Ocean City SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2014
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Shopping•Dining•Events•History and More in America’s Greatest Family Resort
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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My seven
ID YOU KNOW September comes from the Latin word meaning "seven?" It used to be the seventh month until the calendar reform added January and February, thus pushing September back to the ninth position it currently holds. The name, however didn't change. In honor of this little bit of trivia, I thought it'd be fun to name seven things I love about the shoulder season in OC. Here goes: 1. The beach. (Yes, it's still here and it's amazing.) 2. Fall Block Party. (A mile long shopping and eating party? Yes please.) 3. Butterflies. (The monarchs sweep OC in September/October.) 4. The ocean. (Arguably the best time to swim - on a guarded beach of course.) 5. Charity walks/runs/rides. (So many ways to get involved to raise funds and have fun.) 6. Halloween parade. (My perennial favorite.) 7. The weather. (It's glorious crisp.) The other day I was jogging on the Boards when I passed a young dad and his nine-month-old. I commented that the pair were up and at 'em early. It was 6:30am on a Saturday, after all. The dad smiled and said, "My wife had a rough week, so I thought I'd give her a break this morning." Just being in Ocean City is like giving yourself a break after a rough day, week, month or year. And we all deserve a break sometimes.
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Contents
RIVETING The Miss Ocean City contestants parade along the Boardwalk Photo by Stefanie Godfrey
THIS ISSUE Pop Horticulture 28 Street Cred 34 Banner Days 36 Good Catch 40 The Devil Inside 44 EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Desk 3 Hide & Seek Contest 3 Adorable Creature 3 Last Shot 58
SHORE EATS In the Kitchen 5 Battle Cheesesteak 6 Famished Foodie 10 The Dining Guide 12 LOCAL OCEAN Snapshots 16, 19, 23 Random Employees 17 Facebook Fan 17 Six Questions 18 Events Calendar 20 It’s History 24
SHOPPING Ocean City Style 25 The Look 25 Must Haves 26 The Shopping Guide 30 Books by the Beach 33
ACTIVITIES Clean Ocean Action 49 Activities Guide 48 Word Search 50 Ocean’s Eleven 52 SERVICES Pets for Adoption 55 Services Guide 56 Real Tour 57
Shore Eats Battle Cheesesteak 7 / 701 Mosaic 10 / Dining Guide 14
IN THE KITCHEN Bill Godfrey interviews the cookie man Wards Pastry owner, Walt Hohman
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VERYBODY knows Wards Pastry shop. I mean c’mon, if you’ve spent any time in the OC you’ve probably had something from this yummy establishment (maybe you didn’t even know it). The cream donuts are awesome, the cakes are fabulous, the service is oldschool friendly – you can’t go wrong if you get something from Wards. But maybe you don’t know the man behind the goodies, Walter Hohman. Walt is a third-generation baker (a graduate of University of Wards Pastry in his words), an active community member and a really nice guy. Have you met Walt? Ever stop and say hi? He’s so nice and friendly. I always come away feeling a little better after an encounter with Walt. Turns out Walt spends a lot of time at work ensuring everything he bakes is satisfying and delicious – talk about your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes (sorry, who can resist quoting the Candyman). Like a lot of locals (Walt’s a superlocal having grown up in the area), he spends most of the summer working instead of on the beach. But even though he works seven days a week, he still likes to let his hair down and do some cool stuff. What kind of stuff? Read on… OC mag: So give me the back story Walter, how did you wind up as one of the OC’s sweetest guys? WH: Well, to start at the beginning, the bakery was started by Mr. and Mrs. Ward back in the ‘20s. My grandfather bought the bakery from Mrs. Ward in 1941. It was a well-established place back then so my grandfather kept the name – that’s why
it’s not called Hohman’s. So my grandfather had it, my father had it and now I own it. I’ve been working here since I was 12 years old. OC mag: Where did you learn to bake – to take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew cover it with choc’late and a miracle or two? WH: University of Wards Pastry. OC mag: Where are you from? WH: I grew up in Somers Point. Mainland Class of ’83. OC mag: Why is there no apostrophe in Wards? WH: My last name’s not Ward. The apostrophe shows possession. OC mag: Ah yes, the old possessive apostrophe. Ever get any down time? WH: In the off season, yes. OC mag: So what do you like to do with your downtime? WH: I have a Jeep so I do some offroading. I like to get back in the woods, do some hunting, fishing, camping. OC mag: I’ve seen you driving a ‘vette on the Boards during parades. Gimme the dish on that vehicle. WH: I drive in various Ocean City parades. I’m on a list and anytime there’s a parade they ask me to drive. OC mag: Okay. Keep going with that thought. I’ve been out to the race track at Millville (actually it’s called the New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) and it sits on more than 500 acres in Millville. The park is truly a unique experience in this area.
It offers top-notch racing on two courses, motorcycle racing and racing schools, gokarting and the chance for amateurs to race as well, but I digress). I’ve seen you out there... WH: Yes, I do have the Corvette. I like to race around a bit. I do that occasionally out at Millville. I like road racing and I do go to Millville to watch the races out there. I have raced my car out there a couple times but it’s hard on the car and the car’s really not built for that. I try to take it easy on that. OC mag: Ever relax in town? WH: I have a beach permit and I like to fish off the beach in the wintertime – that’s about the only time I get to the beach. In the summer I work. A lot. OC mag: I know bakers start early. What time do you start? WH: I go in anywhere from 5 to 7am nowadays. But I’m there seven days. OC mag: Seven days? WH: Yeah, I still work seven days a
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FOOD WARS BATTLE CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK
DEL'S GRILL
KIRK'S PIZZA
934 BOARDWALK, OC
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GHHHHH, not cheesesteaks for dinner again! That’s what I always said when my mom made them. When my editor asked me to eat one, I responded the same way. Ick. I usually just drown them in ketchup and move on with my life. But girl, let me tell you. This was a chicken cheesesteak, and it was from Del’s. And it was ah-may-zing. Like oh-em-gee. If you haven’t tried one yet, you need to. Like, now. Get out your phone and give Del’s a call – within five minutes you’ll be eating a piece of perfection. The bread was the bomb, the chicken was on point, and the cheese was perfectly proportioned. The entire sandwich was poppin’. It definitely hit the spot and I didn’t even mind the massive food baby I had as a result afterwards. I guess that’s what I get for scarfing it down in 30 seconds. No ketchup required. Sorry, Mom.
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’M A cheesesteak snob. I grew up on cheesesteaks, I know good cheesesteaks and where to get them, and I don’t suffer cheesesteak fools. Finding a good cheesesteak – be it beef or chicken - is difficult in these parts but Kirk’s Pizza in Marmora is the real deal. Quality chicken is the first step and Kirk’s chicken is the main reason I keep going back. Don’t even try to serve me that thin-sliced stuff you get in the supermarket, you’ll never see me in your place again. Second, you have to know how to cook it on the grill. You gotta chop it and flip it. Kirk is originally from the Philadelphia area so he and his crew know the proper technique. The third ingredient is the roll. I’m not sure where Kirk gets his, but they are some awesome rolls. Got the equation? Quality chicken, proper cooking technique and bangin' bread = good.
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continued from page 5 week. OC mag: You must take some time off. WH: I’ll take a couple days here and there. OC mag: You gotta love your job. WH: I do. OC mag: What’s your best-selling item? WH: Hmm... it’s a three-way tie. Forty percent of our business is cakes. After that it’s our fried cinnamon buns and butter cookies. OC mag: Do you have a favorite? WH: I like our cobblestone bread, it’s really good. OC mag: Have you been in the same location since the '20s? WH: Sort of. Up until 1972 the bakery was next door, so pretty much the same location. OC mag: Who is the most famous customer you can remember? WH: Oh jeez... Captain Kangaroo I guess. He used to come in all the time. For all I know Robert De Niro came in, but I’m not always up front greeting customers. OC mag: What did I miss? WH: Hmm, not sure, let’s see... wow now that I think about it I’ve owned that store for 26 years. OC mag: So Mr. and Mrs. Visitor stop in your store and ask for your opinion on what to do. What do you tell them? WH: Before they go anywhere I’d recommend some cinnamon buns – gotta fuel up, followed by a bike ride or a walk on the Boardwalk. After that dad might want to take the family fishing – mom can sit on the beach if she likes. Then it’s rides on the Boards at night. OC mag: What’s your favorite ride? WH: The elevated train ride at Gillian’s – the one that goes all around the park. " ME WANT COOKIE
Page 5: Walt and his crew. This page top to bottom: Walt rolls out the dough; confectioner's sugar makes everything look pretty; Wards sticky buns and other sweet offerings. Photos by Sam Florio
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FAMISHED FOODIE
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Left: Server Amy brings the dishes pretty and loaded with food. Opposite page clockwise from left: The jerk chicken is full of spice; the patties can be filled with chicken, beef or veggies; the pasta puttanesca is colorful and bright.
