Volume 10, Number 39 - November 1, 2012

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, November 1, 2012 ¯ Vol. 10, No. 39 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

A Very Happy Halloween At Congress Hall

Watch out behind you! Attendees of the Phantom Ball at Congress Hall last Friday night were treated to some pretty spooky decorations before the arrival of the even spookier storm. More photographs inside. Aleksey Moryakov

THIS WEEK The Clocks Go Back This Sunday!

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Twelfth Annual Cape May Film FestivalWoof, Woof...

It’s The Doggie Issue! Pages 13-18

Hurricane TV Crews Invade Cape May

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The Almanac

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

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

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

«Student Of The Week .................. Page 28

«The Undertow ............................ Page 43

«The Old Fogey ..............................Page 65

«Bouquet Ambush.........................Page 67

«The Answer Lady ....................... Page 71

«What’s Your Story? ..................... Page 74

«Cape May Activity Guide ........... Page 79

«Activity of the Week .....................Page 91

«Adopt an Animal.........................Page 95

«Bird Droppings............................Page 101

«Homes of the Week......................Page 119

«About Exit Zero .......................... Page 119

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THURSDAY November 1Mostly cloudy

THigh Temperature: 54Low Temperature: 46Chance of Rain: 30%Sunrise: 7:28amSunset: 5:59pmHigh Tides: 10:01am, 10:28pmLow Tides: 3:29am, 4:23pm

FRIDAY November 2Mostly sunny

GHigh Temperature: 55Low Temperature: 42Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 7:29am Sunset: 5:58pmHigh Tides: 10:38am, 11:08pmLow Tides: 4:04am, 5:03pm

SATURDAY November 3Sunny

GHigh Temperature: 54Low Temperature: 44Chance of Rain: 0%Sunrise: 7:30am Sunset: 5:57pmHigh Tides: 11:16am, 11:50pm Low Tides: 4:41am, 5:54pm

SUNDAY November 4Sunny

GHigh Temperature: 56Low Temperature: 42Chance of Rain: 70%Sunrise: 6:31amSunset: 4:56pmHigh Tides: 10:57am, 11:38pmLow Tides: 4:22am, 5:29pm

MONDAY November 5Sunny

GHigh Temperature: 56Low Temperature: 49Chance of Rain: 0%Sunrise: 6:32am Sunset: 4:55pmHigh Tides: 11:44amLow Tides: 5:09am, 6:17pm

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Talk Of The TownRamblings, idle gossip, and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends

Following SandyON SUNDAY evening, as the weather began turning for the worse and the wind whipped through the mostly deserted streets of Cape May, we went for dinner at The Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall, which one of our photogra-phers nervously joked might be a “last supper.” Like all other hotels on the island, Congress Hall should have been dead. But members of the press from all over the world were gathered here, and as we ate our meal in front of the fire-place, surrounded by boarded-up windows, we watched reporters, producers, and camera-men prepare for their 11pm broadcasts, down-loading information on their phones from the National Weather Service and their parent sta-tions. The hotel’s owner and managing part-ner of Cape Resorts Group, Curtis Bashaw, was also in the dining room, and he told us that representatives from ABC National, ABC Nightline, NBC 10, NBC National, CNBC, Fox 29, and even Walter Cronkite’s son Chip from the Associated Press, had checked in this day.

We knew that Hurricane Sandy was major news, but we weren’t expecting so many of the big guns to have hit town. We stopped by the next table over, where three guys from the ABC affiliate in Chicago had just ordered a couple of house salads. They explained that they’d been in Atlantic City, but because of logistics which included the location of a satellite truck, they’d decided to set up camp in Cape May instead, and they couldn’t be happier about it. “We’ve never covered a disaster in greater comfort,” said reporter Ben Bradley. “We came from a no-tell-motel in Atlantic City. Now, we’re shocked and slightly spoiled. I almost tweeted a picture, but then I thought people might think we were making light of the hurricane.” Continued On Page 14 ?

His producer, Ross Weidner, added that he felt underdressed. “I’m wearing a hat!” he said.

We wanted to know why a state 852 miles away would care so much about Sandy they’d send three journalists to cover it. Or why Miami-based Univision had sent seven employees, the ones chatting away in Span-ish over the noise of a laptop broadcast from the Cove that they’d brought along to dinner. Or why a Belgium news station would send their reporters, who’d already had their hands full filming a documentary about the election in Manhattan. “It’s a lead story,” Ross Weidner said. “Our main and only purpose is public service. Forecasting hurricanes is an imprecise science. We’re 24 hours from landfall, and we can’t be sure exactly where it will touch down. You can’t call this hype. This storm is huge, and the impact will be as well.”

About this time, we made our way into The Brown Room, where we sat on the couch with the crew of ABC’s Nightline, including co-anchor and award-winning correspondent Terry Moran, and sipped on dark and stormy cocktails — naturally. Here, the crowd was more mixed between locals and reporters, and we could overhear all the worries of a town full of uncertainty. Curtis announced that the pressure –which correlates to a storm’s wind speed – had dropped to 950, and that the low-est recorded previously had been 962, elicit-ing “what’s that mean?” whispers from those nearby. Viviane Rowan told us how she’d spent the day sandbagging White, her interior design shop on Ocean Street. Someone else mentioned that the lawn of Peter Shields Inn was already flooded. From a television next to the bar, we caught words like “devastation” and “demolish.”

But for all of the worry around us, there

was a sense of camaraderie, too. A feeling of being in it together. One of Congress Hall’s food and beverage managers, Jordan Rowan, told us he’d be working until 7am, because the bar and restaurant were staying open around the clock in order to support the media. Brian Lee, who’d arrived at the hotel in a snorkeling mask, picked up an acoustic guitar and began singing “Lean on Me” next to the fire. His girlfriend and fellow snorkeler Eliza Lotozo offered us the use of her shower, in case we lose water. Earlier, Debra Donahue, a neighbor on Stimpson Lane, had handed over some of her homemade black bean soup to help us keep warm. All over, neighbors were asking about the well-being of neighbors, offering food and sympathy and support.

“You know,” Terry Moran told us, when we asked what it’s like being the guy heading into the danger when everyone else is heading out, “doing this job, you tend to see the best in peo-ple and you see the worst. Storms tend to bring out the best.”

We couldn’t agree more.

A Matter Of HonestyTHERE doesn’t seem to be a Chinese proverb about why you should never trust a man who has to tell you he’s honest. But we think there should be. Especially when that man happens to be a politician who is looking for your vote.

We studied the ad that Ed Mahaney, the incumbent mayor of Cape May, ran in a local paper last week. One of the five points he made was… “Ed is honest, independent, and hard-working!” (The exclamation point is his.) We have been dealing with Ed for four years now and have butted heads on several occasions. Of


all the descriptions we could apply to him, hon-est is not the first that springs to mind. Hard-working, yes. We hear we spends a good deal of time in City Hall, but that isn’t anything he should be commended upon, since it is not the mayor’s job to be burning the midnight oil on Washington Street.

But let’s get back to that word… hon-est. And let’s go back to August, 2009, when Mayor Mahaney (accompanied by a reluctant construction official) took it upon himself to trespass on a rental property on Maryland Avenue and tell a couple who were renting the house as part of their weekend wedding that the swimming pool in the yard had code vio-lations. When the husband told the mayor he had no right to be there, he was told, “‘This isn’t over. If I hear any more complaints I will have a police car sitting here all week if I have to. I’m the mayor of Cape May and I get things done my way.”

Obviously, there are so many things wrong with this.

First of all, the mayor has no legal right to trespass on private property, just as no other ordinary citizen does. And even if there WAS a code violation, that is not the purview of the mayor. And if there WAS an issue, that’s for

the appropriate city official to take up with the OWNER of the property, not the renters.

The couple were so infuriated that the police were called. An officer arrived and escorted a very irritated Mayor Mahaney off the premises. The mayor was so enraged that he responded by asking Cape May’s Chief of Police Diane Sorantino to institute an official report into the officer’s actions.

We received a very detailed account of what happened that day from the woman who was renting the house. We also spoke to several people closely involved with the proceedings. When we discussed the matter with the mayor at the time, he denied that he had trespassed, saying he had been invited on to the prop-erty by the couple. He also denied that he had made a complaint to the police, saying that the department itself had decided to make an investigation into the officer’s conduct.

We can say with a good deal of certainty that the mayor lied on both counts. And in fact we said so at the time, and received for our trouble a threatening letter from the city’s solicitor, Tony Monzo, who asked for a full retraction. We refused and told the solicitor we would be happy to take this to court, so confi-dent were we in the sources who spoke to us. We never heard another peep.

Why did the mayor act this way? Most likely because a friend of his, a county judge,

lives next to the property involved and had reportedly made several complaints in the past about the noise coming from the pool.

And why are we regurgitating an old story? Because we think that incident was an excellent illustration of the mayor’s character. An often devious and petty man with an outsized ego who gets a kick out of calling himself the mayor, even though that job title just isn’t what it used to be – not since the Faulkner Act downgraded the role to just another member of council, with the only perks being the pleasure of running council meetings, and marrying people.

In that same newspaper ad we referred to at the beginning of this story, Ed Mahaney also claims he “cares about, and addresses your concerns!” But during his four-year reign, he has dissembled a number of important com-mittees containing some of the brightest, most creative people in town, and often times in a manner lacking grace or, dare we say it, hon-esty. We know of two hotel operators (it would probably be fair to say they are the two most successful businessmen in town) who were told by Ed that they would be keeping their seats on the old Tourism Commission — only to be told, in subsequent letters, that their ser-vices were no longer required.

Ed also claims, in the ad, that he is “com-

Talk Of The Town? From Page 13

Exit Zero reporter Diane Stopyra interviews the team from ABC’s Nightline in The Brown Room at Congress Hall Sunday: from left, producers Brandon Baur and Bartley Price, and award-winning correspondent and co-anchor, Terry Moran. Appropriately, the ABC boys enjoyed Dark and Stormy cocktails.

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mitted to preserving the character” of Cape May — yet he has presided over a council that erected vinyl railings along Beach Avenue, even though that is a material that (quite rightly) no homeowner can use in their homes in this Historic Landmark City. And what about the big digital sign on Convention Hall? Can you imagine what would happen to a business that tried to pull off that kind of affront? Ask the owner of the Peter Shields Inn, who was almost tarred and feathered for trying to make a subtle font change to his elegant wooden sign.

