A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, November 3, 2010 ¯ Vol. 8, No. 39 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort Going For Gold... Winners At The Phantom Ball David Bockius, Katie McGinley, Gloria Manahan as Ken and Barbies and milkmaid Lisa Auricchio at the Phantom Ball Friday Aleksey Moryakov (see pages 3-17) THIS WEEK... It’s The FISHING Issue! Jeanne Ruddy Dance and much more on pages 4-5 Check Out Our AMAZINGLY USEFUL Guide To What’s Happening In Cape May See pages 18-28 Cape May’s Halloween Parade
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A sprightly sheet full of the sprays of the old ocean ¯ Wednesday, November 3, 2010 ¯ Vol. 8, No. 39 ¯ Cape May, America’s Original Seaside Resort
Going For Gold... Winners At The Phantom Ball
David Bockius, Katie McGinley, Gloria Manahan as Ken and Barbies and milkmaid Lisa Auricchio at the Phantom Ball Friday Aleksey Moryakov (see pages 3-17)
THIS WEEK...
It’s The FISHING
Issue! Jeanne Ruddy Dance and much more on pages 4-5
Check Out Our AMAZINGLY USEFUL Guide To What’s Happening In Cape May
See pages 18-28
Cape May’s Halloween Parade
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The Almanac«The Coffee Break Page ................ Page 12
«Ramblings From the Editor..........Page 13
«Food & Drink Guide ................... Page 21
«The Contest Page ........................ Page 24
«About Exit Zero .......................... Page 111
Inside This Issue
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Friday, October 29: Annual Phantom Ball At Congress Hall
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Wednesday 11/3 Thursday 11/4 Friday 11/5 Saturday 11/6Tour the Emlen Physick Estate Visit the Cape May of more than 100 years ago on a guided tour of Cape May s Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully-restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Victorians. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and conclude with a visit to the Carriage House Gallery where you can see the current exhibit. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Call (609) 884-5404.
Cabanas Free pool and beer pong Hemingway’s Country music and half-price specialty drinks at the bar.
Pilot House Family Friendly Trivia Night, 7pm
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THE EXIT ZERO GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN CAPE MAY... WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) If you snored through the Shakespeare portion of your English classes in school, you owe it to yourself to see this play and make up for lost time. The actors promise to present you with all the juiciest parts of Shakespeare’s entire oeuvre in less than two hours, and they absolutely deliver. You may want to dust off your Cliffs Notes on Hamlet before you attend, but even audience members with a marked Shakespeare aversion will be laughing like crazy. The show begins at 8pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, and tickets are $35. Call (609) 884-1341 for reservations.
Cabanas Are You Smarter than a bartender? 9pmCopper Fish Geno White Duo
Hemingway’s Half-price martinis and jazz Merion Inn Jazz Trio
Pilot House Jay Bethel, 8pm
Fabulous FridayEvery Friday in November, selected merchants on the Washington Street Mall will donate a portion of their sales to local non-profit organizations in an effort to give back during the month of Thanksgiving. Hilary Pritchard of the Whale’s Tale began this practice four years ago, and now a variety of businesses are participating, including Across the Way, Good Scents, Love the Cook, Madame’s Port, The Mad Batter, Winterwood, and the Exit Zero store and gallery. Each business selects the non-profit their proceeds will benefit, but with local organizations benefitting animal welfare, nature preservation, food closets and arts programming, you can’t really go wrong. If you’re interested in participating in Fabulous Fridays, contact Hilary Pritchard at (609) 884-4779. Cabanas Happy Hour with Zack Goebbell 4-7pm; 52 Pickup, 10pmBlue Pig Kate Delany, 6-9pmCape May Winery Gourmet Cheese Fridays, 5-7pmCopper Fish Bill Caterini Hemingway’s DJ Jeff Walden, 9pm-closingBrown Room Live entertainmentMad Batter Geno WhiteMerion Inn George MesterhazyPilot House Open Mic Night, 9pmUgly Mug Evolution
Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Step back in time as the East Lynne Theater Company presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Homes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials, just like the Sherlock Holmes radio series that NBC premiered in 1930. In this mystery, Holmes and Watson are on the case again – this time trying to discover how a precious blue stone ended up in the belly of a Christmas goose. See the performance at 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes Street. Tickets are $23 for adults, $13 for students, and free for children under 18. Call (609) 884-5898.Candlelight Walk at HCSVEnjoy a lovely autumn evening celebration as the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village host the annual Candlelight Walk from 5:30-7:30pm. Luminaries will line the paths and guide you to several of the village’s restored historic buildings where wine, beer and a variety of light fare will be served. Old-fashioned pulled pork, fresh bread and other popular items will be available at several buildings. Don’t miss this chance to savor the nip in the air, then combat it with a cup of hot cider. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Call (609) 898-2300 for more information.
Axelsson’s Blue Claw George Karavan Cabanas Happy Hour with James Klapp, 4-7pm; Star 69, 10pm
Copper Fish Bill Caterini
Ebbitt Room Paul Sotille Jr, 6:30pm
Brown Room Live entertainment
Boiler Room Back2Life, 9pmHemingway’s DJ Ronnie B dance party from 9pm-closing
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Merion Inn George Mesterhazy
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THE EXIT ZERO GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN CAPE MAY... WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN
Jeanne Ruddy Dance This performance marks the first time a dance company has ever graced Cape May Stage, and it promises to be an incredible event. Jeanne Rudy Dance, under the direction of former Juilliard instructor and summer resident Jeanne Ruddy, will deliver a re-imagined and restructured version of their fall season, which was performed in Philadelphia only a few days earlier. The program also features an improvisational interlude by jazz pianist Barry Miles with dance accompaniment. This 3pm matinee performance brings one of Philadelphia’s finest dance companies to Cape May. Don’t miss it if you’re interested in a live performance that offers less talking and more action. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling (609) 884-1341.
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Merion Inn George Mesterhazy
Pilot House Complimentary bar snacks during football games
Rio Station NFL Food and Drink Specials.
Ugly Mug NFL games on big-screen TVs, with 25-cent wings and half-price cheesesteaks.
St Barnabas Art Group SOMA NewArt Gallery hosts this exhibition of twelve regional artists, all affiliated with an artists’ group led by the late Father William Shelton of St. Barnabas Church in Villas, who began giving lessons in 1961. Featuring subjects ranging from still life to landscapes, there something here to please anyone. The gallery is open from 10-6pm daily in the Carpenters Square Mall. Call (609) 898-7488 for more information.Cabanas Monday Night Football Tailgate Party.Hemingway’s Margaritaville Mondays featuring half-price margaritas and island music
Pilot House Complimentary bar snacks during Monday Night Football
Winter Wonderland Warm-Up From 6-8pm attendees can enjoy the season’s first cup of hot chocolate and various sweet and savory treats. Children are invited to visit with Mrs Claus, while grown-ups can enjoy a cash bar and take part in a silent auction to stock up on early holiday gifts, including prizes from the Virginia Hotel, the Blue Pig Tavern, and the Exit Zero store and gallery. The event is held in the Congress Hall ballroom, and proceeds benefit the West Cape May Christmas Parade. Tickets are $20Back Corner Cafe Open Mic Night, 7pm
Congress Hall Ballroom Winter Wonderland Warm Up Fundraiser, 6-8pmUgly Mug Terrible Tuesday with DJ Jon K
Did we miss anything? Call our global headquarters at (609) 770-8479, fax us at (609) 770-8481 or email [email protected].
Cape May Jazz Festival Cape May comes alive to the sounds of some of the most acclaimed jazz musicians in the country in this twice-yearly celebration of all things cool. At various venues throughout the town. Call Cape May Jazz Festival at (609) 884-7277 or visit www.capemayjazz.com.
Paranormal Evening at HCSV Ready for a ghost hunt that’s more Colonial than Victorian? Don’t miss your chance! On November 13 a mixture of psychic mediums and scientific investigators will interact with the public to teach them how paranormal investigations work. This includes everything from demonstrating infrared equipment to clairvoyancy. Get ready to have some spooky knowledge imparted on you.
Jeanne Ruddy Dance presents the first-ever dance performance at Cape May Stage this Sunday.
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Friday, October 29: Annual Phantom Ball At Congress Hall
Susan and Glenn Browne
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Patti Sullivan, Tess Bell, Roe Studer, Joy
Clare and John Murphy, Chris South, Skip and Bobbie Schwester
SATURDAYHappy Hour (4-7) featuring James KlappSTAR 69 (10pm)
Friday, October 29: Annual Phantom Ball At Congress Hall
Macgrauber, Laura, Ray-Ray, Donna
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Becky, Anthony, Allissa, Anna, Margie
John Silva, Lorraine Phillips, Rick and Jenn Hubbs
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KNOW your way around Cape May? Think of yourself as the observant type? Feast your eyes on the photograph above, taken by our resident cryptographer Dan Mathers.
If you think you know what minia-ture golf course has these greens, then you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to spend at a local business. Go to the Exit Zero Facebook page before Monday for a full-size, full-color photo and instructions on how to enter – follow the instructions care-fully. And, don’t worry if you have never used Facebook before – it’s easy! Just ask your six-year-old nephew. To enter, look for the mystery photo at www.facebook.com/exitzeropublishing. Good luck!
Facebook Mystery Contest Random Fact Of The Week
Weird Word Of The Week
The Police Blotter
Learn Russian With TanyaA Story From The Past
Fortune Cookie Of The Week
YOU probably couldn’t throw a stone in Cape May without hitting an Eastern Euro-pean person, though we would condemn such an act. We at Exit Zero warmly embrace our Commie Cousins (we’re joking!) and offer a weekly lesson to help you commu-nicate. Please note – the “Russian” we are printing is just our phonetic interpretation.
Is caviar a delicacy in your country? Ikra - eto delikates v vashei strane? Here is how your Russian-speaking friend is likely to respond: Ne stol’ko delikates, skol’ko odin iz glavnyh elementov na stole, nevazno bogat ty ilio net.
Which translates to: It’s not so much a delicacy as a staple – whether rich or poor there is caviar on your table. –Tanya Zotava
AFRICAN Lungfish are capable of living out of water for up to two years because – as their name suggests they have developed the ability to breath both above and below the surface. They await the return of higher water levels by burrowing underground.
THIS picture is of Joseph Schellinger’s General Store which was located along Lafayette Street on the site of what is now the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club. The pavilion behind the store shown with a f lag on top was used to rent boats, and out of view behind it was a small lumberyard operated by the Schellinger family. Every building shown is now gone with the exception of one, the octagonal Josiah Schellinger house that stood next to the store. – Ben Miller
Every week we feature quirky police reports from small towns across America. Found on the website www.smalltownmisfit.com.
RIO GRANDE, NM: 1:34pm — A Hernan-dez caller said her boyfriend was destroy-ing the house. Police couldn’t locate the residence. – Rio Grande Sun
J It is better to be the hammerthen the anvil. J
Honeyfuggle One might try to honeyfuggle their way out of a bad situation by deceiving the opposite party with sweet-talk.
ONCE a week, the folks at Exit Zero eat at Cape Orient, the island’s fine Asian restau-rant. Sometimes we find pearls of wisdom at the end of our meal. And sometimes we don’t. The above fortune cookie was eaten with boneless spare ribs and pork fried rice. Please note: Any typos are not ours, but those of the fortune cookie manufacturers. We print them as we find them.
Don Pocher
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THE 34th Cape May Jazz Festival will be held next week, from Friday, November 12 through Sunday. The headline act is The Yellowjackets, whose 20th
album, Lifecycle, was nominated for a Grammy last year. Let’s hope the festival is another first-class celebration of great music, because the jazz festival has had a tough time of it recently – like many arts organizations, it has lost precious grant funding as a result of the recession, and a few months ago its founders, Carol Stone and Woody Woodland, quit the board after what they called “a nasty, well-planned conspiracy by a few members of the executive board and staff.” Then last week, California-based jazz musician, Winston Byrd, who has performed at many previous festivals, wrote a damning letter to a local paper that hung Carol and Woody out to dry. Notwithstanding the fact that it was the most interesting item to appear in this particular paper for a few years, it seemed a little harsh. Or, at least, it made you wonder why Mr Byrd never addressed his concerns to Carol and Woody in person. In any event, look for more details on the festival in next week’s paper.
³SPEAKING of the aforementioned cash crisis for arts groups, local mall
businesses are doing their bit to give back to the community. For the fourth year in a row, Whale’s Tale is donating a portion of proceeds from sales on each Friday in November to non-profit groups in Cape May. This year, eight additional businesses will be joining them for what is being called Fabulous Friday on the mall, although we should say that one of those stores is not actually on the mall. That would be the Exit Zero Store and Gallery – we will be pitching in 10% of our proceeds
from sales on Fridays in November.“We celebrate November as a month of
thanksgiving, but it also marks the 37th anni-versary of Whale’s Tale on the mall, and we wanted to do something special,” said Hilary Pritchard, who with her husband, Chuck, owns Whale’s Tale. “Cape May is lucky to have exceptional non-profits that benefit the quality of life here for both local residents and visitors to our town. Times are especially tough for them, so we’d like to help, even if it is in a small way,” said Hilary.
