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Notes from the Beach
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HAT do you do w h e n y o u wake up in Ocean City, NJ? Do you grab a hot coffee from Who’s On First or Bennie’s and sit outside at one of the tables or do you make your own and sit on your deck overlooking the Atlantic? Maybe you run on the Boards or take your dog for a walk Downtown. Mornings are truly gorgeous and inspiring here. It’s my favorite time of the day and I really enjoy my morning jog/walk the few times a week I get out there. The air is fresh, and the salty spray is intoxicating. I love Ocean City! Send us your favorite morning routine in OC
to ocnjmagazine@comcast. net. This month in Ocean City magazine, become a candy maker with Alanna Fuschillo (you’ll love her take on it), soar the friendly skies with Iva Stoyneva, find a tasty new spin on apple pie from our lovely baker Kristen Dowd, meet Lynn Sooy, our fitness guru, catch up with Maestro Bill Scheible on his 25th anniversary with the OC Pops, and hit the courts with Bill Godfrey’s Hoop Dreams. This issue is as packed as the beach on a July day. And just as awesome. Enjoy!
on the cover Stef Godfrey got all hooped up at the North Street courts with basketball player and OCBP guard Matt Gushka as he pounded the court and slam dunked the ball. Here are a few of our takes.
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It’s beach time in OC!
Sean Daniels and Charlie Jean Interrante play some tunes on the sand Photo by Iva Stoyneva
dining
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Five Food Finds7 Baked by the Beach6-9 Famished Foodie10 The Dining Guide12
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Book Club43 Wanna Be44 Activity Zone/ Directory48 Ocean’s 1150 Word Search52
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Stef’s Must Haves25 In the Biz28 The Shopping Guide30 Trends32
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Eating in the OC Chef of the Month
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Jennifer Bailey from Who’s On F irst
HE side of the building proclaims “Known 4 Scones,” but that’s not all this little café on the corner of First and Asbury can do. With the Jersey Shore summer months already underway, Who’s On First has opened its doors to an influx of locals, vacationers and day trippers for lunch and dinner specialties that are fresh and creative. Jennifer Bailey, one half of the duo that keeps Who’s On First churning out an endless stream of caffeinated beverages, has come a long way to open up a café in Ocean City, NJ. When Jennifer and Michael Bailey, from Palo Alto, California, first set sights on OC in 1995, their business strategy was a bit different: to open a bar and brewery. That’s before the pair knew that the town was a strictly dry affair. Yet hope was never lost. Jennifer soon realized that Ocean City was lacking in a different drink she knew all too well. Coffee. I sat down to shoot a few
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questions Jennifer’s way before she was called back into the kitchen to work. This much is clear: even though they offer delicious lunch and dinners, it’s the buttery, crisp-on-the-outside scones in flavors from blueberry to zucchini that make this place famous. So tell me more about these scones – what makes them so special? (Laughs) I don’t know! When we decided to open the coffee place we knew we needed something to eat as well. We thought, “Maybe we should do scones.” A friend of mine bought me a scone book and I just starting making them. We rotate the flavors around and we’re always trying new things. Describe your food in five words: Eclectic, inspired, fresh, luscious and crisp. You used to be the 4th Street Café, how is the newer location treating you? We’re growing into it – it’s becoming our new home. How do you spend your time off? I usually read, create art, go shopping at the Flying
Jennifer Bailey from Who’s On First shows off a couple of her famous (and super yummy) scones
Carp and eat dinner at Steve & Cookie’s and drink good wine. Sounds heavenly. Most popular scone? You have over 20 varieties! Mexican chocolate, butterscotch and blueberry definitely sell the most. Mexican chocolate sounds delish to me, but what’s your favorite dish?
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A double short cappuccino and a banana coconut muffin. That’s something I do everyday, without a doubt that I couldn’t live without. I can’t start my day without that double short cappuccino. Interview by Alanna Fuschillo Photo by Iva Stoyneva
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Kristen Dowd spins a classic American dessert into a patriotic cookie
LOVE the Fourth of July in Ocean City. The patriotic bike parades, the spectacular fireworks display, the stars and stripes billowing in the ocean breeze all over the island – it’s impossible not to feel proud of our patriotic town during this celebration of independence each year. Another reason I love the Fourth of July in Ocean City is – I admit it – for the barbecues! Walking around town from lunchtime to sundown is a treat for the nose, as tantalizing smells waft from backyards and patio parties. If you’re headed to a barbecue for this year’s Independence Day, be a good guest by bringing something sweet. And in honor of America, what could be a better choice than apple pie? There’s a good reason people use the phrase “it’s as American as apple pie,” after all. For a bit of a twist, I decided bars would be a fun adaptation of the traditional apple pie. It’s perhaps a little
more barbecue-friendly, too (less mess and less dishes). And this way, if other people think to bring pies, you won’t be overloaded. (Of course, could you ever have too much pie? I know I couldn’t!) When I make doublecrusted pies for patriotic holidays, I love to cut little stars out of the top crust for decoration. For singlecrusts, I sometimes edge the pie with little pie-dough stars. Basically, it’s amazing how a star will turn a normal dessert into something that makes you think of America. For this recipe, I ended up going with pie-dough stars on top of each individual bar, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. Even with their neutral color palette, I think they’re super festive. Before you bake, make sure you know your apples. The most popular of all cooking apples is probably the Granny Smith apple. You could definitely make the below recipe with all Granny Smith apples – I opted for two Granny Smith and two DAILY SPECIALS, PIZZA CHEESESTEAKS, HOAGIES, BURGERS Check us out on
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McIntosh. Rome Beauty apples are another good choice, and sometimes I use Cortlands when I’m baking. The choice is yours – just be sure to pick a variety that will hold up to high temps and long cooking times.
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a bit sweeter, add some brown sugar in the walnut and oat topping in addition to the brown sugar with the apples. Don’t forget to toast your walnuts before chopping and using in this recipe. This seemingly minor step makes a huge difference – toasting the walnuts brings out their rich, nutty flavor and adds some extra crispness, too. You won’t get that same toasty quality by throwing the nuts right into the recipe – when they’re nestled with all those other good ingredients, they don’t have enough heat to toast up. Another tip – bake on your bottom oven rack! If you bake in the middle of the oven, your bottom pie dough may not bake through, giving you a soggy bottom to an otherwise awesome dessert. (This is a good thing to keep in mind when baking all pies, actually.) These apple pie bars come together easily, but they do take some time both in prep and baking, plus you don’t want to cut them until they’re totally cool. Make sure you leave enough time before your barbecue, or
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you may be stuck with the whole batch yourself on the Fifth of July. Wait a second. All of the apple pie bars? For yourself? Maybe that wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all! Patriotic Apple Pie Bars Yield: 15 large bars Favorite pie dough (enough for one pie) 4 cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup oats 1 egg, beaten Cinnamon and sanding sugar, for topping Preheat your oven to 375ºF. On a lightly-floured surface, roll out your pie dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Place a rectangle of dough on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. With the remaining dough, use a cookie cutter to cut out 15 stars. Set aside. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and
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nutmeg. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the brown sugar mixture until well-coated. Layer the apples in an overlapping pattern on top of your pie crust. If you have extra apples after completely covering the crust, evenly distribute them on top of the first layer of apples. Stir together the butter, walnuts and oats. Sprinkle evenly over the apples. Top your bars with the pie dough stars, evenly placing the stars in three rows of five. Add a tablespoon of water to your beaten egg; combine to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush (or your finger!), lightly brush the tops of each star with the wash. Sprinkle the top of the bars (the pie dough stars and in between the stars works fine) with a little cinnamon and sanding sugar. Bake the bars for one hour on the bottom rack of your oven. Remove when apples are tender and pie dough stars begin to color. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 15 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Happy Fourth of July!
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Famished Foodie The Nizam’s Al Fresco finds some of the best authentic Indian cuisine in New Jersey Editor’s note: Local bon vivant and Ocean City magazine’s brilliant restaurant critic Al Dente is on vacation for the month of July so his dutiful cousin, Al Fresco, takes up his pen for the cause.
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Al directed me to review a local Indian restaurant in Egg Harbor Township – The Nizam’s. My first impression as I walked in was the aroma. It was spicy and different unlike the aroma of say, pizza on the Boardwalk. I was intrigued. There were linens on the table and Indian music played softly in the background. My dining partner, Pepper Onipizza, told me that you could occasionally see cricket matches on the large TV at one end of the restaurant. We were greeted by chef/owner Syed Abbas, a personable man with a warm smile and a warm voice. He led us to a table in the dining room and we sat to peruse our menus. Luckily my dining partner was no stranger to Indian
food and Pepper easily made some recommendations for my tender tongue. I should note that I’ve been to Indian restaurants before so I wasn’t totally out of my element, but it was nice to have a guide
with me. And also let me say that this is the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to and it has totally changed my opinion of Indian cuisine. It’s awesome. You may be thinking
Clockwise from top: Naan cooking in the Tandoor. Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma. A waitress brings out Aloo Tikki. Next Page top to bottom: The Nizam’s. Biryani. Tandoori Chicken.
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that I liked it because it’s some Americanized version of Indian cuisine, but you’d be wrong. “People tell me all the time that this is the most authentic Indian cuisine in this part of New Jersey,” said Syed. “We didn’t Americanize it. We have maintained the originality and the quality and people are embracing it. It’s cooking from the heart.” Pepper and I began with Aloo Tikki Chat – a potato patty filled with herbs and served over a bed of chick peas with a magnificent chutney sauce. I was unsure of what to begin with, but Syed assured me I would like this dish. And I did. What a great start. Syed was born in New Delhi and earned his bachelor’s in food management at the Indian Institute of Hotel and Food Management. He went on to work with the Taj group, one of the largest chains of restaurants and food services in the world. He came to America and promptly got a job at the casinos. By 2008, Syed was hearing friends and customers tell him to open his own place. So he did.
