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OCEAN City is such a wonderful place to bring your family, it’s no wonder families of all shapes and sizes flock here in summer. And August is about as summer as you can get. Things are in full swing Downtown, on the Boards, on the Beach and of course, on the Bay. I love bringing my boys up to the Boards for some arcade games and ice cream, just as much as I love hanging out in the shops on Asbury as they pick out toys they want to bring home. There’s something to do for every age here – that’s what makes this island a timeless resort for generations. In August, OC has a few events that, well, only a true beach town can have. First is the Sand Sculpting Contest on August 3 at 6th Street Beach.

We love this event so much, we gave it a nod on our cover this month. The artistry is sparkling – definitely worth seeing. The other event is the worldfamous Baby Parade. This year is the 102nd parade. Generations of family fun, indeed. Of course, where there are waves, there are surfers. Both the Art of Surfing Festival and the Eastern Surfing Association surf contest grace our shores in August. Check out all the other events on pages 18-19. As usual, OC has tons of things to do for the family! Enjoy your August!

on the cover This month’s cover was created by the brilliant John Gowdy, who travels the world making fabulous sand sculptures. From top to bottom: John and his crew constructing the levels. John beginning the art. Filippo, Salem, Finn, and Ludovico bring down the house. Photos by Stefanie Godfrey

Cover Caption: Dana and Gina Lepore, Katelyn Mansolino, and Raymond and Justin Tierney join Filippo and Ludovico Menegon, and Salem and Finn Godfrey.

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In the early morning hours, skimmers like this one have the waves to themselves. Photo by Stefanie Godfrey

CHEF OF THE MONTH Ralph DiClemente from Bennie’s Bread

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Chef of the Month5 Five Food Finds7 Baked by the Beach6 Famished Foodie10 The Dining Guide12

Fashion in the OC23 Merchant 23 Stef’s Must Haves25 In the Biz28 The Shopping Guide30 Trends32

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ALPH DiClemente, owner and primary baker of Bennie’s Bread, likes nothing better than to knead and roll his latest tasty creations. At Bennie’s, every tomato pie is carefully cooked, each cannoli filled on the spot for a crisp, crunchy treat. He’s a family man with a lot of heart and he labors over each handcrafted loaf as if it were his last. It’s this care and attention to detail that has upheld Bennie’s long-standing tradition of delivering quality-baked goods. Your name is Ralph. Why “Bennie’s Bread”? Well, Bennie’s Bread has been here since 1957. Fair enough, but how did you end up here? I had a pizzeria here in town in the early ’80s. I used to get my bread from Bennie’s, so I got to know the owner. I’ve always had a love and fascination with bread, just going back to my Staten Island roots – bread was a big staple of every meal. I asked the owner one day, ‘If you ever think about selling, let me know.’ I was after him for ten years, and finally, ten years ago, I bought it. I worked with him for a year just to learn everything. So you’re a Staten Island man – how’d you end up in OC? I originally came down here in ’81 to work at the casinos. Then I had a pizzeria on 18th and Asbury and the Cannoli Corner on the Boardwalk years ago and we still carry the

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same cannoli (here at Bennie’s) as we did then. What got you started baking? A passion for bread. At the time I wanted to learn how to make bread and I fell in love with Bennie’s. It was a lot of trial and error. Bread is very scientific; there are a lot of elements to deal with, like humidity, especially down at the shore. Do you have any baking roots to live up to? My mom baked at home, but I couldn’t say I had any roots in baking at all. I don’t know how it is anywhere else, but there are a lot of good bakeries on Staten Island. Back then there was one on every corner, so you knew good bread. The smell was always in the air. Actually when Bennie, the original owner, came over from Italy he wound up in Brooklyn, and that’s where he learned to bake bread. So this is basically a New York recipe. That’s why it’s so different from Atlantic City bread. What else do you make? We’re noted for our tomato pie, our stuffed breads and we do sweet goods. We also make focaccia. It’s kind of like a pizza dough but it has a little more oil in it, it’s a little fluffier, and we top it with vegetables. Usually we just carry it on the weekends. Okay, so tell me about these sweets. I hear you fill the cannoli right in front of your customers. Yes. You go to some bakeries and you see stuffed cannoli in the

Ralph DiClemente from Bennie’s Bread holds two loaves from his bakery, home of the famous, “Bennie Roll.”

case and you don’t know how long they’ve been sitting there, I think it’s kind of like taboo. So we stuff them fresh. Even if you call up to order a dozen cannoli we won’t stuff them until you get here. I like my shell crispy and I like it fresh! What are your popular creations? Our staples are the Bennie Roll and “the stick,” kind of like an Italian baguette. Those are the two everybody knows. What do you like to do in your downtime? There is no downtime. It’s seven days a week, 12 to 16 hours a day, so my downtime is trying to get a little sleep and that’s about it. That’s depressing! It sounds worse than it is because it’s a short season. During the

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shoulder seasons, I’m only open on the weekends and then we close in January and open up just before Easter. Okay, so what do you like to do in the seasonal break? I like to go on vacation; go someplace warm where I can sleep till six in the morning. What’s the hardest thing about running your own place? You have to watch every little thing. But I’ve been blessed with some excellent help, with people that care and that’s important to me. Describe your food in five words: Made with a lotta love. -Interview by Alanna Fuschillo -Photo by Stefanie Godfrey

Baked by the Beach

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Pineapple Cupcakes with Mascarpone Cream

Al Dente’s Five Food Finds

Kristen Dowd beats the heat with these refreshing sweet treats

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HAT’S your favorite fruit of summer? Is it the crisp, fuzzy peaches found by the basketful at Ocean City’s Farmers Market? Maybe tangy, refreshing lemon water ice hits the spot on a hot summer day? What about the tasty pineapple salsa at Hula Grill, or a filet of fish paired with mango and papaya at Cousin’s? Whatever it may be, you’ve got to love fruit and summer. They go together like milk and cookies, like love and marriage, like salt and pepper or… well, you get the idea. An apple a day is a good motto for the whole year, but there’s something special about taking a big, juicy bite out of a cold apple while laying on the beach. For some

reason, it’s just extra refreshing. My favorite fruit of summer has got to be pineapple. It wasn’t always that way. I never disliked pineapple, but it certainly took a backseat to my more favored cherries and blueberries. Then, five years ago I went to Disneyland where my husband (then boyfriend), his sister and I decided to snack on some juicy pineapple-spears-on-a-stick instead of ice cream. And man. That ice cold pineapple on a hot summer day? Amazing. Totally made me a pineapple convert. I guess it should come as no surprise that, being such a pineapple lover and a baker to boot, I do love experimenting with the fruit in my kitchen. And that’s how I ended up at this month’s column – pineapple cupcakes with mascarpone cream.

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Ready, Get set, Blend! Here the sugars get mixed together

It’s delicious, looks extra fancy and would make a sweet ending to a summer dinner party out on your deck or patio. These cupcakes aren’t your typical, run-of-the-mill mini cakes. They aren’t light and spongy and

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airy like a vanilla bean cupcake topped with a fluffy buttercream, nor are they similar to the dense and fudgey chocolate variety with a thick ganache. These little cupcakes

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p From page 6 stand on their own, reminiscent of pineapple upside down cake, but not quite as moist and heavy. Pairing the cupcake with the slightly sweetened, but still tangy mascarpone adds a unique element and, I think, makes the dessert a little more sophisticated. (For some reason, whenever I use mascarpone cheese when cooking or baking I feel like I’m amping up the classiness. Doesn’t everyone love a special ingredient like this?) I made this recipe with cake flour and allpurpose, and I liked the result with the cake flour a bit better. If you only have all-purpose handy, go for it. The main difference is cake flour is a “softer” flour and will make a more tender product, generally speaking. The addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg wasn’t in my original version either, but I appreciated the mild addition of some spice to these cupcakes. I had a teacher in culinary school – who I actually met years before when taking a cooking class for fun – who said that a pinch of nutmeg is pretty much essential to all recipes. At this point, I’ve got to agree. (Go ahead and try it in your scrambled eggs next time. You’ll be surprised – in a good way!) The grilled pineapple rings are optional, but if you’re going to plate this dessert, I highly recommend them. They don’t take long, add visual appeal and, well, it’s more pineapple to eat. Enough said. PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES WITH MASCARPONE CREAM Yield: 30 cupcakes 3 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained 2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese 3 tbsp. honey Dash of cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 15 pineapple rings (optional) In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Add vanilla and pineapple. (Don’t worry if the batter looks a little curdled at this point. It will come together in the next step.) Gradually add the flour mixture, beating after each addition until just combined. Spoon the batter into paper-lined cupcake tins about 2/3 full. Bake at 350ºF for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Let cupcakes cool in pans for five to ten minutes; remove to a cooling rack. Meanwhile, prepare your mascarpone cream. In a medium bowl, whisk together your mascarpone cheese, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth and well-combined. If you are using pineapple rings, grill them on a grill or grill pan to leave dark scorch marks on either side. Slice each ring in half after grilling. Before serving, top your cupcake with a dollop of mascarpone cream and adorn with half of a pineapple ring. Serve warm.

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Opposite page clockwise: Use your paddle attachment to mix the batter until well-blended. Let the cupcakes cool before icing. Mix the honey into the mascarpone cheese. Grill up your pineapple slices for the best presentation. This page above: The finished product is fabulous enough to eat!

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Famished Foodie Prep’s Pizzeria and Dairy Bar

Al Dente heads to the Boardwalk for some pizza and ice cream

HH there’s nothing like a little R and R at the Shore. As you may have heard I took a vacation from last month’s column but that doesn’t mean I stopped noshing. This month brings me back to the Boards for some simple Boardwalk fare – pizza. When my editor asked me to cover pizza on the Boardwalk I wondered which one, with so many options, new and old. I was elated when I was told it would be Prep’s. Prep’s has been around for years – we’re talking family owned and operated – passed down from parent to child, with face lifts and reconstructions.