Joining Whale’s Tale and its sister store, Splash, this year are: Across the Way, Good Scents, Love the Cook, Madame’s Port, The Mad Batter, Winterwood… and us! Cindy Huf, owner of Good Scents, says, “It’s an added reason to shop locally and know that proceeds benefit those serving our community in so many cultural, environmental and humani-tarian ways.” Last year, non-profits that received funds included Animal Outreach, Center for Community Arts, Nature Center of Cape May, Cape May Film Festival, Cape May Stage, Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, Cape May Stage, East Lynne Theater Company, and
Ramblings From The EditorsIdeas, idle gossip and occasionally important odds ’n’ ends
the Food Closet of Cape May. Any other busi-nesses interested in participating in Fabulous Fridays should contact Hilary Pritchard at 884-4778.
³THERE was disappointment and bit-terness lingering in the nooks and
crannies of Exit Zero’s Global HQ on Monday following a quite outrageous decision by the judges at Congress Hall’s Phantom Ball on Friday night… the award for Best Couple did NOT go to our own Dan Mathers and his wife Tanya, even though their superbly executed Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland getup won lavish praise from ball-goers and some of the judges, too.
It seems, however, that one of the judges, who was dressed up (unconvincingly) as the editor of a local newspaper, argued that Dan and Tanya should not get the prize because part of Tanya’s costume had been purchased at a store. Instead, the award for Best Couple went to – as it is labeled on Halloween Adventure’s website – “Bollywood Beauty Deluxe Adult Costume Standard One-Size.”
Not that Dan was surprised. At the des-sert buffet earlier that evening, his offer to help the aforementioned editor as he strug-gled with a cupcake and a paper cup was met with a cold silence. “I don’t know what he has against me, but I could see then that we wouldn’t be getting HIS vote,” said Dan, who actually entered two contests over the week-end, in Cape May and in West Chester, PA, and came up empty on each occasion. “I lost to a brilliant, four-piece KISS ensemble up in West Chester,” said Dan. “THAT one I can at least understand.”
There’s no word of how our other Phantom Ball contestant, Bi-Curious George, went down with party-goers and judges.
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Sure, you’ll find tasty tea sandwiches, freshly-baked scones and teabreads served with clotted cream, and that traditional, elegant service that you associate with fine dining.
But there is so much more to The Carriage House. In addition to our traditional Tea Luncheon and Afternoon Tea, The Carriage House offers hearty fare from the café menu, plus homemade soups, and hearty wholesome entrée salads that fill you up while still letting you feel virtuous for eating a salad.
So try it today, and bring grandmom along, too…. She’ll love you for it!
Friday, October 29: Annual Phantom Ball At Congress Hall
Sherman and Snookie Deb and Richard Crossley Christine Gallagh, Tanya Muniak
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Friday, October 29: Annual Phantom Ball At Congress Hall
Bi-Curious George aka Jon Roth, Tanya Mathers Denis Zaitsev Paul Lettieri, Trish Ternae
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Join us Jazz Fest Weekend
Fri. Nov. 12: cocktail piano with Keith Rippey
Sat. Nov. 13: intimate guitar with Mark Sganga
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Sunday, October 24: Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade
JoAnn Reagan dancers
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Derek Lutz, Katie Smith, Sam Rauer, Ryan Bailey
Lower Cape May Regional Marching Band
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Sunday, October 24: Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade
John Reif
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX STEIGER
Lower Cape May Regional Marching Band
Sarah Warner
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A CA MIA524 Washington Street Mall(609) 884-6661www.acamia.com
A lovely little spot on the Washington Street Mall. Fine food, excellent service and great people-watching.
Situated in the lobby of Congress Hall, this shop has great coffee and some lovely to-go breakfast goodies.
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Reliably-excellent food – there is a reason why people wait a while to eat here... excellent breakfasts and brunches.
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VINCENZO’S LITTLE ITALY II3704 Bayshore RoadNorth 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.
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Handicap accessible Takeout available Dog-friendly patioKEY Onsite parking
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Sunday, October 24: Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade
Sue and Harry Farrell Roberta and Charlie John and Karen Herman
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX STEIGER... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
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Warming Up For The Christmas ParadeSweet treats and good eats help rai se funds for the West Cape May Christmas Parade
NOTHING rings in the holiday season like the West Cape May Christmas Parade. Colored lights are strung up and down Broadway,
neighbors and friends line the streets and congregate on porches, and the procession of decorated fire trucks, hand-made floats and musical and dance acts ensure that onlookers never grow bored. Plus, there’s usually a lot of candy flying through the air, and that keeps everyone happy.
This yearly event is organized by “Parade Lady” Charlotte Daily, whose efforts (along with help from many local volunteers) have made the parade possible for over 40 years. The event is not supported by tax dollars and relies on donations of time, talent and money from community members. Since last year the Borough of West Cape May has been assisting Mrs Daily and the parade volunteers by assisting with fundraising activities.
There will be two more fundraisers this season for the West Cape May Christmas Parade. The first is the Winter Wonderland
Warm-Up, held from 6-8pm on Tuesday, November 9. Guest are invited to rev up their Christmas cheer in Grand Ballroom, where they can enjoy the season’s first cup of hot chocolate and other sweet and savory treats. The event includes a silent auction to stock up on early holiday gifts. Prizes include gift certificates to the Ebbitt Room, the Virginia Hotel, and the Blue Pig Tavern, as well as a goody bag and gift certificates
to the Exit Zero Store and Gallery. Plus, you can consider the $20 price of admission as your first holiday gift of the year: a gift to the Christmas Parade.
The final fundraiser will be held at the West Cape May Fire Company Hall from 4:30-7:30pm on November 20. Stop by the fire hall and enjoy a home-cooked roast pork dinner provided by the West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company. The menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, salad, dessert and a beverage. The $15 ticket can be purchased at the door, and supports the parade twice-over: your donation will help fund the parade, and your dinner is guaranteed to put some meat on your bones to fend off the winter weather come parade night.
With all these tasty seasonal events upcoming, there’s no excuse not to start your holiday early this year by attending the Winter Wonderland Warm-Up or Fire Hall Dinner (or both). If you’d like to donate your time or services to the parade, contact the Parade Lady at (609) 884-4748 to get involved.
Dancers in last year’s parade spreading plenty of holiday cheer.
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Sunday, October 24: Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade
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Holmes And Watson On The Case AgainA new mystery arrives in Cape May for Sherlock Holmes Weekend
THIS weekend Sherlock Holmes and his able accomplice Dr Watson will make an appearance in Cape May. They’ll do their best to solve a new mystery
(penned by John Alavarez) titled “The Case of the Demons in a Padded Room.” In this story, Holmes and Watson return to the scene of their first encounter, the Berkshire Sanatorium, in the hopes of discovering who, or what, is lurking within Room 92. The answer may be so sinister that the crime-solving team will need to enlist your help.
The mystery weekend begins on Friday, November 5 at 8:30pm, where participants can enjoy the “The Case of the Demons” at the Inn of Cape May. To quicken your deductive reasoning, a cash bar will also be available. The following day, sleuths can take part in the self-guided Search For Clues. This event, which runs from 1-3pm on Saturday, will take visitors to a selection of Cape May’s Victorian properties, where they will uncover clues and complete an answer sheet for a chance to be the Sherlock Holmes Weekend grand prize winner.
On Sunday at 12:30, participants will reunite with Holmes at the Inn of Cape May, where the detectives will reveal the solution to the mystery over lunch. There the winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Weekend packages are available at $180 per couple or $95 per person, and there is also an option for an overnight package including accommodations, breakfast, and a dinner gift certificate for $270 per person.
To purchase tickets, call the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities at (609) 884-5404.
If you prefer to sit back and let the professionals do the crime-solving, you’re in luck: East Lynne Theater Company’s “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” will show on Friday and Saturday at 8pm. This production, staged in the style of a vintage radio broadcast with live sound effects and commercials, harkens back to the golden age of radio, specifically to the Sherlock Holmes radio series that NBC premiered in October of 1930. In “The Blue Carbuncle,” Holmes and Watson do their best to discover how a precious blue stone ended up in a cooked goose’s belly on Christmas Eve. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for students, and free for children 18 and under. Performances are held at the First Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes Street. For information and reservations, call (609) 884-5898.
Break out your pipes and magnifying glasses. There’s a mystery afoot in Cape May, and it’s not going to solve itself.
Cast members of ELTC’s “The Blue Carbuncle.”
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Beach Avenue & Howard Streetat the Hotel Macomber
(609) 884 8811www.unionparkdiningroom.com
Serving Dinner from 5:30pmThursday, Friday & Saturday
711 Townbank Road, North Cape May (609) 884-1169 • www.capemaywinery.com
Tasting Room - Open Daily 12-5pmWinery Tours - Saturdays at 3pm
GOURMET CHEESE FRIDAYS
The winery will be pairing cheese with their award-winning wines from 5-7pm out on the veranda
Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotSyrah
Chardonnay Blush Port
Saturday, October 30: GABLES Halloween Party At Aleathea’s
Skylar Heacock, Meg Magill Skylar Heacock Alison Patrick Tara Patrizi, Jonathon Edmonds
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
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Saturday, October 30: GABLES Halloween Party At Aleathea’s
Craig and DJ
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Bob, Bette
Craig, DJ, Drew
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Oyster BaySteak & Seafood Restaurant
Oyster BaySteak & Seafood Restaurant
DINNER FROM 5PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
GREAT MENU, MARTINIS
& DESSERTSFresh seafood • Tasty steaks
Copper-top bar • Free parking
Bottle and draft beer
GREAT MENU, MARTINIS
& DESSERTSFresh seafood • Tasty steaks
Copper-top bar • Free parkingBottle and draft beer
615 Lafayette St., Cape May 609-884-2111
Saturday, October 30: GABLES Halloween Party At Aleathea’s
Red and Black Bed Bugs Anthony B, Ken
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The St. Barnabas Painters Exhibit At SOMARegional artists mount a show rich in local color
THIS Saturday, November 6, SOMA NewArt Gallery will host an opening artist’s recep-tion for “The St. Barnabas Art Group,” an exhibit of paintings
by twelve regional artists.
The St. Barnabas Painters were formed by the late Father William Shelton of the St. Barnabas Church in Villas, who origi-nated his first painting class in 1961 and instructed hundreds of artists. Father Shelton’s dedication to the arts challenged many students to discover and perfect their talents. The group continues to meet weekly at their Cold Spring studio, and will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year.
The exhibition features selected paintings by twelve artists, including Peg Dittmar, Fury Feraco and Valerie Waywell, whose works are shown at right. The artists will showcase their unique styles, vary-ing in subject from seascapes to f lorals to figurative work. The reception runs from 6-8pm at the gallery, located in the Carpenters Square Mall at 31 Perry Street. For more information, call (609) 898-7488.
Clockwise from above: Valerie Waywell’s “Jersey Girl 2,” Fury Feraco’s “Higbee Beach Dune,” and Peg Dittmar’s “Waiting for the Eggs to Hatch.”
Grand HotelThanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Presented in our 5th floor Penthouse Ballroomwith panaramic views of the atlantic coast
Enjoy herb roasted Turkey, honey Bourbon glazed Ham and slow roasted Prime Rib carving station, Stuffed Flounder Florentine, traditional trimmings including homemade seasonal soups, tossed and
Caesar salads, mashed and sweet potatoes, vegetables, homemade desserts and more!
3704 Bayshore Road, North Cape May(Cape Plaza Shopping Center) • (609) 889-6610
AuthenticItal ian Cuisine
Seafood & Fine DiningNew York Strip Steak • Filet MignonVeal Cutlet • Center Cut Pork Chops
PRIME RIB SPECIAL - Saturday & SundayEARLY BIRDS - Sunday-Friday 3:30-5:30pm
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•Filet Mignon••Center Cut Pork Chops•
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3704 Bayshore Rd., N. Cape May • 889-6610Cape Plaza Shopping Center (next to Burger King)
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Early BirdsSunday - Friday 3:30 - 5:30pm
Prime Rib SpecialSaturday & Sunday
COFFEE ROASTED FRESH DAILY
3704 BAYSHORE ROAD, NORTH CAPE MAY (609) 846-0040
OPEN DAILY FROM 6:30AM
Fruit Smoothies and Frozen
Coffee Drinks.!
Fresh Rolled Old World Bagels • Muffins • CroissantsCookies • Cinnamon Buns • Smoothies
Specialty Coffees and Drinks • Cappuccinos • Lattes
Delicious breakfast & lunch
sandwiches
The Cape May Store is closed for the season. Please visit the North Cape May store which is open everyday!
Saturday, October 30: GABLES Halloween Party At Aleathea’s
Lamar, Paul Mad DJ Donna, Colleen
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Spouty-OffyThe column where anonymous
gasbags have their say!