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We transitioned to our entrees and the feast was on. Pepper ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and told them to make the spiciness “about a four.” The chicken for this dish is cooked in a Tandoor oven -- a traditional Indian clay oven that leaves the meat tender and juicy. A dressing of tomato sauce gave the dish a perfect red hue and I couldn’t help but steal several morsels from Pepper’s plate. I ordered the Chicken Korma, a boneless chicken in a light-colored gravy that left me warm and fuzzy on the outside and nicely sated on the inside. To try and explain the mixture of spices that composed the dish -- tamarind, cardamom, cloves, saffron, cumin -- requires more space than I have, but suffice it to say that we ate heartily while we chatted with Syed about Indian history and his passion for authentic food into the night. I highly recommend The Nizam’s. You’ll find the restaurant itself rather unassuming on the outside, but the authenticity and flavor of the food will make you a fan from the start. The Nizam’s, 6666 Black Horse Pike, 609677-8829. Until next time... Al Fresco
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The Dining Guide A quirky, useful guide to eating out in and around OC ALL NATURAL AWARD WINNING PIZZA Good Old Lou makes an awesome pie. Good stuff. 1136 Asbury Avenue, 391-2212. Call for hours. BENNIE’S BREAD AND ROLLS Truly magnificent bread, Italian pastries, cakes, and tomato pie – yum! 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. See ad page 11. BLOOM ‘N TULIP A full menu of fantastic fare, just steps from the beach. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-4953. CHATTERBOX RESTAURANT Big. Pink. Legendary. 500 9th Street, 399-0113. See ad this page. COUSIN’S RESTAURANT Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. Catering too. CUSTARD CASTLE Marmora’s freshest homemade ice cream served up by super friendly folks. Fat-free yogurt too! 137 Route 9, Marmora, 390-4432. See ad page 9. DEL’S OCEANSIDE GRILL Menu is timetested and sure to please adults and
kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. FLIPPER’S GRILLE Outside on the pool deck at the Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers and such with nice outside tables. Perfect if you want to take a break from the beach. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. GEORGE’S CANDIES AND BREAKFAST GRILL Fantastic breakfasts, even better macaroons (it’s true). Great ice cream too. 700 Boardwalk, 398-4444. See ad page 9. GRILLED CHEESE & CRABCAKE COMPANY Chef Steve brings you updated classic food at this small, clean joint in Somers Point. 55 W. Laurel Drive, 601-7533. See ad page 9. HULA RESTAURANT AND SAUCE COMPANY Great cook, great staff, great food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aloha! One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. See ad facing page. JAY’S CRABSHACK Awesome crabcakes, Old Bay fries, kid friendly, cute staff. Go Huskies. 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round.
JILLY’S with an ice cream factory and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.
perior thin-crust pizza. Sandwiches and salads too. Plus an ice cream bar! Lots of seats as well. 1004 Boardwalk, 3980636. Call for hours.
JOHNNY B. GOODE ICE CREAM PARLOR My in-laws love this place – and I love my in-laws. 14th and Asbury, 5250646.
READY’S COFFEE SHOP Old school. Really good old school. 415 8th Street, 399-4418. Open year round.
JOHNSON’S POPCORN Three locations, one great bucket ‘o popcorn. 1368 Boardwalk, 398-5404. KIRK’S PIZZA This classic pizza place is always busy (a good sign) and consistently yummy. We love the chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. See ad page 6. MACK & MANCO PIZZA An Ocean City icon. Three locations on the boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets, 399-2548. 9th Street open all year. MALLON’S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS Great Stuff, 14th and Bay, (888) 880-BUNS. NIZAM’S This authentic Indian eatery is one of our favorites. Owner Syed is always on hand and the food is always fabulous. You’ll be thinking of the tamarind sauce days after your meal. 6666 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 677-8829. See ad page 11. OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 399-5533. Coffee’s important! OCEAN CITY SEAFOOD Fabulous crabcakes. Voted Best of Shore. 846 Central, 814-1203. OC SURF CAFÉ Very good – so good it’s “sick.” Surf inspired cuisine in a cute setting. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. Call for hours. PURE TACOS Premium tacos, nachos and salads, all gluten free. 1138 Boardwalk, 736-8028. THE PINK PARROT GRILLE Great ocean views at the Port-O-Call Hotel. Kid friendly but tasty enough for adults. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.
RED’S JERSEY-MEX Superior Mexican/ Southwest food. Other local chefs eat here – always a good sign. 11th and Haven, 399-2272. Open year round. See ad page 7. SCULLY’S ASBURY CAFÉ Ocean City’s newest family tradition. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the ahi tuna rolls. 955 Asbury Avenue, 391-1111. Open year round. SINDIA RESTAURANT Great American cuisine and your meal includes everything – dessert too. Serving B, L, D. New outside deck too. 801 Plymouth Place, 399-1997. THE CLAM BAR A legendary place right on the bay in Somers Point with views of Ocean City, open air dining, delish seafood, and corn fritters (go early if you want these). 910 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, 927-8783. See ad page 6. UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Legendary breakfasts and lunches too. Two locations. 2112 Asbury, 40th and West, 398-7393. Great ice cream too! VARSITY INN A locals’ favorite. Open 7am till 2pm. 605 E. 8th Street, 3991500. VOLTACO’S What? You didn’t already know about this place? Great Italian food. 957 West Avenue, 399-0753. See ad page 7. WALT’S ORIGINAL PRIMO PIZZA Walt knows how to make a great pie. 832 Boardwalk, 525-0022. WARDS PASTRY Freshly baked goodies and treats. 730 Asbury Avenue, 3991260. YIANNI’S CAFE Fresh, delicious and Greek-inspired. Try the new location inside the Community Center. 841 Asbury and 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.
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Ja mie Leonen from Pino’s Where are you from? Somers Point, but I live in Ocean City now. Favorite color? Blue or white. I can’t choose. I like them both. What book are you reading right now? I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. I saw the movie first then decided to read the book because I related to the main character. The book is ten times better. What is your favorite beach in OC? 34th Street. The beach is a block away from my house and not as crowded as some. I honestly like all the beaches. You can’t go wrong ! Favorite place to shop in OC? Surfers Supplies on 31st and Asbury. The store is very nice and a very good spot for surfers. Fave restaurant in OC? Aside from Pino’s, I would have to say Yianni’s Cafe. I love their pita and hummus. Honestly, there isn’t anything on their menu I have not tried. Interview and photos by Iva Stoyneva
Samuel Jacob Russell having some brew at Who’s On First on a fine day in Ocean City
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On the Beach Sunday, June 5
Sean Daniels and Charlie Jean Interrante
Alyssa Mahoney, Alex Murdock, and Anna Marczak
From bottom to top: Jason Hoffman, Mike Soto, Kerris Ackley, Rosa Kim, Brooke Littlefield, Charlotte Wilson, Ben Solt
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MARIPOSA CONTEST WINNER Sh a wn da McGi n nis You’ve heard that a positive attitude goes a long way? Well I have living proof for you that this is indeed so. The woman I’m about to introduce you to is one of the most positive and happy people I have met in my entire life. Her energy and aura are so contagiously happy, you can’t help but smile the entire time you’re in her presence. Aside from her career success as the marketing director of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shawnda McGinnis is also the proud winner of the recent Mariposa phrase contest, which will be inscribed on their latest signature series picture frame designs. 1. Tell me about yourself and your history in Ocean City. I grew up in Pitman, NJ, but my grandma lived at the shore, so every summer I would come to Ocean City as much as I could. After I graduated Centenary College in Hackettstown, I came back to live in Ocean City and ran the Community Education Program at the high school. Now I’m the marketing director of the Chamber of Commerce. I met my husband Erick in Ocean City. We knew each other from back home (we even dated in my senior year of high school). Fifteen years later we met again in Ocean City and eventually got married. Our reception was at the Flanders Hotel. 2. What a romantic story. Now tell me a little bit about the competition. How did you end up in it? I love Mariposa. For my wedding, my boss and colleagues got me a beautiful seashell dish from P.Francis and it was made by Mariposa. I loved it and started collecting it from then on. One day I was on Mariposa’s Facebook page and I saw they were having a contest for a new saying to put on the signature series frames. From a marketing standpoint I though the saying should be generic enough to appeal to a large audience. I also thought about what people frame. After some brainstorming, I decided most people frame wedding pictures and vacation photos and the best thing about a vacation are the “Beach Days.” That sounded fun and appropriate, so I sent it in. A couple of weeks later I saw the winning phrase was “Beach Days.” My prize was the first “Beach Days” frame ever made. The frame is available at all Mariposa retail stores for $49. You can get the frames at P.Francis. I love, love, love P.Francis. 3. This sounds fantastic! Have you always had a creative personality?
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Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director Shawnda McGinnis with her prize - the first Mariposa frame made with her winning phrase on it
I’m always creating. My father was very creative, so I grew up in an environment where we were always looking for new, fun things to do. Lately I’ve been making bird feeders and bird baths out of recycled glass. Old vases, plates, wire wrap and beads make for some very interesting sculptures (laughing). I am also very fond of photography. I take hundreds of pictures when I have my camera on me. 4. If you had to pick a different job than what you do right now, what would it be? I'd be the captain of a fishing boat! I love to fish, I love to boat and I love to sail. I remember back in the day I took one summer off and I fished every day. So if I had to pick a dream job, I would choose to work on a boat. It's love for the water, I guess. 5. What is your favorite thing about Ocean City? Definitely the safe, clean family atmosphere. I grew up coming here and I have great childhood memories. Our parents felt comfortable letting us walk to the beach by ourselves or walk the Boardwalk at night. It is just such a safe and friendly town. People ride their bikes everywhere. You can’t help but fall in love with it. What a great place! 6. What is your favorite season to be in Ocean City? Spring and fall definitely. I love the shoulder seasons. You would be surprised how many things happen during the offseason months. We have so many fun events.
