Volume 11, Issue 7 - March 21, 2013

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A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, March 21, 2013 ¯ Vol. 11, No. 7 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

The C-View Inn Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day In Style

Five times as much Guinness was drank at the C-View Inn on St. Patrick’s Day than on a typical weekend day, according to bar owner Gregg Coffey, pictured here with members of the Irish Pipe Brigade, who provided the entertainment ... Aleksey Moryakov

PAL Comedy Night Social Fundraiser

Pages 19-41

Clean-Up Of Cape Island Creek

Pages 44-50

Gretchen Whitman’s 50th Birthday Party

Pages 82-86

Seventh Annual Soup-er Bowl

Pages 87-94


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The Almanac

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Goings-On Around Town

THURSDAY March 21 Mostly sunny

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High Temperature: 39 Low Temperature: 31 Chance of Rain: 10% Sunrise: 7:01am Sunset: 7:13pm High Tides: 4:18am, 4:52pm Low Tide: 10:45am, 10:50pm

FRIDAY March 22 Mostly sunny

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High Temperature: 43 Low Temperature: 33 Chance of Rain: 10% Sunrise: 7am Sunset: 7:14pm High Tides: 5:16am, 5:48pm Low Tide: 11:39am, 11:47pm

SATURDAY March 23 Mostly sunny

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High Temperature: 45 Low Temperature: 35 Chance of rain: 10% Sunrise: 6:58am Sunset: 7:15pm High Tide: 6:10am, 6:39pm Low Tides: 12:27pm

SUNDAY March 24 Mostly sunny

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High Temperature: 44 Low Temperature: 39 Chance of Rain: 20% Sunrise: 6:56am Sunset: 7:16pm High Tides: 7am, 7:25pm Low Tides: 12:38am, 1:11pm

MONDAY March 25 Showers

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High Temperature: 44 Low Temperature: 37 Chance of Rain: 50% Sunrise: 6:55am Sunset: 7:17pm High Tides: 7:46am, 8:09pm Low Tides: 1:27am, 1:52pm

Where will you find your eggs this holiday season? Check out some of the options below.

3/21: Island Dinner It’s a seven-course dinner with cocktails at the Harbor View, and the chefs will be giving a narrative before each course. Reservations required. Call 609-884-5444. 6:30pm. 3/22: Performance of Annie The sun will come out tomorrow at Cape May City Elementary School. 6:30pm. 3/22: Teen Dance It’s a safe and friendly environment for seventh through 12th graders at Convention Hall, from 7-9:30pm, for only $5. Visit capemayrecreation.org. 3/22: All About Antiques Join the Friends of the Physick Estate for a discussion of antiques with appraisals. Free for Friends members; $5 for non-members. 1pm. Cape May Lutheran Church. Call 609-884-5404. 3/22-3/23: Murder Mystery Weekend Help solve a crime on Cape Island! Call East Lynne Theater Company at 609-884-5898. 3/22-3/23: Singer Songwriter Cape May 18 venues. 150 acts. You could witness the next big thing. Visit sscapemay.com. 3/23: Performance of Annie The sun is coming out at Cape May City Elementary School! 2pm. 3/23: Landscape Design With Wildlife In Mind At the Nature Center of Cape May, an expert naturalist will emphasize designs that work with nature, not at odds with nature. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Call 609-898-8848. 3/23: Cape May Wine Trail Spend the day visiting and sampling the unique tastes of two of Cape May County’s wineries. Board the MAC trolley at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, then enjoy lunch at Aleathea’s Restaurant. After lunch, the trolley will take you to Hawk Haven Winery and Natali Vineyards to learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. 12-5pmp. $60. Call 609-884-5404, or visit capemaymac.org. 3/23: Performance of Cinderella At 1pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, children perform this fairy tale. $5 per ticket. Call 609-884-1341. 3/23: Bird Cape May Point Meet expert naturalists at Cape May Point State Park near the Hawkwatch Platform. Enjoy wintering waterfowl and songbirds and, in March, search for early returning migrants. 8-10am. Call Cape May Bird Observatory at 609-884-2736.

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On St. Paddy’s Day, The C-View was a popular stop for Irish Cape Mayans... and those who wish they were. Part of the draw? “The Irish Pipe Brigade has been a C-View tradition for 14 years,” bar owner Gregg Coffey told us. (On the off-chance you haven’t heard of this band, they’re the group of bagpipers, established in 1994, who recruit members from police, fire, rescue, and other service organizations. And they’ve also been playing the Exit Zero Burns Supper since its 2005 launch.) The boys of the band like the C-View so much, they even played a second set. “You can tell by the pictures,” Gregg said. “We had a lot of fun!” Bonnie lassies PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

LUCKY BONES BACKWATER GRILLE

u r ne w Tr y o me 2 1 Sup r e r ! Bu r g e

14 Beers on Tap including... Honey Porter from Cape May Brewing Company

NEW... SUPREME 21 BURGER... A Delicious 21 Day Dry Aged Beef Burger! 1200 Route 109 South, Cape May

Lunch & Dinner Daily from 11:30am

Lunch • Dinner Thin Crust Brick-Oven Pizza

(609) 884-BONE (2663)


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Thursday, March 21, 2013 Goings-On Around Town ? From Page 2

AT THE INN OF CAPE MAY

7 Ocean Street 884-5555 innofcapemay.com

will be open for the 6 th annual

Singer-Songwriter of Cape May March 22 and 23, 2013

Friday, March 22 - Open for dinner at 5pm Saturday, March 23 breakfast 8 to 11 • Lunch 11:30-2 • Dinner at 5pm Sunday, March 24 - breakfast 8 to 12

Now Taking Easter reservations! Brunch 11:30 to 2 • Dinner 4 to 7

Dinner from 5pm Friday and Saturday (609) 898-0100 1 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May

3/23-3/24: Cape May Bird Observatory 18th Annual Optics Sale First come, first serve! Only current NJ Audubon / Cape May Bird Observatory members will be admitted to the sales room. Call CMBO at 609-884-2736. 3/24: Performance of Cinderella At 6pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, children bring this famous fairy tale to life. $5. Call 884-1341. 3/24: 15th Annual Ocean Drive Marathon It’s a beautiful 26.2-mile point-to-point course that begins in Cape May and runs through the scenic barrier islands of Cape May County. Visit odmarathon.org. 3/27: Lecture: “A New Twist on the American Dream” In 1845 a young, penniless William Skinner sailed in steerage class from the slums of London to the United States. Endowed with rare knowledge in the art of dyeing and an uncanny business sense, Skinner rose to prominence in the nation’s new silk industry. Sarah Kilborne, author of American Phoenix: The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, A Man Who Turned Disaster into Destiny, looks at the life of her ancestor and how he turned the destruction of his silk mill into success. 7pm, in the Historic Cold Spring Village Welcome Center Museum. Call 609-898-2300. 3/28: St. Baldrick’s Event At Lower Cape May Regional High School, students, teachers, and members of the community will have their heads shaven, beginning at 11am, to benefit childhood cancer research. Call 609-780-1563. 3/29-3/31: Murder Mystery Weekend Help crack the case at Elaine’s Dinner Theater. A deluxe room is $370, a grand room is $420, a premiere room is $470, and a royal Room is $510. Price is for two people and includes a two-night stay at the Victorian Inn, homemade breakfast each morning, Murder Mystery activities, and dinner and a show at this famous dinner theater. Visit elainescapemay.com. 3/30: Breakfast With The Easter Bunny From 9:30 to 11:30am at The Harbor View. 3/30: Easter Egg Hunt The Kiwanis Club of Cape May will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt, in conjunction with the City of Cape May, at 10 am on the grounds of the Cape May Elementary School playground. There will be two categories, preschool to kindergarten and 1st to 2nd grade. Special prizes will be awarded to finders of the “golden eggs”. Call the Cape May City Department of Tourism, Recreation and Civic Affairs at 609-884-9565. 3/31: Children’s Trolley Ride Board MAC’s quaint red trolley for a guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District, geared specially for children. 11:30am. $7. Call 609-884-5404. 3/31: Easter Brunch Join the Easter Bunny along with his sidekick, Blue, for a fun-filled weekend. Enjoy Easter Brunch in the ballroom, then head out onto the lawn for some egg hunts and games, including potato sack races, and touch football. Even take a ride on the Congress Hall Express! Call 609-884-8422. 3/31: Easter Fashion Stroll Show off your Sunday best... there will be prizes for the best outfits. Registration begins at noon near the Rotary Clock at the 300 block of the Washington Street Mall. Contestants start strolling at 1pm. Call 609-884-9565. 4/2: Young Birder’s Club Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 will meet at the Cape May Point State Park Office to look at and learn about gorgeous local birds, butterflies and wildlife. The afternoon will be hosted by well-known local birders, who will provide the Nikon binoculars. 4pm. Questions? Call Debra at 609-846-3807. 4/3: Lecture: “The US Coast Guard Training Center” Cape May is the home of the US Coast Guard’s only recruit training base, graduating more

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Join Us for

SINGER SONGWRITER WEEKEND Featuring Justin Steeere, Funkharp, Garden State Line and Many More!

Thursday, March 21 - KARAOKE W/ JIMMY J $3 Yuengling & Yuengling Lights

Tuesday, March 26

Wednesday, March 27

TERRIBLE TUESDAY

OPEN MIC & TACO NIGHT

WITH DJ MOLLO $2 Miller Lites

$6.99 Taco Platter... beef, chicken or fish! $5 Quesadillas • $5 Nachos • 35 cent wings $3 Lime-a-rita’s

OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-2AM YEAR ROUND!

(609) 884-3459

426 Washington Street Mall, Cape May


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Presents our Easter Family Buffets in our fabulous 5th floor oceanfront penthouse ballroom, with breathtaking 300 degree panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & Victorian Cape May

HEARTY BREAKFAST BUFFET 8:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. only $ 17. Adults / $ 9. Children

with over 21 assorted choices including Omelets made to order, Eggs Benedict, Sausage & Bacon,Belgian Waffles, French Toast, Creamed Chipped Beef, Assorted Cereals, Fresh Fruits, Pastries, Fresh Brewed Coffee, Assorted Fruit Juices & more!

Make this day even more special with our

“GRAND-TASTIC” EASTER BRUNCH 11:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m. $ 27. Adults / $ 12. Children All of your Favorites including Chef Carved Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Smoked Virginia Ham, Oven Roasted Tender & Juicy Turkey, Made to Order Omelets, Belgium Waffles & Assorted Toppings, Regional Cheese Display, Crabcakes, Smoked Salmon, Seafood Stirfry, Crispy Bacon & Country Link Sausage, Pasta Primavera, Pastries, Fresh Sliced Fruits, Potatoes Au Gratin, Fresh Vegetables Medley, Penne with Marinara or Vodka Sauce, Assorted Fresh Homemade Salad Bar & Delectable Dessert Display & Chocolate Fountain

Peter Cottontail will be here all day — bring your camera & kids for great photo opportunities! Check us out on Facebook O c e a n f r o n t @ 1 0 4 5 B e a c h A v e , C a p e M ay R e s e rva t i o n s 6 0 9 - 8 8 4 - 5 6 1 1 • H e m i n g wa y s c a p e m a y . c om


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John and Mary O’Van

Barbara Hudson, Kristel Fillmore

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

Catch the first breath of Spring...

