road – the northern tip of the island – on your way to Higbee Beach.

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

On Sunset Boulevard, just west of the intersection of Broadway and Sunset.

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

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CAPE ISLAND HOME & GARDEN 720 Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-4210

Located on Broadway in West Cape May.

Cape Island Home and Garden is the one-stop shop for all your landscaping needs: from potted plants and lawn ornaments to advice on coping with that sandy soil.

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

Follow Sunset Boulevard out to Lighthouse Avenue, turn left and the CMBO is on your right.

Everything a nature lover could want – from field guides, binoculars and scopes to clothing and books. They stock the best selection of binoculars in the area in all price ranges. Featuring beautiful Charley Harper merchandise.

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

Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard in West Cape May.

Their hand-picked deals and oldfashioned service keep customers coming back. Your source for everything linen, from aprons and tablecloths to linen by the yard. You’re sure to find it here.

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Friday and Saturday 10-6, Sunday thru Thusday 10-4

CAPE MAY SANDAL SHOPPE 108 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 898-3547 www.capemaysandals.com

Right off the Washington Street Mall by Happy Baby Boutique and Louisa’s Café.

This is way more than a sandal shop.

They have a wide and varied selection of jewelry, bags, T-shirts and fashion accessories. And they stock sandals in every shape, size, and style you could ever possibly hope to find.

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CAPE MAY WICKER 203 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-1849

On Sunset Boulevard just past the Shell gas station and Chattel House Village.

Wicker furniture has a classic appeal that looks good indoors and out, and compliments any aesthetic. If you’re in the market for the best selection of wicker furniture on the island, look no further than Cape May Wicker.

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

On Broadway just before the windowless, brown Verizon building as you leave town.

Cape Winds Florist is family-owned and has more than 30 years of experience.

They always go the extra mile to make their floral gifts perfect. Offering beautiful, elaborate floral arrangements plus prompt, friendly service.

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All Christmas Merchandise 50% Off! Thank you to all who made our hospitality night a success!

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Friday, December 3: Tree-Lighting Ceremony At Congress Hall PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Girls’ Weekend – Kathy Conley, Re Moffatt, Sharon Discher, Eileen O’Donnell, Diane Bones, Dotti Herm

Connie and Joe Rippman, Lydia and Jerry Inderwies

SUNSET BEACH GIFT SHOPS & GOLF Sunset Beach, Cape May Point (609) 884-7079 www.sunsetbeachnj.com Autumn, Whitney, Cindy, Sharon, Cheyenne

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CAROLINE BOUTIQUE Carpenter’s Lane Cape May (609) 884-5055

On Carpenter’s Lane between Jackson and Decatur Streets, right behind the mall.

Located in a cute cedar shake cottage, Caroline’s feature beautiful contemporary clothing and accessories.

Ask about the great line of Michael Stars T-shirts in great colors and comfortable fabric.

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COHWEN’S INK EMPORIUM 1210 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 886-7767 www.cohwensinkemporium.com

Bayshore Road and East Bates Street in Villas.

Cohwen J. Allen opened Cohwen’s Ink Emporium after 13 years of experience in the field. It is Cape May’s only five-star-rated body art studio. They specialize in freehand custom designs, cover-ups and repairs.

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MondayThursday 12-8, FridaySaturday 12-12, Sunday 12-6.

DESATNICK’S Cape May (609) 884-2545 www.desatnicks.com

You can reach DeSatnick’s right in your home by picking up the phone.

This family-owned and operated business offers the final accessory for every room: window treatments.

The styles and variety offered by DeSatnick’s is beyond compare.

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

In the illustrious Chattel House Village on Sunset Boulevard, across from the Shell gas station.

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

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

In Celebration Mall, right next to Acme on Ocean Street.

Knitting is quickly proving to be the cool new hobby for every generation.

Fiber Arts have the tools and experience to get a novice started and the goods to supply an expert.

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

Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard.

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

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GAIL PIERSON GALLERY 658 Washington Street Cape May (609) 884-2585 www.gailpiersongallery.com

On Washington Street across from City Hall.

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

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

On Carpenter’s Lane at the corner of Jackson Street.

You’ll smell the sweet mix of candles and incense from the sidewalk. Good Scents also carry lanterns, jewelry, stationery, books and gifts to delight your senses. Check out their wide selection of jazz and world music CDs.

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HAPPY BABY 106 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 884-5922

Just off the Washington Street Mall on Jackson Street.

Cool, organic and fun baby clothes.

They specialize in hand-crafted and artisanal products made in the beauitful USA.

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

Right in the middle of the Washington Street Mall.

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

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

Just off the Washington Street Mall on Carpenter’s Lane.

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

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

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, really close to Seaside Cheese Company.

Strangely enough, they sell flowers!

But Kate and her staff dispense more than just beautiful floral arrangements.

They also give advice on things like philosophy, good books and other stimulating subjects.

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LOVE THE COOK 404 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-9292 www.lovethecook.com

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

More spices, oils, sauces, mustards, herbs, fresh coffees and salad dressing than you can shake a spoon at (they have those too). Among the gadgets are Hot Spots – silicone pads that act as trivets – hot pads and jar openers.

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

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

The smallest shop on the mall, but it’s packed with beautiful things – Rolex watches, pearls, sapphires, porcelain vases, cut-glass and pocket watches.

Stunning estate and new jewelry, with a large selection of diamonds.

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MISS DEMEANOR 223 Jackson Street Cape May (609) 770-7613

Across from Swain’s Ace Hardware and the store formerly known as Wawa.

A boutique featuring clothing and accessories by up-and-coming designers. And for guys, there’s a great line of T-shirts made of recycled materials

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

On the Washington Street Mall and beachfront on the promenade.

Chances are good you won’t get past the front door without trying a piece of something delicious at this Cape May institution. They now have their delicious pumpkin pie fudge!