And what about those vinyl monstrosi-ties on the harbor bridge? Another pet project of Ed’s. There was such an uproar when those were erected that the mayor promised that they would be taken down. Never happened. Another example of the mayor talking out of both sides of his mouth.

At the Candidates’ Night last week, Ed said that he had been responsible for bringing the National Parks Service to town this summer to discuss the fact that the city’s National Historic Landmark designation was in jeopardy. The truth is that Cape May has been on the watch list since 2002 and that the 2012 review had been set in the National Park Service’s sched-

ule at that time, as part of their 10-year review. Their visit had nothing to do with the mayor — his attempt to take credit for Cape May being taken off the watch list is risible.

And then there is the matter of Temple University, Ed’s alma mater. Three city con-tracts, worth more than $100,000, have been awarded to the school, without any apparent attempt to invite bids from universities (or companies) in this county — or even this state. Ed told a former council member a couple years ago that the city HAD asked other schools in New Jersey to bid for the work, but never pro-duced the relevant paperwork, despite promis-ing that he would.

Finally, there is the matter of Ed Mahaney breaching the laws of the state by doing, in effect, the work of the City Manager. Over the last few years, we have shown enough exam-ples of this that it has turned into perhaps the most important issue in this election. It seems clear that Bruce MacLeod, who was appointed City Manager as Ed Mahaney was taking office, is in the pocket of the mayor. This is not how city business is supposed to be done.

We are skimping on the details in this col-umn, because we don’t want to rehash all of the many stories we have published over the years, but suffice to say we believe that Ed Mahaney is unfit for office and is not deserving of your vote.

In his opposite corner is a man who we believe will be a refreshing addition to city council. Rusty Chew’s ads state that he is “ready, willing and available,” that he wants to “harness local talent to enrich the quality of life in our community”, that “our city government’s esteem is at an all-time low,” and that council has to be “working together.”

We regard Rusty, who served in the Cape May Police Department for 25 years, as a straightforward guy. He tells it like it is. Rusty doesn’t want to sneak into City Hall every night to work on his own agendas and he doesn’t want to tell the City Manager what to do, and when to do it. He wants the City Manager to be given the chance to show he CAN run the city and he wants all five council members to have an equal say in what is going on in the city.

We likely wouldn’t agree on every issue with Rusty. When we asked him if he agreed that Cape May needs more bike lanes, he said, “No, I don’t think it does. I think people need to use their common sense. Lafayette Street is not a safe place to ride your bike, so why do it?” We at Exit Zero happen to believe that Cape May COULD use more bike-friendly laws, but we appreciate that Rusty tells it like it is, and we expect this brand of honesty and candor when




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(Next to the Train Station) • 609-884-8030

New store hours...

Monday thru Thursday 7am -5pm and

Friday and Saturday 7am-7pm

Closed Sunday until Spring

Don’t forget about

our individual Thanksgiving Dinners.

Please inquire at the Depot!

We Can Cater Any Event!

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

Start your day with locally brewed coffee, a scrumptious breakfast sandwich, or fresh-baked muffin (we like the donut ones). Lunch? Choose from two soups - sometimes three! - and a panini special.Dinner time is any time - grab it now and reheat it later. Or make ameal out of one of their outrageous salads. Specials every day.


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C-View Inn

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

Cape May’s Oldest & Friendliest TavernMondays - RIB DAY

1/2 Rack - $8.50All Day Long

Tuesdays - TAVERN PIZZA & TACO DAY

$3.50 Small Pizzas$5.50 Large Pizzas

$1 Tacos

WednesdaysOUR FAMOUS WING NIGHT!starting at 3pm

EAGLES GAMES 50 Cent Wings • $1 Dogs

$2 Miller Lite Bottles

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DAILY SPECIALS

8 FLAT SCREEN TVs

HAPPY HOURMon - Tues - Thurs - Fri • 3-5pm

$2 Domestics $3 Well Drinks

Best Wings & Great Specials

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

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Cape May Brew on tap

Cape May Brew on tap

hopefully he wins office on November 6. A vote for Rusty would be a vote for

democracy and would allow Cape May the opportunity to once again encourage proper community participation, allowing the bright-est and the best to help the city tackle the com-plex issues of the day, and would allow city council to proceed with its business without being compromised by hidden agendas.

Maybe it’s the fact that this column is being written as we anticipate one of the worst storms in decades, but we can’t help seeing Wizard of Oz allusions here. After the adven-tures and dramas of the last four years we are hoping that once the post-election dust settles in Cape May, on the morning of November 7, we, like Dorothy, can feel once again that “there’s no place like home.”

Costume DramaWHILE we probably should have been sand-bagging EZ Global Headquarters and tak-ing other hurricane-related precautions, we pulled on our superhero costumes and headed for the Phantom Ball at Congress Hall. The ballroom was decorated in accordance with

the creepy fairytales theme — think of a rot-ted-flesh Rapunzel and various other mem-bers of the storybook undead. And the guests were impressively done up as well...

We ran into Art Bruschetti, the vampire dubbed “sexiest man” at last year’s ball, and we asked if he was nervous about defending his title. “I think the judges had beer goggles on last year,” he said. “It’s time to pass the torch.” But his witch of a wife (ha!), Pauline, told us differently. “Don’t listen to him,” she said. “He wants to win.” But, at the awards ceremony later on, this claim to fame went to Rico Hemenway who dressed as a Maria-chi Mama with especially lovely breasts, we might add.

We have to give props to Rico’s girlfriend Mary Smith for her creativity — she was a particularly putrid “Moldilocks,” a costume we think tops the year she came as Mrs Bub-bles in a homemade shower.

But one of our favorite outfits was the inspiration of Rich Nowakowski, who came as artist Victor Grasso. Actually, he called himself a “fat” Victor Grasso, but we think he looked damn good. Except that Rich had four buttons on his plaid shirt undone, and the real-life Victor says he only undoes three from the top, and occasionally one on the bottom, “unless the shirt is tucked.”

We’d like to note that when we called to ask Victor about these buttoning habits, he never even questioned why.

We’d also like to note that your reporter did not win the sexiest female award... that went to the OTHER catwoman, Zoya Solo-eyeva from Russia, who was wearing almost exactly the same outfit. But not to fear… no catfight ensued. At least not this time, Zoya, but we better not catch your leather jumpsuit-clad self around these parts again.

What was NOT a joke was how many Mad Hatters came out this night… four by our count. “It’s always a popular choice,” said costume judge Little Wayne, aka Cape Resorts concierge Dan Murphy. One of the hatters, Chris Runyan from York, Pennsylvania, told us he took two weeks to make his ensemble, which included a poster-board hat. “It’s a good look for me,” he told us, “because I’m a little bit crazy myself.”

We’d like to thank all of the “little bit crazy” folks who came out on Friday, espe-cially the guy who dressed as Moses’ burning bush and the couple who sported open-back hospital gowns and fake butts. Thanks for an entertaining evening, one which we chose to end at The Ebbitt Room bar, where we enjoyed some cocktails while still in costume, because we’re just a little bit crazy, too.



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Early Bird/Night Owl Prix Fixe from $17.95 $16.95 Express Dinners- all night long!

(add $2 Saturday before 9 pm) 106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., Cape May

Reservations: 609-884-8363, or online at www.merioninn.com



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Friday & Saturdayfrom 5pm

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Southern Italian, Seafood & Steaks,

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Dinner Friday & Saturdayfrom 5pm

EARLY BIRD DINNERS

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Satin slipper crew


the wine bar

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2. Cocktails3. Oysters

4. Sliders

5. Appetizers

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The bachelorette party

No, I didn’t wear a costume. I didn’t realize there was going to be a Halloween party going

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10/25: Coffee And Conversation At Cape May Stage


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Fine pastries • hearth-baked wholegrain breads donuts • decadent desserts and more

Daily lunch items including: quiche • soups veggie tarts and much more!

Beautifully Decorated Cakes for Every Special Occasion.

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Oyster BaySteak & Seafood Restaurant

Dinner From 5pm Friday & Saturday

Unique Martini MenuCopper-top barFresh seafoodTasty steaksFree parking

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

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Frank Warburton, Kalib Davis, Eli Davis, Rich Davis


RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY!

Also great for...

Rehearsal Dinners • ReunionsBaby Showers • Bridal Showers

Any Occasion Really!

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

www.cucinarosa.com

Serving Dinner from 5pmFriday and Saturday

LCMR Student Of The Week

«LOWER Cape May Regional junior Morgan Hart is an all-around great student-athlete. The daughter of Jeff and Barb

Hart of Cape May, Hart is a key player on both the varsity field hockey and lacrosse teams, while also being a standout honors and AP student.

Hart stays focused as she juggles her academic and athletic challenges. Her academic schedule is jam-packed with rigorous courses, and she recently found out that she is eligible to apply for LCMR’s chapter of National Honor Society. She is also a member of the Future Business Leaders of America Club.

“I like to stay on the ball, and I know how to get things done. I make schedules in my head,” said Hart.

Hart is very enthusiastic both in the classroom and on the athletic field. She enjoys her AP English class the most, however, and credits her teacher, Ms. Siscone, as being very influential to her academic progress.

Hart’s plans for the future are undecided; however, she knows that she would like to attend college in either Maryland or Virginia, while also continuing her sports career at the club level in order to stay active and make friends.

STORY BY MEGAN SPENCER / PHOTO BY JOSH LACAGNINA


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

Meals served

Price range of entrées

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ALEATHEA’S7 Ocean Street, Cape May(609) 884-5555, Ext. 226www.innofcapemay.com

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

B, L, D$15-$45Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULLBAR

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H U AXELSSON’S BLUE CLAW991 Ocean Drive, Cape May(609) 884-5878www.blueclawrestaurant.com

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

D$24-$30Cards:

V, MC, D

FULLBAR

YES YES u bH

BACK BAY BISTRO1891 Bayshore RoadVillas(609) 889-8500

Casual fine dining at its best, and just a stone’s throw from Cape May. Open for lunch & dinner daily, breakfast on the weekends.Early bird dinner specials from 4-5:30pm

B, L, D$5-$25Cards:

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BELLA VIDA CAFÉ406 N. Broadway, West Cape May(609) 884-6332www.bellavidacafe.com

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

B, L$5-$25Cards:

V, MC, DBYOB NO YES u

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THE BLACK DUCK1 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May(609) 898-0100www.blackduckonsunset.com

A chic interior and stylish food, but the ambience is anything but pretentious. Modern American cuisine. Plus the coolest address on the island!