One thing remains the same and that’s the pizza. On a late-June Saturday evening during our second heat wave I took the kids to the Boards for pizza, ice cream and a few rides. The summer crowds had arrived and so had the heat

and daily ice cream cravings. When we arrived at Prep’s we were greeted by a young college-age kid who informed us that a table would be ready in about five minutes. Naturally we waited and watched all of the action. The restaurant has

an open pizza prep area right in front of the ovens and if you can score a seat at the counter you may just learn how to handtoss a pie. We opted to wait for a table considering we were a larger group and wanted to sit together. The space had a major reconstruction a few years ago. Tall ceilings, newer cherry tables, dark toned wood accents and a slate floor lends a modern and warm feel to the large room. Framed pictures of Italy adorn one wall while kids coloring pages adorn another. As a mom I thought the coloring pages were cool and I really appreciated the help occupying the kids while we waited for the pizza. When we arrived at our table I kindly asked our server

if we could add to the decor – three pages please. We ordered what we considered the specialty of the house – a plain cheese pizza. We also ordered a pepperoni bread and a homemade meatball sub. Prep’s is known for its thin crust pizza, but I was surprised to see some other Italian specialties as well. I also found the usual Boardwalk suspects for kids like chicken tenders, fries and mozzarella sticks. But these fries were a bit different. They are fried up in a greaseless fryer, which means they are lower in fat but taste just as crispy and yummy as traditional fries. For the heartier appetite, Prep’s offers sausage and pepper sandwiches and of coarse homemade meatballs. Our server was very proud of this announcement. Our food arrived hot and fast. The pizza was steaming and bubbly, and the pepperoni bread was cut into bite-sized

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pieces to share. We loved the warm and sweet marinara that came with the bread. This is a nice light version with no extra grease which can easily occur when too much meat is put inside. The pizza crust was thin and crispy with sauce that was sweet and cheese that was perfectly gooey. The meatball sub lived up to our expectations. It had very tender hand-rolled balls covered in marinara sauce served on a toasted hoagie roll. I recommend stopping in for one of these. You can even order one meatball at a time if you wish to forgo the whole sandwich. Perfect for little ones who want a little something more than a slice of pizza. When you first walk into Prep’s you’ll pass the Dairy Bar on the right with the beckoning signs saying “Waffles” So when you’re eating the main course, make sure to save room for dessert. My kids loved their pizza, but

Opposite Page: Prep’s serves up a variety of good food, including salads, pizza and sandwiches. Above: An alligator spinning a pizza? Must be Prep’s.

were much more excited by the visuals of the Dairy Bar toppings and ice cream menu offerings at Prep’s. The ice cream menu features Breyer’s brand and is extensive with houseconcocted sundaes as well as create-your-own. Despite the lure of waffles and ice cream, the kids chose the Bucket of Sand – one scoop of ice cream, crushed oreos, gummy worms and whipped cream. They were in ice cream glory and, as hard as they tried, could not finish their sundaes. The portions

are generous at Prep’s and so is the family who owns the restaurant. Usually an owner is on hand as it was the day we visited. We had a fun dinner at Prep’s and left full and satisfied, as much with the meal as with the service. The staff was young and helpful and that really helps make a night out with the kids that much better. I highly recommend Prep’s. They have stood the test of time and we hope they remain for generations to come.

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The Dining Guide A quirky guide to eating out in and around OC ALL NATURAL AWARD WINNING PIZZA 1136 Asbury Avenue, 391-2212. Call for hours.

roons. Ice cream too. 700 Boardwalk, 3984444. See ad page 7.

MALLON’S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS Great Stuff, 14th and Bay, (888) 880-BUNS.

BENNIE’S BREAD AND ROLLS Truly magnificent bread, Italian pastries, cakes, and tomato pie – yum! 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. See ad this page.

GRILLED CHEESE & CRABCAKE CO. Updated classic food at this small, clean joint in Somers Point. 55 W. Laurel Drive, 601-7533. See ad this page.

NIZAM’S This authentic Indian place is a favorite. You’ll be thinking of the tamarind sauce days after your meal. 6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 677-8829. See ad page 11.

BLOOM ‘N TULIP A full menu of fantastic fare, steps from the beach. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-4953.

HULA RESTAURANT AND SAUCE COMPANY Great cook, great staff, great food. Aloha! One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. See ad facing page.

OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 399-5533.

CHATTERBOX RESTAURANT Legendary. Great burgers and shakes. 500 9th Street, 399-0113. See ad page 11.

JAY’S CRABSHACK Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Year round.

CINCO DE MAYO Awesome authentic Mexican food. B, L, D. Try the Chiles Rellenos. 1039 West Avenue, (609) 0199. See ad page 6.

JILLY’S With an ice cream and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

COUSIN’S RESTAURANT Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

JOHNNY B. GOODE Burgers and ice cream. 14th and Asbury, 525-0646.

CUSTARD CASTLE Marmora’s freshest homemade ice cream. Fat-free yogurt! 137 Route 9, Marmora, 390-4432. See ad page 9. DEL’S OCEANSIDE GRILL Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. FLIPPER’S GRILLE Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc.. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

JOHNSON’S POPCORN Three locations, one great bucket ‘o popcorn. 1368 Boardwalk, 398-5404. KIRK’S PIZZA This classic pizza place is always busy (a good sign). We love the chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. See ad page 7. MACK & MANCO PIZZA Ocean City icon. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets, 399-2548.

GEORGE’S CANDIES AND BREAKFAST GRILL Fantastic breakfasts, even better maca-

OCEAN CITY SEAFOOD Fab crabcakes. Voted Best of Shore. 846 Central, 814-1203. OC SURF CAFÉ Surf inspired cuisine in a cute setting. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. PURE TACOS Premium tacos, nachos and salads, all gluten free. 1138 Boardwalk, 7368028. See ad page 10. THE PINK PARROT GRILLE Great ocean views, good food, kid friendly. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. PREP’S PIZZERIA AND DAIRY BAR Superior thin-crust pizza. Sandwiches and salads too. Plus an ice cream bar! 1004 Boardwalk, 3980636. Call for hours. READY’S COFFEE SHOP Really good old school diner. 415 8th Street, 399-4418.

SCULLY’S ASBURY CAFÉ Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the ahi tuna rolls. 955 Asbury Avenue, 391-1111. SINDIA RESTAURANT Great American cuisine. Meal includes everything – dessert too. Serving B, L, D. Outside deck. 801 Plymouth Place, 399-1997. THE CLAM BAR A legendary place on the bay in Somers Point with views of Ocean City, open air dining, delish seafood, and corn fritters. 910 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, 927-8783. See ad page 9. UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Legendary breakfasts and lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th and West, 398-7393. VARSITY INN A favorite. Open 7am till 2pm. 605 E. 8th Street, 399-1500. VOLTACO’S Classic OC. Great Italian food. 957 West Avenue, 399-0753. See ad page 7.

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WALT’S ORIGINAL PRIMO PIZZA Walt knows how to make a great pie. 832 Boardwalk, 525-0022.

RED’S JERSEY-MEX Superior Mexican/ Southwest food. 11th and Haven, 399-2272. See ad page 9.

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Random Employee of the Month Jeff Ravasio from Grass Roots Music Store Where are you from? Philadelphia, but I live in Somers Point now. Favorite color? Black. I like a little bit of everything in one.

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What book are you reading right now? Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I’ve read it about a hundred times, and needless to say it is my favorite book. My father turned me on to it when I was a teenager and I felt a great connection with the story.

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What is your favorite beach in OC? The little beach next to the Longport bridge. It’s always peaceful there, nice and quiet. Favorite place to shop in OC? Oh, that is definitely Grass Roots Music Store. Music is my life. I shop more here than any other store. My wife does too. She just got me a guitar from here for our anniversary. Fave restaurant in OC? Rojo’s Tacos. I love Mexican food and they have a really good authentic kitchen. -Interview and photos by Iva Stoyneva

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MASTER SAND SCULPTER

A David, Gerri, Dave, Joe, Ethan, Ruth, Rachel and Amy Hammond from Hatboro, Quakertown and Spring Mount, PA

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RT allows us to push the boundaries of what we know and to challenge what we think is possible. It also allows us to think outside the box and see possibilities where other have seen dead ends. World-renowned artist John Gowdy does just this. While most see sand as simply the unstable surface of the beach, Gowdy sees it as the perfect medium for his sculptures. His marvelous sand sculptures have won numerous national and international competitions, as well as the world championship of sand sculpting. He is truly one with the beach, always with sand in his shoes. 1. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Atlantic City. I grew up on the beach. I attended Stockton College, where I double majored in Physics and Visual Arts. I never really decided which one I like better. Back then I was into painting mostly portraits. Later on I got married and had three children. We moved to Galloway Township, where I built a solarheated house. I was very interested in solar energy at the time and I still am. At the time I was working as a fire fighter at the Atlantic City Fire Department. I worked there for 27 years – becoming a captain 13 years into my career. When I retired from the Fire Department in 2006, I moved to Italy. I had been working on beach events in a little town called Jesolo, close to Venice, for about 10 years prior to my retirement. And that’s where I ended up. 2. How exciting. How did you end up working with sand? When I had my children I started taking them to the Albany Avenue beach in Atlantic City. Children get bored easily on the beach, so I started digging holes for them to splash around in. I’d pile sand from digging the hole right next to it, so my children and I picked up sea shells and Popsicle sticks and we started carving sand castles. Consequently we started entering local sand sculpting contests (we called ourselves the Rowdy Gowdy Team). Ocean City had great contests back then and it still does. We actually started winning a few prizes here and there and I ended up getting invited to the American Sand Sculpting Championship in Ft. Myers, FL. I never even knew there was such a thing as professional sand sculpting at the time. I began learning new techniques and new ways to carve sand and soon I started doing it internationally. Now, I go all over the world. 3. Where do you find stronger competition, in the US or in Europe? Sand sculpture is a very competitive genre. People get involved from all around the world. There is also a world competition that I was lucky enough to win a few times. I am also the winner of the Grand Master Competition, in which all the previous winners of the World Championship compete against each other. I must say that even though sand sculpture is more “artsy” in Europe, there are more professional sand sculptures in the US. I've always felt that the competition is stronger here. In Europe, people create more abstract works, where as I am striving to produce more emotional sculptures that could influence people's moods. 4.Tell me about the process of sand sculpting. When I was a kid I always thought that sand is the same everywhere. Later on I realized I was very wrong. Sand is very different depending on where it's from and what's in it. A good carving sand depends on the silt-tosand ratio. Silt is naturally found in sand. It is the sticky, slimy stuff in mud.

