August 2022 Ocean City Magazine by Ocean City Magazine

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Contents August 2022

“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world.” – The Beach Boys

IN THIS ISSUE 6 To Do List/Tides 7 Horoscopes 8 Letter from the Editor 10 In the Kitchen 12 Famished Foodie 14 Dining Guide 16 Sunday Girl Eats

Midsummer Madness August's cover by local artist Bogy perfectly demonstrates the hustle and bustle of summer at the shore. In early August, meet Bogy and other local artists at the Art of Surfing Festival on August 4-6. Check this and other works at www.bogyart.com. Read this and previous issues on ocnjmagazine.com.

18 Cheers 20 IYKYK 22 Snapshots 32 Let's Get Crafty 34 It’s History by Fred Miller 36 Meet the Maker 38 Must Haves August 44 Store Guide

Sunday Girl Eats Dive into lobster roll pizza this last full month of summer

46 Trends - Fresh & Local

Meet the Maker

Meet the maker behind those cool scenes at Wonderland Pier - artist Wayne Seddon

48 Shop Talk - Surf Mall 50 Helping Hands 52 By the Book 56 Coastal Community 60 Books of the Month 61 Activities Guide 62 Spot It Quiz

Shop Talk

Helping Hands

You know that Boardwalk marquee... but did you know Surf Mall turned 40 this year?

Oh Sea Thrift owner Donna Kelly and her son, professional surfer Rob Kelly make giving back a family affair

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63 Word Search 64 Be Well 67 Services Guide 68 Real Tour 74 Last Shot

SPOT THE SURFER

We've hidden a surfer in one of the ads in this issue. Email us with the ad she is surfing on at editor@ocnjmagazine.com. A winner will be chosen on September 1 from correct entries to win a $50 gift card to LEH Soap. 4

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Soak in the sights and sounds of the bay with a paddleboard rental from BayCats or Ocean City Paddle Company.

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August Has Arrived The Art of Surfing Festival is bringing local art to the Ocean City Music Pier August 4-6. Have fun soaking in the amazing rays and days of summer. Here is our August to do list.

1. Slice of happy Let your tastebuds have all the feels with a bite of tangy sweet Key Lime Pie, made with a graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream, from Jon and Patty’s, 637 Asbury Avenue.

2. All you knead is love Order savory potato and cheddar perogies topped with caramelized onions and butter from The Pierogie Place, 1348 Boardwalk.

3. There she is! Enjoy the beautifully-lit Music Pier runway as you watch the women competing in the Miss Ocean City pageant on August 13 at 7pm.

5. Ocean art Paddle around the Music Pier in search of new surf inspired art for your home from local artists at the Art of Surfing Festival on August 4-6.

6. Wheelie good fun Treat your bike to a midsummer tune up at Beach Bike Warehouse, 745 Asbury Avenue.

Good to Know On August 1st, the sun rises at 5:58am and sets at 8:10pm. On August 31st, the sun rises at 6:25am and sets at 7:30pm.

Monthly Horoscope Aries March 21 - April 19 August speaks of an excellent term when it comes to your professional path and money. You get the chance to make changes when it comes to sources of income or find a better-paying job. Be mindful not to ask for too much and not to become overly aggressive; otherwise, you risk making things worse instead of better. Don’t react impulsively and temper the predisposition towards taking on big risks in order to impress someone.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 August seems to be pretty hectic for Taureans’ relationships, including their love lives. Single Taureans want to begin relationships, but it’s likely they’re too concerned with various personal or professional issues and don’t really have that much time for flirting and dating. If you’re already involved, there might be some important events related to life as a couple that show you that you need to make some serious changes. It’s very likely you’re troubled by some inner conflict and you oscillate between what you think you should do and what you truly want to do.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Steer clear of lies and manipulation, because lies come out and will get in embarrassing situations. Some Geminians are very interested in getting back some older lover and they’re willing to say anything, promise the Moon, but they might register a painful failure. There are no major events in your career or when it comes to your income. But it’s a great time to analyze your ongoing projects, to recalibrate your goals, revise your plans, and adjust your strategy.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Cancerians need to prove they’re able to win over anyone’s heart, maybe in order to convince themselves that potential partners appreciate them or, in the case of married ones, that their better half does. It’s a favorable term when it comes to money. It’s possible you’ll benefit from the help of your family or friends. Towards the end of the month, you might receive a lesson about money, particularly if you have issues with an inheritance, a debt or a division of goods. Strive to do things the right way and not just how it suits you.

Leo July 23 - August 22 Leos are particularly attractive to potential partners, but even if they make an excellent first impression, the tendency towards vanity and the need to be the center of attention could ruin it all. If you want to begin a romantic relationship, such an attitude isn’t to your advantage at all. There are opportunities for professional growth and improving your income in August, but in order to make the most of them you need to adjust your attitude. If you fall prey to vanity, you risk becoming your own worst enemy. Strive to show you can be generous, that you’re able to guide those around you in a kind way.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 Romantically, things tend to get complicated, forcing many Virgoans to deal with big differences in beliefs, values, and principles. As a result, it becomes much more difficult to reach common ground. Financially, August is a profitable month for Virgoans when they get the chance to stand out and shine. Healthwise, you might feel tired or overwhelmed with responsibilities, stressed out or lacking motivation. Moments of quiet and introspection help you hear the voice of your own intuition.

Libra September 23 - October 22 Librans’ love and sex lives are still hectic, just like the prior month. Librans might get carried away with attractions thinking they’ll be short-lived, but they risk ending up with some unexpected complications. Professionally, you should avoid unfair maneuvers and not become obtuse or inflexible in your thinking and decision-making. Otherwise, you risk suffering great losses. Emotionally, stress and tiredness come up often and there’s a risk of having aggressive outbursts that aren’t in your favor.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 The love lives of Scorpions get intense in August. Some meet interesting people, others consider breakups, others put in the effort to repair or strengthen their marriage. All of that leads to situations and feelings that they need in order to change their lives for the better. You have great odds at shining in your career, provided you don’t become rigid, overly-authoritarian, ego-driven,

and domineering. Don’t try to achieve your goals through pushing and don’t just reject the ideas and suggestions of others. Accept to negotiate, be it in your personal life or your professional life.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You get the chance to begin a new relationship that doesn’t last for the long run, but it gives you the chance to spend moments with someone who’s as dynamic as yourself. If you’re in a couple, you get the chance to revitalize your relationship easily. Emotionally, you go through a very hectic term and tend to get too worked up. Try to make as much time as you can for resting, and if you’re going away on vacation, leave all your work-related worries at home. Don’t push things and don’t challenge those around you. Be patient!

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 You get the chance to begin a relationship that’s particularly interesting and pushes you to get out of your comfort zone. This relationship could begin with a confrontation or a discussion that makes you question yourself or even go on the defensive. August isn’t that favorable to great professional pursuits, but it is a great time for planning investments. You have a lot of energy and you’re willing to be more active.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 In August, family life could become demanding or troubled for many Aquarians. Professionally you’re not in for any particular issues. But if you are dealing with family issues, you might conclude that you’re not that productive. If you own a business, you should postpone making any important decisions. When it comes to money, August is very good for paying off or programming payments for any debts or for attracting funds.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 For single Pisceans, August 4 to 25, is favorable for beginning a new relationship with great potential for the long run. If you want to win over someone, your boldness helps you but pushiness can ruin things. Pisceans can be successful professionally through being a good coworker and organizing priorities and time. By Eastrolog.com. For entertainment purposes only. 7

From the Editor

MAVERICK SUMMER

Editor photo by Sandra Fasy

Each summer for the last few at least, my husband Bill has named it, as if it were a love child of winter and spring. Summer of Love, Rock and Roll Summer, Summer of Yes, and so on. This is Maverick Summer, inspired by Top Gun sequels, fighter jets, and aviator shades. Now you may be wondering what exactly Maverick Summer is… and the answer can be found in one sentence, stated by our friend Colin at the end of spring. Deny yourself nothing. Because at the end of the day, you might as well have enjoyed it. It seems like the world agrees… at least the shopping world does. In this month’s Must Haves on page 38, I went out in search of inspiration by the written word. The search led me to Stainton’s on the Boardwalk where I found a greeting card that said in colorful letters, “do more of what makes you happy.” For me, that includes gardening, boogie boarding, hanging with my kids, exploring OCNJ with Bill, and so much more. So what makes you happy? Make this the month you find out if you're not quite sure. Inside, we have all sorts of ways to indulge, relax, learn, and be entertained and inspired. Fancy yourself a crafter or a wanna be crafter? See Caitlin from the Little Bungalow’s superfun candle craft on page 32 (you'll want to make one for you and your bestie). Make Amy Mahon’s latest delish creation on page 16 or get some tips from Matt Keenan and Lauren Deckard to improve your surfing on page 64. There are stories inside on Cape May County’s Coastal Community distinction by the US Coast Guard, local authors, on the helping hands of Donna Kelly and her son Rob, a professional surfer, who make giving back a family affair, and so much more. Whether you’re reading on the beach, on your boat, on your porch, or in your studio apartment, enjoy, and remember, it’s Maverick Summer – grab your aviators and deny yourself nothing. See you on the beach! - Stef Godfrey