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1 JULY JUBILEE 11am-12pm on the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. A fun-filled week of contests leading up to July Fourth with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 3 NOR’EASTERS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION GAME 6 to 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6th & Atlantic Avenue. Independence Day Celebrations Vs Bermuda Hogges. Fireworks. Special events include traditional Hot Dog Eating Contest, Speed Shot with prizes, U.S. Quiz with prizes throughout the game, American celebrations. Tickets are $6 for adults $4 for youths. For more information, call (609) 525-9999 or visit www.oceancityfc. com. 3, 5, & 6 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS: BROADWAY STAGED MUSICAL - THE MUSIC MAN! 7:30-9pm at the Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th & Atlantic Avenue. In collaboration with the Ocean City Theatre Company. Showtime for matinees on
Tuesday and Wednesday is 2pm. Tickets $25 available at the Music Pier Box Office. For more information visit, www.ocnj.us.
6 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 9 to 11am at the 6th Street Beach – the first one of the season. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.
4 BIKE PARADE - NORTH END Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association. Registration 8:30am at the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 9am. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.
6 PIRATE SCHOOL 10:30am to noon at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets are $8 and can be ordered online at www.ocnj.us. For more information, call (609) 5259300 or (609) 652-4786.
4 BIKE PARADE - SOUTH END July 4th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Assoc. Registration 8:30am at 40th & Asbury Ave. Parade begins at 10am.
6 EVENINGS ALONG ASBURY AVENUE Music, art, shopping, & dining from 5pm-8pm every Thursday through the end of August.
4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Kite flying competition at 5pm followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display off 9th Street beach tops off the evening. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 5 BEACH WALKS 9am & 6:30pm. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in July and August. South End: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. North End: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 9am. Tickets may be purchased onsite. Adults $1, Children $.50. 5 FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS Every Tuesday through August 23, 10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Sculptors. 5 MUMMERS NIGHT Every Tuesday through end of August. Strutting 7 to 9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th to 14th Streets. 5 FAMILY FILM & FUN NIGHT 7:15 to 9pm every Tuesday at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton’s Square, 810 Asbury Avenue. Movie, pizza, popcorn and drink. $4.50 pp. 5-7 LES MISERABLES 7:30 to 9pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Presented by The Youth Opera Company of South Jersey. Local talent from ages 8 to 18 will be showcased. For more information, call (609) 576-2060. 6 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday through September 7. 8am to 1pm at the Tabernacle Grounds, 6th & Asbury.
7 FRECKLE CONTEST 6:30pm at the Music Pier. Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 7 MARKET DAYS 10am to 1pm every Thursday through end of August. Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors. 7 INN TO INN TOURS Every Thursday 2 to 4pm, pick-up at 7th and Central Avenue. 7 FAMILY NIGHTS Every Thursday 7:30 to 9:30pm between 6th and 14th Streets. Entertainment on the Boardwalk. 8 THE PAISLEY PICKLES FAMILY CONCERT 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Live music, dancing, games and fun stuff for the entire family. Tickets are $7 per person. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 10 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS: TRIBUTE TO SOUSA WITH PIANIST JOSEPH MAHON 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Hear this sensational young prodigy from the Julliard School perform Grieg and a patriotic tribute to Sousa plus Pops’ Favorites of the March King. Sponsored by Mack and Manco in memory of Ensign John Elliott. Tickets $15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 11 CLASSIC FILM SERIES 6-8:30pm, every Monday through August 15 at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Classic films will be shown. Dr. Walter Brown will present each film and briefly discuss how it relates to “American Heroes & Myths.” The films will be shown in the library’s Main Lecture Room. FREE admission. For more information, call (609) 399-2434. 11 THE CLASSICS IV 8-9pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Board-
walk. The legendary group compiled a total of 16 Billboard chart hits. Tickets are $30 and can be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 12 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – TONY AWARD WINNER DEBBIE GRAVITTE IN BIG BAND BROADWAY 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Featuring 10-year-old trumpet sensation Geoffrey Gallante. Sponsored by the Whiteside Family in memory of Eileen. Tickets $20/12 available at the music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 13 PATRICK GARNER/HISTORY ALIVE! HOUDINI AND THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG! 10:30am to 12pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. A spellbinding, interactive production based on Harry Houdini, the greatest magician of all time. Tickets are $8 and can be ordered online at www. ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 13 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – IRISH NIGHT AT THE POPS 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Sponsored by Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard. Tickets $15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 14 GREAT BALLS OF FIRE 7:30-9pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Features music from the great piano legends of the last 50 years including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Joel, Elton John, Liberace, Roger Williams, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, and Fats Waller. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Purchase in person at the box office or online at www.GreatBallsOfFire.us.
8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Sponsored by Ocean City Coffee Company. Tickets $15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 18 THE FAMILY STONE EXPERIENCE 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. The Family Stone Experience featuring Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. Their hits include: “I Want To Take You Higher,” “Dance To The Music,” “Hot Fun In The Summertime,” and many more. Tickets are $30 and can be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 19 & 20 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – OH! WHAT A NIGHT 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Billboard hits from the fifties and sixties featuring music by: The Four Seasons, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Michael Jackson, and the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. 20 JIM WEST’S DINOSAURS 10:30am to 12pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Jim West’s Dinosaurs Theatreworks USA’s Jim West and company are back in an all-new puppet extravaganza with Dinosaurs and of course, more silliness than ever! Tickets are $8 and can be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300.
15 MERCHANTS IN VENICE 5 to 9pm Seafood Festival. Enjoy entertainment and rides for the kids. 6th to 9th Streets on Asbury Avenue. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.
21 FERKO STRING BAND CONCERT 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $12. For more information, call (609) 5259300.
15 OCEAN CITY EXCHANGE CLUB CRAFT SHOW 9am to 3pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Specialized crafts to be sold. For more information, call (610) 368-6656.
22 GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Big band concert – all seats reserved. $25 advance ticket price. $30 at the door. For more information, call 1800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event.
16 NIGHT IN VENICE 6:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue along the bay. The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 16 HUGE ARTS & CRAFTS SPECTACULAR 10am to 5pm at Carey Stadium and Civic Center off the Boardwalk at 6th Street. Over 250 juried crafters, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists. For more information, call (1-800) 822-4112. 17 OCEAN CITY FC NOR’EASTERS DAY 6 to 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6th & Atlantic Avenue. Nor’easters Day Vs Westchester Flames. 1st ever Ocean City FC Nor’easters Day. $6 adults $4 Youth. For more information, call (609) 525-9999 or visit www.oceancityfc.com. 17 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – A CABARET EVENING WITH JODY KIDWELL AND DOMINIC INFERRERA
Street & West Avenue. Driver’s license, passport, or valid I.D. required to register. For more information, call (609) 525-9356. 25 THE BUCKINGHAMS 8-9pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. One of the most successful bands to come out of the ‘60s. Tickets are $30 and can be ordered online at www.ocnj.us or by calling (609) 525-9300. 26 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – BEST OF THE POPS 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Sponsored by Ocean City Board of REALTORS. Tickets $15/10 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us. 27 BUGS N BALLOONS THE LIZARD OF OZ 10:30am to noon at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $8 and may be ordered online at www.ocnj.us. For more information, call (609) 5259300 or (609) 652-4786 27 OCBP WOMEN’S LIFEGUARD RACES 34th Street beach, 6:15pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race. For more information, call (609) 525-9201.
23 31ST ANNUAL T. JOHN CAREY MASTER’S SWIM Registration between 3 and 6pm at the beach patrol station, 34th Street and the beach. The race will start at 6:30pm. For more information, call (609) 525-9201.
28 THE FABULOUS GREASEBAND IN CONCERT 7-9pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Upper Township Rescue Squad. Tickets $20. For more information, call (609) 628-2476
24 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – MAESTRO SCHEIBLE’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH THE POPS 8-9:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $20/15 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us.
31 8TH ANNUAL OPEN AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT 10am to 5pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Advance registration forms available at www.bbkacademy.com. For more information, call (856) 783-1133.
25 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – TRIBUTE TO THE MAESTRO AT GREATE BAY COUNTRY CLUB 6-8pm at Greate Bay Country Club. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc. Tickets $75. For more information, call (609) 398-7501.
31 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS – OUR THREE TENORS 8-9pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $20 available at the Music Pier Box Office or online at www.ocnj.us.
