Volume 10, Number 16 Thursday, May 24, 2012

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, May 24, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 16 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

Race At The Cape Is A Roaring Success

Norris Clark, Lee O’Connor, Tommy Raniszewski, Robert Aberdeen, Gayle Stahlhuth, and Michael Mottola were in character for last weekend’s reenactment of the 1905 race between Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet. More inside... Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK...

Time To Play...

It’s The Music Issue!

The Inside Scoop On City Hall

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Cape May Stage Opening Night

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The Energy Forum Heads For Cape May

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Inside This Issue «Photo of the Week....................... Page 3

«The Answer Lady........................ Page 87

«The Coffee Break Page................. Page 7

«The Old Fogey ...............................Page 105

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

«Activity of the Week......................Page 107

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

«Employee of the Week....................Page 108

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«Student of the Week.................... Page 111

«The Movie Column...................... Page 59

«Adopt an Animal.........................Page 113

«Sleeping Around........................... Page 65

«Bird Droppings............................Page 119

«Bouquet Ambush.........................Page 69

«The Dating Column..................... Page129

«What’s Your Story?...................... Page 82

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

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

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Subscriber Of The Week

Each week, we will feature a lucky subscriber (and Exit Zero T-shirt winner!) in this spot. This week’s subscriber: Jane Menendez of Erma. (Yes, locals — you can subscribe and have EZ delivered right to your door each week!)

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“I don’t care much about music. What I like is sounds.” — Dizzy Gillespie “Music is my religion.” — Jimi Hendrix “If music be the food of love, play on.” — William Shakespeare “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” — Bob Marley

Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), best known for Swan Lake and The Nutcraker, suffered from many mental breakdowns and neuroses. He believed that his head would fall off, so when conducting an orchestra he would often hold his chin with his left hand.

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Goings-On Around Town

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

heMid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities presents the 23rd Annual Cape May Music Festival, which kicks off on Monday, May 28 and runs through June 14. As always, there are lots of venues featuring a great variety of music, including chamber, classical and world traditions. Turn to page 99 to check out Catherine Dugan’s Activity Of The Week article for more details. And for a full schedule, tickets and money-saving coupons, visit www.capemaymac.org.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 08-02 will conduct their annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony on Monday, May 28, shortly before noon, starting at the Convention Hall and then the beach at Gurney Street. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call 884-7181.

Cape May Stage is offering two special afternoons of theatre for Dominic Hoffman’s Uncle Jacques Symphony this weekend. On Saturday, May 26, theatregoers are invited to a “Pay What You Can”

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matinee, where you determine your ticket price. And on Sunday, May 27, seniors age 62 and over are invited to attend a 3pm performance of the show at the discounted rate of $15 — that’s a full 50% off regular box office prices. The senior matinee sells out quickly, so reservations are a must. Call 609-8841341 or visit capemaystage.com.

It’s that time of year! The Annual West Cape May Strawberry Festival is held every year on the first Saturday of June in Wilbraham Park, and this year’s festivities will be held on Saturday, June 2.

The event features Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, seafood, kettle corn, fresh produce, fresh barbecued meats and more. There are lots of vendors hawking antiques, arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, and art, and there is also live entertainment.

Festivities begin at 9am through 5pm. Free parking & admission. Call 609-884-9325 for information. The rain date is June 3.

The Lower Cape May Regional High School French Honor Society is raising money for The Gene Sole Scholarship Fund with the Tour de Cape May, being held

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on Saturday, June 2 at 8am. It starts at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry parking lot in North Cape May, and the (torrential) rain date is Sunday, June 3. It’s $10 for students, staff and those who register prior to May 25, $15 day of ride. This is a fun 10 or 20 (more or less – up to you) bike ride – it is not a race.

And any bike will do! Registration forms are available at www.tourdecapemay.com.

GABLES of Cape May County, “The gay group doing things for the entire community,” in conjunction with the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission, is proud to announce the first annual GLBT Artist Exhibit. It will take place June 3 through June 30 at The Beesley House, which is located at 605 Route 9 in Cape May Court House. The featured artists are all residents of Cape May County.

An opening reception will be hosted by GABLES, and will be held on Sunday, June 3 from 1-3pm at The Beesley House. For more information, please visit the GABLES website at www.gablescapemay.com, or call the Culture and Heritage Commission at 609-463-6370.

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Talk Of The Town

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

Much Ado About Nothing WE went to last Friday’s meeting at Convention Hall that the City of Cape May held in order to inform the public of the results of its three-year-long collaboration with Temple’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, which cost the city $53,000.

Sitting at a long table just off to the side of the windows that frame a quite lovely panoramic view of the ocean were four representatives from Temple. In the audience were members of Cape May’s city council along with a few dozen interested citizens, and the city’s attorney, Tony Monzo. We’re not sure why he had to be there, though maybe the city was expecting some awkward questions given our recent Templerelated revelations. City Manager Bruce MacLeod and Mayor Ed Mahaney stood at the back of the room, though the mayor regularly walked up to answer questions during the meeting.

Dr Elizabeth Barber, an Associate Dean in Temple’s tourism department, said the project had been very beneficial to the university, and that she hoped that it will be for the city, too.

The rest of Temple’s representatives spoke about “distinct deliverables”... but as far as we can tell, they haven’t yet delivered on them. There was a great deal of talk about “developing a long-range plan to ensure the viability of Cape May as a desired tourist destination” based largely on surveys that have been taken from residents, tourists, and “key stakeholders” (although there was some confusion among some of the Temple representatives

as to when these categories overlap).

The information gleaned from this project? That the internet plays an important role in how people learn about Cape May. That people come here to relax. And also to dine. But the “most interesting” thing to do in Cape May, according to respondents, is visit the beach. The vast majority of people who come here do so in groups of one or two, although people also come in groups of three sometimes (hmmm). That most visitors are 51-64 years of age. Many come from Pennsylvania. Although plenty hail from New Jersey and New York, too.

Cape May’s Victorian charm is important.

Visitors tend to like it here, but they’re not thrilled with the parking (34% would suggest doing something about that). And the benefits of tourism, in case you were on the fence, “outweigh its negative impacts.”

The Temple panel suggested that the next step is to maintain the atmosphere of Cape May while “strengthening its position in the market.” One way to do this, they said, is to capitalize on the sense of tradition here. Tradition is “the transmission of beliefs from one generation to the next,” according to the slide that showed up on the projector screen. (We’re trying really, really hard NOT to be sarcastic about this, but, damn, we can’t resist.) We think it’s entirely awesome that the good people of Temple were able to make this point, since we imagine there aren’t many folks in this National Historic Landmark city who know the proper definition of tradition.

The panel came up with two taglines.

The first was “It’s a Cape May tradition.”

(Please refer to the previous paragraph if

you forget what that means exactly.) This tagline will be used to promote a “wellknown attraction or program”, and one of the examples was, “A movie by the beach.

It’s a Cape May tradition.”

Uh-oh. Actually, it WAS a Cape May tradition, but that tradition kinda went by the wayside last year when the city allowed the Frank company to bulldoze Beach Theater, just a few hundred feet across the road from Convention Hall.

That’s what we would call a REALLY bad example.

The second tagline presented by the Temple panel was “The Cape May Way,” which will help divert the market from our direct competition... unless, of course, some evil genius further up the Parkway comes up with the slogan, “The Stone Harbor Way” or “The Avalon Way.” The panel also said that Cape May would head off the direct competition if we “create similar products but distinctive,” although there was no mention of what these products might be.

We also, according to Temple, need to extend our tourism season. “What are the new creative ways we can use the new Convention Hall?” they asked. “We’ll create new, creative products,” the slide on the screen said. “The idea is to create new products that are creative,” one of the panel members explained. This outburst of overcreativity created quite a few snorts from the folks sitting behind us.

The action plan the city is now tasked with will be two-fold. Step one is ideageneration, though call us crazy, but we

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on cape may beach, a refreshing drink — on the rocks Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 thought that Temple might have actually delivered some original ideas in return for the money they received.

Step two is product conception. Isn’t that what the last three years were all about?

We’d suggest a third step — get the people at Temple to write a check to Cape May City for $53,000.

We’ve heard feedback from different people who attended the meeting, and we will sum up our own feelings in one word... pathetic. This was a giant pile of f luff, a presentation devoid of substance. If the mayor pulled this together to show the people that he had not, in fact, misspent the city’s money by signing a contract that awarded Temple $53,000, then he achieved quite the opposite effect.

All Washed Up DURINg World War II, the Army Corp of Engineers made a huge mistake. From the US Coast Guard base to the Delaware Bay, they dug the canal that protected Cape May ships from enemy torpedoes, but they positioned its jetty so that the natural movement of sand onto our beaches was thwarted.

Forty-five years later, the Army Corp admitted the error. Cape May became the target of a 50-year beach replenishment plan that involves dredging every two years. (The first project happened in 1989.) Now, because it’s such a common sight, we don’t always pay much attention when a 200-foot dredge parks directly off our shore for the duration of a winter, spewing wet sand onto the beach with what amounts to a souped-up vacuum cleaner. And we don’t pay much attention when massive trucks with tires as tall as a fourth-grader come rolling by the

promenade. As long as we’ve got a spot to lay our towel come Memorial Day, we’re happy.

But this time, something has captured our attention (and, in this case, the attention of major news outlets in the tri-state area).

We’re referring, of course, to the sudden appearance of rocks from Gurney Street to Trenton Avenue. We wanted to know where they came from and if they could have been predicted by the engineers paid to anticipate replenishment-related problems. So we spent this week asking, after 23 years of watching it happen — what’s really going on with this beach-nourishment thing?

Don’t misunderstand; we are not questioning its importance. Replenishment projects keeps our beaches intact, and thanks to Temple University, we know that these beaches are what bring people to Cape May. And we know that replenishment also creates a buffer. “Without this system in place, we would suffer the consequences of a storm’s direct hit,” Congressman Frank Lobiondo has said. “Remember Katrina?”

And we further know that dredging can help counteract the dangerous slopes that led to 17 spinal cord injuries during the summer of 2008, the same year Cape May City began an awareness-raising campaign to drive home the importance of being cautious in these waters.

But replenishment also costs a lot of money. The project that took place this past winter totaled $9 million… and our beaches are rocky. So what happened?

We called Bill Hanson, Vice President of Business and Development at the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company — the largest company of its kind in the country and the one responsible for this most recent Cape May project — to find out what, exactly, the dredging process entails. “Whenever people ask questions about dredging,” he told us, “the answer is usually, ‘It depends,’ because each project is so drastically different.” But we were able to glean some of the specifics. The ship that was brought in for the Cape May work was the 220-foot Illinois, a Cutter Suction dredge that has a digging capacity of 11 to 75 feet.

A crew of between 20 and 30 men and women — operators, engineers, mechanics, and electricians — was on board 24hours a day. “It’s definitely shift work,” Bill said, “usually two weeks on, one week off.” And although the work is dangerous (“of course it is; you’re on the open ocean”), the ship isn’t an uncomfortable place to be. “We’re well taken care of,” Bill said. “Modern dredges are far more worker-friendly than

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The Illinois usually begins work in 30 to 40 feet of water, navigating an area about 200 feet wide over the course of a day with a simple series of anchors off the bow. Only the “best sand” areas are chosen, and as for what constitutes the best? “That’s where the engineers come in,” Bill said. “It’s the kind of sand that is most compatible with the beach.” A cutter, which is a mechanism attached to a long boom, excavates this earth, feeding sand into a pipe system. Like a vaccumm cleaner, the system sucks it back to the beach, a distance of up to five miles.

“The engine is diesel,” Bill said, “and this gets converted to electric power through the use of generators.”

But this begs the question — just as a vaccum cleaner occasionally sucks up an unwanted nickel, doesn’t the dredge ever suck up, say, an unwanted clam? Sea otter?

Mermaid? Richard Pearsall, spokesman for the Army Corp of Engineers, explained that along the pipe system, there are screening devices known as baskets, generally six to eight feet wide. “I’ve seen them stop a whole bunch of rocks,” he said, “but never any fish

Thursday, May 24, 2012 or wildlife. Just a lot of rocks.”

But these baskets are an invention that’s only about four years old, meaning that all of the dredging that took place in the 80s and 90s sucked a whole lot of stones onto the beach…hence, the problem we’re having now. Turns out, these golf ball-sized rocks have been around for quite some time. The reason they’re just now surfacing is that, in addition to last winter’s dredging, a separate backpassing endeavor took place at the same time.

Project Manager Dwight Pakan of the Army Corp told us that backpassing is the process of taking sand (in this case, 635,000 cubic yards) from one area where there’s excess (Trenton to Gurney Avenues) and moving it to another, more depleted, area (Poverty and Wilmington Avenue). “The minimum level of protection,” he said, “is 25 feet, and in many areas, we are way above that. You can walk 50 to 100 feet or more from the promenade and still not be at the water, so it makes sense to redistribute.”

