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DESTINATION FOR FUN Man I love shopping. The good old fashioned, grab your girlfriends or your partner in crime for a romp around the aisles, where you don't care how long you've stared at that amazing shirt picturing what shorts you'll pair with it and dreaming where you'll wear said fabulous outfit. The kind of day where you buy a moon phase incense holder, well, just because it makes you happy. Because happiness (and the moon) is everything. Earlier today, I hit the Boardwalk and headed over to Marty's Sportswear to take some pics of their products to feature. Owner Meryll and I hit the beach, setting up the display, giggling, and having a blast oohing and ahhing over the adorable items. The sun was shining, and the sky was that deep robin egg blue that makes you giddy with outdoor energy just by its boldness. It was just good old fashioned fun. Ocean City is one of those places that provides fun (and happiness) almost effortlessly. Our awesome small businesses offer that small town vibe and personal experience we've all missed during quarantine this past year (see the What's Happening article on page 68 for a few new ones popping up). Our bay is like an aqua playground with every watersport out there... the Boardwalk and Downtown are destinations for entire days of fun, too. And the beaches... I still swoon every time my feet hit that soft warm sand. This month in OC Magazine you'll find an article on LowTides, a company making beach chairs out of ocean bound plastic waste (page 54), Sunday Girl Eats' annual June ice cream recipe - this year it's Strawberry Pretzel Sundae flavor, some beach books to crack open next time you hit the sand, and so much more. See you on le beach! Stef Godfrey (the tote shown above was one of my many love interests while browsing around Stainton's - at Bird's Eye View)

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Contents June 2021

“A kiss on the beach when there is a full moon is the closest thing to heaven.”- H. Jackson Brown, Jr (the full moon is June 24)

IN THIS ISSUE 4 Letter from the Editor 6 Tides & The List 7 Horoscopes 8 In the Kitchen 12 Famished Foodie 14 Dining Guide 16 Sunday Girl Eats

Party Wave The June cover by artist Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky brings the ocean scene to life in a whimsical way. This issue and previous issues are readable on www.ocnjmagazine.com.

18 The Interview 22 Snapshots 32 Let's Get Crafty 34 It’s History by Fred Miller 36 Meet the Maker 40 Must Haves June 46 Store Guide

48 Trends - Sand + Stitch

50 Shop Talk - Partyology Firm

Meet the Maker

It's History

Meet the maker behind Wildlife Surfboards... Aaron Jamison

A look back at the 1971 Ocean City Vacation Guide by Fred Miller

54 Get Low 58 Ready... Go! 60 Been a Long Time Coming 64 Books of the Month 65 Activities Guide 66 Spot It Quiz

Real Tour Ready to pull the trigger on living the dream? Check out this new listing by Pete Madden

Spot It How well do YOU know Ocean City? See if you can spot these six things around the island.

67 Word Search 68 What's Happening 69 Services Guide 70 Real Tour 74 Last Shot

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SPOT THE SURFER

We've hidden a surfer in one of the ads in this issue. Email us with the ad she is surfing on at editor@ocnjmagazine.com. A winner will be chosen on July 1 from correct entries to win a $50 gift card to Top Sail Steamer. 5

On the Radar

THE LIST

TIDE FORECAST June

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Happy June!

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June is when Ocean City arguably comes fully alive. Surreys honk their horns peddling down the Boardwalk, the smell of suntan lotion is in the air, and it’s warm enough that you have to eat your Chilly Jilly quick before it melts. Here are some things to do when in OC in June.

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1. Hats off to summer Celebrate the start of beach weather with a hat from Sand+Stitch, 848 Boardwalk. For more on S+S, see page 48.

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2. Smell the coffee and the salt air

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Stop by Ocean City Coffee Company and pick up a bag of beans or grounds to take home. Is your heart in OC but your body is far away? You can order online at www.oceancitycoffee.com.

3. Row, row, row your boat (of coffee) Need a mug for said coffee? Stop by the Ocean City Historical Museum for a Sindia mug.

4. Cowabunga-low Bowls Celebrate warm summer nights with the Summer Nights bowl from Bungalow Bowls. It’s blue majik, pineapple, and banana blended together and topped with granola, strawberries, banana, pineapple, and nutella drizzle.

5. Living the beach life Do you like to represent the beach wherever you go? Visit Beach It, 976 Boardwalk, for a Life is Good shirt.

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6. Say cheese!

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Snag a slice of strawberry cheesecake from Mario’s, 1510 Bay Avenue.

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Good to Know On June 1, the sun rises at 5:33am and sets at 8:19pm. On June 30, the sun rises at 5:34am and sets at 8:28pm. 6

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Monthly Horoscope Aries March 21 - April 19 If you’re part of a longer-lasting couple, one might say that you’re entering into a calmer term and your better half knows how to reach your heart. If you are single, you want to launch yourself back into affairs and conquests. There might be communicational issues with coworkers or higherups, and any negotiations are hard to lead. You can expect clarity and conclusions only towards the beginning of next month.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 You might deal with some uncertainty about your personal worth, which might also cause emotional issues. After June 11, you shouldn’t be too stubborn, even if you have to defend yourself from others intruding on your personal life. Professionally, you could deal with tensions and plot twists, but all of these are meant to stimulate you to make some necessary changes. Something that happened in February could be remedied or you could get the chance to revise some decisions you made then.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Emotionally, it seems that you’re going through a term of feeling vulnerable and exposed or out of the desire to (re)gain someone’s heart, you need to reveal your sensitive parts. The solar eclipse from Gemini on June 10, pushes you to make yourself a priority. A crisis or unexpected event could force you to redefine yourself, which can have a significant impact on your relationships, which will also need to be adjusted.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 If you’re part of a longer-lasting couple marked by issues or difficulties, during this term you might feel like the fate of your bond is hanging by a thread. In order to fix the connection, joint efforts are necessary. Mercury is also retrograde until June 22, suggesting that it’s time to revise some ideas, carefully weigh the facts and information you rely on and carefully research things when you have to make a significant decision. This term could be great for renegotiating some contracts, deals and so on and revising your material strategy.

Leo

July 23 - August 22

Leos whose marriage plans were messed up because of the pandemic might have to postpone

yet again. Luckily, Leos benefit from harmonious aspects as well, which favor reconciliation, restoring intimacy, and rediscovering passion. You’re going through a term during which you should carefully analyze your material situations, revise your money-related habits, deal with existing debts, and avoid making new ones. Steer clear of financial speculation and get rich quick schemes because they can cause significant losses.

Virgo

August 23 - September 22

Most single Virgoans aren’t in such a rush to complicate their lives with flirting and amorous games. But after June 11, some could have some passionate affairs, hidden from the world. Professionally, in June 2021 you can expect big scale changes. When it comes to income, you’re in for a pretty good term, provided you steer clear of shady moves and not get into debt.

Libra

September 23 - October 22

The energy of the stars favors transformations, revisions, and restructuring. Make the most of this astrological context in order to relaunch your love life. If you’re single, use the surprise factor (for instance, doing some uncommon gesture) in order to win the heart of the one you dream to be with. The solar eclipse can have a powerful impact on Libra’s house of career. If you’re truly set on succeeding, nothing can stand in your way of overcoming your limitations and aiming as high as possible.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Between June 2 and 27 there might be a crisis in your intimate life: jealousy, suspicions, and older fears that force serious changes. However unpleasant it may be, such a moment gives you an excellent opportunity to revitalize your connection to your better half. Take a careful look at your money, renew your insurance, and try to pay off older debts. You should spend only as much as you can spare and not take loans.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Love ties can prove to be problematic and if you’re married the solidity of the marriage or the trust of your better half might be tested. Mercury’s retrograde motion favors negotiations and redefining how your life as a couple is organized. It’s time to let your negotiating skills shine in order to reorganize your professional life, become

more efficient, and manage your income better. Saturn has the mission to remind you of exercising restraint, so you should spend less and try to save up.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 In the love lives of some Capricornians the bad matches could become more and more uncomfortable and many of them may feel more and more limited and restrained. Money can be a very touchy topic, particularly if your better half likes to spend a lot. You’re going through a good term for professional re-evaluation, reorganizing your activity, and revising some projects and some older professional ideals. Be very careful about money and steer clear of useless and over the top expenses as well as financial speculation. Renegotiate some terms and conditions from your business or work contracts.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 A crisis could push you to make changes in your love life and redefine some conventions and rules by which your love bond or marriage is based on. Relationships based on love and mutual respect can go through a new beginning. You could deal with fluctuating income, unforeseen expenses greater than you might be able to handle or a term of lack of funds due to over the top expenses the previous month. It’s time to carefully and patiently redo your budget, see how much money you have, what important and priority expenses you have to make, and, if need be, work a tighter budget. After June 11, you have good odds at getting new clients, contracts, but you could also feel more competition.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 It’s a good term for deciding what your emotional needs and expectations are and understanding if life as a couple satisfies these needs and expectations or not. Once all of that becomes clear to you, you can discuss and re-discuss them with your better half. If you don’t have a job and need some money as soon as possible, after June 11 you can find a job with more ease. Invest in classes or change specializations, sharpening your professional skills. For your physical and mental change, it might help you to work out more, to play some sport or go out in nature.