Open Every Saturday Night Wine Bar Features and Winter WarmUp Entrees $25 with Paired Glass of Wine

Washington Inn

The

801 Wa shington S t r eet, C a pe M ay (609) 884-5697 • wa shingtoninn . com

Taking Easter Reservations... Brunch 10-2:30 Dinner 4-7:30


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Ocean View FAMILY RESTAURANT

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7am-9pm

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

C-View Inn

Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest Tavern

Cape May Brew on tap

BEST WINGS IN SOUTH JERSEY TAKE-OUT PACKAGE GOODS DAILY SPECIALS 8 FLAT SCREEN TVs HAPPY HOUR Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 3-5pm $2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

SLIDER NIGHT THURSDAY Pastrami slider with fried onions, Swiss cheese & brown mustard Pork BBQ slider Cod slider Cheese Steak slider Angus Beef slider with cheese

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

Corner of Texas Ave. & Washington St. • (609) 884-4712

than 4,000 recruits every year. Historian Joan Berkey examines the origins and history of that vital facility as seen in her new book, Images of America: US Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, coauthored with Dr. Joseph E. Salvatore. 7pm, in the Historic Cold Spring Village Welcome Center Museum. Call 609-898-2300.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mini Meals All Weekend!

Goings-On Around Town ? From Page 4

Cape May Brewing Company Tours And Tastings Wednesday and Thursdays from 4-8pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-8pm. Call 609-849-9933. Adult Roller Skating Tuesdays from 7-9pm at Convention Hall. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 609-884-9526. Open Roller Skating Fridays from 4-9pm; Saturdays from 1-3pm and 4-6pm; and Sundays from 12-5pm at Convention Hall. Call 609-884-9526. Toddler Roller Skating Fridays from 9-11am at Convention Hall. Call 609884-9526. Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County Every Saturday through April 14, this Carriage House Gallery exhibit explores the significance of the above organizations on African American Social Life. Admission is free. For hours, call the Center for Community Arts at 609-884-5404. Youth Arts Program From 5 to 8pm every Saturday, children ages 10-14 will create art AND enjoy dinner, courtesy of the Center for Community Arts. The theme is “up-cycled Mixed Media Art”... which means the kids will be creating treasures from trash. For more info, call 609-884-7525. Open Mic Night It’s become a local institution, every Friday night at the Pilot House from 8-10pm. Art At The Library The Center for Community Arts presents this art education program for children ages 6-9 at the Cape May Library from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Thursdays. The class will read a book, discuss the illustrations and create art inspired by the story. This year’s theme? Animals in art! For more info, contact 609-884-7525. Mommy And Me Nature Classes For curious naturalists-to-be and a parent, guardian, or grandparent who want to focus on nature with stories, songs, crafts, activities, outdoor experiences, and lots of fun! $7 for members, $9 for non-members. At the Nature Center of Cape May. 10:30am11:30am. Call 609-898-8848. Spring Aquatics Gentle Water Exercise Class on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30-6:10pm; Aqua Exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:157:15pm; Aqua Cardio Jam on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:30pm (Bring water shoes!); Aqua Yoga on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm; Kinder Learn To Swim (for kids 4-5 years old) on Wednesdays from 4-4:45pm. At Cape May City Elementary. Call 609-884-9565. Fitness Classes Yoga Stretch and Sculpt on Wednesdays from 11am-noon; Zumba Gold on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9-10am; Intro to Yoga on Saturdays from 10-11am; Pilates Reform Bar on Fridays from 4:45 to 5:30pm; Zumba With Angie on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm; Jazz Aerobics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am; Wee Play (for parents and toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years) on Thursdays from 10-11:30am. At Franklin Street Civic Center. Call 609-884-9565. Story Book Hour Conducted by the Cape May Library, this program includes storybook readings, games and playtime. Wednesdays from 10:30am to 11:30am. Call 609-884-9565. Birding Tours By trail or by boat! Contact the Cape May Bird Observatory at 609-884-2736 for a complete list. Terrible Tuesdays It’s an Ugly Mug tradition. Live music, good drinks.


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3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Party At The C-View Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

SINGER SONGWRITER FESTIVAL FREE COVER ALL WEEKEND LONG! FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND 8PM

BORN SISTERS (Avondale, PA)

9PM

MARSHMELLOW OVERCOAT (State College, PA)

10PM OUR MARVELOUS LIVES (Dover, NJ) 11PM MATT WADE (Asbury Park, NJ) 12AM SUNSETS NORTH (Allentown, PA)

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD 9PM

PREGENERATION (Ocean City, NJ)

10PM MONSWOON (Cape May, NJ) 11PM BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL (Cape May, NJ) 12AM ABILITIES (Cape May County, NJ)

For more information visit: www.sscapemay.com

C-View leprechauns

Gregg Coffey

609-884-4800 At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur Street www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com /CabanasOnTheBeach

OPEN @ 3pm

SATURDAY OPEN @ noon

SUNDAY OPEN @ noon

Dinner til 9pm

Dinner til 9pm

Dinner til 7pm

MON, THURS, FRI

Rob Hudson, C. Foster

Cally Crawford, Eddie Zebrowski III


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3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Party At The C-View Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Mike, Steve, Carol, Peggy

NEW HOURS- Now Open full time!!! Breakfast & Lunch Everyday 8 - 3 Dinner from 5pm Gluten-free menus available for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Vegan and vegetarian fare HAPPY HOUR Daily @ THE BAR 3– 6 PM 1/2 price drinks!!! Bar Menu available THURSDAY NIGHT Dinner Specials! Chicken Parm and Pasta $15 Eggplant Parm and Pasta $15 SUNDAY NIGHT - March 24 Prime Rib Dinner $19.99

LIVE MUSIC • SINGER-SONGWRITER WEEKEND

Thursday, March 21 Don Shaw 7-10 PM

Friday, March 22 7:30 Caroline Spence 8:15 Jeff Ruby 9:00 Pete Mroz 9:45 J.M. Kearns 10:30 MQ Murphy

Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Cape May, NJ Cape May, NJ

Saturday, March 23 7:30 Fleur Wiber 8:15 Megan Slankard 9:00 Rorie Kelly 9:45 John Brodeur 10:30 Kevin McWha Steele

Sydney, Australia San Francisco, CA Brooklyn, NY New York, NY New York, NY

Sun, Mar. 24

Linda, Mike, Chase, Michelle, Charlie

Open Mic with MQ Murphy 7-10

Tuesday, March 26... Terry-Oke! 7-10pm - Giveaways - Drink Specials - Fun!

19 JACKSON STREET, CAPE MAY

(609) 884-5970 www.madbatter.com

Krystina, Megan, Jenn, Cally


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3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Party At The C-View Inn PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV SERVING FINE FOOD SINCE 1988

Open Daily • Lunch from 11:30am • Dinner from 5pm

Join Us for Easter!

Brunch 9am-1:30pm • Easter Dinner 3-8pm

Kris, Meg, Patti, JV

Reservations: (609) 884-9119 3 2 2 WA S H I N G TO N S T R E E T M A L L , C A P E M AY w w w.t i s h a s f i n e d i n i n g . c o m

Seaside Cheese Co. Chops, Suzy, John, Cuz Ray

CHEESY EASTER BASKETS Try Something NEW! Can be customed designed to your liking... call early! 600 PARK BOULEVARD, WEST CAPE MAY • 884-8700

Monica, Mason, Guy


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3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Party At The C-View Inn

Cheering for the Irish Pipe Brigade PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479


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Talk Of The Town

RAMBLINGS, GOSSIP, SHOUT-OUTS, AND OCCASIONALLY IMPORTANT ODDS AND ENDS

He Rocks! Congratulations to John Miller of the band 7Mornings who is, as of last week, a Gravitas entertainment recording artist. John, who learned to play guitar in music class at Lower Cape May Regional High School, comes from a long line of Cape Mayans... his father captained a fishing boat here for 20 years, both his mother and grandmother tended bar at the Ugly Mug, and his brother Bill works at Lucky Bones, while his brother Pat works at Congress Hall. For updates on how you can catch John’s next performance, check out his Facebook page at facebook.com/JohnnyMillerNow.

A Gouda Idea Debra Crossley, who has had “amazing” experiences leading kids of West Cape May Elementary on birding trips in the past, is launching the Young Birders Club, to help cultivate kids’ interest in the natural world

Full Throttle

DOILIES. Crumpets. Painted ladies. These are the images people conjure up when they think of a B&B-heavy Victorian town. But we’re not all staid, 1800s charm… one need only stumble into a Terrible Tuesday at the Ugly Mug for proof of that. We’re a town that knows how to have a good, adrenaline-filled time. Think of all Cape Island offers in the way of heart-racing adventure — ocean kayaking, surfing, even jet boating (coming this summer, thanks to East Coast Parasail). And we’re also only 86 miles from the New Jersey Motorsports Park, or NJMP. It’s a 500-acre facility in Millville that’s already been discovered — and lauded — by some locals, so we figured we’d get the skinny on what makes this place worth checking out, whether you’re already a skilled driver…

or the kind that needs two spots to park one car at Washington Commons. (We’ve seen you.) We called NJMP’s Manager of Communications, Chris Banker, who explained that the park is not NASCAR-affiliated. “Those tracks are mostly oval, whereas these are road courses,” he said. Meaning? Driving on the park’s world-class Thunderbolt course, you’ll cope with 14 turns; on the world-class Lightning course, 10. This is where the ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America), AMA (American Motorcyclist Association), and AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) hold professional races, and also where amateur drivers, who belong to various racing clubs, get their throttle on. “I can’t put into words the experience, the thrill, of driving here,” Chris said. Somebody who knows

exactly what Chris is referring to? Rick White, a Washington Street resident whose day job is investment banking and financial advising. “When you’re on the course,” Rick told us, “there’s absolutely nothing else you can think about. There’s no did-Ipay-pay-my-taxes, or am-Idone-that-boardroom-presentation. You need to be totally concentrated. You’re running at the edge of your control.” Rick has put over 700 hours on the track in the last 10 years (“It’s addictive,” he told us), meaning he’s worked his way through various levels, starting with the beginner and novice tiers. At these stages, a driver is required to have an instructor in the car at all times. Now, Rick, who participates in amateur races from April through October, is an

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We’re spreading the word... Seaside Cheese on Park Boulevard is available to host your book club, craft club or any other kind of small club. They’ll accommodate any time schedule... plus, they’ve got the snacks. Call 609-8848700 for details.