MOSAIC OF TASTES Al Dente gets spicy at 701 Mosaic
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ITTING down at 701 Mosaic at the corner of Fourth and Ocean is like stepping on the train to Flavortown. Seriously, all I could say during my meal was “this has so much flavor, this has so much flavor!” So yes Apollonia and I had a lovely experience at 701 Mosaic. We left the children – Sonny, Michael and Connie – at home with our babysitter, Luca Brasi, so that may have contributed to our good time, but the food was great, the service was friendly and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. I’m a creature of habit and 80 percent of my meals feature my favorite foods; pizza, burgers, you know the menu. But given the chance I like to mix it up and give my taste buds something new, so when Apollonia suggested we mosey over to 701 Mosaic I didn’t hesitate. Boasting “contemporary Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine,” 701 Mosaic is the brain child of Pamela and Herbie Womble, who began their vision in 2004 with a beatup and vacant store front and who have transformed it into one of the island’s tastiest eateries.
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The menu is mouth-watering and includes Jerk chicken and pork, Mediterranean-style dishes like chicken Byzantine (which is panseared chicken simmered with tomatoes, onions, peppers and leeks and served with couscous and toasted pine nuts) and other off-the beaten-path dishes. The menu reflects the roots, as well as the travels of Pamela and especially Herbie, who is a trained chef born and raised in Jamaica. “Herbie grew up in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies on a farm,” said Pamela. “He’s been in the restaurant business for almost 40 years. He went to culinary school, worked in North Jersey and mid-town Manhattan and worked his way up to executive chef. He got a little tired of the “decision by committee” experience in New York so we had this opportunity to cook the food he loved that celebrated his Caribbean heritage, and that also required him to use his training in French and Italian cuisine. 701 is the building number and Mosaic represents my husband’s approach to his cooking. When you make a mosaic each stone has its own beauty and when you put them together you get something even greater.”
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701 Mosaic is gem of a joint tucked neatly into the quietness of the island’s north end, away from the bustle of the Boardwalk. This is one of the reasons to visit. We visited on a Thursday during the busiest week of summer and found a parking spot not more than 100 yards from the place. The eatery has been there for about six years and it’s really beginning to hit its stride. “It’s been exciting to have long-time customers come back this summer and say ‘we’re so happy to see you this busy and that things are going well for you.’ We opened in 2008 at the height of the recession and we were watching every penny,” said Pamela. Apollonia and I were greeted by Pamela who is always a pleasure to talk with; she has such a lovely energy. We landed at a twotop near a window and began planning our strategy. Next to us was a nice couple from Philadelphia and being friendly folks we couldn’t help but strike up a conversation. Wendy and Barry own Barry’s Steaks in the Roxborough section of the Cradle of Liberty (we're planning a visit next time we're in the city). They too were ecstatic they found this eatery and were having a great time. “We don’t usually venture into the north end,” said Wendy. “But we’re really glad we found this place. This is excellent.” I could easily have stayed within my comfort zone and ordered crab cakes or the coconut fried shrimp (which, I’m sure would have been excellent choices), but Apollonia
said “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.” so we did. Apollonia started with “patties,” which are three turnovers filled with chicken, beef or veggies. I ordered the “dip trio,” consisting of housemade babaganoush, hummus and tzatziki with toasted pita. This was when the evening’s catch phrase, “this has so much flavor” began. The presentation was lovely; the three sauces were separated by the pita slices and colorfully accented with red and green peppers. I sliced up the green peppers and used them to add a bit of zing to each bite of this dish. I was pleased I could customize each bite; each bite was as spicy as I wanted. There were a lot of layers to this dish. Like I said, it had a lot of flavor. Our server Amy brought out samples of signature drinks made by Herbie: non-alcoholic ginger beer and sorrel. Sorrel is a Jamaican specialty made from hibiscus flowers. The drinks were also packed with flavor (!). Amy told us they are best when served over ice. Apollonia was barely speaking and I wondered why, until she let me taste her patties which were out of this world. How do I explain? Oh yes, lots of flavor! Out came our entrées right on time (properly timed is important in a restaurant experience – nobody wants their entrée too early or too late). I had the jerk chicken and it was delicious. The chicken was oh-so-juicy when it arrived – that’s partly a function of it being on the bone as well as a result of the chef’s expertise. I thought the seasonings were excellent – a bit of allspice, scotch bonnet and spoonful of love. Amy warned us that it might be spicy but I thought it had a wonderful flavor without going over the top with spice. Some bites were almost sweet. Apollonia had the chicken curry and she raved about it. I thought the curry was a little hotter than the jerk chicken, but anytime you order curry you have to know it’s gonna have some heat. But again, the flavors were fabulous – deep and rich with a creamy texture and a nice side of Jasmine rice. A very fresh taste that reminded me of great dishes I’ve had in Manhattan. I was very satisfied after this meal and that’s the point of any restaurant experience. The atmosphere was friendly, the food was flavorful and served on time at the proper temperature, our server was helpful and we walked out with a smile on our faces. Two thumbs up. "
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“People who love to eat are always the best people.” - Julia Child
The Dining Guide consult this list for the best places to eat in and around OC
PIZZA/BREAD/ROLLS
Boardwalk, 398-5700. Open year round.
COFFEE/SWEETS
BENNIE’S BREAD AND ITALIAN MARKET Magnificent bread, Italian pastries, cakes, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. See ad page 9.
HULA RESTAURANT AND SAUCE COMPANY Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 3992400. See ad page 13.
AUNT BETTY’S ICE CREAM SHACK Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005.
KIRK’S PIZZA This pizza place is always busy. Try the buffalo chicken cheesesteak. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. Open year round. See ad page 6.
JON & PATTY’S Healthy, creative bistro fare. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round. See ad page 6.
MANCO & MANCO PIZZA OC icon. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 9th Street open year round, 399-2548. See ad page 9.
OC SURF CAFÉ Surf-inspired cuisine. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. Open year round. RED’S JERSEYMEX Superior Mexi/Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 399-2272. Open year round. See ad page 6.
MARIO'S PIZZA A whole new spacious dining room, delicious Italian pizza and dinners.
GLOBAL CUISINE/ SEAFOOD ADELENE Serving breakfast and lunch daily; dinners weekends. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546. See ad page 14. CINCO DE MAYO Awesome authentic Mexican food. B, L, D. Try the Chiles Rellenos. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199. Open year round. THE CLAM BAR Fresh seafood right on the bay. 910 Bay, Somers Point, 927-8783. COUSIN’S Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. See ad page 9. EMILY’S OCEAN ROOM High tea all summer long (complete with white gloves!), breakfast and lunch year round. 11th &
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SINDIA Serving up full meals (including homemade desserts!) at great prices. 801 Plymouth Place, 399-1997. TUCKAHOE INN Delicious dinners, Boat Bar open weekends until September 23. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley's Point, 390-3322. Open year round. See ad page 7. UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round. VOLTACO’S We think about eating here at least once a day. Not sure if that says more about us, or the amazing food. We’ll say the food. 957 West Avenue, 399-0753.
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Marmora. 226-6859.
BAKED PASTRY SHOP The cake here is baked with love as well as fine ingredients. You can taste the difference. 32 Tuckahoe Rd,
CRAZY SUSAN’S COOKIES She’s crazy, but that’s good for us cookie lovers because her crazy means a roller coaster for your taste buds. 1345 West, 391-1919. Open year round. GEORGE’S Fantastic breakfasts, even better macaroons. Ice cream too. 700 Boardwalk, 398-4444. JOHNNY B GOODE Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. JOHNSON’S POPCORN Part of the original OC Trifecta. This corn is legend. When you are lucky enough to get a batch right out of the kettle, it's heaven in a white plastic tub. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.
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continued from page 12 KB’S KETTLE KORN Sometimes you feel a little sweet, sometimes a little salty. Now you can be both. 600 Boardwalk, Wonderland Pier, 646-7069. MALLON'S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS Fresh, gooey buns - an absolute must while in town. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531. OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.
WARDS PASTRY Butter cookies and fried sticky buns. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. See ad page 11. YOASIS The inside of this Downtown eatery looks as good as the froyo tastes. 838 Asbury, 5252100. Open year round.
JAY’S CRABSHACK Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round. JILLY’S With an ice cream and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk. See ad page 36.
STARBUCKS 1061 Asbury, 938-6905. BURGERS/FRIES/CRABCAKES/ CHEESESTEAKS
READY’S COFFEE SHOP Really good, old school diner. 415 8th Street, 399-4418. Open year round. "
DEL’S OCEANSIDE GRILL Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. FLIPPERS GRILL Outside at Port-OCall Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.