Shore Eats In the Kitchen

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E L C A P I TA N ’ S TA C O S H A C K A selection of tacos filled with flavors inspired by Chef Vanessa Burk’s culinary travels? Sounds like uncomplicated dining at its finest!

OME RESTAURANTS have pages of menus; when you’re handed a three page, double sided menu at the start of your meal… anxiety can take over (what should I get?!) and sometimes all you’re left with is order envy. While having a lot of options to choose from has its perks... a new eatery in Upper Township has embraced simplicity and the ease of ordering that comes with it. El Capitan’s Taco Shack, a ten-minute drive

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from the 34th Street Bridge throws all of those large menu complications out with a taco menu so short it can fit in the palm of your hand. Chef Vanessa Burk does this for simplicity’s sake. She thought it best to keep her taco menu small and simple in order to be easily executable for her employees and not overwhelming for her customers. “When we started in 2018, we were on 55th and Simpson, under the radar, sharing a kitchen with another restaurant,” said Vanessa.

“I needed to be able to do a menu that was easy to execute by myself. If I have one of my employees on the grill, it had to be able to be done and it had to be consistent. God forbid something happens to me, my employees can execute this menu properly.” Carne asada tacos on El Cap’s menu is one of these easily executable items. Starting with the steaks she uses as taco meat, Vanessa picks up her favorite knife – slicing larger cuts into bite

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sized slivers with authority. Throwing the very fine cuts of steak on the grill, Vanessa lets the meat sizzle for a while until it turns a nice golden brown. The tortilla shells (each El Cap taco comes with two) are given a quick flash heating on the grill before being assembled in a basket, where they later hold the cuts of steak she has prepared. “They are basically a filet mignon,” said Vanessa her blue eyes smiling as she talks about the quality of the food. Once the steak is cooked to her liking, she scoops up the pieces and puts them into each double layered taco. She then dresses them up with pickled onions, a healthy dose of cream featuring a little lime tang to it, a dash of micro cilantro and a side of salsa rojo on the side.

“You eat with your eyes first, but you do want it to taste nice,” said Vanessa as she finishes up the tacos. “We make everything here [at El Cap] except for my churros and my tortillas. I get them from El Paisano in Bridgeton – if I did make them I would need to hire someone to do just that.” El Cap’s Taco Shack serves chips with their tacos, but if you want a heartier snack get an order of the tostones; Small cuts of plantains that are lightly fried

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and served with a cup of tangy tambu sauce. They come in a basket and are easily sharable. “It is basically an unripe plantain that is cut, smashed and fried,” said Vanessa as she whacked the plantain slices with a tenderizer hammer. Sprinkled with a pinch of salt and then fried, these come served up in a small tray right alongside the tacos. “The sauce comes from the restaurant I found in El Porto [California]. A good friend of my family re-taught me how to make them.” From the steak in the carne asada tacos to the tostones, everything at El Cap is served tender. The pickled onions on the tacos and the lightly fried plantains have a crunch to them, but are still tender and delicious. This allows you to taste the flavor in the sauce – with the lime adding a citrus flare to the steak and the tangu sauce adding flavor to the tostones, Chef Burk’s tacos are a tasteful change of pace from traditional tacos and spicy hot sauce. Vanessa likes to let her tacos speak for themselves. She’s studied many aspects and styles of cooking in her culinary education, from the surfing spots in California to France and other places in between. Her goal with El Cap tacos is to introduce customers to cuisines from her culinary travels... a food people around here know and love. In fact, the name El Capitan came about because when Vanessa decided to open up her own place, she was having lunch with a friend whose husband was climbing El Capitan in Yosemite at that very moment. “You gotta give them what they want, but try to bring them to another world,” said Vanessa. “When you go into some [restaurants], what makes them different is that people have different things they like. You are going to find things that are different in each [restaurant]. Putting the tacos together the way that I want them is completely different from what others would do. It is never negative competition [with other restaurants] – it is always positive competition.” Vanessa taps into that positive vibe in her culinary sphere no matter what. “COVID pushed me out of my [55th Street] space,” said Vanessa. “But I think about my little microcosm of south Jersey... we are never not prepared for something seriously ridiculous to happen to us. When we get hit with something, we scramble and we are used to it. I think we did a good job.” El Capitan might be a “shack” but since

Vanessa opened, she’s expanded the outdoor space, adding sod and landscaping. Eventually, she’s going to have a fire pit and chairs… places for guests to hang out and listen to music while eating tacos. El Cap is a BYOB and offers picnic tables for open air dining. They host special events throughout the year, including a Board Swap N Shop on June 5 from 12-4pm. A board swap is where you can come, bring a board to trade or cash to buy a board. There will be music, fun, food (of course!), and more. Find El Cap at 1250 Route 50, Woodbine. @elcaptacoshack on Insta.

Text by Nick Matousch. Photos by Stef Godfrey.

Shore Eats Famished Foodie

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The Famished Foodie serves guests quality eats from this well-loved Italian take out spot

E WERE having friends over for a last minute, Friday evening, No-ShowerHappy-Hour and we needed some grinds for our guests. So I called Voltaco’s at the corner of 10th and West, ordered up a bunch of Italian specialties from the very nice person on the phone and boom! Friday happy hour was a giant success. Voltaco’s Italian Foods has been in business since 1954 and they seem to have a simple recipe; yummy dishes, large portions and reasonable prices. “You got Voltaco’s?” exclaimed one of our guests. “Awesome!” I called around 4:30 on a sunny spring Friday. My phone conversation was so pleasant I thought it worth noting. Don’t underestimate the simple act of ordering takeout from someone nice. I threw on my flip flops and headed uptown. Voltaco’s was established over 60 years ago by two families and the name is a combination of

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the two family names – so there is no Mr. or Mrs. Voltaco. This iconic eatery is still family owned with Joe and Vicki Taccarino leading the way. Cruising into Voltaco’s is such an Ocean City experience. There’s a low-voltage hum that permeates the place – they’re pumping out quality food at a fast pace for a lot of people. And while the OC is a vacation spot with a lot of people coming and going, the staff at Voltaco’s greets many of their customers by name. “Hey Mr. P, nice to see you,” said the pleasant girl at the counter who was cool and efficient but cheerful at the same time. “You guys are great,” said Mr. P. “I can see why you’ve been in business for such a long time.” Which is exactly what I said when I got home and dug into my dinner. Voltaco’s consistently comes through with tasty dishes and reliable service. Sounds like a good recipe for longevity. I came home and dropped the spread on our table; one buffalo chicken cheesesteak, an eggplant parm dinner, a large cheese pizza, some chicken tenders for the youngsters and an order