25 BICYCLE AUCTION 10am to noon. Registration begins at 9am at 46th
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HE Ocean City Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on March 20, 2003. It was originally established as a result of a 1992 Land Use Ordinance designating the boundaries of the Historic District and providing guidelines for the preservation and maintenance of properties within the district. Now you are welcome to see the district up close and personal on foot. Mayor Jay Gillian and the members of the Ocean City Historic Preservation Commission – Chair John Ball, Vice Chair Jeffrey Sutherland, Ken Cooper, Jeff Frost, Fred Miller, Brian O’Donnell, Peter Patrizzi, and Dustin Peters – invite you to take a leisurely walk through the historic district between 3rd and 9th Streets and Ocean, Wesley and Central Avenues. The tour includes churches, public buildings, parks, hotels, inns, and restaurants as well as private residences. Start your walk at the Ocean City Tabernacle, on Wesley Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets. This is the historic center of Ocean City because it was here the founding fathers established this barrier island as a Christian seaside resort in 1879. The tree they prayed under is now in the lobby of the building. Memorial Park is across Wesley Avenue. This site was originally used as a campground for the tents which were erected every summer for those attending the Methodist camp meetings. In 1947, the area became Memorial Park and the site of Ocean City’s patriotic ceremonies. Walk north on Wesley Avenue to the corner of 5th Street to see two of the oldest houses on the
Fred Miller on Days Gone By island. On the right side, 435 Wesley Avenue, was the home of Reverend Ezra B. Lake, one of Ocean City’s founders. He built this house in 1881. It was Scotch Hall restaurant for many years, but it is now a private residence. Across Wesley Avenue, 519 5th Street, is the New Brighton Inn built in 1882. Reverend William H. Burrell, another founder of Ocean City, lived there. Today the inn advertises: “One of Ocean City’s outstanding architectural landmarks, a stay at the New Brighton Inn is a memorable experience.” Lake Memorial Park, between 4th and 5th Streets on Wesley Avenue, is a good place to stop and look around and relax. The park is on the site of the Wesley Avenue School built in 1913. The building was torn down in 1988 and, thanks to the efforts of many concerned citizens, the empty lot was transformed into a public park filled with examples of Ocean City’s natural vegetation. The Northwood Inn, 401 Wesley Avenue, advertises: “This award-winning, elegantly restored 1894 Victorian, has 19th Century charm with 21st Century comforts.” The Fourth Street Life Saving Station on the corner of 4th Street and Atlantic Avenue, was built in 1885. The City of Ocean City bought the building in 2010 and the renovation of the historic building is in the
planning stage. Captain J. Mackey Corson, leader of the 4th
Clockwise from top: Historic District sign designating the section from 3rd and 8th Streets from Central to Ocean Avenues. Tabernacle grounds, Memorial Park was originally used as a campground for the tents which were erected every summer for those attending Methodist camp meetings, North view of Wesley Avenue, Fourth Street Life Saving Station
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Street lifesaving squad, built his house on 420 Ocean Avenue in 1895. The Parkside, 501 5th Street, a seaside hotel, was built in 1880 for the wealthier tourists who did not want to sleep in a tent. The building was renovated in 2008. Simon Lake’s home, 411 5th Street, was built in 1880. He was another founder of Ocean City. Walk north along the 400 and 300 blocks of Central Avenue and you will see what Ocean City looked like 100 years ago, both in the architecture of the homes and the large collection of cedar, pine and holly trees lining the street. The opening of the Ocean Court Apartments, at the corner of 3rd Street and Ocean Avenue, in 1927 marked a new era in the home building industry in Ocean City. The cooperative building contained 40 apartments featuring many modern conveniences. They sold to individual buyers for $12,500 to $16,000. Mayor Joseph G. Champion bought a high priced unit. The Gingerbread House, 604 6th Street, was built by a ship’s carpenter in Philadelphia and brought to Ocean City by boat, where sections were then bolted together. It was used in the 1880s for people attending the camp meetings at the Tabernacle. The Koo-Koo’s Nest, 615 Wesley Avenue, is a good example of the Second Empire style built in the 1890s. The Folk Victorian house at 705
Central Avenue was built in 1891 for John and Elizabeth Voss. Elizabeth was the daughter of Parker Miller, the first permanent resident on this barrier island. The First Presbyterian Church, on the corner of 7th Street and Wesley Avenue, was built in 1907 to replace a smaller building. The original church was moved to 7th Street and Haven Avenue and became the St. James AME Church. The First Methodist Episcopal Church, on the corner of 8th and Central, was built in 1909 to replace a smaller building. The original church, built in 1890, was moved to the corner of 8th Street and West Avenue and became the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Robert Fisher’s house at 638 Wesley Avenue is a good example of the Craftsman style popular in the 1890s. Fisher was mayor of Ocean City in 1895 and was a longtime city commissioner. The Castle by the Sea, 701 Ocean Avenue, is an example of Colonial Revival style popular in the early 1900s. One hundred years ago, Ocean Avenue between 8th and 7th Street boasted some of the finest accommodations for visitors on the island including the Sterling Hotel, Bellevue Hotel, Wyoming Hotel, and Hotel Scarborough. The Massey-Edwards building, on the corner of 8th Street and Central Avenue, was the site where official government business was conducted until City Hall opened in
Clockwise from left: First Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1909, Ocean Court Apartments that opened in 1927 and marked a new era in Ocean City, and Ocean City High School building. 1915. Ocean City High School, 821 Central Avenue, opened in 1906. It was built on the site of the city’s first school house which was built in 1882. In 1965, the primary and intermediate schools were built and the 1906 structure was remodeled and became the Public Safety Building to house the police department, municipal court, and several other city departments. Lewis M. Cresse’s house, 516 8th Street, is an example of Neoclassical Revival, a popular style beginning in the 1890s. Cresse was elected to the state assembly and state senate before being elected mayor of Ocean City in 1907. The Varsity Inn building, 605 8th Street, was built in 1905, and has Fresh4Less Postcard:Layout 1 6/9/11 10:13 AM Page 1 served as a Methodist retreat, a
one room school house, a private residence, and the Florida Inn. In 1969, the Symonds family purchased the property and the Varsity Inn restaurant celebrated its first summer in 1970. The building was completely renovated in 2008. The last stop on the historic walking tour is the 800 block of Wesley Avenue which features some of the best preserved examples of the large guest houses built here in the late 1890s to accommodate the summer vacationers. During the 1930s it was called doctors row because the following physicians had their offices on the block: John E. Devine, Herschel Pettit, Marcia V. Smith, John B. Townsend, and Allen Corson. The Historic District is proof that Ocean City cares about its history!
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Roger Brangan from Pacific Soul, 817 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City Describe your shop in five words: Different, exotic, handcrafted, “islandy” and fun! What do you sell? Batik clothing and sarongs, lots of woodcarvings, jewelry, teak furniture and we have lots of smaller items as well. Our lowest priced item is $2 and our highest priced item is $3500. We try to have something for everybody’s budget and everything is from Bali, Indonesia. How did you get started in this particular venture? (Laughs and points to his wife, Endang, a native of Bali.) She was actually a buyer in Bali for a company in Italy. When she came over here, she always wanted to have her own store and after a few years of saving up we found a nice, affordable spot in Ocean City and the rest is history. What appeals to you about the merchandise? It just amazes me because of what these people do with their hands and how quickly they can do it. People see some of these items and it’s hard to
believe someone actually carved that. You’re from New York, so how did you end up on our little island? I have an aunt and uncle that live on Long Beach Island so I was familiar with the shore area. We just took a ride down one day, started in Cape May and worked our way up. Actually, the day we were looking was January 1 and when we got to Ocean City we were like, “Wow, it’s the beginning of January and this place is packed.” We happened to drive through the downtown and saw the “For Rent” sign. All these pieces are from local merchants? It’s all the artisans themselves. My wife knows many of them personally and each village has their own forte so to speak – one village will specialize in mosaic mirrors, another will specialize in Batik. We go around and buy directly from the artisans so everything is fair trade. Interview by Alanna Fuschillo Photo by Iva Stoyneva
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Jennifer Tjoumakaris – Dress from April Cornell. Earrings and bracelet from Gabrielle & Co in OC. Sandals from H&M.
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SHIRT FROM THE SPOT The day I hit the Boards looking for cool things for you fine readers to wear on NIV, it was about 105 degrees – in the shade. I was walking the planks, practically panting I was so hot. Then I walked into The Spot and lovely Jill was there and quickly asked if I wanted water (yes). That’s how it goes at the Jilly’s shops. They are really nice hardworking people who happen to sell some of the coolest items on the Boards, like this one from Affliction. You know you want it. 1066 Boardwalk, 399-5440.
CUPCAKES FROM SANDCASTLE Sometimes I wish I was as cool as cupcakes. Seriously...remember when cupcakes used to be just for kids birthday parties? How did they become so popular? The country is crazy for the wee confections and now OC has its own cupcake place so in I went. Sandcastle Cupcakes sells gourmet (and standard) cupcakes. For Night In Venice they are doing a special box of three cannoli flavored, three pineapple, and three tiramisu flavored. Italy and summer – represent yo. 910A Asbury, 391-1000.
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In the Biz Lynn Sooy, owner of Sooy Fitness
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From Masala Bhangra to Zumba, Lynn is getting the OC area moving
IRED of your everyday routine, that endless circular rotation on the elliptical, or maybe you’re simply just looking for a good time while breaking a sweat? According to Lynn Sooy, owner of Sooy Fitness, that’s exactly what Zumba, the latest fitness craze that’s sweeping the Jersey shoreline, provides. Chock full of Latin-inspired beats and the latest hits, Zumba can get anybody up and moving. After setting up her three-year-old son Luke in the living room with a video and a snack, Lynn and I sat down to discuss her beliefs regarding fitness, business and what it really means to live a Zumba-tastic life. So Lynn, are you from the area? I’m originally from Chadds Ford, PA, but I moved here after I graduated Widener with a BS in sports management. I originally wanted to own a fitness business, but I got a little sidetracked and became a police officer. A police officer! How’d that happen? I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I
graduated and I had been training with police officers in the gym. They said well, why don’t you go be a cop? So I moved here and went into the police academy. Since I had the fitness background, I was also the physical training instructor at the Atlantic County Police Academy. So a police officer with, like, a gun? (Laughs) Yes! But this is a way better business; I feel like I make more of a difference in people’s lives being a fitness instructor than I ever did being a police officer. It’s a much more rewarding profession, I feel. I know that it would make a great triple word score in Scrabble, but what exactly is Zumba? Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness class, it’s dance fitness and we try to hit a lot of Latin and international rhythms. There’s lots of great music. I’ve taught a lot of different things over the years and it’s the only class I’ve ever taught that I’ve seen people get this excited over. People are working out who would never have worked out before just because it’s so much fun. Can anyone do it? Yes! Everyone is loving it. I believe it appeals
to so many people because anyone can do it. I have people in my classes from 15 to 80 years old. Some are in incredible shape and run triathlons and some are overweight. As long as you’re moving, having fun and sweating, you’re doing it right – there’s no wrong way to do it. I like that because I’m a terrible dancer. That’s the thing, everybody says that and then they come in and they’re addicted. And you can get better. I wasn’t always a dancer; my background isn’t in dance, it’s in fitness so if I can do it, anybody can do it. When I’m at the gym what feels like 50 minutes has only been 10! The thing about Zumba is that people aren’t watching the clock. It’s the only thing I’ve ever taught that when it’s over people are like, “Oh that’s it?” Have you seen any transformations in any of the people in your classes? Yes, I’ve seen people lose over 30 pounds just from when I started teaching here. I have a few girls that have lost a big amount of weight and then a lot of people who have just gotten into
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great shape. I see a difference in the attitudes; to become addicted to something that’s exercise is such a positive thing. Is there an annual or monthly fee associated with your classes? In my classes you pay per class so that eliminates the whole having-a-gym fee. People can come as they want and they pay as they go. All the classes I teach are always $5. And if you’re a member of the Whippoorwill Campgrounds you get $3 classes and if you’re a student you get $3 classes at the Upper Township Primary School. There are also different kinds of Zumba. Oh, do tell. There are the Zumba basic classes, which are the most popular and then there’s the specialties and I teach all of them too. There’s Zumbatomic for kids four to 12. Zumba Gold is for the active older adult. I also teach a chair version of Zumba Gold at Wesley Manor nursing home and some of my students are 104 years old! Aqua Zumba is at Whippoorwill Campgrounds. It’s like party in the pool and the great part about that is there’s no impact on the joints. So besides getting a great workout while at work, what do you love about your business? Probably the coolest thing about my job is that my kids know that working out is what you do everyday. For my kids it’s a part of life: getting up, getting dressed and working out. In this society with childhood obesity it’s just cool to have kids that are so active. That’s why I love teaching the kid Zumba too because kids don’t realize they’re working out when doing Zumba.