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THE C H AT T E R B OX OC’s big pink beauty has new owners, a new menu, and outrageous shakes Crazy milkshakes are on the menu at The Chatterbox

N 1922 Chicago, Ivar “Pop” Coulson invented the milkshake when he added two scoops of ice cream to malted milk. Fast forward one hundred years and the milkshake is in the throes of a renaissance with new over-the-top flavors and piled-high toppings being served up all over the country. In Ocean City, another legend from the 1900s has been reinvented and is bringing the modern milkshake with it. The Chatterbox Restaurant has new owners, a new adjacent upscale dining spot, new menus,

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and eight new go-big-or-go-home milkshakes. But from the outside, its iconic pink color and tall neon sign are the same, capturing the attention of those driving into Ocean City on 9th Street like they have since 1937. “First thing everyone asks me is, ‘are you changing the color, are you taking down the sign?’” said Bill Bonforte, part owner of The Chatterbox. “No. The sign is staying, the neon is staying, but it’s going to be better, different food.” Bill is part of a team that owns Green Eggs

Fine dining is offered at The Betz Room

Cafe in Philadelphia, a popular breakfast/ brunch spot throughout the city. They took over The Chatterbox in May. While breakfast and brunch are his forte, Bill wanted to add a night-time element to his recent venture at the shore. Enter the Betz Room, a separate restaurant on the east side of The Chatterbox where upscale dinners are served. Chef Geno Betz – who spent the past 12 years working in Philadelphia kitchens, most recently as executive chef at Stateside on East Passyunk – created a seafood-centric menu with Italian and Mediterranean influences. “I brought my experience from everywhere I worked,” said Geno, whose culinary journey also includes stops at famous Philadelphia fine-dining restaurants such as Lacroix at The Rittenhouse and Le Bec Fin. “We have fresh pasta made in-house and a scallop dish that’s a fan favorite. It’s an elevated approach, but one I feel is fun for down the shore.” The Betz Room menu is simple in its options (there are between four to six choices for each course) but not its variety. Dinners include chicken, seafood, and steak, vegetables, and

The inside counter at The Chatterbox

pasta. The shared plates feature a burrata with Jersey tomato, radicchio, and aji dulce vinaigrette. Burrata is a delicate mozzarella ball filled with a creamy Stracciatella (fresh mozzarella shreds soaked in sweet cream) inside. There’s also grilled baby octopus, oysters on the half shell and a yellowtail crudo with stone fruits, jalapeno, and finger lime to share. For lunch, The Chatterbox remains a casual beach grill and creamery, much like it was with previous owners, serving up cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers, salads, tacos, grilled cheese, a shrimp po-boy, and the like. There is an outdoor patio on the west side of the building where diners can enjoy their meal al fresco. Or where they can sip milkshakes as the world goes by. “We want to really run with something that we feel was missing in the marketplace, which is those over-the-top, overzealous milkshakes,” said Stephen Slaughter, the company’s chief operating officer. “The ones that are

Instagram worthy and that everyone wants to take a picture with.” A perfect example is the Cookie Monster. It’s blue-colored vanilla ice cream blended with whole milk and Oreo crumbles and served in a mason jar rimmed with frosting and crushed cookies, topped with blue whipped cream (in the shape of Cookie’s face) and an ice-cream sandwich. It’s almost too adorable to eat. Almost. Anyone who’s dined at Green Eggs Cafe is probably used to this wowfactor presentation. The red velvet pancakes deserve a title sequence of their own. They have chocolate morsels and strawberry mascarpone layers and are topped with maple syrup, chantilly cream, and fresh strawberries. The unique French toasts and benedicts also look (and taste) larger than life. The Salted Caramel Banana Stuffed French Toast is three pieces of thick cut challah bread dipped in a crème brulee batter with salted caramel cream cheese filling topped with maple syrup caramel, bananas, banana chips, and Chantilly cream. These options and more are available for weekend brunch at the Chatterbox. “We’re making everything from scratch; nothing is pre-made,” Stephen said. “We buy all whole foods and then we prep them. We feel that puts us on a different level because it shows on a plate. It’s something the customers can appreciate because you recognize it when you’re eating it. Go on any of our social-media sites or our website and you’ll see tons and tons of pictures of our food.” These options are available currently on weekends, with plans to expand the menu in the off season. Added Bill, “We probably have more brunch business in the center city area of Philadelphia than anybody. On Saturdays and Sundays, there’s an hour-and-a-half wait, every weekend, all year long.”

Text by Stef Godfrey & John A. Fantino. Photos by Katelin Keane.

Shore Eats Famished Foodie

Marina serves up a cookie sandwich

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OC PROMENADE Our Foodie takes a lap around this food court

EADHEADGIRL is a big fan of live music and was able to snag us tickets to “Killer Queen; A Tribute to Queen,” at the Music Pier. So DeadHeadGirl and I spent a week listening to, and then re-listening to, the majestic and booming sounds of Freddie Mercury and his legendary band mates. Killer Queen is a top touring Queen tribute band, featuring revivals of the four legendary members, with Patrick Myers as the explosive Freddie Mercury. DHG and I cruised up to the boards – tickets in hand - and into the Music Pier where we spent a Monday night in July watching great live music in a great venue in America’s Greatest Family Resort - I try to savor these moments. And when it was over we were hungry. So we headed a block north to the OC Promenade, at 744 Boardwalk. It’s like an open-air, well, food court. There are 12

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small eateries surrounding an patio with clean tables and umbrellas. Step in and you’ll find almost 10 different small restaurants serving their own specialty. You’re a fan of cheesesteaks? They got a cheesesteak place. There’s gyros, cookies and ice cream, pierogies, tacos, pizza – every Boardwalk staple food in one place. DHG and I toured the court, trying to decide what our taste buds wanted. I decided on pierogies. Pierogies are good party food packing a flavor punch in a small package. The name of the eatery is L.P.’s Pierogies, so I ordered the signature dish, the L.P. Pierogie, consisting of butter, garlic, mozzarella and potato in a pasta pocket… #yum. This was just what I wanted after dancing to Queen for two hours. That pierogie hit all the post-show notes with a big garlic flavor, just the right amount of mozz, and some butter to make it go down easy.

DHG headed to the other side of the court where she discovered a chicken gyro that was just her style. “They heated the chicken right on the flat top in front of me,” she said. “I liked that, it was pretty cool. They took their time and made sure it was wellchopped. I like when they pay attention to those details because it makes a better sandwich. And it was really good.” There’s plenty of seating in the courtyard. The sun was bright, so we settled into a table under an umbrella and got a feel for the different eateries. The NY-style pizza is up front and, full disclosure, I actually grabbed a slice of Sicilian before the show. That’s right. We didn’t have time to make dinner and by the time we got to the Music Pier. I slid right up to the pizza place in the front, got a tender, thick, square slice and munched it down. This made the entire show more enjoyable. DHG ordered up a gyro (is it hee-roh, yee-roh or Jie-roh)? Either way, this is good grinds. “This gyro is awesome,” said DHG. “I wanted something after the show that was delish, but not too heavy. I added the feta because IYKYK.” We’d spent the last two hours dancing to Killer Queen and enjoying good eats.

Chicken gyro with feta

The cookie sandwich close up

So as I hit the fresh air of the Boardwalk I paused to soak it in. There are few things better, IMHO, than a summer night on the Ocean City Boardwalk. You can see top-notch shows including Get the Led Out and the Ocean City Pops. Then you can get dinner within walking distance, finish it off with ice cream and still take home a late-night Scooby snack such as macaroons or popcorn. I always enjoy that Boardwalk bouquet – somewhere between salty sea breeze and sugary nose candy – it’s like aromatherapy. We finished the whole thing off with an ice-cream cookie

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BREAKFAST I LUNCH I SWEETS Augie's Omelette & Waffle House Breakfast and lunch with unique items like the peanut and jelly waffle. 9th & Atlantic, 391-0222.

PIZZA I BURGERS l FRIES l SANDWICHES Adelene's Cabana Outside at Port-OCall Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

Aunt Betty's Seriously fresh ice cream. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005.

Jilly’s Ice cream and fries... best day ever! Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

Churn House Ice Cream & Cereal Bar Ice cream churned with your choice of cereal into sundaes, cones, shakes, and more. 3255 Asbury.

6th Street Pizza Salads, pizza, sandwiches. Credit cards accepted. 600 Boardwalk, next to Gillian's, 525-0022.

Christine's Italian Pastry Shoppe Custom cakes, delish pastry, gluten free options. 314 Tilton, 646-5666. Hooked on Breakfast From crepes to choc chip cannoli pancakes, this eatery by chef Keven Stauffer has a menu to please everyone. Daily specials, outside dining. 916 Asbury, 938-9285. Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. Outside dining. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin, and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round. Nauti Donuts With flavors like Mermaid’s Delight (strawberry icing, Fruity Pebbles, and marshmallow drizzle), you’ll feel like a sailor navigating waves of a dessert ocean. 2133 Asbury, 609-9382253. Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. 9th & Boardwalk, 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round. Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. Outside dining. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886.

