volume 11, issue 11 - april 18, 2013

A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Thursday, April 18, 2013 ¯ Vol. 11, No. 11 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort

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Teen Dance AtConvention Hall

Page 58-59

Open Mic NightAt The Pilot House

Pages 50-55

Andrew Axelsson’s 50th Birthday Party

...that summer is on its way. We sent a photographer to the beach to capture the sunny faces enjoying the first taste of warm weather on Cape Island. Pictured here are K. Pizzle, Mad Dog, Magpie, and Morgy. Aleksey Moryakov

How Sweet It Is...

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Beef And BeerFor Ray Reyes

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The AlmanacTHURSDAY April 18Mostly sunny

GHigh Temperature: 63Low Temperature: 56Chance of Rain: 20%Sunrise: 6:18amSunset: 7:40pmHigh Tides: 2:01am, 2:52pmLow Tide: 8:33am, 8:27pm

FRIDAY April 19Partly cloudy

UHigh Temperature: 63Low Temperature: 55Chance of Rain: 20%Sunrise: 6:17am Sunset: 7:41pmHigh Tides: 3:01am, 3:52pmLow Tides: 9:26am, 9:30pm

SATURDAY April 20Rainy

VHigh Temperature: 57Low Temperature: 45Chance of rain: 50%Sunrise: 6:16am Sunset: 7:42pmHigh Tides: 4:01am, 4:47pmLow Tides: 10:17am, 10:30pm

SUNDAY April 21Sunny

GHigh Temperature: 55Low Temperature: 46Chance of Rain: 0%Sunrise: 6:14amSunset: 7:43pmHigh Tides: 4:56am, 5:36pmLow Tides: 11:04am, 11:25pm

MONDAY April 22Partly cloudy

UHigh Temperature: 56Low Temperature: 47Chance of Rain: 10%Sunrise: 6:23am Sunset: 7:37pmHigh Tide: 6:13am, 7:44pmLow Tides: 11:49am

Goings-On Around Town

4/18: Forum On The Green — Farm-To-Table Dinner This seasonally-inspired meal, done in conjunction with Slow Food South Jersey as a fundraiser for the 2013 Cape May Forum, will feature the tasty concoctions of the Blue Pig Tavern’s Executive Chef Jeremy Einhorn, who will utilize fresh produce from West Cape May’s Beach Plum Farm. 6-9pm at Congress Hall. Visit capemayforum.org.4/19: Casino Night This Boardwalk Empire-style night of food, music, and gambling will benefit Wildwood Catholic High School. Live music and auction. Admission is $50 in advance, or $60 at the door, and includes $25 in chips and food. Begins at 6pm with cocktails and appetizers, followed by casino games at 7pm. Visit wildwoodcatholic.org.4/19: Downton Abbey-inspired Tea Join the Friends of the Physick Estate for this event, Upton Tea, held in the Carriage House Café and Tearoom at 3pm. There will be gifts for those who come in period dress appropriate to the historical time-frame of the series, along with Downton Abbey trivia for entertainment. Admission is $25 for Friends and $30 for non-members. Call 609-884-5404.4/19: Meet and Greet Pizza Night With Cape May Kiwanis Club Enjoy the food and see inside the historic clubhouse overlooking the beach, starting at 5pm. Call (609) 884-8888.4/19: Cape May Forum Salon Series Water, water all around... and so many interesting people and projects in Cape May County that deal with just that! Cape May Forum presents a free series of relaxed and informa-tive evenings — From Shipwrecks to Shorelines — featuring the experience of the region’s experts, followed by lively discussion, and refreshments. This day, Dave Bushek of Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers will give a talk at Cape May Stage’s Robert Shackleton Playhouse (405 Lafayette Street) called “The History and Status of Oyster Fishery in Delaware Bay.” 7-9pm. Check out capemayforum.org. 4/19-4/21: Ghost Hunter Weekend Elaine’s Dinner Theater is a well-document haunted house that was built in the 1880s. Spend a weekend searching for spirits with help from the pros! Call 609-884-1199.4/20: First Annual Friends of the Lighthouse Pig Roast Enjoy a traditional pig roast to raise funds in sup-port of educational interpretation of the lighthouse. 3pm to 7pm. Moose Lodge, 569 Seashore Road, Erma. Entertainment by Twelve Strings. Admission is $20. Call 609-884-5404.4/20: Discussion — “Focus on Fort Miles and other World War II Atlantic Coast Defenses” Hear Dr. Gary Wray, president of the Fort Miles Historical Association, and Dr. Terry McGovern, of the Coast Defense

Want to help get a professional disc golf course in the area? Here, Maya Eppenbach tries to sink her frisbee into a wire basket in this eco-friendly game. See page six for details on how you can contribute...

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Study Group, discuss fortifications along the Atlantic Coast during World War II at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Avenue at 1pm. Non-member admission is $5. Call 609-884-5404.4/20: Captain Mey Day The merchants of the Washington Street Mall have declared April 20th “Captain Mey Day.” (Our town derives its name from the Dutch Captain Cornelius Mey.) Between 1 and 4pm, enjoy festive activities — authentic Dutch Klompen dancing, Captain Mey himself mingling with the crowd, and a highly-anticipated apple pie contest. Visit washingtonstreetmall.com. 4/20: Cape May Wine Trail Board the MAC trolley at the Physick Estate, then enjoy lunch at Aleathea’s Restaurant. After, visit Hawk Haven Winery and Natali Vineyards and the new Willow Creek Winery to learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. Includes lunch/ Limited event; reserve early! 12pm to 5pm. $75 per person. Call 609-884-5404.4/21: Jazz Vespers Event At the First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decatur Streets, The Lower Cape May Regional High School Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir will perform. 3pm. A $5 minimum donation is suggested. Wheelchair accessible. Call 884-0680.4/21: Live Music Event For Animal Outreach It’s the “Singing Cats and Dogs” open mic night at the Mad Batter! Tickets are $25 per per-son and include a FREE buffet. Visit madbatter.com.4/21: Brunch, Bingo and Lace Enjoy a morning of brunch, bingo and a fashion show, from the ladies of Lace Silhouettes. At the Inn of Cape May. $Admission is 25. 9:30am. Call 609-884-5404.4/21: Al Harrison Dixieland Band The Cape May Traditional Jazz Society presents this show at Cape May VFW from 2- 4pm. Call 609-884-7961.4/21: Sunday Sports Talk At this two-and-a-half hour open forum, held at Convention Hall, fans will connect with some of the area’s most recognized members in sports media. Starts at 2:00pm. Admission, $5.4/21: Wine Tasting/Art Show Cape May Lutheran Church will host this event, featuring the work of members of the congregation, at Willow Creek Winery from 1-4pm. Tickets cost $25 and are available from Kathy Moran (609-846-1871).4/21: Beef and Beer The Cape May County Disc Golf Association will hold this event, with the goal of building a professional caliber disc golf course to promote the sport that is environmentally-friendly and played by all ages and abilities. 3-6pm at the Bayview. Call 609-425-2539.4/21: Grand Slam Breakfast Cape Island Masonic Lodge # 30 will be holding a Grand Slam Breakfast at 1105 Seashore Road in Lower Township from 8am until noon. Cost is $7 for adults and children under 7 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door.4/23: Macbeath The third through sixth-grade students of West Cape May Elementary School are performing William Shakespeare’s Macbeth— the classic play of murder and ambition— at 6pm. Tickets are free, but donations to the theater program are welcome. 4/24: Cape May County Museum Spring Lecture Series — “Music, Music, Music” Gain insight into the history of American music from the Victorians through the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. On this day, the second of four sessions, John Philip Sousa will visit and discuss his life, his time in Cape May and his rousing patriotic music. All lectures begin at 7pm and are free and open to the public. Call 609-465-3535.4/26 Lighthouse Full Moon Climb Let the moonlight guide you up 199 stairs, to the starry top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Tower admis-sion is free for Friends of the Lighthouse members. Non-member price

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and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Call 609-884-5404. 4/27 Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour Take a trolley tour to the Lighthouse and hear tales of ghostly activity along the way. Meetthe Lighthouse Keeper who will relate a ghostly tale. 8pm. Call 609-884-5404.