D$15-$28Cards: V, MC

BYOB YES NO u bH

THE BLUE PIG TAVERN251 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-8422www.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.


V, MC, AE, D

FULLBAR

YES YES u bH

BOILER ROOM251 Beach Avenue in Congress HallCape 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

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CABANAS429 Beach Avenue, Cape May (609) 884-4800www.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-$25Cards:

V, MC, AE, D

FULLBAR

YES YESb

HCAPE MAY FISH MARKET408 Washington StreetCape May(609) 770-3790

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

L, D $10-$35 BYOB YES YESb

HCAPE MAY OLIVE OIL COMPANY324 Carpenter’s LaneCape May800-584-1887

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

Olive oils and more

Please call for info

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HCAPE MAY ORGANIC MARKET120 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-3200

It’s been a long time coming, and we are so glad to have an organic market on the island. Stock up on local produce, bread and a range of healthy-tasty goodies.

Organic Food Store

VariesCards:

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


FREE DELIVERY SERVICE To the Beach and ALL Boats & Marinas

PARTY TRAYS • VEGGIE GOODIESLOW-CARB EATS • THE SIDES • WE SHIP TOO!

605 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-1177

www.primohoagies.com

Japanese • Sushi • Chinese • Thai Cuisine

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUNDLunch • Dinner • Take-Out • Catering

315 Ocean Street, Washington Commons Mall(609) 898-0088 • www.capeorient.com

for new products, specials and helpful info.

120 Park Boulevard, West Cape May (across from CVS)(609) 884-3200 • www.capemayorganicmarket.bigcartel.com

Hot Coffee To Go Daily 10am-2pm

Organic and Fair Trade!

Locally Crafted Goods!

Open Daily

Registered Dietician Available

Environmentally Friendly Gifts

and House Goods!


Theresa and Joshua Flinn Diane, Leanne Scary dude


Steven Church Jr, Rachael Sheets



Meals served


Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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CAPE MAY WINERY711 Townbank Road, North Cape May(609) 884-1169www.capemaywinery.com

This beautiful winery is open daily from 12-5pm. Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. Great venue for special events including weddings!

Winery

$5-$27Cards:

V, MC, AE, DWINERY N/A NO

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CAPE ORIENT315 Ocean Street, Cape May(609) 898-0088www.capeorient.com

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

$12-$19Cards:

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HCOPPER FISH416 BroadwayWest Cape May(609) 898-1555

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

D$24-$32Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBYOB YES YES u b

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CUCINA ROSA301 Washington Street Mall (609) 898-9800www.cucinarosa.com

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

$12-$29Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBYOB YES YES

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

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

$4-$18Cards: V, MC

FULLBAR

NO YESu

HDEPOT MARKET CAFÉ409 Elmira StreetCape May(609) 884-8030

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

B, L, D $6-$14 BYOB NO YESu b

H U

THE EBBITT ROOM25 Jackson Street, (609) 884-5700www. virginiahotel.com

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

D$26-$33

V, MC, AE, DBAR YES NO u

FISH AND FANCY2406 Bayshore Road, Villas(609) 886-8760 www.fishandfancy.com

Superb seafood however you like it — fried, broiled, grilled, blackened or sautéed. That’s choice for you. Great salads, too!

L, D$5-$19Cards:


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

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

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GOOD EARTH ORGANIC EATERY600 Park Blvd.,West Cape May(609) 898-6161

The offerings change depending on what’s most fresh and in-season, and you can tell. You’ll leave feeling satisfied, and good about yourself, too.

L, DPlease call for

more infoBYOB YES YES

u bH

HARBOR VIEW954 Ocean Drive, Cape May(609) 884-5444www.harborviewcapemay.com

A Key West vibe, great views of the harbor, good food and regular entertainment. Plus they have a fabulous deck for when the weather is nice!

B, L, D$6-$30Cards: V, MC

BAR NO YES

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

A u t h e n t i cI t a l i a n C u i s i n e

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

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

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

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

& FAMILY RESTAURANT

breakfast & Lunch daily7am-2pm Monday - Friday

6:30am-2pm on Saturday & Sunday

Outdoor Patio Dining Available

Uncle Bill’s


Asher Fessler, Brooke Fessler Domeneck Garcia and Cori Nardi Jeff and Mack Caag




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Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

Food for kids?

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HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD600 S. Railroad Ave., Rio Grande (609) 846-7347www.hawkhavenvineyard.com

Open year round for wine tasting, wine by the glass & gourmet cheese plates. Check out Saturdays on the Crushpad with live music, food and wine.

L, Winery$6-$32Cards:

V, MC, AE, DWinery NO NO

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HEMINGWAY’S1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5611www.hemingwayscapemay.com

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

$15-$38Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR YES YES

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HIGHER GROUNDS479 West Perry Street, Cape May(609) 884-1131www.highergroundscapemay.com

Charming, unique and independently owned, Higher Grounds offers some of the most delicious and nutritious options. B,L,D $5-$15 BYOB NO YES b H

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LUCKY BONES1200 Route 109, (609) 884-BONEwww.luckybonesgrill.com

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

L, D$6-$22Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR

For tables of eight or more

YESu b

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MAD BATTER19 Jackson Street, Cape May(609) 884-5970www.madbatter.com

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

$19-$30Cards:


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MARIE NICOLE’S9510 Pacific, Wildwood Crest(609) 522-5425www.marienicoles.com

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

D$19-$44Cards:

V, MC, D, AEBAR YES NO

u b

MARTINI BEACH 429 Beach AvenueCape May(609) 884-1925

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

$15-$30Cards:

V, MC, D, AE BAR YES NO

MERION INN106 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!

DBAR

Cards: V, MC, D, AE

BAR YES YESu b

H U

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

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

$9-$30Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBYOB NO YES

u b

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OYSTER BAY615 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-2111www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful copper-top bar and classic, generous dishes. Give one of their delicious martinis a try! D

$12-$29Cards:


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PETER SHIELDS1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-9090www.petershieldsinn.com

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

D$22-$39

Cards: V, MC, D

BYOB YES NO H



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Meals served


Bar or BYOB?

Should I book?

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THE PILOT HOUSE142 Decatur Street, Cape May (609) 884-3449www.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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PRIMO HOAGIES605 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-1177www.primohoagies.com

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THE RED STORE500 Cape Avenue, Cape May Point(609) 884-5757

Awesome food in a secluded, serene setting. Join them for a scrumptious breakfast, grab a coffee and muffin, or relax on the porch with a delicious lunch.

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RIO STATION3505 Route 9 SouthRio Grande(609) 889-2000

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SEASALT1035 Beach Avenue(609) 884-7000 www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com

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SEASIDE CHEESE COMPANY600 Park Blvd(609) 884-8700www.seasidecheesecapemay.com

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

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SUNSET LIQUORS106 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May(609) 435-5052

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TISHA’S318 Washington Street Mall (609) 884-9119www.tishasfinedining.com

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall, at the former site of Stumpo’s. Delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner!


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THE UGLY MUG426 Washington Street MallCape 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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UKAI1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande(609) 770-7773www.sushiukai.com

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

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSEBeach Avenue & Perry StreetCape May (609) 884-7199

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

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FAMILY RESTAURANT

Beach Avenue & Grant Street, Cape May884-3772 • www.oceanviewrestaurant.com

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

Elegant dining in a classic old hotel. The food is magnificent. One of the best in the area. Also a great venue for private functions, especially wedding receptions.

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VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May(609) 889-6610

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

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WASHINGTON INN801 Washington Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5697www.washingtoninn.com

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

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WILLOW CREEK WINERY168 Stevens Street, West Cape May(609) 770-8782www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com

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

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

GREETINGS all… assuming we have lived through the hurricane. As I write to you (5:46pm Sunday) Sandy has yet to make landfall but the

ominous signs of impending doom (the Mayans were right!) are mounting; speeches from governors, tolls waived on highways, the Eagles losing… no wait, that’s normal. And, the gravest sign of all, reporters from the Media Industrial Complex (my disdain for the media is second only to my disdain for Disney Channel sitcoms) dotting the promenades of every shore town from Cape May to North Cape May.

I know the last few of these things we’ve been through have been duds (remember the relentless hype around Irene?) my gut tells me this one is going to be different, a real kick in the pants. And by the time you read this I guess we’ll know.

See you on the other side.Had date night again this week with

EZ honcho Jack Wright (I have been out on more dates with him in the last three weeks than I have with my wife in the last

11 years) at Cabanas. Why Cabanas, you might ask? Put a sock in it and I’ll tell you, I might answer. They were having their “Are You Smarter Than A Bartender” contest, and since I’m loathe to miss an opportunity to prove myself unsurpassed in the retention of trivial things, Cabanas it was.

Unfortunately, a couple hours prior, I consumed half of a tuna hoagie from Del Pizza in the Breakwater Plaza, North Cape May. It wasn’t until six bites in that I real-ized it was made with green peppers. Green peppers and my digestive tract get along like the Hatfields and McCoys. So it was with the anticipation of searing gas pain and many trips to public bathrooms that I hit the town.

But lucky for everyone that passed within 20 feet of me that night, it never came to pass. Until the next morning. But my wife and kids are used to it.

Green peppers aside, Del Pizza is a hid-den little gem. While the sandwiches we ordered were not particularly elegant, they were tasty and, adding in a pizza, fries and drinks we got out at a little over $30, which proved a nice palette cleanser a week after $13 cheeseburgers and $7 root beers at Okto-berfest . Everything at Del’s is good, but the highlight is the pizza.

I headed into Cape May in my Aart’s Taxi chariot, and bellied up to the bar ready to flex my brains. Halfway into a Guinness I decided to head up to Martini Beach so that Mike DeMusz and Roseanne Carlo could lavish me with praise and hugs for the hilari-ous things I wrote about them last week. But, uh, turns out Mike wanted to stuff me into a trash can (Zach Smith wanted to help) but, unlike me, Mike has a nice side, so he made his feelings known then joined me for a beer.

Rosie was out with a Roller Derby injury,



which she probably sustained while thrashing an opponent, so I have that coming to me.

Duly chastised, I headed back to Cabanas, where Frank Holland and Jen Basara were on duty. Jen has a colorful nick-name that I shall not print at her request and because I’m a little terrified of everybody right now. Frank once survived a drunken browbeating from me during a desultory Eagles playoff loss (is there another kind?) some years back (Jeff Garcia?) on the same night I kept telling Victor Grasso I wanted to punch him in the face. But, in my defense, who doesn’t want to punch Vic-tor Grasso in the face?

