V18 N29

EXIT ZERO 

cape may’s peppy periodical • october 15, 2020 • volume 18, number 29 

Full Of (Lima) Beans 

Andrea and Zea celebrate West Cape May’s Annual Lima Bean Festival held at 

Wilbraham Park on October 10. More photographs inside. Aleksey Moryakov

10/10: West Cape May Lima Bean Festival 

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Indoor & Outdoor Dining Wed-Mon 

From 11:30-2:30 & 5:30-9:30 

10/10: West Cape May 

Lima Bean Festival 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEKSEY MORYAKOV 

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Open for outdoor, indoor seating and curbside 

pickup including sealed beer, wine & cocktails 

from 11am - 12am daily. 



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Open Every Day 9-6 • 609-886-5121 

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OVERALL CHAMPIONS 

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The Exit Zero Information Page 

Everything you wanted to know about Cape May’s peppy periodical... and then some 

ABOUT US 

HOW TO... ORDER A PHOTO 

REQUEST A PHOTOGRAPHER 

SEND A VACATION PHOTO 

Editor & Publisher Jack Wright 

General Manager Cathrine O’Brien 

Digital Media Manager Kayla Jordan 

Content Manager Nicole James 

Distribution Manager Terry O’Brien 

Artist & More Mike DeMusz 

Photographers Aleksey Moryakov, 

Gabi Urda 

609-770-8479 / info@exitzero.com 

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is delivered to around 300 

establishments in the area. We also 

operate a retail store, a restaurant and 

a gas station, all under the umbrella 

of Exit Zero Filling Station, located at 

110 Sunset Boulevard on the beautiful 

Cape Island. 

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Please note: We no longer offer 

subscriptions to our weekly magazine. 

Too many people were receiving issues 

very late or, in some cases, not at all. 

That’s all down to the vagaries of sending 

by bulk mail. EXCEPTION: You can pay 

$100 to get EZ delivered first-class (there 

is a hardcore of fans who DO this!). Call 

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«Although we no longer offer 

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can still subscribe to the FOUR color 

issues we publish every year. Call 609- 

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«You can read our issues online, 

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Just visit our website, exitzero.com, and 

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Enjoy! 

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Harbor View 

Where We’re Eating 

Here’s what the EZ team were chowing on this week 

RESTAURANT, MARINA & BAR 

Outside Deck Open Daily 11:30am 

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm 

Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or, 

maybe even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s 21+ Extended evening hours 

excellent dining establishments. Everything is totally different 

on the food landscape these days, but in the interests of 

5-8pm on Fridays, Featuring an 

additional menu from our kitchen 

the public, we are still venturing out there and enjoying the 

victuals provided by local eateries. 

Voted 

The place: Delaney’s Irish Pub & Grill on the Washington Street 

Live Music Fridays 5-7:30pm 

Mall — brought to you by the same crew behind The Ugly Mug and 

THE BEST 

TAKEOUT 

Sushi daily 

* 

Cape May Fish Market. 

and Saturdays 2-5pm 

Happy Hour 

NOW 

on our 

The food: We decided to grab some takeout for a quick lunch 

in NJ! 

AVAILABLE 

outside deck 

as Exit Zero’s upcoming color issue and final edits were looming. 

Jack went for the chicken burrito, Kayla the Honey Dijon panini and 

Tastings on the deck Monday- 

* 

Nicole a French-dip panini. Our bellies were full and desks covered in 

Friday. Book online at 

crumbs — not a complaint in the room. 

capemaywinery.com 

The staff: Brandon has been at Delaney’s since August 2019 when 

he started as a food runner, busser and bar back. He worked his way 

up to bartender and shift manager and we can see why. He was quick Wine offerings: By the Bottle, 

* 

to help with our take-out order while slinging drinks back and forth Featured Wines by the Glass, Red & 

behind the bar. He told us how the bartending gig changed this summer 

but everyone at Delaney’s pulled together and worked hard to 

White Wine Flights, 1Ltr Carafes & 

make things run smooth. They are now open for indoor dining and 

1Ltr Growlers 

every guest is thrilled to be back — even at only 25 percent capacity. 

The vibe: Delaney’s continues to bring in a crowd with their Irishpub 

atmosphere. Bagpipes play over the speakers in the dining room * 

Tapas Kitchen Open Daily! Please 

no outside food or beverage. 

and outside. No matter the time of year, the party is always on at Delaney’s 

— just with some added guidelines. 

The late-night business: Night life in Cape May has been at Please practice social distancing 

* 

somewhat of a standstill all summer but things are slowly changing. and wear a mask when not seated. We 

Delaney’s just got the go ahead to stay open until 2am on the weekend. 

Keep in mind however, everyone must be inside, in a booth or 

are hosting groups of 6 guests or less 

at a table and wearing a mask when moving about the dining room 

Dogs welcome 

by midnight. 

Reservations not required 

The chilly weather plans: Outdoor dining remains the new nor- 

609-884-1169 

No indoor dining until further notice 

mal and the cold weather isn’t stopping a lot of the great restaurants 

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outside — at least until any blizzards sweep through town. 

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Undertow 

Terry O’Brien’s legendary column... social satire, shameless plugs — and general self-indulgence 

I 

write to you this from atop a rather large 

stack of pins and needles. Why? Because, 

by the time you read this, our dinner 

theater production of my original show, 

Young Dracula, will be in the books. Huge 

success? Abysmal failure? I DON’T KNOW! 

Because, as I write, on a drizzly, miserable 

Sunday afternoon (although one in which the 

Eagles are showing a surprising amount of grit 

versus the Steelers), the show is still two days 

away (Tuesday, so you may still be able to catch 

the odor of the smoldering wreckage of my 

acting career if you catch the wind right), so I’m 

in the kind of terror-filled limbo, straining to 

glimpse into the future and failing. 

I’m reasonably sure my cast mates will 

do very well — they’re all solid professionals 

who do their homework and come prepared. 

A finer group of actors you will not find. The 

same, however, cannot be said of me. To be 

fair, though, the show was written in a manner 

that even the most seasoned professional 

would have problems memorizing it correctly; 

a Laurence Olivier, an Alec Baldwin, a Parker 

Smith (I know, I wrote the part for him and he 

played it 100 times and if he just could have 

delayed his vacation for a couple of weeks 

it’d be HIM chewing at his nails right now 

instead of me, but I digress). So I get to be mad 

at myself twice. Once for struggling with my 

lines, and again for writing said godforsaken 

lines. 

But I’m probably over-worrying. I’m sure 

everything will be fine and a good time will be 

had by all. Besides, I never like being OVERprepared 

for these things, and half the fun is 

figuring out what I’m going to say next. 

We at Exit Zero Filling Station, me and my 

Not Ready for Premium Fuel Players and the 

West Cape May Christmas Parade organizers 

are very grateful to everyone that purchased a 

ticket and made this, “Hey! Let’s do a play in the 

barn!”Mickey Rooney-esque production such 

a success. (As of 4pm Sunday, the 4:30 show 

was over 50% capacity and the 7:00 show was 

SOLD OUT.) 

And just so you know, this wasn’t really 

my idea, I said to Jack Wright a few weeks ago, 

“Hey Jack Wright, why don’t we do a staged 

reading of one of my shows for Halloween? 

You know, maybe put on some costumes, set 

up a few microphones, read from our scripts.” 

Jack, as Jack does, said, “Why don’t we just do 

a whole show?” If there’s a bigger Go Big or 

Go Home guy than Jack Wright, I haven’t met 

him yet. 