of mozzarella garlic bread. I took one bite from my buffalo chicken cheesesteak and thought “this is why they’ve stayed in business so long.” It was simply a good bite and that’s what everybody wants in their takeout – a good bite. The buffalo sauce had a great kick but wasn’t overly hot. The way they prepare the chicken leaves it tender and flavorful. The roll had a prefect crust, the chicken was well seasoned, and my tastebuds jumped for joy as I dug in. I ordered the nine-inch sub which was enough for me and then some. The 18-inch sub probably feeds a small army. “I really like this eggplant parm,” said the always fabulous Pepper Potts. “It’s so good. It’s tender and I like the sauce. And I like that it’s thinly sliced.” The restaurant is totally unassuming and the front of the house is quite small. But don’t let that fool you. They save the big space for the kitchen where the magic happens. “The menu mentions they fry the eggplant fresh daily and I could taste the freshness right away,” added Pepper. “It’s tastes like when my grandmother would fry up eggplant and let us taste a slice or two in between batches.” Voltaco’s has a large menu filled with Italian specialties including pizza. In addition to standard cheese pizzas, Voltaco’s offers up some cool specialty pies including a chicken sorrento pizza with Italian sausage, chicken, broccoli rabe, sundried tomatoes, pesto sauce and sharp provolone. Subs and sandwiches have always been some of my favorite things on the menu. I’m a standard cheesesteak kinda guy but you may want to try the Gringo Bandito with zesty Mexican seasoning, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños and Sriracha sauce. Italian dinners headline the menu and all your faves are here; spaghetti with meatballs, chicken cacciatore, baked stuffed peppers, seafood fra diavolo and more. And when you have a big crew arriving call ahead for one of their family trays. Voltaco’s is take-out only and cash only with an ATM inside. There are a couple picnic tables outside if you’re into al fresco dining and there are also gluten free options on the menu. You can’t go wrong at this long-standing OC establishment. Drop in, grab something and you’ll wind up saying “now I see why these guys are in business for so long.”

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

Christine's Italian Pastry Shoppe Custom cakes, delish pastry, gluten free options. 314 Tilton, 646-5666.

Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and tomato pie. Outside tables. 1159 Asbury, 398-9450. Second location at 4th & Ocean.

Fractured Prune Hot made to order doughnuts. Celebrating 10 years. 1225 Asbury, 609-399-0482.

Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches. Outside tables. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 3901845.

Hooked on Breakfast From crepes to choc chip cannoli pancakes, this new eatery by chef Keven Stauffer has a menu to please everyone. Daily specials, outside dining. 916 Asbury, 938-9285.

Manco & Manco Pizza Thin crispy pizza that's a must try. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 399-2548.

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Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. Outside dining. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin, and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.

Prep's Pizzeria Stromboli, calzones, sandwiches, pizza and a dairy bar with all your favorite ice cream dishes and hot homemade waffles. 10th & Boardwalk, 398-0636. Sandwich Bar We're a bit obsessed with the chicken cutlet with rabe. We have to go get one right now. So should you. Cash only. 3255 Asbury, 741-9888. GLOBAL CUISINE I SEAFOOD

Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. 9th & Boardwalk, & 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.

16th Street Seafood Fresh, cooked-to-order take out platters. Fresh seafood market. Plenty of off street parking. 1555 Haven, 399-0016.

Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. Outside dining. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886.

Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Burger Bar. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546.

Uncle Bill's Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round.

Clancy's By the Sea Open for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine on the outdoor deck on the Boardwalk. Seafood, salads, sandwiches, and a kids menu. 1244 Boardwalk, 398-3344.

Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. PIZZA I BURGERS l FRIES l SANDWICHES Chickie's and Pete's World-famous crabfries served with white creamy cheese sauce. Wings, cutlets, fried shrimp and more. Doordash delivery and catering available. 908 & 1142 Boardwalk, 545-8720. Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

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Thank you to all the restaurants who support Ocean City Magazine and the Ocean City Guidebook. Please visit them and tell them we sent you! and much more. Try the funfetti pancakes and Big Bobby Burger. Outdoor dining, free delivery, online ordering. 8th & Wesley, 3910009. Downtown Restaurants Between 6th and 14th Street on Asbury are so many delish spots to grab a bite, a sweet treat, or a fab drink. 800-BEACH-NJ. El Capitan Taco Shack Tacos, tostones, guac, burritos, street corn and more by chef Vanessa Burk. Outside dining. 1250 Route 50, Upper Township, 234-3258. The Farmstand at 14th A healthier, lighter simpler style with plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Burgers and chicken too! Outside dining. 1368 Boardwalk, 399-3439. Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. Outside dining. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. Island Grill New farm to table market for all your bbq and grilling needs. Open daily. 1st and Atlantic, 391-9616. Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. Delicious coffee drinks. Second floor seating, outside dining. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round. Mama Mia's Try the Tortellini Pavarotti, Penne My Way, and Osso Bucco. Gourmet pizzas, calzones, flatbreads and fine dining entrees. Delivery anywhere on the island. 4 Roosevelt, Marmora, 624-9322. Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island. Eatinocnj.com.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172.

Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377.

Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. Outside dining. 843 Atlantic, 398-6154.

Deauville Inn Recent renovations give the restaurant a modern flair. Fresh seafood, salads, and sandwiches... try the prime rib dip. Full bar, outside dining. 201 Willard, Strathmere, 263-2080. Donny's Family Kitchen Classic breakfasts, pizza, homemade soups, cheesesteaks, pasta

Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. Steamer pots. 932 Haven, 398-6703. Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753.

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The Interview Nick Matousch interviews artist Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky

What is a piece of art that you will never forget that you made? The life size drawing of Bob Marley when I was in high school. It was more than five feet tall and three and a half feet wide. I tried doing this giant drawing of him when I was in high school. I put it behind my bed and did not finish it until after college. It was something I am most proud of. I had to sell it eventually because I could not keep it. To frame it was a thousand bucks!

How did you get into art? I never got out of it. Got into it early on and never felt like not doing it. In high school I started selling pieces to friends’ parents. The first thing I sold was a pencil drawing of Bob Marley.

What is your favorite medium to work with? What about least favorite? Watercolor. It blends painting and drawing together. Least favorite though… It is all a challenge. I do not do acrylic on a regular basis. Oils are a mess. I did print making and screen printing in college, but not much after.

HANCES are good you've seen a Bogy, even if you didn't know it or are asking yourself what a "bogy" is right now. The answer is not a what, but a who. Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky is an integral artist in the Ocean City community. His recognizable fun style can be found all over the island – from murals (one is on the side of Spadafora's Restaurant) to coloring books, and even the cover of this magazine. When he's not painting, he's teaching art for kids in the Ocean City School District or coaching soccer.

Who or what are your inspirations and influences? I like Rick Griffin, the guy started a lot of surf and gospel centered art. Bill Ogden too, who is a surf artist. Then there is also Gary Larson who does The Far Side comics. I used to have those as bathroom books and I feel like the humor in my art comes from the social commentary there. How would you describe your style? How did you develop it? Whimsical. I felt like I didn't fit into realism, illustrations, or comics, and I was in this in between stage. I did my own thing and someone told me “That is your style” once. I embraced [what I was doing] and started making it my own. 18

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How often do you sit on an idea for a drawing or painting? When it comes to me, it will bug me until I get it out. It is an immediate itch I have to scratch. How have you gotten better through the years? Mentality. You can always improve. I am still learning every step of the way. I enjoy watching YouTube video on the process. It is amazing watching someone work with the same tools in a different way. If you do not look back and think you can do better, you are not improving.

As an art teacher for the Ocean City School District and a freelance artist, how do you balance teaching and art? Sometimes I feel run down, but it is the why that keeps me going. It is helping the youth. That's why I don't feel weary. I love the kids and I love teaching. I love what I do. What is your day to day like when not in school? In the summer, I wake up at seven, which is sleeping in for my family. I go out and feed my sheep, chickens, ducks and cows. Then I do art or go fishing or surfing. Then I do the same thing at dusk until one in the morning.

Probably the World Cup. I have been to two Olympic soccer matches so I'd like to see the World Cup. In 2026 it is coming to Canada, the United States and Mexico. What is your motto? If I can quote Bob Marley... “Give your more to receive your less” [from Misty Morning]. What is your favorite place to eat in Ocean City? This is a hard one because I'm so big on food. But I am a Prep’s Pizza kind of guy.

How often do you surf? As much as I can! I have a 7’4” Bonzer five fin speed egg, a 5’8” Brian Wynn twin fin, and a 9’0” Joel Tudor longboard.

If you were an action figure, what two accessories would you come with? A surfboard and a fishing rod.