CASUAL OCEANFRONT DINING at Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean City, NJ SERVING BREAKFAST 7:30 – 11 AM SERVING LUNCH 12 – 2 PM SERVING DINNER FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 5 – 9 PM
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - OCEAN CITY
Officer Kedziora and David Wiechec
Valentina Vasicak and Officer Ruf
Vanessa and Michelle Karayiannis
Hailee, Kayla, and Tara Pietrowitz
Stella Fleming, McKenzie and Clint Helphenstine, McKenna Fleming and Andi and Kyle Helphenstine
Christopher Morton, Jayonna Robinson, Ah’layah Legette
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RANDOM EMPLOYEES Interviews with a few hard workers in OC
FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH Ann Sral
ASHLEY TURNER Monkey Bread Asbury Avenue What’s your favorite thing on the menu? The original monkey bread. How often do you eat it? I bring home the leftovers. So I eat it a lot. More than I should. Favorite place to shop? Urban Outfitters. Favorite store on Asbury Avenue? Colette, right across the street. Favorite Boardwalk snack (other than Monkey Bread)? Johnson’s Popcorn. I like the regular caramel corn the best. Are you in college? Yes, Bloomsburg University. Major? Business Marketing Last movie you watched? 22 Jump Street. Do you have any nicknames? No. Siblings? I have two brothers and two sisters. BILL WOODS 34th Street Welcome Center What do you like best about your job? Dealing with people. From working in real estate insurance and being a former councilman, I’ve always been a people person. Why do people come to the Welcome Center? Some come to get brochures for their rental properties, others come in off the Garden State Parkway for the first time and ask where are the best places to go. Others will ask me odd things like where to go to get the sty on their eye taken care of. After living here for so long, there isn’t much I don’t know about Ocean City. When you're not working, what are you doing? I do a lot of public service. I’m the chairman of the Ocean City Housing Authority. I also go to the beach, travel, read, and I spend a lot of time with my granddaughter. I’m an amateur painter, too. Favorite place in Ocean City? The Boardwalk. I met my wife Mary there in 1956, We both worked at Shriver's. She cut fudge and I pulled taffy. ANGIE KELLY Ocean Treasures What’s your sign? Sagittarius. Besides Ocean Paradise, what’s your favorite place to shop for clothes? Forever21. Favorite color? Blue. School? I’ll be a freshman at Ocean City
High School. What do you do when you’re not working? I hang out with friends and sleep. I also play a lot of sports. What sports do you play? You want me to name them all? Okay… basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, softball, crew, and a little boxing. It’s fun. Favorite store on the Boardwalk? The Islander. Favorite store on Asbury? Yoasis. I always get the Reese’s Pieces topping. I love peanut butter. Favorite song right now? Break Free by Ariana Grande. "
"OCNJ is a magical place!"
Every month we pick a random Facebook fan and give them a gift certificate for an OC business in exchange for a small interview. For your chance to win, LIKE our page at www.facebook.com/oceancitymagazine. How long have you been vacationing in Ocean City? I have been going to Ocean City for 32 years this August. I normally go down twice with my family and then at least three other times with my sissy and friends. July would have to be my favorite summer month because I love the 4th of July. Describe your best day in Ocean City. My ideal beach day would be getting up early and having a great breakfast at the Varsity Inn, a coffee to
go from Ocean City Coffee Company, going to the beach, lunch at Bob's Grill, back to the beach, then back to the hotel to get ready for the night, dinner at Angelo's, and walking the Boardwalk shopping at all the great stores. How old were you when you first visited the island? My parents have been going to Ocean City faithfully for over 40 years. So I was a newborn for my first visit. What do you like best about OC? The sense of community. Everyone is always so nice and you can feel so relaxed and safe. Favorite song? Shout by the Isley Brothers, I just cannot stop dancing when I hear it – I'm a huge oldies fan. "
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SIX QUESTIONS
FRED MILLER Sam Florio chats with OC's resident historian
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OU’VE seen Fred Miller’s books all around Ocean City, and you probably have one sitting on your coffee table. I mean, he’s written nine of them! Not only is Fred an author, but he is a trustee at the Ocean City Historical Museum, a husband, a great-uncle, and he’s still active with the Ocean City Beach Patrol (he served on the squad from 1965 to 1997). Not only that, but Fred is as in love with America’s Greatest Family Resort as he is with his wife of 33 years, Susan. I could talk to him for hours about life in Ocean City, and that’s just what I did. How did you meet your wife, and coauthor, Susan? I was a lifeguard on 14th Street. She always prides herself on the fact that she is the one who picked me up. We met July 16, right in front of Bob’s Grill. That’s always been a special beach for us. We are joined at the hip and have been together constantly for 39 years. Susan and I have always worked together. Anytime I do
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an article or write anything at all, she proofreads it. I have no problem with Susan’s constructive criticism. She’s very good, and she’s smart. She always says, “Hey, I was smart enough to get you to marry me.” What did you do before being aptly named Ocean City’s historian? I started off with a degree in history education, physical education and health education. I was a physical education teacher and a wrestling coach. I taught at Pennsauken High School for most of my career (27 years). I never taught history, but I could have. It has always been my favorite, and I’ve always been interested in local history. I retired in 1996, but I’ve considered Ocean City my home since 1965. We just love Ocean City, and I’m always amazed when I do the history. How did you decide to write your first book, Ocean City: America’s Greatest Family Resort (The Making of America Series)? In 2004, it was the 125th anniversary of Ocean City. That’s what I wrote the
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book for. I was writing a lot of articles in the Gazette and the Ocean City Sentinel. My friend, Bud McKinley, who was the lieutenant of the beach patrol said, “You know, you just gotta sit down and write.” Researching is easy, it’s the sitting down and writing that is the challenge. But he was right, and that anniversary was perfect because people are interested in anniversaries. There’s another thing I like about Ocean City’s history – it only goes back to 1879, so it’s easy for me. You have nine books so far. Are you afraid you’re going to run out of ideas? I always think that, but this is nine books that we’ve done. We’ve done six with Arcadia Publishing and three with Schiffer Publishing. Everyone says, “What’s the next book?” And I’m never sure what the next book is. The ideas just come to us. I research to write articles for different papers every week, so I just put it all together. Every day we are doing something. None of these books are easy to create, and I want to make sure everything is perfect. Do you have any free time? You seem like you’re always moving. Believe it or not, I do have some! I bike every day. Biking is as much mental as physical, especially now with Susan fighting leukemia. I get out for at least an hour every day and bike. I do it wherever I go, but now, I love to go to the new Ninth Street bridge. I compare it to Disney World – everything is perfect. Of course, I’m also always active with the lifeguards. What do you do with them? Since 1991, I’ve been in charge of getting the group picture organized. This year there were 153 people. It’s so neat to see these guys. There is generation after generation of lifeguards. It’s amazing how important it is to them to have been an Ocean City lifeguard. Tradition is so important. Did you know they started calling Ocean City America’s Greatest Family Resort in 1920? I can’t wait until 2020, I’ll be writing a big article! For a town to have the same motto for 100 years – it’s amazing. " - photo by Sam Florio
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ON THE OCEAN CITY BEACHES
Alex and Jeff Silvey
Bill Adams, Lily Bonnet, Lexy Chamberlain, Addy Ruffalo
Tim, Cruz, and Meadow Dinofa
Casey and Mark Kessler
Faith Sekel, Samantha Dune, Ellie Ryan
Jessica and Lucas Timlin
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September 1 LABOR DAY RACE Five mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. Great end of the summer season event. $25 to register on race day. $10 for 4 years and under. For more information, call (609) 5259317 or visit www.ocnj.us/RaceEvents. 2 OC POPS AND OCTC PRESENT SWING 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $30/25 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. Additional showing September 5. 3 – FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFTERS Every Wednesday at the Tabernacle Grounds. Crafters will be located in the firehouse parking lot on 6th Street. 8am-1pm.
5-7 STREET ROD WEEKEND Classic cars displayed on the Boardwalk from 12-4pm Saturday. For more information, call (609) 5259300. 6 THE VAN-DELLS Music from the '50s and '60s. Starts 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $20 and available at the Music Pier Box Office and at www.ocnj.us.
7 FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE SHORES 2201 Bay Avenue, 12-3pm. Registration 11am. Five block walk, music, food, games, prizes, crafters, activities for the kids, and much more. Registration $40 for a family of four, $10 each additional family member, or $15 per single person. All proceeds will benefit United Methodist Homes of NJ Fellowship Fund. For more information, call (609) 399-8505 or visit www.theshoreretirement.org. 7 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS OUR THREE TENORS II 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. These tenors will knock your socks off. Tickets $20 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 10 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Chloe Moore and Stephen LaBrie. Be surrounded with the glorious sounds of The Best of Johann Strauss, Jr. Tickets $15/10 at www.ocnj.us/ boxoffice. 13 AIRPORT FESTIVAL Annual festival at the Municipal Airport on 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am -3pm. Includes a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to classics. Meet the performers for the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 14 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW 1pm, 6th-14th Streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world, plus military demonstrations. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 14 POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS SEASONAL DELIGHTS 7:30pm at the Ocean City High
School Hughes Performing Arts Center on 501 Atlantic Avenue. Award winning violinist Elena Urisote and trumpeter Steven Franklin. Tickets $15 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 20 7TH ANNUAL “MUSIC FOR THE HEART” A night of song and dance to benefit the American Heart Association. 6pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $10. For ticket information, call Chris at (609) 6534677. 20 WALK TO DEFEAT ALS This 2 mile walk on the Boardwalk raises funds to support patient services and research into finding a cure for ALS. Registration 9am at 6th Street practice field, walk begins at 10am. For more information, call (215) 6435434 or visit www.alsphiladelphia.org. 21 CORVETTE SHOW Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the east. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th14th Street, 11:30am-4pm. For more information, call (609)-457-0081. To register, visit www.boardwalkcorvette. com.