During my second Guin-ness I was told they were can-celling “Bartender” for lack of business (there was only myself and a half-dozen Coasties who were terrible at billiards), so my intellectual superiority went unchallenged. So I settled in to watch the World Series (Detroit Tigers-San Francizzzzzzzzzz) and waited for my date.

With nothing to engage me I chatted up an unsuspecting couple who thought they were only stopping in for nachos, unaware a desperate columnist was on the hunt for material, so I badgered Kurt and Mirian (last name withheld upon request) from Wayne, PA who were down to look at some birds. (I don’t get it. Doesn’t mean it isn’t cool, I just don’t get it. Like I don’t get why anybody can listen to more than three seconds of the Grate-ful Dead.) Shockingly, they’ve been coming to Cape May for 20 years and had never heard of Exit Zero and The Undertow, which I remedied by giving them 12 copies, all turned to page 43. This is their favorite time of year because it’s quieter and cooler, echoing the sentiment of anyone that has ever lived here.

Hey look, my date’s here! With SOMEONE ELSE. Saun-tering in as if they hadn’t just kept me waiting an hour (okay, Jack told me he’d be late, but it’s more dramatic this way, trust me), Jack Wright and Diane

Stopyra (Are they a couple? Are they friends? Does anyone care?) with Viviane and Ken Rowan. If you’ll recall, he’s the HPH (Hunky Pilot Husband), Jack is the SMP (Sexy Magazine Publisher) and I’m the FC (Fat Columnist). Jack made up those last two and I am not pleased with them at all.

We proceeded socializing, which I’m bad at, and I told the story of where the tradition of clinking glasses came from (Nordic Viking kings would do so to splash some of their drink into the other’s glass, thus ensuring if one got poisoned, both got poisoned) and Jack said something pissy about not being able to tell if your brake light is out. Or he was ordering fish tacos. Who can tell with that accent? (I’m sure his TEDx pre-sentation was TOTALLY intel-ligible…). But he did make the valid argument that the phrase “It’s all downhill from here” is, at best, confusing and, at worst, completely wrong. You may dis-cuss, I don’t have the energy to give a damn.

Favorite Song of the Week: “Lit-tle Talks” by Of Gods & Mon-sters. Ken Rowan and I played smart phone Shazam roulette to figure out who it was. He won. But mine’s bigger!

The five of us then shuffled down to The Brown Room for a nightcap. While there a gentle-man kept approaching me, insisting we’d met the previous year at the Phantom Ball where he was dracula, but then figured out he was mistaking me for Victor Grasso. HA! Pretty good day for me. Pretty bad day for Victor.

The night ended with an awkward moment in the men’s room (Jack asking me to “look at this”) and the two of us speak-ing only in Christian Bale/Bat-man voices, which is harder than it sounds. I could do these date nights every night if I didn’t want to live past 43 and Jack was a millionaire. If you’d like us to come hang out at your place one of these weeks drop us a line. We’re relatively well-behaved and we put asses in the seats!

’Til next week, don’t get caught in The Undertow.

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PAID FOR BY RUSTY CHEW FOR MAYOR, 1041 ILLINOIS AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ

IT has been my privilege to visit a great number of you in your homes during the past few weeks — particularly as a fellow resident, not as a police officer there to bring unwanted news or conduct an investigation. It is interesting to note that this election may indeed be a referendum on our form of government. I have tried to inform the residents of our

community that the Mayor is disregarding the laws that apply to his elected position — N.J.S.A. 40:69A-87. Specifically, the Mayor as defined by this law is a member of council with only certain privileges as clearly defined (perform marriages and chairman of council). The law further clearly defines the powers of council, instructing they not interfere with any subordinate of the manager, publicly or privately. N.J.S.A. 40:69A-88/40:69A-91 provides that any conviction of a violation(s) of this chapter shall give cause for removal from office.

Most of the residents I have visited agree that the Mayor DOES meet frequently with the City Manager, without the approval of council. They agree that he has daily contact with department heads and other subordinates of the manager, often taking it upon himself to arrange and attend meetings between the manager, contractors, engineers, lawyers, vendors and other individuals who do business with the city.

Some people believe that these ARE the responsibilities of the Mayor. In order for voters to make a responsible choice, they have a duty to inform themselves of the facts. Are we obeying the state laws or breaking them? Do our leaders have a responsibility to obey the law or should they be able to pick and choose the ones that they like and disregard the ones that they don’t like? Should persons in positions of authority be able to use that authority to embarrass, intimidate or retaliate against anyone who exercises their right to question decisions or choices that they are making on behalf of the people? Do we challenge our elected officials to keep the elements of the “Oath of Office” (uphold the Constitution of the United States, Laws of the State of New Jersey and the Ordinances of the City of Cape May) that they agreed to as they raised their right hand and were SWORN into office?

If you are willing to vote for someone who has, for the last 25 years, upheld the oath that he was sworn to uphold and who will continue to do the same as an elected official, I am ready, willing and able.

Finally, I have heard a question from the public that I head to Florida every winter. The next time that I go to Florida for the winter will be the first time. I intend to take short vacations there, as I always have. Remember, we are owners and operators of local businesses that require attendance and attention, even in winter! Anyone who tells you that I intend to serve from Florida is repeating a lie that is obviously intended to discredit. Vacation is not a violation of the law! It is acceptable and healthy behavior to get out, spend time with your family and friends and get some fresh air. Go for a walk and get to know your neighbors. Grab your fishing pole or field glasses and head to the beach. This is Cape May. I love this town, and I know you do, too. I look forward to continuing to serve this town with dedication.

I hope you will vote for me on November 6 and help bring back proper governance to our city.

A letter to the people of Cape May from Rusty Chew

ELECT RUSSELL “RUSTY” CHEW FOR MAYOR, CITY OF CAPE MAY


10/19: Healthier Schools AwardGiven To Cape May Elementary

«Cape May Elementary achieved the silver level of the Healthier US School Challenge because of the school’s efforts

to improve student health through exercise and healthy eating. This has been a school-wide effort for the last several years. In 2009, Cape May Elementary recieved a grant for the NJ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, but since them, the district and parents have been keeping the program going. We especially love the school-operated garden on campus. The district’s efforts to promote health, however, don’t stop with nutrition. A pool has been added to the school, and lunch has been moved to after recess, which is a recommendation of the national program. Cape May Elementary is one of only 50 schools in the state to have met at least one level of the challenge.


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10/19: Healthier Schools AwardGiven To Cape May Elementary

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FUN-draisers!Parade Date December 1st!

SAVE THE DATES AND TELL A FRIEND!!!Send donations to West Cape May Community Parade, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ 08204

Questions? Call 609-884-1005, ext. 2

Please Come and Support this West Cape May Tradition!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

TRADITIONAL SPAGHETTI DINNER AT THE PILOT HOUSE • 4-7:30PMJoin your hosts, Frank and Deidre Hineline as they sponsor the Annual Spaghetti and

Meatball dinner. All proceeds benefit the parade. Everyone is invited to 142 Decatur Street in Cape May. Cost: $15 per person. Tickets available at the door.

NOVEMBERTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st

3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND PARADE FUNDRAISERCONGRESS HALL BALLROOM • 6-8PM

Bring family and friends to celebrate and kick off the most wonderful time of year in the beautiful ballroom at Congress Hall. Enjoy live entertainment, including story time with Mrs. Clasu and ‘Blue’ the pig. Enjoy hot chocolate and other savory treats while shopping the silent auction

for early holiday gifts. Donation Request: $20 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Please call 609-884-8421 for tickets and info.

INTRODUCING DOCK MIKE’Son BROADWAY“Breakfast Anytime Tickets”Purchase your Breakfast Anytime Ticket for only $10 and present it to your server now through 7/25/2013 for a delicious break-fast with 5 yummy choices! Proceeds help support your favorite Parade. Tickets are available at the door or at WCM Borough Hall.

Sunday, November 18 - Dinner & a ShowWCM VFC DINNER BETWEEN 4 AND 7PM @ THE FIRE HALL. FOLLOWED BY “CHRISTMAS IN BARRY’S OPRYLAND”A new additon to the FUNdraising lineup! Savor the flavor of great “new” recipe chicken pot pie, then see Barry Tischler’s grand Ole Opry perform Christmas tunes country style! Combo tickets are $30... Show or meal only $20. Available in advance at WCM boro hall or at the door


Christmas ParadeWest Cape May Community

OPENEVERYDAY!

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

10/16: Snow Plow Rodeo At The Naval Air Station


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

(609) 898-8871 • www.birdhouseofcapemay.com

Open 10am-5pm (closed Tues. & Wed.) • Open Year Round Bringing Nature Closer to Your Home Since 1995

Quality, Handcrafted, U.S. Made Birdhouses, Feeders, Baths, Butterfly,

Bat and Purple Martin Houses, Hummingbird Feeders, Yard Art & Decor,

Iron Poles, Chimes, Fragranced Wax Pottery Natural Insect Repellents (No Deet) & More!


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Thisrunistoraiseawarenessoftheimportanceofcharacter,andtoraisemoney for the Gene Sole Scholarship Fund. This non-profit organization raisesscholarship money for local high school students. The awards go to studentsdemonstratingleadershipintheircommunityandschool,aswellasmaintainingagoodacademicrecord. TheorganizationisatributetoGeneSole,amanofunquestionablecharacterandintegrity,ScoutmasterofBSAWestCapeMayTroop#73,amanwhoservedhiscountryandcommunityasbothaU.S.MarineLieutenantColonelandPrincipaloftheRichardTeitelmanMiddleSchool. Registrationfor theraceis$25.All informationaboutregistrationfor theracecanbefoundonlineatsolemanrun.comorbycallingbytheWashingtonInninCapeMayat609-884-5697.Questions?genesolescholarship@yahoo.com

1ST ANNUAL

5K RUN/1 MILE FUN WALK

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10: 9AMIN FRONT OF CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL

10/16: Snow Plow RodeoAt The Naval Air Station

Len Desiderio Freeholder, Jerry Thornton Freeholder Director, Frank McCall of Cape May County Public Works


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Chris Thomas, Anthony Parsio, Joel Lloyd, Tater Salad, Matt Taylor

Joe “Cowboy” Sweeney, Donna Alexander, Denny Robertson Jr



Bill Cook, Sue Sheppard Freeholder, Mike Kelly, Len Desiderio


Joe Deaugustine, James, Ted DeSantis

GIVE YOUR DOG THE BEST

GIFT OF ALL: TEETH!