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OUT OF THE PAST ANTIQUES 394 Myrtle Avenue Cape May (609) 884-3357 www.outofthepastantiques.com

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

Lovely surprises everywhere – a tea set from the 1920s, a cylinder from a turn-of-the-century Edison phonograph or a Wallace Nutting hand-colored photograph. Keep coming back because the selection changes.

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

On Bank Street next to 410 Bank Street restaurant.

Pat Jackson has been designing jewelry since the 1970s and has had her shop since the 1980s. You won’t find anything synthetic or treated – just satisfaction.

Try a twist on the seashell souvenir with an 18k gold scallop-shell bracelet.

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PATRICIA RAINEY STUDIOS 1325 Emerson Avenue North Cape May (609) 886-4863 www.patriciaraineystudios.com

Patricia operates her studio in North Cape May. Call for information on when you can visit.

Patricia is a self-taught artist who paints beautiful oils and watercolors that you’ll see on posters, prints and on postcards all over town. Patricia has painted some of the most inspiring buildings in historic Cape May.

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PINK 33 Perry Street Cape May (609) 898-1113

Inside the Pink House on Perry Street, right across from Congress Hall.

An exciting women’s store brought to you by sisters Jen and Julie, who also run Victorious, located in Congress Hall. You’ll find classy tops, dresses, denim, bottoms, linens, jewelry, handbags and shoes.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Also, candles, seasonal decorations, cushions, souvenirs.

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STITCH BY STITCH 315 Ocean Street, Unit 9 Washington Commons Cape May (609) 898-9606/866-563-5399 www.stitchbystitchcapemay.com

Washington Commons is the collection of stores across Ocean Street from the mall.

Your HQ for Cape May and Victorian cross-stitch and needlework designs.

No matter whether you are a novice or an expert, you will find project ideas and supplies to please you. There is also a full-service framing department.

Call for details.

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SUNSET BEACH GIFT SHOPS Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point (609) 884-7079 www.sunsetbeachnj.com

At the very end of beautiful Sunset Boulevard at Sunset Beach.

Featuring specialty foods, bath and body products, shells, minerals, jewelry, candy, clothing and so much more.

Sunset Beach have a great collection of fun Cape May souvenirs that stand out from the crowd of standard gifts.

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

On Jackson Street just before it runs into West Perry Street.

Swain’s Ace Hardware have everything you need to furnish, finish or refurbish your home. They carry bath products, cleaning products, paint, tools and any hardware you could ever need. It’s the friendliest, most helpful hardware store!

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

At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.

Few things liven up a dreary day or smooth out a hectic one quite like a hot cuppa. No matter how you take it, tea is good for whatever ails you. Tea by the Sea also offer delicious cobbler and scone mixes. Choose from 12 flavors.

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TOMMY’S FOLLY 251 Beach Avenue, Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-6522 www.congresshall.com

Within the massive yellow building that is Cape May’s historic Congress Hall.

This is not your ordinary gift shop.

Tommy’s Folly have everything from paninis and coffee to jewelry, clothing and even a little, blue stuffed pig.

Really, you’ll struggle to figure out what they DON’T have.

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VICTORIOUS 251 Beach Avenue, Congress Hall Cape May (609) 898-1777 www.victoriousantiques.com

In Congress Hall and also available in the Pink House on Perry Street.

Victorious have stylish goodies like Hobo handbags, sweet clutches and a wide variety of accessories to choose from. Their specialty is antique wedding bands and engagement rings.

A great place to browse.

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WEDDINGS BY THE SEA 139 North Broadway West Cape May (609) 884-7900/866-459-7900 www.wedding-bythesea.com

Right on Broadway in West Cape May, they’ll be on your left on your way into town.

If you want to get married in Cape May, visit Weddings by the Sea. They have all the know-how: the ability to help you plan and every accessory you’ll need.

Their sand-pouring unity sets are the latest hit at local weddings.

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

Across West Perry Street from CVS.

A hip and classy new addition to shopping on the island, West End Garage has all the feel of an upscale flea market in NY or Philly right in downtown Cape May.

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

In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.

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

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

In the Centre City Mall on the Washington Street Mall.

For all the young and young-at-heart, this cute toy store is filled with the fluffiest, most colorful stuff you can imagine.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Image: Red Barn. Photograph. © 2010 Leonard Sachar.

Leonard S. Sachar The Country of New Jersey: on and off the beaten path On exhibit now through January 10th.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is pleased to present a very special exhibit of photographs by Leonard S. Sachar. Titled The Country of New Jersey, this exhibit takes you from New Jersey’s horse country in the north to the southern tip of Cape May. Don’t miss this journey in pictures.

Sachar has traveled the country roads of NJ, and chronicles his many miles in his photographs. This current exhibit is a special selection from his extensive archive. The exhibit is Sachar’s third in Cape May County, his first in the Gallery.

SAVE THE DATE: New Year’s Day Open House, January 1, 2011 @ 1 to 5 pm.

The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May. Gallery Winter Hours : Daily 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Ring in the New Year

E’VE been dropping the ball in Times Square for over a hundred years, but the best thing about America’s traditions is our willingness to customize. Americans adapt ideas from cultures around the world to meet our individual New Year’s Eve needs.

Hate to procrastinate? Celebrate early with the Australians. Feeling overwhelmed

by Christmas clutter? Follow the Japanese Oshosatu and spend New Year’s Eve cleaning out the “dust” of the old year. Show your Danish friends you care by throwing broken dishes at their front doors. Eat 12 grapes with your Spanish neighbor, and carry your empty suitcase around the block if you hope to travel. Copy the Scots – champions among New Year’s Eve celebrants because of “Auld Lang Syne” – and bring salt and coal to your neighbors as you go First Footing. (It’s lucky if a tall, dark-haired man enters the house first, and apparently redheads should just stay home.) Most cultures hint that what you do at midnight sets the tone for the year, so this year, ring in the new year in Cape May.