27 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million for multiple sclerosis, it promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel
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through the quaint towns and back roads of Southern New Jersey. For more information, call (800) 445-BIKE or visit www.mscycling.org. 27 WALK FOR THE WOUNDED Three mile walk on the Boardwalk. Begins and ends at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Registration at 8:30am with a ceremony honoring our military at 9:30am. Walk starts at 10am. For more information, call (609) 399-0012 or visit www.walkforthewounded.org.
Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and more. In the evening, family entertainment on the Boardwalk with fireworks. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 11-13 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND Seafood vendors at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Boardwalk table sales.
28 OCNJ HALF MARATHON No race day registration. Price is $60 from September 1-23, $70 from September 2427. For more information, call (609) 5259317 or visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.
Stadium, 5th Street & Boardwalk. For more information, call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/ southjerseyNJ. 25 CLEAN OCEAN ACTION BEACH SWEEP 9am -12:30pm Check in at Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk for clean up supplies. All organizations and families are encouraged to participate in this annual statewide event to help keep our beaches clean and safe as well as to protect our coastal environment. For more information, call (609) 399-6111 x9711.
October 4-5 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES 6th-14th Streets on the Boardwalk & Asbury Avenue. No vendors.
5 JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO WALK A 5k walk to promote the mission of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for designated drivers. Registration 9am, Ceremony 10:30am at Carey Stadium off 6th Street & Boardwalk. Walk begins at 11am. For more information, call (609) 626-3880 or visit www.theherowalk.org. 11 FALL BLOCK PARTY & FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 9am-5pm on 5th-14th Streets along
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12 THE MUSIC OF ERIC CLAPTON PERFORMED BY THE CHARLIE PHILLIPS BAND Join the Charlie Phillips Band as they perform an electric and acoustic tribute to Eric Clapton. Shows at 2pm and 6pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $15 and are available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event. 18 OCEAN CITY FISHING CLUB’S 47TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT Registration at Ocean City Intermediate School, 18th Street & Simpson Avenue, at 5:30am. For more information, call (609) 398-0534. 18-19 THE SHIRT SHACK HAYRIDES ON THE BOARDWALK Free. 12- 4pm. Get on and off at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. 19 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK Registration begins at 8:30am at Carey
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29 OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT 6-8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses, and organizations. Free event. For more information, call (609) 391-0241. 30 HALLOWEEN PARADE 7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. "
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ON THE OCEAN CITY BEACHES
Zugey Garcia and Thayana Asencio
Clair, Ariella, and Nancy Enama
Newly engaged couple Mathew Thatcher and Kirsten Reed. They were engaged that day on the beach!
James and Grace Gadsby
Josie and Jason Duncan
Catherine Crawford and Grace Deitrich
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IT’S HISTORY THE DOCTOR IS IN Clockwise from top left: On September 9, 1914, the First Methodist Episcopal Church was filled with people listening to the inspirational message delivered by Dr. Washington. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the most prominent African-American leader and educator in the United States, visited Ocean City on September 9, 1914. The souvenir program showed Dr. Washington's tour of New Jersey. Dr. Washington had lunch at the Hotel Comfort. It was owned by Rev. Samuel J. Comfort, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Tabernacle Baptist Church was included in Dr. Washington’s tour of Ocean City.
DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SPEAKS IN OCEAN CITY Fred Miller on Days Gone By
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NE hundred years ago, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the most prominent African-American leader and educator in the United States, visited Ocean City. He arrived by the Pennsylvania Railroad shortly before noon on Wednesday, September 9, 1914, where he was met by a committee of citizens including Commissioner Robert Fisher, Commissioner R. Howard Thorn, Rev. S. Wesley Lake, Rev. Samuel J. Comfort, Rev. William K. Fisher, Rev. John B. Haines, and Postmaster B. Frank Smith. After the official greeting at the train station, Washington got into an automobile for a sightseeing tour of Ocean City. The tour included a visit to the Tabernacle Baptist Church where Pastor Samuel J. Comfort showed him around the church. The tour ended at the Hotel Comfort, Second Street and Bay Avenue, where a luncheon was held. Speeches were given by Commissioner Fisher, Bishop George W. Clinton, Rev. S. Wesley Lake, and Dr. Washington. At 3:00 p.m., the First Methodist Episcopal Church was filled with people waiting to hear Dr. Washington speak. The program began with the singing of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” after which Bishop Clinton, of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, led the people in prayer. On account of illness, Mayor Harry Headley was unable to preside, and Commissioner Fisher took his place and introduced Dr. Washington. The September 12, 1914 edition of the Ocean City Ledger reported, “Washington’s address sustained his reputation as a notable speaker and the large audience was delighted with the manner in which he delivered his helpful message" 24
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Ocean City was included in Dr. Washington’s historic tour of New Jersey through efforts of Rev. Comfort. A 50-page souvenir program of the twelve-city tour was available to all who wanted one. It included information about the cities on the tour, the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was founded by Dr. Washington, pictures of New Jersey Governor James F. Fielder, Ocean City Mayor Headley, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Hotel Comfort and Café, and information about the cities on the tour. "
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THE LOOK AT LOVE ON A HANGER
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CLAIRE BOYLE Bag and dress: Urban Outifitters Shoes: Thrift Shop
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ell it’s that time of year again; summer’s closing up shop, fall is about to open, and it’s back to work and school for all the vacationers. For some, it can be a difficult transition. One thing that always gets me excited for school though is shopping. I may be in college now, but I still need new pens, notebooks, and, most importantly, new clothes. I took a walk down Asbury Avenue looking for some pieces to add to my wardrobe, and Love on a Hanger caught my eye. They sell trendy clothes for women, juniors, and girls. They have everything from sweaters and leather jackets to colorful leggings, and they stock brands like Free People. I found this simple cream top with lace detailing and accessorized it with bright scarf. Scarves always make an outfit look more put-together and require almost no effort at all. Add a nice pair of jeans and a cute pair of shoes, and you’re good to go. Jeans: $170. Shirt: $68. Scarf: $38. " - Caleigh Gran
PAIGE DEMARCO Romper: Gorgeous & Lovely Shoes: American Eagle Sunglasses: Michael Kors
JODIE BOOTH Shirt: Anthropologie Shoes: Clarks Bag: 7th Street Surf Shop -Interviews and photos by Sam Florio
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MUST HAVES FALL ABOARD
BACK to school means new shoes. Choosing a good pair like these Brooks sneakers below, will keep your feet happy. Bright colors are in, laces are out. Instead of tying up, lock them laces down. Pick up both items at the Sneaker Shop, 704 Asbury #1, (609) 391-5223 CANDLES are essential fall. They're a perfect match for those cool nights. Ruth's Hallmark, 733 Asbury, (609) 398-9623
HALLOWEEN tree? Yes thank you. Whether yours is black or orange, adorable ornaments are a must. Ocean City Emporium, 709 Asbury, (609) 938-1277
POPPIES will make you pop, as long as they're in a festive pattern like this one. Pappagallo, 744 Asbury, (609) 3984009
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CHALKBOARD paint in black is so 2013. Pick your favorite color and use it to paint the unexpected, like a table, or cabinet. August Heart, 715 Asbury, (609) 3991565
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ATELY 2014 has had a lot of flashbacks to the 1970s. Don’t panic, disco isn’t back, but we do see bell bottom jeans, jumpsuits, floral headbands and hair wraps. And now, thanks to local horticulturist Antoinette DeChristopher, air plants are making a come back in Ocean City. Air plants (tillandsia) or Spanish Moss, require little upkeep – just a spritz of water every week or two and indirect sunlight. They flower each year, and do not need their roots to grow. They feed off of moisture and nutrients from the air. “You know, I just had this strange feeling to bring back the air plant. They are easy – there’s no dirt," said Antoinette. The plants are also low maintenance. Perfect for people who don't think they have a green thumb. "It’s a busy society," said Antoinette. "I'd like to get people to start putting plants back into their home." Antoinette's been interested in plants since about the age of 16. Back when she was a teenager, she even built her own greenhouse. “I went into the woods, I found an old house, and I built a greenhouse with my best friend. I was so tired of hanging with my friends on the corner, and I wanted to do something meaningful in my life,” she said. She accomplished this goal. Antoinette became the only woman groundskeeper at Atlantic County Community College, then went on to garden the pool at Harrah’s Resort. She takes a special interest in plants on the verge of extinction, keeping a garden of rare roses and perennials in her backyard when she lived in Ventnor. That's when things began to go south. After a series of failed business attempts, Antoinette found herself without a job, like so many other Americans when the economy bottomed out. Fast forward five years and the situation was becoming dire. "I was about to live in my car a few months ago," said Antoinette. Luckily, Antoinette has a optimistic outlook on life. When there is hardship, she believes there is also a new path and a new road to take. Instead of falling victim to hard times, Antoinette got creative. She walked up and down boardwalks along the Jersey Shore with her air plants. Though she didn't make any sales during those initial treks, that didn't stop her. "Whenever something bad happens," she said. "It's just an experience – move past it. That's what my dad taught me." It's a good thing she listened to her father's advice. The next time she tried to sell her plants in Ocean City on the Boardwalk, she found an unlikely customer. “I thought, 'these air plants need to be on the Boardwalk.' And I walked up and down to different stores, but nobody took them. Then there was a woman on vacation who happened to be on the Boardwalk. She stopped me and placed a $200 order. That was my
first sale,” explained Antoinette. NOTHING BUT AIR Now she has her distinctive air plants in Opposite page: Air plants sit on a few different stores from Cape May to cool stages. This page top: Jellyfish Ocean City. Antoinette's jellyfish (air plants air plants make a perfect accent for a shore home. tucked inside anemone shells, that when combined resemble the squishy sea dweller) are just the tip of her offerings. She sells small air plants on miniature tables and has plans to create tiny alligators, earrings, bracelets and even hair clips using the low maintenance greens. Antoinette has made chic-vintage more than just about clothes. Even men are buying her plants. “Men want air plants for their office. They want them in their home because most of them don’t want to have to take care of plants. That’s what gave me the idea to start selling them in surf shops. I was just walking with a bunch of plants on the Boardwalk and two surfers bought them off of me,” she said. With a smile on her face, and a strong desire to succeed, Antoinette headed to Downtown Ocean City. Lauren, an owner at Blue Eden, took the plants right out of her hands. Blue Eden is now Antoinette’s best customer. Antoinette’s air plants hang in big, different-sized clusters in front of each window of her apartment. She has boxes and tables filled with tiny, windy plants and short, straight flowering ones. Since she found a way to put her own modern, beachy, twist on them – stores up and down the east coast are grabbing them in bulk, including Blue Eden where they hang in front of the turquoise blue walls and look like jellyfish floating in the ocean. Antoinette’s air plants represent much more than a jellyfish or alligators. They represent her ability to start a business, her capacity to always remain optimistic and be happy, and her creativity and talent to revive a vintage trend with a modern twist. "
"Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping."