My big fear is that weather, my failing 

memory or unforeseen technical issues make 

a hash of the whole thing. My bigger fear is 

that all goes perfectly and Jack says, “Let’s do 

another one!” 

George, Kathy, Rosemary, Bill 

wise men say 

only fools rush in 

but i can’t help falling in malt with you. 

Miller family 

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Had a post-rehearsal cocktail 

with my leading man Kevin 

Ebner (aka Nevada Smith) at 5 

West last Thursday. Kevin is doing 

me a major solid coming down 

from Philly to do the show, and 

he bought me a shot of this peanut 

butter whiskey that, not gonna 

lie, was delicious. Bartendress 

Stephanie O’Leary ask for my 

phone number AGAIN. Yeesh, so 

thirsty… What’s that? It was for 

the rewards program? Still counts. 

I was on the front steps at EZ 

enjoying a smoke on my break 

during my TNT gig Friday night 

when an unseen passerby in a 

red SUV yelled, “Shouldn’t you 

be singing? Get back to work!” It 

was my first Drive By Heckling. I 

thought it might be Michael Kline, 

but there were too few F-bombs 

and a noticeable lack of ganja 

smoke. (That’s a jazz joke.) 

Rude Shofflers of the Week: 

Kristen and Todd Shoffler. They 

hit EZFS for dinner this weekend 

and, after I went out of my way to 

dedicate a Billy Joel song to them, 

they totally ignored me. On the 

bright side, at least Todd didn’t 

dance. 

You know, I wasn’t sure racism 

was wrong until I saw it on a 

bumper sticker. 

Quote of the Week: From 

an EZFS patron and TNT aficionado, 

“You’re not fat, you’re just 

chunky!” Eh, I’ll take it. 

Every Thursday morning on 

my delivery route I fight against 

the glare of the rising sun. “If only I 

had some sunglasses!” I thought to 

myself. Then remembered I have a 

$300 pair of Ray-Ban prescription 

sunglasses in the sunglass holder 

over my rearview. Derp. 

The bundle I tossed onto 

the stone pillar at Red Brick Ale 

House stood on end, meaning Jim 

Linnington must be casting some 

weird mojo in my direction. Also, 

the boys and I had lunch there the 

always hooks me up with a free 

doughnut when I get my weekly 

decaf and drop off his magazines. 

I know, I know, decaf is for losers 

but I like it when my heart doesn’t 

explode. They were shut down for 

quite some time and it’s good to 

see them back. (FYI, I give the 

doughnut to my wife and watch 

her eat it. Slowly.) 

I got a couple of great new 

Eagles T-shirts I can finally bust 

out now that they got a win. 

Possibly their only win. 

I’ve never looked forward to 

hate-watching a movie the way I 

can’t wait to hate-watch Cats. I’m 

a poor, unknown, aspiring actor so 

I probably would have taken a part 

in this piece of shit for the monster 

paycheck, but what’s everyone 

else’s excuse? I mean, Idris Elba? 

In CATS? 

I got this nifty little shelf 

unit for our hallway to hold our 

back-up soaps, shampoos and 

other bathroom flotsam. It is also 

a brand new place for my wife to 

lose her glasses. If our house was 

one giant empty room with a chair 

in the middle of it, her glasses 

would be under the cushion of that 

chair. It’s really remarkable. 

Facebook Post of the Week: 

On that otherwise useless website 

(unless your thing is shaking 

your fist at Trump-shaped clouds) 

someone said, “It sounded like a 

James Taylor concert at Exit Zero 

last night.” This is just about the 

nicest thing anyone has ever said 

about me. Assuming it was about 

me. If it wasn’t, they can go to 

Hell. (But seriously, thanks. Hat 

tip; John Cooke who is everywhere 

all the time.) 

Hypothetical question; if I put 

together, say, an acoustic tribute 

act that played one set of each of, 

say, the aforementioned JT, Bruce 

and Johnny Cash and let’s say we 

put this acoustic act in a restaurant 

like, say, Exit Zero Filling Station 

other day and RBAH did an absolutely 

fantastic job putting their Year’s Eve, is that something you’d 

for a special event like, say, New 

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Really takes you away. 

’Til next time, don’t get caught 

My guy at Donut Connection in The Undertow. 


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Savor the Season 

Now Open For Reservations 

From the relaxing front porch, to the classically comfortable bar and 

lounge with live piano music on weekends, The Ebbitt Room is strongly 

rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy featuring the 

freshest ingredients from our very own Beach Plum Farm. 

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• Piano with Kenneth Richardson 

Thursday - Saturday Nights 

• Complimentary Valet Parking 

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Sun 8-2 closed tuesday 

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Forest family 

Uncle Bill’s 

And FAMILY RESTAURANT 

Open daily 

7AM - 2PM 

Inside & outside dining 

Takeout available 

Mike, Jake and Lynn Pender 

Employment opportunities available. 

BEACH & PERRY, CAPE MAY 

Morgan, Jane, Rob 


Here’s two sci-fi reviews to consider. 

One is a show everybody seems to 

be talking about, and the second 

everybody seems to have missed. 

Utopia is a new series on 

Amazon starring Sasha Lane, Rainn Wilson 

(Dwight from The Office, US edition), and John 

Cusack. This show is not for the faint of heart. 

While its violence isn’t rapid fire, every time it 

pulls the trigger, best believe there’s a bloody 

end. 

In the story, a pandemic is starting, and 

one chemical manufacturer (Cusack) acts 

very suspiciously about his possible involvement 

in the outbreak. There is a research 

scientist (Wilson) who claims to have discovered 

the flu in the first place and knows 

how to create a vaccine. At the center of it all, 

however, is a prophetic comic book. You heard 

me. A prophetic comic book. It’s hero is a little 

girl named Jessica Hyde, who in reality is all 

grown up (and played by Lane). 

The draft of the comic book, named Utopia, 

is the sequel to a series named Dystopia. A 

The Movie Column 

By arts columnist Tom Sims 

young couple going through some junk in 

an inherited house find the draft manuscript 

and drawings. There’s a fantasy convention 

in town, and they decide to take a hotel room 

and entertain bids from people who want the 

rare find. 

That tactic turns out to be disastrous. Oh, 

they get cash — they get a boatload. But this 

book, an edition that’s never been seen before, 

is worth much more to others. And yes, they 

will kill for it. The first season has been engaging, 

but very bloody. Our current violent society 

doesn’t provide enough blood on its own 

— right? But if you don’t mind squirming once 

in a while over something that is outright disgusting, 

then it’s worth the watch. 

The next film was dubbed on an Internet 

ad as “the best science-fiction film you haven’t 

seen.” Well, that certainly threw the gauntlet 

down for me! The film is Midnight Special, 

and it’s from 2016. It stars Michael Shannon, 

Kirsten Dunst, and Adam Driver. A little boy 

has been kidnapped, and the search is on. 

When you discover why he was kidnapped, 

it’s apparent why he’s being kept in hiding and 

only moved at night. 

This film is beautifully paced, and the 

story wonderfully unfolds. This action thriller 

has twists and turns that may shake you but 

never lose you. It is one of the better science-fiction 

movies I’ve seen in a long time 

— and certainly tops the list for the best of 

the last five years. It grabs you right from the 

beginning and never lets go. 

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Delicious, American made, artisan 

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Klein Family 

Cape Atlantic 

Book Company 

OPEN @ 10am 

City Centre Mall 2nd floor 

Washington Street Mall, Cape May 

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Cape May’s original farm-to-table 

Andy, Emma, Kristi 

Rick, Jackie, Heather, Claudia 

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Fri-Sat 10-6, CLOSED Tues 

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FALL HAS ARRIVED! 