Ralph Henry — co-owner of Arthur Henry Construction, the company contracted for the backpassing — sent us a picture of one of the terrain trucks filled by an excavator and used to transport 65,000 tons of Cape May sand. “These aren’t like

the trucks you’d see on the road. They hold around 30 or 40 tons each,” he told us.

Ralph didn’t see anything particularly interesting — other than the stones, that is — while completing the backpassing work.

“It was all pretty normal,” he said. But this isn’t to say there aren’t treasures to be found after a backpassing project. “People used to watch the dredge very closely,” Bill said, “because it’s possible to find some things of value coming out of the pipe.” Coins are the only things he would mention, but we got the feeling there’s more to the story.

But, since “it’s very dangerous” to be hanging around a dredge, he doesn’t recommend going looking.

At least not until after the dust has settled and the equipment is gone. Then, you’re bound to stumble across something special.

Just ask all the sea glass searchers who are “thrilled” to be looking amongst these new rocks, according to local sea glass expert Darlene Eldredge.

Gretchen Whitman, Director of the Nature Center, also told us that it’s not uncommon to come across rare finds after a dredging. “People have found Indian artifacts and shipwreck debris,” she said, “and

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And The Beat Goes On

I came across a whale bone once.” (She explained, too, that while a dredging might temporarily disrupt natural habitats — displacing horseshoe crab eggs, for instance — the long-term effects can be positive, because it leads to a larger habitat area for wildlife.)

But if you’d like to go looking amongst these rocks yourself, you better hurry. The city is having them removed by Virginiabased Reilly Construction between May 14 and June 15. It’s an undertaking that will cost $158,551 — $3,000 to $5,000 of which will come from the city itself, the rest from the Army Corp and Department of Environmental Protection.

The city has taken some heat for these rocks from angry beach-goers who don’t care about looking for sea glass and artifcats — they just want their smooth sand back.

But we think you can’t blame the city for this one, especially since the rocks have been around longer than this council. If you have that big of a problem with a couple of stones that will be gone soon enough, perhaps you should relax. With a drink. On the rocks.

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Say “Good Scents” to anyone who knows Cape May and it instantly conjures up some amazing smells. Incense, essential oils, lotions — Good Scents is a no-brainer for these must-haves. But we love browsing the wall of sound at Good Scents — it’s one of the few places in the area where you can still purchase CDs. We popped in for a quick chat with the store’s music buyer Barb Sobel to see what’s trending there.

“Jessie Baylin’s Little Spark” was the first thing out of Barb’s mouth, before we barely finished the ‘what-are-you-listening-to-now’ question. “It’s fantastic, and it’s really selling quite well.” What else is hot? “The new Norah Jones is doing well right now, too. It’s good — different. It’s kind of a departure for her.”

We can’t help but remark on the variety going on here. It’s just one wall of the shop, but there’s vintage Louis Armstrong rubbing shoulders with new age darling Enya,

along with superstar of the moment, Adele.

And they carry lots of local music, with fan favorites Bluebone and Mary Roth. “We just started carrying the Philadelphia Jug Band, and that’s doing well,” Barb says.

“Jersey Sound by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a really big seller, too.” And we spotted the newly-released and wellreceived Let Them Talk, a blues CD from the actor Hugh Laurie, best-known as Gregory House in the television series House. (Okay, and we bought it – a pleasant surprise and worth a listen if you’re a blues fan.)

We asked Barb what makes people still purchase a CD in an era of downloadable music, and she said “I think it’s exactly what you just did – it’s an impulse thing.

People come in and look around and they’ll see Carol King’s Tapestry, for instance. This album is 41 years old, and we’ve been carrying it for over twenty years. But I know I will sell out of it every week this summer, as I do every summer. People just have an emotional reaction to it.”

PARTING SHOT It’s hard to believe, but Congress Hall reopened its doors 10 years ago on June 2.

And to mark the occasion a flagpole dedication will be held on the hotel’s Grand Lawn on Sunday, June 3 at 4pm. You will be treated to light refreshments and entertainment and you can also get a sneak preview of the hotel’s First Annual Sand Castle contest.

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

Mondays - Rib DAY 1/2 Rack - $8.50 All Day Long Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY $3.50 Small Pizzas $5.50 Large Pizzas $1 Tacos Wednesdays our famous wing night! starting at 3pm

C-View $7 Mug & Meal

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY Take-Out

Choice of An Entree and a Domestic Draft or Soda

Package Goods

Taco Salad (Beef, lettuce, tomato cheese, olives, jalapeño) Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich Meatloaf Panini with gravy • Grilled Chicken BLT Hot Pastrami Sandwich served with Grilled Onion, Swiss and Brown Mustard • Small Cobb Salad Turkey or Ham Hoagie Wrap

Daily Specials 8 Flat Screen TVs happy hour Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Available Weekdays from 11am to 3pm

Best Wings & Great Specials

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

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Spouty-Offy

The column where anonymous gasbags have their say!

Win a seat to the World Series of Poker - 7 p.m.

PRIME RIB THURSDAYS Try our slow-roasted prime rib specials!

Terry-oke! Fridays 9:00 p.m. in the bar

*** Terry-Oke! — Erma ***

***

What kind of a name for a band is Butthole Surfers? — Cape May

You could fuse rock and jazz music and call it JOCK! — Erma

***

I’m going to mix folk and punk music and call it FUNK! — Erma *** Bring back the Cape May Jazz Festival now that Convention Hall is ready. – Erma *** Do you think you could merge hip-hop and techno? — Cape May Point [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Heck no!]

(Spouty-Offy-ers Note: Why not?!)

[Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: I’m saying that Heck No could be the name of the merged music!] *** If you merged disco and country music, would it be that baking grease... CISCO? — Erma *** What about fusing speed rock and grunge and calling it Spunge Rock? — Erma *** I Love Beebs! - a Teenage Girl from Cape May

RioNights World Tavern Poker Tuesdays

I would not like to hear a fusion of country and rap music called CRAP! — West Cape May

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Endless Pasta with salad & garlic bread $12.99

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Yeah, well I’d not like to hear a fusion of rock and country music called CROCK! — Cape May

2:21 PM

Mangia Mondays

Really, guys, an issue with a music theme! How do plan to make us hear words in print? — Villas [Spouty-Offy Editor’s Note: Easy... when reading this issue please sing it in your head.]

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5/20/12

Looking for a place to have a Graduation Party?

I don’t think I’d pay anything to see a band called Screaming Asparagus. In fact, they’d probably have to pay me just to listen.

Although I really do like to eat asparagus. — Cape May

How about a birthday, a rehearsal dinner, a baby shower or an anniversary?

Any kind of celebration you want.

Our private room seats 32 comfortably.

Order from our menu or have a custom menu designed especially for you.

***

Call today to book your party.

Can someone tell me what a Toad, The Wet Sprocket is? — Erma *** If the restaurant Backstreet really wanted some publicity they should hire the Backstreet Boys to play there. — Erma *** Blind Melon?! I was not even aware that melons could see in the first place. — Cape May

Stop by and try one of our three new

CRAFT BEERS on tap.

Phillies

Game Day Specials

IN THE BAR DURING THE GAMES

*** Chumbawamba... that’s what guys say when a hot girl walks by, right? — Erma *** Def Leppard?! Couldn’t they just make a hearing aid for this poor animal? — Erma

Grande Center Shopping Mall • Rio Grande, New Jersey

609-889-2000

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Serving Dinner from 5pm Thursday thru Monday

Early Bird Specials

Available All Night Thursday and

5:00-5:30 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

(609) 898-0100

1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Bill Riches, Barbara Bellwoar

Donna, Ryan, and Brandon Rush

Ken and Mary Hawn

PHOTOGRAPHS BY Aleksey Moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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5/19: Race At The Cape Along Beach Avenue

Ed Henry, Debbie Cutler

Bea Pessagno

Elizabeth and Suzanne Mejia

PHOTOGRAPHS BY Aleksey Moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

You CAN take it with you!

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

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

Cafe

& TEAROOM

At the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May, NJ

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

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

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

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Want to Advertise in Exit Zero?

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

You could own your own ad this size for only $50 per week.

It’s that time of year when great hot dogs are here.

Quite a bargain to reach 10,000+ readers we think!

Price includes ad design!

Yum!

Contact Jason...

Charity Clark McBride

On Jackson Street at Beach (609) 884-8388 hotdogtommys.com

He’ll make it easy to advertise in EZ! (609) 770-8479 jason@exitzero.us

organic produce • groceries • dairy • bulk • vegan wheat and gluten-free foods • organic meats organic juices • teas • supplements • homeopathics baking goods • chocolate and sweets • literature • pet food baby products • health and beauty items and more

Bob and Beth Klenk, Jeff Gott

Eat Well 120 park boulevard, west cape may (609) 884-3200 • capemayorganicmarket@gmail.com

Joanne and Brian Weyand, Sandra Gott

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5/12: 33rd Annual Great Cape Foot Race Along The Beachfront

Rich, Christie

Quinn Bithell, Jamie Ruchser

Nancy Ballay, Colleen Polazneck

Nancy Lee Hakmon, Carmella DiPippa

Susi Bithell, Steve Haas

Theresa and George Kowalchik

PHOTOGRAPHS BY aleksey moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

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

FIND US ON

FREE WiF i Hot (with Spot purc hase

)

Gluten-Free Baked Goods

OUTDOOR GARDEN SEATING

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

Coffee House & Organic Market

479 West Perry Street West Cape May 884-1131

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

Open Daily.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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91 Beach Drive, North Cape May (609) 886-5529 www.harpoonhenrys.net

Bill Causey, Bill Saigo

Come enjoy the great sunsets and delicious cocktails!

Teresa Henry, Don Wood

Open Friday thru Monday at 12 noon for Lunch and Dinner

Live Music

Friday - Marnie & Nate (new this year) Saturday - Beachcomber Bill Sunday - Beachcomber Bill Monday - Ann Oswald All Music 6-10pm Kelly, Mike

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Dinner from 5pm Thursday thur Monday Starting line

Kristen and John Gallego, Kim Murphy

Reserve Your Private Partyfor 2012!

Rehearsal Dinners • Reunions Baby Showers • Bridal Showers Any Special Occasion

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

www.cucinarosa.com

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5/12: 33rd Annual Great Cape Footrace Along The Beachfront Japanese, Chinese, THAI, malaysian | Sushi Bar

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

Lunch | Dinner | Take-out | Reservations Available

Bring this ad for 20% off!

Take out or Dine out

Cannot combine with any other offer.

Not available for delivery.

Offer expires May 31, 2012

Where the Locals Eat Sushi!

Manhattan Style Sushi!

Find Us on Facebook!

Ask About Delivery!

www.sushiukai.com OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon-Thur 11am-10:30pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm | Sun 12noon-10pm

Sid Moffatt, Jim Moffatt, Jay Moffatt

PH 609-770-7773 1500 Route 47 South, #E1E2, Rio Grande NJ in the ShopRite Shopping Center, next to Dollar Tree

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Serving Dinner Nightly From 5pm

Jennifer Hunter, Ruth Brant, Diane Hermann, Rob Edwards

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

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

Rose Dickinson, Dave Righter, Courtland Dickinson

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

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

B, L, D

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

The Cape May location is now open daily.

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

B, L

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

N/A

NO

YES

Axelsson’s Blue Claw 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May (609) 884-5878 www.blueclawrestaurant.com

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

D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

Back bay bistro 1891 Bayshore Road Villas (609) 889-8500

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

B, L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

B, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

B, L

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

BYOB

NO

YES

The Black Duck 1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May (609) 898-0100 www.blackduckonsunset.com

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

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

D

$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

bliss 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May

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

Ice Cream

$1-$7

N/A

NO

YES

The Blue Pig Tavern 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.congresshall.com

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

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

Boiler room 251 Beach Avenue in Congress Hall Cape May (609) 884-8421

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

Cocktails

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Full Bar

NO

NO

bonnie’s toppings 315 Ocean Street Washington Commons www.bonniestoppings.com

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

Frozen Yogurt

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

N/A

N/A

YES

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Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

LUNCH & DINNER

SEAFOOD • STEAKS COCKTAILS

live music...

Dan Barry Thursd ay at 7:30pm

Open Mic N ight Frid ay at 8pm

Barry

Pat, Jeannine, Tom, Danielle, Elaine

Sund ay at 4pm

J M Kearns Tuesd ay at 7:30pm

cape may’s best Happy Hour Sunday thru Friday 4-6pm Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres

Early Bird Dinners Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm

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

by NJ Monthly for the past 6 Years!

“BEST of the SHORE” Philadelphia Magazine 2006 “EXCELLENT” — AC Press 2005

Carpenter’s Square Mall Cape May | 898-7750

Wednesday Trivia Night - 7:30pm

Jon, DJ, Julie, Brad

Try our nEw Espresso Martini

Van Gogh Espresso Infused Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Half & Half

Dog Friendly Outside Seating!