Chopped Liver? The Good: The New York Times thinks the Outer Coastal Plain — that’s here in South Jersey — is the perfect place to make fine wine. The Bad: No mention of Cape May in their March 12 article. What gives, NYT?

An Overseas Shout-Out Congratulations to St. Mirren, the soccer team that Exit Zero publisher Jack Wright flew overseas last weekend to watch in the Scottish League Cup final. They took home the trophy for the first time in their 136-year history and Jack, it’s safe to say, is over the moon.


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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: Jessica Sykes of Linwood, NJ. How long have you been coming to Cape May? I’ve been going to Cape May for a pretty long time, ever since I was little. What do you love about it? I love the quaintness of it, and how there’s always something different going on. And of course the town itself is such a beautiful place, that’s definitely a part of it. What’s your favorite thing about Cape May? It’s hard to say. I think that the combination of everything is what makes it so great. The atmosphere, the restaurants, the shopping, and the beach. What is your favorite restaurant? That’s a tough one. I’ll have to say it’s probably the Ebbitt Room. And your favorite store? My favorite store has got to be Happy Baby... Well, for right now, anyway. I’ve got two little ones. What do you like about Exit Zero? Exit Zero is informative, and it covers everything going on in town. I like it because it’s small town, but not too small town. If you know what I mean. What’s your T-shirt size? Large, please. Want to join our army of subscribers — there are hundreds of them in nearly 30 states! Call us on 609-770-8479 or buy one online at ezstore.us. It’s $50 for all 47 BW issues PLUS our six fabulous color issues, which retail for $4.95. Deal!

Facebook Mystery Contest KNOW your way around Cape May? Check out the photograph above. If you think you know this establishment belongs, you could win a gift certificate for a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-color photo and instructions on how to enter at facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!

Talk Of The Town ? From Page 13 instructor himself. So why would a person want to take a lesson or two? For car lovers, there is the obvious appeal of being in a hub for some of the world’s most beautifully engineered vehicles. (Rick, a member of the Porsche Club of America, drives a 997-GT3.) But then there’s the more unlikely incentive… According to Rick’s partner, Victoria Clayton, some sign up in order to feel more safe. “Everyday people go to these driving schools to better their performance on the everyday road,” she told us. “They improve their reflexes, so they can react better on the Atlantic City Expressway, for example.” Right… but on the everyday road, people (hopefully) aren’t traveling at 150 miles per hour, so isn’t the danger factor high, we wanted to know? “I feel safer driving on this course than I do on the Schuylkill Expressway,” Rick said. And you should, too, we learned, because

these cars are built to protect the people inside. “We use a fivepoint harness, helmets, a neck brace, and a specialized suspension system,” Rick explained. And if none of that grabs you? “A lot of times, younger women ask me about it,” Rick says. “They have a hard time finding guys. My suggestion is to buy a midengine car like a Cayman S, join the Porsche Club of America, and come out to an event.” For more information, check out njmp.com, or give Rick a call at 609-892-4387.

The Root Beer Saga THE Stewart’s Root Beer saga has finally come to a resolution. But before we get into that… here’s a refresher on what’s gone down so far… Stewart’s Root Beer opened last May, in the site of the former Atlantic Books on the Washington Street Mall. According to the establishment’s mercantile license, issued on May 8, the restaurant is permitted 48 seats. It

operated all of last summer with about double that. The city issued two formal warnings, but the warnings went unheeded. So, on June 18 and July 13, Code Enforcement Officer John Queenan conducted inspections in which 113 seats were counted. Two formal summonses were issued, but during another visit in August, Queenan found the seat number, 90, was still too high. Some fellow business owners on the mall were understandably peeved, and all because of something called the Parking Trust Account, established 20 years ago in Section 525-49E of the city code book. Theoretically, the more seats you have in your restaurant, the more people you’ll be bringing into town, and the more parking congestion this creates. To offset the problem, this fund was established. If a restaurant wants to increase its number of seats, it must pay into the trust at a rate of $5,000 for every four additional seats. Some restaurants, like Jack-

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3/16: Around 11pm The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day At Cabanas

“Cappy’s crew” PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479

Easter Brunch, Sunday, March 31 10am - 4pm Three Course Menu: Enjoy our special Brunch menu. Including a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. and our.......... Buffet Table: Oysters, shrimp, clams, claws, antipasto, fresh fruit & vegatables, cheese selections.

Visit petershieldsinn.com to view menu Reservations

609.884.9090

45 per person

$

$

20 per child*

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Page 16 Talk Of The Town ? From Page 14 son Mountain, forked over a lot of money when they wanted to renovate. Others found the rule too costly. So, why, people wanted to know, would Stewart’s not be subject to the same regulations? Some, including two former Cape May mayors we interviewed, thought that Stewart’s should be shut down by the city. Others thought that the political connections of one Stewart’s partner, North Wildwood Council President Patrick Rosenello, were leading to a delay in enforcement. Eventually, in court on August 28, Stewart’s was fined $600. A day later, at an administrative hearing, City Clerk Louise Cummiskey revoked Stewart’s mercantile license. The charges? “Fraud or misrepresentation in any application.” Stewart’s appealed the decision in front of council, and that body ultimately decided to uphold Cummiskey’s decision, eliciting

Thursday, March 21, 2013 cheers from the crowd. But Stewart’s kept their doors open. What’s more, they filed a lawsuit against the city. For an article published on October 9, we called then councilmember, now Deputy Mayor, Bill Murray. “They’re seeking an order directing the clerk to immediately issue a mercantile license. They have to show immediate and irreparable harm,” he explained. Flash forward to the March 12 meeting of the Planning Board. On the agenda was a discussion over Stewart’s request to increase their allowed seating from 48 to 92 — legally. We were feeling a little confused. After all, how does a business apply to change its mercantile license when it no longer has one? We emailed Louise Cummiskey, who told us this: “Stewart’s obtained a Mercantile License for the current year on February 20, 2013. As to the ‘equitable relief,’ the action is still pending.” But, at least, the seating issue is not still pending.

The Stewart’s partners — represented by William Kauffman — agreed to pay the $55,000 they owe into the parking trust, to verify their solid waste and recycling systems will be adequate for increased traffic, and to get approval from the water and sewer department. Several business owners on the mall — including Susan Tischler of Just For Laughs and Kaleidescope, Paul Bogle of The Original Fudge Kitchen, and Peter Karapanagiotis of Pano — spoke in favor of Stewart’s being granted this variance. “We see so many restaurants come and go, and the consistency is basically ridiculous,” Karapanagiotis said. “To see someone come in, sign a lease, and plan to be there for a long time, and do good things in the town... [George Karapanagiotis] and I are behind that 100%.” Deidre Hineline of the Pilot House was the only business owner to express concern that Stewart’s would be granted this variance. “Even though they

were given several citations last year, they continued to run the entire season with illegal seats and didn’t pay any attention to the citations or warnings by the city,” she said, “so I’d like to know, if this variance is granted, who’s going to monitor this?” When we caught up with the Pilot House manager Ed Nielsen later, he told us they did, in fact, believe “justice has been served.” Pam Smarro of Madame’s Port said the same. “As long as they pay for their seats, I think it’s great,” she said. We think so, too. And, as long as everyone plays by the rules, it should continue to stay that way.

For The Birds BIRDING may not be associated with the under-18 set in the same way that video games and skateboards are, but the hobby is continuing to garner attention from a younger crowd. “You see a great deal of young interns who come

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Talk Of The Town ? From Page 16 here to monitor shore birds,” said Debra Crossley, a self-described “backyard birder.” Enter the Cape May’s Young Birders Club, meeting for the first time on April 2 at 4pm. We called Debra, whose spearheading the effort, and she explained that Cape Island is the ideal place for such a group. To begin with, this IS the capital of the birding universe. “Cape May is the perfect location for everything that’s migrating north and south,” Debra said. “It’s never boring.” But it’s also home to a talented pool of local birders — like Louise Zemaitis, Mark Garland, and Debra’s husband Richard Crossley, author of the Crossley ID Guide series — who will lead the monthly sessions. “This is a group of well-rounded naturalists with insight not just about birds, but butterflies and other wildlife,” Debra said. And the kids who come out don’t need merely to be inter-

ested in birds, either. Young photographers, environmentalists, and artists might find their niche with this club. “We encourage kids to bring their cameras and sketch books,” Debra said. And a rainy day might just appeal to the more crafty child; indoor activities could include such projects as bird feeder making. “Study after study has shown that kids who go out into the natural world are healthier and happier,” Debra said. “That’s the goal. It’s about enjoying the outdoors, which is such a difficult thing these days with so much time spent on computers.” But even more than that, it’s about cultivating the next generation of conservationists. “These are the wardens of the future,” Debra said. Meetings of the Young Birders, which are free, begin at the Cape May Point State Park Office. Ten to 18 is the target age group. For more information, call Debra at 609-846-3807.

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CAPE MAY BULLETIN BOARD ■ CALLING ALL RESIDENTS Hope Matters Suicide Survivors Support Group meets Monday nights at 6:30pm at Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene, 446 Seashore Road, Erma. Contact Margie at 609-425-6099. ■ CALLING ALL KNITTERS The GABLES-sponsored knitting group meets on Sundays and Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm and Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm at Aetherstorm Gaming, 3860 Bayshore Road in North Cape May. The knitters have produced over 60 hats and scarves for the less fortunate. (Forty were donated to Family Promise on February 14.) ■ CALLING ALL RESIDENTS The Historic Preservation Commission will meet in the City Hall auditorium on March 25 at 6:30pm. The Enviornmenal Comission will meet in the City Hall auditorium on March 26 at 10:30am. The Planning Board will hold a work session in the City Hall auditorium on March 26 at 7pm. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in the City Hall auditorium on March 28 at 6:30pm. ■ CALLING ALL BOATERS NJ Boating Safety Courses are offered at the US Coast Guard Training Center from 8:30am to 4:30pm on April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, and August 10. This course is required for all vessel Operators and personal water craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 82, Cape May. Cost is $55, and lunch is provided. Call 609-898-0442. ■ CALLING ALL THEATRE LOVERS The Forever Young group at Notre Dame de la Mer Parish in Wildwood is sponsoring a trip to see Noah at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster on Thursday, April 18. The all-inclusive price of $105 includes transportation, show ticket and dinner. Call Doris at 522-5830.

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Singer Songwriter Cape May Lineup

This fabulous festival will be hitting town on March 22-23 at venues around town, virtually all of them free!

Great Music this Week!