SILKY, BUTTONED PASHMINAS. 

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The Old Fogey 

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

IT FEELS 

LIKE FALL 

AT TOMMY’S FOLLY 

BOUTIQUE 

If you see gaggles of confused but curious 

Shoebies wandering around our fair 

city, worry not! They are not the usual 

post-season strays, awaiting tranquilizer 

darts and nets, and a return to Philly in 

crates. No, these are Special Shoebies (though I 

know, I know, ALL Shoebies are special in their 

own way, bless their hearts). These are Home 

Grown Organic Cage-Free Shoebies! 

What is this marvel, you ask? Problem is, 

during the season we have an excess of visitors, 

and then the blighters vanish! We are forced to 

close our businesses, shut down our saltwater 

taffy mine and return our legions of beautiful, 

sullen Eastern European youths to the cryogenic 

storage facility under Congress Hall. 

We have over the years tried all kinds of 

clever marketing devices: our “Come and See 

Cape May in Fall: It’s Cold, But Not Often 

Fatally So!” poster campaign was a flop. And 

our incentive to pirates, to shanghai affluent 

tourists from ferries and cruise ships that 

strayed too close to the shore, and gently release 

them in Cape May, was not the success that it 

should have been: typically, they would fill up 

on pancakes and then bolt for freedom, pausing 

only for candy every few yards. Obviously, 

chasing them down with dogs was fun, but 

hardly conducive for good Yelper reviews. 

So, one late night at Iron Pier, we hit on 

a plan. “Why don’t you?” slurred Bill Gates, 

who vacations here with the strange Zuckerbeg 

fellow, and some surly lads who seem to be 

from Giggle. “Why don’t we make our own 

Shoebies?!” 

Well, how we laughed! And how we 

thrashed Bill with our canes! Afterwards, 

though, I thought: “the chap has a point…” 

And so, over the past few seasons we have 

been surreptitiously taking DNA samples 

from the crème de la crème of our visitors: a 

smudged wine glass here, a swift stab from my 

walking cane there, a nip from Young Albert 

… though that latter carries the real risk of the 

target catching some awful canine maladies. 

The laboratory under the D’Catur Mansion 

has been busy and having lots of fun. 

And now we have our first batch of genuine, 

cloned Shoebies! We made a few genetic 

tweaks here and there, of course, to curtail 

some of the more annoying traits: they are 

less likely to stop abruptly on the sidewalk 

every few paces and yell, “Say! How CUTE is 

that?!?!”, for example. 

We, of course, cloned the originals’ credit 

cards, cut new car keys, and photocopied their 

dollar bills, which I am sure will not pose any 

problems further down the line. 

New looks in from Joules USA, Oliphant, 

White + Warren & more 

Open Daily 

Visit us on the Washington Sreet Mall 

at the corner of Carpenters Lane & Perry Street 

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10/4: Fat Mezz At Cape May Brew Co. 

 

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A CAPE MAY TRADITION 

Every batch of fudge is hand-whipped in Copper Kettles using a wooden 

paddle... in 49 years we have never made a batch any other way. 

PUMPKIN PIE FUDGE IS NOW IN SEASON! 

PLUS... Premium Chocolates 

Saltwater Taffy & Homemade Caramel Corn 

Hand-Dipped Ice Cream & More! 

OPEN EVERY DAY IN CAPE MAY 

On the Washington Street Mall and on the Promenade 

toll-free @ 1-800-23-FUDGE online @ www.FudgeKitchens.com 


UNFINISHED PROJECTS 

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT 

BY LEADING, NOT MISLEADING. 

3-2 VOTE 

Council has five members. In order for an action to move forward, there needs to be a simple 

majority vote, or 3-2. The goal from the council is to find common ground and reach an 

agreement on what will be the best fit for Cape May. There has been disunity involving 

specific council members since they received a seat. The disunity is intentional and the delays 

in reaching an agreement are intentional. 

There is a long list of accomplishments that have come from a 3-2 vote. For example, the Free 

Jitney Service and Performance Parking. These additions to our community benefited not only 

residents, but also visitors during our busier months. The performance parking even resulted in 

almost $600,000 in additional revenue to the city. These were initially voted down by our 

opponent. 

2020 BUDGET 

Earlier in the year, the city manager presented the council with a budget. Not long after, the 

COVID-19 pandemic hit. Council was then left with the decision on how to proceed with the 

introduced budget. Based on information from our city auditor and our CFO, we had two 

choices - leave the budget as is, or make cuts to the budget with the understanding these 

cuts would affect the city in future years. We decided to leave it as is. We decided to trust our 

city manager to be mindful of the revenues and expenditures and give a lot of leeway in order 

to control spending. We stand by this decision. 

BETTER TOGETHER. THE BEST FOR CAPE MAY. 

VOTELEARHENDRICKS.COM LEAR & HENDRICKS FOR CAPE MAY 

Paid For By The Committee to Re-Elect Lear & Hendricks. 

The entire world has been seeing delays in projects, construction, and even basic business 

development since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Permanent and temporary closures, 

product shortages and lack of employment all play factors in how a community continues to 

function. Cape May is no different than any of these communities. We are equally as 

frustrated about the delays with specific projects, but in no way does it mean there is a lack 

of leadership, as our opponent suggests. 

The Soldiers and Sailors Park Project was one of the recent delays, but it was worth the wait. 

We now have a custom granite element that came from North Carolina and are ready to 

continue with the project. Another example is Lafayette Park. We are dealing with a 

contamination issue which can't just be covered with a bandaid. It needs to be remedied 

correctly or else we will see new issues in the future. 

We also have to consider grant money. If there is a potential to receive hundreds of thousands 

of dollars, if not millions of state funding, why would we inhibit the city from the opportunity? 

Receiving these grants takes time. In particular, we have received 6 million dollars for the 

Franklin Street School Project from the county, the County Library Commission and the City of 

Cape May, with the potential to receive an additional 3 million from the state. That is worth 

waiting for. 

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

In the City of Cape May, we pride ourselves on our Citizens Advisory Committees, which 

engage more than 100 citizens in helping the city, lending their expertise to topics that are 

important to the city, giving their time and ultimately saving the city money on spending for 

these types of services. In addition to these, we have strong partnerships with larger entities 

such as the county and the state who provide opportunities for funding, grants and recently 

have helped minimize the impact of COVID-19. We have said this multiple times, but this job is 

a 24/7 job. We are committed to growing our relationships with community members and 

government entities to better our city, to create valuable connections, and to bring the best 

resources to the place we call home. 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! VOTE TODAY! 

VOTELEARHENDRICKS.COM LEAR & HENDRICKS FOR CAPE MAY 

Paid For By The Committee to Re-Elect Lear & Hendricks. 


CAN’T MISS! 

We aren’t the first generation to 

require new ways to entertain 

ourselves. As we face another 

season of limited activity, take a 

lesson from the ancestors — get 

busy having fun. 

In the Victorian era, when leisure became 

a mark of status, merchants, teachers and 

other “white collar” workers had to find 

acceptable ways to amuse themselves. Many 

having “risen above their station” — children 

of servants who now had their own 

servants — were unaccustomed to leisure. 