Scientists know that modern dogs’ lifestyles lead to a loss of

what they call “the alpha effect”: lower hormone levels, anxiety, bladder issues and self doubt.

The cure? No need for expensive drug therapies: our new

“Baskerville” canine teeth veneers are 100 per cent effective. These 1”-4” beauties will change your

dog’s life forever. And, since they are ceramic, they have

built-in Microban anti-bacterial properties, in case of biting

incidents.

Call (609) 770-8479 and ask for details: we have a qualified Canine Orthodentist in Cape May, with a selection of fangs ready.


Two stories, and 2,500 square feet of the coolest Cape May merchandise

THE EXIT ZERO STORE, 109 SUNSET BLVD, (609) 770-8479

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

Come and see what all the fuss is about. We’re so much more than a T-shirt store

(though our T-shirts ARE seriously good).


The Old FogeyAh, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur

Does anyone here not remember the Great Cape May Feral Pekinese incident of the 1850s? When the fashion of the day was for every lady to carry a tiny Peke around like a muff? Well, I adore a fur muff as much as the next man but even I could see there was trouble coming.

When the numbers of Pekes reached 10,000, instinctive pack mentality took over and they instantaneously leapt from their perches and formed a whirling mass of f luff and diamante collars around the band stand.

I LIKE dogs, in the same way I like automatic weapons and powerful opi-ates: they are dear to my heart but when not in supervised use should be kept locked away in a secure cabinet.

Indeed, I am unsure which of those three I would consider the more dangerous.

And before you look over at your pam-pered pug as it sits on a cushion, slaver-ing and licking its private parts, or express your outrage at my opinion, consider two things...

(a) I have had my faithful Yorkie, Young Albert (and his forebears) at my side for more years than I can count, and owe my life to him a dozen times over, yet still when I hear him leap up on the bed at night to snuff le and pass wind explosively, I make sure I have a stout stick lying close to hand by the bed.

And (b) wait until your darling dog is eating next, then try to take the food bowl away. Look into his/her/its eyes at the very second it notices. Oh yes, dear hearts: they are no more than wild animals with a veneer of civilization laid thin on top.

Amusing though this was — Ernie Hemingway was in town and I recall him roaring “That’s the biggest muff I have ever seen!” over the noise of 10,000 dogs yipping at near-ultrasonic pitch — it turned nasty when the pack grew hungry.

Well, it was like a great hairy carpet being unrolled right over the front row of the crowd. And when the carpet was rolled back, all that remained were gleaming chewed bones. Thank the Lord that only some folks from Wildwood had been standing there.

We all f led ahead of the snarling feral carpet, which roamed the streets unchecked for some hours, consuming anything that could not run faster or climb higher than 18 inches off the sidewalk.

In the end Ernie, Albert and I strode forth to give battle. Ernie had his Elephant Gun, Albert his teeth and I a pair of fine skillets from Mrs D’s kitchen. The carnage was awful, and to this day City Ordnance forbids any gathering of more than three Pekes in town.

On the plus side we all got rather fetch-ing f louncy fur coats from the affair.

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Shop in our farm store and check out our great selection of alpaca apparel and accessories: sweaters, capes, hats

& scarves, socks, throws, & yarn from the farm.

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Tom Nessler, Tom Thompson, Kris Baczek, Jeremiah Crauer


Paul Dietrich, Lewis Steelman, Kent Schellinger

Contemporary & Estate Jewelry

511 Washington Street Mall, Cape May(next to Fudge Kitchen) • (609) 898-8786

Other Location: 15 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede • (856) 939-0230

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

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good scents

jewelrylocal artpotterybooks

importscandlesincense

jazz & blues cds

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The Exit Zero Bouquet Ambush

«EACH week, Exit Zero ambushes an unsuspecting citizen (or citizens) with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our

fine local florists. This week’s recipient is Allison Lindborn from Bay Head, New Jersey.

It’s the doggie issue! Have one? Ralphie Macaroni... my Golden Retriever.

You’re pregnant! Boy or girl? Don’t know! She’ll be Skyler if she’s a girl and Dylan if he’s a boy.

When is the last time you received flowers? When I graduated college a few months ago... now I have a major in Social Science.

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

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WINDOW FASHIONS

405 W. Perry St., Cape May

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Fragrance takes us on ajourney like nothing else.

Our handmadeShea Body But ters

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flip-top jar.I am inspired by my ownexperiences, my memories

and my wanderlust, by places that I have visited

and ingredients I have found along my way.

Smiles,Canyon

10/13: Marie Pavese’s 90th Birthday Party At Cape May VFW

Sally and Michelle Pavese


Mike and Donna Kile

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patch quilt set Includes shams. 2Pc Twin $69, 3Piece Queen Set $99, 3Pc King Set $119


Debbie & Mike Downes

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609-884-1865 • 609-884-2602 Faxemail: [email protected]

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Cape WindsFlorist & Gift Shop

Cape May Sports Memorabilia

Phone: 609-898-3332 email: [email protected]

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• Current Stars, Hall of Famers and Rookies •• Certified Autographed Items •

• Vintage Yearbooks, Programs and Publications •

LOCATED IN CAPE MAY AT ANTIQUES EMPORIA405 W. PERRY STREET

Large selection of high quality vintage sports

cards & memorabilia at reasonable prices.


Marie Pavese with her adoring fans

« We called Marie’s oldest son, Dan Pavese, to get the

skinny on his mom’s party, and he told us how much it meant that this be a special evening. “I’ve planned a lot of events, but for this one, I had butterflies and headaches! The manager at the VFW, a woman named Kim, had to calm me down.

“My mom deserves all the best. Our father left us when she had four children and my younger sister was only two years old. She went to work — as a bookkeeper and a payroll clerk — and fed and took care of us all. At 90, she’s still taking care of people. Everyone’s proud of his mom; I’m especially proud.”

It’s a night that wouldn’t have been possible, Dan says, without the “great staff” of the VFW, and his “wonderful wife and support system, Sally”.


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Offer only available at our Clermont location.. 1930 Route 9.

While supplies last. (609) 624 3031

offer applies to in stock merchandise only. White and whitewash finish goods are NOT included. No rainchecks or backorders.


The Answer LadyWise answers to perplexing questions

THE Answer Lady invites inqui-ries from gentle readers on all manner of relationship quanda-ries, matters of the heart and eth-ics. If you’d like to send a query,

write to [email protected] Answer LadyI moved to Cape May a couple of years ago

from “up the road,” as you folks call it, and am very happy here. The problem is that I’ve been using the same hairdresser forever, which means I have been driving a 100-mile round-trip every couple of months to get my hair cut. Frankly, it’s getting a little old, so I guess I’ll have to start shopping around for a new styl-ist locally. Is it okay to tell a hairdresser that you’re just ‘taking a test drive’? — How’s My Hair

Dear Your Hair is Lovely That is perfectly acceptable. Selecting

the proper hairstylist is not unlike buying the right car, shopping for the perfect shoes, or auditioning one’s next… romantic inter-est. Most women are afraid of hurting some-one’s feelings, to the point of forgetting that others are professionals. They would like

your business, but they also understand that sometimes they might not be the correct fit for you. Some women like to read silently while getting their hair done; others look at their stylists as therapists or counselors and spend the entire appointment spilling their guts. And just like finding that special someone, a series of near-misses is part of the equation. So yes — feel free to go from place to place, and possibly endure a couple of “not quite” hairstyles before finding your perfect coif, not unlike a series of one-night stands before

finding The One. The Answer Lady has been to every salon in Cape May, and can say with confidence that each is a quality organization with talented staff. The Answer Lady her-self currently patronizes Accent On Beauty, a situation which began due to the fact that she is elderly and it is in close proximity to the office, but she remains due to miracle-worker-slash stylist, Terry. Why not start your search there? They’re hosting an open house on Friday, November 3 from 4:30-8:30.

Dear Answer LadyMy 20-year high school reunion is com-

ing up and I’m starting to panic. I suddenly feel like running out and getting a total make-over — hair extensions, new make-up, fake nails, outrageous dress — the works. Help me get ahold of myself. — Freaking Out

Dear OverThe Answer Lady can’t quite reach you

from here, but if she could she would slap you like Joan Crawford would. Your plan does not make sense from the standpoint that you could turn out to be completely unrecogniz-able. Unless, of course, that is your intent, in which case, have at it.


10/21: First Annual Scarecrow Contest On Stimpson Lane

Alan Brown: “Most unique” The Lotozos: “Best use of felt”Gabi Urda and Fran Wilson: “Most Gothic”

Kenny, Donna, Brianna: “Most political”

The Bithells: “Most delicious”

Mike and Lisa Bernstein: “Most risque”

Stephanie Hart: “Best Overalls” Brain surgeon: “Best pop culture reference”

... And here’s the reason why!


MAC MEMBERS GET 10% OFF!Your purchases benefit on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the

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

The Carriage House Gallery Shopat the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

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Halloween Pins & EarringsFall Wardrobe Accents & Scarf JewelryPlus.... Fountains, Tea Sets, Scone Mixes,

Toys, Games & much, much more!


Stephanie, Morgan, Chris, Christopher


Christina Laughlin, Dawn Thornton, Jessica Savage

Kathleen Sanfilippo, Anthony, Chuck


What’s Your Story?Every week, we ask: Who the heck are you and what are you doing here?

Who are you? Donna Stro-hecker.

Where are you from? Schul-kill Haren, Pennsyvlania.

What do you do? I’m retired. I come to Cape May often; sadly, this visit ends today.

What were you doing when we interrupted? I was just speaking with my friend about the store behind me: Dog Days.

That’s appropriate because the theme of this week’s Exit Zero is doggies. Have any? I have a five-year-old Bishop named Harley that I rescued from a shelter.

Does Harley have any ador-able habits? He loves apples!

What are your plans today? Shopping... and, actually, buying apples for Harley!

Interview by Gabi Urda

PHOTOGRAPH BY GABI URDA


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Let us help you find the Perfect Fit.

BRA specialist available daily!