Like us on Facebook

(609) 884-3449

WASHINGTON STREET MALL cAPE mAY www.pilothousecapemay.com

Craig Fitz, Maria Link, Joe Link

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

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

B, L, D

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

FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-6pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Taste some of their goods while sitting on their deck!

Winery

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

WINERY

N/A

NO

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

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

L, D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

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

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

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

BYOB

YES

YES

Copper Fish 416 Broadway West Cape May (609) 898-1555

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

D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

Cucina Rosa 301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800 www.cucinarosa.com

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

D

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

BYOB

YES

YES

C-View inn Texas Avenue & Washington Cape May (609) 884-4712

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

L, D

$4-$18 Cards: V, MC

FULL BAR

NO

YES

depot market cafÉ 409 Elmira Street Cape May (609) 884-8030

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

B, L, D

$6-$14

BYOB

NO

YES

The Ebbitt Room 25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700 www. virginiahotel.com

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

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

To-go food without the guilt. Smoothies, parfaits, the freshest fruit and green salads, and outstanding sandwiches.

Operated by the Bliss ice cream people!

ellie’s bakery 301 North Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-4007

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

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NO

YES

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$1-$30 Cards: V, MC

N/A

NO

YES

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

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The Komai family

Milagros Martinez, Gabriela Garcia, Cecy Tanori

Paul Sudell, Jenn Hubbs, Natalie, Chris Mirzoca

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

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BYOB

YES

YES

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

BYOB

YES

YES

L, D

$8-$24

BYOB

YES

YES

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$12-$28

BYOB

YES

YES

B, L, D

$6-$30 Cards: V, MC

BAR

NO

YES

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$10-$21 Cards: V, MC, D

BAR

NO

YES

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

BAR

YES

YES

L, Winery

$8-$18 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Winery

NO

NO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Famous for its sunsets, this spot just reopened. There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset.

harry’s oceanfront grille Madison & Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 88-HARRY www.harryscapemay.com

They’re back on May 4 and we can’t wait!

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

hawk haven vineyard 600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open daily 11am to 7pm for wine tasting, wine by the glass & cheese plates. Check out Saturdays on the Crush Pad and Sangria Sundays!

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

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

higher Grounds 479 West Perry Street, Cape May (609) 884-1131 www.highergroundscapemay.com

Charming, unique and independently owned, Higher Grounds offers some of the most delicious and nutritious options.

B,L,D

$5-$15

BYOB

NO

YES

hot dog tommy’s Jackson Street @ Beach Avenue (609) 884-8388 www.hotdogtommys.com

Just look for folks lined up down the street. This is not your average hot dog experience.

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Open Every Evening Dinner from 5pm

5/12: 33rd Annual Great Cape Foot Race Along The Beachfront photographS by Aleksey moryakov

BYOB Sundays are back!

Gordon McClennen, Bill Godfrey, Kevin Dick

Washington Inn

The

8 0 1 Wa s h i n g t o n S t r e e t , C a p e M a y (6 0 9) 8 8 4 - 5 69 7 • w a s h i n g t o n i n n . c o m

for friday 2. Cocktails 3. Oysters

1. Wine

4. Sliders

Maggie, Lori, PJ and Paul Schulte

5. Appetizers

Open Every Evening with $1 oysters until 7pm

$ the

00 Specials

5 great specials for only $5

wine bar

The Washington Inn | 801 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5697 | washingtoninn.com

Nice shirt!

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

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BYOB

YES

YES

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Island Grill 311 Mansion Street Cape May (609) 884-0200

The interior design and menu concoctions are similar – Caribbean-influenced, very colorful and delicious!

italiano’s 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May (609) 898-2200

Sometimes, only pizza will do. And Italiano are masters. They also have hoagies, salads and wraps, and offer FREE delivery.

10% off between 11-3 daily, mention ad.

L, D

$5-$12 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

BYOB

N/A

YES

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

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

D

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BYOB

YES

YES

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the lobster house Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May (609) 884-8296 www.thelobsterhouse.com

Take-out, fish market, restaurant, raw bar, breakfast, dinner... The Lobster House has it all. See why it’s a Cape May must-visit!

B, L, D

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

BAR

NO

YES

lucky bones 1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONE www.luckybonesgrill.com

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

L, D

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

BAR

For tables of eight or more

YES

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

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

B, L, D

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

BAR

YES

YES

marie nicole’s 9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest (609) 522-5425 www.marienicoles.com

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

Delicious entrees, delectable desserts and cool cocktails.

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Martini Beach 429 Beach Avenue Cape May (609) 884-1925

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

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

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

Montreal Liquor Store Beach Ave and Madison Cape May (609) 884-6114 ocean view Beach & Grant Avenues (609) 884-3772 www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

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old grange 723 Seashore Road, Cape May (609) 884-0114

Located in Historic Cold Spring Village, renowned Philadelphia chef Tony Clark has taken over the kitchen, making this an exciting addition to the restaurant scene.

on the rockS grille Cape May – Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Blvd. N. Cape May 1-800-64FERRY

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

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oyster bay 615 Lafayette Street, Cape May 884-2111 www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

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

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peter shields 1301 Beach Avenue, (609) 884-9090 www.petershieldsinn.com

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

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

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

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

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

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the red store 500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point (609) 884-5757

Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting.

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

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rita’s Water Ice 711 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-0229 www.ritasice.com

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

Be cool!

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

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

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You’ll find imaginative cuisine and great drinks at SeaSalt! Plus, the ever-popular Latin Night is on Fridays — get your free salsa lesson here!

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The Ugly Mug 426 Washington Street Mall Cape May (609) 884-3459

A Cape May legend, and even better now that they’ve put those wonderful booths in there — such a treat. You’ll find some of the best live entertainment in town here!

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Reliably excellent food – there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts. Open daily. Sit outside and eat if the weather is nice!

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union park Beach Avenue & Howard, (609) 884-8811 www.unionparkdiningroom.com

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

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vincenzo’s little italy ii 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May (609) 889-6610

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

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

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

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willow creek winery 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May (609) 770-8782 www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

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

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zoe’s 715 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-1233

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

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

HERE was a little sadness in the air at last week’s city council meeting, as it was the last meeting of City Clerk, Diane Weldon, who looked lovely in a black and white dress and black sweater. Moving on looks good on you, Diane. Good luck! And now for the nitty gritty...

7:03 — Your reporter arrives, feeling pretty good, because she found several quarters for the meter at the bottom of her purse, where she thought there was none.

7:05 — Mayor Ed Mahaney, wearing a dark gray suit, calls the meeting to order. We say the Pledge of Allegiance.

7:06 — City Clerk Diane Weldon calls the roll. Councilmember Bill Murray is on vacation. Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman, wearing an Easter egg green polo shirt, sandcolored jacket, and gray pants, is present, but the mayor says he wishes he were on vacation.

Womp, womp.

7:07 — It’s time for an annual proclamation (but an important one, Mayor Mahaney says!) read on behalf of the Knights of Colum-

bus Council #6202 which is sponsored by Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Over the past few years, the Knights have donated over $5 million “for the use and benefit” of those with special needs, it says. With the support of the city, the organization will dedicate May 26 and 27 for the collection of funds for this purpose (but Diane Weldon reads this as November 26 and 27… silly her!)

Mayor Mahaney says we are lucky to have the co-chairman for this year’s fundraiser, John Tice, and the Grand Knight for the local chapter, George Catanese, in attendance this eve-

ning. At the mention of “Grand Knight” your reporter pictures a man in shining armor but — bummer — these two gentlemen are dressed in bright yellow KOC getups complete with collection containers. They look like detergent bottles — perhaps color-safe Tide — that have been cut in half. The mayor offers the men the proclamation (photo op!) and a personal check (undisclosed amount) to get the drive started.

He says he remembers way-back-when when the drive began, and people would give quarters, dimes and nickels, “and occasionally a dollar.” (And then he walked to school up-hill both ways, no doubt.) Last year, the mayor says, the weather was very hot, which made it difficult for the “fellas and gals.” Everyone claps.

7:17 — The mayor makes a recommendation in the form of a motion that the resolution referring to a beach replenishment project from Third Avenue to Cape May Point be put on hold. They will discuss amongst themselves at a closed session because council “has some negotiating to do.” Your reporter feels com-

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The Inside Scoop On City Hall ? From Page 45 pelled to tell the council she didn’t really want to hear about this resolution, anyway.

7:18 — Mayor Mahaney asks that City Manager Bruce MacLeod, wearing a beige jacket, pink shirt pink and a black striped tie, “highlight the highlights” of Ordinance 250.

It deals with improvements to the water and sewer utility. One item that is earmarked for this year’s bond ordinance, Mr MacLeod says, is the purchase of an RO (that’s reverse osmosis, for those of you paying attention) membrane.

It will replace the ones in the desalination plant. “The line item for this is $200,000,” he explains, but over the last several years, the city has set aside about $20,000 each year through the annual budget for this, so they only really need to bond for a balance of $50,000. The city also needs to purchase a new generator and a building enclosure that will keep wells number five and seven “on line” in the event of a power outage. (Your reporter pictures these wells checking their Facebook accounts.) “From a smaller perspective,” Mr MacLeod says, “we have also set aside little more than $100,000 for additional small power equipment and tools, a variety of pumps, sensors, and transmitters, and some additional computer software.”

Mayor Mahaney says this brings “the aggregate amount of the bond ordinance to $1,263,000,” and that it would authorize the issuance of $1,113,000 worth of bonds or notes.” He begins to ask for a motion to adopt, but before he can even get out the words, Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman, says, “I’ll move!” Indeed you will, Mr Wichterman, indeed you will.

7:21 — Next up is ordinance 251, regarding beach utility improvement. The mayor asks City Manager Bruce MacLeod to highlight the two major points, but Mr MacLeod says he’s got FOUR things to discuss.

1) The acquisition of a new beach tractor for $130,000.

2) $50,000 for the improvements along the beachfront.

3) $45,000 for improvements to the seawall.

4) $75,000 for a new PA address system along the beachfront. The city anticipates receiving a grant that will cover 50% of the cost of this last point. The mayor says, “I would like to move to —” 7:22 — “I’ll move adoption,” says Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman. SOMEBODY must have a hot date to get to tonight.

7:23 — Now it’s time to discuss Ordinance 252, “for the various improvements under the current fund budget appropriating aggregate amount of $2,080,000 with issuance of $1,420,000 worth of bonds.” This money will go toward continued improvements at city hall — including new skylights! — and a new phone system. And Rotary Park needs improvements, too, the firehouse needs new doors, and the City also needs to buy a new ambulance, a utility truck, and a generator. Your reporter needs to buy a new bikini, but we don’t even want to THINK about that.

7:24 — It’s time for Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman to read resolutions. He says, “It’s a pretty easy night tonight.” Here’s what you need to know: Resolution 124 is for the approval of the

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This is especially exciting because the Kiwanis Club will be raffling off their car here. “Tickets are selling like hot cakes,” Wichterman says.

“Too bad they’re not selling like raffle tickets,” the mayor responds. Womp, womp.

Resolution 125 authorizes the annual fireworks display, done in conjunction with Congress Hall.

Resolution 126 appoints the new active City Clerk, though Wichterman doesn’t say who this will be... read on!

Resolution 127 has to do with authorizing four new Scott Air Packs for the fire department. (These are respiratory protection systems.)

Resolution 128 is the one that was tabled.

Resolution 130 has to do with a special item of revenue which was unanticipated when the budget was put together; it’s a small stipend in the amount of $14,573.63 from the DEP Clean Communities Program. Your reporter attempts to figure out how many hours she could could buy on a parking meter with this, but gives up before her brain explodes.

Resolution 131 has to do with a change order. “We’re reducing the amount of the

water utility sewer contract by what I believe is $40,000,” says Mr Wichterman. “$42,000,” says Mayor Mahaney. (Excuuuuuuse me!) “That’s a nice job.”

Resolution 132 has to do with the payment of bills. “That’s boiler plate,” Mr Wichterman says.

Resolution 133 is “the same thing, but for Swain’s hardware.”

7:25 — It’s all gravy with the resolutions; they all get adopted.

7:26 — Minutes are received by council.

7:27 — Reports are received by council.

7:28 — It’s time for unfinished business, but the council doesn’t have any (how nice for them!)

7:29 — It’s time for new business.

City Manager Bruce MacLeod says he has announcements regarding upcoming events.

The first is the car race scheduled for May 19.

“People will be able to experience the growth and maturity of the automobile industry,” Mr MacLeod says. Your reporter pictures the maturity of an automobile, from its “infancy,” as he calls it, to its petulant teenage years.