I WAS at Poverty Beach and this fisherman says to me that he needs some tackle... so I tackled him! Come to find out that fish-ing tackle is quite different than a football tackle. Who knew? – Erma
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CAPE May seriously needs a fishing pier ... seriously! – Cape May
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I’VE always wanted to try fly fishing... imagine flying and fishing at the same time... Awesome! – Cape May
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FLY fishing? Why would any-one want to fish for flies? Shouldn’t you just swat them? – Cape May
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WHY do you need a license to fish in fresh water... it’s not like you are driving in the water! – West Cape May
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I SWEAR to cod! – Cape May
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I KNOW that the value of gold is currently high so I was wonder-ing if you know of any jewelry stores that buy GOLDFISH? – Cape May
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AND what is up with Silver-fish... they are not even fish! – Cape May
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I WONDER if Dogfish and Catfish get along in the sea. – Cape May
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I DON’T go to a gym because I just figured I’d eat mussels and get stronger. – Erma
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IS A seahorse a fish, a mammal or something altogether differ-ent? – Cape May
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JELLYFISH do not taste like jelly at all... yuck! – Cape May
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WHEN you hear the word sushi you think of raw fish, but sushi really just means rice. It should really be called Sakana. – Erma
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SOME guy started asking me all kinds of questions about fishing... I guess it was a fishing poll! - Cape May
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I SAW on the internet that peo-ple actually go spear fishing... but why would someone try to catch a spear? I wonder what they use for bait. And wouldn’t it just be easier to just buy a spear? – Cape May
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MACKEREL are lucky fish because they are sacred... I always hear peo-ple saying Holy Mackerel! - Cape May
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I OVERHEARD some lady talking about a Jesus Fish...I’d really like to catch one of those. Maybe you automati-cally get into heaven if you do! - Cape May
Grande Center Shopping MallRio Grande, New Jersey
Happy Holidays to you &your family from the Rio Family
Dinner served from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.To make your reservations call:
609-889-2000
A Cape May County Thanksgiving Tradition
Early Birds 1 to 2:30 p.m.
“Just Like Mom’s” Thanksgiving Platters
$12.99 adults $7.99 kids
Each platter includes half-off one Holiday Dessert: Eat-in only
Fresh Roasted Whole Turkey Dinner
with all the trimmings
$89.9910-12 lb. • Serves up to 6 guests Reservation & deposit required
“Just Like Mom’s” Thanksgiving Platters
Your choice of ham, turkey or ham & turkey
$13.99 adults $8.99 kidsRefills on adult platters $6.99
Each platter includes half-off one Holiday Dessert: Eat-in only
Served from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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Coffee House & Organic Market
Higher Grounds announces something NEW for comfort food season.
BUILD YOUR OWN GRILLED CHEESE!!!
How about our Loaded Grilled Cheese.
Or try our Grilled Cheese with Apple and honey mustard
Or our Grill Cheese cinnamon, touch of honey & blueberry
Come on in and Get Cozy with some Organic Healthy Comfort Food.
Linda and Bob Steenrod took “EZ” with them on a recent trip to New Hampshire Michele Girard in Las Vegas
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SERVING is a high-stress job. I often dream that I can’t keep up with my tables, or that I’m trapped in the walk-in refrigera-tor while guests impatiently wait
for their food in the dining room. I dream about dozens of customers trampling me as they pile through the door, shouting for beef tartare and poached fish. I drop bowls of steaming clam chowder on Versace dresses, get quadruple-sat by a conniving hostess, and realize, just as I’m about to take the order from a party of 53 restaurant critics, that I can’t find a pen.
When the job isn’t overtaking my sleep, it’s keeping me from it. I’ll be in the middle of a lovely dream involving Anderson Cooper and a bubble bath, when my subconscious remembers the bottle of Pellegrino I forgot to bring for table one, or the oyster fork that never made it to the real-life food critic on table three. Suddenly, I’m transported from Anderson’s arms back to reality. It’s four in the morning, and I’m counting oyster forks instead of sheep.
With all the anxiety inherent to fine
dining, it’s important to keep a good sense of humor. Luckily, no matter how stressed they are, restaurant employees are always up for a laugh. A cook might take a well-deserved break during a 14-hour day to fashion an obscene sculpture, using only potatoes and a freakishly long carrot, on the boss’ desk. I’ve seen office supplies despoiled with Saran Wrap, pieces of stinky cheese hidden in desks, and pictures of our chef’s face Photoshopped onto half-naked models from a gay travel magazine.
These may seem like juvenile shenan-igans for a Zagat-rated establishment, I know, but they help keep the collective stress level in check. On a busy Saturday
night, after the VIP has sent back his entrée for the third time and his date has started screeching because she’s found a bone in her monkfish, stumbling across a piece of risqué vegetable art is a nice reminder that this is, after all, only dinner.
I have succumbed to this kind of imma-turity once or twice myself. Looking over the reservation list, one comes across some pretty unfortunate names – like Carl Fuker, Harry Hyde, and Richard Seaman, party of ten. I can’t help but snicker when I hear the inevitable: “So we’re expecting a lot of Seaman tonight,” or “I hope everyone’s pre-pared for all the Seaman coming our way.” Of course, when Mr Seaman does arrive, we welcome him, poised and collected. It’s only behind the scenes that we revert back to giggling schoolchildren.
Who can blame us? Amid all the col-lared shirts and expensive wine of a fancy dining room, it’s nice to delight in some silliness. Adulthood, like fine dining, can get pretty stuffy every now and again – and that, like a sweet dream about Anderson Cooper, is no laughing matter.
Customer ServiceThe life and times of a waitress in Cool Cape May... by Molly Stone
(609) 884-4800At the corner of Beach Ave. & Decatur St.
www.CabanasOnTheBeach.com
Cabanas BEACH BAR & GRILLTHE ULTIMATE VACATION DINING EXPERIENCE
Family & Kid Friendly • Fun Caribbean ChoicesOpen Air Oceanfront Dining • Large Parties Welcome
Signature Steak & Seafood
Win A Friday Happy Hour Party!Next time you visit, drop off your business card and you’llbe entered to WIN a party for you and your friends!
CAPE MAY’S football headquartersNFL Sunday TicketTM, 7 HDTV’s, Free WiFiTailgate Specials and Fall Dinner MenuDon’t miss a minute of the action!
Kids 4 & Under Always Eat Freeduring lunch & dinner with sandwich orentree purchase.
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609-898-1555416 Broadway, West Cape May
www.thecopperfishrestaurant.com
6 On BroadwayDINNER THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY FROM 5PM
NEW FALL MENU!!DINNER FOR 2 SPECIAL - $70 per couple,
4 Courses - All Night Every Nightnot to be combined with any other offers or coupons
James Beard Dinner Tickets Available
Jazz Night with Geno White Duo on ThursdayBill Caterini Plays Live on Friday & Saturday!
LISTEN TO CHEF GEOFF ON THE RADIO! LEARN COOKING TIPS
& MORE TUESDAYS 9AM-NOON
ON CAPE MAY JAZZ 101.5 FM
NEW CHEF DEMO!FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5
CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
RECIPE CONTEST DEMO!Email or drop off your best recipe and
Chef Geoff will pick his top 5.
The top 5 will then battle at a chef demo and the winner’s recipe
will be added to the menu
Must receive by Wednesday, December 1Geoff’s email: [email protected]
Saturday, October 30: C-View Halloween Party Around Midnight
Steve, Gregg, Mark
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Ricki, Mark, Kristin, Piper
Greg, Stan, Aimee
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(609) 884-7040128 sunset blvd., west cape maywww.accentonbeautycapemay.com
“Best Lunch”- NJ Monthly Magazine 2010
(609) 884-3449 WASHINGTON STREET MALL, CAPE MAY
www.pilothousecapemay.com
LUNCH & DINNER SEAFOOD • STEAKS
COCKTAILS • KIDS MENU
TIJUANA TUESDAYSTacos • Burritos • Quesadillas
and more... 4pm-closing
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEDNESDAYS
Early Bird Dinners • 4pm-closing
Family Friendly Trivia 7pm
1/2 PRICE APPETIZER THURSDAYAll Apps are 1/2 Price • 6pm-closing
Live Music with Jay Bethel 8pm
SUNDAY & MONDAY NIGHTFOOTBALL
Complimentary Bar Snacks
OPEN MIC NIGHTHosted by BarryFridays @ 9pm
LIVE MUSICThursdays
@ 8pm
Saturday, October 30: C-View Halloween Party Around Midnight
Kaitlyn, Jeff, Ashley, LeighAnn, Ryan
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV
Ashley Sullivan, Matt Peoples
Justin Ridgway, Molly Whipkey
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Sneak Preview: www.BaySpringsAlpacas.com
Come visit our farm in Cape May and get acquainted with our colorful herd of fleecy friends. Shop in our farm store for unique gifts and accessories: alpaca yarn, luxurious alpaca sweaters and blankets from Peru or hand knits by Barbara.
FARM STORE HOURS: Sat. & Sun. 10-4P
BAY SPRINGS FARM542 New England Rd.Cape May, NJ 08204(near Higbee Beach)Ph. 609-884-0563
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The Old FogeyAh, those good old Cape May days... by Jackson D’Catur
off, put my Bowie knife ‘tween my teeth and dived in.
I battled my way down to the end of the line, and saw through the murk that it was wrapped around the fingers of a statue of Poseidon, proof at last that Cape May is in fact the very tip of the lost city of Atlantis. I was about to explore further when I saw a f lash of silver in the water by my head, turned, and then felt an agonizing pain in my cheek as a terrible yank pulled me back to the surface. As I f loundered and fought,
FISHING with line and hook is not the sport of a gentleman. I used to think differently, and had a whole wall of my study in the D’Catur Mansion covered in
stuffed trophies, from a 30-foot great white shark to a school of angry piranhas to a rather surprised-looking goldfish by the name of Flaubert (whom I had snared by accident when practicing f ly-casts in the study: one went long, and as it passed over Flaubert’s bowl he leapt a foot in the air and snagged the hook. It was not the hook that killed him, but his subsequent high-speed landing into the mouth of one of the pirha-nas. It seemed a mark of respect to have him stuffed and on display, though after we removed him from the piranha’s jaws, he was much the worse for wear.)
In those days I regarded fishing with line and hook as the mark of a gentleman, a noble warrior’s pastime. But then one fine weekend I was fishing off Cape May Point with Ernie Hemingway, and, catch-ing my line on some underwater obstacle, resolved to dive down and free it. I stripped
spitting blood and seawater, I saw Ernie on the distant shore, shouting and wrestling with his rod. The bugger had snagged me and was dragging me towards the beach. I am not one to give up lightly and so did not cut the line, but fought like a demon. I dived deep and when he least expected, rose to the surface and pulled him off his feet. I let him reel me partway in then erupted into f light, dragging him ten feet into the water. He dug his heels in, the pain of the hook caused me to momentarily pass out, and when I regained consciousness I was close to shore. Finally, weak from blood loss, I ran at him, and delivered a stunning blow to his temple with my fist.
“TAGH THAD!” I burbled past the hook, and kicked the unconscious oaf in the ribs.
It took me an hour with that little hook extractor to free myself, by which time I had resolved never to be so unsporting as to hook another fish again.
Since that day, I have used only the spe-argun, hand grenades and low-yield nucle-ar warheads to fish. It’s the decent way.
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Grapes & GrainFriday, November 12, 2010
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5-YEAR-OLD MALLORY HOLLOWAYIS WAITING FOR A CURE
This relaxed yet lively event is highlighted by an auction featuring some of our region’s most unique items.
You have a chance to be part of this event by making a special tax-deductible contribution - an item or gift certificate -
that will help us raise funds to benefit the Foundation’s search for a cure to this life shortening disease.
Won’t you help?To donate or for more information, call Barbara Fischer at (609) 884-7552
or Robin Clarke, Director of Special Events at (610) 324-6001 Email: [email protected] Website: http://delawarevalley.cff.org/grapesandgrain
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(609) 884-2300 • 510 CARPENTER’S LANE, CAPE MAY
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THE WEDDING SHOPPEBeachy Invitations, Favors, Tiaras,
Veils, Jewelry, Sand Sets, Accessories
WEDDING PLANNINGBEACH CEREMONY RENTALS
The Heart, Soul & Sand of Cape May Weddings
Saturday, October 30: C-View Halloween Party Around Midnight
DJ Dracula Ryan Griffin, Justine Kelly Becky Jackson, Nels Johnson
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV... TO ORDER COPIES, PLEASE CALL (609) 770-8479
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HENRY’SSINCE 1972 Cape May’s Landmark Jeweler
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Saturday, October 30: C-View Halloween Party Around Midnight
Gepetto, Pinocchio, Captain Morgan
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Liberty Wetherill, Kate Chew
Jim and Deb Skinker
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Debbie & Mike Downes
860 Broadway (Broadway & Stimpson Lane)West Cape May NJ 08204
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Catch a great one
Confessions Of A Cape May Lover An enthusiast’s view of America’s Original Seaside Resort... by Meghan Kunz
out some of the properties my parents are interested in, and what better time to scope out a neighborhood than on Halloween? For recreation, I’ll visit my usual haunts and stay at the Carroll Villa on 19 Jackson Street. It will be my first time staying there (although I’m acquainted with their bar) so I’m particularly excited about the accom-modations. It always takes a little push for me to try something new, and an anniver-sary gift is the perfect reason.