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Master Sand Sculptor John Gowdy hangs out in front of the Music Pier as he creates our cover sandcastle on a hot day in mid-July. Photo by Stefanie Godfrey Enough silt mixed with sand can make a structure similar to cement. Even though it is hard to believe, my sand sculptures are made entirely from only sand and water. The rest of it is imagination. I study and collect sand. I’ve devoted an entire chapter to it in the book I'm writing, called Sandology. 5. Which sand sculpture are you particularly proud of? The one that comes to mind first is a sculpture I did in Normandy, France on Omaha Beach. It was a piece dedicated to the anniversary of D-Day. We were actually able to get a sculpting team together with a representative from each attacking country: Canada, Britain, US and even Poland. The beach we worked on was the exact same beach where about 9,000 American soldiers were wounded or killed. At the time we were there, German bunkers were still visible. I like to say the sand had history on that beach. It was a very emotional piece. This group sculpture was done above the high-water line and it was on show for about a month or so. During the same visit, I also did a sculpture of a soldier crawling up the beach below the high-water line exactly on June 6 (D-Day). There were many people who have lost loved ones there that day. After the sculpture was done, we all sat together on the beach and watched this sand soldier slowly erode with the incoming tides. People were crying. It was a very moving visual experience. 6. What is your favorite thing about growing up on the beach? I am one with the beach. When I was little, I would stay on the beach all day long. I knew everything there is to know about the sand and the water. I worked as a lifeguard for seven years before I became a fireman. Even though I didn’t start carving sand until I had my children, I’ve always been familiar with everything there is to know about the beach. -Interview by Iva Stoyneva

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1 THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. One of the major Southern rock bands of the 1970s. The band will play “Can’t You See,” “I Heard It In A Love Song,” and “Fire On The Mountain.” The group’s style combined rock, country, and jazz. Tickets $30 and may be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 2 BEACH WALKS - EVERY TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 9am & 6:30pm. South End: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. North End: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 9am. Tickets may be purchased onsite. Adults $1, Children $.50. 2 FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS – EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH AUGUST 23

Sand Sculpting Contest on August 3 takes place on the 6th Street Beach

10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors. 2 MUMMERS NIGHT – EVERY TUESDAY Strutting 7 to 9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th to 14th Streets. 2 FAMILY FILM & FUN NIGHT – EVERY TUESDAY 7:15 to 9pm every Tuesday at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton’s Square, 810 Asbury Avenue. Movie, pizza, popcorn and drink. $4.50 per person 3 FARMER’S MARKET – EVERY WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday through September 7. 8am to 1pm at the Tabernacle Grounds, 6th & Asbury. 3 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 9 to 11am at the 6th Street Beach. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 3 MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT 1pm at the 6th Street Beach. The original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 3 HERMIT CRAB RACES 1:30pm at the 6th Street Beach. Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 3, 10, & 17 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Perfect for the entire family! $9pp. For tickets, call (609) 525-9300 or visit www.ocnj.us. 3 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS REMEMBERING ROMBERG! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Highlights of The Student Prince, Desert Song, New Moon and much more. Tickets $15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us.

4 INN TO INN TOURS – EVERY THURSDAY Every Thursday 2 to 4pm, pick-up at 7th and Central Avenue. 4 FAMILY NIGHTS– EVERY THURSDAY Every Thursday 7:30 to 9:30pm between 6th and 14th Streets. Entertainment on the Boardwalk. 4 – 6 11TH ANNUAL ART OF SURFING FESTIVAL At the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Hours: Thursday, 7 to 10pm; Friday & Saturday, noon to 10pm. It’s a FREE family event featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 5 – 7 THE 49TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW Friday & Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. Leading artists throughout the East Coast exhibit their work. For more information, call (609) 525-9310. 7 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – AN EVENING OF SONG! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Singers Colleen Daly and Dominic Inferrera. Sponsored by Primo Pizza. Tickets $15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www. ocnj.us. 8 HERMAN’S HERMITS 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Featuring Peter Noone. Tickets $30 and may be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 9 PAMPER SCAMPER Annual baby crawling race. 9am registration, 9:30am start at the 6th Street Beach. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 9 & 10 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – BROADWAY TRIBUTE! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. The well-known actors/singers Krissy Fraelich and Jeffrey Coon are featured in songs from Evita, Funny Girl, Guys and Dolls plus Cole Porter Favorites. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us.

4 EVENINGS ALONG ASBURY AVENUE – EVERY THURSDAY Music, art, shopping, & dining 5pm-8pm.

11 THE 102ND ANNUAL BABY PARADE 10:15am. One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk, 6th to 12th Streets. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.

4 MARKET DAYS – EVERY THURSDAY 10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

11 TWINS CONTEST 6:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Prizes for those who look

the most and least alike. Registration begins at 6pm. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 13 MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $15 at the door. Scholarship pageant sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 14 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – DEPUE BROTHERS BAND! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Sponsored by Raymond N. Beebe, Esq. and presented by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 15 THE LETTERMEN 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. One of the most romantic singing groups from the 1960s. Tickets $30 and may be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 15 – 19 WEIRD WEEK Wacky But Not Tacky. Fun events for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 16 - 18 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – BROADWAY MUSICAL ANNIE! 7:30pm at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center, 212 Bay Berry Drive, Cape May Court House. Sponsored by Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. Tickets $20 Adults $15 Children, may be purchased by calling (609) 463-1924.

FUNtastic Tuesdays run every Tuesday through August 23 in the Downtown on Asbury

18 FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY POPS’ 22ND ANNUAL LUNCHEON Noon at Greate Bay Country Club. Tickets $40 and may be purchased by calling, (609) 8234876 or (609) 398-0534.

11th Annual Art of Surfing Festival at the OC Music Pier is on August 4-6 and it’s FREE!

19-20 LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets are $10. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8 to 11. Must live in, attend Ocean City schools or parent be a property owner in Ocean City. For registration information, call (609) 525-9304. 21 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – HIGHLIGHTS OF CARMEN 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Hear Bizet’s masterpiece presented by the Pops with a full cast of singers. Sponsored by Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 22 ABBAMANIA THE CONCERT 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Playing all of ABBA’s hits and exuding an extraordinary re-creation of the magic and excitement of ABBA. Tickets $30 and may be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 23 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONY

8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Artists featured are the most exceptional cirque veterans from throughout the world aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, and balancers, all performing to exciting music of the Pops. Sponsored by Mack and Manco. Tickets $25 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 25 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – BARBONE STREET JAZZ BAND! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Presented by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops. Tickets $10 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 27 EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION SURF CONTEST 7am to noon at the 7th Street Beach. First heat in the water at 8am. If your membership is expired or if you are a new member you may renew or join on the beach. For more information, call (609) 884-5277 or visit www.snjsurfesa.org. 28 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – OUR THREE TENORS II 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. John Viscardi, Luigi Boccia and Jonathan Boyd. Sponsored by Bart Greenspan and Stan Meltzer Families. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 31 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – FROM THE TOP VISITS OCEAN CITY WITH THE POPS! 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley. The Pops’ radio broadcasting taping from the Music Pier stage will feature the very best young talented students in the country. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us.

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HE Drifters, at First Night ‘08, began singing, “Oh, when the sun beats down and melts the tar up on the roof…” Without missing a beat, the crowd in the OC High School auditorium joined in singing, “And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire-proof. Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea, on a blanket with my baby that’s where I’ll be.” It was a magic moment in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Ocean City’s world famous Boardwalk can be traced back to 1880. Rev. William B. Wood, president of the Ocean City Association, wrote in his first annual report: “We have put down 1,000 feet of board walk from the wharf on Fourth Street to West Avenue.” As the summer of 1883 began, boards were laid on the

Fred Miller on Days Gone By beach from 4th to 7th Street. The boards were removed at the end of the summer. In 1887 President Wood wrote the following in his 8th annual report: “The indications of permanent prosperity have deepened and widened, as the year rolled on, until the universal testimony is heard that 1887 is the best year in the history of Ocean City. The summer was very favorable, the bathing unsurpassed, fewer mosquitoes, and more people than ever before, and the season may be set down as a red letter season.” He continued reporting on the building of the city’s first fixed Boardwalk: “The Boardwalk is now a reality. It was built by the borough, and was a great accommodation and comfort to the people.” Rev. Wood also reported the building of the city’s first Boardwalk amusement center at 11th Street – the Excursion House: “A commodious and beautiful building has been erected, said to be the largest and best of the kind on the New Jersey coast. A number of popular excursions came to the place during the summer. Much satisfaction was expressed, and we feel sure they were but the prelude to what is to follow in the coming years.” The annual report included a drawing of the Excursion House and the city’s first permanent Boardwalk which extended from 4th Street to 11th Street. “Ocean City is almost entirely under water” was the headline on the front page of the