What other activities or jobs take up your time? I'm a coach for the high school boys soccer team. This is my 12th year. Soccer is the only thing I'm competitive in. As for surfing, I'll find an empty beach to surf on, but soccer I'm really competitive.

What is your favorite movie? True Grit.

Do you have any kids? Are they artists like their dad? I have two girls, who are eight and six. The artwork is hard to say so far, but the surfing is getting there. Tell me one thing you are looking forward to.

Do you have any tattoos? No and I'm not really into them. You know, it's funny... the question everyone used to ask was, 'If you had (to get) a tattoo what would it be?' If I like something, I will just buy a tee shirt. If given the chance, what celebrity would you want to meet? Bob Marley!

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Local Ocean Snapshot

Around Town

This page, clockwise from top: Morgan Taylor, Nyah Lakin, Nicole Rosa, Deanna Rosa, Natalie Rosa and Joy Berninger; Gordon and Carolyne Callender; Doug, Dougy, Dylan and Jackie Huntsinger. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Anthony, Julianna, Michael and Renee Tucci; Rachel Fischer and Lilly Warren; Rose Dalterio, Donna Matusik and Liz Doyle. Photos by Kerri Janto. 22 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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Around Town

This page, clockwise from top: Erica Lannon and Nicole Lynch; Julia and Kara Udicious; Bill and Gracie Sykes. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Bridget Garrity, Danny Feyler, Nora Lee, Katie Carr, Owen Knight and Morgan Kelly; Noah Palzer and Isabella Masciantonio; Megan, Katlyn, Ryan and Dave Shell. Photos by Kerri Janto. 24 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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On the Beach

Opposite page, clockwise from top: Hayden Bitzberger, Christian Hunt, Samantha Vanderveen, Jake Booth and Matt Morro; Matt and Raiya Levering; Eddie Cole and Alyssa Gentile. This page, clockwise from top: Christopher O’neill and Caitlyn Kresky; Ashley Beard and Bekah Armstrong; Bryce Wagner, Grace Cummings, Kent Young, Lena Williams, Nate Francisco. Photos by Kerri Janto. 27

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On the Beach

This page, clockwise from top: Halle Puthe, Gianna Saglia, Kayla Mills and Carly Poley; Max and Chloe Giordano; Landen and Calleigh Mathers. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Maddie, Sarah, Danny, Jeff and Mia Marchetti; Blake and Christopher Sheppard and Charlie Alexander; Dori and Finn Gontowski. Photos by Kerri Janto. 28 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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Crafty Summer is officially upon us and here is a fun DIY for your endless beach days! Give this DIY shibori beach blanket a try and make a statement on the beach this summer! No blanket is alike with this technique which makes it even more beautiful. So grab a white sheet, some blue dye (or a shibori dye kit; which can be found on Amazon) and rubber bands to get started. Following the picture instructions printed, start folding your sheet.

MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED. White sheet Blue dye (or a shibori dye kit; which can be found on Amazon) Rubber bands

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BY THE WAY. Using the shibori technique is a great (and fun!) way to end up with something that is not only beautiful, but truly unique as well! Sounds like a cool gift idea to me...

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Mix your dye as instructed on dye package using a big bucket. You’re gonna want to take this DIY outside ;)

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Lay your sheet out flat in the yard and start to fold it accordion style as you would a paper fan. Back and forth until you reach the end and you have one long strip.

folding the triangle back and forth until again reaching the end. You should now have one big bulky triangle.

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Now wrap it in rubber bands to secure and soak it in your dye mixture. Leave it in for a few hours so the color absorbs. Rinse with cold water and hang dry. Give it a cool wash and pack it in your beach bag for all to admire under the sun!

Local Ocean It’s History

1971 Ocean City Vacation Guide

Members of the Ocean City Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association were listed on page 1.

Knight’s Pharmacy ad on the back page showed a map of downtown Ocean City from the ocean to the bay.

This picture of The Flanders was in the center of the 1971 guidebook.

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By Fred Miller

EADING the 92-page Ocean City 1971 Vacation Guide is like opening a time-capsule and seeing what life was like in America’s Greatest Family Resort a half century ago. While some things have changed, many things have not. The guide was published by Bolling Publishers under the auspices of the Ocean City Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association. It was distributed by the Department of Public Relations to prospective visitors interested in learning more about Ocean City and its accommodations, attractions and facilities. A welcoming letter signed by Mayor Robert L. Sharp, Commissioner David L. Simpson and Commissioner Chester J. Wimberg, was on the first page of the guide. It was printed under the headline: “You are most cordially invited to America’s Greatest Family Resort.” The Flanders Hotel was featured in the two page centerfold. The following

Ocean City’s Boardwalk was featured on page 77 under the banner, “Mecca of Vacationers.”

The cover of the 1971 Ocean City Guidebook.

was written under the banner VACATION: Complete resort facilities for the entire family; tennis, shuffleboard, miniature golf, supervised Day Camp, and private beach area with cabanas. Come to The Flanders to RELAX and enjoy your vacation. Surf and deep-sea fishing available, also horseback riding. Many fine Championship Golf Courses in the vicinity. Beautiful beaches for bathing and surfing; private salt water pool. Free movies, Teen Club, Bridge parties and dancing. Monty at the piano, in the Ocean Room, during the Social interlude before dinner. Dinner music by the wellknown Flanders Trio.” Full page ads were taken by these hotels: Port-O-Call, Bellevue, Alvyn, Biscayne, Wyoming, Croft Hall, Elida, Forum, Fountainview, Georgian, Glen-Nor, Impala, Seano, Harbor House, Jernee Manor, Oceanic, Ocean 17, Pavilion, Sandaway, Scarborough, Vernon Hall, Tradewinds, Seaspray Motel, Royal Crest Motel, Sun Aqua, Nassau, Morris Hall Motel, Seaside Hotel, Alden Park Manor, and Seano Motel. Eating establishments advertising in the guide included: Simms’, Hickman’s, Watson’s, Campbell’s, Chris’, Shafto’s, and Sindia. There were articles about attractions: Ocean City Tabernacle, Cultural Arts Center, Ocean City Historical Museum, Shuffleboard Club, Fishing, Concerts on the Music Pier, Baby Parade, Night in Venice Parade, Tennis Courts, and the Golf Course. The Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Avenue, has a plethora of vacation guidebooks to view.

Welcoming letter from Mayor Robert L. Sharp was on the inside of the cover.

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MEET THE MAKER/// WILDLIFE SURFBOARDS

Aaron Jamison By Megan Antosy. Photos by Megan Antosy, Aaron Jamison, and Stef Godfrey.

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Aaron Jamison had a lot of surfing in his life before he started shaping boards. “I’ve been surfing since diapers. My dad had a surfboard. My cousins had surfboards. I was always around it. I bought my own after I dinged my dad’s board. I was 10 or 12,” said Aaron, owner of Wildlife Surfboards. He didn’t make his own board until his own board broke. “I made my first board in 2001. I had a longboard and I broke it on 9/11. My friend gave me a blank and said “Make one.” I shaved it in my dad’s driveway,” Aaron said. “I ripped the fin boxes out of the broken board. I tried to glass it all up and hand sand it. I rode it and it worked.” In 2002, he started working at 7th Street Surf Shop. “I was in a surf shop and became manager of the shop pretty quickly. I have a military background. I was business orientated and had my act together. I started ordering all of the boards for the shop. I started to talk to all of the shapers.” Aaron had an issue – he couldn’t get the boards that he wanted to ride. “It was always hard to order a board from California. (We) had to wait three to four months for them to come. It would take forever. They’d always be a little too thin or just wrong.” When he rolls to the beach in his 1978 Kurbmaster (picture a Wonderbread truck full of surfboards), he usually carries about 20 boards. His home is surfboard central. “It’s usually around 50-60 boards. I do try to ride them all. Some people are collectors and they keep them and hold onto them and don’t use them. I want to know how it works. It’s like driving an old car – the style and the feel. To try and reproduce something like that, you have to know how it works,” Aaron said. For Aaron, it’s about carrying the tools for the right wave to the beach. “I’m a plumber. I have a lot of tools. It’s all about the right tool for the right job. Ocean City has a large variety of different types of waves and conditions,” said Aaron. Surf conditions vary; so do surfing spots. “Different surf spots have different flavors. They break differently. They tend to have a