Walk right in or make an

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10/21: Trick-Or-Treat On The Washington Street Mall

Roseanne Anerson, Kirsten Anerson, Angie Famiano, Giavana Famiano, Olivia Famiano


Mia and Melissa D’arco

Gary and Donna Padussis


Cape AtlanticBook Company

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www.patjacksonjewelers.com Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

(609) 884-2300 • 510 Carpenter’s Lane, Cape May

Enchanting Fragrances and Luscious Skin Care all the way from Italy...JUST FOR YOU!

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The Italian Garden


Nathan Lockner, Roman Johnson, Ali Martino, Giorgio Palesano


Luke and Colt Hutchinson

Halloween is a big deal around here; my son Nathan, who is seven years old, has had

his costume — a creepy jester — picked out since the beginning of August. He saw it in a magazine and just loved it. And I love being able to steal some tootsie rolls from his candy bag after trick-or-treating! — Katie Lockner, Sellersville, Pennsylvania ”“

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Visit the Pink House

Cottage next door

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and Native American

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Open Daily

GIA gemologist on staff.

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

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407 Washington Street MallCape May, New Jersey609-884-0334

Introducing the largest and finest collection of gem-quality Tanzanite jewelry

on the east coast!

SCOTT THOMAS, store manager and in-house designer of Henry’s Cape May,

brings his decades of experience as a gem trader and jewelry designer

in presenting this magnificent collection.


Eleanor, Mona George Kellen


Olivia and Lynn Krenzien


FALL is in full-swing... So read on to find out what’s happening dur-ing lovely Autumn in Cape May. For more information on any of the events you see below, con-

tact the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities at 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit capemaymac.org.

Through November 4Scarecrow Alley: The grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, are ghoulishly transformed for Halloween with a display of frightening and fun scarecrows created by members of the community. Take a stroll along Scarecrow Alley on the grounds. Free admission. Open daily. Scarecrow Contest: Artistic, ghoulish, funny and frightening scarecrows compete for prizes during the annual Scarecrow Contest on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. Community par-ticipants submitted full-sized scarecrow entries that are displayed on the grounds of the estate along “Scarecrow Alley.” Contest winners will receive prizes in various catego-

ries, with a People’s Choice Award and $200 to the creators of the scarecrow that garners the most votes. Participate by voting!

Through November 16Cape May Stage presents Poe, Times Two: Twin tales of mystery, murder... and mor-tar! A double-bill of short, one-man plays adapted from two classic stories of mys-tery and horror, “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat,” by Edgar Allan Poe. One actor. Two classic horror stories! Per-formances will be from October 31 through Nov.ember 16; Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, and Thurs-days at 8pm Half-price preview performance Wednesday, October 31 at 8pm. The Robert Shackleton Playhouse is located at the corner of Bank and Lafayette. Admission is $35 for adults, $30 for Seniors, $15 for students.

November 2Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings

of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Offered at 7pm and 7:45pm. $10 for adults, $7 for chil-dren (ages 3-12).

November 2-3East Lynne Theater Company presents Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Norwood Builder: Performed in the style of an NBC radio show from the 1930s, complete with live sound effects and commercials. All of the evidence points to a young lawyer as the murderer. But is he being set-up, or is he the murderer after all? It’s an exciting puzzle fit for Holmes and Watson. The show starts at 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street. Tickets are $25; $15 for stu-dents; and free for ages 12 and under.

November 3Sherlock Holmes Search for Clues Tour: Travel from inn to inn in Victorian Cape May while you try to solve a murder mystery, from 1-3pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $7.50 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets are available

The Ultimate Cape May Activity GuideWhether you want family fun, or a romantic night out, you will find the answer in here... get reading!

It’s officially November, so we’ve got holidays on the brain! Get yourself in a festive mood with one of the activities described below... Aleksey Moraykov



at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: More than 40 vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties including seasonal decora-tions, gift items and more. The fun kicks off at 10am and lasts until 4pm, at Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton. Admission is $2 for adults, and free for chil-dren 12 and under. Historic Haunts Combo Tour: Get into the spirit of things on a trolley tour of some of Cape May’s regal Victorian residences, reputed to host more than the living. Then it’s a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, with a discussion of Victorian spiri-tualism. Starts at 7pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour: This tour features a century of beachfront develop-ment, from Victorian cottages of the 1870s through the most up-to-date of today’s housing. The tour starts at 12:30pm and takes about 45 minutes. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Moonlight Trolley Ride: Take this romantic

trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May as a guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tours begin and tickets are avail-able at the Washington Street Mall Informa-tion Booth. This love train gets moving at 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour: Dis-cover points of interest, activities and spe-cial events sponsored by both MAC and other non-profit organizations throughout Cape May. It’s a perfect introduction to town, and it begins at 11:15am. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children (ages 3-12).

November 9Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Offered at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children (ages 3-12).

November 10Historic Haunts Combo Tour: Get into the spirit of things on a trolley tour of some of Cape May’s regal Victorian residences, reputed to host more than the living. Then it’s a guided tour of the historic (some say

haunted) Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, with a discussion of Victorian spiri-tualism. Starts at 7pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Moonlight Trolley Ride: Take this romantic trolley ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May as a guide tells tales of Victorian romance. Tours begin and tickets are avail-able at the Washington Street Mall Informa-tion Booth. Tour begins at 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children (ages 3 to 12).War at the Shore Trolley Tour: This is a guided 1.5-hour trolley tour that focuses on the impact of World War II on the Cape May area. Tour-goers will see coastal fortifica-tions at Cape May Point such as Battery 223 and Fire Control Tower No. 23, the Cape May Canal and a 20-minute tour of the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum (NASW). Offered at 12:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for children.Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour: Dis-cover points of interest, activities and special events sponsored by both MAC and other non-profit organizations throughout Cape May. It’s a perfect introduction to town, and

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CHAD DE SATNICK AND THE ENTIRE LIFE ROLLS ON FAMILY would like to thank all those who participated,

volunteered, sponsored, and donated to the 2012 Annual LRO East Coast Golf Tournament.

Chad de [email protected] | 609-780-19862 Captains Court, Cape May NJ 08204

Law Firm of Denafo & WalcoffBSI constructionde Satnick’s Window FashionsThe Lobster HouseLund’s FisheriesCold Spring FisheriesWawa of Cape MayHarbor View RestaurantOakley & the Klevan FamilyPat Jackson JewelersDepot MarketCappy’s PizzaWilsey RealtySeashore FoodReznick GroupChambers FamilyDelmoSportsCape May National Golf ClubBowman Cooling & HeatingSturdy SavingsFish & FancyNew Eastern HealthDr James Rochford, DMDHunter Douglas Window FashionsGeorge Rohana BuildersJ Byrne Marine InsuranceParkwayVet HospitalGibbons & Oneill CPA’sLofric/AtratechAtlantiCare Stroke InstituteAtlantiCare Neuroscience DepartmentHarrah’s Regional Trauma Center at AtlantiCareTitle Company of JerseyExit Zero Harpoon Henry’s

de Satnick Real Estate Heritage Surf ShopVirginia Hotel/The Ebbitt RoomCrest Savings BankSunset LiquorsMajesty Marble & GraniteCoastal Marketing Group/Brian GroetschDiPalantino ContractorsSpilker Funeral HomeCabana’s on the BeachTony’s ProduceMiddle Township High School Golf TeamWildwood Catholic High School Golf TeamCannon Hill IncTop Notch Tree CareCape May Fire DepartmentUncle Bill’s of Cape MayCold Spring CarpentryBurlington Dental PartnershipWJ Hand BuildersWetsuit WorldLouisa’s/ Louisa’s The Chocolate BarAnita de Satnick, Jane Kurland, Kendra Heminway, Diane Bates, Meredith Borrell, Sean Carberry

Thank You to the entire Cape May Community for their continued support of Life Rolls On!

Your generous contributions allow programs like They Will Surf Again to continue to have a positive impact of those living with a Spinal Cord Injury.


it starts at 11:15am. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for chil-dren.

November 16Mad Batter Wine Dinner — Fla-vors of Fall: Celebrate the fall harvest with a five-course din-ner paired with a selection of wines at the Mad Batter restau-rant. Dinner is limited to 60, and starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $75 per person.

November 17Christmas Tree Lighting Cer-emony: Come to the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Wash-ington Street, for the Christ-mas tree lighting. Santa flips the switch at 7pm! Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-per-ishable food item for donation. Free trolley shuttles are avail-able from 5-9pm from the Mall Information Booth.

November 18

Friends of the World War II Tower Meeting — Firearms of the World War II Era: Learn about the weaponry used during World War II from historic fire-arms by local expert Dr. Thomas Foster. This program will be held at the Cape May Lutheran Church, located at 509 Pitts-burgh Avenue, at 2pm. Admis-sion $5, and free to Friends members.

November 23 through December 14East Lynne Theater Company Presents Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas: Three of Alcott’s tales, including the opening of Little Women, beautifully brought to life in storytelling fashion by Gayle Stahlhuth. A holiday treat for the whole fam-ily, the show will be at The First Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes Street. Tickets are $25, $15 for students, and ages 12 and under are free.

November 23 through December 30Cape May Stage presents A Tuna Christmas: It’s 24 hours before Christmas and times are tough. Bertha Bumiller’s drunken hus-band hasn’t come home, her kids are messes, and a Christ-mas Phantom is destroying the town’s decorations. Two actors, 12 days of Christmas, and 24 hilarious characters will put a jingle in your sleigh. Perfor-mance schedule is as follows: Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, and Thursdays at 8pm. The Cape May Stage theater is located at The Robert Shackleton Play-house on the corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets. Admission is $35 for adults, $30 for seniors (62 and over), and $15 for stu-dents.

November 23 and 24Holiday Crafts Fair: Shop for unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations. The fair will last from 10am to 4pm at Convention Hall. Admission is $2 for adults, and free for chil-dren 12 and under.

November 24Cape May Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. Start off at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille, then take the trolley shuttle to Natali Vine-yards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery, where you’ll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. $60 per person includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Lasts from 12pm to 5pm.

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Activity Of The WeekA weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Put On Your Dancing Shoes.

SHAKE the Cape May sand out of your dancing shoes — on November 17, it’s time to dance. Dancing is a traditional activity at seaside resorts.

Before Queen Victoria was born, Jane Austen sent her characters to dance in Bath, a resort about 25 miles from the sea. Austen captured the strict etiquette that governed the dances — no woman could dance with a partner to whom she had not been intro-duced, and if she danced more than twice with one partner, she would be considered “fast.” If a gentleman presented himself and asked politely, it was rude for the lady to refuse a dance. The order of the dances was written on the dance card, carried on a cord by the lady, and gentlemen carried small pencils so they could reserve a dance. Because ladies kept these elaborate dance cards as souvenirs, they often paid more for their dance tickets.