Industrialization led to growth in the class 

between laborers and the idle rich. This new 

middle class faced a challenge — free time. In 

rural areas, it was common to play games like 

quoits on the village green, or stage theatricals 

in the village hall. In cities, however, members 

of the middle class had to learn to entertain 

themselves, and they did it by inviting friends 

into their parlors. “Parlor games” were an 

excuse to get together and spark conversation. 

The experts at MAC explore the history 

The Activity Column 

Catherine Dugan’s guide to staying in... this week, challenge yourself with a puzzle! 

of Victorian parlor games. Some were board 

games, often smaller versions of the outdoor 

games their parents had played, like miniature 

bowling. Other games incorporated geography, 

mathematics or moral lessons. There 

were also games like charades, which require 

teams to work together, or “Sardines,” which 

is hide and seek, but you join the hiders you 

find, resulting in crowded closets and giggles. 

“Pass the Slipper” required one person to close 

their eyes while a small item, usually a slipper, 

was hidden behind someone’s back. The idea 

was to guess who had it, without falling for 

any bluffs. “Forfeits” was like a combination 

of “Pass the Slipper” and “Truth or Dare” — if 

you didn’t find the item, you had to bark like a 

dog, sing a song, or otherwise act silly. Most 

of these would work well over Zoom! 

Jigsaw puzzles are another throwback 

activity. As we’re spending more time in our 

houses, jigsaw puzzles are a way to challenge 

our brains and help us to relax. Your blood 

pressure likely drops as you work, and you 

get a hit of dopamine when you find the 

right piece. Science says we can enter an 

almost dreamlike state while working on puzzles, 

allowing our brains to achieve moments 

of insight that were blocked by our rational 

minds. Puzzles also offer the chance to connect 

with others on a deeper level. There’s 

room for quiet, so you may find it easier to bite 

your tongue, or to broach a difficult subject, 

and the puzzle is a visual reminder that not 

everything needs a quick solution. 

Hats Tees Tanks Sweatshirts Hoodies Zip-Ups Masks Art 

FLYING FISH STUDIO 

Monday-Thursday 11-4, Friday 11-5, Saturday & Sunday 10-5 

• The acclaimed book no lover of Cape May lover be without. 

• Packed with information, advice and inspiring photos. 

• Full-color, hardcover, 352 pages. 

• Cost is $25. 

A MUST FOR EVERY CAPE MAY LOVER! 

To buy, visit ezstore.us or call 609-770-8479 for pickup at Exit Zero 

All designed and printed in West Cape May 

130 Park Boulevard • 609-884-2760 • theflyingfishstudio.com 


ARDEN’S KIDS 

GIFTS & CLOTHING 




10/4: Fat Mezz At Cape May Brew Co. 

OPEN DAILY 

Washington Common, Cape May 

609-884-8643 l lynnardens.com 

Mary, Rick 

Long Island crew 


CAPE MAY’S LANDMARK JEWELER 

“I love it!” 

Fat Mezz 

Not Your Grandmother’s Jewelry! 

407 Washington Street Mall • 609-884-0334 • HenrysCM.com 

Cape May’s exclusive Pandora retailer 

Conchita, Tom 




10/2: High And Mighty Brass Band At Hawk Haven Vineyard And Winery 


Take The Chill 

Challenge! 

Lori, Michael, Jessica, Chaz, Luna 

Take an active role in demonstrating 

that you care about Cape May by making 

some energetic energy choices! 

The High And Mighty Brass Band played at Hawk Haven for the 2020 Exit Zero Jazzfest. 


• Buy locally and invest in and use your own reusable grocery bags 

• Invest in and use a reusable water bottle and coffee mug 

• Use cloth towels instead of paper 

• Turn water off when not in use like when cleaning your teeth 

• Cut your shower time and use cooler water 

• Rinse and Recycle all that you can 

• When you can, ride a bike or walk 

• Be respectful of our trees 

• Find local farmers markets and shop there – it’s fresh and fun 

• Carry litter from the beach and use containers provided 

• Dry towels and clothing on a clothes line when possible 

• STOP idling your car 

• Turn off lights when not in use/needed 

• Use LED light bulbs and unplug electronics when not in use 

• Grow your flower or vegetable garden with plants that attract bees 

and butterflies, and require less water 

• Tread lightly – explore local nature centers and trails 

• Build responsibly – Support Green Energy! 

Ann Marie, Dan, Danielle, Dane 

ACT PERSONALLY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE 

CAPE MAY COMMUNITY WE ALL LOVE! 

Environmental Commission meets fourth Tuesday each month at 

11am in City Hall. All are welcome. Get involved! THANK YOU! 

Rory, Caroline, Erin, Tanya 



fall dinners 

Join us in celebrating the harvest of fall in the fresh air at Beach Plum Farm. 

Clair, Michelle 

Winston, Elise 

THE LOCALS 

Karen, Rick 


for information and reservations visit 

beachplumfarmcapemay.com/dinners 

Please note we will be following strict social distancing rules. 

6:30PM | BYOB | $98 per person - plus 20% service fee & tax 

CAPE MAY’S PREMIERE TALK RADIO SHOW 

Hosts John Cooke, Michael Clarke, Joe McLaughlin, Brady Schoenrock, Wendy Collins 

and Ed McDonough cover all you need to know about Cape May and the area. 

Now available as a podcast on Facebook, the Soundcloud app, iTunes and at harpoonsonthebay.com. 

underwritten by Cape Assist l Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, Cape May & N. Cape May l Exit Zero Filling Station l Coldwell Banker Sol Needles l Mad Batter l Harpoons on the Bay 

sound & editing by tom hogan / interested in hosting a locals show? write to ejmmatt16@gmail.com 

Visit our market, stocked with fresh produce, farm-raised meats, eggs, 

a selection of Hawk Haven wines...and beautiful fresh-cut flowers. 

Farm & Market: Open Daily 8AM — 5PM 

Kitchen: Open Wednesday - Sunday 8AM — 3PM 

140 Stevens Street, West Cape May 


The Quicky Horoscopes 

Your near future in two sentences by Molly Stone 

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ZACK MULLOCK for MAYOR 

Endorsed by former Mayor Bob Elwell, 

former Mayor Tom Phelan, former 25-year 

Volunteer Fire Chief Barney Dougherty and 

Former Freeholder & Cape May Business 

Owner Bob Matthews 

Our town is in deep financial trouble. We are 

bleeding money on unfinished projects. 

We need Fiscal Responsibility and we need to 

finish the projects we’ve started. 

Zack Mullock will bring Fiscal Responsibility 

and Project Management to City Hall. 

ARIES You will have terrible insomnia and begin to lose your mind from 

lack of sleep. The authorities will find you naked and singing Evita from the 

top of the Cape May Lighthouse. 

• Lafayette St Park supposed to cost taxpayers $0, 

TAURUS: You will narrow your Halloween costume ideas down to two. 

You will go as a barnacle stuck to the Cape May Whale Watch and Research 

now costing $3 Million+ 

Center boat or a leftover lima from the West Cape May Lima Bean Festival. 

GEMINI: You will launch a mission to bring back aerobics. You will sport 

• Soldiers & Sailors Park supposed to be $0, 

neon spandex and hand out promotional sweatbands on the promenade. 

now $1 Million 

CANCER: You will pick a pumpkin from Rea’s farm. You will take it home 

and carve it into a likeness of Noam Chomsky. 

LEO: You will adopt a dachshund from the Cape May County Animal Shelter. 

• Water System Repairs Est: $29 Million 

You will name him Frankenweenie. 