That seems like a pretty pervasive theme of Zumba – having fun. If you make fitness fun people will do it. Nobody will leave feeling like they weren’t successful. That’s my goal. That everybody walks out of the door feeling that they can do this. Do you see Zumba as being a passing fad? I don’t think so because people have been dancing for years and now they’re dancing for exercise. As long as your keep it fresh, I don’t think it’s going anywhere. What do you do to keep the edge in your profession? I go to trainings. I’m constantly updating my fitness training and putting myself through continuing education. I’m going to New York City next weekend to get my Masala Bhangra certification. Hold on, say what now? What’s that? The Masala Bhangra is an Indian-based fitness program. I already incorporate a lot of Bhangra songs into the international rhythms section of Zumba. I’m training and in the fall I hope to be offering Masala Bhangra as well as Zumba. What are your plans for the future? Do you want to open up a studio of your own? Right now I’m doing really well in all the places I’m teaching but it’s definitely not out of the question. It’s definitely a dream of mine. Contact Lynn at (609) 377-0982 Interview by Alanna Fuschillo Photo by Iva Stoyneva
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BOOKS/CDS/OFFICE SUN ROSE WORDS & MUSIC Books, music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190. CANDY LAURA’S FUDGE A very sweet treat, with the finest ingredients. 935 Asbury, 3990616. See ad page 22. DEPARTMENT STORES B&B DEPARTMENT STORE Big selection, great prices, open year round. 827 Asbury, 3910046. FLORIST SPINNING WHEEL FLORIST 858 Asbury, 398-1157. GIFTS/CARDS/CANDLES/ JEWELRY THE BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE Kids crafts and gifts, specialty invitations, wedding gifts and more. 943 Asbury, 391-0812. CRICKET BOX A must for everyone who loves Ocean City.
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Trends Sandy Aromando Euro Line Designe
Euro Line Designe President Sandy Aromando outside her design showroom. Right: The kitchen showroom.
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OR those of us who never truly shed our translucent skin of childhood fantasy, kitchen and home showrooms are like a burst of ecstasy. It’s like walking into a “my size” dollhouse, complete with petite coffee cups and a colorful array of plastic fruits. Euro Line Designe takes it one step further by setting up shop on a snug corner on Bay Avenue in the kind of Victorianesque house I dream of at night while contemplating my future home. When I walked through the showroom’s front door for the first time my eyes instantly
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hooked onto a shiny blue ensemble with cabinets that dip and protrude like a gently rocking sea. I pictured myself cooking on that shiny new stove. And I don’t even cook. But I imagine if I had that blue, stainless-steel beauty I just might start. Early last month I sat down with Euro Line’s president and chief designer, Sandy Aromando, to talk style, trends and charity. I even pocketed a few tips for my upcoming transition to post-undergrad life. Let’s start with the basics: did you grow up in the area? I grew up in Medford Lakes and Stone Harbor, but I’ve
been in Ocean City for 27 years. Okay, so how exactly did you get started in kitchen design? What did you study in college? I have a BFA in Interior Design from University of Georgia, but I began as a Business Administration major at West Virginia Wesleyan. This is a beautiful location you have here. How did you come up with the idea of renovating a Victorian-style home instead of going for the more traditional layout? This was a residential home that was really dilapidated, so we took it down to the studs and rebuilt it to its original 1898 layout. The only thing we really changed was the location of the front door. It was moved from New Jersey Avenue onto Bay Avenue. We get to look at the beach, bay and Ocean City skyline. It’s so beautiful – sometimes it’s quite a distraction! I live the glamorous life of shag carpets and tacky ‘80s era décor. Describe exactly what it is you do for those of us not in the know. We do anything that involves cabinetry. In other words we design wet bars, entertainment units, built-in bedroom sets, offices, outdoor kitchens and, of course, interior kitchens and baths. If someone were to walk through the door we would show them around the showroom. The first floor is more contemporary and the second floor is mostly traditional. I also do a lot of design consultations, so if someone came in looking
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for cabinets, but still needed help picking out tile, wallpaper, paint, lighting or countertops I would advise them so everything pulls together. Which is the biggest seller? In this particular market we are probably selling 70 percent traditional and 30 percent contemporary. That may change as I see trends evolving into more contemporary or streamlined cabinetry. Why is your shop named Euro Line Designe? When I started the company we had two main European lines, but we now have Italian, Canadian and American cabinet lines. There’s a misnomer about our company that we’re all contemporary. We do much more traditional styling than contemporary design. How does a European line differ from a more “traditional” American approach? European design is generally more contemporary. The cabinetry is also constructed differently. In Europe, people take their kitchen with them when they move – the same way we would pack our entertainment center or bedroom set. For this reason the pieces are meant to be easily disassembled if needed. Take your kitchen with you... sounds pretty cool. Do you see European design catching on in the U.S. right now? No. In this climate people are trying to buy American products due to the downturn of the economy.
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Trends What’s a recent trend shift in regards to kitchen design? People are pulling away from painted cabinets. It’s going more towards something that has a slab front and stained wood. We’re seeing a lot of sustainable wood species being added to homes. They might be mahogany, teak or bamboo – woods that have a lot of texture to them and are also considered “green” products. This is also a departure from the traditional painted New England look while giving your home a more natural, understated feel. It often seems like a beautiful piece comes with a hefty price. Do you offer a line for those of us just starting out, living off, say, a journalist’s salary? We have at least three different lines that would be a good value point for someone
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starting out. Even if someone chooses a less expensive line we still put a lot of effort into the design aspect and try to come out with an incredible finished product. I hear you and the company do a lot of charity work. We do. For Thanksgiving last year we gave one percent of our gross profits for the year to local food banks and charities. So far we’ve donated over $6,400 to underfunded causes in Atlantic and Cape May County, including the South Jersey and Ocean City Food Banks, Adelaide’s Place, Atlantic Riding Center for Health and the ARC. Also, for the last two years we’ve traveled to the Dominican Republic with St. Peter’s Church in Ocean City to build homes for the under-privileged there. I also traveled to Kenya
in 2009 to meet the young girl I’ve been sponsoring for over 10 years. I now sponsor her sister too. We’re putting her through Kenya University and another child in the D.R. Let’s pretend I actually own a home or a bank account that isn’t dusty with neglect. What would you suggest for me? I would try to move you into a line that would not only match
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your price point, but also have a quality factor. Then we’d work on a design that’s not going to date itself. You have to be careful not to get caught up in something that’s too trendy. We always try to give a customer something ageless so what’s beautiful today is still beautiful 10 years later. Interview by Alanna Fuschillo Photo by Iva Stoyneva
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GIVE ME THE ROCK!
Hoop Dreams! Text by Bill Godfrey Photos by Bill and Stef Godfrey
Wait, is that basketball lingo? In Ocean City? Well, yes it is. You didn’t know Ocean City, America’s Greatest Family Resort, hosted some quality basketball did you? And you didn’t know that “rock” is slang for the ball, huh? It’s okay, most folks don’t know that. Most folks don’t know anyone on the roster of the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks either, except maybe – and I mean maybe – Dirk Nowitzki. But people who know basketball know Ocean City has good hoops. Ocean City, in fact, hosts some of the most competitive basketball – both pick-up and an organized recreation league – within a hundred miles. Mention pick-up basketball and everybody thinks L.A. and White Men Can’t Jump, but Ocean City is more than just a beach, a Boardwalk and a great magazine. It’s a great place to run fives. PICK UP “There’s a lot of pick-up basketball in Ocean City in the summer time,” said Shawn Thomas of EHT. I saw Shawn and his friend Manny Perez shooting around at the 34th Street courts one warm weekend evening and he told me that Ocean City is well known for good pick-up games. “You get a lot of good guys out here. You get some good D-1 guys (division one college basketball), some guys that played overseas and my man here; he played for the Globetrotters.” That Globetrotter happened to be Manuel Perez, an Atlantic City native and a guy who made me reach up really high in order to get my digital recorder close to his face. So if you’re asking... “how good is Ocean City basketball?”, here’s a short answer: The first two guys I interview and one of them played professionally overseas and for the Harlem Globetrotters (Yes, the Harlem Globetrotters. I checked, Manuel joined the team in 2009).