If you’re looking for quiet romance, consider dinner at the Ebbitt Room, The Washington Inn, or the Copper Fish. The more gregarious among you may choose the Grand Hotel, with its six-hour open bar, banquet, dancing, and midnight toast; or the Glitter Ball at Congress Hall, with its 10-piece orchestra, party favors and fivecourse dinner. Partying with the kiddies? Try an early dinner at the Merion Inn, complete with music, balloons, party hats and a 6pm

countdown. Rock your New Year’s Eve at Carney’s, Cabanas, Marq’s Pub, or the Boiler Room. Stay home with Scrabble and choose Carson Daly, Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest, or Snooki on television, then treat yourself to a New Year’s Day brunch at the Peter Shields.

Recognizing a great idea when you see it – it’s the American way. We borrowed Guy Lombardo and polar bear swims from the Canadians. The Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia began with Swedish, English and German immigrants in the 1700s. In 1890, the Tournament of Roses parade began as a way to promote the “Mediterranean of the West” – the accompanying chariot races were later replaced by football games.

So choose your celebration! Eat ringshaped food for luck. Put a quarter on your windowsill and bring it inside in the morning. Spend time with friends, share a kiss and make a resolution. Ancient Babylonians pledged to return borrowed farm equipment and your neighbor wants his snow blower back. Isn’t this a great country?

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The Big Exit Zero Guide To Health And Beauty Treatments

Where Exactly Is The Place Located?

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

Next to the Shell gas station on Sunset Boulevard (across from Exit Zero HQ!).

Back by popular request, try their 45 minute massage for only $38 plus tax... or an awesome pedicure for $30.

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

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

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

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BALANCE PILATES YOGA STUDIO 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-3001 www.balancecapemay.com

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

A fully-equipped studio offering private and small group classes, and Thai Yoga Massage – a relaxing one-hour treatment integrating acupressure and yoga adjustments.

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

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

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

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

On the corner of Jefferson Street and Columbia Avenue.

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

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CAPE MAY FAMILY DENTAL 3151 Route 9 South Rio Grande (609) 463-8800

On Route 9 in Rio Grande, very close to Walmart.

Their slogan is “caring hands delivering quality care” and it fits. Call to arrange for a routine cleaning or more extensive work. Try the New Patient Package for just $80.

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

On Washington Street near the post office right in the heart of Cape May.

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

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Call for an appointment.

DR GOLDSTEIN 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 884-6080

In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, which runs parallel to Broadway.

Dr Goldstein offers a highly personalized dental experience. He provides all aspects of general dentistry and accepts most insurance plans. Try the take-home Custom Bleaching Trays.

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

On Columbia Avenue near the intersection with Madison Avenue.

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

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

Available wherever you need them.

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

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The Dating Column

Stella Dixon’s take on romance at the shore – where the odds are good, but the goods are odd.

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HEN I was a little girl, my mother would play a singalong tape in her station wagon on the way to school. I hummed along with the lyrics which cautioned, “Be careful little mouth what you say.” My mom would echo the sentiment. “Remember, Stella,” she said, “your words have power.”

I’d like to believe this is true, but I find myself scoffing at the inspirational speakers on TV who beseech the members of their studio audiences to repeat positive affirmations: I am unique, I am special, I am loveable. It’s hard for me to imagine that by simply saying something with enough conviction, the universe will make it happen.

I gave it a shot myself once. For a week, hoping for that self-fulfilling prophecy, I walked around repeating: I am unique, I am special, I am built like a freaking Victoria’s Secret model. Unfortunately, my legs never got any longer, and I became the black sheep in a family of believers.

The last time my sister, Dawn, was in town, I had two glasses of wine and an emo-

tional breakdown. “I’m going to be alone forever,” I told her. “I’m going to be the pathetic old woman who forms imaginary relationships with daytime TV characters.”

“Stop putting that negativity into the universe,” Dawn told me, “Or you really will end up alone.”

“Right,” I said, “the universe.”

But the next day, I wondered if I couldn’t use an attitude adjustment after all. Maybe my family was right, and my words have

more power than I give them credit. Perhaps the only women who end up alone are those who expect to do so.

As I got dressed for a blind date with a guy named Dale, I decided to try the positive affirmation thing. “This guy will not be a loser,” I said. “He’ll be charming. He’ll be kind.” Then, just for good measure, “He’ll look like Don Draper.” Take that, universe.

To my surprise, Dale was all the things I’d been hoping for – charming, kind, and attractive. He was also gay – common knowledge, apparently, to everyone but his parents, the folks who’d set us up.

By the time our appetizers hit the table, Dale had folded my napkin into an origami swan and apologized for wasting my time. I couldn’t help but laugh. At least the universe has a sense of humor, I thought.

I ended the night feeling pretty silly for believing that by saying a bunch of words out loud, I might have the power to alter the cosmos and will myself the ideal man, or anything else for that matter. After all, a bunch of words is merely that – a bunch of words.

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The Movie Column

Tom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival, reviews “General Butt Naked”

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Greg Henry, award-winning filmmaker and recent guest of the 2010 Cape May Film Festival, is going to Sundance! And guess who’s getting the New Jersey premiere of the film he’ll screen at Park City? Greg’s production company, part2 pictures, will screen its latest indie documentary, The Redemption of General Butt Naked.

This film has been in production for over five years by Eric Strauss and Daniele Anastasion, and follows the rebirth of Liberian warlord-turned-preacher General Butt Naked. During Liberia’s 14-year civil war, Joshua Milton Blahyi (aka General Butt Naked) murdered thousands. Backed by an army of children who were generally naked, addicted to drugs, and carrying AK-47s, he committed the most horrific crimes against humanity — killing, raping, and even cannibalizing across the country.

Then came his conversion to Christianity, when, as the production company says, General Butt Naked “surrendered his

Greg Henry’s “The Redemption of General Butt Naked” will screen at this year’s film festival.

weapons at the height of his power, leaving an army of baffled fighters behind. In an unsettling portrait, cameras follow Joshua as he relentlessly crusades to redeem his past. This is just the beginning for this film about faith, good and evil, and the power of redemption.”