Beaucoup Blue play Marq’s Pub on Friday, March 22 ALEATHEA’S, INN OF CAPE MAY 7 Ocean Street FRIDAY, MARCH 22 7:00 Michael Notarangelo & Samuel Haines Lambertville, NJ 7:45 Pat Foran Lambertville, NJ 8:30 Eric Scott Washington, DC 9:15 Roger Gardella Sweetwater, NJ 10:00 John Alberici Hazlet, NJ 10:45 George Marinich Long Valley, NJ SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:00 Russell Norkevich Flemington, NJ 7:45 Sofia Nicole East Brunswick, NJ 8:30 James Popik/Ten Foot Tall Hopewell, NJ 9:15 Gary Reed Asbury Park NJ 10:00 Chris Chadwick Florence, NJ 10:45 Rodger Delany Maple Shade, NJ CABANAS BEACH BAR AND GRILL 429 Beach Avenue FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 Born Sisters Avondale, PA 9:00 Marshmellow Overcoat State College, PA 10:00 Our Marvelous Lives Dover, NJ 11:00 Matt Wade Asbury Park, NJ 12:00am Sunsets North Allentown, PA SATURDAY, MARCH 23 9:00 PreGeneration Ocean City, NJ 10:00 Monswoon Cape May 11:00 Behind the Beautiful Cape May 12:00 Abilities Cape May County CONGRESS HALL: GRAND BALLROOM 200 Congress Place FRIDAY, MARCH 22 5:15 KEYNOTE Tracy Grammer Doylestown, PA 7:30 Doors Open, $10, All Ages 8:00 Gordon Vincent Cape May

8:45 Megan Slankard San Francisco 9:30 Tracy Grammer SATURDAY, MARCH 23 5:15 KEYNOTE Ellis Paul Boston, MA 7:30 Doors Open, $10, All Ages 8:00 Kwesi Kankam Philadelphia 8:45 Jeff & Tamara Duo Atlantic City 9:30 Ellis Paul CONGRESS HALL: THE BOILER ROOM 200 Congress Place FRIDAY, MARCH 22 9:00 Racing Rain New York 10:00 Madison Cano Brooklyn 11:00 Jeff Campbell San Francisco 12:00 Canvas Radio Staten Island SATURDAY, MARCH 23 9:00 Cliff Hillis Philadelphia 10:00 Halley DeVestern Band New York 11:00 Amber Blues New Brunswick, NJ 12:00 Zak Smith Montclair, NJ CONGRESS HALL: THE BROWN ROOM 200 Congress Place FRIDAY, MARCH 22 7:00 Avi Wisnia Philadelphia 7:45 Stephie Coplan New York 8:30 Craig Greenberg New York 9:15 Russell Norkevich Flemington, NJ 10:30 Shayfer James Cranford, NJ SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:00 Dan Pelletier Croton, New York 7:45 Jana Fisher New York 8:30 Allison’s Invention New York 9:15 Annika Vitolo Jackson, NJ 10:30 Jeff Waters Harrisburg, PA CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB 1819 Delaware Avenue

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Re-opening Friday, March 29

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Singer Songwriter Cape May ? From Page 21 SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:00 Steve Johnson Annapolis, MD 7:45 The SunDogs Cape May 8:30 Will Paynter & Sonoma Sound Philadelphia 9:30 Fuddy Bridgeton, NJ C-VIEW INN 1380 Washington Street FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:30 Frankie Moran Halethorpe, MD 9:15 Eli The Hawk Morrisville, PA 10:00 Paul Saint John Philadelphia 10:45 Joe Miller Asbury Park, NJ 11:30 Chris Kudela Gilbertsville, PA 12:15 Matt Cummins Phoenixville, PA

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9:00 Oh, Jeremiah Hattiesburg, MS 9:45 Chelsea McBee Shepardstown, W Va 10:30 The Brummy Brothers East Brunswick, NJ 11:15 George Cahill Band Philadelphia JACKSON MOUNTAIN CAFÉ 400 Washington Street Mall FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 Lloyd MacHardy Nova Scotia 8:45 Mark Newman New York 9:15 Michael Natrin Newark, DE 10:00 Henry Cyr Baltimore 10:45 Son of Dov Flanders, NJ 11:15 Frank Amanze Lancaster, PA SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 Steve Warner Shepherdstown, WV 8:45 Michael Veitch Woodstock, NY 9:15 Drew Jacobs Albany, NY 10:00 Steve ValHovik Englewood, NJ 10:45 Phourist Louisville, KY 11:15 Anthony Coppa Philadelphia LUCKY BONES BACKWATER GRILLE 1200 Route 109S FRIDAY, MARCH 22 7:30 Dan Barry and Dominic Mancini Sea Isle City 8:15 Crabmeat Thompson M/town, DE 9:00 Tony DeSimone Princeton, NJ 9:45 Frank Hurd Warwick, RI 10:30 Kevin Conaway Hudson, OH SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 Craig Cummings Columbia, MD 8:15 Matt James Baltimore 9:00 Nick Andrew Staver Philadelphia 9:45 David Pollack New York NY 10:30 Peter Niro Seven Hills, OH

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 Lisa Bodnar Jersey City, NJ 8:30 Kimon & Prophets Rutherford, NJ 9:30 Song Dogs Philadelphia 10:30 Dancing Goats Bound Brook, NJ

10:30 MQ Murphy Cape May

MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach Avenue FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:30 Beth Goldwater Wayne, PA 9:15 Jill Cagney Cranford, NJ 10:00 Katie Pearlman New York 10:45 Gilbane Peck New York 11:30 Daryl Shawn New York

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MERION INN 106 Decatur Street FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 Kate Miller New York 8:45 Dan Pelletier Croton, New York 9:30 Marci Geller Stony Brook, NY 10:15 Allison’s Invention New York 11:00 Annika Vitolo Jackson, NJ 11:45 Jana Fisher New York SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 Cheryl B. Englehardt New York 8:45 Avi Wisnia Philadelphia 9:30 Craig Greenberg New York 10:15 Shayfer James Cranford, NJ 11:00 The Hesh Inc. Long Beach, NY 11:45 Scott David & Rumi D. Ashland, OH PILOT HOUSE 142 Decatur Street FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:30 Graham Brown Boston, MA 9:15 Owen Stevenson Chicago, IL 10:00 Paul Pfau Myersville, MD 10:45 Lijie Seattle, WA 11:30 Demos Papadimas Warren, OH 12:15 Sophist Wildwood, NJ SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:30 Special guest 9:15 Freddy Hall Brooklyn 10:00 Dan Charness New York 10:45 Stephen Babcock New York

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 Fleur Wiber Sydney, Australia 8:15 Megan Slankard San Francisco 9:45 John Brodeur New York 10:30 Kevin McWha Steele New York THE RUSTY NAIL 411 Beach Avenue FRIDAY, MARCH 22 9:00 Liat Voorhees, NJ 10:00 North Lawrence Midnight Singers Philadelphia 11:00 Stolen Rhodes Philadelphia 12:00 Kenny Young Band Tuckahoe, NJ SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:30 Zachary Z. Ziegler Jenkintown, PA 9:00 Steve Carlise Elverson, PA 9:30 Ashly Jones Camden, NJ 10:10 Carla Cappa Nashville, TN 10:40 Ashley Leone Blue Bell, PA 11:20 Peg and Kev Downingtown, PA 12:00 Sidney Joseph Phoenixville,Pa UGLY MUG 426 Washington Street Mall FRIDAY, MARCH 22 9:00 Justin Steere Cape May 10:00 Adam Randolph Band Wilmington, DE 11:00 Garden State Line Plainfield, NJ 12:00 Funkharp Philadelphia SATURDAY, MARCH 23 9:15 Chris Zurich Philadelphia 10:00 The Standing Cinema Philadelphia 11:00 The Milwaukees Philadelphia 12:00 Case Closed Glassboro


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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

FULL BAR

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

Aleathea’s is closed for the season but we still needed to fill this space so there! They will re-open on March 22 for Singer Songwriter Weekend.

B, L, D

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. Opens March 29.

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FULL BAR

YES

YES

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

You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and proud for having made a healthy choice... Lots of homemade selections, with plenty 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!

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$15-$28 Cards: V, MC

BYOB

YES

NO

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

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BROWN ROOM 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-8422 www.congresshall.com

It’s Cape May’s living room... Cape May’s stylish, sexy, Gatsby-esque living room. And the cocktails are as good as the decor.

Cocktails

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

FULL BAR

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

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

Brewery

$5-$11 Cards: V, MC, AE, D

Bar

NO

NO

CAPE MAY HONEY FARM 135 Sunset Boulevard West Cape May (609) 425-6434

It’s a bee-autiful thing — Cape May Honey Farm offers local raw honey, imported honey, and home and beauty products that have been homemade using beeswax.

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Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Olive Oils and more

Please call for info

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

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

This beautiful winery is open daily from 125pm (6pm Fri and Sat.) Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Look for their new wine releases!

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

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BYOB

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

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BYOB

YES

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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.

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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.

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NO

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

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

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

Opening March 14! Superb and authentic southwestern food on the patio makes for a sublime culinary experience in a garden like setting.

L, D

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YES

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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. Friday is pizza night and shrimp stravaganza! Burger Mania is on Sunday.

B, L, D

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

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

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

Other details

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

A relaxed yet elegant island ambiance, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and classic seafood creations. Check their ad for their nightly specials!

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

Have a sweet tooth? This is the place for you. The chocolate is of the highest quality... in both familiar and adventurous flavors. Plus chcocolate is good for your soul!

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN Washington Street Mall and on the Promenade, Cape May 800-23-FUDGE • fudgekitchens.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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

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

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

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

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

A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard. Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks - check it out!

Liquor Store

Please call for info

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

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall and serves delicious food for both lunch and dinner!

B, L, D

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

BYOB

YES

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

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

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BYOB

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

Reliably excellent food – there is a reason why people wait... excellent breakfasts. Opening in March right before St. Patrick’s Day

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

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

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BYOB

YES

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

Superb gourmet food, and a bar to get your night off on the right foot. Amazing wine list. Take your valentine here for a really special evening.

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

You can “adopt” one of the vines on this breathtaking, 50-acre winery, which will afford you the VIP treatment!