VIRGO: You will run into Mandy Patinkin in the historic district. You will 

• Public Safety Building Est: $20+ Million 

accidentally call him Inigo Montoya and he will punch you. 

LIBRA: You will watch a Hallmark movie about a maple syrup farmer who 

• Library Project Est: $2 Million+ 

falls in love with a pumpkin grower while apple picking. You will OD on 

autumnal joy. 

Meanwhile, no road projects. No flood mitigation 

SCORPIO: You will learn to drive a stick shift in the parking lot of the Cape 

May Acme. You will accidentally accelerate through the produce section. 

projects. We need Zack to clean up the mess! 

SAGITTARIUS: You will have one too many Mumbai Manhattans from 

Exit Zero Filling Station and go on an online shopping spree. You will end 

up with three inflatable baguettes, a Danny DeVito chia pet, 14 novelty litter 

boxes and a giant aged wheel of cheese. 

CAPRICORN: You will go for a bike ride near the Coast Guard base. You 

will accidentally roll over a whoopie cushion which will disturb a nearby 

egret who will land on the head of a child who will go screaming into the 

harbor until you get blacklisted from the base for the rest of the decade. 

AQUARIUS: You will attempt to cut your own hair. You will not leave the 

house for the next 36 weeks. 

PISCES: You will accidentally, on purpose get lost in South Cape May 

Meadows, without human contact. You will survive on sea rocket and other 

plants until after the election. 


COMMUNITY FIRST! 

Fiscal Responsibility « Project Management « Financial Planning 

www.MullockForMayor.com 

Paid for by Mullock for Mayor, 1149 Lafayette Street, Cape May

Cape May Wicker 

Two locations open seven days 9 to 5 

1930 Route 9, Clermont | 609-624-3031 

203 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May | 609- 884-1849 

Fall is Fire Table Season at Cape May Wicker! 

I 

was up on the hawk watch platform 

at Cape May Point State Park and was 

delighted to see, even in these Covidtempered 

times, it is thriving with hawks. 

People were social distancing and everyone 

was respectful of the next person’s personal 

space. The platform can accommodate 

100 or so hawk watchers with room to spare. 

There were a lot of local-expert observers on 

hand helping interns point out passing birds. 

At one point, a visitor asked whether I’d 

noted any changes since I first raised binoculars 

in Cape May in 1976. Two things quickly 

sprang to mind. In 1976, long before the platform 

was built, I don’t think I saw 100 visitors 

in three months and it was hard to find a 

Cooper’s Hawk. Now they fill the sky. 

The large number of present bird watchers 

is no surprise. Bird watching is North 

America’s second most popular outdoor 

activity, second only to gardening. Cape May 

is North America’s most celebrated migratory 

junction. Add plenty of free parking and 

well-maintained restrooms — you have the 

Bird Droppings 

Dispatches from the nation’s birdwatching capital… by Seymore Thanu 

ingredients for a great outdoor experience 

under raptor-filled skies. Some cloud coverage 

would have helped as they silhouette 

the birds and offer reference points to direct 

other eyes to high flying Peregrines, whose 

numbers have likewise rebounded. Several 

Peregrines an hour is in October. 

Hawks aren’t the only birds visible from 

the platform. Bunker Ponds swarm with 

waterfowls. Northern Pintails put on a fine 

show and the pines and cedars at the north 

end of the platform are a magnet for migrating 

warblers. Bring your binoculars because there 

are no loaners available this year. The Cape 

May Bird Observatory store is open Friday 

through Sunday and their optic’s selection 

is unbeatable. Stop by 701 East Lake Drive, 

Cape May Point and test drive a Zeiss Terra 

8x32, priced for people without Swiss bank 

accounts and offers an image so good you’d be 

hard pressed to spend more. 

Other handy items include a brimmed 

hat, sunscreen, and field guide tailored to 

the challenges of hawk watching. My favorite 

guide is Jerry Liguori’s Hawks at a Distance. 

And unlike some birding, you don’t need to 

get to the hawk watch at the crack of dawn. 

Most migrating raptors wait until thermals 

begin to perk before going aloft. 

Don’t forget your face mask and do ask 

questions. Hawk watchers love to show and 

share their enthusiasm with beginners. See 

you on the platform at the “Raptor Capital of 

North America.” 

the spa sampler 

Because everyone deserves a taste of the good life 

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Mini Sea Spa Classic Facial, Mini-Classic Massage, 

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50-minute Massage $144 

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The Sea Spa at Congress Hall 

SeaSpaCapeMay.com 

Call 609-884-6543 to schedule an appointment 


10/2: High And Mighty Brass Band At 

Hawk Haven Vineyard And Winery 


WE ARE OPEN! 

Rich, Coleman, Sue 

Gail, Bob 

@northbeachgym 

Julia, Annie, Christian 

NORTHBEACHGYM.COM 

3845 Bayshore Road 

North Cape May (Acme Plaza) 

609-898-3800 






City Guide Golf Cart Tours 

1-4 People | 1-3 Hours 

Call 609-224-6030 for reservations and 

more information. 48 hours notice required. 

Todd, Maureen 

John, Dori 

Michelle, Kelly 

The Gloomy Apparition 

Doors open at 6:30pm. 

An immersive theatrical mystery! 

Emlen Physick Estate | 1048 Washington St. 

Magic & Mystery Tour 

Dates & Times Vary. 

Tour the Physick House and learn about 

19th century Victorian fascination with magic, 

Illusion, mesmerism and the mysterious. 

Emlen Physick Estate | 1048 Washington St. 

For tour times and tickets, 

visit www.capemaymac.org 

or call 609-884-5404 

Sarah, Charles, Mike 

Patty, Chris, Cass, Debbie 

PRINTING • BASKETRY • ICE CREAM • BLACKSMITHING • FARM ANIMALS • CHILDRENS’ CRAFTS 

EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON HISTORY 

720 Route 9, Cape May 

609-898-2300 hcsv.org 

HISTORIC COLD 

SPRING VILLAGE 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

FALL WALKING TOURS 

$20 pp, includes box lunch from Cold 

Spring Grange Restaurant. 

GHOST WALKS 

Fridays & Saturdays in October at 8pm 

GHOUL SPRING VILLAGE 

October 23rd & 24th 5:30-8pm 

Advanced reservations strongly encouraged 

and available through our website by clicking 

on the red BOOK NOW button at hcsv.org. 

Masks are to be worn at all times, both indoors 

and outdoors. Practice physical distancing and 

be mindful of other guests and staff. 

POTTERY • SPINNING • BROOM MAKING • WEAVING • TINSMITHING • OPEN HEARTH COOKING 


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The Answer Lady 

Wise answers to perplexing questions 

Drew, Ellen 

Mr. and Mrs. Wuerker 

Happy Birthday Chris 

Sue, Kim Dolan, Felicia Caroline, Erin 


The Answer Lady invites inquiries from 

gentle readers on all manner of relationship 

quandaries, matters of the 

heart and ethics. If you’d like to send 

a query, write to info@exitzero.us. Or, 

simply sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee and contemplate 

the wisdom herein. 

Dear Answer Lady 

I started a diet plan that is FINALLY working 

for me. I’m about 50 pounds overweight 

and want to get control of this before it gets 

out of hand. The problem is my husband. At 

least once a week he brings home fried chicken, 

pizza or cheesesteaks — all of which I love — 

as a surprise so I don’t have to make dinner. I 

think he secretly resents the veggie-dominant 

meals I’m now making but ok, let’s agree that 

he’s thinking about me. He is not overweight. 