different variety and spice or character. 8th Street is a mellow or longboard spot,” Aaron said. “Surfers don’t die; they go to 8th Street.” For Aaron, surfing and the water is his home. It’s my exercise, it’s my art, it’s my spirituality, it’s my community. The people I see out there all the time, they’re my friends. I might only see them in the water. We love to share waves and catch up,” Aaron said. If there’s waves, you can find Aaron in the water. “If there’s waves, I’m going. I’m pretty obsessed with surfing. I’ve built my life and job around the ability to surf. You can go early before work or after work as long as there’s light. If the waves are cracking, I’m not going to work. I’ll see you tomorrow.” He uses this camaraderie when it comes to shaping boards. “[Making boards is about] building a relationship and trust with people,” said Aaron. “I’ve usually surfed with the person. I know how they surf and I know how to take them to the next level of surfing. I usually ask them a million questions. Sometimes people are like ‘I love what you’re doing, make me one of those.’” Aaron shapes the boards. “Shaping a board (just sculpting the foam) can take two to four hours. A short board you can get done in almost about two hours. A longboard will take four hours.” After he is done, the board gets glassed. Once it dries, it’s laminated, sanded, and gets two hot coats. “On average in the off season, a board can take a month. In the summer, two months. For someone around here to get a board in a month is amazing,” Aaron said. You can find Aaron’s boards locally. “My boards are at Surfer Supplies and at 7th Street Surf Shop. This is just really a passion that I love. People find me on Instagram or they see me on the beach. They know that I’ve worked in the surf shop. For the majority of it, it’s custom order people.” Surfing is what makes Aaron, Aaron. “Surfing is just fun. It’s a passion. Ocean City has a long history of surfing," he said. "In the '60s, a lot of the world tour surfers and famous champions all came here and stayed. Ocean City is a pretty magical little spot when it comes to surfing." 37

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN 7th Street Surf Shop A destination for both experienced surfers and casual visitors alike. Clothing, sunglasses, huge array of name brand surfboards in the boardroom. Surf lessons and camps. Mens, womens, and kids. 720 Asbury, 398-7070. Animal House High-quality pet food and treats, supplements, leashes, collars, toys, beds, apparel, large selection of gifts for specific breeds (including hard to find ones like Greater Swiss Mountain dog). Made in the USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771. Art On Asbury The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles, and sculptures. Original art, giclees, and prints are available for sale. 711 Asbury, 814-0308. Artisan Body Products Organic, vegan, and gluten free soaps. Bathroom accessories, mens soaps and shaving needs, lotions and scrubs, gifts. 920 Asbury, 398-5661. Bowfish Kids Posh children's seaside boutique. Organic cotton baby clothes, everyday staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini. 956 Asbury, 938-1901. Downtown Ocean City With more than 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons, Downtown Ocean City is home to the best in shopping, dining, culture, and relaxation. From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury, 800-BEACH-NJ. Island Beach Gear A one stop shop for everything you need for the beach. Open year round, seven days a week. Free off street parking. 9th & Bay, 788-3836. It's My Derby Relive "The most exciting two minutes in sports" with select Kentucky Derby memorabilia and collections that include the fun, fashion, food and allure that represent horse racing's premier event. 810 Asbury (Inside Stainton's), 545-8688.

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Mia's Christmas Gallery The Christmas magic is alive inside Mia's. Gifts for all occasions, Ocean City ornaments, Byers Choice, nativity scenes, gifts for all occasions - wedding and baby gifts, too. 755 Asbury, 525-2455. The Road to Living Well Premium CBD products. Topicals, edibles, coffees, oils, honey, capsules, patches. Pet line, hemp bags, clothing and accessories, bath and body products. Online shopping, pick up and delivery. 1028 Asbury, 736-4894. Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Specializing in running footwear and apparel. They always strive for the perfect fit. 704 Asbury, 391-5223. Spotted Whale Wall art, gifts, indoor and outdoor decor, accessories, spa, tabletop and barware, design services, and more. 944 Asbury, 840-6667. BOARDWALK Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. Huge selection of hand-whipped creamy fudge, sugar-free selection, salt water taffy, choc-covered pretzels, wedding favors, corporate gifts. Open everyday, year round. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457. Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. LEH Soap Using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skincare. Also carrying an array of specialty bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh, Mistral, and more. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round. Marty's Sportswear Apparel, jewelry, art, home goods, shoes, and accessories. 1262 Boardwalk, 398-1961. Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Family-owned retail store and working factory where you can shop the largest selection of candy in Ocean City while

watching production of their fabulous sweets. Ships anywhere in the US. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. Surf Mall The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys, surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, and so much more. 1154 Boardwalk, 398-1533. BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS Elizabeth Eve Salon Lashes, Brazilian blow outs, balayage, color, cuts, extensions, makeup, men's cuts. 3335 West, 398-8755 Heritage Surf and Sport Quality products for the surf and skate community. Surf lessons, camp, and women's surf club. Apparel and footwear for the entire family. Accessories and gear for the surf and sand. Fully stocked boardroom with accessories. 740 West, 398-6390 & 14th & Boardwalk, 391-SURF. SaltWorks Studio Custom framing, commissioned art, beach home portraits, unique gifts, local art. 844 Central, 8142250. Scrim Discovery Varied and abundant supply of hand-painted needlepoint canvases by more than 60 artists. The 1,900 square foot store houses a top notch inventory and many needlework accessories. Creative finishing services. 924 Haven, 398-6659. ON THE WAY TO OC Coastal Designer Outlet Carries major quality brands. Owner Dan Powell has vast design experience and industry knowledge. The showroom is 5,600 square feet. Custom ordering. 556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View, 624-1544. Yes She Can Bras, bra-sized swim, sleepwear, lingerie, shapewear, workout clothing. Professional bra fittings too. 50 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.

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OON AFTER Meryl Vangelov slid back the glass doors of Sand + Stitch, a women’s clothing boutique on the Ocean City Boardwalk between 8th and 9th streets, a woman slipped inside to show her friend a piece she had seen earlier. The door was not even all the way open, and there were only a few strollers out on this sunny spring morning, but soon more people came inside to browse the styles. Founded by Meryl and her husband Blue, the boutique is heading into its fifth summer on the Boardwalk, one that most locals expect to be a banner year as people want a chance to get out and feel normal again. People are ready to get dressed up again, Meryl said. “As women, we love our dress-up time. I think people are going to be excited to get back into a dress,” she said. A customer, overhearing the conversation, adds that she was immensely pleased to get together with friends who had also been vaccinated, to wear lipstick instead of a mask. “We love to feel beautiful,” Meryl said. “We still love our sweats. We do love to be comfortable.” But many people will be happy to get a little fancy. She said the shop has a variety of styles, including offerings for those who are on vacation and have plans for a dinner out but did not pack anything just right. “We wanted to be able to provide that, but we also wanted to provide your everyday casual wear,” Meryl said. The shop also offers what she described as athleisure wear, for someone who likes to run on the Boardwalk with style. 48 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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The store offers a variety of styles. Meryl said the items are fashionable, but may not follow every trend. Instead, she tries to offer a wide variety of styles at an affordable price. “So many people have different tastes, different body styles, different ideas of what they need,” Meryl said. The concept is that every woman will be able to find something she looks great in. “We’ve been able to help women feel beautiful, feel confident and love themselves even more.” That includes different ages as well. “We seem to be popular with all different age groups, which was what we wanted to do when we started the business,” Meryl said. Many people may be tired of thinking about masks, but for those situations where wearing one remains recommended, Meryl said she wanted to offer some that would be a fashion statement as well as a safe option. That includes sparkly masks. “We’ll keep that in stock as long as we need to be wearing these masks,” she said. Meryl started working on the Boardwalk in her 20s, in her family’s Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy, which is in the same building as Sand + Stitch. The building, and the business, dates from 1898, the early days of the Ocean City Boardwalk and of the city as a beach resort. In 1959, four brothers purchased the business from the Shriver family. One was Meryl’s grandfather. Her mom, Virginia Glaser Berwick, and uncle, Hank Glaser, bought it from them, and in 2001, bought the building from the Shriver family, according to Meryl. The business had rented the space before that. In 2010,