Greg’s father, local restaurant owner and philanthropist Ed Henry, says his son made

a notation on his Sundance application that he will screen the film first in the state with us. “There were over 800 films submitted to Sundance for 16 slots in his category,” says Ed, “It’s great that Greg was able to make one of those slots.” Check out more of Greg Henry’s unbelievable projects at www. part2pictures.com.

In other film news, the Golden Globe award nominees have been listed for the 2011 event. Typically seen as the award ceremony topped only by Oscar, this program is hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and covers several areas of entertainment.

Whenever the nominees are announced, it reminds me of all the films I haven’t seen.

So now I’ve got Blue Valentine on my list of must-sees (staring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, both nominated for a Golden Globe for best acting). The King’s Speech, The Social Network, and 127 Hours are among some of the films receiving multiple nominations. Look for more reviews and previews here in the Movie Column and make sure to send your insights to us at capemayfilm@hotmail.com.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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MIAMI, a young 10-month-old, came to our shelter after being found by a good samaritan. Miami just doesn’t do well around other dogs but she was fine with the cats in the home. As with any young pup Miami is energetic, playful and loves attention. She’s definitely going to need some training and lots of exercise but with time and patience she’ll make a great companion.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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The Cape May Crossword

None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for Exit Zero! By Dan Mathers.

SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to this week’s issue. Our theme this week: candy. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, www.exitzero.us.

ACROSS 5. These tangy, taffy-like candies come in individually wrapped strips and can also be a name for stupid people.

8. These decorative confections often coat chocolate and derive their name from the French for “having no equal.”

9. These chewy, chocolatey candies have been made in the US since 1896 and were the first penny candy to be individually wrapped.

11. Shaped like caricatures of children, these soft, chewy candies are sour at first, then they’re sweet.

17. Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don’t. Almond Joy’s got nuts, but these don’t.

18. Invented in Philadelphia in 1928, this gum was included in military rations during WWII. 19. Created by a dairy farmer who went on to be shipping foreman for Hershey, there is no wrong way to eat this candy.

20. This brand of fruit-flavored sweets have a hard, sugar shell and a chewy center. They claim to taste like the rainbow... doubtful.

23. Sold by Willy Wonka Candy Company, this candy is ridiculously chewy. The name is said to infer that the candy’s texture is the embodiment of silliness.

24. This oblong, fruit-flavored chewy candy is named after rhyming male names. It is a kosher candy.

25. These chewy, cinnamon-flavored candies might be too spicy for some to handle.

26. Remarkably similar to tablet-style pills in

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both shape and texture, these candies won’t increase your intelligence.

27. Hungry? Why wait? Grab some nougat topped with peanuts and caramel then covered in chocolate.

28. These hard candies resemble a tube of lipstick much more closely than they do a standard lollipop.

DOWN 1. These sweets came about in 17th-century France. The children eating them were so happy they shouted “Good! Good!”

2. The name for these irregularly shaped rocks of sugar also refers to studious people with unique interests.

3. Shaped like flat-bottomed teardrops, these candies are wrapped in foil with a thin strip of paper protruding from the top.

4. These hard candies come in shapes like banana, orange, cherry, strawberry and lime.

6. It’s a giant, cherry-flavored diamond.

7. This fruit-flavored hard candy has a name

that could also refer to a happy person who breeds cattle for a living.

9. Although strawberry-flavored, these sweets are often refered to as licorice candy.

10. Available in yellow, orange, red and pink, this soft, chewy taffy candy often gets stuck in your teeth.

12. Sharing a name with a Peanuts character (though spelled differently), this candy was first produced in York, PA. 13. These chocolate-coated, malted milk balls are produced by Hershey.

14. The generic name for this Willy Wonka candy is jawbreaker.

15. This licorice candy is covered in either a red or white candy shell to form a capsule.

16. This name can refer to chocolate-coated nougat or Arthos, Porthos and Aramis.

21. Ring-shaped and either mint or fruitflavored, these candies might rescue you from drowning.

22. ‘Tis the season for this distinctly shaped peppermint.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Friday, November 12: Harvest Supper At Cape May Elementary PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Bird Droppings

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

DMIT it. You want a new focus on life. Which, in the world of birdwatching, equates to a top-of-the-line binocular. Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica… you know. One of those instruments that a birder can shed an imperial gallon of drool over in the past year alone.

Attention uberglasse lusters! This is your time. This is the moment the iron is hot. This is the perfect alignment of give, take, desire, generosity, good cheer, and end-of-the-year indifference that makes NOW the perfect time to wrangle your way into high-end ownership. It’s also a very cost saving time (providing you are a CMBO or NJA member) and that’s all I have to say about that.

Here are a few surefire techniques that are almost guaranteed to get the glass.

Technique #1 – Sell shares of stock in binocular futures. Design and print up shares of My Super Glass Stock. Make sure PT Barnum’s (or one of those famous Ponzi scheme mavericks) image is on the cover. Sell them to all your friends. Heck,

they’ve all been trying to figure out what to get you for the holidays anyway. Sell them shares of your great joy (to shore up their own mean and petty lives).

Win/win and best of all, you get the binocular you want.

Technique #2 – Hold your breath until you get the glass you want or until you die. This is a very effective technique. It’s

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IMPORTANT: Make sure there is someone present who really cares if you die before holding what you promise to be your last breath. The effective employment of holding your breath until you die technique requires a willing partner.

Also, keeping the end game in mind, make sure that person in attendance has the financial wherewithal to buy the glass you want. It would really stink to be told, just as you lose consciousness, “sorry but I can’t afford them.” Waste of a last breath.