Then, Mr MacLeod says, there is “a Clean Communities conference or seminar, if you will (If we will what?) being held at Congress Hall.” It’s the ninth annual conference/seminar, he says. He seems to be having troubling deciding which it is. Either way, this organization rewards grants to municipalities which go toward making them a better, cleaner place to be.

On May 25 at 10am is the ceremony earmarking the official grand opening of Convention Hall… although we’re not sure “earmarking” is the right word. There will be live music provided by Lower Cape May Regional Band and vocalist Pam Boyce, a city employee. (Your reporter thought Mr MacLeod said Pam Voice at first, but that would just be ridiculous.)

On May 26 at 8pm, Mr MacLeod says, “we will have the Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.”

Your reporter wonders when he became “the” Peter Nero.

On Sunday May 27 at 8pm, a jazz quintet from the Temple University School of Music

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7:35 — Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman says that “May 12, when we opened Convention Hall for the Lower Cape May Regional High School prom,” was a great success. “All I can say is job well done.” The Mayor then thanks Wichterman for all of HIS hard work, to which he responds, oh so humbly: “Whatever. I’m just a part of it.” Councilmember Deanna Fiocca — wearing her signature black — says she agrees.

The mayor says, “It was a special moment for all of us.”

7:38 — The mayor says that on the Wednesday following Memorial Day at 7pm, the Lower Cape May Regional Pops band is performing a concert for our residents at Convention Hall. This, folks, is the show for people who can’t afford to pay $150 per, um, pop.

7:39 — The mayor makes the announcement that this is the City Clerk’s last meeting. After 18 years in public government, she is retiring. He says that the council has tried to get her to change her mind, but no such luck. He then thanks her for her loyalty and dedication. “You always put the people first,” he says. “I can go home then?” she jokes.

7:43 — Mayor Mahaney announces Diane’s replacement, Louise Cummiskey. “This has been a seamless tradition,” he says. “Louise has the same qualities of integrity and dedication as Diane.”

7:48 — It’s time for the public portion! Shirley Stiles from Victorian Towers — wearing baby blue pants, a very cute pair of white

clogs and a goldish jacket — says she wants to know why there isn’t a railing along the far side of Convention Hall, “above the greeneries.” The mayor says, “We’re going to address that.” There will be benches placed there that families have purchased in memory of loved ones. Ms Stiles would also like to know how the city will prevent people from walking through the hall’s landscaping. The mayor says that this area is important for aesthetic reasons, so that the building doesn’t look like “one large mountain of concrete,” and that once the plants grow more, it will be difficult to traipse willynilly through the area. (Willy-nilly is our word; not the mayor’s.)

7:53 — John Fleming of Washington Street thanks the council for their efforts on Convention Hall. Then he asks if the City Manager will explain what’s going on with the police protest outside of the building. “It was an expression of frustration that we have been negotiating their contract for going on 18 months,” Mr MacLeod says. “In this day and age, that’s not unusual.” We’re not sure what he means by “this day and age”, since the history books are full of stories of protests and expressions of frustrations. He assures Mr Fleming that the police officers have received full pension and benefits based on the previous year’s contract.

8:00 — The meeting adjourns, and your reporter chats with The Star and Wave reporter (It’s his birthday, and he’s 24), and with Shirley Stiles, who says she remembers dancing the night away at the Old Convention Hall.

Until next time, stay cool, Cape May.

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* Entire Menu Available for Take-Out * Patio Dining/Pet Friendly... BYOD Anne Kelly, Colonel Rich

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Rick and Alice

Barry and Ronnie Cohen

Sandra Bloodworth, Fred May

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Green Street Market

2nd Annual

HEALTH FAIR June 1 from 11am – 6pm

Natural Health & Gourmet

10% off everything in the store!

open 7 days

Samples, prizes, and giveaways.

Local & Organic Produce & Cheeses Local Organic Grass Fed Meats Free Range Organic Poultry Gluten Free, Vegan, Raw Vitamins and Supplements

Meet holistic practitioners and fitness representatives from localgyms and yoga studios, The Juice Box, local beekeeper and more! (sale excludes sale items and bogo's)

3167 RT. 9 South Rio Grande (next to Avalon Coffee) 609-463-0606 • www.greenstreetmarket.com email: info@greenstreetmarket.com

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Roy Steinberg, George and Muriel Gray

Jeff Bowne, Lenore and Marty Bowne

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What Is The Future Of Energy?

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Cape May Forum brings top speakers to the city on June 2-3

very time you pick up a newspaper or turn on the evening news, energy seems to dominate the conversation. What are the facts and what are the myths about energy supply and production?

Is global warming “real”? Can the US truly become energy independent? Who is the top foreign supplier of US oil? Does solar power have promise?

What is the future of energy — locally, regionally and globally? Cape May Forum seeks to explore these questions at their third-annual Cape May Forum: Running on Empty: The Future of Energy, which will be staged on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. Nationally-renowned speakers and top notch panelists will come to town for lively and informative discussions, panels and dialogue.

The keynote speaker is former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, R. James Woolsey. For years Woolsey has sounded the alarm for the United States on our dependence on fossil fuels. Woolsey’s areas

of expertise include alternative and renewable energy and energy security and he strongly believes that America needs to find a solution to its dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil. He suggests the use of alternative biomass fuels such as cellulosic ethanol. And, as a great bookend to this weekend’s Race at the Cape event, Woolsey is a strong advocate of hybrid electric vehicles.

This year’s Forum has been designed with flexibility in mind. Attendees can sign up for a single session, a single day, or the full two-day program. In addition the Forum is hosting a speaker reception and gala at the Cape May Winery. Tickets can be purchased at a discount with a weekend package.

A diverse group of speakers drawn from government, business and non-profits will join Woolsey in a robust discussion. Sessions are designed to offer both thoughtful analysis and practical suggestions to discuss everything from energy-related investments to changes you can make at home, now.

Former CIA boss R. James Woolsey will be the keynote speaker at Cape May Forum

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Open Thursday thru Sunday for dinner @ 5pm Breakfast served on Sunday @ 9am Reservations Recommended - Freshest Ingredients Fantastic Specials - Friendly Atmosphere 600 Park Boulevard, West Cape May • (609) 884-7660 • www.backstreetcapemaynj.com

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When the

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score at home, you do too!

When you order an XL cheese pie, the following home game day, you will receive a $1 discount for each Phillie run.

Yes... Our cap is $5.00! Looking to give deals, not go to the poor house!

(Example) Monday night’s home game... Phillies score 3 runs. Next home game Tuesday night...

You order when Phillies are playing, and receive a $3 discount off of each XL cheese pie!

Toppings are extra! Does not apply to specialty pies! For pick up only! Not to be combined with any other discount, coupon or promotion! Just mention you want the XL PHILLIES PIZZA DEAL when ordering!

1891 BAYSHORE ROAD, VILLAS 609-889-8500

Forum speakers include, clockwise from top left, Chris Martenson, Alisa Gravitz, Jerry Taylor and Jim Balaschak

Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

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

Future Of Energy ? From Page 57 Saturday sessions will explore, “Perils and Potentials of Today’s Energy Landscape,” and “A Green Economy — Is it Achievable? Is it Sustainable?” which tackles the balance of a strong energy policy and sound environmental policy. Sunday continues the conversation with panel sessions, “Follow the Money — Taxes, Subsidies, Credits and Financing,” a look at the financial viability of the future of energy; and “Advice You Can Use Today.”

A sampling of speakers includes the following. The full program and speaker roster is available at capemayforum.org.

Jim Balaschak, Principal, Deloitte Consulting: The state of US energy, and where we are headed.

Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America: Guidelines for America’s energy future.

Chris Martenson, PhD, economic researcher and futurist: The 3 E’s — Energy, Economy and the Environment.

Chris Hart, Offshore Wind Manager with the US Department of Energy. The impact of funding on the future of new

energy sources.

Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. The issue of balancing sound economic policy and sound environmental policy.

Each day’s programming includes ample time for Q &A and to keep the dialogue flowing, speakers and attendees gather round a table to share boxed lunches — as well as their viewpoints.

At 7pm on Saturday the Cape May Forum’s annual Big Night Gala and speakers’ reception will feature food, music and dancing, with the chance to sample some of Cape May’s local wines, in a vineyard setting. The program speakers and panelists will all be on hand to continue the discussions, or just to have fun.

Ticket prices for this year’s Future of Energy Forum range from $30 for one session, morning or afternoon; $75.00 for a two-day pass; to $150.00 for a two-day pass plus a ticket to the Saturday evening gala and speaker reception.

For more information on the Forum, visit us on the web at www.capemayforum.org or visit us on Twitter @CapeMayForum.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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The Movie Column

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

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s the season ramps up in Cape May, does anyone see the value of going someplace far, far away?

What’s that? Too much to do? Absolutely. So why not sit in a dark theater and spend some time in a far away country at a hotel specifically for “beautiful people” like yourselves?

Welcome to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a new film starring some big screen favorites in the golden years of their careers. A group of seniors living in England find one reason or another to head to a destination hotel, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in India to be exact.

The brochures boast luxury, opulence, a heaven on earth. Arriving at the destination is as unlikely a trip to heaven as one can imagine, capturing what I would think (having never been there) the streets of a major city in India. The crowds, the traffic, colors so vibrant yet buildings so antiquated and maybe a little dingy. Is this India? Don’t tell me if it misses the mark because I loved taking the trip anyway.

Check into The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with Dame Judi Dench If the trip to the hotel was not what our English citizens expected, certainly the hotel itself was no better — okay, it was worse! Pigeons in the rooms, phones that don’t work, overgrown f lowers, and under-swept patios. However, none of the guests are coming from a perfect palace

of their own in England. Judi Dench plays a widower who discovers her husband of 40 years bankrupted them before he died.

Tom Wilkinson is a retired judge in search of a former Indian lover, a man, who he feels he disgraced years ago. One grumpy guest desperately needs a hip replacement, and others in search of love, adventure, and something...well, something more than what home provided.

Initially, the hotel seems ill-equipped to provide those things. In the end, it does exactly that for those willing to take the chance. This movie is beautifully shot and its story is well-told. Dench always delivers, so even with a limited range she f luctuates within it with perfect poise and execution. Wilkinson and the other cast perform extremely well. While I wanted to love this movie, I just liked it a lot. See it on the big screen for the remarkable cinematography. It could have taken a few more risks, but I still recommend it.

With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, how else are you going to get away to an “exotic” destination in just a few hours!

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Star of the show, Dominic Hoffman

Don and Diane Fazio

Peter Cole, Bea Pessagno

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Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks, Pasta, Veal & Chicken

ODMOTHERS Dinner Thursday thur Monday from 5pm

Early Bird Dinners Available nightly from 5-5:30 Broadway & Sunset ~ 884-4543

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Dr Bruce and Carole Kovacs, Ray and Pam Jozwiak

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600 Park Boulevard, Cape May italianocapemay.webs.com

“Exquisite cuisine served in a charming 19th century setting makes LaVerandah one of Cape May’s finest restaurants. Elegant dining is offered on the outdoor verandah or in a high-ceiling room cooled by sea breezes flowing through French doors opening to the porch... remarkable cuisine... and sophistication...”

Nancy, Bobbi, Roy, Chelsea, Les

— Philadelphia Inquirer, John V.R. Bull “Golden Fork Award” and “Best of the Shore” for 2010 & 2011

by South Jersey Magazine!

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Available for weddings & banquets

Debra Cook, Fran Cook, Dirk and Laurie Sampson

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Summer Kick-Off Party at the new exit zero store Thursday, June 7 • 5-9pm

Quality reds & whites from local wineries

Our specially made house cocktail

Sandwiches & treats from Depot Market

A tasty mixture of craft & regular beers

Cheese & goodies from Seaside Cheese

Tasty pies from local pizzerias

Classic & current rock by Kate Delany

And a visit from a special guest Martian

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and you’re all invited!

109 SUNSET BOULEVARD, CAPE MAY (across from Shell Gas) (609) 770-8479 exitzero.us Open daily 9am to 9pm

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Sleeping Around

Exit Zero tests the beds of Cape May’s hotels and inns. This week... The Billmae Cottage Where is it? The Billmae Cottage is located at 1015 Washington Street.

What is it? It’s a home where dogs are not just welcome, but encouraged. And the people they bring are allowed, too.

Who runs it? The Billmae is owned by dog-lovers Bob and Linda Steenrod.

They live next door with their huskie mixes, Jameson and Guiness, who are as much fun to be around as their names suggest.

How many rooms? There are four spacious suites, each with a full private bath, parlor, fully-equipped kitchen, individually controlled heat and air, and one or two bedrooms.

What’s the vibe? It’s exceptionally clean (even for a cottage that isn’t dog friendly), and it’s welcoming. Even the dog we brought along — a thirteen-year-old German Shepherd/Scooby Doo mix named Rudy who is afraid of even the rain, not to mention other canines — was concerned only about getting his belly rubbed by the time we left yappy hour. Which brings us to...