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Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, tomato pie. Outside tables. 1159 Asbury, 398-9450 & 4th & Ocean. Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches. Outside tables. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. Manco & Manco Pizza Thin crispy pizza that's a must try. Three spots on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets, and now available at Citizen's Bank Park, Philadelphia Go Phillies! 399-2548. Prep's Pizzeria Calzones, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream with all your favorite ice cream dishes and hot homemade waffles. 10th & Boardwalk, 398-0636. Sandwich Bar We're a bit obsessed with the chicken cutlet with raab. We have to go get one right now. Cash only. 3255 Asbury, 741-9888. GLOBAL CUISINE I SEAFOOD Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Burger Bar. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546. Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377.

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Deauville Inn Recent renovations give a modern flair. Seafood, salads, and sandwiches... try the prime rib dip. Full bar, outside dining. 201 Willard, Strathmere, 263-2080. The Farmstand at 14th A healthier, lighter simpler style with plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Burgers and chicken too! Outside dining. 1368 Boardwalk, 399-3439. Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. Outside dining. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. Mama Mia's Try the Tortellini Pavarotti, Penne My Way, and Osso Bucco. Gourmet pizzas, calzones, flatbreads and fine entrees. Delivery anywhere on the island. 4 Roosevelt, Marmora, 624-9322. Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island. www.EatiInOCNJ.com. Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172. Spadafora's Restaurant, Clam Bar, and Seafood Market Famous dockside fresh local flavor. Outside dining. 932 Haven, 398-6703. Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753. Tokyo Mandarin Chinese and Japanese cuisine, BYOB, sushi bar. 4 W. Roosevelt, Marmora, 390-8883. Tuckahoe Inn Waterfront dining with live music. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322. Open year round. Somers Point Brewing Company A local, independent craft brewery, with an indoor tasting room. Their motto is simple – drink local, eat local. 705 W New York Avenue, Somers Point, 788-0767.

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Fresh herbs and lemon shine in this take on the seafood classic INGREDIENTS Pizza 2-3 lobster tails, thawed and rinsed if frozen 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 package pizza dough brought to room temperature 4 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese Olive oil Kosher salt Chive Pesto 2 cups chopped fresh chives 1/3 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 olive oil Juice of half a lemon Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS Bring about one inch of water to boil in a large pot or

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dutch oven. Add kosher salt and place a steamer or colander inside so it's just above the water. Add lobster tails, cover and steam for eight minutes. Transfer tails to a bowl to cool. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.* While grill pan is heating, add all ingredients for the chive pesto, except olive oil and salt, to the bowl of a food processor. Blend to combine. Add the olive oil and continue to blend until creamy, but not completely smooth. Season with kosher salt. Once lobster has cooled, remove the tail meat from the shells and coarsely chop. Combine with the melted butter, garlic and chopped herbs. Preheat oven to 425°F. Depending on size of the your grill pan, divide dough in half and roll out or stretch by hand on a lightly-floured surface. Brush both sides with oil and transfer to grill pan. Grill until dough begins to bubble, about two-three minutes, then flip and grill the other side. Transfer

the grilled dough to a baking sheet, and top with a cup of the chive pesto, the Gruyère cheese, and the buttered lobster meat. Bake at 425°F until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with additional chopped chives. Follow Amy Mahon on Instagram @ sundaygirleats

*If using an outdoor grill, heat grill to 450500°F. Grill both sides of dough with grill open. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet and add toppings. After, place pizza on grill and close to melt cheese.

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Peach Paloma Is there anything better than a Jersey peach? Peaches reach their prime in the New Jersey area beginning in mid-July and extending through late August. This refreshing cocktail combines this peak seasonal fruit with fresh-squeezed juices for the perfect summer drink.

Serves 2 2.5 oz tequila 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice 2 oz fresh peach puree 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Splash of sparkling water Peach slices for garnish Mint for garnish

Optional Rim: Tajin chili-lime seasoning Rim a glass with the Tajin seasoning (optional) and fill it with ice; set aside. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, peach puree, lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into the glass with ice and top with a splash of sparkling water. Stir to combine and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint.

Good to Know To make the peach puree, slice one fresh peach and combine it with 1/2 cup of water and one teaspoon of sugar and bring it to a boil. Allow to cool, then blend until smooth.

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UGUST is the Sunday of summer. You know you still have a whole month of sun, fun, long days and long nights, warm outdoor showers, sunscreen, beach games and the like. But there is an undercurrent of the change to come in a few short weeks. Take a minute, a deep breath or two, and remember, we do still have August and its glorious 31 days. Here's the scoop around the island, what's in, what's out, what's new, and events to attend.

Street beach. This contest is open to sculptors and families of all ages.

NEW WAYS TO EAT, SHOP, STAY, AND PLAY

The Pamper Scamper will give tiny tots a chance to show off their crawling skills at the 6th Street beach on August 9 at 8:30am.

Gail’s Salads has expanded to become Gail’s Market. They now serve smoothies like the Going Nutty Nanas, Going Berries, and Going Green, on-the-go parfaits, and snack bites as well as salads and wraps. They are located at 701 East 4th Street.

The 21st Art of Surfing Festival will take place August 4, 5, and 6 at the Music Pier. It gives festival goers a chance to enjoy music, pick up some new art and surfboards, and meet artists. The 59th Annual Boardwalk Art Show will be held August 5, 6, and 7 along the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Small children will roll down the Boardwalk in decorated wagons, strollers, and floats during the 112th Annual Baby Parade on August 11 at 10:30am.

Sunrise Cafe is now serving dinner. Their new dinner menu offers fun choices like empanadas, buffalo chicken salad, chicken tacos, crab quesadillas, chicken cutlet sandwiches, filet mignon, and forbidden chocolate cake.

A new Miss Ocean City will be crowned on August 13 at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. She will be on hand to help crown Little Miss Ocean City on August 19 and Junior Miss Ocean City on August 20, also held at the Music Pier.

Henna/ Hair Wrap Heaven has opened at 712 Boardwalk. They also offer toys, accessories, and beach goods.

Speaking of pageants, a new Miss Crustacean (yes, there is a hermit crab pageant) will be crowned on August 17 at 5:30pm at the 6th Street beach. Hermit Crab Races will follow immediately afterwards. Find the full events schedule at ocnjmagazine.com. -Text by Megan Antosy and Stef Godfrey

EVENTS A Sand Sculpting Contest will be held on August 4 at the 6th

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Opposite page, clockwise from top: Addie, Izzy & Emlyn McFarland with the minions; Claire McCandless, Jill McCandless, Linda McMichael, Addison McMichael, Nora McMichael, Grace McCandless & Tess McCandless; Mike Vanaria & Karli Monger. This page, clockwise from top: Alaina Geibler & Andrew German; Bill McMahon & Ellie Hayner; Mackenzie, Amanda, Clara, Matt & Charlie Cohen. Photos by Kerri Janto. 23

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This page, clockwise from top: The Dolan & Stewart families; Lucy & Camille Green; Michael Miceli, Sandra Miceli, Mia Carlson, Nina Carlson & Debbie Colombo. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Chris, Annabella & Sylvia Scafaril; Andi Helphenstine, Makenna Fleming & Katie Bowman; Nolan Jones, Carson Jones, Ben Jones, Oliver Jones, Sammy Heater & Tommy Heater. Photos by Kerri Janto. 24 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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This page, clockwise from top: Shannon & Brayden McAllister; Maddie Taylor, Cadence Zilai & Luke Spuler; Josh Daniels, Ava Leff, Elise Waddington, Avery Ralph, Chris Fasano, Gabe Amendola, Trevor Jobling, Nolan Jacob, Brielle Eskolsky & Ally Myers. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Joe Ringer, Marissa Sinkleris, Grace Ringer, Greg Sinkleris, Lauryn Sinkleris, Tara Ringer, Emily Sinkleris & Jim Sinkleris; Kinsley & Izzy Schmidt; Aydan McFarland, Mike McFarland, Raely McFarland & Hugh Soltau. Photos by Kerri Janto. 26 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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On the Beach

This page, clockwise from top: Cole Shapiro, Tommy Orrino, Emmett Parks, Ryan Orrino, Carly Swenson, Santino Scarduzio & Carmyn Swenson; Olivia Frank, Brooklyn Kulinski, Emmy Frank, Rori Schmidt, Ava Bogdan & Madelyn Kulinski; Spencer Foglio, Audrey Hay, Landon Foglio, Jules Hay, Amelia Hay, Bella Foglio & Emmett Foglio. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Liam Murray, Colin Murray, Grace Murray, Emily Murray & John DiMarco; Patrick & Drew Grenko; Maggie Quinones, Emma Quinones, Fiona Halliday & Charlotte Quinones. Photos by Kerri Janto. 28 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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2019 SEASON CONCERTS SEASON CONCERTS AUGUST 28 • 7:30pm • A SALUTE TO VINCE LEE, CONDUCTOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE & MUSIC DIRECTOR