The Shopping Guide
- Bo Derek
consult this list for the best places to shop in and around OC
DOWNTOWN SHOP OCEAN CITY! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. See ad page 35. ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES THE GINGHAM WHALE 636 Asbury, 391-0996. APPAREL/SHOES ALYSE’S SHOES 951 Asbury, 391-8859. FLYING CARP CLOTHING GALLERY Comfort, quality, timeless design. 745 Asbury, 391-1546. COULD BE YOURS 716 Asbury, 7034457. COLETTE 900 Asbury, 525-0911. DONNA GAY DILLON BOUTIQUE 725 Asbury, 399-0082. PAPPAGALLO 744 Asbury, 398-4009. GATHERINGS/THE BAG ROOM 700 Asbury, 938-0691 SUNSEEKERS 751 Asbury, 399-1640 TA DAH, 925, 952, 1026, 1038, 1040 Asbury, 398-6771. 7TH STREET SURF SHOP, 720 Asbury, 398-7070 SEA OATS 710 Asbury, 398-8399. ART GALLERIES ACCENT GALLERY 956 Asbury, 3983577.
BEAUTY SALON LINDSY JAMES SALON 945 Asbury, 525-9900. BOOKS/CDS/OFFICE SUN ROSE WORDS & MUSIC Books, music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190. DEPARTMENT STORES B&B DEPARTMENT STORE Cool clothes, accessories. 827 Asbury, 391-0046. FLORIST SPINNING WHEEL FLORIST 858 Asbury, 398-1157. GALLERY STAINTON’S GALLERY OF SHOPS 810 Asbury, 545-8681. HOME GOODS/JEWELRY ARTISANS ALCOVE Estate jewelry, diamonds, vintage timepieces. 714 Asbury, 3992050.
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SWEETS AND TREATS RAUHAUSER’S Handcrafted sweets such as Chocolate Covered Caramel Filled Pretzels. 721 Asbury, 399-1465. CAKE STUDIO 1046 Asbury, 231-1851. THINGS TO DO GLAZED OVER Come visit at new location. Paint pottery, create mosaics. 704 Asbury, 398-8880.
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SNEAKER SHOP Come visit at new location. 704 Asbury Suite 1, 391-5223.
ISLAND BEACH GEAR Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836.
P. FRANCIS Come visit at new location. Heirloom-quality gifts and more. Mariposa. 846 Asbury, 399-5570. See ad page 27.
SCOTT GRISWOLD ART 854 Asbury.
SPORTS/ATHLETIC WEAR HARBOR OUTFITTERS 625 Asbury, 938-0175.
VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS HOY’S 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398-HOYS.
THE BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE 1119 Asbury, 391-0812.
FINE ARTS LEAGUE 608 Asbury, 8140308.
PET SHOP ANIMAL HOUSE, 705 Asbury, 398-3771
STING RAY Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660. See ad page 33.
APPAREL JILLY’S T-SHIRT FACTORY Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 32. HOME GOODS/JEWELRY HENRY’S OC’s Landmark Jeweler. 1236 Boardwalk, (800) 214-4435. See ad page 33. OLD SALT This sea shanty has some amazing home goods. 1312 Boardwalk, 399-1063. See ad page 33. RENTALS SURF BUGGY CENTERS 8th & 12th Streets on the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 976-5679.
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SURF SHOP/ SUNGLASSES BY THE SEA SURF SHOP Private and semiprivate surf lessons. 850 Boardwalk, 398-0159. SUNGLASS MENAGERIE Shades for all budgets. 1124 Boardwalk, 391-8000. SWEETS AND TREATS FUDGE KITCHEN Candy that melts in your mouth. 800 Boardwalk. 398-7457. See ad page 31. SHRIVER’S SALT WATER TAFFY Taffy, fudge, candy. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.
BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS BIKES TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP Sales, service and rentals. Nice guys too. 1214 West Avenue, 3989700. See ad page 35. RELAX CONCIERGE Rent linens, and more online. Store front too. 1213 West, 601-5077. SWEETS AND TREATS CATHY’S 14TH STREET BAKERY Try the overstuffed doughnuts. 407 E. 14th Street, 3992253. MALLON’S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS Fresh, gooey buns - an absolute must while in town. 410 55th Street, 399-7220.
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STREET CRED BY CALEIGH GRAN
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T’S HARD to imagine Ocean City as anything but sunshine, beautiful homes, and perfectly maintained streets. We know the street names by heart and we have the locations of all our favorite places memorized. We know the exact route to the beach and Boardwalk as well as the best parking spots. For many of us, it’s our home (or at least our home away from home). Or as the souvenirs on the Boardwalk often read, it’s our “happy place.” There was a time when Ocean City had a very different look, back when it was popular to cover up your body on the beach and remain as pale as possible. The story traces back to a time when the city was known as Peck’s Beach, and it was on September 10, 1879 that the foundation for America’s Greatest Family Resort was laid. On that day, three brothers named Ezra, S. Wesley, and James Lake along with William Burrell visited the island from Pleasantville. They envisioned a fabulous vacation resort for people of all ages, and they worked hard to have that vision come to fruition. While creating a Christian resort of the first order, the founders also had to deal with the simple tasks, such as naming all the streets. Ever wonder where the street names (and some building names) come from in Ocean City? Read on. As Methodist ministers, the Lake brothers were modest, hardworking individuals that knew what they wanted. They were straight-forward thinkers that didn’t mess around. They wanted alcohol to be forever prohibited (it’s still not sold in the town to this day) and for prostitution to be made illegal. It’s the perfect recipe for a family destination. Just from learning about their actions and goals, the fact that the streets running horizontal are simply numbered comes as 34
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no surprise to me. The brothers Lake had to have been very logical thinkers – and what’s a better way to name streets than in numerical order? That way it’d be harder for vacationers to get lost while staying here. You’ll also notice that the street numbers don’t skip; They probably named it Ocean City because it’s near the ocean; likewise, Ocean Avenue is near the ocean as well. You see a pattern here? One night in February of 1880 as they were planning out the city, the group sat down around a table in Somers Point and came up with names for the streets. Wesley Lake’s wife, Harriet, is the one who decided to name the most easterly street (at the time) Wesley Avenue, while Wesley himself is the one who named Central Avenue. James named Asbury and William Burrell chose West Avenue. While they may not get an A plus for creativity, Ocean City’s founders certainly hit gold. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that all of the streets were paved; prior to that, locals and vacationers alike traveled via foot and horse-drawn carriage – but they loved the city so much that they made the trek. West is now one of the busiest streets and Asbury is a favorite place to shop. The very first person to become a resident of Ocean City was a man by the name of Parker Miller. He resided at 726 Asbury Avenue, which is now in the heart of the Downtown business district. Once the city was underway, the four founders actually settled down here themselves. Ezra Lake lived at 435 Wesley Avenue, which is now a restaurant called Breakfast by the Beach. Burrell lived on 519 Fifth Street – a building that has since been turned into a bed and breakfast called the New Brighton Inn. Another street, Moore Avenue, was most likely named after Ocean City’s very first mayor, Gainer P. Moore – a Civil War veteran and a native of Chester, Pennsylvania. He later served on the Board of Education and became a Justice of the Peace as well. He was also Methodist. Although unclear, it may also be speculated that the Moorlyn Family theater originated from Gainer P. Moore as well. In 1901, a bowling alley named Moore’s Casino opened up. After that, ownership of the building changed and so did its name. It became the Moore building, the Moorlyn theater, and finally, as it is now, the Moorlyn Family Theatre. As for the other streets of Ocean City, though not mentioned but just as integral to the island we all know and love, their origin is unclear, but guesses can be made for some. St. Charles Place and St. James because the founders were very religious. Atlantic Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue because the east coast hits the Atlantic Ocean. Bay Avenue because its nearest to the bay. As noted earlier, the brothers Lake and Burrell were very methodical in their planning. They were also responsible for creating much of Ocean City’s foundation. If you were responsible for building an entire town from scratch, would you have time to come up with creative and unique street names? Probably not. "
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Banner Days A closer look at the ubiquitous planes that fly above our beaches Photos and Text by Sam Florio