I wonder sometimes if the Cape
THERE are so many reasons to love the autumn, especially if you have good reason to cel-ebrate an occasion. My plain white envelope arrived in the
mail last Wednesday. From the familiar handwriting and return address I knew it was from my in-laws. A card to com-memorate our sixth wedding anniversary, I thought, as I ripped open the envelope. Indeed it was. Along with a computer print-out confirming a reservation for a two-night getaway on Halloween week-end. What could be more perfect?!
There are moments when I feel par-ticularly fatigued with the monotony of everyday routine: the bumpy, traffic-laden stretch from Exit 16W to Exit 13A, the ritu-alistic cooking, cleaning, and pet mainte-nance… it can weigh the spirit down. But an impromptu trip on a festive weekend in my favorite place? All of those stresses melt away.
This trip serves two purposes: rec-reation (obviously) and business (real estate). This is a great opportunity to check
Mayans grow tired of the steady stream of tourists. I pondered this thought as I sat in traffic Sunday morning near my home (the backyard of Giants Stadium). The miles and miles of cars clamoring to watch the game (granted, it was a Notre Dame/Army game) stretched farther than I could see, and I was disgruntled to say the least. The funniest part is that since I’ve moved to Bergen County (six years ago) I’ve only been to Giants Stadium once. Prior to that, I went at least three times a year for vari-ous events. I guess that’s how some Cape Mayans must feel sometimes about my feverish I-love-all-things-Cape-May chat-ter. I understand. I’m the college football fan and you’re me on the turnpike, trying to navigate around Giants Stadium – I mean, Cape May. Point taken. I also commiserate with those residents who may grow weary of the sightseers — I live near Soprano Land and have dealt with many detours and road blocks due to film crews.
I cannot wait to escape my North Jersey world this weekend. Look for me – I’ll be the slow-driving, sightseeing tourist!
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Now’s the time to...
- Start winterizing your summer home. - Service your heater.
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Store Hours
Credit Cards
The Big Exit Zero Guide To Shopping in Cool Cape May
Where Exactly Is The StoreLocated?
Tell Me A Little About What They Sell At This Place
ALL IRISH IMPORTS401 Lafayette StreetCape May(609) 884-4484www.allirishimports.com
Right across from Collier’s Liquor Store (which, appropriately, is a big green building).
They carry T-shirts, hand-knit fishermen’s sweaters, pewter, Waterford crystal, Belleek, jewelry, perfume and even biscuits. See their ladies capes, hats and scarves including cabbie caps.
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ANTIQUES EMPORIA405 West Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-3332
At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.
There is always a great selection of Americana, furniture, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, vintage postcards, magazines, books and more. Pick up some vintage jewelry to finish off an outfit with style.
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Monday-Friday 11-4, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.
BAY SPRINGS ALPACAS542 New England RoadCape May(609) 884-0563www.bayspringsalpacas.com
Down New England Road – the northern tip of the island – on your way to Higbee Beach.
This charming 10-acre farm is great for a family visit. Come see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, then pick up a sweater, scarf, blanket or hat made from it. Treat your feet to ultra-comfortable alpaca socks.
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BIRD HOUSE OF CAPE MAY109 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 898-8871www.birdhouseofcapemay.com
On Sunset Boulevard, just west of the intersection of Broadway and Sunset.
An extensive selection of bird houses, from Victorian and colonial styles to urban and eclectic designs. They also offer scented wax pottery, Wind and Willow mixes, home decor and garden accents.
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CAPE ISLAND HOME & GARDEN720 BroadwayWest Cape May(609) 884-4210
Located on Broadway in West Cape May.
Cape Island Home and Garden is the one-stop shop for all your landscaping needs: from potted plants and lawn ornaments to advice on coping with that sandy soil.
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CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY701 East Lake DriveCape May Point (609) 884-2736www.birdcapemay.org
Follow Sunset Boulevard out to Lighthouse Avenue, turn left and the CMBO is on your right.
Everything a nature lover could want – from field guides, binoculars and scopes to clothing and books. They stock the best selection of binoculars in the area in all price ranges. Featuring beautiful Charley Harper merchandise.
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CAPE MAY LINEN OUTLET110 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-3630www.capemaylinen.com
Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard in West Cape May.
Their hand-picked deals and old-fashioned service keep customers coming back. Your source for everything linen, from aprons and tablecloths to linen by the yard. You’re sure to find it here.
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CAPE MAY SANDAL SHOPPE108 Jackson StreetCape May(609) 898-3547www.capemaysandals.com
Right off the Washington Street Mall by Happy Baby Boutique and Louisa’s Café.
This is way more than a sandal shop. They have a wide and varied selection of jewelry, bags, T-shirts and fashion accessories. And they stock sandals in every shape, size, and style you could ever possibly hope to find.
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CAPE MAY WICKER203 Sunset BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-1849
On Sunset Boulevard just past the Shell gas station and Chattel House Village.
Wicker furniture has a classic appeal that looks good indoors and out, and compliments any aesthetic. If you’re in the market for the best selection of wicker furniture on the island, look no further than Cape May Wicker.
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CAPE WINDS FLORIST860 Broadway West Cape May(609) 884-1865www.capemayflowers.com
On Broadway just before the windowless, brown Verizon building as you leave town.
Cape Winds Florist is family-owned and has more than 30 years of experience. They always go the extra mile to make their floral gifts perfect. Offering beautiful, elaborate floral arrangements plus prompt, friendly service.
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The Answer LadyWise answers to perplexing questions
THE Answer Lady invites inqui-ries from gentle readers on all manners of relationship quan-daries, matters of the heart, and ethics. If you’d like to send
a query, write to [email protected] Answer LadyI’ve been wondering – is it appropriate
to buy a holiday gift for my boss? I like my boss; on the other hand I don’t want to look like I’m kissing up, plus I’m on a tight bud-get. – Strapped
Dear Strapped Etiquette does not dictate that we race
out to purchase something extravagant for everyone we know when the holidays roll around, particularly in these tough economic times. Since you’re friendly with your boss, you may want to make a thoughtful gesture, but that should be more than sufficient and it needn’t plunge you into debt. Use your imagination, and think about what your boss likes. If he or she has a sweet tooth, perhaps some muffins from Cape May Bakers, or pumpkin fudge from the Fudge Kitchen. If more savory treats
fit the bill, maybe a cheese selection from Seaside Cheese, or a nice bottle of wine from any of our excellent local vineyards. If the boss is on a diet, head over to Kate’s Flowers or Cape Winds for a nice plant, or over to the Exit Zero store and gallery for a stylin’ EZ coffee mug. Any of these gifts will say “I’m thinking of you this holiday season,” minus the kiss-up factor.
Dear Answer LadyOne of my co-workers drags himself
into work no matter what is wrong with
him – stomach virus, f lu, bronchitis – it doesn’t matter. We work in a pretty small retail environment and this is ridiculous. He’s a nice guy otherwise, but f lu season is now upon us, and short of breaking out the hazmat suits, how do the rest of us put up with it? – Dopey, for dealing with Sneezy
Dear DopeyDo you actually have hazmat suits at
your disposal? Perhaps if all of this pin-head’s colleagues agree to put one on, you may be able to get your point across with-out having to say a word. The Answer Lady doesn’t understand people like this. It’s important to have a strong work ethic, but there is a subtle narcissism at play in some-one who apparently feels that the world will stop turning unless they and their germs punch in for the day. Presumably, hints along the lines of “Hey, George – you look like a pile of poop – why don’t you head home before you get the rest of us sick?” have not worked. If that is the case, you probably should go right to the boss to express your concerns, and let him or her deal with Sneezy. And please get a f lu shot!
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CAROLINE BOUTIQUECarpenter’s Lane Cape May(609) 884-5055
On Carpenter’s Lane between Jackson and Decatur Streets, right behind the mall.
Located in a cute cedar shake cottage, Caroline’s feature beautiful contemporary clothing and accessories. Ask about the great line of Michael Stars T-shirts in great colors and comfortable fabric.
Cohwen J. Allen opened Cohwen’s Ink Emporium after 13 years of experience in the field. It is Cape May’s only five-star-rated body art studio. They specialize in freehand custom designs, cover-ups and repairs.
You can reach DeSatnick’s right in your home by picking up the phone.
This family-owned and operated business offers the final accessory for every room: window treatments. The styles and variety offered by DeSatnick’s is beyond compare.
In the illustrious Chattel House Village on Sunset Boulevard, across from the Shell gas station.
The coolest Cape May souvenirs, a superb selection of local-interest books, designer T-shirts and an unrivaled collection of historic Cape May prints. Wear the Exit Zero logo with pride.
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FIBER ARTS YARN SHOP315 Ocean StreetCape MayWashington Commons(609) 898-8080
In Celebration Mall, right next to Acme on Ocean Street.
Knitting is quickly proving to be the cool new hobby for every generation.Fiber Arts have the tools and experience to get a novice started and the goods to supply an expert.
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FLYING FISH130 Park Boulevard West Cape May(609) 884-2760www.theflyingfishstudio.com
Right across from CVS on Park Boulevard.
Owner Sue Lotozo hand-makes (and designs) a great collection of cool, off-beat shirts. You will find original, funky, retro designs on high-quality apparel, including a collection of T-shirts that celebrate local beaches.
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GAIL PIERSON GALLERY658 Washington Street Cape May(609) 884-2585www.gailpiersongallery.com
On Washington Street across from City Hall.
This fine art gallery is as charming as the center city district in which it resides. It introduces new artists and art lovers to the beauty of Cape May. Art education and interactive online technology are a key focus.
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GOOD SCENTS327 Carpenter’s LaneCape May (609) 884-0014www.sensia.com
On Carpenter’s Lane at the corner of Jackson Street.
You’ll smell the sweet mix of candles and incense from the sidewalk. Good Scents also carry lanterns, jewelry, stationery, books and gifts to delight your senses. Check out their wide selection of jazz and world music CDs.
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HAPPY BABY106 Jackson StreetCape May(609) 884-5922
Just off the Washington Street Mall on Jackson Street.
Cool, organic and fun baby clothes. They specialize in hand-crafted and artisanal products made in the beauitful USA.
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HENRY’S FINE JEWELRY407 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-0334
Right in the middle of the Washington Street Mall.
Henry’s, Cape May’s landmark jewelers, carry the Original Cape May Destination Bracelet plus a huge selection of jewelry throughout the store, including selections from Pandora Jewelry.
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Matt Lively | Floating Room Paintings on exhibit through November 27
Welcome to the Cape May Jazz FestivalJoin us in the Gallery for the exhibition of Matt Lively’s bold and imaginative paintings. Matt Lively is an internationally acclaimed artist, from Richmond VA. Lively’s paintings, drawings and prints are intelligently designed, whimsical and fun. Inspired by everyday objects, Lively transforms the familiar with movement, color and unique personality.
In the heart of the historic district, the Gail Pierson Gallery is a fresh take – showcasing the work of artists of varying styles, in a charming downtown setting. The Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May.
This holiday season we welcome residents and visitors to a calendar of receptions and events, with opportunities to meet the artists, hear live jazz, enjoy good food. Come to see us and join our mailing list.
The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May.Winter Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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ITALIAN GARDEN510 Carpenter’s LaneCape May (609) 884-2300
Just off the Washington Street Mall on Carpenter’s Lane.
Fine Italian exports, including the largest selection of L’Erbolario, an exclusive botanical skincare and fragrance line, in the US. Look for the Alviero Martini designer “World Map” handbags and Murano glass jewelry.
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KATE’S FLOWER SHOP600 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-6181www.katesflowershop.com
In West Cape May on Park Boulevard, really close to Seaside Cheese Company.
Strangely enough, they sell flowers! But Kate and her staff dispense more than just beautiful floral arrangements. They also give advice on things like philosophy, good books and other stimulating subjects.
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LOVE THE COOK404 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-9292www.lovethecook.com
In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.
More spices, oils, sauces, mustards, herbs, fresh coffees and salad dressing than you can shake a spoon at (they have those too). Among the gadgets are Hot Spots – silicone pads that act as trivets – hot pads and jar openers.
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MARY ANN’S JEWELRY511 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 898-8786
In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.
The smallest shop on the mall, but it’s packed with beautiful things – Rolex watches, pearls, sapphires, porcelain vases, cut-glass and pocket watches. Stunning estate and new jewelry, with a large selection of diamonds.
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MISS DEMEANOR223 Jackson StreetCape May(609) 770-7613
Across from Swain’s Ace Hardware and the store formerly known as Wawa.
A boutique featuring clothing and accessories by up-and-coming designers. And for guys, there’s a great line of T-shirts made of recycled materials
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ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN513 Washington Street Mall and 728 Beach AvenueCape May800-23-FUDGEwww.fudgekitchens.com
On the Washington Street Mall and beachfront on the promenade.