WEEKLY EVENTSCarriage House Gallery Exhibit: “Cape May’s Chalfonte Hotel: A Living National Landmark” Home to unforgettable characters and nationally-famous cooks, the Chalfonte Hotel’s intriguing history comes alive in this exhibit at the Carriage House Gallery at the Physick Estate. Guest curated by Karen Fox. Free exhibit opening Friday, April 26 at 7pm. Runs through November 10. Open daily. Call 609-884-5404. Music Together of Cape May Classes This program gives your child the tools to explore rhythm and melody, tapping their inborn potential to be music-makers. Call 609-425-2642.Cape May Brewing Company Tours And Tastings Wednesday and Thursdays from 4-8pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-8pm. Call 609-849-9933.Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County Every Saturday through April 14, this Carriage House Gallery exhibit explores the significance of the above organizations on African American Social Life. Admission is free. For hours, call the Center for Community Arts at 609-884-5404.Youth Arts Program From 5 to 8pm every Saturday, children ages 10-14 will create art AND enjoy dinner, courtesy of the Center for Community Arts. The theme is “up-cycled Mixed Media Art.” For more info, call 609-884-7525.Open Mic Night It’s become a local institution, every Friday night at the Pilot House from 8-10pm.Art At The Library The Center for Community Arts presents this art education program for children ages 6-9 at the Cape May Library from 3:30-4:30pm on Thursdays. The class will read a book, discuss the illus-trations and create art inspired by the story. This year’s theme? Animals in art! For more info, contact 609-884-7525. Mommy And Me Nature Classes For curious naturalists-to-be and a guardian. $7 for members, $9 for non-members. At the Nature Center of Cape May. 10:30am-11:30am. Call 609-898-8848.Spring Aquatics Gentle Water Exercise Class on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30-6:10pm; Aqua Exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:15pm; Aqua Cardio Jam on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:30pm (Bring water shoes!); Aqua Yoga on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm; Kinder Learn To Swim (for kids 4-5 years old) on Wednesdays from 4-4:45pm. At Cape May City Elementary. Call 609-884-9565.Fitness Classes Yoga Stretch and Sculpt on Wednesdays from 11am-noon; Zumba Gold on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9-10am; Intro to Yoga on Saturdays from 10-11am; Pilates Reform Bar on Fridays from 4:45 to 5:30pm; Zumba With Angie on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm; Jazz Aerobics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am; Wee Play (for parents and toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years) on Thursdays from 10-11:30am. At Franklin Street Civic Center. Call 609-884-9565.Story Book Hour Conducted by the Cape May Library, this program includes storybook readings, games and playtime. Wednesdays from 10:30am to 11:30am. Call 609-884-9565.Birding Tours By trail or by boat! Contact the Cape May Bird Observatory at 609-884-2736 for a complete list.Terrible Tuesdays It’s an Ugly Mug tradition. Live music, good drinks.



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Talk Of The Town

Bugging OutIF YOU’VE been reading the papers lately, maybe you’re brac-ing yourself for insect catastro-phe. We’re referring to the 17-year cicadas known as Brood II which have been growing underground for — you guessed it — 17 years. They’ll emerge locust-style — up to one billion of them per square mile, according to the The Huffing-ton Post — when the soil reaches 64 degrees. A repulsive siege, in the oh-so-scary words of the news media, will take over the east coast, from the Carolinas to New York, essentially ruining your summer and your lunch.

The Philly Post predicted a Gar-den State Parkway covered in “an apocalyptic swarm of screeching bug-missiles on rumspringa.” So… should you be hiding your children? Packing up and head-ing west? Plugging your ears with balls of cotton when you sleep? Continued On Page 14 ?

We called an expert to find out what we can expect in Cape May.

“You can expect to be disap-pointed,” said Michael Raupp, Professor of Entomology at the University of Maryland. Uh-oh, we thought… We’re really in for it. “Cape May is a little out of the range. The nearest counties to you guys that will experience the Brood are Atlantic, Cumberland, and Burlington.”

Huh? Then why should we disappointed, we asked of Michael. Sounds to us like we dodged a bullet. Or, in the words of The Philly Post, billions of bug missiles. We’re avoiding a sum-mer of sweeping crunchy exoskel-etons from our porches... that’s what the 17-years leave behind after they mate and die, according to National Geographic. And we’re bypassing the deafening song the male cicadas create when court-ing the females… a noise that will cause permanent hearing dam-

age, according to Gizmodo.com. “You’ll be disappointed

because you’ll be missing the splendor of the cicadas,” Michael said. “I want people to stop think-ing of this as the seventh plague and, rather, as a really cool natural phenomenon. Nowhere else in the known universe experiences such a synchronized emergence after an extremely long period of time, where the strategy of a spe-cies is to fill all the bellies of its enemies and still have enough of itself left over to reproduce. Safety in numbers is an unusual tactic in the animal world. This event has everything… life, death, birth, sex, drama. It’s better than real-ity TV.”

Okay… but what about the blacking out of the sun by cicada swarms we’ve been read-ing about? “Oh god,” Michael said, “It’s not going to be like The

Welcome To The FamilyYOU might have seen the 10-month-old German Shep-herd mix named Rudy up for adoption in last week’s paper. Well, we couldn’t help ourselves, and now he is a part of the Exit Zero gang of mutts. Since there is already a Rudy in our group— a 14-year old German Shep-herd mix we got from the Cape May County Animal Shelter in November of 2011, we call the new guy Rudytoo, which is fit-ting, because he’s too cute for words... see the picture on the left.

What’s The Deal?SPEAKING of dogs, we can’t help but notice that, since some of the trash cans have been taken down at Higbee’s Beach for the off-season, certain dog owners are leaving their puppy’s poop bags in a little pile at the corner of the gravel parking lot over-looking the ferry... which kind of defeats the purpose of picking it up at all, don’t you think? There IS still a trash can at the Higbee’s Beach entrace at the end of New England Road... Is it asking too much that folks ditch their dog-gie detritus here?

Flying HighCONGRATULATIONS to Ryan Krill of Cape May Brewing Com-pany for receiving his private pilot certificate last week. Check out the company’s Facebook page for a cool shot of Cape May taken from above!

Surf’s UpESPN’s radio station, 97.3, recently interviewed Chad deSatnick, whose been actively inolved with the Life Rolls On Foundation ever since he suf-fered a near-crippling spinal cord injury while surfing in Cape May. Listen in at 973espn.com!

Rudytoo takes a rare (really rare) nap under a desk at EZ Global Headquarters. When he’s not resting, he’s romping on the beach, running up and down stairs for no real reason, and playing ball with the other Exit Zero mutts.

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


Mummy movie.” And the deafen-ing noises? “About 90 decibels,” he said. “That’s the same level as a loud lawn mower or a rock concert. Hey, I lived through the 60s, and I can still hear. The only way you’ll experience permanent damage is to stick one in your ear, and that, I don’t recommend. The cicadas aren’t going to harm you or your pets, and they aren’t going to hatch in your house.” In fact, the only things the cicadas might damage are orchard plants, since inside the branches is where they like to lay their eggs. “They do affect the quality of life, though,” Michael said. “They improve it.”

Still, there will be people who will be utterly freaked. “Entomo-phobia is a real phobia,” Michael said. “I’ve heard from psycholo-gists and psychiatrists that people are going to struggle with this.” So what’s a bug-fearing soul to do? Michael recommends talking with a counselor, and learning as much as one can about the cica-

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Subscriber Of The Week

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How long have you been coming to Cape May? Since 1974, when my father bought a little place in North Cape May.

What do you like about it? The beach, the food, the bird sanctuary, the fact that West Cape May still has farmland, the vineyards, the ocean...

But what’s your favorite? The beach. We’re very specific... we like the one in front of the beach patrol headquarters.

Least favorite thing? Park-ing in the summer, but we’ve learned to deal with it.

What is your favorite res-taurant? We just had dinner at the Pier House and loved it... from the bar, we were able to look at the ocean. We also love the Black Duck, Gecko’s, 410 Bank Street... and we love the flounder at the Ugly Mug!

And your favorite store? I think Casale’s is the best shoe store in the world.

What do you like about Exit Zero? It keeps us in shore mode throughout the winter. The Old Fogey is very funny.

What’s your least favorite thing about Exit Zero? My hus-band says it’s right-wing, but I don’t see it that way! [Editor’s Note: Now, THAT is a new one!]

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das. And if all else fails? “Think of this as a cool antidote to the dastardly mosquitoes that plague south Jersey,” Michael said. “And take a trip to Cape May.”

Beach BookWE READ a study recently that said when you’re just about to give up on a project, tack on an extra 15 minutes of trying, and your chances of success increase exponentially. Just 15 minutes. Of course, there are those people who keep at a project for 15 years. That’s how long Cape May local Carol Fragale Brill— whose work has been recognized by Poets and Writers and Philadelphia Stories—worked on her first novel, Peace By Piece, now available for purchase. “I had a burning desire or pas-sion… I don’t know what else to call it,” she told us. “I just knew there was a book inside of me.”