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HE sun is shining. The sea breeze is tousling your hair in that oh so perfect way. Your family’s voices and chit chat fill the air as you perfect your tan on the beach with your toes in the sand. And then you hear it. Through the clear blue sky, above the sparkling, blue water, is the thrum of an airplane. The small aircraft carries a long banner advertising your favorite shop or restaurant. For a split moment, everyone is quiet while they read and then the chatter starts up again. But you, you can’t take your eyes off of the plane. Who ties that banner on the back? How many towns does it fly through? Who is in there?! I’m just like you. I want answers to all of those questions, too. You’re in luck because Ocean City Magazine asked me, the next Nancy Drew, to solve the Mystery of Banner Planes. That’s how I found myself walking through the gravel parking lot of Red Baron Air Tours and High Exposure Aerial Advertising in Woodbine on a sunny summer morning. From the outside, the hangar looks like a massive, steel shed, but inside it’s surprisingly homey (for a room that holds airplanes, anyway). I walked in, camera in hand, to find old couches, a hand-me-down TV, and a used refrigerator creating a small living room space in the front. A menu, created by one of the pilots - and appointed-chef - Sean, was written on a wipe board. A small, white airplane is parked at the edge which opens to a massive field and more airplanes. I met up with Red Baron owner and pilot Dave Dempsey, and we walked into his office. Cramped with desks and two other employees, the office is also filled with schedules, an airplane calendar and pictures of Dave’s children. Phones rang in the background as I made myself at home. Dave studied to become a commercial airplane pilot, but when he graduated in the middle of a serious job shortage, he looked for another outlet. “I wanted to do a ride business, but my partner had towed banners. We bought a man’s equipment and an airplane, and we started small. We started doing some work 38
down here about 20 years ago, and the business just took off – no pun intended,” said Dave. That business, High Exposure, now operates 11 airplanes that cover the beaches from Ocean City, MD to the Hamptons in New York, but the majority of the work is New Jersey based. That’s why we see so many banner planes while we’re on the beach with our friends and family. Maybe it’s my makeup and strappy sandals, but soon after we meet, Dave can tell knowledge about airplanes is something I lack. He began to fill me in on the details of the operation. “We drove three airplanes that we use for rides. Two Cessna 172s, that’s probably Greek to you, but it is a single engine airplane with an enclosed cockpit,” Dave said. “We also have the Red Baron, a rebuilt 1940 open cockpit airplane. You know what, let’s just go out and look for ourselves.” Dave drives me out to the field and I realize that I’ve been wrong all of this time. I thought the banners were simply tied to the end of the planes while they were still on the ground and flew up with the plane as it leaves the runway. You probably thought that too, didn’t you? The plane would never get off the ground if that were the case, according to one of the pilots there that day. As Dave and I approached the field, we spotted Chris and Scott, two soon-to-be pilots, currently studying at the flight school Dave started two years ago. They were setting out banners scheduled to go up that day. Banners are attached to 300 feet of rope. That rope is then attached to two, five foot high PVC poles connected by another 10 foot rope. “The pilot has grapple hooks, like a ninja would use to scale a building,” Dave explained. “They throw the hook out of the plane and take off. The pilot needs to come in on a fairly steep angle in order to scoop up that rope (between the PVC poles).” Like the perfect cue, Dave ends his sentence and the first banner plane of the day takes off. The hook swings underneath the rope, and the plane flies high into
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the air. The “Wawa Hoagiefest” banner gracefully unravels and decorates the sky as the hum of the plane fades off into the distance. Dave turns and looks at me with a “it’s your turn, now” kind of look, and we head back to the hangar. Though my goal was to ride in the banner plane while towing an actual banner, due to FAA regulations, I wasn’t allowed. Doesn’t the FAA know that Nancy Drew needs to solve a mystery? Apparently not, but Dave solved the problem by offering to take me up in a banner plane sans banner. So, I made myself at home in the makeshift living room while he prepared to fly me down the shoreline. A few pilots were left waiting for their shift, and they asked me about my flying experience. I’ve flown in many commercial planes, but a small two-seater is not something I’m used to. “It’s just like driving a car once you get up there,” said Don Davis, another High Exposure pilot. Just as my excitement hit its peak, Dave and I headed towards the Cessna 172 we would be flying in. I jump in and make myself comfortable, not an easy feat due to the cramped quarters. Our knees were actually touching we were sitting so close to one another. I donned my headset and felt like a modern day Amelia Earhart (although my fingers were crossed that we didn’t disappear on our trip!) Dave navigated the complicated control panel filled with switches and knobs, and soon the plane started to purr. We took off gracefully, flying alongside clouds that look like white cotton candy. The houses shrunk quickly below us as we flew to about 1,000 feet. The teal water sparkled and we floated directly next to a banner plane along the shoreline. I looked down at all of the people who lay on the beach with their families, sharing their theories about how the banner planes fly and smiled. The Mystery of the Banner Planes has been solved – Ocean City Magazine’s Nancy Drew, at your service! "
IN PLANE AIR Clockwise from top: Dave and Cessna 172; Chris and Scott lay out the banner to be picked up by the plane; A banner plane scooping up its banner.
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“It’s a meditative process for him – a time where he can reflect, and hang out”
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ONY Cutugno is tugging a giant yellow kayak behind him. His black rash guard is actually functioning as a protective shirt and not just keeping out the UV rays while he tans on the beach. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but idle beach bathing is not why I met up with Tony today. “Sam?” he asks, as this is our first time meeting in person. Tony looks like I expected someone who spends time on the water to look. Bright white zinc-oxide covers his nose and crinkles as he smiles a distinct, contagious smile. His free hand reaches out and shakes mine. Two hefty mackerel lay in excess, sandy water, but other than that, his kayak is empty. His fishing rod, and sole piece of equipment, a Shakespeare Ugly Stick, connects firmly to the end. The casual observer might think they’ve stumbled upon another angler, one of many who love to fish the waters of Ocean City. But Tony’s not your average angler. I’ve just shook hands with the man the locals around these parts call “Shark Tony.” Shark Tony spends much of his free time trolling the waters on kayak to hunt down and catch, what most of us fear - sharks. Where we might run screaming, Tony sees sharks for what they really are: a non-threatening, beautiful creature of the ocean. Though we met on the beach, I wasn’t heading out to catch with him today. The kayak only seats one and I was pretty happy about that. A lone wolf, Tony paddles three-fourths of a mile into the sea and keeps his eye peeled for the sharp-toothed beasts of the water. “I really think we’re going to catch a big one tonight, Sam,” he said. “There was one out here last night, and I just missed him. I think he’s here still, and we’re going to get him!” I laugh at the “we’re” comment – I’m just going to sit on the
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beach and watch while Tony does all of the hard stuff. Waves crash against what Hurricane Sandy has left of the pier, and Tony heads back out into the 58th Street Beach waters. Kayak in tow, his strong legs power through the waves until he can jump back in and paddle. I make myself comfortable in the sand, and within minutes Tony is but a small speck in his weathered, yellow vessel. The sun is beginning to set, the ocean sky reflects the gorgeous sunset and turns a pinkish-purple. Photographers take family portraits, late night beach goers dot the sand with tanned skin and sunburnt faces, and surfers float through the waves, waving to Shark Tony as he passes by. Shark Tony is well-known by many of the kids around the south end of the Ocean City. It’s these kids who gave him his nickname, which sounds like a show you’d see on Nat Geo. From the beach, Tony looks like your average kayaker, paddling the waters in search of exercise and perhaps some meditation. But regular south end visitors know that out there Tony is fighting quite the battle. “I’m not afraid,” Tony said. “I’ve never been afraid. I just want to catch them. Sharks don’t want to bite. I think they’re good creatures, and they are good for the ocean.” Tony throws back every shark he catches. His jolly smile, cherry-red cheeks, and unmistakable laugh support the fact that he’s a kind-hearted and happy nature lover with an admirable motto.