AUGUST 11 • 7:30pm • KATHERINE JENKINS Cherished as one of Britain’s alltime favorite singers, last year Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling ‘Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years’ by Classic FM, and she made chart history7 August when her last album, Celebration, became her 12th UK Classical No.1 album in 12 years. These recordbreaking achievements cemented Katherine’s position as the world’s most prolific artist in UK Classical chart history. Tickets $75/65/55/40

AMERICAN LEGION Join us as the Ocean City POPS celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Rousing works celebrating our country by Morton Gould, Aaron Copland, Leroy Anderson and Irving Berlin among others. Tickets $20/15 SEPTEMBER 7 • 7:30pm • LAKISHA August 14 JONES - QUEENS OF ROCK & SOUL AUGUST 4 • 7:30pm • JERSEY Join American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones BOYS AND GIRLS Celebrate New in a celebration of the great ladies of soul Jersey’s musical legends with a concert from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina extravaganza honoring the iconic artists Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin and from the Garden State: Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston. A frequent soloist with Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli, Whitney symphonies around the world, Ms. Jones Houston, Dionne Warwick, Lesley Gore has performed as a guest soloist with the August 28 and more. Expect such hits as That’s AUGUST 18 • 7:30pm • MOVIE August 21 National Symphony, San Diego Symphony, August NIGHT24 Life!, My Eyes Adored You, My Way, Alfie, IN OCEAN CITY The Ocean City POPS SEPTEMBER 1 • 7:30PM • A STAR IS Utah Symphony and Opera, Winnipeg What the World Needs Now, Can’t Take celebrates the musical legacy of the silver BORN AND BEYOND Three legendary Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, My Eyes Off You, I Will Always Love You screen. Come hear blockbuster favorites icons plus three beloved motion pictures Jacksonville Symphony, Minnesota 8/7 - SYMPHONY NIGHT ATfrom THE John POPSWilliams (Star 8/24Wars, - AVA SUPERSTARSPHILLY’S soundtrack albums Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Grand and more. Tickets $30/25 plus three best-selling Harry The musicians of the Ocean City Popsalong with Oscar-winning ACADEMY OF VOCAL equals ARTS one epic concert celebration. Rapids Symphony, Reno Philharmonic Potter) classics take center stage as featured soloists! After last year’s concert featuring Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Lady and more! Tickets $30/25 (Forrest The Gump, Doctor Zhivago) and evenblockbuster orchestra will be at its virtuosicsome best asclassical music four of the made best opera students in the Gaga each stole ourcountry, hearts with A Star is SEPTEMBER 11 • 7:30pm • SYMPHONY favorites Maestro Vince Lee leads somefamous of the greatest Maestro Vince is thrilled Nowtoa make trio ofthis Broadway/cabaret’s NIGHT AT THE POPS Cody Austin and on the big screen. Maestro VinceLee Born. and most-beloved music in history. Sponsored concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Two Lee makes his piano debut with the best voices join forces to celebrate the the world-class musicians of the Ocean City by Geraldine and Carmen Di Persia in honor of last year’s performers were district winners music from all three iconic film versions POPS are the stars of Ocean City POPS. Tickets $25/20 of Anna and Frank Ruggieri, Conductor of the Met Opera competition, and a third of A Star is Born, featuring The Man That the show. The orchestra AUGUST 21 • 7:30pmmade • CHEYENNE Emeritus. it to the finals- come hear which future Got Away, Shallow and the Academy will be at its virtuosic JACKSON Grammy nominated superstars will make their debuts on the Music Award-winning Evergreen. The concert best performing some a multi-talented 8/14 - ELIZABETH STANLEY Cheyenne Jackson is Pier stage! Sponsored by Jon Batastini, ESQ. Tony-nominated Elizabeth Stanley makes actor, singer and songwriter. He was will also feature other breakout movie of the greatest and most thatANNIVERSARY helped to define iconic silver beloved music in history, AUGUST 6 her - 9 Ocean • 7:30pm TUES, WED City debut! Already a Broadway 8/28 - THE 60TH most recently seenDUPREES in songs screen moments. Tickets $35/25 & FRI, 2pm THURfrom • NEWSIES success her roles inTHE Company (2006) and FX’s American CELEBRATION Horror featuring favorites such as Beethoven’s Dollar Set Quartet, Ms. Stanley reached Jersey City legends, The Duprees, return BROADWAYMillion MUSICAL in turn-ofStory: Apocalypse, and SEPTEMBER 4 • 7:30pmto• HERE SHE IS – powerful Fifth Symphony and selections acclaim with her Ocean CityinMusic Pier! Audiences aroundIN CONCERT from Wagner’s operatic Ring Cycle. It’s a the centurynew Newlevels York ofCity, Newsies is blockbuster FORMER MISS AMERICAS can betheseen next in Jagged Little Pill. Come hear Disney’s the country have enjoyed theirCity timeless, the rousing performance tale of Jack Kelly, the leader The Ocean POPS celebrates one of thrilling evening you won’t want to miss! Descendants of NYC’s“newsies” most versatile Doo-Wop sound decades. celebrate of a band one of teenaged who voices perform 3, coming JerseyCome Shore’s greatest traditions Tickets $25/20 in 2019. 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Add essential oils for some extra scent. Optional.

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Once wax is fully melted pour it into your prepped glass container. Let sit until fully solid and hard to the touch. You can add shells and things as it is stiffening.

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Ocean City Beach Patrol Reunion BY FRED MILLER

Tom Oves

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HE Ocean City Beach Patrol will be celebrating its 124th year as a city-paid squad at the 84th annual Reunion/Hall of Fame party Saturday, August 13, at 6pm on the lawn of the Bayside Center, 520 Bay Avenue, Ocean City. The reunion is always held the day after the South Jersey Lifeguard Championships. This summer the 82nd annual rowing and swimming tournament will be held on Friday, August 12, 6:30pm on the 33rd Street beach in Longport. The first South Jersey championship was held in 1924. The OCBP has dominated the tournament winning 34 times. The Ventnor City Beach Patrol is a distant second with 16 wins. Ocean City rowers and swimmers have won the most individual titles. This year Dylan Kosten (rookie 2006) and Lexi Santer (rookie 2013) will be the 112 and 113 lifeguards to be inducted into the OCBP Hall of Fame since 1975. Dylan was the fastest rower in South Jersey from 2008

LEFT: List of Hall of Fame members BELOW: Lexi Santer

to 2014, and Lexi was the fastest swimmer from 2013 to 2016. The 26th annual Robert Stowe Jr. Award will be presented posthumous to Tom Oves for his outstanding service and contributions to the profession of ocean lifesaving in Ocean City. He was inducted into the OCBP Hall of Fame in 1975. The following are Stowe Award winners: Fred Miller, George T. Lafferty, Chet Derr Jr., Thomas H. Heist III, Alfred “Bud” McKinley, Vince Hink, Bill Dorney, Joe Grimes, Angelo Psaltis, Joe Schmitt, Anne Copeland Merrill, John McShane, Sam McDowell, Bob French, Jack Brooks, Bill Pugh, Russ Leary, Bob Speca, Jim Sullivan, Chuck Betson, Tom Mullineaux, S. John Loeper, Tony Mehalic, Bob Ogoreuc, Jeff Garbutt, and Tom Oves. The members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol are proud of their history and record of accomplishments, and the annual reunion gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate 124-years-old tradition of excellence in the lifesaving profession.

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MEET THE MAKER/// GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

Wayne Seddon Text by Ava Saric. Photos provided by Alina Seddon.

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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is known for its exhilarating rides and familyfilled environment, attracting Ocean City's locals and visitors each year. But have you ever wondered who designs the look of the park and each ride? From the enchanting castle-like entrance of dragons, princesses, murals, and more from the 6th street Boardwalk entrance, to the colorful ride sets throughout the park, all the pieces are designed and constructed by Wayne Seddon. “Believe it or not, I always wanted to work in amusement parks,” said Wayne. “When I was about 10 years old, my brother-inlaw had a friend who worked at Bill Tracy’s Amusements Display Associates, Inc., and as the years went by, my older brother, Jack Seddon, also found employment there.” From an early age, Wayne knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life: Use his craftmanship and bring amusement centers to life through his work. His fascination for the industry may have come from Wayne’s exposure to theme parks throughout his childhood, but artistry runs in his family. “In earlier years, I was raised by my grandparents where my grandfather worked and made a living as a woodcarver,” said Wayne. “Artwork always has and continues to run in our family.” Beginning his career at Amusements Display Associates was the onset of Wayne’s success. From contractor work in New Orleans,La., Wildwood, and Ocean City, to starting a business with his brother in display work, Wayne did it all before landing the job at Wonderland Pier. “During the 1980s, Jack and I began our business. But, after not getting paid for a miniature golf course we worked on, our company quickly plummeted. After this fallout, I still needed to make a living, so I took up a position at the Beach Tag Handicap Facility here in Ocean City, and it turns out Roy Gillian was the chairman of that board,” said Wayne. “One day on the job, Roy approached me, knowing me well from work I did at the park in previous years, and mentioned that if I ever was in need of a job, Gillian’s was always an option. After my time