Amenities? First and foremost,

yappy hour. Linda and Bob provide the wine, wine coolers, and beer, as well as treats for the humans (we had Old Bay and mushroom toast points with melted cheese) and snacks for the dogs. The pups enjoy sniffing one another’s bottoms while the adults enjoy the lazy summer breezes and comfortable wicker furniture.

Then, there’s the off-street parking, laundry room, animal and people-friendly outdoor shower, a plastic pool for cooling off your pup if he’d like to swim, bicycles, WiFi, and a collection of beach chairs and umbrellas. There’s also a collection

Award Winning Chef Tony Clark is Back with Family at the Old Grange!

T

It’s Every Day!

Old Grange Restaurant

by Tony Clark

at Historic Cold Spring Village 735 Seashore Road, Cape May NJ 08204 oldgrangebytonyclark735@gmail.com

he Old Grange Restaurant by Tony Clark welcomes you to come visit us for a fabulous meal prepared by Tony Clark and his kitchen staff. The restaurant, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, is located in the Historic Cold Spring Village. Dining in our old world style dining room to sitting on the exquisite porch, the staff will take you on a culinary experience second to none.

The menu is an eclectic changing local fare with influences of Nouveau American, French, and Italian cuisines. Thank you.

To make reservations call (609) 884-0114 or visit opentable.com.

Old Grange Restaurant presents the Cape Island Theatre by Ray Crew!

Dinner 7:15pm • Curtain 8pm Followed by dessert and a “meet & greet” with the cast. $37 Adults $30, Children 12 and under Dessert only shows only $25 Adults, $20 Children Opening Night Friday, May 25th! Followed by performances on: June 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 25, 28 August 1, 4, 6, 10, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & September 1 and 22

open 7 days a week!

Dinner 4-10 KID FRIENDLY!

of board games, movies, and a take-it-ortrade-it library.

We spent most of our evening alternating between the sitting room of our suite (where there was a comfortable couch for Rudy to hog), and the enclosed wooden deck outside. We were a little worried Rudy would pee out here, but Bob told us to relax.

“Dog-friendly, remember?” he said. “He can’t hurt anything here.”

What’s the bed like? Ours was a queen, complete with dog-bone themed sheets (“I’m always on the lookout,” Linda says), and a comfortable Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

INSIDER TIP: Check out Linda’s collection of brochures describing dogfriendly things to do around town; some of them might surprise you (like the aviation museum, for instance). Or just ask Linda; she might just be the most knowledgable dog owner on the island.

RANDOM FACT: Linda makes it a point to hug every guest before they go!

Contact info: Call (609) 8988558, or check out Billmae.com.

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

5/4: Wedding Of Michelle Avellino And Jim Sweitzer At Island Grill

Let us help you find the Perfect Fit.

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

BRA specialist available daily!

Walk right in or make an appointment.

Jason, Nicole, Paula

Eric, Robert Q., Mike Quinn

Est. 1988

429 Washington St. Mall, Cape May NJ Across from the Ugly Mug 609.898.7448 Also at: Peddlers’ Village, Shop #30, Lahaska, PA 33 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ

www.lacesilhouetteslingerie.com

Dan, Sarah, Carol, Kevin

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Dragonfly Interiors Home Accessories & Interior Design I have to get to

Dragonfly Interiors for their home accessories to spruce up the house for the new summer season!

I hear they have great handbags, too!

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with this ad Memorial Day Weekend May 24th thru 28th

Thursday – Monday, 10:00 – 5:00 670 Washington Street New Spaces • Renovations • Traditional • Transitional • Contemporary Cape May, New Jersey • 609-884-2500 • 609-846-3326 • www.DragonflyInteriorsLLC.com

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The Italian Garden

Lessons

(now booking) Guitar Voice Piano Violin Theory

All styles Beginner or Advanced

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Rock on... we Have LP’s & 45’s from the 1950’s on!

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719 Broadway West Cape May 609 . 884 . 0020

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SALE on Select Items!

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The Exit Zero Bouquet Ambush

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each week, Exit Zero ambushes an unsuspecting and deserving citizen with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our fine local florists. All you have to do is answer a question or two by our roving photographer, Gabi Urda.

This week’s recipients are Patty Eckenroth and Ellie Scaroni, who were ambushed while waiting for a friend.

Where are you from? We’re from Pleasant Gap and Lemong, Pennsylvania.

Occupation: We are both retired from teaching.

What are you doing in Cape May? We’re on vacation. We just finished a MAC trolley tour, and now we’re looking forward to having dinner at Cucina Rosa.

When is the last time you got some flowers? We last got flowers on Mother’s Day. Thank you!

photo by gabi urda... flowers By Kate’s flowers

“The forest would be silent if only the most talented birds sang” Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10-4 • Monday 10-2

Nature Gifts for All Seasons

Dark Tease Rock-n-Roll T-Shirts + SteamPunk & Gothic Jewelry

by Alchemy Antiques Emporia • 405 W. Perry St • (609) 898-3332

Hours: Open 10am-5pm (closed Tues. & Wed.) We Ship Anywhere • Bringing Nature Closer to Your Home Since 1995

Chattel House Village • 109 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, NJ 08204

877-362-9200 • (609) 898-8871 • birdhouseofcapemay.com

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Mike Quinn

Beth, Kiki, Dawn

Reverend Charles Harrah, Ginny, Jim

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Lower Cape May Regional High School’s After Prom Committee thanks the Sponsors of

“Off to See the Wizard! LCMR After Prom 2012” We couldn’t have done it without you!

2012 Sponsors - LCMR Board of Education - Kiwanis Club - Sturdy Savings - Inverso & Stewart - Colliers - Crest Tavern - Cape May National Golf Club - Morey’s Pier - Rob Gleason State Farm Insurance - Vecere Orthodontics - LaMer Motor Inn - Lund’s Fisheries - Kelly A. Tallio, DMD - Knights of Columbus - Seafood Transport, Inc. - Crest Savings - Bree Zee Lee Yacht Basin - Patricia Jackson Jewelers - Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities - Whale’s Tale - Blue Pig / Congress Hall - Anco Ace Hardware - Shear Sunsations - East Lynne Theater Co. - Sol Needles - Ocean Isles Tanning - Chen’s Garden - Harpoon Henry’s - Oyster Bay Restaurant - Yogo Factory - Ocean View Restaurant - Import Bazaar - Kona Sports - Cape Harbor Auto - Delaware Bay Trading - Fletcher’s Corner - Colleen Ferraro - Cape Island Masonic Lodge - Lower Cape Alliance - Optimist Club

- Cold Spring Presbyterian Church - Green Creek Community Church - Women of Cape May Lutheran Church - Produce Place - J. Byrne Agency - The Henry Sawyer Inn - Louisa’s Café - Happy Babies - The Lobster House - South Jersey Paper Company - Crest Memorial School - Murasaki - Cabrera Realty - LCMR Bagel Shop - Monzo & Catanese - Philadelphia Wings - Philadelphia Flyers - WaWa / North Cape May - Uncle Bill’s - Tokyo - Fresco’s - Clark’s Auto - Donna’s Hallmark - Zoo Company - Flying Fish Studio - Poehler Family - Foster Family - Gott Family - Elaine Craig - Jurewicz Family - McDonal Electric - Sunset Beach Gifts - Franks Theaters - Henderson Family - Casale’s Shoes - Girlfriends - Hang Loose Parasail - Marsh & McLennan Agency - Lower Twp Council / Deputy Mayor Kevin Lare

- Garrison Architecture - Lower Twp MUA - Thomas Foster, DMD - James Rochford DMD - Tim Joyce Photography - Cape May United Methodist Church - Peter M. Tourison - Uries Restaurant - LCMR Food Service Dept.

- LCMR Baseball Boosters - Curl Up or Dye - Flight Deck - West End Garage - Eddie’s Auto Body - Cape May Fitness - Fralingers - Fairlite Electric - Madame’s Port - Snippers Salon - Beach Creek - Acme/North Cape May - Boathouse Restaurant - Summer Sun - North Beach Gym - LCMR Home Economics - Little Italy - Tony’s Produce - Home Depot - Across the Way - Cappy’s Pizzeria - Jakes Pizzeria - Bath Time - Blue Moon - Erma Deli - Carini’s - 410 Bank Street - Polar Bear Mechanical Services - Schwartz Family - Charles A. Meyer Foundation - Villas Fishing Club - Swains Hardware

- Henry’s Jewelry - Historic Townbank - Wing-It - Depot Market - Lucky Bones - Bay View - Dry Dock - Marios Pizzeria - George’s Place - Merion Inn - Artizan Salon - American Deli - Ugly Mug - Robinson’s - Italian Affair - ShopRite /Rio Grande - Pilot House - Louie’s Pizzeria - Domino’s - Sunset Deli - Geckos - Godmothers - Munchies/Villas - Back Bay Bistro - C-View - Pizza Hut - CJ’s - Blitz’s/Hole-in-the-Wall - Cape May Bakers - Bayside Bakery - Philly Pretzel Factory and LCMR Family Donations

Special thanks to the Lower Twp Police Dept and Rescue Squad, the LCMR Office, Buildings and Grounds Staff, Media Center, Cafeteria Staff and all our Parent, Guardian and Faculty Member Volunteers!

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5/4: Wedding Of Michelle Avellino And Jim Sweitzer At Island Grill

Open Daily 10:00am-5:30pm and Fri and Sat evenings

photographS by Aleksey moryakov

Whale’s Tale

312 Washington St Mall, Cape May (609) 884-4808 www.whalestalecapemay.com

Great Grad Gifts!

Open Thurs-Mon. 10:00am-5:30pm and Fri and Sat evenings

Deb, Carmela, Rachel, Mike, Sethanie

W h a l e ’ s Ta l e G a l l e r y 513 Carpenters Lane Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 846-7100

James and Jason Sweitzer, John Donahue, Chris Conover

Saturday, May 26

8-11am

John Donahue, Nichole Johnson, Tim Romig

511 Broad Street, Cape May 884-5055

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14 th Annual West Cape May Business Association

Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 2 9am-5pm (raindate: June 3)

Please Join Us for Everything Strawberry including...

Strawberry Tacos Strawberry Crepes Strawberry Wine Strawberry Gelato Strawberry Smoothies Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Loaf Cake Strawberry Pies Strawberry T-Shirts Strawberry Pottery Strawberry Stained Glass Strawberry Jewelry Strawberry Birdhouses and Much More!

Entertainment Schedule 10am-noon Robin Hippel & Amy Hufana noon-3pm Michael Daves & The Bullets 3pm Crowning of Strawberry King and Queen 3:15-4pm Marc Jacopec & Friends Drumming Circle 4-5:30pm Debra Donahoe & Pilot House Friends

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Jason, Nicole

Joshua and Kimberly Baals

Jim and Ayden Sweitzer

PHOTOGRAPHS BY Aleksey Moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

WINDOW fashions

CAPE MAY’S SOURCE FOR WINDOW COVERINGS SINCE 1973 SHUTTERS, BLINDS, SHADES, WOVEN WOODS, DRAPERIES DESATNICK’S WINDOW FASHIONS 609-884-2545 www.desatnicks.com

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5/4: Wedding Of Michelle Avellino And Jim Sweitzer At Island Grill

Nichole Johnson, Tim Romig

Michele and James Sweitzer

Sue and Tim Romig

PHOTOGRAPHS BY Aleksey Moryakov... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Weddings by the Sea

The Beach Wedding Experts Specializing in Cape May Weddings Wedding Planning Beach Ceremony Design / Rentals The Wedding Shoppe for everything else!

139 Broadway, West Cape May weddings-bythesea.com catherine@weddings-bythesea.com

Catherine J. Walton

Professional Bridal Consultant

609-884-7900 Open All Year

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Cape May Wicker has the best prices on Rio Brand beach chairs and umbrellas anywhere!

SC590C High Back Beach Chair $29.99 SC602C Easy In-Easy Out Beach Chair $34.99 UB71 6’ Beach Umbrella $16.99 Compare Online, Compare locally.

But buy your beach chair at Cape May Wicker!

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

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5/4: Richard M. Teitelman Students Do A “Midsummer Night’s Dream” photographS by Aleksey moryakov

Cape May Sports Memorabilia Names LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA 405 W. Perry Street

Debbie & Mike Downes

Cape Winds

Florist & Gift Shop

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

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

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

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

Looking for a Special Gift?

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

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

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

Now also at West End Garage!

Sarah Portewig, Gunnar Murray, Mary Kate Drechen, Miranda DeLong, Ricky Wilde

www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com

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Hot new home accessory...

Exit Zero wine glasses!

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Exit Zero Store & Gallery Chattel Village, Sunset Boulevard (across from Shell Gas station) OPEN SEVEN DAYS (609) 770-8479

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Perfect for Cape May Lovers!

CAPE MAY & EXIT 0 CHARMS in Sterling Silver & 14k Gold! Available Exclusively at...