Left: Harlem Globetrotter Manny Perez skies for the block. Above: Manny, Shawn Thomas and others in action. Next page top: Matt Gushka spins the rock. Bottom: Jonathon O. chucks one toward the net
“I used to come out here every day, but I just moved to California so I’m here visiting,” said Manny. “I’ve been playing here for about 17 years. I always see a lot of old friends out here, some people I played against in college. You get good talent here – a lot of older guys who played overseas, some good college players. It’s competitive.” Anything like this in California? “I’m in San Diego and they have a lot of stuff like this out there, you know, the weather is so beautiful all year round. There’s a lot of pick-up basketball to be played out there. There are a lot of courts that aren’t even used. If we had those facilities here, they’d get a lot more use,” he said. If you open your eyes to the Ocean City that’s not the Boardwalk or the beach, you’ll notice quite a few courts around town and a lot of people on those courts playing basketball at all hours of the day and night. “It’s been like this forever, people just know to come out to Ocean City – good courts, not too hot, yeah, good runs,” said Shawn. “And the games are competitive. If you lose you could sit for hours waiting to get back on. Saturdays and Sundays
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start early and during the weekdays everybody starts running around at five o’clock.” Pick-up ball is not limited to the locals. If you’re down for the season, or for just the day, and you want to play basketball, Ocean City and its collection of wellmaintained courts can oblige. “I try and play here once a week,” said Evan Kane, a recent high-school graduate from Skippack, PA. “We live in Pennsylvania and come down on the weekends. It can be competitive, but sometimes we just fool around. We get to meet some people, hang out after. It’s pretty nice.” But by far the most intriguing player I found prowling the court was a sinewy street-baller named Jonathan who looked to be about 11 years old and maybe 75 pounds. “I usually play here at 34th Street twice a day, for about an hour or so” he said. I said, “Jonathan, you’re one of the smaller guys here, you doing all right?” “Size doesn’t matter,” he responded. “It’s fun.” Then I asked, “Why should I pick you for my team Jonathan?” “I’m fast, my shooting is good, I can
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dribble – I got handles.” Handles, for those of you who didn’t know that there is an NBA team in Charlotte (North Carolina) and they’re called the “Bobcats,” means he can handle the ball. REC LEAGUE When it’s played the way is ‘spozed to be played, basketball happens in the air; flying, floating, elevated above the floor, levitating the way oppressed peoples of this earth imagine themselves in their dreams. ~John Edgar Wideman And that’s exactly how they play it in the Ocean City Recreation summer basketball league - the “Rec League” as it’s sometimes called. Okay, I’m kidding a bit, but if you happen to be walking down 6th Street on your way to the Boardwalk on a warm summer evening, you may find yourself stopping at the courts just off the Boards to watch. There’s some decent talent there, and bragging rights are on the line. And if you’ve ever seen some of these games, you’ll notice that winning seems just as important as having fun. And isn’t that above quote a brilliant description of hoops? “I’ve been playing basketball since the third grade and I play in Ocean City
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because it’s one of the only leagues around here that offers a women’s league,” said Amber Waddington, who plays with the Ready’s Coffee Shop team in the women’s league. “I played through college and now I coach at Cape May Tech. Myself and Ginny Roma, who I coach with at Cape May Tech, both wanted to play again. We wanted to have some fun, but we also wanted that competition because we’re both competitive people who don’t like to lose.” If you’re looking for something that’s a little more organized than the pick-up games around town, then the City of Ocean City has a league for you, including a men’s league, a women’s league, high school leagues for boys and girls, and programs for kids as young as third grade. Registration begins on or about May 1 every year. “The Ocean City Rec League is very popular and many players return year after year,” said Diane DeMichele, assistant supervisor of sports with Ocean City Recreation. “It’s a simple process and we have a league for just about everyone. Most adults come in as part of a team, but if you’re a ‘free agent’ we can place you on a team. Often, a player that started as a free agent will get some friends together and come back with a team the following year.” Summer Rec League basketball usually runs mid-June through early August. Register online at ocnj.us or call 525-9304 for more information. Basketball courts can be found at North Street as well as 6th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 34th and 52nd Streets. Ocean City hosts a ton of summer activities other than basketball, but that’s for a different story. So if you’ve got Hoop Dreams, Ocean City has rims to keep you going.
FIVE PLAYERS YOU MIGHT MEET ON OCEAN CITY BASKETBALL COURTS JOE AVERAGE – Joe probably played some organized hoops in his day, perhaps excelling in high school or maybe even college. He loves the game and stays in shape, but he was never great and never had any real hoop dreams. Still, he likes to get out and run when he can. He won’t need a lot of touches and he may surprise you by draining the open jumper. He’ll play some D and won’t hog the ball. A good choice if you’re team captain. D-1 – Plays for a Division-One program and is probably considered an “elite” athlete. What he’s doing in Ocean City is a tough question to answer since I’m neither Division-One, nor am I elite. But he may be staying sharp in the rec league, vacationing and looking for a good game, or riding the pine at his school and looking to move into the starting line-up. He’s also probably tall. And quiet. THE POSER – This is someone you don’t want on your team. He thinks he’s good but in reality he’s a total liability. He’ll either want to bring up the ball (often turning it over) or he’ll start hoisting jumpers that rarely touch the rim. He may possess a between-the-legs dribble that looks good but has no practical value in the game. THE GIRL – If she’s willing to run with the guys, she’s probably better than you think. Most likely she’s a starter on the high school varsity team and has played pick-up before. She knows how to find the open man and hit a jumper or two. She probably won’t be banging around under the boards but she’ll make up for that with smart decisions and a decent shot. THE KID – He’s unaware that 11-year-olds don’t usually run with the big boys. Or he does know that and doesn’t care. He’s too persistent to ignore and you know what, he’s probably fast enough to get around Joe Average and hit you with a nice pass.
SCIENCE at the Shore Text by Kristen Dowd. Photos courtesy of OCHS and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center
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ave you ever seen a seal on an Ocean City beach? Probably not, but I have. A few years ago, I tagged along with a team from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) on a rescue of a stranded seal in the city’s south end. Sound amazing? That’s because it was. The young harbor seal was unhurt, but clearly exhausted and hungry. I marveled at the sleek animal with its huge, orb-like eyes, all the while keeping a healthy distance. (This was a wild animal, after all.) The MMSC told me they would take the seal in for evaluation and, once
cleared, would re-release it into the wild. Gently crating the beautiful creature and loading it into their truck was quick, so this little seal’s visit to our shore town was brief. I was sad to see it go. Of course, this wasn’t the first – and certainly would not be the last – seal to stop by Ocean City. Most visitors – in fact, many locals, too – don’t realize the incredibly diverse animal population you can find right in our area. Sure, it’s the beach and wetlands, creating vast, incredible ecosystems. But sharks giving birth in the back bays? Birds, from scurrying piping plovers to soaring bald eagles, flying Ocean City skies?
Not everyone knows about these types of things. Some of the people who do know, of course, are the ones who study the shore. And unique to Ocean City is the opportunity to study the shore and its inhabitants at a young level – as scientists-in-training in Ocean City High School’s oceanography program. “It’s extremely popular, a senior elective,” said teacher Matt Oster. “Classes usually fill up. I think a lot of kids are interested in the environment and learning about their local ecosystem, I really do.” Oster has been a science teacher at OCHS for 24 years. He also serves as the school’s science team leader and
an advisor to the school ecology club, or Student Environmental Association (SEA). SEA helps with a myriad of environmental projects around the island, including establishing osprey nests in the bays and planting dune grass on the beaches. “It’s a neat club,” said Oster. Just living at the beach doesn’t make a person a shore science aficionado – something that is clear in the first days of the OCHS oceanography class every year. Oster said there is a lot for the kids to learn. “A lot of them don’t realize the diversity of the marine mammals we have. Some of them don’t understand tides at all, or how important they are,” Oster said. “A lot of them don’t realize the extent of sharks we have in the area – the types of sharks, the location of sharks.” Sharks? In our area? “They’re not the Hollywood version
of sharks,” Oster said with a laugh. “They’re not man-eating.” He said he finds the local shark population fascinating. “We have very large females that come in and have babies in the back bays. Some are bottom feeders – they don’t really come up to the surface. You don’t really see them,” Oster explained, “nor would you want to.” At the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, founding director Bob Schoelkopf said the local shark population is an incredibly important part of the ecosystem. “The reason people can’t imagine them is they don’t really see below the surface,” said Schoelkopf. “They’re out there swimming around and they don’t realize what’s further offshore. Sharks belong here. That’s what keeps our waters as clean as possible … when things die, they eat them.” The MMSC has rescued thousands
of whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles on New Jersey beaches since its inception in 1978, including plenty in Ocean City. Talk about those who study the shore – the employees at the MMSC take in injured animals, rehabilitate them and return them to the wild, when possible. They certainly know what they’re doing. “It’s been a very busy season. We’ve actually gone through something like 13,000 pounds of fish this year,” said Schoelkopf, referring to the fish they feed their in-house guests before release. More surprising than finding out about local sharks, said Schoelkopf, is when people discover that seals frequent our beaches. While they aren’t typically summer guests – most of the seals arrive between December and May – they do take to resting after their meals up on our beaches. “We’ve had as many as 150 to 175 seals
Page 37: Students in OCHS’ oceanography class bring science to the beach. Left: The OCHS Ecology club seining local fauna for a salt water aquarium. Above: A stranded seal on the NJ coast
in one sighting at one location during the years,” Schoelkopf said, adding that the MMSC does not disclose specific locations in order to protect the animals. “They’re using these areas as habitats. We don’t want them to turn into a tourist sight, causing the animals to be disturbed and leave the colony.” Protecting the seals makes sense, of course, and luckily there are plenty of other opportunities to get up close and personal with shore creatures. The OCHS oceanography students do it every couple of weeks during low tide. “We go out two to three days and do labs on the beach,” said Oster. These labs help the students achieve the course objectives, including learning about shore protection, basic aspects of waves, tides and currents and understanding interactions between man and the local environment. “(The 2010-2011 school year) we focused a lot on the marine biology
of the area. We spent a lot of time on marine fisheries, marine mammals,” said Oster. “We try to make it very specific for the area.” Part of the oceanography course focuses on whales and dolphins – the whales of the area and their migration and the ways to distinguish between a dolphin and porpoise. “Just little things. The students really, really enjoyed it,” said Oster. According to Schoelkopf, people just need to look a little harder to see the many whales that pass by Ocean City, including humpbacks, right whales and fin whales. “Whales are very common off the coast here. People just don’t realize it because they don’t tend to look past the waves breaking on the beach,” Schoelkopf explained. “If people took the time and took a pair of binoculars to the beach, they might see a couple of whales passing by here.”
Whales, sharks, seals, dolphins – sea turtles, too, are a part of Ocean City marine life. And this doesn’t even touch upon the endless array of fish, crabs and the like swimming our seas, or the great number of birds flying our skies. It’s a lot to take in – and it’s a lot to protect. Luckily, Oster thinks the growing interest in his oceanography program shows a trend towards environmental awareness among his students. “I think there’s a greater appreciation, maybe due to the media or maybe due to Al Gore’s little thing. I’m not really sure why,” Oster said. “Whatever it is, it’s a good trend. They’re aware. They appreciate the environment.” For more information about the Marine Mammal Stranding Center or for updates on rescued animals, visit their website at www.marinemammalstrandingcenter. org.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Maestro Bill Scheible
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Scheible has been invested in the culture of Ocean City since he was a young boy. His family picked Ocean City as their premier vacation destination – that’s right, even Bill Scheible was once a Shoobie too. He and his wife Sally now spilt their time between their home at the Jersey Shore and their place in Philly.