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Around The Avenues And Alleyways Of Cool Cape May

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The Undertow

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Terry O’Brien’s weekly column... it’s about nothing and everything, all at the same time

HANK you to the (literally) hundreds of you that wished me a happy birthday last week on the Facebook. I’d break balls about it being the easiest thing in the world to do (next to “working” for Congress) seeing as how there’s a big red reminder in the corner saying “Click here to wish Terry a Happy Birthday!” But that would do two things. 1. It would wrongfully devalue the honest and sincere birthday wishes sent by so many of you. 2. It would point out what a total jerk I am for not even doing that much. (I prefer the day after “How’s the hangover?” post.) I did the same thing I do every year; nothing. (It’s awesome timing visited upon me by some past karmic sin that I and my wife have birthdays within three weeks of each other at our brokest time of year. She got three-day old roses. I got a four-pack of Fruit of the Loom t-shirts.) As part of that nothing we went to a local eatery that shall remain nameless because it was probably the worst meal I’ve been served that I haven’t

cooked myself in 15 years. Cath’s was mildly less hideous. But, it’s a place we frequent often so we’re chalking it up to bad timing (sensing a trend?) and the fact that every restaurant, one-star to four-star, serves a clunker every once in a while. We’ll go back. And have sandwiches and pizza. Speaking of pizza, the family dined at Capiletti’s on Texas Avenue last Wednesday. If you’ve been, you know it’s a topnotch pie. If you haven’t, stop what you’re doing right now and go grab a slice (it’s next to the Wawa). The XL Pie plus four drinks for $17.75 is a deal, but you will need four people to finish it. They were having a Little League fundraiser (thanks guys!) and that,

plus food, was enough to rouse me from my cave in Erma. As caves go, it’s pretty nice. The boys were entertained by the multi-talented, multi-tasking Joseph Oswald, who was flipping burgers, frying wings, doing math on demand, and telling me all about the Haunted Mansion show he’s writing for Elaine’s this season. He tells me they gutted out and redid the dinner theater this winter. We did the same thing back in ’96, if by “gutted” he means “painted the stage.” Joe also pops out to Terry O’ke on occasion; I hope to see him at the Mad Batter on Tuesday the 26th. Which reminds me… Tuesday the 26th I’ll be doing Terry O’ke at the Mad Batter, 7-10pm! This is my only chance to promote the gig so please clip this paragraph and stick it… to your fridge. Terry O’ke and the Mad Batter should prove a nice match, because I know every time I go in there I think, “This place is really nice… but it could sure use a drunken Scotsman and bearded octopus painter screaming a Killers song.” And now, we’ll have that.

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Eat-In or Take-Out

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Thanks to Jason Black for brokering the deal. Acoustic Mayhem 1.0 (Will Knapp) and 2.0 (Bill Caterini) have had a nice little run at Rio Station on Thursday nights (oh wait… Ding!) hosting an open mic that nobody ever open mics at. But it’s cool, we like singing. But we’d love to share the stage with you. (Well, not you…) It’s $.25 wing night, and they have beer. That’s 2 food groups. And I shouldn’t say nobody plays at open mic. Rio Station bartender Sean Haggerty strummed a few tunes which he played pretty well considering he’s a drummer. (Why am I suddenly reminded of that Far Side cartoon where the elephant is in the concert hall, staring at a piano, sweating bullets, thinking, “I can’t play this thing… I’m a cellist!”) Anyway, Sean is a good dude who’s always there to bail me out when karaoke isn’t busy (the first 8 minutes of the night) and never yells at me no matter how many times I tell him STP’s “Interstate Love Song” was the first song I ever sang for money. Sue Gift also sang with us (“Landslide”) and if you’ve ever heard her powerhouse version of “Broken Wing” rattle the windows on a Friday night, you’d be stunned to learn what a nervous wreck she is. Sue, you’re just going to have to accept the fact that you’re an amazing singer and move on with your life. Not sure if we’ll be there beyond March, but I heartily endorse you going out to see any and all local live music as often as possible. Billy Joel Night at the Anglesea Pub is coming up swiftly (3/30, 8:30pm). If you wish to attend or perform there is an event page on Facebook with all the info. It’s going to be epic and an opportunity for all of you to experience international travel. West Side Market is the International Date Line, no? Morey’s Piers is ramping up and I had the privilege of (was conscripted into) attending leadership training weekend; 20 hours over two days. A 9am

class the morning after daylight savings time is AWESOME! But it’s really a pretty great experience, and affords me the opportunity to brag about having the highest score in class (99.4%). And what have I been doing in the two weeks since that training weekend? Painting floors in the student apartments. But I shall paint those damn floors like Picasso did in that movie about that artist. Pollock. Also, if I drop the paint… it’s okay. There’s a new band out there making the rounds by the name of DNR. Now normally I would rather cut off my own toe than promote a musical act that wasn’t mine, but DNR is comprised of all guys from the Morey’s Piers maintenance crew. Rich Peterson, Billy Fisher, Kevin Unruh, John McLaughlin and Andy Stafford play a nice mix of heavy and notso heavy tunes. And if their stuff breaks they can fix it. Kate Chadwickism of the Week: “Torrential downpour. Good thing my umbrella is safe and dry in the backseat of my car.” So I’m in week two or three (it’s all so blurry) of my re-entry into the world of working out in front of people at North Beach Health Club, and I don’t think I’ve embarrassed myself yet… though I do have my ear buds in when I’m running on the treadmill… who knows what kinds of noises I’m making. And oh the smells. But something must be working because people have told me I look a little thinner (granted, it would have been hard to look any fatter). So far I’m still “only” doing 20 minutes of stretching followed by 40 hellish minutes on the treadmill, but that “only” is a hell of a lot more than I usually do. So go suck a lemon! I look forward to the day I don’t crawl home in agony. Um… all of that is meant to portray the positive impact NHBC has had on my life, but it’s hard to sound upbeat when you’re sweating from your eyes… Only 253 Days ’til the Ender’s Game movie. ’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.


Thursday, March 21, 2013

LCMR Student Of The Week

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Lower Cape May Regional High School senior Zach Valcarce of Villas achieved the 100th win of his wrestling career in a match against Vineland. Zach has been wrestling for seven years and now has a trophy and banner commemorating his milestone. He aims to win the district regionals and place in the top eight in the state tournament. Wrestling, however, is not the only sport that Zach has been involved in during his high school career. He has participated in cross country for two years, and football and spring track for four years. “Stick with it” is Zach’s advice to younger students interested in getting a start in wrestling or any other varsity sport. His father, Joe Valcarce, is who got him started in wrestling, and Zach has been improving ever since. In the future, Zach hopes to attend Rider University and walk on to their Division I wrestling team. He is planning on majoring in business or education. STORY BY DEVON JAMISON / PHOTO BY JON MCCULLEY

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Scott, Ben’s Girlfriend, Ben

Jennifer Sheeran and friends

Tony, Donna, Sandi, Brian


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Thursday, March 21, 2013

3/14: Cape May County Democratic Committee Benefit At Mad Batter PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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Cape Atlantic Book Company Open Daily From 10:00am 2nd Floor of the City Centre Mall. Top of the escalator or just off the elevator.

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3/14: Watershed Clean-Up At Cape Island Creek

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Nine bags of trash. Nine bags of recycling. And 10 tires. That’s right... tires. That’s the amount of trash that 13 children and a 10 adults were able to collect from Cape Island Creek. It all started because Zach Nickerson is the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador for Cape May County, meaning he is responsible for water testing, and he conducts educational programs about water pollution. “The Clean Committee coordinator told me that Cape Island Creek could really use a clean-up,” he told us. “I realized it was right behind Cape May City Elementary, so I decided to get the kids involved.” Zach also told us that part of the reason Cape May was spared so much damage from Hurricane Sandy is that we’ve invested so much into our wetlands and dunes. “It’s just one more reason to keep them healthy,” he said.

Mr. Dotto’s 6th grade class and volunteers

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The Old Fogey

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

AM not, as you know, a fan of computerizing devices, in part because I am sure they will take over the world and reduce us all to slaves, in part because I have never mastered the “mouse” and inadvertently ordered 300 cases of baked beans, a gross of limecolored Speedos (I wanted “burnt amber”) and a year’s supply of deliveries of some faddish diet that seems to involve prodigious quantities of broccoli and has given me fiendish wind. But I was, at the urging of my faithful manservant, Kitchener, having rather a ball on that “Google Street View” facility, which is truly astounding. As a result of a day spent virtually walking every inch of our town’s sidewalks I have discovered some interesting things. These include: a weak spot in the D’Catur Mansion’s defences that could have allowed the determined intruder access to the cellar (and the delights therein), an illegal still, several enthusiastic home plantations of recreational drugs and, most fascinatingly, a delightfully artistic and blushingly graphic

image of two of this town’s more noted citizens engaging in what at first I assumed to be that trendy hot naked yoga I read about in the liberal magazines I have f lown in from New York City, but that Kitchener discretely explained — through the aid of a sketchbook and an HB pencil — was in fact a lewd act of great imagination and implausible f lexibility. They were, if you will forgive my French, In Flagrante. That they were doing it in the building they were, at the window they chose and with the drapes open is a matter of some

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puzzlement, but I assume they are in fact Exhibitionalists who derived some thrill from the risk of discovery: for sure the chap was in a high state of excitement, a detail that will haunt me for many years to come. I cannot, for the sake of discretion, tell you their names, or the exact location. I will, though, say that if you are strolling the virtual highways of Cape May, you should concentrate your search in the city center and look carefully for a window on the second f loor of a building of some beauty and historical note. I have alerted the editor of this fine newspaper, as he is, I sense, a man who likes to break stories of national importance if they are in the public interest and feature notables in the nip. In the meantime, dear hearts, to the first person who finds the window and the copulators, I offer a case of Champagne and a fine cigar. In the meantime, I am back to The Google to determine if I have sighted the long lost Temple of Artemis (in Stimpson Lane) or just a hot tub with a fat chap lounging in.

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Looking From Lower

Local heroes, happenings and a few heckles... a monthly column by Lower Township Deputy Mayor Norris Clark

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O ONE contested the column’s opening contention — that Lower Township is the real Exit Zero — so we can now consider the matter

settled.

Local Heroes Our local heroes this month come in the form of the whole Hume family of Sunset Beach. Marvin Hume and his children Kathy and Sharon, and son, Larry, have not only made Sunset Beach a nationallyrecognized beach destination, they have established the beach as a national place of honor. Recently, Sunset Beach was voted #24 (out of 25) of America’s “Best Beaches” by the followers of the international hospitality-rating site known as TripAdvisor. com. It was the only beach ranked in New Jersey. No doubt this rank is a testament to the beach and beautiful sunsets, but also to the moving patriotic f lag ceremonies that the family has held for over 40 years. For many 1000s of evenings, the Hume family has raised and lowered a “casket f lag” that has been donated by the family of fallen

veterans, and so, they have consecrated Sunset Beach as hollowed ground. The Hume’s patriotic spirit is moving across LowerTownship. Just last Friday, over 100 students, teachers and administration of Lower Cape May Regional High School, gathered for their own f lag lowering ceremony (organized by biology teacher David Pacevich, our hero last month) in honor of the sacrifice of local veterans. (See pictures in this paper next week). Gene Sole was remembered, and Marvin Hume, himself a navy veteran of WWII who took shrapnel in the Battle of Saipan,

was on hand to help another generation remember, salute, and say thanks. Happenings: Thanks to Lower Township Parks and Recreation, the Easter bunny will bring back Spring during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 10am, at the Freeman Douglass Memorial Park, next to the Lower Cape May Regional High School. Children up to the fourth grade are encouraged to join in the hunt. A Few Heckles: We noted a few heckles about TripAdvisor.com misplacing America’s Top 25 Sunset Beach in “Cape May,” rather than in Lower Township. But we forgive the editors of TripAdvisor for two reasons. One, Lower Township includes much of what we call Cape May. Two, they responded to our calls, and fixed the error. So the world is now as it should be: Sunset Beach honors our veterans, as it honors Lower Township — home to one of America’s top 25 beaches, one of America’s best lighthouses, not to mention home to the “world’s most beautiful sunsets.”