I want to live long enough to enjoy our “golden 

years” together. What can I do to steer him 

away from these surprises? — Diet Conscious 

Dear Diet 

Honey, you need to buckle down and refuse 

to eat it. Or, limit your portions to very small 

ones. You can eat anything if it’s limited. Trust 

your conscience and stick to your guns. Why 

don’t you surprise him with some great takeout 

from George’s Place? Pick something up 

that you can both agree on. Going forward, you 

can try new recipes that will satisfy you both 

and limit those surprises to the few and far 

between. Good for you in changing the course 

of things so you do have a healthy and happy 

life. You go, girl!!! 

Dear Answer Lady 

There is a woman I like and run into quite 

often. Sometimes she’s very flirty but others, 

not so much. I’d like to ask her out to dinner, but 

every time I get around to it, it’s as though she 

senses I’m going to make a move and literally 

runs away. I hate the hot-cold thing, so I gave 

up. Well, she was all over me the next time we 

met. I also know she has been dating a former 

work colleague off and on. I’d like to ask him 

about her, but I won’t. I guess I need someone to 

tell me to move on. — On the outside looking in 

Dear Outside 

Move the heck on. This is dating gamesmanship. 

It seems that she has her eyes on 

someone else and is using you to amuse herself 

between dates or to have as a back-up plan. 

Sometimes that elusive behavior is alluring 

but it is only a game. You need to find someone 

worthy of your attention and not waste it on 

a slippery fish. Do yourself a favor and spend 

next Saturday night at the Ugly Mug patio with 

your mates. A good time with your friends is 

just what the doctor ordered. 


Bank whenever 

you want. 

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal 

Three beautiful dogs from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923 

FRANKLIN is a feisty, 28-pound boy who 

came to the shelter as a stray. His big personality 

makes up for his size and he’s always 

excited to run around the yard. Franklin is nervous 

at first but will quickly warm up to new 

people. He is learning leash skills and basic 

manners but will make a great companion to 

someone willing to continue his training. 

Feel the Sweet Breeze 

of Peace of Mind 

YOGA ON THE BEACH 

FLOW INTO FALL 

UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER 

M, W, F, Sat & Sun 8:00 AM 

Behind the Cape May 

Convention Center 

Sunset Yoga on the Bay at 

David Douglas Memorial Park 

Beach, North Cape May 

Tuesday 6:00 PM 

Visit yogacapemay.com 

for a complete schedule 

or call Karen Manette Bosna 

609-827-8886 

The Gypsy Yogini 

Weather Permitting 

ICE is a sweet, seven-year-old lady. She came 

to the shelter when her owner died and no 

one could care for her. She loves catching and 

chasing frisbees in the yard and playing fetch. 

Ice has excellent leash skills and enjoys long 

walks. She is also housetrained and great with 

other cats. Ice would be the perfect companion 

for an active family. 

@beachyogacapemay 

WILLOW is a young girl who came to the shelter 

as a stray but has been a happy pup since 

she arrived. Willow loves to play fetch in the 

yard and enjoys long walks on her leash. She is 

still learning but is quickly grasping behavior 

cues like not jumping when she’s excited. Willow 

would be best in an active home with older 

children who would continue her training. 

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal 

Four beautiful cats from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center... call 609-465-8923 

CREAMSICLE was a stray in a nice community 

for years and came to the shelter when 

he needed help. He is partially blind and only 

eats off white plates because they are easier to 

see. Creamsicle is also positive for FIV, but is 

happy, healthy and ready for a new home. He 

is up to date on all vaccinations and would be 

best in a home that can care for his needs. 

CINDER AND MAUDE are a bonded, female 

pair that came to the shelter when their owner 

died. They have always been indoor cats and 

never knew anyone but two people and some 

other cats. Cinder and Maude need a quiet 

home where they will feel safe and can adjust. 

They are both up to date on all vaccinations 

and would do well in a home with other cats. 

SHADOW is a very handsome kitty who came 

to the shelter when his owner, who he’s been 

with since he was a kitten, became sick and 

could no longer care for him. Shadow has 

bald ears, declawed front paws and he’s completely 

healthy. He is neutered and up to date 

on all vaccinations. If interested in adopting 

Shadow, contact the shelter. 

FREE Bumper Stickers That Say.... 

Available at Exit Zero and the Following Merchants: 

Madame's Port 

Across The Way 

South of Jackson 

Madison’s Bakery 

Flying Fish Studio 

Central Park Farm 

Ostara’s Coffee House 

Spirit Catcher Photography 

Red Door Gallery in Woodland Village 

Givens 

Beach Love 

Good Scents 

Dellas 5 & 10 

Import Bazaar 

Casale’s Shoes 

Snippers Salon 

Cape Winds Florist 

Gorman’s Wines and Spirits 

Or call Dottie and Mal Knapp at (609) 675-5640 

Marlene’s 

Kaleidoscope 

Swede Things 

Making Waves 

Just For Laughs 

Enchanted Fiber 

Antojos (Mexican Cravings) 

Cape Atlantic Book Company 



PROPERTY PAGES 

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EXPERIENCE CAPE MAY IN THE FALL! 

Great 

Fall 

Getaways! 

Jersey Cape 

Rental Team 

Brenda, Ann, 

Shannon, 

Olivia, Ellie 

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. • 739 Washington Street, Cape May • JerseyCapeRealtyRentals.com 

DEE LANZALOTTI, LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER 

Surfside Cottage is a wonderful, 100-year-old, 

craftsman style cottage, with an ocean-view front 

porch. Located in the middle of town and within a 

stone’s throw from Convention Hall, the promenade 

and beach. There are not many single-family, oceanview 

homes in the historic district, but this property 

is available for the first time in almost thirty years. 

The large 70’ x 90’ lot offers a gravel driveway 

with room for multiple cars. The first level offers a 

living room with gas fireplace, dining area, kitchen, 3 

bedrooms, a full bathroom and a large rear deck. The 

second level offers the ocean-view bedroom and an 

extra room off the bedroom, which can be used as a 

fifth bedroom or den. The second floor also has a full 

bathroom. Listed at $1,828,000 

15 GURNEY STREET, CAPE MAY 

Contact Jim Cheney of Jersey Cape Realty on 609-408-1948 




10/2: Oktoberfest At Rio Station 


BOTTOMLINE CHURCH 

New Jersey’s ONLY church that meets 

dockside at a Marina 

LOCATED AT UTSCH’S MARINA — D DOCK 

sunday worship services @ 8am 

Come by Boat, Car, Bike or Walk 

All are welcome for a casual 

service and fellowship 

Maya, Barbara, Michael 

join us as we enjoy the creation while learning of the creator 

Pastor Joe Springer 609-703-0448 

bottomlinechurch.com • bottomlinechurch@aol.com 

MAKING TECHNOLOGY 

JUST WORK! 

Judy, Bill 

Janet, Kelly 


Robert Panaccio, VMD 

Robert Moffatt, VMD 

Nancy Reilly, VMD 

Patricia J. Link, DVM 

Donna, Jay, Wanda, Less 

Mardi, John, Steve, Theresa 

815 Washington Street, Cape May 

DENNIS J. SPILKER 

Manager/Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 4038 

KEVIN J. BEARE 

Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 3806 

Cherishing Life’s Moments 

609-884-3793 

spilkerfuneralhome.com 

Continuing a 90-Year Tradition of Serving 

the Cape May and Lower Township Area 

694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May 

609-884-1729 

capemayvet.com 

hours by appointment 


BARBARA McPHERSON 

Realtor Sales Associate 

Serving Clients 

for 20 Years: 

Buying, Selling 

& Renting 

Cape Island’s Top Producing, full service real estate agency that has been representing all of 

Cape May County since 1974. Consistently representing the most buyers & sellers in the 

Greater Cape may area. Look us up on Zillow, Realtor.com, and Google to hear from our 

many satisfied buyers & sellers! We sell more, because we do more! 