at the Beach Tag Handicap Facility, I began to look for other work and paid a visit to Roy. He offered me a better deal, and the rest is history.” Since 1989, Wayne has worked at Wonderland Pier as the director of art and creativity, designing pieces with his own personal touch and talent. “When I have an idea for the park, I run it by Jay Gillian and give him a quick sketch of my vision. He will either give me the go or tweak certain things, but it is almost always a yes,” said Wayne. Inspiration comes in many forms, and for Wayne it is a combination of his own creativity and inspiration found along the web. With over 30 years of experience, imagination is the main source of Wayne’s craft. As for creation, this process for his artwork can range, because each piece is unique. “For the famous dragon that attracts many on the Boardwalk, I created a scale model for Jay to accurately depict the composition,” said Wayne. “I carved polyurethane foam to create the shape of the dragon itself, and once that was finished, I fiberglassed and painted it. As for the skeletons, I used PVC pipes to make the bones and clay to form the joints, finally sealing it with fiber glass and paint.” Although Wayne genuinely enjoys every aspect of his job, there is more to the gig than his own personal enjoyment. “Aside from the figures I design, I really love hearing kids in awe of the murals I paint outside Wonderland Pier. Knowing that I can make people happy with the things I create is one of the best feelings, and is why I do what I do,” said Wayne. The purpose of Wayne’s artistic efforts throughout the years has always been to bring people joy, but also to play a large role in the popularity and success of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier itself. “I do what I do for the public,” said Wayne. “The appearance of the park gets the people in, but how they are treated makes them want to come back.” You can find more information about Wayne and his expertise while visiting Wonderland Pier or wayneseddon.com.

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by Stef Godfrey

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3. Money Grab Saving is cool. And so are these little throwback pouches.

1. Ice Cream Scene A world of pure imagination. And chalk.

2. Sign of the Times When you can't say it, print it on fabulous distressed wood blocks.

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4. Wax On Gift one to your best yogi friend. Because it's true.

5. Love Language This sounds like a nice street.

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6. Wonder Bar I wish summer (and hot showers) could last forever.

7. Ring My Bell These bike bells are puntastic. Glad I spoke up because they're also wheely cool. LEH Soap, 1310 Boardwalk

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3. Talking Heads A csh (cute summer hat) is equally as important as a lbd. Brb I'm heading to get one.

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2. Pillow Fight Was there ever any doubt?

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3. Splash The moon does it, so why shouldn't you?

4. Brace Yourself Roll up in a leather bracelet and you've got insta fashion cred.

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN 7th Street Surf Shop Clothing, sunglasses, huge array of name brand surfboards in the boardroom. Surf lessons and camps. Mens, womens, and kids. 720 Asbury, 398-7070. Animal House High-quality pet food and treats, supplements, leashes, collars, toys, beds, apparel, large selection of gifts for specific breeds (including hard to find ones like Greater Swiss Mountain dog). Made in the USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771. Art On Asbury The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles, and sculptures. Original art, giclees, and prints are available for sale. 711 Asbury, 814-0308. Artisan Body Products Organic, vegan, and gluten free soaps. Bathroom accessories, mens soaps and shaving needs, lotions and scrubs, gifts. 920 Asbury, 3985661. Bowfish Kids Posh children's seaside boutique. Organic cotton baby clothes, everyday staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini. 956 Asbury, 938-1901. Capella's Oil & Vinegar Tasting rooms with oils and vinegars, curated home goods, specialty foods. 1123 Asbury, 609-5686659. Downtown Ocean City More than 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons. From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury, 800-BEACH-NJ. Island Beach Gear A one stop shop for everything you need for the beach. Open year round, seven days a week. Free off street parking. 9th & Bay, 788-3836. It's My Derby Relive "The most exciting two minutes in sports" with select Kentucky Derby memorabilia and collections that include the fun, fashion, food. 810 Asbury (Inside Stainton's), 5458688.

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Thank you to all the businesses below who support Ocean City Magazine and the Ocean City Guidebook. Please visit them and tell them we sent you!

Kay Jay's Doll Shoppe Your at the shore toy store. An Ocean City destination since 1985. 737 Asbury, 399-5632.

taffy, choc-covered pretzels, wedding favors, corporate gifts. Open everyday, year round. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457.

Mia's Christmas Gallery Ocean City ornaments, Byers Choice, nativity scenes, gifts for all occasions - wedding and baby gifts, too. 755 Asbury, 525-2455.

Payton Jewelry Handmade jewelry, apothecary line, handpicked accessories. 952 Boardwalk, 938-1276.

Primitive Beach Locally-sourced coastal merchandise with soulful vibes. 601 E. 9th, primitivebeachboutique.com

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Family-owned retail store and working candy factory. Ships anywhere in the US. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

The Road to Living Well Premium CBD products. Topicals, edibles, coffees, oils, honey, capsules, patches. Pet line, hemp bags, clothing and accessories, bath and body products. Online shopping, pick up and delivery. 1028 Asbury, 736-4894.

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Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Specializing in running footwear and apparel. They always strive for the perfect fit. 704 Asbury, 391-5223.

Scrim Discovery Varied and abundant supply of hand-painted needlepoint canvases by more than 60 artists. Creative finishing services. 924 Haven, 398-6659.

Stainton's Gallery of Shops Featuring gifts, clothes, jewelry and more. 810 Asbury, 5458681; 1216 Boardwalk, new location.

Shoemaker Lumber For all of your summer outdoor needs. From beach chairs, deck chairs, and trash corrals to Weber grills, they are in stock with free local delivery. 1200 West, 399-0150, www.shoemakerlumber.com.

BOARDWALK Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. LEH Soap Using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skin care. Also bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh, Mistral, and more. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round. Marty's Sportswear Apparel, jewelry, art, home goods, shoes, and accessories. 1262 Boardwalk, 398-1961. Surf Mall The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys, surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, and so much more. 1154 Boardwalk, 398-1533. Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. Huge selection of hand-whipped creamy fudge, sugar-free selection, salt water

SaltWorks Studio Custom framing, commissioned art, beach home portraits, unique gifts, local art. 844 Central, 814-2250.

Heritage Surf and Sport Surf lessons, camp, and women's surf club. Apparel and footwear for the entire family. Accessories and gear for the surf and sand. Fully stocked boardroom with accessories. 740 West, 398-6390 & 14th & Boardwalk, 391-SURF. ON THE WAY TO OC Coastal Designer Outlet Carries major quality brands. Owner Dan Powell has vast design experience and industry knowledge. The showroom is 5,600 square feet. Custom ordering. 556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View, 624-1544. Yes She Can Bras, bra-sized swim, sleepwear, lingerie, shapewear, workout clothing. Professional bra fittings too. 50 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.

ART O N AS BU RY A Unique Art Gallery consisting of fine art in all mediums by local artists OPEN DAILY

711 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226 609-814-0308 www.oceancityfineartsleague.org

Photos by Stef Godfrey and Katelin Keane. Text by Emily Struhala.

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TRENDS

FRESH AND LOCAL From beekeeping to dairy farms, our area is rich with fresh foods

ORESTS, flowers, and food are all essentials to our daily living. Whether gardening or feeding our families, these components help us in more ways than one. Farms have a huge impact on how we live our lives. A quote by Brenda Schoepp reads, “My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” Starting his business as a passion hobby, Gary Schempp switched gears from an exterminator to a beekeeper about 15 years ago. “Did you know that every third bite of food you take is all thanks to the tireless effort of bees?” asks the Busy Bees NJ site. “Here at Busy Bees NJ, we don’t take that lightly. Our main goals are to educate the masses, save the bees and have a sweet treat now and again.” Gary puts tireless effort into rescuing and rehoming bees across Cape May County farms. He travels all around the world not only to educate himself on proper beekeeping practices but also to inform others on how to maintain hives. No matter where Gary goes, he always seems to find something new to “buzz” about in the farming community. Busy Bees NJ is located at 80 Route 47 S Cape May Court House. Honey can be purchased at the storefront, or online at www. busybeesnj.com/shop. South Jersey’s only Grade A dairy farm, Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy, the place for all things sheep, is owned and operated by Bill and Barbara Simmerman. Misty Meadow breeds East Friesian dairy sheep and from there creates a plethora of products such as yogurts, cheeses, soaps, wool, and more. “Local farms put a lot into what they do,” said Bill. “They will always be there.” Through Covid, big supply chains were slim or disappeared completely; this only brought more business to Bill. During that time, many people in the community turned to local farms for their food. People would be lined up at the farm before it

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opened for the day. Bill enjoys working on the farm, no matter the crowd size. “It promotes healthy living,” he said. Misty Meadow Sheep Farm offers educational programs to help small farmers get started, as well as tours for anyone looking to get to know the farm. Tours can be booked by contacting Bill at 609-701-0478 or reaching out online at www. mistymeadowtickets.com/about. Misty Meadow Sheep Farm is located at 100 Dennisville-Petersburg Road, Petersburg. Also located in Petersburg, is Littleworth Farm. Janet and Karl Yunghans have been operating their farm since 1997 and have since expanded beyond seasonal Christmas trees. Wreaths can be custom ordered during the Christmas season and from May through July, they offer u-pick strawberry and blueberry sessions. “It’s great getting to know customers. After 25 years; they become like friends”, says Janet. Being involved with a small farm brings a great sense of community, and that is exactly what the Yunghans have seen. Their children have grown up on the farm and have seen firsthand just how one small seed can make a big impact on a community. “It’s a labor of love,” said Janet. Linda Rau has had a passion for flowers since age 12; Her passion has now bloomed into Sunset Flower Farm, which she owns and operates with her husband David. They both have a heavy background in horticulture, and together they created a flower farm that produces peonies, annuals, and Dahlias in various colors. Sunset Flower Farm also hosts various events such as weddings, flower classes, craft shows, and more. No matter the occasion, anyone will be able to enjoy this beautiful farm. Hours and additional details can be found online at www.sunsetflowerfarm. com/blooms. From flowers to food to everything in between, our needs are met by these small, yet mighty farms.