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

3/14: Watershed Clean-Up At Cape Island Creek PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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3/9: Kipton And Kruize’s First And Third Birthdays In Erma

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

3/9: Kristi Coombs Visits Joanne Reagan Dance Studio

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Did you hear that Madonna was in Cape May recently? Okay, not really Madonna, but a Madonna tribute artist (impersonator, if you want to be politically incorrect) named Kristi Coombs. Kristi, a native of North Cape May who graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School in 1990, studied dance at the Joanne Reagan Studio on Seashore Road. As a young girl, she toured 21 states performing in Annie, oftentimes as Annie. Her Broadway debut came at the age of 11. Now, in addition to her tribute work, she serves as a master class instructor and private coach for the Broadway Artists Alliance in Manhattan. But on March 9, when Kristi returned to her former stomping (pirouetting?) grounds to teach a class at the Joanne Reagan Studio, she served only as a role model to some very lucky local girls. “It was unreal how excited the students were,” Joanne Reagan, Kristi’s former teacher, told us. “I’ve been instructing for 45 years, and time brings experiences. I’ve been blessed to have had some pretty great ones.”

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Here’s To Your Health

A weekly column about getting fit and feeling your best ... by Mark Chamberlain of North Beach Health Club

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HREE, TWO, ONE, GO! Is a chant familiar to all CrossFit athletes as it begins each workout in every gym, garage, playground, or empty lot. Wherever there is room and excited people there will be CrossFit! Be it rocks or dumbells, plastic drums filled with water on the end of a pole or an Olympic barbell, a high-end bike or a trail to run on, there will be CrossFit. CrossFitters are irrepressible! The CrossFit Games, sponsored by Reebok, started last week and 1000s of athletes are competing at their local CrossFit Affiliates around the globe; top prize for male and female winners is $250,000. CrossFit is the fastest growing fitness business in the world with new Affiliates opening every day. (The closest local Affiliate is at North Beach Crossfit of Cape May). Usually when a newer fitness protocol takes hold, like Tae Bo did a few years back, it follows a predictable trajectory; quickly up and just as quickly down.So what’s dfferent? Crossfit started in the year 2000 with Coach Greg Glassman training the Santa

Clara, California Police force. His expertise was in gymnastics and he wanted to combine different training regimens including weight lifting, kettlebells, running, power lifting and more. Over the years he has recruited some of the top names in those fields to do training seminars for the Affiliates and the level of skill has increased measurably. Many professional athletes and all branches of the military now use CrossFit both in the US and overseas. And it has continued to grow and appeal to a wide range of people who never considered themselves athletic. It turns out that that competitive

fire burns in many otherwise fairly normal people. So just getting in shape to look a certain way or lose weight becomes secondary to improving your FRAN time. (FRAN is a particularly short, hard workout that acts as a benchmark of total fitness to Crossfitters world over). It’s not unusual to see a teenager and a grandmother on the mat discussing their latest workout with the same level of excitement. Which leads us back to the Games. Last week’s workout was posted live on Wednesday night and there was an online face-off between a woman from Iceland and a woman from the States held in a South Brooklyn warehouse-style gym. Both superb athletes doing exactly the same 10-minute workout and being cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd, must of whom would be tackling the same workout over the next few days, posting it to the Games site and watching to see how they compare. On this night, Annie from Iceland (reigning world champ)bettered her opponent by 29 reps: 360 vs 331 of presses, dead-lifts and box jumps. Irrepressible.

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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 I am hosting a large dinner party in a couple of weeks. I love to entertain and I’m looking forward to hosting my friends and family. What I don’t like as much is when guests insist upon helping me with cleanup, and I have one family member in particular who always follows me into the kitchen and picks up a dish towel. How do I get this person to back off, sit down, and enjoy the party? — Hostile Hostess Dear Hostess Have you ever thought about leading by example, dear? Perhaps you could sit down, relax and enjoy the party yourself, and leave the clean-up until the guests have gone. There’s nothing less relaxing than an over-anxious hostess whisking one’s plate away before one can even put one’s fork down. There can be a couple of reasons for

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

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The Movie Column

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This week, Dottie Knapp, Cape May Film Society President, reviews “OZ the Great and Powerful”

NYBODY remember, a zillion years ago, seeing the first IMAX movie at the Air and Space Museum? I didn’t get air sick, but clearly my stomach didn’t like being up in the hot air balloon. Keep that in mind when deciding to see Oz The Great and Powerful, and remember you have to choose how you will view it. It was only available in 2D at the time I saw it, but after watching it, and in spite of getting a little motion sickness in earlier attempts to watch IMAX, I was definitely sorry I wasn’t getting to see this movie in IMAX or 3D at least. I could tell as soon as the hot air balloon took off that I was missing the most essential part of the movie. So many times our only choice is to pay for a 3D movie, and maybe there are a few scenes that really use the medium, but usually it is nothing that’s worth the extra dollars. My biggest complaint is for the ones that aren’t even meant for 3D; they’re made that way because it’s “in” to be in 3D. I plan on seeing Oz again, in IMAX if I can, but

There’s no place like... an IMAX theatre, says our reviewer... definitely in 3D. Critics have panned the film and just about everybody in it. So I guess that leaves us with the story and the screenwriters. Mitchell Kapner and David LindsayAbaire told a really good story. I liked James Franco... he did sleaze very well, and Zach Braff is obviously having fun. The witches were beautiful and the (oops can’t say this part as it would give things away), so let’s

just say the witches are beautiful. The costumes were great, very storybook-esque. I was disappointed in Glinda’s dresses; the dress of original Glinda Billie Burke was as iconic as the ruby slippers. I grew up thinking that I would never see a more beautiful gown then that one. It would have been fun if they had copied it for Michelle Williams’ final scene. I saw The Wizard of Oz for the first time in the theater that was on what was left of the boardwalk in Avalon back in the 1950s. A friend took me and put up with my irritating comments that it wasn’t in color; I didn’t enjoy the first part of the movie until the second time I saw it. So I will tell you up front, it starts out black and white, but it goes to color. Guess when. Note: New Dates for 2013 Cape May Film Festival: October 25-27! Have you seen a good film lately? Why not drop us an email to let us know? You don’t have to write a word! All you need to do is send an email to capemayfilm@hotmail.com or call/text 609-326FEST and we take care of the rest!


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3/5: Dog Obedience Graduation At West Cape May Banquet Hall PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

Sandy, Carol and Vince Somma

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3/5: Dog Obedience Graduation At West Cape May Banquet Hall

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We asked Carolyn MacMullen of Cape May County Dog Obedience Training Club, the group that’s been training dogs for over 35 years, for the cutest thing she’s ever seen a pup do. “I had one show up to graduation wearing a graduation cap,” she said. And because one cute dog story is never enough for us, we asked some of the other pup owners you’ll see in these pages why their dog is the most adorable. Donna Carbone, mom to a golden retriever called Kaylee said, “As soon as we sit on the couch, she has to jump up and be right next to us.” Cathy Phillip, mom to a standard snow bear dog called Gabby, said, “All you have to say is ‘puppy nap time,’ and she puts herself to bed.” Vince Somma, father to a cocker spaniel called Sandy May (after Cornelius May, for whom Cape May is named), said, “Sometimes, it sounds like she’s talking like a human. Recently, she stood by the back door, barking and howling. I said, ‘What are you doing?’ and it sounded like she said, ‘I don’t know’ back. I told her if she doesn’t know, then neither do I!” And last but not least, Alycia Lewis told us Ryot, her pit bull, still thinks he’s a baby. “He doesn’t realize he’s 65 pounds,” she said. All together now... awwww!

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation

Bill Beloro, a former North Cape May resident who now lives in an Bernardino, California, visited Anchorage Alaska for the Pacific District Under 14 Tier 1 AAA Ice Hockey Championships. Bill’s nephew, Jacob Mabaquiao, plays for the Anaheim Jr Ducks, who are the Under 14 Tier 1 AAA California State Champs! His team won 4-3 in triple overtime against the LA Jr Kings and will be representing California and the Pacific Region at Nationals in Pittsburgh in April. Go Jacob! PHOTOGRAPHS BY OUR ROVING CORRESPONDENTS

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3/4: Juggling Class With James Rana At First Presbyterian Church

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They do exist... clowns, that is. James Rana of Teaneck, New Jersey learned to wear all of the appropriate clowning hats — juggler, animal ballooner, stilt walker, you name it — before working with the Big Apple Circus. And this month — thanks to East Lynne Theater Company, who sponsored the event — he was able to share his juggling skills with the Cape May community. “We had over 20 people at this class, representing all ages,” he told us. “Juggling may look impossible, but it just needs to be broken down, step by step.” So what’s the craziest thing James has ever juggled? “An apple, a bowling pin, and a machete.” Maybe the Cape May crew can tackle that in the next class! In the meantime, you’ll be hearing a lot more about James, as he’s written an adaptation of the The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that will be premiering at East Lynne. Look for it from July 24 through August 31.

Savannah Bruno, James Rana, Alexandra Bruno

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Activity Of The Week

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A weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Try A Beer Tasting.

ASTER’S coming — why not hop on over to a beer tasting? Holiday parties call for more than plain, boring beer. Sometimes you want something a little more special, and that’s where Cape May Brewery comes in. Beer is an ancient beverage, and beermaking has always been a part of American life. Native Americans made a corn-based ale long before Columbus. The Pilgrims were kicked off the Mayflower early because the sailors feared a beer shortage on the voyage home. Colonial Americans drank beer because water was dangerous — settlers in Virginia were particularly skittish, blaming contaminated wells for deaths in the Jamestown colony. Beer made up a significant portion of a person’s daily calorie intake. Revolutionary soldiers were allotted one quart of beer per day and Civil War-era hospitals stocked beer. People drank it warm, because cold beer was thought to disturb the digestion. Cold beer didn’t come into favor until the late 19th century, when both mass production and refrigeration became common.