Most often, the master of ceremonies, who was in charge of the music, and who could properly introduce a gentleman to a lady, scheduled country dances, Scottish

before a battle, and men wore their swords while dancing, which may be why the lady places her left hand on her partner’s shoul-der instead of his waist.

Cape May is often home to vintage dance events, but this November, you can try your hand — or foot — at more mod-ern dance. Ballroom dancing is enjoying a boom in popularity today, thanks, in part, to shows like Dancing with the Stars, which showcases the rumba, the paso doble, the lindy hop and the tango. Dancing is low cost and great exercise.

Accomplished dancers and beginners can have fun dancing along with Fred Hall in Cape May. The Fred Hall Orchestra will be at Convention Hall beginning at 8pm, playing “lively, sophisticated musical styles from show tunes to disco, from big bands to rock.” There’s no pressure — “reluctant hoofers” are welcome — and admission is only $5. And, if when you need a break, you and your partner can gaze at the ocean view. For more information, contact the City of Cape May at 609-884-9565.

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In “The Black Cat,” a condemned man speaks from his prison cell on the night before he is to be executed for the brutal murder of his wife. Poe’s masterful study of domestic violence, guilt and one man’s descent into madness, “The Black Cat” is a journey that illustrates the ability of the human mind to observe and comment on its own destruction, while being powerless to stop it.

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OVER the course of every human life there are epic events. First breath. Check.First ride on a roller coaster. Check. First kiss. Check.

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Wolves? Owls?Uh huh. It is, after all, Owl-o-ween week-

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and free if they are five and under.That’s less than it cost for that first ride on

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You can sign up for bird walks, programs right at Convention Hall, and a day or more of the festival’s array of indoor and outdoor events. You don’t have binoculars? That’s eas-ily fixed. The top manufacturers will be at Convention Hall. You can test drive the plan-ets most coveted optics (and maybe catch a bit of seabird migration right out on the deck overlooking the ocean.).

Late October is the peak of fall bird migration. Tens of thousands of migrating sea ducks (not to mention loons, gannets, and other sea birds) will be speeding along, just offshore. At the Hawk Watch at Cape

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May Point State Park, the byword will be — Golden Eagle.

Yep. Late October is also prime time for migrating Golden Eagles as well as other birds of prey. With luck, as many as 15 raptor species might be seen. And if the weekend coincides with the passage of a cold front, watch out!

It is more than possible to record over 200 species of birds. Of course you need to iden-tify them. That’s where the experts at New Jersey Audubon come in. In fact, included in the mix of special guests are people who write field guides. People like Kevin Karlson, Michael O’Brien, Clay Sutton... even David Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds.

The 66th Annual Cape May Birding Festival. The day Autumn and Audubon showcase all that is great about natural Cape May. October 26-28. Beach Avenue in Cape May. Check!

In the meantime, head over to CMBO, located at 701 East Lake Drive overlooking Lake Lily in Cape May Point; it’s THE place for all of your nature needs. For your shopping convenience, the Cape May Bird Observatory is open seven days a week from 9:30 am to 4:30pm. You can ask the staff for help, and

you can pick up a FREE birding map and checklist. While you are there, scan the book-shelves for some bargains in the used and vintage books section (maybe even a slightly used field guide for the kitchen counter), look at some of the wonderful Charley Harper merchandise including a terrific lithograph done just for the Cape May Bird Observatory (which is FREE when you become a member), or pick up some of the newest HAWKS in Flight clothing for your wardrobe. Or just browse around; I’m sure something will catch your eye. If it’s nice, sit outside on our garden benches and enjoy the birds and the view of

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Lake Lily. If you can’t make it to Cape May, you’ll just have to let your fingers do the bird-ing online at BirdCapeMay.org or call 609-884-2736. We do mail order, too!

Seymore Thanu is none other than New Jersey’s own Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and Chief Communications Officer for New Jersey Audubon. Pete uses his talents and energy to make the natural world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (avail-able at CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fantasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtually every birding publication and for The New York Times.

You’ll see both wolves and birds of prey, like the pretty regal-looking hawk above, at the 66th Annual Cape May Birding Festival this weekend, October 26-28


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New Homes • Additions • Windows/DoorsKitchen/Baths • Marine Construction

Complete Home Remodeling

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34 Gurney Street

Specializing in New Homes, Victorian houses. Recently Renovated The Abbey!

609.780.4109

10/14: Celebration of Sally Sachs At West Cape May Banquet Hall

Sally Sachs, Deputy Mayor Anita vanHeeswyk


Sally Sachs, Mayor George Stanger


for the kid in all of us!

NOVEMBER 26, 2012 THRU JANUARY 4, 2013

The Gift That Never Goes Out of Style!

Enjoy the best pricing of the year on season passes, waterpark admissions and more!

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Prometheus Capital Management Corp. A Registered Investment Advisor

30 South Main Street, Yardley, Pa 19067PA (215) 321-9312 • NJ (609) 898-0769 • FL (941) 747-3202 • CELL (610) 506-9690

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Thomas J. Schneberger, CFP is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional with Prometheus Capital Management Corp., A Registered Investment Advisor. Prometheus Capital Management Corp does not

offer tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified advisor regarding your individual circumstances.


“Writers’ group and friends”

PHOTOGRAPH BY SANDY MALONEY... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479


Dennis J. SpilkerManager/Funeral DirectorN.J. Lic. No. 4038

David M. DanaherFuneral Director

N.J. Lic. No. 3285

“Continuing A 90 Year TraditionOf Serving The Cape May and

Lower Township Area.”

609.884.3793www.spilkerfuneralhome.com

“Cherishing Life’s Moments”

GoodDan Matthews

Insured & Bonded

Cleaning with Care

Custom Cleaning

Window Cleaning Service

Interior Painting

609-884-5154 office

609-846-3146 [email protected]

HOUSEKEEPERS


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Sally Sachs, Ann

Jeff Van Drew, Sally Sachs and Matt Milam


Energy Saving Tip!Unplug household electronics and

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Sally Sachs, Freeholder Gerald Thornton


Patrick, Jane, Jack, Joe, Francine

Sandy, Bob, Linda, AnneEnergy Savings for Life!

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

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Andrea Moffatt, Robin Grant, Ron Goldstein, Judy Love

Friends of Sally Sachs

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10/14: October Jammer At Never Surrender Tattoo

Tasha, Jessica

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABI URDA

Mary, Casey

Ricky, Mike

OPEN DAILY Monday thru Saturday 9am to 5pm

Sundays 11am-3pm

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MOVE RIGHT IN!!!11 Cape Woods Road

North Cape May3 BR, 2 BA, cac, 2-car att garage.

$289,000

UPSCALE BEACH HOUSE304 E. Stockton Road

Wildwood Crest5 BR, 4 BA, multi zone heat/air,

2-blocks to beach.$799,000

MARINA & HARBOR VIEWSCANYON CLUB UNIT #245

902 Ocean Dr., Lower TownshipPenthouse 4 BR, 4.5 BA, gas heat, c/a, elevator, fire sprinkler system.

$1,325,000

HARBOR LANE CONDO1407 Harbor Lane

Unit #101, Cape May2 BR, 2 BA, gas f/p, assigned parking,

elevator to all levels.$474,000

PERFECT LOCATION118 Decatur Street, Cape May

8 BR, 5.5 BA, full basement,

1 block to beach.$1,195,000

SPECTACULAR HARBOR VIEWS!!! 45’ BOAT SLIP

2 Harbor Cove, Cape MayCape May Harbor Village

& Yacht Club. 4 BR, 3 full/2 half BA, cac.

$1,690,000

MOVE IN CONDITION1116 Ohio Avenue, Cape May

4 BR, 2 BA, cac, h/w fl. o/s shower.

$629,000

VACATION COTTAGE509 Ocean Ave., Cape May Point

3 BR, 1 BA, c/a, newer roof, 2-blocks to beach.

$535,000


From application to closing, we’re committed to delivering the very best loan for you.

DAVID STRASSNER NMLS# 134841

1252 Route 109 SouthCape May, NJ 08204(O) 609.884.0108 (C) [email protected]

LICENSED BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCECorporate NMLS# 71603 • Office NMLS# 293556 • Not an offer to lend, all borrowers must qualify

Full service lender right in

your backyard!


Amie and Kevin Murphy

“Medium Rich”, “Big Rich”

Jamie and Kevin Murphy

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The October Jammer is our end-of-the season party.

We get a bunch of beer and pizza, and have a customer appreciation day. We had a great turnout... I’d say there were 50 to 60 people here at any given time. —Rich Menet, owner of Never Surrender Tattoo ”“

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Frankie, Maria, Linda, Jermarie


Five Hour Jones

Dwight Dunbracco, Tanya

1043 Washington Street Cape May

The White House4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

$999,000

615 Broadway West Cape May

Unique Floor Plan with Atrium 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

$595,000

7 Herron Court Cape May Court House

The Four Seasons at Stone Harbor

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with Den$375,000

608 Franklin Street Cape May

The Wisteria House3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

$799,000

805 Shore DriveTownbank

Lovely Bayfront Home4 bedrooms, 3 baths

$999,000

810 Cape AvenueCape May Point

Lovely Home with Oversized Lot4 bedrooms, 2 baths

$579,000


Located in the heart of West Cape May, Plenty of room in this 4 bedroom,

2.5 Bath home. Price Reduced!

$295,000

Darcy G. Dickenson GRI,SFR

Broker/Salesperson 609-602-4122 direct

609-884-2700 x14 office609-884-0788 Fax

[email protected]

136 LEAMING AVE., WEST CAPE MAY

609.884.1300 • www.deSatnickRealEstate.com

RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSONCELL: 609.602.5578

EMAIL: [email protected]

DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

203 CAPE AVENUECAPE MAY POINT

3 BR/3 BA Rare to the Point with Views

Offered at $734,000

15 CAPTAINS COURT TRANQUILITY

3 BR/2 BA Large rear deck with hot tubOFFERED AT $359,900

NEW PRICE!NEW PRICE!


Megan Murphy, Jessica Mencand Byson, Jill Beancy, Stacy

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

ApexRealty, Inc.