she and her husband bought them out, and the business went to a new generation. She describes Shriver’s as her true heart and love. “I started my family in Ocean City,” she said. “When the children arrived, I guess I stepped back from the workplace a little bit. I was consulting. No more candy production for me. My rule was to take on jobs that would take me one day or less.” As their two children got older, she began to take a more active role in the business again. It was also time to expand. She said she and Blue want to maintain a quality and look to all of the businesses in the Shriver’s building. “We were trying to come up with different ideas. Somewhere along the line, we came up with a women’s boutique,” Meryl said, raising her hand to dispel any question about who came up with the idea. The retail space next door is also slated for a new store, an island homegoods shop to be called 9 North. That property had been the gelato shop. “We decided to do what we should have done in the first place, which was to put the gelato in the Shriver’s store,” she said. “Originally, Shriver’s was ice cream, candy and a restaurant.” That was another over-coffee conversation about what to do with the space. She said she loves Ocean City and the way it has managed to remain attractive to families generation after generation. The Boardwalk has always had boutique stores, she said, going back decades. She remembers a fancy dress store nearby from her childhood. For her store, she said, there is a mix of people who walk in off the Boardwalk because something caught their eye and those who made a specific trip to her shop. One thing she said surprised her was the connections made with the regulars. She said she and the staff members get to know many of the customers’ names, and some stop in each summer when they visit. Others ask if the store is new, she said. That might be because she rearranges the shop often, she said.

“I love to just keep things fresh.” In addition to the clothing, the shop offers some gifts, hair accessories, purses and a line of beauty products. The hats are popular when the sunshine starts to get intense, and they offer umbrellas for rainy days. “We’re pretty well prepared,” Meryl said. They’ve also opened a Wildwood location for Shriver’s, which remains a popular destination on the Boardwalk, where visitors can watch the taffy be made through a large window in the back. She and Blue divide their time between the businesses. She joked that he was very enthused about the boutique until the dresses started coming in, and started to gravitate toward candy. “Truthfully, we do everything together,” she said. “I am where I’m needed. I love this portion of the business.”

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S EVERYBODY READY FOR A PARTY? Laura Gibbons is. Last August, she and her husband, Jay, opened the Partyology Firm at 411 East 8th Street just off Asbury Avenue. She figures if the new party planning business can survive in a pandemic year, it’s going to really take off as the world reopens. “I feel being here is a good thing because I feel the parties are going to come back,” she said. “It may take a little longer, but they are coming back and I want to be the person that people look to for ideas for fun stuff.” Fun is part of her motto, Laura said. “Now it’s, ‘Let’s make it fun in ’21.’” The Ocean City site is a second location for the business, with the main location in North Brunswick under the name Showstoppers. “We’ve been in business for about 20-something years,” Laura said. “I know what to do if anything goes wrong at a party or an event. I’m the go-to person.” Laura and her husband first came to Ocean City for a visit. “Because during the pandemic, everything shut down. We were trying to figure out what to do. All my parties cancelled. You couldn’t decorate a venue,” she said. “I took a bike ride here and I said, ‘you know? There’s no one down here that does what I do.’ This store had a big vacant sign on it and it came with an apartment. I said let’s give it a year and we’ll see.” With Night In Venice and multiple other events cancelled in 2020, she got creative. That included organizing drive-by events for birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones, 50 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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decorating yards and finding other ways for folks to celebrate together even while keeping their distance. That included launching a series of scavenger hunts around town. “They’ve been great,” Laura said. “We did one in January. We gave you a list and you went around town and you had to do things.” That could mean finding the big orange octopus in town. (Hint: it’s on a miniature golf course near The Flanders.) Another task involved going to your house of worship and making a video of what you are thankful for. “They had so much fun doing that. Now we’re doing them for birthdays,” she said. She customized another for 13-yearolds, including finding a shell on the beach and making a wish when throwing it into the ocean. Participants take a video of each task on their phones. They’ve also done baby showers, girls’ weekends and other events. As safety restrictions ease and people are again able to gather, she expects an outpouring of enthusiasm similar to the Roaring ’20s a century ago. The 1920s theme was part of the theme in the window of her storefront, but with wine bottles re-labelled as “giggle juice” in honor of Ocean City’s status as a dry town. She said having a brick-and-mortar presence has helped stoke interest in the business, saying several locals have told her how glad they are to see the business. “People are so grateful we’re here,” she said. It’s a small store, but with room for multiple displays, including a gift box she designed to cheer up someone who needs it, called “Just what the Doctor Ordered.”

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Behind the counter, she’s got a few items to keep her spirits up as well: an old upright piano, a twirling baton, and a trampoline. “When I need an idea or something or just need to feel better I jump on the trampoline,” Laura said. “I hate it when things are quiet.” She’s been taking piano lessons, not for parties, just for herself. Her piano teacher gave her the piano, which has recently been tuned. “I got it from the church so I call it a gift from God.” Laura started out with a record store. “Now I’m dating myself,” she said. She sold vinyl records and CDs, and that launched her work as a DJ. She studied design and décor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, which introduced her to the latest trends and styles. “I’d go to these parties and I’d say, ‘Oh, my God, these decorations are horrible,’” she said, which started her working to decorate for events as well. Now, she can help prepare for any event, including setting up catering and live music. “We show up, and we provide everything,” she said. That’s meant building a network of talented people, and knowing what musician will fit which event. The same with catering services, she said, citing one she said is a fabulous cook. “I know when he’s doing a party, he’s going to do a great job for me,” she said. According to Laura, it’s not just about logistics. The focus is to make it fun. “I can prescribe what they need for a party. When they come in, I ask them ‘what are you celebrating? What do you want to do?” she said. “It’s all about creating a raving fan. About doing more than anyone else.” For instance, she described an event for Blue Moon beer, which had a moon theme. She got an astronaut to participate and put together a moonrelated trivia contest to play at the bar. “If you know the answer, you’ve got to go “eeerp” and buzz in,” she said, pressing an imaginary button on the counter in front of her. “So let me hear your buzzer.” It was clear that the interview would not continue without a buzz for the question about what dance Michael Jackson made famous. The attempt may have been a tad half-hearted. “A little lame there, anyway,” she said. Next question: “What is the definition of mooning? But please don’t’ do it here! After I did 100 of them, I wrote a book.” She had a copy of her “Highly Hysterical Trivia” on hand. As the summer heats up and the fun starts again, Laura plans to be ready. “The parties are going to happen. It’s just a matter of when,” she said. “It may take a little longer, but they are coming back and I want to be the person that people look to for ideas for fun stuff.” - by Bill Barlow

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EMORIAL Day Weekend kicks off the summer for beach people. All of the stores are open for the season and the weather is getting warmer. It’s the perfect time to sit in your beach chair with a good book or your OC magazine while letting the ocean wash over your feet. It’s also the weekend that Brenton Hutchinson got the idea for his company, LowTides Ocean Products that uses ocean-bound plastic to create their high end beach chairs. “I summer in Sea Isle. I grew up in Haddonfield. My grandfather started with a house on 80th Street in Sea Isle and I’m fortunate enough to have that background growing up. I was born on Memorial Day Weekend. I’ve spent a lot of time in Ocean City over the years,” said Brenton. Though he spent summers at the shore, he didn’t come up with the idea for his company until 2018. “It was Memorial Day Weekend 2018 and I picked up National Geographic. It was the edition with the now famous cover showing a plastic bag coming out of the ocean that looked like an iceberg. I ended up going through it that weekend. Saturday or Sunday I was sitting on the beach and brainstorming. [I thought] well, what if I made something for other beach lovers or ocean lovers. That we could take the plastic out of the environment and use it.” He looked around the beach and spotted his product – beach chairs. “Over drinks that weekend, I was pitching the idea to family and nobody really shot me down. That started the journey. That week I called one of those ‘bring your inventions to life’ engineering companies. That was it. I was off and

running,” said Brenton. “We had a successful Kickstarter campaign in June of 2019. I was not going to go that route but the more I looked into it, the more I was able to ensure that there was interest in the product. At the end of the day, those who donated got the product. We have a successful full funded campaign and raised $30,000. It took us a full year to get our first season out to the public which was July of last summer,” Brenton said. It was a big hit.