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Bill and Sally adore hotdogs, but not the kind with a relish and mustard combo; they like ‘em furry. The couple goes gaga for Dachshunds and has been raising the breed for over 20 years.
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Before each summer draws to an end, most of us have an almost ritualistic “must haves” list to complete: A place we must visit, a picture we have to take or a candy we just need to buy. For Bill, it’s Johnson’s Popcorn – the peanut variety – and a slice of Mack & Manco’s pizza, no anchovies, pineapple or bubblegum please, just a plain slice of cheese.
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Scheible remembers the day he got the call confirming his new position as maestro to the Pops. “I remember almost jumping up and down,” he says. “It was something I really wanted to do. I still have some of those very same feelings when I look forward to planning the next season. It’s still very exciting and fresh.” What keeps things so fresh for Bill? “Working with so many younger, talented musicians right out of school, as well as some wonderful young singers that absolutely just knock our socks off.” And while he no longer gets nervous, Scheible still gets a rush of adrenaline when he walks out to the audience seated before him. The Pops isn’t the only orchestra Bill’s dabbled in. For two years he played in Venezuela’s Symphony Orchestra alongside his wife Sally, a violinist. From men swimming in business suits to giant hermit crabs, Ocean City is home to many unique holidays and traditions. But by far, Scheible’s favorite is the city’s annual First Night celebration. Not only do the Pops perform but, “To think that this many thousands of people will come to a summer resort in the middle of the coldest part of the winter is an absolutely crazy and wonderful time. I find it to be an uplifting experience.” Scheible continues to mentor young musicians, teaching trumpet at five different Philadelphia area high schools. Stephen Costello, now a renowned operatic tenor performing in major opera houses across the globe, was once a high school student Scheible invited to share the stage with Pops. “I heard him singing with his school choir and his voice just stood out and hit me in the face. Like this was a once-in-a lifetime voice you would hear,” recalled Scheible. “To think that he got his start here in Ocean City is very exciting for us.” Suits, bowties and batons, oh my! Bill Scheible takes his wardrobe very seriously (all right, maybe not that seriously). Over the years, he’s collected 22 – count ‘em, 22 – different colored suits. During intermission, he often makes a customary color swap, just to keep things interesting. He also has a expanding collection of bowties. His favorite? A large cream-colored piece adorned with multicolored French horns. With the mark of his 25-year run looming, is there anything Bill Scheible hasn’t gotten around to yet? Hint: it involves a lengthy trip. “It’s actually a dream of mine to take the Pops out of the country,” Scheible said. “I think it would be really exciting. I’d love to visit Italy and England with the Pops.”
Music Man OC Pops Maestro Bill Scheible celebrates his 25th year
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IGHTY-THREE years is quite a long time. But for a musical group that is constantly reinventing itself, time is just a gift – yet another opportunity to outdo itself with an even bigger splash next year. The Ocean City “OC” Pops have long been a family favorite and pervasive staple in the history of this little barrier island, soothing us with light and airy ballads before striking back with the zing of a commanding violinist’s solo. The company, now 25 strong, regularly collaborates with artists from around the country and globe, from Broadway’s finest to ballet companies, transforming sound waves into physical representations of music en pointe. The evolution of the Pops culture began in 1928, a time when quality entertainment was an almost nonexistent entity, save the hustle and bustle of the grand hotel-life of Atlantic City. The Ocean City council took note of this discrepancy, pulling talents from Philadelphia and New York to form the Municipal Orchestra, the city darling that would persist through the breadth of the Great Depression and World War II. It wouldn’t be until the late ‘70s that the orchestra took on its iconic name. In 1976, collaboration between then conductor, John Warrington, and Ocean City’s public relations director, Mark Soifer, branded the name change, presumably after the Boston Pops, the oldest Pops orchestra in the country. The new name not only gave the orchestra a catchy tune to remember them by – Municipal Orchestra is about as colorful as burnt toast – but also
gave headway to the organization’s wide range of future endeavors. “It sets us apart from a classical or symphonic orchestra, so we’re able to present and feature a lot of music that’s very different from classical,” said artistic director and current maestro William Scheible. “It allows us to do things with visiting groups and artists that we wouldn’t be able to do if we were just strictly a symphony.” Today, when a coveted spot on the Pops orchestra opens up, musicians across the country, from neighboring Atlantic City to Illinois to Hawaii, flock to Ocean City’s shoreline for an audition. Playing behind an opaque screen, musicians are judged solely on the power and presence of their sound. But opportunities are few and far between – once a Pop, always a Pop, and after admitted, musicians are likely to stay with the group for years to come. Eleven different conductors have presided over the orchestra since its inception, but for many of us, there is one whom we not only call maestro, but our friend as well. And that’s just the way he likes it. William “Bill” Scheible is as magnetic and captivating as his accumulation of colorful, sometimes whimsical bowties. With a broad smile and infectious laugh, it’s no surprise that Scheible is well on his way to overtaking Clarence Fuhrman (1950-1975) as the longest running conductor of the Pops. In 1976, while still a student majoring in trumpet and music education at Temple University, Scheible auditioned for an open slot in the Pops’ roster, the bicentennial year, he remembers fondly. It must
Text by Alanna Fuschillo Photo by Iva Stoyneva have been a sign of good fortune for young Bill, as the next 10 summers would be spent on the Music Pier’s stage. When maestro Frank Ruggieri relinquished his post in ’86, the 30-year-old trumpet player was geared up to move on to the next big thing. Brimming with ideas to catapult the Pops into new genres and attract a broader audience, Scheible placed his bid before a city-appointed commission assigned with the task of appointing Ruggieri’s successor. Inspired, or intrigued, by his visionary plan for orchestra’s future, they picked that plucky young man. And the rest, as they say, is history. This year will mark Scheible’s 25th year as artistic director and conductor. Armed with a thin white baton, Scheible has guided 25 years worth of inspiration, dedication and reinvention that has molded the OC Pops Orchestra into the organization now cherished as an indisputable piece of the city’s culture. “What makes the summer of Ocean City Pops’ series really neat to me is the interaction between, and how close we get to, audience members here,” said Scheible in a soft, reflective voice. “We really get to know quite a few of them and they really are like our extended family.” Whether you’re just a casual attendee or a religious devotee to the Pops’ concert series, you know William Scheible has more than just a baton up his sleeve. In celebration of his cumulative 35 years as a Pop, read the sidebar for ten things you might not know about Ocean City’s maestro extraordinaire.
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NE of the the cool things that I remember as a young boy growing up in OC was the lack of beach, especially in the front of our restaurant between 9th and 10th streets. The ocean literally was 3-6 feet deep or more under the boards and buildings. When we would get super high tides or northeast storms, the waves would crest under the boards and come through the walk and get the tourists soaked. What we would love about the waves breaking so close was that at night, we could surf those waves under the Boardwalk street lamps till the tide turned and the waves slowed down. Only problem was that before surf leashes, a few boards got hammered pretty good under there... what a blast!
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HAT could be more exciting than a road trip? In the latest book by Debbie Macomber, A Turn in the Road, three women are all at major crossroads in their respective lives. Even though she has finally recovered from a bitter divorce, Bethanne is shocked that her former husband is yearning for reconciliation. Should she forgive him for all the pain he has caused? Has she changed too much for the relationship to work a second time around? Bethanne’s daughter Annie has her own problems, having thought her boyfriend was going to propose marriage (instead, he tells her that he’s jetting to Europe with friends). Annie’s determined to show
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him that she can have a great life with or without him. So when Bethanne’s ex-mother-in-law, Ruth, decides to drive from Seattle to Florida to attend her 50-year high school reunion to make amends with a classmate, the other two decide to tag along for a wild cross-country trip. What follows is an adventure filled with extraordinary encounters and surprises for all three of them. Whether it’s an unplanned side trip to Vegas or a gang of cute bikers, they will learn a thing or two about themselves before the trip is over. Sometimes, even the best laid plans can take a turn for the unexpected. Fans of Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street series will love this one.