Technique #3 – Sulk. Sulking is a very good way of guilt-tripping your way into a great binocular. It takes time, days even weeks – and there are none left before Christmas – but there is almost nothing you can’t get with a good, tenacious sulk.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Celebrate The Holidays With Theatre ADVERTISING FEATURE

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ERRY Christmas from all of us at Cape May Stage. This is a time to celebrate the wonder of the season. What better way than to embrace the innocence of childhood with a production of The Little Prince? There is an added performance tonight (Wednesday, December 22) and the show performs Thursdays through Sundays at 8pm until December 30. In observance of Christmas, there are no shows on December 24 and 25th so that our artists and theatre staff can be with their families.

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Celebrate the wonder of the holiday season with the hit production, “The Little Prince.” There are added performances Tonight at 8PM, December 28 and 29 at 8PM, and a matinee on December 30 at 3PM. Cape May Stage will open the 2011 season with “Say Goodnight, Gracie.” novella and has been translated into more than 190 languages and has sold more than 80 million copies, making it the biggest selling French-language book and one of the best selling books of all time. This new production features the title role being played by a puppet designed by multiple Emmy Award-winner Michael Schupbach. We have brought an artist from Los Angeles in to do the voice of the little prince. Marc Petrosino who was most recently on Broadway in The Little Shop of Horrors joins cast member Lenny Haas who plays the all-important role of the aviator. Scott Hitz has been working on this show for a decade and chose Cape May Stage for the first production.

It will travel after it closes here so Cape May audiences will be the first to see this ground -breaking production. Everyone is talking about this theatrical event. Cape May Stage is always at the center of new works and exciting inter-

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Wednesday, Dec. 29 8pm, $12.50-$35

pretations of classics.

We have added shows all next week on December 28 and 29 at 8 PM and a matinee on December 30 at 3 PM. PNC Arts Alive will sponsor a special performance on Wednesday, December 29 with a sign interpreter for the deaf community. We close the season the following day (December 30) with a double header - a matinee at 3 PM and an evening show at 8 PM. There is still time to buy a gift subscription for 2011 and that season promises to continue the momentum with hilarious comedies and poignant dramas and new versions of popular plays with the writer in residence at Cape May. Next season William Mastrosimone will be here to tweak his script of The Woolgatherer which was a hit in the 80s at Circle Repertory Company. This new version will have its premiere at Cape May Stage!

«Call (609) 884-1341 for more information

Give The Gift Of Theatre This Holiday Season

Call Cape May Stage For More Information

Additional Evening And Matinee Shows

December 22, 28, 29 (8pm) and 30 (3pm)

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

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Bird Droppings ? From Page 87 Mutter, as you look mournfully out the window: “If only I had an Ultravid... an Ultravid would save me from the pit of despair and depression”.

At night, toss... turn... and scream (at odd and annoying intervals) “SWAROVSKI!” Draw the names Leica, Zeiss, and Swarovski on the bathroom mirror with toothpaste. Or try writing in blood.Just a finger prick will do. No need to open a wrist. And don’t prick your index finger.

You’ll need it to move the focus wheel on your new binocular.

Technique #4 – Beg. Plead. Promise.

After all, it’s all you want in the whole world; all you’ve ever wanted. It’s not a lie! You won’t begin to want the high-end spotting scope you also covet until you get the binocular of your choice.

When all else fails, just use the money you’d use on other people’s gifts and buy the glass for yourself. I mean if they don’t care whether you are terminally depressed, deprived of your greatest need, or hold your breath until you die, why are you buying them presents? Buy the glass yourself and do everyone a favor.

Drop all the hints you can!

It’s not too late to stop over to the Cape May Bird Observatory and find the proper equipment to relieve your depression. BUT YOU NEED TO HURRY! The CMBO will be closing at 4:30pm on Thursday, December 23 until January 2, 2011. Clueless as to what high-end optics

cost? Not a problem, just stop over to CMBO’s Northwood Center, at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking lovely Lake Lily in Cape May Point. THE information spot for anything to do with nature, the center is open 9:30am-4:30pm except Tuesdays, December through February. While you are there, pick up a schedule of daily walks, pick up a free birding map and checklist to include with your Christmas gift. Don’t forget the newest books, including Pete Dunne’s newest Bayshore Summer. Pick up a bargain from the vintage books section, look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise, clothing, hats, jewelry, and more. Gift cards are available in any amount, have no expiration date or fees, and can be redeemed for merchandise or programs at any New Jersey Audubon Nature Store. If you aren’t fortunate enough to be in the area, visit us online www.BirdCapeMay.org – where birding Cape May is only a click away.

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey’s own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Author of several books on and about nature he has written for virtually every birding publication and for The New York Times.

HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE 846 Broadway, West Cape May Toll Free: 888-309-7454 • Local: 609-884-1888 www.HomeSteadCapeMay.com Dagmer Chew, Broker/Owner

Santa Baby...

Hurry down the chimney of our new home!

HomeStead Real Estate's 2010 Solds 1361-B Vermont • 906 Lafayette • 318-322 Washington Street Mall 1001 Washington Street 1A • 1351-B Ohio • 1343 Missouri 1139 Washington • 204 Birch • 1046 Seashore • 212 Roseann 26 Hyannis • 422 & 424 Green • 128 E. Delaware Parkway 36 Englewood • 307 Linda Anne • 208 Oakdale • 925 Farmdale 109 Second • 835 S. Cape • 1036 Lafayette • 309 Fifth 308 Portsmouth • 33 Acorn • 234 Ridgewood • 303 West Drive 704 San Fernando • 207 Lennox • 220 Amhurst • Moore & Atlantic 2 Swan • 404 Cambridge • 408 Fern • 314 Aberdeen Way 125 Fourth • 4 units at 211 Beach Avenue (Broadway Beach Condos)

Contact HomeStead and let us help you get Santa down your new chimney next year!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Thursday, November 11: Coffee Unplugged At Cape May Wawa

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Saturday, November 28: Burton Howell’s 80th Birthday

TOP NOTCH TREE CARE 427 James Street, Erma

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Consulting Pruning & Planting Cabling & Bracing Removals

Merry Christmas From Hienkel Electric llc Serving Cape May County and The Islands Licensed and Insured

Jan and Mike Hansberry, Kim, Randy, Brady, and Charlie Heathcote

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Please call with any questions or requests.