Carol, originally from Phila-delphia, started coming to Cape May to visit the mother of her future husband, Jim. “I was more of a Margate girl at that point,”

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she told us. “And every time we’d pass that exit, I’d think, Why can’t your mother live here? But I just fell in love with the area, and 15 years ago, we moved down here perma-nently.”

Though the book is set in a fictional town, Carol says she was impacted by her surround-ings. “I always wanted to live near a beach,” she said. “Hav-ing achieved that goal, I think I was more confident that I could achieve other goals, like finishing this story.”

Finishing the story and, in the process, offering female read-ers especially a character with whom they can connect. “When I started the novel,” she told us, “I thought the book was really about a woman with an eating disorder. But as the character and plot evolved, that became just one part. It’s a love story, and it’s about relationships. It’s the story of a woman dealing with every-day stuff women deal with.”

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there’s the challenge of balanc-ing one’s writing life with one’s work... Carol served as HR Direc-tor for AtlantiCare before moving into organizational development and leadership coaching. But for the Cape May author, there’s an added obstacle. “Living here,” she said, “there are lots of opportuni-ties to have company during the summer, so I always let friends know that they’re welcome to be here, and I’ll come out to cook for them, but that on Saturdays, I work on the book in my off-limits office.”

In her office, or on the beach, that is. “I’d bring my notebooks and do some writing in front of the lighthouse,” Carol said. “There, it doesn’t feel like work. There’s a joke in my family that I’ll set up a stand and sell books next to my beach chair this summer.”

If you’d rather not wait that long, the book, which Carol self-published despite offers of rep-

resentation from agents, is avail-able on Amazon.com and at Cape Atlantic Book Company and Tommy’s Folly, or as an eBook. You can also join Carol on April 21 at the Point Diner in Somers Point (1 Macarthur Boulevard) for a “Literary Lunch,” during which she’ll read from Peace By Piece and chat with attendees about the writing process. To register, email [email protected].

Be on the lookout also for Carol’s second book— one that will be set in the Cape May area — which she’s in the process of finishing now. We don’t know whether or not that narrative will have a happy ending, but we do know that Carol’s own story is shaping up to be pretty great. “Hey,” she said, “I’m a kid that grew up on fairytales.”

Music ManTHERE are people in this town who never seem to stop moving... the kind who always have excit-ing projects in the works. Case in point: Mike Boschen, who’s going Continued On Page 18 ?

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You might have met Mike and his wife Nicole Pense, own-ers of Bliss Organic Ice Cream. They’re the couple who, before settling in Cape May for good, launched a cross-country search for the the perfect place to raise a family (a story we documented in one of our color issues).

It all started more than three years ago, back when Mike and Nicole were full-fledged New Yorkers living the fast-paced city life. Mike, a skilled trom-bone player, worked as part of the orchestra for a Broadway show and taught at Juilliard in the high school division. Nicole ran an agency matching special educa-tion teachers to kids with special needs. But after Sage, the cou-ple’s first child, was born, they decided it was time to start over in a family-friendly small town.

Enter the cross-country journey that, after he quit his job and she gave up her business, would take Mike and Nicole to

all 50 states. In each one, they interviewed a couple who has been together 50 years or more, with the hopes of turning the interviews into a book that would enhance the relationships of all who read it. Everywhere, they kept an eye out for the ideal place to settle down, although they had a feeling they’d probalby landin San Franciso.

The very first interview took place in Cape May, and the last happened nine months later, in California, that place the couple thought they’d be most taken with. But, by that time, they knew what they’d been looking for had been in front of them all along.

“I don’t know how we didn’t realize it,” Mike told us. “When I was a kid, my parents bought a house in Cape May and it was a second home for 10 years. While my wife and I were dating, I took her there and she loved it, so we went to visit all the time from New York City. We even got mar-

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But the trip was not for naught. “We love organic food,” Mike said. “And on the road we were always looking for home-made food, if not organic. When we were discussing what to do for work, Nicole mentioned the idea of an ice cream shop.”

She started making the sweet stuff at home, before sell-ing it at Big Wave Burrito and the Cape May Farmer’s Market. Shortly thereafter, the couple opened their Park Boulevard and Carpenter’s Lane locations.

Add two more kids to the mix, along with that book they’re still working on, and you’d think Mike and Nicole were busy enough... but what’s one more (uber-cool) undertaking?

“It felt weird to go without playing for so long,” said Mike, who took a short hiatus from his trombone while on the road. “So I started to play again, and by the time we settled in Cape May I wanted to get back into it.” He became a regular per-former at the Merion Inn, and in the Baltimore and New Jersey Symphonies. After reconnecting with friends in the music busi-ness, Mike got an offer to play for Matilda on Broadway. Since Feb-ruary, he’s been commuting from Cape May to New York several times a week. “I’m doing what I always wanted to do. Play music and live at the beach.”

Now, the family is thinking about finding a second home in New York, so that the kids will get to experience the buzz of the city along with the calm of Cape May.

“This new job is a great way to get New York back in our lives, and at the same time, keep our roots in Cape May,” Mike said. “This place is important to us.”

■ CALLING ALL RESIDENTS The VFW, Peterson-Little Post 386, will be conducting an American Red Cross blood drive on April 19 from 1-6pm at the VFW Post Home at 419 Congress Street. For more information, call Rich Nowakowski at 609-846-5128.■ CALLING ALL DRAGON BOATERS Team registration is now open for the Second Annual Cape May Dragon Boat Festival and Races, which will be held on Saturday, September 28 at Cape May harbor from 9am to 5pm. Teams — 21 players strong — can be comprised of friends, family, co-workers, schools, non-profits, people who just want to have fun, you get the idea. Individuals who apply will be placed on a team. A carnation ceremony to honor breast cancer survivors will also be held. Visit capemaydragonboat.com. Space is limited. ■ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS The Cape May VFW is offering five scholarships — totaling $11,000 — for high school seniors in Cape May, Cape May Point, and Lower Township. Applications, which can be obtained from high school guidance counselors or from Rich Nowakowski (609-846-5128) must be submitted by April 30. ■ CALLING ALL BOATERS NJ Boating Safety Courses are offered at the US Coast Guard Training Center from 8:30am to 4:30pm on April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, and August 10. This course is required for all vessel operators and personal water craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 82, Cape May.

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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 their beachfront porch. Happy hour specials Sunday thru Friday 3-5pm.

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H U AVALON COFFEE7 Gurney Street, Cape May, 898-8088, 3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape Maywww.avaloncoffeecompany.com

They have great sandwiches as well as great coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, bagels, smoothies and much more. Plus two locations to choose from in the area.

B, L$3-$8Cards:

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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 with an affordable pub menu make Blue Claw a great place to dine.

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

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

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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 one of the the coolest addresses on the island!

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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.


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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

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BROWN ROOM251 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-8422www.congresshall.com

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

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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:

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CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY1288 Hornet Road, Rio Grande(609) 849-9933www.capemaybrewery.com

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

Brewery$5-$11Cards:

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CAPE MAY HONEY FARM135 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 425-6434

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

$7-$35Cards:

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

This 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

$3-$60Cards:

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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 (6pm Fri and Sat.) Make a reservation to tour the winery on Saturdays at 3pm. Look for their new wine releases!

Winery$5-$27Cards:

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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 and atmosphere are superb, too. L, D

$12-$19Cards:

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CARRIAGE HOUSE1048 Washington Street, Pysick Estate, (609) 884-5404www.capemaymac.org

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

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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

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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. Check their ad for their nightly specials.

L, D$4-$18Cards: V, MC

FULLBAR

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DEPOT 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.

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

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

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

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GECKO’SCarpenter’s Square MallCape May(609) 898-7750

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

L, D $8-$24 BYOB YES YESbH



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GREEN STREET MARKET3167 Route 9 South, Rio Grande(609) 463-0606greenstreetmarket.com

This family owned and operated gourmet food store provides all natural, healthy, fresh and delicious whole foods specializing in organic, locally grown and fair trade certified products.

Organic Food Shop

Please call for info

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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. Friday is pizza night and Shrimp Stravaganza! Burger Mania is on Sunday.

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

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

Famous for its sunsets, this spot will re-open on April 26. There’s no better place to sip on a cocktail while watching that sunset. Dog friendly on patio and at umbrella tables.

L, D$10-$21Cards:

V, MC, DBAR NO YES

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HARRY’S OCEANFRONT GRILLEMadison & Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 88-HARRYwww.harryscapemay.com

In 2010, when the Hirsch family opened Harry’s, it became an instant hot spot. How could it not, when the restaurant offers daily happy hour specials, one amazing view of the Atlantic, and that relaxed, delicious menu...