September 12, 1889 Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported the Boardwalk was destroyed. Fortunately, city officials were not discouraged and by the summer of 1890 the Boardwalk was rebuilt between 7th and 13th Street. “Ocean City’s growth” was the title of an editorial written by R. Curtis Robinson, published in the July 13, 1893 Ocean City Sentinel. It began, “It is scarcely credible to the ordinary visitor to Ocean City that the town has been developed within 13 years, and yet previous to 1880 Parker Miller and Joseph Robinson were the only residents of the rich island that is now so well known over the eastern part of the United States.” Editor Robinson continued: “The main Boardwalk is a magnificent promenade of ample width, running along the beach for several miles, and of strong construction.” The Boardwalk extended along the beachfront from 1st to 16th Streets. “The New Boardwalk” was the title of an editorial written by Charles W. Carter published in the January 29, 1898 Ocean City Ledger. It began, “We wish to call the attention of our readers to Ocean City’s great improvement – the new Boardwalk. “This walk, which is 24 feet wide, about three feet higher than the old walk, with a fine, substantial railing nearly three feet high, is one of the finest on the Atlantic coast.” The editorial ended, “Although this Boardwalk may have been an expense to our city, yet there is no doubt but that it will greatly increase the already favorable impression produced by Ocean City, and help to make this one of the most popular seaside resorts, thus increasing the value of property and bringing a larger number of people here.” Ocean City’s popularity was so great that by 1905 a bigger Boardwalk was needed. On April 22, 1905, Mayor Joseph G. Champion dedicated the new

Above left: This 1929 publicity brochure brags “Ocean City...With the World’s Finest Boardwalk.” Right: On September 28, 1911, Governor Woodrow Wilson walked the Boardwalk to the Hippodrome Building to speak to the crowd. Next page top: This 1917 view shows the southern part of the Boardwalk. OC’s Boardwalk has hosted many parades. Middle: This picture was taken August 12, 1948 during the 39th annual Baby Parade. Bottom: In 1964, the 2nd Street to Park Place concrete-based Boardwalk, shown in this 1950 postcard, was removed and a new one was built farther away from the edge of the Atlantic.

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two-mile long Boardwalk saying, “In the individual lives of all of us, events occur by which we mark our happiest milestones, events which shed a light over all the years that follow. Today we have reached a milestone in our municipal life, marked by the most brilliant event which has ever taken place in the history of the city.” “South Ocean City to be given a Boardwalk” was the front page

headline of the December 27, 1906 Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported, “Council will give the people of South Ocean City a New Year’s present in the shape of consent to the erection of a Boardwalk.” A 12-foot-wide Boardwalk was built between 56th and 58th Streets. Beach erosion in the 1920s destroyed this Boardwalk. A 1921 publicity booklet included the following information: “ O c e a n City’s famous Boardwalk, running from North street to 23rd Street, gives opportunity for several miles of ocean front promenading, while the numerous business places provide ample facilities for shopping and the places of amusement, restaurants and lunch counters supply sufficient range of choice to those who desire to be amused or gratify hunger or thirst. At the various bathing centers well-equipped bathing establishments will be found.”

“City decides to build Boardwalk in North Section” was the headline in the May 23, 1924 Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger. The article reported the extension of the Boardwalk from North Street to East Atlantic Boulevard. The 1,516 foot addition was ready for the summer of 1925. This section of the Boardwalk was destroyed by a hurricane in 1944. The Boardwalk served the growing resort well until October 11, 1927 when a devastating fire completely decimated more than two blocks of the central city Boardwalk and its buildings, and rolled west all the way to Wesley Avenue. The Hippodrome amusement pier, two large hotels, Shriver’s candy store and private homes were destroyed. Putting out the fire took the combined efforts of the Ocean City Fire Department and those of communities as far as 30 miles away. After the fire, Mayor Joseph G. Champion announced to the public, “The eyes of the country are upon us to see how we act from the result of the fire. The fire, while it was exaggerated, was a great loss, but in the end the municipality will be better off on its account!” Mayor Champion spearheaded the rebuilding of the Boardwalk and on July 4, 1928 he dedicated the newly built Boardwalk between 6th and 12th Street. The Boardwalk was the first in the country to be made with concrete beams, girders, and support pilings. The concrete piles, which were

32 feet long, were precast on the beach and jetted into the sand with hydraulic water pressure. The deck surface is the only part of the structure in which any lumber is used. The structure was designed by Ocean City Engineer William H. Collisson, Jr. and his brother N. Harvey Collisson. The work was done by D. S. Bader Construction Company under the leadership of Daniel S. Bader, Edward L. Bader, and Louis Essington. The innovative structure stood in great contrast to other Boardwalks along the coast. On July 4, 1929, Mayor Champion, along with Governor Morgan F. Larson, dedicated the new Boardwalk between 2nd and 6th streets. It was also the 50th anniversary of Ocean City and the country’s Independence Day. In 1964, the 2nd Street to Park Place concrete Boardwalk was removed and a new Boardwalk was built on wood pilings farther away from the edge of the ocean, and in 1980 the same was done to the area between Park Place and 5th Street. The last major change to the Boardwalk occurred in 2003 when it was widened between 12th and 14th Street. This section’s width was expanded from 24 feet to 48 feet so it would be as wide as the Boardwalk north of 12th Street. Sing it: “From the park you hear the happy sounds of a carousel, you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they sell. Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea, on a blanket with my baby, is where I’ll be.”

Shopping OC Merchants of the Month Bill and Lois Maguire from The Cricket Box, 704 Asbury Avenue Sum up your shop in five words: Creative, unique, fun, friendly and long-lasting. What’s your business strategy? We are constantly thinking of something nobody else has thought of, or that we can design and have exclusive to us. We also try to find things made in the USA. What are your top sellers? We sell the trademarked Cat’s Meow replicas of Ocean City buildings, and we have more than 100 custom pieces. The other thing is our Byers’ Choice Ltd. Nautical Carolers line, and once we collaborate on something with them it’s exclusive to our shop. Those are our two largest lines, both of which people collect. What else do you sell? We have custom OC memorabilia, accessories for women, purses, shoes, home décor. But the other thing we are featuring, since so many people collect them, are items with the OC beach tags (on them). What do you love most about OC, NJ? We feel

wonderful and relaxed once we cross the bridge. The people are friendly and most customers are so happy to be here that everybody is in an upbeat mood. Why “The Cricket Box”? Lois: My mother and I started doing silk and dried flower Bill and Lois Maguire arrangements 35 years ago, and we did them in a little now – any words of wisdom? The key to a good brass cricket box. So I said to my mother, if we business is having good employees. Most of our ever do have a shop, which was always a dream employees have been here more than 10 years, of mine, we’ll call it The Cricket Box. and we’re fortunate to have very good ones. -Interview by Alanna Fuschillo You’ve been keeping shop in OC for 25 years -Photo by Iva Stoyneva

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VER feel as though your home is missing that extra flare? If you’re tired of staring at expanses of empty wall – or perhaps you still have a few tattered posters from your college days that need be retired – then head on over to Accent Gallery on 9th and Asbury. From fine art to home accents, the gallery has all you need and more to prettify your home. The real treat however, is gallery director Rody O’Rourke, who is as sweet and personable as they come. Whether you’re an avid collector or new to the art scene, Rody will welcome you with her warm smile, infectious laugh and over two decades of experience. How did you get involved in the world of art and home accents? What did you study in school? I was an art history major at Rutgers University and had interned at an art gallery in New York City. I loved everything to do with art. It’s just good fortune for me that when my husband and I decided to make our home here (in OC) where I’d grown up that there was this art gallery and I was able to continue doing what I love to do.

You sound incredibly passionate about the job! I’m a big believer in doing what you love. I studied art history, and that and a license could get you to drive a cab – there’s no guarantee! That’s why this business is such a godsend. I love the beach and Ocean City is a cultural center, so to me that’s the best of both worlds. I get to be in a town that is casual and cool, but also promote the arts. Pretty cool! A little birdie told me you’re invested in promoting local artisans. Yes, our main focus has always been local art and American craftspeople. For me, to have relationships with the artists, the bond is strong. That’s the best part: the relationship between the client and the art, the artist and the client. What percentage of your showroom is devoted to local artists? It depends on the season – in the summer, the fine art is predominately local. We’re beach inspired, and local artists tend to do things that are reflective of this environment. Right now we’re starting to really build our crafts section from local artists – we are getting more and

more local craftspeople, which I love. But we also proudly exhibit artists who are not from Ocean City or the tri-state area. You’ve got some really stunning work here, but a shop can only hold so much. How do you decide which pieces to sell? I’ve been doing this for 25 years, almost half my life, and it really comes down to trusting your instincts and knowing your clientele. The selection is usually based on what our clients are looking for and knowing what is marketable, because ultimately, you’re looking to sell the work for the artist. How would you describe your clientele? We have clients that I’ve known since I started and I’ve literally watched their kids grow up and I get invited to weddings, Bar Mitzvahs. That’s the coolest part of this job; people we’ve known forever still come in. They’ll bring their children, their grandchildren and introduce them to the art world. That kind of connection is really important to us. What’s it like going into someone’s home and seeing work from the gallery?

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the frame that best sets off the artwork. Sometimes people want it to match a room, which is fine, but rooms change, the art remains the same. We try to really focus and enhance the work. Do you do any prints of the artwork for those of us who may not be able to swing for the original? We try to satisfy a variety of pocketbooks and tastes. We have Assistant Gallery Director Kira Campo and prints of our local Gallery Director Rody O’Rourke work, using Giclée, which is a method of reproducing Kline. I think it’s important to the original. We don’t want people understand technique and immerse to feel intimidated, or to feel as if yourself in the making of art. there’s nothing here for them. Whether you’re an artist or not, you Do you dabble in any art yourself? can still have that creative spirit. Actually I take a pastel class with -Interview by Alanna Fuschillo an artist we represent – Wanda -Photo by Iva Stoyneva

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N TODAY’S world, getting fit has never felt so complex. In the rise of the digital age, we face an onslaught of information and misinformation with no easy way to discern the fact from fiction. Do you cut those carbs, or lose that protein? Can you really crunch that tummy fat away? OC Mag recently snagged the opportunity to meet up with Gayle Hadley, of Gayle Hadley Fitness, to dish up some answers. The fitness guru laid it all out on the track regarding health, fitness and feeling good about you. So Gayle, where are you from and what are your credentials? I’m originally from Monmouth County, Spring Lake, NJ and I went to Rutgers University for my Bachelors in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education. I was an exercise fitness guru in the beginning, and then I went back for my Masters in teaching. We moved here a couple years ago, and from

there pretty much just started my own business, training and teaching various different classes. What made you want to become a fitness instructor? I was a fat kid! I was very athletic and when I was in high school I really was trying hard to get in shape for basketball. So I picked up running, and that helped me lose weight and get in shape. Then I started lifting and when I went to college I was like, this is definitely what I want to do. I figured, you know what, if I can help people that are in the same situation as I was that would be wonderful. Your “staying fit” philosophy? There’s never an excuse to not work out. You get up in the morning and you brush your teeth, it’s just something that you do. (Exercise) has got be a habit. People say they don’t have enough time, but you can find the time. When you do something physical you feel so much better – it gives you energy, makes you feel better.