Chances are good you won’t get past the front door without trying a piece of something delicious at this Cape May institution. Their $1.29 frozen custard cones are back, so go try one today!
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OUT OF THE PAST ANTIQUES394 Myrtle AvenueCape May(609) 884-3357www.outofthepastantiques.com
At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.
Lovely surprises everywhere – a tea set from the 1920s, a cylinder from a turn-of-the-century Edison phonograph or a Wallace Nutting hand-colored photograph. Keep coming back because the selection changes.
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PAT JACKSON JEWELERS414 Bank StreetCape May(609) 884-0323www.patjacksonjewelers.com
On Bank Street next to 410 Bank Street restaurant.
Pat Jackson has been designing jewelry since the 1970s and has had her shop since the 1980s. You won’t find anything synthetic or treated – just satisfaction. Try a twist on the seashell souvenir with an 18k gold scallop-shell bracelet.
Patricia operates her studio in North Cape May. Call for information on when you can visit.
Patricia is a self-taught artist who paints beautiful oils and watercolors that you’ll see on posters, prints and on postcards all over town. Patricia has painted some of the most inspiring buildings in historic Cape May.
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PINK33 Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-1113
Inside the Pink House on Perry Street, right across from Congress Hall.
An exciting women’s store brought to you by sisters Jen and Julie, who also run Victorious, located in Congress Hall. You’ll find classy tops, dresses, denim, bottoms, linens, jewelry, handbags and shoes.
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HOME FASHION AND FUN109 SunSet,WeSt Cape May • 884-5330
Beach and nautical décor and gifts. Fun one of a kind items, and unique children’s toys.
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STITCH BY STITCH315 Ocean Street, Unit 9Washington Commons Cape May(609) 898-9606/866-563-5399www.stitchbystitchcapemay.com
Washington Commons is the collection of stores across Ocean Street from the mall.
Your HQ for Cape May and Victorian cross-stitch and needlework designs. No matter whether you are a novice or an expert, you will find project ideas and supplies to please you. There is also a full-service framing department.
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SUNSET BEACH GIFT SHOPSSunset Boulevard Cape May Point(609) 884-7079www.sunsetbeachnj.com
At the very end of beautiful Sunset Boulevard at Sunset Beach.
Featuring specialty foods, bath and body products, shells, minerals, jewelry, candy, clothing and so much more. Sunset Beach have a great collection of fun Cape May souvenirs that stand out from the crowd of standard gifts.
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SWAIN’S305 Jackson StreetCape May(609) 884-8578
On Jackson Street just before it runs into West Perry Street.
Swain’s Ace Hardware have everything you need to furnish, finish or refurbish your home. They carry bath products, cleaning products, paint, tools and any hardware you could ever need. It’s the friendliest, most helpful hardware store!
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TEA BY THE SEA405 West Perry StreetCape May(609) 898-4TEAwww.teaincapemay.com
At that funny little intersection where Perry Street bends into West Perry Street.
Few things liven up a dreary day or smooth out a hectic one quite like a hot cuppa. No matter how you take it, tea is good for whatever ails you. Tea by the Sea also offer delicious cobbler and scone mixes. Choose from 12 flavors.
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TOMMY’S FOLLY251 Beach Avenue, Congress HallCape May(609) 884-6522www.congresshall.com
Within the massive yellow building that is Cape May’s historic Congress Hall.
This is not your ordinary gift shop. Tommy’s Folly have everything from paninis and coffee to jewelry, clothing and even a little, blue stuffed pig. Really, you’ll struggle to figure out what they DON’T have.
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VICTORIOUS251 Beach Avenue, Congress HallCape May(609) 898-1777www.victoriousantiques.com
In Congress Hall and also available in the Pink House on Perry Street.
Victorious have stylish goodies like Hobo handbags, sweet clutches and a wide variety of accessories to choose from. Their specialty is antique wedding bands and engagement rings. A great place to browse.
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WEDDINGS BY THE SEA139 North BroadwayWest Cape May(609) 884-7900/866-459-7900www.wedding-bythesea.com
Right on Broadway in West Cape May, they’ll be on your left on your way into town.
If you want to get married in Cape May, visit Weddings by the Sea. They have all the know-how: the ability to help you plan and every accessory you’ll need. Their sand-pouring unity sets are the latest hit at local weddings.
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WEST END GARAGE484 West Perry Street Cape May(609) 770-8261www.thewestendgarage.com
Across West Perry Street from CVS.
A hip and classy new addition to shopping on the island, West End Garage has all the feel of an upscale flea market in NY or Philly right in downtown Cape May.
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WHALE’S TALE312 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-4808www.whaletalecapemay.com
In the heart of Cape May’s outdoor shopping district, the Washington Street Mall.
Everywhere you look, something catches your eye – playing cards shaped like dog bones or fish, hand-tooled leather journals, Sailor’s Valentine’s and sterling silver baby rattles. It’s a browser’s paradise.
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ZOO COMPANY421 Washington Street MallCape May(609) 884-8181
In the Centre City Mall on the Washington Street Mall.
For all the young and young-at-heart, this cute toy store is filled with the fluffiest, most colorful stuff you can imagine.
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People at Work Paintings by Nancy Tankersley
Held over through November 14! The Gail Pierson Gallery presents Nancy Tankersley to Cape May NJ for her first one-woman show in the area. The exhibit, titled “People at Work,” is a colorful and dynamic view of people at their jobs - all kinds of jobs - including some folks at work in Cape May. Preparing for this show, Tankersley visited a few of our very own Cape May establishments, and spent some time in neighboring towns, Philadelphia and Baltimore. The exhibit continues to delight our visitors. We’ve extended through November 14. Don’t miss this one!
The Gail Pierson Gallery is open all year and welcomes new artists and art lovers from all over to Cape May.November Hours: 10am - 5 pm. Weekends 10 am - 7 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Activity Of The WeekA weekly column by Catherine Dugan. This week: Visit the Alpacas at Bay Springs Farm
THERE’S nothing regal about an alpaca. Though their fibers make textiles fit for a queen, their antics suggest a court jester more than monarch. These natural
comedians frolic in the field, make funny noises and display distinct personalities. It’s no wonder the people at Bay Springs Farm advertise them as natural stress-relievers.
Alpacas are native to South America, where they were domesticated about 6,000 years ago. There are two types of alpacas – the Huacaya and the Suri. They weigh between 120 and 170 pounds when fully grown, live about 20 years, and are considered very tidy animals. The herd even designates a toilet area, which the females tend to visit together – probably to gossip about the males. Although they are generally quiet, they honk, hum and squawk when they are nervous. They can also spit, so don’t crowd them – stand back and laugh at them.
Alpacas are smaller than llamas, limiting their use as beasts of burden, but their warm, lightweight fleece made them vital to the native cultures of South America.
Traditionally, the fleece was dyed to make colorful cloth, but even undyed yarn yields beautiful products. Before the 19th century, alpaca fiber and the soft, luxurious cloth it produces were reserved for royalty. By the Victorian age, alpacas had been discovered by textile manufacturers like Sir Titus Salt in Bradford, England, and the material became more widely available. If it had been less expensive, perhaps Victorian swimmers would have replaced their woolen swimming
costumes with alpaca suits.Unlike wool, alpaca fiber contains no
lanolin and is hypoallergenic. It is also naturally fire-resistant and water-repellent. Fashionistas in the United States have long been wearing alpaca, but the animals were not imported into this country until 1984. Now there are alpaca farms across the nation, including Bay Springs Farm, located on New England Road in Cape May.
The farm is tucked back at the end of a long driveway. Park beside the house and visit the alpacas in the back before heading inside for some shopping. Holiday shoppers will find unique items, made more inviting by the crisp autumn weather. It’s hard to resist the mittens and scarves, the cozy blankets, and the non-chafing dress socks – perfect for the man who has everything. The soft fiber makes the baby products irresistible – tiny teddy bears and hats will make any baby smile. Knitters beware – the assortment of gorgeous yarns may bust your budget.
Get some giggles, and some presents – visit the alpacas.
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The Dating Column Stella Dixon’s take on romance at the shore – where the odds are good, but the goods are odd.
WHEN I started spending time with Ethan, a bench-pressing, weight-lifting, Iron-man of an athlete, I made the mistake of
mentioning that I enjoy running. Granted, when I said “enjoy,” I meant dread, and when I said “running,” I meant turkey-trotting. But it was too late; Ethan was already asking me to join him for a run the following morning. I had hoped he’d want to take me out for din-ner and a movie, but I reluctantly agreed to a jog on the Cape May promenade instead.
In the past, I’ve been every coach’s worst nightmare. I’m not competitive; I root for the team with the nicest colors or best touch-down dances. And I’m not a natural athlete; in high school softball, I held the record for the most balls through the legs. I still have nightmares about my coach scream-ing “Sacrifice your body!” from the dugout. I could have been a better athlete had I tried harder. No pain, no gain, they say. I say, who needs to gain if the cost is pain.
Nonetheless, I was determined to show Ethan that I am no pansy, that I am instead
one of those tough, sporty chicks who make sweating look sexy. Halfway through the six-mile course he’d laid out, I was indeed sweating. Sexy, however, I was not.
“Are you holding up okay?” Ethan asked. “Yes,” I lied, “I always (gasp) breathe
(gasp) like this (gasp).”At the end of the run, I felt dizzy and
nauseous, but confident that Ethan would be impressed enough to ask me out. I felt like Superwoman – a hyperventilating, dry-
heaving Superwoman. And I was wearing my cutest work-out gear.
“Alright,” Ethan said. “See ya.” “See ya?” I thought, “Six miles and all I
get is ‘see ya’?”A couple days later, I agreed to another
jog, and this time I did better. After a few more running dates, I found myself keep-ing up just fine, but each run ended with the same frustrating “see ya” as the time before. My patience began running out as quickly as my sweat-proof mascara. I wondered how many miles I was going to have to run before Ethan asked me out on a real date.
The answer? 46. After all that cardio, I was finally invited over for an evening of bad horror films and pumpkin-flavored beer. Unfortunately, whatever chemistry Ethan and I had as running buddies all but fizzled during Dawn of the Dead. So tomorrow, when I drag myself out of bed to pound the pave-ment on my own, it will be with no agenda but to run, and for nobody but myself. I’ve learned that finding love, like running, is an exhausting exercise – one that is better treated as a marathon than a sprint, anyway.
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DR GOLDSTEIN600 Park BoulevardWest Cape May(609) 884-6080
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The Movie ColumnTom Sims, Executive Director of the Cape May Film Festival, reviews “It’s Kind of a Funny Story”
ZACH Galifianakis. He wouldn’t be the first unlikely leading man in entertainment history, but he might be the funniest. And if his name becomes a household
one, you can bet that only one in ten will pronounce it correctly (or even care to try). Like most “overnight sensations,” he’s taken years and plenty of roles to get where he is today. You might remember him in The Hangover as the guy who kept singing: “And we’re the three best friends that anyone could have!” He also played the hilarious IRS supervisor/mind-bender in the film Dinner for Schmucks.
The latest film starring Galifianakis is It’s Kind of a Funny Story, about a clinically-depressed teenager (played by Kier Gilchrist) who gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. At times touching, at times poignant, frequently very funny, and, yes, not without its fair share of schmaltz, this movie will pull you in several different emotional directions. And while I sort of liked the lead character played by Gilchrist, it was Galifianakis who won my
sympathies, along with the female lead opposite Gilchrist played by Emma Roberts.
There are several age groups that could benefit from seeing a film about adults and teens on the edge, battling depression and anxiety in possibly the worst setting, surrounded by their peers in pathos. I’m going to try not to compare this film to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, but I guess I just did. Granted, this movie might not be of classic Nicholson caliber – but for this
generation it comes close. The film comes from the directing team of Anna Bolden and Ryan Fleck, a fantastic partnership responsible for the 2006 Oscar-nominated Half Nelson and the 2008 indie film Sugar.
This film is clearly one of the best offerings in a fall season that leaves something to be desired. Can you really sympathize with stockbrokers in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street? Well, maybe you can relate to the Frank Langella character, but the empathy stops there. Can you really believe the premise in Never Let Me Go, a sci-fi drama where children are raised in order to harvest their organs? Both of these films starred Carey Mulligan, who is no doubt on the rising-star list. Still, there was little that could be done to make these films completely worth the price of admission.
Side notes aside, go see It’s Kind of a Funny Story and you will be pleasantly surprised at how much fun the psych ward can be. But make sure to turn off your schmaltz-o-meter with your cell phone when you enter the theater – you don’t want either to go off.
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«OSCAR is a timid boy who will need patience, but with kindness he will
come around. Once he feels comfortable he warms right up to you. Due to his anxiety he’ll need to be in a home with children ages 13 and up. Oscar needs someone willing to go slow and dedicate the time that he needs to thrive. If you can offer Oscar the right home, come check him out today. He’ll be happy to meet you! Adoption fee is $95.
« DIAMOND is a sweet seven-year-old gal whose previous owners were sorry
to give her up. They told us she is house-broken, sleeps in her crate, and likes to go for rides in the car. Since being here at the shelter Diamond did show a little agression toward her rawhide, so we recommend she go to a home with children 13 or older. Dia-mond needs someone who will give her a loving, forever home. Adoption fee is $35.