B, L, D$8-$24Cards:

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

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

L, Winery$6-$32Cards:

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

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


V, MC, AE, DBAR YES YES

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LOUISA’S CHOCOLATE BAR108 Jackson Street, Cape May(609) 884-5519

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

Chocolates$2 - ?Cards:

V, MC, AE, DN/A NO YES

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

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

$6-$22Cards:

V, MC, AE, DBAR

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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. Enjoy the food, always creative and tasty, at a table or at the bar... where drinks are half-price between 3 and 6pm. Look for live music, Thursday through Sunday.

B, L, D$19-$30

Cards: V, MC, AE, D

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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:

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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.

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MONTREAL LIQUOR STOREBeach Ave and MadisonCape May (609) 884-6114

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

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ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHENWashington Street Mall and on the Promenade, Cape May800-23-FUDGE • fudgekitchens.com

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OYSTER BAY615 Lafayette Street, Cape May884-2111www.oysterbayrestaurantnj.com

A lovely dining room, a beautiful new bar, a new bar menu, great martinis and classic, generous dishes. Check out their happy hour daily from 4:00-6:30.

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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

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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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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

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

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

Black wood and granite tables, mother-of-pearl barfront, river rock decor... the vibe is as cool as the food is delicious. Reserve the chef’s intimate private table for up to 14. Opens May.

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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. Plus they now carry caviar too.

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

A brand-new liquor store has hit town, conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard. Spirits, wines, beers, ice and snacks — and some of the coolest light fittings you ever saw.

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

This local favorite moved from Convention Hall to the mall and serves delicious food for both lunch and dinner. B, L, D

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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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HUKAI1500 Route 47 South, Rio Grande(609) 770-7773www.sushiukai.com

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

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HUNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSEBeach Avenue and 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. B, L $4-$9 BYOB NO YES

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

It’s been included in NJ.com’s “Most Romantic” list three times, and it’s opening this weekend. Take in the restaurant’s gorgeous view of the Atlantic, elegant ambiance, and delicious food.

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

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

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

It’s the only winery on Cape May island, and it’s 50 acres of stunning, unadulterated nature. Adopt a vine and see how it develops at every stage. Open daily.

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ZOE’S715 Beach Avenue, Cape May(609) 884-1233

Zoe’s has large portions at affordable prices, for breakfast and lunch. And they have a great dog-friendly patio. B, L $4-$12 BYOB NO YES

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Exit Zero Subscriber of the Week: Melissa Keller of Longhorne, Pennsylvania. Melissa exem-plifies the type of person we want subscribing to our maga-

zine; talented, smart, sexy as all get out… but beyond her physical beauty (like that of a sunset made of unicorns) is her intel-lect, wit, and keen powers of observation. Melissa is no less than a superhero among mortals, a goddess among men, an Einstein is a sea of Bidens. And her taste in writers is unimpeachable. (She picked me as her “Favorite Thing About Exit Zero” last week… but that has nothing to do with this…)

Snub of the Week: My good friend (and bitter rival) Chris South, who runs the Cape May Star and Wave, failed to include a photo of my incredibly handsome mug in his photo essay on Billy Joel Night at the Anglesea Pub last weekend (or two weeks ago… it’s all kind of fuzzy). He also omitted me from his coverage of Beatles Night II in February, and the only picture of me from Beatles Night I was labeled “the great big head” (a 3rd Rock From the Sun reference). This from a man for

whom I sacrificed “Piano Man”. Et tu, Chris? Et tu? That’s okay, just wait ’til he tries to sign up for Beatles Night CMVII… I’ll only give him two songs! That’ll show him…

While on the topic of music and my involvement therein, now’s a good time to tell you that you only have a couple of weeks left to catch my acoustic open mic shows at Rio Station (Thursdays, 9pm-1am) and Westy’s (5-8pm) as I will be stepping away from both at the end of April (whether or not they will carry on without me was TBD as of this writing, though I urge both places to keep it going through the summer). Rio Station has really started finding its legs as an open mic venue and it would be a shame

to cut it off now that it’s just starting to find itself. And Westy’s, though less successful as an open mic, has turned into quite a fun little happy hour gig and a relaxing way to kick of the weekend. But… we don’t know if they’ll be around after April, so I suggest you come support them NOW.

While I generally play these gigs with either _ill or _ill, our little duo has recently become a trio with the addition of Geoff Moran on the… well, they’re not exactly drums, and they’re not exactly congas or bongos… you just have to see them. They’re percussion and they make noise when you hit them. Geoff is a super nice guy whose thump-thumping has added a nice layer to our acoustic musings. He’s also a good guy, and, most importantly, unpaid.

My Terry O’ke Fridays at Rio Station have calmed down a bit now that more and more places are opening up for the season but my goodness, for a couple of months there it was complete madness. A good, solid, busy karaoke night includes a full bar and 10-12 singers, all rotating nicely over


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three to four hours and get-ting to sing about four songs each. At the Rio I was AVER-AGING 25 singers a night and two-hour waits and one to two songs each. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that two-hour waits between some singers is not an altogether bad thing and sometimes not long enough… but I also try to recognize that, for some people, this is their moment. And who am I to deny?

Congratulations to my col-league and bitter arch nemesis DJ Jimmy J as he begins work for the US Postal Service. Might I suggest a new DJ name? DJ Postal: He Delivers! (Eh? Eh?)

And while I’m still on the topic of music... I’ll be return-ing to Congress Hall’s Boiler Room for Kiddy O’ke on Thurs-day and Sunday evenings, and grown-up Terry O’ke Thursday nights, all starting June 26. The Sunday show will be hosted by my friend Shannon Vail, who is super-nice, positive and outgo-ing. Sadly, I have to pay her.

That same week will see the debut of Mike Dempsey’s 80s Open Mic show. Mike has been on the forefront of the Cape May County open mic scene the last few years, putting shows together and making them work through the sheer power of his will (he’d be an awesome Green Lantern) and there’s no reason to think he’s going to do any less here. The Boiler Room is lucky to have him.

By the time you read this, we will be but scant hours from the start of Beatles Night III over at the Bayshore Inn in North Cape May (Saturday, 9pm-1am). I was worried that interest in a third Beatles-themed night in four months would flag a bit, but so far all signs point to a crowded roster of performers and (hopefully) an even more crowded bar (the more the bar makes, the more the band makes… and have you tried the Johnny Walker Blue?). We changed the format a little this time around, allowing cer-tain performers an extra song or two, and in doing so squeezed

out a few people who performed at Beatles Night I and II. For this I apologize, but we hope you’ll still come out and support the cause.

This will be our FINAL Beatles (or any other) show this spring as we, the band, enter into our crazy summer sched-ules, so be sure to come out and catch this one if you missed the first two. In case I get drunk and forget, I want to mention now what an honor and privilege it’s been working with Al Oli-vero (drums), Terry Dougherty (bass) Will Knapp (guitar/ key-board/ding) and Mike O’Brien (lead guitar/brother), as well as how much fun it’s been. Our next show is October 13, theme TBD, but I’ve heard the words “Springsteen”, “Oldies”, “Alter-native” and “Give it a Rest” mentioned.

Oh, and keep your eyes on the social media this weekend; there may be a second, “sur-prise” show announced Sun-day morning if we can pull it together in time. Stay tuned…

Things are progressing nicely (horribly) as we have begun cobbling together The Wild Times, the new Wildwood-centric Exit Zero publication I will be heading up and which runs Memorial Day to Labor Day (15 issues). With me on board as editor, all I need now is a photographer, a food writer, a music writer, a gossip colum-nist, another photographer, a photographer and a special events writer. Other than that we’re covered. (Send resume and sample copy to [email protected].)

I was remiss last month in not marking the 35th anni-versary of the passing of my father, James Eugene “Gene” O’Brien. I was eight, he was 42. Too soon for both of us. I work hard to try, though just as often fail, to make him proud, and his absence informs every aspect of who I am, who I was, and who I hope to be. So if you’d allow me to drop the bratty, sarcastic veneer for a moment, I’d just like to say, “I miss you dad.”

Only the Good Die Young…’Til next week, don’t get

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brainstorm ways to help more of our folks get more and better jobs. It was the first meeting of the newly formed Lower Town-ship Economic Development Committee, and Curtis Bashaw presented. We won’t go into details yet, except to say, Curtis made a great presentation. The gist of it was this: whether we are from Lower Township, or from the Cape Mays, we are all in the same boat, docked around the same economic harbor. You’ll hear more on this later.