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THE WEDDING SHOPPE BEACH CEREMONY RENTALS Marry Him... Flirt With Us!

capemayweddingsbythesea.com 884-7900 ~ 139 Broadway, WCM

(609) 884-6181 600 Park Boulevard West Cape May www.katesflowershop.com

your neighborhood florist for 28 years! handcrafted necklace

by Ayala Bar

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

ÒBest of the ShoreÓ 2011 South Jersey Magazine

good scents

corner of carpenters & jackson, cape may since 1986 ¥ open all year ¥ 609-884-0014

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What’s Your Story?

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

Who are you and where are you from?

My name is Dottie Rogers. I’m retired and I’m lucky enough to live right here in Cape May. And what were you doing when we interrupted you? I’m just here at Acme picking up a few things for my aunt. She’s 96 years old, and I take care of her.

Are there any particular things on her must-have grocery shopping list? Yes. She always wants peanut butter and orange juice. I seem to buy both for her every week.

She’s lucky to have you to take care of her. I usually take her flowers, too. And she likes to take car rides. She’s not from around here originally, and can’t get over all these trees we have at the shore.

The theme of this week’s issue is “music.” Are you a big music fan? It’s so funny that you asked me that! Yes. I’m in a bell choir at my church, and I was just thinking that I have to get to rehearsal today at 4:oo! Interview by Kate Chadwick PHOTOGRAPH by Gabi Urda

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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 Kate Chadwick So YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to our themed issue, which is Music. The solution can be found on the front page of our website, exitzero.us.

Across 3. The song “American Pie” referenced “the day the music died,” with the plane crash deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. It was written and performed by this man.

7. Johann Sebastian Bach was not only a prolific composer, he fathered this number of children.

8. A musical scale is comprised of this many notes.

9. This is the minimum number of musicians a band must have to be considered a “big band.”

11. The name of the London studio that the Beatles used to record 191 of their songs (and it was later an album name).

13. The Italian musical term adagio is a fancy way of saying this.

14. Jamaica observes an annual national holiday each February 6 to celebrate the birthday of this favorite musical son, who died in 1981 at the age of 36.

17. This is Monk’s first name, to jazz aficionados.

21. This classical modern-day conductor won posthumous Grammy awards in 1991, 1992, and again in 1993.

22. The two most popular rock operas of 1969 were Hair and this one, composed

by The Who, and which was made into a feature film in 1975.

He left his heart in Poland...24 across

23. This iconic jazz trumpeter, who died 1991, was nicknamed The Prince of Darkness.

24. Frederic Chopin is buried in France, but he left instructions to have this particular organ removed and buried in Poland.

Down 1. This quirky American musical group was on a “Road To Nowhere” in 1986.

2. The level and intensity of sound is measured in these increments.

4. Music, released in September of 2000, is the eighth studio album by this iconic American female singer-songwriter (although she now lives in England).

5. This Beatles song was their longestlasting number one song on the US charts, holding on to the top spot for 19 weeks in August 1968 — quite a feat considering it is over seven minutes long.

6. This piano composer is known as the “father of the nocturnes.”

9. Her signature song “Stand By Your Man” notwithstanding, this country music

legend was married five times.

10. The quote “He has Van Gogh’s ear for music” is widely attributed to this famous Academy Award-winning producer/ director/writer, who died in 2002.

12. An eight-foot bronze statue stands in Lubbock, Texas, the hometown of this legendary rock-and-roll singer, who perished in a plane crash “the day the music died.”

15. This figure in Greek mythology is considered the god of music (along with poetry, plague, oracles sun, medicine, light and knowledge).

16. This man in black had the first country music album to ever top the pop charts with 1964’s Ring Of Fire.

18. If a musical tone is lowered using a “flat,” what is the term that refers to a higher tone?

19. The Phantom Of The Opera prowls the opera house in this famous European city.

20. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first choral mass at this tender age.

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The Answer Lady

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

Dear Answer Lady My son is a musical genius. I’m not bragging, but there it is. He is only six, but he can repeat the lyrics to any song after hearing it only a couple of times, he sings (on key!) along to the commercial jingles, he has a little toy keyboard that he’s always using to make up songs – I could go on and on. Do I need to move him to Los Angeles or New York to get him into show business? I don’t want to turn into one of those awful stage moms. – Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary Son Dear Extraordinary First, the Answer Lady would like to thank you for not going on and on — we do have space restrictions here at Exit Zero. And while the Answer Lady thinks it is important for any budding star or starlet to have the support of dear old Mom (as opposed

Wise answers to perplexing questions

Dear Answer Lady Memorial Day is upon us and I have NO idea what the heck I’m going to do with my kids this summer. I work part time most of the year, but I’ll be a lot busier in the summer. Help! – Busy Mom

to the scratching and clawing one’s way to the top that makes for so many Hollywood stories), it is easy to get carried away when it comes to the talents of our little darlings.

It is also important to do two things: be realistic, and educate them. Call Mr. J’s Music Shop on Townbank Road in North Cape May. They offer guitar, voice, piano, violin and music theory lessons, from beginner to advanced, so if your little fledging has American Idol talent, they’ll dig it up and nurture it.

Dear Busy Fret not! While the beach is an excellent, built-in diversion for kids (of any age), there are plenty of activities and camps to occupy Cape May kids. Go to the city’s capemayrecreation.org to check their schedule of activities and camps being offered this summer, which include things like swimming lessons and Stockton Summer Playhouse Children’s Theater shows. Speaking of budding thespians, Cape May Stage has a Discovery Summer Theatre Camp for kids ages 9-16, and East Lynne Theater is offering their sixth annual Student Theater Workshops. Both local riding stables, Hidden Valley and Sea Horse Farm, offer equestrian camps for ages 5 and up. With a little research, you will find the perfect activity for your kids right in your own back yard (without actually literally having them in your own back yard).

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5/4: Richard M. Teitelman Students Do A “Midsummer Night’s Dream”

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They Found A Home!

Diane, Ernie and Amanda Zih of Spottswood, NJ, with their dogs, Bucky and Sherry, who they adopted from the Cape May County Animal Shelter after seeing them in Exit Zero. You can see this week’s animals on pages 113 and 115.

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Household Items, Furniture, Baby Items and Much More!

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Great Reads for the Beach or Home

Cool Cape May It’s our annual guide on where to Eat, Shop, Stay and Play

Our New Color Issue! The May issue is packed with great stories and photos

The Hottest New Cookbook If you love Lucky Bones, you’ll be salivating!

Our Legendary Best-Seller! A lavish coffee table book that’s jam-packed with goodies

Amazing Story, Amazing Hotel This book is a must for history buffs

The Classic Cookbook The best-seller in a new hardcover edition

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Blon’ Voyage Sunday, June 10, 2012

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Please arrive early to sign in and get your passport!

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Includes roundtrip foot passenger crossing, catered light food, and Blondage Trio [Linda, Catherine and Susan S.] Cash bar in our private room. Must be 21 50/50 and door prizes. $1.00 from every ticket sold goes to local food bank.

Jason, Dakota, Keaton, Colleen and Jasmine Black

To get your tickets: Call the Cape May-Lewes Ferry at 1-800-643-3779.

Pay with a credit or debit card and receive your passport on the day of the cruise.

Thank you... from Blondage Rocks!

Li-Li, Courtney, Kathy, Riley and Peyton

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DON’T MISS IT The updated second edition of the first resort is now for sale at the exit zero store & gallery & other fine local stores...

Also available online at www.exitzero.us “As complete a look at the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore’s proto-resort as you are likely to see.”

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The Exit Zero Store • 109 Sunset Boulevard • 609-770-8479 Whale’s Tale • 312 Washington Street Mall • 609-884-4808 sunset beach gift shops • 502 Sunset Blvd • 609-884-7079 Good Scents • Jackson Street & Carpenters Lane • 609-884-0014 Cape May County Museum • 504 Route 9 N, CMCH • 609-465-3535 Tommy’s Folly • 251 Beach Avenue, Congress Hall • 609-884-6522

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Courtney, Li-Li

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4/25: MAC’s Volunteer Recognition Event At West Cape May Firehall photographS by Aleksey moryakov

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You could just take home a postcard....

But really, isn’t your mom, your sister, your boss, or the lady next door who walked your dog or fed your cat, worth more than that?

Chef Dan, Sous Chef Dave

JUST IN....at the Carriage House Gallery Shop

SCARF JEWELRY: perfect for the well-dressed lady whose outfit is not complete without a beautiful scarf. Now you can make it even more beautiful with our assortment of charming scarf clasps and pendants.

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Your purchases benefit on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

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The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May would like to acknowledge the following Sponsors and Volunteers for making the 33rd Annual Greater Cape May Footrace a success!

Inn of Cape May Zoe’s Beachfront Eatery Marquis de Lafayette Hotel Ronald Goldstein, DMD Marq’s Pub Avondale by the Sea La Mer Beachfront Inn

GABLES of Cape May County 410 Bank Street Inkwell Printing Frescos Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty

Jane Wood Cindy Huf Bonnie Mullock Judy Love Teresa Thompson Bill Natale Sue Natale

Lucky Bones

Coldwell Banker Realty Sol Needles

Ron Goldstein

Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grill

Cathy Sauerzopf

Jennifer Hubbs

Montreal Inn

Phil Jacobus

Mary Stewart

Island Grill

Teresa Henry

Laurie Johnson

The Heritage Inn

Anthony Bruno

Bill Causey

Mike Chait

Don Wood

A special “Thank You” to Suzanne Cooke for singing our National Anthem.

Kiwanis Club of Cape May, City of Cape May, Cape May Fire Police, Police Department of Cape May, and the volunteers from Family Promise of Cape May County that protected our runners on race day. The Entire Hirsch Family for the water and water station set up on our course.

Without the selfless effort and cooperation of volunteers and businesses, events like the Great Cape May Foot Race would not be possible.

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May John Cooke, President Doreen Talley, Marketing & Events Director

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The Old Fogey

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

adore music, and have it playing in the D’Catur Mansion every minute of the day and night. Obviously, as is expected of a gentleman, I have a string quartet playing in the Conservatoire de Music, and a pianist in the Drawing Room who covers a gamut of tunes from Mozart to the more popular ditties of that funny little Elton John chap. I actually had Elton as a house guest for some months, and he was a total delight, but insisted on playing “Candle in the Wind” a dozen times a day, tailored cleverly to any occasion that had an ounce of drama in it. When the cat passed away, we were all moved to tears with his haunting little voice shrilling “Goodbye Fluffikins” (the late Mrs D’Catur insisted on naming him that to offset his vicious nature – the beast was a purebred Scottish Wildcat and filled with spitting rage and meanness). A few weeks later, when I dropped a nearly full magnum of champagne, I heard “Goodbye Moet Chandon” echoing around the halls, which was whimsical, if odd. But not long after, when I had served up a delicious Apple Pie

to the family and guests, Elton trundled off and started to sing “Goodbye Granny Smith,” which was just plain silly. This continued until I could bear no more, and chased him off the premises with a walking cane, as he shrieked in perfect tune, “Goodby Mr D’Catur.”

I am no stranger to “modern music” and can take pride in the fact that I introduced both The Rolling Stones and The Beatles to the world. Of course, they were initially one band, called The Rolling Beatles, but cre-

ative differences arose one night between John Lennon and Mick Jagger in the Brown Room. Order and good manners were restored, but not until David Bowie received a black eye and Jimi Hendrix smashed a guitar over the head of Don Henley.

I also have the Mansion outfitted with the best stereo system money can buy, and at the press of a button two speakers the size of minivans rise smoothly from the East and West Wing roofs, and a 100-foot-diameter subwoofer pops up through the lawn.

The last time I activated the system, after a cocktail or three at Martini Beach, and played “99 Red Balloons,” windows were smashed for 30 miles and Cape May was vibrated a full inch south from the reverberation. Before I turned it off, though, I did witness a group of carousing Wildwooders stagger towards the source, dancing manically. From curiosity I deactivated the Claymore mines around the rose garden and let them in, whereupon they whirled and spun madly before exploding into a fine red mist. This discovery will come in handy should we ever be invaded, I am sure.

SING LIKE A STAR! Cape May Hypnotics are pleased to announce a breakthrough in audio/visual learning that will have you singing like one of the legends. Simply purchase the artiste tape of your choice, tape your eyes open in an easy chair facing the TV and set the cassette to play on repeat all night. After just one week we 100 per cent guarantee you will sing better than* your idol.

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The Southern Mansion 720 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-7171 www.southernmansion.com

Take a personalized tour through the largest & most elaborate mansion in Cape May, featuring stunning rooms, amazing restorations & an indepth history.

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Cape May Music Festival

idding is open! Support the Cape May Music Festival by joining the online fundraising auction at biddingforgood.com.