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Suzi, Kirsten, Caitlyn

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Saturday, November 28: Burton Howell’s 80th Birthday PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

Slade, Burt, Kim

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Happy Holidays from our Family to yours

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Bud, Sue, Burt

TUNE IN.

Corporate NMLS# 71603 • Office NMLS# 293556 • Not an offer to lend, all borrowers must qualify

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Natural Gas Conversions Energy Efficient Gas Equipment Call For A FREE Consultation.

Kathy, Sue, Maria

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

By the Sea Realty wishes everyone a Blessed Holiday Season and a successful and Happy New Year!

Saturday, November 28: Burton Howell’s 80th Birthday PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIELLE O’NEAL

Starling and Mandi

Washington Commons, 315 Ocean Street Suite 2B, Cape May • (609) 884-3050 realcm@verizon.net • www.capemaybythesea.com

Lee Marcotte Broker of Record

Merry Christmas

142 E. HUDSON AVE, VILLAS

301 BENTON AVE UNIT #5, CAPE MAY

Bill, Phyllis, Barbara

SOLD!

Selling Agent: Timothy Mucha.

Contact: Tim@Tolz.com Want to List Your House?

Contact me!

NEW LISTING! $309,000. Cute 2 bedroom condominium 3 short blocks to the beach and an easy walk to the heart of town. Quiet residential neighborhood.

WWW.TOLZ.COM

1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May Phone: 609-884-7001 Email: info@tolz.com

Kirsten, Burt Courtney

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Sol Needles Real Estate

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1307 BEACH AVENUE MORNING STAR CONDOMINIUMS

Charles, Elizabeth, Jackie, Jim, Burt

Beachfront 2 bedroom condo. with spacious bedrooms as well as a wide open living area.

The kitchen flows into the sun drenched living room. This 4 story Victorian building was lovingly restored to it’s natural beauty and moved to this beachfront location. $549,495.

108 FIRE LANE, NORTH CAPE MAY Beautiful and very spacious, 5 bedroom, 3 full bath split level, situated in a wonderful neighborhood with mature trees. This home has been remodeled from the studs up.

Wonderful family home or investment property. Listed

by Steven C. Cluff, Sr. for $289,000

512 Washington Mall, Cape May (609) 884 - 8428 • 800 - 441- 8428 w w w.coldwellbankercapemay.com

609.884.1300

www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 211 PONTAXIT AVENUE, LOWER TOWNSHIP 3 BR/2 BA, single family home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. $298,000

Lou and Maryann, Bill and Lil

213 SHERIDAN DR., ERMA 2 BR/1 BA, custom crafted vintage cottage. $225,000

Eric Nelson, Courtney, Kirsten, Burt, Mark

324 CARPENTERS LANE SUITE 2C CAPE MAY NJ 08204 TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

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739 Washington St, Cape May

Saturday, November 28: Burton Howell’s 80th Birthday

www.jerseycaperealty.com

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Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800

Jersey Cape Realty will close december 24th at 1:00 p.m. and reopen on monday december 27th

VINTAGE ELEGANCE MODERN COMFORT 606 Columbia Avenue, Cape May

“THE CAMBRIDGE SUITE” UNIT #4, 735 Washington Street, Cape May

Centrally

Tastefully furlocated unit nished and being offers 3 BR, sold furnished 2.5 BA, eat-in per inventory. kitchen, Flori6 BR, 6(new) da room, h/w BA, modern eatfloors, basekitchen, central air, gas f/p, decks/porches, outside shower, ment storage, central air, and assigned parking for 2-cars. $469,000. plenty of off street parking. $1,350,000.

VERY WELL MAINTAINED RANCHER 1300 Missouri Avenue, Cape May

ELEGANT FEDERAL STYLE HOME 214 Jefferson Street, Cape May

Located on a desirable corner lot.

Includes 3 BR, 2 BA, den/sunroom, rear deck and large 2-car detached garage.

Updates and improvements include: kitchen w/center island, gas f/p, ceiling fans, and replacement windows. New roof (4 years), replacement heat & hot water systems 2 and 5 years, respectively. $529,000.

3-story home offers 6 BR, 3.5 BA, and just a short distance from beach & town. Spacious rooms include LR w/fireplace, formal dining room w/builtin corner cabinets, 2 family rooms and a sunporch. Laundry room & pantry off the eat-in kitchen, full basement. Guest apartment above 2-car detached garage. Central air completes the comfort in this home. $1,595,000.

Mary, Burt, Tom

During This Holiday Season Please Share Your Time, Talent, & Treasure: Following CM County Organizations seek your help!

The Free Meal Center (609-780-7129) Community Food Closet of Cape May (609-884-3949) C.A.R.A (609-522-6489) The A.R.C of CM County (609-861-7100) Animal Outreach of CM ( 609-898-1738) CM County Habitat for Humanity (609-463-0244)

Burt, Branden, Randy, Mark

Cape May County Real Estate inquiries contact:

Heijung Park-Colameco, GRI, e-pro Broker Sales Associate Office: 609-884-3050 Direct: 609-602-8641 Email: Heijungbythesea@comcast.net Buying, Selling, & Renting with Integrity & Trust

Lee Marcotte, Inc

3 1 5 O C E A N S T R E E T, CA P E M AY, N J 0 8204

Phyllis and Burt Howell

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Friday, December 3: Chef Demo At The Copper Fish

Chef Geoff Johnson demos his flambé techinique

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479 501 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Toll Free: 877-884-8907 Local: 609-884-1007 Fax: 609-884-4407 Gail Wilsey Morrison, Broker of Record

www.WilseyRealty.com

937 SEASHORE ROAD, COLD SPRING

1231 OHIO AVENUE, CAPE MAY

1+ ACRES W/STORAGE BUILDING. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full basement, detached garage/workshop and a 25 x 60 Morton Steel Building makes this property a must for someone who needs a lot of storage! $575,500.