Water View 

Close To 

Everything 

Beachfront 

& Pool 

Priced to Sell 

609-780-7652 

Barbara@CoastlineRealty.com 

27 CREST ROAD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE 

$259,000 

3 Beds | 2 Baths 

Listed $1,300,000 

214 EAST COLUMBINE RD, 

WILDWOOD CREST 

6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths 

Listing Agent: Stephanie Coffey, 

Sales Associate, 609-665-8152 

Listed $265,000 

9 DIAS CREEK RD, 

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE 


Listing Agent: Tai Menz, 


Listed $6,800,000 

301 BEACH AVE, 

CAPE MAY 

The Mt. Vernon Hotel, 25 Units 

Listing Agent: Mary Moore 


ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING? 

Call our office at 609-884-5005 for a no obligation and FREE 

Comparative Market Analysis of your property. We would love 

to meet you, view your property, and go over with you about 

how we can best help you sell your property. 

LET OUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU! 

Listed $169,900 

517 BLACKBURN AVE, 

BURLEIGH 

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths 



This ranch style home is in the heart of Cape May Court 

House. Nice layout for large gatherings with two living 

and dining areas. Built in 1992, this home has been well 

maintained and cared for. Move in ready! 

KIMBERLY GIPPLE 

Realtor Sales Associate 

Resort & Second Home Specialist 

Circle of Excellence Award 

Silver Level for 2019 

21 Transactions $6.5M in Sales 

609-972-9302 

Kim@CoastlineRealty.com 

101 WHILLDIN AVENUE, CAPE MAY POINT 

Priced to Sell 

1.62 Acres 

90x125 Lot 

Custom Design 

$1,750,000 

4 Bed | 3.5 Baths 

Listed $174,900 

Listed $349,895 

Listed $390,000 

Listed $1,595,000 

519 BLACKBURN AVE, 

BURLEIGH 

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath 



35 & 37 BAYSHORE RD, 

GREEN CREEK 


Listing Agent: Tai Menz, 


23 CAPE WOODS RD, 

NORTH CAPE MAY 

4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths 

Listing Agent: Carol Menz, 

Broker of Record, 609-374-0325 

941 COLUMBIA AVENUE • CAPE MAY • 609-884-5005 

1203 MARYLAND AVE, 

CAPE MAY 


Listing Agent: Jason Casella 


Search online @ CoastlineRealty.com 

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 17 from 11:30-1:30 

CAROL A. MENZ Broker/Owner gri, sres, crs, abr, sfr, rsps 

NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award® Platinum 2015-2019 




Alex, Robbin 

Tom, Casey 


Jim, Jake, Brandon 

Frank, Kelly 


512 Washington Mall 

Cape May 

609-884-8428 

cbcapemay.com 

512 Washington Mall 

Cape May 

609-884-8428 

cbcapemay.com 

CAPE MAY CLASSIC 

309 Franklin Street, Cape May 

Asking Price $1,295,000 

Welcoming stairs lead to a spacious front porch with 

awnings. Step inside to a large living room with 

a gas fireplace that leads to a formal dining room 

on one side and kitchen on the other. The second 

floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a 

master suite with ample closet space. Third floor 

has 2 bedrooms with a full bath. This home features 

hardwood floors throughout and a detached garage. 

LISTING AGENT 

William Bezaire 

Owner/Broker 

Cell 609-827-3513 

bill@cbcapemay.com 

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 

HIDDEN GEM AT THE SHORE 

647 Route 9, Cold Spring 

Asking Price $234,995 

Located a short drive to all that Cape May has to 

offer, this property is beautifully landscaped with 

a shell driveway that encircles the home. Updates 

include heat, air, roof and a gas boiler for hot water. 

This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of room 

for entertaining. The cement front porch, with native 

plants for privacy, provides a serene place to sit. Out 

back is a deck, a fire pit and a workshop. 

LISTING AGENT 

Gloria Gregg 

Sales Associate 

Cell 609-705-1483 

gigi@cbcapemay.com 



FOR SALE 

Just Listed 

488 Avalon Boulevard, 

Avalon Manor 

10/2: Oktoberfest 

At Rio Station 


Prime Bayfront Avalon Boulevard location with panoramic bay and 

nature views situated just minutes from the Avalon beaches. This 

desirable one-bedroom, one-bath cottage offers steps to your bulkhead 

and deep water access for all your water sports. Riparian surveys will 

transfer with property. Listed at $475,000. 

Waltz family 

512 Washington Mall, Cape May • 609-884-8428 • cbcapemay.com 

RANCH STYLE HOME 

BAYFRONT RESIDENTIAL LOT 

VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE 

DRIFTWOOD CONDOMINIUM 

Gail Wilsey-Morrison 

Broker Associate 

609-602-0405 cell 

gailwilsey@gmail.com 

Long & Foster Real Estate 

501 Lafayette Street, 

Cape May 

609-884-1007 

re: think Health 

Insurance 

10 E Mechanic Street, 

West Cape May 

ASKING PRICE: $599,000 

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath 

RESIDENTIAL VACANT LOT 

75 Pierces Point Road, 

Cape May Court House 


2.2 acres of pristine bayfront land 

130 Emerald Ave, 

West Cape May 



15 South Broadway, 

Unit 21, Cape May 


1 Bedroom / 1 Bath with ocean views 

WASHINGTON COMMONS 

Millennium Administrators is an 

insurance agency focused exclusively on 

health insurance for the independent 

contractor, individual & employer — 

Josephine, Mike 

1506 Velvento, Cape May 


Newest subdivision in prestigious 

Poverty Beach section of Cape May 

315 Ocean Street, 

Cape May 

1500 sq ft Restaurant Space - $46,800 

2000 sq ft Retail Space - $60,000 

large or small 

BROADWAY BEACH CONDOMINIUM 

WESTWOOD MOBILE ESTATE 

For a free quote, call 866-MHG-2489 

or email spicard@millennium-tpa.com 

www.millennium-tpa.com 

211 Beach Avenue, 

First Floor, Cape May 

ASKING PRICE: $1,150,000 

3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths w/ a pool 

Serving the Cape May area 

for 119 years for all your 

sale and rental needs! 

169 Stimpson Lane, 

Lot 47, West Cape May 



Kim, Tom, Amy 



Mary Hinchcliffe 

Salesperson 

Direct: 609.780.6598 

Office: 609.884.1300 

MHinchcliffe@deSatnickRealEstate.com 

10/2: Oktoberfest 

At Rio Station 


10/1: Around The Town At Willow Creek Winery 

FOR SALE! 

718 COLUMBIA AVE., 

CAPE MAY 

6 BR/6.5 BA home in the heart of 

the Historic District. A complete 

renovation is underway. 

$1,895,000 

SOLD! 

2 TAYLOR LN., 

COLD SPRING 

Buyer’s Broker 

Closing Date: 9/25/2020 

Sale Price: $775,000 


1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record 

Steve, Sandra 

Judy, Carl 

DeSatnick Real Estate 


286 Sixth Ave, 

West Cape May 

Jersey Cape 

Realty 

SALES & RENTALS 

Heijung Park-Colameco 

Broker / Sales 609-602-8641 

Heijung@jerseycaperealty.com 

Doris, Julio 

Steve, Melissa 

Ryan Griffin 

Salesperson 

Direct: 609.602.5578 

Office: 609.884.1300 

UNDER 

CONTRACT! 