Local Heroes: You’ll notice that many of our heroes are about education, probably because I believe that teachers are among humanity’s noblest creatures. Our heroes this month include Lower Township Ele-mentary School Superintendent, George Drozdowski who is carrying forward the Lower Township Elementary Educational Foundation started by former superinten-dent Joe Cirrinicione. Not only does this

program support weekend food programs for families, it’s now supporting an early childhood visitation program for Lower Township families with three-year-old children called “3VP.” Without the state or federal funding that normally underwrites these programs in larger cities, LTES hired and trained teachers to visit homes and help parents become better teachers. Knowing that the life line of education must reach our children at an early age, and know-ing that parents must be the first teachers, the schools embarked on a trial “parents as teachers” program to make a real difference. Over 100 families benefited in our trial year. The Friends of Fishing Creek School have

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Happenings: On June 2, Lower Town-ship hosts the Inaugural Escape the Cape Triathlon? One thousand people will board the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, sail out into the Delaware Bay and then… Jump! Yes, they’re leaping off the boat and swimming to Lower Township! Also, Mitchell Plenn, who was recently named Township Of Lower’s Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, wants us to know that our pool passes go on sale May 4. The next coolest thing is our new single stream-recycling program.

A Few Heckles: All our fuss over getting Sunset Beach properly listed as “Lower Township” in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Beaches apparently hit a few nerves. “Get over your chip,” was the way one person put it. Good point, and we will, by remembering that whether we are in Lower Township or the Cape Mays, we are all in the same boat.

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

tle the power cable from Kitchener’s cold dead (oh very well, cold unconscious) hand and typing has resumed. Now where was I? Ah yes, well I shall not attempt to offend your delicate eyes, dear reader, I assure you: suffice of to say that my new adult memoir, Fifty Shades of Fogey is available in this very rag’s excellent store.

But back to Summer. All the signs are that we are facing a season of unprec-edented horror. I have seen the bees are f ly-ing manically in my hives, forming three-dimensional images of the head of Boris

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Oh, I see my faithful Manservant Kitchener rushing to pull the plug on this electronic typesetting machine, as he has been ordered to if the tone gets out of hand, by the truculent Scotch publisher of this rag, who fears a repeat of my infa-mous column titled: “Ten Positions They Missed From The Karma S….” oh damn you, Kitchener, you are stif ling my muse! I will not toler…

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Yeltsin. I have witnessed the tea leafs swirl-ing into the letters “RUN AWAY NOW” in the bottom of my cup at my weekly reading with Dickie Deandra, “Psychic to the Stars”. I have observed crows f lying backwards in the sky at dusk. And I have looked through my “unofficial” feed from the CIA’s orbiting satellite network at the weather patterns, and I know that the smart ones among us will be stocking up on sun block and rain-wear and building frog barrels. You heard correctly: we face scorching temperatures of up to 300 degrees, up to 20 inches of rain an hour and rains of frogs. Or possible rains of f lans: the signs are sometimes ambiguous. In case it’s the latter, make sure you have spare space in your freezer.

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

Now also at West End Garage!


Sean, Kracklin, “5-Hour Energy guy”, Amanda


Andy, Karen, Donna, Bob, Melissa, Janel

Jon and Eric Axelsson, Sherrie, Jeanette


407 Washington Street Mall, Cape May609-884-0334

www.henryscm.com

HENRY’S Exclusive Cape MayHeadquarters for:

The Best of Cape May

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Q: How do you spend $25 in order to save...

at 52 of the best stores, restaurants, salons and activities in Cape May?

$460

Thursday, April 18, 2013Thursday, March 21, 2013 Page 57

$460A: Buy The Cape May Experience Discount Deck for $25. A beautiful pack of cards that’s the best bargain to hit Cape May! Available right now! To order, visit us on Facebook, our store at 109 Sunset, or call 609-770-8479.


HEAT up your kitchen... SPICE up your life!

Everything for the serious and whimsical

cook... and the person who loves to entertain.

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APRIL COFFEE OF THE MONTH...

CREAMCICLE

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Roy Baker, JM Kearns

4/12: Open Mic Night At The Pilot House



Cape May Sports Memorabilia

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

www.capemaysportsmemorabilia.com

• 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.(609) 884-6181

600 Park BoulevardWest Cape May

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4/12: Open Mic Night At The Pilot House

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Special 10th AnniversaryOld-Style Broadsheet Issue

On Sale from June 20, 20132500 Copies Printed

CONTACT JASON BLACK TO RESERVE SPACE IN THIS

SPECIAL ISSUEOffice: 609-770-8479Cell: 609-408-7629

Email: [email protected]

ADVERTISING RATESFull Page: $300Half Page: $175

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Help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Exit Zero by participating in this special

issue, a beautiful large-format broadsheet newspaper which will be packed full of

great photographs, historical articles and fascinating information for both tourists

AND locals. Your ads will be designed with a 19th-century flourish. A keepsake souvenir!

4/12: Monthly Teen DanceAt Convention Hall

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BRA specialist available daily!

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429 Washington St. Mall, Cape May NJAcross from the Ugly Mug

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33 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ

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Book Gift Certificate GiveawayEvery week, we ambush an unsuspecting citizen (or citizens) with a gift certificate to Cape Atlantic Book Company

Who are you? Rob Williams, and my wife is Eileen Williams.

What do you do? I’m an art-ist, and she’s a nurse.

What are you doing in Cape May? It’s our 40th wedding anni-versary, and our kids sent us here to celebrate.

How many kids? How old? We have three children, one 18, one 36 and the other 38.

How long will you be in town? Three days. We come here often, every year!

What will you buy with the gift certificate? My wife is a heavy reader so I’ll give it to her. She’s read 67 books since December. I’m sure she will find something.

Is the artist life hard? It is! if it weren’t for my wife I’d be living under a bridge somewhere!

PHOTOGRAPH AND INTERVIEW BY GABI URDA


Cape May iPhone App2013 Advertising Information

A great new way to promote your business. Only $200 for a whole year’s worth of marketing! More than 6,000 downloads so far, and growing every week. We will promote it in every issue of Exit Zero.

INCLUDES...■ Placement in one category

(e.g. Real Estate, Food & Drink, etc)■ Description of your business

■ Placement on location map and map link on your business listing

■ Five photos of your business■ Links to your website and email

■ Phone number (can call directly from app)■ Operating hours

■ One offer on “Deals” page

CONTACT JASON BLACK TO RESERVE SPACE IN THE iPHONE APP

Office: 609-770-8479 Cell: 609-408-7629

mail: [email protected]


Cool kids


Linda Ewing, Debi Douglass

Tiannna Key, Ashley Jackson, Dejhanee McNeal


Here’s To Your HealthA weekly column about getting fit and feeling your best ... by Mark Chamberlain of North Beach Health Club

For those of you who have avoided going to a gym because of these or similar reasons, I bring you hope. It’s not like high school (at least our gym isn’t). Taking reticent, gym-phobic people, and helping them see they can do anything they set their hearts to is incred-ibly satisfying. Here are 10 things I want you to consider, before you head to the gym:

1. Weights are not known for their intelli-gence, that’s why we call them dumbbells. You are way smarter, therefore you are in control.

2. Trainers are there to help you. They get extreme joy when you get results.

3. A gym doesn’t have to be dirty; in fact, it should look good and smell good.

MY EARLIEST memories of gym class are from ninth grade — I had left catholic school after eighth grade, which had a sports pro-

gram, but no gym classes. Our exercise for the day took place in the school parking lot, and lasted for about 30 minutes.

So I was excited at the prospect of a real gym class, with all the games, fitness tests and structured teams that come with it. That first year turned out to be a test of another sort. The reality turned out to be a barking, former-Marine gym teacher, smelly classmates who wore the same shirt and shorts without the benefit of a shower or a washing machine for weeks on end, bullies (I weighed 87 pounds in ninth grade), and a host of other indignities which I won’t elaborate on.

I’m not the only one who has experienced “gym class” in this way, and I try to remember this every time a new member joins or some-one simply comes in for a tour. I ask myself: What must this place look like and feel like to him or her, and what earlier experiences are, perhaps, driving up anxieties?

4. The gym is a community. If you are quiet, people will respect that. If you want to make friends, you’ll have a bunch of them, which leads to number five…

5. Gym people are a pretty helpful group. Most of them felt awkward once themselves, and love to lend a helping hand.

6. A good orientation class will set your mind at ease (ours meets every Saturday at 10:30am, and we have a great time).

7. There’s no such thing as natural talent. There’s only hard work, and soon, that looks like natural talent.

8. Group classes are a great way to get in shape. The instructor leads, you follow. PS… People don’t care if you aren’t very good; they probably aren’t either.

9. You— yes, you!!— can absolutely, without a shred of doubt, unequivocally, do it! I don’t care what imagined limitations you have, someone else has triple those, and is still excelling.

10. Move it or lose it! We are going to leave this “mortal coil” someday. It’s “better to burn out than it is to rust.” (Neil Young)

See you at the gym!!