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x Chris, Alex, and Wes Kazmarck stand in front of Rock Star Headquarters in Surf Mall, 1154 Boardwalk,

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REATIVITY, courage, and consistency are the keys to success, and the 40th year anniversary of Ocean City’s Surf Mall is living proof. Before Alex Kazmarck’s purchase of the space in 1979, the Surf Mall was originally the Surf Theater; and although this entertainment proved to be successful for many years prior, Alex’s efforts to increase profits fell short. Quickly, he recognized the need for a change and exploration outside of movies. After developing a successful blueprint, Alex found retail of great interest, thus the vision of the first Boardwalk mall in Ocean City quickly turned into reality. By 1982, business began booming; selling apparel, jewelry, records, and more, where the ultimate goal was to have a little bit of everything. As each summer afterward concluded, the mall’s prosperity was becoming more evident, and it was not long before the business became a family affair. As Alex’s time for retirement closed in, his sons Wes and Chris Kazmarck knew they wanted to keep the one place that not only meant a lot to them, but to their father. “From as long as I can remember, my brother Chris and I grew up in my dad’s Surf Mall, working from high school into college,” said Wes. “We always had an interest

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and we knew how hard it was to build this up. Our dad worked really hard, and my brother and I take a lot of pride in that. There are big shoes to fill and we plan to keep things rolling.” Passing down the baton to those next in line was only one piece of the puzzle, as every year began to hold new challenges. “The trickiest part is that no summer is ‘business as usual’, every year we have to change the playbook if we want to stay on top of the latest trends and see success,” said Wes. “You just have to hope you bought right, and when it does work out, it is the ultimate reward.” Although a family run business, there would be no celebration of 40 years without the team itself. “There is a lot to keep track of here, and it is far from a two-man job,” said Wes. “So much goes into the whole process, it is impossible to do it alone. All of our tenants have been with us since the ‘90s, and not only are they super awesome workers, but also amazing humans. Although the field can be overwhelming, the Surf Mall family that we have created is one the biggest motivations. My brother and I stay in touch with people who started working here at the mall when they were 15, and now they are adults with children. It is really cool to still have those relationships, and it is something we

always liked.” Each employee has their own niche, which is fundamental to the diversity of what the Surf Mall offers. “The variety we offer is what sets us apart. We have shops covering beach apparel, t-shirts, henna tattoos, hair wraps, jewelry, records, and other collectables,” said Wes. Wes owns the fashion boutique, Birdcage, named after his parents first store on 6th Street, as well as T-shirt World and Lollipop Kids, a beach supplies shop. On the other side of the business, Chris runs the more ‘vintage’ aspects of the mall itself: a collectable shop, and Rock Star Headquarters. “The idea of the mall is we always want to have every base covered. Our customers should walk in here and feel like they do not have to go anywhere else, because we have it all,” said Wes. To celebrate 40 years of business (and countless memories), the Surf

Mall will be continuing its tradition of Tie Dye Tuesday nights, where the entire staff suits up in their employee t-shirts and the mall blasts retro throwback music for its customers. Additionally, Throwback Thursday nights will be starting up as each employee will be repping the original staff tees from the 1982 movie theater. “We will also have all sorts of specials throughout the year and will be doing everything in our power to emphasize the importance of this anniversary,” said Wes. “We are in a business where the failure rate after the first year is 90 percent, so this achievement means a lot.” The Kazmarck family keeps the business near and dear to their hearts. “My family has always been in Ocean City,” said Wes. “Coming from Chester, PA as tourists, my grandparents picked a perfect spot as they went on to build numerous hotels on 9th Street; The Sifting Sands, Coral Sands, Tradewinds, and Pebble Beach. Now, with our Surf Mall, it really is a traditional family Boardwalk business. Going on the third generation, our kids are already so involved. My daughter has been here since before she could walk, and now works for me.” Although the future is unpredictable, Wes knows some things will always hold true. “My brother and I are not exactly the retiring kind,” said Wes. “We have no idea where our kids will take this place, but we do know that there will always be a Kazmarck in the building.” To stay up to date with the Surf Mall’s latest trades and trends, check out the following: Instagram: @surfmalloc • Facebook: @surfmall • Birdcage website: www.shopthebirdcage.com/ • Birdcage Instagram: @shopbirdcage - text by Ava Saric. Photos provided by the Kazmarcks.

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This mother-son duo makes giving back to their community a family affair - by Ava Saric

“Life is too short to not bring as much happiness into this world as possible,” said Donna Kelly, owner of Ocean City’s Oh Sea Thrift. “Every day is an opportunity to do something nice for someone.” This mantra for Donna is not only one with great importance, using it as the blueprint of her own life, but one her children find extremely valuable as well. Following the pandemic and unable to stay as involved in the Ocean City community, she was inspired to build something of meaning and provide relief to the less fortunate. That’s when Oh Sea Thrift was born. Oh Sea Thrift sits on Central Avenue and is home to gently-loved items from clothes to housewares. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of 50 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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Ocean City. “My main focus has always been volunteering,” said Donna. “I recently turned 60 and ever since I can remember, helping others was my priority, whether that be with the Second Chance Foundation, Humane Society of OC, or additional cancer and handicap facilities. With years of knowledge on each of these foundations, I knew I wanted Oh Sea Thrift to provide funding to the animals.” Donna’s love for any and all animals is demonstrated through her efforts to evolve her business into something unique and favorable for everyone. “From furniture, dog collars, pots and pans, clothes, and more, we have everything one can think of,” said Donna. “The store really is a one-stop shop.” With no prior experience owning or successfully running a business, Donna remained committed; as the cause was always

her inspiration. “I love animals and I want educate the world on not only how amazing they are, but also how to protect them, whether that be through dog adoption, turtle awareness, or milkweed conservation for the butterflies,” said Donna. “I am extremely fortunate to be in a position where I can help the organization, and I will continue to do so for as long as I can.” Giving back to her community has been a love of Donna’s, and she raised her sons with the intent to have them help others. Donna’s sons Chris and Rob spent a majority of their summers in Ocean City. Surfing became a driving force in their lives and they enrolled in OCHS, never again living too far from the waves. Since then, Chris has become a paramedic in Hawaii, where he demonstrates this intention of helping others daily. As for 32-year-old Rob, he’s traveled far and wide as a professional surfer, but always find

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his way back home to Ocean City. Following this year’s Polar Bear Plunge, Rob challenged himself to catch a wave every single day for the rest of the winter, recording and streaming the daily adventures on his social media. Overtime, his following began to expand, and what started as a personal journey soon transcended into an opportunity to do what he loves most; pay it forward. “After being a participant in the Polar Bear Plunge for the majority of my life, I already knew about the physical health benefits and was not a stranger to the cold water, so I thought why not,” said Rob. “To my surprise, my videos started to gain a lot of attention and it began to take on a life of its own. Suddenly, people were reaching out and wanting to get behind it with sponsorships and donations.” Although unexpected, the commotion around Rob’s social media platforms allowed him to donate to a variety of charities.