1342 MISSOURI AVE., 

CAPE MAY 

2 BR/2 BA home located in 

close proximity to 

Fisherman’s Memorial and 

the Cape May Harbor. 

$649,000 

JUST SOLD! 

JCR represented both sellers & buyers. 

Another seamless transaction! 

Jersey Cape Realty, Inc. 

Dolores Lanzalotti, Broker / Owner 

739 Washington Street, Cape May 

609-884-5800 www.JerseyCapeRealty.com 

Bill, Jill 

Kelly, Justin 

840 CAPE AVE., 

WEST CAPE MAY 

Buyer’s Broker 

Closing Date:10/2/2020 

9 JACKSON ST., 

UNIT 201, CAPE MAY 

2 BR/1 BA corner unit in 

The Tides boasting ocean 

views. 

$675,000 


SOLD! 

$569,500 

FOR SALE! 

66 CAPE WOODS RD., 


Nicely maintained 

2 BR/2 BA home in Cape 

Woods. 

$285,000 

RGriffin@deSatnickRealEstate.com 


FOR SALE! 

SOLD! 

272 SIXTH AVE., 

CAPE MAY 

Disclosed Dual Broker 

Closing Date:10/2/2020 

Sale Price: $995,000 

1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 

Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record

101 Leaming Ave, W. Cape May 

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths - $699,000 

1409 New Jersey Ave, Cape May 

6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths - $2,350,000 

678 Washington, #3, Cape May 

1 Bedrooms | 1 Baths - $449,000 

Spacious Condo 

Walk or bike everywhere! Entire left 

side of house, wrap-around porch, open 

concept living, living room with gas 

fireplace. 

655 Hughes Street, Cape May 

6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths - $1,495,000 

Gothic Revival Style 

Built in 1868, located in the Historic 

District and ready to be restored to its’ 

grand glory! Included is a contiguous 

43x75 lot. 

629 Hughes St, Cape May 

6 Bedrooms | 6 Baths - $2,295,000 

Dream Vacation Home! 

Located just one block from the beach 

and perfect for entertaining. Separate 

game house. Formal and casual living 

room spaces. Substantial rental history. 

Visit Our 

Website 

JERSEYCAPEREALTY.COM 

Search 

Sold Properties 

See what just sold! 

1502, 1512 Velvento, Cape May 

$969,000 each 

Perfect Getaway! 

Middle of town location. Spacious-feeling, 

well-maintained unit with large front 

porch, gas fireplace, off-street parking, 

being sold turnkey. 

902 Ocean Dr, Lower Twp 

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths - $460,000 

Canyon Club, Unit 303 

Beautiful views! Ready for immediate 

occupancy! Boat slip included! Coastal 

living at its’ finest. 

427 East Miami, Wildwood Crest 

Business - $450,000 

Upscale Interior Design 

“To the studs” renovations will appeal to 

the most discriminating buyer! Located 

in the Primary Historic District – three 

blocks to the beach. 

New Cape May Development 

Build your Cape May dream home. 

Ready-to-go building lots, very close to 

the beach. Golden opportunity in a great 

neighborhood! 

Sun Dog on the Beach 

Both Real Estate and turnkey Business! 

Popular casual beachfront restaurant with 

covered outside patio area. Completely 

updated. 

Open 7 days a week 

With our full-time professional Realtors 

& a fully dedicated rental team 

609-884-5800 


10/1: Around The Town At The Harriet Tubman Museum 

814 Canning House Lane, South of Canal 

Cute Cottage off of Broadway 

Close to West Cape May 

$485,000 

Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty 


Sold 

305 Princeton Ave., Cape May Point 

Listing Agent- Christina P. Clemans 

Buyers Agent- Andrea Moffatt 

401 Clay Street, Cape May 

Nestled in a Private cul-de-sac 

Listing Agent: Laurie Schiffelbein 

Christina P. Clemans Licensed Real Estate Broker 

1159 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 609.884.3332 

chrisclemanssir.com 

Sold 

MaryAnn Donahue 

Broker Associate 

Direct:484.614.5798 

Office:609.884.1300 

MAD@deSatnickRealEstate.com 

Make Your Shore Home Dreams Come True 

Call MaryAnn & Start Packing! 

FOR SALE! 

300 N BEACH AVE., 

CMCH 

Bidwells Creek lot overlooking the 

Delaware Bay with over 17 acres. 

$998,000 

FOR SALE! 

78 CAPE WOODS RD., 


3 BR/ 2 BA home situated on 

a corner lot in Cape Woods 

neighborhood. $335,000 


1001 Lafayette St., Cape May NJ 08204 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record 

Ashley Peoples 

Broker Salesperson /Office Manager 

Direct: 609.408.9258 

Office: 609.551.4066 

APeoples@deSatnickRealEstate.com 

FOR SALE! 

606 PEARL AVE., 

CAPE MAY POINT 

4 BR/2 BA two-story house 

located on a beach block. 

$900,000 

UNDER CONTRACT! 

417 CHATAM DR., 

LOWER TOWNSHIP 

4 BR/3 BA ranch home 

situated in Tranquility. 

$367,000 


901 New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 Todd H. deSatnick / Broker of Record 


Elect 

chris 

BEZAIRE 

For City Council 

Yes, Let’s Set the Record Straight 

CLAIM 

In her video and her own words, my opponent claims, “Delays 

don’t mean lack of leadership or mismanagement...we have 

had to deal with COVID-19, the United States had to deal with 

COVID-19, for our community it meant Soldiers and Sailors Park 

Project and the delay was worth it because we now have that 

specially designed and crafted granite from North Carolina.” 

TRANSLATION 

Vote 

Column 

4 

We know Soldiers and Sailors Park was supposed to be 

completed in the Spring of 2019, long before COVID-19, but 

we will blame COVID-19 because the residents weren’t given 

clear and concise updates on the project and won’t know the 

difference. But just in case, we will emphasize the shiny new 

granite to distract them.” 

In her video and in her own words, my opponent claims, “We 

pride ourselves on our citizens’ advisory committees that engage 

more than 100 citizens... saving the city money that they 

wouldn’t otherwise be able to spend on professional services.” 

We are generalizing all of the committees and their importance 

so it looks like we have sought the citizens’ help. We will 

emphasize the accomplishments of the Jitney service and 

Performance Parking Meter program so nobody focuses on the 

myriad of things we couldn’t accomplish, case in point the public 

safety building. 

In her own words during the recorded debate, my opponent 

stated, “For the past four years we have invited you into the 

working of city government so you know what you see is what 

you get.” 

They stress that the public has been invited into the workings of 

government, but there has been no transparency. They have not 

even been open and transparent with the other members of the 

council, who have been marginalized. 

In her video and her own words, my opponent claims, “And 

then there’s Lafayette Street Park. We have to deal with the 

contamination issue. Without remediation we are not serving the 

public.” 

Any time someone brings up the delays at Lafayette Street Park 

we can just answer soil contamination and remediation because, 

even though we have known about it since project inception, it’s 

an intricate and extensive topic that we can use as a cop-out. 

Leadership « Fiscal Responsibility « Project Completion 

Historic Preservation « Economic Recovery 

paid for by the committee to elect bezaire for council

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