What sort of fitness trends do you see cropping up? The big one now is the high intensity interval training, “HIT” What it does is it shocks the body and helps you burn more fat and overall get in shape faster than just taking a walk around the track. In that kind of a workout, you are trying to maximize the amount of time you’re working out. And do you find that this works, that it does burn more fat? Yes, physiologically it does because it’s causing your body to be stressed out. The body makes changes that way because it has to adapt. It’s going to give you overall more endurance, more strength and more tone. Everybody has their own idea of how to eat right – no meat, low carbs, you name it. But what’s really healthy for you? Overall from my research what I’ve found is that you really can’t just cut certain things out. For example your body needs carbohydrates

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for fuel, that’s what gives your body energy and is stored in your muscles, so you can’t totally get rid of them. But you need to know what kind of carbs to eat – complex carbohydrates rather than eating a candy bar or some kind of power bar that’s full of sugar. You need to get your nutrients from real, whole foods and you need to have a balance. I’ve got a huge sweet tooth… Well usually when you’ve got a sweet tooth it means you’re missing something. So you may need to get more protein in your diet because when you eat protein and you have a little more fat in your diet, it slows down your digestion and it will make you feel full longer. If you’re not getting your proteins and your omega-3 fatty acids that’s why you probably crave more sugar. True or False: Can you spot reduce? No, unless you go to a surgeon and you get it sucked out, you can’t “spot reduce.” But you can tone that area. People don’t want to

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hear “building muscle,” but when you build muscle you are toning the muscle. When you do strength training, you’re enabling your body to burn more fat calories when you exercise and reduce that body fat all over. When you’re watching your diet and you’re also doing your cardiovascular and weight training, over time you will lose that weight. That place that you’re upset with or disturbed by, that’s the last place you’ll probably lose weight. You just have to persevere and keep working at it. The more muscle (you have) the more fat you burn. When beginning a new fitness plan, how can you reduce the risk of injury? Number one is proper warmup. Anytime you do any kind of workout you do a basic five to 10 minute warm-up first, like a 3mph walk. Then you do your stretching at the end, don’t try to stretch a cold muscle because that’s when you’ll pull something. A lot of people have a misconception that you need to

do all the stretching beforehand. Got any diet tips up your sleeve? Snacks! If you’re eating every three to four hours, grazing on healthy snacks, it’s going to help you not feel starved. It’s kind of like when a baby’s born you feed the baby every three hours – that’s how everybody should be eating. People think if they don’t eat, they’re going to lose weight, but what they’re doing is setting themselves up for starvation, and their body is going to be craving everything that’s not nailed down. True or False: Are dietary aids and supplements harmful? Well, there are a lot of drinks out there that have things like guarana and ephedrine (in them), which are stimulants that can raise your metabolism. But they are diuretics too, which cause you to lose a lot a water and vital electrolytes like calcium and potassium. When you lose those electrolytes it puts your heart at risk for developing arrhythmias. They speed everything

up unnaturally in the body and make the liver and the kidneys work harder and you really don’t want to put stress on those organs. Fat, fat, fat – we all want to get rid of it, but many don’t seem to be able to. What do we need to be doing that we’re potentially not? I believe it’s a combination of everything; you need to have a proper diet and you need to have a good cardiovascular program where you are in that fat burning zone. You need to get your heart rate up to a point that you’re hitting fat stores. The best way to workout is to do your resistance work and then your cardio after because when you do your weight training it first burns off all that stored energy you have in your body. You really need to burn all of that off first before you can actually hit into your fat stores. If you’re just doing cardio you have to make sure you’re doing at least 30, up to 45 minutes in your heart rate training zone. How do you calculate that fat-

burning, target heart rate? The actual calculation is 220 minus your age, then you take the percentage of that number – from the low end 50 to 65 percent up to 85 percent – and that’s your range. Over time you want to try and achieve that higher level. What do you tell anyone who wants to get motivated? Are you happy with the way you are now? What is it about you that you’d like to change – the way you feel, the way you look? Well you’re not going to do it sitting there on a couch. Changing your thought process is number one, to decide what you want to achieve and what you need to change. Get your butt off the couch and do something about it! Join a gym, take a walk on the boardwalk, get on your bike, hire a trainer, whatever it is, you have to start somewhere. You have to be responsible for who you are, what you look like, how you feel. - Interview by Alanna Fuschillo -Photo by Iva Stoyneva

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EAUTY, they say, is only skin deep. But a college education costs an arm and a leg. Even with mom and dad’s college fund and the summer job on the Boardwalk, many students may find they’re stuck paying for college the hard way – loans. But there’s a better option, and many locals girls have found a way to add to their college nest egg while having some fun along the way – scholarship pageants. And the grande Dame of all pageants is the Miss America pageant. Since its inception in 1921, the organization has evolved into a national program, and reigns supreme as the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women, managing to dole out $45 million in scholarship and cash prizes last year alone. “I’ve definitely been able to cover a lot of (college) expenses that I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for the organization and being a part of it,” said Anna Negron, former Miss Cape May County who came fourth runner up to Miss New Jersey this June. The pageant has actively pursued a more well-rounded and academically geared tone, but still retains a small piece of its “beauty pageant” past. Each level of competition, within the Miss America system still sports a Swimsuit/Lifestyle and Fitness category. Scholarship pageants? For sure. Beauty pageant? Well, it helps to look good in a swimsuit. And let’s be honest, pageants have seen their share of controversy since their inception. Pageants have a huge number of supporters, but there are also a fair share of critics who like to watch “Toddlers and Tiaras” while they scoff. But the world will always have critics. “They really try to focus a lot on

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Opposite page: Stella Schwartz (Cape May County Junior Princess), Amy Phillips (Cape May County Outstanding Teen), Anna Negron (Miss Cape May County 2010), Emily Batastini (Cape May County Pre-Teen) and Katy Wetzel (Cape May County Little Princess). Above: Miss Cape May County 2011 contestants Amanda Schumacher, Jennifer Taylor, Dana Piccoli, Kiersten Stephens, Deneen Piotrowski, and Nicole Simpkins with Anna Negron and Amy Phillips. Photo by Carol Phillips

the community service,” Betty Pruitt, executive director of the Miss Cape May County Scholarship Foundation, said of the organization’s evolving image. “The Children’s Miracle Network is the national platform for (Miss America) and each contestant at a local pageant has to raise $100 for the network in order to compete.” Before entering a competition – and tackling a thick packet of paperwork – each young woman must establish her personal platform, separate from the national Miracle Network cause. Each contestant should adopt an issue relevant to her county or country, to which she feels a deep and meaningful connection, and one she will work towards supporting through her crowned term. For Amy Phillips, 14, the current Miss Cape May County Outstanding Teen, a subdivision of the Miss America system, her devotion to her platform, “Zoo TLC,” began before she decided pursue her title.

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Stricken by damage done to the animal habitats at the Cape May County Zoo in the snowstorms of 2010, she began creating magnets as a fundraising tool. Now with a crown on her head, Amy’s opportunities to promote her cause have spread countywide, with an ever-growing list of events and activities for her to attend and spread awareness. “This is as involved as you want to make it,” said Amy who’s entering her freshman year of high school. “I like going to all these events, so I plan to get my full year’s worth.” Naturally, the big moment for the Miss America Organization comes about in January, when a new Miss America begins her reign. Yet the path to securing a spot on that Las Vegas stage starts by snagging a local title that qualifies the contestant to compete for representation of their state. That journey often begins at a smaller venue, like Ocean City’s own Music Pier. Early

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in July, six young women, between the ages of 17 and 24, vied for the title of Miss Cape May County, a regional title pulling contestants from Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties. “It’s been great,” Deneen Piotrowski, a first time competitor, said. “I didn’t know anything coming into this – everyone is very friendly and willing to give out as much information about it as possible.” Leading up to competition night, the girls attended nightly rehearsals of group dance numbers, runway walk critiques and mock interview sessions with the local board of directors – a vital opportunity geared towards better preparing contestants for possibly the most trying aspect of competition. And one that the audience is not privy to. It goes as such: each woman sits through a short interview with the judges as the panel presents a series of questions ranging from contestant’s knowledge