Growlers from Cape May Brewing Company The millions of gallons of “near beer” produced during prohibition are said to be the cause of the lingering American preference for weaker beers. Prohibition also killed many small breweries, and large factory-produced beers dominated the 20th century, though people still bought beer from local taverns in growlers — half-gallon containers of beer that made a growling noise when gas escaped. Craft brewing really took off in the late 1970s,

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just in time for the birth of foodie culture. Beer can be matched with food just as wine can, but beer doesn’t take itself as seriously. Experts recommend pairing lager with shellfish, stout with oysters, wheat beer with crab cakes, and ale with burgers, but you can ignore the rules and drink what you like. You can also experiment with beer “cocktails” — mix stout with lager for a “Black and Tan” or stout with champagne for a “Black Velvet”. Plato said it was a wise man who invented beer, and the folks at Cape May Brewing Company seem to be both wise and witty. They are having fun with their two-year old business, and so are their customers. The brewery uses regional ingredients to create small batch beers. Their porter is made with local honey, and their Cranberry Wheat is made with cranberries from the Pinelands. Buy a growler to take home, proper beer glasses, stout soap, or a souvenir tee shirt. Cape May Brewing Company is open for tours and tastings from 4-8pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12-8pm Fridays and Saturdays on Hornet Road. Go to capemaybrewery.com. Next week: Help the Easter Bunny

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3/4: Juggling Class With James Rana At First Presbyterian Church

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3/4: Juggling Class With James Rana At First Presbyterian Church PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

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DYNASTY may be a little large, but she wants nothing more than to be a lap dog! She’s very affectionate, always trying her best to be cuddly despite her size. She still needs a little more socialization, so she would be best in a home without smaller children or cats. However, she gets along just fine with other dogs. She can’t wait to arrive at her new home — just look at that smile! Dynasty’s adoption fee is $95.

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FROSTY is a friendly, fun-loving mixed-breed puppy who’s only seven months old. He’s medium-sized, high-energy and playful, with such a sweet temperament. Being a puppy, Frosty has a lot to learn. His new owner must provide him with regular training, along with daily exercise and lots of attention! With a patient and devoted owner, Frosty will become a wonderful companion. His adoption fee is $95.

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TOOTSIE came to the shelter last October as a stray, so unruly that she couldn’t even be walked. Now she enjoys leisurely walks on her harness and is affectionate to everyone she meets. She learned very quickly, and now she even knows some tricks! Occasionally, she doesn’t like other dogs, but she will adjust to almost any family dynamic with positive reinforcement and continued training. You can adopt Tootsie for $95.

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

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

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GEORGE AND JERRY are brothers who have been together at the shelter for almost two years... don’t you think it’s about time someone gave them a chance at a more permanent home? They arrived as kittens and have been waiting since then to go to a new home — together. They come as a set... Their adoption fee together is $20.

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CHAUSSER is a purebred Devon Rex. He was surrendered by his owner because there was a new baby in the house, and nobody had time for him! Poor Chausser lives on attention and affection, and needs an owner who will make a fuss over him. If you think this could be you, come see him at the shelter. His adoption fee is $20.

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SIERRA was brought to the shelter because her owner passed away, leaving her alone. She is a very sweet little gal, and would love for someone to show her the love she’s lost. She would be great as a companion for a single person. If you think you can spare some love for Sierra, come see her at the shelter. Her adoption fee is $20.


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3/4: Juggling Class With James Rana At The First Presbyterian Church

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3/2: Gretchen Whitman’s 50th Birthday Party At Cape May Winery

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Gretchen Whitman, Director of the Nature Center, originally planned on a mellow birthday celebration — she wanted to sit in front of Cape May Winery’s new fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine. Mark Allen of South Jersey Marina, Gretchen’s partner, thought this sounded okay... but he had something else in mind. “She is so important to both the community and her family and friends,” Mark said. “And she’s so easy to get along with. People just like being with her.” So, on the big day, 10 family members, some of whom traveled from as far as Massachusetts, and about 20 friends joined the couple. Among them was 70-year-old Dan Sabatino, a performer and former doowop singer. He brought along his karaoke machine, which was enjoyed not only by party-goers, but others at the winery who couldn’t help but join the fun. After, the guests headed back to Gretchen’s for an Italian meal. “It was low-key,” she told us. “The winery is such a great place to host an event.”

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Exit Zero Goes On Vacation

Carol Kopp of Cold Spring took Exit Zero to visit Goldy the Gopher and Carol’s daughter Catherine at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. “Not everyone heads to warmer climes in February,” she told us.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Exit Zero Goes On Vacation

Exit Zero traveled to Charleston, South Carolina with loyal reader Melanie Thiel.

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10th Annual FREE Spring Lecture Series • 7pm - VILLAGE WELCOME CENTER

New Jersey Historians explore a wide-range of topics relating to the history of our region and of our nation. Speakers will be available for book signings and a meet and greet after each presentation. MARCH 27: American Phoenix: The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, A Man Who Turned Disaster into Destiny with Sarah Kilborne APRIL 3: Images of America: US Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May with Joan Berkey APRIL 10: Jersey Shore Food History: Victorian Feasts to Boardwalk Treats with Karen Schnitzspahn Historic Cold Spring Village has received funding through grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State. Funding has been received through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

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3/2: Gretchen Whitman’s 50th Birthday Party At Cape May Winery

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The Center for Community Arts grew out of kitchen table discussion that took place in 1995 between six female artists with one goal — to foster creativity, community building, and appreciation for diversity through arts and humanities programs, particularly those which serve historically underserved groups. Among the organization`s greatest accomplishments? Saving the formerly segregated Franklin Street School so that it might be rehabilitated into its current role, a community cultural center. In 2007, CCA also started broadcasting from WCFA-LP 101.5, a volunteer-based radio station popular for it’s jazz and community programming — including an open mic segment which showcases Pilot House performers, a public affairs show, and a show for young people featuring DJ Gingerbeard Carson (son of EZ employee, Diane Carson). At the 7th Annual Super-Bowl, $7,000 was raised for this radio station. The event featured homemade soups and desserts, a salad bar, and live auction with over 28 items donated by local businesses and nonprofits. “I’d like to give a shout-out to Michael Craig at the Washington Inn,” said CCA’s Executive Director Bernadette Matthews. “He donated the linens,the wait staff, the dishes, the bar licence, and made sure everything was set up beautifully.” Congrats to all involved!

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501 BEACH AVE., CAPE MAY MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE CONDO-TEL

Hands-free investment property. Amenities such as a pool, on-site restaurant and management, and ocean views. $129,900 - $320,000

1502 NEW JERSEY AVE., #115, CAPE ROC CONDO CAPE MAY

729 COLUMBIA AVE. CAPE MAY

6 nice sized bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Colorful, Charming, & Whimsical. Take a stroll to the beach, walk over to the Mall, all Cape May has to offer is right at your doorstep. $1,050,000

7 TROTTER WAY, ERMA

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo just a block to the beach. Heated pool, plenty of parking, grilling area, laundry facilities. $254,900

Cheerful 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch located in a well-established family neighborhood. Extra-large lot size with mature trees offers expansion opportunities for the growing family. $209,000

605 PEARL AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

805 FARMSTEAD AVE. COLD SPRING

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath home just 4 houses to the beach! Many recent upgrades, great rental income for the summer season. $679,000

Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home located South of the Canal and just a short distance into town. 2 car attached garage, large yard. $399,000

1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 (Next to the Cape May Wawa) www.CoastlineRealty.com

Antoinette Kolesnikov, Barbara Kolesnikov and Eric Kunkel of Villas took Exit Zero to visit Antoinette’s daughter Rachel, who is currently stationed in the Air Force in Spain. This picture was taken in front of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.


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Emily Dempsy, Marie Shirley

Florence Carter, Judy Earland

Bill Causey, Barb Wilson

Fred and Joanne Echevar

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HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE

Contact Patricia “Patti” Piacentine 609-741-1212 seapatti@comcast.net www.HomeSteadCapeMay.com 129 FISHING CREEK ROAD, LOWER TOWNSHIP C Take a step back in time in A R this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home T N featuring original woodwork O C and flooring, new kitchen R E addition with 9.5ft. ceilings, D UN stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and reading nook completed using original woodwork, windows and flooring situated on a 1 acre lot with wrap around front porch, outside deck, dog run, playground and a huge recycled wood barn surrounded by evergreens and flowering trees. Asking $285,000.

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127 YORK AVE., UNIT B, WEST CAPE MAY

Quality, comfort, privacy and location - 1st floor master bedroom with a full bath, open living, kitchen and dining area, half bath, laundry room and plenty of closet space make living easy, 2nd floor features 2 nice bedrooms sharing a jack n jill bath with interior access from both rooms. Large hallway has a reading/den area and a long balcony porch with fitted wind screens that open in warmer weather - full 3rd floor storage, new a/c system, appliances and flooring. Full private backyard with outside showers, patio area and shed - only 2 owners split condo costs. Close enough to walk to everything in town and the beach! Turn key negotiable. Only $467,500!

846 Broadway, West Cape May • Toll Free: 888-309-7454 • Local: (609) 884-1888 Your Investment in Seashore Living is My Specialty!


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Phil Broder and friend

Jack, Deedie

Glenn McBrearty, Terry Swain

Patricia and Bud Swain

Marian, Scott Swain

Sandra Jensen, Harriet Walcott

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1100 STAR AVENUE VILLAS 3 BR/2 BA Ranch Meticulously Maintained Offered at $189,900

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1102 LAFAYETTE ST. CAPE MAY 6 BR/7 BA Expanded Historic Farmhouse Offered at $798,500

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

1310-A ILLINOIS AVENUE, CAPE MAY 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath Village Greene quad nicely maintained and being sold fully furnished, front deck plus enclosed porch. $297,900

1621 BEACH AVE., CAPE MAY VICTORIA’S WALK CONDOS Unit #103 offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central a/c, ocean view deck, heated swimming pool, parking and excellent rental history. Price Reduced to $588,000.