“I just want to do what I like to do, you know? Life is too short,” he said. And there is no denying that Tony is doing exactly what he loves to do. There aren’t many who would set out night after night hunting for animals who have a less than stellar reputation. I check the ocean from my safe spot in the silky sand. Tony and his kayak are difficult to keep my eye on. He bobs between waves, but still I see no sign of a struggle. Before he went out, Shark Tony told me his method for reeling in the big catch. “You’ll know when I get one if I am paddling backwards toward you,” he said. Once he gets a bite, Tony keeps tension on the line as he backs the kayak through the wave, and pulls the shark in. He gets close to the shoreline and wrestles the shark on foot until it is in his grasp. After he lets the high of reaching his goal subside, the shark is thrown back and swims out to sea. Tony looks forward to the nights when he can go out and shark fish. It’s a meditative process for him – a time where he can reflect, and hang out, until he hooks a shark. Tonight, he tells me, are the perfect conditions. “Waves aren’t too big, and the winds are light,” he explained. Tony lives in Somers Point and works with the Local 322 Pipefitters Union. With somewhat flexible hours, Tony used to spend his free time fishing in a head boat – a large boat used by recreational fisherman who
pay a fee to go out and fish. He noticed that occasionally some fish would come in half eaten by sharks. “I thought to myself, ‘I have a kayak. Maybe I can fish for sharks in my kayak’,” he said. “Then I really can do it on the cheap.” And, that simply, he found his hobby. Nearly a decade later, Tony catches a shark “eight out of every ten times he goes out” and he’s caught around 300. The biggest shark Tony’s ever caught was bigger than some people. “I caught an eight-foot brown shark, about 140 pounds,” Tony said. But Shark Tony is on the hunt for something even bigger. “I know there are big sharks out there, and I want to hook them!” It’s been about an hour and a half, and I see Tony paddling towards the shore. The sun is setting, and I wait in anticipation for him to turn and paddle backwards, but he is facing forward, paddling towards me. I can’t decide if I am happy or sad that Tony is shark-less. I stand and meet him where the foamy, navy water meets the now-hardening sand. “No sharks today, Sam!” He yells to me as he thrusts through the breaking waves on foot. One of the mackerel he used as bait is half eaten. “I had him. He ate the bait, but he got away,” said Tony. “I mean, hey, I got a great workout, and he got a free meal.” I could see the disappointment in his eyes that tonight wasn’t his night, but behind that his eyes sparkled with anticipation for next time. We part ways, and the memorable image of Tony Cutugno with his kayak leaves me smiling. Until next time, Shark Tony. "
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The Devil Inside BY CALEIGH GRAN
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AND THE CITY FALLS ASLEEP, EVERYTHING CHANGES. Opening the door to reveal darkness and empty streets is definitely not what I had left behind when I went into work on the Boardwalk just a few hours earlier. When I think of Ocean City, I think of delicious smells, beautiful beaches, and happy people milling around everywhere. It’s a friendly place; I’m used to walking around at night and not having to feel afraid. Leaving the island, however, is another story. A very different scenery awaits you soon after you cross over the bridge. I grab my things, start my car, and begin the 30-minute journey home from the Boardwalk to where I’m staying in Estell Manor. If you’ve ever traveled on NJ-50 North or have driven on Tuckahoe Road, then you know there are no streetlights for miles. It’s dark, and I’m surrounded by rows and rows of trees on either side of me; the only sign of civilization is the occasional car that drives past me, oh-sopolitely blinding me with their high beams. My eyes scan the shoulder for deer and other wildlife that might be lurking in the darkness. As I continue on, getting farther away from Ferris wheels and beach houses, I become more enclosed by the night. Thirty minutes feels like hours. I’m focused, intently monitoring the sides of the road for signs of movement. Even so, my mind can’t help but wander and my imagination gets the best of me. I begin to think that perhaps I’ll see a strange creature emerging from the forest – a monster even. After all, I just passed a sign alerting me that I am now, finally, entering the city of Estell Manor, rumored birthplace of the notorious Jersey Devil. Of course I’d heard of the Jersey Devil before, as would any New Jersey native. Our hockey team is named after him,
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we’re taught about him in high school mythology courses, and he’s the star of our local scary stories. I never thought I had anything to worry about; he’s a myth, a fake, a legend. And even if he actually does exist, he’s only supposed to haunt the desolate land of South Jersey known as the Pine Barrens. However, after doing some research I learned that this particular monster is much closer to home than I originally thought. Only a few miles from home to be exact. In 1855, one legend said that the Jersey Devil was born in Estellville. In 1960, tracks and noises found near Mays Landing were believed to be his. However, the most common story originates from Leeds Point in Atlantic County, a mere 20 miles up the coast from Ocean City. Legend has it that the Jersey Devil was the 13th child born to Deborah and Japhet Leeds in the 1700s one stormy night. There are countless variations of his birth and descriptions of his appearance, but it’s commonly said that he is a flying biped, hooved, and kangaroo-like. He has the head of a goat, bat-like wings, small arms, claws, and a forked tail. According to legend, after he was born he murdered the midwife and escaped the home through the chimney. He went on to terrorize the village and sightings have been reported all across New Jersey, as far north as the New York border, and even in Pennsylvania as well. He’s known as a harbinger of evil and unfortunate events like crop failures have been blamed on none other than the Jersey Devil. Why was this child born this way? Some say a curse was placed on him by gypsies and preachers who had been scorned by Mrs. Leeds. Others say he was only born with genetic deformities or suffered from a deficiency. However, as I’m driving home in the dark, alone, I’m not worried about the why. I’m only concerned about the odds of having a run-in with this creature. Travelers beware; all roads leading into Ocean City from the mainland pass through the Pine Barrens at one point. And for
the Ocean City locals, stay on your toes. You never know when the Jersey Devil could decide to follow an unsuspecting tourist into the city. Not only that, you might even come across one of his relatives as you’re walking around Downtown one evening. That’s right, descendants of the Leeds family are living in Ocean City today. One of which, Tim Reeser, even runs a business called Ocean City Ghost Tour – very fitting – with his wife Eileen. They take you around on a walking tour, telling about the haunts of Ocean City. Tim Reeser also has a book that he wrote called Ghost Stories of Ocean City, New Jersey that can be found at the Ocean City Public Library, in the non-fiction section. One wouldn’t expect America’s Greatest Family Resort to be haunted, but it very well could be. From Emily’s ghost at The Flander’s Hotel to the Jersey Devil,
there are plenty of spooks and frights to be found. Luckily, nobody in the family today has been cursed with a goat head and claws. I spoke with Eileen Reeser, who said, “A family member of mine through marriage is a Leeds descendant from out at Leeds Point. When we have family reunions, we always ask – do you have a little devil in you?” Although Reeser has her own collection of Jersey Devil paraphernalia from books, keychains, and posters to statues and figurines, she has never seen the creature herself. “I think it’s more of a folklore type thing. Some people I’ve met have claimed to see it, but I haven’t. If I were to see it, then I’d definitely be able to say that the Jersey Devil exists.” When asked which legend she leans more towards, she said, “The Leeds story has been passed on for years. There could have been a problem or deficiency that the child was born with that they wanted to keep hidden, which wasn’t uncommon
back then. And when bad things started happening, they might’ve began to put blame on the child – almost like the Salem witch trials. It all goes back to the superstitions that people have.” You can take comfort in the fact that no sightings of the Jersey Devil have been spotted in Ocean City, yet. Reeser says that to her knowledge there has not been any direct connection between the two. But, she explains, “The stories have been in the whole area, as far west as Reading, Pennsylvania. We don’t make this stuff up, it’s all documented experiences.” Some people have tried to debunk the myth, claiming that supposed tracks left behind by the Jersey Devil were actually made by prehistoric animals such as pterodactyls or thought-to-be extinct marsupials. So the question remains as to whether or not this local legend actually exists. But I’m starting to wonder if they should add an image of the Jersey Devil next to the watch-for-deer signs on those back roads. But like any rational person, I know that as soon as the sun comes up I’ll have forgotten all about the tale. As I finally pull into my driveway, I breathe a sigh of relief. I’m safe – for now. "
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CLEAN OCEAN ACTION Keeping OC’s beaches and ocean gorgeous
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DID the Clean Action Beach Sweeps because I care about the beach and the environment and I want to see Ocean City thrive for many more years to come. A good clean beach is exactly where to start. Those words are from recent graduate of Rowan University, Tierra Fisher of Williamstown. She’s just one of the 6,000 volunteers who come out to clean up Ocean City’s beaches each year. Being a popular vacation destination along the coast means being subject to wear and tear. Ocean City Public Works maintains the beaches beautifully every morning during the summer, but sometimes, a little extra help is needed. D.W. Bennett recognized this need
when he founded the non-profit organization Clean Ocean Action 30 years ago in Monmouth County. According to their website, their mission is “to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New York/ New Jersey coast.” One of the ways in which they do this is by organizing a community beach clean-ups twice a year at various locations along the coastline, including Ocean City. Volunteers comb the beach for debris, removing as much trash as possible. After long winters and busy summers, there is a lot to be picked up. The first Beach Sweep took place in 1985 at Sandy Hook, NJ with just 75 volunteers. But like Tierra, there are a
lot of people who love Ocean City and want to see it stay healthy and clean. As a result, Clean Ocean Action, or COA, isn’t the only thing that’s seen improvement since then. The beaches are in better condition than they once were. “The town has been so good and has helped out so much. Progress has been great,” said Catie Tobin, ocean advocacy and education fellow at Clean Ocean Action. She’s one of the people responsible for organizing the Beach Sweeps. To cover as much area as possible, each group of volunteers is assigned an area of the beach and the city to clean up. As they’re doing so, they’re coming together as a community for a common cause. COA also makes sure that each volunteer is educated about how the litter gets there, its harmful effects, and what they as an individual can do to help. Tobin emphasized this as well, “It’s always good to educate the volunteers about why the trash is there in the first place.” So why is it? In part it’s the sandwich baggies, plastic wrappers, cups, and utensils left behind in the sand when the sunbathers leave. The City works hard to keep Ocean City beaches flawless, but we can all pitch in to help maintain the high level
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The Activities Guide
“Life must be lived as play.” – Plato
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BAY CATS KAYAKS AND CATAMARANS HobieCat and kayak rentals, 316 Bay Avenue, 391-7960. BAYVIEW MARINA Waverunners, parasailing. 312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.