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The Answer LadyWise answers to perplexing questions

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

query, write to [email protected] Answer LadyMy best friend of 20 years got divorced

last fall. I have tried to be the best friend I can be, offering a shoulder to cry on and advice (when asked!) as she navigates this development in her life. Recently she met a man and seems to be quite taken with him. After a couple of dates, she asked me to meet them for drinks so I could offer my opinion, so we met tonight at Cape May Brewery for a couple of beers. I’ll put this as delicately as I can: the man is an ASSHAT. He was obnoxious, rude and full of himself. (He is, however, good-looking, which made him easier to take on the rare occasions that his mouth was shut.) I know she is REALLY into him and I don’t want to burst her bubble. Should I be honest, or tell her that I think he’s wonderful and hope that he gets hit by a bus (but just injured, not

killed)? — Honesty or BustDear Bust Perhaps neither, gentle reader. This

needn’t be an either/or, do-or-die situation. You do not have to rant about his asshat-ness, nor do you have to lie and tell your friend that you think her beau is the cat’s pajamas. (By the way, in all of the Answer Lady’s many years on this planet, she has yet to see a cat in pajamas. If anyone has a photo of his or her cat actually wearing pajamas, please send it to info@exitzero.

us.) But the Answer Lady digresses. What you need to do here is deflect. Say to your friend: “You seem happy, and I’m so glad about that.” Or, “Yes, I did notice that he’s rather handsome when he’s not running his mouth.” Or, “Gee, he must be spectacular in the sack for you to put up with that braying laugh,” etc. You get the Answer Lady’s drift, dear. And let us not forget — you’ve only met him once, and he’s the first person she’s dated in a while. Give him a chance to win you over, but if he doesn’t and your friend is happy, so be it. Nod, smile and focus on the handsome.

Hello Answer Lady,My boyfriend has a picture of us as his

Facebook profile picture — sitting at the bar in Carney’s, tipsy and laughing. It’s a good picture, but my thighs look fat. Can I ask him to change it? — Thinner than that

Dear ThinnerIt’s his page, and he likes the picture.

You’re being silly, dear — no one notices your thighs in that picture but you.

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4/12: Monthly Teen Dance At Convention Hall



CAPE MAY FORUM presents

From Shipwrecks to ShorelinesFree Friday Speaker Salons

Water MattersWater, water all around, and so many interesting people and projects in Cape May County, exploring all aspects –

from shipwrecks to shorelines. Cape May Forum presents a series of relaxed and informative evenings, featuring talks from the region’s experts, followed by lively discussion, and refreshments.

Everyone is welcome, and the Salons are all FREE! Fridays from 7 to 9 pm, unless otherwise noted.

SAVE THE DATE! “Water Matters” SPRING FORUM • May 17-19, 2013

FRIDAY, APRIL 26Special Program at the

Coast Guard Training Center5pm: Tour of Base6:30pm: Lecture,

“Guardians of the Sea: The Shield of the Environment”

Speakers, LTJG Jacqueline Fitch with MST3 Kristina M. Toronto

Ida Lewis AuditoriumCoast Guard Training Center,

Cape MayReserve by April 24,

609-770-2626,[email protected],

Photo ID required.

FRIDAY, MAY 3“Horseshoe Crabs and the

Shorebird Connection” Speaker, Gretchen Whitman, Director

Nature Center, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May

FRIDAY, MAY 10“Effects of Hurricane Sandy”

Speaker, Stewart Farrell,Stockton Coastal Research Center

Rutgers AIC Admin Building, 1636 Delaware Ave, Cape May

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 “THE HISTORY AND STATUS OF OYSTER FISHERY IN DELAWARE BAY”Speaker, DAVID BUSHEK, Director & Associate Professor, Haskin Shellfish Research Lab at Rutgers.

For more info:CAPE MAY FORUM

1636 Delaware Avenue, Cape May NJ

[email protected]

capemayforum.org

Oysters were one of the first major fisheries to be exploited in the new world and were used to attract European settlers. At one point, Delaware Bay was a leading global producer of oysters. Overharvesting, habitat loss and disease, however, have resulted in dramatic declines. Through effective management, the Delaware Bay fishery has nevertheless achieved sustainability at today’s abundances. New state regulations and new developments are enabling growth of the industry via aquaculture - farming in the water. A bright future is on the horizon. Dr. David Bushek became Director of the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers University in 2011, where he is also an Associate Professor of Marine and Coastal Sciences. He is an expert in shellfish ecology, parasitology and aquaculture.

Robert Shackleton PlayhouseCape May Stage

405 Lafayette St, Cape May


4/14: Women’s Community Club Card And Game Party At Aleathea’s

Rachel Palermo, Jackie Shick, Johanna? Mylrs, Jan McDonaugh


Carol DiJoseph, Penny Hardin, Joan Thomas, Linda Kissling

Regina Yoeum, Jean Hunter, Alexis Williams, Kay Waters

The Cape May Lighthouse Museum Shopin the Lighthouse Oil House at Cape May Point State Park

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

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POLISH POTTERY • Made in America DEVI JEWELRYFountains • Nightlights • Books • Toys & Games

Tea Sets for the Young & Young-at-Heart Teas & Scone Mixes • Gifts for Men & Women

CAPE MAY DIAMOND JEWELRYRugged All-Weather Jackets • Toys & Games

Plus nautical, lighthouse, pirate, and nature-inspired gifts, art, apparel, books and toys.

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

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

Teacups with roses and teapots with flowers,Books to enchant you for hours and hours,Beautiful jewelry, bracelets and rings,These are a few of our Carriage House things.

T-shirts and jackets and miniature houses,Night lights and postcards all perfect for browsers,Mugs, maps and puzzles, kids books and earrings,These are a few of our Lighthouse Shop things.

For your gift needs, for your new bling,To fill up your car,Remember the Carriage House, Lighthouse Shop, too...You won’t have to go too far!


PATRICIA JACKSON JEWELERS414 Bank Street, Cape May • (609) 884-0323

www.patjacksonjewelers.com • Open Fri., Sat. & Mon. 11-6; Sunday 12-5

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The Movie ColumnThis week, Arts Editor Tom Sims presents his tribute to Roger Ebert

TWO weeks ago, we looked at all the end of the world, undead, zombie flicks coming up this season. But there are others in the works as well that might be

worth getting excited about— especially if you are not a fan of utter catastrophe.

Classic, anyone? The Great Gatsby is a-coming. The legendary novel has never quite been able to translate on the big screen though a few high-end attempts have been made. There was the version in 2000 that was very nearly unnoticed by anybody. Did that go straight to DVD? The same is true for a 1949 version starring Alan Ladd. A version of the film in 1974 showed promise with Robert Redford in the lead role and Mia Farrow playing Daisy Buchanan, but critiscs were not impressed. Well, this one is playing in IMAX as well, and perhaps Director Baz Luhrman, who had success with Strictly Ballroom (1992), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Moulin Rouge (2001), will have better luck. He works with Leonardo DiCaprio once again (who

played Romeo).If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll want to

see the film about the tumultuous career beginnings of Jackie Robinson, 42. Chad-wick Boseman is in the lead role; he has up to now worked mostly in TV so it’s a debut of sorts for him as well. He is joined by Harrison Ford and Law and Order’s Christo-pher Meloni. This film also has a small role for Max Gail— an actor many of you may know as Seargent Stan Wojciehowicz (or

“Wojo”) on the TV show Barney Miller. I had an affinity toward the program, so it’s good see Gail is still out there working.

Woody Allen has substantial input and influence on a new film called Paris Manhat-tan. First-timer Sophie Lellouche is direct-ing. I’m conflicted about Allen. Sometimes he’s good, sometimes he’s terrible. His latest was the Oscar-nominated Midnight in Paris, and that film brought back Allen’s rich sense of fantasy infused with some-times difficult-to-watch reality... a com-bination that produces excellent comedy. His film before that, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, well, maybe not so hot. According to the man, this movie is a “romantic com-edy about a young woman whose choices in life and love are shaped by the philosophies of her favourite filmmaker.” Let’s see if this works or not! Chances: 50/50.

If you have seen these or any other films this spring, email [email protected] to let us know what you thought. You need not write anything eloquent (we’ll do that with editing!).

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Activity Of The WeekA weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Go For A Girl’s Getaway

DURING the Victorian era, women rarely traveled with friends. Single women might travel for causes like mission-ary work, and marriageable

young women might make a Grand Tour of Europe with a suitable aunt or “lady’s com-panion,” but a proper married woman stayed home.