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


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Miggy Lynn, Angie Hammer, Donna, Nancy

AWESOME VIEWS!! 3 Delaware Ave,, Del Haven 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, cac, private beach access, gas fireplace. $549,000

WONDERFUL OCEAN VIEWS! 1301 New York Ave. Cape May 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, cac, full basement. $1,150,000

COLUMBIA GARDENS CORNER UNIT 933 Columbia Avenue A-1, Cape May 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, pool on site, good rental history. $469,900

THE MERRY WIDOW (UNIT C-2) 42 Jackson Street, Cape May Premier commercial location, this 385 sq.ft unit is a superior site for your office or retail establishment. $249,900

MOVE RIGHT IN!!! 11 Cape Woods Road North Cape May 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, cac, 2-car attached garage. $289,000

TRUE MOVE-IN CONDITION 217 E. St. Louis Avenue Wildwood Crest 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, cac, 2.5 blocks to beach. $439,000

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00 Georgia Ave Whitesboro

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$8000

11 Colgate St Del Haven

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$115,000

808 Farmstead Ave, Cold Spring,

Residential

$149,500

4915 Pacific Ave Wildwood

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$180,000

12 Hidden Lake Dr, CMCH

1.36 Acres, Residential

$249,000

1231 Route 47, Dennisville,

2.04 Acres, Commercial $275,000

731 W. Spruce St. North Wildwood, 90X105, Residential

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12 & 14 Cliffside Dr. Townbank,

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739 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May Spacious Home with upgraded amenities 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths $625,000

817 Kearney Avenue, Cape May Classic Cape May Home 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $1,297,000

Christopher Robinson, Chandler Nicas, Jason Faris, Athena Blane, Zak LaTorre

115 Fourth Avenue, West Cape May LEED Certified Home 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $975,000

1021 Beach Avenue Cape May Custom Built Beachfront Home 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths $3,800,000

Robyn, Becki Z., Marge, J. Sharpe 912 Lafayette St. Unit E, Cape May Lovely and Spacious Condo 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths $669,000

24 Summer Circle, North Cape May Spacious Home with Open Layout 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $319,900

LOTS FOR SALE 457 DIAS CREEK ROAD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE Large lot to build your dream home 407 DELAWARE AVENUE, DEL HAVEN Bayfront Building Lot

Nancy Roop, Gladys Mendo, Lenny Wilmore, Miggy Lynn


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

8 MELODY COURT, SOUTH OF THE CANAL This is your peaceful get-away at the beach. A cottage so close to everything Cape May has to offer yet is tucked away on a quiet, hidden cul-de-sac. Buy on the island at a great price and be riding your bike to the beach and downtown Cape May this summer. Walk into West Cape May and enjoy the ambiance of this historic borough. This home features a large screened porch for dining outside, an outside shower for rinsing off the salty sea water after a day at the beach, and a gas fireplace for those chilly fall nights. $280,000 Wilsey Realty 501 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com

1116 OHIO AVENUE CAPE MAY A spacious & comfortable rancher. This home is located on a highly desirable street, just a few short blocks away from the beach & historic district. It is perfect for a primary home, vacation home, or investment property. This home was renovated in 2002. Amenities include C/A, gas heat, original hardwood floors, low maintenance siding, remodeled kitchen, fenced-in back yard, BBQ area, outdoor shower, a rear shed & 3 plus. $599,000. Heijung Park-Colameco Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street Cape May 609-884-5800

211 EVERGREEN AVE. VILLAS “Just Like New”, this 4 BR, 3 BA two story home was fully remodeled and offers many fine appointments such as granite counter tops, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and ceramic tile. Generous closet space, econical heating and cooling and a rear patio and wrap around deck for outdoor entertaining. Best of all this quiet location is very close to the beach! $295,000 Rental: 102 Delaware Ave., Villas - 1 BR, 1 full bath, LR, kitchen. On the bay. $650 + utilties. Propane heat. Theresa Senico Apex Realty 2505 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 408-4655 theresasenico.com

118 FOLSOM ROAD TOWNBANK Stunning 3 BR/2.5 BA expanded ranch close to Delaware Bay. Interior features include hardwood and tile flooring, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, plantation shutters, and an expansive Florida room. Exterior features include exquisite gardens contiguous to the in-ground heated pool and screened-in gazebo complete this unique summertime oasis. Rental: 202 Queen St., Cape May - 3 BR/2 BA, 2 blocks to the beach. Renting $875-$2,900/week Ryan Griffin DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May Cell: (609) 602-5578 Office: (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

924 WASHINGTON ST. CAPE MAY Classic Victorian can be used as a single family home or multi family. Main house features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a kitchen on each level, wood floors, pocket doors, wood exterior, wrap around porch, full basement and a well landscaped yard. Also features a detached carriage house that has been used as a workshop with electric service and loft storage. $767,500. Rental: 109 Stevens St., West Cape May - Single family, 3 BR, 2 BR, Sleeps 6. $1500-$1800 per week. Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington Street, Cape May (609) 884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

129 FISHING CREEK RD. LOWER TOWNSHIP Take a step back in time in this 1891 colonial farmhouse situated on a corner lot surrounded by mature trees. Throughout this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home you will find original woodwork and Pine flooring. There is so much more to see in this colonial beauty! $285,000 Rental: 211 Beach Ave, Broadway Beach Condominiums, Unit # 12 - 1 BR, oceanfront views, furnished, full kitchen, and Parking. June- Aug $1650 week/off season specials available Patricia “Patti” Piacentine HomeStead Real Estate 846 Broadway, W. Cape May 609-741-1212 seapatti@comcast.net

910 STOCKTON AVE. CAPE MAY New Listing! Completely renovated 4 BR/3BA beach block cottage with unique features reminiscent to its original 1929 design. Renovated to post-Katrina Hurricane construction codes. Renovated from the “studs out”, this home has a new, elevated foundation; a covered, two-tone front porch; and a stunning, solid wood entry door. $1,375,000 Rental: Now Seeking Year Round and Monthly Rentals! Call deSatnick Real Estate to List Your Rental Property Today!! DeSatnick Real Estate 1001 Lafayette St., Cape May (609) 884-1300 desatnickrealestate.com

1625 BEACH AVENUE UNIT B, CAPE MAY The views from this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, beachfront townhouse are breathtaking. Located directly across the street from the ocean with beach access and in the prestigious East end of the island, this bright and airy, immaculately kept unit offers the perfect Cape May getaway in any season. This unit has been recently painted, with new carpet in the bedrooms and on the stairs to the second floor. $795,000. Rental: 214 Windsor Ave., Cape May - 6 BR, 3 BA, cac, hi-speed internet, sleeps 13.$2100-$4074 weekly. Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May 609-884-5800 jerseycaperealty.com

403 TIDEWATER AVE. RIO GRANDE This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is ready for immediate occupancy and never lived in. Partial hardwood floors, stone counters, tray ceilings, tiled baths, beautiful appliances, a 5’ soaking tub in master bath, utility room, formal dining room, formal living room, den/tv room, open loft great room , rear patio and a large 1 car garage. $260,000 Rental: 211 Franklin Ave., Cape May - Weekly/ Daily. $2500-$5200. 6 BR, 4.5 BA, Sleeps up to 13. Coastline Realty Carol Menz, Broker (609) 884-5005 1400 Texas Ave., Cape May coastlinerealty.com

15 S. BROADWAY, CAPE MAY “DRIFTWOOD CONDOMINIUMS” 1st floor 1 bedroom unit with excellent rental history being sold fully furnished, tastefully decorated in a bright, cheery décor. Located just ½ block to the beach and a short walk to the mall $329,000. Rental: 1063 Illinois Avenue, Cape May – 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher, sleeps 8, w/d, central air, $1,500 – $1,900 per week.

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


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OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, March 23 • 12-3pm

1036 Maryland Avenue Cape May 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath, Pool $1,345,999

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Jersey Cape Realty, Inc

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417 SUNSET BLVD., WEST CAPE MAY Income producer with amazing ocean views! This 6 BR/4.5 BA home is designed as 2 separately deeded condos, each offering 3 BR/2.5 BA. $729,000

1135 WASHINGTON ST., CAPE MAY Meticulously maintained 3 BR/2 BA Dutch Colonial. $572,000 NEW

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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, Exit Zero Publishing is owned by Jack Wright and Jason Black. We also publish highquality books as well as this fine periodical. Telephone: (609) 770-8479 Fax: (609) 770-8481 E-mail: info@exitzero.us Website: www.exitzero.us Online store: www.ezstore.us Office/Store: 109 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Cape May, NJ 08204 Editor/Publisher: Jack Wright, jack@exitzero.us Advertising Director: Jason Black, jason@exitzero.us Staff Writer: Diane Stopyra, diane@exitzero.us Staff Artist: Mike DeMusz, mike@exitzero.us Intern: Meghan Meehan Arts Editor: Tom Sims Photographers: Aleksey Moryakov, Sandy Maloney, Gabi Urda Graphic Artist: Doree Bardes Store Manager: Michele Mulligan Distribution People: Ashley Larson, Mike DeMusz Columnists: Kate Chadwick (The Answer Lady), Catherine Dugan (activities), David Gray (The Old Fogey), Terry O’Brien (Undertow) 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 six in color. Please call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe. DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape 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, Oyster Bay, Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Victorian Motel, SOMA Art Gallery, Island Grill, Primrose, CCA, Primo Hoagies. WASHINGTON STREET MALL The Original Fudge Kitchen, Mary Ann’s Jewelry, Dellas 5&10, Lace Silhouettes, Center City Mall, Casale’s Shoes, Free Shop, Happy Baby, It’s a Breeze, Madame’s Port, Swede Things, Cucina Rosa, Whale’s Tale, Italian Garden, 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 The Southern Mansion, MAC, Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, Billmae Cottage, Thomas Webster Inn, Inn at the Park, City Hall, Sturdy Savings Bank, Washington Inn, Dr Feldman Dentistry, Jersey Cape Realty, Victorian Towers. BEACHFRONT King’s Cottage, Beach Shack, Carney’s, Martini Beach, Virginia Hotel, Mad Batter, Poor Richard's, Inn at 22 Jackson, Saltwood, Windward, Uncle Bill’s, Ocean View Restaurant, Sandpiper, Hotel Alcott, Summer Station, Original Fudge Kitchen, Montreal Liquor, Montreal Inn, Capri Motor Lodge, Periwinkle, Grand Hotel, Palace Hotel, Mission Inn, Angel of 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, Library, Freda’s Café, Victorian Lace, Camelot Hotel, Bedford Inn, Chalfonte Hotel. EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Coastline Realty, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin.

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, 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, Cape May Fitness, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, West Side Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, HomeStead. SUNSET BOULEVARD Sunset Liquors, Bird House of Cape May, Butterfly Tea Room, Cape May Wicker, Exit Zero Store and Gallery, Accent on Beauty, Cape Winds Florist, CMBO, Cape May Point Post Office, Sunset Beach Gift Shops. 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 Canyon Club, Harbor View, Axelsson’s Blue Claw, Cape Liquors, Moose Lodge, Old Grange, Historic Cold Spring Village, Hawk Haven Vineyards. VILLAS Lower Township Construction, Lower Township Municipal, Apex Realty, Curl Up and Dye, Fish and Fancy, Villas Liquor, Snippers Salon, Jake’s Bar and Grill, Kiddie Closet, Cape Savings Bank, Cohwen’s Ink Emporium, Wing It.


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