“I wanted to help as many organizations as possible, so most of my donations went out to local charities such as the Special Olympics and other environmental and mental health foundations,” said Rob. Outside of this experience, Rob has had the opportunity to travel the world and spread his love of surfing. “Several years ago I had the privilege of visiting Nicaragua, not only to surf waves, but also to learn more about the community. It was eye-opening to see a completely different form of life. During my first trip, I gave a kid his own surfboard and introduced him to the sport. Around five or six years later, I traveled back to Nicaragua, where that same kid was now an incredible surfer with sponsors,” said Rob. “Moments like those are what make me feel so fortunate to be doing what I love most while also making a difference in others’ lives. A big reason why I can continue down this career path is credited to my parents and

people in my life who support me, and I never want to let that go to waste.” Although many kind words would be fitting for the Kelly Family, the idea of altruism has always been and continues to be the most prominent theme of their lives. “My parents have always led by example,” said Rob. “They are the most giving and selfless people I have ever known, and although I never remember them telling us to follow in their footsteps, their compassion for others developed my brother and I into who we are today.” From pro surfing to owning a new business, Donna and Rob find themselves in different fields, but still hold the same values no matter where work takes them. “My family and I are so blessed,” said Donna. “So why not bless other people? We are lucky enough to have found our passions and serve the public while doing what we love.” 51

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BY THE BOOK Looking for a new story for summertime? These authors with Ocean City connections may have just the book you need

SWEET summer romance is perfect to read on the beach. Of course, a carefully plotted mystery could be just the thing, too. Then again, there are also classics and thrillers, graphic novels and biographies, local history and historical fiction … and the list goes on and on. But that’s the magic of reading at the shore, feet buried in the sand and sun shining in the sky. Any book can be a beach read. “If you ask me what a beach read is, it’s the book you’re reading that you’re taking to the beach,” Lori Samlin Miller said. “It’s whatever you enjoy. You shouldn’t feel limited to one genre.” Lori is the author of “Stay Where I Can See You,” a children’s story with a poignant lesson inspired by discovering a bale of baby diamondback terrapins on a Jersey Shore beach. Lori, of Cherry Hill, wrote the tale the summer she spent shuttling her son to and from his job at Johnson’s Popcorn on the Ocean City Boardwalk from the family’s beach house in Ventnor. While Lori’s book is geared toward kids, with fun, engaging illustrations by Frank Zampino, the book also includes facts about diamondback terrapins in the back, which speaks to the author’s background as a special education teacher. “I’m really interested in taking my experiences and helping parents and helping society to better accept everybody the way they are and for what they have to offer and for helping people reach their potential,” Lori said. Having written two other children’s books – with another on the way – Lori said the journey has been exciting, although not unexpected. Growing up in West Philadelphia, Lori remembers unloading her stress by hiding out in the school library. Books were always a comfort – and an escape. “My father was a storyteller and my mother was always reading to us. There were always books in my house. My older sister is an avid reader and became a librarian. I became a teacher,” she said. “I feel like I know how to tell a story in a way that will make it interesting.” Being able to keep a book interesting is, naturally, a necessary ability for a writer. Writing about what one finds interesting, though, seems to be a trick of the trade, too. Such is the case with Fred Miller, an Ocean City history aficionado who came into the field quite unconventionally.

Miller, a longtime member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, was put on public relations duty in 1981 when then OCBP Captain George Lafferty was unhappy with the patrol’s press. “That got me interested in writing and researching,” Fred said. “After the beach patrol, I got interested in all the other histories.” Fred – alongside his late wife, Susan, who passed away in 2015 – has written nine history books. The first was “America’s Greatest Family Resort” about – you guessed it – Ocean City, which was published in 2003. Miller wrote this when the town was gearing up for its 125th anniversary. “That’s still my favorite book,” said Fred, who served for years on the Ocean City Historical Museum board and as the institution’s president. The last book Miller wrote was “Legendary Locals of Ocean City,” which profiles 150 individuals with ties to this seaside resort. Fred said he’s gotten more comments on that book than any other. While he doesn’t have any plans for another book on the horizon, unsure if he could (or would want to) tackle the project without his wife by his side, he keeps busy writing history columns in four area publications – Ocean City Magazine, Ocean City Sentinel, Shore Local and the Ocean City Sure Guide. He enjoys the weekly commitment, and while he said he does it for himself, there’s another reason Fred can’t stop writing. “I just feel I’m doing a service for the community. I love Ocean City. I’ve lived here since 1965,” he said. “I want to keep it in the news and keep people aware of

the history.” Kelly Brady Channick, a 2009 Ocean City High School graduate, had a personal goal with her young adult Asbury High mystery series, too. She wanted to bring back old fashioned, feel good mysteries she remembered her mom reading to her when she was young. The sixth book in the seven-book series just dropped earlier this summer, with the seventh expected this winter. Kelly, a standout basketball player at OCHS who went on to accept a basketball scholarship to Holy Family University, wrote the first of her series, “Asbury High and the Thief’s Gamble,” the summer after she graduated high school, but her four fictional amateur detectives – Maddie, Cornelious, Carly and Pilot – had to take a bit of a hiatus after college started since Kelly had to focus on basketball and her studies. During a creative writing class her junior year, however, Kelly’s professor encouraged her to continue the series. She had written out an outline for all seven books before writing the first, so now it was a matter of putting pen to paper – or fingers to keyboard. A seven-book series is no small feat, of course, and over the years, the Upper Township resident has also had her biggest fan in her husband, Ryan. The pair are parents to Declan, three, and Patrick, one. For Kelly, writing starts with extensive outlining. With the bones of

the series worked out, Kelly deep dives into outlining chapter-by-chapter before she starts writing. “Once it’s outlined, you have no choice but to go back and turn it into a story,” she said. Kelly is a lifelong reader and writer (she’s written in a daily journal since middle school and, yes, she still has them all), so making the jump to becoming an author was a natural progression. Reading – and lots of it – is what sparked the writing bug for Jennifer Shirk, too. The Ocean City resident wasn’t a writer in high school or college – she actually graduated with a pharmacy degree – but when she was pregnant with her daughter, Juliette, she found herself filling all of her extra time with books. This continued when her daughter was young, with nap time equalling reading time for Jennifer. Eventually, she drifted from her much-loved mysteries and discovered the romance genre. “When I was reading, I was kind of rewriting the stories in my mind, thinking I would have done it this way or wondering why did the author end it that way,” Jennifer said. “I thought maybe I should try writing my own since I’m not seeing what I want to see.” It wasn’t always an easy road, but she kept traveling

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jennifer shirk. down it. She invested time in researching, attended a writers’ workshop at the Ocean City Free Public Library and didn’t give up when her first manuscript was rejected. Or her second. For Jennifer, the third time, as they say, was the charm. “Once you have that under your belt, it gets a little easier,” she said. Jennifer has now published a dozen books. Her agent has one finished manuscript she’s shopping around, and she is putting the final edits on another. She has been checking off her writing goals through the years – to be published, to have a book in print, to hit the

USA Today bestseller list – and now she’s working on getting a deal for a mass market paperback. “I call them stepping stones of goals,” she said. The solitary nature of writing books can be a bit challenging, Jennifer said, but she keeps her connections strong through writing groups and serving as the board president at the Ocean City Free Public Library. And at the end of the day, it’s all worth it. “Honestly the best part for me is I have a legacy that I can show my daughter and maybe her children one day,” Jennifer said. “It’s memorable. That’s really special.”

Want to check out one of these local reads? Learn more by visiting Lori Samlin Miller at www.lorisamlinmiller.com, Kelly Brady Channick at www.kbchannick.com, and Jennifer Shirk at www.jennifershirk.com. Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com and www.schifferbooks.com for a compendium of Fred Miller’s books. Most books are also available at Sun Rose Words & Music, 756 Asbury Avenue, and various online retailers. 55

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APE May County is special for plenty of reasons – it’s the southernmost county in New Jersey, home to both America’s oldest seaside resort (Cape May) and the unofficial lima bean capital of the world (West Cape May), and even namesake to the song, “On the Way to Cape May.” We’ve got beaches and boardwalks and plenty to make our little county shine. But it’s our considerable relationship with the United States Coast Guard that has earned us the unique distinction of being a Coast Guard Community. “There are only 29 cities or communities that have been recognized for the distinction,” said Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Timothy Tamargo, public affairs officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, of the limited number of Coast Guard Communities in the country. In many ways, it feels like Cape May County has always been a United States Coast Guard (USCG) community. After all, the Coast Guard has been operating in Cape May County, in some capacity, for almost 100 years. According to the USCG website, the U.S. Navy established a “section base” in Cape

May in 1917. Just seven years later, in 1924, the Coast Guard occupied the base and established air facilities. In 1946, the Navy relinquished the base to the Coast Guard. And while Cape May is home to the fifth largest base in the USCG, perhaps its biggest distinction is that the base serves as the USCG Training Center. “Our base here at Training Center Cape May is the recruit training center side for the Coast Guard – it’s the only one that the Coast Guard has. Eighty percent of the workforce comes through the gates of Cape May. That’s the enlisted side,” said Timothy. “The other 20 percent is the officer career path, which would go through the Coast Guard Academy up in New London, Connecticut.” And while the Coast Guard has been in the County for quite a long time, and “consolidated all recruit training functions to Cape May in 1982” according to the USCG website, it was only in 2015 that Cape May County received its official Coast Guard Community designation. And it’s a pretty big deal. “This isn’t a program that the Coast Guard goes out and solicits. The county, or the city, looks and deems it a noble venture to pursue and they put the package together,” says Tamargo, of the extensive application process. “You can be looking at a multi-year process. It’s really comprehensive… the process goes all the way

up for approval from the Commandant of the US Coast Guard and then to Congress.” The distinction means that Cape May County has been officially recognized as having extended special efforts to the Coast Guard family and their dependents, doing our best to make them feel at home in our area and contributing to their morale and ability to serve. The Coast Guard, in turn, protects our shores and waterways, and contributes as valuable members of our community. “It shows you the community itself values the service,” says Timothy. “It’s more of a personal connection. It just shows you that we’re an integrated part of the community. Our families live and work in the community. Our folks, their kids are going to the schools or people are going to church. Maybe they’re on your pick-up softball team. The whole point with the Coast Guard is we try to be part of the community which we serve.” To help facilitate that connection, the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation was founded in 2015 with the mission “to nurture the relationship between Coast Guard members and their families and the people of Cape May County,” according to the foundation website. “All enlisted members go through basic training in Cape May. That’s like 5,000 people per year,” says Marla Brown, executive director of the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation. “And there is a huge community of people working here, about 500, that work and train