Miss New Jersey 2011 Katharyn Nicolle gets crowned by last year’s winner Ashleigh Udalovas. Photo by Iva Stoyneva

of national and regional current events, their platform, and even the girls’ ability to execute and deliver a joke on cue. It’s a screening process to determine which girls can articulate under pressure, a must for any crown hopeful, as Miss America will travel an estimated 20,000 miles per month during her crowning year for various public appearances and events. “It gives you a reason to pick up the newspaper and look at what current events are happening and formulate an opinion about them,” said Deborah Pruitt, former Miss Cape May County ’96 and ’98. The contestants were given a weeks worth of practice in Saint John Lutheran Church, where multicolored toddler chairs formed a makeshift runway, followed by just one night’s rehearsal to accustom themselves and their heels to the texture and layout of the Music Pier. (Note: I stepped foot on said stage, and I suggest a new award to commemorate any contestant who manages to not slip up when sashaying in a pair of six-inch spike heels. That is a true triumph.) “When you compete in a lot of pageants, it can get pretty hectic,” said Jennifer Taylor, the current Miss Cape May County who was crowned on July 2. “But we have help, so that makes it a lot easier,” referring to the band of volunteers who keep the backstage organized as the contestants transition into new gowns and costumes during competition nights. The tidy sum of scholarship money a

contestant can collect through competition is a huge driving force for many of the young women. Yet in the pageant world, a contestant must often shell out a fair amount before getting her chance at a piece of the scholarship pie. “Getting the right shoes, getting the right outfits, that’s been the stressful part,” Piotrowski said. While contest entry is free, glamour never comes without a price tag of its own. To cut costs, “dress swaps” with friends and former contestants is a popular and economically-conscious choice among many competitors, who, at the lower levels, personally finance a bill including wardrobe, accessories and shoes for each stage of the competition. And if a girl should win, representing Cape May County carries a huge responsibility. One must be ready for the demands (and benefits) of title-hood and needs to know the rules by which she must abide. For instance, whenever a titleholder is wearing her defining headpiece, she must always be accompanied by a female chaperone, even to public restrooms, or for a simple step outside for a fan picture. The reason behind this is unclear, but Betty Pruitt, who has personally overheard some disparaging comments thrown about during public functions, suspects the strict rule is in place to ward off any potential problems, especially crucial for those contestants who are underage. But it was the family-like structure that

surprised Outstanding Teen Amy’s mother, Carol Phillips, the most. Carol said she was happy to see that the reigning Miss Cape May County acts as a surrogate “big sister” for the County’s current Teen. “When we went to the Miss New Jersey pageant, Amy went up to all the other girls wearing her crown,” Carol said, “and they gave each other a hug – it’s just a family.” And while competition can be fierce leading up to the final crowning moment, former titleholders swear by the lasting friendships they’ve earned in the process. “People think of pageants as all about competition, but most of my friends I have met through... pageants,” Deborah Pruitt said, adding, “It’s less like friends, more like family.” Are there tricks of the trade? Sure. Contestants often use “butt spray” to keep a bathing suit snug in place. Some employ a staggeringly-high heel to extenuate leg muscles, and yes, contestants must always smile, even if they don’t feel like it. But for all the talk of hairspray and vasoline on the teeth, there is one constant: a young woman who’s developing her poise and communication skills while promoting a cause to better serve her community. She may employ a liberal helping of mascara, but only in an effort to stand apart from the rest. And let’s remember furthering one’s education is the ultimate goal. “It (the organization) gave me motivation and goals. Each facet of competition helped me to improve an area in my life,” said Deborah Pruitt. “Whether it be more involvement in community service, more interest in current events, or self-confidence.” As Miss Taylor is learning now, life as a “Crownhead” – an affectionate pet name used among the pool of current titleholders – is more than just the title you receive, it’s all about what you make of the journey to the top. “Only one person can win, we know that, but they don’t have to win to get the interview skills, the competition skills, the community service work. They get all of that whether they win or not,” Betty Pruitt said. “They learn from their experience.”

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Exploring THE EXPLORER’S CLUB Text by Alanna Fuschillo

WHAT makes one club cooler than another? Hint: it’s not scones in the boardroom.

aft expeditions down the Omo River in Ethiopia, 3,000 year-old shipwreck salvages along the coast of Greece, a dive into the boiling waters of a hot spring, man’s first climb to the tip of Everest, even mankind’s first steps on the moon. These are seemingly disconnected events. What binds these feats together, however, is the extraordinary league of men and women and their affiliation with

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one of the world’s most exclusive organizations. It all began in May of 1904 when war correspondent Henry Walsh brought together a group of prominent explorers, his intention clear: to create an inclusive society with a purpose of uniting and bonding fellow explorers together in their scientific pursuits. Their motto was such: “Promote exploration by all possible means.” It was a mission borne from man’s innate instinct to explore and dissect his world. On the 28th of May, 1904, The Explorers Club was founded. One hundred and seven years later and now approximately 3,000 members strong, the club is a multidisciplinary organization comprised of 28 chapters spanning the globe. From astronomy to zoology, members are leaders and innovators

in their specific field of research. The organization continues to serve its primary goals of forging connections to facilitate research and preserving the instinct to discover. It is the ultimate club for the adventurer in all of us. Names linked to the organizations have included the likes of Jane Goodall, whose work with primates has shaped the way we view behavioral evolution. Others include Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, and Donald Johanson, who led the expedition that unearthed the bones of “Lucy,” a new species of hominid and a crucial link in understanding the lineage of our upright ancestors. Founded in New York City, the Explorers Club headquarters resides on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and boasts a 900-piece collection of art and artifacts. It

is the organization’s associates, however, that are the real original pieces. Even our humble Garden State is home to several prominent explorers, whose expertise reaches deep into the local shorelines and beyond. Captain Joel Fogel, club member since 1972, currently presides as Chairman of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Explorer’s Club, which pulls membership from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and areas of New Jersey. “What explorers do is they go into the field to gather information, raw data, and bring it back to add it to the body of knowledge already existing about that specific type of science,” Fogel said. An explorer and seaman hailing from Atlantic City, Captain Fogel is a jack of many trades. From a 10,000-mile motorcycle voyage from Alaska to South America, mapping out a course along crocodile invested waters, to a tribal initiation, then all the way back home to the Jersey Shore to claim five national American US Lifesaving Association Ironman titles, Fogel still insists he is “totally insignificant” in comparison to his fellow club members. In 1973, Fogel took part in a raft expedition along the Omo River in Ethiopia in hopes of documenting the community of hunter-and-gatherer tribes, untouched by the influences of the Western world, that occupied the river’s banks. The goal was one of ethnographic research, but Fogel would soon find himself transformed into a science fair project worthy of first place. Exposed to the elements of a land largely unexplored, Fogel fell ill to a strand of malaria that bypassed his vaccinations and wreaked havoc on his body, inducing fevers, sweats and hallucinations. Fogel’s companions set out in search of help, leav-

ing him in the care of a native tribe known as the Mursi, a people who would adopt Fogel into their society for the months his travel companions were detained during a governmental upheaval in the capital city of Addis Ababa. Fogel would come to be known as “Nogolull,” meaning the “the man who came by water;” he would hunt and kill wild boar alongside the tribal men, his head would be shaved, caked in mud, painted, and a piece of bone sewn through the top of his scalp, part of tribal ceremony to test his resolve. He would even be offered the chief’s young daughter as a wife, an honor he accepted as only a symbolic gesture.

When help arrived, Fogel was a man transformed: tanned, naked and covered in a putrid paste used to ward off insects. Thirty-eight years have passed since those months along the Omo River, but Fogel is still fully aware of the “culture shock” his travels have induced, as well as their virtues and repercussions. “That cultural shock, it happens to a lot of explorers, to Peace Corps people,” Fogel said. “They go to work out of their area and in the process get so involved in the other culture, they “go native” – that’s kind of like what happened to me in Ethiopia.

Since taking office as Chapter Chairman, Fogel has been dedicated to infusing the organization with new faces and eager, fresh minds – new blood like Margo Pellegrino. Pellegrino, of Medford Lakes, joined up with the Explorers Club this spring, and although she doesn’t fancy herself an “explorer” quite yet, she certainly considers herself an activist, and is nothing if not dedicated. She is the definition of an “extreme paddler.” Assisted by various environmental groups like the Surfrider Foundation, Pellegrino takes to the water in an outrigger canoe, using her skill with a paddle to advocate and raise awareness to the negative impact our society can have on our planet, including the degradation of our most precious resource: water. “We have a very unique position (in the world’s ecosystem) in that we can singlehandedly almost destroy it all, which we’re actually doing with the ocean,” Pellegrino said. ”But we can also do things for the good too – we can create messes, but we can also fix them.” In 2007, Pellegrino took her ocean advocacy to new depths when she embarked on a journey in hopes of drawing media attention to the ocean’s plight. Her plan? An 11-week, roughly 2,000 mile paddle from the coast of Miami to the waters of Maine. Stopping only to come ashore each night, and with a week set aside for avocation in Washington D.C., Pellegrino spent six to 12 hours a day – averaging 30 to 40 miles – gliding along in her canoe one powerful stroke after another. Since then, Pellegrino has paddled past every coastline state, excluding Texas, and continues to plan and execute new voyages. “Some of the science is very disturbing,” Pellegrino said of her research concerning the state of ocean. “As an environmentalist, you don’t want to depress people to death, and I do believe we can do some-