More women began to travel in the last decades of the 19th century, just after the pas-sage of the Married Women’s Property Act of 1870, which allowed a woman to control her income and property. That may be coinci-dence, but it’s certainly easier to travel when you hold your own purse strings. Travelogues published by women like Lillias Campbell Davidson became popular. She published “Hints for Lady Travelers” in 1889, advising women to wear gowns “without loose ends or drapery” so they could ride bicycles, to carry a “small flask of brandy” and smelling salts at all times, and to pack a glove stretcher.

Today, it’s as common for women to travel with friends as it is for men. Science recog-nizes that friendship is good for mental and

ter for the Arts is sponsoring a Girlfriends Getaway Weekend on April 19-21. The event begins with an Upton Abbey Tea on Friday, with Downton Abbey trivia and prizes for people in period dress. Tickets are $30, and reservations are required. On Sunday morn-ing, there’s “Brunch, Bingo and Lace” at the Inn of Cape May, with a fashion show from Lace Silhouettes. Or, sample wines with a tour or tasting. Visit capemaymac.org for more information.

Cape May’s inns are ready to welcome your group. The Victorian Lace Inn offers kitchenettes in each suite, so you can make a meal together or just keep your cocktails cold. The Wilbraham Mansion boasts an indoor pool. The Queen Victoria will make you feel like royalty, and Carroll Villa offers a variety of room sizes in case you need your space. The Grand Hotel has Slumber Party packages, and Congress Hall knows that “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

Don’t take your friendships for granted — get away to Cape May with your friends, and don’t forget your glove stretcher.

Next week: Spring at Last

physical health, and Facebook is not enough to keep you connected — you need actual facetime. Travel planners suggest that friends agree on some basics in advance (budget and room sharing are the big issues) and incorpo-rate physical activity into the weekend. Also, you should do something specific to your des-tination, and Cape May makes it easy.

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KING is a majestic-looking Boxer and Pit Bull mix. He gets a little anxious

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the garden CluB of Cape May presents

Victorian Pastimes:The Way It Was

Tuesday, April 30, noon-5pmCAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL

714 Beach DriveJoin us as we take a peek at floral arrangements depicting Victorian pastimes. The show features

design entries in eight artistic classes & horticulture exhibits.

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3/28: St Baldrick’s Event At Lower Cape May Regional High School

Destiny Bannon, Emilee Krenzien, Frannie Cooper, Lindsey Harner, Morgan Bradshaw


To benefit Children and Families in our Community Affected by Autism

The Bayshore InnFriday, April 26, 2013 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Presale Tickets: $20.00 | $25.00 at the doorAll around the world we continue to try to put the pieces of the puzzle together to find a cure for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Until then, let’s get together to help some very special families and their loved ones by developing programs to help them along the way.

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JET SKI ESCORT (Guides)Personal Watercraft Guides(Jet ski Guides) are responsible for instructing customers how to safely operate their rented PWC and inform customers of NJ laws for operating PWCs as well as enforcing New Jersey PWC laws on renters. Guides will lead a group of renters to our designated riding area and ensure safe operation of all rented watercraft from East Coast Jet Ski,LLC. Guides may also be responsible for routine maintenance. Must have NJ Boaters safety Cert., CPR, and pass a drug test. And also be 18 or older. 3 full time positions available.

PARASAIL BOAT MATELooking for a good mate to work 5-7 days per week. Mate will be responsible for launching parachutes, assisting customers with fitting harnesses, informing customers on what they need to do to make every trip a fun and safe trip, inform customers on what to expect, sell photo packages and shoot photos, and assist captain in any way the captain needs. Mate will be required to be enrolled in random drug testing while working as a mate. Must be 18 or older. 2 full time positions available.

Working at East Coast! EAST COAST PARASAIL, LLC. located in Cape May at Utsch’s Marina , is a very busy recession-proof summer destination surrounded by many major metropolitan cities within a few hours’ drive! Short Season to make some quick $CASH$. From Mid-June through September 10th $CASH$ will be based on experience. We have parasailing, jet ski rentals, and new this year a 24 passenger Jet Boat. There is also a wake board/ tubing boat, numerous charter boats and a 149 passenger whale/dolphin vessel at our location. We have many return employees every year. This is not your typical summer job. You will enjoy working in your bathing suit and spending many hours each day on the water. Schedules are made so that guides and cashiers can have second jobs. We are looking for self-motivated, reliable, and quick thinking individuals. The equipment we rent can be extremely dangerous if not operated properly. Guides and cashiers will be required to hold a NJ boaters safety card for employment and guides and parasail mates will go through a 3 hour training exercise, prior to being considered for any position in MAY (Free).

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CASHIERS Aka.”Booth,” or reservation specialistCashiers are responsible for taking reservations, answering phones, ensure all paperwork is filled out correctly by customers and ring customers up. Cashiers may at times be required to assist guides with jet ski rental safety briefing as needed. Must be 18 or older. 3 full time positions available.

PARASAIL BOAT CAPTAINEast Coast Parasail,LLC is currently looking for a full time 12 pack parasail captain for the summer of 2013! Must have tons of enthusiasm, and personality. We have two 12 passenger Ocean Pro 31s. One vessel is a 2011 and the other will be a 2013. Must have many years’ experience and be able to safely fly 100 people a day and still have a smile on their face! Must be very comfortable with flying triples. Must have 50 - 100 ton Masters License (Near Coastal) pre-employment drug test, Twick Card, FCC Licensed, mechanically inclined to do routine maintenance on Volvo D-6’s, First Aid and CPR certification, Transportation to and from work. Applicants must be Drug-free, clean cut, punctual, and have professional appearance. 1 full time position available.

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HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATEContact Patricia “Patti” Piacentine609-741-1212 [email protected] www.HomeSteadCapeMay.com

127 YORK AVE., UNIT B, WEST CAPE MAY1st floor master bedroom with a full bath, open living, kitchen and dining area, half bath, laundry room and plenty of closet space make living easy, 2nd floor features 2 nice bedrooms sharing a jack-n-jill bath with interior access from both rooms. Large hallway has a reading/den area and a long balcony porch with fitted wind screens that open in warmer weather - full 3rd floor storage, a/c, heat, new appliances and new floor-ing. Full private backyard with outside showers, patio area and shed - only 2 owners split condo costs. Close enough to walk to everything in town and the beach! Turn key negotiable. Only $467,500!

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

LAST WATERFRONT

PARCEL ON

SPICER’S CREEK!

1200-1204 WILSON DIVEMarine Commercial/

Mixed Use Zone.“strictly as is”

4 rental homes with boat dockage.$799,000

Quality... Comfort... Privacy...Location!

129 FISHING CREEK ROAD, LOWER TOWNSHIPTake a step back in time in this 1891 colonial farmhouse situated on a corner lot sur-rounded by mature trees. Throughout this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home you will find original woodwork and Pine flooring. A wood burning stove with warming closets

and large windows make for a cozy living room. The large dining room has captured the style of the era with a ser-vant stairwell. The kitchen has been recently remodeled and features 9.5 foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, break-fast bar, plenty of cabinets, oak flooring, breakfast nook, and reading area with built-in bookshelf. Outside, the large deck off the kitchen provides access to the fenced yard and above ground pool. You will also find a one car garage, gardening shed, and barn which was built with recycled wood. There is so much more to see in this colonial beauty! PRICE REDUCED!!! $259,900.

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Alex, Maria, Anastasia, Mia


Nora and Olivia Hokanson with Princess Esmerelda

Natalie, Sophia, Amy

HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9am to 5pm

Sunday 11am-3pm

Dedication... Excellence... Professionalism

(609) 884-5800739 Washington St, Cape May

www.jerseycaperealty.com

PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION1608 Maryland Avenue,

Cape May4 BR, 3.5 BA, elevator,

furnished & great rental.$1,595,000

THE MERRY WIDOW (UNIT C-1)42 Jackson Street, Cape MayPremier commercial location, this 680 sq.ft unit is a superior site for your office or retail establishment.

$439,900

CONDO IN CENTER OF TOWN678 Washington St, #1,

Cape May2 BR + study, 1 BA, window a/c, gas fireplace. Excellent rental.