VILLAGE GREEN TWIN. Lovely and clean 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home only 6 blocks to the beach! Spacious kitchen, private back yard & pavered patio.

Turnkey rental (rental history) or have for yourself! $369,000

119 W. ANNA STREET, WHITESBORO

Former Church for sale in “As Is” condition offers many possibilities!

Situated on a large lot (174 x 150 irr.) zoned Suburban Residential. Use the current building or tear it down & build new residential. City sewer is available in the street. Vacant lot across the street also being offered for sale by the same Owner. Call listing office for more information! $160,000

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Friday, December 3: Chef Demo At The Copper Fish Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!

Terri Romano, Anita English

209 Cape Ave., Cape May Point Renovated Historic Home 5 bedrooms, 3 baths $1,600,000.

3005 Shore Dr., Cape May Beach Panoramic Views of Bay 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths $1,125,000.

35 Jackson St., Cape May 307 Brainard Ave., Cape May Point Spacious Historic Home Modern home sold furnished 7 bedrooms, 6 baths $1,499,000.

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $839,000.

Scott English, Jim Gee

HOLIDAY FOOD AND TOY DRIVE

Please bring unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for Toys for Tots and the Community Food Bank Drop off at 1159 Washington Street.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty Join Us: www.chrisclemanssir.com Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 1159 Washington St. Cape May, NJ 08204 Email: capemay@chrisclemanssir.com 609-884-3332 Toll-free 800-828-9751

Jennifer, Barbara and Murray Kirch

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

1361-D OHIO CAPE MAY Priced to sell. Listed lower than any other Village Greene Quad on the market. Approximate ages: Roof - 1 year; Central A/C 2 years; Washer/Dryer - 1 year; Dishwasher - 2 years.

Just needs a coat of fresh paint and some furniture.

Currently vacant and easy to show. $275,000

Tolz Realtors 1001 Lafayette Street Cape May (609) 884-7001 www.tolz.com

61 MIMOSA DRIVE, RIO GRANDE If your looking for a large home for your family, look no further. This 3000 square foot home has room for everyone!

A formal living room, formal dining room, eatin kitchen, family room, laundry room, and Florida room. There is also a master bedroom with onsuite bath, 3 additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, garage, multi-zoned heat, and large yard. You won’t believe how much house your getting for the money. $265,900

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

108 CHESTNUT AVE. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE Just Reduced is this 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home situated on a secluded 1/3 acre of land.

This home features central air, gas heating, paver driveway and patio. The recent addition of a large family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights make this a home the perfect starter home. It is in need of some TLC, which is a chance to make it YOUR home. $129,900

CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co. 1382 Lafayette St., Cape May Joseph Gilmartin Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800 capemayvacations.com

9901 SEAPOINTE BLVD. # 510; DIAMOND BEACH Seapointe has all the amenities found in the most luxurious communities, enjoy great bathing and beaches just steps to the great Atlantic Ocean. The grounds are well kept and contain magnificent plantings.

Waterfalls and fire pits offered in the courtyard areas are just some of the amenities available for enjoyment and relaxation. Seapointe is a safe gated community with a private beach. Outdoor pools for adults and children to enjoy in the summer and the luxury of an indoor pool, community gym and private storage areas.

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

212 OAKDALE AVE. BAYSIDE VILLAGE

407 CORAL, CAPE MAY POINT

4002 BAYSHORE RD. COLD SPRING

136 PEARL AVENUE, WEST CAPE MAY

This roomy three bedroom rancher offers a split-private bedroom plan. There is a living room with a gas fireplace, a dining room with a second gas fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with all new stainless steel Frigidaire appliances. The full bath has a ceramic tiled floor, shower and whirlpool tub. The bonus rear additon offers a walk-in pantry and laundry room with front end loading washer and dryer. Also newly installed are the central air nad hot water heater. At this location your just a stone’s throw to the bay! $193,000

Immaculate four bedroom, 2.5 bath corner property is located in charming Cape May Point. The home features a spacious living area, first floor bedroom, fabulous landscaping, and a well established rental history. A must see. Asking $869,900

This is the home with all the extras you’ve been searching for! Featuring 5-6 large bedrooms, a home office, 1st floor bedroom suite for In-Laws or nanny, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room & an over-the-top master suite with vaulted ceilings, his and hers vanities, whirlpool, walk-in shower, gas FP, walk-in closets & balcony. Marvel at the gorgeous gardens on 1.2 acres of land with 3-car garage, large deck, patio & gezebo.

A true showplace you will be proud to call “home”! $859,000

Unique licensed West Cape May bed & breakfast in a secluded residential setting that offers guest accommodations in two bedrooms and one bathroom along with private owner’s quarters. Gas fireplace in living room, 3rd level bonus and storage rooms with stair access, 1st and 2nd level rear decks, private fenced rear yard. Partial furnishings included. $670,000

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

Barry Bruno Chris Clemans SIR 1159 Washington Street (609) 602-2444 bbruno@ chrisclemanssir.com

Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com

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

837 BROADWAY, WEST CAPE MAY

16 HIDDEN LAKE DR CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

933 COLUMBIA AVE., UNIT A-2, CAPE MAY

107-109 LINCOLN AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

This new construction “Sanderling” model home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a nopen gourmet kitchen. There is also a nice living room, dining room, FR with gas fireplace, study, and laundry room, oversized 2-car attached garage Ths property sits on 1.5 wooded acres and is close to schools, shopping and a just short driving to the area’s beautiful beaches. $559,900.

This first floor two bedroom, two bath unit in Columbia Gardens is in immaculate condition and features new counter tops, hardwoods and a great front porch. Located within walking distance to downtown. $545,000.