Page 37: Capt. Steve Nagiewicz and friend holding Explorers Club Flag #132 in the underwater volcanic crater off the island of Santorini, Greece. Opposite page: Joel Fogel, as “Nogolull,” initiated into the Stone Age Mursi tribe during the course of his 1973 Omo River Tribal Survey Expedition. His tribal name meant, “the man who came by water.” Above left: New Jersey diver exploring the waters off Ocean City. Right: Capt. Steve holding a 2,000-year-old artifact in Greece

thing,” adding, “Nature is resilient, but we have to stop doing it harm.” Pellegrino is not alone within The Explorers Club in her crusade on the ocean’s behalf, and the history it holds. Due to close proximity to the shore, many members of the Philadelphia Chapter specialize in scientific research and expeditions below sea level, particularly divers working on wreck salvage sites. Peter Hess, formerly Chair for the Philadelphia Chapter and Vice President for Membership, is especially concerned by the havoc wrought on these untapped boons of history as result of local fishery troll operations. Hess is currently the only diver to have explored each of the nation’s most famous shipwrecks – the 1622 Spanish treasure galleon Atocha; the 1862 Civil War vessel USS Monitor; and the 1956 Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria. “A shipwreck goes down and in an instant you have a time capsule preserved in that moment of sinking,” Hess said. “The technological level, social conditions and economics (of the time period) are all wrapped up in that wreck.” Working as a maritime attorney, Hess primarily seeks to secure salvage rights for parties engaged in exploration and recovery. Yet that task has become an increasingly trying one, as government bureaucracies wage legal battles against the previously held belief that all bodies of water were international territory. Although he resides in Wilmington, Dela-

ware, Hess has been vacationing in Ocean City since he was a small boy, the beginning of a long-term relationship with the coast that sparked his initial interest with its depths. His curiosity persists to this day, and he has his sights set on one particular vessel. “One day I’d like to recover the Sindia, which is still sitting under the beach on 17th Street, that’s been a long time dream of mine,” said Hess, who was involved in litigation over its salvage rights in the ‘90s until investor financing fell through. “One day it will happen, hopefully in my lifetime.” Like Hess, Captain Steve Nagiewicz has a passion for wreck exploration. Currently teaching environmental science at Atlantic City High School, Nagiewicz is a former executive director for The Explorers Club and currently organizes programs and scholarships for the Philly chapter. “The real value of the club is members exchanging information about their research or exploration,” said Nagiewicz, who depicted the organization as a living museum of exploration. “It’s about meeting and networking with people who have interests that are similar to or can augment your own.” Having taken part in over 5,000 dives across the globe, Nagiewicz most fondly recalls his trip to Greece as the most exciting, and one bestowed with the high honor of taking The Explorers Club flag to the wreckage sites. “We went to Greece for several weeks,

looking for ancient shipwrecks,” he said. “We were finding wrecks that were 2,000 and 3,000 years old; it was exciting to dive on a wreck that sunk even before Christ was born.” The pursuit of scientific exploration can often be a perilous one. From river rafting in Ethiopia to the deepest point of the ocean, uncharted territory may often be the most fruitful, yet is often the most dangerous. Captain Fogel maintains that the utmost care and attention is taken when planning an expedition. “A scientific exploration is not an adventure; it only becomes an adventure when something goes wrong – all good explorers try to avoid that kind of danger because it means loss of human life,” Fogel said of the protocol every explorer is expected to abide by. “You don’t stand on the shoulders of your men and women to get your mission accomplished; you’re a team and everybody comes through it together.” The innate instinct to wonder, to grasp at knowledge at every turn, to take those truths and apply them to everyday living defines the very basis for exploration. As any explorer will tell you, it is simply just not good enough to see the sights, and call it a day. At the core of The Explorer’s Club philosophy, exploration demands the cultivation and preservation of knowledge, gathered so that the next generation may make sense of their world.

BACK IN the day, Bay Avenue beat Bay Cats Kayaks and Catamarans. decks, stunning wood floors, banquet tween 3rd and 4th Streets would nev- Bayview Marina is next and offers wa- facilities, and ostentatious views from er have been mistaken for the French verunners, parasailing and lots more. any seat. Oh you’ll definitley want to Quarter. Sure, the bay-front homes Further down the line there’s Wet-N- see this boat. Go ahead and call for and condos were beautiful; designed Wild, offering fun for the whole family tickets and take advantage of one of to venerate the water. But the streets with jet ski rentals and a large riding their many cruise options. were afterthoughts, a bit dull like the area. The Richards family offers pirate It’s with the Crystal Queen that the final strokes of an exhausted painter’s cruises on the Sea Dragon as well as back bay may have produced its most brush. interesting entrepreneur, These days drivers jam on Arthur Weiler – father of their breaks and stare at the eight, caterer, artist, manlittle marinas all in a row. ager of the Queen, and What are all the colors about? Most Likely to Get ComDwarfed by the condominipulsive about Serving His ums surrounding, they look Guests. Arthur is a man like adorable Jamaican shacks, with a past, a presence, festooned for some kind of a and already he’s starting party with hot pink and purple his teenage kids in busipaint, multi-colored gas staness to bless his future. tion flags, rainbow signage, He came to Ocean City to and lots of cars vying for a retire, though if running spot. the Crystal Queen is his Text by Carol Plum-Ucci Photos by Morgan McKenna It looks like a party you wish idea of retirement, you you were invited to. Well, guess what? parasailing. Like I said, it’s a big party! can guess his past is a display of fireYou’re invited. Then there’s Pirate’s Cove Marina, works. The Marinas between 3rd and 4th which boasts the newly-renovated Weiler started out as a young guy on have become a collective means for old-time paddle boat, The Crystal the corner, manning a hot dog stand visitors and locals to enjoy the bay. Queen, back on the water for a little in Philadelphia in the 1970s. A seismic Don Pussehl is first in line on the more than a month after fresh paint example of the American Dream in acstrip and offers kayaking and sailing and a complete overhaul. She has two tion, he grew into Arthur’s Catering at

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Byberry and Bustleton (If you grew up around Bustleton Avenue, you know THE Arthur’s Catering) and served some of the era’s biggest stars. Business really exploded when Weiler was asked to cater the hit movie Rocky. Along with Burt Lancaster and Sly Stalone, Weiler has catered for the Travoltas and the Kennedys with scrumptious bills-of-fare, serving set and movie crews from their 4am start times until the midnight oil ran out. Weiler has an unimposing persona. He walks with his eyes alert but with an unthreatening air, and talks about his accolades stiffly, as if bragging fits him like too tight a shoe. You have to dig stuff out of him – like at one time, he bought an entire town outside of Philly called St. Peters Village. Weiler turned a ghost town into a tourist attraction complete with a candle shop, soap shop, souvenir shops, and several outlets to try his tasty dishes. Weiler’s village fascinated the city of Philadelphia; even Ted Kennedy made an appearance. All this attraction prompted the Philadelphia Inquirer to cover Weiler and his village in the 1980s. The theme of the article: “What kind of a man would buy a town?” “I’m as much of an artist as I am a caterer,” Weiler said. “I see things that others don’t seem to see, and find unique ways to use other people’s discards,” like transform boats and towns into eateries. He shrugs and almost blushes, but behind him sits the Crystal Queen, bobbing beside its hulking dock, all freshly painted, freshly rehauled, and only back on the water since June after a year on stilts. Business is challenging for a newly reborn enterprise, but it’s good news for the potential customer. “Since we’ve only been in business since the end of June, I’m still doing those things that I shouldn’t do, but can’t seem to help myself,” Weiler says, “like preparing buffets that take me all day when I only have eleven passengers. I have to have everything perfect, just like it would be if I had a hundred and twenty on board.” More good news for the customer includes his flexibility with the Crystal Queen. She is available for banquets, weddings, charity fundraisers, birthdays, and in between, Weiler offers daily bay cruises for all. Cruises fit the day, the hour, the weather, the budget, and his instincts, this early on in the game. Some include his lucious buffets; some will just be light hors d’oeuvres. His lunch menu might include five salads, a hot chicken dish, petit sandwiches, plus hot dogs and burgers for the kids. His dinner buffets often feature his roast pork with mint jelly and sirloin with bernaise sauce. A quick phone call will let customers know what’s up for the day or the week – weather notwithstanding. Weiler would like to pass along his business acumen to his children. He started this summer with his 14-year-old son, Angel, bankrolling the recent 8th-grade graduate for a paddle

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boat business. Angel now owns and operates Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals at the Pirate’s Cove Marina and has been added to his dad’s web site and business fliers. One sure way to get Weiler to crack a smile is to mention his kids, mostly recently this child, er, almost-man. “Angel will have to pay me back for the initial investment, but I think he’ll do just fine.” Carol Plum-Ucci’s 7th novel will be released with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this September. FOLLOWING CHRISTOPHER CREED is the sequel to her acclaimed THE BODY OF CHRISTOPHER CREED, for which she won the Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award from the American Library Association.

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Wanna Be Barista By the Beach Iva Stoyneva reaches higher grounds in her stint as a barista at Ocean City Coffee Co.

f you’ve been to Europe or are from there, then you know, being European goes hand in hand with drinking espresso. I know this because I’m from Bulgaria. Espresso’s engraved in our culture the way PB and J sandwiches are in America. We love this stuff. Considering the amount of espresso drinks I've had in my life time, I was the perfect candidate to wanna be a barista. Like any good coffee drinker would, I hit the ground at full speed and made an appointment with owner Joan Williamson at the Ocean City Coffee Company at 928 Boardwalk. I walked there on a lovely Wednesday morning at 9am, ready to learn about, and in serious need of, espresso (it was early). Despite (or maybe because of) not yet having my caffeine fix of

the morning, the first thing that grabbed me as I entered the little shop was the pleasing mixture of aromas that rushed through my nostrils. The freshly roasted coffee, blueberry muffins, exotic tea and dark chocolate scents were divine. Needless to say, I fell in love. The place was very busy, and rightfully so. OCCC offers over 168 flavored coffees, 30 different chai and tea flavors and dozens of delicious kinds of pastry to go with them. There is practically everything one could expect to find in a coffee shop, plus great customer service. After a short chat with Joan, and a shot of espresso, I was ready to roll. Ocean City Coffee Company roasts about 1,800 pounds of coffee beans a week. I wanted to watch the green beans turn that

rich chocolatey color, but only certified people can operate that machinery. Fair enough, though, it does sound like a complicated business. But coffee is worth that much effort. I mean, there’s even special lingo I had to learn before I was able to make the drinks. It was at this point where I started getting a little intimidated. The foreign language I call “Espressian” consisted of terminologies and jargons such as: macchiato, solo, doppio, varietal, skinny dolcelatte, cafe noisette... It was impossible to grasp all at once, but I was definitely willing to give it a shot. A double shot even. After I learned enough “Espressian” to get by, I started to study the menu. After all, a barista has to know what’s

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Wanna Be p From page 44 behind the bar. And this drink menu was huge. Some of the more unusual flavored coffees were Kahlua Fudge, Crumb Cake, Eggnog and, my favorite, Snickerdoodle – a hint of cinnamon spicy goodness. Here, as I quickly learned, the combinations of flavors, roasts, milks and temperatures of the drink are endless. I was about to get hands on. My next task was to tackle the espresso machines. Intimidating? You bet your bean it was. Joan handed me a handle-looking device with a scoop at the end then helped me fill it up with grounds. After it was full we started the true art... the tamping. Yes, you heard that right. “It’s very important to tamp down the ground coffee as hard as you can.” Joan advised me. The denser the coffee in the machine, the better the espresso.”