$319,000

VICTORIAN CARPENTER GOTHIC COTTAGE

725 Columbia Ave., Cape May6 BR, 7 BA, 3 f/p, cac on

1st fl. Window units on 2nd fl.$1,075,000

LAMPLIGHTER CONDO A-21001 Washington St, Cape May

1 BR, 1 BA, cac, parking,

renovated kitchen.$279,900

JUST TWO YEARS YOUNG!4 East New York Ave, Villas

3 BR, 2 BA, cac, HOW in place.

$199,900

UPDATED VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE

4082 Bayshore Rd., Cold Spring3 BR, 2 BA, 2-zone heat/air,

surrounded by preserved lands.$449,900

SEABOARD WALK UNIT 5201 Beach Avenue, Cape May

Beachfront townhouse. 4 BR, 4.5 BA, pool and fitness

Center on-site. Excellent rental.$1,449,998


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

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Leia and Ava Gwendolyn, Mom, Kipton, Nina, and Kruize Pawlus

Eila and Jack Lukenich

Heijung Park-ColamecoBroker/Sales

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

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

“Buying & Selling with

Integrity & Trust”

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RYAN GRIFFIN - SALESPERSONCELL: 609.602.5578

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DESATNICK REAL ESTATE, LLC

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204

Todd H. de Satnick, Broker of Record

660 WASHINGTON ST.CRANBERRY COURT

CAPE MAY Commercial

Storefront SpaceOffered at $330,000

902 Ocean Drive Unit 1601

Canyon Club 2 BR/2 BA

fully furnished end unit

Offered at $349,800

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1001 LAFAYETTE STREETCAPE MAY NJ 08204

TODD H. DE SATNICK, BROKER OF RECORD

1102 READING AVENUE CAPE MAY

Well-maintained 2 BR/1.5 BA beach cottage

on a 125x50 lot within close proximity to the beaches

and the dining, shopping and Marina districts.

$479,000

1222 WISCONSIN AVE. CAPE MAY

Village Greene Sandpiper Model

2 BR/2 BA single-family home

with attached garage. $499,000

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!1246 ROUTE 109, CAPE MAY

Turn key restaurant with large dining room, fully equipped commercial

kitchen, some off-street parking, 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment on main thoroughfare leading to Cape May

$595,000

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

www.cbcapemay.com

11 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY“Sandpiper Beach Club” Enjoy a beachfront

investment without the hassle. Use as much as you like and allow the on-site management team to handle the rentals; great income, swimming pool, state of the art workout room, sauna, game room,

parking and much more. Unit 113 – 1st floor - 1 BR, 1 bath - $474,900Unit 313 – 3rd floor – 1 BR, 1 bath - $395,000


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

509 BAYYWN ROAD CAPE MAY BEACH

This 3 story contemporary home is located in the Beach Block and has incredible water views! There are 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The main living space offers an open floor plan. The ground level offers a deep garage along with storage and a utility room. There are 2 bed-rooms, a bath and large open deck on the third floor. The sec-ond floor has the master suite, living space & deck. $359,900

Rental: 23 E Virginia Ave., Villas - Two bedrooms, Two Full Baths. Propane heat and Central Air. $950 + utilties.

Theresa Senico Apex Realty

2505 Bayshore Road, Villas (609) 408-4655

theresasenico.com

1036 MARYLAND AVE.CAPE MAY

This property has it all! Upon entering you will be delighted to find that this Grand Beau-ty meets your every expecta-tion. Well selected amenities of comfort & convenience abound in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home that also features a nice pool. $1345,900

Heijung Park-ColamecoJersey Cape Realty

739 Washington StreetCape May

609-884-5800

735 WASHINGTON ST. CAPE MAY

Charming, uniquely wonder-ful, centrally located Canter-bury Manor condo. Park your car and walk everywhere from this first floor, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Beautifully maintained, this condo with designer touches, hardwood floors, and central air, offers large living room, cheery and bright Florida room at the rear with private entrance, and kitchen with separate dining area. $499,900.

Rental: 202 Queen St., Cape May - 3 BR, 2 BA, cac, high speed internet, ipod dock, sleeps 8, $1250-$2900.

Jersey Cape Realty 739 Washington St., Cape May

609-884-5800jerseycaperealty.com

1246 ROUTE 109, CAPE MAY

Turn key restaurant with large dining room, fully equipped commercial kitch-en, some off-street parking, 2nd floor 2 bedroom apart-ment on main thorough-fare leading to Cape May. $595,000.

Rental: 652 Hughes Street, Cape May – 7 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home in the center of town, sleeps 14, w/d, a/c, ID#3417, $2700-$4875/week.

Coldwell Banker Sol Needles 512 Washington St. Mall

Cape May(609) 884-8428cbcapemay.com

127 YORK AVE., UNIT B, WEST CAPE MAY

Quality, comfort, privacy and location! 1st floor master bed-room with a full bath, open liv-ing, kitchen and dining area, half bath, laundry room and plenty of closet space make living easy, 2nd floor features 2 nice bedrooms sharing a jack n jill bath with interior access from both rooms. $467,500!

Rental: 211 Beach Ave, Broadway Beach Condo-miniums, Unit # 12 - 1 BR, oceanfront views, furnished, full kitchen, and Parking. June- Aug $1650 week/off season specials available

Patricia “Patti” PiacentineHomeStead Real Estate

846 Broadway, W. Cape May609-741-1212

[email protected]

275 FIFTH AVENUEWEST CAPE MAY

Custom Coastal style home expanded and renovated with luxury amenities throughout! This marvel-ous 4BR/3.5BA home offers hardwood and tile flooring, an impressive chef’s kitchen, first floor master suite, cov-ered front and rear mahog-any porches and a detached garage. Offered partially fur-nished.

Rental: 1113 New York Avenue - 5 BR/2.5 BA-Gi-ant front porch Renting from $2,200-$3,250

Ryan GriffinDeSatnick Real Estate

1001 Lafayette St., Cape MayCell: (609) 602-5578

Office: (609) 884-1300desatnickrealestate.com

103 HARVARD AVENUE CAPE MAY POINT

Stunning! With Fantastic Ocean Views! This Custom Built, 4 bedroom 3 full and 2 half bath home is very close to being new having been built in 2010. This level of custom, quality construction starts with whirlpool tubs, to a Viking Range, stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood floors, amazing tile work and granite, gas fire-place with surround, outside privacy shower, covered pav-er patio and driveway, ocean front deck and the beach right across the street from your doorstep. $1,470,000

Coastline RealtyCarol Menz, Broker

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

coastlinerealty.com

203 PRINCETON AVE CAPE MAY POINT

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath lux-ury beach home located only 3 short blocks to the beach! Outstanding views of The Lighthouse, State Park and ocean! Also has anoutstand-ing rental history! $969,000

Rental: deSatnick Real Es-tate, LLC is now seeking 2013 rental properties! Call us to-day to list!!!

DeSatnick Real Estate1001 Lafayette Stree,

Cape May(609) 884-1300

desatnickrealestate.com

817 KEARNEY AVENUE, CAPE MAY

This spectacular turn of the century cedar shingled cottage, has been lovingly restored and features a lovely columned foy-er leading to a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, new kitchen, butler’s pantry, stainless appliances, granite countertops, wrap around front porch and glassed in heated sunporch. 7 bed-rooms, 3.5 baths $1,247,000

Rental: 211 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point - 3 BR, 2.5 BA, single family, Sleeps 8. $1600-$3350 per week

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty

1159 Washington Street, Cape May

(609) 884-3332 chrisclemanssir.com

621 SUNSET BLVD, WEST CAPE MAY

Magnificent 4 BR, 2 full, 2 half bath 3000 sq. ft. three story home in charming West Cape May, with expansive unob-structed views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Nature Conser-vancy’s 200 acre fresh water marsh and the Cape May Point Lighthouse. Home has three bedrooms on first floor; second floor is a 1000 sq. ft. open area great room with custom kitchen and appli-ances including 48” Viking range. Situated on a beauti-fully landscaped 75’ X 161’ lot, complete with privacy, this is a must-see nature lover’s dream home. $899,000

Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette St., Cape May

(609) 884-1007 wwilseyrealty.com


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Morning Star Villa Condo2 bedrooms, 2 baths

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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 six in color. Please call (609) 770-8479 to subscribe. DOWNTOWN CAPE MAY Swain’s, Mariah’s, Guardian, Cape Bank, Collier’s, All Irish Imports, Cape May Stage, Wilsey Realty, Pat Jackson Jewelers, Celebrate Cape May, Go Fish, Sea Weeds, Cape Orient, Fiber Arts, Oyster Bay, Welcome Center, Depot Market, Congress Hall, Victorious, Pink, Star Inn, Bayberry Inn, Victorian Motel, SOMA Art Gallery, Island Grill, Primrose, CCA, Primo Hoagies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEST CAPE MAY VFW, Godmother’s, Cape May Bakers, Tea By The Sea, Cape May Linen Outlet, Flying Fish Studio, CVS, Albert Stevens Inn, Weddings by the Sea, Kate’s Flower Shop, Seaside Cheese Company, Cape May Fitness, Cheeks, Artizan Salon & Spa, Antique Doorknob, West Side Market, Cape Island Home and Garden, Bella Vida Café, Flanegan’s Framing, 7-11, HomeStead.

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

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

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

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

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

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