«ROMA is a sweet, shy older gal, but when she warms up she loves to
be petted. She has shown no aggression towards people but isn’t fond of cats or unfa-miliar dogs. All she needs now is someone to give her a chance to experience a home life where she will be treated like the lady she is. If you’re searching for a quiet dog with a medium activity level Roma may just be what you’re looking for.
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Tuesday, October 12: Garden Ladies Luncheon At Hemingway’s
Marge Conly, Joan Green, Paulette Bierman
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Pat Tanaka, Pat Swain
Dorie Barger, Sue Graves, Barbara Sealt
Last year over 260 people participated as walkers or runners and our goal this year is to surpass 300. Water, bagels and fruit are donated and provided to all.
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« STELLA is a pretty young girl with striking green eyes who just loves to
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«VISTA is indeed like a beautiful view – she has lovely soft silver and gray
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your favorite childhood toy selling for $100. Here are some treasure troves (all 609 area code): Antiques Emporia, 405 West Perry Street (898-3332), Bridgetowne Antiques, Broadway and Mechanic (884-8107), Out of The Past Antiques, 394 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Perry (884-3357), Cape May Antique Center, 1228 Route 109 (898-4449). 5. Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House, Museum Shop*The structure, built in 1859, has 199 steps leading to the watch gallery with a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. 6. Bay Springs Alpaca FarmThis one’s hard to believe, but Cape May has an alpaca farm. Near the end of beautiful New England Road, Warren and Barbara Nuessle live what they call the “alpaca lifestyle” – quiet and simple. Visit them between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and see how alpaca fiber is spun into yarn, or shop at their store which carries many alpaca-related items (forget wool; go with an alpaca sweater this winter!) And don’t forget to greet the grazing alpaca – they make it all possible. Call (609) 884-0563.7. World War II Lookout Tower Museum*Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last World War II tower, part of the
35 Great Things To Do In Cool Cape MayThink you’ve seen Cape May? Think again. Consult our list for some fresh ideas.
1. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Take a trip over to Lewes, Delaware, a quaint sea-side town. Then make sure you explore bustling Rehoboth Beach, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse or Cape Henlopen State Park. You can also take advan-tage of the tax-free shopping at the outlets. Or just enjoy the quiet and vastness of the bay on the deck of the ferry as you watch for dolphins. For more infor-mation or to book a reservation, call 800-64-FERRY or visit capemaylewesferry.com.2. Whale and Dolphin WatchingDolphins are common around Cape May, but it’s still a joy to see them. Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch and Research Center offers you the best chance to see them up close. You might even see a whale. Tours take off at Wilson Avenue, just on your left as you cross the small bridge before the Lobster House on your way out of town. For information, call (609) 898-0055 or visit www.capemaywhalewatch.com.3. Cape May Family Treasure Hunt*Explore Cape May and uncover its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour. Packets for the family are $5. 4. Antiquing For a different kind of treasure hunt, check out the amazing variety of antique shops available in Cape May – just don’t get disheartened when you see
immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After the award-winning res-toration, visitors can now climb to the sixth floor spotting gallery while reliving homeland defense efforts from World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. Entrance fee is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children. 8. Sixth Annual Cape May Designer Show House* The region’s top designers and suppliers transform the first floor and grounds of the Fairthorne Cottage, on the corner of Ocean and Hughes, into Cape May’s sixth annual Designer Show House. Self-guided tours can be combined with lunch and dinner pack-ages and special events. The house will be open daily from 1pm to 4pm and Sundays to Fridays from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for chil-dren. 9. Aviation Museum The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, a few minutes north of town, has a wonderful col-lection of planes and helicopters set in a building which, at its peak during World War II, accommo-dated 222 planes and 17,000 takeoffs and landings per month. Young or old, the awe of flight inspires the same rush you feel when you’re miles above land. The museum is open daily from 9am-5pm. Across the road is another must-see, the Vietnam Memorial Museum, which features a garden commemorating
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the 21 fallen soldiers from Cape May County. Call (609) 886-8787 .10. Emlen Physick Estate Tour*With its new theme for 2010, “On the Town: Dining Out and Entertainment During the 19th Century,” a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, is sure to be an entertain-ing experience that will delight adults and childrean alike. Tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. 11. Cape May County ZooHow much would you expect to pay to see 200 species and a total of 550 animals from around the world? Unless you guessed $0, you’re way off, because the Cape May County Zoo offers free admission to their park and zoo. The zoo features a reptile room, world of birds and an African Savanna on its 80-acre property. Open daily from 10am-4:45pm, the zoo is just off Exit 11 on the Parkway. Donations at the entrance are appreciated. Call (609) 465-5271 for more information. 12. Historic District Walking Tour*Designed for those who like history up-close and in detail, this tour features knowledgeable guides who will lead a stroll down the streets of Cape May’s Historic District. Tours are offered Sundays and Wednesdays at 10am. $10 for adults, $5 for children. 13. Keeper’s on Duty*This informational session is the perfect prelude to a climb of the Cape May Lighthouse. Learn the historic beacon’s story, as told by one of the current keepers at the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park. All Keeper’s on Duty sessions are free and open to the public, and will be offered Sundays at 11:30am.
14. Sunset BeachFollow Sunset Boulevard until it ends, then watch the sun sink beyond the jutting concrete ship. Grab some food at the Grill, or enjoy the incredible deals in the gift shop. There’s also a long beach strewn with Cape May “diamonds.” You can even play mini-golf!15. Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May*Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with Acoustiguide Inform hand-held units. The $10 tour package includes a map of 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. To start your tour, stop by the Hill House, at 1048 Washington Street (The Emlen Physick Estate), from 9am-2:30pm. 16. Murder at the Physick Estate*A crime has been committed at the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington Street. Interact with a cast of suspicious characters, look for clues and try to solve the mystery inside the Estate. Afterwards, meet with your evening’s performers over dessert. Crimes are committed Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30pm. Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children. 17. Carriage RideForget about the car, bike or your own two feet; let the clip-clop of a horse’s trot guide you through the town in style. Taking a carriage is a historic and romantic way to see the town. Besides, it beats park-ing. Cape May Carriage Company is based at Ocean and Washington. Call (609) 884-4466 to set up a ride.18. Fisherman’s Wharf Tour*Take a guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lob-ster House Restaurant, learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table, and discover how Cape
May has become a major fishing port. Tours are offered Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am. Admission is $10 adults and $7 children. 19. Local WineriesYou might not know this, but southern Jersey is emerging as a serious wine-growing region. Cape May Winery, on Townbank Road, has wine tours from 3-5pm on Saturdays for $20 a person. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery in Rio Grande have a beautiful wine bar and offer tastings and food pair-ings. Turdo Vineyards is yet another option. They have 12 varieties of wine, and give tours Friday through Sunday. Call (609) 884-1169 for Cape May Win-ery or visit www.capemaywinery.com. Call (609) 846-7347 for Hawk Haven or visit www.Hawkhavenvineyard.com. Call (609) 884-5591 for Turdo Vineyards, or visit www.tur-dovineyards.com.20. Carriage House Tearoom and Café *The Carriage House features a tea luncheon of sand-wiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and bever-ages. There is also an elegant afternoon tea option composed of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones and beverages. The café menu offers heartier fare with a selection of entrée salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. Carriage House Tearoom and Café is on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, at 1048 Washington Street.21. GolfCape May National Golf Club has “three of the best holes in New Jersey” according to The Jersey Golfer and is nestled in 50 acres of private bird sanctuary. Visit Cape May National at www.cmngc.com or call 609-
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35 Great Things To Do?From Page 91884-1563. But, if it’s your wedge that needs some work, Cape May Par 3 will let you play 18 holes for just $14.95. No bag? No problem. Cape May Par 3 rents clubs for just $1. Visit them at www.capemaypar3.com or call (609) 889-2600. 22. Nature TrailsNext to the lighthouse in the Cape May Point State Park are several trails weaving through ponds, dunes, and marsh. Most of the trails have wooden walkways. Even on the longest trails, breathtaking scenes in a tranquil set-ting will make you wish it were longer. 23. TennisThe William J. Moore Tennis Club – named after the first black (as well as the oldest) tennis pro in America – rents rackets, balls, and courts. It’s located next to the Physick Estate and there are always a variety of local characters up for a game. The courts are open daily for just $10 per hour and a half. Call (609) 884-8986.24. FishingCape May is one of the busiest com-mercial fishing ports in the US. The sport fishing is big business, too... AND lots of fun. South Jersey Marina boasts the Murderer’s Row, a top-notch selection of boats with crews who know these waters better than anyone. Try the experienced team of Stalker Sport Fishing (231-9611) or the Miss Chris fleet (884-3939). For all your bait and tackle needs, stop by Jim’s Bait and Tackle on Route 109 by the harbor (884-3900).25. Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Ride*Take a romantic ride through the moonlit streets of Cape May and enjoy tales of Victorian romance. Tours run Saturdays and Sundays at 9pm and Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15pm. $10 for adults, $7 for children.26. Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours*Hop aboard this guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victo-rian house museum, the Emlen Phys-ick Estate at 1048 Washington Street. Tours are offered daily, times vary. $18 for adults, $9 for children.27. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour*A 45-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Tours are offered daily, times vary. $10 for adults, $7 for children.28. Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour*Travel the ghostly path that leads to the lighthouse, and listen along the
way to the ghost tales unearthed by psychic medium Craig McMa-nus. Climb to the top or stay below. Tours run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15pm and 8:45pm. $20 for adults, $15 for children.29. Graveyards of the Deep Trolley Tour*The Cape’s maritime history is full of shipwrecks, legends, and lore. Hear it all on a 45-minute guided tour. Fridays at 9pm, Sundays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm. $10 for adults, $7 for children.30. Historic District Trolley Tours*Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining stories about the town’s past. Daily, times vary. $10 for adults, $7 for children.31. Historic Haunts Combo Tour*Take this trolley tour of Cape May’s Victorian residences, reputed to host more than just the living. Then it’s on to a guided tour of the Physick Estate with a discussion of Victorian spiritu-alism. Tours run Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays at 7:15pm. $20 for adults, $15 for children.32. Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour*Featuring a century of beachfront development, from Victorian cot-tages to the most up-to-date homes. It includes some of the most mag-nificent structures in Cape May. Tours run Mondays through Saturdays from June 18 at 10:45am. $10 for adults, $7 for children. 33. Tales Around Town Trolley Ride*The whole family will be entertained with this interactive performance featuring delightful tales from Cape May’s history. Offered during the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and in the evenings on Saturdays. $10 for adults, $7 for children.34. Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour*Discover points of interest, activities and special events sponsored by non-profit groups – it’s a perfect introduc-tion to town. Offered daily, times vary. $10 for adults, $7 for children.35. World War II Trolley Tour*A two-hour tour of the coastal forti-fications at Cape May Point, such as Battery 223 and Fire Control Tower No. 23, the Cape May Canal and the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. Wednesdays at 12:30pm. $20 for adults, $15 for children.*For more information, call the Mid-Atlan-tic Center for the Arts and Humanities at (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemay-mac.org. Trolley tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth on the Washington Street Mall, and tours depart across the street.
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EXCEPT. That during their visit they will spend a morning at the Cape May Hawk Watch. They will go on a CMBO-sponsored morning bird walk. They will walk through the South Cape May Meadows.
And, key to this discussion, they chose to come to Cape May instead of any number of other shore resorts precisely because Cape May offered these eco-tipping oppor-
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TALK to a motel owner, a shop-keep, a waitress in one of Cape May’s many restaurants and they’ll all tell you: “Ecotourism is a big part of the economy
here,” and “Birders might be weird, but they’re nice,” and “The Cape May Bird Observatory is our link to the birding busi-ness.”
All these things are true. But they also skirt one huge part of the tourism pie.
What business people in Cape May habitually ignore or underestimate is the impact that open space and wildlife view-ing opportunities have upon The Average Tourist. People whose primary reason for being here is to lie on a beach and bob in the surf. People who consider breakfast, lunch, and dinner their three principal reasons for getting up. People who will spend most of their in-between time wandering from shop to shop, or peddling a bicycle, or read-ing on the balcony of their motel rooms or the porch of their rental.
People who would never in a million years consider themselves bird watchers.
tunities.Birds (and butterf lies, and dolphins)
were not their primary reason for being here. It was the tipping reason. It was the game changer.
Now here’s the best part. Many of those tacit eco-tourists become dedicated eco-tourists precisely because their natural experiences at Cape May were so much more engaging and satisfying than they expected. This means they want more. This means they have to come back to Cape May. Because everybody else has beaches. Cape May has nature, too.
So, not only do great wildlife viewing opportunities attract business, they make business. They turn visitors into Cape May nature addicts.
You think I’m kidding? I’m not.Three weeks ago I watched hundreds
of tourists stand open-mouthed as tens of thousands of monarch butterf lies f lowed around them.
You don’t see this every place.