After we tamped, we slid the scoop part of the handle into the machine and started the brew. Espresso machines don’t use paper filters; the water goes straight through the beans and into the cup with no filtration involved. There’s actually a test to see if you made the espresso correctly. After the water runs through the grounds, the coffee needs to drip into the cup in the shape of a “mouse’s tail,” much like the letter “S.” That’s how you know you have tamped it just right. Well I must have tamped as hard as I could because the coffee dripped in an “S” shape. Not to toot my own horn but... beep beep. It was a perfect shot of espresso. Most of the fancy coffee drinks begin with that shot of espresso. Choices like temperature of the milk, foam, flavors, whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate, all create the different drinks on the barista’s

menu. Was I ready to head straight into the fray of people waiting in line for that perfect cup of cappuccino? Not until I had my second cup of espresso thank you very much. That’s when Joan dropped a bit of a coffee bomb on me. Which do you think is stronger... espresso or regular brewed coffee she asked. Isn’t it espresso? No. Regular coffee has a higher dose of caffeine because the water runs through the beans for a longer period of time. That certainly woke me up. During the last part of my “shift” I moved to the frozen drinks department. This isn’t as easy as it may appear. Just throw a bunch of ingredients in a blender and hit “on,” right? Well, not so much. As it turns out, making frozen drinks at a coffee shop is very similar to making frozen drinks at a bar. You need to use the precise proportions of the right ingredients.

Excellent brewed coffee, mixed with quality flavoring ingredients, blended to perfection and topped with mouthwatering decoration makes the perfect refreshment. The blenders and espresso machines at Ocean City Coffee Company ran non stop the entire two hours I played barista on that warm summer morning, keeping customers cool as they spent the day in the sun. We made everything from iced mocha lattes to chocolate chip frappuccino to fresh fruit smoothies all while overlooking the Atlantic. As my time behind the coffee bar was ending, maybe because my second espresso was kicking in, I got some sort of coffee clarity. It turns out that the entire process, from roasting the raw beans to the whipped cream on top, is what makes coffee so great. It is truly an art form and a lifestyle. Let’s drink to that!

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Activity Zone Riding the Red Baron Emily Righter takes to the skies

Emily Righter and her dad Bill Righter prepare for take off in the Red Baron

T OC Magazine, we apparently have an obsession with heights. Last month you read about Iva and Alanna’s parasailing. This month it was my turn to test my fear of heights by experiencing an exhilarating ride above Ocean City’s beaches in the Red Baron plane. No, Snoopy was not the pilot. I put a call into the Red Baron Air Tours who gives rides from Ocean City Airport and Woodbine Airport, and scheduled a time for take off. For a week I was totally fearless, up until the night before when I realized I was actually going on a plane ride, open cockpit, in the air, flying over Ocean City, possibly doing loop-de-loops. You can see where I’m going with this. I’m not a fearful person and am down for testing my limits, but a few

butterflies did set in. Not for long though. Thankfully, my dad Bill came as my riding partner. He’s been talking about this plane for nearly a year. “The plane with two sets of wings,” he’d say. I’d return with a half-hearted, “sounds cool,” thinking staying on the ground was a much cooler option. Then opportunity struck and I couldn’t think of anyone I’d rather share this experience with than my dad. As soon as we arrived at the Woodbine Airport, we saw the planes strategically lined up and became overcome with excitement. Alex Benak, our enthusiastic pilot, was delighted to be the one to take us on our first bi-plane ride. Of course, I had

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Game On p Activity Zone from page 48 to grill him first and see how much experience he actually had, since I was putting my life (and my dad’s) in his hands. He’s been flying since he was 10-years-old and got his pilot license before his driver’s license. He assured us we were in good hands and that flying a plane is safer than driving a car. It was extremely comforting knowing we were in the hands of a friendly, experienced, informative, and passionate pilot who loves what he does. Like any adventurous activity, there were safety precautions, which Alex informed us of while making us feel totally comfortable. The process was effortless and simple and he could have made the most nervous person feel at ease. My dad and I sat in the front two-passenger seat while Alex sat behind us and navigated the plane. We strapped ourselves in, tightened our aviator hats, shades on, and we were ready for take off.

Once up in the air we began our adventure flying over Route 9 and the Parkway towards the back bays of Ocean City. It felt as though we were riding in a convertible, only 500 feet in the air. Alex was communicating with us through headsets informing us of our location, altitude, and what to look for down below. We flew over the bay towards the north end of Ocean City then looped around and traveled south over the glistening Atlantic Ocean. As we traveled higher, up to 1,000 feet, the city began to look like a monopoly game board, and I owned the Music Pier, Port-O-Call, and Ocean City High School. Before we knew it 30 minutes had gone by and Alex was preparing for a smooth landing back at Woodbine Airport. My dad and I said in unison once we landed, “Wow, that was cool.” Although we didn’t get to experience the aerobatic loop-deloops this time, it’s flying high on our to-do list.

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4. Speaking of hermits, Peter Noone appears August 8 at the Music Pier with his band... what’s the band’s name? 5. The DePue Brothers Band, appearing August 14 at the Music Pier, are famous for playing what instrument? 6. What is the name of Ocean City’s annual baby crawling race? 7. Hula Restaurant at 940 Boardwalk (down that little short mini-boardwalk) has great Hawaiian-inspired cuisine. But what is a hula? 8. Prep’s Pizzeria and Dairy Bar at 10th and Boardwalk got its name how?

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10. There are six men credited with founding Ocean City on September 10, 1879. Three of them were brothers. What were the brothers’ names?

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Volunteer of the Month Barbara Green Where do you volunteer? The Marketing and Public Relations Department at Shore Memorial Hospital.

IS YOUR cat or dog in need of tender, lovin’ care? Well your fourlegged pal just lucked out. The Humane Society of Ocean City (HSOC) recently opened its barn doors to their full-scale veterinary clinic, offering a variety of services including surgeries, spaying/neutering, vaccines and laboratory checkups. The clinic is dedicated to providing affordable healthcare for those in need. HSOC hopes the low-cost clinic will help keep animals were they belong: with their families. “We found that a lot of people who couldn’t afford to take care of their animals were dumping them into the shelters,” said Bill Hollingsworth, executive director for the shelter, who began receiving his first ‘foreclosure pets’ in 2009. The equation is a simple one – the

more animals that can remain with their families, the more room the shelter has for incoming strays. “Our main mission is to try and keep these animals in their homes,” Hollingsworth said. The clinic has already begun to see early success, and Hollingsworth dedicates a large chunk of that prosperity to the dedication of Angela Coyle, shelter manager and chief on-site veterinarian, with the organization for 17 years. Every visit to the clinic provides care for the entire shelter of animals waiting for a home of their own. “All the profit from the clinic goes to the animals of the shelter,” Hollingsworth said. “It’s a win for the community, as well as the animals that live here.” Call the Humane Society at (609) 399-2018 for a comprehensive pricing list.

What are some of the things you do on a typical day at the office? I do the birth announcements, typing them and sending them into the newspapers, help date invoices and put in information for payment, keep the budget and physician’s directory updated and input information for doctors on the physician finder website. We also send out gifts to new people who move to the area. Describe what motivates you to volunteer. I just really get a sense of accomplishment from being with the hospital and working with a lot of young people. It also keeps my computer skills updated! It does make me feel as if I’m contributing to something. Why did you choose to help out at the hospital? When I lived in Pennsylvania I worked for a medical company and Shore Memorial was one of our clients. I always said that when I retired, I wanted to volunteer at Shore. What’s your favorite thing about volunteering here? Working with these people; they keep me motivated. What do you like to do with your time off? Well I have seven grandchildren, so they keep me busy. I like to play cards and I’m actually very active in ORT. It’s an organization that helps run vocational and technical schools all around the world for people who otherwise couldn’t afford to go. What do you love most about OCNJ? Taking the grandkids to Gillian’s rides and Mack & Manco’s pizza – it’s my incentive to go! -Interview by Alanna Fuschillo

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HE beauty and expanse of Kay Reilly’s garden doesn’t hit you right off the bat. When you walk up her path, you’ll say, “pretty flowers” and move right on. But then even before you reach the door, you’ll realize that you’re immersed in a true floral paradise. It’s one that surrounds the entire home, not just the entrance way. Maintaining the gardens all around her Gardens home takes her several hours a day, yet Kay just gives a little sigh that says, “it’s hard, but it’s my passion.” And you can tell. After nearly an hour in Kay’s presence, I wanted to rush home and start my own garden. There’s just something very compelling about the hues of green, red, yellow, and pink. Like serenity in a tiny patch of earth all your

own. And there’s something compelling about listening to a passionate gardener as she walks through the soil, naming names, deadheading (you must do this says Kay), and simply talking about gardening, one of the joys of having a home. In Kay’s garden, she combines perennial and annual flowers so there’s continual blooms. Some types are dahlias, a few hydrangeas, four o’clocks (a plant that blooms about that time in the afternoon), blue salvia, and vinca among many others, but it’s the roses on the side of the home, that might get the most attention. Walkers by will stop, take the time and smell the roses. They smell like the warmth and sweetness of a smile. Got an impressive garden? Email stef@ocnjmagazine.com.

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Left: Kay turned her front yard into a glorious mix of color and texture including short and tall ageratum, white cone flowers, yellow climbing roses and a border of variegated lirope. Right: Kay Reilly stands next to one of the two oleander topiaries that flank her front steps.

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