“Long Tom” built c. 1890 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bath original Cape May Point cedar shake Cottage with a rear massive two story addition that once was a warehouse for lumber, then a movie theater and an art studio. Beautiful large yard with covered front porch just a block from the beach. This is a great opportunity to own a large historical home in Cape May Point. The lot next door is for sale too!! Call for more details $799,000

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

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

Commercial Opportunity located on highly visible and well traveled Broadway. This property offers a farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and is just waiting for your renovation ideas. Property being sold “AS IS.” Listed

by James McBride for $985,000.

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall (609) 884-8428 www.coldwellbanker capemay.com

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

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Rentals Of The Week

Apex

Realty, Inc.

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

2505 Bayshore Rd. Villas, NJ 08251 • Broker Daniel J. Senico

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

When Buying or Selling in 2011, Call on Me!

Theresa Senico

ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES 609-408-4655 theresasenico.com 15 BROADWAY UNIT 26, CAPE MAY

105 W GRANT, WEST CAPE MAY

201 Ocean Street, Cape May Formerly Whiskers Available as a Commercial Rental Space beginning February 1, 2011.

Call for more information.

Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage located in charming West Cape May. Home features new windows, newer roof, updated bathroom and shower and new appliances. A great find! Asking $499,000

Contact Barry Bruno Main (609) 884.3332 • Cell: (609) 602.2444 Email: bbruno@chrisclemanssir.com 1159 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 08204

249 Grant St, Cape May - 6 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, internet, porch, patio, C/A, outside shower, BBQ grill, parking for 3 vehicles, sleep 15. $2800-$4750/week

Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 • coastlinerealty.com

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate, (609) 884-8428 • coldwellbankercapemay.com

1534 Yacht Ave, Unit 1, Cape May Waterfront, sleeps 6! 2 BR, 2 BA. $750 - $1950 /week.

738 Seashore Rd., Erma. Three bedrooms, one and half baths. Central air, Nat. gas heat, laundry room and 2 car garage. $1,250.00 + utilities.

917 Stockton Ave, Cape May 1/2 block to beach! 5 BR, 2.5 BA. Sleeps 12! $2600 - $4800 /week.

23 East Virgina Avenue, Villas Two bedrooms, one bath, gas ehat heat, laundry room. $900 + utilities.

Wilsey Realty, 501 Lafayette St., Cape May, (609) 884-1007, www.wilseyrealty.com

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

1607 Beach Ave, Cape May - 8 BR, 6 Full Baths, 3 Half Bath. Beautiful beachfront home perfect for reunions or weddings. Available Year-Round.

15 Broadway Unit #14, Cape May 2011 Season - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, condo sleeps 7. $1500-$2500 per week.

1219 Lafayette St, Cape May Large home great for large groups. 6 BR, 3.5 Bath. Only $1300/week off season.

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

Tolz Realtors, 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May, (609) 884-7001, www.tolz.com

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, 1159 Washington Street, 609-884-3332

805 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Pool

Spending the Holidays in Cape May is a wonderful treat for you and your family. Call us today for that special rental property in November and December.

205 Princeton Avenue, Cape May Point Spacious Gracious, Pet Friendly

Fabulous 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit is located less than half a block to the beach. The Driftwood Beach has a roof top deck where owners can enjoy amazing water views. The unit features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. A perfect yearround shore getaway with a strong rental history. Asking $435,900

151 York Ave Unit D, West Cape May - Goodwinds Condo, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, outside shower, C/A, gas heat, deck, parking for 2, sleeps 4. $625-$850/week

By the Sea Realty, 315 Ocean Street, Suite 2B, Cape May 609-884-3050 • capemaybythesea.com 204 Philadelphia Ave., Cape May - 2 BR, 2.5 BA, w/d, dw, CAC, park 3 cars, sleeps 8. Low $1100/High $2050

CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co., 1382 Lafayette St., Cape May. Joseph Gilmartin, Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800 www.capemayvacations.com.

305 Second Ave., West Cape May 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, close to everything.

1012 Maryland Ave., Cape May - pletely renovated, pool, 6 BR, 5 BA, 3 half-BA, w/d, dw, CAC,

509 Ocean Ave., Cape May Point 3 bedrooms, 1 baths.

Rates from $1,000- $2,100/ per week.

Jersey Cape Realty, 739 Washington St., Cape May, (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com

Barry Bruno, Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, 609.602.2444, bbruno@chrisclemanssir.com

1247 Washington Street, Cape May - Year round completely renovated cottage. 1 BR, 1 BA, W/D, outdoor patio. $1000/month + utilities. Security req’d.

104 North St., Unit 102, Cape May 2 BR/2.5 BA, sleeps 6. Close to beach & downtown! $1,300-$2,250/week

914 Lafayette Street, Cape May - Year round, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with basement and washer and dryer. $1600/month plus utilities. Security required.

215 Heritage Ln., E-3, Cape May - 2 BR/2.5 BA, sleeps 6. Block from beach! $1,300-$2,650/week

Homestead Real Estate, 846 Broadway, W. Cape May, (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Suite 2C, Cape May 609.884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

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Telephone: (609) 770-8479 Fax: (609) 770-8481 E-mail: info@exitzero.us Website: www.exitzero.us Mailing address: 109 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright, jack@exitzero.us Advertising Manager: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us Manager of Assorted Necessities: Dan Mathers, dan@exitzero.us (610) 984-2874 Assistant Editor Jon Roth, jon@exitzero.us Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Danielle O’Neal, Jeannie O’Neill Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Richard Hemenway, Amy Wingate, Vivian Montgomery, Marianne McCoy Columnists: Kate Chadwick (advice), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey), Meghan Kunz (local lore), Molly Stone (food) Labeler: Mary Smith Every Wednesday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your mailbox in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 great B&W issues, and four in glorious color. Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe.

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

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

Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents.

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

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

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

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

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Model Laundromat, Wawa, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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