“What sets us apart is not just the environmental piece of it but our designs.” — Brenton Hutchinson

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“We sold out of our child chairs and our low chairs within the first 60 days. We have season two with a totally new design that will launch the second week of June. In between all of that, we’ve tweaked, updated, changed, and cleaned up the design and found a new factory and new agent. It’s been quite the year,” said Brenton. The plastic waste used to make the armrests and kickplates doesn’t come from local beach cleanups but rather from countries who can’t properly dispose of their plastic. “Any plastic that is found in the ocean is actually non reusable because the ocean has started breaking it down. Once it enters the ocean, you can’t use it,” said Brenton. LowTides Ocean Products partners with a company, Vision Plastics, who sources waste from areas that don’t have the ability to dispose of litter themselves. “(Vision Plastics) partners with companies in really third world areas who don’t have waste infrastructure to collect their plastic and recycle them,” Brenton said. Examples of these places are Haiti and the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. “(Vision) works with landfills and resorts. These are in coastal areas that when flooding happens, (trash) ends up in your rivers and streams. The big part of pollution

comes from rivers and streams,” Brenton said. According to the LowTides website, "ocean bound" means the plastic was collected through local efforts within 50 kilometers of a coastline. “What sets us apart is not just the environmental piece of it but our designs. If you look at our beach chairs, it’s not the same look. We also offer different features like cup holders that can fit a Hydro Flask or Yeti. You can’t fit them into a single cup holder that I’ve seen.” The lifespan of the chairs is the same as other chairs currently on the market, according to Brenton. “The weight is six to seven pounds similar to other chairs,” said Brenton. They offer Dune Tall Chairs, Sand Bar Low Beach Chairs, and Gully Child Beach Chairs. “The kids sometimes need a chair to sit down and eat lunch,” Brenton said. These cute chairs come in patterns such as Shark Bite, Dolphin Crest, Whale Wave, Flamingo Beach, Sea Turtle Fuschia, and Seahorse Turquoise. LowTides Ocean Products beach chairs also come with backpack straps. If you’re looking to buy a beach chair this summer, Island Beach Gear, 2 W. 9th Street, Ocean City carries LowTides. "They’ve been a great sounding board,” said Brenton. “They have been one of our earliest supporters. They’re going to be carrying chairs in their store and online this summer.” You can also order beach chairs for the whole family directly from the LowTides Ocean Products – www.lowtidesop.com.

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HEN you step into Ready’s, it feels like time has stopped. The atmosphere is warmly lit. There’s a counter with stools. Behind that counter is an old milkshake machine as well as an old cash register. The ceilings are adorned with wheel chandeliers. The booths are comfortable. The place feels like home and is home to many people. The regulars are trickling back in after a June 2020 fire closed Ready’s for nine months. Besides Ready’s being rewired, it’s the same place that it was in 1962. “There’s a lot of history here as far as the city,” said Doug Wing, owner. Ready’s is thought to be the original City Hall. Doug took his spot in Ready’s lengthy history in 2006 after the previous owner retired. “I worked at the Green Grille at 17th and Asbury for 18 years,” Doug said. After 12 years out of the kitchen, he made his way back to cooking. He started by adding a few menu items. “Even when I worked for someone else, I came here to eat,” said Doug. Ready’s is known for the basics. “We’re known for the omelettes. Very simple comfort food. Cheeseburgers, turkey sandwiches, chicken salad, grilled cheese, nothing extravagant.” Among Doug’s favorite items on the menu are chipped beef and cheeseburgers. “I”m a real simple guy. I just really like a cheeseburger,” Doug said. “I brought chipped beef on the menu. I get such great feedback on it. It’s my favorite thing because I added it to Ready’s.” He also added blueberry pancakes to the menu. “We probably sell more blueberry pancakes than regular pancakes,” Doug said. Doug used the words of his brother, Jamie, to describe his role in Ready’s. “Jamie said, ‘We are the caretakers of an institution in town. When our time is up, hopefully there will be someone out there who wants to take it over,’” Doug said. Doug and Jamie bought Ready’s together. “I run the restaurant, he runs the building. It’s the perfect arrangement. He makes sure that we have tenants upstairs and that they pay the rent. He takes care of the finances. At 3 o’clock, I’m done for the day,” said Doug.

No day is the same for Doug. “When it’s busy, I’m on the line cooking. When it’s not so busy, I do like to talk to people. People like to talk to me. I love it but when it’s too busy I know when I need to be on the line helping the guys get the food out.” Among Ready’s regulars is the previous owner, Bob. “The old owner, Bob, used to come in every day prior to the pandemic. He stops in once a week. Look where his knees are,” said Doug, gesturing to a worn spot under the counter. “He’d sit here for an hour and have his oatmeal and his coffee.” He has many regular customers, which was evident from the waves people were giving him as they came through the door for their breakfast. “Our price point makes it affordable and it always was for people to repeat. Give them a quality meal at an inexpensive price and they’ll come back and they do. People are creatures of habit and they get the same thing. You just know what they’re going to get,” said Doug. “I do sometimes miss being a customer of Ready’s. If we came to breakfast, I wouldn’t worry about what’s going on over there. I miss that relaxation of coming to Ready’s.” His customers were eager to return after the fire. "I would walk out my front door and my neighbors would ask me. I would get stopped five times a day. I’d always come back with “In two weeks.” I just didn’t know and I didn’t want to scare anybody off,” Doug said. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be nine months. It wasn’t even a structural fire.” His staff missed Ready’s too. “Most of my employees have been here longer than I’ve been here. At one point, I was the youngest guy here. In fact, today,” Doug paused to look around, “No, I got one employee that’s younger than me. They’re all great. Very lucky to have good people work here.” Helen Libro has worked at Ready’s for 31 years. “I love the job. I’m not a big one on change. When we had small children, I was home at night. I’m glad to be back after nine months. It’s so old fashioned and friendly. We get to know people and what’s going on in their lives.” Working at Ready’s has created a new family. “We’re like a family here. Doug and Jamie are awesome. There’s three of us [waitresses that] have been here for quite some time. We’re like sisters. It’s a busy little place,” Helen said. “It’s just like Cheers. People know your name.”

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Anniversaries are special, especially in a family town like Ocean City. Celebrating a long time in business by the waves is a big accomplishment, after all. Ocean City’s was founded in 1879 (that’s 142 years ago), and businesses started to form not long after. Some things change over the years, yet others stay the same. If you’ve been coming to Ocean City your whole life, even if you’re approaching 100… there are some establishments that have been there the entire time. Mind. Blown. This story is the second part of a longer series highlighting the history and achievements of these beloved businesses.

Eating an O.C. Sand donut from Fractured Prune while sitting in a Pessano’s beach chair while the kids play with sand toys sounds like the perfect summer day. Both businesses are celebrating anniversary years. Pessano’s is celebrating 75 years of preparing beach people for the season and Fractured Prune has been serving up delectable donuts for the past ten years.

Fractured Prune Fractured Prune started in 2011 after Ken Jenkins and his family went on vacation. “We started in Ocean City (NJ). We saw this concept when we were visiting Ocean City, Maryland. There are Fractured Prunes down there. We didn’t want to be a franchise. We wanted to be an independent business,” Ken said. Their concept proved to be popular in this Ocean City, too; they’re celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. “Our breakfast sandwiches, our donuts beyond the basics, our coffee, that’s all creations that we have developed in Ocean City,” Ken said. They’re located on 1225 Asbury Avenue. In 2013, they collaborated to open a second location in Ocean City on 34th Street and West Avenue- a shared space with Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlor. “We were approached by Jane Davis from Johnny B Goode. We thought ‘What a great combination?’” said Ken. “We do our donuts in the morning; Jane does ice cream at night.” In 2017, they opened a store on the Wildwood Boardwalk. In 2020, they opened a Sea Isle City location. “We started out with 15 specialty donuts. Now we’ve got 40 donuts. We’ve grown our breakfast sandwich menu. We started out with basic bacon, egg, and cheese. We have a beach burrito and a triple decker meat lovers sandwich. We’ve also expanded our beverages. Our first year, we had drip coffee. We now have specialty lattes,” said Ken. Their donuts include Monkey Buns (honey glaze, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a vanilla drizzle), strawberry shortcake (strawberry glaze, graham crackers, and powdered sugar), and Death by Chocolate (chocolate glaze, mini chips, Oreo, and chocolate sprinkles). Ken, along with his wife Joanne and their four kids run the four Fractured Prune locations. “The kids grew up in this business. It’s been a very rewarding experience. We feel blessed with the support from our fans and family. We’re looking forward to serving the next generation of Fractured Prune fans.”