on the base. They are stationed here for three years typically, and they live amongst us in Cape May County.” The foundation fosters connection through a variety of programs as well as active engagement between the Coast Guard and the local community. While those initiatives can be large – think the Coast Guard Community Festival, the Southern New Jersey Coast Guard Ball, and the Always Ready 5K – they’re just as likely to be small but mighty actions that make a meaningful and lasting impression, like the Community Activity program, in which reimbursements are distributed for community activities for active duty households; the Backpack Brigade, where backpacks full of school supplies are distributed to Coast Guard families with school age kids; or the Send Off Program. “Basically, you have all these kids leaving their families going to boot camp in Cape May for eight weeks, and during Covid, they were graduating and families weren’t allowed to see their husbands or kids graduate after being gone so long,” said Marla of the Coast Guard graduations, which happen 42 Fridays per year. “So we set up the Send Off Program, where families could go through our website and sign up and we would make a personal eraser board sign so that their graduate would know that mom or dad or whoever was proud of them.” As part of the program, volunteers would stand with their signs congratulating graduates at the

corner of Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh avenues, right at the corner of the base — and right where the bus would drive the recruits for graduation. “We thought we might lose the Send Off Program as Covid requirements eased up, but residents of the county still come to the corner every Friday. One guy drives all the way down from Hammonton,” said Marla. “It’s the greatest thing and it’s what makes my job so special.”

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BAYCATS

Kayaking rentals and tours, camps, more

316 Bay

391-7960

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BOWFISH STUDIOS

One of a kind interactive makeover experiences for ages 3+

Inside Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

938-1901

www.bowfishstudios.com

FLYOCNJ PARASAIL

State-of-the-art boats and equipment

314 Bay

398-1000

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GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

Amusements with the family in mind since 1929.

6th and Boardwalk

399-7082

www.gillians.com

GLAZED OVER

Walk in art studio

704 Asbury

398-8880

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GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB

18-hole championship course

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

927-5071

www.greatebay.com

GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS

Indoor squash and tennis, fitness classes

90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

925-9550

www.greatebay.com

JILLY’S ARCADE

Awesome arcade, ten cent skeeball

1172 Boardwalk

385-1234

www.jillysocnj.com

LOCAL GYM & FITNESS

Ocean City's complete gym 908 Asbury

545-8732

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OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Salt water pool

1735 Simpson

398-6900

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OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER

Classes, shows, Summer art camp

1735 Simpson

399-7628

www.oceancityartscenter.org

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits

1735 Simpson

399-1801

www.ocnjmuseum.org

OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER

Boat rentals, full bait and tackle store

300 Bay

391-8300

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OCEAN CITY LIBRARY

Filled with DVDs, games, and books

1735 Simpson

399-2434

www.oceancitylibrary.org

OC MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

12 hole, par 3

26th and Bay

399-5762

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OCNJ WATERSPORTS

Aqua park, banana boat, beachy tiki

228 & 314 Bay

398-9000

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OC POPS

An Ocean City tradition

Various venues

525-9248

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OC THEATRE COMPANY

Broadway style shows

1501 West

525-9300

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PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE

Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts

1020 Boardwalk

399-4751

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Living history museum

801 E. 4th

736-0130

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URFING is wicked fun whether you hit the knee-highs or nine footers, but it’s also incredibly demanding on our bodies. Many of my avid surfing clients will come in with shoulder pain and low back pain – sometimes both – mainly due to the extended-arched position needed for repetitive paddling motions. This leads to overuse and a lot of stiffness in many muscles. Surfing not only requires practice, but also high levels of strength, endurance, and mobility. Here are a few mobility and strength exercises to help improve your ride and prevent future injuries:

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Mobility work: 1. Loosened Lats Foam rollers are proven to help relieve pain, stiffness and tightness in muscles, connective tissues, and joints. Our lats are big muscles that are important for pulling our arms down (“the swimmer’s muscle”). Lay on your side with the foam roller underneath your shoulder blade with your arm over your head. To find those sore spots, roll up and down. The process should be fairly uncomfortable, so keep rolling about 30 seconds over each particular sore spot you find along the way. Ideally you should be rolling two to five minutes on each side. The compression will help get that muscle loosened up to improve your overhead range and freedom of flexibility through your thoracic spine (mid back). Repeat on the other side.

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2. Hip Openers In a deep squat, grab your right shin with the opposite hand. As your core stays tall, rotate the upper body towards the sky, reaching overhead with the right arm. Return to center, repeat eight to ten times. Switch sides. 3. Thoracic Extension Using a rolled up yoga mat, towel, foam roller or barbell, place under your mid-back. Gently lower your

head to the floor, extending your back over the roller. While you extend, reach your arms overhead and relax your head and neck. Hold for 10 seconds, while taking deep belly breaths. Sit back up. Move the roller a bit up your back repeat five to eight times.

Strength work: 4. Burpee Box (or Stair) Jumps The explosiveness you need for a solid pop-up. While a burpee mimics a pop-up, the box jump adds solid lower body strength training. No box? Get to the boards early and use the stair height of your choice. Standing in front of the box (or stairs) further than an arm’s length away, drop to the ground, chest to floor with your arms pushed up at your side. Explode back into a standing position in one movement and jump up to the box landing on both feet evenly. Step down. Repeat eight to ten times. 5. Inverted Rows You can do these right on the boards using the metal railings. Lay under a bar at a comfortable height. With your heels planted on the boards, grip the bar shoulder width apart. Pull your chest toward the bar. Through the movement, pinch your shoulder blades together to activate the back muscles. Try to keep your neck neutral. Repeat eight to ten times. 6. Plank While surfing, your core is working overtime to compensate for instability out on the water. Firing up your trunk will create better core and back strength. Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and with your forearms on the floor. Extend your legs behind you with toes tucked, pressing into the plank. Make sure to keep your body in a straight line, keeping your ab muscles tight. Hold 30-60 seconds. Repeat three to five times. Turn it up a notch by performing on a stability ball. Check with a doctor before beginning any new routine, including this one.

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OC Services Directory PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Boutique Hotel European-inspired hotel, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871.

INSURANCE AGENCY McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, 399-0060.

Beach Club Hotel Ocean views, pool, sun terrace. 1280 Boardwalk, 399-8555.

REALTORS Monihan Realty Multiple locations, 800-2550998.

Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, well-appointed, onebedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500. Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614. The Forum Largest pool in OCNJ. Can accommodate large parties. 800-814 Atlantic Avenue, 399-8700. Ocean 7 Family-friendly property with standard and king efficiencies or two room suites. Heated outdoor pool. 870 East 7th, 609-398-2200. The Pavilion Connecting rooms available, suites, apartments, complimentary beach tags, large pool. 801 Atlantic, 609-399-8080. Pier 4 Contemporary, four story high rise hotel with spectacular bay views. Family-run. 6 Broadway, Somers Point. 609-927-9141. Scarborough Inn Ocean City's oldest hotel, built in 1895. From iconic pink fish scale shingles, to Benny Goodman playing on the gramophone, this inn brings a cozy vibe. 720 Ocean, 609-399-1558. Jilly's Properties Several options for your stay. Clean, affordable, and unique properties in top locations. 609385-1234. Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800. The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-7500. Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319. Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073.

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Berger Realty Multiple locations, 888-3990076. Pete Madden Goldcoast Sotheby's 200 34th Street, 513-4781. Daniel Maimone Remax 3301 Bay, 670-9978. Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 398-6762. MEDICAL Atlantic Coast Dentistry 450 Shore, Somers Point, 601-9566. Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 3994542. Ocean City Family Practice Center 500 6th Street, 399-1862 Cape Regional Urgent Care Quick, convenient, quality care. 8 Route 9 South, Marmora, 4656364. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT/ MARKETING/DESIGN Gone Native Communications Need a new logo and some branding for your business? The folks behind this fab mag can help! Ad design, brochures, rack cards, more. Call 609-701-2712. PHOTOGRAPHY Kelly and Craig Photography Jersey Shore residents who work up and down South Jersey's coast. 267-614-5335, www. kellyandcraigphotography.com SHARED WORK SPACE Driftspaces A shared (and chic) space where community members can rent spaces monthly or daily. Quiet pod rental also. Free coffee/tea, laser printing, WiFi, shared kitchen, 24-hour access. 956 Asbury, 545-8271.

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Services Guide

Books of the Month

Coastal Community

By the Book

Helping Hands

Trends - Fresh & Local

Store Guide

Shop Talk - Surf Mall

Meet the Maker

Horoscopes

It’s History by Fred Miller

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Cheers

Letter from the Editor

Dining Guide

In the Kitchen

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