Theresa Senico ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES

609-408-4655 www.theresasenico.com

27 IOWA AVENUE, VILLAS

$144,000

Adorable 3 Bedroom Home!


10/14: October Jammer AtNever Surrender Tattoo

Louis Sicilia, Ed Fuller, Mary Fuller, Eddy Fuller, Jr


Eddie Campbell, Bill Gleason, Richi Mennet

Anthony Sviger, Jimbo Slyce, Ray Dallas

1520 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, UNIT 115, CAPE MAY

1400 Texas Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204

Next to the Cape May Wawa

www.CoastlineRealty.com

607 CAPE AVENUE, CAPE MAY POINT

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home with lots of charm. Short walk to the beach, just a block to lake Lily. Rental History. $439,000

“Cape Roc” 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo just short 1/2 block to the beach. Over-sized heated pool. $254,900

Sol Needles Real Estate

344 CONGRESS ST., CAPE MAY

2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath Immaculately maintained

home just 3 blocks to beach with excellent rental

history. Rear deck, front screened porch,

full basement, detached 1 car garage.

$695,000

7 BRIDLE PATH, ERMA

3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher nestled on a quiet tree filled lot

featuring living room with fireplace, formal

dining room, large kitchen & Florida room.

$270,000

512 Washington Mall, Cape May(609) 884-8428 • 800-441-8428

www.cbcapemay.com


Homes Of The WeekCheck out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area

14 HIDDEN LAKE C.M. COURT HOUSE

Spacious home sits on 1.32 acres at “Hidden Lake Estates”. Very popular one story offers a loft bedroom over the garage plus 3 more bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There is a formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, study, family room, laun-dry room, pantry, screened-in porch opening to a rear deck, and a covered porch. Ameni-ties include gas fireplace in family room, hardwood floors, wall-to-wall carpeting, ceramic tile, granite countertops, cen-tral air, and stainless steel ap-pliances. $479,900

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington Street

Cape May609-884-5800

jerseycaperealty.com

217 ALEXANDER AVE. CAPE MAY POINT

The Cape May area is not just great restaurants and a won-derful walking mall. The finest beachfront home in Cape May Point just came on the market. It offers all of the amenities in a home in a serene, uncrowd-ed and majestic 180 degree water view setting with daily sunsets over the ocean and bay. Breath-taking 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on a corner lot located directly across from the beach with amazing water views. Gourmet kitchen, eleva-tor, custom trim work, sauna, & fitness room. $2,725,000

Coastline RealtyCarol Menz, Broker

(609) 884-50051400 Texas Ave., Cape May

coastlinerealty.com

504 MISTLETOE ROAD CAPE MAY BEACH

Wow! This newly remodeled ranch home is elelgant yet com-fortable and inviting. There is a large great room addition and a superb gourmet kitchen offer-ing a spacious granite counter top and GE stainlss steel appli-ances. The bathrooms are sleak and sophisticated. The master suite has a private bath and glass doors to the deck. The living space is large enough for any holiday gathering or party. This truly exceptional home is the reflection of great decor along with high end appoint-ments. $379,900

Theresa Senico Apex Realty

2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655

theresasenico.com

305 PARK BLVD.WEST CAPE MAY

This home has 4 bedrooms with one on the first floor, 2.5 baths, large screened-in-porch, front porch with rock-ers, gas fireplace, stainless steel appliances, new wood floors though out, gas heat, central air never rented, comes fully furnished, very easy to see. $559,000

Darcy DickensonCape May Realty

311 Pittsburgh AvenueCape May

609-602-4122capemayproperty.net

1051 ILLINOIS AVENUECAPE MAY

Check out this beach cottage in a wonderful neighbor-hood! This well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Village Green single has the best of both worlds. Close enough to everything Cape May has to offer but no crowds, traffic or parking problems. The large Florida room offers addition-al living space for family and friends while the attached 1 car garage provides storage for all your beach gear. This home has a solid rental histo-ry and is a great investment! $549,900

HomeStead Real Estate846 Broadway,West Cape May609-884-1888

homesteadcapemay.com

23 HARBOR COVE, CAPE MAY

Aggressively priced 5 bed-room, 4 bath estate home with two car garage, pool and 45 foot boat slip. Amazing harbor views! $1,950,000

DeSatnick Real Estate1001 Lafayette Street

Cape May(609) 884-1300

desatnickrealestate.com

603 SEA GROVECOLD SPRING

Walk to the Cape May light-house, Lake Lily, & the lovely beaches of Cape May Point from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that was custom built in 2002. It sits on a private acre at the western end of desirable Sea Grove Ave. Located across from state preserved lands and on the edge of Cape May Point; this location will give the new owner the rare opportunity for peaceful privacy while still being able to stroll to the beach. $789,000

Wilsey Realty

501 Lafayette StreetCape May

(609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com

1116 OHIO AVENUECAPE 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 pri-mary 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 car concrete driveway.

Heijung Park-ColamecoJersey Cape Realty

739 Washington StreetCape May

609-884-5800

416 PORTSMOUTH RD. TRANQUILITY

Sprawling red cedar contem-porary with sweeping un-obstructed waterfront views facing Cape May canal and passing boats. Nestled in a private wooded setting and surrounded by natural land-scaping and winding gar-dens, Tranquility at its best. A stunning retreat only 5 minutes from Cape May city and beaches. Well appointed interior, many furnishings included. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $725,000.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty1159 Washington St.

(609) 884-3332chrisclemanssir.com

31 FIRST AVENUECAPE MAY

Location, location, location! Just one half block to the beach at the popular south end, this 2 unit condomin-ium has an excellent rental history. The first floor unit offers 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths and snice open front porc.h $495,000. The 2nd/3rd floor unit offers 4 bedrooms., 2 full baths, ocean view front deck, and large rear deck. $795,000. or whole house $1,290,000. Ample off-street parking for both units.

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall

Cape May(609) 884-8428cbcapemay.com


Rentals Of The WeekAdorable homes in America’s Original

Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment

727 Broadway, West Cape May5BR, 3.5BA, cac, internet, sleeps 12Call for off-season rates

220 Perry Street, Cape May7BR, 3BA, 2 half BA, internet, sleeps 15Call for off-season rates

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

15 S. Broadway, Cape May – Driftwood Condos, Unit #21 - 1 BR, 1 BA, w/d, wi-fi, a/c, sleeps 4 - $800 - $1,525/week.

209 Congress Street, Cape May6 bedroom, 4 bath home, sleeps 15, close to beach and mall, w/d, wi-fi, a/c, off-street parking - $5,500 - $7,500/week.

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles512 Washington Street Mall, Cape May (609) 884-8428 • cbcapemay.com

819 Beach Avenue, Unit 2H, Cape May Oceanfront 1 BR/1 BA condo, sleeps 4. $700-$875/week.

404 Coral Avenue, Cape May Point 4 BR/3.5 BA single family home, sleeps 8. $2000-$4300/week.

Desatnick Real Estate, LLC1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May609.884.1300 • deSatnickRealEstate.com

1307 Beach Ave. Unit 3 Cape MayCondo, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Sleeps 6. $775-$1650 per week.

401 Second Ave., West Cape MaySingle Family 4 bedroms, 2 baths Sleeps 10. $950-$1825 per week.

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 1159 Washington St., Cape May609-884-3332, chrisclemanssir.com

1310 B Pennsylvania Ave, Cape MayScreened Porch, Open Deck, 2 BedroomsSleeps 6. $900-$1200 week

842 West Rio Grande Ave, Shaw CrestSummer Season RentalSleeps 4, $7,000

Coastline Realty1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-5005coastlinerealty.com

727 Broadway, West Cape May5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps 14. Available off season and summer of 2013.

211 Beach, Cape May1 & 2 bedroom units available off season and summer of 2013.

Homestead Real Estate846 Broadway, West Cape May(609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com

201 Third AvenueWest Cape May4 BR 2 BAYear round or Seasonal Long term available.Wonderful location, Plenty of room for large family.

Inquiries to rentals department at Jersey Cape Realty739 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-5800

312 S. Lake Drive., Cape May Point4 BR, 3 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher, decks, central a/c, sleeps 8

109 West Grant Street, Cape May4 BR, 2.5 BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher,central a/csleeps 12 Jersey Cape Realty739 Washington Street, Cape May(609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com

1440 Missouri Avenue, Cape May 4bed/2.5 bath all utilitlies included Oct.-May 31,2013 $2000.00 per month

1520 New Jersey Avenue, Cape May1 bed/1 bath Oct-May $800.00 + electric

Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette Street, Cape May(609) 884-1007wilseyrealty.com

Winter rental712 A Corgie StreetCape May$1000 per monthSeptember-May

Darcy DickensonCape May Realty311 Pittsburgh AvenueCape May609-602-4122capemayproperty.net

501 LAFAYETTE STREET, CAPE MAY NJ 08204TOLL FREE: 877-884-8907 • LOCAL 609-884-1007

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1001 LAFAYETTE STREETCAPE MAY NJ 08204

TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

118 ELLIOT ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY 3 BR/2 BA Cape Cod

located in North Cape May tucked away in a quiet

residential neighborhood. $169,000

110 ASPEN DRIVE, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

Privacy abounds at this Cape May Court House 3 BR/3 BA ranch home

located slightly north of the County Zoo. $329,900

SHORT SALE!

Heijung Park-ColamecoBroker/Sales

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc739 Washington St., Cape May NJ 08204

Office: 609-884-5800 Cell: 609-602-8641GotCapeMayHomes.com

11 BEACH DRIVE, UNIT 103

(SAND PIPER BEACH CLUB)

2 bedroom 2 bath, 1066 sq. ft of Luxury beach front

Condo offers excellent rental history, 5 star hotel

amenities, & services.


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Every Thursday, Exit Zero is delivered to around 300 places. Get it delivered to your home in a plastic mailer. It’s $50 for 47 B&W issues, plus five in color. Call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe. DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Savings Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, By The Sea Realty, Oyster Bay, Cape May Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Bank of America, Victorian Hotel, SOMA Art Gallery, Island Grill, Primrose, Center For Community Arts, Primo Hoagies.

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

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

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

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

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

EAST CAPE MAY Nature Center, Model Cleaners, Cape May Laundromat, Coastline Realty, Cape Bookkeeping, Shear Sunsations, Rizzo Chiropractic, C-View Inn, Century 21 Gilmartin. WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Higher Grounds, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside

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

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

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

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

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

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

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