Pessano’s Variety Store Pessano’s Variety Store, 801 3rd Street, has been around for 75 years. Though the "Variety" in their name signifies the products they carry in the shop today from sundries to beach items to games, it could also describe the many iterations of the shop over the years. Pessano's was once a pharmacy, sold ice cream, and even had a deli inside. “It started in 1946. My grandfather, William, was a pharmacist. He moved the family to Ocean City and bought a corner pharmacy. There was a soda fountain in here,” said Andrew Pessano, owner. At one point in time, they even had a deli for a few years. It was run by Andrew’s aunt, MaryJane. Andrew’s dad, David, took over in the ‘60s and wasn’t a pharmacist. “Early on when he was the second generation, they sold a lot of over the counter medicines. It stayed that way for the years they ran it. They did have gifts and toys but not to the level that it is today,” said Andrew. In the 1970s, David expanded Pessano’s up to the Boardwalk. He had two locations: 1320 Boardwalk (Aloha Soft Serve’s current location) and 1130 Boardwalk. The stores remained on the Boards until 1985. At the turn of the century, Andrew took over the business. “I graduated college in May 2001 and opened (the 3rd Street store) on Memorial Day Weekend,” said Andrew. Less than a decade later, Pessano's moved back into its 1130 Boardwalk location, only recently leaving at the end of the 2020 season. “It was 25 years [since dad left the Boardwalk] and then I went back up there.” This year, Andrew is focused on the original 3rd Street location. He’s expanding it to include a sport that’s growing in popularity – pickleball. Landing Creek Pickleball will be in Pessano’s back room – a 150-200 square foot space that was formerly used as an office and for inventory. “Landing Creek Pickleball is a very new business. I’ve been selling paddles through Pessano’s. The business is exploding and I saw the opportunity to fill the void. People are receptive,” said Andrew. “This is my 21st season. I’ve done two major remodels over the years. I introduced tons of different things, I’ve tried new things. Retail is difficult. If you stay the same, you don’t last. You have to adapt to trends. It’s the most important thing in retail. In mom and pop retailer – listen to your customers.”

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ATILIS GYM

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1214 West

545-8830

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BOWFISH STUDIOS

One of a kind interactive makeover experiences for ages 3 and up

Inside Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

938-1901

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FLYOCNJ PARASAIL

State-of-the-art boats and equipment

314 Bay

398-1000

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GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

New rides for 2021

6th and Boardwalk

399-7082

www.gillians.com

GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB

18-hole Championship course

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

927-5071

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GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS

Indoor squash and tennis, fitness classes

90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

925-9550

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HERO CAMPAIGN FOR DESIGNATED DRIVERS

Annual fundraising walk on the Boardwalk in October.

PO Box 700, Somers Point

626-3880

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JILLY’S ARCADE

Awesome arcade, ten cent skeeball

1172 Boardwalk

385-1234

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OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Salt water pool

1735 Simpson

398-6900

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OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER

Classes, shows, summer art camp

1735 Simpson

399-7628

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OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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1735 Simpson

399-1801

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Boat rentals, full bait and tackle store

300 Bay

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232 Bay

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228 & 314 Bay

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HIS NEW MONTHLY COLUMN is all about what's in, what's out, and other happenings around town. It's been some year... so let's get straight to it. June in Ocean City is bringing more treats, eco-friendly practices, and new stores to visit. 8th Street is a hub of new activity. We have the scoop on a new place to rent bikes, clothes to buy, and treats to try. EAT Soothing to watch and delicious to eat Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon are located at 1078 Boardwalk. Vegan restaurant Heartbeet, 801 E. 8th Street, has changed names to Goodbeet. SHOP Wild Phoenix Boutique is landing at 409 E. 8th Street, Basalt Body Work’s former home. Beach Bike Warehouse has wheeled their way into a stay at the Forum. Enchanted Boutique has brought their magic to 811 Asbury Avenue.

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Stainton’s Gallery of Shops has ten new vendors—MACKrame Designs; Clotilda’s; Quilling Queens; Salti Claw; Jalma Farms; Making Waves; Woolies, Naturally; Decor You’ll Adore; Soaps by Chanda; and Nel Loves Crafts. Bowfish Kids and Bowfish Studios is ramping up their eco friendly initiatives. “In September 2019 we came out with our sustainability initiative and gave ourselves a five year goal. One of the big ones was finding eco friendly glitter. Even before our initiative, we were looking into it and found how toxic glitter is for our environment,” said Caitlin Quirk, owner. Bowfish Studios uses the glitter to do kid’s makeovers. It took McKenna Robel, partner in Bowfish Studios, three years to find the alternative that was released on Earth Day. It’s not the only environmentally friendly step they’re taking. “One of the biggest things that we’ve found is that every single piece of apparel is shipped in a single use plastic bag,” said Caitlin. They’re working with their vendors to reduce plastic use during shipping. When Bowfish Kids ships their own products, they use paper bags and ship in gently used boxes. Bowfish is launching a community compost. “We have it set up on the side of our building. We’re inviting people in our community who don’t have access to a compost to bring their materials to our compost,” said Caitlin. “Seventy percent of waste that’s put into the landfill is kitchen waste.” - text by Megan Antosy

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

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

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

REALTORS Monihan Realty Multiple locations, 800-2550998.

Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, well-appointed, onebedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500. Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614.

Jen Dwyer, Berkshire Hathaway 109 34th Street, 609-703-9583. Berger Realty Multiple locations, 888-3990076.

The Forum Largest pool in OCNJ. Can accommodate large parties. 800-814 Atlantic Avenue, 399-8700.

Pete Madden Goldcoast Sotheby's 200 34th Street, 513-4781.

Ocean 7 Family-friendly property with standard and king efficiencies or two room suites. Heated outdoor pool. 870 East 7th, 609-398-2200.

Daniel Maimone Remax 3301 Bay, 670-9978. Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 398-6762.

The Pavilion Connecting rooms available, suites, apartments, complimentary beach tags, large pool. 801 Atlantic, 609-399-8080.

MEDICAL Atlantic Coast Dentistry 450 Shore, Somers Point, 601-9566.

Pier 4 Contemporary, four story high rise hotel with spectacular bay views. Family-run. 6 Broadway, Somers Point. 609-927-9141.

Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 3994542.

Scarborough Inn Ocean City's oldest hotel, built in 1895. From iconic pink fish scale shingles, to Benny Goodman playing on the gramophone, this inn brings a cozy vibe. 720 Ocean, 609-399-1558. Jilly's Properties Several options for your stay. Clean, affordable, and unique properties in top locations. 609385-1234. Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800. The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-7500. Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319. Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073.

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Party Wave The June cover features a whimsical take on a summer day in the ocean by local artist Bogy. Check out Party Wave and other works at www.bogyart.com. Grab some prints for your beach house. They are a fab conversation starter. This issue and previous issues are readable on www.ocnjmagazine.com.

AtlantiCare Primary care, clinical laboratories, and urgent care services. 888-569-1000. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT/ MARKETING/DESIGN Gone Native Communications Let the professionals handle the management of your social media accounts for an affordable price. Ad design, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. Call 609-701-2712. PHOTOGRAPHY Memories by Maria Photography Engagement, wedding, and family photography. www. memoriesbymariaphotography.com. SHARED WORK SPACE Driftspaces A shared (and chic) space where community members can rent spaces monthly or daily. Quiet pod rental also. Free coffee/tea, laser printing, WiFi, shared kitchen, 24-hour access. 956 Asbury, 545-8271. CONCIERGE SERVICES Relax Concierge Enhance your vacation with premium rental items. 232 West 601-5077.

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