Tickets: $23, $13, ages 12 and under free
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#52: The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts has opened the restored World War II Lookout Tower
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A First For Cape May Stage
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Keeping with the spirit of the hilarious The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) playing on the main stage, Jeanne Ruddy has brought some of the most light-hearted and comedic pieces to Cape May Stage. Check out the stewardesses who use the safety instruction movements to great comic effect. Jeanne Ruddy brought her artistry to a master class a month ago and it created quite a bit of buzz in the local dance circles. Even if you have never been to a dance concert (or think it sounds too girly), this afternoon is something everyone should see.
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staffs at both Jeanne Ruddy Dance and Cape May Stage have worked diligently to make this happen.
Meanwhile, The Complete Works of Wil-liam Shakespeare (Abridged) continues to have audiences rolling in the aisles with their roller coaster ride of a show. This 90-minute parody aims for the funny bone and now that the chill of November is upon us, it is time for some relief. PNC Arts Alive is sponsoring a special Veterans’ Night on November 11 and a “Pay-What-You-Can” Matinee on November 14. Everyone can enjoy the antics of these come-dians no matter their schedule or pocketbook. PNC Arts Alive has partnered with Cape May Stage to insure that every member of our com-munity has access to the best of the theatre.
Top: Jake Paque, Mark Irish and David Schmittou are hilarious in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”Right: Don’t Miss Jeanne Ruddy Dance this Sunday at 3pm.
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The other day I was on the hawk watch platform as ordi-nary, non-binocular-carrying tourists looked up and peered into swirling clouds of migrat-ing hawks.
They got to see Bald Eagles. Got excited (because everyone else was excited) whenever a Peregrine Falcon f lew by.
The hundreds of dragon-f lies in the air and hordes of butterf lies were just a bonus.
The fact is, there are very few places on the planet where nature is so close and so mani-fest as it is in Cape May. You don’t garner people’s atten-tion with little specs of birds perched two time zones away. You do get their attention (and loyalty) by showing them spec-tacles that they only thought they could see on The Nature Channel.
Yep. Great wildlife. Right up there with beaches, shops and surf.
Somebody once asked the guy who’s the director at the Cape May Bird Observatory what his “business model” was.
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But without natural spec-tacle, location is just a place. With it, it’s a destination.
See you in Cape May – hopefully looking up!
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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 tal-ents and energy to make the natu-ral world real for others. Author of several books on and about nature (available at the CMBO) he weaves information, insight and even fan-tasy into a net that captures minds and hearts. He has written for virtu-ally every birding publication and for The New York Times.
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3. Also known as a salamanderfish, this species is best known for retaining the ability to breathe air.
6. This type of bony fish is harvested for its roe which is commonly consumed as caviar.
7. This fish makes up a major part of the New England fisheries because they gather in large schools relatively near the coast.
8. A popular catch in sportfishing, this large billfish has a rigid dorsal fin and a long, spear-like snout.
9. This elongated fish grows up to six feet in length and is a fearsome predator in topical waters.
10. During its juvenile phase, this fish undergoes a metamorphosis where one eye travels to the other side of its brain.
14. This is the common name for a large variety of fish with names like smallmouth, largemouth and striped.
16. This type of oily, freshwater fish is common both as a food and in its ornamental varieties like goldfish and koi.
17. This type of trout is arguably the most flamboyant of its freshwater cousins.
18. This Hemingway novel tells the story of a man who catches the fish of his life.
20. This, the fastest recorded fish, has a dorsal fin which is normally kept folded down but can be erected when it feels threatened.
21. This small, saltwater fish allows some people to ruin otherwise delicious pizza.
22. This type of fish draws its name from the particularly equine nature of its appearance.
23. This diverse group of ray-finned fish derive their name from their prominent barbels which resemble whiskers.
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1. This novel would later be made into a movie starring Brad Pitt and starts with the line, “In our family there was no clear line between religion and fly-fishing.”
2. Also known as a dolphin-fish, this surface-dwelling fish is found offshore in
warmer waters worldwide.
4. This type of Japanese puffer fish contains a dangerous neurotoxin in its liver which can be fatal in the smallest doses.
5. This is the common name for several species of fish including sockeye, Chinook and steelhead.
11. This commonly-canned species of fish once lived in abundance off the shores of Sardinia.
12. This prized game fish is an iridescent blue along the considerable length of its back and silver along its sides.
13. These tropical fish have teeth densely packed onto the outer rim of their jaws forming what looks like a beak.
15. Although omnivorous, this species of fish is best known for its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat.
18. This family of fish includes such species as yellowfin, bluefin and albacore.
19. This elongated fish has no pelvic fin and really looks a bit more like a snake.
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26 AIRCRAFT ON DISPLAY!!
Ghost ShipA chilling and compelling new short story by Terry O’Brien (aka Cape May’s Stephen King)
Chapter 5: From the MistThe S.S. Wrecker – August 3, 1943
WILSON’S ominous feel-ings abated over the first week of the voyage. The Wrecker was, once again, on pace to come in on
time, if not a day or two early. On the third day they received intercept coordinates from home. They would find this derelict vessel 20 miles off the coast of New Jersey in the same stretch of water where the US Coast Guard had captured a German U-boat the summer before. They were to meet this ship and send her to the bottom.
The crew had performed this task on dozens of occasions and not once was Wilson curious as to why these ships, some on the verge of sinking by themselves, were being scuttled (though he suspected boat insurance played a part). Not so this time. This job had captured his imagination. He was anxious to see what was so damn important about it that the Wrecker had to
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be called out of Europe to do her in. It was a given that Wilson and his crew
were the best of the six at these scuttle jobs, but surely any of the other five crews could not have screwed the job so badly that the ship wouldn’t eventually go down.
As the journey entered its second week, Wilson made sure to be generous with rest and rations of grog. Like any job, the most difficult parts lay behind and ahead. Often, the men would hold fishing contests, rowdy games of poker, anything to fill the empty hours at sea. Most of these games ended up in fisticuffs and nonsensical threats shouted in German and Russian. But with-out fail, by the following afternoon, hands were shook and the cycle would repeat.
It was not until the ninth day of the trip, as they neared the rendezvous, that Wilson’s sixth sense pricked to life again. He wondered again what was so special about this particular ship and why the US government, which oversaw the most powerful seagoing concern on the face of the earth save, maybe, the Japanese, would need a mom-and-pop outfit out of Wildwood to scuttle a ship.
On the night of the tenth day of the voy-
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age, Greenhorn John ambled into the radar booth and announced, “We’re approaching the rendezvous, sir.”
John had started calling Wilson “sir” at about age four, as by that time Wilson, 14, was a two-year veteran of the sea and, in the eyes of his baby brother, perhaps the neatest person that ever existed. The nick-name stuck, and though Wilson had often told him that the formality was not neces-sary, even on the ship (they were brothers, and presumed future owners of the com-pany), John simply could not bring himself to call his brother by his name.
Regardless, Wilson replied with, “Aye. Tell the men to take their stations. We’ll come about slow, get the lay of the land.”
Greenhorn John smiled at the jokey use of ‘land’ and said, “Aye, sir.”
John left and Wilson peered out the window. While he loved the radar tower as a way to keep an eye on the crew, it was never much of a vantage point when it came time to do real sailing. So he refilled and lit his pipe, then made his way to the very top of the radar tower and the little bucket-like crow’s nest there. It was slow going with one wooden leg, one eye covered with a black patch and the pipe smoke blowing in his eyes, but he eventually threw himself over the rail and peered down.
John saw his brother crab into the tower and knew that he was now the go-between, that it was his responsibility to relay the Captain’s orders to the crew. John liked to think of it as a game between two brothers, which it was, in a way. But it was also Wilson’s way of grooming John to one day be skipper of the Wrecker.
Up in the tower, Wilson struck another thick match and sucked the f lame into the pipe. It was almost 2200 hours, so every lit match threw shadows around the crow’s nest. The pipe sufficiently af lame, Wilson peered into the black, starless night and knew at first glance, with the late hour and the cloud cover, that there was no conceiv-able way they would find the derelict ship tonight in the utter darkness, so he decided they would do so in the early morning. He was about to call John to the tower and order the men to rest before taking up the search at first light, but then he saw it.
Just off the port bow; an odd shape 1,000 yards out. Actually, it was not the shape of it that was odd. It was the color.
Green.Wilson called to his brother, “1,000
yards to port! Quick-time, lad!”“Aye!” John echoed, then loud enough
for all to hear called, “1,000 yards to port!
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All to stations! Double quick-time!” John’s voice was strong. Wilson hoped
he hadn’t heard the fear in his own.
Mariner’s Landing – 29 May, 2010
“I knew when I laid eyes on it that this was no ordinary ship, no ordinary job. For the first time in years I felt afraid, but I could not let the crew know lest a ship-wide panic ensue. So I ordered the men to the task, not knowing it would be our last…”
Jack Morey looked up from the journal and wiped a hand over his sweaty face.
“Ow!” he chirped as his calloused fin-gers swept his new scars.
“You okay?” Will Morey asked.The men were all still present; Jack,
Will, Geoff, Dino, Tom, Farley and James. They had been listening to Jack read the log for an hour. It was mid-afternoon outside, but may as well have been midnight in the engine room of the mystery ship.
“I’m fine,” Jack announced. “Forgot they were there. Maybe a little more of that Scotch would help.”
Dino poured Jack three fingers.“Take six more of these and call me in
the morning,” Dino joked.Everyone chuckled, except Dino, who,
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in leaning over to pour his boss’s drink, caught sight of Jack’s face.
“What is it?” Jack asked.Will looked at his brother’s face and
said, “Your scars… they’re turning… gray.”“Better than my hair, right?” Jack said
and jokingly drew a hand over his nonexis-tent long locks.
“You need a doctor. Now,” Will said.“Guys, come on,” Jack protested. “It’s
the light in here. I promise you, I’m fine. I’ll go to the ER as soon as we’re done. Now, you want to hear more of this or not?”
No one said anything.“Good,” Jack said. “Now where was I?”Will interrupted, “Any of this sound
familiar to you, Jack? Couple of brothers running a family business, started by par-ents who took a big risk? A ship full of amusement rides coming to Wildwood?”
“I was hoping you’d notice. They’re even named Wilson and John. Weird, huh?”
Will clapped his brother on the back. “Jack, on a normal day, yes. Today, it’s about the 27th weirdest thing I’ve heard.”
“And they say you don’t have a sense of humor,” Jack said and turned to the log.
The Wrecker – August 4, 1943
Captain Wilson Fisk slowly brought his ship broadside of the derelict boat, as if the Wrecker was full of marauding pirates
meaning to board her. As they had drawn nearer the vessel over the last few hours, the green glow they’d all seen had dissi-pated. All they saw before them now was an abandoned ship, at first glance what appeared to be some kind of commercial fishing vessel.
Wilson was at his customary spot atop the radar tower, his brother John below, the crew gathered to port awaiting orders. When the ships were almost close enough to touch, Wilson said, “On my mark.”
“On the Captain’s mark!” John repeat-ed.
Wilson waited until the ships were just so, then said, “Now!”
“NOW!” John echoed.With that, the crewmen, all 22 of them,
hoisted their grappling hooks and ropes over the bow of the derelict ship, found pur-chase with almost all of them, and began reeling her in like some great fish.
“Steady,” Wilson said.“Steady!” John repeated.
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“For the first time in years I felt afraid, but I could not let the crew know lest a ship-wide panic ensue.”
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A few moments later the ships were touching and bound together. This was planned. What was not planned was the shower of green sparks that shot from the hulls where the two ships came in contact. The black night exploded into emerald green. The sparks f lew over the crew, landed on them like a rogue wave.
Wilson watched, a lump in his throat where he’d never had a lump before. He clanked down the narrow ladder, his pegleg clanging on the steps, and to the deck.
He could not see the men, obscured as they were by the command room, but he expected to hear their screams; maybe see a few of them run-ning around with green f lames consuming their bodies. But he heard or saw no such thing.
Instead, as he step-clonked around command, he saw them; stunned, but uninjured.
“Fall in!” he barked. There was no need for John
to repeat the order, and the men fell into formation. Upon inspection, about half the men bore white scars where the sparks had touched them, but no serious injuries, it appeared.
Wilson said to John, “It is 0130 hours, order these men to bed. Tell the injured to see the medic.”
“Aye, sir,” John said.The men would all go to
bed. None of them would sleep.
***
At sun-up the crew gath-ered once again on the port bow. Overnight, Wilson and John had lined the side of the ship with barrels to keep the two ships from bumping together again. Wilson had seen such spark eruptions before from ships that had gathered too much potential static elec-tricity and discharged several thousand volts when in contact with another ship. But those sparks had always been yellow, sometimes white. Never green.
“Have to,” he said to his
crew and they crossed over to the derelict ship on the wooden bridge they had lain between.
Usually on such jobs, Wilson would stay behind and let his brother lead the crew. This time he took the lead.
Once across they exam-ined the boat. Their express orders were to scuttle the ship and remove nothing from it, his father had been adamant about this, but Wilson’s curiosity got the better of him.