GLAZED OVER Create your own pottery and more. 704 Asbury, 398-8880. GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS A premiere spot to workout. 90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 925-9550.
OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 399-1801. PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751.
BOARDWALK BOUNCE & BOARDWALK ADVENTURES Waterpark at Plymouth Place and Boardwalk, 399-0483. Bounce Park at 9th and Boardwalk, 385-0855.
GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 927-5071.
CYCLONE SPEEDBOAT TOURS Thrilling one-hour rides. See OC’s fab beaches from the flip side. 308 Bay, 391-6362.
OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Newlyrenovated. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900. See ad page 51.
GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER Tons of exciting rides/mini golf. Try the Trabant. It’s spinny, lifty, twirliness will have your adrenaline pumping! 6th and Boardwalk, 399-7082. See ad back cover.
OCEAN CITY LIBRARY Filled with DVDs, games, and... books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.
OC THEATRE COMPANY Broadway style shows. 854 Asbury, 525-9300, www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 12 hole, par 3. 26th and Bay, 399-5762.
OC POPS An Ocean City tradition. 525-9248, www.oceancitypops.org.
JILLY’S ARCADE Awesome arcade. Ten cent skeeball machines! 1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234.
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TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP & SURF BUGGY CENTER Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West Avenue, OC, 398-9700. MOORLYN THEATRE Movies and live theatre. Between 8th & 9th at Boardwalk, 3990006, www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org.
Only one block to beach & Boardwalk!
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continued from page 47 of beauty we’ve come to expect when we place our chairs in the sand. As Tobin pointed out, we’re on the right track. Former Ocean City Beach Patrol employee, Allie Horn, says that she’s noticed a marked improvement of the beaches’ conditions. As a beach tag checker, she would walk up and down the beaches all summer. It comes as no surprise that she may have stumbled across some soda cans or napkins during her shifts. “The beaches definitely seem a lot cleaner than they used to be.” City officials are taking action as well. Walking down Asbury Avenue, you’ll notice little signs engraved in the sidewalk reminding passersby that it is a no dumping zone. Catie Tobin explains that the most common type of garbage that you can expect to find on any beach is plastic. “Over 70 percent of all debris collected each year is plastic. Especially in this
age of convenience, it’s a continuing problem,” she said. However, plastic isn’t the only thing volunteers find while on the beach sweeps. Tierra Fisher came across something a little more dangerous. “This year we found a huge wire sticking out of the sand. After pulling it up, it ended up being this mile long wooden fence that was once used to protect the sand dunes. If someone were to step on that they could have cut their foot,” said Tierra. In 2013, a total of 6,658 COA volunteers up and down the coast collected a total of 325,163 pieces of debris. Besides plastic, other common types of trash found – known as the “dirty dozen” – are caps/lids, cigarette filters, wrappers, straws, foam pieces, lumber pieces, beverages/bottles, shopping bags, glass pieces, glass bottles, and cigar tips. Tierra said, “As a whole, I will continue to go back every year and give back to
the town that is such a huge part of my childhood memories. I want to keep Ocean City alive so generation after generation ofmy family can experience the same beautiful Ocean City that I have experienced. I think the city does an outstanding job of organizing this event every year and it is always very successful.” The next beach sweep will be held on October 25, rain or shine, from 9am12:30pm. They will be hosted at the Music Pier on Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Surf Road, and 34th Street. " - Caleigh Gran
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Group Exercise Water Exercise Lap & Rec Swim Open Year Round Child Care Reasonable Rates Free Parking Personal Training Available Indoor Cycling Classes
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7. When did Johnson’s Popcorn open on the OC Boardwalk?
3. In the summer, during what hours is bike riding permitted on the Boardwalk?
8. True or false; all home and business owners with a mortgage in Ocean City are required to have flood insurance.
4. How much does a daily beach tag cost?
9. Between what two streets is the Music Pier located?
5. True or false; all hermit crabs live in the ocean.
10. Who is Artistic Director for the Ocean City Pops Orchestra?
6. In what year were beach tags put into effect to help fund the maintenance of Ocean City
11. What town does the 9th Street Bridge lead to?
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1. City ordinance 25-1700.38.12 states that all plant material exceeding twelve feet are not allowed along curblines. 2. True. 3. Aside from some exceptions, almost every day the hours are 5am to 12pm.
2. True or false; it’s a law to always stop for pedestrians.
beaches? 4. $5. 5. False; many hermit crabs sold on the OC Boardwalk and in the United States are land crabs (Coenobita clypeatus) that come from the Caribbean, where they often live in trees. 6. 1976. 7. 1940. 8. True. 9. 8th and 9th. 10. William Scheible. 11. Somers Point.
1. Why aren’t there any large trees in Ocean City?
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18th: Kick off party at DiOrio’s, 6:30-8:30 $10 at the door 19th: BBQ 4:30-6:30 6th & Boardwalk. Food, Music, Free Facepainting & PomPoms, Pre-game Fun. All Welcome! Home Football game 7pm Wing Night at The Deauville, 8-11pm For more information, call Marcia 425.2911
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“The quality of your work is the deciding factor on how much your services are valued by the world.” ―– Orison Swett Marden
PLACES TO STAY
P O R T- O - C A L L HOTEL Amenities including Wi-Fi, flexible meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, (609) 3998812. See ad page 14.
ATLANTIS INN LUXURY B&B An elegant European-inspired bed and breakfast, with an extraordinary beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 399-9871. BEACH CLUB HOTEL Superb ocean views, beachfront pool, sun terrace and a top-rated restaurant. 1280 Boardwalk, (609) 399-8555. BEACH CLUB SUITES A step from the Boardwalk with wellappointed, one-bedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-4500. EBB TIDE SUITES One and two bedroom apartments featuring private balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, (609) 391-9614. THE FLANDERS HOTEL Modern, luxurious accommodations on Boardwalk. 719 East 11th Street, (609) 3991000. HARRIS HOUSE MOTEL Clean, comfortable and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7800. THE IMPALA ISLAND INN Rooms that offer refrigerators, free WiFi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7500. OSBORNE’S INN 50 yards from the beach and Boardwalk offering free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, (609) 398-4319. See ad page 54.
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SEAPORT INN MOTEL Clean, newly-renovated rooms that are comfortable and close to the beach and boardwalk. Seaport Inn was recently voted #1 Ocean City Hotel on TripAdvisor. 1116 Wesley Avenue, (609) 399-1122. See ad page 48.
(609) 926-9550.
CONTRACTORS SGB CONTRACTING (609) 369-4476. See ad page 53.
AUTO CARE SHORE CLEAN AUTO CARE CENTER Full service auto care. Car wash. 452 South Shore Road, Marmora, (609) 3907400.
REALTORS MONIHAN REALTY Multiple locations. (800) 255-0998. See ad page 55.
WILD DUNES INN Luxurious suites - spacious and completely furnished just a step away from the warm, inviting sand... the sparkling ocean waters... and the fun-filled Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, (609) 399-2910.
BERGER REALTY Multiple locations. (888) 399-0076. See ad page 55.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
GOLDCOAST SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 200 34th Street, (609) 399-2500. See ad page 54..
ERIN MCCUSKER PHOTOGRAPHY Family portraiture. (609) 703-7518. See ad page 49. VIOLET BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY Editorial photography. (609) 369-4478.
ASSET MANAGEMENT REICH ASSET MANAGEMENT 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, (609) 486-5073. See ad page 57.
INSURANCE AGENCY MCMAHON INSURANCE AGENCY Multiple locations, (609) 399-0060. See ad page 49.
HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITY GREATE BAY RACQUET & FITNESS 90 Mays Landing Road,
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KELLER WILLIAMS JERSEY SHORE 1 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 399-5454.
REMAX AT THE SHORE 2809 Dune Drive, Avalon, (609) 7448238.
HOME IMPROVEMENT FOGLIO’S Flooring and window treatments. 340 Shore Road, Marmora, (609) 399-2910. See ad page 35.
DESIGN GONE NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Ad design, photography, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. (609) 675-0867. See ad page 48.
REAL TOUR
MONIHAN Realty has three lots that can accommodate your building desires. The lots that used to house the Christian Brothers retreat are 30 to 40 percent larger than standard beachfronts and can accommodate big bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets as well as storage and parking. This is an opportunity to build a home unlike anything in Ocean City. Call Tom Melchionni from Monihan Realty for more information, (800) 255-0998.
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LAST SHOT
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air” Ralph Waldo Emerson The Hargrove Family photo: Sam Florio
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