On May 28, the 23rd Season of the Cape May Music Festival begins two weeks of “sweet sounds by the sea.” Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and PNC Bank, the festival runs to June 14, offering a “feast for every musical taste,” from old favorites to new works, and fun extras like “Bach’s Lunches” at the Carriage House Tearoom. The festival will also feature a June 3 tribute to George Mesterhazy, Cape May’s favorite jazz pianist, who passed away suddenly in April. Venues all over town are involved, with free events at Rotary Bandstand, intimate performances at local churches, and larger shows at Convention Hall. Only 5% of the budget is covered by ticket income.

Support the festival and treat yourself to something special by participating in MAC’s online auction. Go to the BiddingForGood website and search “Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts,” browse through the available items

A tribute to the late George Mesterhazy is part of the 23rd Annual Cape May Music Festival and place your bid. There’s even a “How to Bid” button if you need instructions.

Online auctions make it easy to buy great items in support of a great cause. You can sit at your desk on your lunch hour, or at the kitchen counter with a glass of wine, and plan your bidding strategy. Consider how much a private channeling session with Craig McM-

anus is worth to you, or a signed New Jersey Devils hockey puck. How charming would that Royal Doulton figurine look on your fireplace? Measure for your area rug from Avalon Tile or artwork from Gallery D’May. With an online auction, you have the leisure to write your guest list for the Gourmet Dinner at the 2010 Show House, the Fried Chicken Lover’s Delight at the Chalfonte, or Girls’ Night Out from Cotton Company or Lace Silhouettes — with VIP gift bags. Plan a romantic getaway and place your bid on the Fairthorne Inn package. How about a weekend at the Beachcomber Campground, or the Bedford Inn? Or consider the message you’d send on your Aerial Greeting Card from Paramount Air Service.

Check the website often for new items, and to see how your bids are holding up. The auction closes on May 28, just as the music festival gets started. For information on festival tickets, call 609-884-5404 or visit the MAC website at capemaymac.org.

Support the Cape May Music Festival by bidding for good!

Next week: The Kiwanis Annual Yard Sale

Need a Great Barber? Meet Rick @ AOB! Rick grew up in a family of stylists in Montgomery County Pa, so it was only natural for Rick to join them.

He and a friend opened a Barber Shop in Huntingdon Valley Pa. In order to learn all the many nuances to a great man’s hair cut, he mentored with an “old world” Italian trained barber.

In those 2 years, he mastered the “scissor over comb” technique as well as sharpened his clippering skills.

Rick also enjoys blending men’s hair with Redkin camo color.

With a great passion & understanding of his career coupled with his love of the shore, he is now available at Accent on Beauty.

Rick is available Tues. thru Sat. with evening hours for your convenience. aMAYzing Special w/Rick Men’s clipper cuts $12 (reg.$20)

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Announcing Cape May’s Employee Of The Week

Adorable Temporary Glitter Tattoos Several cute designs including cherries, star, peace sign, lips, skull & crossbones and more!

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Name: Carol Ridler.

Occupation: Server at Lucky Bones, and realtor at Re/Max Cape May City.

Age: I’m 46.

Hometown: I live in Cape May now, but I’m originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania.

How long have you worked here? I’ve been here since day one!

Best thing about the job? My co-workers. And my customers.

This is not really a job to me — it’s my sanctuary.

What do you recommend here? The Fish of the Day is always, always good, and the pork chop is definitely one of my favorites.

What’s your OTHER dream job? I’d be a roadie for a rock band.

Maybe Jimmy Buffett.

Favorite thing about Cape May? You can see the sun rise and the sun set here on the same day. Can’t beat it. Interview by Kate Chadwick Want to nominate an employee of the week?

Email kate@exitzero.us.

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5/1: Historic Cold Spring Village’s Feasting On History Gala photographS by Aleksey moryakov

YOGA ON THE BEACH Cape May Point State Park (Lighthouse)

Starts Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, 5/25

Friday 6 p.m. (Yoga at Sunset) Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m.

Thursday 8 a.m.

ONLY $10 (10 class pass for only $50)

AQUA YOGA mondays & WEDNESDAYS 5:30 p.m.

ONLY $5.00 Cape May City Elementary School Pool Starts week of June 18

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Lower Township Recreation Department STARTING TUESDAY, JULY 3rd!

AQUA YOGA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. ONLY $5!

Lwr. Township Pool at Windslow Ave. & Rosehill Parkway, N. Cape May & YOGA ON THE BEACH Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. ONLY $5!

David Douglas Memorial Park (Canal Park/Sandman Blvd) N. Cape May (in front of the Gazebo!)

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING! For Additional information: Contact: Karen at 609-827-8886 yogacapemay.com kbosna28@yahoo.com

For Additional information contact: Lower Twp Rec Dept. 609.886.7880 Ext. 0 yogacapemay.com or email: kbosna28@yahoo.com Karen @ 609.827.8886

YOGA ON THE BEACH Behind the new Convention Center (Cape May City) Starts Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, 5/26

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Holden received a full athletic scholarship to the University of Virginia for field hockey, and six years of hard work has clearly paid off for the goalkeeper. Receiving a Division I scholarship has been a goal for Holden since the eighth grade.

Holden plans a dual major in English and education, and has also set her sights on the US Olympic field hockey team.

“I definitely have Olympic national team dreams,” said Holden.

With the support of her proud parents Sharon and Michael of Fishing Creek, along with siblings Amber, Michael and Gregory, Holden plans to continue to work hard both on and off the athletic field, with the hopes that one day her dreams of success in athletics —and in life — will become a reality.

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Bird Droppings

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

his article is about Killdeer.

No, this isn’t about hunting.

Yes, the word should be capitalized. It’s the name of a bird and all bird names are capitalized, according to the A.O.U. Webster thinks differently about this matter...but what do a bunch of word nerds know about birds?

Anyway, so now you know that a Killdeer is a bird and now you want to know how it got such a curious name. No. It doesn’t prey on ungulates (animals with hooves). The bird is a plover, a shorebird.

It feeds primarily on insects and invertebrates (things with no backbone).

Killdeer are also somewhat reluctant shorebirds. They are more commonly found in open, dry, often sparsely vegetated fields.

Field is used loosely. This landlubber among shorebirds also frequent parking lots, gravel driveways, and bare plowed ground. It is with great reluctance that the birds get their feet wet.

Back to the name. Killdeer are called

killdeer because that’s what they say.

Loudly. The classic vocalization of this robin-sized plover is: Kill-dee...kill-dee... kill-dee.

It makes this call most commonly when it is excited. Like when you are about to mindlessly tread upon its nest. Ground nesters, Killdeer use their call to distract potential predators. They use a f luttering

display to draw predators away from their nests. Maybe you’ve heard about it —the proverbial “broken wing act.”

Here’s another anomaly. The term “nest” hardly applies to plovers, too. The birds lay their four eggs in a shallow depression on the ground. A “scrape” as it is called. The eggs are very well camouf laged. Kind of pale dirt color, with dark specks. Drop them in a clam shell parking lot and they just about disappear.

In a few short weeks, the eggs hatch and the young leave the scrape in a matter of hours. They are still tended by adults.

They are just highly mobile and highly precocial. They can feed themselves. They can run from danger. They are doing this right now, as I write this line, in early May. In fact, the first ambulatory Killdeer chicks I encountered this year were running around in late April. This is by far the earliest I’ve ever seen young Killdeer and they weren’t even in the puff balls-on-legs stage of their development. The birds were

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Bird Droppings ? From Page 119 well feathered. About half-grown, near as I could tell.

On top of this, they numbered, even at this late stage of their development, four.

It is very common for one or more Killdeer to fall prey to some predator or another.

That this pair of adults managed to get four young so close to f ledging is quite an achievement.

So...lets say you want to see a Killdeer.

In Cape May that’s easily done. The most fertile Killdeer hunting habitat around is The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows on Sunset Boulevard. You walk down the center road. Listen for the sound of a bird castigating you with a loud, two note cry.

Search the dry edge of the ponds. If the bird is not there, look up. Adults will often vocalize while they f ly. Sometimes this is to attract a mate. Sometimes it is to distract you.

Killdeer. An interesting bird boasting a few anomalies. That’s why it rates a column and other birds don’t.

If you want to be sure you are seeing or hearing the right bird, head over to the Cape May Bird Observatory - THE place

The Killdeer, who nests on the ground, will let you know when you get too close — loudly for all your nature needs. You can pick up a free birding map, checklist and schedule of our daily walks, and you can talk to our staff about optics, field guides, walks, and anything else you might need - or don’t know you need yet! CMBO is located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point (609.884.2736), and is open DAILY from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Our staff are always available to help with any questions. While you are there, scan the bookshelves for some bargains in the used and vintage books section, look at some of

the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise including a terrific lithograph done just for the Cape May Bird Observatory, or just browse around. Take a look at the sighting sheets to check what’s being seen out in the field, check out the view of the lake from the wide selection of scopes and binoculars. If it’s nice, sit outside on our garden benches and enjoy the birds at the feeders and the view of Lake Lily. If you can’t make it in person, you can also 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. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (available at CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for the New York Times. You can join Pete for his Monday morning walk at the South Cape May Meadows. Just meet by 7:30 am in The Nature Conservancy parking lot on Sunset Boulevard. Loaner binoculars are available at no cost; the walk is $6 for CMBO or NJ Audubon members; $10 for non-members.

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Opening for Masters of the Celtic Harp is McDermott’s Handy with strong vocals backed by Celtic harp, fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, bouzouki, banjo,mandolin, bodhran, bass and keyboards.

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Free Afternoon Concerts AT THE GAZEBO SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 26-27, 2PM Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts at the Village while strolling the beautiful museum grounds! Welcome Center, Country Store, Ice Cream Parlor and Bakery will be open!

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The Kiwanis Club of Cape May will hold their annual yard sale on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26.

The annual sale is held on Memorial Day weekend and it has been a Cape May tradition for many years Located at 1041 Beach Avenue in Cape May. The sale is held rain or shine and will begin promptly at 7:00 AM. All sorts of household items are donated and accepted, No clothing is accepted.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a great location, and maybe find a treasure.

Back again this year is -- the Garden Club of Cape May. The Club will be holding a plant sale at the same location.

To schedule bulk pickup on two days prior to the sale, Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 call 884-8888.

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The Dating Column

Stella Dixon’s take on romance on Old Cape Island

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AVE you noticed that everyone is talking in therapyspeak these days? I watched an old episode of The Bachelor the other day (don’t judge me) and every contestant was going on about her “walls.” Her “guard.” The trouble she has letting people “in.” (That’s a tough sell when you’ve opted to find love via a nationally-televised elimination contest, but still.)

My girlfriends are the same way. “Sure, I like him,” they tell me about some guy they met at Carney’s or the Ugly Mug, “but I’m afraid of letting down my guard.”

We’re all just fortresses of emotionality, it seems (How’s that for therapy-speak?).

Or else, having “walls” is just very in vogue right now.

It’s not that I don’t get it. I do. Heartbreak is a bitch, and no one wants to go through that twice.

Sometimes, it’s crippling. You get dumped, and you swear, if someone were to rip open your chest, they’d find the disintegrated arteries and collapsed chambers

of what used to be an organ. It’s not sadness you feel. It’s not loss. It’s physical pain.

And then there’s the kind of heartbreak that makes you feel like you do after eating deli mustard that expired in 2009. You know this won’t kill you, but it will be a while before you pick up another jar without checking the label.

So, no, we can’t throw caution to the wind. When it comes to love, we go back for more, but we’re wary when we do. All this

talk about “walls” is understandable.

The thing is, I have no such thing.

It doesn’t matter how many sociopaths I’ve been involved with (okay, only one, but he was a doozy), or how many liars I’ve dated (quite a few), I have no trouble letting people “in.” I don’t wear my heart on my sleeve; I keep it in my hand, so that it’s easier to hand off. I’d love some heavily guarded walls, because I fall dangerously fast and hard.

And I’m more than happy to tell you — whoever you are — how I’m feeling at any given moment about love. I cried over my avocado toast the other day at breakfast with a colleague, because I was feeling lonely and I didn’t think he’d mind if I changed the subject from deadline pressure to relationship intimacy. If no one will listen, I tell Rudy.

(He nudges his wet nose under my arm to let me know he agrees about the sociopath.)

My fortress of emotionality is more like an ungaurded fort, with an open-door policy.

Could this be the reason I’m still single?

I don’t know.

But I’d be willing to have a heart-toheart about it.

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Sol Needles Real Estate

1206 Union St., Cape May Charming, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath “neat-as-apin” home with many recent renovations; detached garage/ workshop, fenced yard $499,000.

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509 Pearl Avenue, Cape May Point

Just steps to the beach, this property offers 3 separate units. Buy entire property for $949,000 OR – as separate condo. units.

1st floor of house offers a 4 bedroom, 2 bath condo. for $425,000. 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo. on 2nd/3rd with fantastic water views - $450,000.