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Wanna Be Candy Girl
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HE volatile relationship between bikini and Boardwalk munchies isn’t exactly the kind you’d bring home to mother. But the taste of hand made chocolate, the texture of soft-serve with the perfect ice cream to jimmy ratio in each and every bite? Well worth an affair at the gym. Candy is a staple of Ocean City living, plain and simple. From taffy to plate-sized suckers to fudge, many consider leaving the shore without a favorite sweet one stop short of treason. The lucky gal that I am, I set off to embark on an adventure that combines my devotion to all treats with my disdain for anything that involves the word make, bake or cook – I’m an ardent believer in the power and cleverness of the microwave meal. I’ve already begun the process of contemplating the various scenarios in which I might royally fudge up (that’s baking humor for
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you). I haven’t brushed up on my history regarding the likelihood of earning a lifetime ban from a candy establishment, but I imagine if I manage to do what I did to my mother’s pan the last time I tried to bake cookies, they just might institute one. But it’s a bit too late to start watching those ‘culinary for dummies’ videos. I’m already making my way up the Boards to the corner of 7th where the “Home of the Macaroon” awaits me. I can remember when George’s was half the size it is now. And at the very back of the store was the ice cream, the most coveted of all George’s sweets. One scoop chocolate, one scoop mint chocolate chip, no toppings please, like clockwork, each and every time growing up. My mother was always a solid peach, made with Jersey fresh produce. Today though it’s all about the macaroon. I go up to the register and ask for the big guy. Owner and manager Bill Westerman greets me already donned in the remnants of kitchen work and shakes my hand with a firm grasp that I will later come to realize is the result of good old fashioned macaroon squeezing. We make our way back to the kitchen. “All right,” I say looking about nervously. “What do we do first?” “Well this is batter,” he says, gesturing toward the large brass pot cooking on a double burner, “and it cooks for about 20, 25 minutes.” Naturally, I ask, “What’s in there?” And naturally, Bill laughs. “Well, I can’t tell you that!” Touche, Bill. As the batter simmers and warms, Bill talks me through the mixing process. Put your hand on head of the spoon, he Alanna Fuschillo and George’s owner instructs, and your other Bill Westerman mix up some macaroons hand here, then scrape
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around the edges. He demonstrates and, as a lefty, I fumble to copy his movements. I dig into the sides of the pot, but the batter holds fast. My future as a macaroon master doesn’t look particularly bright. I pull, dip and drag that spoon, however, and soon enough rhythm is established. “We need one more scoop,” Bill says, handing me a large silver scoop and directing me to a metal box. I mistake the white grainy substance for a type of sugar. Alas, it’s coconut; Bill lets this slide. Again Bill demonstrates the proper mixing technique: this time, a vertical “scooping” motion. My arms are beginning to twinge as if to remind me, “Hey, girlfriend, we’re not used to a workout!” Over and over I pull up then sink the spoon back into the batter, which is beginning to take on a fluffy, textured appearance. Bill adds a tad bit more coconut until the mix is declared ready for squeezing. I have a sneaking suspicion I should give my forearms a pep talk. Bill pulls out a thick white plastic funnel hooked onto a pastry squeezer, loads the gaping top with batter. With a quick and easy hand he squeezes out four evenly spaced lines, and then blots each dollop lightly with a moist towel. To keep the tips from burning, he explains. Bill reloads and hands the contraption to me. “What do you think? Can you do it?” he asks playfully. I unashamedly admit, “It’s probably going to be a disaster.” And my first attempts are rather meager. My line is crooked and my dollops are far from uniform. The second go around, however, I squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, and three shapely macaroons grace my baking sheet. “Ah, she’s good now!” Bill says – he even lets me draw out a big ‘A’ with batter as a souvenir, symbolically, in my opinion, marking my triumph over the squeezer. We finish the batch and pop the trays into the oven. And I wait. The result? A crunch, and then a
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chewy, moist coconut-y cookie… thing. Earlier I had asked Bill what exactly a macaroon was, and now I understand the hesitancy to put a description to a substance that is quite unlike anything else. With my big A boxed up and tucked under my arm, I head out into the store, head held slightly higher, stride a bit more confidant. I smell delicious too. My next stop is Shriver’s, renowned for their taffy which is mixed, stretched and packaged on the premises. For me, the “bag your own” grab and mix stand near the rear of the store was always a favorite. I head to the back of the store and step into that land of machines that churn, whirl and crank, where production manager Igor Dukov greets me. It’s quite possible that Igor is the most generous man I’ve ever crossed paths with. He produces a dark green employee’s shirt, matching ribbon and hat. Each layer makes me feel slightly more at home, and I don a clean crisp apron and latex gloves. Within minutes he figures out my favorite Shriver’s dish – a chocolate Gelato from the café next door – and promises a scoop before I leave. Had I just dropped into a taffyinduced state of euphoria? I look the part, but the machines that churn out the 2,000 pounds of taffy on a typical summer day still require a skillful hand and proper training. Nonetheless, Igor talks me through the motions of crafting each piece of taffy. As we begin the process of making and setting the taffy, Igor explains that the mixture is just a combination of a few core ingredients, and adds that salt water is not one of them. “Each pan holds fifty pounds of taffy,” Igor tells me, pointing to several tan rectangular pans. “It cooks for seven minutes. You can touch it, it’s soft.” Still slightly warm, the taffy mixture imprints my gloved finger with ease. “Ohh,” I say, with a childlike glee,
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Game On p Activity Zone from page 48 jackets and were ready to roll. Here’s a piece of information for all of you professional and not-soprofessional photographers out there: it’s safe to bring your camera with you. I had mine the entire time and not a drop of water got on it. Just make sure you tell the captain you do not want to get “dipped” in the water at the end. If you do, don’t bring the camera. So there we were, seated at the end of the boat, in front of the Music Pier, with a giant smiley face parachute attached to our seats. The captain asked if we were ready, and after we confirmed the boat took off, and so did we. Only in two opposite directions. The rope unleashed and up we went. The altitude increase happens gradually, and is very peaceful. My senses filled up with so many new experiences at once. The smell of the ocean combined with a stunning birds eye view of the Ocean City area creates a priceless feeling of infinite freedom. Gravity was no longer a boundary.
I was up there, way up there, feeling as alive as I can be. I looked at Alanna and I could tell by her wide open eyes and the grin on her face that she shared the same feeling. We talked about how tiny the people on the beach appeared, how magical Gillian’s Wonderland Pier looked like from up high and how the whole island looked like something from a fairytale. We could not stop smiling. The best part? There was not a sign from my fear of heights. My mind was so overwhelmed with joy and the beauty of what I was seeing, that I couldn’t feel anything but happiness. The ride is so smooth and pleasureful that being 500 feet off the ground feels almost natural. We were cruising around in the air for about 15 minutes before the captain gave us the sign that he was about to start pulling us down onto the boat. When we eventually got down I had only one thing on my mind – I have to do this again! What am I doing next weekend ? Parasailing of course. - Text and Photos by Iva Stoyneva
Ocean’s 11 Do you know what it takes to be an OC, NJ master? 1. The Shore Mall used to be what type of business? 2. What year was the Flanders Hotel constructed? 3. The Flanders Hotel is named for what? 4. The first recorded baseball game was held in 1846 at the Elysian Fields in what New Jersey town? 5. The first American victory of the Revolutionary War was when? 6. Richard Stockton is famous for having a local college named for him. What was his original claim to fame? 7. Who is the only New Jersey native to become president of the U.S.? 8. Who was Ocean City’s first mayor? 9. Who is the current mayor? 10. Who is Miss Ocean City 2010-2011? 11. Where is the “Gardens” section of Ocean City... north end or south end?
6. He signed the Declaration of Independence 7. Grover Cleveland from West Caldwell 8. Gainer P. Moore 9. Jay Gillian 10. Rachel Reese 11. North end
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Mary Giberson Where are you from? Marmora. Where do you volunteer? I’m on the advisory board for the Southern Branch of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Describe how the Food Bank functions: The Food Bank supplies food to places like Sister Jeans’ Kitchen, food pantries and churches. We have over 200 members who come to the Food Bank for food to supply their pantries. Organizations (who want to open pantries) can come to the Food Bank and buy food cheaper than they would at the store. What would you say the Food Bank’s overall purpose is? It’s to help people make ends meet, and unfortunately with the way things are now, there are a lot of people out of work. A lot of people are embarrassed, but we are there to provide people with food. Where do you get the funds to purchase all of this food? The Food Bank gets its money from fundraisers and generous donations from companies and individuals. For every dollar that the Food Bank collects, we can buy $10 worth of food. That’s why donations are so imperative. When you get a spare moment, what do you like do? Cooking, playing golf and just being with my family – it sounds really corny, but it’s the truth! That’s not corny at all! Do you volunteer anywhere else? At Cape Bank, where I work, we do a lot of walks like the MS Walk, March of Dimes and the Breast Cancer Walk, so we all collect money and walk together. I’d say 99 percent of the employees here volunteer. What motivates you to volunteer? It’s working for people that need a better life. By volunteering you’re making a difference. You’re able to help someone in need and provide food for their table and their family. The Food Bank would not survive without its volunteers.
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I’m not a girly girl. I don’t take an hour to do my hair, get dressed or put my makeup on. And I don’t do my nails. That is until summer. For some reason, painted nails and summer just go together and I’m not talking about a pedicure because your toes are exposed. I’m talking full on mani pedi, a little love to the hands and feet. So now that it’s hot out, my nails require some color. I’ve been hearing chat about this gel manicure so I went into Reflections to see what it was all about. My appointment that day was with Grace Salasin (pictured), a very nice and very experienced manicurist. Grace told me the gel mani would last up to three weeks with no chipping. Say what? The last mani I had chipped that night. I was beginning to see why gel has become so popular. As with any manicure, the first
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Wanna Be p From page 44 and Igor explains the temperature of the taffy must hit a perfect balance for it to be stretched and pulled into its elastic form. Igor unloads a slab of taffy base onto the cooling table and instructs me to choose a flavor; I go for strawberry because it’s pink. He pulls down the bucket and instructs me to spread it across the base. I scoop out a bit and zigzag across my taffy canvas. “A little bit more,” Igor says; I spread out another small globe and he declares it ready to go. Where you ask? To the “stretcher” machine, of course! The taffy is looped over and around the metal arms of the machine, then ‘flick!’ goes the switch and the parts begin to slowly churn away from each other, pulling the taffy with it. As the taffy is worked through the machine, the flavoring we added begins to bleed out into the cream color of the base. Once thoroughly spun, the taffy is then lifted off the arms of the stretcher and we move with it to the final step. “This,” Igor says, pointing to the long machine positioned before the glass windows, “is the machine that will run
off the taffy.” “It wraps itself?” I ask, disbelievingly. “It wraps itself,” Igor says with a laugh. “Who’s going to wrap it – it’s 100,000 pieces of taffy!” Coated with a base to prevent the taffy from sticking, the machine gently rolls that hunk of sweetness as an employee begins to work the taffy by hand. He then feeds a line of taffy a finger thick through the machine, where each piece is cut off and stuffed into a waiting wrapper before the ends of the wax paper are twisted off and the first piece slides down the shoot. Piece after piece shoots out, and soon Igor removes the pan and replaces it as more taffy is cranked out. It’s only when the machine is turned off that I glimpse a peak of the gears passing along the line of taffy. Igor smiles. That’s how it’s done. A candy shop is a sure bet for a trip down memory lane. Something in that waft of sugars and syrups pierces you, and all those scattered memories of childhood come flitting back. It takes one bite to regain all you thought lost. Do yourself a favor: head the Boardwalk’s way and take back the simple joy of biting into your favorite sweet. You simply can’t regret it.
Alanna Fuschillo helps the machine pull taffy at Shriver’s
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Long hair chihuahua Mr. Louis Forbes Rogerson hangs outside of Laura’s Fudge on Asbury. Yes, he’s smiling.
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