“Take a small crew,” he said to John, “and inventory this ship. Top-to-bottom.”
John regarded his brother skeptically. “But father said…”
“I know what father said,” Wilson interrupted. “But he’s not here. There’s something strange about this ship, and I intend to find out what it is.”
“Aye, sir,” John replied.The rest of the crew began
the routine of figuring the best points on the ship to set their charges to ensure a swift and proper sinking. Wilson took a cursory tour; the ship indeed appeared to be an old fishing vessel; wooden decks, stripped mast, empty cargo holds. The deck was strewn with long for-gotten fishing gear. But some-thing about it did not sit right with Wilson and his sailor’s sense f lared again.
It looked like a fishing ves-sel, but it certainly did not feel like one to Wilson. Large sec-tions of the top deck had been removed, hastily it appeared. Leather tarps covered sec-tions of the gunwale and pilot house. Other sections had been removed entirely and covered with welded plates. It looked like someone desper-ately wanted the boat to look like a fishing vessel, but any fisherman worth his salt would have pegged her as a fraud the moment they stepped on deck.
This was no fishing boat, Wilson concluded. The further he investigated the more cer-tain he grew of his suspicions, tiny bits of evidence he spied all about the large ship; the steel deck that sat beneath the
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If this was a government vessel, it was a government vessel the government was try-ing to hide. And what better way to do so than by hiring a small-time crew out of New Jersey that no one would miss?
Wilson quickly made his way back to the Wrecker to inform his father of his sus-picions via telegram, but the telegraph was not functioning. Wilson figured it a victim of the static burst. All he wanted to do now was sink the damn thing and speed home, which sat a tantalizing 20 miles to the east.
“Wilson,” John said behind him, startling him.
He replied, “Don’t sneak up on a man, Johnny. What is it?”
John swallowed hard. “Sorry, sir. But there’s some-thing you should see… hear.”
“Aye,” Wilson replied wea-rily. “Lead me to it.”
Only on the wooden cat-walk between the ships did the Captain realize that, for the first time in his memory, his brother had called him Wilson.
A few minutes later they were below decks, in what was once the engine room given the scarring on the walls and f loor where heavy equipment must have once sat.
“In here,” John said, the formalities of command gone; speaking brother-to-brother.
Wilson surveyed the empty room. “John, you are aware this room is empty.”
Wilson had hoped for a smile from his brother. Instead, John just said, “Listen.”
The Captain was mildly annoyed with his sibling for not getting the joke, but did as he was told. At first he heard nothing but the sounds of a ship resting at sea, felt the gentle lull as it rocked gently on the water. Then he heard it. Just below the other noise; a hum.
“What is it, John?”“I don’t know.”Wilson stepped deeper into
the room, let his ears guide him, and ended up pressed against the far wall. He placed his hands on it, pressed his ear against the metal. Immediately he felt a subtle vibration in the steel. Whatever was making the noise was hidden behind this wall.
“Get me a torch,” he said.
***
Two hours later they stood, almost the entire complement of men, in the cramped engine room. Wilson stood back from the wall, the last cuts from the torch still glowing, first orange, then green as they cooled.
“Get to it,” Wilson said as he f lipped off the weld-ing mask. Two men stepped forward with pry bars. They jammed the edges into the top cuts and pulled. The rectangle of steel fell and clanged loudly to the f loor.
“Back,” the Captain ordered.
It was indeed a false wall. Behind it was a wide circular room. At the center stood two contraptions Wilson has never seen before, bedecked with lights and switches. From the bottom leaked a green f luid that seeped under the f langes. Between the two objects was a narrow metal bridge. Atop the small bridge was a third device, smaller than the others, but somehow more imposing. It was from this third object that the hum originated.
“What is it?” John asked.“I don’t know,” Wilson
answered. “But I’m damn sure not going to find out.”
He turned to the crew. “Men, I want this ship at the bottom by sundown.”
“Aye, sir,” came a chorus of voices.
No one objected.Next week: Experiment
Ghost Ship?From Page 106
“What is it?” John asked.“I don’t know,” Wilson answered. “But I’m damn sure not going to find out.”
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Page 109
Homes Of The WeekCheck out these beautiful homes in the Cape May area
321 BRAINARD AVE.CAPE MAY POINT
Private getaway on the Point. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is tucked away behind an award winning garden. The first floor is beautifully tiled through-out; the kitchen was com-pletely redone three years ago, with plenty cabinet storage, new appliances and corian counter top with plenty of room for the cook in the family. $439,000.
Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty1159 Washington St.
(609) 884-3332chrisclemanssir.com
902 OCEAN DRIVE UNIT #245
LOWER TOWNSHIP“CANYON CLUB”
You’ll enjoy panoramic marina & harbor views from this beautiful penthouse unit featur-ing 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, living room with fireplace. Also includes upgraded kitchen with custom cabinets & counter tops, large deck, gas heat, central air, elevator, 2-car garage + additional parking, fire sprinkler system, and so much more. $1,400,000.
Jersey Cape Realty739 Washington St.,
Cape May609-884-5800
jerseycaperealty.com
1107 BEACH AVENUE UNIT A2,
CAPE MAY,PHILADELPHIA
BEACH
Awake each morning to the dolphins playing across the street in the Atlantic Ocean. This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath town-house is the perfect op-portunity to own a piece of Historic Cape May. Perfect for an investment property or use it as a private getaway. This unit offers great rental history. Listed by Brian & Gregg Giancola for $875,000
Coldwell Banker Sol Needles
512 Washington St. Mall (609) 884-8428
www.coldwellbanker capemay.com
517 WASHINGTON STREET MALL;
CAPE MAY
Here is your chance to own a piece of Cape May’s Retail district. Perfectly located on the first block of the Washington Street Mall this Retail store is currently specializing in women’s fashion. Call for details on how you could become one of Cape May’s Merchants!
By the Sea Realty 315 Ocean Street,
Cape May(609) 884-3050
capemaybythesea.com
1526 YACHT AVENUE UNIT A & B, CAPE MAY
Waterfront/Boat Slip. Granite Counter Tops, Hardwood Floors, 9ft Ceilings, Amaz-ing Views. Spectacular townhomes with deep water boat slips and amazing views of the Cape May Harbor. Be-ing sold professionally furnished. $1,399,000 - $1,799,000
Coastline RealtyCarol Menz, Broker
(609) 884-50051400 Texas Avenue,
Cape Maywww.coastlinerealty.com
314 BEACH AVENUE CAPE MAY
SEAN’S BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT
Don’t hesitate to move on this opportunity to operate your own business at a pre-mium location. If you love cooking, then perhaps the time is right for you! This successfully established retaurant operates from April to early December serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. it would be advanta-geous to buy now and have a head start on the 2011 sea-son. The dining room and kitchen are turn key. This talented chef is willing to help get you started by shar-ing some of his delicious and popular recipes. $169,900
Theresa Senico Apex Realty
2505 Bayshore Rd., Villas (609) 408-4655
www.theresasenico.com
634 WEST DRIVE, WEST CAPE MAY
With the premium loca-tion, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is perfect for the Nature Lover and those who love to Enter-tain. With a Living Room and a Family Room, Din-ing Area, Bar, Fireplace, Deck, Covered Porch and an attached Garage as well as the surround-ing nature you will never want to leave. $695,000
CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co.
1382 Lafayette St., Cape May
Joseph GilmartinBroker/Owner(609) 884-1800
capemayvacations.com
1136-1138 LAFAYETTE CAPE MAY
Wonderful potential in Cape May! 3-story, side-by-side duplex on 8000+ SF lot in need of TLC, with each interior approxi-mately 1800 square feet. Layout features a kitchen, dining room & living room on 1st floor & 3 bedrooms & bath on the 2nd floor. Spacious 3rd floor with room to grow. Sturdy cedar-shingle roof & renovated fireplace chim-neys. Walking distance to marina, beach & historic town center. Wonderful opportunity for builders or those wanting to own island property... fix up & live in one side & rent out the other. $396,000
Wilsey Realty501 Lafayette St., Cape May
(609) 884-1007 www.wilseyrealty.com
735 SUNSET BLVD. WEST CAPE MAY
Just reduced. This single family home is situated within minutes of all the Cape May area has for of-fer. This home includes a spacious living room and dining room both with hardwood floors and a large eat-in kitchen. One bedroom and one full bath are included on the first floor with 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs. A large front porch and rear deck pro-vide ample outdoor space. Being sold furninshed and with rental history. $775,000.
HomeStead Real Estate846 BroadwayWest Cape May609-884-1888
homesteadcapemay.com
305 SECOND AVE. WEST CAPE MAY
The price has just been reduced on this charm-ing 3 bedroom, 2 bath well kept home is located close to all of Cape May’s fun activities. This home has an unbelievable rent-al income that has been consistent year after year. Come take a look. Asking $495,000
Natural light abounds throughout this custom crafted 3 BR/2.5 BA resi-dence. This unique three level home is situated on a private lot and offers a quiet and natural setting with landscaped gardens. Amenities include an eat-in kitchen with Corian counter-tops, generously sized center island with breakfast bar and custom cabinetry, master suite with private bath, hardwood and tile floors, vaulted ceil-ings and second floor deck for outdoor entertaining. $390,000.
Open HouseSun., Nov. 7 • 11am-2pm
DeSatnick Real Estate324 Carpenter’s Lane
Cape May(609) 884-1300
desatnickrealestate.com
114 LEAMING AVE.NORTH CAPE MAY
Very well maintained home in nice area! Take a look at this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with updated ap-pliances. Laundry room, sunroom and a “1 car plus” garage for storage and a built-in cedar closet for those seasonal clothes! $212,500
Tolz Realtors1001 Lafayette Street
Cape May(609) 884-7001www.tolz.com
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Rentals Of The WeekAdorable homes in America’s Original
Seaside Resort ready for your enjoyment!
1607 Beach Ave, Cape May - 8 BR, 6 Full Baths, 3 Half Bath. Beautiful beachfront home perfect for reunions or weddings. Available Year-Round.
1219 Lafayette St, Cape MayLarge home great for large groups. 6 BR, 3.5 Bath. Only $1300/week off season!
Tolz Realtors, 1001 Lafayette Street, Cape May, (609) 884-7001, www.tolz.com
850 Broadway, Unit 4, WCM - 3 BR, 2.5 BA newer townhouse sleeps 8. Gourmet kitchen, lg. screened porch.$1200 - $2000/ week. 1531 New Jersey Ave, Cape MayOcean views! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, sleeps 10.$2000 - $4500/ week. Wilsey Realty, 501 Lafayette St., Cape May, (609) 884-1007, www.wilseyrealty.com
Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate, (609) 884-8428 • coldwellbankercapemay.com
Fall may be here, but there are still plenty of rental homes for rent in our inventory. Full weeks or weekend... Call for more information about the homes we have available.
CENTURY 21 Gilmartin & Co., 1382 Lafayette St., Cape May. Joseph Gilmartin, Broker/Owner (609) 884-1800www.capemayvacations.com.
102 Goldbeaten Alley, West Cape May2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, walking distance to beach and shops: $475-675/ week.
211 Harvard Ave., Cape May Point - 3 BR, 2.5 baths lovely beachfront home: $3450/ week
Barry BrunoChris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, 609.602.2444, [email protected]
109 6th Avenue, West Cape May - 2 BR/1 BA, Sleeps 6, winter rental availability. $850/month
1295 Lafayette Street, Unit F, Cape May 3BR/3BA, sleeps six. Water view. Yearly $1,650/Month… Weekly $850-$1,700
Desatnick Real Estate, LLC 324 Carpenter’s Lane, Suite 2C, Cape May609.884.1300, www.deSatnickRealEstate.com
1365 Washington Street, Cape MayYear round, newly renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with washer and dryer.$925/month plus utilities. Security required.
144 Oak, Villas - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, year round rental. $950/month plus utilities. Security required.
Homestead Real Estate, 846 Broadway, W. Cape May, (609) 884-1888 • homesteadcapemay.com
204 Philadelphia Ave., Cape May - 2 BR, 2.5 BA, w/d, dw, CAC, park 3 cars, sleeps 8. Low $1100/High $2050
1012 Maryland Ave., Cape May - pletely reno-vated, pool, 6 BR, 5 BA, 3 half-BA, w/d, dw, CAC,
Jersey Cape Realty, 739 Washington St., Cape May, (609) 884-5800 • jerseycaperealty.com
805 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May2 bedroom, 1 bath, Pool
205 Princeton Avenue, Cape May PointSpacious Gracious, Pet Friendly
By the Sea Realty, 315 Ocean Street, Suite 2B, Cape May 609-884-3050 • capemaybythesea.com
114 Claremont, North Cape May - Year round rental. Three bedrooms, one bath and natural gas baseboard heat. $1,050.00 + utilities.
3209 Shore Drive, Cape May Beach Weekly rental right on the bayfront. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Call ahead to book for 2011.
Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage located in charming West Cape May. Home features new windows, newer roof, updated bathroom and shower and new applianc-es. A great find! Asking $499,000
105 W GRANT AVE., WEST CAPE MAY
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