Detached 2 bedroom cozy rear cottage w/ central air - $350,000.

Call for further details.

Roy Steinberg, Heather Turner , Elaine and Barry Miles, Victor Keen, Jeanne Ruddy

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

105, 107, 109 Lincoln Ave. Cape May point

107 Harvard Avenue, Cape May Point Marlena Lustik, Mary Trella

Three 50x100 contiguous lots to choose from in Cape May Point, just 1 block to the beach priced at $399,000. New Construction Price $899,000, subject to change, based on size of home, bedrooms, and amenities.

“Brigadune” Restored Victorian on a large 100x100 lot. 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Amazing Views, Hand Carved Bar, Grand Wrap Around Porch and so much more. $4,700,000

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

www.CoastlineRealty.com

Mary, Matt, Nancy

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OSPREY LANDING RESORT/MARINA 5 Falcon Ridge, Cape May LIMITED TIME @ THIS PRICE 5 BR, 4.5 BA, pvt elevator, decks, 2-pools & clubhouse on site. $999,900

AWESOME VIEWS!!

3 Delaware Ave, Del Haven 3 BR, 2 BA, cac, pvt beach access, gas fireplace. $549,000

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

VACATION COTTAGE 509 Ocean St., Cape May Point 3 BR, 1 BA, c/a, newer roof, 2-blocks to beach. $535,000

JOSEPH LEACH CONDO 1011 Lafayette St Unit #101 Cape May 1 BR, 2 BA, updated kitchen, hardwood floors, Off st. parking. $295,000

EAST ENd - OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORY 1609 New York Ave.,Cape May 4 BR, 3 BA, dual zone heat/air, upscale detail inside and out. $1,495,000

LOTS FOR SALE

00 Georgia Ave Whitesboro 100x100 SR $8,000 11 Colgate St Del Haven 60x100, Residential $115,000 731 W. Spruce St. North Wildwood, 90x105, Residential $249,000 12 Hidden Lake Dr, CMCH 1.36 Acres, Residential $249,000 1231 Route 47, Dennisville, 2.04 Acres, Commercial $275,000 12 & 14 Cliffside Dr. Townbank, 120x100, Residential $350,000 1221 Lafayette St, Cape May 1.3 Acres Residential $550,000 1110 West St, Cape May, 75x120 irr, Residential $679,900 370 Route 47 S, Green Creek, 32.89 Acres, Residential/Bus $775,000 1600 Maryland Ave, Cape May, 75x125, Residential $799,900

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Kim Marie Dellas, SRES

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

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

136 leaming ave.

West cape may

This large 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home has plenty of room for all your summer company... and just 4 blocks to the Cape May Mall! It features a living room, dining room, Florida room with tile floor, large entry area with wood burning stove & bay window. House needs a little updating, but has potential for a great family home. Easy to show... tenants are very accommodating.

Owners looking at all offers. $349,900

Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR Broker/Salesperson 609-602-4122 direct 609-884-2700 x14 office 609-884-0788 Fax darcydickenson@hotmail.com www.capemayproperty.net

609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

403 Reading Avenue Cape May SOLD In House! $510,000

15 Captains Court Tranquility 3 BR/2 BA Brentwood $389,900

RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSON CELL: 609.602.5578 EMAIL: rgriffin@desatnickrealestate.com

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

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Sol Needles Real Estate

404 Kennedy Blvd., North Wildwood 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor condominium with spectacular ocean views; high ceilings, gas fireplace parking, great investment potential. $649,889.

7 Linda Sue Lane, Lower Township This custom built showcase house is located in the upscale “Cape May Estates” south of the canal; home offers large gourmet kitchen, family with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace master suite with huge closet “room” (room could be converted back to 4th bedroom) A must see property! $699,000.

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

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Homes Of The Week

Check out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

1440 MISSOURI AVE. Cape MAY

303 Millman Lane Villas

404 FOURTH AVENUe WEST CAPE MAY

902 Ocean Drive, Unit 202, Lower Township

Harbor views from this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath upside down home with soaring ceilings in the second floor great room, a dining room that seats 12, a second floor decks with awnings and views of the cape may harbor. Also features a 1 car garage, outside shower, fenced yard, large deck off dining room with BBQ and easy access to kitchen. This property has been used as a weekly summer rental that produces strong income. Back yard is large enough to add a pool.

Easy to see! $746,000.

This impeccable 5 bedroom, 4 bath home is the perfect spot for dolphin watching and sunset gazing. This home has water views from nearly all of the rooms. All bedrooms are spacious and the living room room and kitchen areas are open and airy. There are two dens, two waterfront decks and a large garage with extra storage. This house could be also used as an income producer.

It would be a fantastic summer rental accomodating large families. $499,900

Don’t wait to see this one of a kind duplex in West Cape May. This home is very spacious and offers many outdoor spaces to enjoy nature. The first floor includes 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen with dining area, huge living room with brick fireplace, utility room, and hardwood floors. The second floor offers an open floor plan which includes 4 large bedrooms, full bath, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room.

This home must be seen to be appreciated, make your appointment today! $759,900

New listing! One-of-a-kind 3 BR/2.5 BA Canyon Club condominium with an interior that was completely customized by the Owner’s personal designer and contractors during the original construction. This waterfront unit has two decks and is positioned to capture panoramic views of the harbor, marina and dockside pool. $1,000,000

Darcy Dickenson Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May 609-602-4122 www.capemayproperty.net

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

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

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

Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May

1210 Illinois Avenue Cape May

902 Ocean Drive Lower Township

LOTS FOR SALE cape may area

8800 Bayview Drive Wildwood Crest

217 Cardinal Avenue Villas

Explore the possibilities with this Village Green 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home featuring modern kitchen amenities with dining area, den with wood burning stove, handyman’s workshop area in the 1.5 car garage and even a patio for your famous barbecues! This classic home is ready for your personal touches. Put your money to work. Your house hunting is over! $349,000

Fabulous three-level 3 bedroom,2 bath condo features open floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, baths( *dual sinks and jetted tub in master bath with separate super sized shower), custom cabinets, newer appliances, custom mirrors, designer light fixtures, covered decks which lead to pool, central a/c and gas heat, master bedroom with walk-incloset, tons of storage space, garage with auto opener) and much more. The Canyon Club is well-established marina community. $527,000

103 S. Lake Dr., Cape May Point – 50’ x 100’ steps to beach for your water view dream house - $845,000.

This spectacular house has over 5000 sq.ft. of living space. Step into the entry foyer with cathedral ceilings and beautiful oak staircase that winds to the second floor.

The first floor consists of a formal living room with a gas fireplace, formal dining room, den/office, large kitchen with custom cherry/glazed cabinets, center granite island/ breakfast bar, a separate 12 x 12 eating area, 5 burner Thermodor range in center island, and sub-zero type built-in refrigerator. $1,088,000.

This ranch style home offers three bedrooms and two baths, new carpet, freshly painted inside, nice screened in porch, fenced in backyard, large deck and stone driveway.Great home for first time home buyer or down-sizing and only steps to the bay. $200,000.

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

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

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

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

1236 Cape May Ave., Cape May – extra large 100’ x 125’ building lot on Cape May Avenue - $650,000.

307 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May – 3 blocks to the beach – 50’ x 125’ lot - $495,000.

341 Evergreen Ave., Villas – Large 100’ x 115’ lot with structure to be torn down $140,000.

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

653 Washington St. Cape May Alexander’s Inn and Restaurant.

Now is the perfect time for a prospective condo. developer, restaurateur and/or innkeeper. Elegant 64 seat restaurant and 8 bedroom B&B at a great price. Think of the possibilities: Cape May wedding venue with luxury suites, restaurant, bed and breakfast, private home, condominiums, catering, dinner theater. Live in the house and lease out the restaurant - or run the reataurant and condo the rooms, or many other possibilities. $1,950,000

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Canyon Club Condo For Sale!

902 Ocean Dr., (unit 706), Lower Township 3 bedroom, 2 bath

OPEN HOUSE - SAT., May 26 from 12-3pm

Heijung Park-Colameco Broker/Sales

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc

739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204 Office: 609-884-5800 Cell: 609-602-8641 GotCapeMayHomes.com

Rentals Of The Week Adorable homes in America’s Original Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

1024 New York Avenue, Cape May 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 blocks to beach. $4400/week

1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape May Screened Porch, Open Deck, 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 6. $900-$1200 week

233 Capehart Lane, Sun Cottage 1 bedroom, 1 bath, perfect couple getaway! $1350/week

842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw Crest Summer Season Rental Sleeps 4, $7,000

Homestead Real Estate 846 Broadway, West Cape May (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com 432 W Perry, Cape May 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, Sleeps 6 $900 - $1500

Call on Us for All Your Real Estate Needs!

501 Lafayette Street, Cape May NJ 08204 Toll Free: 877-884-8907 • Local 609-884-1007 Fax 609-884-4407 • www.WilseyRealty.com

609.884.1300

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9 Osprey Drive, North Cape May 3 BR/2 BA Bay Gardens single family home offers great curbside appeal and is located near the beautiful Atlantic and Delaware Bay beaches. $239,900

64 Wildwood Avenue, Villas Aggressively priced 3 BR/1 BA single family home located on a spacious corner lot within close proximity to The Delaware Bay. $139,900

1001 lafayette street Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

1007 New Jersey, Cape May 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Sleeps 8 $1800 - $3300

Coastline Realty 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-5005 www.coastlinerealty.com 1053 Virginia Avenue, Cape May 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher, w/d, a/c, sleeps 8 – ID#5816 $1500 - $1950/week.

405 Cambridge, Cape May Point 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, w/d, a/c, sleeps 8 – ID#27290 - $2800 - $4300/week.

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

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

1323 Wisconsin Ave., Cape May 3 bedroom,1.5 bath May-September $1300.00

Jackson Street in Cape May 10 bedroom house right off of the beach.

Sleeps up to 16. $8,600 a week.

Call for details.

1502 New Jersey Ave., Cape May 1 bedroom,1 bath May-September $8500.

3500 Shore Drive, Cape May Beach sleeps 6. Across the street from the beach.

Internet access, A/C, laundry and gas grill.

Darcy Dickenson, Cape May Realty 311 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May 609-602-4122 • www.capemayproperty.net

Theresa Senico, Apex Realty, 2505 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251 (609) 408-4655 • www.theresasenico.com

16 Jackson Street, Unit #3, Cape May Property ID#107522, 2br, 2ba, central a/c, w/d. d/w, wireless internet, sleeps 4 Low $1000/High $2100

1222 Wisconsin Avenue, Cape May 2 BR, 2 BA single family home close to beach & downtown. Sleeps 6. $1500/week.

850 Broadway, #4, West Cape May Property ID# 79314, 3br, 2.5ba, w/d, d/w, central a/c, sleeps 8, Low $1200/High $1800 Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com 902 Lafayette Street, Cape May In the heart of town and close to everything. Tastefully decorated. 3 BR 2 BA 1125 Washington Street, Cape May 5 bed 3 bath, sleeps 14.

Perfect for all occasions.

Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800

104 North Street, Unit 103, Cape May 3 BR/3 BA condo 2 blocks to beach and the Mall. Sleeps 8. $1500-$3100/week.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May 609.884.1300 www.deSatnickRealEstate.com 214 Stites Avenue, Cape May Point 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Single Family home sleeps 6. $1800-$2800 per week.

211 Harvard Avenue, Cape May Point 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath single family, Sleeps 8. $1600-$3350 per week.

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

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

Established July 4, 2003, proudly inspired by the late, great Pennywise magazine. Exit Zero Publishing is owned by Jack Wright and Jason Black.

We also publish high-quality books as well as this fine periodical.

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 Staff Writers: Kate Chadwick, kate@exitzero.us Diane Stopyra, diane@exitzero.us Arts Editor: Tom Sims Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Distribution People: Stephanie Grubb, Amy Wingate, Evangeline Wentletrap Columnists: Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (Old Fogey) Labeler: Mary Smith Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your home in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 B&W issues, plus five in color. Call (609) 7708479 to subscribe.

Downtown Cape May Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, By The Sea Realty, Oyster Bay, Cape May Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Bank of America, Victorian Hotel, SOMA Art Gallery, Magicbrain Cybercafé, Island Grill, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies.

Washington Street Mall The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, Jackson Street Boutique, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Ella's, Italian Garden, Andrew’s Ltd, Jackson Mountain Café, Love The Cook, Bath Time, Ugly Mug, Pilot House, Caroline Boutique, Kaleidoscope, Coldwell Banker, Colors, A Ca Mia, A Place On Earth, Between the Lines, Good Scents.

Washington Street Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans’

Sotheby’s International Realty, Billmae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers.

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

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

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

East Cape May Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, 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, Kasey’s Kanines, Cape Fitness, Dr Goldstein Dentist, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, Westside Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, Copper Fish, Homestead Real Estate.

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

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

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

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

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